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If I had to describe this place in two words, it would be missed potential. The food here was honestly amazing, but unfortunately, the service didn't quite live up to the quality of the food. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give this place a 3.5/5, and I'll explain why. Starting with the food, I honestly have no complaints. The fish was incredibly fresh, and you could tell they weren't cutting corners when it came to quality. Everything we ordered from the sushi bar tasted great, and the rolls were a good size with generous portions. The fried food was also amazing, perfectly crispy and cooked well without feeling overly greasy. The ramen was another solid choice, and overall, the food was easily the highlight of our visit. Whoever is running the kitchen and sushi bar definitely knows what they're doing. Unfortunately, the service was a completely different story. This was our first time visiting, and from the moment we walked in, the experience felt a little underwhelming. We weren't greeted with much enthusiasm, nobody seemed to have a smile on their face, and there wasn't much effort to make us feel welcomed. Since this was our first visit, we weren't familiar with how everything worked, and nobody took the time to explain the ordering process. One thing I found a little strange was how the food was brought to our table. Whenever our sushi orders arrived, nobody explained which fish was which. They would bring the plates over, stand there looking at us, and wait for us to figure out where to make room. No "excuse me," no asking us to move a plate, or even a simple explanation of what they were serving. It was almost like we were supposed to read their minds. Another thing was the water situation. Our glasses weren't refilled unless we asked, and even then, we had to ask multiple times. I understand restaurants get busy, and I don't expect someone to constantly check on our table, but I feel like refilling water is one of the simplest parts of good service. What disappointed me the most was the overall lack of friendliness. There wasn't much conversation, no checking in to see how our food was, and honestly, no real sense of hospitality throughout our meal. Of course, once it was time for the bill and tip, the interaction suddenly felt a little more attentive. I'm honestly one of the easiest people to please when it comes to restaurants. I don't expect anything fancy, and a simple smile, friendly greeting, and decent service go a long way with me. I've only ever given five-star reviews on Yelp, so writing something less than five stars is a little difficult for me, especially when the food was this good. Overall, I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. The quality of the fish, the sushi, the fried food, and the ramen were all excellent, and I would gladly come back for the food alone. I feel like with a little more attention to customer service and hospitality, this place would easily be a five star experience. I'm also interested in trying their Buena Park location to see how the two compare. Great food deserves great service, and unfortunately, this visit only delivered on one of those.
I've heard many good things about this place and I understand why! We were luckily enough to come on a day that wasn't too crowded and got seared immediately. The chairs imo, were too high for the table, I felt like I was hovering over the food, idk if that makes sense but something I noticed immediately after sitting. The menu system is a bit confusing. There's a paper menu and one you place online via QR code. For the paper menu, we were limited to 20 pieces of nigiri at a time. This wasn't a huge deal since it was only 2 of us, but I can see how that can become frustrating with larger groups especially since there's only 3 rounds, unless the limit increases with group size. The online ordering system only allowed you to order 2 appetizers at a time. I love me some baked mussels and unfortunately 1 order = 1 baked mussels which means we were only able to order 2 mussels at a time and then have to wait until our 5 minute wait period is over before placing another order. This is the first sushi restaurant that I been to that had this small of a limit... They also limited you on the carpaccio order but that was expected. Aside from the menu and ordering frustration, I think their food and service is great. Their fish tasted very high quality and the fish to rice ratio was spot on! They had many different options of nigiri to try, so we definitely got to try a little of everything. There was only 1 item we didn't like and our server was kind enough to remove it from our bill. Overall it was a good place for high quality sushi. I just wish I wasn't so limited when placing orders since it is ayce and they already emphasis the leftover charge.
Sushi sushi sushi. Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, and the ambiance. Fish is fresh and price is very reasonable. We went here right when they opened on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table. Plenty of parking and near so many good places to walk to after eating all that sushi.
came first thing when they opened on a Saturday, it def was already pretty busy and they seemed short staffed. During our meal there was someone who i assumed was newer to the restaurant and the person training or teaching them was really loud and kind of rude pointing and touching all the tables trying to teach the new person the layout. I understand training but I don't think it was a good idea to do it in front of full tables of guests. or maybe have a map of the tables near the kitchen for them to review but training very very loudly and disturbing others guests just did not sit well. Besides that the food was great as always. I wish they did offer a less rice option but the portion isn't as much as other places. It's a very very busy location so i would recommend getting there a decent amount of time earlier than you'd want to eat.
Service was good and quick ~ never had to wait long to place new ayce rounds, arrived around 3pm on a Saturday for a party of 4 and no wait. Interior is really clean and nice decor. We did the $42 ayce standard and it was very good. Probably my favorite ayce sushi places. They have a huge menu of nigiri, carpaccio, appetizers, ramen, rolls with a handful of rice less rolls (we liked the Sakura roll). Sushi quality was great! Some items are limited to 2 pc per person like the carpaccio and those were some of our favorites. Unagi (eel) is limited in sushi form but you can get unlimited eel hand rolls.
Still my fav all you can eat sushi spot. Lunch deal is such a great deal. If you like salmon. Don't sleep on this spot. I hate when all the fish taste the same. But here the salmon is always nice and buttery. Great texture Salmon bomb I get regular salmon and peppered that has a slight sear Udon soup is really good here. Get the Nagasaki spicy udon. Flavor is so good. Little char flavor that I love. This is a must get Fried tempura shrimp is done well Always good food. Always great service. Plenty of parking
Food: the food here is delicious every time I come! Fresh fish and delicious taste. Service: friendly and efficient servers every time. Never an issue all the times I've come. Ambiance: very cute vibes! Love the decor and feel of this restaurant.
X-Fish has been on my list for quite awhile and finally it got to try it. We did the lunch signature $41.99 pp My friends have been raving at how affordable and delish the fish here is esp the toro but I had one order of it and I did not want another order off the menu at all. Only good tasting item was the Alaskan roll. Calamari Karaage is also a good appetizer. Items we tried during our visit: *Baked Mussel - came out on the cold side. Baked mussels is usually warm. *Alaskan Roll *Orion Draft *Grilled Chicken Teriyaki (Half Size) tastes like they used old oil or it's been in the deep freezer for awhile. *Albacore Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Yellowtail Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Baked Scallop Roll *Rainbow Roll - 1 - tasted normal. Walking into the establishment to put my name down it had a fishy smell. But I tried my best to just keep a positive outlook since I've had friends who rave about the place. But after the meal, I felt like I should've listened to my gut when I smelled how fishy it smelled. Restroom needed attention! Female toliet has no toilet seats and just needed to be cleaned up. I personally would not recommend this spot nor would I come back. I just felt very disappointed and like I wasted my money since it was not the best tasting. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Indoor seating only *Serves alcohol *Free street/parking structure nearby *They have another location in Buena Park.
Sushi is delicious! Our favorite is smoked salmon, the giant scallops, yuzu yellowtail and Cajun tuna. We enjoyed everything but the tri peppered sushi, they were mildly flavored and underwhelming. The first two rounds of our order arrived quickly but the third time we had to get the servers attention to pick up the order sheet (I noticed another table had to do the same) staff passed by our table multiple times and didn't pick it up. This time the sushi took a long time to arrive, it pushed us to the 90 minute time limit. I appreciated one staff member coming by and giving grilled chicken skewer sample (very good!) The restaurant is round shaped and the acoustics inside is awful. It's very noisy and it's difficult to hear the staff. The chairs scrape on the floor. Also the table tops have water damage from the ice water glass condensations, coasters would help. The restrooms were ghetto. One of the women's sink was out of order, one of the stalls was out of toilet paper but the big roll was precariously hanging from the stall door hook and it fell and rolled on the floor. For the price I expected a better experience.
Tried this for dinner on a Thursday around 6 pm with a party of 2. We were seated right away, but heads up, they won't seat you until everyone in your party arrives. It's located in a big shopping center with Ralph's and Home Goods. I'd recommend parking in the open lots since it's much easier to find a spot than using the structure next to X-Fish. We went with the Omakase and spent about $60 each including tip. Food was good with a nice variety, including tonkotsu, sushi (of course), and a chicken BBQ skewer. The seafood quality was solid, although u had just gotten back from Japan, so it's hard not to compare. We wanted to try some of their wines, but they only sold it by the bottle, which was more than we wanted. Taking off 1 star because it was very loud inside. I think it's the way the space is built - everyone's voices seem to echo. Overall, good food and decent value, just not the best place if you're looking to have conversation over dinner.
It's almost $45 a person and it's supposedly renowned but call me picky it's just not worth the hype or cost. Wait times can be extensive due to the popularity. You're limited to 3 rounds (20 pieces each) of nigiri. You're also limited to 2 rolls and 2 appetizers or something absurd for the online menu and have to wait in between to order more. Quality of fish is ok compared to other places I've had, but for the cost it's nothing spectacular. Overall, it's better AYCE than other places I've been, but it's on the higher cost end for AYCE. The overall ambiance is nice and fancier. It's really clean inside and feels premium.
X-Fish is just okay now. This is our go-to spot whenever we want to eat AYCE sushi, we either go to this location or the Buena Park location. Both are the same as far as price, service, and quality. I do find that after ordering the 1st round of sushi, the 2nd round and so on usually take a while to come by. Not sure if that's intentional or if it just happens to be busy as the day progresses. To get your moneys worth definitely stick to ordering to their paper menu (sushi bar) Nigiri is only 10 per person for each round though and everything else on that menu is limited per round. Rolls are okay here too, it's a hit or miss. One time we ordered the BP roll and spit it out because it tasted rancid and when we complained they said it could just have had a higher level of mercury because they prepare the batches in bulk every morning. The ramen/udon are also just okay. Like I said, I do frequent both locations often because they have really good seared salmon! (Tri-peppered salmon)
I enjoyed this location as well. Quality is consistent and delicious. My top choices are the seared salmon choice and yuzu yellowtail nigiri. Each person gets 2 bluefin tuna nigiri maximum! I enjoy their fried calamari and baked mussels. Skipped on the rolls because they'll fill you up quickly.
19 days ago
5 stars, sashimi fresh, good variety, staff friendly, best beers worth the price. I will come back for sure read more
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Nathan H.
Sean, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sashimi,…
20 days ago
Amazing food. Love the appetizers! All you can eat sushi is always fresh and yummy. Lunch specials are worth it. read more
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Nathan H.
Johnny, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the appetizers,…
29 days ago
The sushi was fresh, there was a good variety to choose from, and the service was friendly. We had a nice experience and would come back again. read more
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Nathan H.
Junyoung, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
26 days ago
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Nathan H.
Mark, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the wide variety of…
3 days ago
5 days ago
If I had to describe this place in two words, it would be missed potential. The food here was honestly amazing, but unfortunately, the service didn't quite live up to the quality of the food. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give this place a 3.5/5, and I'll explain why. Starting with the food, I honestly have no complaints. The fish was incredibly fresh, and you could tell they weren't cutting corners when it came to quality. Everything we ordered from the sushi bar tasted great, and the rolls were a good size with generous portions. The fried food was also amazing, perfectly crispy and cooked well without feeling overly greasy. The ramen was another solid choice, and overall, the food was easily the highlight of our visit. Whoever is running the kitchen and sushi bar definitely knows what they're doing. Unfortunately, the service was a completely different story. This was our first time visiting, and from the moment we walked in, the experience felt a little underwhelming. We weren't greeted with much enthusiasm, nobody seemed to have a smile on their face, and there wasn't much effort to make us feel welcomed. Since this was our first visit, we weren't familiar with how everything worked, and nobody took the time to explain the ordering process. One thing I found a little strange was how the food was brought to our table. Whenever our sushi orders arrived, nobody explained which fish was which. They would bring the plates over, stand there looking at us, and wait for us to figure out where to make room. No "excuse me," no asking us to move a plate, or even a simple explanation of what they were serving. It was almost like we were supposed to read their minds. Another thing was the water situation. Our glasses weren't refilled unless we asked, and even then, we had to ask multiple times. I understand restaurants get busy, and I don't expect someone to constantly check on our table, but I feel like refilling water is one of the simplest parts of good service. What disappointed me the most was the overall lack of friendliness. There wasn't much conversation, no checking in to see how our food was, and honestly, no real sense of hospitality throughout our meal. Of course, once it was time for the bill and tip, the interaction suddenly felt a little more attentive. I'm honestly one of the easiest people to please when it comes to restaurants. I don't expect anything fancy, and a simple smile, friendly greeting, and decent service go a long way with me. I've only ever given five-star reviews on Yelp, so writing something less than five stars is a little difficult for me, especially when the food was this good. Overall, I think this restaurant has a lot of potential. The quality of the fish, the sushi, the fried food, and the ramen were all excellent, and I would gladly come back for the food alone. I feel like with a little more attention to customer service and hospitality, this place would easily be a five star experience. I'm also interested in trying their Buena Park location to see how the two compare. Great food deserves great service, and unfortunately, this visit only delivered on one of those. read more
27 days ago
I've heard many good things about this place and I understand why! We were luckily enough to come on a day that wasn't too crowded and got seared immediately. The chairs imo, were too high for the table, I felt like I was hovering over the food, idk if that makes sense but something I noticed immediately after sitting. The menu system is a bit confusing. There's a paper menu and one you place online via QR code. For the paper menu, we were limited to 20 pieces of nigiri at a time. This wasn't a huge deal since it was only 2 of us, but I can see how that can become frustrating with larger groups especially since there's only 3 rounds, unless the limit increases with group size. The online ordering system only allowed you to order 2 appetizers at a time. I love me some baked mussels and unfortunately 1 order = 1 baked mussels which means we were only able to order 2 mussels at a time and then have to wait until our 5 minute wait period is over before placing another order. This is the first sushi restaurant that I been to that had this small of a limit... They also limited you on the carpaccio order but that was expected. Aside from the menu and ordering frustration, I think their food and service is great. Their fish tasted very high quality and the fish to rice ratio was spot on! They had many different options of nigiri to try, so we definitely got to try a little of everything. There was only 1 item we didn't like and our server was kind enough to remove it from our bill. Overall it was a good place for high quality sushi. I just wish I wasn't so limited when placing orders since it is ayce and they already emphasis the leftover charge. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience, Victoria. We’re glad…
Sushi sushi sushi. Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, and the ambiance. Fish is fresh and price is very reasonable. We went here right when they opened on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table. Plenty of parking and near so many good places to walk to after eating all that sushi. read more
1 month ago
came first thing when they opened on a Saturday, it def was already pretty busy and they seemed short staffed. During our meal there was someone who i assumed was newer to the restaurant and the person training or teaching them was really loud and kind of rude pointing and touching all the tables trying to teach the new person the layout. I understand training but I don't think it was a good idea to do it in front of full tables of guests. or maybe have a map of the tables near the kitchen for them to review but training very very loudly and disturbing others guests just did not sit well. Besides that the food was great as always. I wish they did offer a less rice option but the portion isn't as much as other places. It's a very very busy location so i would recommend getting there a decent amount of time earlier than you'd want to eat. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Pebbles. We’re glad you…
Service was good and quick ~ never had to wait long to place new ayce rounds, arrived around 3pm on a Saturday for a party of 4 and no wait. Interior is really clean and nice decor. We did the $42 ayce standard and it was very good. Probably my favorite ayce sushi places. They have a huge menu of nigiri, carpaccio, appetizers, ramen, rolls with a handful of rice less rolls (we liked the Sakura roll). Sushi quality was great! Some items are limited to 2 pc per person like the carpaccio and those were some of our favorites. Unagi (eel) is limited in sushi form but you can get unlimited eel hand rolls. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Alice. We’re so glad you…
Still my fav all you can eat sushi spot. Lunch deal is such a great deal. If you like salmon. Don't sleep on this spot. I hate when all the fish taste the same. But here the salmon is always nice and buttery. Great texture Salmon bomb I get regular salmon and peppered that has a slight sear Udon soup is really good here. Get the Nagasaki spicy udon. Flavor is so good. Little char flavor that I love. This is a must get Fried tempura shrimp is done well Always good food. Always great service. Plenty of parking read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Vu, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you…
Food: the food here is delicious every time I come! Fresh fish and delicious taste. Service: friendly and efficient servers every time. Never an issue all the times I've come. Ambiance: very cute vibes! Love the decor and feel of this restaurant. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Lyna! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the fresh…
X-Fish has been on my list for quite awhile and finally it got to try it. We did the lunch signature $41.99 pp My friends have been raving at how affordable and delish the fish here is esp the toro but I had one order of it and I did not want another order off the menu at all. Only good tasting item was the Alaskan roll. Calamari Karaage is also a good appetizer. Items we tried during our visit: *Baked Mussel - came out on the cold side. Baked mussels is usually warm. *Alaskan Roll *Orion Draft *Grilled Chicken Teriyaki (Half Size) tastes like they used old oil or it's been in the deep freezer for awhile. *Albacore Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Yellowtail Carpaccio (2 pcs) *Baked Scallop Roll *Rainbow Roll - 1 - tasted normal. Walking into the establishment to put my name down it had a fishy smell. But I tried my best to just keep a positive outlook since I've had friends who rave about the place. But after the meal, I felt like I should've listened to my gut when I smelled how fishy it smelled. Restroom needed attention! Female toliet has no toilet seats and just needed to be cleaned up. I personally would not recommend this spot nor would I come back. I just felt very disappointed and like I wasted my money since it was not the best tasting. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Indoor seating only *Serves alcohol *Free street/parking structure nearby *They have another location in Buena Park. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Lisa. We appreciate you…
Sushi is delicious! Our favorite is smoked salmon, the giant scallops, yuzu yellowtail and Cajun tuna. We enjoyed everything but the tri peppered sushi, they were mildly flavored and underwhelming. The first two rounds of our order arrived quickly but the third time we had to get the servers attention to pick up the order sheet (I noticed another table had to do the same) staff passed by our table multiple times and didn't pick it up. This time the sushi took a long time to arrive, it pushed us to the 90 minute time limit. I appreciated one staff member coming by and giving grilled chicken skewer sample (very good!) The restaurant is round shaped and the acoustics inside is awful. It's very noisy and it's difficult to hear the staff. The chairs scrape on the floor. Also the table tops have water damage from the ice water glass condensations, coasters would help. The restrooms were ghetto. One of the women's sink was out of order, one of the stalls was out of toilet paper but the big roll was precariously hanging from the stall door hook and it fell and rolled on the floor. For the price I expected a better experience. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Alice. We’re glad you…
Tried this for dinner on a Thursday around 6 pm with a party of 2. We were seated right away, but heads up, they won't seat you until everyone in your party arrives. It's located in a big shopping center with Ralph's and Home Goods. I'd recommend parking in the open lots since it's much easier to find a spot than using the structure next to X-Fish. We went with the Omakase and spent about $60 each including tip. Food was good with a nice variety, including tonkotsu, sushi (of course), and a chicken BBQ skewer. The seafood quality was solid, although u had just gotten back from Japan, so it's hard not to compare. We wanted to try some of their wines, but they only sold it by the bottle, which was more than we wanted. Taking off 1 star because it was very loud inside. I think it's the way the space is built - everyone's voices seem to echo. Overall, good food and decent value, just not the best place if you're looking to have conversation over dinner. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Lea. We’re glad you enjoyed…
2 months ago
It's almost $45 a person and it's supposedly renowned but call me picky it's just not worth the hype or cost. Wait times can be extensive due to the popularity. You're limited to 3 rounds (20 pieces each) of nigiri. You're also limited to 2 rolls and 2 appetizers or something absurd for the online menu and have to wait in between to order more. Quality of fish is ok compared to other places I've had, but for the cost it's nothing spectacular. Overall, it's better AYCE than other places I've been, but it's on the higher cost end for AYCE. The overall ambiance is nice and fancier. It's really clean inside and feels premium. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jonathan. We’re glad you enjoyed…
2 months ago
X-Fish is just okay now. This is our go-to spot whenever we want to eat AYCE sushi, we either go to this location or the Buena Park location. Both are the same as far as price, service, and quality. I do find that after ordering the 1st round of sushi, the 2nd round and so on usually take a while to come by. Not sure if that's intentional or if it just happens to be busy as the day progresses. To get your moneys worth definitely stick to ordering to their paper menu (sushi bar) Nigiri is only 10 per person for each round though and everything else on that menu is limited per round. Rolls are okay here too, it's a hit or miss. One time we ordered the BP roll and spit it out because it tasted rancid and when we complained they said it could just have had a higher level of mercury because they prepare the batches in bulk every morning. The ramen/udon are also just okay. Like I said, I do frequent both locations often because they have really good seared salmon! (Tri-peppered salmon) read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Natasha. We truly appreciate you…
I enjoyed this location as well. Quality is consistent and delicious. My top choices are the seared salmon choice and yuzu yellowtail nigiri. Each person gets 2 bluefin tuna nigiri maximum! I enjoy their fried calamari and baked mussels. Skipped on the rolls because they'll fill you up quickly. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Sandy! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit…
My family and I happened to try this Brea location of X-Fish Izakaya by chance and it has been one of our favorite finds of the summer. The service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is laid out nicely and always clean when we visit. The sushi is also tasty and fresh. X-Fish Izakaya is probably one of our favorite AYCE sushi spots in the area. Located in Downtown Brea, X-Fish Izakaya is situated in an area with several shops and restaurants. There aren't any parking spots directly in front of the restaurant, however, the Downtown Brea area has free parking garages, one of which is very close to the establishment. Their menu offers several options, mainly sushi, but also a good amount of kitchen items and ramen selections. Some of my favorite items include the: - Bluefin Tuna - Tri Peppered Salmon - Truffle Salmon Roll - Salmon Lover Roll Flavor is perfect for all of these items and the freshness and quality, especially for it being AYCE, is on point. If you're thinking about giving this Brea location of X-Fish Izakaya a try, definitely do it. We've been to one other location, and this one blows them out of the water on all accounts of food and service. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Steph! We're truly grateful for your thoughtful…
3 months ago
This ayce sushi spot has been on my radar for a minute so I'm so glad I finally gave it a try! The quality of the fish is pretty good! I went on a weekday, so the waitlist wasn't too long. There's not much room to sit and wait for your table to be ready, but you can walk around the nearby shops. There's a QR code menu that you can order from and your server gives you a paper to write down how many pieces of sushi you want. Even though you can order a lot, you're not compromising on quality for quantity. I recommend the hamachi, tri pepper tuna, and unagi. Service was good. The wait for rolls didn't take too long. I would definitely be back with friends! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Anastasia! We're thrilled to hear you finally got…
26 days ago
We went as a group of five, toddler included. She's 2.5 so she came free under their kids policy (anyone under 39" eats free, nice touch for a family outing). The four of us hit the specialty items first, bluefin tuna, jumbo Hokkaido scallop, smoked salmon, salmon roe, plus the full carpaccio lineup (albacore, tuna, salmon, yellowtail), before settling into the regular rounds: salmon, tuna, albacore, yellowtail, butter peppered shrimp, tri peppered salmon and tuna, tuna tartare, and the katsu x fish salmon. Rounded out with eel, octopus, mackerel and scallop. Great spot for a family AYCE lunch, easy to bring a little one along and not pay extra for her to just sit there and steal edamame. read more
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Nathan H.
Kiwijen, thank you so much! We’re glad you and your family enjoyed…
TLDR; Fresh fish, friendly service, and lots of options. Walk-in or reserve on Yelp. Order the pepper salmon and the yuzu yellowtail. Recommend trying all the limited options (carpaccio, jumbo scallop, roe, bluefin, smoked salmon)! SERVICE Great service, delicious fresh fish, and a spacious clean dining area. Shout out to the wonderful hosts! The food did take a little bit longer to come out, but there is no limit to the amount of rounds you can have. You can order up to 50 pieces per round on their paper menu and then order rolls and apps with their QR code. PARKING Free plaza parking or street parking! Located in a beautiful plaza with lots of eateries including boba, Thai food, coffee shop, desserts, and more. RESERVATIONS Join the waitlist on Yelp or walk-in. COST Around $40 pp and well worth. There's also a more expensive premium option. FOOD The rice to fish ratio was PERF, a slight bite of rice with tender fish. The pepper salmon was my favorite. Sadly you can only get some premium items once so make sure you get those! I also really liked spicy scallop and yellowtail. The eel also surprisingly wasn't boney and delicious. Their rolls were also really good but super filling. Def recommend trying their baked scallop or crawfish rolls. APPS Their miso soup and garlic edamame were perfect to refresh your palettes. Also really liked the mussels! I'd pass on the sweet tamago, it didn't really taste like a typical sweet egg. OVERALL A great place to get your sushi fix! Clean, spacious, and quick to get seated during off hours. Friendly servers and lots of sushi options include sashimi, apps, ramen, skewers, and rolls. Would have liked some kind of dessert like fruit or icecream at the end but that's just me being phat :-) . read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review, Jenny!…
My most favorite sushi place ever. I love the tri-pepper salmon and tuna. Chicken karaage and calamari are also really good. Not a big fan of the blue fin tuna, carpaccio, or the rolls offered on the izakaya menu. read more
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Nathan H.
Aly, thank you so much! We’re glad X-Fish is your favorite sushi spot…
9 days ago
My first time coming here! OMG! This is such a delicious place to come if you love fish and *especially raw fish* this is the place to visit and expand your pallet! Everyone here is so nice and are very attentive, it's super nice and the atmosphere is super chill. So if you are looking for a good place to have sushi with friends and family, looking for a restaurant to celebrate something this is the place!!! 10/10 read more
3 months ago
Okay... this place is SO good. We finally tried it and everything we ordered was honestly a hit. The fish tasted super fresh, the quality was definitely there, and the presentation was beautiful without feeling over the top. The menu has so many options, so it's a fun spot to share a bunch of dishes with your table. We didn't realize this place is AYCE which WE LOVE! Service was friendly, our food came out pretty quickly, and the whole vibe inside is really nice for a date night or dinner with friends. Definitely one of those spots we'd come back to when we're craving good sushi and Japanese bites. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Justine! We're thrilled to hear you had such a…
5 days ago
Sarah did a great job. She is so helpful and answered all my 100 questions so patient. She is so cute! read more
1 month ago
Came in right when they opened, service is fast and the portions are really great! The rolls are nice and hearty, the x fish roll is our personal favorite. Decor is nice and it doesn't feel too crowded even with a full house. Location in downtown Brea also makes it easy to take a much needed post meal walk lol. read more
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Nathan H.
Clayton, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the quick service,…
Went here for the first time and all the food was amazing. The fish was fresh and the service was amazing. The nigiri had the perfect rice to fish ratio which I truly love. The environment was nice and bright like your modern sushi restaurant. Definitely would be going here again in the future! read more
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Nathan H.
Nick, thank you so much! We’re glad your first visit was a great one…
I came here and had AYCE for an early dinner date. I didn't have to wait for seating. The taste of everything was good. My favorites were some of the sushi rolls. I also had the edamame, cheese balls, and ramen. The staff were helpful. I was stuffed and there were still plenty of more options to try. Previously, I came to this same location a few years ago for someone's birthday dinner and it was probably one of the worst service I've ever had, so I was hesitant to come back. I'm glad to say I had a positive experience this 2nd time, and I would be open to returning again. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much for giving us another chance, Victor! We're…
6 days ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jackie! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh food,…
6 days ago
What can I say, this is my go-to sushi spot of all time! I've been to the BP location too, but Brea is definitely my go-to location. Best service every time! read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Amanda, thank you for the amazing review and your continued…
1 month ago
Good food, cool spot The yellowtail was my favorite The ayce was a good choice, man im so full read more
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Nathan H.
Kenneth, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the AYCE,…
X-Fish Izakaya is in a great location at The RAYA, surrounded by Ralphs and plenty of restaurants and shops. It's a beautiful, convenient area and the restaurant itself has a nice modern feel. The food was pretty good overall and the presentation was beautiful. I tried a nice variety of premium nigiri and sashimi, plus some kitchen items. Unfortunately, some of the premium fish was warmer than I prefer my sushi, especially on a very hot day, which took away from it a bit. My biggest frustration was the ordering system. There are limits on how many kitchen items you can order at once, and somehow I found myself ordering ONE little mussel at a time. Even worse, while that order was pending, I couldn't order other kitchen items. Thankfully, one of the servers noticed my frustration and eventually brought me a handful of mussels -- I really appreciated him doing that. Service was okay overall. Everyone was nice, but I think it could be a little more attentive and accommodating- the hostess simply dropped me off without explaining anything to me and no one came to my table for several minutes. There are better sushi spots in the area in my opinion, but X-Fish is still a solid option with good variety, attractive presentation and a great location. I'd probably come back, especially if they simplify the ordering process. read more
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Hi Jesus, thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad…
4 days ago
Went for weekday lunch around 11:45 AM and got seated right away. We tried the lunch AYCE special, and the food came out quickly. Sushi quality was decent, but the fish was cut so thin that it felt underwhelming. Honestly, probably not worth it if you have young kids, since they charge full price based on height. The cost can add up quickly for a family. read more
4 days ago
Omg!!! so good I like eel now (°u°) 」 My friends took me here and for the price, it is worth it! read more
4 months ago
We took advantage of their lunch price on a weekday. For a table of seven, we waited about 20 to 30 minutes to be seated. We all opted for the all you can eat menu, but I believe that X-fish also offers an Omakase option or just à la carte. The server provided us with a paper where you'll order all of your nigiri. There's a limit of 10 nigiri pieces per individual per round, but there's unlimited number of rounds within the 90 minute eating period. To order the other items, you scan a QR code and place your order using the website for your table. Just note that if there's multiple people placing orders on phones, there's a five minute wait. before each order can be submitted. I loved the rice to fish ratio for all the nigiri. The fish quality was superb. I also really enjoyed all of the rolls that we got, especially the no rice ones. The ramen and the udon were equally phenomenal. Overall fantastic experience at X-fish. Be prepared to wait because they don't take reservations unless the party is 15+. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re happy…
4 months ago
X-Fish Izakaya is one of the better AYCE sushi spots I've been to in SoCal. Their service, food, and ambiance all hit the mark. I dined here recently with my husband and his cousin. We wanted to take his cousin out for his birthday. He'd never been here so it was a great introduction to this establishment. This is located in Downtown Brea. There is a parking garage near it. We arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday and the garage was getting full. We checked in on their kiosk and waited for 30 mins, not bad. The restaurant is spacious. They offer table and bar seating. This is great for casual dining. I love the neutral tone paired with the warm lighting throughout. My husband and I have been here before two years ago. The food is just as we remembered! The sushi was fresh, S I L K Y, and packed with flavor. It's the time and effort put into their dishes that I appreciated. We ordered some of the same pieces in the second round and they were consistent. Even when the restaurant was filling up, the quality and customer service stayed the same. We also ordered two beers to share among us: Sapporo and Kirin. The Sapporo was especially smooth and crisp. It made the ingredients of the sushi pop more for me. The Kirin didn't compare, but did the job. The servers would check on us periodically. If you can't find yours at the moment, there is always someone available that you can flag over. We requested to have more ginger and that did not take long to fulfill. By the end of the third round, I asked our cousin if he would come back. He undoubtedly said yes! We were happy to hear he had a great time. Thank you, X-Fish Izakaya, for being a dependable AYCE spot even after two years since our last visit. I can't wait to return! read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re…
2 months ago
The service was all over the place from the moment we arrived. Everyone seemed stressed and disorganized, and unfortunately that translated into a pretty frustrating experience for us. One of our food tickets was completely missed, and we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food while trying to figure out what was going on. This order was entered electronically via the QR code, but it didn't print? Mistakes happen, but there wasn't much communication or urgency in getting the issue resolved. What really pushed this experience into 1-star territory, though, was something we witnessed afterward. We saw one of the chefs leave the bathroom and walk straight back into the kitchen without washing his hands. Seeing that from someone handling raw seafood was extremely concerning and completely ruined any confidence we had in the cleanliness of the kitchen. Between the chaotic service, the missed order, the long wait, and especially the hygiene issue, this was a very disappointing experience. We won't be returning. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Joey, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We take food…
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If we choose the Omakase option, can we skip some of the sushi and just order the ones we want on the omakase set? thanks.
Typically, that's not how omakase works, but if you don't like something, you're not supposed to be able to choose. Omakase is chefs choice. If it's an already known set, then it's just a set. Now, you can tell them that you do not want…
Yelp and website state they take reservations, but when I called, they said they do not take reservations. anyone know the real answer?
They are always quite busy. You show up and you sign in on their guest registry and they will notify you when your table is ready. They do not take reservations.
Does everyone in your party have to do the omakase? Or can some of them do the signature?
Everyone in your party must opt to the same one-- either the omakase or the signature.
Does everyone at the table must order AYCE if only one person wants AYCE?
I would assume so.
I understand it's AYCE, but do the rolls come in half rolls or only full rolls?
Rolls only come in full rolls. No half rolls.
How much do they charge for lunch on weekend? weekday?
Lunch X fish option is only available from open - 2pm, Monday through Friday.
Is the omakase AYCE?
No it's not. You get an Omakase plate but just 1 plate chef's choice
Can you eat here on your own or does it require groups of 2+?
You can be a party of 1
Reservations not available on weekends?
Yes, or you can use the yelp app to join the waiting list
How long is the typical wait time at 7pm on Fridays with no reservation? I was only able to get a 10pm reservation
their reservation isn't accurate, you can put yourself online first, and then, on Saturday I had to wait for an hour, luckily the main street in Brea seems to be colorful and worthy taking a stroke down the Birch street
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