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WaSa Sushi & Teppan in Newport Beach

4.2 (78) 1346 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States

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Sushi restaurant
Asian restaurant
Bar
Japanese restaurant
Restaurant
Teppanyaki restaurant

Location on the map

Newport Beach, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 949-760-1511
Site: http://wasasushiteppan.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday:5–9:30 PM
Sunday:5–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

78 Reviews for WaSa Sushi & Teppan 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-19 21:25:34

Definitely the best Japanese restaurant in Newport! The food is authentic and plentiful. The staff always greets me as I arrive to pick up my order, and the waiters are polite and friendly. The atmosphere is high class and has good vibes. 5 stars!

Review №2

2022-05-19 18:59:47

10/10 would visit again for Wasas service, ambiance, taste and presentation of dishes. Had a nice set meal teppanyaki with Chef David. The staff was very personable and all the dishes presented tasted great. Would highly recommend the seafood appetizers and definitely attend a teppanyaki dinner when here.

Review №3

2023-08-08 21:30:36

Great place for family, group, and even date nights. Sushi and/or Teppanyaki Grill. Recommend reservation for teppanyaki.

Review №4

2023-04-03 18:53:46

Updated for 2023... still may favorite spot neat UC Irvine...Solid sushi experience near UCI. Every sushi piece was fresh and tasty. One had caviar and another had some spicy chili crisps. I would come back for lunch any day. Make sure to order the sushi treasure with Wasabi sour cream. Best thing on the menu.

Review №5

2023-08-06 23:53:06

This place is terrific! Great sushi for the price! I love their sushi samplers instead of getting 2 pieces. Toro is super fresh. David is the friendliest dude and super great about requests. Ask for his crispy chili sauce, it’s the best!

Review №6

2019-02-28 16:12:46

This is my new favorite sushi bar in Orange County. The staff is extremely friendly. I like to,sit at the sushi bar. I get to see the fish up close. I like to read the specials off the board. Everything is extremely fresh and beautifully served. They also have a full bar in the event you want to come a little earlier and enjoy a cocktail.

Review №7

2018-05-14 21:31:08

This place has very good sushi. Its always fresh and the presentation is very good. The sushi chefs are top notch and the servers are friendly. After coming to this place a lot they already know what we like to order and will just start bringing out the sushi. If you have a bigger group for lunch you can ask to be seated in the dinning room area.

Review №8

2021-07-31 02:24:37

Stopped by because our friend and sushi chef Yuta invited us over. Great place, friendly staff, and delicious food. Grabbed a few drinks and sushi rolls and it all came out fantastic. Met the owner Bronnie and he was very friendly. Will stop by again when I am back in town.

Review №9

2020-01-02 12:27:18

I changed my original review from 5 stars to 1 star. Food was delicious but we realized the next day the sever gave herself an extra added tip on my credit card. This was after we gave her a very generous tip.

Review №10

2023-08-20 01:18:25

Not reliable!!!!!Not polite!!!!Not respectful!!!!We placed an online order at 4:50pm for 6:30pm dinner deliver. Just got a call 15 min ago, at 6:15pm said they are too busy and had to cancel the order.

Review №11

2023-05-12 14:23:23

Two nights ago had sushi at the bar, Ken the sushi chef was great. Service was also good . But got food poisoning from the sushi, i’m a regular at this place . reached out to the management for two days continuously, no one returned my calls and acknowledged and cared what happened to me. Was throwing up all night, my friend had the cooked stuff and they were fine . very very bad managment and service to follow up. I will continue to leave bad reviews about the management and sushi been old

Review №12

2018-06-09 01:15:06

Pricey, and I wasn’t impressed with the quality of fish. My first time there and I got a to go order.However, the employees seem very friendly. I’m just not thrilled about the quality of sushi.

Review №13

2020-06-17 02:07:44

Open for dine in (6-16-20)Great host staff, awesome waiter.Food was perfectly flavorful, fresh, and beautiful.

Review №14

2023-03-25 18:25:08

My husband and I have been coming here since it opened over 20 years ago. We got engaged there and celebrated our wedding dinner. The food has always been stellar. We love Taka, the Sushi chef. Unfortunately the service has been getting worse over the years. We had a really bad experience last time we were there. We arrived at 5 pm, the sushi bar was completely empty and we requested our favorite seats to the host . He told us that they were reserved. We told him that we would be there only 45 minutes but he stood his ground. My husband was really upset but didnt make a scene. Taka didnt stand up for us either and just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. Our dining experience was ruined. When we left, the seats were still unoccupied. We didnt get the name of the host, but he acted very arrogant and entitled. When my husband complained to him as we were leaving, he had such an attitude, did not apologize and just said that he was doing his job. We wont be back!!!

Review №15

2019-03-21 19:40:30

Great sushi place. They have lunch specials. Its kind of pricey but no different from other Japanese restaurants around here. The sushi and sashimi are good as well as their rice dishes. They have some interesting dishes like fried soft shell crab which is delicious. They have a sushi bar as well as 2 sit down areas. Although expensive, the ambiance is relaxed and casual. I would recommend.

Review №16

2023-05-14 23:36:20

A very good Teppanyaki restaurant with delicious meat and well priced.

Review №17

2018-09-25 04:20:56

Food was good. Service was great. A bit pricy.

Review №18

2023-04-13 23:32:02

I ordered the sashimi salad and it looked like a side salad with scraps of fish. Very disappointed. Understaffed. Slow service. However, the garlic edamame was excellent.

Review №19

2022-06-21 05:20:40

I remember when this place was new. Its still a solid go to sushi spot in OC.

Review №20

2019-02-14 23:55:48

I love this place. First off, very bright and clean inside with modern lines. Second, the staff greets you enthusiastically once you walk in.I typically sit at the sushi bar and after many times going here the chefs know me. I all their sushi is fresh. Their specials are not to be missed. Once, I had their special Sweet shrimp sushi. The tail was still moving when it was put in front of me! Yes, I did wait until it stopped moving.One of the few places I will eat uni.Check them out. They took additional space so their dining room is larger now.

Review №21

2021-10-01 18:45:44

Very underwhelming experience pretty much sums it up. There was nothing special or memorable at all - the restaurant uses white lighting so just walking in you already feel like youve entered an airport diner near your gate. There was no glow to the ambiance or decor or really, anything inside. We felt we could have gotten the food to go and had a better experience in our own living room.Fish quality was great, but the rolls themselves were hardly special. I love sushi and probably the least picky - Ill eat and enjoy anything. But this was an experience that could have been achieved with grocery store sushi. I know this sounds like an insult perhaps, but out of 8 rolls that we shared among ourselves, not one was a wow or oooh, ahh. Same as any where else.The final kicker was that even the edamame - probably the simplest of pleasures and most common - came with no salt. The result was just a bland, basic, boring experience. I wouldnt come back although the service itself was pretty good to their credit.

Review №22

2020-02-29 17:01:03

Bad service but food is good! You keep waiting to order so if you have less time then I will not recommend this place

Review №23

2022-06-29 21:07:05

Absolute favorite Newport restaurant for lunch. Bento boxes filled with a variety of dishes including a meat or fish selection with teriyaki sauce, 4 pieces of sushi, salad, miso soup, vegetable and shrimp tempura . I usually order steak but salmon and chicken are also available. The food is first rate and the service is amazing. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Review №24

2019-04-05 03:30:26

Tried the lunch box with chicken and was not impressed, very small portions with not a lot of flavor. Loved the soup presentation but no salad. I compare that to the Benihana’s boat for the same price but you get more than twice as much with sushi, tempura, salad etc. Really no comparison.

Review №25

2019-12-18 05:15:47

What a noisy place! The sushi bar sounds more like a football club. Food IS good but request the room away from the sushi bar. Our waitress brought us the (unrequested) check while we still had food coming our way. It seems disproportionate to pay a high price while they are trying to get you to go...

Review №26

2023-03-20 01:38:39

First time been here and we love the awesom bartender name Taeran and the dinner was very goood. Services are excellent! Will come back again.

Review №27

2018-12-29 05:13:44

Terrible experience. Made a reservation but had to wait 30 mins for another party to show up. They finally show up late, then we were allowed to order. Had to order and refill our own drinks because waitress was nowhere to be found. The food is just average. Nothing special. The owner was standing next to our table chatting up his friends. Didn’t seem to care that we had to serve our own drinks etc... Solid one star for the worst service ever.

Review №28

2022-01-15 19:43:12

Great selection of Japanese Whiskys. Yumi (?) at the bar really knows her stuff and treated us to a great experience right before Christmas. Wonderful food, great drinks, great people!

Review №29

2022-06-04 05:47:20

The service is good, but the sushi pieces are way too small for the price. We left hungry despite ordering 3 dishes.

Review №30

2019-10-08 19:08:36

The booths are very snug - no legroom. We got our appetizer after the main dishes. Our sushi meal was very expensive - most per person I have spent in years with no Miso or salad included and $19 dragon rolls. It should listed on Google as $$$ not $$.

Review №31

2021-02-17 00:53:21

Wasa, Newport Beach is my favorite sushi spot. I have been a regular for 10 years. I love the service, the sushi chefs and the quality of the sushi. I highly recommend Wasa to anybody looking for high-quality sushi with great service and taste. Some weeks I eat at Wasa three times. I can’t get enough…😋🍣

Review №32

2020-10-10 04:21:21

We order from here often. I’ve noticed recently they have been forgetting to put items in our order. It’s hard to check since they staple the bag. Once they forgot soy sauce, ginger and wasabi. Next time you order just make sure to check your bag!

Review №33

2019-02-10 17:32:34

Sushi was very good, but the tempura ice cream that I was very excited for was awful. Literally just a cold, frozen, watery ball of ice cream wrapped in equally cold, chalky dough. Not a hint of tempura going on. And given that it was a tiny ball for $8, I was even more disappointed. Go here for the sushi, not the dessert.

Review №34

2019-10-20 17:32:35

A bit of confusion in the place as tables remain open but full of dishes from previous guests. Younger host was SUPER nice in assisting an elderly woman to the table WITHOUT being asked. He saw a need and stepped up.

Review №35

2018-09-27 02:19:32

Serendipitous!Nestled in an unassuming facade, neighboring Panera and Planet Beauty, one can easily overlook Wasa by its location. However, Wasa Sushi and Teppan is an extraordinary sumptuous restaurant that provides utmost cuisine. The evening started with meeting our lovely host Cindy, who showed great care and attention to detail. 3 appetizers, Spicy Tuna Tartare, Hawaiian Poke Tuna and Hot Sesame Oil Halibut Carpaccio, ensued. All 3 appetizers were delicious, but the slightly spicy Halibut was extra special as it gave a good kick in the tongue that begged for more. We were very happy that the evening started well with such great-tasting food.Teppan Chef David then introduced himself, demonstrating his excellent knife and cooking skills. For Teppan appetizers, we had Jumbo Prawns that were easily in the U5-10 size that were extremely high in quality. Our scallops were well-Seared outside but very tender inside, not to mention the garlic butter Calamari that makes me salivate as I am writing this review.For Teppan entrees, the Filet Mignon was cooked to perfection with Chimichuri sauce that added special flavoring. Zabuton, commonly referred to as Wagyu steaks, provided a slightly contrasting meat texture to the Filet Mignon. Lamb Chops are generally gamey for my taste, but these were excellent nonetheless.For vegetable and sides, Shiitake Mushroom with parsley butter, Fingerling Potato with Bacon and Zucchini were excellent compliments to our entrees. Moreover, a noteworthy stand out was the Bacon Fried Rice. Fried rice at Teppan restaurants are usually fillers and not paid attention to. But this was one Fried Rice that had excellent flavoring combination in a way that I had never tasted before. You must try it, as it rekindles lifes special moments.As for dessert, the Tempura Ice Creams crunchy shell on the outside contrasted the texture of the ice cream was extremely memorable as well.All in all, Wasa Teppan and Sushi was a special serendipitous find. If this food was in Yamashiro in the Hollywood Hills, the price would have easily doubled or tripled. It was a night where our taste buds were treated as royalty and it made an ordinary day feel tremendously special. Quoting the movie Hitch, Life is not the amount of breaths you take, its the moments that take your breath away. This was one of the moments that took our breaths away.P.S. Special shoutout for orders of Salmon Sushi to finish off. Our son was extremely happy and full. Thanks to Lynn too for the company.

Review №36

2021-07-15 05:07:49

I had a date last night at Wasa . Food taste was ok . but I witnessed one of the sushi chef ( Vietnamese) was making rolls and sushi while he was touching & checking his phone . It was gross 🤮. Never go back again .

Review №37

2021-05-02 03:27:18

Delicious sushi and drinks....a little pricy but totally worth it! Great atmosphere and service! Just took a little long to get our sushi, other than that everything was great!

Review №38

2023-03-30 18:47:36

Very excellent sushi! The service was wonderful.

Review №39

2021-07-15 22:00:03

Always excellent! Great sushi, sashimi and chirashi bowl. The miso seabass is highly recommended. Very friendly and courteous staff.

Review №40

2019-12-18 05:15:57

The food was tasty but the service was rushed. The priority of the staff was to clear the location of clientele immediately after close. They even cleared the table of flatware and brought the check before they had brought the order to the table.

Review №41

2020-07-14 01:42:03

I LOVE THEY OFFER MORE NEW DISHES THAT OTHER PLACES DONT HAVE. THE STEAM DUMPLINGS WAS GREAT. IT WAS SOFT AND TENDER. THE STEAK WAS GOOD, NOT TOO CHEWY BUT THE SALTY SAUCE RUIN IT.THE OCTOPUS HAS TOO MUCH BATTER AND TASTELESS.THE OYSTERSHOOTER SHOT WAS BLAND. THE SASHIMI SALAD WAS TASTELESS. THE SOFT SHELL CRAB WAS HUGE AND TASTE GOOD. THE CARROT ON THE SALAD WAS TOO TOUGH TO BITE. PLENTY OF PARKING. AND THE STAFF WAS GREAT.

Review №42

2022-03-26 00:12:19

Friendly staff and good sushi. Their sushi here tastes more fusion and flavorful.

Review №43

2022-03-15 23:55:48

Love this Sushi place. Friendly and good service.Fresh food which is awesome.

Review №44

2019-08-29 15:17:34

One of the best Japanese restaurants in OC. Very friendly staffs with great foods. I cannot ask for more!

Review №45

2017-09-16 15:18:16

Lunch Special is good!

Review №46

2016-01-08 20:24:04

This is the best place in Orange County. Love the sushi and the service. Such a fun atmosphere.

Review №47

2022-05-05 16:17:48

Very tasty food with excellent service. Love this place!

Review №48

2019-04-24 03:55:17

Not good service. Specially I was disappointed because they served main dishes first and appetizer was almost the last.

Review №49

2016-12-03 16:44:38

The Wasa sushi is always a 10. The sushi bar service is great as are the chefs and hostesses!

Review №50

2019-01-18 04:40:00

Excellent, fresh sushi, but pricier than some of the local competition

Review №51

2021-08-29 17:51:36

Food is great and such a warm fun inviting atmosphere ❤️

Review №52

2019-09-12 11:28:17

The chefs are fantastic and the sushi is always amazing!!!...Thanks guys you are the BEST!!

Review №53

2018-11-28 03:19:01

Food was REALLY good, and the service was top notch. We will be back soon.

Review №54

2022-05-21 01:18:33

The Sushi guys got jokes and great Sushi. Id go back

Review №55

2018-04-21 06:50:36

Love their bento boxes for lunch. Great steak, sushi and tempura.

Review №56

2014-06-24 03:03:17

Great food, great service. I love wasa, and its always a great place to eat.

Review №57

2019-01-10 20:59:51

Its just okay honestly

Review №58

2023-12-03 17:51:52

Delicious food

Review №59

2019-04-19 05:03:56

Small, great atmosphere. Pricey for the selections

Review №60

2015-11-24 20:27:06

Strip mall sushi, quality of the fish is decent.

Review №61

2019-06-30 02:40:07

Fantastic sushi. Try the goldeneye snapper

Review №62

2019-03-16 19:59:17

Wonderful sushi and nice atmosphere

Review №63

2022-06-02 00:56:59

Wonderul meal and ambience!

Review №64

2019-03-27 00:48:37

Better experience on the teppan grill

Review №65

2020-06-22 01:23:22

Awesome food and service!!

Review №66

2023-03-06 01:04:15

Great place

Review №67

2019-08-12 21:28:58

Great hidden Gem

Review №68

2018-11-09 01:15:40

My favorite sushi place

Review №69

2018-12-12 11:38:54

Solid!

Review №70

2020-07-16 03:32:16

Tasty and Mummy!

Review №71

2018-10-11 04:06:25

Excellent teppanyaki.

Review №72

2019-10-08 20:43:55

Just like Japan

Review №73

2019-09-29 03:17:36

Awesome service

Review №74

2016-10-07 04:41:16

Great food

Review №75

2018-07-19 16:25:09

Incredible sushi

Review №76

2021-02-11 04:53:11

A beautiful and stylish Japanese dining room. The staff at the counter was extremely friendly.

Review №77

2019-11-22 03:46:51

The sushi-bar is THE BEST!! Ken and all the sushi chefs are just wonderful, gifted sushi artists.The sushi bar is the best!!! Ken and the chefs at the sushi bar are super good, they make everything so delicious!!!

Review №78

2020-02-18 18:01:01

A very good place to eat sushi in California