Stopped by around 7:30 PM on a Sunday and had a great experience. There was no wait to be seated,…read moreand the restaurant has a small parking lot with enough spaces available during our visit. Soft music played in the background, and the traditional Japanese decor gave the restaurant a warm, relaxing feel. Our server was friendly and respectful, and the food came out quickly and hot. We ordered the Pork Loin Katsu Curry and the Cheese Pork Katsu. The pork loin was cooked really well, with a crispy, golden crust and a tender, juicy interior. The curry was flavorful and comforting without being spicy, making it an easy choice if you prefer a milder Japanese curry. The Cheese Pork Katsu was also excellent. The melted cheese added a creamy richness that complemented the crispy pork well. Both meals also came with miso soup, which had a clean flavor, and a side of shredded lettuce with dressing that helped lighten up the richness of the fried dishes. Overall, everything was prepared well, the service was great, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a reliable spot for Japanese curry and katsu, I'd definitely recommend it and would happily come back again.

Service was non existence, the waitress in glasses was extremely rude and arrogant, she puts food…read moretray on your table and leaves without saying a word, twice. No water refill, no checking up, and she only greets Japanese customers who leave and come in to the store. Horrile dining experience.

Delicious food we love it so much. Long wait but worth it. the price is reasonable too.read more

First time visiting Takumi Sushi and I immediately want to come back. We ordered a bunch of…read moredifferent items - appetizers, sashimi, sushi, rolls and more. We ordered the Soft Shell Crab and Salmon Blue Crab and these were delicious! I absolutely loved how lightly battered the soft shell crab was and it was quite meaty. The dipping sauce made it even more delicious. The Salmon Blue Crab is a fan fav. The salmon was so smooth and fatty and the blue crab was flavorful. I could have eaten the whole dish all by myself. Takumi Sushi has a new style sashimi category that has 5 slices of sashimi. We ordered the Madai (Japanese Snapper) that is served with white truffle oil, lemon, yuzu and black truffle salt. Very unique and the truffle flavor did not overpower the snapper. We also ordered the Bluefin Tuna, Fatty Tuna, Scallop, Sea Urchin and Eel Sushi. All were pretty fresh, but the Fatty Tuna and the Scallop were the best. For the rolls, we ordered the Mountain Hand Roll (no rice roll) and the Baby Lobster (Crawfish) Roll (baked roll). I love that the Mountain Hand Roll uses a light wrapper and all you taste is fish. This has tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp tempura and spicy crab. Definitely another fav from the menu. All the fish was super fresh. The Baby Lobster Roll is a crab, avocado and cucumber roll and then topped with baked crawfish.Very flavorful and saucy. We were given great customer service throughout the meal, and everyone came to check in on us multiple times throughout our meal. The servers and the manager were all very friendly. They also gave us some recommendations. The restaurant reminds me of Japan because of the Osaka-inspired decor. Traditional Japanese accents and warm wooden tones. I like how intimate the dining area was set up with booths and the tables further away from each other. There is also a bar area where you can sit and interact with the chefs while they work. A really great spot for dates, quick lunch break or dinner catch ups.

I don't usually give 5 stars but when you deserve it, I have to. This place hit All of it! From the…read morebroth, the noodles, pork and can't forget the egg! Soooooo delicious! The customer service was also excellent! Super friendly staff who explained the menu to you and the variety of ramens they offered. I made sure we tried almost all the ramens but I def will try the other ones when we come back because we will! We will be back!!! Oh and the other details is that this is at the south coast plaza mall, the one on Bear street by crate and barrel. Very clean and it's not the biggest spot so might expect a line some days. Other than that, karaage was great! I loved the free bean sprouts that was at the table. Yeah.... We will no doubt be back'! This is now my entire families especially my ramen loving boys favorite! Must try!

I went in here on a whim after not eating all day, craving soup and seeing the long line. I…read morefigured, "why not?" The line was lengthy, but to speed the process, there was someone outside providing the menu and answering questions. They also. Kept in consideration that I was eating solo, so when a seat at the bar opened up, it was given to me. As soon as I sat down, my server confirmed what I wrote and I KID YOU NOT, my food was in front of me a minute later. There was water on the table on front of you so you didn't have to ask for refills, and all the extra condiments were on the table as well. I simply got to enjoy my food and just had to ask for the check and paid on my way out. This was my kind of dining!

A staple in the Tustin community that I've personally been enjoying since 2008; this gem for…read moreOkinawan dishes is still consistent in their approach on serving fresh and delicious dishes in a setting that always feels grounded and local. I always tend to gravitate more towards their seafood offerings and this time is no different as I enjoyed the fried squid, grilled mackerel, tuna cheek and shrimp musubi but what I love about this place is its constant new offerings and this time, they were offering fried chicken skin, so of course, had to give that a go as well and it was DAMN delicious with its savory bursts of flavor that was seasoned well. This place is small and cozy with a great artist, almost punk rock vibe that I've always loved and the staff, especially the owner feels more like relatives serving you food rather than employees so that's what separates a corporation from a local gem, Support your local businesses folks and enjoy this treasure of a restaurant!

This is a really small location with bar seating and a couple of tables. I'm not sure how the…read morewaitlist works, but it sounds like you can join it on their website. We joined the waitlist in person and waited a really long time, like 2 hours on a Friday evening. We tried the stewed pork belly, pork rib udon, tempura fried corn, sukiyaki bowl, and fried squid. Everything was delicious, I think they are a bit heavy handed with the salt and msg. The tempura fried corn was topped with truffle salt. The sukiyaki bowl was basic and served with pickled veggies or kimchi. I was definitely impressed with the cook on the pork belly and rib. They were both extremely tender. The udon had a light and clean broth, the noodles were not your regular wheat noodles. I will probably return with a reservation or with to dine again and try more dishes.

brittney served me so well it made the food taste twice as good servuce was great. I liked the good…read moreand how the servers were nice and how well kept it was, it was all delicous and the place was very pretty

Jane was really sweet and provided amazing service! The ambiance was nice and the food was tastyread more

Good as always. Expensive but some great beef tongue. Love the thick cut…read more Ask for red pepper flakes if you want to spice up your food.

Located inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace, Gyutan Tsukasa offers charcoal-grilled beef tongue at an…read moreaffordable price. Staff were friendly, and I got my food 10 minutes after ordering. There is plenty of seating in the food court for a quick sit down meal. I opted for the 12-piece Gyutan set, which cost around $35. They offer a generous portion of rice, served with their gyutan soup. Their pickled veggies were a nice palette cleanser. Onto the beef tongue, it was delicious. I wish the pieces were thicker slices. Whether they give portions by weight or just pieces, it was disappointing when some pieces were drastically smaller than others. Flavors were pleasant with the beef tongue taste, but lacking a touch of salt. Overall, Gyutan was good! Would definitely come back to enjoy quality beef tongue. The meat was tender, and the meal was filling.

Service is great. Good and fresh sushi everyday. Never be disappointed. We love to come hereread more

Eat's Sushi is a nice little spot on the corner. The inside is a little... interesting--they have a…read more"light-up artificial tree," but hey, don't judge! The place seems dark but food was really good, especially the sushi. Just keep in mind that ordering à la carte can add up quickly. If you're hungry, the rolls and sushi can get expensive fast, so order wisely. There's no lunch special which is a bummer. However, if you check in with Yelp (think offer is still available), you'll get a free fountain soda. Service is great...fast and reliable.

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.

Place is not open hasn't been for about 3 weeks. They need to update this location…read more Closed probably under construction who knows

Food was great. A little bit of a wait but use yelp waitlist!…read more Loved the chicken thighs Chicken gizzard Chicken skin

First timer here! Went here yesterday with a girlfriend of mine after doing a workout class…read moretogether. She suggested this place! Never heard of this place until yesterday and wow, can't believe I was missing out of this hidden gem. The service was great, everyone was so nice! We sat at the bar and it was an experience seeing them cook the skewers in front of us. Felt very authentic but also modern/hip at the same time. Good spot for a date night! We ordered a glass of their premium sake imported from Japan. It was delicious. They even gave us a complimentary shot to try first before we decided to order. We just ordered a handful of skewers to eat and each was charred to perfection while still maintaining its juiciness. I've been to more expensive yakitori spots and this place is much better. This place is as good as some spots I had in Japan. I was told the ramen was good here so next time I come back I will try one! Overall great place and can't wait to be back with my fiance.

My girlfriend and I are regulars at Hondaya, and honestly, everything about this place is…read moreincredible the food, the staff, the atmosphere, all of it. Coming from Hawaii, it's so special to find a restaurant that gives us that feeling of home. Hondaya really does. The food is consistently amazing, and the service is always attentive, quick, and genuinely helpful. There is honestly nothing bad I can say about this place. It's one of those restaurants where you leave already looking forward to coming back. We're so grateful to have a place like this nearby. Truly that good.

This is a very popular Japanese place in Old Tustin. As you can see the menu is enormous. They have…read moresushi, skewers, ramen, udon... You name it. I had the salmon and avocado handroll as well as the crab handroll. Both were good. I also had the OC roll and grilled salmon -- also very good. Some Asian places tend to overcook their meat. The salmon was cooked well ... I would have preferred a tad more rare, but it was good and not dry. My son had the salmon sashimi as well as lamb chops. He wanted a little more seasoning in the lamb chops but says they were cooked well. I think Japanese food tends to be conservatively seasoned in general. Other dishes also looked good. I thought everything was good but didn't think anything was amazing. My wife particularly appreciated that just about all of the menu items had pictures! Service was good and friendly even though they all seemed a little harried.