Many times I heard this old Taps location was going to be occupied by Tempo. Which it has. Since it is a Japanese/mexican fusion I was kinda excited. But I didn't get chance to try the food from the menu itself. I came for a company Christmas dinner located in the front party room. Let's start, it's Saturday and the place was fairly dead. No up beat music like I hoped for and it's the holidays. Place should be packed. Party room was very tight. Hard to even get up and mingle around. Servers and staff even had a hard time walking thru the only aisle way. Drinks like usual for a party, always slow. How did they taste? Espresso martini wasn't exact to my liking. Literally just kahlua and bitterness of espresso. Buffet, oook it was whatever. Chicken enchiladas were dry. Sauce couldn't save it. The chicharrones, omg they were dry and hard like a brick. Had to complain coz u can break a tooth with it. Chicken fajitas were at least edible. I had two servings of that. The wait staff, idk they seemed overwhelmed when we only had maybe 50 guests. The place closes at midnight. So if u want to continue to party a little with friends, go to Yard House a block away. read more

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Love tempo cantina but this was not the same vibe in my opinion. The drinks were hit/miss and the geisha margarita was not great it felt like more juice and thick in terms of a puree or whatever was in the drink. I don't think it should be advertised as their popular or best drink in my opinion. The lychee martini was really good and a cucumber virgin drink was super refreshing. The food was ok - feel like it was small portions for the pricing and lacked flavor. They should definitely use corn tortillas vs flour tortillas. I understand it's a fusion but the sushi was missing soy sauce, ginger, wasabi until we asked for it ourselves. The flavors for sure need some more work. The service was alright we would ask 3 different servers for something and they all seemed like they weren't communicating amongst theirselves. read more

Geisha - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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June 5, 2026 You couldn't pay me to return. This poor sad restaurant needs business. Something is lacking internally. The food was a 1 star... not cooked to order and not warm. The drinks overpriced. This is the original taps location. It's huge. The place needs new management. This is bad. I would rather eat at Cha Cha's, Yard house, BJS anywhere else in Brea. My party of 6 also agrees. Run don't eat here. read more

Not the place to go for brunch. First thing that server said is that they dont have steak. No beating around the bush- food is terrible. My friend had ceasar salad, she said the chicken was too hard ( overcooked), I had the flautas, which was dry and super hard as well. The place seemed like it was trying to stay open. We were there for a good couple of hours and there's hardly anyone coming in. The place was nearly empty. The server was nice at least. Other than that, nothing else to say, because it's just not a good place to bring your business. Sorry. read more

It pains me to have to write this as I've been a Tempo fan for years but this Geisha version restaurant really is not worth coming to and in my mind a disgrace especially to someone who has Asian and Hispanic blood.. and KNOWS good food. This was a trip for my wife's birthday and an early Father's Day. First off, we had reservations for 6pm and didn't get to sit and actually place an order until 7pm, from that point it was all down hill. Menu is not as complete as the other Tempo restaurants, more stripped down and MUCH higher prices to cover the $$$$Millions+ in renovations/remodel I suppose... The owner is definitely over his skis.. Drinks were very watered down, food was mediocre at best... Service was very slow, the steak tacos were very over priced and not worth even half of what they charge $18.00 for 2 small tacos and no accompaniments. Wife said her sushi was a rip off no one at our table regardless of what they ordered was happy the ONLY thing that was worth it was the butter cake, how sad.. We spent several hundred dollars on this meal which was a mess... I wish them well but we will NOT be returning. read more

Ambiance is lovely and the service was wonderful. The entrees, less than stellar. We ordered enchiladas suizas, carne asada plate, sides and a bananas foster cheesecake. Prices are very high and I was so surprised to note majority of "traditional plates" do NOT include rice/beans, we ordered a side of rice for an additional $6 on an already pricey meal. Carne asada plate at $35 did not fair much better. Meat had too much fatty trim, difficult to chew, beans did come with this meal, however, they were bland. I want my meal to come out hot and it was warm at best. Overall the food lacked flavor and zest! I am clear on how expensive eating out has become, however, it's VERY disappointing when food isn't the quality and taste you expect from an establishment where prices are on the higher end. It IS a very beautiful restaurant though, we may try sushi next time. read more

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Food and service was great! Our server Joe was on top of it and had the best recommendations for food & drinks! I had the mango madness which was delicious! Salmon was fresh! I will be coming back read more

Geisha - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

I don't even know where to start! The staff was amazing! We got seated fast and the staff constantly checked on us. I can't say it was only the server because it wasn't! It was multiple people constantly checking making sure that everything was good. The vibes of the place was also great! The music wasn't crazy loud and they have tv's with entertainment. Its style is so unique! From the beautiful lit up tree, to the floral ceiling (which I FAILED TO GET PICTURES) to the beautiful restroom! Now onto the highlight of the whole place! THE FOOOOOOD!!!!!! Not only do they have a variety of food selections BUT THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD WAS INSANE! The ribeye steak just melts in your mouth, cooked to PERFECTION! The potstickers, chefs kiss! THE EDAMAME!!! WHO NEEDS DTF WHEN YOU HAVE THIS!!!! And at a great price! The sushi was so fresh and flavorful! I will definitely be coming back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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I frequent Tempo Cantina often, however, this was my first time visiting Tempo Geisha. I enjoyed the concept of Mexican with Asian fusion. Music was great. The happy hour menu offers $10 food and drinks. I ordered the Grilled Pineapple with Seafood from the Lent Menu. Diana was an excellent hostesses and Karla provided great service as well. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Geisha - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

We came here to celebrate my husband's and my birthday. I love the concept of a Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant, and the atmosphere was absolutely beautiful!! They did an amazing job with the decor and the service was also great. However, we were a little disappointed with the food and drinks. Not everything on the menu hit the mark for us. The sushi and carnitas taco were bland and lacked flavor, and the taco shells were soggy, which took away from the overall experience. My friend also said her drink was too salty. The only dish we liked was the salad. It was a nice place to try once, but unfortunately, I don't think we would be returning read more

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We had been waiting for this spot to open since we heard it was connected to the other Tempo near Brea Mall. I'm pretty sure it is, but this one leans way more into sushi and seafood. Honestly, it feels like there's a little bit of everything here. Our family went all in and ordered cheeseburger fries, asada tacos, a sushi roll, plus a margarita and a lychee martini. Safe to say, everyone found something they liked. The vibe inside is fresh and lively. Everything looks new, clean, and thoughtfully put together. The staff was super friendly and checked on us often without being overbearing. I'd say this place works whether you're bringing the family or just grabbing drinks at the bar. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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My guy 6 ft (Joe) was amazing and took great care of us! Nicest guy Ive ever met! Food and drinks were phenominal! Definitely coming back, place is elegant and the vibes are high. read more

Geisha - Enchiladas suizas! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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Absolutely incredible!! Cocktails are carefully crafted, variety of menu items, attentive and friendly staff, plus a cool atmosphere with great music. New date night place!! We tried several items including the sashimi, king sushi, ribeye tacos with chimichurri, and spicy noodles with shrimp. Everything was delicious! Cocktails were all EXCEPTIONAL!! I tried the Lychee martini, pogu daiquiri, and carajillo. My husband enjoyed the Mai tai, shizo old fashioned (with grapefruit bitters and Japanese whiskey *chefs kiss*) and original old fashioned. Amazing service by our server Diego, who was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent drink and food recommendations! Highly recommend!! read more

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Beautiful Atmosphere. Had the Happy Hour everything $10 and $5 Beer. Chicken Wings delicious followed with Taquitos and Dirty Fries. Also Tequila Sunrise Definitely will visit again with Family and Friends. Ice was our server and we had great Service. read more

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I hate writing bad reviews because the last 2 times I've came here The service was excellent But I ordered chicken mole and it was so dry. Then we ordered ceviche tostada which took over an hour to come out. The cocktails were amazing but I won't be coming back anymore. I usually come here once a week with my coworkers for happy hour.This experience really left a sour taste in my mouth. Especially when the restaurant is not busy at allCustomer service do better please ! read more

Should read 3.5 stars Tempo Geisha is Tempo's new "upscale" restaurant, located in the building that used to be inhabited by Taps. It's vibey place with lots of stimuli (loud music, videos, vibrant murals, lots of colors etc.) and boasting a Mexican, Japanese & Western fusion of sorts. We came during their soft opening the other night and while I think this place has some refining to do, it's a good and different addition to the restaurants available in downtown Brea currently. The stars for this place are currently around 3.5 and that seems very right to me. I want to love it, but everything is just sort of hovering between "okay" and "good". The food was expensive and didn't justify the price. I'm happy to pay $25 for a sushi roll, but the Citrus roll was just alright. I'm also happy to pay $70 for a seafood tower but our aguachile was extremely acidic, sort of souring our taste buds for some of the things they did well on it, like the oysters and the ceviche. There also is no Kids menu which I sort of understand because I don't think they are really considering families their clientele. We did ask them to make our son an Avocado roll, which they did happily, but it was like $20. So what were the things that they did right? Our Server was fantastic. She told us we were her very first table and we loved her. Also, their ceviche needs tortilla chips or some sort of vehicle to get that to your mouth other than everyone at the table using their forks to scoop up ceviche, put in their mouth and then do a "double dip". When we presented this challenge to the server, she brought a side of tostadas. This worked great! And finally, the restaurant has a lot of life to it. There is much action for all of your senses if that is what you're into. Bright colors, videos, music, sexy cocktails, servers dressed up but with cowboy hats...it's a lot to take in and definitely different than a typical Brea restaurant. We will give this a couple months and then maybe try it again. I hope for an expanded menu that will draw me back. At their regular Tempo restaurant, they used to have this Surf and Turf burrito that was the most delicious steak and lobster combination...I need something like that which will make me want to visit again and again. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. The food and drinks were okay and not great but quite pricey...Ambience and decor is nice and service was good. I would not come back due to taste and pricing. Also my friend ordered an alcoholic beverage and it was not consistent with the initial drink he received. read more

I love how the inside is decorated, there are large custom murals with the fusion concept which look so good in the space! I wish I would have known the panela asada was a cold appetizer before ordering. The fajitas were also a pretty small portion for the price. I also with there was more of the Japanese food represented on the menu!! Or more dishes that were "fusion" the dishes were either one side or another - nothing like a sushi burrito you think of when hearing fusion. read more

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Went to tempo geisha tonight, first they changed the menu in the past couple months so the reason I came and what I wanted on the menu was no longer available then moved us from the dining area to the bar booths. They told us that they would give us dessert on them for the inconvenience. We ordered ONE carne asada plate that took more than 30 min to arrive and when we wanted to ask our server about our order she was no where to be found. Our service was so bad we didn't even get to order the free dessert we just wanted to get out of thee. Will not be returning, which is disappointing as I use to love going to all tempo restaurants. read more

Geisha - Lobster enchiladas and lychee martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

We had a reservation and was promptly walked out table. We let the hostess know that we were surprising a guest. So they sat us right away before they arrived. The decor is beautiful with color and art murals everywhere. No matter where you sit, there's a great seat. I started off with their mezcal mule. That comes in a decorative cup. I also got the ceviche roll which I was curious about. Did not disappoint! The different flavors with a lil kick of heat were impressive. Our waiter took care of on Friday night. Party of 6. Oh! There's also a wonderful photographer who was able to take a photograph of our special event. Thank you for that. Usually I'm taking photos and never in them. It was kinda of loud bc of the music and talking but not too loud to hear everyone at our table. Our group drove from Rancho Cucamonga to Palos Verdes and everything in between. And all said they would drive to this restaurant again. Cheers. And thank you read more

Geisha - Ceviche roll with the mezcal mule In ceramic cup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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Went for my husband's birthday for an early dinner and got seated right away. The restaurant was near empty and huge! The service was great! Our host/waiters were super attentive, friendly, and communicative. My husband absolutely loved the food. I enjoyed it but not as much as he did. The presentation of the food was nice though. Maybe we will return, but I prefer their other location instead. read more

My family and I have wanted to try Tempo Geisha, so we reserved a table on the patio via OpenTable for my mother's birthday. It was a beautiful day and my mother loves dining outdoors, loves seafood, and loves a chill environment. We were looking forward to a nice meal. When we arrived at the front desk, we found out the patio was not yet fully open due construction. We stepped aside to discuss our options and began researching restaurants with outdoor seating nearby when Ava (the host/front desk) came out and kindly let us know that the manager was getting a space cleared out for us on the patio. We were not expecting that at all (we had not asked for that!), and we were so surprised and relieved at their offer. Thank you, Ava, for taking the initiative to let your manager know and thank you, Diego, for really going above and beyond for us. The staff's thoughtfulness was enough to win me over, but the food also delivered. We ordered family style and despite ordering a TON of food, we finished a good deal of it! We ordered drinks (they have a great cocktail and drink selection) and the Seafood tower #3 to start. This might have been enough food for the 5 of us but we also had ordered the Ribeye (buttery and perfectly cooked), the whole garlic branzino (this was my mom's fav and mine as well-- it comes with pico, tortillas, guac and chiles), crispy salmon (beautifully plated and very tasty), as well as fries, creamed spinach and mushrooms, and elote. We loved dessert--the butter cake and cheesecake were a great end to the meal. Everything was terrific and Diego, the manager was wonderful. He came to check on us several times and we expressed our appreciation to him for all he and his staff did for us. Will be back again! read more

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Oh no don't try this place ... I have been to there location in downy and the old one in brea , there food is amazing and there drinks .... But not this place it was horrible . They took 30 minutes to bring are drinks and let me tell you it was a Sunday at 11:00 and there was only one other table besides us in the whole restaurant. The drinks was not good and to top it off the food was horrible no flavor on any of the 8 different plates we ordered. If you see on the picture they just dumped a whole bottle of sour cream on my chili reyeno it was the worse food I have ever had . I would say they need to work on this place and maybe have the cooks and bartender go try the food and drinks from their other location . The prices are high so I would think you should get good quality. I don't get why everyone is hyping up this restaurant so much when it's not maybe they don't know what good food is. read more

Geisha - Chorizo chile Reyeno - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

We've been waiting for this location to open and we're excited to visit their 3rd day opening. Just to be clear, this is still considered a "soft opening" of sorts as their menu is still small but don't worry, their drink menu is extensive! I had try their Sirena Martini and it was as delicious as it was described. We started with their Wonton Tacos app... they were sooo delicious! Next time we're ordering 2 plates so we can have more! For our entrees we had their Crispy Salmon and Crispy Chicken. My salmon was cooked to perfection and the skin was perfectly crispy but not burned. I loved the side it was served with, a combo of peas, blueberries and red raspberries so it added a nice sweetness to the dish. I had never tried something like this but made perfect sense going into my mouth. My hubby loved his Crispy Chicken too along with a side of mashed potatoes. The chicken was very juicy and tasty. Of course we had to stay for dessert and at this time they only have one, their Butter Cake. It was really yummy with fresh sliced strawberries and strawberry compote topped with vanilla ice cream. Our server was Scarlet and she was friendly and helpful with any questions. She aways checked in but in between other servers stopped by too. The manager David made a point to stop at tables and welcomed everyone and got feedback on their food. He stopped at our table and he gave us the history of their other Tempo restaurant not far from this one and he told us how this one will be adding more food as time goes by. The ambiance was so gorgeous too! I couldn't help but take plenty of photos of all their decor. I even visited their ladies room and although not painted in theme like the rest of the restaurant, it was nice and clean. I can't wait to go back and this time I think we'll sit outside on their patio with the giant fireplace. read more

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We enjoyed our first time coming here! Food was delicious and the drinks were good, everything came out quick. We tried: Queso Fondido, Aguachiles, Enchilada Trio, King Roll, elote side, and ribeye tacos. All great tasting and good portion quality overall! Roxy was our server she was very nice and attentive. They did a nice job on the inside of restaurant, nice decor and good music playing but not overbearing loud like at their other locations. It wasn't quite packed yet but I'm sure as word gets out it will get busier as Downtown Brea is becoming more and more lively. We will be back for sure! read more

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My husband and I love coming here when we visit from Las Vegas. Food and drinks are bomb!!! Everytime we've come the food is always great and consistent. Staff is friendly and a great vibe to enjoy a date night or with a group of friends. read more

The ambiance to this restaurant was all vibes. It is so beautiful inside and perfect to have a birthday here with your girls or a date night. I loved that they had mocktails since I don't drink. Our waiter was so nice and she recommended good desserts and food. I literally loved the elotes and the meat platter. Please get there flan and the butter ca read more

The Agua chiles was amazing. Drank it to the last drop! Lol. they have a big variety of dishes. We will be back! read more

Geisha - Agua chiles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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Oh my. This place is folding faster than Superman on laundry day. Very sad to see. And changing the name from Tempo Geisha to Geisha isn't gonna move the needle. Either is closing on Mondays. You can't make money when you're closed. Unfortunately, Mr. Tempo is gonna take a bath on this one. read more

Let me preface this by we did not know this was a SOFT OPENING. I will give a soft recap All the drinks we ordered 10/10 The drinks ordered: Margarita De La Sierra Elise's margarita El Peligroso Smokey Margarita Geisha Margarita The menu definitely wasn't what we expected BUT after we talked to our server and he said it was their soft opening it made more sense. Surf and Turf Tacos: 5 out of 5 stars Tacos were delicious AND THE BONE MARROW FOR THAT PRICE POINT AMAZING. The shrimp, asada, grilled cheese and sauce were great. Citrus Roll: 4 out of 5 stars delicious but nothing crazy or out of the ordinary Spicy garlic edamame: 0 out 5 stars. If this was advertise as spicy citrus edamame I'd give it a 3 out of 5. Not much garlic and a different taste. Gave me a cocktail sauce with edamame vibe. We came twice in a day, once at 4:15 PM and let me say we weren't expecting it to be that empty. We sat at the dining side and our server Jesse was great. It was much more mellow than we expected compared to their original location on imperial and brea. I'm telling you right now if you think it's going too busy, take that mentality, forget about it and just come. We came back again around 9ish and still pretty slow compared to what we expected but again drinks and service were 10/10 Roxy and Caitlin were amazing. We sat in the sushi area and the bar and both were a vibe. The website says "immersive dining experience" hoping to see that when I come back. Overall for a SOFT opening 4 out of 5. Going to come back when it's fully developed and give an updated review. read more

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My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and ordered the fixed 4-course menu to share. The food itself was truly excellent. My husband had the steak and scallops with cream sauce and thoroughly enjoyed it. The shrimp with butter and herbs paired with the soft bread was absolutely delicious. I loved the frisée salad with goat cheese, beets, and pear -- beautifully balanced and fresh. My entrée was the sushi roll, which was also fantastic. And the butter cake served with ice cream and berries for dessert... oh my goodness, it was incredible. The food easily deserved five stars. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the meal. Our waiter was not very attentive -- we weren't brought water, waited quite a while for a butter knife (and were given a cutting knife instead), and he didn't check on us until the very end of the meal. An automatic 18% gratuity was added, which felt disappointing given the level of service. My husband is a generous tipper, but we didn't feel much effort was made. Thankfully, the food truly saved the overall experience. read more

We went here last night. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. The service was poor, and while the food was just okay, the staff clearly need more training. We requested water, and instead of bringing fresh glasses, they gave us water from another table. The server never checked if we needed drink refills. An even more disturbing incident occurred when I was in the restroom--while I was in a stall, a male employee entered without any announcement. I was shocked and uncomfortable; this was completely unacceptable. Despite raising these concerns, management did nothing to address them or offer any compensation. When it came time to pay, they even mixed up our bill. Upon leaving, not one of the seven employees at the entrance thanked us for coming. Completely unacceptable. We will not be returning. Side note, we went to the Yard House for dessert and the service from the moment we entered was excellent, friendly and attentive. Dessert was delicious! We highly recommend the Yard House. read more

If I could give this place a zero I would. This place is horrible not like the other locations. We were at this place at 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm First off no waters, no silverware on the table (no big deal). Service: Waitress was not good, she only checked on the table twice, manager was no help as well (this will get into later). We had to ask the waitress every time to have our drinks refilled, and she took a long time to clear plates from the table. She also was rude in the end. My wife and her friends went to use the woman's restroom and one of the workers who was a male just walked in on them. My wife was washing her hand and her friends were in the stalls. (Who doesn't wait to clear the restroom- the tempo staff don't) Food: fajitas were bland, greasy. Flautas were good. Shrimp and octopus were good. (Waitress argued with us about getting an extra bean and cheese quesadilla. At the end: we talked to manager and she said I can't do anything because it's her first night. She kept promising that next time we will have a better experience. Welp there won't be a next time. (I'm not one to give a one star if you look at my other post.) this was not good. read more

Tried this a couple of times now. It's a really nice looking spot trying to be a trendy upscale spot. But the food is a miss, for the price. They are trying to do Mexican and sushi, in SoCal which has the best of both places. So imo, it falls flat. The ambience and drinks and service and staff is all great. But you gotta work on your food. Feels like a Mexican cook is preparing the sushi and a Japanese chef is making the Mexican plates. Was really hoping this place to be better. read more

I live the ambiance! The service is good, food and drinks were yummy! Definitely coming back. read more

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Came here for my boyfriends bday and made a reservation and was seated no problem even though we were late. The food was exceptional. Service was great, thanks jesse and joel! read more

Geisha - Grilled pineapple - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Service was great, our waitress Kailyn and Joe, were very nice and accommodating. Food was delicious and I would recommend this place 100% read more

Geisha - Surf and turf tacos. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Came in on a Wednesday evening and got seated right away. The food was really good and came out fast. Thank you to Jesse for the hospitality and quick service. We'll definitely be returning! read more

Geisha - Tuna Tostada, Hanoi Martini, Oaxacan Wake-Up - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Horrendous service and the food was less than mediocre We had reservations for outdoor seating for large group. When we arrived our table wasn't ready and they tried to get us to eat inside. Strike 1 Went to the bar while waiting for table. Bar had a happy hour but we couldn't order our drink at bar and then take to our table. Strike 2 Took forever for server and water. She brought us chips and salsa but when we asked for replenishment, was told it would be $6!! Strike 3 We had a group of 12 and our food came out over the course of 20-25 minutes. Strike 4 people were politely waiting but their food sat there. The fajita dish had TWO strips of chicken...that's it! They messed up drink orders. I was still eating and server asked me twice if I wanted the check. There's more but I'll stop there It was very disappointing and embarrassing as this was a work dinner I was hosting. read more

This place is absolutely amazing and they treat their customers fantastic. It's a great place to celebrate birthdays, dates or even just hanging out with the girls. Fun music and love the atmosphere 100% recommending this place read more

Geisha - Bomb food and great music - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California