Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Christina VIP

   Las Vegas6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on July 10, 2022

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Skip this place. Food was not fresh and I came on a Sunday. Usually sushi places closes on Sunday’s due to no fresh fish deliveries on Sundays. Nothing was up to par and the best thing was the ice cream that came with the VIP sushi set. I’m surprised this place is still holding up, will never be back. Go to Anqi on the other side. Been to a lot of restaurants by the south coast mall and that restaurant never disappoints.
   

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   Lillian

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sashimi fish quality is always very fresh. Service is attentive and informative.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great fresh and inventive sushi in a nice environment!
   

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   JaneDeLo VIP

   Orange County67 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Happy hour was amazing! Ice cold beer and delicious sushi rolls. We really enjoyed the edamame, calamari and trio appetizer. Two thumbs up!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of my favorite restaurants! The quality of food, service, and ambience is not only consistent but also outstanding. Thank you again.
   

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   tushark224 VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, solid food. They were out of a couple dishes which was frustrating but also a good sign of their demand. I would go back. I recommend the snapper (sushi), striped jack (sushi), and ribeye. The lobster and tamago are good but skippable.
   

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   KuisineKueen VIP

   Orange County70 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hamamori is a longtime favorite but usually for omakase at the sushi bar. This time it was a seated lunch with a business associate. Absolutely delightful; the restaurant itself has a simple sophistication to it with white, blue design and amazing light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. My guest had the Nabeyaki Udon which came with five pieces of tempura (learned you dip it in the broth from friendly server) and dark and white meat chicken. Generous portion and a deal for $15. I ordered the Lunch Special of assorted sushi with house salad and miso soup. Fish was pristine and melted in your mouth. The tamago (Japanese omelet) piece was a treat. Had a nice crowd. Another plus about Hamamori is you can make a reservation for the sushi bar and indicate whose station you would like to sit in; we request James, the owner, who is a master with a following from LA and OC. His son, Tim, also creates wonderful sushi. Always run into people we know there. Truly a gem at South Coast Plaza!
   

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   MatthewG

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious and service was incredible.
   

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   jerrys

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Usually love this place. The waitress was great, the drinks were great , everything except the main course was very good. But for the second time in a row they were out of the Miso marinated lamb. The waitress says they run out often. Well if you sell so much buy more, or if you don't have it that often take it off the menu and make it a special item when you do have it. So I ordered Nabeyaki udon and found the udon to be over cooked and the dish was missing the usual shitake mushroom which I was told they do not add. Have had many times in Japan and in the US and find only uniformed non Japanese restaurants miss. My wife had the chirashi bowl which she said was noticeable smaller than she had here in previous visits.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Good octopus, got large plate sushi ...not the best fish
    

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