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.

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!

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.

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.

I can't believe I've never reviewed our favorite sushi spot in Cypress. We come here all the time…read moreespecially during their happy hour. You'll always expect the best customer service, clean spacious eating area, friendly sushi chefs and awesome sushi. One of our must orders here is the salmon donburi! The salmon to sushi rice ratio is so generous that I feel like I'm paying less for all that I'm getting. Also, their chicken katsu bento box is also a must. It comes with miso soup, 4 pieces of cali rolls, rice and my fav salad with the best dressing ever. Great quality food for reasonable prices. 10/10 recommend !

I was in town for business staying next door at the Hyatt. And I didn't want to drive anywhere for…read moredinner. So I came over to grab some take out so I could work and eat in my room. I got tempura veggies and shrimp. The order came out after 15 mins so I know it was fresh. It was delicious. Definitely recommend anyone give this place a try.

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.

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.

Located inside Cypress Mitsuwa as part of their small food court, this place offers a large number…read moreof Japanese plates with the focus on katsu and curry. These are the sort of eateries I seek out when I go to Japan as they are affordable, filling, and satisfying. Just as they do in Japan, they have a large display case on the wall which is filled with a couple dozen realistic plastic displays of the various plates they offer. It makes it easy to see what you'll be getting and helps me make a decision. I was there for a late lunch and ordered the pork katsu curry plate and also, for an additional fee, added an omelette on top of the rice (omu-curry). I was given a pager by the friendly fellow at the counter and my meal was made in less than ten minutes. I sat and ate in the clean, comfortable food court. The pork was good quality, very tender, with a crunchy panko coating. The rice was done perfectly and the omelette on top was delicious with a buttery taste and soft texture. I loved the curry; it had excellent flavor and complemented the pork well. There were also some slices of hard-boiled egg and some bits of radish on the plate as well as a cabbage salad. My single complaint is that the salad had no dressing so was rather "blah" compared to everything else. I call these places fast-food katsu. They are all over Japan. Not as fancy as high-end katsu restaurants, where the pigs have been massaged daily before becoming tonkatsu, but satisfying comfort-food versions. To this end, this place delivers flawlessly. It's delicious!

I was looking for a quick bite and decided to try this spot on a whim while I was shopping at the…read morenew Mitsuwa. Tokyo Shokudo's menu is pretty vast and includes a wide range of Japanese comfort foods. From rice bowls to udons and sobas, they've got it all! I went with their Pork Katsu Curry Udon. It wasn't particularly good, but it wasn't terrible. The katsu filet had a nice crisp to it and the curry udon was comforting. It didn't particularly wow me as I've had better elsewhere, but it was perfectly fine. A small note is that I think the bowl was a bit too small for what it was. I found myself really trying to dig deep to reach the noodles. By the time I got to them, it felt like a lot of the curry had already got soaken up. I think as an udon dish, its components could've been more well rounded.

I ordered the pork curry katsu. Large portion. One thing I really appreciated was the food was hot,…read morelike right off the stove hot.

I've been here several times with my family and/or my friends and it's the closest comfort food…read morewhen I'm by my parents home because it's literally across the street! The portions are ginormous and can feed a party of 3-4 for a very cost friendly price! Upon arriving, I was seated immediately while waiting for my dad and brother to arrive. I ordered the Jap Chae and the Army Ramen. Both very decent size for its cost as stated earlier. The food came out about 10-15 minutes after ordering. Which is a bit slow but not too slow. Jap Chae - 5/5 I love that the glass noodles are bouncy and chewy. The flavoring is just warm and comforting. It's not too salty and more on the slightly sweet side, which fits perfectly for my taste buds. Don't get me wrong, it does have some savory but not too salty. Army Ramen - 4.5/5 the instant ramen bonhomie with my childhood and then just elevated with the sliced cheese, hot dog sausages cut up, the rice cake seemed a bit redundant on the carbs but texture was fine, and the particles of meat. Overall very satisfying and a bit of a kick to it. Perfectly balanced with the banchan

large portions some of the items no longer show up on their…read moreofficial menu (so I guess they're 'secret' now) food comes out so quickly, and satisfying menu doesn't show as much detail anymore, like price of the premium sushi items vibe is chill as always, and chefs are enthusiastic

Met a group of friends for our monthly lunch. We'd heard good things about quality of the food and…read moreexcellent service. Walking in the atmosphere was peaceful and serene. Clean. Lots of seating. All tables were preset with paper placemats, napkins and chopsticks. Glasses of water & lemon slices arrived while we searched the menu. Each of us selected the lunch bento box: choice of entree with green salad, tempura veggies/shrimp, bowl of rice, California roll sushi and delicious miso soup. Whoa. Lots of food. Half of us selected an entree of teriyaki chicken, the others ordered teriyaki fish (salmon or mackerel). Ginger, wasabi and low-sodium soy sauce were available upon request. The food was tasty and plentiful. Everyone brought home half their meal for dinner. Exceptional service. Since it's so close to Easter one of our members brought treats: milk chocolate bunnies, Dubai chocolate drops, and an assortment of Easter cookies and candies. We did not order dessert. Parking is limited right now because of current construction in the lot and while it's a busy shopping center there's usually adequate parking.