First time visiting this indoor eatery food court. Interesting interior design with open-space sitting area in the middle of the court and several Japanese eateries dotted the outside circle. I ate at Gyutan Tsukasa and it had a line, but moved quickly. The grilled beef tongue does not disappoint. Definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lingling Wang
In my opinion, this place boasts the best of the best beef tongue in SoCal. I've yet to find any other spot that comes close to matching up with the flavors and quality offered here. It's become a go-to for me, and whenever friends come back home here, the immediate question is, "Can we go here?"The nature of the taste, as the meat grills with a charming charcoal touch, is nothing short of fantastic. The tenderness and flavor profile are perfectly balanced, creating an experience that has the power to light up the whole world in your mouth. Visiting once in a while is a treat, and this place holds a special spot in the hearts (and taste buds) of those who've had the pleasure of savoring its exceptional beef tongue.PS: the price now is higher than before….yeah……I guess it’s cuz of the inflation……
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Bento Box
Cue Chin
Best Japanese beef tongue in the entire state. Top quality, super authentic place. Restaurant is in a food court convenient if you want to try other things. Great gyutan soup as well. Nothing to critique.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
XT Q
Best grill beef tongue ever. And the price grows even faster. When I know this place, a 12 pieces set cost $18. Right now is $28. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brian's opinions
One of the very few Gyu-tan shops in the LA area! If not, perhaps the only one? The price may scare first timers off but trust me these little pieces of charcoal grilled beef tongue will blow your mind with those aromatic flavor and the perfect texture! I added the curry dish for the heck of it. It was good but I’d honestly just get more grilled tongue if you’d like to spend more money. Very glad that they’re serving Japanese style grilled beef tongue here!
Lumi Tanabe
Super expensive. It used to be good but the quality and Size has gotten ridiculous small. Might as well just get a nice steak house for that price.Vegetarian options: No
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
William Chen
Their PA speaker is so loud, disrupts the whole food court. Ear piercing !!!Wish I can post an audio clip, it is ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dong Dang
Came here accidentally but turn out to be the right place for the best charcoal grilled beef tongue. The price surprises me because it's expensive for a one-single-personal lunch/ dinner. I was hesitant at first but wanted to treat myself something differently. I was right and the other reviews were right, the beef tongue was flavorful, soft, and looked delectable. It came with white rice, some pickles, wasabi, and warm beef soup.The first time I tried 1/ Gyutan set 8 pcsThe second time I tried 3/ Tsukasa set (Eat in only)10 out 10 recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
Thomas Brazeal
This place is such a WINNER!! The beef tongue is incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfect in all aspects. You can tell they use high quality beef and that they pay close attention to detail. It's fun to watch as they cook the meat over the charcoals. The only reason I come here is for the beef tongue, nothing else has been that impressive but the beef tongue alone warrants a 5* review.Also, the Mitsuwa food court is undergoing renovations which will increase the seating area. Once completed, it will be much improved, hopefully they get new tables and chairs too. Their high chairs are especially dated and rickety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Sung
Again, I was amazed to find a Japanese style charcoal grill gyutan (ox tongue) place in a supermarket food court!! Not a comfortable place to sit for long, but the food this place serve is definitely worth going ???
I came here on Saturday eveningIt was very busyLong queue and need to wait for 30-45 MinutesThe taste is quite satisfactoryIts Good to TRY and to experience this place to eatVery Recommended!
Stephanie Bernardino
Gyutan Tsukasa is located inside the Japanese grocery store, Mitsuwa. This place offers dine in or take out options as well. Place your order and keep your receipt as you will need this to see the number and to pick up your food. This place specializes in serving grilled beef tongue, and don't diss it until you try it!! It has a very nice texture, and you can taste the char from the grill. They are open from 11am to 8:30 pm, last order at 8:30pm. You can get the bento box in a set of 4 or 12 pieces of Gyutan beef, and it comes with rice and gyutan soup. I opted on the 12 piece with extra rice, and it's so delicious. The soup is very tasty. It kind of reminds me of the Filipino soup called "Nilaga." I can literally eat a big bowl of this soup. We also ordered Gyutan balls, which come with 3 big balls. This is a must-have, very soft and crunchy at the same time, and it came with furikake and kewpie mayonnaise with teriyaki sauce. This is vary savory and so good. We also got the Gyutan stew. This one is good. However, it's a little too sweet for my liking. Every time I come here to Orange County, California, I make sure I come to this place at least once during the trip. It's always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
L C
The THICK chewy tender beef tongue here is outstanding! There are many thin pieces that are on the overgrilled side but still pretty good. The price here keeps racking up every time I come so this can only be a treat yoself place now :( I highly recommend set a and b and add additional pieces. Can’t get enough of it! The rice and soup combo that it comes with for the set is also bomb.
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
Kevin “Tuan” Tran
I tried Gyutan myself finally and while the prices may surprise you, I found the meal to be very filling and full. Tongue is a bit more firm and chewy in texture. The soup was really flavorful and included bits of meat. A refreshing meal on the right day.
Cindy F.
My teenage son and my favorite place to eat gyutan, now even better than Kappo Honda. The gyutan here is so savory, tender and juicy with perfect bounce back. I've told my fellow carnivores that it is better than their favorite steak and just as pricy. So absolutely worth it! My son will eat a 12 piece set plus 12 pc a la carte. I usually buy him ramen from his 2nd favorite place at Santouka before I order the gyutan. I used to get it to go during Covid, but I could never even get a bite. The ramen works well and now I just order my own set. Exceptional.
First time visiting this indoor eatery food court. Interesting interior design with open-space sitting area in the middle of the court and several Japanese eateries dotted the outside circle. I ate at Gyutan Tsukasa and it had a line, but moved quickly. The grilled beef tongue does not disappoint. Definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In my opinion, this place boasts the best of the best beef tongue in SoCal. I've yet to find any other spot that comes close to matching up with the flavors and quality offered here. It's become a go-to for me, and whenever friends come back home here, the immediate question is, "Can we go here?"The nature of the taste, as the meat grills with a charming charcoal touch, is nothing short of fantastic. The tenderness and flavor profile are perfectly balanced, creating an experience that has the power to light up the whole world in your mouth. Visiting once in a while is a treat, and this place holds a special spot in the hearts (and taste buds) of those who've had the pleasure of savoring its exceptional beef tongue.PS: the price now is higher than before….yeah……I guess it’s cuz of the inflation……
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Bento Box
Best Japanese beef tongue in the entire state. Top quality, super authentic place. Restaurant is in a food court convenient if you want to try other things. Great gyutan soup as well. Nothing to critique.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
Best grill beef tongue ever. And the price grows even faster. When I know this place, a 12 pieces set cost $18. Right now is $28. ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
One of the very few Gyu-tan shops in the LA area! If not, perhaps the only one? The price may scare first timers off but trust me these little pieces of charcoal grilled beef tongue will blow your mind with those aromatic flavor and the perfect texture! I added the curry dish for the heck of it. It was good but I’d honestly just get more grilled tongue if you’d like to spend more money. Very glad that they’re serving Japanese style grilled beef tongue here!
Super expensive. It used to be good but the quality and Size has gotten ridiculous small. Might as well just get a nice steak house for that price.Vegetarian options: No
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
Their PA speaker is so loud, disrupts the whole food court. Ear piercing !!!Wish I can post an audio clip, it is ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Came here accidentally but turn out to be the right place for the best charcoal grilled beef tongue. The price surprises me because it's expensive for a one-single-personal lunch/ dinner. I was hesitant at first but wanted to treat myself something differently. I was right and the other reviews were right, the beef tongue was flavorful, soft, and looked delectable. It came with white rice, some pickles, wasabi, and warm beef soup.The first time I tried 1/ Gyutan set 8 pcsThe second time I tried 3/ Tsukasa set (Eat in only)10 out 10 recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
This place is such a WINNER!! The beef tongue is incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfect in all aspects. You can tell they use high quality beef and that they pay close attention to detail. It's fun to watch as they cook the meat over the charcoals. The only reason I come here is for the beef tongue, nothing else has been that impressive but the beef tongue alone warrants a 5* review.Also, the Mitsuwa food court is undergoing renovations which will increase the seating area. Once completed, it will be much improved, hopefully they get new tables and chairs too. Their high chairs are especially dated and rickety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Again, I was amazed to find a Japanese style charcoal grill gyutan (ox tongue) place in a supermarket food court!! Not a comfortable place to sit for long, but the food this place serve is definitely worth going ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
I came here on Saturday eveningIt was very busyLong queue and need to wait for 30-45 MinutesThe taste is quite satisfactoryIts Good to TRY and to experience this place to eatVery Recommended!
Gyutan Tsukasa is located inside the Japanese grocery store, Mitsuwa. This place offers dine in or take out options as well. Place your order and keep your receipt as you will need this to see the number and to pick up your food. This place specializes in serving grilled beef tongue, and don't diss it until you try it!! It has a very nice texture, and you can taste the char from the grill. They are open from 11am to 8:30 pm, last order at 8:30pm. You can get the bento box in a set of 4 or 12 pieces of Gyutan beef, and it comes with rice and gyutan soup. I opted on the 12 piece with extra rice, and it's so delicious. The soup is very tasty. It kind of reminds me of the Filipino soup called "Nilaga." I can literally eat a big bowl of this soup. We also ordered Gyutan balls, which come with 3 big balls. This is a must-have, very soft and crunchy at the same time, and it came with furikake and kewpie mayonnaise with teriyaki sauce. This is vary savory and so good. We also got the Gyutan stew. This one is good. However, it's a little too sweet for my liking. Every time I come here to Orange County, California, I make sure I come to this place at least once during the trip. It's always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
The THICK chewy tender beef tongue here is outstanding! There are many thin pieces that are on the overgrilled side but still pretty good. The price here keeps racking up every time I come so this can only be a treat yoself place now :( I highly recommend set a and b and add additional pieces. Can’t get enough of it! The rice and soup combo that it comes with for the set is also bomb.
Recommended dishes: Gyutan Set
I tried Gyutan myself finally and while the prices may surprise you, I found the meal to be very filling and full. Tongue is a bit more firm and chewy in texture. The soup was really flavorful and included bits of meat. A refreshing meal on the right day.
My teenage son and my favorite place to eat gyutan, now even better than Kappo Honda. The gyutan here is so savory, tender and juicy with perfect bounce back. I've told my fellow carnivores that it is better than their favorite steak and just as pricy. So absolutely worth it! My son will eat a 12 piece set plus 12 pc a la carte. I usually buy him ramen from his 2nd favorite place at Santouka before I order the gyutan. I used to get it to go during Covid, but I could never even get a bite. The ramen works well and now I just order my own set. Exceptional.