I was staying with my son, and he asked me what I felt like eating for dinner. Japanese is always a good choice. I ordered a crunch roll. He ordered chicken and beef teriyaki, which came with white rice, a green salad, and four California rolls. We also shared some edamame. Everything was delicious, and I would eat here again in a heartbeat. read more

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So I guess they really jacked up the prices because their website says different. They need to change their prices online. I called to make a pick up order for a chicken-beef teriyaki plate and tempura. I've been here before so the teriyaki plate is still same savory flavor. Delicious. But TEMPURA was MAJOR FAIL. The batter is just way too thick almost like a pancake, while the shrimp stays TINY. Just what in the world. You'd think the tempura is big, but it's because of all the batter. It's not like this before! Needs a major revamp on the tempura batter! It has to be lighten than clouds! read more

Maki-Yaki Express - FAIL. Too much batter like almost a pancake. It's not light! - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Pretty reasonable menu worth trying. I look forward to grubbing on the special rolls. Looks like a quick and easy spot to navigate through. Great to go spot. read more

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I actually really liked this place. Came here on a whim had some good "fast-casual" Japanese food. The food felt decent quality. Bought food for the kids and grandparents. Everyone liked the food and finished this food. We def come back if in the area! read more

Ordered dinner from here for a party of 4 , living in laguna woods. Fair prices, family owned, and was prepared on time. Absolutely delicious and would return 10/10. read more

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Really good food, quick service and pleasant staff. Very reasonable prices especially during the workday lunch hours.

This is my go-to sushi spot for awhile now because of how fresh and delicious it is every time! Not to mention the value for the quality is unbeatable in my opinion. I'll usually put in an order by phone and pick it up for lunch but it's also very quick when I've ordered in person. The customer service is great and the owner's cheerfulness is lovely. If you're dining in, just note that it's more of a pick-up at the counter and self-serve type of place (which works fine for me) and I still felt like they were attentive if I needed anything. My go-to is their rainbow roll, mango salmon roll and the one with eel and avocado. On a gloomy day their udon and tuna roll is amazing too. read more

Hidden spot next to the 7-11 looks dark inside but they're inside. It may look a bit sketchy at first, but the flavors are really good! Food comes out fairly quickly, I forgot to take a picture of the rolls but just wish the presentation was better. Other than that good sushi spot for the area. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Philadelphia roll - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Service is good, the food is excellent, prices are very reasonable and I love their tempura sauce! Parking is convenient.

I ordered the crunch roll on DoorDash and when I got it, the shrimp inside was not cooked at all.

Good bento with fast service. Good portion and tasty tempura with one of the best sauces around. Nice for a quick pick up and go.

Great food, fairly priced and good customer service. I recommend!! I don't think you will be disappointed

super tasty rainbow roll, tempura, gyoza, and the BEST spicy chicken teriyaki bowl. one of my fav places for a quick take out sushi!!!! read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Love this friendly little place.... The owners are very nice and my food from there is excellent! Cynthia read more

This is definitely a hole in the wall no nonsense sushi place. The food was perfectly fine for the price. The rolls were about $10-$14 each so a good price for sushi. It's not fancy, but it was good. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This is that perfect mom & pop sushi + teriyaki + bento + ramen place you dream of finding for a lunch break. Everything is 30-50% less pricey than other Japanese options in this area--and it tastes exactly the way you'd hope it does. I got the chicken bowl and a spicy tuna roll and was more than satisfied. The chicken teriyaki was cooked well, not overdone, and with the right amount of sauce. The portion was also generous, beating out places like Flame Broiler for the amount of protein you're getting. The spicy tuna roll looked freshly prepared, not just a mix of tuna and spicy mayo that got made who knows how long ago. I was impressed overall, especially for the price. The guy at the register was very friendly, and there was plenty of seating if you want to dine in. read more

Love their crunch and California sushi, they use real crab meat not the imitation ones. Their grilled chicken is delicious too! I highly recommend this place. read more

My coworkers and I were craving for sushi and we gave this spot a try. I would order in advance to have it ready by 12:30PM for pick up. The food has always been ready by that time and I have never had an issue with being late back to work. The Dynamite Roll and the Lobster Roll is so good! Both comes with veggies inside the roll which adds a nice touch as I have never had it done like that before. Overall, I am excited to try more rolls here. The staff is very friendly and efficient. There is a variety of options to choose from and it is inexpensive. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Lobster Roll. - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Always good. Prices are great. I eat take-out from here a couple of times a month. Conveniently located.

Perfect mom and pop place to satisfy that sushi craving that's affordable and unpretentious. Ideal for casual lunches, take-away, and picnics. My husband and I ordered the maki-yaki roll chef special x2, all the rolls were delicious and tasted perfect. Not too much rice and not too big of bites, just maki-yummy. We will be coming back again. Staff (1) - 1 Cleanliness (1) - 1 Food (2) - 2 Price (1) 1 read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Chef Maki Special, I ate some already. Delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Let me just start off with saying --I love that I went with Maki-Yaki Express for lunch! I placed my order via door dash with the estimate pick up time of 12pm. The location is tucked away in a small plaza, very subtle but very noticeable. Soon as I walked in I noticed they were a bit busy, so then having doordash pick up option was perfect! The lady at the register was so kind and so quick to assist me. Another thing I absolutely loved was that they packed up my order so nice and tight, along with utensils and sauces. Now do move onto their food.. they did not let me down--for a cold day outside their Shrimp Tempura Udon did the trick. It was still hot when I picked up and remained nice and toasty until I arrived back. Crunch rolls??? Yes 5 more please ! Absolutely delicious and they did not hold back on their crunch! Overall everything compliments each other perfectly, and I could not be any happier ! No hesitation -- I will be returning!! read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Shrimp Tempura Udon + Crunch Roll (5pc) - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Super nice owner. Little family owned business with excellent Japanese food. Similar to some of the places we visited outside Tokyo. Prices are very fair and you get a lot of food for the price. We used to eat a Taiko and go away hungry. Not at this restaurant!!! read more

I have been going to this place on and off about 6 months and fell in love with quality and taste on day one. Highly recommended. I am surprised they are not in every city and corner. Hard working family business. Blessings your way. read more

Food here is pretty good with good portions. Ordered the Sushi Combo (#40), good portions. The rolls here are the same as any sushi place. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Menu 1 - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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My first time at this small business and we had two Bento boxes for takeout. I did not have time to take any pictures because the food was so yummy! The service was very polite. Great place to get some reasonably priced Japanese food. read more

This place is one of my favorite Japanese food. Does not look fancy from the outside or inside but the food.. I drove 45 minutes to eat here. The chef prepares the food as they order it. Highly recommend. read more

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Was out here traveling and checked Yelp for a place that was opened around 8 pm. Thankfully, this dive was open because we were hungry for Asian food and it was located within a couple of miles from where we were staying. It is a tiny hole in the wall restaurant that is sandwiched between a 7 Eleven and a tattoo parlor. The small dining area had a few tables on each side. They were closing in 30 minutes which likely explains the lack of customers. One thing thing that really bothered me was the large rack of dirty dishes on the edge of the dining area. In addition, there were a few tables that had not been cleared yet. Not sure why since they weren't busy. We placed our orders for takeout at the counter. The boy taking our orders was polite and we were in and out of there within about 15 minutes. The food quality was average but still good and the prices were very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I would order from here again next time I'm in the area. read more

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The spicy pork combo was excellent, very flavorful and the portion size was more than acceptable. The man working the kitchen was very polite and professional. This place is a hidden gem in the area read more

It's cheap, it's good and have a very friendly atmosphere, can't ask for anything better than that

After a magical day at Disneyland, my sister found this place thanks to her new Yelp app! We both had low expectations because it doesn't look like much; it's next to a 7-11, in the middle of a small shopping complex within an industrial community. However, thanks to the generally positive Yelp reviews we decided to commit to Maki-Yaki! I was surprised by their extensive menu. Bento, sushi, and teriyaki oh my! I decided on #53, spicy pork bowl. Within about 5 minutes, I was devouring the well marinated sukiyaki style pork, with a solid kick. I was impressed by the meat to rice ratio. (Usually, bowls tend to me 80% rice and 20% meat.) This was about 60% rice and 40% meat. Downside: No restrooms available for the public! Boo! read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Love the service and their food is always fresh and great! Their egg rolls and chicken teriyaki bowls are fantastic! read more

Maki-Yaki Express - This is their CA tempura roll. I love it so good!!! - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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The room reeks first impression as I walked in. The employees doesn't wear gloves and my to go bag and container is oily I mean very. Not a surprise that no one is in the store and apparently they have no restroom and they put three signs for it. The amount is petty and super thin slice. Please don't come u get scammed. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - King Salmon Teriyaki Scammed for 17 dollars lol such a thin slice and took 15 mins - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This is a must-visit place if you love sushi. It's a little place in the middle of a strip-mall and the dining room is honestly very small. This is more of a take-out restaurant. The owners are incredibly nice and the food consistently good. It is our go-to sushi restaurant!! read more

Maki-Yaki is a small mostly to-go Japanese restaurant in Laguna Hills. I've been here countless times over the last 10+ years. The food here is pretty decent. The rolls aren't too expensive and they usually give you a free miso soup with every roll you order. Their portions are pretty big and 2 rolls is usually more than enough to fill me up. I enjoy their spicy tuna and then pretty much any roll they have with tuna on top. My wife likes their bento box and she also likes the spicy tuna roll. Last time, I tried the spicy California roll since it was only $5. It was okay. Basically, I think it was just a California roll with Siracha. What really stands out to me here is the service. Almost every single time I have been, everyone working is extremely friendly. There are usually only 2 - 3 people working and unless they are slammed with orders, they are always patient and very nice. Even when they are slammed, they are nice, but they just seem rushed. read more

Maki-Yaki Express - Japanese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Yum!!! Love everything I've tried here. They're always busy and so friendly! I keep going back!

I ordered a small chicken bowl right after someone placed an $80 pickup order, and they made it clear that they were going to prepare the big order before even starting to make my $8 order. only 2 of us in the whole place too. I had to have the cashier void the transaction because I was gonna be late for work. unbelievable. probably not coming back, at least not for a while read more

Lots of options and made with love for being a small little restaurant they far surpassed my expectations! I hope to come back soon

Great spicy chicken bowl . Highly recommend It ! Quick service .. my food is nice and hot by the time I arrive for pick up . read more

Food is great, at a reasonable price and staff is wonderful. I always order to go, but the few times I've gone in to order and wait for my food, their place is clean and well spread out. I highly recommend. read more

Open on Saturday I always come here for Sat lunch. Place is hole in the wall with an extensive menu and to go oriented. The have specials which rotate weekly. Love the variety, quality and price. read more