Sushi Damu, PAYCE

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Definitely one of the better quality AYCE around!!! Service was great. They were very attentive. They have a system - there is a sign on the table that you turn if you need service. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Rolls were great and not too overloaded with heavy sauce. They are pretty strict with their eating time (1 1/2) but we were full at 1 hour and 15 and didn’t even order a 3rd round. Recommend going with at least four people to make sure you experience a greater variety of rolls as they don’t do half rolls. Make a reservation to limit your wait. Would definitely go back!!! Yummy!!!
   

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   Luke

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 December 2024

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

   It was really yummy and worth the price. I recommend the egg nigiri.
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 21 December 2024

   Hi Luke, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and found it worth the price. The egg nigiri is definitely a special choice, and we're so glad you recommend it. Whether you're here for a romantic evening, a lively gathering, or a special occasion, we're delighted to be your neighborhood gem. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   amy

   VIP

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 December 2024

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

   Brian is the bEST server! I wish we could ask for him every time we go. Food was amazing! We did the sashimi
   

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   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 17 December 2024

   Hello Amy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sashimi and had such a great experience. We'll be sure to let Brian know how much you appreciated his service—it will make his day! While we can't always guarantee specific servers, feel free to let us know you'd love to have Brian, and we'll do our best to accommodate. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Justin

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

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

   Always great, coming to Suhsi Damu,, Never fails.
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 12 December 2024

   Hi Justin, we're so happy to hear you always have a great time at Sushi Damu! It’s our goal to provide the best dining experience for our guests, and we're thrilled to know we're hitting the mark. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Jennifer

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

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

   We had a delicious lunch on Thanksgiving. They were so busy and pretty full when we arrived. We had reservations and were seated fairly quick. My son LOVES sushi so we had a lot of rolls. My favorites are All Hail Yellowtail, Aloha Fire and the veggie tempura but everything is good so you can’t go wrong.
   

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   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 30 November 2024

   Hi Jennifer, thank you for spending your Thanksgiving with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunch, even during such a busy time. It’s great that your son loves sushi, and we're glad you had a chance to try so many rolls—All Hail Yellowtail, Aloha Fire, and the veggie tempura are definitely favorites! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious sushi soon. 🍣🍤✨
   

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   Amanda

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

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

   My friends have been raving about the happy hour here for months and wow were they right; there's lots of fun rolls to choose from on happy hour at a really great value. However, the food came out painfully slow. I was hesitant to order more because of how long it took for the first wave to come out. I'm not sure if they were understaffed that day or if they were catching the fish fresh but the wait was deplorable. I wouldn't come in a rush.
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 3 December 2024

   Hello Amanda, thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the happy hour rolls and found them to be a great value. We sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced, as that’s certainly not the standard we strive for. We’re looking into what caused the delay and will work to improve our timing. We appreciate your patience and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a quicker and more enjoyable experience in the future!
   

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   Ari

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 November 2024

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

   An accommodation was made to get us in early. Very grateful.
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 26 November 2024

   Hi Ari, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could accommodate you and make your experience enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   S

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   I’m not sure what all the hype is about because the food was average. Everything had a similar flavor profile which was ok but just not as great as other places I’ve been to (like ETCetera Sushi). There are three different all-you-can-eat options with the highest being $60 the mid-level being $45 and the low option being around $40. We chose the mid-level and ordered 5 different rolls. I don’t use soy sauce as I want to taste the flavors so I was disappointed in the lack of distinction between what we ordered. The music was pop rock. I’m not a huge fan of hearing Avril Lavigne blasting during dinner but if that’s your thing, then you may enjoy the environment. The saving grace for Sushi Damu was their service. Everyone was friendly, efficient, and super observant of each guest. Overall though, I don’t think I’d come here again because I have other sushi places I love way more.
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 26 November 2024

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, S. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. At Sushi Damu, we strive to provide a memorable dining experience, and we appreciate your honest input on the flavor profiles and atmosphere. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the service, as our team works hard to ensure all guests feel welcome and cared for. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll take it into consideration as we continue to improve. We hope you might consider giving us another try in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts! 🍣✨
   

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   Vaughn

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 November 2024

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

   Good value for money will for sure be back can’t wait
   

   Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 20 November 2024

   Thank you for your kind words, Vaughn! We’re so glad to hear you found great value in your experience and that you’re already looking forward to coming back. We can’t wait to welcome you again soon for another fantastic visit! 🍣😊
   

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    Soleil

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

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

    The absolute BEST AYCE sushi! Excellent service and the sushi is super fresh and delicious. My family loves this place! Dragonbreath roll is so good! One of our favorites! But the bluefin tuna from Spain is out of this world. Quality fish and amazing service at sushi damu! Will forever be our favorite sushi spot.
    

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    Sushi Damu, PAYCEResponded on 20 November 2024

    Hello Soleil, thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family love dining with us and that Sushi Damu has become your favorite spot for AYCE sushi. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the Dragonbreath Roll and the bluefin tuna from Spain—both are definitely crowd-pleasers! We’re especially happy that our service and quality left such a great impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more amazing meals. Thank you for making us your go-to sushi spot!
    

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