Such great atmosphere, good for drinks and bites w friends, a little bit louder of an environment…read moretho. The food is so delicious, smaller menu but you can tell each dish is made with effort. My favorites were the grilled beef tongue and chicken cartilage (not pictured)

The food here is genuinely great, but the service was a complete mess…read more If you are coming purely for the food, you won't be disappointed by most of the kitchen's output. Here is how the dishes stacked up: Negi Toro Handrolls: Fantastic. The sushi rice was perfect, and the negi toro was fresh and delicious. Beef Tongue: Very tender, incredibly rich, and full of flavor. Yellowtail Carpaccio: Fresh, saucey, and had a great kick from the serrano. Jidori Omelette: Packed with umami. Perfectly moist and not dry at all, nothing like the basic egg sushi you get at most places. Motsu Nabe: Delicious broth. The intestines were a little chewy at first, but the flavor definitely grew on me. Dishes you can skip: Chef's Special Skewers (5 for the day): Wouldn't recommend ordering the chef's special set. Ours came with a sausage meatball, chicken cartilage, chicken, pork belly, and chicken thigh. Pretty good overall, but some items (like the sausage) fell flat. You're better off ordering individual skewers you actually want. Yuzu Pork Cheek: Skip this . The pork is just basic seasoning (salt and pepper) and tastes like regular pork filet cut into thin strips. The yuzu dipping sauce was way too salty. Logistics & Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot, but because it shares space with popular dinner spots like Anjin, Curry Do, and Capital Seafood, it fills up fast. Plan to arrive a bit early during peak hours. The Service (Where it fell apart): The service was very poor. They had only 3 servers covering the entire restaurant on a busy Sunday, and we were told they don't even have assigned sections. We first had a Hispanic girl who looked like she couldn't care less. Then an Asian girl with a lot of makeup who had a flat-out bad attitude. The other Asian lady working was nice, but you could tell they were completely overwhelmed, especially after a local football club came in for dinner. Overall: Great food quality, but poor staffing and bad attitudes ruined what could have been an excellent dinner. Come for the handrolls, tongue, and omelette, but prepare for slow, disjointed service.

This place is a gem. Reservations only!! Dont go without a reservation!!…read more Small space inside. But i think this allows them to keep better quality control for their food. Service was wonderful and the food was bery fresh and delicious. Glad we found this place and will be coming back.

If you're planning to eat here, make a reservation--it's definitely worth it. Making a reservation…read morewas super easy (714) 557-8715. We ordered the yakitori and the hamachi collar (which was huge), and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The quality of the food and flavors made the experience well worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

first time coming here and glad we came before they opened! the place was packed thirty minutes…read moreafter they opened. the place was cute and small. the servers were kind and helpful the udon did not disappoint i got the katsu curry udon with level 2 spice and it was so delicious! the soup wasn't thick and heavy and the udon noodles were perfect! for the spice level i could've gone spicier but level 2 was enough to give it a little kick. for desert we got their green tea ice cream on a wafer and it was the best thing ive ever tasted. the flavor of the ice cream and the wafer complemented each other really well

This place is the real deal. I came here in the middle of a gnarly sinus infection so my throat was…read moreincredibly scratched up. There is a bit of a wait but that is NO problem for a restaurant so small with such quality. Upon walking in, the wood frames and large poster signage boasting of their handmade noodles will entice you, but it's really the smell of their dashi broth in the air that gets you. Of course we got the karaage; I was JUST thinking about the best karaage I had in Japan as I ordered it, wondering if it would compare. It did. Piping hot with juices that exploded in your mouth and burned your tongue. It was perfect. I personally loved it just with a squeeze of lemon on top and the seasoning was also... just amazing. Everything about their shabu shabu soba blew my mind. I personally was craving soba so they substituted it for a dollar. Definitely worth it because WOW their soba was tender, slightly sweet, and seriously was on par to the same exact dish I had in Japan, a niku soba. I also tried their udon noodles. It was so bouncy and chewy and not at all overcooked. I kind of liked the very firm and chewy bite to them, slightly slightly undercooked because as you eat it, the noodles will become softer. That is my preference and they did it here. Their dashi broth was slightly sweet and very umami, yet light at the same time. I couldn't get enough. They also do not charge for hot barley tea here! I wanted to eat more, but my stomach was quickly expanding and I had to take the rest home and it healed me just as much as it was fresh. I will be back very soon.

We were just looking for some good delicious food and we found this place in a strip mall totally…read morehiding and would had never thought all the good food they had in there! They also have a little speakeasy area (seat there) and the ambiance over there was super cool and very intimate. Service is as great and the servers were very nice. We started with Sakura Sour - deliciously made! And short bottle of unfiltered sake- excellent. For food: Lemongrass dumplings: too good, don't miss it. Wagyu Bao: absolutely delicious Seared Hamachi: Hamachi was prepared to its perfection and the sauce was perfect. Just too much asparagus for me. Garlic Noodles: OMG - you cannot miss this out if you like noodles and garlic! Chicken Katsu: great dish but can be skipped. Lamb Chop: if you like yakitori style lamb, it is absolutely great. (I love lamb) Over all this place from service to ambiance to food execution was absolutely amazing. I highly recommended this place and I will be coming back to try other dishes!

This place has so many good reviews, my friend and I decided to try it. There was already a small…read moreline before they opened. We got seated pretty quickly once they opened and they ask you if you would like to sit in the main dining area or the oak room. The food was delicious, specifically their wagyu and unagi skewers. My problem was the service. In the whole hour we were there, our server checked in on us once to refill our water. We didn't get our unagi skewers until 30 mins after everything else. We thought he forget to place our order. We were gonna place more food orders but we didn't want to wait. Our server was busy helping all the tables in the main dining room. They seemed to have two other people working but only running food and bussing tables. I would imagine a place that charges so much for food would have better service.

This is a great place to eat once, the umami flavor hits great. But after a bit it's gets old…read more Service is fast and setting is calming.

The food was phenomenal! The staff were incredibly pleasant and helpful. Loved that atmosphere…read more Can't wait to come back.

I really love the food and service here. Any time I bring a date, they treat us right. They earned…read morea repeat customer for sure. Excited to try their Laguna Beach location

The food presentation here is beautiful. The flavors of the rolls are good…read more Yellow collar is fantastic! The service was outstanding--Blake was incredible and truly took care of us with kindness and attention. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the whole dining experience even better. The sushi itself was absolutely top-notch--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. What I loved most is that it wasn't greasy at all, just pure, clean taste that makes you want to keep eating more. Highly recommend this spot to all sushi lovers--you'll definitely leave satisfied!

Came here right when they opened at 5pm because last time we came, the wait was almost 2 hours. And…read moreit definitely lives up to the hype. First of all, they have Orion on tap, which is rare! For food, we ordered the rafute Berkshire pork belly, which was stewed to perfection. I did wish it came with rice, though, especially since it was $18.50. We also got the Habuya soba, the noodles were chewy and delicious, and the broth was amazing. The fried squid was also so fresh and delicious! We also got the mackerel, which I'd probably pass on next time. I think it could've used a bit more time with the seasoning so it would be saltier and have more flavor. Overall, everything was delicious! The service was amazing, they were attentive and friendly. It's a small shop, but the vibes are cozy and nice. Definitely worth checking out!

Unfortunately, they no longer have the ramen, any of them, or the carpaccio on their menu. They…read morealso didn't have the grilled salmon boat. These were some of the main reasons why we went back again. Service was friendly and good as before. The place does get busy so people have 90 minutes to spend at their table. It is a small dining area so be prepared to get cozy with those around you.

Service is great. Good and fresh sushi everyday. Never be disappointed. We love to come hereread more

The food was pretty good. I went here with my girlfriend and the prices were really reasonable.read more

Really enjoyed myself last night. Great friendly service…read morefrom the young staff - Corkage Fee Reasonable. Loved the scallop - amberjack - snapper - tuna trio.... and many others. Definitions: Sushi is any dish made with seasoned vinegared rice. Nigiri is a specific type of sushi featuring a hand-pressed mound of rice topped with a slice of fish. Sashimi is just raw sliced fish or meat served completely without rice, meaning it is technically not sushi at all. The table next to me didn't know.... probably most people don't. I hope the restaurant sees this - that restroom is outside and really needs a paint job... I might have massive concerns about your operation if I saw that first... I know you can't control who is using it... but you must own it as its your restroom.

Unfortunately wasn't too good. The servers talks too loud,…read moreand makes mistakes. Menu selection is limited. Could use more a/c.

Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

This place was delicious. We were too hungry when we camebut everything we ordered was very…read moresatisfying. We ordered: Uni Pasta - amazing, must try Skewers Chicken Heart, Eel, and Enoki wrapped bacon Takoyaki - comparable to japan Salmon and yellowtail carpaccio - very very delicious and refreshing We came on a Saturday at 7pm and didn't have to wait for a party of 2, however the space was already pretty full and there was a bit of await around 8pm. I would recommend coming early or booking a reservation for larger parties. We were served waters right away. Our server was very attentive and our orders came out very quickly. Parking was very easy as the restaurant sits in a large plaza. I also appreciated the interior design of the space. I would highly recommend this spot. I will be coming backfor their ramen and to try their other menu items.