Sat at the bar and had an amazing experience with Steve! He went above and beyond taking care of us…read moreand made our experience truly memorable. We were recommended this place by friends so knew it would be great, but was really pleased with the quality of everything. Excited to come back!

Let me start by saying I'm very critical and don't pull punches when it comes to my dining…read moreexperiences and reviews of supposed fine establishments. From the moment I walked in, I was graciously greeted and felt very welcomed. The service was outstanding and everyone working there was attentive, respectful and very eager to help us navigate their extensive menu. Every dish from the plum halibut to the sea bass hot pot was delightful and delicious. And the rolls, OMG... highly recommend the Silver Lake and Toro if you're into high quality, fresh and thoughtfully prepared cuisine. Stop by if you're ever in the Irvine/OC area looking for a great experience, you won't be disappointed.

Soooo good! I order…read morefrom here pretty frequently on Instacart. They used to have a buy one, get one free deal, but they recently stopped offering it, so naturally I haven't ordered in a while. The atmosphere is super cute, and the tall bartender/manager was incredibly kind. I only sat inside at the bar once, to grab a quick drink, but every other time I've ordered takeout or pickup, the food has always been piping hot and absolutely delicious. My favorites are the lo mein, spicy edamame, and miso soup. So good! Definitely recommend.

I came here with a friend, and while the food and sushi were very good, unfortunately, the service…read moreat the bar was extremely disappointing. We sat at the bar for about two hours, and the bartender spent most of his time talking to his friends who were sitting at the bar rather than paying attention to other customers. When I asked for a specific cocktail, he simply told me they didn't have it and didn't offer any alternative or suggest something similar. The sushi was delicious and we had no complaints about the food at all, but the service really affected our overall experience. We felt ignored and unattended to for most of the time we were there. Great food, but the bar service definitely needs improvement.

It was yummy and always good service I love this place . I had cucumber salad and a California roll…read moreI wanted to order more but I got full I give 10/10

This place is SO good. I love how everything is tapas-style so everyone at the table can try a…read morelittle bit of everything! The staff is so attentive and nice, and the interior is super cute and fun :) Especially loved the salmon skin salad and the spicy tuna on crispy rice. The crispy rice was soft with a good crunch somehow, super good! The wait can get really long, so just be mindful of that when you're coming on a Friday or a weekend. Otherwise, great spot!!

This is our local spot for sushi in walking distance and at the price and speed of service it's…read morereally fantastic. I feel like month over month it's getting better as well. Fire Salmon and Taka Roll are our go to!

Horrible customer service and hospitality…read more I called to see if they could add a side of spicy mayo to my DoorDash order, and they flat out refused. Normally that wouldn't be a huge issue if there was actually a way to add it through the DoorDash menu, but there isn't. I explained that I was trying to pay for it and simply wanted to know how to do so, yet the woman I spoke with was incredibly rude and dismissive. Instead of trying to help find a solution, I was treated like I was inconveniencing them by asking a simple question. Good customer service is about helping customers (I've ordered there many times before and dined in person as well), especially when there's an issue with your online ordering setup. A small side of spicy mayo should not turn into an unpleasant interaction. The food may be decent, but customer service matters too. There are plenty of sushi restaurants that appreciate their customers and are willing to provide basic courtesy and assistance. Based on this experience, I won't be ordering from here again.

Surprisingly, it had been a few weeks since i last visited chobop in Costa Mesa. And a few days…read moreago, some friends treated me for my BD. It is my favorite all you can eat Sushi restaurant. There is lots of parking out front. The dining room is large They have tons of options from appetizers to rolls to sashimi and much more. They even include ice cream in 2 flavors. Matcha and vanilla. The Matcha is so good. I had given them a detailed review the last time i was there. So, please check that out for more info. The fish still tastes just as fresh. Their price seems to be lower than most other all you can eat sushi restaurants. They give you 90min time limit and the service is excellent. It was a good time. Great for groups. I highly recommend Chobop in Costa Mesa.

I've been seeing so many great reviews about this place on TikTok and Yelp, but honestly I don't…read moreunderstand the hype. We came around 4pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was mostly empty. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. First red flag was that they didn't have miso soup... what kind of sushi restaurant doesn't have miso soup lol. For the first round, we were limited to 10 pieces per person and the service was extremely slow with long waits between rounds. We even had one order of uni come out as literally just rice and seaweed with no uni?? And this was when they weren't even busy. The rolls were terrible, loosely rolled, drowned in sauce, and lacking flavor. The nigiri was the only thing that saved the meal. The fish-to-rice ratio was good but the fish itself was mediocre. They advertise bluefin tuna toro but what we got was more like negitoro rather than an actual piece of toro nigiri. The salmon belly also seemed exactly like the regular salmon with no noticeable difference. Service definitely needs improvement too. Whenever we needed something, the staff were nowhere to be found or cleaning instead of checking on tables. For the price, I expected a lot better in both food and service. With so many AYCE sushi options at a similar price point, I'd rather go somewhere else next time.

I've been coming here occasionally since January of this year. I highly recommend it if you want a…read morefun experience w/ friends and you love sushi. :) the service is always great, and the employees are attentive. When I came here this Thursday however, our server was really shy, and I think I saw more of the robot than I did of him. He was very friendly though, and I noticed him doing a great job cleaning. Other than that, one of my favorites here is the matcha mochi ice cream for dessert. Overall great experience each time, and I'll be coming back soon for more.

This place is definitely our go to date night! Our server, Jayden, really made our night. He made…read moresure we were well taken care of and made our experience seem less! we will definitely be coming back!

Takumi on a rainy day! Normally there's a wait, but we got lucky and were seated right away. The…read morerestaurant is really well decorated and has a great atmosphere - definitely a cute date spot! The rolls are served in sets of four pieces, which makes it easy to try a variety of different rolls. We had fun getting a few and sharing everything. The servers were also really nice and attentive throughout our meal. Pricing felt pretty comparable to other sushi spots I've been to. Overall, really enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

This is owned by the same owners of Eat Sushi down the street without the lines. Same food and…read moresame quality. We haven't been back in a while, and it reminds us why we came weekly in the past. We drive out 25 mins just to eat here. This place looks amazing,why you don't come? There's sushi, tempura, and hand rolls. It's the best! - From my 9 year old son.

I always saw a big crows waiting for Tomikawa and I finally bit the bullet with some friends on a…read moreFriday evening. There's a waitlist tablet at the front so you can track the wait. It's a solid AYCE sushi spot, the salmon and yellowtail nigiri were the highlights for me. There's also a large of rolls available to choose from. I do have to say that the rice is packed really tightly, so the ratio of fish to rice felt off for me.

Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience. The staff seemed poorly trained and lacked…read morebasic customer service skills. I understand that employees can make mistakes, but proper training makes a big difference in how customers are treated and how the business is represented. I really hope the management takes this feedback seriously and provides better training for the staff. Hopefully, my next visit will be a much better experience.

This place is insane!! I haven't had one thing there that isn't exceptional. Both times have been…read morein the afternoon and couldn't have been happier. The presentation. The innovation. The freshness. Anybody saying anything bad about it is just a hater. Top notch and great service to boot.

Stopped here for a quick lunch-…read more *oyster half shell 8/10 *uni hotate yuzu 7/10 *bluefin toro tartare 9/10 The restaurant was pretty clean. Service was good. Food was great.

LOCATION: Northwood Town Center, Irvine Blvd/Yale…read more PARKING: Lots WHAT WE ORDERED: * Curry Tonkatsu ($17.95) * Cheese Tonkatsu ($16.95) I'm way overdue for this review! I first tried Hako probably 2-3 years ago and finally made my way back recently. It definitely wasn't as busy back then as it is now. I arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday, joined the waitlist, and was seated about 30-45 minutes later. The restaurant is quite small, so expect a wait during dinner, especially after 6:00 PM. Despite how busy it was, the service was efficient, and the food came out in a timely manner. The portions are hefty. Our meals came with pickled veggies, a side of rice, a generous portion of cabbage with Thousand Island dressing, and a bowl of warm miso soup. The curry tonkatsu is a classic staple, and I had absolutely no complaints. However, something about the cheese tonkatsu caught my eye, and I knew I had to try it. The cheese pull was phenomenal. The cheese wasn't too heavy and paired perfectly with the tonkatsu. The tonkatsu itself is a standout. It's perfectly crispy on the outside, warm and tender on the inside, and not at all oily. The entire meal was delicious and incredibly filling. Definitely a spot worth revisiting.

The line can be a bit long even on a weekday evening!! But line moves relatively fast, we waited…read moreabout 30 mins to be seated. We order the pork katsu and potatoes croquettes! Pork katsu: 4/5 wow! So crispy and perfectly seasoned. I've visited hako before and I briefly remember their katsu being bigger; however, on this visit, the piece was slightly smaller but breaded bigger. However, it was very good still and good enough to share between 2 Potatoes croquettes: 5/5 my favorite ever!!! I love potatoes croquettes and I was so happy we ordered this dish. The pieces were big and come piping hot so be careful! I thought it was really fresh and I would definitely order this again Service: servers were great and attentive. It was very fast tho, we didn't finish our meal yet and they already brought out the check LOL