TL;DR: Terrible service. If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The host named Lina was especially mean and disrespectful from the get-go. Food was mediocre at best and lacked flavor. Some dishes were even served lukewarm. Overall this isn’t an authentic Japanese Yakitori restaurant. Before we even got seated, the host, Lina, displayed a haughty attitude and gave us side-eye. We were a group of three and were seated at a shared table near the entrance. Immediately, we noticed that two of the seats were next to an exposed outlet with wires which could be a safety hazard (images attached . We also saw that two other tables nearby had freed up, so we asked our waitress if we could swit...
Honda-Ya Tustin is one place that is always reliable! Every dish we tried was packed with flavor and authenticity. The soft shell crab that we had was just how we wanted it with the outside being crispy and the inside being soft and non-dry – a real treat. The shiitake mushrooms were nothing fancy but still a very enjoyable dish with their strong, natural flavor. The Japanese beef that we ordered was very tender and the umami flavor was quite strong in it. Shrimp tempura was a feast-apart, which was smooth, crispy, and not at all oily – just like a traditional tempura. Besides, the OC roll was totally a sushi fan's best attraction, with the freshness of the ingredients and a very harmonious...
Hondaya is always crowded even during the weekday. After waiting outside for about a half hour, finally sat down on the sitting area. I ordered promptly starting from some of those grilled skewers and sashimi salads. Waiters were changed few times during dining, but service level was consistent. The food was ok and I enjoyed the most of the dishes.Typical Izakaya style, small portion while Sashimis are fresh. One of my orders was never placed so had to wait after paying the check.
This place is great. It good reviews are well deserved. I didn’t take any pictures of the food because it just disappears the moment the water places the plate on the table. The prices are reasonable but many of the dishes are small, so you end up ordering more, and it gets reflected on the bill. I wish they allowed joining the waitlist online, without keeping the people waiting on a narrow sidewalk outside.
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Lives up to the hype! I went here late on a Thursday night. We waited about an hour but the food was worth it. Everything was extremely fresh and the service was great too. Give the daikon salad a try if you think that sounds good. It was very bright and the standout among some very good dishes.
The place has a line for a reason! Smoky flavor yakitori, miso flavor shishito, sushi, and onigiri were all great. Wish they were better at filling our water but it was busy so it wasn't too bad
Yakitoris are really nice. Normally there is waiting at least for 20~30 minutes. Reservation is recommended
Too many people, a little noisy bur foods are really good. Their cocktails are awesome.
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Price is up, and quality quantity are down. It used to be a fun and tasty place.
Enable online waitlist. Quit making us physically check in only to wait an hour.
