SOTA in Corona Del Mar

I havent gone to such a good sushi spot in a long time.Highly recommend this place, come early they dont take reservations. Try not coming with a big group or come knowing you might wait.The Sushi chefs are really nice!

Located in Corona Del Mar this fusion inspired Japanese restaurant serves upscale sushi rolls and more. This visit came in during lunch time and ordered a Baja Roll $20 and miso soup $4. Flavors were good and then it goes downhill.Server was in a rush to get our order in and made me feel uncomfortable the whole time I was eating. Felt like I was dinning at a fast food restaurant and when I was about to eat my last piece of sushi she comes over to try to clear my plate and it was very awkward and unprofessional without asking if I was finished. She insisted on me ordering more food and I said no and then comes back to the table again and insisted I order more. I’m about livid at this point. Was rushed to pay as well.Overall experience was not great and felt angry that I dropped a fair amount of money on a meal that I really wanted to enjoy.

Omgoodness!! My family and I are sushi eaters and we know, I mean when you know you know and this place is AMAZING!!! ITS A MUST!!! FLAVORS !! AND THE CHEFS AND OUR SERVER WAS THE BEST !! GOTTA GO EVERYONE!!!

Wow this sushi 🍣  spot has me both satisfied and still craving more!! Plan on making reservations or anticipate a bit of a wait during dinner hours as it will be packed. The options are fresh and flavourful!!I highly encourage if you can to go OMAKASE and try what the chef plans for you. (Warning it will be pricey!!💰 Plan $200 - $300 depending on drinks) This will offer both variety and uniqueness to your meal. (Cheaper options like for omakase sashimi are much less than the full meal and just as good.)Accommodated seating has been prepared outside for COVID and space is limited inside but indoor dining is on. Parking limited nearby(Went back and got some pictures but still I was mostly consumed with my flavorful meal)

This is my go to Sushi place, its close by and pretty good. The sushi chefs are all Japanese (you know its legit sushi when)....The fish is always fresh and the service is very down to earth and friendly...My fave roll is the cabo roll, and spicy tuna and spicy scallop hand roll, I always get nigiri too, the usual halibut, Tuna, sea bream, black cod (a must), and yellow tail...so delicious!

Maybe an off night? I came in 20 minutes ago and was seated by the window. No one came up to my fiancée and I for 20 minutes.Once I ordered (3 rolls, 2 miso soups and an entree) I waited another 15 minutes just to get my misos and only received them after I reminded the server that I ordered them (he had already dropped off the rolls)Then they forgot to bring out my entree FOR THE DURATION OF THE ENTIRE MEAL so I just sat there and watched her eat. I asked him about my entree at the end of the meal and he had forgotten to get it so it was just sitting in the kitchen the entirety of my dinner.I unfortunately didn’t get an apology or it taken off my bill either. I feel bad because the staff was really nice but Jesus it was one of the worst dining experiences I have had.I gave 2 stars because my fiancés rolls were pretty good. Wish this was handled better.

Omg, where to start! The best sushi! I swear, everything was so delicious! The staff is super nice. The ambiance welcoming and cozy. I will definitely come back!! You are doing it right here guys! The lollipop is hands down the best I have ever tasted in my life!

Absolutely one of the best Sushi restaurants anywhere! We had an Omakase dinner for a party of 11 and we never waited for a dish to be served! Japanese Old Fashioned cocktail was delicious as was their other cocktails and sake! Make sure to drink (Kanpai) with the Sushi chefs and show them your appreciation. The service staff is outstanding and very attentive! Highly recommend! They dont take reservations at the moment so be persistent... Its worth any amount of wait!

Weve been waiting 5-7 minutes when arrived to SOTA and no one from the passing by waiters and speaking over the phone hostess even talked to us. No reaction on our arrival at all. No hello. No excuses. Nothing. I guess the service is below the bar as well here. Keep out.

This restaurant boasts some of the best sushi in OC served in a vibrant atmosphere. However, be ready for a potential wait as they dont take online reservations, and the estimated wait times may not be accurate.