Sushi Damu, PAYCE

13962 Newport Ave D, Tustin, CA 92780, United States

Sushi Damu, PAYCE
About This Sushi Bar

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Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience β„–1

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Sushi Experience β„–4

Come in hungry...3 all you can eat system. We selected the middle one $40 p/ person.
Happy atmosphere, very good food, impeccable service. Coming back for sure.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience β„–5

One of the best sushi spots I've been to

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Sushi Experience β„–6

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Sushi Experience β„–7

Long pickup

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–8

Never had a bad experience here.

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Sushi Experience β„–9

Food was superb, especially the sashimi, if you go with their highest tier. The service and atmosphere were also great. Only thing that was annoying was the seating. The seats are too small and the tables can't move. Too packed in.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–10

For ayce sushi and sashimi. Good quality of fish enjoyed with my son.

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Sushi Experience β„–11

Excellent service and delicious sushi! We didn't get to experience the weekend dance club show since we went on a Wednesday night. Next time.

They also have a deal for a free beer tower for 5 people and a simple social media share.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–12

My favorite ayce sushi spot in OC.

QUALITY FRESH FISH W/ BOMB SERVICE

will be back next month

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Sushi Experience β„–13

Music a little loud for afternoon lunch, our server, Lindsay would get a great job

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Sushi Experience β„–14

Bueno

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Sushi Experience β„–15

Love this place! Good sushi, good service, good vibes. 10/10

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Sushi Experience β„–16

Awesome food.. would definitely recommend..
Robert was great πŸ‘

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Sushi Experience β„–17

Robert is the best host that I have seen. As usual delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere.

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Sushi Experience β„–18

Fish turned black – unacceptable quality!

I ordered takeout today, but I am extremely disappointed! The moment I opened the package, I noticed that the fish had turned dark and looked far from fresh. Don’t the chefs check the ingredients before slicing? Or is the restaurant deliberately using lower-quality ingredients for takeout orders? This is truly unethical. Such poor-quality food raises serious concerns about hygiene and overall standards, completely failing to meet even the most basic expectations.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–19

Very high quality food and service!Definitely would like to come back!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–20

Bryan was on fire today very attentive.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–21

Food was very good once you received it. It was 45 minutes in between rounds. It was not busy. Customer service is very poor. We drove 75 miles to come to Sushi Damu. I believe it is time to try another place.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–22

Great food and great service!

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Sushi Experience β„–23

First time here and was very impressed by the quality of the food here. Everything we tried was delicious and my whole family was satisfied 😌

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Sushi Experience β„–24

Simply the best in OC

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Sushi Experience β„–25

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Sushi Experience β„–26

My wife and I love coming to this place! Their AYCE is like no other! Robert was an amazing server and we never had to wait for service. 10/10 would recommend

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Sushi Experience β„–27

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Sushi Experience β„–28

Great experience. Lots of Sushi for a great price!

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Sushi Experience β„–29

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Sushi Experience β„–30

First time visit with our little daughters me and my husband did all you can eat we surprised to know they have also all you can eat for kids. We enjoyed so much from variety roll sushi all kind baked and raw great udon soup great sashimi everything's so fresh so delicious the service was great we actually highly recommend

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–31

We have a shop treat day every month where we take our staff members to lunch. Ever since Discovery this place we’ve come here for every single one of those days. Great service. Delicious food

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–32

Amazing experience, we couldn’t even get through three rounds of sushi before we were stuffed! Service was fast and food came out fast so the 90 minute limit was not an issue at all. We were stuffed well before our time was up.
We enjoyed being able to order unlimited appetizers during our meal.
Careful with having too many leftovers, they almost charged us extra for it.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–33

Best sushi I've ever had! LOVE the lychee drink 😍

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Sushi Experience β„–34

We paid $60 for the AYCE SASHIMI.Compared to other AYCE , I found the selection here very limited and wish the sashimi was a thicker cut. The sashimi was just β€œok”. The sushi rolls selection is much better, but it all kinda tastes the same. Nothing special. I really enjoyed the yellowtail collarbone, however, was disappointed that after having ordered only one piece, they told me they were all out. All out at 5:30 Pm ?!? Additionally, the pictured Uni is EXTRA and not included. Disappointing. At $60 , I expected better. On the other hand, we received good service and the ambience was warm. I don’t recommend here if you mainly like sashimi and prefer a big selection to choose from .

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–35

This is my favorite spot! It can get really busy with long waits. Reservations make it so easy to dine here. Prices have gone up but where havent they in this economy right? I LOVE that they have several rice less roll options! Never disappoints.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–36

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Sushi Experience β„–37

If you're in the area stop by here! This place is such a treat and you won't regret popping by for the best sushi of your life. The chef special was to die for and the recommendations of the staff were all thoroughly delightful! It was clear that each and every single morsel was of the highest caliber, freshest ingredients and made with skill and love. We were seated quickly despite it being busy and got drinks and appetizers in a flash. I don't typically do reviews for restaurants these days with infant twins taking my attention but this place was worth the time it took to write about how awesome the experience was.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–38

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Sushi Experience β„–39

Overpriced sushi without Japanese people dinning-I should have seen the red flags....
Caterpillar was a California roll with some tiny eel here and there.
Bill came out overcharging and they don't take Amex..

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–40

Second time to this location, the AYCE quality is still good. Hostess that greets you are nice. Sushi and variety is good. The negative aspect of this location is that it's really small and crammed. When they are busy the servers get overwhelmed, several orders didn't make back to us, including repeated requests.

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Sushi Experience β„–41

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Sushi Experience β„–42

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Sushi Experience β„–43

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Sushi Experience β„–44

Awesome place with great quality seafood for an AYCE. they also serve you instead of it being a buffet experience. Which leads me to my next point, the ambience is very chill and laid-back. There is pop and hip-hop, music playing fun and diverse crowd. Service was attentive and they come back often.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–45

Low quality fish. The fish looked and tasted bad. It didn’t go down well. For the basic $40 AYCE I would rather go to a different sushi restaurant and just get quality fish such as Kyoto Sushi.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–46

The 60 dollar sashimi ayce is not worth it. The only good and taste πŸ˜‹ are the specialty sushi rolls. Nigeri and sashimi of poor quality and size. Bit dissatisfied.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–47

Very good PAYCE sushi place in Orange County. Been coming here for years now. If you can, visit on less busy days.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–48

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Sushi Experience β„–49

I absolutely love this place! Every time I visit, I can’t wait to enjoy their amazing sushi. The fish is fresh, and it’s clear that they prioritize quality. One thing that stands out is how perfectly they balance the portions. You get just the right amount of fish and rice, and they never overdo it on the rice like some other places. It’s simple, straightforward, and always delicious. The menu is easy to follow with instructions. Whether you’re a sushi lover or new to it, this is the spot that hits the spot lol. Highly recommend!

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Sushi Experience β„–50

Did not get park of our order.

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Sushi Experience β„–51

Good for. The price

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Sushi Experience β„–52

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Sushi Experience β„–53

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Sushi Experience β„–54

Food is good. Nice flavors and good cuts. Service was bad. Asked for our drinks 2 times. Finally got them. And was never offered a refill or table clean. Restaurant was not even busy. Only 4 total party’s including us.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–55

The food was overall not bad but the service can be really slow. Because it is only 90 min, it really felt you couldn't get your money worth since you weren't given enough opportunity to order. Overall, I suggest a different ayce sushi from here due to how slow they are.

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Sushi Experience β„–56

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Sushi Experience β„–57

Muy buena la comida de sushi 🍣 πŸ˜‹ 😍

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Sushi Experience β„–58

The food, pricing, service, and vibes are awesome. 3 different price choices for AYCE or come in for A La Carte.
Service is very attentive, food tastes great and is fresh, and variety is definitely up there.
Great AYCE spot!

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Sushi Experience β„–59

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Sushi Experience β„–60

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Sushi Experience β„–61

Sushi is fresh and always the perfect temperature. One of my favorite places. You can never go wrong here.

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Sushi Experience β„–62

Gotta love our waitress Krishi for lying to us about the kitchen being short-staffed and making us wait 25 minutes for our first round of nigiri! 🀩 Thanks to the open concept kitchen, we watched our nigiri sit on the bar for 15 minutes while our waitress was gossiping! Ooo silly girl! Btw there’s a bunch of gnats in the restaurant surrounding all the raw fish! 🀩🀩

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Sushi Experience β„–63

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Sushi Experience β„–64

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Sushi Experience β„–65

We expected better. Honestly the best food of the night was the cream cheese in my hand roll. The waiter was very nice and tended to us multiple times. For $45 a person it was so disappointing. I shouldve made the drive down to Irvine. I suspect the many good reviews are due to the limited options in the area. We stopped eating after the second round and got other food.

Nigiri we had: scallops, spicy scallops, blue fin tuna, salmon, eel, mackerel, albacore, yellow tail

Thoughts: rice was very bland and crumbly. Somehow the nigiri was dry and not very tender as if it had been sitting out in the open. The fish was very disappointing. I would only recommend the salmon or blue fin tuna if you eat nigiri.

Rolls: baked jen jen, monster, spider

Thoughts: The Monster roll was atrocious. The fried eel on top was so chewy and dry. Inedible. I highly recommend they take that off the menu even the waiter confirmed that that was a common issue with the roll. Spider roll was just mediocre and definitely not fresh.

Handroll: Philadelphia hand roll.

Thoughts: The seaweed in the handroll was soft and chewy by the time it came to our table. It was so difficult to eat.

Izakaya: yellowtail kama, miso soup, baked mussels, fish taco

Thoughts: fish taco was BAD. Yellowtail kama was very good. One of the FEW items I recommend.

Final thoughts: I wish i could get my money back. For two people it was $120 after tax and tip. It was not worth the time and money. 2 starts simply because out waiter was nice.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–66

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Sushi Experience β„–67

Hidden gem

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Sushi Experience β„–68

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Sushi Experience β„–69

It was a really good place. we got 2 plates and 2 soft drinks for only 63 bucks, I mean, really, we ate a lot of food like sushi, shrimp, ice cream, steak, strawberry moose, and watermelon. There's also a lot more, but we were just full of food, so we didn't need more.

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Sushi Experience β„–70

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Sushi Experience β„–71

Good experience, good food, good attention, good atmosphere, everything is good

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Sushi Experience β„–72

First time coming here and it was delicious! The sushi was great, the rolls were really light and fresh, and the service was great! Franky is the GOAT!

Also the food came out fast, much faster than any all-you-can-eat joint I’ve ever been to, which was a welcome surprise.

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Sushi Experience β„–73

It was a great experience.

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Sushi Experience β„–74

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Sushi Experience β„–75

this was by far my favorite ayce sushi spot. Our server’s name was faith and she was very helpful with suggestions and always checking up on us. would definitely recommend her serving you.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–76

The flavor of the sushi and rolls was okay. The chefs are going too fast to do a nice job of presentation. The rice wasn’t formed and the fish is very thin and small. You only get to order 3 times in the all you can eat deal. That makes it hard to estimate the amount to order so we got hit with an extra charge for left overs. There wasn’t good service for bringing drinks. I asked 4 times for a second sake bottle before it came out. I really did not enjoy the experience here.

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Sushi Experience β„–77

Food was amazing.

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Sushi Experience β„–78

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Sushi Experience β„–79

Delicious sushi and fair price for the quality. The sushi tasted fresh and very flavorful. The service was good a little slow at times but they were busy so completely understandable. I liked the sashimi especially the blue fin tuna!! Omg it was such clean protein. The food was great I enjoyed the rolls. The rice tasted a bit hard (I think it was day old rice) but l still enjoyed the meal. The hand rolls were my favorite and I loved the scallops. Sold 4 out of 5 stars good job guys I will be back with friends.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–80

Went here with my significant other for my birthday. The food was delicious but overall the service was very poor. The 1st half, our waiter we had was extremely nice and respectful - always checking in on our orders and if we needed anything else.

As we got to the later half of our dinner, we had a new waiter who did not look like she wanted to be there or work at all. She was very rude and snappy. She gave us a wrong dish that we did not ordered and claimed that it was correct. Even our 2nd row/rounds were already crossed off even though we were still missing half of our orders. The waitress took a solid minute to look at the menu paper and proceeded to walk away without saying a word or any transparency.

I would love to come back but the customer service was not it.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–81

I’m not gonna lie it just felt kinda weird to eat here. It was like the staff hated to be there and no one was smiling or having a good time, staff or customers. The rolls were some of the best I’ve had but the nigiri was just alright even though we paid for the premium salmon. They also don’t accept Amex which was the cherry on top. I came here with my girl because we couldn’t eat at our usual favorite spot Tomikawa. I would eat here again as a last resort but it’s nowhere near the top of my list. It’s also really expensive for what you get.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–82

The place was full when we arrived. We went on the waitlist, and once we received a notification that our table was ready, we had to wait longer by the door. This meant that my group [5 people] was in the way of the entrance with 2 other parties waiting with us at a small corner.

Although the food tasted great and created conversations within my group, we had more to say about the wait time for each round of sushi. A very disappointing $200 experience, we wouldn't have been able to get through our first round within the 90-minute time limit if they stuck to that rule.

Within 3 hours, our patience managed to get us 2 rounds of sushi.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–83

Nice AYCE. Plenty of selection here and the cuts of fish are on point.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–84

I waited an hour and a half with a reservation.

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Sushi Experience β„–85

Used to be 5 stars but Bidens economy has really taken its toll on this place.

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Sushi Experience β„–86

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Sushi Experience β„–87

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Sushi Experience β„–88

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Sushi Experience β„–89

Been here several times and they recently changed the price and options. It didn't really have an effect on the overall experience. The last time I went was over 6 months ago. Also, I haven't been but there is another location up north.

Food: by far the best sushi you can buy in California so far. I have had sushi from the mother land so that's saying something (>3). I don't like it when Americans make very specific food American when it's ment to stand out and this place does not do that.

Service & Atmosphere: That being said, the restaurant give you a kind of club vibe but it's not too abrasive. Needless to say, this restaurant is not a traditional Japanese anything. The combination of Japanese ingenuity and American style make it a great experience. Japanese restaurants use a electronic system often to gram the attention of the waiters. Here, they use a card system which fits the bill for Japans style of management. Make sure you are not waiting unnecessarily. FILP THE CARD TO GREEN!

Prep notes: Don't show up out of the blue, call ahead of time because they are a bit small. They do have a waiting system in place but it isn't super robust IMO.

Get the basic option unless your super picky about the meat choices. 50$~

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–90

Does anyone know if this place delivers?

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–91

Closes at a 10:30pm but stopped serving at 930pm and poor customer service by the greeter? I guess I’ll spend my money elsewhere. Good to find RA and Honda-Ya down the way are open later.
Update: Decided to give it another shot and my experience this time around was very different. There was a 20-30 minute wait when we arrived. While we waited, a server came out with a plate of vegetable tempura and mentioned it was a compliment from the manager for our wait. Awesome gesture from the manager. Her gesture made the wait seem shorter. Food was amazing! Can’t wait to come back!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–92

So…. We saw an add on IG/FB and decided we would make the drive (Norco) out and see how they are. After making a reservation, getting there 10 min early, we sat down 40 min later. Only to find that the Sashimi was an up charge onto of an up charge. We decided to try the Premium menu, the food was definitely not β€œPremium” (quite literally reminds me of Grocery store/pre cut general, mid at best) in quality as well as it took 35 min for the first order to get to the table and over an hour for the last. 2 hrs and 45 min later we walked away disappointed and hungry as we weren’t going to try for round 3. Aside from that the booth dividers were dirty, some were broken and others were poorly repaired. The seats had tears and after sitting in 1 for 2 hours our bottoms were sore. They had 6 ceiling fans, only 4 work and there’s a giant mural that’s lit with blue light that looks odd, then there’s a bar area that’s been neglected and used as a storage area which is just sad as they advertise drinks on the menu…. That they couldn’t make! On the positive side, their staff was very nice and apologetic, but there was no compensation when it came to performance which only added to the disengagement for future visits. Sadly, it’s got what looks like a good foundation with a manager/owner that is trying to cut 1 too many corners leading to a truly un-inviting environment and experience. If you’ve gone this far, check out Sushi 1 Spot in Montclair as that is my go to when looking for good quality AYCE. Make it a great day! Cheers.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–93

A very nice AYCE place that offers omakase grade fish at $60 per person. If you’re in for that grade then I think it’s worth it because omakase would cost around $100-300. Although, uni was not included. The tuna belly they gave us was really good and melts in the mouth. They said the fish was from Santa Barbara.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–94

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Sushi Experience β„–95

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Sushi Experience β„–96

This is by far my favorite ayce sushi place i’ve been to! I’ve gone during the day at lunch so I never have trouble getting seated. The staff and chefs are very friendly. They do seem to be a little understaffed so sometimes it takes a while to notice that you want to order but it’s not too bad at all. the food comes out really fast and the quality is amazing !! Their frozen soju slushie is also amazing !!! Can’t wait to go back again!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–97

Very good all you can eat sushi
... wow!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–98

They took two hours to serve us two pathetic plates of sushi. The portions were ridiculously small, like they were meant for feeding birds. Their staff were worse than useless, barely even acknowledging our presence.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–99

Quite an enjoyable AYCE experience. We did the premium AYCE which included Bluefin Tuna & Premium Omakase-Grade Cuts since on a weekend for dinner, it was only a $5 premium per person. Still reasonably priced at $45 per person considering the wide variety of dishes that you can order off the menu and brought to your table. Extremely fast service and we never had to wait more than a few minutes. The neck collars were delicious and highly recommend. I would be careful not to order too many rolls, I like their non-sushi items the most like cheese mussels, seaweed salad, and sticking with their omakase grade salmon/tuna.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–100

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Sushi Experience β„–101

Came here on a Friday with a 5:30 reservation with my brother. Booked the reservation at 11am on the same day and I'm glad we did because there was an endless stream of people coming into the restaurant the whole time. I passed by and tried to come once before, but it was so crowded without getting on the waitlist!

The store is a bit smaller than I thought. I really dig the blacklight paintings. We chose the Choice menu at $40 per person.

I like that they give you a pencil, paper, and clear instructions to order! We chose the Choice option.

We got an assortment of nigiri, izakaya, Aloha roll, and Dragon roll. The rice ratio was good! Not too much, perfect for a bite. I'd recommend the spicy scallop, yellowtail, and squid (which was sweet in flavor). The tuna and salmon tended to be leaner, less fatty so more chewy. The ikura was smaller than most I've had. The Cherry Blossom was insanely loaded with rice, like 80% rice and 20% topping which was ridiculous. Wouldn't recommend that.

In addition to those, we also got the salmon collar, sashimi salad, crispy, rice, yummy crunch, and vegetable tempura. their tempura batter was crispy and thin, just how I liked it. These are all good options for izakaya. I wish they had skewers.

The alcohol was reasonably priced. The cocktails are beautiful and unique. My brother loved his lychee martini!

The service was friendly. I liked the colored signs since it was always easy to flag someone down.

Overall, it was a cool experience, but with the plethora of options for AYCE in SoCal, I've had better and am okay just trying this once.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–102

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Sushi Experience β„–103

The best sushi

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–104

This restaurant has three tiers for AYCE: a regular one that's about $33, a premium one for $45 that includes Bluefin tuna, and a Premium+sashimi own that includes AYCE sashimi. Overall the experience here was great. Their yellowtail and bluefin was delicious but none of the other cuts of fish stood out. Also, their premium offerings are much less than other premium AYCE sushi options around SoCal but it's still nice to have this option in this part of OC.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–105

The best sushi rolls! Try the JenJen and baked JenJen.
Outstanding quality, especially at an AYCE. Quick service and huge menu

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Sushi Experience β„–106

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Sushi Experience β„–107

I visited here for the first time today on June 11th 2024, and I decided to get the 45 dollar AYCE.

Service: 2 star
-The restaurant was not even half full, and with a busser, two servers, and a host, things were going way too slow. I had to call someone multiple times to get orders rolling, and I had to ask multiple times to get my appetizers, only to be told later on that they were "out".

Food: 1 star
-Nigiri was VERY VERY poorly made. Rice was disintegrating, wasn't formed at all, and looked like a six year old made it. Also, 3 sushi chefs and it took 15+ minute each time to get... 5-6 pieces of Nigiri to my table, each time. I ordered some appetizers, Takoyaki and Baked Mussels. Takoyaki was bland, cold, and feels like it was taken out of a frozen bag and microwaved for 30 seconds, also there was so little sauce on it that it felt like I was eating raw flour mixture.

Baked Mussels... oh boy.. This thing was beyond repulsive. It wasn't cooked properly, and way too big for an appetizer. It also tasted very stale, and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. I ended up sending it back and told them to not bothering make me a replacement.

The people who worked here looked miserable and didn't want to be there. It took way too long to get simple things, and no one was even remotely close to being attentive. Table was dirty, and I had to wait 10 minutes just to get soy sauce on my table.

It was the most unpleasant experience I've had with a sushi restaurant so far. I've had better experience dining at a fast food sushi restaurants with a sleepy high schooler acting as the cashier+host.

Dear owner(s), if you are reading this, please note that I am not writing this review in attempts to get compensation or free food (as I made it clear to my host when I was complaining) . I was so beyond disgusted that I felt compelled to write this review. Please train your staff and back house properly. My experience at this establishment was just dreadful and pathetic. I generally leave minimum 20% of my check as tip, even up to 50% if the dining experience is good, but at this establishment, I left 0%. Even a pity 5 dollar tip seemed undeserved.

Needless to say, I will not be back. If their service is this pathetic and poor at down times of the day, I do not even want to imagine how bad it must get during dinner time.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–108

Rude service. Staff will NOT even say "hi" to you or anything as you wait in lobby EVEN when there is a few tables available. Please see Yelp reviews and Google 1- star reviews. All of these 5-star ratings are skewing rating because Sushi Damu giving free stuff for their reviews. Normally, and statistically, people gives 5- stars when they are given free foods.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–109

Bad experience, after first round had lots of bad pieces. Good idea to load up on the first round or you'll be stuck with end pieces.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–110

Pretty cool place,food tasted great

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Sushi Experience β„–111

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Sushi Experience β„–112

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Sushi Experience β„–113

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Sushi Experience β„–114

It’s not super fresh but the value is there. Didn’t do all you can eat but the two rolls I got seemed decently fresh and presentation and flavor was there. For what they charge it’s a solid 8/10 and service everyone seems relatively happy.

Would I come back? Definitely wouldn’t rule it out.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–115

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–116

Ordered take out, it took 30 mins longer than they said it would. Got the order wrong twice. It normally wouldn't be a big deal, but the manager was totally rude and dismissive about it. Also forgot to add the sauces I paid extra for. It just seemed hectic and disorganized. The fish was definitely not fresh either. Kind of borderline

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–117

Is it just me who didn't know? You can only order AYCE? Came in at 150pm. Didn't want AYCE but did want sushi... made a reservation with Open Table and waited only to be told AYCE only ... nothing wrong with AYCE but it's not for everyone..... sad....

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–118

One of my favorite AYCE places so far!

i paid for the premium $45 one as opposed to the lower tier $38 option and i think it was worth it?

most of the salmon was nice and marbled. tasted quite fresh and creamy. the tuna was decent as well, although it was interesting that it wasn't that red and it was already sauced...

a lot of little random things went wrong however which kept interrupting our dinner so that was unfortunate. for example, wrong orders coming out to our table

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–119

We never ever met this kind of horrible worst AYCE, Sushi Damu!!! We used to enjoy this place before pandemic and came again on Sunday for our family's special dinner, especially for our three sons. AYCE was 2 hr time limit and 5 item limit per person per round and SLOW POOR serving. Rip-off and fraud!!! First order, appetizer took for 40 mins and 2nd order took for 50 mins and total 90 mins. During waiting for 2nd order we lost our appetite and it's time to pay and go. Never ever want to ruin our family dinner again!!!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–120

Horrible service with the host!
Didn’t even apologize for sitting others before us!

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Sushi Experience β„–121

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Sushi Experience β„–122

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Sushi Experience β„–123

Loved everything about this place. I had Alex as my server and I really enjoy his opinions on the food here. It was lovely and the food was outstanding along with the music choice. It’s only my second time and differently coming back. And if you leave a review you get free mochi!!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–124

Perfect atmosphere perfect food perfect. Literally everything Alex was an amazing server was very informative on the food and where it’s from very kind very on point with this service. As for the food very inexpensive for the quality and the quantity for neither interception each other left here full, and my pockets not hurting.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–125

The first time I went there I really enjoyed the sushi it was so fresh.. compare to other places the Manager Mina was the coolest manager i ever met. Very attentive. The staff was also great. The environment was very Nice. I went again 3wks later and The Manager Mina greeted us very nice person. The Aloha Fire sushi was I loved ❀ All sushi 🍣 was excellent. It was my friends BDAY and she had a good time lol Great place I'll be going back... soon. I live like 50mins away so it was worth my drive.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–126

Chill vibes at night! The hostess was a super chic lady in a grey suit. I think the only thing that could be improved was music, but the service more than made up for that!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–127

We went there for Mother’s Day celebration. We did not wait too long since we have reservation. Host was good. Server was good. Food wait time was way too long for each round even we submitted the order sheet as soon as possible. And every round had some item missing. Server felt sorry for us since he couldn’t control kitchen. Overall the experience wasn’t that good. Fish was fresh and hot item are pretty good.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–128

Sushi Damu presents a delectable array of sushi that tantalizes the taste buds with fresh, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Each piece is expertly crafted, showcasing the skill and dedication of the chefs. However, the dining experience is marred by lackluster service, with slow and inattentive staff detracting from the enjoyment. The atmosphere, while not unpleasant, could benefit from enhancements to create a more inviting and cohesive dining environment. Despite these shortcomings, the sushi at Sushi Damu remains a standout, making it a worthy destination for sushi aficionados willing to overlook minor drawbacks for exceptional flavors.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–129

Very this current generation type of feel and ambience. Not a fan of the service. The girl host at the front didn’t seem like she wanted to be there nor def she doesn’t like repeating the explanation of the menu. The fish was not the freshest experience. The sashimi price is not worth the cost tbh. You can order a sashimi platter fresh somewhere else for less.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–130

I am having lunch Herr with my friend. We used to come here alot with my coworkers. It was a decent place to have sushi as much as you can. Of course we enjoyed at that time. I don't know what happened here. This is not place to you can enjoyed. Food are horrible. Sushi cut are so bad so doesn't even look as sushi. All sushi n rolls are falling off. All cooked food are either oily or burnt. It should have gone other sushi place. I never come back here.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–131

I had the displeasure of ordering takeout from Sushi Damu a few nights ago. The place was not very crowded around 9:15 on a Saturday evening, and our order wasn't very complicated (several rolls and a few hot items, the chicken teriyaki and the sesame karage).

When I asked if the order was ready, I was told yes and given the bag that should have had all of the food in it. However upon getting back, we noticed that the hot items were missing from the order.

As we were in a hurry and had an itinerary for the evening, we did not have time to return to the restaurant.

As noticed in the receipt photo, the restaurant claimed upon giving me the bag that the chicken teriyaki was included, and one can also see from the photo that the sesame chicken was not even marked off.

I went to the restaurant to ask for the two items to be refunded, and was told that it was MY FAULT for not answering their phone calls at 10:45-11PM notifying me about the food. Furthermore, they didn't offer me a credit or any kind of thing to make the situation right. I was offered at best a single roll of sushi, and I ended up walking out with nothing.

I will never order from this place again, and given how they treat customers when THEY the restaurant make a mistake, I'd recommend you don't either.

Also, the sushi was mediocre and overpriced, taste-wise!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–132

Disappointing Experience at Damu: Great Food Marred by Poor Service

As a dedicated Google reviewer and food blogger, I was eager to share my experience at Damu, a renowned sushi spot in town. Having visited for the second time, my expectations were high for both service and cuisine. Opting for the premium package priced at $45, I anticipated a delightful dining affair.

On the culinary front, Damu did not disappoint. The quality of the food was commendable, meeting the standards I had heard so much about. However, my dining experience took a sour turn due to several shortcomings in service.

Firstly, the pace of service was disappointingly slow. But what truly soured the experience was the demeanor of our server. Throughout the meal, her attitude was unwelcoming, and every request felt like an inconvenience. This lack of hospitality detracted significantly from what could have been an enjoyable evening.

To compound matters, we were unaware of the restaurant's strict 1.5-hour seating limit, a detail not communicated to us upon arrival. Imagine our surprise when, after an hour and a half of dining, we were abruptly informed by our server that our time was up, and we were expected to settle the bill and vacate our seats immediately. This abruptness left us feeling rushed and unwelcome, with the added frustration of having to pay for uneaten food due to the time constraint.

Seeking clarification, we addressed our concerns with the manager regarding both the restaurant's policies and the server's demeanor. Unfortunately, the manager's response was disappointingly dismissive, offering only to speak with the server without addressing our broader concerns. To add insult to injury, the same server handled our bill, further highlighting the lack of accountability within the establishment.

In summary, while Damu impresses with its culinary offerings and inviting ambiance, the poor service detracts significantly from the overall dining experience. My ratings reflect this sentiment: Food receives a modest 2 out of 5, the atmosphere earns a respectable 4 out of 5, but service, unfortunately, garners a dismal 0 out of 5.

In conclusion, while Damu may excel in certain aspects, potential patrons should be wary of the inconsistencies in service that mar an otherwise promising establishment.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–133

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Sushi Experience β„–134

Team came here for post christmas celebration and we tried plenty of the dishes! Everything we ordered tasted fresh and not fishy taste or smell. My favorites were the salmon skin hand roll, craw me daddy baked roll, baked mussels, and the unagi nigri! Definitely worth it going as a bunch of guys who can chow down and go a few rounds lol!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–135

Smaller than the West Covina location. Food is decent, service is good. They were not too busy and let us keep talking after we finished our round so that was πŸ‘

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Sushi Experience β„–136

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Sushi Experience β„–137

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Sushi Experience β„–138

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Sushi Experience β„–139

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Sushi Experience β„–140

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Sushi Experience β„–141

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Sushi Experience β„–142

4/23/24
850 pm

Gas station quality sushi.

I got blue fin tuna and salmon sushi
Blue fin tasted fishy and was dry.
I got my wife chicken teriyaki bowl because she is pregnant and can't eat fish.
My sushi was super thin.
What a massive disappointment for dropping 80$ .

The picture provided was 35-40$ worth of food.
Does that look like 40$ to you ?

I felt bad for my wife's teriyaki bowl. The chicken was overcooked and tasted like they reheated trader Joe's chicken bowl.

This was a massive disappointment. I forewarn anyone reading this to just go to the taco bell down the road.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–143

This place has a really great AYCE selection, tons of options. Service was good, the atmosphere was a bit aggressive for a Sunday afternoon, kind of club vibes. That being said, I’m currently pregnant and didn’t eat any actual sushi but my husband did and his stomach was really really messed up from it, so I question the quality. We probably won’t return. Also, I ordered a roll that was deep fried thinking the fish would be cooked, it was still very raw and we had to send it back because I can’t eat raw fish. They charged us $17 for the roll but didn’t bother to tell us that.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–144

First time ordering from Sushi Damu. I had the Coconut Shrimp and Aloha Fire. The Aloha Fire was very hot. I love heat but this was a bit much. The Coconut Shrimp was tempura inside of the roll and had great flavor. Everyone I encountered was very friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was enjoyable. Next time I'll dine in. :)

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–145

Bad experienced when I was there.
Delay and delay... Bad customer service... the sushi is cold and so soggy, not fresh.
They didn't care about us... Don't need a fake apology.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–146

Great food and friendly staff. Been coming here for years. Never disappoints. Jacob is our favorite!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–147

Good food and great selection, everything was delicious. This is our go-to spot for ayce sushi. Katelyn our server was very friendly and provided excellent service.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–148

We came here for their AYCE (they have three tiers) and had their mid tier premium which was $40 a person. Overall food quality was really good and the service was excellent! We were able to reserve a spot on a Friday night so there was little to no wait which is exceptional for OC. I would come back here for sure.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–149

I was there yesterday April 17, I'm not sure if I went on the wrong day with the or it's always this bad!! This restaurant is one of the worst I ever been.The albacore and tuna Sushi were so thin, dry. It wasn't fresh. I'm disappointed I was expecting better quality of fish. I'm not coming back.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–150

Good sushi, good prices. Friendly staff

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–151

lots of sushi at a decent price, and it comes with appetizers. my server Zanna was awesome, she got me a massive plate of pickled red onions when requested!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–152

Be conservative on your orders. You are charged full price for uneaten rolls. Get the premium and order the sashimi to really get your money worth. Appetitizers are included in the all you can eat. Be aware that they brought out 2 of everything we ordered!! We had a party of 2, my husband and I. We wrote 1 next to selections and were brought 2 of each roll! Needless to say we over ate and we're sickeningly stuffed! The sushi is really good- the ex girlfriend was our favorite. The baked mussels are amazing. The chef started our night with a small app- two pieces of something really delicious that we were told is not on the menu. It started out great but we just got way too much sushi! Be aware I think they bring out a roll for each member of the party. Please clarify this information before you submit the first round order! It would have been nice if someone had explained this to us.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–153

I revisited Sushi Damu recently and was impressed this time. They offer an all-you-can-eat sushi experience with varying price points, maxing out at around $40 per person, which I found to be well worth it. The dining experience includes three rounds for selecting your choices. Their appetizer selection is diverse, featuring options like spicy edamame, miso soup, fried calamari, and shrimp tempura. Appetizer orders are placed directly with your host, while for other items such as sashimi, sushi, and special rolls, you simply mark your choices on a paper with a pencil. Each round allows for a maximum of five items per order. I particularly enjoyed their calamari and baked mussels, and would highly recommend the smoked salmon, eel, and salmon roll. Despite being unable to sample more due to feeling full, I look forward to trying additional items on my next visit and updating this review accordingly. The staff were accommodating and friendly, and the ambiance is perfect for various occasions, including romantic dates, anniversaries, or birthday celebrations.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–154

I was utterly disappointed. I made reservations at a certain time and I stood there for 45 minutes until we got a table. I am okay with waiting, but why even put the option of having a reservation if we just stand there for 45 minutes? It would be better if the staff actually told me the truth and said that. "Okay we have no tables now, but we will text you when we have something open" instead they lie to me and say, " please wait a few more minutes". Overall horrendous experience, and I will never go back again but instead go to Tomikawa in Tustin, CA.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–155

Katelynn was our server and was very friendly and attentive. Came for the first time and i was not disappointed, will definitely be back for happy hour!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–156

Yummmmmm quality is great! Services is great! Today we were blessed to have Katelyn bringing all the rollssssss

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Sushi Experience β„–157

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Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–158

Awesome experience! Love our service with Jacob!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–159

Katelyn was our server. The vibes here were nice.

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Sushi Experience β„–160

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Sushi Experience β„–161

Katelyn was our server. The food was great.

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Sushi Experience β„–162

As usual, another great dining experience this time with Frankie (our server). The food was so appealing and the tastes were amazing again I couldn't stop enjoying my meal long enough to take photos but the menu pictures are soot on.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–163

Pricier than the usual sushi ayce joints around here. We went in for premium menu, and the lack of sashimi is a pretty bad deal breaker considering the rice is quite a bit on everything else. Need to shell out $60 for sashimi.

Service was pretty lackluster, and nearly everything was on the sweeter side which was a bit weird.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–164

Eventing is amazing! Beyond what is expected. They still have 50% off to go and their happy hour is phenomenal! Price per person is based on Happy Hour prices.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience β„–165

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Sushi Experience β„–166

This place had really good rolls and sashimi. I recommend getting the Sashimi Plus ACYE.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–167

The sashimi are very small and the rice isn't sticky. Falls off or stick on the plate.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–168

Place was packed at 1:30pm on a Friday - good signs. We did the AYCE for $45 each. Food was a little disappointing. The sashimi were small and rice was not sushi rice when picked up it fell apart and stuck on the plates. Another party of ours sat st different table and ordered some cooked rolls which they said were good.
Parking is hard to find btw!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–169

Our server, Amanda was great. She helped us a month ago and it did not disappoint. This is our second time here and as always a great experience. You can beat AYCE sushi. We will definitely be back... again!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–170

Amazing sushi experience! Everything is fresh and delicious, me and my wife enjoyed

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–171

My birthday made a reservation for 12 people, called them earlier, when we arrived, they already canceled our reservation

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–172

Very bad customer service and food, really disappointed. Never coming back here and don’t suggest here

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–173

Great experience, nice friendly servers

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Sushi Experience β„–174

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Sushi Experience β„–175

Katelyn was great and helped accommodate all our orders, unlimited bluefin is the best, wish the heater was used outside to help with the wait since it was cold. The wait time for the 2nd and 3rd round was really long, and our order got messed up as well, but glad our server was ready to try and fix it

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–176

Great food, loved the premium sushi its always so fresh

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–177

Some of the best salmon nigiri I have ever had! Quick service, tasty food, and great atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–178

jacob is the man and amazing customer service

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–179

Great selection of fun rolls. Nigiri had good fish to rice ratio. Our server Jacob was very friendly. Rolls took a little longer than expected to come out but overall a good experience

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Sushi Experience β„–180

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Sushi Experience β„–181

First time coming to Sushi Damu, and it was great! I really enjoyed the rolls, nigiri, and edamame we ordered. I will definitely come back!! I came on a Monday with my partner and we loved it.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–182

Service was exceptional and the sushi was fresh.

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Sushi Experience β„–183

My experience here was great. I came here with my boys and had a great time. The food was delicious and would come back again next time. Our server was Katelyn and she was friendly, nice, and quick with our requests.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–184

My experience here today was really nice. Food was great and service was amazing. Katelyn was our server and she was super nice and friendly. Would recommend this place and would definitely come back again.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–185

This is my go to place for Ayce sushi. Katelyn was our server at the time and she was friendly and attentive. The sushi here are also fresh and delicious. Definitely give it a try.

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Sushi Experience β„–186

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Sushi Experience β„–187

Really good food. Amazing quality. Service could be a little faster

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Sushi Experience β„–188

Been back here multiple times! Food and place is great. Our server Katelyn was amazing!

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Sushi Experience β„–189

Yum yums. Love the food. Party vibes. Baked jen jen rulessss. Highly recommend. We had Katelyn as our server and she was great!

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Sushi Experience β„–190

Katelyn was so helpful! Food great!

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Sushi Experience β„–191

Blue fin and the fish tacos are unreal here. It’s all I want to eat.

We had Katelyn as our server and she was excellent. A+

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Sushi Experience β„–192

Good food

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Sushi Experience β„–193

Our favorite AYCE sushi! The food is delicious and lots of no rice option sushi!

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Sushi Experience β„–194

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Sushi Experience β„–196

Sushi and service was great a little bit of a wait but over all everything was good

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Sushi Experience β„–197

Quality of food was great. Service was great too. The environment was good. I would refer and recommend to a friend.

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Sushi Experience β„–198

First time at Danu, enjoyed the experience and our best server Ashely. Shes a professional server, outgoing and chill personality.

Highly recommend for sushi AYCE.

I did the highest level ($60) and it was worth every penny.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience β„–199

Dined in, good quality food all you can eat for $40 a person not bad at all definitely. Craw daddy and ex girlfriend were really tasty.

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Sushi Experience β„–200

The food was great and the host was amazing. Only thing doubtful was that we didn’t get water the first 20 mins and we didn’t get ringed out until like 20mins after finishing.

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Sushi Details
  • 13 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.3 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 714-505-3147
  • Menu Website: https://sushidamu.com/
  • Sushi Address: 13962 Newport Ave D, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
  • Sushi Map: 33.737579499999995, -117.82098429999999
Specialties
  • Sushi restaurant
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Sushi takeaway
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 11:30β€―AM–10β€―PM
  • Monday: 11:30β€―AM–10β€―PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30β€―AM–10β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30β€―AM–10β€―PM
  • Thursday: 11:30β€―AM–10β€―PM
  • Friday: 11β€―AM–11β€―PM
  • Saturday: 11β€―AM–11β€―PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • On-site services: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • All you can eat: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Late-night food: Available
  • Salad bar: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • University students: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
  • Usually a wait: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available