sushi ii
Sushi restaurant · Newport Beach ·
Master chef Susumu Ii offers omakase experiences with seasonal nigiri
Master chef Susumu Ii offers omakase experiences with seasonal nigiri
"The space is chic and well designed; and the kaiseki-style menu, complete with Japanese-imported fish and local ingredients, is a tribute to the seasons.These plates are meticulously prepared and enjoyably nuanced. The Bizen option may commence with the likes of tofu topped with Bafun uni and yuba, followed by a procession of cold summer bites, sashimi, and silky ankimo with nukazuke pickles. Peak-season belt fish may then be presented with yamaimo and a dashi-simmered tomato. Nigiri, like wild flounder, hagashi toro, and baby sea bream, are crafted with care; and desserts, like rum raisin ice cream, are a wonderful way to seal the second chapter." - Michelin Inspector
"Sushi ii offers a solid high-end omakase spot that will leave you in a state of nigiri bliss without taking up a whole evening. The small, wood-paneled sushi counter is located in an upscale plaza next to a spa, and though it looks as serene as its neighbor, it operates with bullet train efficiency. The sushi (omakase options start at $150 for dinner) is uncomplicated and excellent, with fresh, glossy cuts and a balanced rice-fish ratio. And since there’s no barrier between you and the counter, you’ll see the chefs assembling each bite—but this also means they occasionally hover and double up on the pieces they put on your plate." - cathy park
"Sushi ii offers a solid high-end omakase spot that will leave you in a state of nigiri bliss without taking up a whole evening. The small, wood-paneled sushi counter is located in an upscale plaza next to a spa, and though it looks as serene as its neighbor, it operates with bullet train efficiency. The sushi (omakase options start at $150 for dinner) is uncomplicated and excellent, with fresh, glossy cuts and a balanced rice-fish ratio. And since there’s no barrier between you and the counter, you’ll see the chefs assembling each bite—but this also means they occasionally hover and double up on the pieces they put on your plate." - cathy park
"Sushi ii offers a solid high-end omakase spot that will leave you in a state of nigiri bliss without taking up a whole evening. The small, wood-paneled sushi counter is located in an upscale plaza next to a spa, and though it looks as serene as its neighbor, it operates with bullet train efficiency. The sushi (omakase options start at $150 for dinner) is uncomplicated and excellent, with fresh, glossy cuts and a balanced rice-fish ratio. And since there’s no barrier between you and the counter, you’ll see the chefs assembling each bite—but this also means they occasionally hover and double up on the pieces they put on your plate." - Cathy Park
"The splurge-worthy Sushi II is located in Mariner’s Point in Newport Beach and offers three hyper-seasonal omakase experiences. Named after distinct Japanese pottery — Bizen, Oribe, and Karatsu — the menus range from $150 to $275 per person. At lunch, chirashi starts at $35 and omakase is $120. Order the omakase paired with sake to experience master chef Susumu Ii’s washoku training to the fullest. The takeout offerings, such as the deluxe chirashi ($48) and a classic Japanese cherry blossom chirashi for $27, are exquisitely packaged for impressive meals on the go." - Jenn Tanaka