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    Yasai Japanese Grill

    3.8 (148 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    YASAI JAPANESE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brandon S.

    My workplace had a free lunch outing here. I got a chicken katsu curry plate and spicy tuna roll. My first impressions of the food were that the portion sizes were huge. My katsu curry came with a giant side of salad too. Thick cuts of katsu were on top of a bed of rice with a cup of curry on the side. The curry taste was above average but also kind of bland. The katsu was fried crispy and not dry. The spicy tuna roll was also packed with spicy tuna. Overall, the food was pretty good. I think my meal came out to be around $20 but I didn't have to pay for it. For a choice as a company lunch, this was one of the better picks.

    Rainbow Rolland Spicy Tuna Roll
    Steve L.

    Had a great experience here at lunch today. Ordered their spicy salmon roll and Hawaiian roll. My friend ordered the spicy tuna roll and rainbow roll. Let me just tell you the sushi here is made fresh and they are big rolls. Each order comes with a side of salad and hot miso soup. Friendly staff. Didn't wait too long for the food. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely come back again soon

    Older pic from when they had a boba spot next door!
    Heather T.

    Casual mom and pop sushi spot! This was our weekly go-to during the pandemic and recently returned. The sweet worker recognized my husband's voice over the phone and even remembered our order! Of course prices have gone up since then but pricing is still pretty standard / in line with the other sushi spots in the area. We love the Washington Roll and sushi combo C (6 piece nigiri, crunch roll, salad, miso soup)!

    Spicy Chicken Breast Bowl
    anita t.

    Delicious and fresh. We got the spicy chicken and salmon bowls. Both really good. About $15 each. Service very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

    Salmon Bowl
    Daph H.

    Found this place thanks to Yelp! Nothing fancy, just fresh-cooked traditional Japanese food. Called ahead and picked up our order. We got salmon bowl ($14) and salmon plate ($16). There was a big piece of salmon, lightly covered in sauce, served with rice and coleslaw. It felt pretty healthy. If you get the plate, you'll get a salad, but less coleslaw, and a veggie kabob for the extra $2 more than the bowl (I'd stick with the bowl, unless you really want that veggie kabob). My daughter got a California roll ($10.95), which came with coleslaw and miso soup. It came with a side of teriyaki sauce, which I thought was kind of odd, but she put it on her roll. Sigh. Plenty of parking since it's in an office park.

    7/1/22 (fri): Exterior of Yasai - hidden from the street view amongst the business buildings
    Mimi L.

    So my company provides month-end close lunches for our staff. Working hard & having yummy food is of a huge matter to me. After we did some yelp digging we found Yasai! This mom & pop shop does not disappoint. There is such variety that could accommodate pretty much anyone & those with vegetarian or dietary restrictions. Just earlier this month we called in for a special order for a colleague cuz her order was pretty strict & Yasai was able to make it! Teriyaki tofu plate w/ no rice & salad dressing on the side. She said it was delish! We couldn't be more happier to give them any business they can get. We have ordered lunch from them twice now with 15-20 orders each time. What makes it convenient for us was that we were able to place the order online & ahead of time! In the comment of each order we placed my colleague's name & any notes needed. We did call Yasai to inform them of a huge order coming through for what day & to please make sure each order has a name on it. They were very accommodating! They have gotten every order right & nothing was missed. My colleagues were very happy with their food selection. They claim the beef & chicken were tender & well seasoned. Some said additional sauces isn't even needed. All was fresh tasting too. I truly do love how their plates comes with veggie skewers too! What I have had so far was all very yummy! What I have had & : [5.0/5.0] Yaki Udon Beef -- [4.5/5.0] Sashimi Salad w/ Ponzu Sauce [5.0/5.0] Salmon + Tempura + Crunch Roll Combo [4.5/5.0] Udon Soup [5.0/5.0] Oriental & Sumi Salad If you guys are looking for individual ordering or even group/office ordering Yasai is a great spot to get food & humbling service from! I can't wait to come back here for their food :)

    Beef Bowl
    Danilo O.

    So good that I forgot to take a photo before I start eating... and that says everything

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    Randy T.

    I had food here while catching up with an old friend. I haven't seen her for 2 years but management let us talk for an hour. This restaurant is your typical Asian fast food place! It is literally next to Blizzard but on the Laguna Canyon street side.

    Denise C.

    Haven't been here in so long, forgot how good the food is. I went hiking down the street and placed my order over the phone. Fast service.

    Crunch roll combo (included miso soup)

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    I like spicy port bowl and salmon bowl. They're really tasty! The restauran't vibe is not like fancy, but the taste is awesome

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    The front counter person needs better training I ordered sushi but instead of soy sauce for my wasabi she gave me teriyaki sauce

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    Great Japanese food! Small establishment, but the food is great! Great service and the prices are very reasonable.

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    A lovely chicken breast plate that is rather healthy and great portioned for a lunch. The side salads were great too

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