We have been coming to this place for 8 years now! This is our gem! Local spot we love! (Not sure why it took me this long to add a review!) Staff is super friendly! Tomi is the best! Super attentive and welcoming. Small cozy and clean place. You can sit at a table or sushi bar. Most of all, food is delicious & fresh. We love coming here! Recommendations: -yellowtail carpaccio -butter in your mouth with a kick from the thinly sliced jalapeño on top! -Lemon Salmon roll - Tangy and fresh. read more

Yagi Japanese Restaurant - Salmon sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Anaheim, California

Absolutely incredible experience--hands down the best sushi I've ever had. Every piece tasted unbelievably fresh, and you can truly tell the fish is flown in directly from Japan. The quality, presentation, and attention to detail are on another level. The flavors were clean, rich, and perfectly balanced--each bite just melted in my mouth. sake was amazing. it pairs beautifully with the meal and really elevates the whole experience. If I could give this place ten stars, I would. This is a must-try for anyone who loves sushi. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Yagi's continues to be a solid spot for sushi. The omakase is now $78, which is still a good value for the quality you get. The courses come out fairly quickly, but the fish is fresh and the overall quality is very good. One small thing for me--the sweet shrimp head was served pre-cooked. Personally, when I order omakase, I prefer everything to be prepared fresh like it used to be pre-COVID. That said, the rest of the experience was still very enjoyable. The service is awesome and the staff is always friendly and attentive. And of course, the beer is cold, which always makes the meal even better. Overall, it's still a great place for a good sushi experience. read more

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Sushi was very fresh. I like that they offer a lunch special with six pieces of sushi and a cut roll. Check out their happy hour, 2-5 pm ... good sushi & carpaccio deals then. read more

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This is the 3rd time back on a Saturday afternoon & ofc hubby & I had to order the omakase again bc we enjoy it that much. Can't beat the price either for the quality of the fresh fish. The portion size is perfect too just I like mentioned in my previous review. They serve HH starting at 2pm on weekends so we've been coming in around this time bc drinks are cheaper. The place is never packed around this time which is nice bc then service is efficient. Will be back again. read more

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I come here all the time and the service is always great and the prices are very reasonable, considering the quality of the food.

First time here and both me and my daughter loved it. Cayon high roll and undo were both amazing. Loved the atmosphere and the service was great! We'll definitely be coming back read more

Excellent neighborhood sushi restaurant in an average sized strip mall. The food was excellent and the seafood was so fresh. I highly recommend going off their daily recommendations board for their fresh seafood. Plenty of parking Food/Drink- 5 stars Ordered a variety of nigiri, but my favorites were their bellies, the golden eye snapper, and the sea bass. Also ordered the fried oysters and yellowtail collar which were fresh and full of flavor (pretty large yellowtail collar as well). The Aomori squid was really flavorful as well. Everything washed down well with their Orion beer on draft! Service- 5 stars Food was out quickly and servers were great. Great experience all around Bottom Line Excellent neighborhood sushi restaurant that has all the classics. Will definitely be back read more

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Honestly, it was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the fish. We actually travel to Japan just to eat sushi so typically I have low expectations. However, this restaurant is actually up there with the quality of fish as well as the preparation. Everything was good although I think that their Black cod could use a little bit of help when it comes down to the miso cause it was a little bit salty. The service was really, really, really good. I didn't think it would be an upscale restaurant, but it is on the more upscale side in comparison to other sushi. Service was good and they stay attentive and everything was good. We also ordered karaage and tempura, which were also good. It's nice and not crowded and there's a good amount of space would definitely be back again. read more

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Yagi was amazing! My partner and I came here for our anniversary dinner wanting some delicious sushi, and this was both of our first time dining here. The ambiance is casual and the restaurant is more on the intimate side based on how small it is. It is very clean inside and in my opinion was the perfect spot for a little date night after a long day out and about. The sushi was super fresh and high quality -- We got the chef's omakase for $75 and thought it was a great value. There wasn't a single piece of nigiri we didn't like. Everything was well-balanced and delicious. I enjoyed the way the rice was cooked as well. My favorites of the omakase were the butterfish, black cod, and of course my all time favorite-- toro. I sat at the bar and got to chat with one of the chefs, who was so kind and welcoming. He even shared where some of the fish was sourced from, and it's clear they go through great efforts to bring in only the highest quality. You can really taste the difference. I do wish the omakase included uni, but we just ordered it separately for $20 (2 pieces), which I feel is very fairly priced. The chef mentioned that their uni is shipped directly from the Japan for the highest quality. It was absolute delectable and I would order this again every time to satisfy my uni needs. I used to love going to Ohshima for the value, but truthfully, i prefer Yagi so much more for the quality, price, and experience. I will 10000% be back. Highly recommend coming here for an omakase that's both high quality and fairly priced! read more

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Such a bummer-portions are so much smaller. They rush you out to turn the table. I like to drink wine and take my time. We were eating and drinking the whole time but they hurry you out. The chef special is now served all at once vs one at a time. I use to be a regular but unfortunately after the 4th time of disappointment, we are not returning. Decided to order take out and portions were so small. read more

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Excellent food, but dishonest management and zero professional courtesy. I have been a repeat customer at Yagi and have always praised their sushi as some of the best in Anaheim. We even brought an international guest here to show off the quality. However, our recent experience was appalling--not because of the food, but because of a total lack of integrity from management. We ordered the black miso cod, which arrived extremely salty. We politely informed the server and asked to replace it with tempura. There was no apology at the time, nor were we told the cod would remain on the bill. When the check arrived, we were still charged for it. The manager (who was also serving due to being short staffed) refused to remove the charge, claiming we had eaten "more than half." This was flatly untrue. We each took a bite, realized it was inedible, and sent it back with the vast majority of the fish still on the plate. To be clear, our bill was $170, so this isn't about the money. It is about the principle of being charged for a dish that was sent back nearly untouched. What's even more upsetting is after we left, I called the restaurant to calmly ask for the manager's name to follow up. I was hung up on the first time. When I finally got through the second time, the staff refused to give me a name, insisted that I spell my name first, and then hung up on me again. It is a shame that such high-quality food is overshadowed by a management team that is comfortable being dishonest about portions and cowardly enough to hang up on a customer. We won't be returning. read more

Yagi Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Anaheim, California

Such a huge fan of this neighborhood goodie. Service and quality are always 5 star. Fish is always super fresh and high quality. Service is always the best. read more

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Good sushi and service. Some specialty items were very good. Loved the atmosphere. Went on date night. We went early people really started arriving after 6 pm read more

Yagi Japanese Restaurant - Getty Center - Sushi Bars Near Me - Anaheim, California

Wow - is all I have to say. This is hands down the best sushi and sashimi place in OC. Their fish is incredibly fresh and delicious. I've been to Tokyo, Japan and this honestly rivals some of the sushi there. Amazing. The customer service is great - servers and chefs are so friendly and welcoming! Favorite gem in OC. read more

I came here on a Saturday passing town. Though unassuming from the outside, given such a secluded area for a restraunt away from all the bustling noise of the city, its quite nice and relaxing inside. There wasn't many others in the restraunt, which I'm not surprised seeing as it was still pretty early in the day. Service was kind, fast, and friendly. Now the food. It was great! Rich in flavor and honestly different than the usual Japanese restaurants I've gone to. I tried the Jellyfish, which came in a light sweet sweet pickled sauce, reminiscent of eel sauce however much lighter. If you've never tried it I'd say it's texture is firm and somewhat crunchy. The nodoguro, is light and buttery as they say. Melts in your mouth and with just a touch of soy sauce it elevates the tastes of this not so common fish. I must say though the garlic steamed clams was my favorite. It was a perfect balance of flavors, not overwhelmed with garlic but just enough to compliment the nutty flavors within the broth. To top it off I went with a classic go to lemon salmon roll, with delicately sliced lemons on top. To finish off my meal I ordered jumai ginjo, to help bring the fullness feeling down. This sake really is a safe choice if you're new and not a typical fan. Glad I came in, I'll definitely be back read more

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I have been ordering from this restaurant a few times a month and my family especially likes the Red Dragon Roll. That is important because they also have a different roll called just the Dragon Roll. In the past I accidentally ordered the wrong one, so I have been extra careful ever since. I always say "Red Dragon Roll" clearly and ask them to repeat it back so there is no confusion. Whenever that mix up happened before, I assumed it was on me. I never complained. I either ate it anyway or went back and bought the right one. This most recent order was the first and only time I said something, because I was certain I had been clear and that the mistake was not mine. I picked up the food, got home, and realized it was the regular Dragon Roll instead of the Red Dragon Roll my family actually enjoys. I called right away and asked if they could swap it. They told me I must have ordered wrong and insisted they do not make those kinds of mistakes. They offered to sell me another roll but not to replace it, even when I said I was willing to bring the wrong one back. It is unfortunate because I see the same people there all the time and I know they recognize me as a frequent customer. They could have easily looked up my phone number and seen how often I order, which I mentioned to them. I have supported many of the small businesses in this center, and this felt like the kind of moment where they could have shown they value their community. Instead it turned into a standoff. Eventually after some back and forth they did refund the order, but only once I made it clear I would return the food either way and dispute the charge with my credit card if I had to. It should not have needed to go that far. The food here is good and I know how tough it is to keep a small business running. But customers should know the management here can be stubborn and they truly do not think they make mistakes. Be very specific when you order, have them repeat it back, and check your bag before leaving. read more

Everything here was so good. I made last minute reservations with ease. The parking was abundant, the interior and vibes felt like we were in Japan (and we've been to Japan). The service was quick and attentive. The fish was fresh, the tempura was crispy, the matcha panna cotta was so smooth. I dream of the black cod and the next time I can have it again. read more

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I can't believe it's been 9 years since I wrote a review for Yagi. My, so much has changed and yet this is still the BEST sushi in our area and beyond! Our little guy loves the Kid's B...this is a cute bento box that has 3 pieces of sushi that include Salmon, Shrimp and Tamago (Egg), as well as 2 Shrimp tempura & 1 sweet potato tempura, edamame and rice. Our favorites include: ***The N.Y. 19 roll which has spicy tuna/avocado wrapped in soy paper and then topped with seared white fish in a ponzu sauce *** The Red Dragon roll which is shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber that is topped with spicy tuna plus jalapeño then drizzled with eel sauce. We ask for it without spicy mayo. *** The Lemon Tuna roll which is a spicy tuna, cucumber & avocado roll that is topped with tuna and lemon in a ponzu sauce ***Spanish Mackerel (Aji), Black Cod, King Salmon, Cherry Salmon, Yellowtail belly, Bluefin Toro and Japanese Butterfish. All are individually prepared and so delicious! The service is excellent and we couldn't be happier with how we are taken care of. They happily accommodate our special requests; like they sear our little guy's salmon sushi and they do our rolls with easy rice. And we are never in need of a water refill or help when we are ready for another round. Pro-tip: You can make reservations here on Yelp pretty easily and they also have their Yelp Waitlist so you can put your name on the list for a table/sushi bar without having to be there. We'll be back and probably this week! read more

Very good sushi. They are very strict on the lunch menu and happy hour times. We had 1 minute to order a bento box or they would not do it. They also could not wait to prepare it once we ordered it and wait for the rest of the party to arrive. So my mother had to eat before us and then wait for us to get our food and eat. read more

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This was the perfect place for Mom and me after stopping by the Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site. The space was cool with soothing piano jazz music in the background. Although a television showed a tennis game, it was not loud. I was pleasantly surprised that the appetizers included a variety of Japanese food dishes like agedashi dofu from which I could assemble a meal if necessary. (Since I'm diabetic, I need more vegetables and less rice.) Mom and I ordered the bento lunch, which came with avocado roll, miso soup, salad, teriyaki chicken, and a tempura assortment. Mom gave an enthusiastic thumbs up on the miso soup. It was very simple with white miso and wakame, but the miso was smooth and tasty. We also enjoyed the tempura. The batter seemed freshly made, and the tempura itself was crispy and cooked until tender. I was a little disappointed with the salad. Most of the greens were fine, but some of the lettuce looked slightly past prime. The salad dressing tasted like it had a little wasabi. Mom thought the avocado roll was a bit bland. It had avocado, cucumber, and a generous helping of crab salad. From a diabetes standpoint it was ideally low-carb, but we both ended up dipping it in soy sauce. The teriyaki sauce was a little sweeter than Mom's, but it was still good. The menu had a generous selection of alcohol (including Orion beer from Okinawa!), but no nonalcoholic beverages that didn't have caffeine. On a hot day like today, some mugicha (barley tea) would really have hit the spot. The service was attentive and excellent. Our water glasses were always full, and our server made sure we had what we needed. Mom was very happy after our lunch at Yagi, which is not the case with every Japanese restaurant we visit. We will be back! read more

For those who aren't familiar, this place regularly lands on OC top 5 sushi spots. Quiet little gem with a traditional Japanese vibe, all the way down to the staff. Happy hour from 2-5 every day, where you can catch some awesome deals on fish. This is a traditional sushi spot, so no cream cheese here. Enjoy! read more

Yagi Japanese Restaurant - Albacore roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Really good selection of sushi here. Much of the fish is brought over from Japan, and you can order actual wasabi! Love the toro, red snapper, and dragon sushi. Kids also loved the sushi, miso soup, and tempura. Service was quick and they make the sushi right after ordering. read more

We came here to celebrate my boyfriend's brother's birthday! I wanted to shout out our server, Tomi, for being so attentive, adaptive, kind, and giving absolutely phenomenal service! I really appreciated her grace and professionalism when one of our party members needed accommodations. You were amazing, Tomi! Some of the other servers had moved tables together to make us more comfortable, were attentive making sure we had water throughout dinner, were timely in giving us our dishes, and answered our questions happily. They had also replaced a beer that didn't taste quite right, didn't charge us for it, and gave us a discount for our night getting off to a rough start. This was all so generous - they seriously know how to treat their customers well and some! I'd dined here before and both times the food and service were both amazing. I ordered the omakase, which was $75 - the lowest price that I've ever seen for omakase while still having such high quality pieces. Each course was just 1 piece but they were perfectly seasoned and full of flavor, at times making me go "mmmmm" - it was so good! Our other server explained what each piece was, letting us know that some of the fish was imported from Japan. The dinner omakase is served with a miso soup, 10 pieces of nigiri, 1 hand roll, a fried shrimp head, and homemade panna cotta. I usually have favorites, but everything was so good that I couldn't pick one. The homemade panna cotta was different but good. I expected vanilla (like last time), but I tasted a slightly floral scent this time. It turns out that they used almond extract this time (I honestly preferred just vanilla)! These little differences make it fun to come in every so often and try the same thing to see if it changed. Some other dishes that I quite liked: the poke bowl, spicy tuna crispy rice, agedashi tofu. Their entrees are super filling. All in all, this restaurant is always such a pleasure to dine at. You should definitely make reservations ahead of time to ensure you have a table for your party as the space is on the smaller side (it's a small, hidden gem), but they do have several tables and a bar. The Japanese decor is very minimalistic but class and beautiful.It is a bit on the pricier side, but they have really good quality food and great portion sizes. I'll absolutely come back again for special occasions! read more

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Been going here for years. Quality is insane, vibes immaculate, and the prices are fair. Say less. read more

Great service. Tomi the server is so lovely and accommodating. The place is small but that's pretty common for sushi places. The fish is always so fresh and they have a great variety of rolls. We love the baked salmon roll and the spider roll. This place is the best sushi place locally in my opinion read more

This place is a hidden gem. The omakase is on point--fresh... super fresh--and their truffle is to die for. Even the kids loved the udon soup, which clearly used a high‑end broth, not some cheap soup base add‑on. You can tell they put a lot of thought, technique, and pride into their food. read more

This is the perfect place to come eat and spend your time! The staff are always attentive to your needs and answering any questions! I eat here regularly and have never had any issues whatsoever! I reorder a lot of their carpaccio and they are never bothered by the amount ordered. The food is amazing and their happy hour prices are top tier!! Their fish quality is a 10/10!!! I really do recommend this spot if you're looking for something that's affordable and good quality. read more

Ended 2024 with the most satisfying meal. I've been coming here for years and the staff continue to be super welcoming and kind. The restaurant looks like a typical Japanese style on the inside. There's a nice sized bar that can seat about 10 people and about 5 tables. We got to the restaurant around 5:30pm and were lucky to get the last table. Seats started to fill up quickly for New Year's Eve! Food is consistently made with quality ingredients, fresh every time. We got monk fish, takowasa, jelly fish and seaweed salad as appetizers and they were light and refreshing before our main course. There were different textures to experience. The monk fish melted in my mouth, takowasa was chewy with a good kick from the wasabi and the jelly was crunchy. The omakase had a good amount of food, with 10 pieces of sushi, a miso soup, crispy shrimp head, blue crab hand roll and panna cotta for dessert! Great value at $75 for omakase alone. The yellowtail carpaccio had a perfect width of thickness to soak up all of the amazing sour favors from the juice and the yellowtail belly disintegrated as we devoured it. Panna cotta was light and left me wanting more. It's made special, in house! Overall 10/10 and definitely continuing to come back. :) read more

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We've been going to Yagi for the past 15 years or so. Very attentive staff. Crab rolls were little dry this time but it was just a one time off. Food is always so tasty. Omasake is fresh and tasty. Definitely a great sushi place to try if you're in the Anaheim Hills area. read more

Yagi Japanese Restaurant - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Anaheim, California

Hidden gem for those that love sushi Tucked away in Anaheim Hills, I had a craving for sushi and decided to give to spot a try. It is partially hidden and unassuming located in corner of the shopping center near a coffee shop. I tried their omakase set and was amazed. They had cherry salmon, yellowtail, scallops, and many other delicious fishes for sushi. I discovered some new sushi that I didn't know that I would enjoy. This place rivals that other older hidden gem in orange without the insane wait and bookings. This sets a new high bar of sushi and I would highly recommend this place for any one who can appreciate sushi. This wraps up my reviews for 2023 and I have include my top three recommendations including this restaurant. Lets wrap up the year surrounded by friends and good food and step forward to the new year with excitement and boldness as we leave a challenging year behind. read more

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Undercooked rice + unprofessional service We ordered the $75 Omakase dinner menu. When the waitress served the 1st plate of 5 sushi. I noticed the rice is extremely hard after u chow on it. I informed my friends they are agreed the rice is not cooked well. We immediately notice the waitress. When serving the 2nd plate of 5 pieces of sushi, the rice is still not cooked enough. I notified the waitress again. She just smile and didn't do anything about it. I notified the other head waitress. She said our restaurant serve "hard rice". We don't serve the normal sushi rice. I said have you tried the rice, please try the rice cuz it's not cooked through. She said again we serve "hard rice" then laugh & walk away. I never been to a Japanese restaurant who treat customers like a dummy & laughed at us + without any respect. I would never come here again. I felt so humiliated when the waitress laughed at us. If you are a sushi lover, please go try San shi go in balboa island, amazing service and great quality of fish. They treat customers well. read more

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Place is clean and I found parking easily right by the restaurant. It's pretty small, but when we came there was no wait. You can also join a virtual waitlist on yelp. Service was super friendly and the sushi came out very quickly. It was delicious and very fresh. We even got ice cream for dessert. The kids liked the vanilla ice cream but not the black sesame. read more

Really wanted to like this place since the service was great but the fish did not taste fresh, the rice tasted similar to supermarket quality at mitsuwa or Tokyo central. Portion size was small. The roll without rice (forgot the name) looked sad and felt short. Quality is reminiscent of ayce places. Music and ambience is great but overall the food was disappointing. read more

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I go to this place almost once a month. They have an affordable omakase set thats is delicious. Fish is fresh. The staff is always friendly, polite, and attentive. Great place to eat. read more

The rice could be better. I don't remember it being as hard before but definitely room for improvement there.

Great quality of fish with a lot of different variety to choose from. The service was very quick and attentive as well, checked in on us. Glad I found this spot and enjoyed authentic sushi! read more

Hidden gem. Cute little place, amazing food and service. The omakase is the way to go

The happy hour here is one of the best happy hour deals I've ever had!!! Definitely a hidden gem and I am dying to come back. Their happy hour menu is pretty big, and each plate is such a generous portion. Carpaccio is delicious (all three types of fish) and I would order all again. The rolls are 8 pieces each, if I remember correctly. We ordered 2 thinking they would be small, but it was actually a big portion considering how many other dishes we ordered. Simple yet delicious. Honestly, all appetizers are great too: agedashi tofu, seaweed salad. At this point, I'm naming the menu because literally you can't go wrong with anything. Didn't try omakase but because of how good the happy hour was, I will stick with that for now on my next visit! read more

Tried their omakase, which was quite affordable and delicious! Their nigiris were super fresh and a lot of them had been seared a bit so they had a delicious smoky flavor to it. Reservations were easy to snag, but they also didn't have a huge wait. Will definitely be back!! read more