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    Appe Izakaya

    5.0 (47 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lucky P.

    Good hidden spot to grab a meal. Not Japanese chief but all good to eat. Sea food and great service. Reasonable price

    Curry Udon Bowl
    Erica A.

    Had great food and great service at Apple Izakaya! Was the perfect food to have on a cold HB day. It had great ambience, being close enough to people watch but also away from all the street noise. As for the food itself, we had Spicy Miso Ramen, Curry Beef Udon, and a Teriyaki chicken bowl. We also had an order of the chicken heart skewer, one skewer had three hearts, not pictured cause we devoured it and also a cucumber salad. Not pictured cause we devoured it. I would def get the chicken hearts again, with the sauces, I don't think we would get the cucumber salad, it was too sweet for our tastes. The curry beef udon bowl is really good if you enjoy the taste of curry, it's a very savory type of bowl. The teriyaki chicken bowl was fine, a little dry, maybe ask for extra sauce on the side. The spicy miso ramen was really good, my fave entree of the three! Overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back. I want to try more of the skewers next time, I was recommended the pork belly and spicy chicken skin, which I'm excited to try!

    Beef udon curry ramen
    N B.

    Tried the new ramen spot Appe yesterday (11/16). Located by the old bomb burger at downtown main street. Really good ramen! 30% off yesterday only, to promote the new business​. Good customer service and good music played inside. They gave us a complimentary appetizer -- fried edamame (no pic unfortunately). Give it a try! Reasonable prices for downtown, too. We got the tonkatsu ramen and the beef udon curry ramen!

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    Claudia O.

    So delicious we forgot to take pictures of the food! We ordered a lot of food and it was very affordable we got the curry udon beef, fried rice, spicy edamame, 3 chicken thighs(favorite!), filet mignon, prime beef, pork belly, and shrimp. The picture menu made it so easy to order. Get the mango green tea you won't regret it! The service is fantastic, the owners also own Mahkin on 3rd and Olive, best sushi you'll ever have.

    Enoki bacon and scalop
    Jeremiah H.

    I really like the curry because it was full of flavor in each bite was like really I could tell that the people that make it put a lot of work into it. I really recommend the takoyaki because it has a lot of flavor in this squid melt into your mouth. It was also a very crispy like La Style. My favorite was the Enoki bacon because the bacon was super crispy and the mushrooms were super tasty and flavorful. The cream Croquettes were very good and the service along with everything was super well-timed. It's really great to have a yucky Tori place right on Main Street that has some of the great Staples in meat and poultry.

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    B C.

    We tried a few items - cucumber salad, lollipop chicken, filet mignon and eggplant. All delicious and great service by Pam!

    Brianne G.

    The owners are very nice and accommodating! The ramen broth is amazing! Great flavor and feels hearty! Their Kiddos are also cute and helpful! HB lets keep them here!!!

    Edamame egg rolls and the best strawberry lemonade ever!
    Louis R.

    Appe Izakaya in Downtown Huntington Beach right across the street from the Sugar Shack and next to the parking structure, is a total gem! The chicken teriyaki bowl was perfectly flavorful and satisfying, and the eel skewer and tongue skewer were absolute standouts -- tender, expertly grilled, and packed with authentic izakaya flavor. Great food, great vibes, and top-notch quality all around. Can't wait to go back! Also, try their strawberry lemonade, one of the best I've had anywhere!

    Melody S.

    Came to try Appe because we absolutely love Mahkin and the food was delicious. We tried the Tonkostu and Miso Ramen, which were both phenomenal. The cucumber salad, bacon wrapped enoki, takowasabi, and skewers were also great! If you like sweet teas, you will LOVE the iced mango green tea! Service is always wonderful at these restaurants. We'll be back.

    Tonkatsu Ramen
    Pimmy M.

    New spot in HB! It's a Japanese Izayaka that offers small tapas plates, meat on skewers and hot ramen noodles. We got the calamari, prime beef, wagyu, pork belly, chicken and scallions, bacon wrapped enoki, miso and tonkatsu ramen. Meats were juicy and the ramen was flavorful with the right amount of umami. Service was nice & friendly. Highly recommend!!!

    Aisha M.

    The picture doesn't do justice on how delicious this ramen was. Best we've had in a long time, the service is amazing and it has such a lovely ambiance. Will definitely keep coming back.

    Beef Curry Rice

    I have been to Appe Izakaya four times since opening. I would describe the food as Japanese izakaya style with tasty Thai influence. The ambiance is very zen and tasteful. The yakitori is very good. In particular, there are Thai influenced dipping sauces that are very flavorful and unique. My wife loves the filet mignon yakitori! The Japanese curry and the tempura are a few of my favorites. While the tempura is not exactly Japanese style, the batter is very light and airy. The staff are very friendly and courteous. They are also attentive and because the restaurant is cozy it is easy to get their attention if you need anything. I'm looking forward to continuing to go back to explore the menu. I would highly recommend.

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    Hot, spicy ramen, fire chicken wings, nice staff, quick service. Definitely coming back!

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    Awesome food, friendly service! If you love Japanese food go support this local HB biz.

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    Employees are so friendly! Love the ramen here they did a great job with the broth. Cute little spot tucked off main

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    Really good food and amazing service! The ambience is also really cute and in a very good location. Give it a try!

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    4 months ago

    Best ramen I've ever had so delicious. I like spicy ramen and they made it perfectly. All of the skewers are so tasty

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    7 months ago

    Just opened and I had a delicious Veggie Ramen for lunch. Definitely going back to try other izakaya fare!

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    The food was great. Unique skewers with tasty sauces. The service was excellent. A friendly fun local spot.

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    My friends & i came here to celebrate a birthday and the vibes, food, & drinks were all fantastic!…read more Our server was very thoughtful and helpful throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the filet mignon yakitori was tough (we couldn't chew through it & had to spit it out ) and overcooked. Our server was quick to offer a replacement and unfortunately the 2nd time was still a bust, which at that point seemed more like an issue with the meat they had rather than the cooking itself, so not much they couldve done. Thankfully, the manager (i believe, he was dressed differently than the servers) was kind enough to take it off our bill. Our server also offered a dessert on the house to make up for our experience! We got the black sesame coconut ice cream with sago and it was sooooo good. Of all the noodle dishes, my favorite was the chashu tom kha ramen. holy moly, the flavors were incredible. And for $17?! In this economy?! Can't be beat. The drinks were all great too! Well balanced, refreshing, and unique twist of flavors. Can't wait to go back!

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    Outdoor seating
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