OC | Taking on Orange County’s Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Sushi Spot 🙋🏻

📍 Sushi Wazen Stumbled upon this spot on Yelp and decided to check it out — turned out to be a true hidden gem! 🌟 Deluxe Sushi Dinner A must-order! For $35, you get: 10 pieces chef’s choice nigiri 3 cut rolls Tamago Plus sweet shrimp and uni! And the fish is all thick-cut — seriously, with this combo and price, I’m calling it OC’s top sushi value 💸👑 🌟 Oyster Half Shell That day’s oysters were small kusshi, but the highlight was the chef’s special seasoning and that crystal-clear jelly (tasted like ponzu jelly). A bit tangy-salty, which slightly overpowered the oyster’s natural sweetness — but still a cool new twist! 🌟 Crispy Salmon Seared salmon over crispy rice — simple and satisfying. 🌟 Lake Forest Roll California roll topped with scallop and a special mayo sauce. 🥗 Complimentary Salad Even though it’s free, it was actually tasty! A great start to the meal. Overall, this feels like a local, passion-driven sushi shop — small, quiet, with lots of regulars. Every dish was solid, but service was slow (looked like only three people in the kitchen). If you’re planning a visit, maybe opt for takeout to save time! #IrvineEats #IrvineFood #IrvineWeekend 🍱✨🎌