So my cousin says "Come have sushi! There's a great spot right here by my apartment..." Oh my he wasn't kidding. Located near the Brea Mall and Downtown Brea is this absolute GEM of a spot. Happy hour (half-off specials) is hours long and they include basically everything! I have yet to try anything I didn't like and the portions are outstanding! It's slightly farther than we go for regular spots ut we make an exception for Kabuki Brea. Plenty of free parking and there are several other stores/services within the shopping center so you can stop while.you shop or shop then stop! Either way don't miss out--oh and they have a huuuuuuuge alcohol selection for those looking to imbibe while enjoying spectacular seafood. read more

SEVERELY understaffed at 11:30 ... the rice on my Shrimp Tempura roll was hard AND cold. My Server was literally running all the "to go" orders manning the cashier register and also serving the sitting guests! Looked like some backup arrived a bit before noon... read more

Daphne was such a nice server. She was super sweet and cheerful. The sushi was fine. The place is clean and the service was great. They have happy hour too! Which is nice. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Always great service! The best time to come is their happy hour. They have a good variety of sushi and cooked dishes. The food comes out quick here and is one of my favorite sushi places in the area. read more

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Some restaurants are good... and some restaurants you can't stop thinking about after you leave. This was one of those places. From the first bite to the last dessert, everything was delicious and made our family dinner so special. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, sweet, and clean tasting. The Deluxe Sashimi is definitely worth ordering -- and it even comes with sweet shrimp! The BBQ beef short ribs were super tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My daughter loved it so much she said we had to order another plate! We also highly recommend the Truffle Tuna Nachos, Yellowtail Carpaccio, and the Kabuki Specialty Roll -- every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. I paired everything with a Kawaii Sunset cocktail, which was sweet, fruity, and refreshing. And don't skip dessert! The Tempura Strawberry Ice Cream and Taiyaki Vanilla Ice Cream were the perfect ending -- warm and crispy on the outside, cold and creamy on the inside. So good! They also have Happy Hour: * Weekdays: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM * Weekends: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Perfect for happy hour, family dinner, date night, or special occasions. We will definitely be back again! read more

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As always the food here is good. Service can be slow but at times when they're not super busy you can get a good server. It's typically average here in terms of ambiance. Sometimes it's louder than other times. I have had the tempura shrimp roll, and fried tempura which have always been good. I've had the dream blast which is too much but always yummy! Their spicy spaghetti udon seafood is my all time favorite. If you are looking for a good spot then don't skip this place as it is yummy!!!! read more

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Years later, and this is still my favorite place for sushi and happy hour. I love the hot sake and the sake sangria. This place has the best hibachi rice ever. They have wonderfully priced rolls during happy hour. I always get a Philadelphia roll, and share a hibachi fried rice with my husband and other yummy apps. I love the Krab salad. It is so refreshing and the dressing is amazing. Service is always wonderful here. We prefer the beautiful patio for seating, but inside is always nice too depending on the weather. read more

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The food is good. This Kabuki is smaller than the Rancho Cucamonga location. Our server was nice but seemed to forget about us from time to time. We got our soups first and it took about 15 min in to finally just get our glasses of water. The Tiger Roll could have been tighter and more refined, but it was a generous portion. I always love the carpaccios here at Kabuki...they are reasonably priced and the yellow tail and salmon are always melt in your mouth fresh! Miso soup has generous amounts of tofu. Will be back read more

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Spacious and good food. We each got a bento type lunch, delicious. Very fresh fish. The sukiyaki was surprisingly good. They also offer brown rice without charge. Salad and soup came with lunch. The waitress was attentive, refilled water a couple of times. Overall, decent food with no wait, I'd be back when in area. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

This is one of our go to restaurants in the area. They usually have parking available not too far and have indoor and outdoor seating area. They are pet friendly in their patio. We came in for a late lunch and were seated almost right away. I absolutely love their soft shell crab dish that does NOT show up on the menu, you need to ask if they have it as it's seasonal. They serve it on a skillet with onions and lemon. The eel nigiri here is delicious! We ate it before I could snap a picture. We were a bit surprised on the spicy tuna hand roll presentation but it still tasted really good. Their spicy tuna is just spicy enough. This is the first time trying their kimchi hibachi rice which was also tasty. Probably not what I expected, but we still really enjoyed it. The cilantro albacore rice was perfect! The sauce it came with had a kick to it that just completed the dish. My mom really enjoyed her roll. For dessert we shared the tempura banana which is my favourite dessert! Our server, Matt, was great. He kept checking on us and did a great job at refilling our teas without having to ask for it. read more

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I love this place! The food is delicious, I got the Sun-kissed rolls and my bf got the lava roll. We also ordered the cucumber salad. BUT the waitress didn't ask us if we wanted dessert just brought the bill over, like bye! Costumer service was not the best today but over all I always enjoy the food! read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Lava roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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The food was good but wasn't great. The service was excellent even with our large group. We tried a variety of things and nothing was outstanding. It was interesting that I had to ask for ginger and wasabi for my sushi though. read more

This was our fav spot. Great prices and good food but the last handful of times here have been a major disappointment. Service is always great, what's lacking lately is the sushi. Tiny rolls with tiny pieces of fish. I know people are scaling back as the economy is rough but man, coming here and leaving hungry when I order the same stuff every time is just not the experience I'm looking for. I hope it gets better. read more

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It has been a couple of weeks since we went. I won't go back. While the food was good and presentations looked great; the service was lacking.. Beverages-never asked or brought refills of anything. Never brought us the little dishes used for soy sauce, when I asked they only brought out one dish for the table. Never brought or offered us wasabi/ginger. But the absolute never again is because we had a dish delivered to our table that we did not order, by the time we got our servers attention it had been sitting for over 5 minutes at our table. The server checked with another server and checked the little ordering machine then took it to another table. They should have tossed it and made it new for them. Luckily, for that table we never touched it but if they are doing that, then I worry this could happen again and it grosses me out. read more

Kabuki is located in the corner of the Target shopping center. Parking has been a bit more cramped and challenging since the huge apartment building was built on the corner. The restaurant has the typical Japanese restaurant feel with well positioned tables and booths as well as a counter sushi bar. Outdoor seating is also available. Greetings from the host/hostess and from the sushi chefs have always been genuine and friendly. Greetings from the servers lately has been mostly miss. Less than welcoming attitudes and lack of attention for drink refills have been a huge disappointment. Unfortunately, the best server we usually had (James) hasn't been working when we've come in. Food is well prepared and tasty. A new found favorite is their Krab Salad. It's quite a large portion of spring mix with cucumbers, daikon, crab "salad" and a delightful sesame dressing. Happy Hour prices in select appetizers, sushi and sashimi are available from 2:30-5:30 M-F read more

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The food at this place is good! I have seen a lot of negative reviews about the food quality, however when I went it was surprisingly amazing. I went on a Saturday night around 5:00 pm and it was not packed at all. I tried several rolls and plates including the Alaskan Roll, Ramen, Sunkissed Roll (my favorite), and the Cilantro Albacore Roll (a Kabuki exclusive). All of these dishes were good and had good flavor. The broth of the ramen well seasoned and had good taste. The service at this place is okay as they seem to be short staffed sometimes. It took me longer to get some rolls because the waiter made a mistake in the order, but they finally brought it towards the end of my meal. The ambience at this place is good. Overall, if you are looking for the best sushi that is not that pricey, I would highly recommend this place. read more

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My friends took me here for Christmas Eve happy hour. Great selection for a happy hour. They don't skimp on the amount. Get there before 5:30pm weekday, it doesn't disappoint. golftayo@ gmail read more

Great lunch spot on the patio! Everything tasted fantastic but my favorite was the spicy tuna on crispy rice. I could eat 3 plates of that! Great service and nice patio setting. read more

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Doesn't get busy often but when they do, expect quite the wait. It's not their fault they're severely understaffed for such a busy area

Kabuki is quickly becoming one of our favorite places, from the atmosphere, the music, and of course the food. We really enjoy your happy hour, it has so much to choose from along with the regular menu. But we have to say Carina is an incredible part of your team. She's what you would use as an example for what every team member should strive for. She's attentive, kind, engaging, honest, very knowledgeable about the menu, and handles being very busy with sale and grace. You have a great employee their. read more

I came around 11:30am on a Sunday and to my surprise, we were the only ones there. The restaurant was pretty nice and spacious, they even had an outdoor seating area. We walked in and we were greeted by the hostess who was very welcoming and kind enough to walk slow since I was with my 93 year old grandmother. Our waitress was okay... she didn't smile and I didn't really know where she was most of the time. The food was great, my grandma ordered a Nabeyaki udon, I ordered a tonkotsu ramen, and a salmon hand roll. The ramen was pretty good, but I especially enjoyed the salmon hand roll. There was a ton of salmon in it and it came with 2 pieces. Very well worth it. I'm pretty surprised they have a 3.5 star; Usually I would probably not go to a place with under 4 stars, but I gave it a shot because they're one of the only places in the area that has Nabeyaki udon (please add a tempura nabeyaki udon to the menu). I was very pleased, I'd definitely come back and would like to try more items on the menu or just stuff myself with those hand rolls. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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We were shopping at Men's warehouse and saw and this place from across the parking lot so we decided to grab dinner here. It was early dinner we at 6pm on Saturday. We got a table for 2. My husband and I had the platter, feeds 1-2 people for $40, it was good amount of food. For some reason we ate 3/4 and were full. It came with 1 bowl each or miso soup and 1 bowl of salad, 2 bowls of rice and we did drink a lot of soda while waiting for the food. I had to ask for wasabi which server brought out with ginger. It took a while to get the server attention for refill and then when we were finish to ask for a togo box and our check so we can leave. The server was busy covering the dinning room, front desk and answering phones in the bar. The bathroom was completely out of toilet paper and seat liners. I notified staff. I'm not a fan of Japanese food or sushi so will most like not return. If you like it give it a try. read more

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I have been a fan of this Kabuki practically since I was a child. For years it was one of my favorite places to eat, but unfortunately over the past few years, the experience has steadily declined and it's become increasingly disappointing. Since COVID, it feels like the standards have slipped dramatically. I've noticed consistent changes that make it hard to enjoy a meal here anymore. The food quality is no longer what it once was, and the dishes now sometimes come with surprises you definitely do not want-- bugs in the food being the most shocking and unacceptable example. On top of that, the restaurant has been cutting costs on their drinks also. The iced tea tastes like cough syrup. It's sad to see a restaurant fall so far, and I can no longer in good conscience continue to support it. The servers are currently the only positive thing about this place. I truly hope management takes these issues seriously, because this Kabuki used to be very good. But as things stand now, I will not be returning. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Kabuki has always been my go to place for their beef teriyaki. They allow you to choose how you want the meet to cook and it always comes out juicy and perfect. It was my boyfriend's first time and I recommended the Salmon for him. He demolished this whole plate and was very pleased with the meal. Both plates came with the salad and soup before the meal. We also added the calamari appetizer because their spicy teriyaki is the perfect dipping sauce. Our server was very straight forward and did well with timing our meals out. The restaurant itself was not packed at all, as we came here the day before Christmas Eve. There were maybe 4 tables filled so it was nice to have a pretty quiet dinner amid all the holiday chaos. Overall, I'm very happy this was our pre holiday meal. read more

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Service was fast. Our server James was on top of everything. He did an outstanding job handling a group of 8. We ordered a few drinks, apps, and rolls. Sweet potato fries for the win. Everyone's favorite. Edamame was average. Cucumber salad was refreshing. Shishito peppers were delicious. None of their rolls truly stood out to me. Pretty average. Nice presentation though. I personally would probably not come back here. read more

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Great happy hour. Clean and friendly, fast service wonderful food. Great value for your money. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Celebrating a birthday - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

My food looked and tasted fantastic! The place is clean and inviting and I return again and again. Love this place and their servers! read more

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Wonderful food, great happy hour roll pricing with staff that remembers your order. The sushi chef Aaron does a wonderful job and the quality of the rolls he creates is unmatched. This establishment gained my business originally in 2013 when they sent a coupon out in the mail. I did a take out order, utilizing said coupon to give their food a try and have been dining here ever since. I have tried other locations, and they don't have the personalized touch the Brea location offers. Only "con": I do wish they had better customer service for their Red Mask Rewards. We have not been able to collect points since they 'upgraded' their system and customer support outside of the physical restaurant is impossible to reach. read more

I like the sushi variety, but many times it hasn't been rolled firmly enough and thus falls apart when picked up read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Beef Sukiyaki The beef is very very tough. The taste in general is just ok - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

I haven't been to Kabuki for at least a decade and always forget there is one in this plaza. Popped in for happy hour on a weekday evening - no wait and the restaurant was only about 30% occupied. Happy hour is M-F from 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Happy hour menu was quite extensive with great prices. Between two, we shared the Krab Salad ($7.75), Spicy Tuna Roll ($4.75), Yellowtail Roll ($4.50), Large Roll ($4.75), BSCR Roll ($4.95), and Dynamite Roll ($8.50). Each roll comes with 6 cut pieces. I enjoyed the Krab Salad but would ask for dressing on the side next time as it was drenched in sauce. The Large Roll was similar to a Korean Kimbap with the seaweed on the outside filled with rice, avocado, egg, shrimp, cucumber, and pickled veggies. I was excited to try the dynamite roll but it fell a little short as the mushroom was quite raw and there was too much eel sauce on the bottom that overpowered the flavors of the sushi. Quick and attentive service throughout. Overall, such affordable prices and a great place to stop by for happy hour. Located in the same plaza as 24 Hour Fitness / Target. Ample parking in the shared parking lot. read more

One of the locations I won't be back to. Management sucks. Service is slow and they have no attention to detail. There was stuff floating in my water... no thanks. I didn't drink it. Peter is a really bad manager with an indescribable attitude. I feel bad for the owner because technically it isn't their fault, but the team sucks! Time for new staff! read more

This was a last minute dinner stop with my kids. The kids loved the udon and the kids meal chicken teriyaki. I had the spicy miso ramen, I didn't realize tot didn't come with any protein. But overall the food was good. read more

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I gotta say this was possibly the most delicious Japanese food I have had the pleasure of eating. The service was kind especially since we asked a lot of questions about the food and the flavors. The atmosphere was peaceful. I got the beef Sukiyaki, beyond interesting and delicious sweet soup but my friend wasn't in love with it. To each their own. The salmon asparagus roll was chefs kiss. All the sauces from dipping to dressing was so good. I plan to return! read more

I visited Kabuki today and left genuinely upset with how the staff handled a situation that should have been taken seriously. I waited a few minutes to be seated, which wasn't an issue since they seemed short staffed. After sitting down, I ordered a water and a miso soup. When the server brought my order, he spilled the entire miso soup across the table and all over my jeans and shirt. Accidents happen, but what happened after is what really bothered me. There was no real apology, no acknowledgment of the soup on my clothes, and no manager ever checked in. I was simply handed a towel while they cleaned the table. That was the extent of the "response." This wasn't a small inconvenience. I was on my lunch break from work, and because my clothes were soaked with soup, I had to cross the street and buy a new outfit just to return to my job. That's time and money out of my day because the situation wasn't handled properly. Restaurants make mistakes, but most places step up immediately, apologize, involve a manager, and make sure the guest feels taken care of. None of that happened here. They comped one sushi roll but still charged me for the miso that ended up all over me and the other roll I ordered. The issue isn't the bill. It's the lack of basic hospitality, awareness, and responsibility from the staff. I'm sharing this because I hope the store and corporate take this seriously. This wasn't handled professionally at all, and it shows a real gap in training. A sincere apology, a manager's involvement, and some acknowledgment of the impact on my day would have gone a long way. Instead, I left feeling dismissed and frustrated. read more

Our family came here for dinner. I decided to order the chicken teriyaki with tempura. We've come here before but tonight the chicken was SO dry. It was actually crunchy on the inside. Worst teriyaki chicken I've ever had anywhere. Not sure what happened. Maybe they used leftover cooked chicken and just heated it up. That's how it tasted. No way they just cooked it. Fortunately the rest of the family got ramen which is average and we got a couple rolls which were decent. So I'm giving two stars instead of 1 star which the chicken teriyaki serves. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - This is my teriyaki chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

Merry Christmas! Was looking for somewhere to eat and Kabuki happened to be opened today (on Christmas). I went in and what a warm welcome from the staff. Got seated and the ambiance is very nice inside. I think my server was Brayan (Brian?). Provided really great recommendations. I went with Salmon Sashimi and a Highball drink. 11/10. Thankful I got to spend this Christmas here, would come again. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Salmon Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

The food is delicious BUT they need to work on cleanliness. The walls are splattered with food or sauce, the high chairs are so filthy!!!!! They need to be pressure washed and cleaned with soap and water. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat, its always so good and never misses the mark. I haven't been to the Cerritos location but I have been to HB and I prefer this location due to the calmer atmosphere. Ambiance: Every time I go, its always been quite chill and relatively calm. There is plenty of lighting and the noise level allows you to hear your company without having to shout. Drinks: I love the "you had me at margarita" cocktail and thats usually my go-to allow the sake bombs are quite delicious too! Service: The service at this location has always been very friendly and courteous. Food: My favorite dish is the spicy udon noodle dish, it it absolutely fire! 9/10 I'm finishing this dish just because I don't want to stop eating. Tips: Try the green tea ice cream, its soooo good you won't regret it. Overall: This is legitimately one of my top five restaurants I love going to because Iknow it will always be good and I know exactly what to expect, deliciousness. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Green Tea Ice Cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California

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Food and drinks are all delicious. Pro tip the sauce that comes with the cilantro albacore roll is delicious with everything. Our server Kaitlyn was friendly and fast. Would highly recommend as the dining experience is great for a date or special occasions! read more

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The sushi rice was so loosely packed that it completely crumbled apart with each bite and I couldn't really enjoy my sushi bc I had to keep scooping up each grain of rice so I could have some form of carbs with my nigiri sushi. The service was ok. Overall it wasn't that great of an experience here and I wouldn't really consider coming back. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brea, California