Otoro Sushi - Irvine

We ordered a premium chirashi, a midday combination, and yellowtail 3 species with a total of $105.14 the fish for premium chirashi has really good quality and melts in their mouth, and fishcuts are really thick. the sushi rice has one of the best aromas I ever tasted in earth. the midday combo is really worth it because it comes with two items (we ordered ten don and blue crabs hand roll.) although the price could be a little expensive, it is definitely worth it because of the quality and aromen.

Excellent quality sushi that will rival and jump ahead of some top sushi spots in Japan. The food comes out with excellent presentation and in a consistent flow to ensure that you’re enjoying all the food while not feeling stuffed along the way. The staff are friendly and helpful. This place gets busy quickly so need to arrive 15-30mins before opening to get your name on the list otherwise you’ll wait for a while to get great food!

On a recent work trip, I just had to take advantage of the opportunity to try some of the wonderful food SoCal has to offer. I have family/friends in the area, and my aunt really wanted to try this place. What better excuse to take her to try Otoro's Omakase? Fortunately my Aunt did all the arrangements. Reservations are a must as this place is extremely popular. She booked us for a Friday evening dinner and the place was hopping all night. Parking was a bit difficult as the the restaurant shares space with multiple restaurants/businesses in the little strip mall. Besides the parking everything else about the evening was wonderful. The Omakase was deliciously creative, yet it didn't stray too far from traditional Japanese sushi/sashimi. The fish was very fresh and delectable- heck the shrimp was literally still moving on my plate. The nigiri was prepared with unique flavorful marinades, and the A5 wagyu beef cooked to our preference at the table was a treat to watch. Overall, the presentation was gorgeous and the meal went along at a good pace. Servings were plentiful, generous and filling. I would highly recommend getting the omakase if the budget allows. I did notice they have take out and other standard Japanese fare like my go to Chirashi bowl besides the omakase. Looking over the menu I feel prices overall were very reasonable, especially for sushi of this caliber. I'll definitely have to come back another time to try their other offerings. So, if you are ever in the Irvine area and are craving some top notch sushi make sure to stop in to Otoro.

This place was Delicious! The best sushi I’ve ever had thus far. Tony was our server. He explained each dish very well and complimented the overall omakase experience. Im a big fan of seared salmon so this place did not disappoint. I cant wait to go back.

Quality of fish was excellent. Oysters were fantastic. Fried rice was good. Much better than a typical sushi spot. High end grade. However, coming from the IE, the travel distance to come here, I'd rather go to Ohshima, Ikko, Sushi Bear. Great for locals.