Sushi in Irvine

[caycifish_IHB]

Try Taiko off Jeffrey/Walnut. They are next to Yogurtland. Can't miss it.

I have heard a lot about this place. I vote we go here first.

 

[IrvineCommuter_IHB]

Okay. . .not a big Taiko fan. Pretty good Sushi. . .pretty bad everything else. On top of that, a huge line and I prefer other places.

The Niko Sushi in the Woodbury shopping center is pretty decent.

 

[EvaLSeraphim_IHB]

IC!!! How are you?!? You have been missed.

 

[EvaLSeraphim_IHB]

Try Taiko off Jeffrey/Walnut. They are next to Yogurtland. Can't miss it.

I have heard a lot about this place. I vote we go here first.

I say we blow our downpayment accounts and go to Bluefin.

Or, maybe not. Gen Kai?

 

[caycifish_IHB]

Okay. . .not a big Taiko fan. Pretty good Sushi. . .pretty bad everything else. On top of that, a huge line and I prefer other places.

The Niko Sushi in the Woodbury shopping center is pretty decent.

Wow...first negative thing I've ever heard about Taiko. Nevermind then.

And Thursday works pretty well for graph and I.

 

[IrvineCommuter_IHB]

Thanks Eva. . .been busy working . . . .

 

[graphrix_IHB]

Good to see you posting again IC. I thought we had lost another good one to the life of actually working for a living. Are you joining us for sushi?

 

[25w100k+_IHB]

I say we blow our downpayment accounts and go to Bluefin.

What is this bluefin place you speak of? I recently tried some actual bluefin tuna at Wasa at the Bluffs last weekend and loved it! I'm getting a craving...but most sushi places in Irvine don't seem to carry it...

 

[EvaLSeraphim_IHB]

Bluefin review on Chowhound.

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

So Thursday at about dinner time....

What place?

-bix

 

[momopi_IHB]

I'm more familiar with sushi restaurants in Costa Mesa area and can make a few recommendations.

If you're willing to spend $35-50, I highly recommend omakase at Sushi Shibucho. If you sit at the table, it's around $35. For sushi bar, it'd probably be around $50. Just ask for omakase and let the chef do the rest.

If you'd prefer to spend $20 or less, I recommend Kaisen Kaiten Sushi Bar, which is actually in Santa Ana but next to South Coast Plaza on Bristol. This is a conveyor belt sushi bar and the prices are very reasonable. Quality is much higher than Kura.

For fusion dishes, Zipangu in Costa Mesa is ok, but their sushi is not. Their sister restaurant is Ayame at Orchid Hills center in Irvine.

Bluefin is in Newport Beach and their omakase is $35 for lunch and $75 (?) for dinner. A little pricey but not that expensive.

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

Since this IS a "Bull" site... how about Ayame at Orchard Hills?

-bix

 

[EvaLSeraphim_IHB]

That works for me. Once you get a headcount, I would really recommend making reservations. It's not that big a place.

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

Good so we have

-Biscuitninja

-Eva et Al.... (+1)

-CayciFish

-Graphrix

-Momopi

let me know!

 

[graphrix_IHB]

Good so we have

-Biscuitninja

-Eva et Al.... (+1)

-CayciFish

-Graphrix?

-Momopi?

let me know!

I'm down.

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

OK I just called Momo, he confirmed for 6:00-6:30 at Ayame at Orchard Hills. So far open for 7!

If i'm lucky i could probably invite Ms. Ninja!

Let me know if anybody else might want to come...

-bix

 

[EvaLSeraphim_IHB]

Bix or Momo - Could you cross-post this to the Official IHB Dining Club thread? Gracias!

 

[momopi_IHB]

Here's some research material on what to order:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ayame-irvine

http://ocfoodblogs.blogspot.com/2008/03/ayame-irvine.html

After dinner, I'd suggest heading over to the shopping plaza by Portola and Sand Canyon for ice cream. There's a good ice cream place called Piccomolo next to The Counter burger joint.

 

[biscuitninja_IHB]

update!

-Biscuitninja

-Eva et Al.... (+1)

-CayciFish

-Graphrix

-Momopi

-Fair Economist! (or maybe not so fair these days...)

 

[IrvineCommuter_IHB]

Sorry no sushi for me. . . I get to go out to Victorville tomorrow . . . fun ..

Weekend looks bleak too . . .

Have fun all of you.