I had my doubts about a shabu spot located in Huntington Beach of all places, but ended up here for…read morea work lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Each person gets their own individual pots and they have a variety of broths to choose from. If you're not too sure which broth you want to commit to, they'll give you a small sample to help you choose! I ended up with the Chinese herbal broth and it went nicely with the goma and ponzu dipping sauces. They have a self-serve bar for sauces, vegetables, raw seafood, and even sushi! The sushi was surprisingly good for an ayce shabu spot and there were 4-5 roll options to choose from. I love that each table has a screen to order drinks, appetizers, meats, and desserts because it made the whole dining experience run so seamlessly (especially for our large group) and we weren't left waiting for any food to come! The only downside is that the premium lunch option doesn't include wagyu, so I'll have to come back for dinner.

Broths are very bland. I tried the spicy miso and the regular miso and both are bland compared to…read moreother places. This sucked since when cooking the meat, you're forced to eat it with sauce or some type of dipping which I don't usually do. Service was fine, came by to grab the empty plates, immediately brought out our meat, and made sure we had water. As for the interior, it's really nice inside! Overall, I'd probably only go here for lunch but besides that, I'd go somewhere else.

The food here is amazing and delicious. I came with a friend who suggested it and it is up there…read morewith one of my favorite places to get ramen in OC. I'm not a fan of sushi because I don't like raw fish, but this is legitimately the only place I have made an exception. The service was good. The server was very polite but didn't check on us often enough. I really liked the ambience of the store, it feels like a traditional Japanese joint. The place was very clean and the overall lighting is dim

Food: Geisha Roll…read more(10/10) - so flavorful and fresh! it had a spicy kick and the combination of everything just tasted so good together. Tokyo Roll (9/10) - very much on the shrimpy and tempura side if you're into that. generous with the crunch toppings and pretty filling! the rolls here are pretty tasty and are buy one get one 50% dine-in only. Service: I would say service is super kind! Not that attentive but nice. Ambiance: Cozy, warm, and bit dim inside. Very nice restaurant feel! I love how all the Kopan locations have this minimalist Japanese-inspired style to it.

Hanamaru Sushi is one of my favorite places to eat. The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and…read morebeautifully prepared. My sushi chef name Mins is the best--his skill, attention to detail, and consistency keep me coming back every time. The sashimi is absolutely amazing and one of the best dishes on the menu. The staff is friendly, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. If you're looking for outstanding sushi and great service, I highly recommend Hanamaru Sushi. Five stars all the way!

As a sushi lover, I'm always on the look out for new sushi restaurants near me. This restaurant…read moreisn't new, they've actually been here for 10 years but they just introduced a new all you can eat menu which is what intrigued me and my boyfriend to come try it out! The price for AYCE is $37.95 which is pretty fair, it included limited special items such as sashimi, sweet shrimp, jumbo scallop, amberjack, salmon belly, and more. Although the special items were limited, having one of each is enough given the large variety on the menu. (Pro tip, come with a big group of friends so you can have the pieces from those who don't want their portion) Everything was super fresh and the presentation was beautiful. You can tell the chef puts a lot of effort into every plate. My favorite items were the salmon belly, sweet shrimp sushi, and baked green mussels. So buttery and delicious! We ended our meal with the fried banana ice cream. I thought the fried banana would be heavy after a big meal, but it didn't feel that way at all. It was yummy, creamy and refreshing. It's hard not to feel heavy after having ayce but luckily we ordered just the right amount of everything! The restaurant is small but offers a good amount of seating from tables to a sushi bar and even a small patio. The parking lot is small since it shares a parking lot with a few other businesses, but i've never had a problem finding parking here. The service was absolutely amazing and genuinely made our entire dining experience better, our server Stella and Chef Min were the best! The restaurant was empty when we got there but I really hope that changes soon because this is one of my new favorite sushi restaurants in OC!

1. This speciality roll was delicious and filling! I loved that the roll came with miso soup!…read more2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is very open! 3. The staff was friendly and attentive! My roll was ready in less than 15 mins! 4. There is only indoor seatings! There are tables, booths, and counter seating! 5. Parking lot has a lot of spots! Easy to find parking! Note: Did not easily see if there was a restroom for customers! Photo: Miso Soup and Tiara Roll

This place used to be Miyako, now it is Yuki. The food is still good, but the service went wrong…read moretoday. The Asian waitress in short wavy hair took our payment. She said her name was Jane. I placed cash in the folder, a tip was included. It was more than enough. She took our payment, then came back saying it wasn't enough, I was took by surprise. It was definitely more than enough. I don't agree that it was short, because I know how cash I places in the folder. But, I kept silent. I don't have proof of how much I put in there, and I don't want to bother checking the camera. So, this time I place a smaller amount in there, and took a photo, in case she come back saying it was not enough again. It was $53, for $47.69. She took the payment and didn't come back. I had to make sure everything was ok. I asked for the change. She brought back the change, and I tipped her. But the receipt was showing that I paid $50, which was incorrect, as you can see in the photos. The money and the receipt didn't match. Two things was wrong: 1). The payment was more than enough the first time, but it came back short. 2. The waitress didn't bring back the change on the second time. No matter how much the change is, always bring back the change, most of the times the customers will tips more than the change for good service. People don't tips well for dishonesty or bad service. Maybe the waitress didn't feel well today.

We had an amazing experience at Nova Bar Kitchen! Our server, Colen, was fantastic, attentive,…read morefriendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was incredible, and every dish was full of flavor. I definitely recommend ordering the Double Hamachiit was absolutely delicious and one of the highlights of our meal. We'll definitely be coming back!

First time try Nova Kitchen & Bar. Do recommend the meat options such as the waigu steak, NY steak…read moreand the scallions pancakes asada. The food was amazing and our server Alyssa had wonderful recommendations on what to try. If you're staying at the Hyatt it's a quick walk and you can call ahead for a reservation.

Absolutely incredible omakase experience! Every piece of fish was unbelievably fresh and…read morepractically melted in my mouth. The quality was exceptional, and you could really taste the care that went into every bite. I also loved the variety of fish--they served selections I don't usually get to try, and each one was unique and delicious. The entire meal felt thoughtfully curated from start to finish. If you're looking for a high-quality omakase experience, I can't recommend this place enough! And as always the service was impeccable!

We are visiting from out of town and were lucky enough to stumble upon this place. From start to…read morefinish everything was amazing.. The appetizers, the sushi rolls, the entrees, and the dessert. The food was super flavorful and the fish was really fresh. The service was better than any service we've ever had. Not only were the waiters very attentive but they were friendly as well. We will definitely come back before we go back home.

This is one of my favorite AYCE places! For a slightly elevated price point, I think it is…read morecompletely worth the dining experience. All of the sides are actually good, their sushi is fresh, and their JBBQ meats are juicy! Service is always super quick and there's always someone checking in on us. Some of my notable favorite dishes: - beef tongue - salmon belly nigiri - truffle toro hand roll - uni udon It's pretty dim inside and gives a high-end vibe. I have yet to try their more expensive menus but I appreciate that their cheapest one still has such high quality and variety!

Food: 5/5 The food…read moreat Himizu is absolutely incredible, especially the premium selection of meats--the variety and quality of the cuts made the meal worth coming back for. Their menu offers a great range of premium beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and other Japanese BBQ favorites, with plenty of options to keep the table trying something different throughout the meal. Every cut we tried was flavorful, tender, and beautifully prepared, and honestly, the food itself was not the issue at all--it was amazing. Service: 0/5 We came to Himizu to celebrate our engagement with family, so unfortunately, the service we received made the experience especially disappointing. Our waiter, Ryan, served us from approximately 7 PM to 9 PM, and throughout the meal he was rarely attentive; despite the restaurant having only about five tables occupied and one runner, our grill was changed only once--and only after we asked. When we asked about our additional meat after waiting approximately 20 minutes, we were concerned because we were already working within the restaurant's 90-minute dining window. Instead of simply acknowledging the concern, Ryan appeared visibly irritated that we were asking. What happened next was especially disappointing: he brought the meat to our table roughly and shoved the plates onto the table and into my plate, causing sauces to spill onto my attire. There was absolutely no reason for that level of aggression or carelessness, especially when we were simply asking about food that had been delayed. Vibe: 2/5 This one hurts because my first experience here was completely different. I had an amazing waiter the first time, and that experience was good enough that I came back another 2-3 times and genuinely wanted to continue recommending this place. Unfortunately, this experience made me feel unwelcome and has me second-guessing whether I would bring new people here again. Pictured is what was knocked and spilled my sauce tray over me The overall experience is also worth considering when looking at the price. We spent approximately $350 for the premium menu and sake, around $87 per person, so when you're spending that much, you expect the food AND the hospitality to match. Food: amazing. Staff interaction: horrible. Price: significant. Experience: disappointing. So my question is: Would you come back to an establishment with amazing food and a beautiful experience in the past, but where the service is this poor--especially when you're paying a premium price? For me, great food can bring me through the door once, but great service is what makes me want to come back.