Along with fresh sashimi and specialty rolls, they offer shareable appetizers, curry rice, ramen,…read moreand several dishes from the grill. We tried a variety of items from across the menu, and everything was tasty and nicely presented. Some of my favorites were the shrimp tempura, ramen, baked salmon roll, and spicy crispy rice. The three-pour sake flight was a fun addition to the meal. They also have premium beer, cocktails, and mocktails. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. It's a great spot whether you're dining solo or sharing several dishes with a group.

Kiwami is a neighborhood hidden gem--a cozy local spot welcoming service, affordable prices with a…read morerelaxing outdoor patio. Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth yellowtail jalapeño sashimi,, perfectly rolled sushi,, the absolute best crunchy roll ive ever had ...and rich, savory ramen bowls that are amazing. Casual cozy comfy outdoor seating that makes it ideal for a relaxed dinner or a weekday lunch. Friendly, welcoming servers , (Edwin is my personal favorite ...), who remember your face and treat you like a regular from day one. Generous portion sizes and great prices!

Went here twice, once with a group of friends and a second time with my girlfriend and family!…read moreBoth times, there was no wait and the meat quality was good! We ordered the AYCE happy hour menu. Portions were reasonable and the staff were on point with changing the grills. Sides were delicious and the fries were better than expected. Atmosphere was nice, service was good, food was delicious, and the ice cream was a yummy sweet treat to end off the mountain of meat we ordered. I recommend coming here at least once during happy hour and trying out all the meat, fries, sides, and ice cream!

We went here to celebrate a birthday. They were able to accommodate a large party at the last…read moreminute. And service was great. Unfortunately, that where it ends. The white rice was undercooked. How does an Asian restaurant get that wrong ? The meats were OK. Nothing special. They had plenty of sauce options. The sides were decent. It was more Korean than Japanese. The ventilation was not great. But we except that with Korean or Japanese bbq. The chair backings were all sticky. Maybe they were all melted down vs grease residue? We appreciated the wait staff. They were nice and attentive. However lots of room to improve in food and establishment. Not busy at all on a Sunday. Wouldn't recommend or deter. It was more meh. Hence the 3 stars.

I've been going here once a week for about three months, and this is honestly my favorite ramen and…read moresushi place I've ever been to. Everyone on staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the food is absolutely to die for. The vibes are HIGH in here as well, gives a "hole in the wall" feel with Michelin level quality. Highly recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen, perfect on a cold day, and really cannot go wrong with any of the sushi or sashimi options. Shawn puts an incredible amount of work into every roll and each cut of fish, and you really taste it. The bowls are very slept on too in my opinion, I've had a couple different ones and have never left disappointed. Also can never go wrong with the house sake, super generous pour and amazing flavor!

Being a fan of Street Fighter game, I couldn't pass up a place with Akuma in the name. Even better…read morethat it serves both ramen and sushi, two items my entire family loves. Location looks sketchy, but the food is good and price is very reasonable. Black Ramen (pork broth, black garlic oil, chashu, egg, green onion, beansprout, wood-ear mushroom) was really good. Great tasting broth without being too salty. Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll was excellent. Had this type of roll at other places, but the one here just tasted more vibrant. Very refreshing with a good amount of spiciness. Akuma Roll was good but was different than I expected. Based on the name I thought it would have a more menacing presentation with a super spicy kick to it, but it was rather tame and too bright in presentation. It has 4 types of fish, avocado, spicy mayo, soy mustard, truffle ponzu sauce, and soy paper. Service seemed efficient as we got our food pretty quickly, despite being busy. However, it took a while for us to get our check at the end.

The best sushi ever!! My boyfriend and I love this place. We've tried many sushi spots and this has…read morehands down been the best.

SeaSalt is one of my favorite places for sushi in Huntington Beach. The sushi is incredibly fresh…read moreand you can really taste the quality of the fish. Every roll we tried was amazing and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is great and the staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and a perfect spot for a nice dinner. You can tell they care about the food and the experience. If you're in Huntington Beach and want amazing sushi, I definitely recommend SeaSalt. I'll definitely be coming back.

Good fish quality, rice portions a little too much. Good service from Matthew helped our party…read morethrough our first time here explained all of my questions.

Absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. This was my fourth visit to this restaurant with my…read morefamily and friends. We love the all you can eat for the best price. Looking forward to our next visit. It's worth the drive from Long Beach. My family and friends are lucky because they live just down the street from the restaurant. If you're looking for the freshest sushi with large portions then this is your place. And the restaurant is very clean especially the restrooms. Everyone from our family agrees with me too. The Waitress/Waiters are extremely nice and friendly. Excellent service!!!

Came to Momonoki on a Saturday night and it was quiet, honestly, that's how you know you found a…read morehidden gem. The ambiance was warm and cozy, and we were seated right away. We started with soju and the crispy calamari. The squid itself was good and I liked the cocktail sauce, but there was a little too much breading for me. Good, just not the best calamari I've had. The entrées were Immaculate. The gochujang pork belly with mashed potatoes was SO good. The pork was tender and practically pulled apart, while the mashed potatoes were creamy and soft. It genuinely felt like I was biting into heaven. Then came the dashi pesto udon with scallops. What a fusion. I loved the concept, the pesto was packed with flavor, the udon had a great texture, and the scallops had a beautiful sear. Momonoki is truly a hidden gem. Cozy atmosphere, creative dishes, and some seriously good food. 9/10

Awesome cozy little restaurant serving up dishes with big flavors with nice presentation and…read moreawesome service. Would definitely come back for a nice little date night. Baranzino: tender fish served with a savory broth. Delicious and pretty healthy. I would come back for this for sure. I did wish it came with something else outside of the fish for the price but still delicious none the less. 9/10 Yuzu ceasar: nice rendition on a Ceasar and the yuzu definitely came through and the lettuce was nice and crunchy. Great start to the meal. 9.2/10 Garlic parm fries: delicious, crunchy, hot. I think it could have been even more garlicky but that is my preference. 8.5/10 Arancini: solid take on fried arancini but I didn't really get the kimchi flavors. Still tasty and would order again but maybe it could dial those flavors up. 8.5/10 Miso bacon carbarnara: definitely one of the highlights of the meal. Everyone was scooping up every bit of sauce on this one. 9.5/10 Pork belly: the pork was flavorful and tender but the mashed potatoes under it was the real hero. 8.7/10 Pork jowl: this might have been my favorite thing along with the carbanara. The problem was extremely tender and yet still had some give. The accompanying sauce gave it a salty kick and wrapping it in lettuce really gave it that korean essence. 9.5/10 Overall, this place delivered on great food and would come back anyway for a fancy meal. Also shoutout to our server who dealt with the entire restaurant alone and didn't miss a beat.

Our favorite place for a (vegan) sushi dinner out! Staff is incredible and we love the homey feelread more

Tama Sushi is one of our favorite spots, and we keep coming back! They have something for everyone,…read morewhether you're vegan or not. We usually come for the vegan sushi, and it never disappoints. This visit we ordered the Vegan Valley Roll, Vegan California Roll, and Taiwan Rolls, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It's not always easy to find a sushi restaurant with great vegan options, but Tama Sushi consistently delivers. To top it all off, we had the banana tempura with coconut ice cream for dessert, and it was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. If you're dining with a mix of vegans and non-vegans, this is the perfect place because everyone leaves happy. Highly recommend!

TLDR: It's easily one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. It's not because everything I ordered…read morewas the best, but it's because everything I ordered was either above average or podiums on my list. I think the price was also reasonable, which is all one could ask for when dining out. Chicken Teriyaki: I really enjoyed this, because I rarely go to Japanese restaurants that serve chicken teriyaki outside of a side dish in ACYE. The chicken is juicy, the teriyaki sauce is just the right hit. Not too salty, a hint of sweet, and the dish overall is generally light. A great complement to the rolls, yakitori, ramen, or whatever. Kyushu Ramen: I will admit that this ramen will fall on the pile of "generic ramens that non-specialty stores sell". However, there is nothing wrong with ordinary, if ordinary means that a restaurant is proud to serve something at a respectable price with a solid taste. Beef Tongue: It's no secret that beef tongue is good. The problem is finding an establishment that can cook it well. Kappo Honda does it well, and they offer a very good diving board to those who want to try it for the first time. Bay Scallop with Pork: I like it when I see an item on the menu that has a few words, and I taste all the flavors that the words communicated. You get the taste of pork the first second, then the burst of scallop on the first or second chew. A nicely designed stick overall. Service: Nothing special. They ask what you want, they give you what you want, you pay, and leave. I would say it'll take you a second to take the menu in, so try to see if the staff could help you out with options. Ambiance: It's a sizable place, but it feels small because of all the seats packed in. I enjoyed it because it gives a very Japanese vibe. The inside of the restaurant is full of autographs of famous people who dined at some point, very Japanese.

Yelp me, Yelp you…read more My family and I have been going to Kappo Honda for the longest time, and I just realized--I don't think I've ever written a review. Or did I? Either way, this place definitely deserves one. Kappo Honda is one of our go-to Japanese restaurants. My daughter loves the sushi, while my son always goes for the pork cheek skewers. Me? I pretty much love everything here, but the saba is usually my order. Wifey loves the tuna sashimi with a beer. Lol. The place has a cozy, casual feel, and one of the coolest things is all the autographs from famous Japanese baseball players hanging on the walls. Take a look when you're there--you might recognize someone! Another big plus: they stay open late, which is perfect when you're craving Japanese food later in the evening. Service has always been friendly and fast whenever we come. Good food, cozy atmosphere, great service, and plenty of family favorites. There's a reason we keep coming back.

We were greeted w a smile from Christine and a clean spot at the sushi bar along with a comforting…read moremug of hot green tea. Chirashi bowl was delicious- in all my years I haven't had rice this delicious. Presented w care to keep the sashimi cold and the rice hot- quail egg, caviar and two types of roe were unexpected treats. The Toro was fresh and perfectly sea-butter. Gold medal chefs! The coffee ice cream stuffed macron was a perfect end to our night out. I'm going back soon for the blue crab hand roll.

My husband and I have been coming to Niya for about five years, and unfortunately our last three…read morevisits have been extremely disappointing. I want to be clear that we've always enjoyed the food here, although even our most recent meal fell short. The real issue, however, has been the wait times, which have become unreasonable. Today my order was estimated to be ready at 7:15 PM. It is now 8PM and I am still waiting. For context, I placed the order at 6:00 PM. Meanwhile, guests continue to arrive and are being seated. Spending nearly two hours waiting in the lobby for a to-go order--both today and on our last visit--is simply unacceptable. The waitress did offer a free dessert and a gift card, which I declined because, unfortunately, we do not plan on returning. She then offered $20 off the bill. While the gesture was noted, it does little to address the broader issue when the bill is $130 and the wait has been this excessive. If the owners are reading this, please take a serious look at how orders are being managed. If the kitchen cannot handle the volume, online orders should be paused until the system is fixed. This used to be a place we genuinely loved, which makes this experience all the more disappointing. At this point, however, the wait and frustration simply aren't worth it anymore.

I went to the famous Toro Carving Event from their Instagram. I recommend calling a month early to…read morereserve a seat because it was booked solid! They do this near the end of the month on Mondays. Unfortunately, this is their 3rd to last event as they're going to be doing some restructuring. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Drinks were flowing and the sashimi was non-stop. Nigiri and handrolls were also delicious and I ate until I was close to puking. It was super cool to be able to cut into the fresh fish from Mexico. It's definitely tougher than it looks. I always thought it would be easy to cut like butter, but definitely takes a lot of strength and skill. There were other tasty tuna dishes like the miso soup, salad and crispy tuna steak. I recommend sitting at the bar so you can see Chef Yamasaki cut the fish in the front row seats. It was cool to taste the varying levels of fatness of the fish. The super chutoro was practically butter. They also offered tuna to go at $50/lb. Definitely worth it. The venue is their regular restaurant but with more tables in the middle. A little loud but definitely a fun time. There were 3 birthdays too! We had ice cream mochi for dessert and there were strawberry cakes for the birthday girls. We averaged about $170 after tip and it was worth every penny.

An intimate Japanese restaurant tucked away in a Huntington Beach strip mall. We celebrated my…read morehusband's birthday here a couple weeks ago and had a great dining experience. I knew the food was going to be good when I saw the large table of Japanese businessmen visiting on a work trip. I got the handroll set and loved every bite. I am not at all a seafood person but the fish here was so fresh. You could tell the quality was way better than somewhere like ROL. The set is a lot of food though; both my husband and I were stuffed by the end of it. A must if you're looking for high quality sushi in HB.