37 Best Sushi Bars near Ladera Ranch

“Though I am plant-forward, there are few things here that I can order such as the salad, edamame and the bento box (though I ended ip giving the shrimp tempura to a friend that I did linch with). Service is very good. Love how they keep the bathroom clean and love the orchid touch in the wash basin!“

“Excellent omakase. We went for the 12 course lunch ($160 pp) and were not disappointed! It's not just sushi-- it's an experience. Here's everything you need to know... Reservations - you'll need them. Make them on Opentable and you will need to use a credit card as they charge if you cancel less than 72 hours in advance (trust me, you won't want to cancel this!). They overnight fish from Japan in advance so they're assuming a significant cost once the reservation is made, but you can transfer the reservation to someone else if you can't make it. Parking - plenty of street parking and the chef told us they have a small lot in the back. We didn't see that so we just parked on the street at a meter. $7.50 for three hours. Lunch takes a little over an hour and dinner takes a little over 2 hours, but it depends on how many people are there (the more, the longer) so give yourself a little cushion if you decide to meter. Service - Excellent. The moment you finish a course, there's someone there to take your plate. And there was a gentleman who explained every dish to us which was really nice as they were mostly dishes we'd never had before and some of the types of fish we'd never even heard of. Food - lunch is twelve courses, although some courses are just a single piece of sushi. Everything was meticulously prepared and delicious. My husband said it's the best sushi he's ever had. It's mostly raw but there are a few cooked/hot dishes as well (cooked fish filet with caviar in a dashi broth, egg drop soup with crab meat, and an egg custard with squid). There wasn't a single course we didn't like. The dessert for dinner is ice cream but for lunch it was a slice of Japanese melon (see my photos for portion sizes) that was better than any melon I've ever had. Beverages - I highly recommend you try the sake and the draught beer. When you order a carafe or bottle of sake (the carafe we ordered was $55), they bring out a box with unique sake glasses and you choose your own glass. It doesn't seem like much but it makes it really special. My husband ordered the Orion beer (in a bottle) which he liked, but then the server recommended he try the Japanese draught beer which he ended up getting another glass of. I'm not usually a beer fan but even I liked it. They also have hot tea (which I had in addition to the sake). Ambiance - minimalist and calming. It kind of reminded me of a spa. The lighting, the music, the decor was all very relaxing and really added to the experience. Chef - very humble and friendly. He encouraged us to ask questions (which we did!) and was so forthcoming in his answers. We learned a lot about the fish and how different chefs prepare sushi, etc. They even took a polaroid photo of us with the chef before we left. A few things to note - they open the door exactly at the reservation time so if you get there early and the door is locked, don't worry-- they're in there getting everything ready for you. They also have a restroom for customers so don't think you have to use the public ones (like you do with several establishments in Laguna). The lunch and dinner times are exact and you really do need to be on time. A couple in our group was late and they sort of had to rush through the first three courses to catch up.“

“I always recommend Yamame! The yaki soba and the rolls are amazing. The omakase menu is my personal favorite. The salmon belly and black cod sushi are my favorites. The presentation and quality of the omakase always impress me. The service is prompt and friendly and they go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Thank you Yamame family!“

“Fabulous! This place is the best in Orange County. We have eaten at number of sushi restaurants and this one exceeded our expectations. We came in at 3pm on a weekend and the service was so quick. The server recommended the oh my garlic roll and it was great (if you like garlic). The crispy rice was fantastic and the large salad was phenomenal. I absolutely loved the dressing and avocado. Since taking over this location, they have renovated the inside of the restaurant, making it look much newer and enlightening the menu. They are closed on Mondays! I want to come here to try the lunch special next because the lunch specials on the menu look fantastic for a decent price. I look forward to coming back here soon!“

“Top notch Sushi! I've been coming here since they opened and I'm in love with this place. First, Chef Masa is the nicest most friendly Chef there is, and all his staff are friendly and spot on with water refills and quick service. The fish he gets is some of the freshest and best quality out there. For cooked food Try the salmon collar. It's the melt in your mouth part of the salmons neck and cheek, and prepared expertly! Everything I've had, from the fresh oysters, the halibut carpaccio, the Takowasa, and Takoyaki, they spicy yellow tail lover roll and al the sashimi- has been perfect. Can't recommend enough !“

“I have been to my fair share of Ramen restaurants, and I must say this one takes the cake for being the most aesthetically pleasing. It gives a vibe to the decor, from the bowls to the vase water, and even the chopsticks are mood.As for the food, I ordered a classic California sushi roll, which was excellent, along with their House Ramen bowl, which was fantastic. It had bok choy, egg, and pork. The pork was all tender and just delicious. Sometimes, when you go to restaurants for Ramen noodles, you’ll get a hit or miss, but I will say for this restaurant, there was no hit or miss; the Ramen noodle was just perfection.As for the drink, I ordered the Galaxy, which is butterfly peas, strawberry, lemonade, and mango jelly, and I think something else, but I cannot remember it was great. It was excellent.The service was good.I would say spending a moderate amount of money here for this restaurant, especially given the area it's in.Overall, 10 out of 10.“

“Yoshi was our server, and she was extremely nice to our large party that consisted of a bunch of wild kids. This past Friday night. The food was excellent. Enjoyed the sunset. Next time, Yoshi needs to have some saki with us. We'll be back!“

“Terra Sushi is always busy because they have great food. I sometimes would call in my order for pickup. They have yummy sushi well crafted and presented. The other day, I ordered Salmon and Mixed Tempura Bento and Baked Mussels to go. I had my craving fixed!“

“This is our family's weeknight sushi place. We bring the kids who absolutely demolish the crunchy rolls. My favorite is the yellow tail buffalo roll. The fish is always delicious and the service is always great. They take extra care of our kiddos. The Yoshi rolls are a personal favorite too. The price is fair too!“

“The food is quite good and seems really fresh. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The only problem we encountered was getting our mixed vegetables way before our entrees arrived. They would have been much warmer arriving with the main meal. Otherwise, all was good.“

“I went there the other day for the first time and had some sushi. It was probably one of the best sushi places in Laguna Niguel. It was very delicious. I ordered the dragon sushi, baked scallop and baked salmon. The service was fast. I highly recommend this location. I will definitely go back.“

“This place is really really good. A hidden gem. The yellowtail carpaccio is YUM! So many delicious rolls and unique additions. Cucumber/seaweed salad=love. The freshness is soso good. The service is spot on. If you are not there before 5 be prepared to wait.“

“With its mouth-watering dishes, Koya is a must-visit for any foodie. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and top-notch customer service improved our delightful experience. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in their delectable cuisine!“

“Went for a lunch date with my son. It's a small place and the sushi is amazing. It's was so good. The specialty rolls are amazing. My son has an allergy to shrimp and they overheard us and offerd to make the roll we were looking at with no shrimp. We will definitely be back.“

“We were really craving some local sushi and decided to pop in on a Friday night no reservation around 6 PM.. I feel like we got there just before the rush. They have plenty of seats at the sushi bar, indoor dining as well as covered space outdoor dining . We decided to sit at the bar like we always do . Sushi chefs were on point. And I mean on point.. We decided to bring our own crisp rosé from Paso Robles . This went well with all of our sushi choices. Of course our favorite was the bluefin tuna. The barbecued eel is one of my favorites and we decided to have their very fancy crispy rice with several other fresh fish. We will definitely be back. This is a very fresh sushi restaurant.“

“We Love this Place! We were introduced to it by some good friends a few years ago it’s been our go to ever since. We eat sushi about once a week For about the last two decades. They offer a great variety of fresh fish, and the service is always on point.“

“My husband and I stumbled upon this place today by accident, and I think it's my new fave Thai restaurant! It's located in a little corner next to Patsy's so it's easy to miss, but when you walk in it's quite spacious, with booth and table seating as well as a sushi bar. We ordered Thai food from the lunch menu. I had the Panang Curry and my husband had a spicy noodle dish with beef (similar to Pad See Ew) but forget the name of it. We both enjoyed our meals and a free Thai iced tea to go! Service was fast and friendly. Give this place a try!“

“Quaint & Authentic Japanese restaurant. Try to sit at the bar for the best experience. I highly suggest the Sweet Shrimp (amiebi) with no wasabi. You want to experience the full taste of fresh shrimp.Parking: Parking is a bit tough sometimes due to so many businesses crammed into one location. Worst case you have to park at IHOP and walk“

“Excellent fish! If looking for crazy rolls with lots of sauces this is not your place. If you just want excellent fish you're in the right place. Only a handful of tables and seats at the sushi bar so reservations are suggested.Parking: Tons of parking.“

“We absolutely LOVE Sashimi. The sushi is always so fresh and SO DELICIOUS. The best I’ve ever had. We are greeted like family and treated like royalty every time we go in. Steve always remembers us and our preferences. I can’t say enough positive wonderful things about the beautiful, kind, talented people that work at sashimi. We are in love!“

“Whenever in San Clemente area and craving sushi, this local stop is an excellent and affordable stop! Their prices are unbeatable especially for a San Clemente restaurant! Always fresh food, nice portions. Delicious rolls for a well rounded and healthy meal. This is my 2nd time here and I finally left a review bc I was so happy with the meal and price. Friendly and great service too! Intimate ambiance.“

“This is a great small local spot! We ordered carryout from here for our hotel room during our vacation. The yaki soba noodles were so good and the spicy tuna rolls were delicious! The tempura wasn't great but I feel like it's hard to make good carryout tempura.“

“Tasty food! Great portions and stellar service. My new sushi and ramen spot!!! I highly recommend! Their combo ramen and roll combos keeps interesting foods coming to you bit by bit. First, a nice sized side salad, then pan fried gyoza, then the delicious miso ramen... mmm...“

“First time here. I had the chicken curry, it was very good.Note to the owner. You should consider changing the name. I have driven by many times, but I always thought it was a nail salon spa type of place. My wife actually figured out it is a sushi place.“

“Kind of a hole in the wall spot that is in undercover gem. The sushi is wide-ranging and excellent… from all the rolls that you would expect to some high-end, interesting additions, like grilled salmon/yellow tail cheek. All of the rolls are thoughtfully put together and you can’t go wrong with any of them.The vibe is super cool…it’s another great sushi option in San Clemente.They do have a wacky limited hours situation where you could get there too late and not have a shot at eating, so my advice is to go earlier than you think you should to ensure you can get in and then it’s a great experience.“

“We stopped to have lunch on our way back from Disney and absolutely loved it. Small cute and super clean place. Excellent service and very attentive. The food was amazing as well everything we ordered tasted fresh and I loved how they gave you chocolate after your done paying. Also it was very affordable compared to other sushi places.“

“Popped in during the lunch rush and was really happy with my food + experience. Looks like prices have gone up a few dollars, but the toppings are all included in the price. I paid about $17 before tax&tip. So, in total it ends up being pretty standard pricing for poke shops right now. The fish was fresh and the toppings were similarly tasty. Great avocado, standard crab salad, and a healthy serving of garnishes. I wish there was more sauce as well as hot rice (instead of room temperature). Very satisfying!“

“I came in for lunch the other day with my extended family! We had a huge party and I was worried that we would be a burden to the employees, but one employee in specific was this lovely lady named Sophia! She was very patient with my little cousins and was super friendly! All the employees here are super respectful and their number #1 priority is great customer service! I'll be coming here a lot now!“

“This is an authentic sushi restaurant. We have only eaten here for lunch and it is so good. Fresh fish, perfectly prepared with unique ingredients and offerings on the menu. They have sushi rolls, salads, main fish entrees, sushi bowls, etc. the crispy tuna rice is one of the best appetizers, comes with 3 but we order an add on so we can each have two. It comes with fried garlic slice on top of the spicy tuna. We start with miso soup and get the green iced tea, it’s so refreshing and they will give free refills.“

“Sushi over the years has changed. It used to be about Japanese people running the place, now its about the right person for the job. I had a lot of problems here, in which Don and Hiro addressed. Alberto the chef is really good at what he does he is also very kind. I had my sushi tasted a bit fishy this time around, and there was, "other,'' problems but a great place is not about having great food all the time, but the service. They really take the time to change and adapt. This is one of the best features about this place. I really think anyone coming to Yama should be honest because they do accommodate. Their customer service is very good in terms of compliance, Lee is a great waitress and because of her I can come back here. Their water levels of chlorine was high but Don said it was the Macha product. When I asked for hot water, with more investigating it was actually the water source. However they promptly fixed the issue and when I came back around. It was great. Green Tea was very good. They really took efforts to address the problems that I was having. Not to mention, Kenny the son whom has great interpersonal skills help mediate any situations although he studies all day and night working part time to help his father Don run the restaurant. This is a gem of a place and deserves more recognition. Good family owned business and its right next to the lake, can't compare to the local sushi places, this place is the most consistent. Chefs treat this job as life or death! They're all sweet men!Dietary restrictions: Poke bowl, Henry made it dangerously salty. Came back and wanted to get it from Hiro because that was what the waitress recommended, but seemed to busy. However I got the Poke bowl again and it came out little fishy this time and couldn't finish it. The Toro handroll was also on the fishy side. But still good, didn't get sick.“

“Have driven by here too many times to count as we usually eat at the Himalayan restaurant nearby. Today the other restaurant was closed so finally we were able to try this place and WOW were we impressed!I had the Miso Ramen and my husband had the Super Philadelphia Roll - both were superb!The Ramen soup was very authentic, one of the best I have had and the Roll was made to perfection and tasted very fresh.The service was very friendly and quick.We will definitely be back“

“Great view and okay selection of small plates. We went here on a weekday afternoon. Seating at Restaurant Raya was 39 minutes wait hence we decided to have a drink and small plate at 180Blu. There were not many people but still service was very slow. We ordered fries, taco and oysters.Oysters were fresh and good.The view is fantastic. Order s glass of wine or champagne and enjoy the view.Parking: Parking is valet and it is $30 for day time valet.“

“Really cute place, very cozy but not cramped. The server was new but very kind and asked their manager when they didn’t know the answer to something, which is always good. My dad and I got vegan ramens and they were delicious but I wish there was a spicy vegan ramen, too. Brother got the Miso ramen and enjoyed it. The vegan sushis (vegetable tempura and vegetable rolls) were pretty good. I have high standards for vegan sushi thanks to vegan sushi restaurants in the Bay area but for Orange County this is a sushi and ramen place with great vegan options.Vegetarian options: Vegan options (Vegan Ramen, Miso Soup, Fried Tofu, Edamame, Vegetable Tempura Roll, Vegetable Roll).Dietary restrictions: Vegan options (Vegan Ramen, Miso Soup, Fried Tofu, Edamame, Vegetable Tempura Roll, Vegetable Roll).“

“This is a good neighborhood joint. It's not fancy, but the food is solid and the staff is attentive and friendly. If you go regularly, they'll remember your name.The have indoor seating (sushi bar and tables) and a small covered patio. They have fun hand-lettered signs with specials. Halibut carpaccio was one the specials tonight.If you go for lunch, they've got bento box specials that are tasty too.RECOMMENDParking: This is in in a large shopping plaza with a big parking lot. Parking is never a problem.Kid-friendliness: They don't have a kids menu or specific option for kids. If your kid likes sushi or teriyaki or tempura, then your kid would do okay here.“

“Very friendly owner and staff, their costumer service is very good! The food is fresh and amazing, these new owners made the best changes and the food is unbelievable! I highly recommend this restaurant and make sure to try the popcorn roll!!! ?Parking: It’s free and easyKid-friendliness: It’s a very kid and family friendly restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: It’s wheelchair friendly.“

“We had the omakase for dinner at their private room. The presentation of each dish was amazing and all sushi was very fresh. To me their omakase is better than Ottoro. Also their Japanese Wagyu steak is a must try dish. Even the cheesecake takes so good! Highly recommended!!“

“Nice little speakeasy. The entrance is unique and we loved the decor and vibe. The service was standard and the drinks & sushi were good but nothing to blow you away. Recommend they change to paper menus! The phone menu was hard to read and it took away from the ambiance they're trying to create.“