First things first, I went here with my friends a while ago and we ordered two orders of the…read moreomurice with crispy pork tonkatsu. I love it so much I went with a friend here yesterday and ordered the same thing. The omurice is always perfect and the server knows that people would want to take a video of it so he gave us a heads up to take a video when we're ready. My order came with a choice of Thai tea or lemonade and I chose the lemonade. It was great for a hot day as it is very refreshing. My friend ordered the yin-yang ramen, half of the pork broth, and half of the spicy broth. He also ordered the peach tea with cold foam and mango stars. The mango stars is sooo cute!!! We also started with the honeycomb starter appetizer. Everything is delicious! I didn't get to try the noodles but he really enjoyed it. I tried the broth and it's sooo good. Both the noodles and omurice is worth going back for. Ambiance of the place is cool. It feels like you flew to Japan when you enter the place. I love the "tree of letters"!! It's looks sooo cool. They also have booths behind the bamboo wall, if you want a more private setting. Service is great, they check on you from time to time and they have a door bell thing that you can press on the side of the table if you need anything. If you want to go here on a date or just a regular lunch or dinner setting. I advise you go on a weekday bc they didn't have a line when we got there. We got seated right away on a Tuesday lunch time.

Service is nice and ambiance is cute but the food is average…read more We got the omurice pork katsu combo, a shoyu ramen combo with the pork bun, and the crispy wings. Omurice was probably the best thing we've ordered. The egg was cooked perfectly and the sauce was good but the rice was sad. It was just fried white rice. The pork in the bun wasn't tender. The crispy wings was crispy but had a weird flavor. The ramen was just average.

I wasn't sure what to expect, this place is new to me and my family and we booked a reservation…read moreonline due to our group size. It was a good thing we did since seating was limited and boy did it fill up for dinner quick. We went for Friday dinner, a service charge is added for party of 6 or more, they opened at 5pm so people were lined up before then, and it wasn't very cold inside but felt fine. They have dinner sets with hot foods in addition to sushi sets, I ordered the grilled chicken to share with my son and also an assorted tempura. The rest ordered 18 pieces of Negitoro Rolls, Deluxe sushi dinner, and Traditional Edomae Style Sushi Dinner. We also got water and one can of Diet Coke. They also served some pickled dishes and salad (but chicken dinner had salad so I didn't get it yet), and we really enjoyed the dressing. The small dishes were good, I think it goes even better with our meals but I ate them before the meal came. My dish had grilled chicken and salad with a bowl of rice. It wasn't what I expected but there's plenty of chicken which I shared with my son and he ate a lot! The others had really good dishes, they looked fresh and they said it was delicious. Overall, nice dinner, very elegant in a way that I think it's also a nice treat here and there for the price. Parking was plenty but can be packed for dinner time around 6, you can still park around the bank.

Whaaaaa. Where has this place been all my life?? My uncle and I came by after the first sushi spot…read moregave us horrible service. I've had this place bookmarked a while so it was the perfect time to try it. It was not so busy for a Tuesday night. There is plenty of seating, bar seating and the place looked super clean. I wasn't sure what the special dishes were so I ordered the Premium Blue Fin Tuna and Negitoro Bowl, Premium Chirashi Dinner and an order of halibut and salmon. Our favorites was the Blue Fin Tuna and Negitoro Bowl. The tuna paired with the rice as soooo good. I was in absolute heaven. I love tuna and negitoro and this dish did not disappoint! The Chirashi dinner was decent. It had a little of everything which was nice. The fish were not too thick which was nice and the rice was flavorful. The dinners both came with a salad and miso soup which were both pretty good starters. The halbut and salmon nigiri pieces were also really good. :) Overall, the vibes inside were nice and the service was great. Parking is easy since there is a big lot out front and this place is tucked away in a plaza. I will definitely be back :) ALSO, I thought the prices were quite decent for the quality of the food!!

Are you always craving fresh Japanese food like me?…read more I brought my husband to Maki Sushi to celebrate his birthday. I just wanted him to try their Maki Omakase Sashimi Set! It's just THAT fresh. It even comes with fresh oysters And uni with scallop... absolutely incredible. But my surprise favorite was the Blue Crab Don. You don't always find blue crab on the menu, and they were so generous with it! I also loved the Wagyu Roll. It's another dish that's not easy to find at most Japanese restaurants. Definitely didn't disappoint! And I can't forget the raw sweet shrimp sushi. It was so fresh and absolutely fabulous! Ending the birthday dinner with the cutest little orange birthday gift. IG: socalhkfoodies

This is my new go to spot…read more Solid omakase sashimi. Love the plaza as well with Daishiwa ramen. It's hard to make a choice. With Olive Garden in the mix it's even harder.

o6.27.2o26 Amazing…read morefood, friendly staff, awesome vibes, great company! A colleague took a few of us to this restaurant. When I got to the lot, it took me a few minutes to locate the restaurant because the name sign was super low-key. The restaurant is pretty small but feels cozy. My colleague already ordered before I got there so I just ate whatever they put on the table! The only one I didn't like as much was the beef? It was too salty for my taste. The sashimi platter was the best! The corn tempura was new to me and it was so good! I think my kids would love it. The grilled whole seabass was amazing. I need to find time to take my family there kind of good!

Visited Izakaya Tonchinkan on a Saturday night, around 8:45 pm after a long day spent at the nearby…read moreSanta Anita Horse Track. Restaurant is located in a small strip mall, with a fair amount of parking. There isn't a flashy restaurant sign in front of the building, and once you step in, it truly feels like you are in a small, homey Izikaya in Japan. The restaurant only has a few booths, a few tables and bar seating inside, so reservations are highly recommended on a busy Saturday night. My boyfriend and I got lucky that they were able to accommodate us within 10 minutes, because there was seating available at the bar. There is a physical Drink menu (sake, beer, etc.) and the food menu can be viewed by scanning a QR code with your phone. The waitress made suggestions about which dishes she personally liked & we ordered whatever she suggested, along with some of the things we thought looked good. *7/10 Toro w/ seaweed *8/10 Moriwase (chef's selection of sashimi) 2 each of 5 different sashimi. There was one cut I did not particularly care for. *7/10 chicken wings *10/10 Beef tongue-- Tender, but firm. Delicious, a must try! *10/10 Ankimo-- creamy and paired well with the ponzu and fresh seaweed *10/10 Fried Seabass-- they served the entire fish, which is rare. *10/10 Sous-vide Duck breast-- must try! *10/10 Nikomi stew--simple, but delicious! *10/10 Matcha Oolong Panna Cotta-- subtly sweet with a smooth texture. It was so good, that we ordered two! The only reason that I only gave it a four out of five stars is because the service was slow. All of our dishes, came out in time, but no drink refills were given and the server never came back to collect our check for payment. So we had to walk it up to them ourselves. For a small space, with three servers, it shouldn't be hard to attend to all the customers. The menu can be pricey, but food is delicious! Along with exceptional service, eating here is worth it.

this is the type of place you wanna go to when you just want an amazing experience in japanese…read moreyakitori. food was absolutely amazing and our servers were super accommodating. they typically are always booked out so i recommend planning ahead and making a reservation. they do omakase style then you can add after you finish. lots of unique cuts and dishes! this place is definitely on the high end of cost but worth the experience.

Sumibiyakitori Kidori -- Not Worth It…read more Visited recently and got the two omakase. The place was empty when we arrived, yet they made us feel unwelcome from the start -- no offer to sit, and it felt heavily implied that omakase was required to get a table rather than just asking us outright what we wanted. The waiter was friendly enough, so I have no real complaint about service. But the food was mediocre at best -- nowhere near the quality you'd expect for $221.67. On top of that, they added an 18% gratuity for a party of two with zero heads-up. Every other restaurant I've been to gives you that disclosure upfront. Finding it on the bill was a frustrating surprise. I came in expecting at least above-average yakitori. What we got was deeply disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for quality omakase. Save your money.

Mikomi Sushi is one of my favorite neighborhood sushi spots! The sushi is always fresh, the service…read moreis fast and friendly, and the ambiance is great. They also have a great selection of beer on tap, a full bar, and a weekday happy hour that's definitely worth checking out. The location is super convenient, right off the 210 Freeway with plenty of parking. Whenever family or friends are in town, this is one of my go-to places. I highly recommend giving Mikomi Sushi a try!

We came to this sushi place for the first time and the vibe was great! Our server, Susie, was…read moreattentive and so nice, she got our orders right and was super efficient. The food came out fast (we waited less than 2 minutes), and everything arrived in a steady, well-paced flow rather than all at once. The food itself was fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and we cleaned our plates. Great prices too. But honestly, the service was the best part: they noticed we had kids with us and anticipated everything we'd need, like kid-friendly utensils, without us even having to ask. That kind of attention to detail made the whole experience so much easier. My kids loves the robot! Thank you, Susie and everyone! we'll definitely be back!

Our family has been to Kiyo a handful of times, and it's become my favorite sushi place…read more Fish is sizable and fresh, prices are reasonable. We love that they do weekend lunch special, and we specifically come for that. The sushi lunch combo always includes generous, thick slices of fresh fish and a good variety. This last time, we even got a huge scallop nigiri in our combos! We also ordered a roll and an order of takoyaki to share this time around, and both hit the spot. Interior is classy, clean, and comfortable. Service can be a little slow depending on how busy it is (on a Saturday during lunch, our 3 sushi combos arrived like 15 minutes after my grandma's chicken udon), but that speaks to the made-to-order quality, so I'm not too bummed. Overall, as a sushi fanatic who doesn't like to break the bank each time we go out, this is my go-to and we'll be back every time we're in town.

After a long and busy day, we were really tired and decided to stop somewhere just to grab a bite…read more We randomly found this café -- and it turned out to be such a wonderful discovery. From the first moments, we were impressed by the atmosphere, the beautiful menu presentation, and the great variety of dishes. When our food arrived, we were absolutely amazed The rolls and sushi were incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully served. You can really feel the attention to every detail and care for the guests. We will definitely come back again and recommend this place

My favorite ramen spot, hands down. From the bean sprout side dish on the table to the ramen…read moreitself, everything here is delicious. I always order the Original King with extra firm noodles. I also love that they give you a customization sheet so you can personalize your ramen exactly how you like it. The pork gyoza were a bit small, but still really tasty. There's almost always a line, but it moves pretty quickly, and the service is fast and efficient. The decorations and seating style inside also adds to the overall ambiance and dining experience.

Ambience - The ambience is very nice and lively, and the…read morerestaurant is clean. It's also decorated nicely and fits the theme nicely. Service - The service was quick and friendly. The only downside was the wait to get in since they don't take reservations, and we did seem to be a bit rushed to finish. At the end of the meal,, you have to pay at the front instead of the server bring the check, and the restaurant is cashless, so you can only pay with card. I Food -We got the chicken karaage on the side, and the portion was good. The chicken was juicy and tender, and had a light, crispy batter that had a sweet flavor. I also got the Original King Ramen. It had a good amount of chashu and noodles, although the portion did feel a little small. The tonkotsu broth was light creamy, and really comforting on a cold evening to warm you up.. It wasn't too salty, and it was filling.