The food here was super good!!! I got the double hamachi roll ($26), the dish was super tender and…read moretasted fresh. The spicy mayo sauce was also well flavored, not too sour. The miso soup was also great. Our server, Mimi, was super nice and wonderful! Doing god's work! The restaurant environment itself is super clean and welcoming. Lighting is adequately lit and noise level was good. Highly recommend!

Eat here. Immediately…read more Taberu Sushi was absolutely incredible. This is a family-run restaurant where you can immediately tell how much pride and care goes into the food. We ordered the 16-piece Sashimi Box, which included bluefin tuna, cherry salmon, kanpachi, kuro dai, shima aji, toro, snapper, clam, mackerel and amberfish. Everything was unbelievably fresh and beautifully presented. The quality of the fish really stood out. We learned that the chef is extremely particular about his fish. If something comes in from a vendor and isn't up to his standards, he sends it back. He also doesn't cut the fish until you actually order it. After eating here, you understand why. The texture, temperature and freshness were on another level. We also had the scallops topped with uni and caviar , which were amazing, and the tuna toast was so simple but SO good. Honestly, there wasn't one thing we wouldn't order again. Lynn, the owner, was gracious and wonderful, she made us feel so welcome. Derek was our server and was equally wonderful and attentive. You really feel the warmth of a family-run restaurant here. Exceptional sushi, exceptional quality and genuinely wonderful people. We can't wait to come back!!

I love this place so much! I've been here several times over the years and it's never disappointed…read more The food is always on point and its intimate, cozy setting reminds me of Japan. It's always busy on Friday nights and weekends (expect 1 hour) wait times but you can put your name down on the Yelp waitlist and wander around. Parking can be tight since the restaurant is so popular but you can park in the next lot over and just walk. We ordered sashimi salad, rolls, skewers, and an octopus side dish. The menu is extensive but everything we tried tasted fresh and flavorful. Overall a very authentic experience and highlighted for a good reason. Price point is very reasonable in this economy and I was a bit struck by how affordable it was. It was so busy and staff did seem be running around a lot but we never felt like we were getting rushed out. Overall a great hangout spot and will be back again to this cute izakaya! FYI they also have a sister restaurant called Kappo Honda in Fountain Valley with a similar concept.

Just want to apologize to the Honda-Ya staff for how loud my group was and if we came off rude. My…read morefriends and I just finished a fantasy draft and got squeezed in a small booth and we ordered so much food. We just had some loud members so it was a bit chaotic. Honda-Ya's food didn't disappoint though. Their skewers were so good and I will tell you below what I liked. First of all, they have like every Japanese dish on this menu, they have an extensive range of food options including ramen, udon, sushi, tempura and dinner sets. - Udon 4/5: Very average flavor and it was good - Japanese Beef Skewer 5/5: had a teriyaki glaze to it and very tender - Lamb Chop 4/5: It was good but not a big fan of lamb - Beef Tongue: 5/5 Not too chewy and my favorite skewer - Bacon Asparagus 2/5: Not my favorite with texture and a lil weird mix - Gyoza 5/5: Pan fried greatness. Pair your yakitori with a Sapporo and you are all set! Staff was very helpful and patient, really happy I got to try this gem in Tustin and would come back.

James did a great services!…read more Great!!!! ! Bb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second time coming here wayyy better. Came to heal from a hangover and it did its job and more. Tom…read moreyum broth is sooo good even my mans kept sipping from it and he got Beef Bone Broth lol. First time I came we both got Spicy Miso but it wasn't very memorable. Also, first time we came it was packed as sardines inside it was almost like a rave. No literally, DJ and everything haha. It was at night and very dark inside, dimly lit. Also hungover first time here, and the loud music wasn't helping. You kinda want it to be chill when you're hungover you know? Everyone else was vibing though! It looked lit. Everybody was drinking. Second time we came, it was chill and in the daytime. No crowd. Service was pleasant and quick because it wasn't busy. Def coming back for Tom Yum!

I don't make reviews often, but Koco sushi deserves to be known. I personally enjoy the angels roll…read moreor the riceless samba roll. The staff here are very friendly, giving returning customers small treats. All in all, I enjoy coming back here with my best friend on the weekends to enjoy a nice meal while listening to nice music.

The sashimi was all very fresh and very good like all others said…read more The tempora udon was very good too. A hidden gem that people need to know about.

I really love OkiDoki Meiji, especially their Cold or Hot Egg Tororo & Mentai Udon. I had egg…read moretororo in New York and had been looking for a restaurant that served tororo ever since, but I couldn't find one until I came across OkiDoki Meiji. Now it's my favorite dish and what I order every time I go. Their udon is house made, and you can really tell in the texture. It's so comforting and chewy. My friend always gets the Spicy Beef Udon and talks about how good it is every time we go. The restaurant itself has a simple and cozy atmosphere, but that's part of what I like about it. The focus is really on the food. I've never had to wait too long. The last time we went around 6pm, we were seated within a few minutes and there were still several open tables. The service has always been great. Everyone is very friendly and attentive, and they regularly check in to make sure we have everything we need without being overbearing. If you're looking for a cozy spot for udon, especially if you're a fan of tororo, I would definitely recommend giving OkiDoki Meiji a try!

They never disappoint me with their monthly special udon…read more What impresses me most is how the udon tastes great no matter what ingredients, sauces, or cooking style they pair it with. March‑only Crab Tomato Cream Udon -- The best of all the specials. A rich, slightly cheesy tomato‑cream sauce, plus a whole deep‑fried soft‑shell crab you can eat shell and all. The crab is the highlight. May‑only Omukatsu Udon -- Soft‑springy noodles and a nicely fried pork cutlet, but the curry sauce leans salty. A few hidden meat slices in the noodles are a fun surprise. June‑only Spicy Sesame Sukiyaki Udon -- The star is the broth, not the beef. A sesame‑fragrant, mildly spicy (about 1-2 out of 10) sukiyaki broth that's rich without being overly salty, perfect for dipping the beef slices. July‑only Sea Urchin & Creamy Udon -- Sea urchin with a thick, creamy broth. I finish every drop. The noodles stay bouncy even after 30 minutes. One bowl fills small eaters; big eaters like me barely reach 50%. August‑only Prime Beef Steak & Garlic Udon -- A bowl that's both refreshing and hearty. The steak is about 20% fat, 80% lean, with soft, springy tendon that adds texture. Comes with a small bowl of pickled jalapeños--very California. September‑only Cheese Curry Udon -- The chef torches the cheese for about 20 seconds. The udon absorbs a slightly sweet curry sauce and comes with sliced aburaage and a bit of beef. Shabu Shabu Udon -- Sukiyaki‑style sliced beef with a lightly sweet, clean broth. They give plenty of meat. Shigure Soba -- Perfect for this scorching SoCal summer. The chilled noodles come topped with minced meat that has a refreshing bean‑like aroma. Other small dishes worth trying: Homemade Sesame Tofu -- A dense and silky tofu, served with wasabi and the sauce at the bottom of the bowl. Homemade Dashimaki Tamago -- The omelet soaks up a lightly sweet sauce at the bottom of the bowl. Soft, thick, and layered, best enjoyed with grated daikon. 他們的每月限定烏龍麵從未讓我失望。 最厲害的是，烏龍麵不論搭配任何食材、醬料、和做法都美味。 三月份限定酥炸軟殼蟹奶油番茄烏龍麵：所有品項中最美味是這道。濃郁且帶點芝士感的奶油番茄醬汁。整隻可連殼食用的酥炸軟殼蟹，是這道菜最棒的部分。 五月份限定歐姆蛋豬排咖哩烏龍麵：炸豬排和麵條夠軟彈，但咖哩醬汁有點過鹹。麵條內藏有幾片肉是意外的驚喜。 六月份限定香辣芝麻壽喜燒烏龍麵：最棒的不是肉片而是湯頭！帶有芝麻香的微辣（約一到兩分辣）卻不過度鹹膩的濃郁湯頭，蘸壽喜燒牛肉片食用。 七月份限定海膽奶油濃醬烏龍麵：搭配海膽和濃郁奶油湯汁好吃。湯汁被我一滴不剩的喝光。麵條放超過半小時依然口感彈勁。食量小的一碗下肚就飽，食量大如我全吃完不到五分飽... 八月份限定極上牛排蒜香烏龍麵：整晚麵同時擁有炎熱消暑感 和 牛排飽足感 。二分肥，八分瘦，帶點Q彈軟筋（是口感加分的軟筋，不是難咀嚼的硬筋）。附上一小碗醃漬墨西哥辣椒切片，嗯，很有加州風情。 九月份限定炙燒起司咖哩烏龍麵：主廚用火槍將表面起司炙燒約 20 秒。吸飽微甜咖哩醬汁的烏龍麵，搭配油豆腐切片，和少量牛肉片。 涮牛肉烏龍麵：類似壽喜鍋的涮牛肉和微甜甘醇湯頭。肉片給很多。 時雨肉燥蕎麥冷麵：今年南加州夏天熱到爆，這碗冷麵來的真是時候。麵條上的肉末，嚐起來有股清爽豆香。 其他值得一試的小菜有： 自家製胡麻豆腐：口感綿密細勻的豆腐，搭配山葵醬和碗底醬汁食用。 自家製高湯玉子燒：煎蛋吸收碗底微甜醬汁，搭配蘿蔔泥食用。煎蛋嚐起來柔軟厚實有層層疊加感。

Food was great. A little bit of a wait but use yelp waitlist!…read more Loved the chicken thighs Chicken gizzard Chicken skin

Our go-to yakitori place I like their chicken skin, liver,…read morechicken wings, & pork belly yakitori Mentaiko mazemen is on point Be there before 5pm or join their wait list (within 5-mile radius) or better yet, make a reservation ahead. Otherwise, you'll be waiting for 2hrs before they seat you since it's a small place. But with their food quality and excelletn service,, it's all worth the wait!

Great food and service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The staff was…read morefriendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Definitely recommend this place and will be back!

Y'ALL. They put truffle oil on the amberjack. I have found my FAV chirashi and I'm a freaking sl4t…read morefor chirashi bowls. I usually go to this other place that has a variation of chirashi bowls a little closer to home and I absolutely love it there...but this. This. Is. Tears of joy in fish form. It makes me giggle like a psycho. And they don't flood the bowl with a king size bed of rice. It's like the perfect amount. And quality rice! they know their ppl. I prefer more fish to rice ratio when it comes to my chirashi. I feel satisfied at the end. Not overly full. Just right. Also if you like decent rolls with not too much rice, its bogo 1/2 .. like all the time. Barely my 2nd time here but I couldnt stop thinking about their chirashi bowl.

I used to be a huge fan of this spot and loved coming here for their sushi (especially their old…read morehalf-roll option), which was perfect for trying a variety of dishes without over-ordering. They've recently transitioned to an All-You-Can-Eat model, but unfortunately, the shift has really changed the experience for the worse. The quality has noticeably declined, dishes felt rushed, and standard items I order regularly came out looking and tasting different. On top of slow service, the AYCE format felt stressful...like I had to binge eat under a time limit rather than enjoying a meal. While you certainly won't leave hungry, it feels like the focus has shifted from quality to quantity. Really disappointed to see a former favorite take this direction.

Went here for a lunch AYCE with a potentially troublesome group (2 infants, 2 toddlers). Was…read morewelcomed and had a good seating area thanks to the servers. The lunch price is really good! Ordering was also really easy on the webpage, which made the AYCE experience 10x better. Having to wait for food and trying to get a server's attention all the time can be a real momentum killer, so I'm glad this was a different method. The sushi was great! Pepper salmon was great, and the portions of rice were a good ratio relative to the fish. Our group ended up getting lots of salmon, but I wish we got more hand rolls as those were really good too. Def recommend and want to come back :)

I wished I lived closer!! I would be here more often than I probably should if that were the case…read more My friends and I stopped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon. There was a small wait but it wasn't too bad. The store is in a small strip mall of Tustin. The parking situation seems like it can be chaotic depending on when you visit but it was perfect for our lunch time. The restaurant is very clean, everyone is extremely friendly and quick to respond anytime anything was needed, I ordered the Karaage soba set and it was more than enough food for at least 2 meals. The udon and katsu don combo my husband had was also extremely filling but delicious, everything retained their temperatures for quite some time. I really wished I were closer so I could come here more often

We visited TANAYAKA around 7 pm on a weekday and were seated immediately. There were only a few…read moreother parties dining at the time, and there's plenty of parking available. We love soba, so we were really excited to try this spot and ordered the Soba Sampler along with the Karaage. Unfortunately, the sampler was pretty hit or miss for us. Some of the soba was good, while other portions had a strange, almost soapy aftertaste that made them difficult to eat. The Karaage was where our experience really went downhill. When we cut into it, the chicken was very pink inside and had a soft, almost squishy texture. Both of us believed it was undercooked and weren't comfortable eating it. We brought it to the staff's attention and were initially told that it couldn't be taken back or replaced and that it was supposed to be that way. Regardless, neither of us felt comfortable continuing to eat it, so we set it aside untouched and asked for the bill. After bringing us the bill, the server seemed to notice that we hadn't eaten the Karaage, took the bill back, and returned with a new one that removed it from our total. I appreciated that he ultimately did that, but I still have mixed feelings about how the situation was handled leading up to it. The staff otherwise seemed nice, but between the inconsistent Soba Sampler and our experience with the Karaage, the meal unfortunately left us disappointed.

Don't let the weird location fool you! This place is incredible and I could not recommend it…read moreenough! To find the place: you enter on the left hand side of the building and inside the doorways! You'll see signs. The food was incredible, the ramen was so savory and delicious and did not feel heavy at all. The flavor was light and filling + you can really taste the chashu pork's tastiness in the broth! The pork buns would just melt int your mouth and is full of flavor, the cold noodle was just perfect! I honestly have no other words rather than you have to try this place! The servers are attentive and nice and since it's a small space, there might not be a lot of tables but you'll get seated.

​Usually grab takeout from here, but honestly, it's way better dining in. Having it fresh right out…read moreof the kitchen makes a huge difference! ​The chicken ramen was spot-on--super flavor-packed and the chicken was crazy tender. ​Service was super friendly and fast, too. Really nice, cozy little spot. Definitely staying to eat inside next time!