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anjin is a very good japanese yakiniku place with quality
anjin is a very good japanese yakiniku place with quality meats. expect to wait a little bit, but it feels a lot like dining in japan, with great service and a warm environment.
Went there and as usual food was great.
Prices were a bit higher than I remember from my last visit a year ago, but it's higher everywhere. Quality of food was good, came out at different times, which is also okay. All the food came before our drinks, was just tea and a beer, so tha
Never thought I would give this place a 1 star but here we
Never thought I would give this place a 1 star but here we are. Used to love coming here but my friday 08/25 experience was ruined. Two "hosts" (kids really) looked like they wanted to fight me as I walked in. Like they hate their job. No
The food was amazing.
I went by myself and ordered the A5 Wagyu Steak and it was very soft and tender. The grill in the middle of the table was a fun experience. The servers were a well oiled machine, there to make sure my drinks were full and really took care of their cu
This is the best Japanese BBQ beef in USA.
My favorite is number five but they ran out fast so I'm going to call first and reserve if possible. Also number four and the beef tongue is very good with the spicy noodle too and the dessert of ice cream. I would also want to try the pork cher
To be fair, most of the food (meat and noddle) we ordered
To be fair, most of the food (meat and noddle) we ordered were good, but I have to give it a two stars because 1) their seafood is in poor quality; and 2) which is what bothered me the most, how their manager handled the complaint. We ordered their
I think they are top 3 in Irvine for BBQ.
Only the waiting is too annoying, they didn't open the online waitlist, you have to be there to wait for seating. This is the only concern, but overall they are good, deserve a try.
One of our favorite spot when we are down in Costa Mesa
One of our favorite spot when we are down in Costa Mesa area. The place can get busy but it's worth waiting. Service is great. Food is always good. One of our date night favorite
We spontaneously tried out anjin on a whim and we were so
We spontaneously tried out anjin on a whim and we were so shook by how good it was. With a variety of meat to choose from, we chose the beef tongue, pork cheek, and marinated boneless short ribs. My favorite was the beef tongue it paired so nicely w
The only bad things were the wait and the noisy customers.
Only a few were noisy. The food was amazing, waiters were proficient in English and Japanese. Wait was about an hour, but worth it. Even the bathroom was nice. Fancy sink, an orchid, and amazing smelling hand soa
I used to love anjin and regarded it as one of my favorite
I used to love anjin and regarded it as one of my favorite Japanese bbq places. However, after dining tonight alone, I don't think I'll ever come back here again. The service is absolutely terrible. I tipped as much as I could afford and m
Low quality meat with low quality staff.
Ambiance is very odd, the service is very slow and the servers are very cold almost as if they don't enjoy their job I felt very uncomfortable with the servers. My bill was over 200 for 2 people which wouldn't normally be a problem as I lov
The best place for late dinner.
The overall quality is good, but the waiting was too long, I suggest after 10 pm will be better. Good to see such a place can open later night.
I've been here now 3-4x over the decade.
I would definitely come more but the wait is always too crazy. It's been known to have limited seating, insane parking, and time limit. There's a reason for all the chaos is - the quality of their food is impeccable. This is definitely a Ja
I came here on a Friday evening and was looking forward to
I came here on a Friday evening and was looking forward to a great experience enjoying Japanese BBQ. However, I left feeling stressed and disappointed. One major area for improvement is their waiting list system. They don't have a proper way to
Japanese BBQ experiences you'll find in OC.
The quality of the meat is unmatched -- melt-in-your-mouth, fresh, and seasoned perfectly so you taste the richness of the cut without anything overpowering it. The star for me? The garlic paste. I don't know what magic they put in there, but i
One of my favorite restaurants of all time.
The quality of the food is top notch, across the board. This place is my 100% go-to for delicious, fresh food and ice cold Sapporo beer on tap, yes! Beautifully marbled meats, fresh salad; cold udon noodles are a must during the summer! Andy is the m
I have been here many times.
I love everything I've ordered, especially the bacon wrapped asparagus. Service has always been great. Very popular restaurant. Ambiance is ok & they have a large parking lot.
Really good food / Good service Definitely coming back!
Really good food / Good service Definitely coming back! Wagyu was really good quality.
we always order 3 orders of the number 4 ! can't go wrong
we always order 3 orders of the number 4 ! can't go wrong with it and everything is always so delicious if we do get other meats ! good and quick service and they are very attentive with the grill for us ! the sauces are delicious as well and we
It's perfect Japanese restaurant Great food nice place and
It's perfect Japanese restaurant Great food nice place and good staffs Delicious food smell back Japanese Real Tokyo Best service and welcoming quick and fast delivery
I had an awesome time here at Anjin.
The food is super good. The staff is very attentive. The ambiance is very chill and nice..
I genuinely do not know what we got because i let my
I genuinely do not know what we got because i let my friend's parents order for me. but it was good. i liked the seaweed soup and the fried rice but the crispy part of the fried rice was not it. idk it was just my opinion. the beef was really good, t
The place is nice, small and therefore the wait time is
The place is nice, small and therefore the wait time is long. I thought the food quality was good but pricey when compared to AYCE out there with the same quality - for the dinner we had we overpaid as I think there are better valued places there - t
Came here at 5:02pm on a Saturday (they open at 5) and the
Came here at 5:02pm on a Saturday (they open at 5) and the whole restaurant was full already, with 12 other people on the waitlist already. We waited about an hour for a table. The quality of the meat here is really good. Service is really good too.
My partner and I came here for a double date and it was
My partner and I came here for a double date and it was such a cute place for it! We made reservations in advance, which I recommend as it was pretty packed when we went! We ordered their top 3 meets (I believe it was the salted tongue, marbled short
Came in on a Saturday evening, and only waited 10 minutes
Came in on a Saturday evening, and only waited 10 minutes for a table. We LOVED the sausage and short rib. We reordered both of them. We also had rib eye and marbled short rib. I'd come back for the sausage and short rib alone! They were fantastic.
I came here today with my friends , all 3 of us were at our
I came here today with my friends , all 3 of us were at our table ordering our overpriced food . The smallest you're going to spend is $20 on a plate that is very minimal , it left me and my friends starving . After seeing all the other servers rush
Service wasn't as great, seems they like to play favorites
Service wasn't as great, seems they like to play favorites over there. I get the meats are high quality, but personally those prices are ridiculous. To each their own.
It's five stars, I'm sorry I gave you anything less, pls
It's five stars, I'm sorry I gave you anything less, pls forgive me bby :P Apparently I can't post this unless it has 85 characters so I might as well say that I wanted to change my previous review to give 5 stars bc it's very good quality meats an
I don't normally leave negative reviews even when the
I don't normally leave negative reviews even when the experience has been negative because I feel guilty about possibly impacting the income source for small business owners, but as this place is overwhelmed with customers trying to get a seat at th
Love this place.
Always try making a reservation as the wait here can get quite long. Tsurhashi is just a tad bit cheaper but I have to give to Anjin for the quality. We came here actually with no reservation upon doors first opening but there was already a long list
I got chased out asking why my tip was $3 short of 20%.
I would come spend that same amount at least 2 times a week! And they acknowledged saying i know your a regular but regulars usually tip more. Being a business owner myself i would be speechless knowing my employees were rejecting business due to a t
price: $$$ service: 4/5 - beef tongue (7/10) - beef
price: $$$ service: 4/5 - beef tongue (7/10) - beef carpaccio (8.5/10) - marbled prime boneless short rib (9/10) - prime boneless short rib (6/10) went here for a birthday and spent around $90 including tax and tip for 4 meats and a bowl of rice.
It took me so long to finally dine here since I've always
It took me so long to finally dine here since I've always heard about the long wait times. Finally made it here on a weekday 15 minutes before opening. Even though we were the first ones there, I didn't realize there was a sign up sheet as parties we
My family dined at Anjin for my brother's birthday and we
My family dined at Anjin for my brother's birthday and we enjoyed it. The service was great as the staff came by frequently to check on us and ask if we needed anything else. Sitting inside the restaurant also was comfortable and pleasant. I wished t
The line is always long,they will charge you higher price
The line is always long,they will charge you higher price if you pay credit cards and one of the manager the Japanese guy is giving us rude service no smile only ask for tips
The wait times are the only reason I'm -1 from this review.
It's a really small restaurant but it does not affect my opinion on the food. Every single dish that came out was absolutely delicious. The crispy rice bowl was crunchy and packed with veggies. The kimchi cold noodles were nicely cold and I loved the
Was here for a friends bday last night during pretty heavy
Was here for a friends bday last night during pretty heavy downpour. A group came a bit earlier as we were told that the wait would be notoriously long, so we anticipated to stop by a local coffee shop to pass the time. To our surprise, within 5-10 m
Great service.
Small but cozy and the staff are great. Marbled short rib is my favorite
Came w my boyfriend right at opening (5pm) and the waitlist
Came w my boyfriend right at opening (5pm) and the waitlist was longgg (about 7 parties ahead of us) but the hostess was so nice, since the other parties were either not there or reserved, he let us sit down if we could be done within 1 1/2hrs. Heckk
The price went up since last time I went.
Quality is still amazing and service is ok. Go before opening time to put your name down. Went for a bday and the total cost was 400
Quality prime beef - go for it.
This small Japanese BBQ restaurant is very popular, and the line can be long. The prime short rib is tender and flavorful. The beef tongue and pork cheek are OK. The sausage is good. Service is nice.
Sorry to say the quality of meat has gone downhill and
Sorry to say the quality of meat has gone downhill and price has skyrocketed. Bowl of white rice is $3! Still great service but will not be my go-to option anymore.
You will wait 2 hours minimum no matter what.
.. even if you have reservations. Ventilation is not as good for a bbq place so just be prepared to smell like smoke. We tried everything on the menu one by one. House salad comes with seaweed with ponzu sauce, it's big enough to share for 4+ people
The Yelp restaurant tips that recommend putting your name
The Yelp restaurant tips that recommend putting your name on the waitlist at 4pm, for their 5pm opening time were NOT joking. I arrived at the restaurant around 4:08pm on Sunday and I was already the 10th or 11th party on their waitlist. When they op
The wait here is so long, make sure to come an hour in
The wait here is so long, make sure to come an hour in advance to put your name down on the waiting list. Service is fast and friendly. Food is kinda expensive but meat is good quality. Nice reward for once in a while. Will def be back.
This place is always good.
Yes it is little costly but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Very high quality meat and excellent service. The A5 Waygu from Japan tastes like it is butter infused It can be a wait to get a table. My suggestion is to show up hour befo
Food is delicious but the wait time can be over an hour
Food is delicious but the wait time can be over an hour long. The short rib soup and spicy cold noodle are worth trying along with the grill meats. We got a frozen orange dessert a while back and it was good but not something we order at the end of e
Got here at 7pm on a Saturday evening to put our name down
Got here at 7pm on a Saturday evening to put our name down on the waitlist and the host told us to expect a 3-4 hour wait for a party of two. Despite the long wait, I got a call around 9pm telling us our table is ready. We were nowhere near the resta
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