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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.
This place is the place to go for quick and friendly service. Food is delicious and fresh. Good for large group because the atmosphere is loud.
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.
Good quality for a reasonable price. Personal favorites are the mackerel and squid. The service was good and quick. Their sides of ginger was great for a palette cleanser.
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.
7 months ago
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Hi Tin-Trung, thank you for the amazing review! We're so glad to hear…
Came here because I love skewers but it was so very disappointing. The only skewer to come out was the pork belly skewer and it tasted boiled with a teriyaki glaze. Maybe I should've asked once I sat down. I don't think they make it unless someone asks. Nigiri was standard. The rolls were lacking, especially the truffle salmon one. There was NO truffle flavor at all. For the variety and quality, I'd skip and just do the regular menu from Aikan. read more
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Hi Jenny, thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to…
1 month ago
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jennifer. Our team is always…
7 months ago
This sushi is BOMB. No wonder this place is so popular, it's great quality fish. Pricey of course, but worth it for sure. I came for my friends' birthdays and the service both our large tables got was good, they made sure our plates were consistently full. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice too, very clean and nice aesthetic. Spacious, but it can get super cold inside with the AC blasting, so be sure to bring a jacket. Parking available in nearby structure, and this location is part of the Downtown Brea area, so lots of nearby businesses like shopping, food, and entertainment. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Victoria, thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you enjoyed…
1 month ago
X-fish is one of our go to best spots for AYCE! We love coming here for the wide selection and service. read more
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Nathan H.
Michelle, thank you so much! We’re glad X-Fish is one of your go-to…
2 months ago
Delicious food and great atmosphere the service was fantastic will be returning and making the drive . read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and…
2 months ago
The (yuzu) yellowtail roll was absolutely outstanding. The yellowtail was incredibly fresh and clean-tasting, with a buttery texture that melted in every bite. The hint of yuzu added a bright, citrusy lift that balanced the richness of the fish perfectly without overpowering it. The rice was well-seasoned and held everything together nicely, and the overall roll had a great harmony of flavor and texture. It's refreshing, light, and still satisfying--definitely one of the standout items at X Fish and something I would order again without hesitation. read more
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Thank you so much, Ann! We’re glad you loved the yuzu yellowtail roll…
24 days ago
Amazing food and great service. This is my go-to sushi restaurant in the area. The restaurant interior is clean and modern. I always have a good experience at X Fish Brea. read more
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Nathan H.
Isaiah, thank you so much! We’re glad X-Fish Brea is your go-to sushi…
24 days ago
My go to sushi spot. Always great service and fresh fish! Highly recommend for any special or casual occasion! read more
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Amy, thank you so much! We’re glad X-Fish is your go-to sushi spot…
24 days ago
Came to have dinner with my family. Service is on point. Every waiter that has passed by has been super polite and attentive to us. The ambiance is super chill, get pretty busy, open floor plan with nice lighting. The food is soooo good! Fresh, tasty and beautiful presentation! Even my 3 year old finished her Cali roll! read more
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Nathan H.
D G., thank you so much! We’re glad you and your family enjoyed the…
2 months ago
The all you can eat lunch has so many choices to hat everyone can eat. The servers are the best we have ever had. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jay! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety of our…
19 days ago
Great food and service, the sushi comes out as they make it so it's not a long wait to eat. The quality is amazing and i have never been disappointed. Quickly becoming a regular read more
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Ryan, thank you so much! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the fresh…
19 days ago
Such great sushi and service. Fish was super fresh. Reasonably priced but not at the expense of quality. Scallops were also really good and high quality which is rare for ayce. Def one of the best AYCE spots in Southern California read more
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Nathan H.
Beshara, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh fish,…
1 month ago
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Tony. We’re glad you enjoyed…
29 days ago
The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and there were plenty of options to choose from. The all-you-can-eat menu was definitely worth it, especially with the variety of rolls and appetizers available. Great spot for sushi lovers, and I'd definitely come back again!! read more
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Nathan H.
Mikaella, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
16 days ago
1 order per persons per 5 min is crazy it used to be unlimited and then it dropped to five and now it's one. read more
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Tom K.
Hi Mychael. Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are disappointed…
25 days ago
My favorite AYCE sushi spot to go to! The food was great and the service we received was great. Will come again! read more
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Nathan H.
Brian, thank you so much! We’re glad X-Fish is your favorite AYCE…
25 days ago
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Leehwa, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, friendly…
7 months ago
Fish was very fresh, there was also a good ratio of rice to fish which made us feel like we were getting a lot of value for our money. Particularly enjoyed the yuzu yellowtail and tri pepper salmon. Hokkaido scallop also was great quality. Our waiter Sean provided great service. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Isaac, thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the…
7 months ago
The fish was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The broth had so much depth and the toppings paired really well with the fish. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. Definitely a place I would come back to. Sean was amazing!! We got seated relatively fast too for a party of 11. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi VK, thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the…
2 months ago
The vibe is great with excellent food and service. There are so many dish to choose from. We will definitely come back again read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, service,…
2 months ago
The food is so amazing plus the ambience and the staff is so kind and fast! Sushi quality is so fresh and yummy! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Reanna! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
21 days ago
Great Japanese restaurant! The salmon and tuna sushi were fresh and delicious, and the shrimp tempura was crispy and perfectly cooked. The Asahi draft beer was a perfect match with the meal. The service was also friendly and attentive. Everything was great--we'll definitely be back! read more
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Nathan H.
Juhee, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
1 month ago
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, Michael. Our team is always…
6 days ago
1 month ago
I was visiting from the SF Bay Area and decided to come here for lunch, and the food did not disappoint! The service was also great and I really enjoyed my experience. Highly recommend! read more
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Marie, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service…
4 months ago
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Hi Jessica, thank you for visiting and sharing your feedback. We’re…
Came here with my girlfriend and her brother, both sushi connoisseurs, who continue to educate and expand my food experiences. We all had the Omakase and I tried all items. To my delight, I enjoyed 95% of all items. The items I didn't enjoy were not a slight on the sushi pieces, but rather just not to my own personal taste. As my dining partners attested, the sushi we tried was excellent. Rice portions were kept at a minimum to allow the quality of the seafood to shine. The only drawback to the experience is the all you can eat frenzy vibe and overall noise throughout the restaurant. It was difficult to hear each other across the table at times. Kudos to them for being busy, but if you're looking for a relaxed dining experience with a pleasant conversation to compliment the outstanding food, it can be challenging. read more
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22 days ago
we always went to X-Fish at buene park, this is our first time go to this location. their food always good and fresh. the staff doing a great job with excellent service and friendly. the store have a good ambiance and looks wide. very recommended this place. read more
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Fnu, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your first visit to…
1 month ago
The sushi is always so fresh and yummy and they have a great assortment for sushi lovers. It's a bit loud but it's a very nice restaurant and the food comes out quickly. read more
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Michelle, thank you so much! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the…
9 months ago
Came here with my friends and had such a good time. The all-you-can-eat is 100% worth it. We got the signature and tried pretty much everything -- all super yummy. The fish was really fresh and the quality was honestly impressive for AYCE. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the place itself was nice and clean. Great vibes, great food, and definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more
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Tom K.
Hi Yen, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear…
23 days ago
Amazing food server young jun was amazing the food was high quality highly recommend came here with friends and had an amazing time read more
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Rick, thank you so much! We’re glad you and your friends enjoyed the…
28 days ago
We always come to this sushi spot! It's ayce & the quality is always fresh! If you want good service & fresh sushi this is the place to go! read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Jenna-Mae, We’re thrilled to be your favorite sushi spot and glad…
X-Fish Izakaya is a solid spot for good food and a chill vibe. The dishes were flavorful and nicely presented, and everything came out fresh. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and inviting--great for a casual night out. Overall, a good experience and definitely a place I'd come back to. read more
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Jason, thank you for the thoughtful review. We’re glad you enjoyed…
6 months ago
The restaurant is very clean and organized. The sushi is fresh and tasty! Yumm!!! The server was nice. read more
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Hi Sung, thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the…
X FISH was once our all time favorite AYCE spot. We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday in June. The sushi itself was still quality and flavor point is still so good. While we were eating our first round we were asked multiple times to leave a good review, leave the servers name and get a free beer in return. It was some sort of in house competition. I am pretty sure this practice is against yelp rules btw. I would advise to be wary of the 5 star reviews on yelp. Ambiance started out good, the place was clean and packed and we were enjoying our time until the whole bait and switch. By the time we were on to our second round, it was taking longer to get our order. We told several of the servers coming by and they would say they will check on it but we didn't feel like anyone actually checked on it. Finally after 30-40 minutes we started to get our 2nd order. Then all of the sudden one of the guys hands us our receipt and tells us that we hit the 90minute limit. I was absolutely furious. Our family knows exactly what we want and we don't dilly dally when we're eating sushi so it was not a delay on us putting in orders or eating our food. It was 100% a delay on them putting out our 2nd order. But what's worse is that instead of taking ownership and letting us order for our 3rd round, they decided to argue with me and say they couldn't do anything. After much push back from me and me getting more upset they finally said we could order our 3rd round. The food came out and the rice seemed extra hard. So we put the rice to the side. One of the guys came and said he was going to charge us for leaving rice. So we forcefully ate some. Overall they were really nice and attentive the 1st round when they were trying to get good reviews. after that Servers were straight ignoring us and argumentative. Absolutely atrocious behavior for a Sushi place that charges $40-60 a head. Will not be coming back here again. read more
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1 month ago
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Thank you for sharing your feedback, Flo. Wait times and seating…
2 months ago
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Thank you so much, Jorge! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety, quality…
2 months ago
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Hi Kevin, thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed…
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375 W Birch St
Brea, CA 92821
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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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