We originally planned to eat at the dumpling spot next door, but we were starving and didn't want…read moreto wait. Yoshioishi Sushi & Ramen had solid reviews, so we decided to pivot and give it a try. First impression: the menu is extensive. It's one of those places where you almost don't know where to start. The fan favorites are marked with a red flower, which helped narrow things down. We also asked our server for suggestions, which made it easier to navigate. We arrived just before 5pm and there was only one other table. We were told to sit anywhere we'd like. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up and it seemed like there were quite a few regulars coming in. Here's what we tried: Salted edamame: Just average. A bit limp and not as crisp as I'm used to, so they didn't feel especially fresh. Gyoza: Really nice flavor and the dipping sauce was well balanced. These were solid. Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi: This was different in a good way. It had cilantro and a slightly sweeter sauce instead of the traditional garlic ponzu. Unexpected, but a pleasant surprise. Crispy chicken karaage: Slightly over fried but still flavorful. The dipping sauce helped. Crispy rice with spicy tuna: Just okay. One piece barely had tuna on top. Not bad, but not something I'd reorder. Cucumber salad: Served on a bed of iceberg lettuce, which surprised us, but the dressing had great flavor. This disappeared quickly. Nigiri: The salmon was incredibly fresh and one of the highlights. The albacore and toro came topped with fresh wasabi, which was a nice touch. We really enjoyed the salmon and albacore. The toro didn't quite melt in your mouth like we hoped. It was a bit chewy. Crazy Salmon Roll: Good flavor, but note that the salmon on the outside is fully cooked. We expected raw, so just something to keep in mind. Snow Mountain Roll: A fan favorite at the table. Great texture and flavor. Plain udon and plain ramen: Both were excellent. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the portions were generous. We definitely over ordered, but we left very full. One small detail for fellow tea lovers: I always look forward to hot tea at a Japanese restaurant, especially when it's served in a small pot you can refill at the table. Here it was hot water with a tea bag in a metal cup, which was too hot to comfortably hold, and there was no teapot provided. Not a deal breaker, but next time I'd probably skip the tea. Service was strong. In addition to our main server, two other team members checked in and refilled water regularly, which we appreciated. Overall, I'd call it a 3.5 if that were an option, so I'm landing at 3 stars. The food was decent, the atmosphere comfortable, and the service attentive. It didn't completely wow us, but we're glad we tried it.

First time coming here to Yoshioishi Sushi and Ramen as I was craving for some ramen after my trip…read moreto Japan. Let's just say its good that they offer a wide variety of sushi, rolls, and ramen but the flavor is under par. Plus the high prices make it hard to enjoy. Indoor restaruant was dark and didn't have a bright welcoming ambiance. Staff was quick to speak to us and get us seated which was good. The Crunch Onion Albacore was around $18 and it was Ok tasting. I have had fresher albacore before. Their avocado salad $8 was surprisingly tasty so I will definitely get this one again. Apparenlty they charge $3 for a side of white rice. Their Tonkotsu ramen for $16 was OK as well. Not hot ramen but served a bit lukewarm. Not sure what was going on but in a way I can eat it right away but I am used to having it piping hot with steam and a richer flavor. Also got their green tea $3.50 and ice water but the service in refilling the water was slow, especcially with an empty restaurant. Yikes! All in all, it was my first time here. I did see them having a Happy Hour special so I will try that next time.

My family (me, my wife and my son) are so saddened to find out that Rakki Sushi ended up closing…read morewhen we wanted to go a few months ago. Rakki Sushi had the best ratio of fish to rice. We stumbled upon Rakki when we first moved to Chino Hills in 2023, and took a break from coming when our son was in the oven. It was definitely our go to Sushi spot when we had the energy to make it out there. We loved the various choices of nigiri, sushi rolls and even the appetizers. Shortly before they closed, the owner even gave us a complimentary yellowtail collar which was absolutely delicious, amazingly flavorful and super juicy (we never ordered this previously, since we always went with the AYCE option). The AYCE was very reasonably priced for what you got, and could be considered on the very cheap end, for quality of the food you got and options available. Rakki Sushi got high praises from our foodie friends who would visit us as well. The chef and staff were always super nice, they always came to check on how we were doing when they weren't too overwhelmed with the busyness, and we loved how super friendly they were. Our son loved the staff as well, and he always gave them smiles back in response to theirs. The ambience was more of a local/casual sushi spot, rather than somewhere fancy, which my wife and I greatly enjoyed since we like dressing comfortably in just t-shirts and joggers. The tables, seats, and utensils were always clean when we went there. The men's restroom wasn't the cleanest looking, but given the location it was understandable. Plus, we were there for the food, and not really to strictly use the restroom. We greatly miss you Rakki Sushi and hope you are able to come back one day!

I read some of the reviews that this is one of the best AYCE sushi places and I've been wanting to…read moretry it. The place didn't look like much from the outside -- a little run down in an older strip mall. But you can't judge a restaurant from the facade. I wouldn't say it's the best sushi I've ever had -- it's not. But for an AYCE place -- wow, it's pretty good. My previous favorite place was tomikawa in Irvine, but this place might be better. All the sushi we had was pretty fresh. And the other stuff we had such as jalapeno poppers and gyoza were very flavorful and tasty. The baked scallop could have been a little less runny, but the flavor was very good. The pieces of sushi are all very small -- I provide a picture with my index finger for perspective. Since the place is AYCE, this isn't a diss... Just something you should know. So if you think you want 4 large pieces of sushi, you might order 6 or even 8 here. In a way, I actually liked the smaller pieces, as they're easier to pop in your mouth and chew, and you can easily order a lot of different kinds to try without worrying that you can't finish all of them. The only thing missing is udon or ramen. I like to finish off a meal with a little warm noodles, and that's a notable miss. I'm not sure it's totally worth a deliberate trip from Irvine ... But we're definitely going to stop by any time we're in the area.

I ordered on the phone and picked up my order. the worker was nice. Food was good Would definitely…read moretry other stuff but was in the mood for salmon

Amazing sushi!!! Try the mango tango!! I've been going to…read moreboth locations here and corona for years and I would suggest you come and give them a try. Don't forget to pair it with an Orion beer.

The food is fantastic and the service was excellent and the Manager Denise was the best person to…read moredeal with and help with our order. Best food and value in an authentic atmosphere fitting a Sushi restaurant and Bar.

Food was super yummy !!! I went over with my gf for lunch to try this place out. I've been getting…read moreIG suggestions about this place and the fact it's AYCE???? Sign me up !!! Servers were super kind and awesome and we had so much food it was delicious !!! Def try this place out they have unique rolls too !!!

I have seen this popping on Yelp suggestion, always want to give a try. Tbh, my go to spot for…read moreSushi is always be in Irvine or LA. , but giving my neighborhood a chance is absolutely the right way to get to know their service and the food quality. I did to go order, service was excellent and got food right on time, beautiful ambience, I like their fresh sushi, my little complaint is about the rice part, it's little too hard for me, I wish it would be softer., (again, it's my personal preference) I would go back to dinne in sometimes.

Ordered on a whim as I was feeling onigiri for the past few days. I ordered through DoorDash about…read more8 minutes before the restaurant closes which I felt really bad about but everything was closing and they accepted my order. Shoutout to the restaurant for accepting my order. I really appreciate you all and will make sure to order ahead of time on my next order. This was my first order with them and definitely not the last. I ordered the spicy salmon onigiri, spicy tuna, and musashi roll without avocado (I have an allergy to avocado) Onigiri was warm, fresh and filled with taste. Will order again. Spicy tuna - perfect and bite size, just enough filling to satisfy a craving. Musashi roll - tasted fresh and good size. Will order again.

I very much enjoy coming to eat at ETC. The staff is very friendly and attentive and yesterday…read moreshowed me why I enjoy this place so much. We were sitting at the bar yesterday evening and a rude customer had treated the female staff poorly and caused a scene, the general manager handled the aggressive customer with grace and respect. We come here often and we hate to see the staff be treated that way.. the restaurant was clearly very busy (as they can be during the summer rush) and the staff was doing their best and apologetic towards the guests until the husband got agitated and aggressive. The GM had kindly attempted to deescalate the situation but was met with disrespect.

This review is long overdue…read more I've been coming here on and off for the past two years since moving to the area, and every time I give the sushi another chance, it disappoints. This last visit (April 18) was the worst yet. The drinks are actually great, the bartenders know what they're doing. That's the only redeeming part of this place. Now the sushi... completely different story. It took an hour to get a lobster roll, and what showed up had little to no lobster. It was mostly shrimp, not even a mix, and to make it worse, there was visible shrimp vein (yes, the poop tract) still in it. Completely unacceptable, especially for something being sold as a lobster roll. (See photo.) It also took another hour to get just three types of sushi, and the yellowtail was cut poorly, chewy and full of muscle, not clean or fresh. At this point, this isn't a one-off experience, it's a pattern. I've given this place multiple chances, and the food quality and timing consistently miss the mark. If you want good sushi, skip this place. If you want solid cocktails, sit at the bar and leave it at that.

With deep sadness and a broken heart, I give my last and final review of the incomparable, one and…read moreonly, Corona-famous Mauri. Mauri was known for its excellent quality, large portions and festive atmosphere. This is an immeasurable loss for Corona. Mauri has been my favorite sushi location to which I remained true from day one. Bruce and Grace, you MADE Mauri, with charisma, hard work, attention to detail and high-quality everything. How will I and Corona survive without you? You will be missed.

Sadly, the quality at Marui has progressively gotten worse over the years, so hearing that they…read moreclosed was not surprising. I used to love eating here, and especially when Bruce or an experienced Sushi chef were making the food, it was always a great food experience. However, there were times when I would show up and they had an inexperienced person filling in for a Sushi chef. These people have no business touching raw fish. They're not properly trained and have filthy habits. On two occasions after eating there I had to rush home to use the bathroom. Last year, the same thing happened where no Sushi chef was present and this young guy was filling in. He was handling trash and writing something down with a pen, then proceeded to grab raw salmon and a sushi knife. At that point, I just stood up and said "aren't you going to wash your hands?" He apologized but I was thoroughly disgusted and told the owner that I can't eat here anymore.

First time here. I was looking for a new place to get ramen in the area. Everyone is professional…read moreand friendly here. The soup was flavorful and not too salty. They offer a few different types of ramen and also offer sushi and a few other dishes as well. I will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

I was hesitant about trying this place as I usually do not gravitate to Japanese food. However, it…read morewas recommended by the front desk person at my hotel and was within walking distance. It is a fairly small dining room. Six booths of four max, six tables of four, and one table for six. No outdoor dining. While I was dining, there were lots of take out orders. I ordered the Golden tiger roll and teriyaki chicken plate with peach soju. I do not eat sushi but decided to get something only a little adventurous. The shrimp tempura, cream cheese and avocado with crab meat was divine. The presentation of the roll was beautiful. I didn't have to worry about the sauces as they were placed upon the top. Thankfully I was able to eat each piece in one bite. The roll was cut into nine pieces. So much more than I thought I would receive. Since I am not used to eating this type of food, I wasn't sure I could safely consume it the following day so I made sure to eat it all. I really enjoyed it. The teriyaki chicken was served on a hot skillet. So flavorful. I took the majority of the chicken and rice for lunch the next day. I came back a few weeks later and it was much calmer. The service was great both times. I would recommend it.

Amazing food and service!!! Absolutely love this place. Very good all you can eat sushi option.read more

Today I came in the sushi place and all I can say is amazing!!!!!!! The food was always fresh and…read morehot it came in really fast too the service was perfect. The chief is a fast cook and can make everything as fast as I can blink 10 out 10 would go again Telling all my friends about it

Great food Nice staff…read moreGave us free mochi Calamari was shaped as whole octopus The place had a great overall vibe