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May 7, 2012
Drunk After Work: Hamamori
The Place: Hamamori Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 3333 Bear St., Suite 320, Costa Mesa; 714-850-1549; www.hamamorisushi.com.The Hours: Every day, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.The Deal: Signature cocktails and sushi rolls for $7; assorted appetizers up to $9; house wine and sake for $5.
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March 30, 2012
10 Great Japanese Restaurants in Orange County
For this list of Japanese restaurants, we intentionally left out the sushi bars, because, well, we already did that list. We also shut out the ramen joints, teppanyakis, and yakinikus because, well, we still want to do those lists. But you can certainly have ramen and sushi, even a Californi ... More >>
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March 20, 2012
Jiro Dreams of Sushi Opens in Irvine and Laguna Niguel on Friday
Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the film about a legendary sushi chef that has critics raving and viewers salivating, will be coming to our neck of the woods this Friday. It's being released at two Orange County theaters, Edwards University Town Center 6 Cinemas in Irvine and Regency Rancho Niguel 8 Cinema ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
On the Line: 'Sushi Dave' Fernandez of Sushi At the Venetian Gentlemen's Club, Part Two
Our conversation continues, as Dave craves corned beef and pastrami across the street at Roscoe's Famous Deli. I realize this is probably his breakfast, lunch and even dinner (based on how busy he was in part one). If we didn't have places to be, I probably would've asked about the next destinati ... More >>
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March 13, 2012
On the Line: 'Sushi Dave' Fernandez, of Sushi At the Venetian Gentlemen's Club, Part One
Sitting down for lunch at Twisted Vine in downtown Fullerton, Dave Fernandez and I talked about family, restaurant reviews and great wines. It wasn't quite a business meeting, more like two friends sharing a bite to eat. Of course, he periodically checked his iPhone for incoming reservations, men ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Bear Flag Fish Company Opens in Crystal Cove
As we reported last September, Bear Flag Fish Company, the seafood purveyor/restaurant established in 2007 in Newport Beach, was planning second store in Crystal Cove Promenade, which is also kind of in Newport Beach. According to reader Laliahma, who made a comment on our monthly restaurant r ... More >>
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February 28, 2012
Hawaiian Revolving Sushi Chain Opens First California Store In Santa Ana
As Dave reported back in November, Genki Sushi--the revolving sushi chain that practically owns the revolving sushi market in Hawaii (there are 10 on the small island of Oahu alone)--is now open, taking over a defunct Sanrio store at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. The restaurant, which by the way i ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Q&A With Jiro Dreams of Sushi Director David Gelb
Magnolia PicturesThe other night, I had the chance to attend a Los Angeles screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the documentary about 85-year-old Jiro Ono, who is considered by many to be the greatest sushi chef in the world. In a way, the film can be described as 81 minutes of food porn (that fatt ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Is Kula Becoming The Walmart of Sushi?
Some may remember that before it sold $2 sushi on moving belts, Kula's previous incarnation was as a high-priced, made-to-order sushi bar in Century City. When it failed to catch on after about one year, the restaurant made the move to the then still unproven Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. It was he ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
5 Foods That Always Taste Better Made at Restaurants than Made at Home. Always.
If I hear someone pronounce EVOO i-vuu one more time, I'm going to shoot myself...You. Yeah, I know you. Your knife skills are up there with the best line chefs in Orange County. Your knife block costs more than a month of my rent. Every time you watch Top Chef, Chopped, or Iron Chef, you come up ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
10 Great Sushi Restaurants in Orange County
You don't put out a Top Ten list of sushi joints in OC and not inspire some discussion. I'd be disappointed if this one didn't. So the comment board is open for objections, inclusions and even agreement on the ten we've chosen.Without further ado, the list:
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January 5, 2012
On the Line: Chris Kim of Rolling Sushi Van, Part Three
Our luxe lonchera love for Rolling Sushi Van ends with langostino. Ask Chris Kim for his sushi rice recipe, and you're good to go. If you would like to see a particular chef featured in On the Line, drop us a line note, and we'll see what we can do. To check out more of our interview, part two ca ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
On the Line: Chris Kim of Rolling Sushi Van, Part Two
Our sushi entrepreneur continues rolling out answers as we learn more about Chris Kim's biggest influence, as well as how honey factors into a perfect dish. His no-nonsense interview begins in part one. If you're curious about his recommended dishes, stick around tomorrow for some langostino.Hard ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Excellent Sushi in Yorba Linda--Yes, Yorba Linda
Dave LiebermanOne of the best things about writing about food in Orange County is the discovery of something great in a really out-of-the-way place. If you'd asked me what there was to eat in Yorba Linda, I'd have stammered something about the Wild Artichoke and are you sure you can't get to Plac ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Anthony Bourdain's Comic Book Now On Pre-Order! Yes, I Said Comic Book.
Amazon.comAnthony Bourdain. Chef. Author. Travel show host. Novelist. And now a comic book creator?! The man who seems to say everything and do everything (His new show The Layover premiered a month ago) has written a graphic novel about "a renegade and ruthless sushi chef, known to decapitate pa ... More >>
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December 14, 2011
New Trailer for Anticipated Sushi Documentary Released
Magnolia PicturesThere is already a movie about ramen. It's called Tampopo, which isn't just one of the best food movies, but in my opinion, one of the greatest films of all time. Now there's a documentary called Jiro Dreams of Sushi where the central subject is Japan's other ubiquitous dish: sus ... More >>
Food
November 24, 2011
Yosuke Sushi Says Yes, No, Amaebi
This Anaheim Hills Japanese restaurant has it all, from live sweet shrimp to teriyaki served in hubcap-sized combo plates
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October 20, 2011
Fast Food Sushi vs. Supermarket Sushi
Edwin GoeiSushi Boy's Sushi Fast food sushi. If there's a better food oxymoron out there, I think it'd have to be "veggie burgers". But that's disingenuous of me to say. I've actually enjoyed more "fast food sushi" than veggie burgers. Most of the time, it's Sushi Boy; not usually for the sushi, ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Sushi Box Is Teriyaki-rific
[Hole In the Wall] Elevating the placing of grilled meat on top of rice to an art form
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August 19, 2011
The Six Most Disgusting Foods Offered at This Year's OC Fair
Fair season is over, at least here in the County of Oranges. We set out to try the most gruesome foods from the darkest depths of the deep fryer. For the reading pleasure of those who survived the Fair, here's our casualty report in the food department: a nonexistent appetite for half a week; an ... More >>
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August 1, 2011
Drunk After Work: Ra Sushi
Edwin GoeiOnly Saturdays at 3 p.m. is it this empty.The Place: Ra Sushi, 2401 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782;(714) 566-1700. The Hours: Mon.-Sat., 3-7 p.m. The Deal: $2 hot sake. $3 domestic beers. $4 well drinks, Corona, Sapporo, Stella Artois, and Tsingtao. $5 Kirin, Le Terre Chardonnay, Le Te ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Eat Here, Not There: Poke Bowls
Edwin GoeiThis post is another one of our series under the category "Eat Here, Not There". But this time, I could also put this under "fast food guilty pleasures I shouldn't like". What I'm about to recommend comes from the chain known as Sushi Boy, which a typical sushi purist would never come n ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
On the Line: Owner Daniel Woo and Chef Greg Ong of Sushilicious, Part Three
Kevin LaraChef Greg OngTo conclude our time with Daniel Woo and Greg Ong of Sushilicious, today the two gents share a recipe. If you missed the interviews, click here to read owner Daniel Woo's answers from yesterday, and click here for Chef Greg Ong's from the day before.
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April 6, 2011
On the Line: Owner Daniel Woo and Chef Greg Ong of Sushilicious, Part Two
Kevin LaraChef Greg OngYesterday we heard from Chef Greg Ong of Sushilicious. Today, for Part Two, it's Daniel Woo's turn at the mic as he talks about iPods, marketing, and how the name Sushilicious came into being.Tomorrow, the guys share a recipe!Proudest moment as a restaurant owner:The ... More >>
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March 28, 2011
Ayame Now Ayame Shabu Shabu Hot Pot
Almost didn't spot it because of the glare, but Zipangu's sister restaurant recently received a makeover.Located in Irvine's Orchard Hills Village Center, Ayame first appeared on the scene at the end of 2007. The sushi spin-off was considered a high-end departure from the usual Agran-preferred ch ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Nuclear Meltdown Might Cause Sushi Shortage
ynetnews.comWith as many sushi restaurants as we have in Orange County, the possibility of a sushi shortage after the tsunami disaster hadn't crossed my mind until this story in Israel's Ynet Business News. It's true that nearly all the hamachi sold is farm-raised and most likely routed through J ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Naked Sashimi Shunned in South Africa
Flickr user Ko_An South Africa's ruling party has proclaimed that eating sashimi off a semi-nude model's body is officially offensive. Known in Japan as nyotaimori, the practice involves a nude female model lying supine, her lady-parts covered discreetly with leaves or other garnish on which raw ... More >>
Food
January 27, 2011
Bistro Anju Has an Iron Chef
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
October 22, 2009
Kula Offers Sushi Not As Art, But As a (Still Tasty) Commodity
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
September 17, 2009
The Stepson Also Rises the Sushi-Bar Stardom at Nana San
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
April 9, 2009
Sushi and Bulgogi Live Together in Perfect Harmony, Side-By-Side at Tustin's Haru Izakaya
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
March 19, 2009
[Hole in the Wall] Say Mucho Domo Arigato to Wafu of Japan
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
February 5, 2009
Bai Plu Makes the Combination of Sushi and Thai Food Seem Like It Was Meant to Be
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
October 2, 2008
Chef Cody Requejo Shreds With Both Sushi Knives and Stratocasters
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
September 11, 2008
OC's Rock-Star Chef Takashi Abe Does San Clemente at Sea Smoke
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
June 5, 2008
Despite a Few Menu Kinks, the Tattoo-Inspired Sushi Joint Irezumi Earns Some Very Good Ink
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
March 27, 2008
The Slow Food Movement Infiltrates Huntington Beach at Slowfish
Hideki Saito weathers drunkards and the clueless alike at his Laguna Niguel eatery to deliver greatness
Food
January 24, 2008
What Rent Payment?
Hamamori is pricey, but worth every bite
Food
October 25, 2007
Sashimi Surrender
Let Ikko Kobayashi have his way with you
Food
May 31, 2007
Sushi Revolution!
The chefs at Kaisen are masters of all they convey
Food
April 12, 2007
Fishing for Quality
Skip the rolls at Takaraya and go straight for the good stuff
Food
August 31, 2006
Snowflakes From the Sea
The delicate, delicious treats of Sushi Wasabi
Food
May 18, 2006
No Katakana Necessary
Drop your culinary bigotry at Ami Sushi
Food
March 2, 2006
Some Like It Raw
Dan Lauriano repeats his North County success with Riptide
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August 25, 2005
Plum Pickings
Two grand ways to eat at Kappo Suzumaru
Food
November 28, 2002
Wanna Seafood?
O Sushi Cafe satisfies eaters of raw fish and cooked meat alike
Food
September 19, 2002
Good Sho
Japanese cuisine cut five ways
Food
March 21, 2002
You Gotta Really Like Fish
Kasen hates California rolls, likes Californians
Food
November 1, 2001
Sushi Master in Training
Lessons from Wasabi & Sushi
Food
July 19, 2001
Hapi Accident
Each meal at Hapi Sushi is a delightful exploration of the unknown
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