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Japanese eatery since 1989 serves sushi rolls plus a variety of traditional Izakaya-style tapas.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3850 Barranca Pkwy Suite B, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (949) 857-8030
Website: https://gindacosagami.com/
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Reviews
Ambi T
This felt like a sweet, family-owned place, with workers who were Japanese and speaking Japanese. They offer a wide variety of options, so I thought that was pretty cool. I’d like to come back and explore their menu more honestly. Perfect if you were going with someone and feeling Japanese food.
I got the Nagoya-style unagi don (Hitsumabushi), which had a bit more of a crunch than usual. I really loved that extra texture. Overall, I thought it was pretty good, but a little too sweet for me since there was quite a bit of sauce (even pooling at the bottom).
I also liked the little note they included with directions on how to best enjoy the unagi don – that was a nice touch! And it was definitely very filling; I barely managed to finish it.
Service was chill. I ordered, got my water, got my food. Minimal interaction, but smooth and easy.
For dessert, I had the traditional red bean mochi and matcha. The mochi was simple and chewy (exactly what you’d expect), with red bean that wasn’t too sweet. The matcha was classic and not sweetened.
Overall, it was a nice, comforting experience – I can tell they put care into what they serve <3
… moreI got the Nagoya-style unagi don (Hitsumabushi), which had a bit more of a crunch than usual. I really loved that extra texture. Overall, I thought it was pretty good, but a little too sweet for me since there was quite a bit of sauce (even pooling at the bottom).
I also liked the little note they included with directions on how to best enjoy the unagi don – that was a nice touch! And it was definitely very filling; I barely managed to finish it.
Service was chill. I ordered, got my water, got my food. Minimal interaction, but smooth and easy.
For dessert, I had the traditional red bean mochi and matcha. The mochi was simple and chewy (exactly what you’d expect), with red bean that wasn’t too sweet. The matcha was classic and not sweetened.
Overall, it was a nice, comforting experience – I can tell they put care into what they serve <3
K S
I would strongly advise against visiting this restaurant.
If there were a −5 star rating, that is what I would give.
There were three of us, and we ordered the special unagi bowl, a premium chirashi, and a beef bowl. The menu listed a $37 premium chirashi, and next to it was another chirashi priced at $34, so I asked the staff what the difference was. The staff member said they were unsure and would check. I said I would just go with the $37 option to save time.
After we finished our meal, the bill included a $50 “premium chirashi special,” which we did not order. When I calmly explained that I had ordered the $37 version, the response I received was unexpectedly rude and dismissive. I was told that “although I had already eaten the dish”, they would refund the difference “to avoid an argument,” which felt inappropriate and disrespectful.
Although the price difference was eventually refunded, the staff repeatedly insisted that I had eaten “five extra pieces of fish,” implying that the mistake was mine. Expecting a customer to determine pricing by counting fish pieces, when the staff themselves cannot explain the menu differences($34 vs $37), is not only unreasonable but reflects a serious failure in basic service standards.
Despite how uncomfortable the situation was, I paid in full for what I ordered and left a tip. Unfortunately, the staff’s attitude completely overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable Saturday afternoon.
I do not know who the owner is, but greater attention to staff training is clearly needed. A restaurant serving premium-priced unagi bowls should reflect that quality not only in its food, but also in its service.
Additionally, basic cleanliness was lacking. Throughout the entire meal, we were seated next to a window frame covered in visible dust. It was extremely unpleasant and uncomfortable. Cleanliness matters, especially at this price point.
Spending $150 for three people and leaving feeling this uncomfortable and disrespected is not an experience I would choose to repeat.
… moreIf there were a −5 star rating, that is what I would give.
There were three of us, and we ordered the special unagi bowl, a premium chirashi, and a beef bowl. The menu listed a $37 premium chirashi, and next to it was another chirashi priced at $34, so I asked the staff what the difference was. The staff member said they were unsure and would check. I said I would just go with the $37 option to save time.
After we finished our meal, the bill included a $50 “premium chirashi special,” which we did not order. When I calmly explained that I had ordered the $37 version, the response I received was unexpectedly rude and dismissive. I was told that “although I had already eaten the dish”, they would refund the difference “to avoid an argument,” which felt inappropriate and disrespectful.
Although the price difference was eventually refunded, the staff repeatedly insisted that I had eaten “five extra pieces of fish,” implying that the mistake was mine. Expecting a customer to determine pricing by counting fish pieces, when the staff themselves cannot explain the menu differences($34 vs $37), is not only unreasonable but reflects a serious failure in basic service standards.
Despite how uncomfortable the situation was, I paid in full for what I ordered and left a tip. Unfortunately, the staff’s attitude completely overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable Saturday afternoon.
I do not know who the owner is, but greater attention to staff training is clearly needed. A restaurant serving premium-priced unagi bowls should reflect that quality not only in its food, but also in its service.
Additionally, basic cleanliness was lacking. Throughout the entire meal, we were seated next to a window frame covered in visible dust. It was extremely unpleasant and uncomfortable. Cleanliness matters, especially at this price point.
Spending $150 for three people and leaving feeling this uncomfortable and disrespected is not an experience I would choose to repeat.
Samantha Dressel
We had a fantastic experience at Sagami tonight, where we went for my birthday. We got agedashi mochi, hitsumabushi, and the matcha/mochi dessert set. It was by far the best and most authentic Japanese food I’ve had outside of Japan. The hitsumabushi was by far the star – eel on rice, served with dashi. The eel sauce was excellent – savory and mildly sweet the way it is in Japan, not syrupy and very sweet like in the US. This was particularly exciting for me – I have fructose malabsorption so I can’t eat high fructose corn syrup, which most US eel sauce is made with. I confirmed that theirs is made without, so I could eat safely. So exciting for me to get unagi! The agedashi and dessert were also delicious, and the sake list was impressive. Absolutely my new favorite local restaurant!
… moreAbbie N
We ordered the Hana which included a combo of sashimi, appetizers, salad, soup, & nigiri. Everything was delicious and well thought out. We also ordered the oh no roll and really liked the simplicity of the roll. We shared that between 2 people and that was perfect for us. Service was great, the staff was very attentive. I will definitely come back.
… moreBing Wang
Stopped by for a casual dinner and really impressed by the food and service. We sat at the sushi counter so in addition to the great food, we also got to watch the two friendly chef working their magic with precision, focus, and a pace that’s fast but not hurried. Between my wife and I, we had 8 small dishes and sushi, and some hot house sake. Every item was well made with lovely plating, and the price was very reasonable. Will definitely visit again!
… moreIris Chen
Best unagi rice in Irvine! Great lineup of nigiri and fresh catch of the day, we also ordered the waygu and it was also super tender, would def recommend!
… moreJoanne Chen
I have been to Sagami a few times and like this restaurant. Food is delicious, however, I don’t recommend udon noddle soup because the noddle was a little over cooked and became too soft. The bento box is great with variety of choice!
… moreHazel Diuri-Lee
My husband and I have been on a journey to find a replacement sushi restaurant that is both high quality and fair in price. The one we had discovered closed about 5 months after we found it and were really upset. We saw Sagami in passing and put it on our list of new sushi restaurants to try. By golly, I think we found our new go-to for sushi!
The patrons are mostly Japanese, so that should tell you off the bat that this place is pretty authentic. My husband and I sat at the sushi bar, so we were limited on what we could order, but we didn’t mind since we were really in the mood for sushi and sashimi, anyway.
The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. Their izakaya items were incredible, too. We ordered the mountain yam omelette and the chicken karaage from the kitchen and they were so good! The omelette was dressed like okonomiyaki, so the flavors were very similar. The only difference is, instead of fried batter, you had a rather thick, eggy base. It was really good! The chicken karaage was made from pieces of chicken thigh and were freshly fried, juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Our sushi chef was incredibly nice and hospitable as well. The bill didn’t break the bank, either.
Overall, I’d say we found our new go-to for sushi.
… moreThe patrons are mostly Japanese, so that should tell you off the bat that this place is pretty authentic. My husband and I sat at the sushi bar, so we were limited on what we could order, but we didn’t mind since we were really in the mood for sushi and sashimi, anyway.
The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. Their izakaya items were incredible, too. We ordered the mountain yam omelette and the chicken karaage from the kitchen and they were so good! The omelette was dressed like okonomiyaki, so the flavors were very similar. The only difference is, instead of fried batter, you had a rather thick, eggy base. It was really good! The chicken karaage was made from pieces of chicken thigh and were freshly fried, juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Our sushi chef was incredibly nice and hospitable as well. The bill didn’t break the bank, either.
Overall, I’d say we found our new go-to for sushi.
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I think it’s a bit pricey, but the food justifies the cost. I probably won’t visit often because of the price, but if I’m craving unagi, I might come back again.
… moreJenny C
Love all their food!!! The best Japanese restaurant in OC so far!!! Normally good Japanese restaurants have many Japanese customers. There were several tables are Japanese, from family, business, andfriends gathering. Once again proving how authentic it is.
I ordered their signature premium Eel Don, it was awesome! 100/100 even better than some store in Japan. 4 ways to enjoy the eel don: 1 original, 2 with green onion, 3 with kombu soup 4 mix all together!
Hokkai Chirashi was just standard, fresh but slightly overpriced.
Definitely will come back again and again until I try everything
… moreI ordered their signature premium Eel Don, it was awesome! 100/100 even better than some store in Japan. 4 ways to enjoy the eel don: 1 original, 2 with green onion, 3 with kombu soup 4 mix all together!
Hokkai Chirashi was just standard, fresh but slightly overpriced.
Definitely will come back again and again until I try everything