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Best Sushi In Orange County: Sushi Noguchi

December 27 by Priscilla 7 Comments

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Sushi Noguchi, monkfish liver

During this period of holiday excess, I had to share a tip that you will thank me for once you commit to eating ligher and healthier in the New Year. This may come as a total surprise, but IMHO  some of the best sushi you’ll find in Orange County is in Yorba Linda, you read that right, Yorba Linda – way up in north OC.  Excellent for sushi lovers in Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Anaheim Hills, Villa Park, Orange etc. or for those who don’t mind a trek to satisfy your sushi craving, but unfortunate for me, since I live in downtown Huntington Beach and have a habit of frequenting restaurants that are within walking distance or less than a 15 minute drive away…but that’s my loss.

I’m not a sushi expert, in fact, my first trip to Sushi Noguchi was full of firsts, besides driving to Yorba Linda for fresh seafood: first time ordering omakase (chef’s choice), first time trying uni (sea urchin) and giant clam. I consider myself a fairly adventurous eater but, being a textural person, had never found these sea creatures appealing. Relying on Sushi Noguchi’s positive reviews and high marks for freshness and quality, I decided it was about time.  Plus, I was dining with my friend and restaurant reviewer, Anita Lau aka Mad Hungry Woman – you can check out Anita’s review and another from Dave Lieberman of OC Weekly to validate my bold claim.

Sushi Noguchi Monk Fish Liver | ShesCookin.com

Monk Fish Liver in Ponzu sauce

Sushi Noguchi, Uni and Scallops | ShesCookin.com

Uni & Scallops

Sushi Noguchi, Japanese snail

Japanese Snail

After watching David Gelb’s documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi and hearing tales of my daughter’s time in Japan, I was reminded of Hiro’s intense perfection and quiet execution of  his modern omakase and have an overwhelming desire to make a trip back to Sushi Noguchi before this year ends.

Sushi Noguchi Chef Hiro | ShesCookin.com

Chef Hiro Noguchi

Sushi Noguchi Hamachi | ShesCookin.com

Hamachi (Yellowtail)

Sushi Noguchi Conch | ShesCookin.com

Conch

Sushi Noguchi Jack Mackerel | ShesCookin.com

Jack Mackerel (Shima aji)

Sushi Noguchi, blue fin tuna

Blue Fin Tuna (Toro)

Sushi Noguchi Inada (small Hamachi)| ShesCookin.com

Inada (small Hamachi)

Sushi Noguchi Japanese Bonito | ShesCookin.com

Japanese Bonito (Mana Katso) w/ginger and garlic paste

Sushi Noguchi, mille fleur

Mille Crepe with persimmon, red wine balsamic reduction – the piece de resistance for dessert lovers

Since moving to Southern California from the Midwest, many moons ago, and being introduced to sushi and the art of sushi making, I’ve admired it as a culinary art form, even if my experience at the time was heavy on pop-culture hot spots like California Beach Rock n’ Roll Sushi in Hermosa Beach, just down the street from the Comedy & Magic Club, back in the *gulp* 80’s (really dating myself here!). Counting several of the sushi chefs among my friends, I learned of the rigorous training they underwent and witnessed the long hours they endured behind the sushi bar, wielding the sharpest of knives and preparing precision slices of exotic fish and seafood with amazing speed while ebullient diners plyed them with sake into the late hours.

Those days have lapsed into a desire for a quieter aesthetic with a preference for quality over Happy Hour discounts and a taste for more elegant and traditional sushi preparations versus Americanized rolls. I still enjoy rolls but am not really fond of cream cheese and fake crabmeat that seems to be a component in the majority of popular rolls. If you’re in this stage of your sushi socialization than you’ll be happier with the many hip sushi bars that dot the Orange County and LA dining scene, but if you’ve moved beyond that – you’ll be pleased with the bright sunlit space, spare ebony and bamboo decor of Sushi Noguchi and, of course, the  sublime (low calorie, low fat, gluten free, heart healthy) sushi experience it offers.*

 

SUSHI NOGUCHI

18507 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 777-6789

Hours:
Lunch: Tues-Friday 11:30-2:00
Dinner:Tues-Thurs. & Sunday 5:00-9:30
Friday and Saturday 5:00-10:00

* Omikase will cost about $50 person with tax and tip (no alcohol). They have a full a la carte menu including cooked items.

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  1. ClinicalPosters

    December 27 at 4:04 pm

    Alas, Mille Crepe is vegetarian!

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  2. Lisa

    December 30 at 4:13 am

    I haven’t had sushi in ages..well..at least a month. Your post has made me crave it, especially after all of the heavy holiday food. The Mille Crepe cake looks phenomenal I’ve only tried persimmon twice, but loved it. Wishing you and your family a Happy, healthy, glorious New Year!

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  3. Magic of Spice

    December 30 at 3:22 pm

    Sounds like a great place…we should go 😉
    Wishing you and the family a magical 2013!

    Reply
  4. Liz

    January 27 at 4:41 pm

    We just went to Noguchi for the first time during the holidays. While I wouldn’t call myself an expert, I’m definitely a well practiced sushi eater. It was off the charts delicious, innovative yet still authentic. Simple enough for a purist, which is high praise.

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    • Priscilla

      January 31 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Liz – thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Glad you enjoyed Noguchi, you described the experience perfectly 🙂

      Reply
  5. Long

    August 4 at 11:07 pm

    I live right down the street from Noguchi and I still haven’t been. I’ll go ahead and blame the little one : ). That said, have you tried Oshima in Orange? After watching ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ I was inspired to find a truly authentic sushi experience. Well, as close as I could get on So. Cal anyway.

    Oshima definitely fit the bill. The place is tiny and it’s hard to get a table without an advance reservation. No soy sauce on the tables there either. The fish is already perfection.

    I’m going to go ahead and make it a point to hit Noguchi up soon. These photos look deviously delicious!

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    • Priscilla

      August 6 at 5:35 pm

      Hi, Long – You should definitely try it since you live so close! It’s quite a drive for me. I highly recommend Sushi Murasaki in Santa Ana (Fairview & MacArthur) too.

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