The katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying incredibly juicy and tender inside. The…read moresoba was fresh, light, and cooked just right, making it the perfect pairing. What really brought everything together was the sauce--it was rich, flavorful, and complemented every bite without overpowering the dish. Definitely one of the best katsu and soba meals I've had. Highly recommend! Thank you to our server Elly!

Came here for a quick meal, and Jihoon took great care of us as our server! Ordered the tonkatsu…read moreset, and the pork cutlet was incredibly crispy on the outside while remaining thick and juicy on the inside. I really loved how it came with a variety of sauces, fresh shredded cabbage, rice, soup, and side dishes to switch up the flavors. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, and the service made the experience even better. Highly recommended!

This is the best choice for traditional style izakaya and sake in the surrounding neighborhood!…read moreCan't beat their happy hour sake deals. We usually sit at the tatami area which is more intimate for hubby and I. We order a bunch of items to share since the menus are quite large. We really like the assorted skewers on both meats and seafood. We enjoy rice soups, grilled fish collar, assorted sashimi, box sushi, blue crab hand roll, rice balls, steamed eggs, soft shell crab and so much more. The service is consistently good. A great izakaya restaurant for small plates and sake!

No wait on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too crowded. Plenty of parking too. Very nice staff and…read moreclean bathrooms. The food came out quickly and the food was very hot. I got the nabeyaki udon and it was hearty for a cold evening. The mochi pizza was fun with lots of cheddar cheese. Green tea was very weak and not hot so I can see why it's free. Overall, a very wholesome Japanese restaurant.

My son took me to Akashiro for my birthday. What a treat this was!!…read more He ordered the full omakase experience for us. I didn't know what to expect, but WOW! It's a like a dining adventure. Fifteen courses that are surprises because even tho there's a "template" of types of dishes, each one is ultimately the chef's choice. As each course was brought out, our waiter did an excellent job of describing what each item was and it's place of origin. Fifteen courses is alot to try to remember each specific dish so I decided to stay in the moment (after I snapped a pic) and enjoyed each one as we had them and talked about the flavor profiles and what we liked best about it. When my son had made the reservation he must have told them we were celebrating my birthday because in addition to the regular dessert course, our server brought me a birthday dessert which included green tea ice cream and a slice of matcha cheesecake. The full omakase experience was delicious and so fun! I told my son that it was like an advent calendar ~ each course we "opened" had us saying "ooo, how yummy" and left us with almost giddy anticipation of what we'd discover next. If you're looking for something fun and unique for a special occasion, I highly recommend the full omakase experience at Akashiro!

It's a Saturday and husband was ready for sushi. I had another place in mind, but they didn't take…read morereservations and we're not about to chance it and wait. So we found this place and it was in the same vicinity and yay, they took reservations. Made reservations same day for a 18:30 seating. Service is impeccable. We were welcomed with hot towels, and this impressed me: when our server asked if we wanted cold or hot water. Love it! We opted for hot, better for digestion :) Our libation: Kubota sake - semi dry, rich, clean Our dishes: Assorted sashimi (16 pcs) - omakase. No soy sauce needed. Chef prepared with delicious flavors in mind. Tiger scallops - served in a what appears to resemble petrified wood, carved into a long boatlike dish. Hokkaido shrimp, cilantro oil, chilaquita (Peruvian onion relish), sweet potato crisp, smoke aji Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili) Leche de tigre (rich emulsion of limes, Peruvian spices and chilis) - A complexity of flavors that comes together so completely. Eat with spoon. The delicate potato crisp finishes the bite with a little crunch. Udon picante - bell peppers, quinoa and 2 jumbo shrimp. Love the heat level. Comfort food at its best. Salmon parmesan - Nikkei sushi - seared salmon, parmesan bitter, eel sauce , arare, lime. Amazing. O toro sushi - the fattiest cut of tuna. Eat as is. Again chef prepared. No added seasoning required. Parri maki - fried shrimp, cream cheese, seared tuna topped with chimichurri, aji amarillo, chalaquita, ponzu. Food experience was enhanced by their impeccable taste in music. Super chill, soft beats stream the restaurant. With its perfect lighting too sets all the good moods for us. Don't wait for this fine dining experience of Japanese and Peruvian fusion. Note: when they ask if you want soy sauce, say No, thank you. It would be a shame to kill the taste of a beautiful dish with any added sauce. Kampai! Salud!

Tuesdays are Sake Tuesdays!! 50% off hot…read more20% off cold. Don't ask me why hot is discounted more. People here are so polite! Clean and efficient. Happy hour deals. Today we had Mazemen. If you haven't had it before, you should give it a try!!!!

I've been to the Costa Mesa location but not this one. I didn't know there was one closer to me so…read moreI had to come try. I did come just an hour before they closed for their lunch/dinner break. We did call just to make sure we weren't cutting close to their last call. Got seated right away since there wasn't too many people inside. Did notice the location is quite tucked away from other stores. With the location being in a small area, the inside is small and seating is limited (Similar to the Costa Mesa location) Overall, the food was good. The spicy wonton was on the drier side, was hoping for more sauce on the dish. The mazemen was a bit salty. Did try to use a little vinegar to maybe cancel or enhance the taste but for me, it didn't taste much different. Definitely try it out, but not sure if this would be on my top list of mazemen spots.

Food presentation was beautiful, the restaurant is clean and has a relaxing atmosphere. Servers…read morewere attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back again!

Everything is clean and zen Service is ok .. they are nice…read more:) Food is amazing Udon noodle soup us savory Curry is on tge spicy side Will come back again

The pictures don't do this restaurant justice.. I don't know how to quite explain myself but to…read morekeep it simple. YUMMM CHEF KNOWS WHAT HES DOING SERVERS ARE ATTENTIVE AND KIND if you're looking for some good quality tasting sushi and ramen with great service You'll LOVE IT HERE!

DECENT FOOD, TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT…read more I've been here twice, and I can honestly say I think the food is decent, but the manager needs additional training or something. Let me tell y'all what happened and why I will not go back, ever. Service: 0/5 I ordered food to-go for my staff members birthday; I waited about 40 mins. Like others have said, they're very short staffed here and maybe that's problem #1. After some time went by, I think they realized I was sitting for a very long time for a small to-go order, so they rushed & possibly didn't secure my bag of food properly. I ordered a spicy YAKIUDON noodle meal, spicy edamame, and a fried "San Diego". When the young man gave it to me, I asked him if it was secure because it feels heavy and I'm taking it to my staff member and wanted it to be ready for him to eat. He said everything was there, it was packaged well, and sorry for the wait. WELL- LONG STORY SHORT IT WASN'T. lol. I immediately called after I got to my staff members job (15 mins away) and nothing was secure. It leaked so badly EVERYWHERE! My car, my clothes, the food was soggy- it was a literal disaster. After calling- the man apologized profusely and said he will replace EVERYTHING and to come back any time. My staff member and I were out of lunch and it was honestly embarrassing because it was their birthday. I wasted my time, spent 2x the money, and I had an extremely dirty car. I took pics, threw the food away, and went back a few days later. When I got there- the cook/ possibly owner was MAD as heck when the guy told him I was there to recollect my order. After shouting and shaking his head- I saw him cooking. When my bag came- it was awfully light and a very tiny box. I asked the server if that was everything and he was so embarrassed and kept saying he was sorry that the owners said "no." They will not replace it after all. They gave me a literal small side of noodles and that's it. The meal I originally bought came with rice, a salad, a dumpling etc. I also didn't get the edamame, or the fried San Diego! All around- I felt bad for the young man who was so embarrassed and ultimately put in the middle. He said it was wrong what they're doing to me but ultimately this place was going back on what they should do to make it right. I didn't make a scene or argue, I opted to never come back. I think things like this show the character of an establishment and it is what it is.

My friend had been here before and convinced me to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! The food…read moredefinitely did not disappoint. For the price, the portions were generous and everything we ordered was delicious. We had the ramen, chicken katsu, and Korean chicken wings in two flavors--sweet & spicy and soy garlic. Both flavors were so good! Our server was very friendly and professional and always had a smile on their face, which made the experience even better. The place is a little small and parking can be limited, but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be coming back!

okay their location is very confusing and needs to be more clear :( heads up, they're located in…read morethe same building as the J's korean cuisine restaurant food was subpar, nothing stood out to me. the curry was salty? the texture of the katsu was fine. katsu overall was just bland service is fine; you order through their QR code so there's not much interaction happening with their servers. i don't recall anyone checking in on us either

Food is 5 stars! My husband and I sat at the sushi bar. We were a bit hidden which i feel affected…read morethe service but it was still a 10/10 experience. Sushi is fresh. Rice to sushi ratio was great and the sushi was coursed well by the sushi chef.

We went here on a Tuesday afternoon. While there was a wait for tables, there was none for the…read moresushi bar. We got the teriyaki chicken bento, shrimp tempura udon, California roll, and tuna roll. The udon had a relatively sweet broth. I expected a kitsune broth (umami-rich with dashi) as the restaurant specializes in sushi. Regardless, it was decent; the accompanying shrimp tempura were good. Interestingly, this restaurant is also mentioned in the Michelin Guide. I believe this is due to the quality of the rolls. The tuna tasted amazingly refreshing. I liked the California rolls too. For the quality served, they were decently priced. I'm sure more premium items would taste delicious. Walking inside is like entering a small traditional izakaya densely packed with Japanese decor. The restaurant is usually busy with only one or a couple servers accommodating everyone. Sitting at the sushi bar is convenient as the chefs can serve orders themselves. I wouldn't go here if I was in a rush due to the restaurant's popularity. The parking situation is fine, but make sure to use the bigger lot sectioned off from the restaurants.