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Kawamata Seafood
97
/100 (537 ratings)
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Salmon & Tuna Poke
Spicy Tuna Bowl & Imitation Crab
6 Small Ahi Tuna & Salmon
7 House Blend
Regular Bowl with White Rice Original Blend Ahi Tuna Salmon and Ginger
Poke Bowls
Seaweed Salad
Fish
Coconut Juice
sushi
Spicy Tuna Bowl
Original Sauce
Large Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
4 Ahi Tuna and Octopus with Ginger and Seaweed
Fresh Fried Awesome Shrimp Tempura
Large Spicy Mayo 7
Café
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Cheap Eats
"Awesome hole in the wall! Huge portions... Best Poke place I've ever been to... Walking distance to pines park for a poke..."
Jeff Ford
"Fresh! Good portion. Good value $. Excellent seasoning. Quick. Super casual. Limited seating. Mostly to..."
Pamela Evans
"Excellent Poke! It seems like it was transplanted directly from Hawaii. Fresh Fish, and excellent toppings. I highly recommend adding the Garlic..."
Ryan Kalama
"It is by far the Best Poke with the Best People! Poke should be prepared the traditional Japanese style but hard to find these..."
Tyler Banks
"Tasty Poke, Large portion, Santa Friendly! Very casual, cash..."
Robert Seutter
"Fantastic poke! Very very good. Had the #7.. My favorite poke place not in..."
Missy Haskill
"By far the best and freshest poke on South..."
Jaime Fernando Navarro
"We LOVE the Poke bowls here - walking distance from home ... great little hole in the..."
Kristen Hart
"とても新鮮なPoke Bowl Fresh Fish and Toppings Take out or Eat in 美味しいです Will come back soon..."
Etsuko Mcclellan
"Awesome, awesome,AWESOME!!! This is the best poke I've had outside of the..."
Scott Neubauer
"We live walking distance but would drive an hour for the BEST Poke and seafood we have ever had at a price no one can beat. Our new weekend go to..."
Natalie Schaller
"Awesome place with great poke!!! Stop in for a good healthy after surf..."
Jared Sislin
"Fresh food! Great prices! Da Bomb! Every time I'm in their area, I stop by for my Poke..."
Freddie Salas
"Kawamata Seafood by far is the best Poke joint in Orange County. I come here every sunday if not more times a week. I've been to one in San Clemente..."
Ryan Okas
"Absolutely enjoyed every bite!! Great musubi,..."
Diane Lovullo
"This place is the real deal. Poke is outstanding. Get..."
Andy Shef
"Showed up a few minutes after closing and the owner made sure I left happy and fed. Quality food and..."
Nicole Cinquini Bray
"Best Poke anywhere! We always stop every time in..."
Pat Bushell
"Kawamata Seafood stands out as an exceptional choice for poké enthusiasts. The swift service, even during peak times, underscores their operational..."
Ron Deo
"Absolutely top tier poke. They get pretty busy and can get pretty pricey with all the add ons (they charge for toppings). But the quality is awesome,..."
Stanzi McWang
"I've been passing by here for a while now and finally gave it a try today based on the reviews. It's always a good sign when there's a line out the..."
Megan Madeo
"We’ve driven by this little gem for years and it always had a line out the door (pun intended - they have no indoor seating). Today we finally got..."
Chris Samuelson
"Super fresh and flavorful! Thought it was a little pricey for all the toppings but still worth it! We added seaweed salad &..."
Isabella Hiller-Negrete
"[Cabbage and brown rice, salmon+tuna+octopus, original blend, add corn, seaweed] the cabbage tastes bitter, the salmon, tuna and octopus is fresh...."
chloe chi
"It's alright. If you like your poke simple this is your spot. Their spicy mayo sauce is their star other than that any topping (including veggies)..."
M L
"It is a great spot for delicious poke bowl. I tried the Salmon Tuna poke and loved the fresh fish, tasty sauces, and perfectly cooked rice. Highly..."
Katherine Melnyk
"Simply Delicious !!! Tiny little gem. Quick, easy and fresh. Ordering is easy like 1,2,3 etc. build your bowl. Gets busy at times. Staff is always..."
Dee Sigaty
"Hands down; The BEST poke bowl in SoCal! Fish is very fresh, great flavors, yummy sides! Everything about this hole-in-the-wall place screams..."
Roger Lobbezoo
"Excellent poke. The quality of the fish is just great. Everything tasted fresh. I usually don't like octopus too much, but the octopus was..."
Ben Park
"This place has the absolute best pokey and south Orange County. The quality of the fish and octopus available is very high and in my opinion, a great..."
Jarred “JROD” Peters
"Best poki I’ve ever had and soooooo fresh. Wouldn’t be surprised if they catch the fish fresh every day, it’s THAT good. They don’t have..."
Adam Berenato
"Best poke around hands down! Fish is super fresh and the portions are generous! Definitely got the Hawaii vibes going there! Absolutely love this..."
Eric Doelitzsch
"Okay so I searched this place out looking for some simple seafood. I arrived and there's a huge line out front. Oftentimes that turns me away because..."
James S.
"A tiny little alcove tucked away in a residential neighborhood. The prices are reasonable and so the toppings are scant with some Vidalia onions and..."
Clarence Yeung
"Best poke I have had outside of Hawaii! Not one of those gross "Chipotle style" assembly line poke places that have become popular selling low..."
Brandon Korngold
"Their poké is amazing. I almost always get the tako (octopus) poke along with others since it's so tasty. Got the ahi tuna, salmon, and tako poké...."
Jimmy Si
Good Choice Sushi By The Sea
87
/100 (501 ratings)
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"My group of six ended up here pretty much by chance and I wasn't expecting much, given the placement in a row of restaurants and bars in a seaside..."
Sean Corfield
"Great place, great staff, great food and great view. Try it. You will love..."
Carole Allen
"Excellent ambience with in and outdoor seating, ocean breezes and ocean view, and some of the best sushi I have..."
Joel Vanderveen
"The Yellowtail and Blue Fin Tuna were so fresh as was the Shogun roll, "melt in your mouth" fresh. So..."
Michelle Solly
"Great pricing, great staff, great food! Loved the view of the ocean and Michele was a wonderful..."
Cynde Velasquez
"Absolutely delicious. Stellar service, excellent plating and knifework! Fish was fresh, and everything looked and tasted..."
Brittany Nikodym
"Best view for a sushi restaurant in Orange..."
Eric Bergstrom
"Amazing view of PCH, especially sunset time, delicious sushi and wonderful service! Will defiantly be..."
Sherry Endo
"Loved the cool ocean breeze and atmosphere. Mokkori Roll my favorite. Loved the Salmon..."
Debbie Greisman Richey
"Good Choice Sushi by the Sea is amazing! Delicious food, great views, and wonderful staff makes this a GREAT..."
Jd Leung
"Always love sushi made by..."
Johnny Vasquez
"Sushi with ocean view, does it get any better? Great service, fresh fish, and good drink selection. Had a Japanese IPA for the first time and it was..."
Jas Canfield
"Best sushi in OC! Fresh taste, creative ingredients, kind service and an amazing ocean view makes this place an excellent experience. The Happy Hour..."
Alejandro Gomez
"I eat a lot of bougie sushi, and this place came as a complete surprise in terms of quality, presentation, and service. You absolutely need to make a..."
Khuong Hoang
"Wow. Wow.Wow. I would never expect a place this good to be in this location. Sure, it's "right on the coast" and all but the train tracks and general..."
Jeff Jost
"Staff were friendly and the atmosphere is beautiful with a view of the ocean across the street. Sushi is so fresh and..."
Burrito_me
"I dined here on Friday Feb 2, 2018. This place is a hidden gem.... with great views, ambiance, and good portion sizes. The service is top notch, and..."
Ely Diaz
"Good service. I door and outdoor seating. Have been there several times and never disappointed. Resígale..."
MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER
"I recently went to this place that just got a new owner - a Japanese sushi chef. I was really impressed by the quality of the dishes that have been..."
Gil M.
"Great food but the service is slow. I feel sorry for the waitress that had to serve half of the restaurant by herself. I have been here several..."
Joel Nasers
"When we arrived the wait time was short. The two servers whom were also waitresses we friendly & kind. Prices were great, our Sumo, Edamame, Miso,..."
Cat “CatHino76” Hino
Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant
84
/100 (914 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Husband and I toured the coast from Santa Barbara to Dana Point. This was the best sushi we found! Excellent authentic sushi house. The restaurant..."
Katie Binion
"I have been going Ten Years. I have been going to Gen Kai for 10 years I am not a sushi eater but Gen Kai has many other great dishes and i have..."
Waverider
"Dana Point Chamber Ambassadors showing love to one of our fabulous DP restaurants. Everyone enjoyed their lunch today...sushi eater or not! Irene..."
Krista Sinacori
"I look forward to eating the non-rolls, but I can say the rolls are HUGE and VERY filling. Very quick service and the place looks very cool. Decent..."
Brandon Na
"I will give a 5/5, even the price not beautiful but good delicious and the staff & chef treat u like a..."
Dr. Integrity
"Great place we walked to from the hotel. Staff was so nice, food was great after a whole day of traveling, and most importantly they have Tamari for..."
Lalo Ajuria
"I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. The service was really friendly, fast, efficient and good. The restaurant was packed on a friday night...."
marad jahde
"Vegetarian roll with the sweet potato (add cream cheese) omggggg So delicious! We ended up ordering another one, it was so good! Thank you Gen Kai..."
Julia Austin
"Best Sushi restaurant on the west coast! Go hungry and trust Yoshi the master chef choose for you. Trust me! Every time I've visited, I've enjoyed..."
Neil Lund
"Great food. Really enjoyed the..."
Ojan Azizi
"The sushi tasted fresh and the fish was soft. Went there for a date night with my boyfriend. Sat down within 5 minutes of walking in at the bar. The..."
Mandi Sanchez
"I have been going to Gen Kai since I was a little kid, I am 45 now. My Dad helped as the Realtor for the first location in Dana Point. Always great...."
Dusty Lloyd
"Excellent! The service from start to finish was honest and friendly. The sushi, specialty rolls, and hand rolls were nicely presented and tasted..."
Peter Aburdeineh
"I suggest sitting at the Sushi bar. The employees are very friendly and fun. Everything from sushi to fresh yellowtail, salmon, & halibut sashimi..."
lisa Schuler
"The best sushi restaurant in South Orange County. Melt in your mouth thick-cut yellow tail sashimi. Extensive cooked and raw selection. Fresh wasabi...."
Carisa Carlton
"An unassuming but delicious little sushi bar. Five sushi chefs popping out plenty of great rolls and some interesting appetizers ( spicy tuna..."
Lisa Korney
"Fantastic experience and food. Sat at sushi bar. Everything was fresh quick and tasted great. Loved my usual unagi. Tried some new stuff..."
Jeff White
Ichibiri Restaurant
83
/100 (366 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Teppan Shrimp
Chicken and Salmon Combo
Filet Mignon and Chicken and Shrimp and Ahi
Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp Combo
sushi
Fried Rice Mickey Mouse
Mai Tai
Cocktail
Japanese Clear Soup
Horumonyaki
salad dressing
Rainbow Roll
California Roll
Tuna
Chow Mein
Filet Mignon and Shrimp
Shrimp Teppanyaki
Ichibiri Salad
Fried Rice Volcano
Chicken or Beef Teriyaki
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is an excellent dining experience. The atmosphere is beautiful. The service is incredible, fast and very nice. The food is delicious. My..."
Melissa Liwanag
"Really cool experience. The chef was very entertaining, friendly, and went above and beyond to makes us feel at home. The food was beyond good and..."
Jaymie Martz
"We love Ichibiri!. It’s great for dinner parties or just a super yummy dinner. The chefs are always so much fun! I personally love their salad..."
Moni Burke
"Amazing Food, Great Portions and Such A Fun Environment!! This was our 1st time here and we will be back for sure. Such a cool and fun place to eat..."
Carolyn Rodevich
"Had dinner with my sisters. The food was good. They give you so much that it is well worth the cost. I now have leftovers for at least two..."
Heidi Wagner-Thomas
"This place is so delicious and the go to for the Teppan grilled show, always. Filet mignon and shrimp was excellent. Teriyaki chicken and shrimp just..."
Jon Bladez
"Second time here. Great place if you want thus type of restaurant. Love the fact they add noodles 🍜 to the order. First timeninhad chicken and..."
HERNAN ABBES
"The food is amazing, the chef didn't put on a good show but it was fun anyway. Prices are steep..."
Nanette Dempsey
"Great prices, great customer service. Ichibiri has a clean restraunt, with great food, and amazing decor. Be sure to check them out! Delivery..."
draco man
"Wow! Surprisingly great, truly authentic Japanese ramen. Exactly like what you'll find in downtown Tokyo. A rare..."
Hugh Geiger
"Very busy but they were able to accommodate us. The service was great and the cook was very personable and had us laughing the whole time. The food..."
Suzana Vee
"Great food, great service! Wish I had found this sooner! I highly recommend the Laguna Niguel..."
Brandan Althof
"Always a favorite with family for B'Days!! Delicious food and fun, friendly atmosphere..."
C Hertsgaard
Maki Yaki
83
/100 (690 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Simon is always on top of making delicious sushi and rolls. I’ve been coming here for 6 years. Always very happy with delicious food and personable..."
Alex R
"The sushi is great. I went down to Dana Point and this place hit the spot. The flavor was fresh and good quality. The Jalapeño peppers were tasty..."
Omar R. Canales
"Good sushi & roll restaurant in Dana Point,..."
JINKUN CHAI
"We had Korean spicy noodle, fried oysters and fire cracker rolls. They are all delicious! This is by far the best Japanese restaurant we’ve ever..."
Jenny Chang
"Cheap and very fresh sushi. Awesome chicken bowls. Great atmosphere. Sit and eat or take..."
Daniel Cayetano
"Love the place ! The sushi always so fresh & delish !!! The service is exceptional ! The owner has amazing human qualities , he cares about his..."
Tatyana Walsh
"We ordered there today, the first time. We ordered Salmon Teriyaki and Tuna Poke bowl. My husband usually is very picky but he said this salmon..."
Diana R
"Small, clean, and simple place with great prices and the food was good. We were pleasantly surprised that they serve miso soup and a salad with the..."
Monica N.
"Fresh and good quality fish, good portions, and amazing service from Simon every time. Love this..."
Rozlyn Mattox
"Simon, the owner, has really put his best foot forward with his restaurant. The food is always extremely fresh, served in a reasonable time, and..."
Elizabeth Ross
"Great place good food..."
Robert Slubowski
"One of the best sushi places that I've been to in California. The people there are really kind, and the food is awesome. It's a small place, but very..."
Faye Schei
"Super tasty, authentic, well made and..."
Romonique
"Love these guys! The fish is always fresh and I am very picky- I worked in the fish business for 13 years- I know good fish!!! The owner will do..."
Michael Brough
"Great place to stop after work to pick up some sushi to go. Love the tempura and rolls. The raw fish could be fresher, but everything cooked is..."
BD Hodge
Dana Kai Japanese Cuisine
83
/100 (328 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The BEST SUSHI in Dana Point - and in the OC that I’ve ever had! I loved how you can taste the freshness of the fish with each bite. The flavors of..."
Ren
"🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 Five Stars ⭐️ Restaurant! While visiting California, we found out this place close to Dana Point. We were here for..."
Carlos Pena
"Dana Kai is a go to for flavorful rolls! They have their “no rice rolls” which I highly recommend. The quality of their fish is great so having..."
Logan Lacher
"My two kids love sushi and Dana Kai is a family favorite. The staff is always super friendly and the service is stellar. We love the specialty..."
Film Professor Angelo Ford
"We had their Philly roll and yellowtail Kama. Best sushi I had in a while. Rice was perfect and their Philly roll had additional ingredients. The..."
Greg Penetrante
"Best sushi I’ve had, creative recipes, extremely fresh, buzzing, fun environment, respectful and always busy because the best sushi!! Can’t wait..."
Nathalie Tempia
"We just absolutely love this place. The staff are super friendly and service is prompt. And Chef Juno-san never fails to blow us away. All the fish..."
Bruce Bernstein
"I like this place primarily for their no rice rolls. Their Daniel and Jeff special rolls are amazing! A little pricey at $18 per roll, but worth it..."
Eric Kiang
"I have been eating here 2-3 times a month for about 4 years. I absolutely love this place! Everyone is so friendly and the staff takes such good care..."
Andrew English
"Very nice staff, and the quality of their sushi is excellent. We’ve been here multiple times and they’ve never let us..."
Luke Escude
Mahe
79
/100 (684 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Tempura
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Scallops
Tuna
"It was a fine meal at Mahé. The sushi was very good to excellent - it was tough to beat the salmon sushi they had at Mahé. The rolls were..."
Road Tips
"Not a large sushi spot but a GREAT!!! sushi spotthe service was excellent, the sushi chefs are friendly and engaging - and while they have..."
Wan
"Started off rough due to 3 hostesses that were not friendly and preoccupied with their own agenda. Servers were great and the food was delicious!..."
Suzy Esquivel
"Wow- amazing service and food! The wine was even good! Outside band was fun too! The is place has a lot of spirit! Nice to go to after Mass..."
Jacqueline Dupont
"Excellent staff. People are friendly. Clean and the food was excellent. Will..."
Libertycdamac
"Amazing. So good it seems wrong! We had nachos that changed our lives, then rolls that each had their own personality and still all pleased a picky..."
Ad Rog
"What a fun place with great food and service. Orange peel shrimp was..."
World Traveler
"Awesome Japanese food, outside patio seating, great..."
Ts Rennsport
"Exceptional service, great wine selection, BIG bar, and nice variety of..."
Josh Kaplan
"Staff was great but the food was a little too salty. Still a great place to celebrate a..."
Matt McKinney
"Happy hour all day on Mondays is great! Service is on point. Out door seating is shielded from wind and has heaters. It's a solid dining experience,..."
Chad Andersen
"Great staff in the bar area, always friendly. Fantastic happy hour from 4-630 with $5 pints, discounted cocktails and wines and a small but decent..."
Scott Kendall
"Always a great place to hang out and if memory serves the happy hour sushi menu is all night on Monday so get it. Problem is the beer and brew for..."
Ritchard
"Great stop for quick sushi with the kids. We sat at the sushi bar and the chef made some cool little things out of oranges and cucumbers to amuse the..."
Mark Little
"We loved it! The food was absolutely delicious! Yummy sushi, fresh, tasty fish. There was no wait. We might have gotten lucky on that one :) Ambient..."
K C
"Great food, great show, great price My impression is that the restaurant is known more for its sushi and traditional service, as there are only 2 of..."
Tom Cooke
"Came here for Valentine's Day. I made reservations just to be safe, but it wasn't over-crowded at all. We were seated right away, outside. They had..."
Brandon Tatum
"Had dinner with my wife. Interesting menu, combination of surf and turf and sushi, Japanese, fusion. We had a variety. Sushi very good. Grilled..."
Asher Gorelik
"My wife and i always love going here. The happy hour has 5 dollar wells and rolls. The mai tais are epic and the sushi is really good. The bar..."
Collin beam
"Nice little place with some good happy hour deals. The service is great, it never gets too crowded, and it's so close to Dana Point Harbor that you..."
Morgan Traut
Zen Sushi
75
/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
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