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Omakase by Gino Santa Ana Reviews
OmG Had the opportunity to dine at Omakase by Gino, one of
OmG Had the opportunity to dine at Omakase by Gino, one of the hardest reservations to get in Orange County. It was an incredible immersive and intimate dining experience. So fun and interactive with Chef Gino explaining each dish, ingredient and sou
Just for experience itself i would give this a 5 star.
Highly recommended if you want to have an intimate food experience and amazing sushi. 10/10 on ambiance and service plus the attention to detail.
10/10! This place is so amazing!! I have been telling
10/10! This place is so amazing!! I have been telling everyone they need to try it at least once! We went for my birthday and it's such an experience, nothing I have ever been to before. It's a small little bar with about 10 seats around so
Came here a few years ago during the pandemic .
The food was good. Chef was nice. Looking back at the photos, it was pretty similar to the meal we had a few years ago. Still good, ingredients are good
Gino was very good.
Everything he made were delicious and very presentable. The price was kind of high but you paid what you get it was great though. Thx.
Before you even walked in, the atmosphere was amazing and
Before you even walked in, the atmosphere was amazing and welcoming. Chef Gino's skill shone through in all of his dishes, and the meticulous care he took was evident. My favorite dishes of the night were white fishes sashimis, these were so ten
Omakase by Gino (OmG) is an omakase spot located in
Omakase by Gino (OmG) is an omakase spot located in downtown Santa Ana. The namesake of the restaurant is named after Gino Choi, a chef born in Korea but who tirelessly studied Japanese cuisine before perfecting his craft. OmG has been recognized by
food: absolutely delicious! i loved everything despite not
food: absolutely delicious! i loved everything despite not really liking sushi. everything was so fresh and didn't taste fishy at all service: i loved watching the food being made! super sweet staff ambiance: cute little japanese decorated rest
Amazing experience! Amazing food, amazing chef! This is a
Amazing experience! Amazing food, amazing chef! This is a hidden gem indeed. Food is sooo good. Every bite is like a party in your mouth. Gino makes the food right then and there, and it is so fresh, and nicely plated. Definitely worth your while.
Dare I say this omakase experience beats the one I had in
Dare I say this omakase experience beats the one I had in Japan?! I've only heard amazing things about this spot and finally got a reservation (which books up fast). There's ten seats at a time and it was a 17-18 course meal which was noth
My boyfriend made a reservation here for my birthday and it
My boyfriend made a reservation here for my birthday and it was amazing!! The whole set up and area is so nice and it feels like we were actually in Japan. There were constant refills in drinks. I got the hot matcha and I drank around 4 cups at lea
Twice!!! First with me and wifey.
.. Then recently, the wifey and our 16-yr old who loves sushi. TLDR - this place ruined my/our taste buds. So far, no other omakase we have tried comes close... And with 19~ items - absolutely good value for the price!!!
I came here for my boyfriend's birthday on Wednesday for
I came here for my boyfriend's birthday on Wednesday for the later 8pm seating. The restaurant has two seatings a night for 10 guests Wednesday through Sunday. It is bar seating to watch Gino prepare our dishes. The restaurant is small, intimate, and
Such a wonderful and beautiful experience I had with Gino.
Plates were presented beautifully and its taste was absolute. Thank you Gino for providing me and my party with a pleasant evening.
Very well done traditional sushi using top quality
Very well done traditional sushi using top quality ingredients. Excellent! Our new favorite sushi restaurant in Orange County . Gino was very interesting, informative, and fun. He has a great mastery of his ingredients.
Best sushi ever! Gino and staff were so accommodating and
Best sushi ever! Gino and staff were so accommodating and the food was out of this world. Would definitely recommend for any special occasion and come hungry... wished I hadn't eaten lunch there was so much great food!!
Took my son here for his birthday (and first omakase
Took my son here for his birthday (and first omakase experience) last week and had a great time. Service was great, and it was enjoyable just watching Chef Gino prepare the dishes. Food was amazing- my favorites were the uni dishes. Chef Gino explain
I managed to snag reservations with OmG on resy after
I managed to snag reservations with OmG on resy after getting on their waitlist. Reservations open at 10 AM the second Sunday of the month for the next month so be quick otherwise you'll need to get on the waitlist! Walking into the cozy and warm re
My girlfriend and I came here for an early Valentine's Day
My girlfriend and I came here for an early Valentine's Day celebration after trying to make reservations for a few months (hint: they open up reservations for the following month on the second Sunday of every month at 10AM PST. Make sure to have a Re
Fantastic experience and Chef Gino is very funny and a
Fantastic experience and Chef Gino is very funny and a delight to talk to. He shared his stories while also showing off his excellent abilities. We got to see him cut, slice, and prepare everything at the bar. You share an L shape bar with 9-10 cus
Gino was awesome and the food was delicious.
This was probably the best omakase experience I've had in the states. He has 2 dinner times and my group of ten people booked the 8PM slot. It was a nice intimate dinner between close friends and the service was impeccable. I always had my water cu
Consider how difficult it is to get reservations for this
Consider how difficult it is to get reservations for this place - I had high expectation of OmG but somehow fell short. Everything was OK but nothing was WOW... glad that I finally got to try though.
The fish was so fresh.
Service was great! It's a nice cozy atmosphere where only the head chef prepares everything.
I've been following Gino since his Kaori days in Fullerton.
So far I've been to his Omakase in Santa 3 times and each time I leave blown away. You can't get this selection nor quality anywhere else. He puts the time and effort into every dish and it shows. The best part is I actually leave full! Most Omakases
It's pretty hard to get reservations since there's only 20
It's pretty hard to get reservations since there's only 20 spots available Thursday - Saturday (10 seats at 5:30pm, 10 seats at 8:00pm). They have openings available every 2nd Sunday of the month for the following month. I was lucky enough to stumble
Absolute place to visit for Omakase! We've visited after
Absolute place to visit for Omakase! We've visited after our initial visit in 8 months. While the dishes don't rotate dramatically, but we can observe that Gino ensures that best fishes are served as well as minor changes to ensure the flavor is at h
I have to disagree with earlier reviewer.
OmG was a very awesome experience. This is coming from the opinion of someone who have been to Japan several time and have had my fair share of Omakase. The location brings back memories of going to a very unassuming storefront only to find that the
We've been here quite a few times and as always Chef Gino
We've been here quite a few times and as always Chef Gino is amazing, not to mention the heavenly food he prepares. Looking forward to the next one if we can get the reservation quickly.
I've been here 2 times so far, and both times have been
I've been here 2 times so far, and both times have been absolutely amazing! Chef Gino does a great job describing the dishes, and creates a warm ambiance. Reservations through Resy are required, and depending on party size it can be difficult. The ex
Gino the chef is very friendly.
There is great variety of dishes including cooked dishes, sashimi, nigiri and a dessert.
This is our second time going here and it is still one of
This is our second time going here and it is still one of our favorite sushi places in socal. The bluefin tuna here is probably the best we've ever tasted: soft, buttery, and packed with flavor.I still find it amazing and unique how Gino can serve 8+
Wow what an experience.
I'm not sure where to even begin, but I'm extremely grateful to have experienced this omakase dinner for my birthday recently. Here are all the details:Reservation process: I have heard numerous warnings of how difficult it can get to snag a rese
Yesterday night, I experienced a most memorable omekase at
Yesterday night, I experienced a most memorable omekase at this wonderful gem in downtown Santa Ana. It took a lot of effort but was able to procure a reservation at this 10-seat restaurant. It is run by chef Gino who orchestrated a most tasty course
Gino, our 1st omikase experience, & I gotta say you knocked
Gino, our 1st omikase experience, & I gotta say you knocked it out of the ball park! Very grateful for your professional & excellent service of fresh seafood & ingredients. See you prepare each course was like seeing an artist work on pi
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