Otoro Sushi — Restaurant in Irvine

Chef’s Special Omakase Price: $300–$500 per person (Pre-Order Only, Minimum 2 Guests)

If you’re searching for an unforgettable culinary journey, Otoro Irvine delivers an exceptional Omakase experience that stands out for its precision, creativity, and high-quality ingredients. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance is intimate and refined—perfect for a special night out, an anniversary, or an elevated culinary escape.

For those seeking the ultimate in luxury dining, the Chef’s Special Omakase is the crown jewel of Otoro’s offerings. At $300–$500 per person, this pre-ordered, curated experience is nothing short of spectacular.

Each course was thoughtfully crafted, blending traditional Japanese techniques with innovative, modern flair. The fish was incredibly fresh—melt-in-your-mouth toro, buttery uni, and flawlessly seared A5 wagyu were just the beginning. Every bite felt intentional, building in flavor, texture, and presentation as the evening progressed.

Highlighted Dishes from Chef’s Special: • Toro Trio – Otoro, chutoro, and akami, served three ways (raw, seared, aged). A masterclass in tuna. • Live Uni from Hokkaido – Presented in its shell with yuzu zest and fresh wasabi. Ocean-sweet, creamy perfection. • A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Nigiri – Seared and topped with black truffle and caviar. Rich, tender, and luxurious. • Scallop Carpaccio with Lime Foam – A delicate dance of citrus and umami. • Foie Gras & Monkfish Liver Fusion – Paired with sake jelly—silky, rich, and surprisingly light. • Abalone with Dashi Butter – Slow-poached and elegantly savory. • Custom Dessert Course – A refreshing finish with yuzu sorbet and a black sesame matcha mochi cake. And hot pot

Service was attentive yet unobtrusive—every dish was introduced with care, and the chef was clearly passionate about every creation. From the plating to the pacing, everything flowed with intention and grace. The staff made us feel taken care of without ever taking away from the focus: the food.

Otoro Irvine isn’t just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Whether you’re indulging in the $165 Nigiri Omakase, the $225 Standard Omakase, or going all-in with the Chef’s Special, you’ll find yourself immersed in an evening of culinary artistry and pure joy.

For those seeking top-tier Omakase in Orange County, Otoro Irvine is a hidden gem that delivers not just a meal—but a memory. Worth every penny for those who value quality, authenticity, and excellence at the highest level.

Rating: 11/10 – A flawless fusion of flavor, finesse,...

It was a night with high expectations for this restaurant. To give a little background my boyfriend and I finally had a day off at the same time. We decided to have a long over due date night. After getting dressed up we went to Ootoro Sushi because it was highly recommended to us by a close friend. We gat sat very quickly. I mentioned to our server that it was our first time and he gladly gave us a tour on our menu. We ended up ordering a few items based off of the servers recommendations. After we placed our order, he came back and mentioned he was being sent home because it was very slow and another server was going to take care of us. We never saw our new server the entire night even thought the restaurant was empty. Once my entree was brought to the table, Chilean Sea Bass, it took 30 minutes for my boyfriend to get his entree. All while every new server that come into the restaurant ignored us. We didn't have any water for our entire meal. My boyfriend was starving and sadly I had to eat my Sea Bass alone other wise it was going to get cold. When there was less than an inch left, my boyfriend FINALLY got his entree. And yet we still didn't get an acknowledgement from management or another server. I truly felt disrespected and an inconvenience to Ootoro Sushi. Keep in mind we still didn't know who our new server was because no one approached us. Our drinks were empty, I was still hungry and I wanted to order another entree. But I could not because every staff member in the restaurant ignored us. When my boyfriends entree was delivered it came with a side of shrimp heads. A server then asked if he wanted it fried or in a soup. He wanted it fried. Now I don't know about you but it does not take 20 minutes to fry shrimp heads! My boyfriend was completely finished with his meal when the shrimp head finally arrived. I tried very often to get the attention of other servers near by and everyone ignored us. It truly felt like I was being racially discriminated against. I was still hungry and wanted to order another item but even the manager ironed us. The fact his restaurant is highly rated I had high expectations especially if I was going to pay $250 for the both of us. It is very apparent the basic foundation of service is non existent in this restaurant especially since getting a water refill seemed impossible. I will never come back here and I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. I would have gotten better service at a McDonald's and left happier than I did at...

Last week, we decided to try this sushi restaurant when we got to OC. We asked to sit at the sushi bar and the host said that at the sushi bar they only serve nigiri and sashimi. No problem, we sat down and started to order. The good and bad thing about sitting at the sushi bar is that you get to see what the sushi chef/cook does. Sometimes it brings enjoyment but this time it brought disappointment.

We ordered a giant scallop which actually was tiny but the sushi cook (he’s not qualified to be called a chef) cut it in half to serve two nigiris. We couldn’t believe this.

What’s worse was that when we ordered an order of uni nigiri that cost almost $35, it turned out to be Santa Barbara uni and the cook also didn’t give us the entire uni.

What’s next? We ordered otoro sashimi that cost $24 but there were only TWO pieces. Well, if it’s delicious, we absolutely didn’t mind. But the sashimi was full of veins that we could barely chew it. That tells you the cook didn’t even know how to cut the fish.

We felt like we got tricked. When you charge people a certain amount of $, give them the food quality that they deserve!

Nigiris like Aji and red snapper were like paper thin and tiny. The rice wasn’t even in shape and could hardly hold.

We felt cheated and disrespected.

We have been eating sushi all over the world and NEVER seen a sushi cook with these unprofessional practices. It is unbelievable!

We ended with a $154.00 bill without any alcohol. It was absolutely not worth it.

We are willing to pay $300 for Omakase and even $800 in Jiro’s sushi restaurant in Tokyo. But this restaurant’s practices made us leave with disappointment and even anger because we felt like it’s an insult to customers. Towards the end of our meal, we didn’t even bother taking any pictures of the food!

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