Sakanaya Modern Kaiseki

spent almost $300 for me and my wife, ordered 1 claypot rice, 1 premium omakase, 2 steam eggs and a jelly fish.servings are very very small, cooking methods were very traditional, can taste the craftmanship.premium sashimi had veins in the fish and neither the waiter or chef comes to explains what the fishes you're eating so you just need to explore.for $300 many Japanese Cuisine we'd get a bit more narrative and presentation, here we were just told the plates and pots were very hot... all night.will not recommend to anyone

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

The omakase was phenomenal. It was a decedent 11 course meal. I was hesitant at first, not expecting to like some things, but it was all an experience to eat. I personally wasn't fond of one item, but others at the table enjoyed it greatly. I went with a large group of 8, and had a great time.The service was exceptional, and could not recommend it enough.

Amazing kaiseki experience, there's no sushi (omakase doesn't necessarily mean SUSHI). Everything was fresh and prepared extremely well. I've never had mackerel that wasn't fishy until now. All the uni I've eaten until now cannot be called uni. The course progression was very well thought out, going from light gradually to heavy toward the end. Ingredients, prep, and presentation were top notch.

The best Japanese restaurant in Costa Mesa.

The taste is good and the service is considerate. It is best to make an appointment, otherwise you have to wait

Stay away!!! Worst service ever. This is Not a cheap sushi restaurant, but the service is not worth the money

High class Japanese dining. Broiled mackerel and sashimi were excellent. Quiet kitchen and dining experience. Definitely a quality over quantity restaurant.

slow and poor services! and the staff are so lazy!

love the food but the place is a bit small

Excellent and exceptional traditional Japanese cuisine, a hidden gem where the chef is very attentive to details and the freshness of the food. Great service and the food is wholesome and fresh, highly recommended. Also a great selection of wines and sake to compliment your culinary experience. This restaurant is truly remarkable and innovating, you can't go wrong here. Richard A.

Do not miss out their wine pairing event. Great Japanese delicacies pairing with great European wines. Heavenly heaven!

All I have to say is $24 for this hardly any snow crab legs....it felt like a hour waiting for this little bowl of rice for 2....disappointed ?

I admire this spot! They have splendid meals, they have a rich menu, The cook in that place is a real pro, I love very much eating all their dishes. The dishes are consistently fresh, the attitude towards the customers is very good too. I frequently visit this place and I was never unsatisfied. I recommend it to all my friends.

Beautiful food and a wonderful experience. The husband and wife team are outstanding and they take great care with every ingredient and how it's prepared and plated. Yes, it is more costly than your average dinner but this is in no way average food!

Strong recommend beef tough.