WaSa s fresh take on sushi
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WaSa's Innovative Sushi Experience
Exploring Fresh Flavors in Irvine and Newport Beach
In the bustling world of Orange County's sushi scene, WaSa Sushi and Japanese Restaurant has carved a niche with its unique “new generation” approach. Located in Irvine and Newport Beach, WaSa is the brainchild of businessman Bronnie Lee and chef James Hamamori, renowned for creating standout dining destinations.
Dining Delight
On a chilly Tuesday evening, a crowd of 20 eagerly waits outside WaSa in Irvine. There’s no impatience, only excitement about the culinary journey that awaits inside.
This enthusiasm is a testament to WaSa's innovative menu. Hamamori's twist on traditional sushi and Japanese fare captures both admiration and curiosity.
Culinary Creations
A hallmark of WaSa’s menu is the "WaSa Treasures"?"a collection of 16 sushi plates that blend traditional tastes with bold, saucy flavors. My takeaway featured ahi tuna with wasabi sour cream, smoked salmon with ginger sauce, seared yellowtail with jalapeño, and seared jumbo scallop with tangy miso. Each dish offered a delightful punch, so perfectly seasoned that I didn't even reach for extra wasabi or soy sauce.
While I relished the bold flavors, my wife, a sauce minimalist, wasn’t as enchanted. A similar reaction unfolded when I introduced three colleagues to WaSa. Among us were a sushi newcomer, an aficionado, and a devotee. We enjoyed the stylish, pastel-colored ambiance as we took our seats at the bamboo sushi bar.
A Flavorful Journey
Our first bite?"a seared yellowtail with jalapeño?"was met with unanimous approval. “This is perfect for those new to sushi,” the newcomer raved.
The devotee then put the traditional sushi menu to the test. The salmon skin roll, featuring baked salmon skin, cucumber, and radish, surprisingly impressed even as she labeled it “not bad.” Despite finding the lobster roll a bit bland, our group thoroughly enjoyed the spicy tuna tartar, beautifully presented on a banana leaf.
The devotee ended her meal with a positively reviewed oyster shooter.
A Fusion of Style and Flavor
Since the first WaSa opened in Irvine in 2001, Lee and Hamamori have aimed to elevate the sushi experience by infusing it with West L.A. flair. Lee, who transitioned from accounting to hospitality, teamed up with Hamamori, whose experience in the Los Angeles sushi scene added depth to their venture.
Expanding in 2003 to Newport Beach, WaSa introduced a more upscale dining environment, complete with elevated presentation and slightly higher prices.
At the core of WaSa’s appeal are the sauces and styles that create layer upon layer of flavor. “We’re adding another dimension,” Lee says proudly.
It’s precisely this innovation that has made WaSa a favorite among sushi enthusiasts in Orange County.
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