sushi ii

There is intention behind every intricacy. We invite you to join us for dinner and consider everything from texture, flavor, color, and composition. Take, for example, the appetizer course in our Bizen omakase menu. #SushiIi #NewportBeach #Top5 #HotNewRestaurants #OrangeCountyRegister

Our artisanal sake is sourced from breweries in Japan that have a rich history, some of which have only recently become available in the US. Order by the bottle, or allow us to take you on a sake pairing journey that will not only complement, but enhance the enjoyment of the sushi’s textures and flavors. #SushiIi #NewportBeach #Top5 #HotNewRestaurants #OrangeCountyRegister

Matsutake mushrooms bring the taste of Autumn. Every year, Chef Ii looks forward to their unmistakeable aroma and flavor which offers earthy undertones and distinct notes of spice and cinnamon. Join us this week as we incorporate them into our Omakase menus.

Last week, we shared with you Bizen ceramics from our collection, and today, we’d like to show you our Oribe. This traditional ceramic style is distinguished by its deep green color and contrasting white background displaying hand-painted scenes of nature. Our 5- course Omakase menu is named after this traditional type of pottery.

Every Thursday, we create traditional Japanese floral arrangements for the restaurant known as Ikebana. While each creation is an expression of creativity, Ikebana is disciplined art form - celebrating nature’s asymmetry & simple beauty.

At Sushi Ii, we offer a variety Kansai-style dishes like our box- pressed sushi, known as Hako Zushi. Enjoy this traditional Osaka treat on our takeout menu.

With Matsutake mushrooms in the peak of their season, we’re taking every opportunity to showcase these seasonal beauties. Our Bizen Omakase experience features them in Dobinmushi, a broth served only in the fall that allows you to appreciate the unique aroma of these mushrooms.

At Sushi Ii, our Omakase menus are named for distinct traditional Japanese ceramics. Pictured above is our Bizen. Characterized by its rustic, earth-toned appearance this ancient form of pottery has a rich 1000-year history makes it one of the oldest pottery techniques in Japan.

Welcome in! Join us for dinner this week as we embark on an incomparable Omakase experience. Whether you choose our 5-course Oribe or 8-course Bizen, Chef Ii will take you on a journey steeped in 200 years of Japanese culture and tradition.

Now in season: the rare Matsutake mushroom. These highly sought-after mushrooms are harvested just once a year and are becoming increasingly rare. With subtle spice and an aroma of cinnamon, these mushrooms are a treat for the senses. This weekend, they’ll be making an appearance in Chef Ii’s Bizen Omakase experience. *Bizen Omakase requires a one-day notice.

Lunch is served inside and out on our patio! Join us during lunch for our Chef’s Select Sushi Set. This lunch-only special features a starter, 8 nigiri, a traditional cut roll, miso soup, and dessert. Reservations are available through Tock via the link in our bio. Photo by @lilytherealash

We’re proud to be part of Newport Beach Restaurant Month! Grab your Dine Pass from the link below! Then, when you dine with us at Sushi Ii during the month of September you’ll receive exclusive check-in offers like a complimentary glass of white wine and be entered in to win incredible prizes! #NBRestaurantMonth

Sushi ii has recently partnered with Savarerre wines and exclusively imported the 2017 Chardonnay as part of our handpicked global wine list. Ned Goodwin MW has characterized the 2017 as the best yet and among the finest of Australian chardonnay. All the wines are grown and made organically by winemaker Keppel Smith using bio dynamic practices on the Estate in Beechworth, in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Come celebrate the opening of dine-in by enjoying our Savaterre 2017 Chardonnay.