Really good food and amazing service! The ambience is also really cute and in a very good location. Give it a try!

This restaurant is full of flavors You will not be disappointed on the menu Ramen broth has lots of flavors and definitely the Yakutori selection is great and yummy read more

The recommended headers of food, service and ambience are absolutely three massive reasons why I will be back here and actually might become a regular with time. I moved recently closer to downtown Huntington Beach and it was a cool Sunday evening when I decided that Ramen would hit the spot to reset me for a new week ahead. I did a search in the Apple Maps app and saw this place was only 3/10 of a mile from where I sat on my couch. I grabbed my E bike and venture down town to find this place tucked away just around the corner from Fish Co.. If you are looking for this place, it is across Main Street from Sugarshack and is just tucked inside the alcove that leads you to the parking structure. At any rate, not only was I greeted and met with world class warmth and welcoming by Pam but they allowed me to chain my bike to their fencing that delineates their outside seating area which I will likely not ask of them anymore as the weather gets warmer because this will only lead to a pile of bikes, locked up to their fence. Now onto the food... I have a taste for Tonkatsu Ramen and wanted to give this place a try to see what their iteration of it was all about. Not only was it lights out, but I also experienced something in a Ramen I never had before and that was corn. I typically do not opt for corn in any regard, but not only did a compliment the dish incredibly well, I will be looking for it every time I visit hereafter. I ordered a green tea which was fantastic and there offerings in the appetizer as well as dessert realm seemed very robust and delicious as well. The ambience - I happen to be a big fan of Lofi chill music and it absolutely provided the perfect audio backdrop for what an Izakaya is all about. I cannot say that I am an expert on Izakaya, but would you know that right on their menu? They had an explanation for what the term meant. I love this because it shows their interest in educating their customers on the true experience that they are attempting to replicate right from the streets of Japan. What's really need about this place? Is that the same owners have a Thai and Sushi restaurant literally one block away on third and olive. If you think I'm going to not visit that place think again as if it is anything like what I just experienced at a PPE, it will be lights out and deserving of an amazing review as well. I highly recommend this establishment for anybody in the downtown Huntington Beach area looking for a terrific culinary experience, coupled with the coziness and relaxing atmosphere of Izakaya. ** review written with voice to text so please pardon any misspellings or grammatical errors. read more

Appe Izakaya - Tonkatsu Ramen and hot green tea - Izakaya Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This fantastic little Japanese style restaurant in the heart of Huntington Beach is just what downtown HB needed. The staff is super friendly, the food is very tasty and the atmosphere is nice and cozy. Located just a few steps off of Main Street this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. We tried Ramen, Curry Udon and a variety of the Yakatori skewers. All of the choices were delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Good hidden spot to grab a meal. Not Japanese chief but all good to eat. Sea food and great service. Reasonable price read more

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Hot, spicy ramen, fire chicken wings, nice staff, quick service. Definitely coming back!

Had great food and great service at Apple Izakaya! Was the perfect food to have on a cold HB day. It had great ambience, being close enough to people watch but also away from all the street noise. As for the food itself, we had Spicy Miso Ramen, Curry Beef Udon, and a Teriyaki chicken bowl. We also had an order of the chicken heart skewer, one skewer had three hearts, not pictured cause we devoured it and also a cucumber salad. Not pictured cause we devoured it. I would def get the chicken hearts again, with the sauces, I don't think we would get the cucumber salad, it was too sweet for our tastes. The curry beef udon bowl is really good if you enjoy the taste of curry, it's a very savory type of bowl. The teriyaki chicken bowl was fine, a little dry, maybe ask for extra sauce on the side. The spicy miso ramen was really good, my fave entree of the three! Overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back. I want to try more of the skewers next time, I was recommended the pork belly and spicy chicken skin, which I'm excited to try! read more

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Me& my daughter walk around the beach HB, many restaurants we saw Apple Iskayasmall restaurant inside, Japanese our favorite food, got nice waitress her name is Pam, very nice & we're enjoy foods good service for sure returning again.yummy thanks read more

Tried the new ramen spot Appe yesterday (11/16). Located by the old bomb burger at downtown main street. Really good ramen! 30% off yesterday only, to promote the new business​. Good customer service and good music played inside. They gave us a complimentary appetizer -- fried edamame (no pic unfortunately). Give it a try! Reasonable prices for downtown, too. We got the tonkatsu ramen and the beef udon curry ramen! read more

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So delicious we forgot to take pictures of the food! We ordered a lot of food and it was very affordable we got the curry udon beef, fried rice, spicy edamame, 3 chicken thighs(favorite!), filet mignon, prime beef, pork belly, and shrimp. The picture menu made it so easy to order. Get the mango green tea you won't regret it! The service is fantastic, the owners also own Mahkin on 3rd and Olive, best sushi you'll ever have. read more

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Tried for the first time and really liked it. My wife and I both got ramen, which was delicious! Good flavor, plenty of food, and filled me up. I'd highly recommend checking this place out if you're downtown. read more

I really like the curry because it was full of flavor in each bite was like really I could tell that the people that make it put a lot of work into it. I really recommend the takoyaki because it has a lot of flavor in this squid melt into your mouth. It was also a very crispy like La Style. My favorite was the Enoki bacon because the bacon was super crispy and the mushrooms were super tasty and flavorful. The cream Croquettes were very good and the service along with everything was super well-timed. It's really great to have a yucky Tori place right on Main Street that has some of the great Staples in meat and poultry. read more

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The owners are very nice and accommodating! The ramen broth is amazing! Great flavor and feels hearty! Their Kiddos are also cute and helpful! HB lets keep them here!!! read more

Appe Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Great new local spot downtown just off the Main Street entrance to the parking garage. Blink and you'll miss it and that would be a shame. Delicious food at reasonable prices. Service was top notch! read more

We tried a few items - cucumber salad, lollipop chicken, filet mignon and eggplant. All delicious and great service by Pam! read more

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Appe Izakaya in Downtown Huntington Beach right across the street from the Sugar Shack and next to the parking structure, is a total gem! The chicken teriyaki bowl was perfectly flavorful and satisfying, and the eel skewer and tongue skewer were absolute standouts -- tender, expertly grilled, and packed with authentic izakaya flavor. Great food, great vibes, and top-notch quality all around. Can't wait to go back! Also, try their strawberry lemonade, one of the best I've had anywhere! read more

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Came to try Appe because we absolutely love Mahkin and the food was delicious. We tried the Tonkostu and Miso Ramen, which were both phenomenal. The cucumber salad, bacon wrapped enoki, takowasabi, and skewers were also great! If you like sweet teas, you will LOVE the iced mango green tea! Service is always wonderful at these restaurants. We'll be back. read more

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The picture doesn't do justice on how delicious this ramen was. Best we've had in a long time, the service is amazing and it has such a lovely ambiance. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

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The food here is amazing! We ordered a tasty chicken ramen and some delightful small plates! Everything was next level! We will definitely come back! read more

New spot in HB! It's a Japanese Izayaka that offers small tapas plates, meat on skewers and hot ramen noodles. We got the calamari, prime beef, wagyu, pork belly, chicken and scallions, bacon wrapped enoki, miso and tonkatsu ramen. Meats were juicy and the ramen was flavorful with the right amount of umami. Service was nice & friendly. Highly recommend!!! read more

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I have been to Appe Izakaya four times since opening. I would describe the food as Japanese izakaya style with tasty Thai influence. The ambiance is very zen and tasteful. The yakitori is very good. In particular, there are Thai influenced dipping sauces that are very flavorful and unique. My wife loves the filet mignon yakitori! The Japanese curry and the tempura are a few of my favorites. While the tempura is not exactly Japanese style, the batter is very light and airy. The staff are very friendly and courteous. They are also attentive and because the restaurant is cozy it is easy to get their attention if you need anything. I'm looking forward to continuing to go back to explore the menu. I would highly recommend. read more

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Everything was wonderful from the time I was greeted and sat down to when I got my food (which was delicious). The lady running the restaurant was very friendly and even comped me some edamame spring rolls! I enjoyed how the Izakaya was decorated inside, it created a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy my food away from the chaos on Main Street. read more

Such a great new gem to HB! The owners are super sweet and everything we tried was outstanding. The skewers are a must. Top recommendations: * Chicken with onion * Spicy chicken skin * Chicken karaage * Filet mignon * Eel * Chicken liver Definitely worth trying the next time you're in HB. read more

Awesome food, friendly service! If you love Japanese food go support this local HB biz.

Employees are so friendly! Love the ramen here they did a great job with the broth. Cute little spot tucked off main

We're local and just saw they opened and decided to stop in! The staff is so friendly and the food was 10/10. Our waitress was extremely attentive and the vibe was super friendly and welcoming, We ordered filet mignon, spicy edamame, veggie tempura, and the corn skewer. It was so good, we ordered additional corn & filet mignon. Can't wait to visit again, glad HB has a new delicious restaurant in that space! read more

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The food and service were both amazing. My wife and I went here for dinner recently and were very impressed with the quality of the food. The menu has many different "small plate" options. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Delicious, fresh, and friendly! We went to this new spot after the tree lighting on Main Street, and couldn't haven been happier with our choice. Everything was amazing. especially the spicy edamame and the cucumber salad. The fried rice was tasty and the egg in the ramen was perfectly cooked. We will be back! read more

Appe Izakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Best ramen I've ever had so delicious. I like spicy ramen and they made it perfectly. All of the skewers are so tasty

I've been here a few times now and it's 10/10 each time. I keep trying different stuff on the menu and it's all been incredible. Portions are great, everything tastes fresh. The owners are super nice and welcoming. Easy spot to come back to, definitely one of my regulars from now on. read more

Super fresh, beautifully prepared food. Great variety of fresh meat, vegetables, rice, noodles and soups to choose from. Very friendly, attentive service- no rush, focuses on each customer enjoying total relaxing experience in a comfortable, super clean, fun and creative dining experience! Highly recommended! read more

Just opened and I had a delicious Veggie Ramen for lunch. Definitely going back to try other izakaya fare!

I went there for the first time and it was a great experience Friendly waitress and great food I would definitely recommend giving them a try They have small dish options for under $10 so you can try a few things 10/10 read more

The food was great. Unique skewers with tasty sauces. The service was excellent. A friendly fun local spot.

Service is great, and food is very good. We got a small plate of complimentary appetizer for our table. The restaurant is hidden in the entrance of the parking structure in main street, easy to miss. But if you're in Huntington Beach downtown, definitely should try it. read more

Lived in hb for 7 years and so happy to have such a great new ramen spot up the street. Cute hole in the wall perfect for getting together with some friends and sharing some small plates. The spicy miso was incredible along with the spicy edamame small plate. Service was 11/10 the most warm and welcoming server you could ever have. read more

What an amazing new restaurant in HB! This is a don't miss choice. Yakitori skewers offer a huge choice to match any culinary whim of the day by mixing and matching meats and veggies. The curry beef udon ramen was simply a stunning dish! The service was spot on with the friendliest staff around. Food was served in a timely manner. The restaurant is cozy and pleasant with both inside and outside seating. Visit this new establishment soon and you'll find a new fav for your list!! read more

Hidden gem alert. If you're a local and want to support local, quality food with the same staff who has been taking care of us for years, come in. Get three skewers and a bowl of their spicy miso ramen. Wow if i could give more than 5 stars i would. read more

The food and the staff were AMAZING!! The food was fresh and delicious while the service was exceptional. The waitress was super kind and accommodating to my food restrictions. 10/10 recommend. Will be coming back soon. read more

Checked out this new Ramen/Izakaya spot in downtown HB during the street fair this evening. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and it was delicious! Flavorful broth, perfect noodles, and great portion size. It was the perfect comfort food for this rainy week we've been having. The restaurant was very clean, the staff was super welcoming and friendly, and the owner took time to answer questions and make suggestions. I will definitely be coming back and I can't wait to try some of the other options! read more