Sushi Noguchi

Hiro’s Omakase (order this!) does not miss. I’ve gone here a couple of times and the chefs are doing God’s work. 10/10 would recommend this local and somewhat hidden gem!

My wife and I discovered Sushi Noguchi a few months ago and quickly became regulars. We’ve brought several guests here and enjoyed four consistently outstanding meals—until our most recent visit, which left us deeply disappointed and sick. On this occasion, we ordered two servings of the sweet shrimp, a dish we typically love. But when the shrimp arrived, they looked noticeably different—a red flag I regret ignoring. The taste was overwhelmingly fishy, unlike anything we’d had before. When I mentioned this to our server, she explained that due to seasonal availability, the restaurant was using frozen shrimp instead of the usual live ones. She acknowledged that the chef should have informed us of the substitution, but no one did. Both the server and the chef were apologetic, and we were offered a 50% discount on the dish, which we appreciated—but that didn’t address the larger issue. Around 2 a.m., I woke up with intense nausea, chills, vomiting, and diarrhea that lasted into the next day. This was clearly food-related, and the sweet shrimp was the only new variable. It’s incredibly disappointing, not just because we’ve been loyal customers, but because the signs were there: unusual appearance, strong odor, and a known substitution. The shrimp should never have been served. Unfortunately, we’re now hesitant to return, and that’s a real shame.

very fresh sushi, scottish salmon, omakase options. as others have mentioned the stand out feature is the quality of the ingredients - if you want a fried rocket drenched in spicy mayo you won’t enjoy this place although they do have fried options - this is more authentic and for those with some sushi experience. food is clean and fresh and tasty. i never had crispy tuna rice where i could see the fresh tuna chunks very cool!

It's been a minute since my last visit, but I dined here recently and had a wonderful experience. We made reservations for dinner, and everything was set up when we arrived. We looked through the menu and decided on some nigiri, hand rolls, tempura, starters, and a couple of beers. The sushi tasted fresh and well prepared, and the nigiri were decently sized. I enjoyed the Baked Blue Crab Handroll and the Agedashi Tofu. Overall, everything was delicious. We had one child with us; his order was the karaage (fried chicken) plate for kids. The staff was excellent, and the owner greeted us and ensured everything was going well. This is a solid sushi restaurant. with a relaxed atmosphere, and I hope to return to try the omakase and other offerings.

Noguchi is simply the best sushi spot in Yorba Linda and we are so lucky to have it. There are quite a few options around here and some are quite a bit cheaper but none have the quality that Noguchi has. Their fish is not only impeccably sourced but masterfully cut and presented. You can tell that the all the chefs are quite passionate about their trade and it really elevates the experience. Their dining room is quite casual and I feel comfortable coming dressed up for dinner or right off the tennis courts for lunch.

It was amazing, tried both Jun's and Hiro's omakases and they were both amazing, definitely the best fish I've ever eaten, and I've eaten plenty of sushi in Japan. Also tried their Miyazaki beef and it was also delicious, as good as the A5 steaks I've had in Japan, definitely would recommend. Came during covid and they were very professional and clean. The number of people inside was very limited, all the staff was wearing masks, and we sat at the bar, where each space was separated by a divider, definitely felt safe.

It’s a very traditional sushi spot, the staff are very respectful and the food they bring out is high quality. A must have for people who like a more traditional authentic experience with Japanese food. Omakase available as well.

Sushi chef is very skillful. Sweet shrimps are not as tasty as the deep dried head, it tastes like soft shell crab. Sashimi are fresh and well prepared.

Our family came here for Mother's Day. We got there right when they opened for dinner (5pm), and were the first ones to get seated. They also take reservations via Yelp - would recommend on weekas the restaurant filled up while we ate. Staff was super friendly, and helpful getting us set up with two little ones. My 3yo daughter loved the katsu -- it came in small pieces that made it easy to eat. My wife and I got the Rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, crunchy roll, yellowtail, and freshwater eel. Sushi was fresh and high quality, with generous amounts of fish in each piece.

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed Sushi Noguchi. SN is great family-run sushi place with all the levels of sushi enjoyment that you could want. At the top end is Hiro's omakase, then there are the lesser omakases (I recommend the 10 pc premium omakase), and then there are the table dishes. All served with class and skill. The fish quality is awesome and they have a great kitchen as well. Sake choices are good to great. Come here and have a phenomenal meal!

Came here for my birthday and got the omikase, while the wife ordered a la carte. Which was surprising because most places forces you to get omikase as well. For the omikase I was expecting at least one to two more courses for what we paid but overall the sushi was exceptional. The cuts were probably way better compared to what you would have gotten via nigiri or sashimi. I love that they had Uni, ankimo and fresh oyster as part of the meal. I would definitely go here again and grab another omikase to see if it changes per season!!

I was very excited to dine at sushi noguchi based on all the great reviews, i ordered the premium nigiri omakase, however i was very disappointed by the results. I dined here about 6 months ago, and i will say that to this day, this is still one of the biggest regret in purchases I've made, hence i decided to come back and share this review. As you can see in the photos, this is what we received for the $70/person omakase for 10 pieces of nigiri. Nothing special, not particularly high quality, long wait time, little to no service, and just overpriced for the food we received. Aside from the food, every other aspect of this experience was also subpar. I would recommend this place if you're looking for mediocre sushi at a premium price.

Sushi Noguchi is a solid local sushi option in YB. We were able to snag a Valentines resy here and opted for the omakase option. Delicious rounds of sushi and we especially liked the ebi aka raw shrimp head which was still somewhat alive and kicking haha. Friendly service even on such a busy night. Pricing is on the higher side compared to other north OC options, but you mostly get what you pay for here ! We are looking forward to a return visit or two here to try out some new cuts and ebi shrimp again.

We were a group of 4 and decided to sit at the bar in the four corner seats and it worked out well. We were able to talk to each other fine. I typically order the Omakase when I dine here but this time I decided to do a la carte. We ordered 11 pieces of fish per person and a pitcher of beer and it ended up being $85pp before tax. Not bad! I thought it was good value because we ordered what we wanted, including SB Uni, Bluefin Tuna, Toro, Otoro, Scallops, Spanish Mackerel, Salmon Belly, Amberjack. My favorites were the Uni, Scallops, Toro and Salmon belly. Toro was the only one we ordered a second time. Surprisingly Toro was better than the Otoro! My entire group agreed on this. Service was friendly. No issues with parking.

I absolutely adore this particular restaurant - it's one of my all-time favorite places to eat sushi at! What really sets it apart is the impeccable service from the waitstaff, who are always charming, friendly, and go above and beyond to make your dining experience top-notch. And the food? Oh my goodness, it's simply phenomenal. Every dish is bursting with fresh and delicious flavors that leave you wanting more. I can't recommend this restaurant enough!

The food here is high quality. I love their sushi. It is very fresh and you can taste the skill with each roll and nigiri. I recommend getting what the chef recommends. Trust your chef.

TL;DR: Congrats, you've found the best sushi restaurant in SoCal. Not kidding. Sushi Noguchi provides a fantastic dining experience with incredibly fresh sushi prepared at a high standard. The service here is quick, efficient but the wait staff do not tend to hover too much. Which is perfect if you want to bring friends and spend an evening eating good food and enjoying food company without feeling rushed. The interior has an attractive array of wood slats across the ceiling that stood out to me, good carpentry should be appreciated! All in all, this is a regular spot for my friends and I who enjoy great sushi.

I'll make this short and sweet. Decided to try out a new sushi restaurant in YL. It appears to have received many local awards so we had to try. We went mid-week so there was no wait and just a few people dining in. Ordered several different sushi, sashimi/ toro options. Most of the options we tried were pretty good, I'll admit. However, here is where things went down hill. When the bill came, you would think you were at Nobu or something. I am not even kidding. When you see MP or Market Price, you better ask how much lol. Definitely keep driving towards Newport or Irvine and skip this place because for these prices, so many better options in OC. Also, the men's restroom was filthy/stinky and they left the cleaning supply cart to block the sink so I subtracted another star for that.

Hands down the best sushi around. Always so accommodating. I am not a sushi person and I LOVE it here.

Sushi Noguchi never disappoints me. I had work to come to Yorba Linda today, so I had lunch here. There weren't many customers, but my lunch was neat and delicious, the owner Junko and Hiro's staff remembered us and welcomed us, and the familiar interior was kept clean as always. I had a meal today without any regrets

Amazing sushi, friendly service and good sake selection. Ambiance could be made a little higher end considering the prices but overall very worthwhile!

Sushi Noguchi was recommended to me by a friend who loves sushi. I called on a Tuesday morning and made a same day reservation for my boyfriend's birthday. We arrived earlier than our reservation and was seated right away at the sushi bar. Our chef was Jason and he was great. Food was delicious and the service was good. Fish was very fresh

Mom like their sashimi , I like chef omakese , it's good among including sashimi & sushi dessert... Most special party is dessert to me , they have several different good choices compared others Japanese restaurant.

Had Christmas dinner for my staff. Great service! We all had omakase and it was amazing.

Great lunch options. Hidden gem. Nice waiter and prompt service. A quick date with my husband. Recommend

Delicious! Calming ambiance and the food was just great! Really enjoyed my dining experience. Along with some rolls, I tried the seaweed salad and it was perfect, not slimy or too overly seasoned. Over all, an excellent place!

Been here twice and would probably go back again in the future. The first time, I did the omakase menu and sat up at the sushi bar. Everything was really good, but I particularly enjoyed the blue crab handroll, toro, and sea bream. The service was good and they were attentive. Second time around, I decided to just pick the nigiri that I wanted to have since I wasn't extremely hungry, but really wanted to have their blue crab handroll again. Everything was good as usual, but the service was a little slow. Things were slightly unorganized because there was a crowd right at opening and they were trying to get everyone situated. We noticed that our food was sitting on the counter for awhile before it got to us. Also, one of the male staffs kept touching his hair every few seconds. That just seems a little unsanitary. I'm just glad he wasn't handling our food.

Not worth it. Not worth it. Honestly, not worth it. My wife and I went for a dinner tonight. We ordered the hiro omakase, which is from $110 - $160 per person. They automatically charged $160 per person, which is fine. But after the entire set, 6 dishes per person, I seriously think it's not worth it at all. The food quality was okay as a regular omakase, but definitely didn't meet the expectation of $160 per person. Although they mentioned an uni sushi was from Japan, I still didn't think that this set would worth over $100. I have Japanese food and omakase very often. This is the first time that disappointed me. Spent $498 for the dinner tonight and got really upset. Not good enough. Even the luxury Izakaya Osen in Irvine is cheaper than this one. Really not recommended.

Let me preface this review by saying that high end sushi/sashimi isn't really my thing. I weigh value and quality when eating, and unfortunately I cannot really rectify the price of $100/person with still feeling hungry...I think perhaps I would prefer dining here for lunch over dinner. For the dinner menu, they offer two types of omakase (Hiro's or Jun's). The main difference, besides the approximately $80 price difference, is that Hiro's Omakase (note: the menu says $90 to $150 per person, but it bill showed it was the top end of that price the night we dined here) is purely sashimi & nigiri, while Jun's Omakase ($70 per person) has some appetizers/small items mixed in with the sushi courses. They also offer other dinner menu items or you can select the sushi/sashimi you'd like from their menu if you don't want to do omakase. I had the Jun's Omakase; omakase is when the chef chooses your courses. Mine came with six courses (please see pics). Looking back at the pictures, I realized of course I'd still be hungry after that meal. However, everything was good quality food and not something I'd have for a typical meal (nor is it a meal I'd be able to replicate or have ever again). It was an overall unique and fun experience.

The food has gotten consistently better since my last meal five years ago. The sushi is fresh, clams tasty, fried squid crispy. It's equivalent to Yagi in Anaheim Hills, and is a solid selection for quality Japanese food.

Very authentic sushi and Japanese food. The fish is so fresh and delicious! We love the sushi chefs, too. They are very skilled and so nice. Jun-San is such a friendly face that remembers us and makes us feel so welcome. Highly recommend. We've lived in YL for over 20 years and I feel confident saying this is place is authentic, like the places I go to when I'm in Japan. But sometimes those authentic places can be snobby in the US. This place is both authentic AND friendly! Also, beautiful ambiance and good lighting.

We came here for the Valentine's day omakase menu and it alright. I enjoyed the ambiance, but it was very plain. They had decent quality fish, but the prices were definitely too high, and the service was just alright. They would drop off the fish and not explain what was on the plate so we had no clue which fish was which. Nothing really stood out that made it better than other places and they kept rushing the dishes even when we requested them to slow down because the table couldn't hold all the plates. That made us feel rushed and the food taste less enjoyable as well. Unfortunately, I'll most likely not be coming back.

Honestly it's a very money robbing sushi place. They have gotten worse year after year. Look at what you get for $13.95 see my photo . A half full small Togo container with only 6 pieces. Which means each tiny tuna sushi is $2.16 . Ridiculous pricing.

The omakase here is on every list of local bests so I made it a point to trek over to this unassuming shopping plaza seemingly in the middle of nowhere while in the OC for work. It's a large airy beautiful space and definitely nice to get a res the day before, which I'm not accustomed to! Couple different omakase options - we opted for the traditional and were absolutely stuffed at the end. We could have ended earlier but we didn't call it til chef said we just had a few pieces left and heck why not. Omakase ended up being $135, $175 after tax and tip. No drinks (unless you count yelp checkin matcha). It was delicious but I don't know if it was quite worth $175 to me. There was much more affordable omakase in SF.

The Food here is spectacular! There is a wide variety of fish that aren't common in most sushi restaurants. For example, they have barracuda, blue fin toro, uni from Japan, and many more. You know it's fresh when the availability varies day to day! Also I have to say the service is fantastic! We ordered quite a bit of food and never felt like we had no room! The bussers were amazing and were constantly checking for empty plates! Overall, I highly recommend this place! I highly suggest trying the unique fish and sake to make the most of the experience!

Came here years ago and tried Hiro's omakase and it was one of the best sushi experiences Ive had. The sushi tasted fresh and the bites were so delicious. The omakase came with multitudes of nigiri including: mackeral, blue fin tuna, king crab, jumbo scallops, amber Jack, red snapper, UNI (fav), toro, sea bream, halibut with FOEI GRAS, clam, salmon. Each of the bites were delicious and I couldn't complain with any of them. Since we came for my wife's birthday, they included complimentary crêpe cake which was also freaking delicious. Definitely a top sushi place to go to if you're in town.

Looking for high quality Sushi? This is definitely one of the best places in Orange County! I looked at the menu beforehand so I was prepared for the pricing. This place isn't your typical sushi restaurant, they serve real crab meat and a variety of unique fish that countless restaurants do not have. Therefore, the price is justified in my opinion, since the food is unique and high quality. The service is good. Food arrived in a timely manner and I never felt overwhelmed. The servers explained fairly well and plates were taken immediately so the table was never cluttered! The ambiance was also great, a bit more formal than a Red Robbins but less formal than a Steakhouse if that makes sense haha. With that being said, things can be improved. I've been to this place before and must admit, service begins to suffer when it gets very busy. I would be prepared for a slower and less catered experience if it is busy. However the food will definitely make up for it, especially if you try the sushi that isn't found at other restaurants!

Best sushi in the area. Hands down, best sushi I've ever had. Uni and all! Get the Omakase, your stomach won't regret ... your wallet might, but you get what you pay for! Coming back for more!

The sushi and service are always top notch!! We eat here as often as possible and have loved every visit!

Had a party of 7 join me for lunch today. We sat in the back corner table away from the sun potentially shining into our eyes. As you walk in, the place is small, but the sushi counter was a good size if you like sitting there. I had the lunch special of Nigiri fish with Salmon. Each piece was large and super fresh and with just enough rice. Salmon was also a good portion size and incredibly delicious. We will definitely be back!

We had Jun's Omakase and it was a perfect amount of food that was full of flavor. The service was great - very attentive and they keep a good pace for the omakase. It was very quiet when we went since we arrived when they opened. It's a small space that still felt very open - not too cramped at all. We're looking forward to coming back!

Fresh, clean sushi. Three types of omakases to choose from. We got Jun's Omakase and the Premium Omakase. Loved the freshness of the sushi. Also really enjoyed that Jun's omakase is a blend of sushi and cooked entrees as it provides a nice balance of food temperature and textures that makes your mouth happy. Service was terrific considering the restaurant was completely full with only two waitresses.

LOVED it! The restaurant was spacious and modern looking, and the servers were all exceptionally friendly, attentive and very helpful with recommendations. My husband and I both ordered the 2nd Omakase menu (Jun's Omakase fusion style Omakase) and it was the perfect amount of small plates and tastings, where we could try a little of everything. The fish and seafood were fresh, and everything tasted amazing (including the fresh ginger!) The service even on a Friday evening was pleasantly quick and we had a great time.

Oh how I've missed you. I've been here about a decade ago before kids but didn't write a review. This time, my friend had a dinner party for 20 people. We ordered several omakases ( there's 2 tiers) & some ordered their own sushi or teriyaki dishes. To get the complete menu, there's a QR code but they only had a sushi menu, the omakase menu & drink menu in print. The more affordable omakase was still good! Came with salad, tuna appetizer, hand roll, and a platter of assorted sushi. I also checked in for my free matcha iced tea. We ordered so many at our table, they gave us a pitcher. We also tried several types of sake.

Tried to call in a order at 7:20pm on a Sunday, the lady answered the phone in a very stressed voice. Told her we wanted to order Togo, she said NO, we can not take your order, we are too busy, then hung up the phone. Very rude, not sure that I will ever go to this place. How do you treat customers like this? Is this how they treat their employees?

I came here on a wednesday night. There was essentially no wait at around 6 pm. I ordered a sushi triolet, assorted sashimi, Bluefin tuna sashimi, spicy tuna roll (bluefin) cut, and sea urchin. The sushi triolet came with a bluefin ootoro, golden eye snapper, and jumbo scallop. The freshness, taste, and texture of all 3 were amazing. Its also very rare to find a place that serves golden eye snapper so that was definitely a plus. Assorted sashimi and bluefin tuna sashimi came in thick cuts and were also fresh. Spicy tuna roll had a little bit too much cucumber for my taste and not enough spiciness. The quality of the tuna used was way better than what I expected though. The sea urchin sushi, I chose to order ones from Japan. They went a bit too heavy on the wasabi on top so I removed it. The sea urchin was very creamy and flavorful. Overall, 10/10 food and experience. My bill added up to be around $180, which is on the steeper end. The quantity and quality of the cuts were well worth it though.

I'd been visiting this place for the last decade and I have to say it's just gotten worse overtime. Especially after the change in ownership. The service is slow, the fish is basic, and the ambiance doesn't feel as nice as it did back then - especially now that they have a picnic table with takeout supplies right in the middle of the dining area. Come here if you have a need for sushi but it's not the nice, slightly more upscale feel it used to be.

My go to spot sushi is always fresh service is always great I love the vibe everyone is friendly making the whole experience so much better.

Ambiance: no, they have a bottle of cleaner holding the door open when you walk up. Several of the tables in the dining area are used to store things. Food: not bad, but not great. Just average.

This place was unbelievable! I highly recommend this place. It's definitely not the least expensive, yet the quality of the fish is undeniable.

One word. OMAKASE. Let me preface this by saying the Omakase was SO GOOD, and I would definitely give the food a 5/5. Unfortunately the service and overall experience was less than ideal hence the 4 stars. We ordered the Hiro Omakase ($141 per person) which came with a total of 7 courses: 2 appetizer courses, 1 sashimi course, 2 nigiri courses, 1 handroll, dessert course. Appetizer: each appetizer course included two pieces of raw fish served in a small bowl. One of our fish was Mackerel. Fish was clean and light. Sashimi: the sashimi plate came with 1 sweet shrimp, 1 scallop, and 4 pieces of sashimi, two of the pieces being Tuna. High quality, delicious, fresh fish that melted in your mouth like butter. The shrimp head on our plate was so fresh, it was still moving when it arrived on our table! Eep! You can then choose to have your shrimp head deep fried or in miso soup. We chose the soup route and it was deep and flavorful. Nigiri: each nigiri course contained 4 assorted pieces including red snapper, king salmon, uni, and scallop to name a few. I wish there was more because it was DELICIOUS! My favorite courses! Handroll: we finished the last savory course with a toro handroll. The fish was fresh and delicious combined with the vinegary rice wrapped in a crisp sheet of seaweed. Dessert: probably the most disappointing course of the Omakase but it didn't even matter much because I was still dreaming about the yummy fish! The dessert consisted of 1 strawberry ice cream mochi, 1 mini cream puff and 2 pieces of lychee. The random mix of dessert felt like they just threw together whatever remaining leftover dessert they had in their freezer and just plated it in a pretty manner. While we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the poor service did take a damper on our overall experience. One of our servers seemed slightly agitated and service was very slow and inattentive. We also had to ask the server multiple times what type of dish we were eating as they would just quickly drop the food off at out table without much explanation. Food is SO good and very high quality though. Highly recommend making reservations if you decide to go!

Great food good service. This was my second time here. Always have good experience!! Ambiance is kid friendly.

Truly disappointed with the service and quality of this restaurant that is known for their "high quality" fish. Also, please do not order their Omakase -- it's a complete joke. They served my family and I rotten uni!! I almost had to puke after trying to swallow it down.. it left an extremely unpleasant after taste on my tongue and mouth. The amount of napkins I had to use to spit out the Toro and other nigiris.. I definitely owe y'all a box of napkins lol. Please do not advertise your omakase to be a variety of fresh/high quality fish if you're not going to even serve them to us. They legit gave us all tuna.. and the the TWO pieces of scallop was one small piece and legit a slice of what I think was a scallop next to it. OMG WHY EVEN PUT THAT ON THERE!? I was dead after I saw that Hahahah! They also give out canned fruit and like frozen desserts that I typically BUY AT COSTCO. HA HA HA (My stomach hurts thinking of the fish even while writing this review). Ok but I'm all seriousness, it was truly such a disappoint. I was so embarrassed to take my parents out here for a special dinner that turned into a major stomach ache and regret. Please serve quality fish or don't even have omakase. PERIOD. Bleh

Came here because LA Eater put them on the list of essential restaurants in the OC. However, my friends and I were very disappointed in the lunch special premium omakase. The rice for the sushi was pretty dry and not soft enough. Worst of all, my friend found multiple bones in her sushi. It was very underwhelming that I thought we accidently didn't get the premium version, but we indeed did. Overall, I did not enjoy my experience and would not come back.

I came here because this place continues to get recognized as one of the best (esp Eater). after trying this place based on the recommendations I have to start questioning the credibility of these people because I did not have nothing close to a 5 star experience. there really isn't any dish or sushi that was memorable. it wasn't bad by any means. but if you're gonna spend close to 200 with tax and tip Oshima is much much better experience. friendly and nice service. would not recommend. disappointing

Fresh ingredient with very rushing service. I came here a few times this year ,and every time their servers interrupt us numerous times, trying to collect our half-finished plates. This place is not recommended if you want to take time to enjoy your food.

Noguchi has become the highlight of my days on Tuesdays. After work my coworkers and boss head their for some sushi and it never disappoints. Jason serves some of the best omakase I've had in my life and the sushi is some of the freshest and tastiest I've eaten in my life. The service is impeccable and we're always treated like family, staff is always very kind and friendly. The rising sun roll is my number 1 recommendation. It's delicious and affordable, it's my top choice. Second choice is the crispy rice, spicy tuna on a bed of crispy rice and a jalapeño with a side of spicy sauce and mustard. Finally I would highly recommend the 10 piece omakase. I tried it as an introductory meal to the company and it was definitely worth the price. Probably the best sushi I've ever had, 10/10 would recommend.

This place is more like a 3.75 out of 5 stars. We got to go, since dine in was limited due to covid. this place is pretty good for the selection of fish. everything is fresh and tasty. We ended up getting the Hiro Omakase, and it was quite a bit of food. i believe i paid 110 for it, and it felt like i got my money's worth. Not picture below is the fried shrimp head. The best part was the scallops, uni and the blue fin tuna. The tuna was almost like butter, it melts in your mouth. One think i didn't like was the crab sushi. They didn't do a good job getting rid of all the shell. So it was kinda unenjoyable, since it was "crunchy". Also i requested for no wasabi and i think one salmon Nigiri had it. Before tokyo central opened up down the street, i wonder where the chefs would go to get food. i could be wrong and they still get their ingredients elsewhere, but considering a japanese market is open close by, i'd assume they would source everything from there. lol