Hidden gem on the third floor of South Coast. A good friend asked me to join for dinner and did not disappoint.
Employees were genuinely happy, eager to serve and there wasn’t a wait in line to come dine. All fish looked extremely fresh, and the omakase selections from the chef were amazing.
Would come back!
The restaurant has been open for 15 years with the same owner Hamamori. It is an upscale Japanese restaurant. Every sushi piece is unique under the Executive Sushi menu (8 pieces Hamamori Gems). We enjoyed every dish ordered at Hamarori Lunch Tasting Menu, e.g., miso soup taste is very unique, etc.
Our waitress is very friendly.
This restaurant is my recent favorite in OC area. Haven’t tried the omakase yet but tried most sashimi pieces and a few other item on the menu. Every piece is yummy and melting as you put it in your mouth. The service is a little bit slow but believe me it worth the wait.
Stopped for a quick snack and stayed for a lot of drinks. Enjoyed the Japanese banter between our bar chefs. Next time I am ordering the Executive or VIP because I want more.
I stopped in for dinner with a friend during the week, our server was absolutely amazing with great recommendations on not only what to order but also how much to order 😊 The food was fresh and delicious, my taste buds were LOVING IT as the plates kept getting delivered to the table. Great experience 💯👍
Located at the beautiful South Coast Plaza. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff and fantastic sushi.
Spicy tuna crispy pizza ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- loved this specifically dipped in soy sauce with wasabi
- the rice was crispy and the tuna had a little bit of a bite
Ora king salmon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- really delicious
- good texture
Blue fin tuna ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- I think I'll just always like salmon more
Kumamoto Oysters ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
- I liked the mignonette sauce
Today I ordered the Executive Sushi, which is a lunch serving of 8 pieces of Hamamori Gems. Hamamori gems are premium nigiri with a premium topping on top.
Each lunch serving comes with a house salad and miso soup.
Each piece was very delicious, and some pieces had some unique combos that I haven’t seen before, including some very tasty sauces. The uni bluefin piece was the most flavorful in my opinion. To finish off the meal, I also ordered a tamago, which at Hamamori is a very fluffy cake like tamago, very delicious.
Amazing food, tonight we had Yoshi chef and there are no words to describe his creativity and experience. We love coming here because they always make us feel like we are home. Fantastic service. James keeps the atmosphere warm and makes all of the customers feel special. All their employees are fantastic 😍
Great Sushi restaurant !!
I had a wonderful night.
Chef Mr.Hamamori has a good personality and great technique.
Every sushi were spurb.
Best Sushi ever.
James is the owner his son also works there I have to tell you that this is the best sushi I've ever had in the United States
Best sushi in Orange County, great atmosphere true Japanese. Sushi bar is awesome, a lot of gems on the menu
Very nice setting but noisy because it’s at the mall. I’d expect much higher quality for sushi at a place of this caliber. It’s was decent
The man, the myth, the legend! He is always teaching his staff new good stuff! The man knows how to treat his guests and will always give you the best of the best! Second time visiting, his son, Kohei, killed it! Seriously enjoyed the art he created and the conversation! Probably the gold standard for all of my sushi from here!
The bento box for lunch is excellent! I had the salmon and it had a nice crispy skin and was fabulous. Beautiful dining interior and attentive service. Nice view overlooking South Coast Plaza across the street.
Fish quality was incredible, and had some fun items like spicy tuna pizza that was delicious!
Food is amazing (possibly the best sushi in town), ambiance is great, and the waitress that served me was phenomenal. However, service was a bit slow as the wait between dishes was quiet long. But, I guess I did not mind as much because it was Valentine’s Day. Definitely would recommend.
Amazing sushi. A bit pricey but an absolute must try! Service was fantastic
I stumbled upon this place as I was killing time shopping on a work trip and was stunned with the quality and taste of this restaurant. I went back each day of the trip and ordered many varieties and all were outstanding. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to.
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