Sushi Ii - Newport Beach

I visited for the omakase experience and was initially hesitant after reading some reviews. As someone who truly appreciates well-crafted omakase, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. It’s evident that those who left negative reviews don’t quite grasp what this experience is all about; they might be happier at a spot that serves California rolls. Sushi ii does an excellent job with fresh fish from Japan, skilled sushi chefs, an impressive sake selection, and attentive service. I will definitely return!

It exceeded our expectations and provided a truly authentic Japanese experience. While some have mentioned that the prices are on the higher side, the sushi is exceptional and unlike anything you'll find outside of Japan. I highly recommend it and will definitely return when I'm in Orange County.

Everything is fresh, and the service is nice and friendly. The ambiance is very relaxing. Although the prices are on the higher side, the experience is worth it. I will definitely return!

As a Japanese I am often asked by people which Sushi is the best one in OC LA. We go to different places and we enjoy different experiences. But Sushi Ii is very special place for us and we love visiting there. Sushi II we come here for our very special day. My 50th birthday, our younger son 's 18th birthday, our older son 's graduation and so on. From the beginning to the end the service is spotless. Each dishes in Omakase are real delicacy prepared by skilled Japanese chef. The entire course is just like a sophisticated melody. Sushi ii has beautiful zen atmosphere thoughtfully designed with quality materials. I feel like I 'm in Japan. I also would highly recommend their take away Chirashi. Their Chikashi with top quality Sashimi is quite reasonable I think.

We dined there a while ago and it was the worst omakase I’ve had in the entire SoCal.The food was mediocre at best. The fish was no different than any other decent $10 apiece restaurant, the overall flavor was even blander. The service, however, was atrocious. My wife doesn’t eat wasabi and always asks the wasabi be put on the side. The sushi dishes as they come one by one, all had wasabi in them.I can’t imagine a chef not remembering a simple request from customer, even after we reminded him repeatedly. I’m just so baffled by the incommunicable chef to the point the whole experience made me slightly uncomfortable as if I somehow offended him.We’ve heard not so good things about this place but we were stuck in weekend traffic and hungry. Now we won’t come back for sure.