Rebel Omakase
Sushi restaurant · Laguna Beach
361 Forest Ave #103, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Highlights
Omakase sushi with fresh fish, hot dishes, sake, and beer
Omakase sushi with fresh fish, hot dishes, sake, and beer
"One star. Chef Jordan Nakasone serves a dinner omakase that ranges from $260 to $300 a person, and a pared-down lunch omakase consisting mostly of nigiri for $160." - Eater Staff
"An omakase restaurant in Laguna Beach that received its first Michelin star in 2024." - Rebecca Roland
"Tucked away in a modest little shopping center, this serene and striking spot feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle. As its name suggests, omakase is indeed the name of the game here, where two seatings per night are available by reservation and overseen by Chef Jordan Nakasone. Rooted in tradition, the meal skews contemporary with a focus on seasonality and product quality. In addition to standout sushi such as Japanese white salmon and shima aji, there are a surprising number of kitchen dishes, including gindara, a rectangle of cod set in a memorable cauliflower dashi and garnished with tonburi, and a delicious, comforting chawanmushi topped with firefly squid and shaved bottarga." - Michelin Inspector
"Given the growing number of hedge-fund dudes purchasing mansions in Laguna, there’s bound to be at least one high-end omakase sushi spot in town. That’s Rebel Omakase, and the good news is it lives up to its special occasion price: $260 for 20-ish courses. This relaxing, quiet sushi counter resembles a fancy spa, except with fish flown in from Japan instead of hot stones and essential oils. It’s run by a Peruvian chef trained in Tokyo who mixes in fun twists like wasabi sorbet and a sashimi-style riff on shrimp chowder. If you’re looking for a lighter splurge, book the shortened lunch omakase for $160—there’s less caviar and truffles, but it’s just as satisfying." - garrett snyder, jess basser sanders
"A sushi restaurant in Laguna Beach, Rebel Omakase received a Michelin star." - Matthew Kang
