CALL IN ORDERS: 1 (714) 902-3026

Voted Best SUSHI in Orange County!

VOTED: BEST SUSHI
In Orange County

Welcome

Welcome to THE DARK MAGIC SUSHI, a bold and flavorful Japanese-Thai fusion cloud restaurant now serving in the heart of Old Town San Clemente at 123 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672. Just steps away from the coast and local hotspots, it’s your new go-to for unforgettable late-night bites.


We blend premium ingredients, masterful technique, and daring flavor combinations to create dishes that celebrate the harmony between
Japanese elegance and the vibrant spirit of Thai cuisine. Every plate is designed to excite your palate without overpowering the refined subtleties of traditional Japanese flavors.

THE DARK MAGIC SUSHI is made for your late-night cravings.


Follow the flavor.


Instagram & Facebook: @thedarkmagicsushi
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HOURS

Monday - Friday: 5pm-1am

CALL IN ORDERS:

1 (714) 902-3026

Miguel C


Amazing quality sushi spot that happens to close late! My favorite is their Salmon and yellow tail nigiri, philly roll, and their any of their hand rolls! Takeout only, but the spot is easy to find, just have to check-in with the person at the front. Love this place :)

Carlie C.


Sooo yummy I was really happy to find a sushi place open so late. I really enjoyed the Blonde and Beauty roll it was really flavorful and the sushi was cooked perfect and the fish was very fresh

Dan S.

If you are looking for some great sushi, this is the place to go! My favorite roll is the Sunshine Roll and the spicy edamame is sooo good, I highly recommend it, a must try, if you don't you're missing out.

About Sushi, Japanese Food,
and it's Demographics

The Black Magic Sushi is located in
Old Town San Clemente California.

HISTORY

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made with vinegar rice (鮨飯, sushi-meshi), typically seasoned with sugar and salt, and combined with a variety of ingredients (ねた, neta), such as seafood, vegetables

,or meat: raw seafood is the most common, although some may be cooked. While sushi comes in numerous styles and presentation, the current
defining component is the vinegared rice, also known asshari (しゃり), orsumeshi (酢飯)

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The early Edo Period sushi was apparently made with rice mixed with red vinegar that had been made from sake lees. The modern form of sushi is believed to have been created by Hanaya Yohei, who invented nigiri-zushi, the most commonly recognized type today, in which seafood is placed on hand-pressed vinegared rice. This innovation occurred around 1824 in the Edo period (1603–1867). It was the fast food of the chōninclass in the Edo period.

Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain

white rice, although it can also be prepared with brown riceor short-grain rice. It is commonly prepared with seafood, such as

squid ,eel ,yellow tail, salmon,tuna or

imitation crab meat. Certain types of sushi are vegetarian. It is often served with pickled ginger (gari),wasabi, and soy sauce .Daikon radish

or pickled daikon (takuan) are popular garnishes for the dish. Sushi is sometimes confused with

sashimi , a dish that consists of thinly sliced raw

fish or occasionally meat, without sushi

rice

Edamame (枝豆, /ˌɛdəˈmɑːmeɪ/[citation needed]) is an East Asian dish prepared with immature soybeans in their pods, which are boiled or steamed, and may be served with salt or other condiments. The dish has become popular across the world because it is rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, and isoflavones.[1] When the beans are outside the pod, the term mukimame is also sometimes used in Japanese.[2] Edamame is a common side dish in Japanese cuisine and as an appetizer to alcoholic beverages such as beer or shōchū. As an ingredient, edamame is found in both sweet and savory dishes such as takikomi gohan, tempura, and zunda-mochi.

Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida)

is a species of kelp native to cold, temperate coasts of the northwest Pacific Ocean. As an

edible seaweed, it has a subtly sweet, but distinctive and strong flavour and satiny texture. It is most often served in soups and salads. Wakame has long been collected for food in East Asia, [3]and sea farmers in Japan have cultivated wakame since the eighth century (Nara period).[4] Although native to cold, temperate coastal areas of Japan, Korea, China, and Russia,[5]it has established itself in temperate regions around the world, including New Zealand, the United States, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia and Mexico.

[7][8]As of 2018, the Invasive Species Specialist Group has listed the species on its list of 100 worst globally invasive species .[9] Wakame, as with all other kelps andbrown algae is plant-like in appearance, but is unrelated to true plants, being, instead, a photosynthetic, multicellular stramenopile protist of the SAR supergroup

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A spicy tuna roll is a makizushi

roll that usually contains raw tuna , and spicy mayo or sriracha . The roll is often seasoned with Ichimi togarashi(ground red chile powder). The roll was invented in Seattle, Washington in the 1980s and is one of the more popular sushi rolls in the

United States

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Rainbow roll is a type of uramaki sushi roll filled with cucumber, avocado and crab stick. It is prepared with multiple types of fish, most commonly tuna, salmon, white fish, yellowtail, snapper, and eel.[1] Rainbow roll is quite similar to the California roll, with the addition of tuna, salmon and avocado.[2] Other variants include slices of mango next to avocado, or uses of imitation crab meat, fried shrimp tempura, and other seafood.

California roll (カリフォルニアロール / 加州巻き, Kariforunia rōru / Kashū maki) or California maki is a uramaki (inside-out makizushi roll) containing imitation crab (or rarely real crab),avocado, and cucumber . Sometimes crab salad is substituted for the crab stick, and often the outer layer of rice is sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds or roe (such as tobiko from flying fish).As one of the most popular styles of sushi in Canada and the United States, the California roll has been influential in sushi's global popularity, and in inspiring sushi chefs around the world to create non-traditional

fusion cuisine

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Sashimi (刺身, English: /səˈʃiːmi/ sə-SHEE-mee, Japanese: [saɕimiꜜ]) is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.

Makizushi (巻き寿司, "rolled sushi"), norimaki (海苔巻き, "nori roll", used generically for other dishes as well) or makimono (巻物, "variety of rolls") is a cylindrical piece formed with the help of a mat known as a makisu (巻き簾). Makizushi is generally wrapped in nori (seaweed) but is occasionally wrapped in a thin omelette, soy paper, cucumber, or shiso (perilla) leaves. Makizushi is often cut into six or eight pieces, constituting a single roll order. Short-grain white rice is usually used, although short-grain brown rice, like olive oil on nori, is now becoming more widespread among the health-conscious. Rarely, sweet rice is mixed in makizushi rice.

Hosomaki (細巻, "thin rolls") is a type of small cylindrical sushi with nori on the outside. A typical hosomaki has a diameter of about 2.5 centimeters (1 in).[38] They generally contain only one filling, often tuna, cucumber, kanpyō, nattō, umeboshi paste, and squid with shiso (Japanese herb).

Miso soup (みそ or 味噌)

is a traditional Japanese seasoning. It is a thick paste produced by fermenting soybeans

with salt and kōji (the fungus Aspergillus oryzae) and sometimes rice,barley,seaweed, or other ingredients. It is used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables, fish, or meats, and mixing with dashisoup stock to serve as miso soup, a Japanese culinary staple . Miso is high in proteinand rich in vitamins and minerals, and it played an importantnutritional role in feudal Japan. Miso is still widely used in both traditional and modern cooking in Japan and has been gaining worldwide interest.

Temaki (手巻, "hand roll") is a large cone-shaped style of sushi with nori on the outside and the ingredients spilling out the wide end. A typical temaki is about 10 centimeters (4 in) long and is eaten with the fingers because it is too awkward to pick it up with chopsticks. For optimal taste and texture, temaki must be eaten quickly after being made because the nori cone soon absorbs moisture from the filling and loses its crispness, making it somewhat difficult to bite through. For this reason, the nori in pre-made or take-out temaki is sealed in plastic film, which is removed immediately before eating.

Frequently Asked Questions

The asking hat is better than the not knowing hat!

Is there additional parking?

YES, There is another parking lot on Miramar with more parking spaces than the main lot. When you look out the Miramar entrance you should see a sign that says Old Town Overflow Parking Lot.

Can I customize a roll or make it spicy?

Yes, but you can do 50% mixes with regular broth to make it less spicy.

What’s your safe but still exciting go-to roll?

The Philadelphia Roll—smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber. Smooth, creamy, and comforting with a twist.

What’s a good “wow” roll to impress your friends?

The Sunshine Roll—usually topped with salmon or mango and glowing with color and flavor. A crowd-pleaser every time.

YES, we have a number of very flavorful Japanese wines and beers to enjoy with our food!

Do you have 10Min parking for food pickups?

Yes we have two 10Min signed locations next to horse barn in the middle of the center. Stores sometimes have their own spaces they label during times of massive deliveries or pickups.

Which roll is best for someone new to sushi?

The California Roll—it’s cooked, creamy, and totally beginner-friendly. No raw fish, no fear! 🥑🦀