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    Mos 2

    3.5 (223 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Large pork bowl
    John P.

    Haven't been to Mos 2 in a very long time. Glad I stopped by, the prices are pretty decent and the portions are not bad at all. Unfortunately there are virtually little to no vegetarian options. Still the fflavors are great. I was surprised to see that they have 2 small restrooms behind the business. They look decently clean. It's a small place so it is a little divy. The staff are generally friendly but service is fast so be ready. The interiror is generally clean. I can see why it is still in business. Definitely will be back.

    Alfonso D.

    The only reason I'm giving this location three stars it's because the only thing good on this plate was the rice. Everything else was dried dried meat dried chicken. They don't even add enough teriyaki sauce to the plate. Would I eat this again? Ain't no way ain't no way I don't recommend this place. Someone recommended me this place and I was very disappointed. The sad part is that the presentation looks amazing, but the taste was horrible.

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    Luis G.

    This place is an absolute classic. Thank God they accept card payment finally. One plate is enough to share, if you finish you'll be very full all day.

    Megan D.

    Food: 8.5/10 Teriyaki beef and chicken combo plate- the plate came with a side of salad, egg roll, and a gyoza. The chicken was def the star of the show! Beef was a little chewy. Overall really delicious and cheap food for a quick bite. Service: 10/10 great customer service overall. Price: 6/10 $14.37 in total. A little pricey for the food quality.

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    Bill S.

    Haven't eaten at MOS 2 in a long time. I am happy to report that it's still great and a great value. Meat is fresh and hot off the grill and the sauce is unique to mos. I believe they make it in house and it takes 2 days. Thick, savory sauce. Don't expect anything fancy here. It's an ancient Taco Bell order at the counter and the food arrives pretty fast. the Santa Ana one has a few seats indoors and a few outside.

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    Emily M.

    this unassuming restaurant is known around here to have great teriyaki bowls, so i was so excited to try it. there is a small parking lot but its a pretty in and out place, so parking is not an issue. the food was good! the chicken had a delicious smokey char and the portion was generous. if i went again, i would prob get the bowl over the plate. the side salad was very watery/didnt have any dressing and the egg roll and gyoza was just okay. the plates come with plenty of teriyaki sauce which i appreciate !! i also really liked their hot sauce - it tasted like thicker tapatio. heads up - this place is CASH only!

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    Chang L.

    This is a good chain known for their teriyaki bowls. I usually visit the Anaheim location but stopped by the Santa Ana location out of convenience. The flavor is there but I feel the portions are heartier at the other location or I may have received a medium bowl instead of the Large that I ordered. Regardless service is friendly and quick and it was delicious.

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    Alexa C.

    Service The service was quick, and very friendly. No complaints about the speed of the ordering as well. Food The food was fresh and hot. Ample amount of meat and rice. The dressing distribution for the salad was uneven but besides the really critical note about the salad, the food was really on point. Tip They only take cash. I went during lunch around 11:50am during a weekday and they got very busy around 12pm. If you are on a time crunch, prime eating times seem to have a slightly longer wait but the service is very fast. They only have one indoor seating spot with the rest being outdoors.

    Food always hits the spot! They finally accept card so no need to worry about getting cash! Always quick with my orders.

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    8 months ago

    Been coming here for years. Always loved their teriyaki chicken plate. Solid spot if you're on a bulk as the plate is stacked

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    Great tasting chicken and rice bowl my family's favorite would definitely recommend it

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    Honestly the first time I went it was really good I gone 3 times the last 2 times I went and the meat was burnt and not enjoyable.

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    Pretty good spot for quick bite to eat . The guys are very friendly. The food is good . Definitely check them out

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    Food was very dry. Not a lot of flavor. Salad was missing dressing. Egg rolls were bland

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    1 year ago

    Love Mos!! Delicious chicken bowls I would eat there everyday if I could. Don't forget to add the pickled carrots. Highly recommend!!

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    Service is great and ambiance is more of a grab and go. The food is better than the one off of grand street in Santa Ana

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    Kaizen Shabu

    Kaizen Shabu

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    My go-to non ayce shabu spot!! The food here always hits. They have alot of delicious and flavorful…read morebroths to choose from as well as alot of protein options from beef, lamb, and fish. They also have a garden plate for vegetarians so just about anyone will be able to eat here. Don't sleep on their drink menu either- the cocktails here are both pretty and delicious. Service here is always amazing; all of the staff is friendly and has great energy :) Parking here can be rough being in DTSA but there is a paid structure nearby. The inside seems a little dark and is only bar seating. There are tables outside for larger groups. The owner of Kaizen also owns Sonder next door so check that place out if you like the food here!

    This review pains me to write but I'll keep it as simple as I can: yes, inflation is up. Yes, we…read moreare collectively boned as a society. I can understand how business owners, managers, servers, and customers are all caught within the vicious fluctuations of markets and so on. However, what I was recently served at Kaizen Shabu last week was, to my mind, an egregious example of a restaurant offering well below the bare minimum of what should be expected for the prices listed (and my photos will show this, I believe). At the outset, I want to say I have no grievances with the servers. Our server was kind, attentive, and was elegantly multitasking. Bravo. Now, the food: we ordered the salmon "sashimi" plate, and what we were handed was a platter of the thinnest, grainiest, obviously-thawed and poorly sliced salmon I've ever eaten in my life. I was a bit shocked. At Cal Shabu Shabu (and other shabu places I tend to frequent more often), sashimi is... sashimi. It *looks* like sashimi because it IS sashimi: a piece of salmon purchased by the restaurant and knife-cut into appropriate portions depending on what portion size the customer has ordered. It is sashimi that gleans in the light, where the striations of fat and tissue are visible to the naked eye on the fish itself. As you can see from my photos, we were served paper-thin salmon that I could barely peel off of the plate with my chopsticks without ripping the fish into smaller, grainier pieces. It was all but inedible, in my opinion. This is not sashimi, and to serve such a thing for the price listed is beyond atrocious: it is an outright deception. Now, onto the side of veggies and noodles that come with every order of meat or fish. Perhaps the cooks could not be bothered, but what I received was broken tendrils of 2-inch udon haphazardly thrown into a bowl. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the chefs, with a dwindling supply of food nearer the end of the night, or if this restaurant truly does not care about the quality of what they are serving customers. Again, I think my pictures speak for themselves. I used to love coming here as the atmosphere was chic, and the servers are so kind. After my last dining experience, however, I cannot justify the price of my bill in the face of the quality of the food I am being served. I won't be returning, sadly. I hope the manager has an opportunity to look at these photos and perhaps reassess what can be done to improve what they are serving their customers.

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    Kaizen Shabu typical meal
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    Okidoki by Meiji

    Okidoki by Meiji

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    My wife took me here for my birthday and I was overjoyed with the selection. I recommend getting a…read morereservation to avoid major wait times. Interior is quite the Japanese vibes, it's not very spacious but spacious at the same time? We were seated near the counter and next to us were a table of two basically right beside me. Staff here is very efficient. They're quick and attentive. Orders were taken quickly and food came out in moderate speed. Around 20 minutes or so which is a bit slow but I heard that they take their time preparing the food, hence the higher quality. I'd say it's worth the wait for sure after trying our menu items. My wife ordered the Inaka Hot Soba and I ordered the Beef Curry. Both are presented very beautifully. We also got a Crunchy Sushi Roll to share which was super delicious and a perfect appetizer before the main entrees. The Inaka Hot Soba was very delicious, it's similar to a mazesoba mix + bibimbap which both are one of my favorite dishes. Soba noodles were not tough at all and very savory. Many flavors mixed all in one bowl was the perfect dish overall. The beef curry was absolutely delicious as well. Filled with curry flavoring on the beef, it was not super overwhelming and it was very fulfilling overall. Absolutely love the portions as well. Overall, a amazing spot in Tustin that's lowkey hidden. Food is high quality and definitely made with care. Staff is fast and professional. Absolutely coming back in the near future to try their other menu items. They have more than just soba, sushi rolls, and curry. Excited to try their other sushi rolls + udon as well.

    We were craving Japanese udon and/or soba, so this spot was perfect for us. They offer plenty of…read morehouse-made udon and soba dishes as well as ramen, rice bowls, sushi rolls, and more. I ordered the Inaka soba, which was very savory and flavorful. The bowl included tororo, mushrooms, bonito flakes, shredded nori, green onions, and an egg. I enjoyed the nutty buckwheat flavor from the soba noodles and the clean taste from the light dashi broth. My husband had the curry udon with beef. The curry was aromatic and came as a silky, soup-like consistency that coated each udon noodle nicely. It had a deep umami flavor. The udon was the ideal texture - thick and chewy. As for the beef, it was very tender. We shared a crunchy roll on the side. It was cut into 8 pieces. Every piece was super crispy and delicious. The main flavor came from the eel sauce, so it tasted very sweet and savory.

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    August Monthly Special: Prime Beef Steak & Garlic Udon
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    Gokumi Ramen & Yakitori

    Gokumi Ramen & Yakitori

    4.4
    (501 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    This looks like a tiny and cozy Japanese eatery. They have delicious ramen and are known for their…read moredelicious skewers. The service staff is very sweet and responsive. They would let you do be at table as long as possible topping up water and drinks

    Arrived and was welcomed. Signed in and it said 13 parties ahead. We sat and waited but it was only…read moreabout 5-10 min when they came and grabbed us and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar. We said yes and had a full view of the kitchen at work. Was super fun to see the finishing touches before the food comes out. Props to the grill master. That station looks exhausting! For yakitori, we ordered one chicken thigh and onion, one chicken gizzards, and one wagyu tongue. For ramen, we did Black truffle ramen with no sprouts, and extra egg. We told them we planned to share and so they said they could split the ramen. Very helpful for us. Less messy. (Please note: we were not that hungry but knew the hunger would hit us when we got to the hotel so decided to share the meal. Typically I'd say at least one stick per person and one ramen if that's the route you're going) The flavor of everything had so much umami! Broth was so flavorful. Noodles were perfect. Egg was scrumptious. And not to mention the yakitori!! So smoky. So good. I wanted 2 more of everything. Service was great. Reasonable price for the quality. Great hidden gem!

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    Premium sake
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    Tori Tori Sushi

    Tori Tori Sushi

    4.5
    (392 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    All you can eat
    Takes reservations

    I'm glad to see that Tori has switched over to an AYCE menu! I always thought that their half-roll…read moreordering would be a great venue for trying out multiple rolls and sides. The food still tastes just as good as before. They've changed the menu slightly but my go-to rolls are still there. The waitress was very helpful in introducing us to the new ordering system, and we worked out the kinks pretty quickly. We came in at around 2pm on a Friday, so ordering was quick and the food came out just as fast. I saw some people coming in wanting to order a la carte, but the waitress said they weren't able to do that at the moment. I know this might be a rough transition to a new system so I hope people will give them a chance to figure it out. Overall, the food is still great and I'm happy I can try some of their sides I've been wanting to try, but now it comes with all the rolls that I can double and triple order! I'm sure their new ordering system will be streamlined over time and I hope their AYCE transition will be a successful one.

    Recently came here for an early dinner after seeing it on social media & we were plesantly…read moresurprised. for one, they now have AYCE sushi on the menu, regular price menu comes with sashimi & shabu hot pot - which was neat. tons of rolls to choose from & i love that it comes mostly in 4, meaning you can try plenty of different ones. They also have a good amount of fried items too! service was nice and wait time was very good. tons of seating & parking

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    Tori Tori Sushi
    Tori Tori Sushi
    Tori Tori Sushi

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    TANAKAYA

    TANAKAYA

    4.0
    (878 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Friday when they opened at 11:30AM for lunch with a friend. The restaurant had about…read more10 tables of 4 and we got the second to last table in the first round. Staff said there would be a slight delay as they're trying a new POS system and there's one less chef than normal. We didn't think too much about it but our appetizer (karaage) arrived an hour after we sat down with our entree coming another 20 minutes afterwards. Karaage was great, large pieces and not dry on the inside. We got the cold soba and I got the katsu bowl for the entree which were both great too. I had to take the rice bowl home with how big the portions are. They offer to have sauce on the side which is an option I'd take them up on next time cause the sauce was really salty. They're open only like 2 and a half hours for lunch and 3 and a half hours for dinner and people were waiting outside the entire time we were there. Will definitely return for the food but will have to be a day where I'm not worrying to return home from a limited lunch break.

    Came by Wednesday afternoon to have lunch with a friend…read more Interior was minimal and calming. Service was great and helped with suggestions if ever stuck in between menu items. I got to try the special combo. Hot Soba Tanuki and Ten Toji Don. Unless you are set on trying a specific item or trying other dishes with a group, this is maybe the best bang for your buck. The food tasted delicious and looked authentic as if I was having a bowl of soba noodles from Kyoto. They also have a noodle sample that comes in 6 different types. Can't wait to try the different menu items next time I come in.

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    Inside
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    Assorted soba special
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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.4
    (477 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Kid friendly

    Long overdue review! HiroNori is honestly one of my favorite spots for ramen, and this visit did…read morenot disappoint. Along with the great staff and intimate ambiance always a great go too. We started with the pork buns with marinated pork belly . The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pickled onions added the perfect tanginess. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was another favorite. We also tried the chicken rice bowl, which came with juicy chicken thigh, soft-boiled egg and rice. Simple, but really satisfying. Of course, the star of the meal was the Shoyu Ramen. The 100% chicken broth with 2-year barrel-aged soy sauce had a deep, savory flavor, with pork chashu, bamboo, spinach and soft-boiled egg bringing everything together. To wash it all down, we had the Mint Cucumber Yuzunade super refreshing, bright, and citrusy, and a great balance to all the rich flavors. Definitely a place I keep coming back to when I'm craving a good bowl of ramen.

    This is one of the best ramen spots I've been to! The broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly…read morebalanced, while the noodles had the ideal texture. The toppings were fresh, generous, and complemented the ramen beautifully. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. Service was quick, and everything arrived hot and fresh. The only minor downside is that the restaurant can be a bit challenging to find since it's located inside a business building. If you're visiting after 6:00 PM, you'll need to use the side entrance. If you're craving authentic, comforting ramen, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

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    HiroNori Craft Ramen
    HiroNori Craft Ramen
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