Great meal at Gomen on Thursday, 12-11-25. I enjoyed a Kakuni Deluxe with spinach noodles and an…read moreextra egg, with a side of kimchi. I also selected the "heavy" broth. Server Kevin explained it has a bit more fatty content and flavor. He was right. Kevin also answered my question, "How do I use the secondary bowl in the to-go packages." I had always removed it and simply dumped all leftovers into the large bowl. Kevin explained that the toppings go in the upper bowl and the broth goes in the bottom. This keeps the toppings from becoming soggy. I learned something new today! I've eaten here for years. The new owners seem to have found their game after a bit of a rocky start. I highly recommend Gomen for not only the outstanding food, but also for the great service like I received from Kevin.

I've been going here for over 10 years. I've recommended many people. I noticed a difference in…read morethe flavor since the new ownership. But last night was the worst ever. The Tonkotsu miso ramen. They are clearly being cheap or taking shortcuts because the broth is more watered down than when they first took over the place. They are now adding more MSG because I got a huge migraine by the end of the night. The staff was super friendly as usual tho. I really hope they turn things around or they will continue to lose customers.

My fiancé and I came here after church and the atmosphere was calm, which we liked…read more Highlight for me, and her was the spicy edamame. We killed it. Service was solid too, our server kept checking in on us but it wasn't too much. I got the chicken katsu combo plate, the chicken was crispy which I liked. My fiancé got the summer rolls, no complaints, and the salmon was fresh. Overall just a good experience, I'd come back.

Visited on a Sunday shortly after it opened and ordered to-go. The restaurant is located at a…read moreplaza, so there is plenty of parking. The restaurant has a very casual atmosphere. There was only one server and what it appeared to be one person in the kitchen. I ordered: - Combo A (Chicken Teriyaki with a choice of Gyoza or Cali Roll): I replaced the rice with extra salad. The salad came with a neon pink dressing that was a bit sweet. The salad wasn't properly dried, unfortunately, as there was a pool of water at the bottom. Though some pieces of the chicken was a bit dry, the bed of cabbage underneath soaked up some of the juices and glaze, compensating for the lack of moisture. The Cali Roll was packed and a solid side to the meal. - Rainbow Roll: Though it had large cuts of fish, it unfortunately was not the freshest I've tasted, and also not very tightly rolled. - Crunch Philadelphia Roll: Though not as tightly rolled (it fell apart slightly when I tried picking up a piece), I appreciate that they didn't skimp on the cream cheese. My favorite sushi so far from the 3. The food was prepared quickly, and everything totaled about $42-45, which I thought was reasonable. They have a few minor things to improve upon, but I can see this being a place college students can get food to-go between classes or even shopping patrons dining at for a decent meal.

Stopped into rodeo39 for the first time and decided to try Kare. Really great portion for the price…read moreand the curry flavor was sooo rich and the right balance of spice, texture and thickness. Can't go wrong!

Came across this cute little place inside Rodeo 39. As someone who's always on the hunt for yummy…read moreJapanese curry, I just had to give it a try. With several protein options available, I asked the young lady working there for her favorites, and she recommended the pork belly. The good: the curry itself is amazing! Love everything about it, even the slight kick of spiciness! The bad: the pork belly was so dry, hard and lacked any flavor! Also, the menu pics sort of made it look like they'd come breaded. So disappointed. I still believe this would've been amazing with any other protein, e.g. chicken katsu, spam katsu (hopefully), because the curry base is pretty incredible. However, that's difficult to say and rate presently because of the super dry pork belly and the young lady working there said it was her favorite. Will update if and when I find myself in the area and jonesing for their Japanese curry!

Came back again today, and the food is still just as delicious as ever…read more The service was friendly and attentive throughout the visit, which made the experience even better. The Godzilla Roll stood out with its bold flavors. The combination of sauce, crispy fried onions, and jalapeño gave it a nice spicy kick with great depth of flavor. We also ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer, and it was excellent. Perfectly crispy on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside. The uni sushi and house-cooked shrimp were both fresh and flavorful, highlighting the quality of the ingredients. Another consistently satisfying visit.

I have been on the hunt for sushi spots for a great happy hour deal. I finally found my 3rd…read morelocation here in Orange County. The restuarant is veru cute with their design and the service is very nice. To get to the meat and potatos..... I can confirm that they have a bogo 1/2 off. We all know sushi is pricey at times so if there is a bogo best believe I am enjoying myself. As you can see i love roll woth texture. If you haven't gone in a long time the menu has changed for the better. Evn there specialty rolls were half off.

The scallop risotto at Cafe Hiro is one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the last…read morebite. The scallops were perfectly seared...tender, buttery, and just the right amount of caramelized on the outside paired with a creamy risotto that was rich without feeling heavy. Every bite felt balanced and intentional, with flavors that complemented each other instead of competing. I have not had risotto like this elsewhere. That's why I keep coming back. Service is very good which I like. The ambiance feels like a cozy cafe. And the watermelon margarita? Easily one of the most refreshing drinks I've had in a while. Light, slightly sweet, and incredibly crisp it had that perfect fresh watermelon taste without being overly sugary. It paired so well with the richness of the risotto and made the whole meal feel elevated yet effortless. Overall, such a standout combo comforting, refreshing, and definitely worth going back for.

Great food as always!…read more Plenty of parking. Cozy quaint decor. Service was off last night, but they did have a larger table of 7 and one of 5; usually tables of 2's and 4's.

I was hungry--but more snacky than full-on hungry. After wandering the hall a bit, I grabbed three…read moreonigiri (aka omusubi... but let's be honest, "rice triangles" sticks better in my brain). Whatever you call them, they were legit. Freshly made with perfectly steamed rice, stuffed with sweet or spicy tuna and other tasty meats, then wrapped in just the right amount of salty seaweed. Simple, clean, and dialed in. Chef's kiss. This place quietly serves seriously good food. Pro tip: get the fork-fallen scraps. Trust me...worth it.

tried the spicy mentai and the spicy tuna. i kinda forgot the mentai was spicy but also wasn't…read moreexpecting it to be SOOO spicy. every bite kept me from even chewing because i just needed it out of my mouth. of course fitting for some if you have high tolerance for spicy and enjoy it, but personally not as ideal for me. the spicy tuna was just entirely opposite. there was no spice to it at all which kinda threw me off, but still tasted good anyway. overall the value is great for the size and the filling portion. not skimpy. bought a lychee lemonade to help with the spice but also not the best for me as it was SOOOOOOO sweet. we even tried to let the ice melt to water it down but it just tasted purely like syrup

This Mitsuwa Marketplace opened this past November. I wished this market was here when I used to…read morelive in Cypress many years ago. I know that many other fellow Yelp members complain that this location is rather small but honestly, if they want to see a small Mitsuwa Market, they should visit the one in San Gabriel. That one is very small and has no food court. Anyways, my husband and I decided to visit this Mitsuwa Marketplace two Saturdays ago since we were out in Orange County. We wanted to pick up some groceries before heading back home to the San Gabriel Valley since this was kind of on the way home. In general, Mitsuwa typically seems to be more expensive than Tokyo Central (the Japanese market I frequent most often back home), often times $1-4 more for items. But that doesn't really bother me, as Mitsuwa sometimes will have different or more selection than Tokyo Central for certain items as well. I like to shop at both markets equally. We ended up purchasing a few items. After we finished paying for those groceries, we walked over to the food court to see what eateries and vendors are available. We ended up getting some onigiri at Omusubi Gonbei and decided to enjoy our rice balls here since there is such a large space of seating. Even though this market is smaller than some of their other locations, I would frequent this location if I still lived out here in Cypress.

It was my first time visiting this location, and I usually go to the one in Costa Mesa. This one…read morefelt less crowded, which I appreciated, but it also had fewer food options. I ordered the karaage with curry. The food came out hot and fresh, which was a plus. The curry itself was pleasant, leaning a bit on the sweeter side. The karaage had a light batter and was fried nicely the chicken was juicy and paired well with the curry. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, I'd still prefer going to the Costa Mesa location because it offers more variety when it comes to food.

This Omusubi Gonbei is located inside Mitsuwa's food court. After shopping at Mitsuwa, my husband…read moreand I decided to walk over to the food court, just to see what other food vendors are here (it makes me sad that this Mitsuwa was not here when I used to live in Cypress many years ago). After we walked right in front of Omusubi Gonbei, we both decided to get some onigiri. We were greeted by a smiling and friendly employee behind the counter when we approached this little eatery. We ended up purchasing: Spicy Tuna, $2.70 prior to tax- My husband decided to order this and really enjoyed it. I didn't have any because I am not much of a spicy eater. But my husband enjoyed it. Grilled Eel, $3.60 prior to tax- My husband and I split this one. I really liked the eel and also the sauce that was used on top of the eel. My husband also really liked this one. Fried Oyster, $3.60 prior to tax- I decided to order this one but it was topped with a spicy mayonnaise that I thought was a little too spicy for me (again, I am not a spicy eater). But the fried oyster itself was good. ---------------------------------- (Total= $10.67 after tax) Wait time for our items was pretty much non existent, since the girl helping us boxed up our items before I even had the chance to finish paying (I always struggle to pay via tap on the first try... I always seem to have the credit card somewhere else, instead of wherever the sensor is to pay for it...D'oh). This was a great snack for us since we had lunch 3 hours before (I had a light lunch of a tofu salad so the 1.5 onigiri that I had was perfect for me). I like that the onigiri was fresh and the filling. But there is a significant amount of rice and very little of the filling. But I still liked it regardless and would definitely come back to try the other flavors in the future.

I definitely enjoyed the omusubi I have had from here if I compare it to the refrigerated ones…read moreavailable inside the Mitsuwa itself. But I must agree with other reviewers on certain aspects. The nori is very soft and chewy. It's not separated from the warm gohan itself. So if you're accustomed to onigiri with crisp nori, you will be disappointed. Depending on which kind of omusubi you're getting, I also agree that it may definitely feel like there's a lot more rice than the filling. I usually get the mentaiko, ebiten, and oyster musubis. I feel as though those are actually consistently good. The saltiness of the fillings really offsets the amount of rice included and makes it work. My other favorite flavors are takana and shiso. The two goes perfectly well with the karaage they sell separately. Another thing is that the rice itself is actually seasoned and not plain, which helps. Chashu and other fillings like eel has been a miss at this location. Same with their tuna and salmon offerings. I must admit I'm especially not a huge fan of their tuna offerings. It uses too much katsuobushi flavor in my opinion. I like mine more mayo forward. The service here can be a hit or a miss. It really depends on who is working there and what time/day of the week it is. Same goes with the availability of seatings. Parking is free but can be a hassle to find a close spot because of the proximity to the gym, superchargers, and other businesses.

Amazing service and delicious food. My go-to spot thats also great for families. I highly recommend…read morethe Grilled Yellowtail Collar.

This sushi place seems to just keep getting better…read more Not sure if they had oysters before but I recently saw it on the menu. It is so good we get at least two orders everytime we come I also love all the nigiri they have. We usually pick the ones from Japan and it is delicious. The service is really good. I usually get my food without sesame and I noticed the other day they accidentally out a little sesame on it and instead of just picking it off and giving it to me the remade the whole order. I was very very impressed by it. The ambiance is nice. It can feel casual but the food you taste is very Delicious and feel high end.

I've been sleeping on this place for so long. Glad I finally got to try it yesterday for dinner…read more Interior is super cozy/intimate, and staff is extremely nice. Ordered the miso beef tongue and shrimp tempura cold soba. 4/5 beef tongue was tasty. Parts of it were a little too chewy, but I'd still order again. 5/5 soba was super refreshing. I do wish they gave more broth. I could've used just a little bit more. Shrimp tempura was phenomenal. The best tempura I've ever had in OC. Light, crispy, and the shrimp is not overcooked.

Echizen never disappoints! I've been here many times and every visit has been consistently…read moreexcellent. It is a Japanese-owned restaurant and you can really tell because everything feels and tastes authentic, from the flavors to the care they put into each dish. The food is always made fresh to order and the quality and presentation are outstanding. They give a very home-ey vibe which is always nice. Everything I have ever tried here has been delicious from the zaru soba to the grilled shishamo to the chicken zosui. The service is also great every time: friendly, welcoming, and attentive without feeling rushed. It is clear they take a lot of pride in both their food and customers and that is why they consistently have regulars come in. Echizen is a reliable, go to spot for authentic Japanese food!