Koala Grill

although the man who served me did not have to, he gave me a free drink for the long wait and I…read morereally do appreciate it

Came here before they opened to he sure my party of 12 could get a table. We all got there on time…read moreand placed our orders. They were kind to let us have individual checks. The food came out and looked wonderful. It tasted great too. I ordered a small and it was plenty of food for me. Those whose food was in a hot stone bowl, was steaming hot where you can see the curry still bubbling even after they were halfway done eating. Anyways, the place was super clean and the service and staff were great, friendly and polite. The place filled up by 12:30pm, so it was great that we got there before the lunch crowd. We will definitely go back. They have several locations, but I believe this one was the newest.

Interior. 4/4/2024

Shrimp tempura appetizer

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Chicken Katsu Donburi

TANAKAYA

4.0(891 reviews)

0.3 mi

I'm a huge soba lover, so when I heard about this soba restaurant, I knew I had to try it! The…read morefirst thing that caught my eye was their Cold Soba Sampler. The sampler comes with six little bundles of different sobas with toppings. Included are ume shiso, nameko oroshi, sansai, tanuki, and matcha soba (2). It comes with a side of soba sauce for dipping, green onions, and wasabi. The noodles were freshly made and delicious! The tartness from the ume shiso was my favorite, but I also enjoyed having the variety! TANAKAYA is a pretty popular restaurant, so we came about 15 minutes before opening, and there was a party waiting before us. By the time the restaurant opened, there were about 5 parties waiting. Since we placed our order with our server soon after being seated, we were served pretty quickly. By the time we left, the restaurant was completely full! There is plenty of parking in the shopping plaza lot. Will definitely be back the next time I'm craving soba!

There are plenty of parking spaces. I ordered the Ume Shiso Cold Noodle Soba and it was so good…read more The flavor was perfect and delicious! They say it has a plum taste, it does have a unique taste and I couldn't really figure out what it was, but it was good. Recommendation(s): - Ume Shiso Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - The place gets pretty packed - Plenty of parking spaces - Accept Apple Pay

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Tokyo Katsu Curry

4.2(315 reviews)

5.7 mi

This is such a hidden gem for a weeknight dinner. The katsu is really battered well-I would say…read morealmost like some diners in Japan. The dining room is setup just like you would expect in Japan too! Menus, decor, and even the pricing were pleasant surprises! The difference is that the servers are personable here in Costa Mesa! Thank you for great katsu! Some music to break up the closeness with other customers is my only suggestion.

Came here for lunch. It's the same all day menu. They serve authentic Japanese curry…read more We ordered: Omelet pork katsu curry - should have gotten chicken over pork. Pork is more chewy. We added shrimp tempura, could do without that. Sukiyaki beef curry udon - I'm a sucker for udon. It was nice and chewy. The thinly sliced beef was delicious. Chicken karaage- it's with white meat not thigh meat. Dry and bland. It's a small plate for $4.50 but we couldn't even finish. Tried putting it in the curry to soak up the the flavors but that didn't change much. The curry had a nice consistency of sweet and savory. More on the thicker side. I enjoyed the curry. Kids eat free all day weekdays with each paid adult entree. Sweet deal!

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Karaage (2pc), Shrimp Katsu (1pc) & Croquette (1pc) | $1.80/each

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Matcha Latte (free with Yelp check-in!)

Hako

4.5(2.1k reviews)

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This has got to be one of my favorite spots for fresh, perfectly cooked katsu!…read more I love pairing mine with their spicy curry, but be careful if you're sensitive to spice because it definitely has a kick! Portion sizes are generous, and prices are very reasonable, especially considering the Irvine area. Service is quick, and although there's almost always a long wait, the crew does a fantastic job of keeping things moving and getting people seated efficiently. My recommendation is to come early to avoid a lengthy wait. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving some delicious, crispy, perfectly cooked katsu!

Been craving Japanese katsu from a place that specializes in it, so I just had to stop by Hako!…read more The Love Dragon Roll was flavorful. I loved that the salmon was torched on top, giving it a nice smoky flavor. I just wish the piece of salmon was a bit bigger for an $18 roll. The cheese tonkatsu was my go-to choice, and it didn't disappoint. The pork was super crispy and light, covered in gooey cheese. I especially enjoyed the pickled veggies, particularly the jalapeños. They were perfectly salty with a nice kick of heat. Everything else was pretty standard. The miso soup was a bit disappointing since it tasted watered down and lacked flavor. The katsu sauce was also on the sweeter side. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Hako is my favorite katsu spot in the area!

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Fish Katsu

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Rainbow Roll

Cream Pan

4.5(7k reviews)

0.2 mi

BOMB. one word needed only. Went on a whim and did not disappoint in the slightest. Best pastries,…read moresushi, cake, you name it. You can't go wrong with anything here!

Lovely croissants!…read more I'm always a sucker for a nice pastry, Cream Pan is a must go when stopping by Old Town Tustin. It's been here forever and is a classic! The line moves quick, the service was nice, vibes are great! Lots of spots in walkable distance, plenty of parking, what a great way to spend a weekend!

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Strawberry Banana Croissant, Strawberry Croissant

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Curry House Coco Ichibanya

3.9(3.4k reviews)

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Not fancy, just great curry rice. So good and tasty. Great service…read more Decent parking. Always solid for lunch.

Ordered 4 items from GrubHub. Do NOT recommend…read more For a curry specialty restaurant, this Coco Ichibanya failed at so things. First and the most important thing, curry. Their curry is super watery and tastes like something I can make from store-bought curry cubes. Then, the rice...too much moisture so the rice is all stuck together... very unappetizing when paired with a curry that's already "too wet". My husband got the seafood curry, and he normally doesn't complain about delivery food but he said "don't order this again" after trying it. I got the stewed beef omelet curry...the stewed beef is supposed to be tender but the actual texture is like cubed beef jerky laced with tough tendons. The omelet portion was more like scrambled egg stuck together into a sheet, very solid sheet of egg instead of soft, fluffy omu-rice omelet. The chicken katsu was probably the best of the four dishes. Overall, not really good Japanese curry. You can make better curry at home.

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Teriyaki Fried Chicken

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Thin Sliced Beef Omelette

Curry Do

4.5(211 reviews)

5.6 mi

We were the only people there at 5:30 on a weekday. Fast…read moreservice and good food. Serving size is enough for one adult.

Ah yes, the city of Costa Mesa, the great culture hub of Orange County. Today, we're just here to…read moretry some tasty curry! This strip mall has some gems already, but we came over to this fun little restaurant for lunch. It's a small place with big flavor! Now, this joint is pumping out Japanese curry, which is markedly different than other curries like Indian or Thai. Japanese curry is more savory than thai, yet often sweeter than traditional indian. It's not a marriage of the two, though. It's a whole separate ordeal. We got the standard katsu curry, which is a big ol' cutlet of either pork or chicken, breaded in panko and fried to a crisp. The fried nature kind of ensures that the inside remains juicy, because all of that liquid remains contained in the package, but they chop it into pieces so the flavor soaks into the rice and curry, which are right beneath. Japanese cuisine has this interesting concept where there is sometimes a desire to eat a previously fried but now soggy item. It's kind of a vibe, if I'm being honest. We also got a menchi katsu, which is also a fried item, but with a burger patty instead. This one was super juicy, as well as meaty. It'll put some hair on your chest, and you're gonna love it. And I should mention, I got the hot level of spice, and it was awesome! I finally found a level that I agree with. Get this is you're a spice head but still wanna taste curry! All in all, we've got a real great place for a casual lunch or quick dinner. I'm positive that it's good for takeout too! Come by and eat some mo' when you go out to Curry Do!

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CHICKEN KATSU CURRY with rice

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Chicken Katsu curry rice

Wagyu Factory | Tustin

Everything was very delicious. Pavi was so sweet and helpful! Loved a lot of the songs they were…read moreplaying too.

So glad we made a reservation because they became busy during dinner time super quickly!…read more We were able to get a room in the back since we were a large party of 7. It came with two large hot pot containers but each pot could hold 2 flavors. So we were able to get 4 soup flavors total for our party. Otherwise if you're a smaller party, seems the normal tables accommodate everyone having their own hotpot station instead of a communal one for larger parties. My favorite was the tom yum which definitely has a spicy kick to it. This is a self serve style AYCE including the meats and drinks. Appetizers and dessert is self serve too! I actually loved the wagyu fried rice and was amazed because usually appetizers aren't too good at AYCE places. They even have dim sum and sushi you can grab! We were all thoroughly impressed and wish a NorCal location will open up close to us back home since we were just in town visiting. Evelyn was wonderful with her customer service and did not pressure us with the dining membership and even turned down the music when we asked.

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Karē Japanese Curry

4.5(118 reviews)

6.4 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Good: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10…read moreService: 9/10 Overall, food is pretty good and looking out to UTC with their huge glass windows is pretty nice. Sometimes food can come out a little later than usual due to school rush hours but if you catch them when it's less busy it's a great spot to get something good and fast.

Food was quite good. Gotta say that it was impressive. Maybe I had low expectations for a casual…read moredining spot like this going in, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised at how well the food was prepared. Nothing too unique about the food, it's just cooked well. I get the feeling that this is a grab and go spot for people that has things to do. I think service is probably not the best it can be, but it's not bad. Most of the interaction was with a screen, so what can I say more?

Inside seating. 9/4/2025

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Curry with Spam and Egg

Okidoki by Meiji

4.1(1.3k reviews)

0.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Takes reservations

We came to Okidoki by Meiji in Tustin hungry and ordered enough food to give the kitchen a proper…read moreworkout. Glad we did. The tempura udon was a solid start. Thick, chewy noodles, a clean, savory broth, and crispy shrimp tempura. It was my least favorite dish of the night, which says more about the competition than the udon itself. The hot spicy beef was excellent. Rich, tender beef swimming in a fiery, deeply flavorful broth. The heat was there, but so was everything else. You actually wanted to keep eating. The curry was the real surprise. I've had plenty of Japanese curry, but this had a different character. More depth, a richer flavor, and something I couldn't quite put my finger on. Whatever it was, I preferred it to the curry I'm used to. The California roll was fresh and satisfying, and the small chicken bowl came loaded with crispy, saucy chicken over rice. Five dishes, all good. Some better than others. That curry alone is worth returning for.

The food here did not provide good quality. The edamame I had was alright and edible, just steamed…read moreand lightly salted. I also ordered their cheesy udon noodles, but after a couple bites I felt really sick and got a bad reaction to the food. They dumped an enormous handful of what looks like a Mexican blend type of cheese on top and flame torched the top by hand. The dish did not look like how it was displayed through their flyers. The food had a taste of butane which made me feel disgusted. I ended up getting really sick from this dish. I also noticed how the servers would skip on checking up on my partner and I to attend all the other guests but us? Overall a really bad experience here :/ I ended up paying the entire $20 for this bowl and extra for my other items and just quickly left.

Spicy Beef Udon (Rice Ball)

Cheese Curry Udon

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Joseph S.

8 months ago

It is so great pleasure to visit Koala Grill because the menu is various for family. My children like to order teriyaki as the portion is very generous. I tend to order their signatrue menu that is not visible to Online Order, So that's why I visit always Koala Grill directly. The owner is very nice guy to serve customers in detail. Really appreciate for your attitude and service. The tasty is so great for special signature menu. I try to visit always every time I need to stimulate my mood change my boring condition, I must visit here and get some refreshment. read more

xue w.

8 months ago

The curry here is fantastic, and the chicken cutlet is super crispy. I always order a curry cutlet, and they also have a spicy flavor. I highly recommend this place! The owner is very welcoming! He likes to give girls free snacks, like waffle fries. read more

Maytag S.

8 months ago

Had the pork katsu and really enjoyed it! Had the pork katsu and really enjoyed it! Had the pork katsu and really enjoyed it! read more

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