Great Japanese grocery store. Has the items you need to supplement your standard grocery store…read more Good selection and great food court. So happy to have this here. I think theirs self service check out at the market and that's nice since it's small and generally has low staffing. The overall market and food court are very clean have a nice aesthetic. Love the sweets store too, every mitsuwa has something like this and I really like ours.

NOT a Full Service Grocery Store!…read more My third and final visit to this location. The food court is larger than the actual market. Very limited produce and dry goods, checking out is rather slow with only one cashier on duty. Stick with a full service grocer, you won't be disappointed!

I was craving some cold soba and saw that Echizen offered Zaru Soba! We waited about 15 minutes or…read moreso for a table for 2. Under their Light Dinner section, they offer a Zarusoba for $12.00 and a Tempura Udon/Soba with Shrimp Tempura for $13.00. However, if you want Zarusoba with Tempura, they charge an extra dollar. The Zarusoba was good, but it would be nice if they gave a bit more sauce for dipping. I also got a Sashimi Salad, which had a lot of sashimi! It had salmon, tuna, and a white fish. Pretty good, but it could have used a little more dressing as well. The Combination Plate with Salmon and Tempura was enjoyable. It comes with a piece of salmon, a variety of tempura (shrimp, broccoli, sweet potato, onion), side salad, miso soup, rice, tempura sauce, and teriyaki sauce. Salmon was cooked well, and I liked all of the tempura! Their Lunch Specials are originally what caught my eye, but it seems like they don't have anything similar for dinner. Instead, everything is a la carte with the exception of a few combination plates. I wish they would do dinner specials similar to their lunch specials! Parking here is pretty difficult. The lot gets packed with several cars circling around hunting for a spot. They're also going some construction right now which doesn't help. There is a large parking lot where the Home Depot is next door, but they specifically have signs posted to say you can't park there.

Been coming here since 2014…read more Started as a broke Cypress College student now working in corporate. Authentic Japanese-owned, mostly Japanese staff, with a couple of long-timers who have clearly found their forever workplace - over a decade and counting. New owner took over when the original retired, a few small changes here and there, but the food and service? Barely touched. That is the highest compliment a ownership transition can get. Check IG for their lunch specials from M-F. I am leaving this review purely out of self-interest. This place cannot close.

Cute little Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant! We were seated quickly, although the restaurant was…read morestill quite busy. Service was a little slow, but it was understandable given how busy it was tonight. The owner was apologetic, personable, and very kind, which we really appreciated. We ordered the scallop and mushroom risotto and the uni pasta, and both dishes were done really well. The pasta was cooked to perfection and covered in a rich, creamy uni sauce. It came with freshly grated wasabi and nori, which added a fresh kick and extra depth to the dish, really elevating the overall flavor of the pasta. The scallops were seared beautifully and cooked perfectly, maintaining that nice, fresh, bouncy texture. The mushroom risotto was creamy and packed with flavor as well. Everything paired really nicely with the Chardonnay. Would 100% recommend and would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

I've dined here a few times over the years. Most recently, for lunch and special occasions. I'm…read moresurprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. This local gem is worth a visit for lunch or dinner. The menu offers classic Japanese fare to European (French & Italian) fusion with generous portions. Seasonal and weekday specials are also posted inside. They have a lunch menu and family-style courses priced per person. The full menu is available all day. A few of my favorite entrées are the Uni Spaghetti, Hamburg Steak with demi-glace sauce, Scallops Risotto, and Miso Black Cod when available. Their appetizers are also great, including beef tataki, Peking pork buns, and scallop carpaccio. For beverages, they offer beer, sake, wine, soju, refillable soft drinks, and more. I usually get one of the iced teas, either the iced green tea or the tropical passion iced tea. The dining area is small but cozy, with tables and counter seating perfect for solo diners. They may accommodate small to medium-sized parties, and reservations are recommended for dinner hours. The decor blends Japanese and European styles with a touch of California. I enjoyed coming for either lunch or dinner. The staff has always been kind and attentive. We've celebrated birthdays here, and they offer a complimentary birthday dessert of your choice. Prices are reasonable as well. Looking forward to another visit.

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.

Not too mad at the food, but the rice balls were nothing too special or superior…read more Service was very fast and friendly. In the grocery store food court, the rice balls make for a quick and easy meal. I got the shrimp tempura and eel. Lots of rice to protein ratio.

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 !

Restaurant was great, service even better. We did the all you can eat and tried a bunch of dishes…read more I thought the Nigiri was fresh and flavorful. Our food was served in a nice timely manner. I like how clean and open with big section of seatings inside. Our waiters were always around when we needed anything. We loved how festive it was inside being it's the holidays. They have a huge selection of dishes to choose from here. Parking is not hard to find as it shares a lot with restaurants in the area. Great for date night, big parties and families w kids. We will be back,

I would LOVE to give this establishment a 10/10 because the food that I did have here was…read moreabsolutely delicious!!!!! However, and I mean however. That male waiter/manager or whatever he wants to call himself, he better be lucky he caught me on one of my good days. His attitude and service is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to walk about before he met his maker. It truly amazes me how people can be so rude when you're spending your money! I met up with some friends, and first of all, they waited over a hour to receive their food. They cancelled the other part of their order due to the wait. I pray that man receives the same energy he's putting out in the universe because he truly deserves a dose of his own medicine and NOT in a good way.

We finally made our way here for last minute dinner plans. Situated in the shopping are across…read morefrom Target, parking can be full so be patient when driving through the lot. Greeted and seated immediately when we arrived. Our booth was cozy and loved the murals on the 3 walls. When in doubt, or you're confused in what to pick, go for the sashimi sampler - tuna, Yellowtail, salmon, snapper, maguro lay a top grated daikon and carrots and shiso leaves. Also garnished with seaweed, yamagobo, sunomono, lemon slice...you can tell a lot of work went into this plate. It was incredible, fresh, and super tasty on this hot summer day. The house sake, served cold was a perfect pairing. We didn't stop there! We also ordered: Jalapeno Yellowtail - love the sprouts garnish with the jalapeño oil and ponzu to finish off. Three amigos roll - spicy scallops roll, cucumber, avocado, tuna, albacore. Perfect to share. Yummy scallops! Got our veggies in with sunomono cucumber salad and veggie tempura. Really enjoyed and definitely will add this sushi bar into our rotation! Service was friendly and polite. And we're ready for more! Kampai!

We had to go to Ross and this place Tokyo Bites is in the same plaza around the corner from Ross…read moreStore. It was fairly early so the place was quiet and lots of available seating. At first I thought it was a fast food style, order at the counter and wait for your order to be ready, but it was actually a casual sit down restaurant. The lovely lady took our order when we were ready. They offer a variety of plates and combo plates which includes California roll and gyoza. They have a but two rolls and get one free special which is what I went with. They have a variety of sushi rolls to choose from. They have no rice rolls and several styles of specialty rolls. They even have ramen or udon noodle soups. The service was attentive enough to not feel forgotten. She checked on us a few times and made sure our water was replenished. Pleasantly surprised about this place. Nowhere a high end Japanese restaurant, but very sufficient enough for a simple lunch.

I decided to try this place because of the giant sign outside advertising "Buy Any Two Rolls, Get…read moreOne Free." When I arrived around 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, the restaurant was relatively clean and completely empty. The tables looked fairly new and had a simple, utilitarian style. I walked up to the counter and asked how the promotion worked. The owner pointed out the rolls on the menu and asked whether I was dining in or ordering to go. After telling her I was dining in, I looked over the menu. Since I don't eat much rice, I was immediately drawn to the three no-rice rolls, which were $16 each. The specialty rolls also looked good and were priced between $16 and $19. I asked to order three of the no-rice rolls using the promotion. That's when the owner told me those rolls were not included. The sign outside says "any two rolls," yet apparently there are exclusions that aren't disclosed. Since the no-rice rolls are in the same price range as the specialty rolls, I asked why they were excluded. The owner didn't offer any explanation--she simply said no, then walked away from the register and back into the kitchen. I found that interaction disrespectful and a clear indication that they weren't interested in earning my business. Customer service matters, and this experience left a very negative impression. I recommend choosing one of the many other restaurants in the area that value friendly, transparent service. Advertising a promotion as applying to "any" rolls while excluding certain items without clearly stating that feels misleading.

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.

Dawa Kitchen has become one of our go-to family dinner spots in Los Alamitos. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everyone can find something they like, which is always a win with a family. Of course, we always get the giant katsu curry that everyone talks about. And yes, it really is HUGE. The portion is no joke and easily enough to share, but it's not just about the size--the katsu is crispy and the curry is really flavorful. It definitely lives up to the hype. The bulgogi bibimbap is another one that's always in our rotation. It's a hit with the whole family and one of those dishes that everyone happily eats. We also love the beef soup, which is a particularly big win because even my picky little one loves it. She'll actually eat it and ask for more, so that one has become a must-order for us. Between the generous portions, comforting food, and the fact that the whole family can find something they like, Dawa Kitchen has definitely become a regular in our dinner rotation. If you haven't tried the giant katsu curry yet, definitely order it--you'll understand why everyone talks about it.

First time here upon the high recommendation from my brother and sister-in-law. There were four of…read moreus so we ordered 4 items to share family style so that we could try more dishes. Clean, bright atmosphere inside. No wait at 12:15 p.m. today. A group of 4 middle school boys sat behind our booth and did a similar thing, sharing their entrees and bantering in a lively hilarious manner. The staff was friendly and helped us choose a fourth item. Weekday lunch special is buy two and get a third item half off! We prdered the giant chicken katsu on curry rice, the Dawa chicken, the dduk bokki, and bibimpap with bulgogi. All of the dishes came out piping hot and perfectly made--so many sweet, salty, spicy flavors and plenty of textures to enjoy. I appreciated the plentiful cold water at the table to accompany this flavor-packed dining experience. We asked for seconds of the cucumber kimchi because it was also so good. My favorite was the bibimpap with bulgogi--sooo scrumptious. The giant flattened chicken katsu was impressed as promised. And we even had leftovers to take home! If you get a chance, highly recommend!!

This sushi restaurant is special, period…read more Ultra friendly waitresses and chefs! The food itself was one of the most memorable experiences I've had. In comparison to another sushi restaurant which was 4x more expensive, Orange Roll & Sushi takes the gold by far. Come here for your next sushi fix. You can't go wrong. Enjoy!

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