Wasabi Sushi Grill - Irvine

Depending on where you choose to park, the Food Court may require a bit of a walk. If you plan to eat before shopping, it's best to park near the cinema, as the Food Court is conveniently located by the theater. However, if you’d like to explore the Irvine Spectrum before your meal, parking near Nordstrom is a good choice. One aspect I appreciate about Wasabi Sushi Grill is that they provide cups and pitchers of ice water for their customers and Irvine Spectrum employees. When you ask for water, the cashier will gladly point you to its location on the left side of the counter. While I can’t comment much on the atmosphere within the Food Court, stepping outside certainly transports you to a different world, and I love what the Irvine Spectrum has to offer. If you tend to get lost easily, I recommend picking up a map from the Guest Services Center or asking the staff for directions; this will help you navigate to the Food Court more easily. Despite being served my meal on a paper plate, I initially wanted to give Wasabi Sushi Grill five stars, as my order—the Double Crunch Roll—was both visually appealing and delicious. However, I settled on four stars due to the cashier being distracted by his phone for an extended period, which caused him to overlook customers approaching the counter. UPDATE (4/21/2011): I recently returned to Wasabi Sushi Grill and was quite disappointed. A different cashier than the one I previously mentioned was again preoccupied with his phone and was not attentive at all. It wasn't just the service that let me down; the taste of my Double Crunch Roll was also off. It didn't have the same delicious flavor I remembered; something felt completely different. Perhaps a different cook prepared it? I'm not sure. Regardless, I was particularly let down, as I had been looking forward to enjoying some unique rolls again.