We were really impressed by the service and freshness of the food here. We ordered the seaweed…read moresalad, chicken karaage, chicken teriyaki bowl, and salmon bowl. All were delicious with generous portions. The prices were reasonable. Great value for the money and location. Inside the restaurant contained nice decoration, comfortable seating, and appropriate lighting. uplifting music was playing.

Excellent sushi - Excellent Srervice - Japanese Ambiance I…read morewill definitely return - Tried the Baked Langostino roll and the Ceviche roll at the suggestion of staff. Both were delicious Ella my server took very good care of me too!!

Can't beat the view if you have a window seat or better yet, an outside seat... I sat at the sushi…read morebar as they were very busy. But that was fun as the sushi chefs are engaging. My server was very good - she and another lady covered the entire place and they were both moving constantly - hard workers!! I started with a sunomono salad with octopus added. It was very good! I ordered a Negi-Hama and negi-Toro roll plus a rainbow roll. All of the rolls were delicious - the small Negi rolls were my favorites. They have a great menu and will even make custom requests, which all looked fantastic. Prices were extremely reasonable, too. Friendly and very good food!

Slightly off putting staff. Tried to get a patio table for dinner but was told none were…read moreavailable. No way to make a reservation online but yet was told all patio tables were "reserved". Mind you we were there in person looking at 3 open tables & 4 high-top seats. All which remained empty during our experience at the neighboring bar. Enjoyed cocktails & food at the bar next door that shared the same patio. Was welcomed right away & offered great service.

Pure "platinum" chowder on display here…read more.. I was still recovering from an illness but my palate was returning so I wanted soup. SMOKED PHO: -- this may be my only way to have pho moving forward -- the beef broth is delectable -- the crimson red in the rib tender delicious rib meat is perfectly cooked accounting for more cooking in the warm broth -- light on smoke -- ample sprouts, greens and noodles -- not too salty -- utterly fantastic -- nice portion of meat -- nice large portion but not jumbo RATING = A+ GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES: -- one marinated egg -- very creamy -- light towards medium garlic I feel but I will judge again when my palate and sniffer our fully back -- ample arugala -- medium portion size RATING = A STAFF are kind and efficient.

Not bad, but definitely not the most authentic Vietnamese food I've had. The pho was a little…read morelackluster and needed quite a bit of extra sauce to really bring out the flavor. The meat was delicious, though--super tender and probably my favorite part. The shaking beef was tasty, but the flavors didn't really come together. It felt like the ingredients were just thrown together rather than really blending into one cohesive dish. The egg rolls, on the other hand, were great. No notes!

I hardly ever give out five stars because I believe there's always room for improvement. I cannot…read morein good faith give this place 4 stars as 4 stars does not do It justice. Realistically it's a 4.8 for me which is saying a lot. Let's begin with the service; the service is great, no complaints. The ambience is nice, the World Cup was playing so win win. Food: Edamame: warm and seasoned well California roll: made to perfection Spicy tuna crispy rice: WOW the cilantro and raw jalapenos is chefs kiss- this is a must Yellowtail roll: elite, every bite felt like a breath of fresh air, I was genuinely impressed Soy paper salmon: a unique roll that taste like a proper Oceanside appetizer I am genuinely impressed. As an LA girly, this place blew every sushi place out the water for me back home. Can't wait to be back.

Sushi Kara is one of those spots that really doesn't get the credit it deserves. It has a very…read morehomey, comfortable atmosphere, the staff is always friendly, and the sushi chefs are genuinely entertaining guys who make sitting at the bar part of the experience. I've been here for lunch, dinner, and even the occasional "sushi, beer, and whatever game is on TV" afternoon, and it's consistently a good time. It's casual enough to stop in whenever you feel like it, but the food and service keep me coming back. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality. If you want good sushi without breaking the bank, friendly service, and a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere, Sushi Kara is an easy recommendation.

I have high standards for sushi spots and this one met them!…read more The salmon nigiri was generous and buttery and the garlic edamame was great too - not too much sauce. The rolls were all great. Some we liked more than others but only because of personal preference. Wouldn't steer anyone away from any in particular. We were seated quickly and our server was great. They use a Yelp waitlist. Loved the vibe of the place and will be coming back.

I had probably the best sushi ever at this spot, and I came because of the ratings on Yelp and they…read morewere not wrong. It was located in the cutest little bustling area, next to a great Indian restaurant and friendly Mexican restaurant. The waitress at the sushi restaurant made excellent recommendations/ black cod?!?! So good. And even their hamachi was the best I've ever had. 100% coming back. I think Levi, was the owner, and at the sushi bar taking to us adding the most delicious and unique flavors! (Altho sometimes when they try to be too unique it changes it from traditional sushi to something else/ this wasn't the case- it was the perfect blend of unique and traditional good sushi that you came to eat) Please try it!

We visited this restaurant after our family trip, and it was the perfect way to end our vacation…read more We ordered sushi, sashimi, rolls, and udon, and I can honestly say they were among the best we've ever had. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, and every dish was beautifully prepared and presented with great attention to detail. We only drank water, but the staff continuously checked on our table to make sure our glasses were full, asked if we needed anything, and genuinely cared about whether we were enjoying our meal. Their hospitality made us feel truly welcome. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all outstanding. Thanks to the wonderful team, our family was able to end our trip with such a memorable dining experience. We are truly grateful and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for exceptional Japanese food and warm, attentive service.

Been coming to Miyako for about 15 years now. Jay behind the counter is great, the food is…read moreconsistently excellent, and the service is friendly. My only real complaint is that lately they've leaned hard into mobile and DoorDash orders. The last two times we went, we waited almost an hour for our food because we watched a steady stream of to-go orders get made and sent out the door ahead of us. I'm glad it's good for business, but you've got to take care of the people sitting in the restaurant first. The restaurant has a really fun land happy vibe and just feels like a great SC spot where everyone is happy to be there and they're always welcoming! That said, it's still worth it. The sushi special dinner is so good, and when they have live scallop it's amazing.

The service was awesome. There was only one dude manning the floor but that didn't bring down my…read moreexperience. His name was Manny and he was a friendly, amazing, and hospitable guy. Our ramen came out fast and it was really tasty. As a vegetarian the veggie ramen is really good. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. A must-try for Orange County.

Found this ramen and sushi spot while driving around. The restaurant is located in a large plaza…read morewith ample parking. The place is clean, restrooms were tidy, and the food was fine but definitely not authentic which was expected because it's a franchise with many locations. Our server was very kind, he seemed really new and timid but he was very attentive. We ordered a couple bowls of ramen, a bento box, and a sushi roll. After a couple minutes the server returns and tells us that the sushi rice isn't quite ready so it'll be a couple minutes, no problem for us. After a couple more minutes he comes back and seems really hesitant to say what he wants to say but finally comes out with "I'm really sorry but I won't be able to serve the sushi roll or the sushi with that comes with the bento box, I don't think the chef wants to make it." Given the restaurant opens at 11:30 and we were the only customers there with an arrival time of 12:45 I expected 1. The sushi rice would be ready because it was over an hour after opening 2. For the chef to make whatever is available on the menu. My family isn't one to make a scene so we let the server know that it was fine and we would order something else. The restaurant is small enough that you hear every exchange and when our server went back to give our order the two chefs spoke to each other in Spanish and then to the server in english. My family and I are filipino but unfortunately for the chefs in the back I do understand Spanish and all I will say is that they were definitely giving our server a hard time. I try my best to be very gracious because you never know what someone is going through but I will stay true to my experience and what I witnessed. I personally do not condone any bullying and so I really did not appreciate the way they were treating our server or the effect it had on our dining experience. Won't be returning to this location.

Our favorite poke in all Orange County! And we have tried them all! And we love the 2 ladies…read moremanaging. Such a cute place that has fresh yummy poke!

Best poke I've ever had. Super fresh, and what you get actually looks like the photos you see on…read moretheir website. I had a mix of tuna/salmon with most of the topping offerings (all included). So happy this place is near my office. I'll be a regular!

UPDATE I previously posted a review regarding Dan Kai, which…read moreI have since removed, due to the restaurant having contacted me with a sincere apology. I won't go into the reason I posted the three star review earlier on Friday. The point is, they made it right in principal. Here is the apology I received on Sunday. Sun, Apr 12 at 3:48 PM From Jiun K. Subject: Dana Kai "Hi Michael, First of all, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced after your visit. We're truly sorry to hear that you were unwell--it must have been very concerning. When you brought this to our attention at the time, we confirmed with our chef that the uni was freshly delivered that day, and we regret that we did not take further action to address your concern. Looking back, we recognize that our response was not sufficient, especially when it comes to a guest's health and safety. We also apologize for not offering a refund or a more immediate resolution at that time. That was a shortcoming on our part, and we take full responsibility for it. Your well-being is extremely important to us, and we would truly appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can follow up properly and offer an appropriate resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and once again, we sincerely apologize for your experience. Dana Kai"

I love Dana Kai and their sushi is excellent and fresh…read more If they can figure out a way to slow down the food to the tables, I'll give them 5 stars.

Awesome food, I love it everything special the Yellow fish carpaccio!!!…read moreWill be back for sure Marcello

Love getting our take out sushi dinner here. Delish! Fresh & yummy!…read moreService is friendly & quick. Place is small but cozy... however, we always just order to go all the time! Our favorites are the citrus salmon roll (charred flavor is so good! ) and sushi & sashimi combo We come here... almost every week'