Orange County has a reputation for fresh, delicious seafood, and its many excellent sushi restaurants definitely reinforce this view. Largely regarded as one of the best in the county, Sushi Shibucho prepares traditional dishes alongside more experimental offerings. While the menu has many delicious options, diners should consider ordering “omakase,” which means “chef’s choice.” This meal generally starts with a home-cooked dish followed by a parade of bright flavors and different textures. The restaurant is located on 19th Street in Costa Mesa.
For a complete break from the traditional, check out Ikko, where Chef Ikko Kobayashi combines seemingly disparate flavors like uni and black truffle for incredible combinations.
Old-school traditionalists should patronize Sushi Wasabi, where Katsu Aoyagi, a true itamae (sushi chef), takes his artform seriously - so seriously, in fact, that he refuses to make California rolls. He only serves omakase according to the freshest catches of the day.
If you’re new to the world of sushi, you can find more introductory meals at Maki Zushi, which has received many accolades over the years. From teriyaki and curry dishes to freshly cracked uni, the restaurant caters to both novices and sushi connoisseurs alike.
For a complete break from the traditional, check out Ikko, where Chef Ikko Kobayashi combines seemingly disparate flavors like uni and black truffle for incredible combinations.
Old-school traditionalists should patronize Sushi Wasabi, where Katsu Aoyagi, a true itamae (sushi chef), takes his artform seriously - so seriously, in fact, that he refuses to make California rolls. He only serves omakase according to the freshest catches of the day.
If you’re new to the world of sushi, you can find more introductory meals at Maki Zushi, which has received many accolades over the years. From teriyaki and curry dishes to freshly cracked uni, the restaurant caters to both novices and sushi connoisseurs alike.