14 Best Japanese Restaurants in Santa Ana

“The Best Sushi I’ve ever had!
Chef Sam Kim is a genius, his artistry and heart in his food is well noticed, everything was delicious and beyond. So far my favorite restaurant!
The service was amazing as well, our server Jason explained every single detail of every dish and made perfect recommendations

It’s been 4 times already and never disappointed
Thank you for the excellent experience!!“

“Never thought I'd like sushi but now I do!! Very delicious! Will definitely go back again soon! �“

“Excelente servicio y alimentos exquisitos“

“Favorite shabu place, and we keep coming back : ) Each plate comes in small, med, or large + fresh veggies + rice + ice cream at the end.

Their sauces are great, music is good, and has super friendly service. Place is clean with easy parking.“

“Siempre va a ser mi restaurante favorito. No he comido sushi como este en ningún otro lugar. He venido desde hace dos años en distintos tiempos y siempre que regreso es igual de bueno. El servicio es bueno, el sushi es fresco. Solo me gustaría que regresaran las botellas de salsa de soya porque estaban muy lindas. De ahí en fuera todo 10/10“

“honestly best Mos 2 in Santa Ana the workers are always nice, welcoming, and positive.

Some guy just gave a bad review because they don’t accept card smh. They literally have an ATM inside and signs that say they don’t accept cash.“

“Food is on point. Spicy Teriyaki chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. The tempura and salad were delicious as well. Service was great. The AC was not working so I ate in the car. Overall this is a great place where the food does not disappoint.“

“I absolutely love Kiazen Shabu! The food here is consistently amazing, with fresh ingredients and rich, flavorful broths that make every bite memorable. The owner and the entire team are incredibly friendly, always making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. I especially appreciate how the owner often offers free alcohol to customers, adding that extra touch of hospitality. I first visited when they first opened a few years ago, and at that time, it wasn’t too busy. But with the incredible food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere, it’s no surprise that Kiazen Shabu has become so popular. Now, it's always packed, so be prepared to wait, especially on weekends and during dinner hours – but trust me, it's worth it! I highly recommend trying most of their dishes; you won’t be disappointed. Kiazen Shabu is a must-visit for anyone who loves delicious food and top-notch service!“

“I ordered from here and honestly the California rolls where delicious. The presentation was beautiful. They delivered in a timely manner. Very happy with their service. I will definitely be ordering from here again. I forgot to take a picture of the trays. But presentation was amazing.“

“the service is great, the servers are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. The food without saying is freshest!“

“I love orange grill!!! Myself and my coworkers frequently get our lunch from here !! I know the owner has changed recently!! The marinade on the chicken seems to be a bit saltier than the previous owner but it’s still good fresh and convenient!!! And the cashier is such a sweetheart“

“This is my favorite place to curb my hibachi hunger. I love that I can get hibachi takeout from a food truck and these guys make it just as good as benihana for half the price! I love the NY Steak & Shrimp fried rice. And the GARLIC NOODLES o.o $6 for a side of garlic noodles is too good to be true! They are so yummy and you can save them for later, theyre good even re-heated! :)“

“I have colleagues who rave about this place. It did live up to the expectations. I came with other colleagues who really enjoyed their food. I had the opportunity to order the Sunrise on 17th. It was full of good sushi rolled around crab. No rice in this dish. It was presented really well and the taste was very fresh. I would order this again and recommend it to all sushi lovers. I had the opportunity to have the baked mussel and that was very tasty. Baked just right with a little Kewpie and eel sauce. What was disappointing was that I ordered a hot green tea and drank 3/4 of it only. This tea cost me over $4 that came in a little cup that was slightly bigger than a traditional tea cup. All would have been okay but that price for green tea certainly left me leaving fuming. I am a big fan of sushi but this place is good but not good enough to make me want to revisit.“

“Fresh fish! I can’t imagine my life without Sushi Murasaki in US😘“