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Because I want so badly to be Japanese...I love everything exported from this amazing country!

 1. Kinokuniya Books

3030 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-2319

Category: Bookstores

4.0 star rating
  9/27/2011

This is a pretty neat store.

There are lots of Japanese books, comics, magazines (for men and women) and lots of stationary items.

Most (90%) of the literature in this store is Japanese and some items are in English ( some comics and some Japanese…More »

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 2. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

18315 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-8971

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/11/2011

Had an early lunch today ( 11:30) and was able to order and eat within 30 mins. Pretty awesome when you only have an hour to eat.

A-set is always my favorite. The right amount of gyoza. They have some new toppings. I ordered the shredded chashu,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/20/2011

    I've been coming here since my last year at UCI, and I can honestly say, this place is probably one… Read more »

 3. Mitsuwa Marketplace

665 Paularino Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-6699
4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/2/2011

Come down for lunch yesterday and slightly surprised that many of the sushi lunches were already gone ( at 11:30 a.m.).... but I was unfazed by this as I moved down to the bento boxes.

They now offer the option of having warm brown or white rice…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/1/2011

    When I get a chance to leave the office for lunch, I try to make my way to Mitsuwa.

    The daily lunch… Read more »

 4. Cream Pan

602 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 665-8239

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2011

Fiance and I came yesterday morning after church. There was no line and the food looked amazing. Since it was our first time, we wanted to try a whole bunch of food ( We were HUNGRY):

We got:
2 Strawberry Croissants
1 Banana Croissant
1 Lunch Sandwich…More »

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 5. Kura Sushi

212 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 631-3200

Category: Sushi Bars

3.0 star rating
  Update - 7/12/2011

I decided today was the day to go to Kura. The restaurant seemed fairly empty and there was a lot of bar seating available as well as a few booths.

The selection seemed less varied today (or maybe it was because it was lunch time).

My lunch was going…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    6/6/2011

    This is a good place to go with people who like sushi but aren't down to try a whole lot of new...ya… Read more »

 6. Bentoss

675 Paularino Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 444-3401

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

Quick lunch (literally 10 mins or less for the food to be prepared and served) and cheap.

The meat in my No.5 was warmed (which was unexpected, since many of the prepared bentos I've had are always cold).  The veggies were decent.

I'll be back to try…More »

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 7. Shabu Shabu Bar

1945 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 954-0332

Categories: Japanese, Wine Bars

4.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

I really like this Shabu Shabu place.

The decor is fun and modern. The setting is ample ( for a Shabu Shabu place).

My roommates and I arrived at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and the house was PACKED already.  We waited 35 minutes to be seat.

After looking…More »

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 8. Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle

4237 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 509-9501
4.0 star rating
  5/19/2011

I love this place! Whether it is shopping at this location or the one in Little Tokyo, I always find what I need-- and some things that I didn't know I needed.

The always have a great music playing and the staff is always helpful!

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 9. Popkiller Second

343 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-1372

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Little Tokyo

3.0 star rating
  5/16/2011

This store is filled with unusual finds and random items. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

I thought the store would have been bigger, but it was filled to the brim with things.

I like their T-Shirt collection.

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 10. TOT / Teishokuya of Tokyo

345 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 680-0344

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Little Tokyo

4.0 star rating
  5/16/2011

The food was excellent here.

The wait (which was during lunch time) was short. The service was prompt.

I tried the Avocado Tuna bowl. The avocado was ripe but still firm, the salad (read lettuce) was crisp and the tuna was perfect. The only downside…More »

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 11. Sushilicious

15435 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 552-2260

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  5/16/2011

I find myself at this particular revolving sushi restaurant at least once a month.

The atmosphere is casual. Think Apple store meet Yogartland. Bright colors and happy music.

What I like about this place is that the rolls don't have traditional…More »

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 12. House of Shabu Shabu

5394 Walnut Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 654-9400

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/24/2012

This place has most definitely tried to improve since the car mishap last year.

First, their price for the AYCE has gone up, but only a few dollars (like 2 bucks). Next, the cheaper of the two AYCE options offers even less meat choices. To compensate…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/12/2011

    I've been to this plaza (S.W. Seafood, Ranch 99 market) many times, but I have never been to this… Read more »

 13. California Shabu-Shabu

801 Baker St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1888

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2011

My roommates and I went last night to try the Shabu Shabu. It was really good. The meat was freshly cut (not pre-cut in some freezer), the veggies were fresh and crisp.

The dessert (Black Sesame seed ice cream) was really good. I didn't think I would…More »

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 14. Taiko Japanese Restaurant

14775 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-7190

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

Taiko without a line out front? Yes. Miracles do happen.

Taiko had no line last night and we (roommate and I) were seated within 5 minutes.

Combo plates were a little expensive - but there was a lot of food on that plate.

I highly recommend any combo…More »

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