Authentic Japanese, excellent dishes, as well as fresh seafood. Masako and Yoshi are the best!

One of my new favorite Japanese restaurants when visiting Huntington Beach! Dinner was reasonably priced and very filling! I ordered the Pork Katsu dinner and I was so surprised by how much katsu they served! The rice was perfectly cooked and enhanced with each bite of the pork. The pork was evenly cooked and incredible crispy. The salad was a nice refresher to balance the heartiness of the meal. Our server checked on us often, getting our food out ASAP! This should any Japanese food lover's hidden gem and should definitely have a great time in their cozy restaurant! read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - Pork Katsu Dinner Meal - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

this is my absolute favorite japanese place to come with family. they have dishes that combine japanese cuisine with american portions. the servers are incredibly nice & patient! one of my favorite parts of this restaurant is that it feels cozy & the decorations add to the appeal of eating here. pork katsu: 10/10 tempura: 10/10 fish: 7/10 (salty, but that's not really the fault of the restaurant because we had never tried it before) read more

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This restaurant had a great assortment of Japanese food. The service was OK. Not bad, but not great. I was surprised. That our party was the only group in the restaurant because the food was so good. read more

Best local, authentic Japanese restaurant in HB. Small sushi bar and restaurant. My favorite dish is their sukiyaki. A side of salmon skin hand roll makes my dinner perfect! read more

A wonderful authentic Japanese restaurant! They have to-go options and also space to sit down and eat as a family. And the staff is so respectful! Make sure you try the stinky roll. If you're a garlic lover, you will not be disappointed, the albacore melts in your mouth, it's perfect. Ask them for it at the beginning of your meal though, cuz perfection like that takes some time to prepare. read more

Read the poor reviews and not come here because they're all true! Mediocre food and small portions at high prices. You are not getting a good deal here. Small restaurant and it wasn't a busy Tuesday night. Service was very lacking. My sister asked for a straw for herself and her husband and the waitress was hesitant and annoyed at their request. She also didn't fill our waters or checked on us. Bringing us food does not equate to good service. Having worked as a server previously and know how to give good service, I tipped based on service given. After we left, I was determined never to return here with my family and never think about this experience again. When we were already outside the restaurant, the owner chased after us and complained about the tip we left. I told him the service was lacking and we would never return. Rather than an apology, he argued to get more money. We were treated as if we dined and dashed. We've never had this happen to us anywhere. No class. So rude. It's beyond me how a restaurant like this exists. I keep thinking about the great MakiZushi in Tustin that closed. Oh, how I miss that restaurant. read more

Fresh fish but the overall sushi roll was kind of mushy. Maybe other places keep their fish in a colder fridge so it tightens up a bit. The Stinky Roll was pretty good. It's like a California Roll topped with Albacore Tuna, roasted garlic chips, and butter. Great taste just mushy. Ambience is a small restaurant manned by a husband and wife team. Service is slow but not bad. read more

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A very quaint and cozy place with good food. The California roll was the best one I've had in awhile, the rice on it was fresh and the filling wasn't dense as it can get at some places. The servers working were very nice as well! read more

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The owner of this place is completely unprofessional. He's made a habit of barging into the yoga studio next door to scream about noise, even when his restaurant isn't open. Most recently, he verbally attacked a female staff member who was alone inside. That's not just unprofessional, it's aggressive and unacceptable. I won't support a business run by someone who thinks intimidation is an appropriate way to handle complaints. Disgusting behavior. Do better. read more

Great little hidden secret husband and wife operation. Try the stinky roll. sit at the sushi bar and experience the sushi is all about read more

We were excited to try Three Monkey since it's in our neighborhood, but we were really disappointed. On Friday, August 22, 2025, my fried chicken was overcooked, dark, and dry - it looked and tasted reheated. My husband got food poisoning from his salmon. The waitress wasn't helpful when I asked if the chicken was always served that way. We won't be back. I hope the restaurant fixes these problems. read more

I came here for dinner last night pretty good as usual. I ordered the ginger pork which was not as good as before, but still give it a B+, we also ordered the tempura and tonkatsu combo which was pretty good. The weight staff and the service is really attentive and quick. Highly recommend this place. read more

If you're wanting Japanese food I strongly recommend going anywhere else!! The owner was so rude! The sushi counter where he prepares food is disgusting and unsanitary. He was talking while preparing the sushi and was spitting all over the food he was handling. The place is small, outdated, smells musty and does not follow many of the health regulations. Surfaces and cutting boards had leftover fish juices and then other food was prepared on them!! Trash was picked up off the floor with his bare hands and he never washed them before going back to preparing food! It was one of the worst sanitary situations i've had dining in a long time! Food might taste good, but the place is not clean and the owners are not nice at all!! read more

Always fantastic! The stinky roll is the best. Have had a family gathering and all were happy. read more

Stinky roll kicks ass if I live closer, I'd go there three times a week. All you people leaving bad reviews you don't know what you're talking about. Go down to the pier and drive off the end. read more

My go-to nearby sushi restaurant. They never disappoint, have fair prices, fresh fish, good sake. They also have a sushi bar with 1 tv at the bar and 1 in the dining area. The service is always great and quick with a smile. It's fairly small but I've never had to wait for a table. read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - Left,= Stinky Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Rainbow Roll, Bottom=Rancho Roll - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Yoshi is the owner and he has been spectacular. Sushi was fresh and reasonable in price. I highly recommend this joint.!

Yoshi and Taka are great, The sushi here is amazing and so are the vibes! My go to sushi spot, if you are looking for a good sushi spot with great service in the OC I highly recommend read more

I live just a couple blocks away, and I never even thought of trying this place. Well, my brother was visiting from out of State and walked to it one day, and was raving about it. So...I went and wow!!! The prices, food and service was really great! Their calamari is really exceptional! This place has quickly become a favorite of ours! read more

Good service, good food and the sushi are pretty fresh too. First time here and will definitely be back. read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - Tuna, Yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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If you're a fan of Midnight Diner, but want to eat during the day, this is the spot. I've been coming for years. Service is great and the food is of great value. Highly recommend for a good meal. read more

Great local spot My brother goes every week for the soba ! Love the quality and service read more

yummy food. loved the jalapeño bomb, tempura udon, and stinky rice. it was super yummy. the rancho roll was okay. it didn't really have a lot of fish inside. sunday night was busy and seemed only one sweet server managing everyone. service was great, just slow when busy. super clean inside and very reasonably priced! would recommend to try :) read more

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I liked the area and seating but the rolls with tuna were very warm and it tasted old or left out The service was okay until we left and we were asked to tip even after we walked out the restaurant. read more

Poor service, the owner was rude and yelled at the yoga girls next door, it also looked like a rat crawled across the kitchen floor behind the sushi counter. read more

The food was fresh and hot. The staff was great! My mom has a very picky taste and likes subtle and fresh food, and this hit the spot for both of us! Definitely will go back! ご馳走様でした！(Thank you for the good food!) read more

Good food for cheap. If you call out, check our order before you leave sometimes they mess it up/forget a roll. But otherwise one of our favorite sushi places. Great caterpillar roll. read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Always fresh fish. Cold beer and good sake . Stinky Roll and Tina Roll are a must ! Great local spot read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - My favorite!! Stinky!! - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I ordered Sukiyaki and the beef in it was chewy and had a lot of gristle in it. When i pointed this out to the waitress and asked to change my meal to something else. She took the food away and then ignored me. When I asked to order something else, she responded you should eat somewhere else. Mind you I'm sitting with three other people, who already had their meals. Service poor, food so so, fish is a hit and miss. You can definitely find better. read more

Lovely quiet, filling Friday evening dinner in the hood. No it's not 'top end' sushi but clearly prepared with love and skill. Garlic edamame left us suckin' shells, lip smacking good. Stinky roll was unique and flavorful. Good meat portions. My highlight: mixed seaweed salad - a new fave, will be back for that. Saw nothing of the irritability or sluggish service mentioned previously ... folks have rough days on both sides of the ticket. Was attentive, well staffed, small but not crowded and utterly pleasant ... similar to a Thai-type hospitality to be honest. Felt like what Japanese home cooking might be like. Good framework, not much need for garnishes and such. 3 of us, no alcohol, stuffed for less than a Ben. Will be back fer that salad! Clean, comfortable, convenient. There's lotta reasons they been there for longer than a minute. read more

Yoshi and Masako are the ultimate hosts. We have been customers/friends for probably 15 years. The food is always top notch. We've been to other "high end" sushi restaurants in several cities/states. Nothing compares to the quality, flavor and imaginative menu Yoshi comes up with. Simply the best sushi and service we have ever experienced. Thank you Yoshi and Masako for always treating us like family. read more

First time here. Have driven by for years and didn't ever stop. That was the only bad decision. The Magic Mushroom was great. Tuna Sushi an excellent cut. Salmon Skin roll and Stinky roll were both great and unique. I will definitely be back. Service was excellent too. read more

I've gotten takeout from here a couple of times, the food is always really great and staff is very pleasant! I was surprised at how fresh the ahi tuna is. Sushi quality is really good without being too expensive and the two-item dinner combo is solid. If you're in the area, I recommend! read more

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I don't understand all the bad reviews. This place is always amazing as well as the service. I absolutely love the volcano roll, it's always delicious! Small little restaurant but that's how most authentic sushi restaurants are. My boyfriend introduced me to this spot and I'll forever be coming back. read more

Three Monkies Japanese Kitchen - Caterpillar roll, crunch roll, spicy yellowtail roll. BOMBTAST!C - Japanese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Always excellent food! Favorites are the hamburger, Magic mushroom and sushi, especially the stinky roll. Attached is menu, to make it easier to place phone order, but it is not the full order. read more

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Food was excellent and fresh was pleasantly surprised to say the least. It did take some time for them to bring out the food but nonetheless it was worth the wait. Atmosphere seemed very relaxed and welcoming. Although the sign on the bathroom door had a strange looking hand on it. Did not sit well with me. Great food and friendly people. Give it a try for sure... Buuuuuut they do expect a healthy tip read more

The rainbow roll was top shelf tonight. The service is great and setting mellow. Would like to see the decor updated to enhance the experience since a view is not possible. read more

After reading some of the bad reviews I was nervous to try this place but I'm soooo glad I did! First of all the sushi seems very fresh. I got spicy tuna roll and salmon roll w/ miso soup. Husband got udon soup. Everything is honestly amazing!! Miso soup is made RIGHT!! Fish tastes fresh & that's what I really care about. AND the prices are so reasonable!!! Definitely coming back. read more

Decent little mom and pop restaurant in a discreet location in Huntington Beach. We've drove by this place several times and never knew it was there. My daughter who loves Japanese food decided to try it and approved of it. I decided to try it when Kappo was too crowded. They have all the basics, nothing crazy or too fancy, but good food. Didn't try the sushi, went with a combo plate to try different items. Tempura was good not great, chicken karaage was good, sashimi was fresh, but portions were small. Rice was alittle on the hard side, but overall everything was good and I'll go back for a no hassle, inexpensive Japanese dinner. Next time I'll try the sushi. read more