Rebel Omakase

5-stars overall but… The food is exquisite in its sourcing, freshness, ingredients, patient preparation, and taste. The service is impeccable and highly attentive. The deco is stark and minimal hence only four stars for atmosphere. …but don’t bring your appetite. You have to be okay with most dishes being only one or two bites; and after two-plus hours and a hefty check, prepare to walk away hungry. It is Omakase, so expect the menu to change day-to-day and week-to-week, but if you come more than once, you may find or see a couple of the preparations repeated. The flavors were on point, more subtle versus bursting on the tongue. Fish and uni melted away in your mouth; duck was tender; shrimp was especially supple; and rice was perfectly cooked. I was not a fan of their two different desser

Was at this Michelin starred sushi joint to celebrate a birthday. The food was exquisite and befitting of a top sushi restaurant. Atmosphere was tranquil and relaxed - our seating was small during lunch while we were there. Tucked into a complex in Laguna Beach. Worth a visit if in area and looking for good sushi.

Don't go. It's a Michelin star experience restaurant not a good Japanese restaurant. The flavoring is bad. They don't put enough sauce so all the sushi have no flavor on it, so most fish tastes fishy. The slices on the sushi are too thin so you don't have enough feeling of the texture. They don't even know how to slice the melon so you can see the melon come with a lot of skin makes it not sweet and hard to chew. They don't give enough food so I came home and finish an other full doordash meal. 12 courses includes 4 or 5 pieces of sushi and 3 desert is not enough even for the skinny ladies. If you pay $500 or more for a meal you deserve better quality food not just a fine dinning experience with bad food. Sorry for my bad grammar but hope you got how angry I am. This restaurant drop so f

Finally found time to check out Rebel Omakase on our anniversary. Excellent service, atmosphere, and especially food! Came for lunch and was worth every penny. The standouts for me were the peach tea, miso soup, and striped mackerel. Can say, without a doubt, the best miso soup I've ever had. All of the nigiri was made to perfection and was presented masterfully. The staff was always present and made sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend! Well definitely try dinner next time.

This place is a gem! From the moment I sat down, I knew I was in for something special. The ambiance is intimate and welcoming, with the chef working right in front of you, carefully preparing each dish with so much precision. You can really see the passion behind every course. The sushi was incredibly fresh, each piece practically melted in my mouth. The chef explained every dish as it came out, which made the experience even more personal. My favorite had to be the uni—it was out of this world, creamy, and packed with flavor. Every bite just kept getting better. On top of the amazing food, the sake pairing was spot on. You can tell a lot of thought went into every detail, from the timing of each course to how the flavors complemented each other. This place is a must if you’re looking f