17 Best Japanese Restaurants in Buena Park

“Usually I save TikTok videos of restaurants I wanna try when I travel to LA but we were starving when we got out of the source oc plaza and just randomly searched a ramen place nearby. This was the place nearest to us that the ramen pics looked appealing. I have to say the ramen here was amazing. It tasted almost the same to the ramen we tried in our trip to Tokyo. And our server was so nice and attentive. He was so sweet that he gave our mom her drink for free since she wasn’t going to consume food due to not liking ramen but she was accompanying us. Found this place by accident but i have now marked it as a favorite and will definitely go back!“

“Food is amazing. Pork Katsu comes with 5-6 pork slices that are extremely juicy and tender. Rice on the bottom with salad. Amazing side dishes like pickled radish and cucumbers served with creamy soup.

Service is incredible. Very attentive waiter. Fast with drinks and extremely speedy with service. I ask for napkins or more water; I close my eyes for one second and it's literally all there! Kim Tae (Ted) is amazing! Great work ethic displayed and attentiveness.

Hope to come again with Ted being my server!“

“This place is a gem! I ordered the chicken and beef plate, chicken katsu, baby lobster roll and dragon roll, and everything was excellent.

Food delicious - 5 stars
Portions generous - 5 stars
prices very affordable - 5 stars
great service 5 stars

I highly recommend this place and will definitely be a regular here!“

“I had the sake salmon and egg sando.
The sando was good. Moist egg filling and well toasted bread. The sake salmon...goodness gracious. It was delicious! I want to try more items on the menu, but I may have a hard time not ordering the salmon again. I highly recommend Neighborhood Bento.
It's definitely worth noting that the staff were cheerful, knowledgeable, and professional. I will definitely come here again.“

“One of the best inari sushi spots I've tried! Everything tasted amazing, the portions were generous, and the prices were hard to beat. The staff made us feel so welcome with their friendly service. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!“

“Local guide coming in hot ya'll sit back and relax at the best Gyukatsu restaurant in all of Orange County (both north and south county). I couldn't be more pleased with a full stomach and memories to last a lifetime. My wife and I frequent Japan where we enjoy some of the best gyukatsu in the entire world. With that being said, this particular restaurant, located in the beautiful Buena Park, CA is a close second place runner up. Haven't really tried any other similar restaurants stateside but if I did I'd bet it wouldn't come close to the culinary masterpiece this place lays down on the regular. Do yourself a favor and come and eat here and make sure to order the premium beef katsu with a side of fluffy whipped cream lookin delicious don noodles. Mic drop local guide out.“

“Service was top notch tonight“

“Love their hot and spicy pork dish. Plenty of food for 1 person. Seasoning well on the pork portion. They make their own salad dressing which makes it taste refreshing. I ordered both the combo and the plate dish. Very satisfied with the outcome. Highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent deal!“

“i like the food, big serving & it’s worth the price, i hope they willnot increase the price or lessen the service.“

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Family friendly: 3/5
Stroller friendly: 2/5
ADA accessible: 2/5

First let me say I'm not a big katsu fan, but my Godson picked out this place to eat. I think I've been converted. I don't think I've really had good authentic katsu before. The chicken lady was light, tender combined with the grounded sesame sauce? It is something you need to try if you have yet to do so. The katsu meal itself ($17.95) with the combo (+$7 which includes either kimchi udon, or soba, Tuna roll) iis big on it's own. Also, the shaved cabbage salad is a great compliment to the meal. I'll be back with the family to check out the other offerings here.

One downside, the space is tight, so strollers and wheelchairs won't be a comfy fit. However, there were littles here around 7 pm for dinner.

All in all, is highly recommend Yoko Donkatsu.“

“Top notch teriyaki chicken plates. It's worth the drive coming to this place all the time. They add the right amount that'll just hit the spot!

UPDATE!!!
lately I've been coming to this spot for quite some time. And for the past 2 times I've come I've been noticing a reduction of meat and more rice. Either the owner of this place is taking advantage of these such good reviews and adding more rice than meat or it's under new management but I've been unsatisfied with my amount of portions now. Come here at your own risk!“

“Lol! We are here every week and the owner always treat us like they never saw us!“

“Absolutely outstanding service. We walked in right before closing, totally wiped from work, and the two women working there were so warm, welcoming, and attentive. They made us feel like welcome guests instead of late customers. Fast, friendly, and genuinely caring service. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Wish the cut was thicker on some of them. The service was A5, the food was good. I usually won't go to to such expensive place but it was a friend's birthday. I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not but the bill came out to about $500 for 4 person and I felt it was reasonable“

“Stopped in for dinner last week. There is plenty of parking available. The restaurant itself is small but charming.

We started off with s strawberry matcha and a mango slushy boba. Both were cool and refreshing.

We got a crunch roll and it was massive. This easily could have been a meal. It was so good and delicious.

Next up was the stir fry noodles with chicken and beef teriyaki. This was a heavy portion of food. I mixed it all up and it was so tasty and satisfying. A very filling meal just by itself.

Last, but not least, was the bento box. Another large portion of food. You get rice, chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, shrimp, salad, gyoza, shrimp tempura and a four piece California roll. So good and very filling.

Large portions and friendly service will make this your go-to teriyaki house!“

“​If you are looking for top-tier Japanese cuisine paired with rare, customer-first hospitality, Ozen Sushi is an absolute must-visit!

​We opted for the All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) menu, and the value is unmatched. Paired with bottomless drinks to wash down all the incredible food, it made for a fantastic feast. Highlights from our table included:

> ​Tiger Roll & California Roll: Incredibly fresh, expertly prepared, and bursting with flavor.
​Specialty Sushi & Nigiri: Fresh, rich cuts of fish served in generous portions.

>​Takoyaki & Tempura: Arrived hot, perfectly crispy, and delicious.

​Beyond the delicious food, what made this visit truly memorable was Gina (whether she was our server or the owner, her hospitality was phenomenal!). When we accidentally over-ordered on leftover sushi—thinking items were served in different batches—Gina showed incredible grace. Instead of strictly enforcing the standard $2-per-piece fee, she generously capped our excess charge at just $20 total.

​That degree of understanding, warmth, and genuine care for guests is extremely rare in AYCE dining. We left completely full, extremely satisfied, and thoroughly impressed. Ozen Sushi has earned lifetime customers in us—we will definitely be back, and we highly recommend everyone come try them out!“

“The wait time was perfect 👌🏽 Our server (possibly Caucasian with dark purple hair) I was so tired I forgot her name 😭 was AMAZING and her service was SUPER AMAZING!! Even though it was a Sunday evening and this place was super busy she was still on point and had a quite a few tables. Appreciate the vibe, the good food and the crazy cold AC after a long day outdoors!!“