Kagura is a fantastic option if you're feeling some katsu…read more Starting with the Karaage, they came out looking potentially a little too fried but I couldn't have been more wrong. The coating was tasty, the chicken was juicy, and the sauce with a little bit of lemon was exquisite. For the main dish, I went a little bold and tried their Chicken Katsu with Umeboshi Sauce and Shiso inside the katsu. May sound kind of odd, but the combination of flavors was both fresh and bold. Service at the restaurant was solid and I don't think there was a moment where my water wasn't full. The restaurant itself was quite big and I was surprised by how many tables/people could be seated. 100% would come back to try some of the other katsu options.

How have I not known about this place?…read more In the area and found this gem in a strip mall on Yelp! Thankfully no wait! Felt like we morphed to Japan. Service was great. Food amazing. I loved the sides and miso soup with the meal. Rice was perfect. Katsu sauce and soy on table. We shared between my husband and 11 yo -an order of the chicken chili cheese katsu set and the pork (no fat) katsu set. I asked for extra salad sauce which was .50. The marinated egg side was delish. Ordered another pork katsu set for my older son to go. He enjoyed it. So so so good! What a gem!!!! Beautiful woodsy ambiance. Staff were Japanese. An authentic experience. Will definitely be back.

Food was amazing, all you can eat menu is fantastic many options, waiters have amazing service and…read moretalk very well with customers.

This sushi place is amazing! I love bringing my friends or my boyfriend here whenever I get the…read morechance. The fish quality is consistently incredible -- fresh, fatty, and it practically melts in your mouth every time. The service is also impressively fast, and the staff are always attentive and welcoming, even during busy hours. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but they utilize the space really well. The decor feels minimalistic, clean, and thoughtfully designed without feeling cold or empty. The prices are also really reasonable, especially for the quality. As a high school student, I don't feel like I have to spend an entire paycheck just to enjoy a good meal here, which honestly makes me come back even more often. Overall, it has a really comfortable atmosphere and has easily become one of my favorite sushi spots.

This place has quickly become one of my go to spots at South Coast Plaza ever since they've opened!…read moreThey offer four different tonkotsu ramen bases, with further customization available from like oil richness, veggies, salt, and more, to tailor your ramen to your desired flavor!! Even with the unlimited customization options, they also offer limited-time ramen bases as well , like a pumpkin ramen, crab ramen, or even a curry ramen just recently. These limited-time ramen flavors are always so creative AND tasty, so the announcement of a new limited-ramen always gets me rushing over to try it!! The ambiance is excellent as well, and the addition of the patio provides a nice and private scenic breeze, with extra bonus points in practicality for providing a nice space for pet owners like myself when I have my dog with me! Not only is the food and ambiance great, but the service is spectacular as well. The servers are attentive friendly and quick, so I'm never waiting long! Extra special shout out to servers Bao and Kenny!!! Both Bao and Kenny have been my server time and time again, and both of them provide beyond exceptional service at lightning speed!! The managers too have been so wonderful to me as well, with Nike, Brandon, Britt and Chuong facilitating such wonderful dining experiences every time I visit!! I can't recommend this place enough to all of my friends. With their continuous dedication to quality, quickness, and care, I've found myself coming back again and again

Ramen Nagi is THE best ramen in OC! I especially love the Green King and that each bowl is custom…read moremade to fit your tastes. The bean sprouts are delicious as well. The staff are incredibly attentive, especially Justin. He was very attentive and even offered me a bib when he noticed I was wearing some nicer clothes.

Can't believe this was our first time eating at Habuya -- such a hidden gem and totally worth the…read morewait! We joined the Yelp waitlist about 30 minutes after opening and waited around an hour to be seated. Since it was prime-time Saturday dinner and the restaurant is tiny, the wait made sense. Pro tip: come 30 minutes before opening or join the waitlist early if you can! White Corn with Truffle Salt -- 5/5 A must-order. I wasn't expecting much, but it was absolutely perfect and so good with drinks. Pork Cutlet Curry -- 4/5 Classic katsu curry flavor, but the breading was a little on the harder and darker side. Maybe just a bad batch, but still really good. Bluefin & Salmon Sashimi -- 5/5 Order it with the pickled wasabi. It melts in your mouth -- SO good. Purple Sweet Potato Fries -- 4/5 A great appetizer and perfect for snacking with drinks. Beef Sukiyaki -- 5/5 Served with a soft-boiled egg, tofu, mushrooms, and kimchi. I usually don't love sweet beef with kimchi, but this was perfectly seasoned. The BEST. Saving the best for last -- the owner and her team are the sweetest ladies. They work fast, check in often, and you can really tell they care about their customers becoming regulars. Best izakaya in OC! Thank you, Habuya, for a wonderful dinner.

Authentic, super delicious izakaya food!! Totally worth the wait. Wife and I had a great time. We…read morestuffed our faces. Service was great. Quirky music. Small space. Will absolutely come back! Our absolute favorite dishes were the Atkin Mackerel and Shrimp Curry. Highly recommend them. The only dish that was mid was the Chicken Karaage - we'll skip this dish next time.

Evelyn our server was great! We had an early Mother's Day Celebration and she made our first…read moreexperience there incredible!

Food was amazing; there was a wide variety of food from seared salmon to fries to wagyu sliders and…read morethen a good selection of cuts of beef (self serve as well) that were all so soft and delicious. 100/10 service Justin from Tustin. Very attentive and great energy; he made this experience so memorable and enjoyable. He checked in with us often to make sure everything was going well, conjuring up gloves and utensils before we even knew we needed them. We celebrated a friend's birthday, and Justin and his coworker's birthday song was so chaotic but truly elevated the experience and made this celebration so much better. 10/10 would recommend.

so delicious!!! i never knew beef tongue could be this good!! a little pricy but i think it's worth…read moreit. the tounge is cooked perfectly where it's chewy and has a bite without being too much. these are packed with flavor and are perfect topped with some wasabi. i liked the soup that also came with our meal service is nice here and prompt. inside can get packed during lunch and dinner hours but seats will eventually open up. can't wait to come again!

As of 4/17/26, they no longer do take out orders…read more Every time we've visited Mitsuwa and the food court, we never got a chance to try Gyutan Tsukasa USA until last month. Gyutan Tsukasa USA is always busy and we were intrigued by the hype since the cost was higher than others. #1-B 12 pcs Gyutan Set The motto on their website "Once you try the oxtongue offered by Tsukasa, you don't want to go to the other oxtongue restaurants for Tsukasa's unique taste!" - and we agree! I've tried ox tongue at a few different restaurants and also even in Japan, but the one here at Tsukasa is most definitely different than the ones I have had at other restaurants in the U.S. The charcoal grilled ox tongue pieces were very thick, and of very good quality. They were easy to bite and chew, which is a huge plus in our books. Yes, the meal is simple, but sometimes a simple meal is the hardest to prepare. The soup was not oily at all and there were plenty of green onions and the oxtail pieces were so soft. Everything was fresh and delicious, from the main entree to the rice and the veggies, and not overly greasy in any way. Yes, the price is higher than others in the food court, but there is a reason why it is also one of the busiest.

Delicious food and friendly service! The new style sushi is my favorite. Especially the salmon!read more

We have been coming to Eat's Sushi since 2022 merely because of their high Yelp and Google ratings…read moreand haven't sought out any other place since discovering them. IYKYK! Have we tried other places? Of course - and always regretted doing so lol - now it's just Eat's Sushi every time! I attached 3 photos from this particular visit on Friday night, 5.22.26, and wrote a short blurb for each photo to explain why Eat's is hands down, the best place and usually the place of choice we go to at least 3x a month! They are always busy and that never bothers us because everyone else knows this is the place to go for fresh fish, amazing service, and friendly staff! We have figured out how to join their wait list without waiting their usual 30-60+ min wait. Even if we have to wait, we will. It's worth it every time! On this particular visit, Leo sat us down and Evelyn was our server. All of them are wonderful and these two elevated our visit yet once again! It is the main reason I wanted to post this because they deserve accolades. Leo already had our usual "hot water" order waiting for us at the table and Evelyn is always patient with us when we place several small orders because we like to keep the fish fresh. It's called "tsuika de onegaishimasu" if you care to know haha . The owner was also there that evening, and we witnessed him supporting his team quietly and gratefully by helping collect empty dishes off occupied tables to take them to the kitchen himself. His humble leadership explains why Eat's is on point with their customer service ! Price is extremely reasonable, quality is exceptional, and for us, we love the cozy ambiance! See you next week, Eat's Sushi!

Might I say this might be the best ramen in the Orange County region! Ample parking in the lot…read morecoupled with friendly service. Takoyaki was made fresh and delicious as an appetizer. Would recommend. Spicy TanTan Ramen was superb. Great broth with chewy noodles. Loved the toppings. Not crazy spicy if you're worried. The Pork Belly Tonkatsu Ramen was visually pleasing and also packed with flavor. If you're a Tonkatsu fan, this is a must-try! Everyone please keep this place in business! I wanna go back for my next ramen fix.

Fountain Valley is TAIKO's more casual ramen, izakaya and sushi spot! This spot is a great addition…read moreto FV's food scene with simply amazing Japanese favorites taken to the next level!! There is the MEGA PORK BELLY RAMEN DELUXE where you will no longer complain that you didn't have enough pork belly in your ramen! To me this meat to ramen ratio is perfect. I always get disappointed when I get 3 really thin pieces of char sui. This definitely a win for my ramen belly. Then TAIKO's take on Carne Fries but made with WAGYU and nacho cheese in a sizzling hot plate! Its very impressive. Honestly I would have never imagined getting served fries on sizzling hot plate with seasoned Wagyu and then they drip the nacho cheese. I could not help but wipe the saliva off my lip. Their variety of AVALANCHE rolls with sushi rolls topped with an avalanche of sashimi and the hardest part is picking Salmon or Tuna. It soo crazy good. For lunch they also have unbelievable $17 Sashimi & Tempura Lunch Set that's wow because again, how can this be only $17 and its from Taiko. Tempura cooked to perfection, the selection of sashimi is fresh simply enjoy all the little side dishes. I need to swing by Happy Hour sometime.

amazing food. Ramen was tasty service was okay-we waited long for a table we waited for around an…read morehour. Ambiance was great though I see why people go there.

We visited Gokumi Ramen & Yakitori for a last-minute Mother's Day dinner after finding most other…read morevenues fully booked. We were pleasantly surprised by the experience. Despite our large party of 11, the wait time was a brief 15 minutes. The staff was exceptionally welcoming, and the establishment offers a relaxed, intimate "hole-in-the-wall" ambiance that felt comfortable even for a group of our size. Our order included a variety of sushi, ramen, and yakitori--spanning approximately 70% of the menu, including the daily specials. Every dish was executed perfectly, offering a delicious balance of savory and sweet flavors with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Notably, the ramen received high praise from the more discerning critics in our group, who labeled it some of the best they've had. We highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning soon.

Happened to be in Tustin and my cousin said to try this out. We came on a Tuesday evening around…read more7:30 and were seated quickly. However, the restaurant was packed; people at every table! Our sever was excellent. My husband kept asking her for recommendations. Everything she recommended was excellent. There are so many options to choose from. The food was amazing! We choose a several items in the beginning and continued to order more food till we were stuffed! We had the gyoza, pork belly, Miyazaki beef, bacon tomato, calamari, crispy salmon skin salad, cucumber salad and chicken karaage. All delicious.

It's very popular and the wait is very long. Luckily the food is good enough so it kinda deserves…read moreit? But you have to go with good friends who don't mind waiting for a good long wait and chat. Inside is packed and not so big, also there's a time limit since it's too popular, seems a little under staffed. Sashimi are very fresh, skewers are mostly good. Good spot to hangout.