I had their bento box for the first time. It was so fresh and very flavorful for such a great…read moreprice! It ended up being two meals. Such a big box that you choose the options of food items. Highly recommend even if it's for p ok up.

Their chicken teriyaki bowls are still priced like it's 2020 and it's well worth it. The wait is…read moreshort, the portions are good, and the customer service is attentive and nice. Great quick meal spot where you can eat within 10 minutes or less of ordering.

I'm giving this 5 stars because the service is so good. The kindness makes the food taste better…read more The food itself is good. They'll customize if requested. There's also a variety of treats for purchase when you pick up your food. The parking is plenty from either side of the shopping center.

The Caterpillar Roll, Tuna Mayo Inari, and Hot Lobster Inari were good. Unique inari selections…read more Tiramisu, Cream, and Ube Macarons were a sweet ending to the meal.

A bit of a hidden gem we got here. It was my first visit, and while I wouldn't say everything was…read moreperfect, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience and left already thinking about what I'd try next time. There's a pretty eclectic mix of Asian-inspired dishes on the menu, and it makes for a place that's easy to overlook but definitely worth checking out. I got a small order of the Korean fried chicken, which was probably my favorite thing we ordered. The chicken had a really nice crispy exterior while still being juicy inside, and the seasoning gave it plenty of flavor without overwhelming the chicken. The Taiwanese garlic noodles were another pleasant surprise. I'm not entirely sure what makes them specifically Taiwanese, but I enjoyed them. The garlic came through nicely and the noodles had a savory, garlicky flavor with a little richness from the Parmesan. Unfortunately, the Loco Moco was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It sounded like a fun fusion take on a classic with the addition of curry, but it just didn't come together as well as I had hoped. The restaurant itself is casual and comfortable, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes it an easy place to settle in for a meal. Service was friendly and straightforward, and overall the experience felt quite easygoing. For a first visit, Krave definitely made a good impression. It may not have the same buzz as some of Irvine's more well-known restaurants, but that's part of what makes it feel like a hidden gem. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, and I'm curious to see whether a second visit pushes this one closer to five stars.

I placed an order very early in the day on a Friday. The servers were not even in yet only the Chef…read morewho came out to deliver my food when I came in to pick it up. Very friendly and polite. Thai Green Curry - definitely recommend if you're a curry fan. The flavor was right on and little kick from the spicy taste. Good amount of meat and tender and juicy. Pork Pot Stickers - good appetizers! Soft inside and crunchy inside. I didn't like whatever sauce that came with it though. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - delicious. Good portion. Meats well marinated and sweet teriyaki sauce. Kogi Quesadillas - nothing stand out with this one. I probably wouldn't order again. Parking is in the front. I came early so I didn't have any trouble parking. The inside looks very organized and clean.

Trying to limit my order to Tempura Zara Soba, but can't do it. Finished one plate and then…read moreordered a second, curry pork with rice only. They were good as usual. I have been coming here for about 30 years. The three Japanese ladies are all retired now. There is a Japanese man running the front. They have the best business in the food court. Ray out.

This is my go to place when I want to get a meal inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa…read more Such good food and good deals with meals, bento box and combo meals. Their katsu curry is a popular item in their menu and a steal. Big plate of katsu with rice & option of salad (extra cost) in a bed of Japanese curry. I love their grilled mackerel, but today I saw something new in their menu and had to try. Salmon belly (a good portion) with rice, miso & salad.

Consistently solid and decently healthy meals here. I haven't tried any of the beef or pork but get…read morethe salmon and dark meat chicken regularly. Service is always fast and they were even nice enough to give me a free side of Mac salad when I wanted to modify one of the sides of my salmon plate to Mac salad. Employees/owner have always been great. I've asked before and I know they don't, but it would be awesome if they had nutritional info for their menu items!

I will be a customer as long as they run their Buy 2, Get 1 happy hour special! While I usually…read morebarely make it there by the cutoff time, the deal is helpful for my family. I like that they offer high quality white meat chicken and the they give you a really good quantity for their plate size! I can easily have 2 plates over 3 days and will still have some rice left over. I do appreciate the fact they do not skimp on quantity! The plates come with salad and rice but you can pay extra for macaroni. I wish macaroni was not extra or not as much extra. Although if I am getting the deal, I don't mind paying a bit extra on 2 since 1 will be free but it would be nice if it was a smaller charge or included as a side option for plates. I also highly recommend grabbing extra sauce from the back - the chicken plates can be a bit dry and if you like it with a good amount of sauce, you will want extra on top of what is already provided. For me, a lot of extra sauce is needed to cover the rice and chicken and give it some actual noticeable teriyaki flavor. Overall this is a good establishment with a wide choice of meats to grill for yourself at home (if you're into that) and the staff has always been friendly! I will be back for another happy hour deal soon!

My friend and I came here on a Saturday at 1130am when they opened. We were the only customers for…read morenearly an entire hour which allowed us to have attentive service by the staff! We each ordered a Combo B bento box, and also shared a Final Fantasy specialty roll. We only waited like 10 minutes for our food. All of the food was standard of what you'd expect in Japanese cuisine. No complaints! The interior of Sushi Bear is clean, and the staff is very kind and hospitable. The last time I ate at Sushi Bear was 7 years ago, so I anticipated they would continue serving authentic Japanese food which they certainly did! There's usually sufficient parking in the plaza.

We were actually at Ayer next door when we wanted to try something new to eat. We aren't the most…read morefamiliar with the area, but we noticed this sushi place next door and decided to give it a try when we saw they had lunch specials. We ordered the following: Agedashi Tofu: This was honestly the highlight of the meal. I have been craving this appetizer, but not many places around here actually offer it. The last place I tried this was at Haku, and I was not impressed by it. However, the tofu here was really good! It was hot, crispy, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and salty. It comes with 4 larger sized pieces of tofu, which I thought was great, but could have been more for the price. Stir Fry Udon: This dish was advertised outside on one of their stand up signs by the front door. This is part of what brought us in, but upon receiving it, I was not too impressed. The sauce was extremely dark and it already looked salty. When I actually tasted it, I was not surprised that it tasted exactly how it looked. It was way too salty and saucey to the point, we were eating one bite then drinking water right after. It was a pretty simple dish with what looked like frozen carrots and peas and some cut up chicken. Lunch Bento Box Option 2: We opted in for the teriyaki salmon, gyoza, and salmon roll. It came with a side of salad and miso soup. The salmon was cut very thin and it did not have enough teriyaki sauce on it. It was on the dry side. The gyoza was nothing too special. Just felt frozen then dried with gyoza sauce. Miso soup and salad were also just decent. The best part of this meal probably had to be the salmon roll. I liked the big portions of salmon and the little rice on the outside. This was the perfect balance instead of just getting a mouthful of rice each bit like most other sushi places do. I think this place was decent, overall. The prices were definitely on the higher side for what you get. Nothing too much to rave about other than the agedashi tofu, so I will be by for that again, but not sure if I would necessarily get anything else. Service was attentive and great. Just know, not all their offerings are actually listed on the menu, so we did not even know how much the stir fry udon was until we got charged for it.

The first time I stumbled across California Gogi Grill, it seemed to hit all of the notes for me -…read morequick, conveniently located, (relatively) budget friendly, customizable, and, most significantly, they serve Korean food, which is always a plus in my book. So, with just enough time to pick up a quick bite, I couldn't help but satisfy my curiosity and check this place out. Even if it came at the expense of going back to Kare Curry in the same complex, which is one of my favorite spots in Irvine! With a set up similar to that of Panda Express (or the old Sorabol chain in the Bay Area), where most of their food is already prepared instead of made-to-order, California Gogi Grill is definitely optimized for folks grabbing their food on the go. However, despite how everything sits out, the majority of their dozen or so meat options and sides still looked decent. Of the various options they have on the menu (combos and bowls with your choice of meats and sides), I opted to go with a STACKED BOWL with their Spicy Pork, Bulgogi, and Japchae over White Rice and their Pickled Cucumbers, Kimchi, Broccoli, Pickled Soy Radish, and two sides of Radish Kimchi (I asked for the mild kimchi, but got another of this instead). On the plus side, I liked how the sides are on a separate tray with slots to help keep them segregated from each other and the meats/japchae looked decent. However, the taste of this fell short. Maybe I just chose poorly, but both the bulgogi and spicy pork felt a bit bland (more so the former than the latter) and some pieces bordered on dry. As for the sides, the broccoli, spicy cucumbers, and radish kimchi were fine, but the kimchi was a lot more sour than I expected and I didn't care for the pickled soy radish. The rice also felt a little overcooked, but the japchae was actually pretty solid, especially since I figured there was a good chance of being mealy. Between how everything sits out and how it was well after the lunch crowd (not as much turnover), it bothered me less that the meats were dry-ish and more that they were so light on marinade/sauce. Still, even though they didn't do much for me, I can see the appeal California Gogi Grill can have with UC Irvine kids. If nothing else, the portions aren't too shabby for the money, they have multiple options at different price points, and they get you in and out pretty quickly. Perhaps I'll come back and try again, especially closer to peak lunch or dinner hour, when the meats might be have been more recently cooked, but, for now, TWO AND A HALF STARS rounded down. Sorry.

It's been a while but I've always been a fan of the Gogi concept. It's like the Korean rice bowl…read moreversion of Chipotle and I like the separate side dish containers. It is a delicious treat in this center. Please come and create your own adventure.

I'm going out of my way to write this because an Uber Eats review alone would not properly reflect…read morehow bad this experience was. I ordered through Uber Eats using the buy one get one free deal. The total came out to $95 for four bowls and one appetizer. Yes, I understand Uber Eats inflates prices, so I compared the Uber Eats prices with the restaurant's own menu online. The difference was significant. I still bit the bullet because it was Uber Eats and because the two for one deal made it seem somewhat justifiable. That was a mistake. Now to the food. First, the bowls look decent in size at a glance, which initially made me think I got my money's worth. That illusion disappears quickly when you realize about three quarters of each bowl is just shredded cabbage or rice. And not good rice either. It was either extremely soggy or dry and hard depending on the bowl. Second, the wagyu garlic fried rice was a joke. It came with literally four thin slices of meat. I could not tell if it was wagyu at all. The meat was chewy, not tender, and completely underwhelming. The dish had zero flavor. No seasoning. No depth. Nothing. Even drowning it in sauce did not help. In fact, adding sauce just made it worse because of how greasy and oily the bowl already was. It became nauseating. At first, I thought maybe they took the supposed four to six ounces of Australian wagyu from one bowl and split it between both bowls to justify the two for one deal. After reading other reviews, it is clear this is a consistent issue and not a one off mistake. Third, the garlic fried rice tasted like cardboard. The spicy wagyu bowl my wife ordered somehow tasted worse. Wet cardboard. The rice was soaked and mushy, the meat was slightly more tender than mine but still completely flavorless. This place relies on inflated delivery pricing and gimmicky promotions to mask extremely low quality food and embarrassingly small protein portions. I will never order from here again. They could offer me a full refund plus extra money to take this review down and I would still refuse.

Saw this place pop up on Yelp not too long ago so wanted to give it a try…read more The amount of food and meat in each bowl is very minimal which is sad given how expensive the food is. I know it's more of a higher end place but that doesn't mean you necessarily have to skimp especially with this type of food Would probably not come back until their portion sizes get bigger