I've been to the sister location many times and love it so wanted to check out Plus. The space is smaller than the original location, but service is still fantastic. All the servers are very attentive and consistently check on you. For two ppl we got the Tsuruhashi platter, garlic fried rice and oxtail soup. We thought we would need to order another plate of meat but the platter was perfect. All the meats were so juicy and tender and the soup was so flavorful. I definitely will be back! read more

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Tsuruhashi never disappoints! The meat is delicious. I didn't know what to expect because I only been to the original. But the only difference is this place has fancier decor. The food is still my favorite japanese bbq, and you can definitely tell it's authentic. I can't wait to come back! read more

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We love this location as you can make reservations and it just seems more spacious even though it's smaller. Quality meats and service! read more

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I've been a few times. Let me start off by saying 'always a great deal on Orion beer' and 'meat is always so so good'. The place is small wirh only a few tables on each side but the tables are large. Enough to fit 6 in a party. Service can be hit or miss sometimes - not ever rude or mean but sometimes a bit slow or confused. They'll fix everything up fine and nice but really, we just love coming back for the food itself! read more

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I love Tsuruhashi Plus! The meat quality is top-tier with beautiful marbling. You can really taste the difference. Service is quick and attentive. The space is cozy; all the tables are private booths. The interior is clean with a classic (but not dated) wooden Japanese design. It feels intimate and elevated. They also have a great selection of sake, which pairs perfectly with the rich meats. Definitely a great option for a special event or celebratory meal! read more

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This place has one of the best wagyu in the area, but the portion is way too small. The waygu set i got was $100, supposed to be for 2 person but that barely filled me up. Nevertheless, the meat melts in your mouth like butter and it was super fast to cook. I got their vegetables assortment as a side, which is average. To end the meal, i tried their matcha fudge ice cream which was pretty good. They whisk the matcha right in front of you. Service was super fast and friendly. This place would be the perfect waygu place for me if they increased the portions and if the sides tasted better. read more

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Came here because Tsuruhashi was closed for a week, menu is pretty similar to Tsuruhashi but with more nicer cuts of beef. We ordered the Tsuruhashi set which comes with Skirt steak, rib eye, short rib & miso chicken. We also got an order of beef tongue, pork cheek, kimchi fried rice, combination kimchi set and sanchu. The skirt steak was rly good & I enjoyed the beef tongue a lot. Rib eye was kinda tough but the short rib was fire! Pork cheek is always super good especially cooked crispy and wrapped up in lettuce. The miso chicken was good too, really big chunks of chicken! The combination kimchi is always a hit; but the kimchi fried rice was a huge let down for us. Usually it comes out super red & with lots of kimchi but this time around it was super light in color and had NO kimchi flavor so that was pretty disappointing Service was good, our server was attentive and very sweet. The vibes are a lot nicer here than at regular Tsuruhashi, the tables and grills are more modern & the larger tables are super nice too read more

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This is the additional space that the OG Tsuruhashi has built a following from. Decor is much cleaner and nicer than the original and they take reservations. Service is top notch, people are super nice. Onto the food. DELICIOUS!!! Their marveling is fantastic . It comes for a pretty penny but worth every penny. If come back here but make sure you're not expecting a ayce as it's al la carte everything read more

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Some people will choose Anjin, but if I gotta put all my cards down, it gotta be Tsuruhashi Plus for having the best quality A5 waygu Japanese BBQ in OC. Celebrated Father's Day here and it was a fantastic experience. It's reservations only too. The marbling on the waygu is perfection. Looks like diamonds glistening in the meat. I always make sure to eat the A5 last because the fattiness and savoriness may kill your appetite. It's like eating a stick of butter and you might get sick of it. The Kobe beef was also very tender and the Japanese salad tasted refreshing. Can't forget the Dasai too. This sake is sooo smooth like water. You guys gotta try it. Overall, definitely would come back to this dope spot. The service was good even though she was by herself. People come thru for some bomb food! read more

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Although we have been to the original Tsuruhashi, this was our first visit to Tsuruhashi Plus. The interior is more open and modern here. The food and service is absolutely just as great. In addition there were really good specials on the Suntory draft and shochu bottle. The meat quality is very good and the price point is very reasonable. Best of all, the grills have that internal suction so you don't have to worry about the smoke. read more

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came here for a special occasion, this location is so much nicer than the OG and accepts reservations! the interior is very clean and modern. service and food was just as great as the other location. the rice wasn't as great as i remember though. highly recommend the beef tartare, tsuruhashi platter, seaweed egg soup. i'd skip the assorted kimchi. read more

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Seems about the same as the original location in terms of meat quality. Just newer, cleaner/nicer inside and they take reservations, which is the primary reason we chose plus over the original. Service was slow at times but the two female servers were nice and friendly. Don't sleep on the spicy cold noodle. Lightly dressed, not spicy at all but really tasty. One order can be split in two for two people. Yum. read more

AMAZING. I tried Tsuruhashi for the first time last night and everything was absolutely delicious. The meat they use is really high quality. For a little adventure, try the liver sashimi. I really liked it. The sauces that they give you to dip the meat goes really well together. The waitress was so nice and gave us some good meat recommendations. My Favorite was the beef tongue and the short rib. The price is worth it for the quality you're getting. I will definately be coming back! read more

Went here a for a small get together/reunion. Everything was five stars-food and service were both wonderful. Everything was fine quality and tasted great, from the starters to dessert. Our party stayed for a while, we were the only ones there for an hour until another group came in closer to closing. I hope they stay in business. read more

Our favorite restaurant. We used to go to their original restaurant, but I like that this place has ventilation where you don't come out smelling like bbq. I also love the garlic fried rice and kimchi shallots/leeks here. Our go to are: egg soup, tsuruhashi salad, gold wagyu, pork cheek, sausage, sometimes liver with sesame oil and salt, and miso chicken thigh. They have high quality meat combinations too. My kid drinks their sauces. We've been going to Tsurhashi for years. We love Yui and are now glad to see Tomo too. We miss Chiaki's kindness and Diane's peppiness at the original restaurant. read more

"I usually go to Tsuruhashi, but this was my first time checking out Tsuruhashi Plus. I didn't really notice a big difference in the menu (though I could be wrong). We came here for Father's Day and really liked how the seating felt more private than the regular Tsuruhashi. We ordered a few different kinds of Wagyu--everything was nicely presented and tasted amazing. Aside from the BBQ, my favorites were the hot stone bibimbap and the cold noodles." read more

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We celebrated our anniversary here and couldn't have picked a better place! The meat quality was top-tier especially the wagyu and every bite was packed with flavor. The lady was warm, attentive, and to our surprised the best matcha fudge dessert we had! A perfect spot for a special night. Highly recommended! read more

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Food was good the cuts were quality and the pricing was in line with what you would expect.

Looking for a place to take your significant other? A spot to celebrate something important? A spot where you know you'll be treated well? A spot where each bite of the meat just melts in your mouth? Well, I am here to let you know to look no further. You have found a spot where you simply will just LOVE. Took my husband here to celebrate Father's Day and he loved it so much. The staff was very on top of it, friendly, and gave really good recommendations. You definitely were not rushed as you dined and reminded us a lot of Japan. Everything tasted great. Ventilation was good so you don't walk out smelling. Place is well lit. You don't need to dress up. Ordered: *Tsuruichi *Haneshita *Hiuchi *Mushroom Platter *Oxtail Soup *Garlic Rice *Kawaba *Steamed Rice Yes, it is pricey but you get what you pay for. Quality meats, clean environment, and awesome service. I would definitely come back if there was another big milestone or something that calls for a celebration. I took my kids as well (6 & 8) and there were no issues. This Yelper gives her stamp of approval. 2 thumbs up! Tips: *Accepts reservations. *Shared parking lot with other local businesses. *Restroom available. *Serves alcohol. *Credit card accepted. *Indoor seating only. read more

Recommend calling for a reservation as this spot has limited seating, similar to tshurashi across the street. Personally i recommend doing one of the sets instead of the omakase. There's less meat options but if you know what you like you get a bigger portion size. Highly recommend the wagyu garlic fried rice as well! Service is solid and they kind of watch you cook before bring out the next meat in order to not rush/overwhelm you. read more

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This place is great! We come for the special and always leave happy. Good cuts of meat and a nice atmosphere. Just be careful they include tax in the final total and the prompts calculate tip based on the final total including tax. read more

PLEASE COME HERE!!!! This is it. This is the best Japanese bbq you'll ever have. Service is unmatched, atmosphere is unmatched it's so clean and so cute and feels very personal. I would say there's about maybe 10-14 booths. It's small but so well thought out you feel like you're in your own little room if you make a reservation. I would suggest making a reservation because it is a popular spot and not many booths. I've never had a better Filet Mignon its the best I've ever had it's so tender and the flavor is out of this world. The Prime Ribeye is also a great option flavor is amazing and very tender. The after dinner tea is such a nice way to end your meal and really makes you feel special. The interior is so so so nice. This is the only place I've ever taken videos on the inside but i had to because it needs to be shown it's so cute!! I think everyone should try this place. The garlic rice is also a great side dish and I would recommend that. Will be coming here over and over. Worth every penny. read more

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Tried the JP Wagyu--rich flavor with a touch of fat, just how it should be. Thinking of sampling the American Wagyu next time for comparison. Service was a bit slow, but understandable with only two ladies running the floor. Worth the wait if you're not in a rush. read more

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This sure is a nicer interior compared to the other turuhashi, and with the ability to make reservation was definitely a plus. When we walked in there was only one other table inside, we were there at 5pm but when we left closer to 7pm the place was still not half full. I wasn't sure what exactly was the difference between the two places, when we asked the server she replied the meat are the same for both restaurants, but this one has maybe more Wagyu choices and only one seafood plate option. This place also has the beef liver appetizer and the other doesn't. But generally speaking they are very similar. We ordered quite a variety, wagyu set platter, beef tartar, beef side skirt, garlic fried rice, tsuruhashi salad and finally to finish of with the macha dessert and a bottle of sake. So beef tartar obviously was the same as the other tsuruhashi, side skirt was decent. But for some reason we didn't really enjoy the Wagyu platter, I wish we had just gone with the regular tsuruhashi platter set, I would probably have enjoyed it more and even better with less cost. Macha dessert was abit disappointing, other than the Macha sauce they made in front of you and pour on top of the ice cream, there was nothing special about it, for me, abit of waste on ordering. All in all we felt like it was about 3.5 star experience, since half star wasn't allowed, and we didn't think it would be a 4 star experience. My best friend also went just a night before to check it out, she felt the same with her entire family there, and she said when she left around 7 there was only one other table there. I feel when the two restaurants are so close to each other there ought to be a bigger menu difference between the two, otherwise might as well just expand the one location. read more

Tsuruhashi is one of my favorite Japanese BBQ places and I've even going there for years. For my birthday, I thought it would be nice to try their fancier sister restaurant, which strangely, is in the same plaza. I made reservations by phone. The seating is nice- slightly blocked off to create some privacy. Unfortunately, the meat was not particularly good. We got a lot of cuts that were gamey, which never happened before at Tsuruhashi. I'm not sure why the meat here tastes worse but costs more. I was really unimpressed and will not be back. read more

If you like Japanese BBQ and don't want to wait in line at the sister restaurant Tsuruhashi, then visit this place. Same owner. Same style of food. Just a newer and cleaner version. I like it here because it is quiet and there is more privacy. Meat is fresh. I recommend this place. Free and ample parking. read more

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Overall: - excellent quality and flavor in meat - friendly, patient and helpful service - ambiance is relaxing, beautiful aesthetics inside, and excellent Japanese vibey music choice Food: - Wagyu short rib had amazing flavor that melts in my mouth - Kobe Gold Kalbi was very tender and tasty, we ordered it twice - Matcha Fudge beautifully prepared & the matcha has quality flavor read more

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Made a reservation for Friday dinner for me and my bf. Menu is similar to tsuruhashi and anjin with variation in some menu items. Orderdered the - tsuruhashi set -wagyu yukke -cold noodle -uwamisuji The set was perfect for two. They only offer 5 of these plates per day. Highly recommend it if you just want to try a few cuts. Our favorite was the short rib and zabuton. My personal favorite is beef tongue. The yukke was tender. The peppercorn bites added a really nice spice to the dish, but I wished there was an element of sweetness. I like how tsuruhashi has apple with their tartare. The cold noodle was solid, but the both could've been more tart. Service was really pleasant. They were attentive to our grill, waters, and paced the meal so we were overwhelmed with too much meat. read more

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Easy to make reservation for a random Friday. We got the Japanese wagyu plate, yukke, and beef soup. Complimentary side dishes. Melt in your mouth protein. Attentive service. Hubby and I are already thinking of going back already LOL read more

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I'm a loyal fan of Tsuruhashi kobe gold and premium tongue. So when I heard Tsuruichi opened, I had to try it! It's a small Japanese bbq spot that only serves premium wagyu meats. There are maybe 8 tables but they do take reservations. We got the wagyu omakase platter, which had a combination of lean and marbled meats. Then we ordered thick cut premium tongue and misuji to try. From the omakase, we realized that we really like fatty marbled meat! If you are like me, the sankaku, sirloin and misuji were all delicious! Even the lean meats were super tender for how lean it is. The waitresses checked on us often and changed our grills several times. I like how the grill can get pretty hot but cooks the meat evenly. Will definitely come back! read more

Tsuruhashi Plus - Wagyu omakase platter - Barbeque Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

The battle continues as my favorite Japanese BBQ place Anjin goes head to head against a new Japanese BBQ place that just opened in Fountain Valley; Tsuruichi Wagyu! Does the newcomer finally conquer my number one go to JBBQ spot?! In all seriousness haha it's my monthly outing to a Japanese BBQ place with my cousin and I've been looking at this place since they opened and we reserved for 2 on a Friday night at 6:30pm. They happily accepted and when we arrived around 6:10pm, we were sat immediately! The ambiance of the restaurant is pretty small but elegant as well. We had our own booth to ourselves with other parties around but not as cramped as Anjin. Located in a pretty big lot, parking was easy so you wouldn't need to worry about that. We sat down already deciding to get the omakase platter but our waitress was kind enough to explain the entire menu to us. With her explanation we decided to order everything a la carte instead which is what I recommend. Our starting appetizer consisted of the wagyu bean sprouts and the wagyu yukke. Our main dishes consisted of the beef tongue, marinated us kobe, chuck roll, sirloin butt along with the wagyu fried rice. We also asked for a recommendation of sake which our waitress provided! The first dish to come out was the wagyu yukke and wow. Raw meat with a egg and marinade... if you haven't had raw beef yet this should be your first try because this was an awesome appetizer to order! Delicious each piece that was offered! The wagyu bean sprouts had some marinade as well as fatty chunks of beef which was really good! The next dish to come out was the beef tongue. It came out with a small side of tallow (beef fat) which was used as oil for the beef tongue! Never seen that before and dare I say it... arguably the best beef tongue I've ever had. It was like butter to me and tasted phenomenal. Mind you the sake probably enhances the taste of everything here haha. The sirloin butt was the weakest tasting because it was a lean meat but still pretty good! The next was the us marinated kobe beef and wow! The marinade provided was excellent and this meat tasted awesome! The last but not least was the chuck roll. This had about 9 pieces for us 2 and oh my god... This is a definite must get here. The marbling was exquisite and the sauces provided to use for the all the meats paired perfectly with it. You need to get this if you come here! The wagyu fried rice was delicious as well! Not to salty and enough beef in the rice where you weren't overwhelmed from it. A solid fried rice dish! I told myself I needed one more order of beef tongue to truly think this beef tongue is better than Anjin.... Mind you the price of beef tongue is around $25 per dish and I believe it's cheaper and offer more pieces at Anjin but dare I say it... this place is hands down has better tasting beef tongue. I was happy and stomach full all around. Luckily we saved room for desert and I decided to get the Hot matcha fudge... and our waitress made the fudge right infront of us which was a surprise! That was just the cherry on top and if you love matcha you will love this desert! Overall our meal totaled to $330 plus tip. Yes I would argue that the prices you pay here are the most expensive out of any JBBQ in Orange County but there is no argument hands down that this is now my favorite Japanese BBQ place to go to if you're willing to spend! Our waitresses were really sweet and accommodating and one advantage of this place is they do take reservations. I would highly recommend going that route if you do decide to come here cause I believe reservations are limited per day. But... what else is there to say? Amazing food, great service, chill atmosphere, and happy feelings all around after we concluded our meal. This is a definite must try if you're looking to spend more on Japanese BBQ. Go here right now!!! read more

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Really good and high quality Japanese bbq/wagyu spot! It gets pretty busy at dinner time (Even on the weekdays) so I recommend getting a reservation. We ordered the $175 (Whole cow) which comes with appetizers and desert along with the almost all the meats! Great way to taste everything! For the whole cow order you must get a minimum of two orders ($350) it's a ton of food so I recommend going with a total 4 people and get two orders of these. - They start you off with an appetizer of some pickled veggies, braised beef tongue, and glazed salmon (Salmon was bomb) - then they bring out two trays of meat! If you are planning to just order individual meats and not the whole cow, I high recommend the sirloin and the brisket, it was so fatty and soft! - the also bring out some wagyu fried rice, then end the meal with some crème brulee desert. We also ordered the sashimi beef with egg (Yukke) it was super good! Also got a bottle of sake, I can't remember the name. But it was $40, extremely smooth and fruity taste. Overall really enjoyed my meal! read more

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Quality of the meats and the customer service were outstanding! This is my husband's favorite jbbq restaurant, and he's really hard to impress when it comes to kbbq/jbbq. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Amazon beef quality. We got the platter (limited to first 5 who order). That one had the most bang for your buck. The tartar was also extremely umami and soft. It also comes with either a side of rice or cold noodles! The service is good and the place is also really nice and clean! read more

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Food of the highest quality served by helpful staff in a clean and pleasant environment.

I have been a big fan of Tsuruhashi for over 10 years. It's my favorite yakiniku location given the consistent quality and service, and that says a lot especially in an extremely competitive OC and South Bay market. So when I heard of their new location Tsuruichi it wasn't difficult decision to visit! The quality and familiar items on the menu are still there. But here the ambience, decor, and service have been uplifted so you get less buzzy yakiniku experience, which is fun and memorable too, but now a more private and refined experience with individual booths separated with full and partial partitions. I love both types, but I'm getting older and more and more enjoying the private personal experience and decor vibes these days without all the energy and noise. Shoutout to Yui-san for being our server last night when we visited the first time. She was really friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a good experience. I'm definitely coming back. read more

I enjoy their Japanese style BBQ. Price is competitive but the service provided is very good. Quality of their food is top-level with a good selection of meat choices. Never too noisy and seating is on the private side compared to their other restaurant, Tsuruhashi. read more

The meat was good. The service was okay. The aesthetic of the place is nice. However $5 plain white rice is criminal. I think for the same quality, just go to anjins. read more

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Almost don't want to give this 5 stars so I can keep it a hidden gem! The meat quality here is amazing! On par with Anjin, maybe even better since I absolutely hate waiting for that place. Better than Manpuku, this will be our new place to have Japanese bbq! Service is amazing and they actually accept reservations. They have platter options so you are able to try different meats. Love love love! definitely would give them a call if you want to hold a table. read more

We ordered the whole cow course, which they said was their most popular in terms of the courses. Definitely felt very full after. They started out with some appetizers which included a full salad, some vegetables, cold meats, and salmon, which I felt was pretty generous for just the starters. The meat came out in two platters. Our favorite was the sirloin, brisket, shoulder clod, and marukaburi. The meats were incredibly tender and melted in my mouth, except for the cow tongue which was a bit too much on the chewy side for my liking. Some chunks of the short rib were a little too fatty. But overall had a great dining experience, service was good and each portion of the meal came out fairly quickly so that there was no wait in between. read more

Tsuruhashi Plus - Barbeque Near Me - Fountain Valley, California