Looking to sample the best sushi around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sushi hot spots in Fullerton, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Hoshi Sushi
Topping the list is Hoshi Sushi. Located at 1925 W. Malvern Ave., it is the most popular sushi spot in Fullerton, boasting four stars out of 3,136 reviews on Yelp.
Having recently debuted under new ownership, the Japanese restaurant serves up fresh sushi rolls like the Hawaiian with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado and imitation crabmeat; and deep-fried rolls such as the Golden Fish, which consists of spicy assorted fish and cream cheese. Dine in for the all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner. (You can view the full menu here.)
2. Sushi Joint
Next up is Sushi Joint, situated at 600 S. Harbor Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 558 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese eatery has proven to be a local favorite.
Established in 2007, this sushi spot — with an additional location in Glendale — offers sashimi and an assortment of cut, hand and special rolls. Fresh sushi offerings range from masago and yellowtail belly to uni and spicy tuna on crispy rice. Finish off your meal with green tea ice cream or mochi. (Check out the full menu here.)
3. Ginza Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Ginza Sushi Japanese Restaurant, located at 1068 E. Bastanchury Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar 4.5 stars out of 495 reviews.
Yelpers praise the spot's assortment of high quality fish and flavorful rolls, with a nod to the eatery's knowledgeable sushi chefs. Popular offerings include the uni (sea urchin), bluefin tuna and the Sour Patch — a special roll consisting of tuna, salmon, yellowtail and avocado, and topped with sliced lemon, jalapeños and special cilantro sauce. (You can view the menu on Yelp here.)
4. Roll & Grill
Check out Roll & Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 296 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar, serving up classic Japanese cuisine, at 1308 E. Chapman Ave.
On the menu, expect to see a variety of rolls such as the deep-fried Lakers Tempura with imitation crabmeat, cream cheese and avocado; or the fresh spicy tuna roll with cucumber. Sashimi is also on hand with offerings like albacore and salmon. (Check out the menu on Yelp here.)
5. Sushi Pop
And then there's Sushi Pop, a local favorite with four stars out of 974 reviews. Stop by 1105 S. Euclid St. to hit up the Japanese spot next time you're in the mood for some sushi delights.
A full assortment of rolls are on offer with ingredients ranging from freshwater eel and snow crab to smelt eggs and caviar. Come try the 007 Special with snow crab/spicy tuna on the inside and avocado on the outside; or the Winter Storm with cream cheese, avocado and imitation crab, nestled underneath a layer of white fish. (You can view the full sushi menu here.)
