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!

This is a long overdue review. I visited this restaurant after hearing great things and seeing the…read moreyelp reviews. This is a small restaurant so not many seats. My first time trying to visit, I was not successful because of the wait. Second time, I planned to arrive right at opening so was able to get seated promptly. We had a party of four so we were able to try quite a few dishes. They were all quite good. I loved the truffle oil on the truffle scallop carpaccio. I saved the plate so i could use the sauce with the other items I ordered. I was surprised with the automatic gratuity added to our bill. Luckily I noticed and didn't double tip.

Food is great Service excellent…read moreAmbiance very nice I enjoyed our meal at Honda-ya with my husband and grand-daughter.

The ambiance is like being transported to Japan. Loved the interior design! We had a party of 5…read moreseated at a booth. Wait time on the weekend for dinner was around 45min around 7:30pm. Well worth the wait. Drinks: -Honda-ya Original Beer -Kikusui Perfect Snow (Milky Sake) What we shared: -Garlic Sautéed Clams -Prime Beef Skewer -Ton Katsu 1 Item Dinner (comes with miso soup and salad) -Sashimi Bowl - Vegetable Tempura -Roll de la Familia -Bacon Enoki Skewers -Bacon Asparagus Skewers -Garlic Pork Belly Skewers -Beef Skewers -Kabocha (so yummy!) Plenty of parking in the plaza and surrounding area. Recommend walking around to digest post feasting!

Absolutely stunning this place! The shabu buffet offers a great variety of fresh ingredients, from…read morehigh-quality meats to crisp vegetables. The broth was rich and flavorful, The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better especially Hatchford. Definitely worth the price and perfect for anyone who loves shabu.

Great and fresh food, fair price, beef was tasty and Hatch was super helpful!!!! Definitely worth a…read moretry

Came here on a Friday when they opened at 11:30AM for lunch with a friend. The restaurant had about…read more10 tables of 4 and we got the second to last table in the first round. Staff said there would be a slight delay as they're trying a new POS system and there's one less chef than normal. We didn't think too much about it but our appetizer (karaage) arrived an hour after we sat down with our entree coming another 20 minutes afterwards. Karaage was great, large pieces and not dry on the inside. We got the cold soba and I got the katsu bowl for the entree which were both great too. I had to take the rice bowl home with how big the portions are. They offer to have sauce on the side which is an option I'd take them up on next time cause the sauce was really salty. They're open only like 2 and a half hours for lunch and 3 and a half hours for dinner and people were waiting outside the entire time we were there. Will definitely return for the food but will have to be a day where I'm not worrying to return home from a limited lunch break.

The food here is not worth the wait. The soba is nothing special. And the tempura is below par…read more Also the service here is nonexistent. With all the great options around this area, I would recommend going anywhere else but here.

Very delicious! I got the nabeyaki and i loved how clean and light it was. However, i felt like the…read moresoup was a bit sweet for my liking :/ if you get this, ask for the tempura on the side bc it was soggy by the time my udon arrived at my table. ill def come back and try it again to see if that was a one-time event because i really enjoyed the soup other than that. My bf got the beef garlic udon and i also liked that one too. Lots of beef and lots of flavor, but idk if id get that for myself. The service was also amazing. We were offered bibs and our waiter was a chill dude. He called my bf "boss" and i thought it was endearing. Id def come back and try other menu items! Note: imo the space is kinda cramped, but nothing too crazy where you cant walk around.

My wife took me here for my birthday and I was overjoyed with the selection. I recommend getting a…read morereservation to avoid major wait times. Interior is quite the Japanese vibes, it's not very spacious but spacious at the same time? We were seated near the counter and next to us were a table of two basically right beside me. Staff here is very efficient. They're quick and attentive. Orders were taken quickly and food came out in moderate speed. Around 20 minutes or so which is a bit slow but I heard that they take their time preparing the food, hence the higher quality. I'd say it's worth the wait for sure after trying our menu items. My wife ordered the Inaka Hot Soba and I ordered the Beef Curry. Both are presented very beautifully. We also got a Crunchy Sushi Roll to share which was super delicious and a perfect appetizer before the main entrees. The Inaka Hot Soba was very delicious, it's similar to a mazesoba mix + bibimbap which both are one of my favorite dishes. Soba noodles were not tough at all and very savory. Many flavors mixed all in one bowl was the perfect dish overall. The beef curry was absolutely delicious as well. Filled with curry flavoring on the beef, it was not super overwhelming and it was very fulfilling overall. Absolutely love the portions as well. Overall, a amazing spot in Tustin that's lowkey hidden. Food is high quality and definitely made with care. Staff is fast and professional. Absolutely coming back in the near future to try their other menu items. They have more than just soba, sushi rolls, and curry. Excited to try their other sushi rolls + udon as well.

came here with my friends and got the omakase option with ayce sashimi and grill, and our server…read morenancy and the hostess was so nice and helpful! high quality fish, every dish in the omakase was delicious and portioned perfectly.

Food was very good and service was great from Sabirah. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Will…read moredefinitely come back next time we are in the area.

My first time stepping into this store, after hearing of its legendary status and having eaten one…read moreof their best-selling strawberry croissants a time or 2 months ago. Good thing I got here before 11am on my way to church; I read a review here that the lines go out the door after 11am. Whew. On this inaugural visit, I got thei namesake cream pan. Ate it with great joy & delight. So delicious, so delectable. One thing I don't get is how there's over 8k photos here when the sign clearly says no photography and no video, but lots of people still love to take photos. My best guess is the store owners don't want people slowing down the line & keep everyone moving along. There are signs for that too, to move it along.

We stopped by for breakfast and had a nice experience overall. My favorite was definitely the pork…read morebun--the bun was soft and fluffy with just a hint of sweetness, and the pork filling was flavorful. I'd happily come back just for that. The sandwich and strawberry croissant were both good, and the fresh carrot juice was excellent--very fresh, naturally sweet, and refreshing. Overall, everything was enjoyable, That said, the pork bun is definitely worth trying, and I'd come back for it.

Decent place for katsu curry items and service is simple and fast…read more Tried both the fried shrimp and chicken katsu...nice texture. Curry was average, not memorable... got the regular this time, maybe the spicy would be better. Overall, an easy place to enjoy katsu or curry.

My mom stumbled upon this restaurant randomly and we came back the next day to order more food…read more Their service was great and gave a lot of meat in each bowl.