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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.
We ate good! Fish is high quality and service was fast. The wait time was like 25 mins on a Saturday night. There was also nice lighting so the vibes were good. Overall a great night with good eats!
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 months ago
Food was amazing! We went during lunch hour and it got packed super fast but the service was very quick, patient and attentive. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, David! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and…
2 months ago
place is so amazing!!!! would give more stars then what yelp offers. food is amazing and leaves you wanting more . favorite dish is beyond one thing and the selection is awesome. With the food comes the amazing service, drinks are always full , orders come out on a dime and with a amazing smile as well as welcoming demeanor. Younge was our server and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a amazing dinner. Noticed also the staff is always full of smiles so you can tell the enjoy being here. 10/10 recommend. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Sherilyn! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food,…
2 months ago
amazing food and the ambience was also very nice! Really enjoyed the signature ayce menu and especially the carpaccio! Service was also nice and very attentive! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Noah! We’re glad you enjoyed the Signature AYCE,…
7 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you, Simon! We’re glad you enjoyed the Signature menu and found…
2 months ago
first time here was a great experience. Our server Megan was so sweet and had great/fast service. food came out quick and tastes fresh, ratio is W. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Elle! We’re glad your first visit was a great…
2 months ago
The food was great and came out really fast. Our server Megan was super nice and helpful. Showed us how to do things and was very patient. Overall goated. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Oscar! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and quick…
2 months ago
Great variety on the menu, and everything we tried was delicious! The sushi was fresh and there were so many different options to choose from. Their Asahi draft beer was especially good and paired perfectly with the food. Definitely coming back! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much 희정! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
2 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Noah! We’re glad you continue to enjoy the fresh…
2 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Max! We’re glad you enjoyed the service,…
2 months ago
Great food and great service! Definitely recommend if ya lady likes sushi! If you have a small party it's all walk ins, but if you have a part more than 15 then you would need to call in for reservations. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Louie! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and…
2 months ago
Service was very fast and very kind. Quality was amazing and plenty of options. The inside is very modern and clean. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jacob! We’re glad you enjoyed the fast service,…
5 months ago
Came here again! I've got to say, the food is still as good as ever! The quality is so amazing and the udon especially is so delicious! The service here is so great too! All of the waiters and waitresses are so nice and polite! I love the calm vibe in the restaurant, like I feel so calm and not chaotic. I'm hoping to come back soon! read more
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Tom K.
Hi Taejong. Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to…
6 months ago
They have fresh fish! And the kids love this place! I lovvvvvvvvvvvve it :) please expand the time limit pleaseeeeeee I want to stay longer to enjoyeeeeeeeeee it read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you Kelly, we’re so happy to hear you and your kids love the…
6 months ago
Great quality sushi, great price! Service is excellent and very accommodating. They play great alternative rock music! read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Nadya, thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the…
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Thank you for your thoughtful review, Tracy. We appreciate you…
2 years ago
My wife & I have been here twice in the past 4 months. The wait was minimal due to the fact that we came here during lunch time on a weekend. The quality of the sushi was very fresh and they have quite a lot of choices when it comes to sushi, sashimi, carpaccio, cut rolls, hand rolls, and izakaya (small appetizers). Everything we ordered from the menu was good. The fresh sushi is ordered from a paper while everything else is self-ordered via their online menu you can access by scanning the QR code that's uniquely assigned for our table. We started off with all the available carpaccio for our visit (it's limited to two pieces each per person). After that, we ordered a variety of sushi and izakaya. In fact, I even enjoy the small bowl of udon from their menu. The broth was tasty, but not salty) and the noodles were perfectly cooked. It's definitely one of the best AYCE sushi restaurants in SoCal and we can't wait to go back again soon! read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Kristopher,Thank you for sharing your experience! We're…
2 months ago
The vibe in this place is really relaxed overall! And the food is top tier quality. We ordered the omakase all you can eat menu and everything we ordered was incredible. Especially the hamachi yellowtail. We loved the 9 piece omakase that the chef sent out. Service is amazing! Our server was really kind and patient with us because it was our first time. We will be back! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Berto! We’re glad you enjoyed the Omakase AYCE,…
26 days ago
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Nathan H.
Gretchen, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the lunch…
8 months ago
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Nathan H.
Hi Melissa, thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed…
2 months ago
Super clean place with an amazing atmosphere! The food was fresh, and our server was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot for great sushi and a wonderful dining experience! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Cody! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh sushi,…
2 months ago
2 months ago
The food service was amazing, the salmon and tuna nigiri were very fresh and amazing. the vibe of this place was very homey! read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Hannah! We’re glad you enjoyed the fresh salmon…
2 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jaden! We’re glad you enjoyed the fast service and…
1 year ago
Ive been to a few ayce sushi places and i have to say this one takes the cake. The fish is fresh and buttery soft with no fishy after taste. Thumbs up for that. I loved the omakase special plate of sushi. I would definitely recommend going here. The omakase with the special plate and the blue fin are totally worth it. The service was pretty good. They have a digital menu so you dont deal with a server that much. The ambiance is nice. I loved it overall i would definitely choose to come here over other places. We decided to come here for my gfs birthday. It was a nice treat. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you, Gregory. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the freshness and…
2 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Jennifer! We’re glad you and your family enjoyed…
I love my experience with xfish. They never disappoint. This was my third time dining here and it hits the spot everytime. The ambiance was amazing for photos. Service was top notch and servers were amazing and helpful with their recommendations. They are very attentive. One small detail was I wished they pre-bussed more. We had a huge party so a lot of the empty plates were stacking on top of each other on the side and it kind of gave less room to eat. I love how fresh and flavorful the sushi was. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Harry, We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had great experiences with us…
5 months ago
Absolutely delicious! Very fresh and the service is amazing! Very attentive and the store is nice and clean! I would highly recommend! read more
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Nathan H.
Ashley, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re happy to…
2 years ago
My husband and I came here on a Friday for lunch time. I kept checking the Yelp wait-list on it kept saying there was no wait. Came there and there was a wait. They have signs inside saying the Yelp wait-list is not accurate - why set it up there if it's not accurate? That bugged me. Then they asked us to wait outside in the rain with our baby in the stroller. To me, these two first experiences were not inviting. The restaurant itself is somewhat small - it replaced an old sushi restaurant. The ambiance is bright, Japanese style wooden furniture/minimalist. It's actually quite loud and sound echoes in the restaurant. I observed this because we brought our baby and she kept getting startled by other parties' loud banter. Anyways, when we were finally seated, service was somewhat quick. Our server explained the options to us - we chose the sushi lunch (includes ayce sushi, rolls, ramen, udon). Pretty good for $30 pp. I wouldn't say the sushi was super amazing, but it was good for an ayce place. Prices are good too! Although the experience started off a little unpleasant , we did enjoy the food. Next time I would come back to try the omakase. read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Theresa, Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate…
We ordered takeout, so picking it up and seeing inside the place was packed and clean. Our order was ready early. The food itself was great. I would definitely go back for the flavors but I so wish the portions were bigger. We made this board with all the rolls for a galentines, it fed about 4 people. Still recommend and I will go back but to sit inside, it's very earthy and chic inside! read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Sarah, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you…
2 years ago
Would I come back again? HECK YEAA. Highlights of Tonight/Reccomendations: ‣ Chef's Choice Set of 9 ‣ Bluefin Tuna ‣ Salmon ‣ Hokkaido Scallop ‣ Yuzu Yellowtail Ambiance: Stunning interior w/a nice warm tone. Cute curved interior. Service: Staff was nice & accommodating! Omakase | $55/per person ‣ 11am-10pm ‣ Last call @9:30pm ‣ Unlimited Hon Maguro ‣ Chef Choice Set of 9 Lunch X Fish | $27.99/per person ‣ 11am-2pm | M-F | Excludes holidays Signature | $39.99/per person ‣ 11am-2pm ‣ Last call @11:30pm AYCE Policies: ‣ 1/2 Price: Kids 39" to 51" ‣ FREE: Kids Under 39" ‣ Leftovers: $2 per piece, $8 per plate ‣ 90 minute dining time ‣ Table must order from the same menu read more
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Nathan H.
Hello Keilani, Thank you for the enthusiastic review—**HECK YEA** is…
8 months ago
Came on a weekday with my partner and his mother. No wait, and the service was excellent. TJ, the manager, came by a few times to check on our table. The servers made sure our water glasses were full. We chose the Signature dinner meal and EVERYTHING was amazing. I only wish I took a picture of the 1st round with the carpaccio and Bluefin Tuna. read more
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Nathan H.
JoanMae, thank you for sharing your experience.…
7 months ago
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Nathan H.
Hi Leslie, thank you for the detailed review! We're glad you enjoyed…
2 months ago
Food is good, service is good, ambiance is good. They also offer Omakase AYCE never seen before. read more
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Kevin! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, service,…
2 months ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you so much, Gary! We’re glad you always enjoy the fresh sushi,…
1 month ago
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Nathan H.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Peter. Kitchen timing can vary…
X Fish serves up fresh, high-quality sushi with options for a $55 Omakase or an AYCE sushi menu. I especially loved their fresh uni scallop and all the different cuts of salmon -- everything tasted so fresh and buttery. The service was excellent, and the warm, inviting interior made the dining experience even better. Parking was a breeze too, since there's a lot right by the restaurant. read more
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Nathan H.
Hi Tina, We’re so glad you enjoyed the fresh, high-quality sushi and…
23 days ago
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Nathan H.
Preston, thank you so much! We’re honored X-Fish has become a…
23 days ago
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Ryan, thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the AYCE lunch…
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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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