Looking for a quick lunch and came across this quaint, cozy and comfortable mom and pop restaurant in a Yorba Linda strip mall. Lots of parking, cute and clean! Got there about 1:30pm, quiet with only a couple other tables. Appears to be just mom, pop and a backroom worker. Very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. We ordered a pork katsu, tempura combination and a sesame chicken, sushi combination. Combo came with soup, salad and rice. Portion sizes were perfect and extremely tasty. There is a sushi bar but they do not serve at the sushi bar which is a shame as the sushi received with our lunch was very good. Like with a lot of places Covid downsizing probably changed their business platform. Any case, very tasty, satisfying and enjoyable lunch! Will be back if we're in the area again. read more

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PARKING (4/5): Shares a plaza with a bunch of other business. Parking is always free and ample. SERVICE (2/5): I really hate doing this, but service here was the ABSOLUTE WORST! There was only one waitress who seated, took orders, brought food to everyone during the lunch rush. There wasn't many tables, probably 4 total. She was extremely friendly, but the service was just SO SLOW! We came right when the restaurant opened, so 2nd table seated and it took 30 minutes for her to bring our drinks and take our order. The total lunch took 2 hours for something we thought would be a quick work lunch. It was so slow that even the sushi chef started helping her and brought us our drinks because he saw us sitting there for so long being ignored. I don't blame her, I think more people need to be working if she's not able to tend to that many tables. I will never come back here due to how slow the service was. FOOD (4/5): We got the omakase lunch. It came with a lot of food and the salad and clam soup appetizer were HUGE! It came with 10 pieces of nigiri sushi's and a maki roll. The food was delicious! But did not outweigh how slow the service was. OVERALL (3/5): The food was good, but the service ruined the whole experience. Sadly, will never come back. read more

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Same experience with some earlier reviews: We went here on weekday, at least 5+ tables were empty. But it took the little Asian hostess 10 min to talk to us, said you have to wait for 40 min to be seated. Come on! the restaurant is empty! Seems she completely doesn't want us to be there. and serving us is the last thing she wanna do. The worst hostess I have ever met. For a restaurant like that it's not acceptable. I won't be coming back. read more

Is this place even still in business? I've tried eating here multiple times since covid and have been unable to even eat here at all. First time, I called and I heard them say they were closed even though it was about 2 hours before their listed closing hours. Second time, I walked in on a friday night and I heard them say they were only doing reservations. Third time, I walked in literally at opening 5:00PM and I heard them say they don't even have sushi and only cooked food?!? Is this place even still in business or what? I don't get it. read more

Service was very very slow and were told to call ahead. There was only one other table occupied. We stopped going.

This is a great Japanese owned family business. Great food and a great atmosphere. My go to spot for Japanese food.

Food and Service is always excellent. Best authentic Japanese restaurant in OC. A hidden gem

Excellent sashimi and teishoku set menu. The ladies had chirashi sashimi, I had the saba teshoku and my friend had the hamachi Kama (cheek). Highly recommended. read more

I've been here many times and, compared to many other Japanese restaurants, their food feels very fresh and authentic. For example, their salads which comes with your meal is always light, crispy, and fresh, while their soba noodles are refreshing. Although the wait for food can take awhile (usually not more than 40 minutes), I believe it's worth it since the atmosphere is great for taking with your group or even with the friendly waitresses. It's not the type of customer service where you're a guest, but more like you somehow ended up eating dinner with your friend's family. They're also always polite, not because you're a guest but because of Japan's polite culture. The people there work pretty much all day since it's very much like a family business, so they're very passionate about what they do. If you can stop by outside when it's not busy, it's 100% worth the visit. read more

"I literally order sushi, watch 'Law & Order,' and go to sleep at 9 o'clock every night. I'm a grandmother." -- Bella Hadid I know the feeling Bella ;-) This place is an excellent mom and pop Japanese restaurant with a surprisingly good saki list. The corkage fee was reasonable too. It was either $15 or $20. We had a variety of apps and sushi and I would definitely return again. You cannot go wrong here. Order your favorites. Highly recommended. read more

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This hole in the wall restaurant definitely deserves 5 stars! I would recommend making reservations since it is a small restaurant and there's only one person working in the front - serving/ packaging to-go and answering phone calls. The service was amazing and she was constantly checking up on us and refilling my hot tea. I ordered a variety of sushi and yellow tail cheek. Everything was delicious and I love the size proportion of the sushi. The fish was fresh, I definitely would recommend the halibut/ albacore/ tuna sushi and negitoro roll. The price was reasonable especially for the quality. Definitely will be back to try some more daily specials! read more

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Very good small Japanese restaurant. The Maguro Don was amazing. The maguro was fresh and the rice was perfect temperature. As for service goes, they don't have many working, so expect service to slow down when there are a lot of customers. We had no issue during lunch when there's 4-5 tables filled. Ambiance reminds me of family owned Japanese restaurant in Japan. read more

Maguroya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Simply great authentic Japanese Sushi and best place in town. I can see why there are some bad reviews on this place. But When you understand they are small family business and if you have visited similar kind of restaurants in Japan you will know that they can only serve a certain amount of people at the same time. If you want to give this place a try especially on weekend, please call and make a reservation first. We love this restaurant so much and service is great and people are nice. Sometimes do need some patience but the great food will compensate it ! read more

Maguroya is simply the best sushi in North OC. We have been regularly coming here for the last 20 years, and there are very few sushi restaurants that are comparable. Everything is just simple and super high quality, no gimmicky rolls or exotic items. Reservations are required, so plan to call ahead. read more

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Super quiet at Maguroya tonight with only one other couple in the booth next to us. We were promptly seated and brought water upon request. I ordered the three item combo with chicken teriyaki, California roll and Sukiyaki. All of it was very good. We have ordered to go before but first time we have sat down and ate in. Food was good and staff was delightful. read more

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Ever since my first review about Maguroya- I have been back numerous times. More so during the pandemic as working from home was the norm. For Friday date night - I was eager to order the scallop roll, crunchy roll, and of course, the spicy calamari. This has got to be my favorite Japanese restaurant ever. Everything is just so fresh and tasty and clean. Their rolls don't really use imitation crab which I am thankful for. It's just not really sushi if they add that (I'll still eat it though!) During covid, the packaging is neat and they are very sweet with bringing the food to your car if you still need to wait for your order. I appreciate the staff (the waitress and Kaz are seriously so hospitable) and everytime I come in - it's such a treat. You seriously can order anything you want on the menu and it will be a HIT. I also haven't tried a better, crispier sesame chicken than Maguroya. read more

The food is outstanding. The sashimi is fresh and delicious. The dinner meals are very large and satisfying. For almost being put out of business by the COVID epidemic, the restaurant had to downsize and reservations are a must. Though the service may seem slow, the waitresses are attentive and very polite. You never feel rushed to eat. The ambiance reminds me of those small sidewalk restaurants in Japan. I highly recommend this restaurant for traditional Japanese meals. read more

All of the menu items we ordered were on Point. Immaculately clean dining area which with good seating options. Sushi hand-rolls were very good. Teriyaki chicken/beef/pork/mixed tempura/pork cutlet (Katsu) items were delicious. Also the cut rolls were very high quality. The quality of the meat and seafood (sushi) is very apparent. I am looking forward to returning to try more items from menu. It's a major plus that the wait staff was attentive and courteous. Best Japanese restaurant that I have found in west Yorba Linda. read more

Came here long ago, food wasn't bad at all. But now, cannot even be seated without a reservation, even if they aren't busy.

Best Japanese restaurant in area, excellent lunch value and dinner. Real sushi chef excellent ambience.

Quality is still great! :) really enjoy the dinner combinations! Highly recommend the sukiyaki!

Today, I ordered the salmon bowl. I was initially hesitant since the lady said it was cooked salmon on sushi rice. The food has been good there so I gave it a try. Glad I did. Basically, it is very small cut salmon cooked and sprinkled over sushi rice. There was kaiware and shiso leaf too. It was really good. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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This place is amazing, best sushi in North OC!! Fresh and clean ingredients. The service is friendly and efficient

This is a nice, quiet place, with really good food and service. We had both sushi and combination dinners. The quality was high, across the board. read more

Don't know why this place doesn't have a higher review! I do agree with some of these reviews that they could maybe hire a few more people to speed up the pace of seating and putting out food, but the staff that is already there is so welcoming and sweet, especially the lady that is always up front. Food is spectacular every time I get it, all the lunch/dinner combo items are delicious. My favorite dishes are their Salmon Skin Salad (seriously so good) and their Negi Toro. Good food and good service, definitely recommend going. read more

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE RATINGS. BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I EAT ALOT OF SUSHI. THIS IS THE BEST SUSHI IN AMERICA. I randomly tried Maguroya last night. I was blown away. The food and experience is VERY authentic. The ownership is Japanese which is actually rare to find with sushi restaurants these days. That's how you know it's good. The prices are also very reasonable. Every part of my experience was perfect. The miso soup is great. The sushi itself is 10/10. The natto is very good. The service staff is wonderful and very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the interior looks straight out of Japan. I spoke with the owners while I was dining. It's a family business and they have been doing this for 25 years! I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is the best sushi restaurant I have ever experienced. Yorba Linda is 30 minutes away from my house and I will be going back soon just for this restaurant. I cannot emphasize enough that this is the best sushi restaurant at least in all of Southern California. I eat at Nobu and Roku often and this place has them beat. Thank you so much and Itadakimasu! read more

Love the food and the service. We have been going here for several years and we enjoy their fresh sushi and other Japanese food cuisine.

Best Japanese restaurant in Yorba Linda! Great food, highly recommend the BCC combo with tempura, sukiyaki and sashimi. All sushi and rolls are good too! Kaz and Yuko are very hospitable and provide great service! Recommend coming here when you are not in a rush to go elsewhere as it can take time to prepare the food! Hope you have a great experience like I do every time I come here! It's truly the hidden jewel in the YL read more

I have to agree with all the latest reviews written. I have been going here for years and even a few times during COVID to show support. On our last visit it was just after opening and the restaurant was empty. We went early to a pod the crowds. Even though only one table was being used were were told we couldn't be seated without a reservation. We stood there SHOCKED. I felt very disappointed and unappreciated as we have gone there even during the pandemic to support their business. Now that things are looking better they choose to implement a reservation only policy with no regards to the actual current status of the crowd? How disrespectful is that? Not ever going back after going here for over 25 years. There are plenty of other options where customers are always welcomed. read more

Had dinner here again and was not disappointed. The food is always delicious and the service is on point. It also looks recently remodeled. I had the combination with sushi, sashimi and beef teriyaki. I love that the teriyaki is actually a piece of steak they cook to order, not cheap quality beef. Highly recommend you check this place out if you're looking for some good authentic Japanese food. read more

Maguroya - Combination with sushi, sashimi and beef teriyaki. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Located in a strip mall across a big Japanese market this Japanese owned/run sushi joint is a good option for sushi in the area. I have frequented this place before and after COVID and the place has pretty much been the same in food quality, service, and timing. Have ordered a variety of dishes like ankimo (ie fish liver) that is similar to Foie gras, their omakase sushi, chirashi, and hot plates like sukiyaki, chicken teriyaki, and grilled salmon. All their entrees taste good and decent for the price. Most of their dishes are accompanied with either miso soup or small salad. The appetizers are great but I recommend the soft shell crab without panko crust. The Panko can get a bit thick and oily. Also, they have an option for calamari that can be sautéed but I recommend the fried as the sautéed is overpowered by sauce. If you are in the area this place is a great option for authentic Japanese cuisine. read more

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Lately when we go the place has open tables and we were told they had reservations and could not accommodate us so don't wait. (There were three open tables and it was 7:00) Also, last time we went we were told we had to order quickly, WTF! I am so disappointed, I will not go back, so rude. There are other places to go. read more

New to the area and came here for lunch. Pleasantly surprised. Combo lunch w Chicken Teriyaki and Sushi was plenty for even a healthy eater like myself. Note: 2 lightweight eaters would be able to share one combo! Mixed in w a coke to drink the total was still under $20. Sushi was so fresh that even the California roll included was prepared in front of me...THERE IS NOTHING LIKE "FRESH" SUSHI! Amazing deal and even better quality. Definitely recommend this place for lunch read more

At least once or twice a week I have lunch in this restaurant for long time. The quality of the food is the best, healthy and consistent. Never once I taste the foods less than delicious. read more

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Please update your hours on your website and on Yelp. We drove 30 minutes to arrive a little before 8:00pm on a Saturday night to be told that they close at 8:00pm and would not seat us. read more

came in for a lunch special and the prices are reasonable for what you get. The beef teriyaki was tender, tempura was good, and the sushi was reasonably fresh. I would definitely comeback to try other items on the menu. read more

Incredibly slow and inattentive service. Took 20 mins to be seated when there were 4 open tables. Food took 45 minutes even though there were only 3 other tables seated in the restaurant. Super expensive and tiny portions. Sadly there are much better places around with better service and food quality. Won't be back. read more

this my next go to authentic Japanese restaurant. I love their nigiris and i love their salmon skin sushi is really good. their omakase is also a go to for me. Their agedashi tofu is a refreshing starter before diving into the main menu or rolls. It's much better if you call before coming to avoid the people rush and to be seated better but you can also walk in. read more

What's up with the serving size??!!! It's been years since we've been here because this place is just plain stingy and you don't get your money's worth. Well, nothing's changed. For a $20 combination, we got a very petitte overcooked chicken breast, 5 tiny pieces of sashimi (I'm guessing each piece is a thin one square inch), and a decent bowl of sukiyaki. We also ordered the hamachi kama, which received raive reviews from some, and it was, what else, small. Not tiny, but nevertheless small. Because we weren't satisfied, we ordered a couple of salmon and hamachi sushi. Surprise surprise that the sashimi is generously described as petitte. The fish barely covers the sushi rice, which is finger wide to begin with. I don't get how they manage to do pretty good business. For the money and quality, I'll take Oishi any day. read more

Best Japanese restaurant around here in terms of taste authenticity price variety selection ambiance seating arrangement service and location . Good for dates read more