My favorites were the soy salmon and seared salmon! I liked the variety of flavors they had and I wanna try the nigiri next time I'm in the area. read more

Yubuya - Soy salmon, Creamy Onion Salmon, Seared Salmon, Fresh Salmon, Fresh Tuna Don - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Found this place on Yelp while in Costa Mesa. We arrived a little after they opened. The place was clean and organized. I ordered three Onigiris through the automated ordering system. The onigiris came with miso soup since I ordered 3. Plates nicely on to a tray. The fish tasted fresh, avocado was perfect creaminess and the rice was seasoned well. I would definitely come back. read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Despite not liking seafood, I decided to try out Yubuya with my partner. Wow, what a delicious surprise! I ordered the avocado crab and while that was yummy, the creamy onion salmon blew my mind! I genuinely don't eat seafood and yet, this was amazing! It was so good we had to order more. I highly recommend eating here, you won't be disappointed! The service is great and the ambiance is adorable. read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite!!!! The service is SO friendly, such a lovely family & the food is always sooooo amazing. We always get the fresh salmon ubu the ambiance is amazing too! Thank you so much & can't wait to come back! read more

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If you're looking for a place to eat, please check out Yubuya! They have the absolute best yubu ever! Not only is the family that runs the business absolutely incredible, but the food is to die for! I typically order online and pick-up in-store. Everytime I order, they make sure to wait until I arrive to pack up my udon to ensure that it stays hot. The dedication and care that goes into making the food and packaging everything is beyond incredible! My go-to order is their Soy Marinated Salmon Yubu and Creamy Onion Salmon Yubu. I also always grab Udon with my order as well. It is perfectly sized so that you have enough room in your stomach to enjoy the udon and yubus!! If you're looking to support a small, local business, please please please stop by Yubuya! They deserve all the support in the world read more

I'm pretty picky about fish because I'm not great with fishy taste. Satisfied here because the fish here was fresh :) I ordered the spicy yellowtail and the fresh salmon. Both are delicious though I liked the spicy yellowtail best. The medium spicy house sauce (you can pick the levels) definitely had a bit of gochujang in it and it was very well balanced. I do think the fresh salmon could use a touch for lemon for a more distinct taste. But overall ver satisfied. It's a comfortable and casual spot, and service was very nice, so all in all very satisfied for a quick bite. I'll be back! read more

Yubuya - Left: Spicy Yellowtail, Right: Fresh salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The balance between the sushi and rice was just right, not too much, not too little. Each piece was incredibly fresh and seasoned to perfection. Of the three, the soy-marinated salmon was definitely my favorite. The miso soup was also delicious and complemented the sushi really well. read more

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Well, well, well! We have a winner! We visited Yubuya and arrived just after it opened. The place is cute and clean. The chef behind the counter was helpful as we used the kiosk to order. He answered any questions we had before ordering. Please know I don't give 5 star reviews unless I've been to a place a few times but this was my first visit and it was worth a 4.8 for sure! We got the avocado crab yubu, the salmon yubu, the yellowtail yubu and the spam yubu, this came with a free miso soup when you order 3 yubu. The flavors were amazing! The rice inside the Yubu was outstanding! Our favorite was probably the spam but they were all super cravable! The hardest part about eating them is getting your mouth around these amazing pockets of deliciousness! I would recommend Yubuya and after it's good a second time (fingers crossed) it will get that 5 Star Review! read more

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This place is pretty good. The yubu are smaller in size than places like atoyubu but their rice in certain yubus like seared tuna and onion salmon are flavored with lemon and seaweed which is very refreshing and tasty. They even come with miso soup if you order 3 yubus and the miso soup is pretty solid. I'd say is worth trying because I'm sure some people will like this place more than atoyubu just because they like the more flavorful side of these yubus. read more

Yubuya - Unagi(left) seared tuna(middle) creamy onion salmon(right) - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was my first time trying yubu. It's very similar to Japanese inari except it comes with fish on top. We ordered the soy-marinated salmon, spicy salmon, creamy onion salmon, and seared salmon yubus, and they were all delicious. They had a generous amount of fish in each one, making them a bit difficult to eat because the fish would spill out with each bite. My favorite would definitely have to be the soy-marinated salmon. It was perfectly sweet and savory, and I wish I had ordered more. We also ordered the udon, and the broth was unlike any I've ever had before. The spices made it extra flavorful, and it definitely hit the spot on a cold day. Plus, if you order three yubus it comes with a free miso soup, which was a pretty good deal since each yubu is around $5. The service was excellent and the food comes out quickly even if they're busy with other orders. There is a lot of bar-style seating in the restaurant with a few tables, and it's very easy to find a place to sit since people usually don't stay very long. Parking also isn't a hassle at all because it's located in a large plaza. Overall, I would definitely try this place again so I can order a lot more soy-marinated salmon yubus! read more

Yubuya - Soy Marinated Salmon Yubu, Spicy Salmon Yubu, Creamy Onion Salmon Yubu, Seared Salmon Yubu, Udon, Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delightfully yummy! The woman behind the counter was super helpful and she was so right when she said it's already perfectly seasoned so try it before you add anything. I tried the salmon, mayo, spicy albacore, and seared tuna, and all were delicious. I know I will be thinking about these a lot and craving them. read more

Hands down, the best place I've had in a while. Cant describe how amazing the food service was and the food. It's a type of place you'd need to stop by and eat at. I don't suggest doing take out because it comes out fresh! Friendly environment, clean, and feels safe! read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

this place is uhh interesting... i now know why they have lunch specials. i wanted to eat here but the place was crawling with some couple and their 5 obnoxious screaming children. oy. easy to use ipad. i order my food its like $30. man nothing is affordable anymore. my food comes: no sauce! ok great i guess i didnt ask for it or id have to pay extra for it? the inaris are ok but the rice isnt the typical rice its like black with seeds or something im not a fan. i also ordered udon: THEY GAVE ME SPICY UDON!! did i ask for spicy? no it was unbearably hot. ugh. i got a cucumber salad i would have liked more dressing. all in all this place has disappointments. i may try another place. good luck. read more

Well executed! Rice with furikake and sweet tofu topped with salmon. The marinade soy was the best so I ordered 2. Service was quick and I ordered online. Seating is limited. I believe the deal at the time was spend $20 when ordering online and got one free. read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

yubuya's pockets are tiny but packed with flavor--super fresh and beautifully presented. we got: soy-marinated salmon - buttery, clean, and our favorite soy-marinated shrimp - sweet, silky, and underrated hamachi - bold, smooth, and satisfying torched spam - salty-sweet and smoky in the best way snow crab - creamy and delicate without being too rich came with miso soup on the side (when you order 3+ yubu), and we added the soy-marinated salmon don--seasoned rice, scallions, onion, seaweed, and thick cuts of fish. super balanced and filling clean space, chill service, and a nice lunch spot when you want something lighter but still satisfying read more

Yubuya - snow crab was the fave. soy shrimp + torched spam were solid too. miso comes w/ 3 yubus. IG: @parkmunchies - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The workers were very nice and the interior is minimal and clean but small. The yubus are pretty simple, so I highly recommend the Soy Marinated Salmon since the amount of rice lends itself to needing more flavor. The udon wasn't anything special, but nice and warm. Water cups are available if you ask for them, and can be refilled if you need. read more

Yubuya - Lunch combos - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After visiting this store for the first time, I came back that same week with my mom. I love inari and I find it difficult to find a place that has different flavors. Most sushi shops only make plain inari -- just the marinated tofu pocket and rice. This place has it all! I've tried about half the menu, with my favorites being the fresh salmon, unagi, and avocado krab. I wasn't the biggest fan of the masago but it's not on the shops fault. While I love masago, they load it up more than i'd like which is a better problem to have than having not enough. I highly recommend getting their lunch combos as its generously portioned and comes at a good price for what you're getting. The service has always been good, the staff are friendly and very quick. It truly is such a cute little shop and while there's not a crazy amount of seating, I've never had an issue at all finding a place to sit and eat. As for parking, there's plenty so that shouldn't be a problem for you. read more

Yubuya - Avocado krab, masago, fresh salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love this place it is my favorite little lunch place to get your belly feeling content. First of all their lunch deal is AAAMAAAZING and the quality of their fish always stays fresh. Every time I take my friends here they always love it. The food is made quick and the 2 people that run this shop are always so nice and attentive. Please support this business it's so good you won't regret it. I would recommend the seared salmon, the spicy tuna medium, and the creamy mayo salmon (smth along the line of that lol) so good so good sooooo gooood read more

Yubuya - Miso Soup, Spicy Tuna Yubu, Seared Salmon Yubu, Fresh Salmon Yubu, Spam Yubu, Fresh Tuna Yubu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Yubuya automatically became one of my go-to recommendations after this visit. To the very sweet workers and the very fresh sushi, I thoroughly enjoyed my whole experience. The inside decor is very simple, but it's cute. There is limited seating, but I personally felt like I could definitely consume my meal in the car or outside somewhere in the plaza. It definitely gets a little busy, but I received my food in a pretty good time. I ordered the 4 yubu combo, which also came with miso soup. I had the seared tuna, fresh salmon, marinated salmon, and ikura. The yubu skin was super flavorful and complimented the fresh fish. They also season their rice really well. The whole thing is super flavorful, juicy, and well balanced. An individual yubu is actually really filling and I thought 4 would be the perfect amount, but I was so incredibly stuffed! Great price for the portion of food you're getting! I really enjoyed Yubuya and could definitely see myself coming back. The whole restaurant is just a great experience and I love going to small mom and pops that have great food and great service! read more

Yubuya - yubu set (Fresh Salmon, Seared Tuna, Soy Marinated Salmon, Ikura) - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is on my list of top three places to get a bite to eat in Costa Mesa! No thrills or frills - just straight up good food. Parking is easy (although I only go during off hours). Service is friendly. They were patient with me trying to figure out what I wanted as I got there. I would recommend anything with salmon, including their ikura (salmon eggs). My personal favorite is their soy marinated salmon. I would 3 is perfect and filling for a lunch portion for me. They also have lunch specials if you want a better deal. I believe they have a table or two outfront and maybe a couple chairs inside. I recommend getting your food to go and eating somewhere else. Highly recommend! read more

I find myself back at Yubuya over and over again and with good reason... I can't find a single fault with anything here!!! To start, the yubus are to die for and at this point, I've tried almost every single yubu offered on the menu (sorry for not getting pics of some of them! I literally couldn't wait to dig in and eat sometimes). My favorites have been the unagi, seared tuna, soy marinated salmon, ikura, and masago yubus. But you can't go wrong with any of the options, I've enjoyed every single one so far and that's including the vegan options Special shoutout to the unagi and seared tuna yubus because the flavors of these two are ‍ and always draw me back. The unagi is drizzled with delicious eel sauce and overall the unagi yubu has a nice contrast between the fattier eel and the tang of the rice. Similarly, the seared tuna yubu's green onions and yuzu provide a fragrant balanced brightness This goes for all yubus, but the tofu pocket has such a nice texture and it's paired with perfectly vinegared rice (sweet, salty, slightly acidic; and sticky, moist, but firm). The fish has always been fresh and for the cooked / seared options, the char is jussssttttt right The miso included with the lunch special is pretty fire as well! Honestly, I like it so much that I sometimes specifically order an extra bowl of it Ordering is super simple: you can schedule pickups via online order. If you're ordering in-person, there's an iPad kiosk as well as SUPER (and I really do mean super) friendly staff In fact, the huge smiles and bubbly kindness of everyone at Yubuya is such a highlight, the family-run vibes are immaculate and the welcoming energy and environment is sure to make Yubuya a happy place for anyone enjoying a lunch or dinner here Parking is a breeze with a large shared lot for the plaza. Inside the store, you'll find yourself in a spotlessly clean and cozy space with seating along the walls. There's also some outdoor table seating! Portions are generous and each yubu has plenty of fish / topping. If you're coming here for lunch, the lunch special will leave you pretty full and in a very good mood haha. Bring a friend who's willing to split and share yubus if you want to taste more options in one visit (but you're bound to want to come back) Overall: a huge win for my tastebuds and dopamine receptors. Between the exceptionally friendly service (which by itself is a driving factor behind why I keep coming back), Yubuya's food speaks for itself. The textures and flavors hit the spot every. single. time. I can't wait to visit again! read more

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They are so friendly and the food is amazing and fresh, I love this place and recommend it to everyone. I've never had a bad experience and am always craving it, and great price for the quality and amount of food you get! read more

Delicious! You order and pay at the kiosk and then the chefs work up your order. I did a lunch special and a couple nigiri. The perfect snack. Not many places to sit inside but there is a little outside seating too. Good takeout spot. read more

Super yummy yubu! I am craving it again as I write this. This made me nostalgic for the yubu my mom would pack for my lunch to school. Rightfully so, Yubuya has been on my bucket list for the longest time--thanks to its recent internet popularity--and I finally got to visit early on a Saturday afternoon. For a small space and even with a large group order, the yubu was quickly made! The owners seem very passionate about every single yubu made and I could sense their love for the craft. Everything was beautifully plated even in to-go containers, and I had to order an extra soy-marinated salmon because I kept wanting to try every combination !!! :D Although the prices were quite higher than expected (around $4-5 per yubu), I think it's worth it for a treat and not necessarily for day-to-day lunch. I got full after a couple yubu, but combined with the savory miso soup, it keeps you satiated. I also tried a friend's cucumber salad which was very refreshing after the rich flavors! Definitely a hotspot I will be coming back to hopefully soon :) read more

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Quality was great, taste was on point, customer service was good as well. Would definitely be coming back

I love this place! I crave it all the time! There is just something delicious about those warm pockets filled with fresh seafood. My favorite are the creamy onion salmon, the seared tuna, the soy marinated salmon. Everyone is always very friendly and your order comes out quick too. read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This was my first time trying inari sushi since it kept going viral on TikTok! My friend did the online pick up which was very convenient to place on mobile, and they offered $5 off for orders $20+! As a salmon lover, I chose the creamy onion salmon, fresh salmon, and the soy marinated salmon. The salmon pieces were all very fresh and nicely seasoned. The tofu skin provided a nice chew along with the soft rice and creaminess of the fatty salmon. My friend enjoyed his unagi inari, however he thought the seasoning of the rice could've been more varied in flavors as it was just furikake seasoning. The spicy salmon sauce could've been mixed more with the salmon as he thought it was difficult to mix it when already on top of the rice. Overall, solid inari spot but prices are a little steep. You probably would need 4+ to be satiated read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped by Yubuya for a quick lunch. They have a couple special combos and we both went with the 2 yubu+udon. I loved the flavors of the yubus and the udon! The yubu rice filling was delicious on it's own and paired with the toppings was extremely tasty and balanced. No sauce needed! We got the fresh yellow tail, salmon, tuna, and spicy scallop. All bangers. I loved how hot the udon was and the noodles had a good texture to them. The staff was super friendly and personable as well! read more

Love the interior. Food is always solid. Miso soup is really good. Staff is really friendly. Food always comes out quickly too which is nice. My fav is the seared salmon and the creamy onion salmon. read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It's been well over a year since I've been here, but the quality and service has not changed a bit i haven't had a chance to come to my favorite lil mom n pop shop but UGH im so happy i got it!!!! I never have to worry about the food being a hit or miss bc it always hits. If you want something in your life to count on going right all the time, stop by Yubuya! You won't regret it :-) read more

Yubuya - Soy Salmon Don - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Second time coming here! I was craving it- it's so quick and easy and delicious. Ordered online and it was super convenient + had a $5 off deal! The creamy onion salmon yubu is simply superior tho- but soy marinated salmon is great too. The service is great they're always so sweet- disappointed they don't accept cash tips tho? read more

Yubuya - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is such a cute shop! The service was amazing & the food was fantastic. The fish was so fresh & delicious. We were really glad to have stumbled on this place & will definitely be back! read more

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My friend recommended this spot and it did not disappoint. I ordered a lunch special ($12.95) that comes with an udon and 2 Yubus (inari sushi). The soy marinated salmon was delicious and although the fresh tuna one was indeed fresh, it was bland if you didn't dip it in anything. I'll have to try the other ones next time! It is a bit pricey if you're only ordering Yubus since they're $5 a piece, but I think you can get full from eating 4. I think they also had a deal where if you ordered 3+ Yubus, you can get a free miso soup. read more

Yubuya - Lunch special - udon + 2 Yubus - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time trying these Yubus (inari sushi) and they were so cute and delicious! I got the creamy onion salmon, avocado crab, and soy marinated salmon. They are the perfect size and all had a good amount of fish. My favorite was the creamy onion and soy marinated salmon. Both had great flavor and the fish tasted very fresh. They had great customer service as well. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely come back to support this family owned business! read more

Yubuya - Creamy Onion Salmon, avocado crab, Soy Marinated Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Amazing spot to get lunch! They have great lunch deals on their yubus with udon or miso soup. The rice is seasoned which I loved and makes them stand out from other yubu spots. The yubu itself is pretty big and the sauces they used were sooo good. I loved the salmon and scallop. They tasted fresh and filled me up! The udon came out very hot which I personally like because it warmed me up. I would definitely come back! Plus, the staff was super nice and helpful read more

Yubuya - Seared Salmon Yubu & Spicy Scallop Yubu + Udon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delightful! Didn't know what to expect here but tried it on a whim. Tried the seared salmon, fresh yellowtail, and spicy tuna. Surprisingly, the most enjoyable part was the sweet wrapping and flavored rice base! Toppings were fresh and exactly as described. The portions are huge! Two for snacking, Three to be satisfied, four to be super full. Would come again! read more

I just came back from Korea and missed my chance to try yubu while I was there, but this place totally hit the spot! My favorite that you don't see very often was the soy marinated shrimp yubu. They have their own special soy sauce mixture that they also add to their nigiri which was pretty good! read more

Yubuya - Imitation crab and avocado yubu, soy marinated shrimp yubu and 3 nigiri (from left to right): yellowtail, albacore, and seared salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food is high quality and consistent. Portions are ideal. Service is always quick, run by a daughter and dad team who are always smiling and working hard. Lovely little setting that's cozy with easy parking. You can't go wrong here. read more

Yubuya - Donburi salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got the spicy tuna and tuna yubu. Both were amazing, however I would pick the spicy tuna over the normal tuna. You get free miso soup if you order more than 3 yubu. The store is small with limited seating. But I would definitely come back again! read more

Yubuya - Spicy Salmon Yubu, Fresh Tuna Yubu, Spicy Tuna Yubu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this place. Had to come back! Food, service is always great. Zen decor, modern, natural. read more

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