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Orange County - Ise Sushi Japanese restaurant
5.3

Ise Sushi Japanese

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Average fare, not worth raving

The premium sushi nigiri, salmon sashimi, and Alaskan roll stand out the most from the largely subpar menu. While finding praise for their freshness, taste and ample portions, the overall experience is undermined by frequent descriptions of food as bland and disappointing.

  • Great Portions

    Generous, great, and large portions highly praised in multiple reviews.

  • Okay Value

    Prices match quality of food, reasonable for what you get.

Top 3 dishes at Ise Sushi Japanese

  1. 1

    Salmon Sashimi 🏆

    Sashimi is incredibly fresh, with very excellent, attentive service.

    Salmon Sashimi dish
  2. 2

    Premium Sushi Nigiri

    Quality fish, good sauces; often described as fresh and delicious.

    Premium Sushi Nigiri dish
  3. 3

    Alaskan Roll

    Baked salmon outer layer of alaskan roll is a particular favorite.

    Alaskan Roll dish

Vibe: Depressing scenery, poor drink menu

Sitting in the dismal ambiance of Ise Sushi is akin to finding no sugar in your coffee; unexpected and unpleasant. Stained carpets, tasteless furniture, and cold and soggy tempura make up a forgettable dining experience, despite the private booth seating apparently suitable for dates.

  • Okay for Dates

    Private booth seating suits both dates and family, offering comfort.

  • Aesthetic

    No ambiance at all, stained carpets, cheap furniture.

Perks: Passable service, troubling noise

Patrons picking Ise Sushi for their group outings should be prepared to deal with missing tableware. The noise too, with staff yelling across the room, renders a lukewarm service experience. On the bright side, they provide solid dietary options and kids under five eat free.

  • Great for Kids

    Kids under 5 eat free, enhancing family dining experience.

  • Okay Service

    Service varies; some experience quick and friendly, others slow service.

  • Groups

    Staff did not accommodate our group; missing utensils, chopsticks, plates.