I came here for the first time with a friend! Amazing service and food! Patty is great!read more

I was craving Japanese set meal and this is my go-to spot. They have tons of options and since it…read morewas cloudy that day I decided to get the soba hot with katsudon. I also added beef and egg to my soba which was so delicious and satisfying. The katsudon was perfectly cooked with crispy pork and soft egg & sauce topping. The service was so quick and welcoming. The server even complimented my don quijote bruno mars jacket that I got from Japan. I definitely felt transported back to Japan with its lovely decor and impeccable service. Add this to your local rotation :)

We found our new sushi place! We have frequented Little Ferry a lot, also ordered from LF via…read moreDoorDash, and it always slaps. However, we discovered Kotobuki, and it's now the top contender for best sushi place in OC. From the moment you walk in, you are warmly greeted by the sushi chefs and servers. We were immediately seated -- with a choice of sitting at the sushi bar or tables. The place is a bit cozy, so keep that in mind if you're planning on coming during peak times. They offer a full menu of traditional Japanese fare and a sushi list. They serve sake and Japanese beer. We ordered a handful of sushi rolls, nigiri, and tempura appetizers. All food came out fast, fresh, and hot (the tempura). What I really loved was that the crab used in the sushi rolls was really fresh. It didn't taste like the typical krab that other sushi restaurants use. It was really amazing. The nigiri melted in your mouth, and the tempura appetizer was cooked extremely well -- the shrimp wasn't floppy, the vegetable wasn't soggy. Just perfection. We're literally thinking about the next time we can come here! Thank you for serving awesome sushi :)

Went here for lunch since it's close to work. The place has a nice vibe -- everyone seemed happy to…read morebe there. I was seated quickly, and my drink came out fast, but it took a while for my waiter to come back for my food order. I got the chicken teriyaki don, which came with a salad and miso soup. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the miso soup was just okay. When my bowl came, the rice was soaked in teriyaki sauce -- I actually thought it was brown rice at first! I asked for a side of plain rice, and the waiter agreed it was too much sauce. He apologized and brought the rice out right away, which I appreciated. It did take about 10 minutes to get my check, though, and I had to ask another server for it, which made me late getting back to work. Overall, friendly staff and good atmosphere, but service could be more attentive and the teriyaki sauce toned down.

I came back to try the new menu i got the bolognese rice bowl it was really amazing and the staff…read morewas so nice i can right before closing and they made the tempura fresh for me and they were so delicious special shoutout to david anastasia and aaron they were so nice and made the experience so welcoming, will come again 10/10

The food is always fresh, flavorful, and comes out super fast. The noodles have the perfect texture…read moreand you can tell everything is made with care. The broth is rich and comforting, and the tempura is always crispy and not greasy. What really stood out this time was the service. A worker named David was especially helpful and friendly. He made the whole experience better by being welcoming, patient, and making sure everything was right with my order.

This is my second time visiting the Aliso Viejo Atoyubu location and I was happy with the yubus I…read moreordered. The spicy tuna is reaally spicy and tastes like it's flavored with buldak sauce. But I love buldak so it's right up my alley. I think that one is my favorite. My husband tried the eel one and that was delicious too (not pictured in photo). It is a little hard to eat in the car and messy but that's okay!

I was still hungry after eating at Marugame Udon (their regular bowls look like a kid's bowl now)…read moreand figured I could get a small snack at Atoyubu, inside 99 Ranch. The yubu is priced around $5-$6 each. I ordered a fresh salmon, based on their recommendation. It was nicely packaged (love the bag logo) and even came with a Dum-Dum lollipop. The yubu was large, though most of it was rice. I'd probably need to eat at least three for a meal, if not four. The yubu are for mostly for takeaway as there's nowhere to eat inside the market - though there are some tables outside. Atoyubu is open 11am-2pm and from 4-8pm.

It is a great place for a weekend family dinner.. special occasions! The environment is clean and…read moretoday! Our host Gia was great and she is very help and also check on our BBQ plate and change often to keep us clean!

Gia was great and helpful and the service was quick. Food came out great and the aesthetic looks…read morepretty cool also

Fukada is an OG traditional Japanese comfort food restaurant located in the Los Olivos area in…read moreIrvine. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. They are technically a takeout spot, but they do have a good amount of seating inside and outside after you get your food. For their menu, they have an extensive selection of foods you can mix and match with for combos. I ended up getting the Katsu Don and the Mixed Tempura and everything tasted delicious. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 3,000+ positive reviews!

Service was great. The nice gentleman who helped me brought out my food as soon as I paid…read more Everything was packed up nicely and secured. I always get the Lunch Special Noodle Combination. Kake Udon 4/5 I love a good udon with just green onions. Their broth is really good and it totally hit the spot for me. Spicy Tuna Don 5/5 Love it so much! My friend introduced us to this place three years ago. At the time, I was pregnant and got the Oyakodon (It was tasty, but I know people come for their spicy tuna don) , but she said that I had to come back and try it. I did and ever since, that's what I order. They also give you a heart amount of rice, which I told mind because I love rice. I'm a carb girly. The next time I come back to Fukada, I want to try their Seafood Salad. My husband really likes it.

If you come for one thing.. make it the A5 Wagyu Nigiri.. by far the highlight of our meal. We…read morecame on a Sunday early dinner. Although we made reservations, there seemed to be plenty of walk ins as it wasn't peak dinner yet. This small yet cozy restaurant is so chic, so upscale and literally blew me away with the freshness of each plate we ordered. Crispy Calamari was not too salty which tends to be a miss for us at times but this was yum! The crispy rice/spicy toro was just the right amount of heat. The triple belly sashimi was so aesthetically pleasing and fresh with each bite. I loved the spicy mayo with the Laguna beach roll and the snowflake roll had a nice zest with the yuzu sauce on top. The golden eye snapper carpaccio was incredibly refreshing. We ended our meal with tempura ice cream and fresh fruit But when I come back, all I need is the carpaccio and the wagyu, like what an experience. Highly rec! Thank you to the staff who made our first time here so amazing! Can't wait to eat here again.

I love going to Yuzu Sushi. It has become our go to spot for special occasions. The quality of the…read morefish is always amazing and everything tastes so fresh. You can really tell there is a lot of attention to detail in both the flavor and presentation, which makes the whole experience feel a little more elevated. It is definitely on the more expensive side, but it feels worth it for those moments when you want something a little nicer. Everything we have tried has been consistently good, and it is one of those places that feels reliable when you want a great meal. Overall it is one of our favorite spots for celebrations or date nights. Always a treat and something we look forward to.

The food was amazing. The karaage was nice and juicy…read more The rolls were fantastic and some were quite unique. The black sesame ice cream was super good and is made in house. A must get item! The service was great and very attentive. The ambiance was also great. The interior decor is fun to look at. The place is not super large though so if your party is very large, you'll probably get split into a couple tables.

The most fresh fish I have ever eaten. Am I in California or Japan? Service was so attentive and…read moregenerous. I didn't take any pictures because I ate it all up before I remembered to take any The best dishes of the night were the Yuzu Halibut and the classic salmon sashimi. Seaweed salad was also a hit. Small mom and pop hole in the wall vibe with a local charm. If you're looking for a hidden gem in SoCal, this is the spot! Highly recommend. I will be back.

Happy to finally have a Coco Ichibanya in my area, but room for some improvement at this new…read morelocation. Been frequenting coco for over a decade and have dined many times at the Torrance, Irvine, and LA locations. This was my second time at this location since they opened, both visits take out. First visit service was very slow, I waited a couple minutes in the restaurant before anyone even appeared at the front stand and once she did she didn't have the friendly energy I'm used to being greeted with when dining at Coco Ichibanya. Seemed very uninterested and straight faced during our interaction which didn't enhance my experience. Second visit here was last night. My friends and I ordered all our meals with cheese added on for an extra $1.50 each. Unfortunately we were disappointed to find that there was barely a sprinkle of cheese added to each of our meals. The keema CHEESE fries was the most egregious part, there was a small sprinkle of cheese in the top left corner of the fries and then literally nowhere else. We've gotten this order so many times from other locations and it's never been served this way before. Unfortunately this was a delivery order and there wasn't much we could do to rectify the situation. Definitely impacted the overall quality of the meal, especially the Keema cheese fries as the name would suggest it's supposed to come with cheese all over it not just on a few of the fries in one corner. As far as our curry, it didn't feel fair that we spent an additional $1.50 each for the cheese add on when we got the small amount we received. If this was my first time dining at Coco I would've just assumed they skimp on the cheese at this restaurant, but having dined at Coco so many times I know that this was absolutely a mistake or an oversight by this new location. Overall the food is good but it's absolutely not on par with the other locations yet. For $155 we weren't satisfied with what we received. I'll be back since this is the closest location to my house and I love this spot, just hope that I have a better experience the next time.

Everything. Great ambience, great service and delicious food!…read more Good food...good meat...their Curry will be hard to beat!!

The perfect spot to go to after the beach. Since I'm not from the area, this is usually where my…read moregirlfriend and I go after. The biggest thing with this place is the consistency. Rolls are amazing (Noya special is our favorite), and the Udon is a perfect complement!

I have been a repeat customer at this restaurant because it's convenient while I'm waiting for my…read moretires to be serviced nearby. (Shout out to Tucker tire!! BEST tire shop in OC) I always order to-go and eat outside in the park. Today, when I walked in to place my usual to-go order, I had my leashed service dog with me. I was not intending to sit down, which I clearly and calmly explained multiple times. Despite this, the waitress immediately became confrontational, stated that "service dogs are not allowed", said "nobody likes dogs in the restaurant," and got in my face in a very rude and aggressive manner. I had to repeat three times that I was only ordering food to go. For clarity: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service dogs are legally allowed in public businesses, including restaurants, regardless of whether a customer is dining in or ordering to-go. Businesses are not allowed to deny access, harass, or express personal opinions about a customer's service animal. Staff may only ask two specific questions, neither of which were asked here. This interaction was not only unprofessional and hostile, but also discriminatory and unlawful. The behavior was driven by personal bias rather than policy or law. I am deeply disappointed because I've supported this business repeatedly. Unfortunately, after being treated this way, I will not be returning. I hope ownership takes this seriously, educates their staff on ADA compliance, and ensures no one else is subjected to this kind of treatment.