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Sit-down, fast casual, takeout windows and everything in between. Every cuisine Orange County has to offer — from chef-driven Mexican on Center Street to quiet weeknight pho on Bolsa.

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Ahi Ahi Sushi Bar and Grill
Lake Forest

Ahi Ahi Sushi Bar and Grill

Casual sushi bar known for the Foothill Ranch Roll, lunch specials, and weekday happy hour.

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Cafe Sakana
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Newport Beach

Cafe Sakana

Sushi

cafe/SAKANA is a family-owned Japanese restaurant originating from Monterey, California, now located in Newport Beach. We are focused on bringing simple and healthy Japanese cuisine, serving high-quality sushi and Japanese food, with a casual dining experience

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Kanpai Sushi
Aliso Viejo

Kanpai Sushi

Neighborhood sushi spot known for fresh fish and rolls like the Dynamite Roll and Albacore Lover Roll.

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Khan Sushi
Rancho Santa Margarita

Khan Sushi

Family-owned sushi restaurant with classic rolls and chef specials.

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Kin Sushi
Laguna Hills

Kin Sushi

Japanese sushi restaurant with happy hour and Sunday dinner specials

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Koya Sushi
Aliso Viejo

Koya Sushi

Japanese restaurant running buy-1-get-1-50%-off on all rolls; spicy tuna crispy rice and specialty rolls.

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Minato Sushi
Lake Forest

Minato Sushi

Local independent sushi restaurant serving Lake Forest families for over two decades

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Ozen Sushi
Lake Forest

Ozen Sushi

Local sushi spot with baked rolls, bento boxes, and seared scallops (4.4-star rated).

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Sake Sushi
Rancho Santa Margarita

Sake Sushi

Neighborhood sushi spot serving fresh rolls and sashimi.

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Sushi Kizuna
Aliso Viejo

Sushi Kizuna

Edomae-style sushi bar by Chef Masa (ex-Taiko); famous for the Albacore Shooter/Masa Tower and chef's omakase.

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Uoko Sushi and Japanese Cuisine
Lake Forest

Uoko Sushi and Japanese Cuisine

Independent local Japanese restaurant and sushi bar

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Yamame
Rancho Santa Margarita

Yamame

Japanese restaurant offering sushi, teriyaki, and to-go options.

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Zen Sushi
Aliso Viejo

Zen Sushi

Clean, reliable neighborhood sushi spot with lunch and dinner; yellowtail collar and fresh daily fish.

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