This was the closest beef I've had in the states that reminded me of eating in Yamaguchi Japan…read more Josh our server was great, super helpful and on top of it. We ordered the ribeye beef plate for two and it was enough for three or four. The real coal fired bbq brought to the table made all the difference. Loved it and will go back.

Katsumura is a cozy Japanese izakaya style spot known for their katsu dishes. They are located in a…read moreplaza with a solid amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a good amount of seating and a family friendly ambiance. I got the Gyu Katsu with Curry and it was definitely affordable and delicious! All of the staff here are very chill and welcoming. Stop by and get any of their katsu dishes and you won't regret it!

10/10 service! Came to eat with my bestfriend and our server Josh made it a great experience. All…read morethe rolls we ordered were delicious. Would definitely return!

What a great experience at Tokyo Gardens. The food was great and the service from Samuel will bring…read moreus back. Must try spot in Downey!

I am so happy that I found this restaurant! My friend and I…read morewere craving sushi but didn't know where to go. We found this restaurant after visiting Porto's. The fish was really fresh and delicious. Their Sushi rice was really delicious. I can easily tell that they are putting a lot of effort on the sushi rice. The rolls were really big. We were so full at the end. I am definitely coming back.

UPDATE: After my experience, I looked through other recent Yelp reviews and was surprised to see…read moremultiple customers describing very similar issues with the front-of-house service. Recent reviewers have described the service as rude, unhelpful, and accompanied by a poor attitude. One reviewer described the service as "awful, horrible, rude service," while another said the woman at the front had a "terrible attitude." Another recent reviewer described the host as rude after being told to wait outside in the rain and wind, and another specifically mentioned that the hostess was not helpful when they had questions. Unfortunately, this makes my experience seem much less like an isolated incident and more like a recurring customer-service problem. My own experience involved someone at the front who was unnecessarily difficult, unwilling to help with basic questions or alternatives, and ultimately refused service when I asked to speak with management. What is even more concerning is that I subsequently tried multiple times to reach management about what happened and did not receive a return call. When several recent customers are independently describing similar experiences with front-of-house staff, I would expect management or ownership to take those complaints seriously. Based on my experience and the pattern reflected in other recent reviews, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that values its customers and treats them with basic courtesy and respect.

New owners , Fresh and Delicious . Our waitress was Gia…read more Very nice! It's Very clean inside . We plan on coming back !! Must try it out!! It's Close by to our home too. We met the New owner and he is very nice!! Large selection on Menu !

Hidden gem. Elite lunch prices. Premium sushi and beef dishes!…read more Enjoyed lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my family of 5. Ample parking in shopping plaza. The place was busy but not over crowded. They accommodated my family very well with a child booster seat for my young son. We had the jalapeno bombs and monkey brain for appetizer. The jalapenos are commonly done at most sushi places, but these were exceptional! I will order both of the appetizers every time. Because it was our first time, we tried several different rolls. The best ones were the TNT roll, Sky Roll, and Big Bear Roll. My wife's favorite was the Spider Roll. They have a great rice to meat ratio - very satisfying! Anytime I try a new place, I always ask for their recommended or signature dish. For this, they recommended the BBQ Short Ribs Bento Box. I agree that this is their best dish. The Galbi short ribs were well marinated, tender, and grilled to perfection! This is definitely high quality and well prepared. I will order this again! Staff was very friendly and gave a lot of attention to all patrons. The lady server was great and was very sweet to my son. I want to come back to try their teriyaki bowl lunch special, only $11! Also, their Japanese style ramen, which is also very affordable. This is my go to spot in Downey.

This place is really good! Only ever done pick up but everyone on the phone has been nice and food…read moreis ready quickly. Their popcorn lobster roll is HUGE and the fish on the other rolls is very fresh. Very generous sizes. Will definitely come here again!!

So we have been here once. Did not have a bad experience, but the food.... Was not very good…read more Unpopular opinion, hope I dont trigger anybody. Food was very mid. Staff was nice, not super attentive. Wondering why they named this place Izakaya if all they really sell are generic rolls and teriyaki... anyway back to the rating. We ordered several rolls, sashimi, and couple apps. The Edamame was weird. While traditionally steamed and tossed, or fried and tossed with garlic n chilies, these were.... Wet? Like swimming in some type of sauce. Sauce was tasty, but it was so weird to look at. Rolls were very underwhelming. Nothing popped, nothing hit you making you come back for another bite. Family did not enjoy it, would rather return to Kyoto across the street or Jin down the street. Just saying.

my favorite spot to come and eat! service is always amazing and food is always hot and fresh they…read morenever miss! Vanessa was the nicest and very attentive.

Like this place!…read more Service is normal, sushi is good, environment is great. Umami roll - very good. Mango Night Roll - even better! I've gotten this a few times and love it. Pico and mango on top is a great flavor. Comes w miso soup and salad which makes it a great deal. The environment is decorated adorably, there met the Japanese theme. Price is fair compared to other sushi restaurants in the area, not over $20 mostly which I appreciate. Will go back !

I just found my new favorite sushi spot!! Right here in uptown!…read more Rashad was an AMAZING server. He walked us through the menu, told us the ingredients, and was super helpful! My friend is vegan and they had an ENTIRE menu for her to choose from. She was soooo happy to have so many choices. And it was TASTY! Sometimes vegan food can be a bit sad lol, but not here! She had an amazing experience and the vegan dishes I tried were also delicious. I personally had the lobster roll and it was super tasty! We also had the edamame which was tasty too. I ordered a cocktail and it was well balanced and refreshing. The vibe in there is so chill and cute as well. Wonderful to hangout, have a date, or even a girls night. 10/10! Would come again to try more things on the menu. Bring your vegan friends! And I hope I'd get Rashad again as our server, he made our night! :)

We came for a bday. A solid choice to get together with friends and family. The ambiance is a…read moreperfect setting particularly if you have a lively bunch who enjoy conversation. Before our large group was seated, I went for a drink at the bar. Sitting at the bar, you've got a view of a TV's as well for the casual drink and sports update. The food is good, nice portions. Flavor and prep are just good, nothing exceptional or impressive. Salute to the kitchen on their plating, very photogenic presentations. If prices were based on the taste and quality alone, I'd say it's just a tad bit over, however I get the feeling you're also paying for the presentation as well. Overall, Azabu does not stand out nor impress by way of culinary excellence but it checks the box if you're looking for a nice ambiance, relaxed vibe and food that's dressed to impress.

Yup! Gave Sake2Me FIVE stars! Even though we had to wait over an hour to get a table the food was…read moreone of the more exceptional AYCE sushi restaurants at a working man's salary and everything is made to order off a tablet screen. After going inside I can see why the wait was so long. It's not a very large restaurant. You're afforded a time limit. Something like 90 minutes but don't hold me to that statement but it was enough time for the 5 of us to get our fill especially dining with two boys in their early twenties. I loved the fact I can get my fill of ikura (Pautzke's....Hehehe) and ika nigiri sushi and my kid belly full of salmon and tuna nigiri sushi. I think the kid and the other two young adults ate a whole salmon and tuna filet! I'll have to remember to refrain myself from the hand rolls because those were a little too filling and the crispy rice was not a good choice because for me it was like eating stale rice. But overall, I'd come again the next time back in SoCal! Gochisosama

interior was nice and service was good. as for the food, refer to the receipt bc you can definitely…read moretell which was our favorites. i'd say skip most of the specialty rolls, they really weren't worth it. the tempura and the crispy rice were very soggy with absolutely zero crunch. the sashimi is also super inconsistent, the rice to fish ratio was super off and literally different each time we ordered. i'd rate this place 2.5/5. if you're looking for cheap ayce this is def an option. i will say that i've been to both the irvine and tustin locations and i think they are way way better and more consistent. also considering how each of us paid a lil less than $50 per person including tip, this place is not worth it at all. i rather go to Eat's Sushi in costa mesa where we typically pay $30/person including tip for actually good sushi. or just make the drive to tustin tbh if you rly want sake 2 me.