Hamamori

Set on the top floor of South Coast Plaza's Crystal Court where Bangkok Four used to be, the restaurant is James Hamamori's latest and most personal ode to raw fish. You may know the man better as the chef behind the Wasa Sushi mini-empire. For his new, glass-enclosed digs, Hamamori pulls a Steve Wynn by naming it after himself. But unlike the Vegas mogul, he works the floor—he's one of the guys preparing your meal.

• Cuisine(s): Japanese, Sushi

  Hours: Sun 12pm-6:30pm, Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-9:30pm

  Price: $$$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

  Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Full bar

  Reservations: Accepted

  Parking: Free, Garage