Sushi Imari

Soo good!! So fresh!! My favorite sushi restaurant! My favorite roll is red hot chili pepper roll and the taste has always been the same! Since the first time i tried it around 2011!

Korean owned -Not Japanese. Ah, Sushi Imari--what a tragic little masquerade. I entered with hope, with the desperate wish that within its walls lay the artistry of the great Japanese sushi masters, that I might indulge in the delicate symphony of the sea, wrapped in the tender embrace of rice and nori. But alas, what I found was not a masterpiece, but a crime against the very notion of culinary excellence.The sashimi? let me tell you--if the sea herself had wept in agony, her tears would taste finer than this woefully farmed abomination they dared to serve. It was insipid, lifeless, the kind of thing that makes a man question his very existence. Each bite was a betrayal, a cruel joke played upon the eager tongue. And the rolls--oh, the rolls! Cloaked in sauces and garnishes as if they knew, deep in their wretched little cores, that their only salvation was to hide the truth beneath layers of deception.I tell you, my beloved reader, if you value your palate, if you cherish the very sanctity of fine dining, turn away, flee, and never look back. There are places in this world where one might taste heaven. But here? Here, you will only taste low quality farmed fish.

We were impressed by Sushi Imari's high quality ingredients and preparation. On our first visit we arrived pretty early on a Friday, but by 5:30 it seemed most of the tables were seated. I can understand why, the food is great and service is very friendly. Our sushi came out pretty quickly and the kids' udon took longer but we were sent not one but two complimentary plates of gyoza, which kept the kids happy. When the udon did arrive I kind of understood the wait; the broth was fantastic and the chicken was flavorful, plump, and freshly grilled, not the sad udon noodles and tough slabs of chicken I've had elsewhere. I also appreciate that they offer more than a single vegetarian option for sushi! The restaurant is spacious and clean with modern neutral tones and natural wood. It can accommodate families as easily as couples and had a pleasant amount of background noise.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now (and finally did) since I've dined at their Costa Mesa location years ago.We came here for lunch and I highly recommend taking advantage of their lunch special (3 rolls for less than $45) which includes 2 bowls of miso soup! I really enjoyed Finding Nemo and Sunrise, whereas the Titanic was pretty good but a bit heavy for me (it's deep fried). But honestly you can't go wrong with either selection.As for appetizers, we ordered their salmon belly and they are thick slices and pretty juicy. We also tried their toro, the slices are thick and overall melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The sea urchin (uni) was good but the toro won us over more. Overall, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted and there's plenty of parking

Taste is good. Service can be improved. Vibes are nice. Menu is really extensive but prices are a bit high.

Very fresh sushi and both my husband and I, who are self acclaimed sushi fanatics, loved this spot!We had the Chirashi bowl and Handroll + Sushi chef's choice (both ~$32 ea) and they were both amazing - from the sushi quality, amount (both full!), variety, and sushi rice. Service from all staff were very friendly and the inside is also spacious and clean.

My daughter wanted to try Japanese food for her 6th birthday. We came here for lunch and they did not disappoint. She got the bento box for kids. The miso soup was her favorite part of the meal. The teriyaki salmon was a good size and had good flavor. The California rolls were just meh, but it was her first experience, so we wanted to keep it simple. The titanic rolls were also just okay. I liked my crunchy rolls more. Overall, our experience was delightful, and my daughter wants to experience different cuisines. They also brought out a complimentary ice cream for her that was delish. The garlic edamame was the highlight, though. We could not stop munching on these.

We came recently on a Saturday close to 7:30-8. We typically get our favorite sunset roll and this time it was served the quality of fish and way rolls are cut (large slices) was sloppy in our opinion. Staff and cleanliness was great like usual. Imari you can do better!

Went on Yelp to find a local sushi place, wanted to try something different than our norm. Everything was great, we loved it! Take out was ready right on time, the restaurant was busy and beautiful when we picked up our to go order, definitely will eat in next time our grandkids loved the teriyaki chicken and edamame everything was a hit!

Be prepared to wait outside since no areas to sit inside while on the wait list. Oh they dont take reservations unless you have more than 6 people in your group. I didnt mind the wait because that means the food is good, but no where to sit.Appetizers and sushi came out in a timely manner. However, the bentos box took twice as long to come out. We also ordered plain udon. It wasnt brought out until we asked out it which ended up being 10 mins longer. The staff were very polite, but need to improve on their communication. They did apologize for the confusion on the order at the end.But on the bright side they did bring us a mystery roll on the house while we waited for the bento boxes and plain udon.Food was good, but not a good first impression. Maybe...a 2nd chance to come