Went here twice, once with a group of friends and a second time with my girlfriend and family!…read moreBoth times, there was no wait and the meat quality was good! We ordered the AYCE happy hour menu. Portions were reasonable and the staff were on point with changing the grills. Sides were delicious and the fries were better than expected. Atmosphere was nice, service was good, food was delicious, and the ice cream was a yummy sweet treat to end off the mountain of meat we ordered. I recommend coming here at least once during happy hour and trying out all the meat, fries, sides, and ice cream!

We visited this restaurant for dinner with our friend, and we had an amazing time. We chose the…read moremedium-tier package, and the food was fantastic from beginning to end. The meats were packed with flavor, the sides were fresh, and everything was served promptly. We also shared a pitcher of beer, which made the experience even more delightful. The atmosphere was vibrant and enjoyable, and overall, we had a wonderful time. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 is that it became quite smoky inside while everyone cooking. Aside from that, it was an excellent Korean BBQ spot, and I would definitely return.

I've been going here once a week for about three months, and this is honestly my favorite ramen and…read moresushi place I've ever been to. Everyone on staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the food is absolutely to die for. The vibes are HIGH in here as well, gives a "hole in the wall" feel with Michelin level quality. Highly recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen, perfect on a cold day, and really cannot go wrong with any of the sushi or sashimi options. Shawn puts an incredible amount of work into every roll and each cut of fish, and you really taste it. The bowls are very slept on too in my opinion, I've had a couple different ones and have never left disappointed. Also can never go wrong with the house sake, super generous pour and amazing flavor!

Being a fan of Street Fighter game, I couldn't pass up a place with Akuma in the name. Even better…read morethat it serves both ramen and sushi, two items my entire family loves. Location looks sketchy, but the food is good and price is very reasonable. Black Ramen (pork broth, black garlic oil, chashu, egg, green onion, beansprout, wood-ear mushroom) was really good. Great tasting broth without being too salty. Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll was excellent. Had this type of roll at other places, but the one here just tasted more vibrant. Very refreshing with a good amount of spiciness. Akuma Roll was good but was different than I expected. Based on the name I thought it would have a more menacing presentation with a super spicy kick to it, but it was rather tame and too bright in presentation. It has 4 types of fish, avocado, spicy mayo, soy mustard, truffle ponzu sauce, and soy paper. Service seemed efficient as we got our food pretty quickly, despite being busy. However, it took a while for us to get our check at the end.

SeaSalt is one of my favorite places for sushi in Huntington Beach. The sushi is incredibly fresh…read moreand you can really taste the quality of the fish. Every roll we tried was amazing and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is great and the staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and a perfect spot for a nice dinner. You can tell they care about the food and the experience. If you're in Huntington Beach and want amazing sushi, I definitely recommend SeaSalt. I'll definitely be coming back.

Really cute neighbourhood spot, and it was clear there are a lot of regulars which is always a good…read moresign. Came in during a slow afternoon, but the service was fantastic: quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I don't think I've ever seen a server that happy if i'm being honest. Great fish selection for nigiri/sashimi, and they definitely don't skimp on portions. The slices were slightly thicker than what you typically get at most Japanese restaurants, but not overwhelming at all. Because of that, the nigiri and rolls do come with a bit more rice as well, but everything was well-balanced. Also ordered the Brussels sprout appetiser, which was a standout and easily one of the best Brussels sprout dishes I've had. Each sprout was perfectly coated with Parmesan cheese and nori. I'm addicted. Overall, a great spot with quality fish, exceptional service, and a cozy vibe. Will definitely be back.

The restaurant is tucked away in a small shopping area, so it was a little difficult to find even…read morewith GPS. We visited after the lunch rush because of the good reviews. When we arrived, most of the tables were empty, but we still had to wait about four or five minutes at the entrance. After being seated, there was more waiting to order, and then another long wait for the food. The staff were polite, but the service could definitely be better organized and more attentive. The food was good overall. The sashimi included with the course was especially fresh, delicious, and very generous. It seems like the owner puts a lot of care into preparing it every morning. The sushi chefs were a little slow, and by the time some of our orders arrived, we were already getting full. Overall, it is a decent all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant with good sashimi, but the service and speed could use some improvement.

This is the second (and last) time I'll be here. We had lunch here a couple of days ago. It was the…read moreworst sushi I've ever had. Small, thin flavorless fish. Halibut was chewy and stringy. More rice than fish on the sushi. Despite that, I couldn't get the rice to stay on the sushi. It totally fell apart. The oysters. I ordered 6 and immediately threw up at the table after attempting to eat the first one. (Second time I threw up at the table during this meal. First time was trying to get the halibut down.) Fortunately our server was nice enough to take the oysters off the bill. I'm so disappointed. I really liked our first visit, but this will be my last.

Stopped by around 8 PM and joined the Yelp waitlist after arriving. It's in a plaza with a large…read moreparking lot, which makes parking easy. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere with soft, yellow lighting that makes it feel cozy. There was background music playing which added to the energy, although it was loud enough that conversation took a little more effort than I'd have liked. Service was attentive from the beginning, with the server checking in regularly. I checked in at 8:05, was seated by 8:10, and got my food around 8:30. I ordered the Miso Bacon Carbonara which was delicious. The sauce was rich and creamy without feeling too heavy, and the miso added a sweet flavor that made it different from a traditional carbonara. The bacon was cooked well, crispy around the edges while still tender and the slight kick of spice kept each bite interesting. Overall, I'd definitely come back for this dish. Between the attentive service and food that's both savory and unique, it was a great experience.

came on a Friday night when it just opened for dinner and the place was mostly occupied which was a…read moregood sign. I did like that parking was not an issue as there were many spots. service was pretty good. the dishes were small so be prepared to spend about at least $40+ each. -Hamachi crudo: nothing too special about it. only 5 pcs of hamachi. -Pork jowl: expensive dish considering the pork jowl were cut so small and portion was little (we had more lettuce cups than the pork itself) -Dashi pesto: this one was good. unfortunately, there was only 3 scallops. for a $30 dish, it prob needed another scallop. -Vongole: another good pasta dish. the sauce used was great. pricy dish however. -Miso bacon carbonara: this one seemed like it was their most popular dish. very creamy. tasted pretty good. I liked the egg yolk to make it creamier. -Momonoki chicken wing: don't bother. not worth it. overall, they've seemed to nail it on the pasta dishes. I liked all of the 3 we ordered. we were still hungry after the meal but ran out of budget.

lovely dining experience on a thursday night. my bf and i went for my dinner and i loved how many…read morevegan options were available (and how the menu distinguished between vegan and non-vegan options. service was quick even though it was an hour before close, and the owner was super sweet w helping us take our picture and walking us through ordering. we were warned about the spiciness of our food and she was right LOL the food was SO YUMMY. whatever tofu wizardry they're using to make the "spicy tuna" is truly magic because the texture was unlike anything i'd had before. the tempura shiitake was fun and light and crunchy, and everything tasted fresh. the ramen was yummy but the sushi was the star. would love to come back and try more

I really wanted to like this place but I just couldn't :/…read moreI've been dying to try new sushi spots that have a good variety of vegan dishes. I saw this place on instagram and wanted to try it because I was in the area. Mangolada: the presentation of this roll was beautiful but for the taste it really wasn't for me. The "tuna" that it was topped with felt like it was marinated for too long or the flavors were just too strong. It was just a super off balance with the roll, I ended having to eat the roll without the "tuna" but the roll itself was decent just like a regular tuna roll but the fresh mango on top was a great choice, it was perfectly ripe. I really wish I could've enjoyed this roll as a whole. Taiga Roll: this was was overly sour for some reason, the topped fried "scallop" was either marinated with an overly sour sauce or just drizzled with a sauce but it was too much for me. That same sauce was also on the roll and it was just not the best to eat. I feel like I would've really loved this roll if it was paired with a different sauce, because the roll itself tasted like it was very fresh with the spring mix it had. Spicy edamame: my whole order was made through the phone and when I got there it was barely being packaged, so I'm not sure if the dish wasn't made right or if it's better to be eaten right when it comes out but the edamame was honestly dry in a way and was really missing sauce. I felt like it wasn't like a usual spicy edamame I've tried at other places, it wasn't as spicy or buttery. Baked salmon: my boyfriend tried this dish and he rated it a 7/10. It didn't come with spicy mayo that usually comes with it like at other places and the sauce it came with on the side was not a good choice for the roll. He ended up getting one of the other sauces that my rolls came with. Overall, I'm not sure if we stepped out of our comfort zone so maybe that's why we didn't enjoy our experience there or if it just wasn't up our expectations from the hype we saw on instagram.

Kaoppi Honda hits the spot for small gatherings with friends who like to have a good time and drink…read morebeer/sake and snack on foods. Menu is huge... so many things to choose from and they are all delicious. There's usually a wait outside and I don't think they take reservations. First come first serve. When you miss Japan's yakatori!! You've got to go to Kappo Honda. Energy and vibes are all there.

My friend wanted to take me to an izakaya before my trip to Japan, and I'm glad we came. There was…read morealready a line before they opened at 5 PM, but the wait for our group of four was only about 15 minutes. The restaurant is located in a large plaza with plenty of parking, which made it very convenient. I really liked the ambiance inside. They had photos of many of their dishes displayed all over the walls, which made it easy to see what they offered and helped us decide what to order. The staff was also very attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our meal. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Everything we ordered was delicious, and I honestly didn't have a single complaint. One of the highlights was the beef tongue skewer--it was incredibly tender and full of flavor. Every skewer we tried was excellent, and every dish exceeded my expectations. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a solid izakaya experience.

My husband and I have been coming to Niya for about five years, and unfortunately our last three…read morevisits have been extremely disappointing. I want to be clear that we've always enjoyed the food here, although even our most recent meal fell short. The real issue, however, has been the wait times, which have become unreasonable. Today my order was estimated to be ready at 7:15 PM. It is now 8PM and I am still waiting. For context, I placed the order at 6:00 PM. Meanwhile, guests continue to arrive and are being seated. Spending nearly two hours waiting in the lobby for a to-go order--both today and on our last visit--is simply unacceptable. The waitress did offer a free dessert and a gift card, which I declined because, unfortunately, we do not plan on returning. She then offered $20 off the bill. While the gesture was noted, it does little to address the broader issue when the bill is $130 and the wait has been this excessive. If the owners are reading this, please take a serious look at how orders are being managed. If the kitchen cannot handle the volume, online orders should be paused until the system is fixed. This used to be a place we genuinely loved, which makes this experience all the more disappointing. At this point, however, the wait and frustration simply aren't worth it anymore.

We were greeted w a smile from Christine and a clean spot at the sushi bar along with a comforting…read moremug of hot green tea. Chirashi bowl was delicious- in all my years I haven't had rice this delicious. Presented w care to keep the sashimi cold and the rice hot- quail egg, caviar and two types of roe were unexpected treats. The Toro was fresh and perfectly sea-butter. Gold medal chefs! The coffee ice cream stuffed macron was a perfect end to our night out. I'm going back soon for the blue crab hand roll.