Top Japanese Restaurant in Newport Coast
Bluefin
7952 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657, United States
CP Restaurant & Lounge
2800 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Came here for my quick lunch break. I didnt know what to expect because their outside restaurant sign listed Hamburgers, Sushi, Seafood. Quite the find. Michael greeted me right away with a warm welcome. Had me take a seat. Gave me hot tea & a small bowl of Hot & Sour Soup on the house while I looked over the menu. The soup was very fulfilling in quantity & flavor! I was doubly pleased when my Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce arrived. The very distinct basil taste with a great mix of ginger, green & white onions added to the perfectly tasting Eggplant base. I had some over white rice. So yummy for my tummy! It was the right amount of spicy & the sauteed Japanese eggplant was not too firm, not too soft but just right. Ill definitely be a regular here because there are so many other appealing dishes to still try. Ill make sure to have Michael wait on me whenever possible. Its genuine & friendly people like him who add to the appeal of any restaurant. Come on down if you happen to find yourself in Newport Beach.
Fuji Yama
4511 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Fuji Yama is well known popular Japanese restaurant in CA for long time. I have been enjoying high quality prepared sushi with reasonable price more than 30 years and still doing it. You dont have to wait long if you avoid weekend dinner time.
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Kokiyo - Newport Beach
4525 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Geez..... what do I have to say about this place. I was really excited to try this place out due to some buzz on TikTok, boi this was the biggest let down I have ever experienced. We went on May 15th around 7p.Upon arrival we did not receive a greeting or nothing; although they did have a substantial line and were pretty busy. To order they expect you to place your own order at a kiosk, which is no problem I dont mind but if thats the case orders should be flying out to the customers. Nah nah nah nah...... they thought a 45 minute wait was okay. No apology or acknowledgement of the wait, okay Ill take it. But if you are going to make me order myself and wait 45 minutes this food better be bussin bussin. Nope DOG WATER. There were a total of 4 workers working but only 2 struggling in the kitchen 1 of which was the owner. Im just saying but if I have a line out the door and were are in the middle of a rush wouldnt you want all hands on deck and not 2 workers in the back doing god knows what?We ordered 1 Creamy Ramen w/ Chashu and 1 Clear Ramen w/ Chicken, and finally potstickers.To start with the Creamy ramen it was not creamy..... and the broth tasted bland and like pork water. No depth of flavor and barely any salt. Im sure dog water probably had more flavor than this. Noodles trash. Ramen noods are supposed to be nice and curly with some chewiness to allow for the broth and aromatic oils to be scooped up as you eat. Bruh these were like spaghetti noodles ahhh heck no!!!!! Clear ramen was worse. This ramen was on another level of bland.Now on to the potstickers; I wouldnt know how good they were since they ran out. When we placed our order we didnt know that they were sold out if I knew I wouldnt have ordered them. Upon recieving my order we were not told as well. So they were going to take our order and not offer an apology or acknowledgement hmmm sus. On top of that when I brought this up to THE OWNER he said he would refund and continued to apologize profusely. I dont want an Im sorry I want you to be better. It is May 22nd and I have yet to receive my refund on potstickers. Im not pressed about the money, Im pressed about the experience.The last point I want to make is that this place has a total of 3 items on their menu. If thats the case you would think these 3 would be exceptional. We tried both types of ramen and they were lackluster and we didnt receive potstickers so if 2/3 of your menu was not great then what does that say about your establishment and at that point what excuse do you have for a 2/5 stars. This place has potential to be a great hole in the wall which I see from the great review but suffers from poor organization, lack of customer service and flavor. Plenty of my concerns would be disregarded if the ramen was bussin bussin or the customer service was amazing. But nah. 2/5 Ill be back May 15th 2025 to give them another shot but until then I stick with Hiro Nori and Kitakata Ramen.
Crystal Cove Shopping Center
7845 - 8085 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657, United States
A very nice spot on PCH, the coast road, for a going-around afternoon. Very nice place to catch the pacific sunset. Among the busy parking lots, the shopping center has actually provided very nice seating locations facing the ocean. Buy some snacks, or cup of coffee, or togo dinner bag and relax on these seats looking into the far far west behind the ocean where the sun goes to bed!The shops are good stroll, not a long stretch. My favorites are Trader Joes and William Sonoma place. Both are totally fun and interesting places to just walk thru and see what may catch your eyes. There is always that kitchen gadget you always needed but never made your buying list. Trader Joes, I say the funnest supermarket I have seen anywhere - i think anywhere, may be not, I have traveled to over 100 countries. Anyways you can get your sunset watching snack from TJ. Or just plan to have your lunch, early dinner, dinner, late dinner at one the food places here. Its really say complete, you can get wonderful fish tacos, freshly made, with sides for under 10 box meal or go the the highest end food place for seafood, stake and 37 dollar cocktails, say 300 to 500 dinner at Masteros.After sunset you may drive down PCH to Laguna Beach for a nice walk in downtown Laguna and may be one scope of double chocolate Gelato.No matter when you are visiting, it is always cold, always sea breeze, go prepared!Enjoy places in OC! ben
A Restaurant
3334 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
This place had a lot of good reviews and I don't see how. We arrive and there was one person in valet. So he was obviously swamped but it took at least 10 min to park my car. We check in and we thought we had reservations inside. Apparently we didn't so we were outside in a tent. Our waitress was nice and that's the only reason I gave two stars instead of one. I ordered a bacon maple old fashioned drink which was horrible! We ordered a tuna appetizer which wasn't bad. For dinner I ordered 6 oz's of their wagyu beef at $22 an ounce. I also ordered a side of truffle fries. My wife ordered the ribeye and a side of vegetables. The wagyu was ok, Mastro's is better. Honestly my wife's ribeye was better than my wagyu. The fries were better but you dip the fries in this truffle cream….. It was weird….. Lastly, my wife tried her vegetables and she instantly tasted teragon in the vegetables. She hates teragon. We double checked the menu and it did not list teragon on the vegetables. We asked the waitress is teragon was used because my wife hates teragon. She said she would check. She comes back and says yes teragon is used. I said my wife hates teragon and it was listed in the menu as being used. She said I'm sorry and walked away….. The sorry was also insincere. I'll never go back again….
The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657, United States
Beautiful little hidden oasis thats like eating a fancy meal with a view of summer vacations in the 1950s, doesnt even feel like you are 15 min away from the city. Restaurant is small and busy so a reservation is seriously recommended, but there is a bar area you might be able to squeeze into to grab a drink, or wander the museum bungalows, find a bench and stare at the ocean. Food is fresh and amazing, perfect flavor combinations, our table had the crab stack, Ahi tuna salad, Lobster roll, Mahi Mahi and lemon mousse cake. The all the seafood was fresh and delicious, and the lemon mousse cake was to die for.Also I cant say enough good things about their two mocktails, they were delicious! I know its technically just fancy expensive juice, but from someone who is allergic to alcohol, I still want a fun tasty drink. Being able to go out with friends and order something that isnt just a boring soda or tonic water with lime is rare.Dont miss out on going during the afternoon to check out the art in the little store/gift shop and have a chat with the docent in the 1920s-1950s cottage visitor center.Also when you are getting back and forth from the parking lot definitely find the paved path on the east side with the tunnel. Its a very easy 5-10 min walk that goes under the highway with plenty of shade, unlike walking across the street. Not a lot of signs marking it, but the rangers and shuttle driver can point it out, or check Google Maps where it says Crystal Cove instead of Crystal Cove Trail. Its not an Ocean view, but the tunnel is decorated with all kinds of little murals and the paved path is surrounded by the local plants giving a SoCal garden vibe. When its the right weather, everything is blooming turning the area yellow and orange with the gorgeous flowers.... just in case dont touch any plants unless you know what they are, poison oak grows on the banks too.
Mastros Ocean Club
8112 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657, United States
2 / 2We, my family and I, are so impressed beyond measure! The customer service at Mastros was simply exceptional, and our first experience there was truly unforgettable. Although we have been to Ruths and Mortens, my son suggested we try Mastros for his 30th birthday celebration, and I can say without hesitation that it was the best decision we could have made. The food was even better than we imagined, and we were all treated to several firsts during our meal.To start, a bountiful bowl of the absolute best lobster bisque I ever had. It wasnt at all acidic or overly blended with too many spices. It was full of flavor with a perfect balance of lobster and base. But most thankfully, there is a nice size lobster in every luscious spoonful. An excellent choice for an elegant bowl to get you started.The seafood tower was definitely the table favorite. The half shells were the best ever! Huge shrimp, and amazing Tuna Tartare Tostadas and sushi rolls kept the momentum going. But the real star was not on the menu. Free from its shell in all its glory, the Dungeness Crab sat atop the multitiered tower like a bright star on a xmas tree. It was suggested by our inspirational waiter, Fernando and he did not disappoint. It was much different than we expected and very glad it was. It was more flavorful and mildly soothing without the big buttery and salty taste. Its was rich and a true delight, with a tender sweetness that was both flavorful and soothing.But the main course was by far the most God given delight you will ever experience. For the doubters, Mastros Japanese Wagyu steak is worth every cent and more. It literally melts in your mouth. It tingles from the tip of your tongue to the bottom of your belly enveloping you with the most succulent carnivorous flavor that slowly builds into a crescendo of happiness. The first bite warms your palate and within seconds absorbs into your bloodstream then shoots right to your brain and something special happens: A symphony of overloading synapses spark at once, a neuro cascade of fireworks like a grand finale and you then realize your mind is helplessly along for the ride of a mind melting intoxicating euphoria of luxurious heaven.But the food was not the only element at Mastros that was exceptional. Once we were seated, the service we received from the staff at Mastros was simply outstanding. When we asked to be seated at a different table, the manager, Peter, took charge immediately and made sure that we had the best possible experience. We were quickly moved to a table with a perfect view of the restaurants stunning décor and directly under the live lit silver leaf tree which was center to an outdoor courtyard directly in the middle of the restaurant which lead to a square opening above with fresh ocean air warmed by the radiant heaters at its perimeter. Looking straight on was the illuminated bar with multicolored glass bottles perfectly arranged like a colorful rainbow. And just off to the right was the live pianist flowing across the keys reminiscing soft melody hit songs from the past. We could not have been happier and more comfortable then we felt celebrating at Mastros with my family. This was a magical and hypnotic experience we have had ever at a restaurant.I would like to extend my thanks to Peter, Fernando, and Jim for the world-class service and the masterful feasts that they provided. I cannot recommend Mastros highly enough and would encourage anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience to give it a try.
March Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657, United States
Before I get too far into this review...let me be clear that the food was 5-stars! Unfortunately the service received was 1-star.Marche Moderne was the setting for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary dinner. 10 of my parents closet friends & family were looking forward to an elegant, yet casual, evening that we knew would be a memorable experience...The evening started by being greeted by our server Carrie. She seemed polite, yet the insincerity in her smile and her tone made it clear she was unhappy with having to serve our large party despite a standard 20% gratuity being included. My father ordered bottled water for the table and she repeated it three times like she was shocked that this request was made. Next, was her poor service in managing the bottles of champagne and wine. She had to be prompted to open the 3 bottles of 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape so they could breath and never decanted the wine while we enjoyed champagne to start the evening with appetizers.My parents had pre arranged for appetizers for the table. Fast and furiously the plates were being delivered to the table without explanation and certainly no pomp and circumstance! Carrie needed another prompt, could you please explain the food being presented? Which was received with an insincere smile and the request obliged like the teacher had just asked her to read out loud in front of her 4th grade class.Luckily the food began to steal the show. We loved all of the appetizers:1) Escargot: divine! Perfectly prepared in a delicious garlic-herb butter...dont forget to dip your bread in this2) Hamachi: like butter! And the sorbet garnish added something special!3) Grilled Octopus: another slam dunk! Tender and seasoned without flaw4) Chopped Salad: what a gorgeous salad from presentation to all the delicious greens perfectly paired for such a refreshing and clean flavor profileAs we were enjoying appetizers, our favorite Carrie, made another appearance to explain the fish of the day. Have you ever watched a terrible stage play? Dry, uninspired, and insincere? Well this was our experience as Carrie recited from memory details about the Icelandic cod which was followed by it will be prepared as it is written on the menu. Like yes we can read!In any event, the main courses redeemed our experience and once again we were dancing in our seats:1) Prawns & Scallops: dear god! This was incredible! The prawns and scallops are served on this gorgeous leek stuffed, lightly pan fried, pancake that was so phenomenal we asked Chef to come explain to the table! Thank you Chef for sharing your secrets!2) Short Rib: fantastic! The smokiness of the bacon was unreal! Tender and fell off the bone.3) Fish of the day: delicious, buttery, and flakey! It really was excellent! Fell apart with a touch of a forkAs we continued to enjoy our wine, Carrie, returned to offer dessert menus. We all knew we wanted the chocolate soufflé! Like any fine diner, we knew the preparation would take some time so we wanted to place our order early. When asked, Carrie, with that insincere smile swiftly told me no, I have to take the entire tables order At this point, we were done with Carrie so we let it go!She did bring my parents a plate that read Happy Anniversary but as you can imagine the plate was dropped and Carrie departed swiftly to what I imagine as a profanity filled smoke break inspired by the likeness of Vanderpump Rules.If you are looking for incredible food that is elegant and casual in Crystal Cove be sure to make a reservation at Marche Moderne, but it is strongly suggested you bring your own wait staff!
Newport Fusion Sushi
21135 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92657, United States