Having a great ramen time here with my family. Their bowls are so good!!…read more I had: 1. Pan Fried Gyoza 2. Ikageso karaage 3. Nagasaki Chanpon 4. Japanese Style Chanpon 5. Tenshin Fried rice 6. Ice cream for desserts

The food tastes great!, but unfortunately the service has consistently been disappointing. During…read moreour most recent visit, our server read our order back to us, but several items we ordered never came out. We've been coming here for over 20 years, including under the previous management, so it's especially disappointing to see how much the experience has changed. The staff often seems stressed or unhappy, and the service has not been what we remember from years ago. The restaurant used to be extremely busy with long waits, and we've noticed a significant change over the years. In my opinion, the restaurant would benefit from taking another look at the customer service, and overall dining experience for customers.

We had to go to Ross and this place Tokyo Bites is in the same plaza around the corner from Ross…read moreStore. It was fairly early so the place was quiet and lots of available seating. At first I thought it was a fast food style, order at the counter and wait for your order to be ready, but it was actually a casual sit down restaurant. The lovely lady took our order when we were ready. They offer a variety of plates and combo plates which includes California roll and gyoza. They have a but two rolls and get one free special which is what I went with. They have a variety of sushi rolls to choose from. They have no rice rolls and several styles of specialty rolls. They even have ramen or udon noodle soups. The service was attentive enough to not feel forgotten. She checked on us a few times and made sure our water was replenished. Pleasantly surprised about this place. Nowhere a high end Japanese restaurant, but very sufficient enough for a simple lunch.

I decided to try this place because of the giant sign outside advertising "Buy Any Two Rolls, Get…read moreOne Free." When I arrived around 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, the restaurant was relatively clean and completely empty. The tables looked fairly new and had a simple, utilitarian style. I walked up to the counter and asked how the promotion worked. The owner pointed out the rolls on the menu and asked whether I was dining in or ordering to go. After telling her I was dining in, I looked over the menu. Since I don't eat much rice, I was immediately drawn to the three no-rice rolls, which were $16 each. The specialty rolls also looked good and were priced between $16 and $19. I asked to order three of the no-rice rolls using the promotion. That's when the owner told me those rolls were not included. The sign outside says "any two rolls," yet apparently there are exclusions that aren't disclosed. Since the no-rice rolls are in the same price range as the specialty rolls, I asked why they were excluded. The owner didn't offer any explanation--she simply said no, then walked away from the register and back into the kitchen. I found that interaction disrespectful and a clear indication that they weren't interested in earning my business. Customer service matters, and this experience left a very negative impression. I recommend choosing one of the many other restaurants in the area that value friendly, transparent service. Advertising a promotion as applying to "any" rolls while excluding certain items without clearly stating that feels misleading.

The little kiosk had self order screens but the lady working there was happy to assist. I got the…read morechicken katsu curry rice bowl and added a friend over easy egg. The chicken was not overly coated for crust so they were still flavorful but not super greasy. I love that they place the curry in a side container so you can control his much is on there and not let leftovers get soggy This is in a food hall and there is plenty of seating inside. They do have a big screen TV in the food hall and it is right across from this place. The World Cup was on so the place was super loud near there My hubby and I would return to this place.

Ordered Pork Belly Curry with added fried egg through the kiosk. Give your phone number and receive…read morea text to get the goods. Pricing 18 dollar meal. No tipping option after tapping. Output time -10 minutes. Product is 4/5 Taste - Pork belly is very tender. Japanese curry never misses. Portion -4/5 Just the right amount to eat half and packed the rest to go. Would comeback possibly to try the beef belly.

It was the hottest day of the week so far and also happened to be the day I was not scheduled for…read morework so yay! My friend and I wanted to check out this place for a while, so we decided to go together. We were quickly greeted and allowed to choose any available table to sit at. It seemed like it was one of the slower days (understandable since it was triple digits weather outside). Upon searing, we were shortly offered water and what seemed liked a creamy corn soup. It was tasty. The servers were very friendly, and they cane by regularly to check on us. My friend ordered a few nigiri's for herself, but I wanted to check out the rising sun combo. The presentation was pretty amazing. The fish tasted good too, no fishy smell whatsoever, and I thought the tuna was almost translucent and quite pretty to look at. Personally. my favorite was the salmon with the bright citrus garnish. Very yummy. Other than that, I also ordered myself an apple chu-hi and thought it was very refreshing and quite easy going down. I really liked that. Their menu is extensive though, so I'll have to come back and check out the others that caught my eye :)

I'm definitely a sushi connoisseur and live in Huntington Beach, but I decided to give this place a…read moretry since it was conveniently located between me and a friend and we were both craving sushi! I'm so glad we did. The sushi was very fresh and delicious, and the specialty rolls did not disappoint. They even have a great buy one specialty roll, get the second 50% off deal, which made it even better. The highlight of our dinner, though, was definitely our server, Kyle! He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and polite, and he gave us some great recommendations. We ended up trying the Jeffrey Roll based on his recommendation, and it was fantastic! Great sushi, great value, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back--and hopefully Kyle will be our server again!

Cute little Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant! We were seated quickly, although the restaurant was…read morestill quite busy. Service was a little slow, but it was understandable given how busy it was tonight. The owner was apologetic, personable, and very kind, which we really appreciated. We ordered the scallop and mushroom risotto and the uni pasta, and both dishes were done really well. The pasta was cooked to perfection and covered in a rich, creamy uni sauce. It came with freshly grated wasabi and nori, which added a fresh kick and extra depth to the dish, really elevating the overall flavor of the pasta. The scallops were seared beautifully and cooked perfectly, maintaining that nice, fresh, bouncy texture. The mushroom risotto was creamy and packed with flavor as well. Everything paired really nicely with the Chardonnay. Would 100% recommend and would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

I've dined here a few times over the years. Most recently, for lunch and special occasions. I'm…read moresurprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. This local gem is worth a visit for lunch or dinner. The menu offers classic Japanese fare to European (French & Italian) fusion with generous portions. Seasonal and weekday specials are also posted inside. They have a lunch menu and family-style courses priced per person. The full menu is available all day. A few of my favorite entrées are the Uni Spaghetti, Hamburg Steak with demi-glace sauce, Scallops Risotto, and Miso Black Cod when available. Their appetizers are also great, including beef tataki, Peking pork buns, and scallop carpaccio. For beverages, they offer beer, sake, wine, soju, refillable soft drinks, and more. I usually get one of the iced teas, either the iced green tea or the tropical passion iced tea. The dining area is small but cozy, with tables and counter seating perfect for solo diners. They may accommodate small to medium-sized parties, and reservations are recommended for dinner hours. The decor blends Japanese and European styles with a touch of California. I enjoyed coming for either lunch or dinner. The staff has always been kind and attentive. We've celebrated birthdays here, and they offer a complimentary birthday dessert of your choice. Prices are reasonable as well. Looking forward to another visit.

Ambiance: Cute lil mini store inside Rodeo 39 Public Market…read more(located on the left side). Plenty of parking spaces BUT parking can be quite busy depending on time and day. Service: As I arrived there was only one girl at the counter. She was very nice and told us if we had any questions or help to let her know. Self Serve at the counter and there are two large tablets where you input your orders! NOTE: NO CASH ONLY CARD. We came on a Friday, July 3rd around 1pm. It wasn't too busy at the time for me. Good service. Food: BEST onigiri iv had! Iv tried the kbbq, mentaiko, honey walnut, and spicy salmon onigiri. My two favorite were the mentaiko and spicy salmon onigiri. The mentaiko (fish eggs) was delicious, it was salty but like the good saltiness (not overly salty if that makes sense haha) and keep in mind that it is a tad spicy but for me I can handle it because I love anything spicy! Now the spicy salmon onigiri was PERFECT. Not too spicy (perfect for those who likes a mild spice) and creamy. My bf ordered spicy salmon as well and honey walnut shrimp. Both he said were delicious and his favorite was the honey walnut shrimp! For the kbbq, it was delicious too! Reminded me of Kbbq! All onigiris came with seasoned furikake and seaweed (there's an option if u want it on the side or remove it). There is also ahi tube poke and 3 sauces to choose from. I chose 1 spicy mayo on the side and it tasted really good with the onigiri. Each onigiri is labeled on the wrapper so it's easy to know which is which. I personally think think this onigiri store has a good amount of filling which I love! Drinks we ordered strawberry lemonade and regular lemonade. 5/5 great drinks and refreshing on a hot day. Overall everything was a 10/10 for me. If you really want to be full full, eat 4 onigiris, if u want to be full but not TOO full, 3 is good enough! Definitely will come back and will recommend this place to friends and family!

Strange experience with female cashier. She literally did not say a single word to my husband who…read morewas ordering. Just shook her head and told us to pay. Kept looking at him but then looking away when he loooked back? Very confusing experience- probably because he's a different race than her but oh well. Too much rice. Rice and meat ratio is off. Not coming back.

Great Japanese grocery store. Has the items you need to supplement your standard grocery store…read more Good selection and great food court. So happy to have this here. I think theirs self service check out at the market and that's nice since it's small and generally has low staffing. The overall market and food court are very clean have a nice aesthetic. Love the sweets store too, every mitsuwa has something like this and I really like ours.

NOT a Full Service Grocery Store!…read more My third and final visit to this location. The food court is larger than the actual market. Very limited produce and dry goods, checking out is rather slow with only one cashier on duty. Stick with a full service grocer, you won't be disappointed!

This Omusubi Gonbei is located inside Mitsuwa's food court. After shopping at Mitsuwa, my husband…read moreand I decided to walk over to the food court, just to see what other food vendors are here (it makes me sad that this Mitsuwa was not here when I used to live in Cypress many years ago). After we walked right in front of Omusubi Gonbei, we both decided to get some onigiri. We were greeted by a smiling and friendly employee behind the counter when we approached this little eatery. We ended up purchasing: Spicy Tuna, $2.70 prior to tax- My husband decided to order this and really enjoyed it. I didn't have any because I am not much of a spicy eater. But my husband enjoyed it. Grilled Eel, $3.60 prior to tax- My husband and I split this one. I really liked the eel and also the sauce that was used on top of the eel. My husband also really liked this one. Fried Oyster, $3.60 prior to tax- I decided to order this one but it was topped with a spicy mayonnaise that I thought was a little too spicy for me (again, I am not a spicy eater). But the fried oyster itself was good. ---------------------------------- (Total= $10.67 after tax) Wait time for our items was pretty much non existent, since the girl helping us boxed up our items before I even had the chance to finish paying (I always struggle to pay via tap on the first try... I always seem to have the credit card somewhere else, instead of wherever the sensor is to pay for it...D'oh). This was a great snack for us since we had lunch 3 hours before (I had a light lunch of a tofu salad so the 1.5 onigiri that I had was perfect for me). I like that the onigiri was fresh and the filling. But there is a significant amount of rice and very little of the filling. But I still liked it regardless and would definitely come back to try the other flavors in the future.

Not too mad at the food, but the rice balls were nothing too special or superior…read more Service was very fast and friendly. In the grocery store food court, the rice balls make for a quick and easy meal. I got the shrimp tempura and eel. Lots of rice to protein ratio.

I would LOVE to give this establishment a 10/10 because the food that I did have here was…read moreabsolutely delicious!!!!! However, and I mean however. That male waiter/manager or whatever he wants to call himself, he better be lucky he caught me on one of my good days. His attitude and service is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to walk about before he met his maker. It truly amazes me how people can be so rude when you're spending your money! I met up with some friends, and first of all, they waited over a hour to receive their food. They cancelled the other part of their order due to the wait. I pray that man receives the same energy he's putting out in the universe because he truly deserves a dose of his own medicine and NOT in a good way.

We finally made our way here for last minute dinner plans. Situated in the shopping are across…read morefrom Target, parking can be full so be patient when driving through the lot. Greeted and seated immediately when we arrived. Our booth was cozy and loved the murals on the 3 walls. When in doubt, or you're confused in what to pick, go for the sashimi sampler - tuna, Yellowtail, salmon, snapper, maguro lay a top grated daikon and carrots and shiso leaves. Also garnished with seaweed, yamagobo, sunomono, lemon slice...you can tell a lot of work went into this plate. It was incredible, fresh, and super tasty on this hot summer day. The house sake, served cold was a perfect pairing. We didn't stop there! We also ordered: Jalapeno Yellowtail - love the sprouts garnish with the jalapeño oil and ponzu to finish off. Three amigos roll - spicy scallops roll, cucumber, avocado, tuna, albacore. Perfect to share. Yummy scallops! Got our veggies in with sunomono cucumber salad and veggie tempura. Really enjoyed and definitely will add this sushi bar into our rotation! Service was friendly and polite. And we're ready for more! Kampai!

I was craving some cold soba and saw that Echizen offered Zaru Soba! We waited about 15 minutes or…read moreso for a table for 2. Under their Light Dinner section, they offer a Zarusoba for $12.00 and a Tempura Udon/Soba with Shrimp Tempura for $13.00. However, if you want Zarusoba with Tempura, they charge an extra dollar. The Zarusoba was good, but it would be nice if they gave a bit more sauce for dipping. I also got a Sashimi Salad, which had a lot of sashimi! It had salmon, tuna, and a white fish. Pretty good, but it could have used a little more dressing as well. The Combination Plate with Salmon and Tempura was enjoyable. It comes with a piece of salmon, a variety of tempura (shrimp, broccoli, sweet potato, onion), side salad, miso soup, rice, tempura sauce, and teriyaki sauce. Salmon was cooked well, and I liked all of the tempura! Their Lunch Specials are originally what caught my eye, but it seems like they don't have anything similar for dinner. Instead, everything is a la carte with the exception of a few combination plates. I wish they would do dinner specials similar to their lunch specials! Parking here is pretty difficult. The lot gets packed with several cars circling around hunting for a spot. They're also going some construction right now which doesn't help. There is a large parking lot where the Home Depot is next door, but they specifically have signs posted to say you can't park there.

Been coming here since 2014…read more Started as a broke Cypress College student now working in corporate. Authentic Japanese-owned, mostly Japanese staff, with a couple of long-timers who have clearly found their forever workplace - over a decade and counting. New owner took over when the original retired, a few small changes here and there, but the food and service? Barely touched. That is the highest compliment a ownership transition can get. Check IG for their lunch specials from M-F. I am leaving this review purely out of self-interest. This place cannot close.