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X-Fish has become my go to spot for AYCE sushi after coming here almost every other month for the last year. The sushi always feels high quality, the fish is fresh and tastes great. And the extras you can get outside of the nigiri are just as good. I've been to both locations and they're both great so no wrong options. Come here during their lunch hours and you'll get amazing sushi at a really good price. Some of my favorites are yuzu yellow tail and the buttered shrimp, but just go down the line of their AYCE menu, it's all good.
The service was all over the place from the moment we arrived. Everyone seemed stressed and disorganized, and unfortunately that translated into a pretty frustrating experience for us. One of our food tickets was completely missed, and we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food while trying to figure out what was going on. This order was entered electronically via the QR code, but it didn't print? Mistakes happen, but there wasn't much communication or urgency in getting the issue resolved. What really pushed this experience into 1-star territory, though, was something we witnessed afterward. We saw one of the chefs leave the bathroom and walk straight back into the kitchen without washing his hands. Seeing that from someone handling raw seafood was extremely concerning and completely ruined any confidence we had in the cleanliness of the kitchen. Between the chaotic service, the missed order, the long wait, and especially the hygiene issue, this was a very disappointing experience. We won't be returning.
The food is always really good, but the service today was so awful that I ended up not even eating there and never will again. Today, a worker demanded documentation and a license for my service animal, which I informed them is not legal to request, but that I could provide what services she is trained for, but they still persisted and demanded to see her paperwork, stating that it was a requirement from the managers and all higher-ups in the business. I told them I would be willing to show it as I was looking for it, and reaffirmed that it is illegal to request, and someone else may not be so willing or kind to do so, at which point, he ignored me, and kept demanding the paperwork. The most a business can request for, is the services the animal provides, which I happily provided. I understand people will, on occasion, lie about having a service animal for the sake of being allowed to dine-in, so perhaps the worker assumed this was another similar case, but it was not. It was not only extremely unprofessional, but extremely rude and felt like I was getting harassed to show very private and personal information. I've been here many times with my service animal, and no other worker has ever demanded to see the documentation and license before. When I requested to speak with the manager who instated this rule, I was told they were not available to speak with, and that this rule has been in place since they've opened for business, which obviously wasn't true, because this has never happened despite me coming here multiple times. It was a very distressing position to be in, considering how busy they were and the fact that everyone around, customers and workers alike, were watching and waiting, so now, not only is a complete stranger demanding me for my personal paperwork, I also had tons of strangers listening in and watching intently as well. He is lucky I won't take it further and name him/identify him. After I showed my dog's paperwork, he finally relented and went to go hide in the back, letting others take over the situation, who didn't even know I had shown the paperwork. They only found out when they called his phone directly, which I did not understand, as he was in attendance in the restaurant but did not want to communicate to them face-to-face that the proper documentation had been shown, so we could be seated, yet prioritized hiding himself from confrontation, meanwhile he was so confident in demanding the paperwork beforehand. I hope he learns from this experience so he can avoid this for the next time someone comes in with a service animal. The hostess, host, and waiter who helped me in the end were SO very friendly, kind, and helpful, and even apologized for the inconvenience, the other worker's attitude, and for the overall experience, so I felt really bad leaving at that point, but it was just a lot to deal with all at once and didn't seem worth it to eat there anymore. They were very apologetic and understanding and even tried to convince us to stay, which made me hopeful for a better experience for everyone else going forward, so I appreciate them greatly, and I am so grateful, as they helped me feel a lot better after this whole ordeal. They are the ONLY reason I left a 2-star rather than a 1-star review. I really am just so sad and disappointed and it was a heartbreaking position to be put in. I would never want to be in this position again, it felt absolutely terrible, dehumanizing, and mortifying.
Still my fav all you can eat sushi spot. Lunch deal is such a great deal. If you like salmon. Don't sleep on this spot. I hate when all the fish taste the same. But here the salmon is always nice and buttery. Great texture Salmon bomb I get regular salmon and peppered that has a slight sear Udon soup is really good here. Get the Nagasaki spicy udon. Flavor is so good. Little char flavor that I love. This is a must get Fried tempura shrimp is done well Always good food. Always great service. Plenty of parking
Food: the food here is delicious every time I come! Fresh fish and delicious taste. Service: friendly and efficient servers every time. Never an issue all the times I've come. Ambiance: very cute vibes! Love the decor and feel of this restaurant.
X-Fish has been on my list for quite awhile and finally it got to try it. We did the lunch signature $41.99 pp My friends have been raving at how affordable and delish the fish here is esp the toro but I had one order of it and I did not want another order off the menu at all. Only good tasting item was the Alaskan roll. Calamari Karaage is also a good appetizer. Items we tried during our visit: *Baked Mussel - came out on the cold side. Baked mussels is usually warm. *Alaskan Roll *Orion Draft *Grilled Chicken Teriyaki (Half Size) tastes like they used old oil or it's been in the deep freezer for awhile. *Albacore Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Yellowtail Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Baked Scallop Roll *Rainbow Roll - 1 - tasted normal. Walking into the establishment to put my name down it had a fishy smell. But I tried my best to just keep a positive outlook since I've had friends who rave about the place. But after the meal, I felt like I should've listened to my gut when I smelled how fishy it smelled. Restroom needed attention! Female toliet has no toilet seats and just needed to be cleaned up. I personally would not recommend this spot nor would I come back. I just felt very disappointed and like I wasted my money since it was not the best tasting. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Indoor seating only *Serves alcohol *Free street/parking structure nearby *They have another location in Buena Park.
Tried this for dinner on a Thursday around 6 pm with a party of 2. We were seated right away, but heads up, they won't seat you until everyone in your party arrives. It's located in a big shopping center with Ralph's and Home Goods. I'd recommend parking in the open lots since it's much easier to find a spot than using the structure next to X-Fish. We went with the Omakase and spent about $60 each including tip. Food was good with a nice variety, including tonkotsu, sushi (of course), and a chicken BBQ skewer. The seafood quality was solid, although u had just gotten back from Japan, so it's hard not to compare. We wanted to try some of their wines, but they only sold it by the bottle, which was more than we wanted. Taking off 1 star because it was very loud inside. I think it's the way the space is built - everyone's voices seem to echo. Overall, good food and decent value, just not the best place if you're looking to have conversation over dinner.
Sushi is delicious! Our favorite is smoked salmon, the giant scallops, yuzu yellowtail and Cajun tuna. We enjoyed everything but the tri peppered sushi, they were mildly flavored and underwhelming. The first two rounds of our order arrived quickly but the third time we had to get the servers attention to pick up the order sheet (I noticed another table had to do the same) staff passed by our table multiple times and didn't pick it up. This time the sushi took a long time to arrive, it pushed us to the 90 minute time limit. I appreciated one staff member coming by and giving grilled chicken skewer sample (very good!) The restaurant is round shaped and the acoustics inside is awful. It's very noisy and it's difficult to hear the staff. The chairs scrape on the floor. Also the table tops have water damage from the ice water glass condensations, coasters would help. The restrooms were ghetto. One of the women's sink was out of order, one of the stalls was out of toilet paper but the big roll was precariously hanging from the stall door hook and it fell and rolled on the floor. For the price I expected a better experience.
It's almost $45 a person and it's supposedly renowned but call me picky it's just not worth the hype or cost. Wait times can be extensive due to the popularity. You're limited to 3 rounds (20 pieces each) of nigiri. You're also limited to 2 rolls and 2 appetizers or something absurd for the online menu and have to wait in between to order more. Quality of fish is ok compared to other places I've had, but for the cost it's nothing spectacular. Overall, it's better AYCE than other places I've been, but it's on the higher cost end for AYCE. The overall ambiance is nice and fancier. It's really clean inside and feels premium.
X-Fish Izakaya is in a great location at The RAYA, surrounded by Ralphs and plenty of restaurants and shops. It's a beautiful, convenient area and the restaurant itself has a nice modern feel. The food was pretty good overall and the presentation was beautiful. I tried a nice variety of premium nigiri and sashimi, plus some kitchen items. Unfortunately, some of the premium fish was warmer than I prefer my sushi, especially on a very hot day, which took away from it a bit. My biggest frustration was the ordering system. There are limits on how many kitchen items you can order at once, and somehow I found myself ordering ONE little mussel at a time. Even worse, while that order was pending, I couldn't order other kitchen items. Thankfully, one of the servers noticed my frustration and eventually brought me a handful of mussels -- I really appreciated him doing that. Service was okay overall. Everyone was nice, but I think it could be a little more attentive and accommodating- the hostess simply dropped me off without explaining anything to me and no one came to my table for several minutes. There are better sushi spots in the area in my opinion, but X-Fish is still a solid option with good variety, attractive presentation and a great location. I'd probably come back, especially if they simplify the ordering process.
X-Fish is just okay now. This is our go-to spot whenever we want to eat AYCE sushi, we either go to this location or the Buena Park location. Both are the same as far as price, service, and quality. I do find that after ordering the 1st round of sushi, the 2nd round and so on usually take a while to come by. Not sure if that's intentional or if it just happens to be busy as the day progresses. To get your moneys worth definitely stick to ordering to their paper menu (sushi bar) Nigiri is only 10 per person for each round though and everything else on that menu is limited per round. Rolls are okay here too, it's a hit or miss. One time we ordered the BP roll and spit it out because it tasted rancid and when we complained they said it could just have had a higher level of mercury because they prepare the batches in bulk every morning. The ramen/udon are also just okay. Like I said, I do frequent both locations often because they have really good seared salmon! (Tri-peppered salmon)
I enjoyed this location as well. Quality is consistent and delicious. My top choices are the seared salmon choice and yuzu yellowtail nigiri. Each person gets 2 bluefin tuna nigiri maximum! I enjoy their fried calamari and baked mussels. Skipped on the rolls because they'll fill you up quickly.
Best lunch Sushi deal in town. If youre in the area, come try their lunch special. They are AYCE with unlimited rounds. Fresh sushi quality with a decent amount of selections. Pretty loud inside but not a deal breaker.
17 days ago
The vibe is great with excellent food and service. There are so many dish to choose from. We will definitely come back again read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, service,…
16 days ago
Came in for AYCE lunch on a Thursday. Service was quick and friendly right off the bat. Had albacore, salmon, eel, yellowtail, bay scallop nigiri and I can say it was all fresh and very delicious. I will definitely be coming back. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Henry! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh nigiri,…
17 days ago
Been here a few times and always good. Orders come out fast, the fish tastes clean and fresh, servers are attentive and prompt and the other assortment of foods are always good. Definitely recommend! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Ben! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the fresh…
23 hours ago
X-Fish has become my go to spot for AYCE sushi after coming here almost every other month for the last year. The sushi always feels high quality, the fish is fresh and tastes great. And the extras you can get outside of the nigiri are just as good. I've been to both locations and they're both great so no wrong options. Come here during their lunch hours and you'll get amazing sushi at a really good price. Some of my favorites are yuzu yellow tail and the buttered shrimp, but just go down the line of their AYCE menu, it's all good. read more
8 days ago
The service was all over the place from the moment we arrived. Everyone seemed stressed and disorganized, and unfortunately that translated into a pretty frustrating experience for us. One of our food tickets was completely missed, and we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food while trying to figure out what was going on. This order was entered electronically via the QR code, but it didn't print? Mistakes happen, but there wasn't much communication or urgency in getting the issue resolved. What really pushed this experience into 1-star territory, though, was something we witnessed afterward. We saw one of the chefs leave the bathroom and walk straight back into the kitchen without washing his hands. Seeing that from someone handling raw seafood was extremely concerning and completely ruined any confidence we had in the cleanliness of the kitchen. Between the chaotic service, the missed order, the long wait, and especially the hygiene issue, this was a very disappointing experience. We won't be returning. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Joey, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We take food…
8 days ago
The food is always really good, but the service today was so awful that I ended up not even eating there and never will again. Today, a worker demanded documentation and a license for my service animal, which I informed them is not legal to request, but that I could provide what services she is trained for, but they still persisted and demanded to see her paperwork, stating that it was a requirement from the managers and all higher-ups in the business. I told them I would be willing to show it as I was looking for it, and reaffirmed that it is illegal to request, and someone else may not be so willing or kind to do so, at which point, he ignored me, and kept demanding the paperwork. The most a business can request for, is the services the animal provides, which I happily provided. I understand people will, on occasion, lie about having a service animal for the sake of being allowed to dine-in, so perhaps the worker assumed this was another similar case, but it was not. It was not only extremely unprofessional, but extremely rude and felt like I was getting harassed to show very private and personal information. I've been here many times with my service animal, and no other worker has ever demanded to see the documentation and license before. When I requested to speak with the manager who instated this rule, I was told they were not available to speak with, and that this rule has been in place since they've opened for business, which obviously wasn't true, because this has never happened despite me coming here multiple times. It was a very distressing position to be in, considering how busy they were and the fact that everyone around, customers and workers alike, were watching and waiting, so now, not only is a complete stranger demanding me for my personal paperwork, I also had tons of strangers listening in and watching intently as well. He is lucky I won't take it further and name him/identify him. After I showed my dog's paperwork, he finally relented and went to go hide in the back, letting others take over the situation, who didn't even know I had shown the paperwork. They only found out when they called his phone directly, which I did not understand, as he was in attendance in the restaurant but did not want to communicate to them face-to-face that the proper documentation had been shown, so we could be seated, yet prioritized hiding himself from confrontation, meanwhile he was so confident in demanding the paperwork beforehand. I hope he learns from this experience so he can avoid this for the next time someone comes in with a service animal. The hostess, host, and waiter who helped me in the end were SO very friendly, kind, and helpful, and even apologized for the inconvenience, the other worker's attitude, and for the overall experience, so I felt really bad leaving at that point, but it was just a lot to deal with all at once and didn't seem worth it to eat there anymore. They were very apologetic and understanding and even tried to convince us to stay, which made me hopeful for a better experience for everyone else going forward, so I appreciate them greatly, and I am so grateful, as they helped me feel a lot better after this whole ordeal. They are the ONLY reason I left a 2-star rather than a 1-star review. I really am just so sad and disappointed and it was a heartbreaking position to be put in. I would never want to be in this position again, it felt absolutely terrible, dehumanizing, and mortifying. read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Davina, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you…
Still my fav all you can eat sushi spot. Lunch deal is such a great deal. If you like salmon. Don't sleep on this spot. I hate when all the fish taste the same. But here the salmon is always nice and buttery. Great texture Salmon bomb I get regular salmon and peppered that has a slight sear Udon soup is really good here. Get the Nagasaki spicy udon. Flavor is so good. Little char flavor that I love. This is a must get Fried tempura shrimp is done well Always good food. Always great service. Plenty of parking read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Vu, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you…
Food: the food here is delicious every time I come! Fresh fish and delicious taste. Service: friendly and efficient servers every time. Never an issue all the times I've come. Ambiance: very cute vibes! Love the decor and feel of this restaurant. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Lyna! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the fresh…
X-Fish has been on my list for quite awhile and finally it got to try it. We did the lunch signature $41.99 pp My friends have been raving at how affordable and delish the fish here is esp the toro but I had one order of it and I did not want another order off the menu at all. Only good tasting item was the Alaskan roll. Calamari Karaage is also a good appetizer. Items we tried during our visit: *Baked Mussel - came out on the cold side. Baked mussels is usually warm. *Alaskan Roll *Orion Draft *Grilled Chicken Teriyaki (Half Size) tastes like they used old oil or it's been in the deep freezer for awhile. *Albacore Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Yellowtail Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Baked Scallop Roll *Rainbow Roll - 1 - tasted normal. Walking into the establishment to put my name down it had a fishy smell. But I tried my best to just keep a positive outlook since I've had friends who rave about the place. But after the meal, I felt like I should've listened to my gut when I smelled how fishy it smelled. Restroom needed attention! Female toliet has no toilet seats and just needed to be cleaned up. I personally would not recommend this spot nor would I come back. I just felt very disappointed and like I wasted my money since it was not the best tasting. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Indoor seating only *Serves alcohol *Free street/parking structure nearby *They have another location in Buena Park. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Lisa. We appreciate you…
Tried this for dinner on a Thursday around 6 pm with a party of 2. We were seated right away, but heads up, they won't seat you until everyone in your party arrives. It's located in a big shopping center with Ralph's and Home Goods. I'd recommend parking in the open lots since it's much easier to find a spot than using the structure next to X-Fish. We went with the Omakase and spent about $60 each including tip. Food was good with a nice variety, including tonkotsu, sushi (of course), and a chicken BBQ skewer. The seafood quality was solid, although u had just gotten back from Japan, so it's hard not to compare. We wanted to try some of their wines, but they only sold it by the bottle, which was more than we wanted. Taking off 1 star because it was very loud inside. I think it's the way the space is built - everyone's voices seem to echo. Overall, good food and decent value, just not the best place if you're looking to have conversation over dinner. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Lea. We’re glad you enjoyed…
Sushi is delicious! Our favorite is smoked salmon, the giant scallops, yuzu yellowtail and Cajun tuna. We enjoyed everything but the tri peppered sushi, they were mildly flavored and underwhelming. The first two rounds of our order arrived quickly but the third time we had to get the servers attention to pick up the order sheet (I noticed another table had to do the same) staff passed by our table multiple times and didn't pick it up. This time the sushi took a long time to arrive, it pushed us to the 90 minute time limit. I appreciated one staff member coming by and giving grilled chicken skewer sample (very good!) The restaurant is round shaped and the acoustics inside is awful. It's very noisy and it's difficult to hear the staff. The chairs scrape on the floor. Also the table tops have water damage from the ice water glass condensations, coasters would help. The restrooms were ghetto. One of the women's sink was out of order, one of the stalls was out of toilet paper but the big roll was precariously hanging from the stall door hook and it fell and rolled on the floor. For the price I expected a better experience. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Alice. We’re glad you…
28 days ago
It's almost $45 a person and it's supposedly renowned but call me picky it's just not worth the hype or cost. Wait times can be extensive due to the popularity. You're limited to 3 rounds (20 pieces each) of nigiri. You're also limited to 2 rolls and 2 appetizers or something absurd for the online menu and have to wait in between to order more. Quality of fish is ok compared to other places I've had, but for the cost it's nothing spectacular. Overall, it's better AYCE than other places I've been, but it's on the higher cost end for AYCE. The overall ambiance is nice and fancier. It's really clean inside and feels premium. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jonathan. We’re glad you enjoyed…
X-Fish Izakaya is in a great location at The RAYA, surrounded by Ralphs and plenty of restaurants and shops. It's a beautiful, convenient area and the restaurant itself has a nice modern feel. The food was pretty good overall and the presentation was beautiful. I tried a nice variety of premium nigiri and sashimi, plus some kitchen items. Unfortunately, some of the premium fish was warmer than I prefer my sushi, especially on a very hot day, which took away from it a bit. My biggest frustration was the ordering system. There are limits on how many kitchen items you can order at once, and somehow I found myself ordering ONE little mussel at a time. Even worse, while that order was pending, I couldn't order other kitchen items. Thankfully, one of the servers noticed my frustration and eventually brought me a handful of mussels -- I really appreciated him doing that. Service was okay overall. Everyone was nice, but I think it could be a little more attentive and accommodating- the hostess simply dropped me off without explaining anything to me and no one came to my table for several minutes. There are better sushi spots in the area in my opinion, but X-Fish is still a solid option with good variety, attractive presentation and a great location. I'd probably come back, especially if they simplify the ordering process. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Jesus, thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad…
30 days ago
X-Fish is just okay now. This is our go-to spot whenever we want to eat AYCE sushi, we either go to this location or the Buena Park location. Both are the same as far as price, service, and quality. I do find that after ordering the 1st round of sushi, the 2nd round and so on usually take a while to come by. Not sure if that's intentional or if it just happens to be busy as the day progresses. To get your moneys worth definitely stick to ordering to their paper menu (sushi bar) Nigiri is only 10 per person for each round though and everything else on that menu is limited per round. Rolls are okay here too, it's a hit or miss. One time we ordered the BP roll and spit it out because it tasted rancid and when we complained they said it could just have had a higher level of mercury because they prepare the batches in bulk every morning. The ramen/udon are also just okay. Like I said, I do frequent both locations often because they have really good seared salmon! (Tri-peppered salmon) read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Natasha. We truly appreciate you…
I enjoyed this location as well. Quality is consistent and delicious. My top choices are the seared salmon choice and yuzu yellowtail nigiri. Each person gets 2 bluefin tuna nigiri maximum! I enjoy their fried calamari and baked mussels. Skipped on the rolls because they'll fill you up quickly. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Sandy! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit…
8 days ago
Best lunch Sushi deal in town. If youre in the area, come try their lunch special. They are AYCE with unlimited rounds. Fresh sushi quality with a decent amount of selections. Pretty loud inside but not a deal breaker. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Todd! We’re glad you enjoyed the lunch special,…
My family and I happened to try this Brea location of X-Fish Izakaya by chance and it has been one of our favorite finds of the summer. The service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is laid out nicely and always clean when we visit. The sushi is also tasty and fresh. X-Fish Izakaya is probably one of our favorite AYCE sushi spots in the area. Located in Downtown Brea, X-Fish Izakaya is situated in an area with several shops and restaurants. There aren't any parking spots directly in front of the restaurant, however, the Downtown Brea area has free parking garages, one of which is very close to the establishment. Their menu offers several options, mainly sushi, but also a good amount of kitchen items and ramen selections. Some of my favorite items include the: - Bluefin Tuna - Tri Peppered Salmon - Truffle Salmon Roll - Salmon Lover Roll Flavor is perfect for all of these items and the freshness and quality, especially for it being AYCE, is on point. If you're thinking about giving this Brea location of X-Fish Izakaya a try, definitely do it. We've been to one other location, and this one blows them out of the water on all accounts of food and service. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Steph! We're truly grateful for your thoughtful…
1 month ago
This ayce sushi spot has been on my radar for a minute so I'm so glad I finally gave it a try! The quality of the fish is pretty good! I went on a weekday, so the waitlist wasn't too long. There's not much room to sit and wait for your table to be ready, but you can walk around the nearby shops. There's a QR code menu that you can order from and your server gives you a paper to write down how many pieces of sushi you want. Even though you can order a lot, you're not compromising on quality for quantity. I recommend the hamachi, tri pepper tuna, and unagi. Service was good. The wait for rolls didn't take too long. I would definitely be back with friends! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Anastasia! We're thrilled to hear you finally got…
2 days ago
Amazing sushi with the great service! If you are looking for the place to gather with your family and friends, i highly recommend this place :) read more
TLDR; Fresh fish, friendly service, and lots of options. Walk-in or reserve on Yelp. Order the pepper salmon and the yuzu yellowtail. Recommend trying all the limited options (carpaccio, jumbo scallop, roe, bluefin, smoked salmon)! SERVICE Great service, delicious fresh fish, and a spacious clean dining area. Shout out to the wonderful hosts! The food did take a little bit longer to come out, but there is no limit to the amount of rounds you can have. You can order up to 50 pieces per round on their paper menu and then order rolls and apps with their QR code. PARKING Free plaza parking or street parking! Located in a beautiful plaza with lots of eateries including boba, Thai food, coffee shop, desserts, and more. RESERVATIONS Join the waitlist on Yelp or walk-in. COST Around $40 pp and well worth. There's also a more expensive premium option. FOOD The rice to fish ratio was PERF, a slight bite of rice with tender fish. The pepper salmon was my favorite. Sadly you can only get some premium items once so make sure you get those! I also really liked spicy scallop and yellowtail. The eel also surprisingly wasn't boney and delicious. Their rolls were also really good but super filling. Def recommend trying their baked scallop or crawfish rolls. APPS Their miso soup and garlic edamame were perfect to refresh your palettes. Also really liked the mussels! I'd pass on the sweet tamago, it didn't really taste like a typical sweet egg. OVERALL A great place to get your sushi fix! Clean, spacious, and quick to get seated during off hours. Friendly servers and lots of sushi options include sashimi, apps, ramen, skewers, and rolls. Would have liked some kind of dessert like fruit or icecream at the end but that's just me being phat :-) . read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review, Jenny!…
12 days ago
Excellent food Great service Very fresh Great ambiance Love their triple pepper salmon and fish salmon read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, George! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh food,…
2 months ago
Okay... this place is SO good. We finally tried it and everything we ordered was honestly a hit. The fish tasted super fresh, the quality was definitely there, and the presentation was beautiful without feeling over the top. The menu has so many options, so it's a fun spot to share a bunch of dishes with your table. We didn't realize this place is AYCE which WE LOVE! Service was friendly, our food came out pretty quickly, and the whole vibe inside is really nice for a date night or dinner with friends. Definitely one of those spots we'd come back to when we're craving good sushi and Japanese bites. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Justine! We're thrilled to hear you had such a…
Came for the $30 lunch AYCE special, it did not disappoint. I specifically enjoyed the Kiss Me roll the most, I found that the salmon wrap complimented the inside ingredients beautifully, and the chilli oil added just the right amount of spice. I also enjoyed the Alaskan roll, specifically the thinly sliced lemons placed on top, giving the salmon topping a tangy flavour. For non-sushi items, I loved the Tempura Specialty Udon, the broth was so lovely and rich, and the noodles were a good consistency, but a little bit too soft for my liking. I had a roll with spicy tuna in it, and it was very disappointing. The texture was not appetizing at all, and it just tasted like mush, so I would not recommend. Besides that, the service was great, my glass was always full of water, and the place is very spacious and well decorated. I would love to come again, and try some of the rolls I didn't have the chance to try today. read more
I came here and had AYCE for an early dinner date. I didn't have to wait for seating. The taste of everything was good. My favorites were some of the sushi rolls. I also had the edamame, cheese balls, and ramen. The staff were helpful. I was stuffed and there were still plenty of more options to try. Previously, I came to this same location a few years ago for someone's birthday dinner and it was probably one of the worst service I've ever had, so I was hesitant to come back. I'm glad to say I had a positive experience this 2nd time, and I would be open to returning again. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much for giving us another chance, Victor! We're…
8 days ago
8/28 SUPER FRESH TODAY!! For the first round (in this picture) we got the YOLO roll, Tri Peppered Salmon, Tri Peppered Tuna, Salmon, and Tuna. When you run out of ginger and ask for more, they will be glad to give you double the amount they gave beforehand. Service was quick and friendly today and they were very on top of clearing plates and trash from our table. read more
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Thank you so much, Tiana! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
3 days ago
2 days ago
10/10 I always come to this location as the staff is always very friendly and the food is PERFECT!! read more
3 months ago
We took advantage of their lunch price on a weekday. For a table of seven, we waited about 20 to 30 minutes to be seated. We all opted for the all you can eat menu, but I believe that X-fish also offers an Omakase option or just à la carte. The server provided us with a paper where you'll order all of your nigiri. There's a limit of 10 nigiri pieces per individual per round, but there's unlimited number of rounds within the 90 minute eating period. To order the other items, you scan a QR code and place your order using the website for your table. Just note that if there's multiple people placing orders on phones, there's a five minute wait. before each order can be submitted. I loved the rice to fish ratio for all the nigiri. The fish quality was superb. I also really enjoyed all of the rolls that we got, especially the no rice ones. The ramen and the udon were equally phenomenal. Overall fantastic experience at X-fish. Be prepared to wait because they don't take reservations unless the party is 15+. read more
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Hi Melanie, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re happy…
27 days ago
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Pauline. We’re glad you…
20 days ago
Food: 10/10 The quality here is always consistent and excellent Service: Quick and attentive, even when it gets busy Ambiance: Nice clean, cozy, and modern interior X-fish is our go to ayce sushi spot and always delicious! read more
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Thank you so much, Julius! We’re happy to be your go-to AYCE sushi…
3 months ago
X-Fish Izakaya is one of the better AYCE sushi spots I've been to in SoCal. Their service, food, and ambiance all hit the mark. I dined here recently with my husband and his cousin. We wanted to take his cousin out for his birthday. He'd never been here so it was a great introduction to this establishment. This is located in Downtown Brea. There is a parking garage near it. We arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday and the garage was getting full. We checked in on their kiosk and waited for 30 mins, not bad. The restaurant is spacious. They offer table and bar seating. This is great for casual dining. I love the neutral tone paired with the warm lighting throughout. My husband and I have been here before two years ago. The food is just as we remembered! The sushi was fresh, S I L K Y, and packed with flavor. It's the time and effort put into their dishes that I appreciated. We ordered some of the same pieces in the second round and they were consistent. Even when the restaurant was filling up, the quality and customer service stayed the same. We also ordered two beers to share among us: Sapporo and Kirin. The Sapporo was especially smooth and crisp. It made the ingredients of the sushi pop more for me. The Kirin didn't compare, but did the job. The servers would check on us periodically. If you can't find yours at the moment, there is always someone available that you can flag over. We requested to have more ginger and that did not take long to fulfill. By the end of the third round, I asked our cousin if he would come back. He undoubtedly said yes! We were happy to hear he had a great time. Thank you, X-Fish Izakaya, for being a dependable AYCE spot even after two years since our last visit. I can't wait to return! read more
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Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re…
Make sure to join waitlist unless you like waiting in line!!! One of my favorite sushi places. I really liked the riceless rolls like the kiss me roll/tuna and shrimp tempura one and some of the peppered salmon sushi. Service was pretty fast. Inside was casual. A bit loud though so hard to talk. Would come back for more! read more
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Hi Kevin, thank you so much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear…
4 days ago
1 month ago
I had a really good time checking out Xfish Izakaya in downtown Brea. The highlight here is definitely their AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) Omakase, which runs $57 per person. For an AYCE menu, the quality of the fish is actually really solid and fresh, and the presentation is beautiful. It's a great way to try a variety of different rolls and nigiri without worrying about the bill adding up. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you have a big appetite and are craving sushi, this is a great deal and a reliable spot to visit! read more
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Hi Eveline,…
Came here for their lunch time special all you can eat, which was $30 per person. Such a great deal! Their fish was super fresh and they had a great variety of fish, rolls, and other dishes to pick from. I would say the stand outs for me were the salmon nigiri and the kiss me roll. read more
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Hi Sarah, thank you for joining us for our lunch special and for…
8 days ago
Our go to sushi spot! We always enjoy coming here when we crave sushi. The service is always top notch and I like watching the sushi chefs hard at work! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jason! We’re glad to be your go-to sushi spot and…
3 days ago
Love Megan best sushi I'm here every week. Can't wait for next time. I recommend the better lunch options read more
6 days ago
Really great! The fish is fresh and the service is great. Love coming here for the x fish roll. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Audrey! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh fish,…
27 days ago
Really good AYCE sushi spot. The price is reasonable for the quality and everything we ordered tasted fresh. They have a good variety of sushi and rolls, and the portions are just right so you can try a little bit of everything. One thing I really liked is they'll surprise you with different yakitori, which was a nice touch and made the meal more fun. Everything we tried was good. Service was friendly and the food came out pretty fast. read more
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Thank you so much, Agnes! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
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If we choose the Omakase option, can we skip some of the sushi and just order the ones we want on the omakase set? thanks.
Typically, that's not how omakase works, but if you don't like something, you're not supposed to be able to choose. Omakase is chefs choice. If it's an already known set, then it's just a set. Now, you can tell them that you do not want…
Yelp and website state they take reservations, but when I called, they said they do not take reservations. anyone know the real answer?
They are always quite busy. You show up and you sign in on their guest registry and they will notify you when your table is ready. They do not take reservations.
Does everyone in your party have to do the omakase? Or can some of them do the signature?
Everyone in your party must opt to the same one-- either the omakase or the signature.
Does everyone at the table must order AYCE if only one person wants AYCE?
I would assume so.
I understand it's AYCE, but do the rolls come in half rolls or only full rolls?
Rolls only come in full rolls. No half rolls.
How much do they charge for lunch on weekend? weekday?
Lunch X fish option is only available from open - 2pm, Monday through Friday.
Is the omakase AYCE?
No it's not. You get an Omakase plate but just 1 plate chef's choice
Can you eat here on your own or does it require groups of 2+?
You can be a party of 1
Reservations not available on weekends?
Yes, or you can use the yelp app to join the waiting list
How long is the typical wait time at 7pm on Fridays with no reservation? I was only able to get a 10pm reservation
their reservation isn't accurate, you can put yourself online first, and then, on Saturday I had to wait for an hour, luckily the main street in Brea seems to be colorful and worthy taking a stroke down the Birch street
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