Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Orange County

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4.8

4.8 (1206)

$50 and over

Japanese

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

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JonVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

The fish in all dishes were very fresh and delicious that evening. We sat at the sushi bar, and the sushi chef was very attentive. He customized our rolls, and didn't seem to nickel and dime us for little changes. I've been to this restaurant when it was definitely overpriced, but tonight was an exceptionally good value, and we enjoyed every aspect of it. This is a great sushi bar when they keep the price is reasonable! (Understanding, of course, that it is Newport Beach! $$$)

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O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach

4.9

4.9 (326)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Laguna Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Boneless Short Rib or Baked Lobster Tail. A must try is our signature Sashimi Sampler which has Halibut with truffle oil, Salmon with garlic ponzu, Albacore with crispy garlic, Peach Scallp, Tuna with sesame dressing and crispy onion, and Yellowtail with jalapeno. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Robin

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful food, beautifully presented and served hot. Excellent service. Only problem was that the directions on the link sent with the confirmation text sent us to the wrong location.

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Sushi C

O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine

4.6

4.6 (467)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Irvine

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Garlic Beef or Lobster Tail Dynamite with Snow Crab. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Brian

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

The sampler sashimi was outstanding. The sushi rolls were also very good.

Hanagi Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (261)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anaheim

About the restaurant

The creators of Hanagi Sapporo and Hanagi Guam have crossed the mighty Pacific to bring the authentic Hanagi experience to the West Coast. Take in the surroundings of this stylish new restaurant, and enjoy Chef Hiro’s incredible culinary creations, including fresh, creative sushi, Seasonal Specials, a special kids' menu, and authentic traditional Japanese cuisine. Every dish inspires the imagination! Join us for lunch or dinner today.

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Mona

Dined 6 days ago

Everything about the restaurant was wonderful: atmosphere, ambiance, service and food top notch! Definitely would come back!

Nobu Newport

4.7

4.7 (2552)

$50 and over

Japanese

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Nobu Newport Beach is now open for in person dining, in addition to takeout and delivery!
If you are unable to book a reservation for a specific time, please call the restaurant directly.
To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks.
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Nobu Newport Beach, located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, will serve Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned signature cuisine such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso with incredible views of the Newport Harbor.

Designed by Studio PCH, Nobu Newport Beach has been crafted with their signature aesthetic of comfort and refined details in mind, to create a simple and elegant atmosphere. Guests will be able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in the two-story space and will have access to the bar & l

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AlisonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

It was absolutely delicious the food was excellent the service was fabulous I ate so much I was so full

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Yellowtail

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Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño

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Seafood Ceviche

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Huntington Beach, CA | Ocean Plaza

4.7

4.7 (1151)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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AlisonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The ear drop soup which is are absolute favorite was very very bland tonight and it took a long time to get all our food everything took forever our soup came out after appetizers we ordered usually the soup comes out first I don't know what happened but the kitchen was very slow on everything and so was the server about refilling we had asked for everything.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brea, CA | Brea Downtown

4.6

4.6 (130)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

Good restaurant for Xmas Eve! Food is good, service is good, and price is not too crazy

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Hana Re Sushi

4.7

4.7 (15)

$50 and over

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Hana re only offers chef omakase course $250 per person.
10 courses from appetizers to dessert . Hana re offers same courses at chef’s counter(bar seating )and table seating. Please check website to see more details .

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Ben

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Fantastic 10 course meal. A once in a lifetime experience.

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Omakase Menu

Izakaya Hachi Costa Mesa

4.6

4.6 (257)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving japanese tapas, yakitori, fresh oysters, shabu shabu, traditional sushi, and a variety of unique and exclusive sake from japan.

We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later then your reservation time. Seating availability are base on the business volume, all request are not guaranteed. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

$30 corkage fee per bottle up to 750ml and $60 for 750ml+

Daily Operation From 5PM-11PM, Last Call at 10PM

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Charlene

Dined 4 days ago

First time visiting. Friendly staff. Tasty food. Udon was so yummy. Decor makes this place stand out.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Tustin, CA | Newport Ave

4.7

4.7 (656)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Tustin

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Noelle

Dined 4 days ago

We love it here we come every year on Christmas and they never disappoint

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