We decided to stop by right before we did some grocery shopping at albertsons. Pretty nice spot,…read morespacious and clean. Service was okay. We had to ask for some miso soup twice & we didnt get our drinks until after we were almost done with our food. I asked for boba on mine and didnt get any. I checked the receipt after we paid and got charged for the boba. We got 2 rolls (las vegas fried & volcano baked roll) and they were pretty good. Coffee was good too.

I've realized that my issue is that the food quality is pretty inconsistent. Some days the takoyaki…read moreis cold on the inside. Some days the ramen is super salty and I can't finish it. Some days it's all pretty good. But I can't gurantee it will be on any given time you visit. That's my main issue with this place. Servers are kind, decoration is beautiful.

Marugame Udon always hits, my go-to is the niku udon with dashi broth or their curry nikutama. When…read moreordering to-go they put the noodles soup and beef separate so that the noodles don't get bloated! Highly recommend this spot in DJ!

Great tasting udon, fair prices, fast service, clean dining area. What more can you ask for?…read more I was sad to discover that they got rid of the curry udon as that was my go to udon to get.... I'm not sure why they got rid of it if it was so popular. Not sure if it's specific to this location or if it applies to all locations since I usually eat at the location in South Coast Plaza. Anywho, we ordered the nikutama and the beef tomatama curry udon. Both entrees ended up tasting great and I was not disappointed. If you're a noodle and udon lover like me and you haven't tried Marugame, then I'm afraid that you have been living under a rock.

I recently checked out Katsu Bar in Irvine with my husband for dinner, and we loved it so much!…read more We were craving something comforting, and this place totally hit the spot. The katsu was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside perfectly cooked and not greasy at all. Everything tasted really fresh and high quality. We ordered the Cauliflower Tempura, Katsu Plate, Yubu Pockets, and Original Katsu Sandwich, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavor, but all of them were super satisfying. The portions were generous and such great value for the price, so we left completely full and happy They also have a really nice patio seating area, which made the whole vibe even better. It felt relaxed and perfect for a casual dinner night. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place overall felt clean and cozy. Definitely one of those spots we'd come back to when we want something hearty and delicious. Also, I love that you can choose your protein for the katsu chicken, beef, or fish which makes it even more customizable depending on your preference. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

i've eaten at katsu bar in the past and really enjoyed their portions, so i was excited to order…read morefrom them on doordash tonight when the craving hit. i've been to the restaurant a handful of times before and it's always been quick, clean, and easy to order with their electronic kiosk. unfortunately, this order didn't quite match those past experiences. i ended up ordering a bit of everything to mix and match. i got the shrimp sando with fries, macaroni, three yubu pockets, and the shrimp sticks, thinking i'd be able to save some for later. starting with the shrimp sando, i've loved it in the past, but tonight it was honestly almost inedible. i ended up picking off the shrimp because the coleslaw sauce was so watery and overused that it completely soaked the bread. it was just too much and kind of nauseating, which is a shame because their bread is usually so soft and complements the sandwich really well. it honestly felt like a completely different sandwich from what i remembered (and i know this wasn't on the delivery driver since my order got to me quickly after pickup). that same issue seemed to carry over to the macaroni salad, where the sauce was again a bit too much and leaned too sweet for my taste. on the brighter side, the shrimp sticks and waffle fries were definitely the highlight. they were nice and crispy, and the seasoning was really good. as for the yubu pockets, they were alright. they definitely stuff them generously, which is great if that's what you're going for, but three ended up being a bit overkill if you're just looking for a side. overall, i know they're capable of better based on my past visits, but i can't say it was a satisfactory dinner for me tonight.

Came here last Saturday and someone in my group got a salmon bowl. It was so fresh and glisteny and…read morehad that nice belly color that I could not resist. Got a salmon, hamachi, and unagi sushi with 2 pcs each and a poke bowl. OK yall. This is a must-go-again in my book. But I think just one or the other is a decent meal and pretty affordable honestly compared to some of the other places I have been going to. The sushi pieces were SO FAT. Sushi is supposed to be one bite. I struggled to get this all down in one bite. It was more like two bites. My new friends around me remarked more than twice about the (good) struggle I had! The poke bowl was so filling. The belly is such a good good cut. Tender and sweet. I had my reservations but lordy, I had to take the rest home and I was so full. Located inside the Mess Hall on Flight in Tustin, you would not expect anything amazing coming out of here. Their hours close at 5 pm. And they are closed on Sundays. But parking is very ample and I truly hope this booth sticks around. The owner is so friendly and accommodating.

We had stumbled across Mess Hall the previous weekend during our walk at Tustin Legacy Park and I…read morebookmarked Sushiya as a spot to come back to. We came back the following weekend and were surprised to find the Hall packed! There was a cool vintage/thrift market happening in the parking lot so it was great to walk around and peruse and get our steps in before heading in to eat. I ordered the plain udon and salmon sashimi. Unfortunately, they were out of rice (!!) which wasn't so much a disappointment for me as it was for my husband who wanted to get the poke bowl (he ended up subbing lettuce instead). The Udon was a much bigger portion than what I expected and I love that. The salmon also tasted high quality and I liked that you can get just 2 pieces if you want a small snack.

This place is really good. Overall the food, service and cleanliness of this place was outstanding…read more I'm very impressed and I will be going back again. I would definitely recommend trying this place out. I am always looking for a good katsu place and this is one of them.

Portions are decent. Taste isn't amazing but it gets the job done, especially for being fast and…read morecasual. Katsu: 7.5/10. It was juicy and not dry at all, and the crust was a little crispy. I feel like it lacked a bit of flavor. Would love if it came with more pickled ginger Curry: 7/10. Not enough flavor. It's a bit bland. I thought it was weird you didn't get to pick a spice level, but they give you togarashi on the side. Beef belly: 7/10. Good flavor but really oily Pork belly: 7/10. Also decent but also really oily That said, I appreciate that everything was separated out, including the add ons. Would I come here again? Not if I were looking for the best. But is it convenient and decent portions and decent price? Yeah. For some reason, the system wouldn't let us email receipts because there was no @ button. Not a big deal, but something to note. The place is cute and located at UTC. Plenty of free parking but it gets super busy since it's by UCI.

I absolutely love rice balls , so when I heard about this place, I knew I had to check it out!…read more I ordered two Pork Belly onigiri, one Honey Shrimp onigiri, and a Spam Musubi, and everything was delicious. Each item was packed with flavor without feeling too heavy or overly filling, which I really appreciated. It was the perfect amount of food and left me satisfied without feeling stuffed. The ordering process was super easy too. Everything is done through a kiosk, and my food was ready in about five minutes. Quick, simple, and convenient, especially when this place gets busy. Luckily, I came during a slower time, so the whole experience was smooth. The restaurant itself felt very welcoming, and everything was clean and well-kept. Overall, I had a great experience and can definitely see myself becoming a regular here. Thank you, Tenori, for the delicious food and great service. You'll definitely be seeing more of me soon!

Onigiri spot at the University Town Center. While it does have some indoor seating, it is mostly a…read morenon-interactive dining experience. You order via kiosk and wait for your order. The staff at the front are probably college students that have no interest in greeting or assisting customers. Before I realised it was kiosk-order only, I was asking about an item and then tried to proceed to order via the staff, only to be told I can order on the kiosk instead. The food is prepared relatively quick by a kitchen staff in the back. Price is fair, you can grab 2 pieces for less than $10. Quality is okay too. It is a great spot for a quick lunch grab.

The reviews don't lie. We drive past many poke places to come here for date night. The service is…read moregreat and fast but there can be a line. The fish quality is great, the addons are unique and well done and add a lot of variety to the poke. Love the spicy chili crunch and garlic etc. Ordered 2 large poke bowls and spent around $40 and were completely satisfied so much so we have been back several times.

I am absolutely blown away by the complete lack of basic health standards at this establishment. My…read morewife and I wanted to try something healthy for lunch today, and she suggested this place, Pokeworks. Sounded like a nice, modern deli or maybe a grill. Boy, were we wrong. I walk up to the counter and the kid working there--who looked like he was barely out of middle school and couldn't even bother to take his airpods out--asks what I want. I look at the menu board, which is incredibly confusing, and I just order the Spicy Ahi bowl because I like a little kick to my food. I figure it's like a spicy chicken or cooked fish taco bowl. I watch the guy scoop some rice, put some vegetables in, and then he reaches into a container and scoops out a bunch of pink cubes. I thought maybe it was marinated tofu or something that was going to get popped into a microwave or a toaster oven behind the counter. But no. He just slaps a lid on it and hands it to me. I took it to a table, opened it up, and picked up a piece with my fork. It felt cold. And slimy. I took a bite, and my jaw hit the floor. IT WAS COMPLETELY RAW FISH. I walked right back up to the counter and told the manager, "Hey bud, you forgot to cook my lunch. This fish is completely raw, it's a major health hazard." The kid literally looks at me, blinks, and says, "Sir, it's poke. It's supposed to be raw." Are you kidding me?! I don't care what hip millennial trend you call it, you cannot serve people uncooked seafood in this country! I asked to speak to a manager, and some young woman comes out and tries to explain to me that poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish of raw marinated fish. I told her I don't care if it's from Hawaii or the moon, I am not trying to get salmonella or a tapeworm on my lunch break. I work hard for my money, and I expect my food to pass through a heat source before it hits my plate! They refused to put it in an oven or even a microwave for me, and they wouldn't give me a refund because they said the food was prepared correctly. Unbelievable. I ended up throwing the entire $18 bowl right into the trash can and going to the restaurant down the street where they actually understand how to cook meat. Save your hard-earned money and avoid this place at all costs unless you want a one-way ticket to the emergency room for food poisoning. I will be contacting the local health department first thing Monday morning. Utterly ridiculous.

I was craving viet food when stumbling upon this restaurant among the busy place full of other…read morerestaurants and dessert. I ordered a pork sandwich, side egg rolls and rice with golden Cornish hen. It was all very delicious. I can't believe such a simple-looking restaurant had such amazing quality food. I definitely enjoyed the Cornish hen with buttered rice. Despite their special appetizer being egg rolls, I liked their Banh Mi a lot more. (Didn't snap pic of the sandwich and egg rolls fast enough this time lol ) The service was great and surprisingly quick. The waiter was chill and friendly, but oh man! The cook was amazing! I think we waited no more than 5mn to get all our 3 orders all come out hot and delicious! Definitely will be back when I crave Viet food in Irvine again!

My lil piece of home in Costa Mesa. I've tried a lot of things from this place and every single one…read morehas been a hit for me. You cannot go wrong with any of their food. I'll be honest, they're not a wow in terms of food, a lot of it you can get better if you drive over to Westminster. But that's the thing, I am lazy to drive to Westminster and I don't want to go to Sup Noodle Bar to get their overpriced food. I come back to Saigon pearl because it's comfort at its finest for me. I know what I'm gonna get. Nothing crazy or fusion about it. Just some classic viet staples like broken rice or vermicelli bowls and that's what I want. I feel they get overlooked a lot because of all the other restaurants in the plaza but the plus side to that is I rarely have to wait to be seated. Service is great, they're always attentive or easy to flag down. Of course the plaza itself is terrible and parking can be rough during peak hours, but if you're patient you'll be rewarded with some comforting viet food.