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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always looking for some good Sea Bass. My friend recommended Cafe Hiro so I went to take a look with my other friend that loves Sea Bass as well.We ordered the Creamy Crab Cakes for appetizer, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best restaurant I've been to in Cypress. Here for mom's day and she got a nice fresh flower as a gift. The calamari is excellent, and the other dishes we ordered are well above average:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally found something at Cafe Hiro that I thoroughly enjoy: their tofu salad.Yes, it's still a tad pricey for just a salad - if I remember correctly, it's at least $10 for some greens with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came to check out this place at the recommendation of a friend and cuz it's really close to K's home.. The Beef Tongue stew I had the first time was good-- but K's risotto was too cheesey and slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Cafe Hiro in a long time, but when a friend of mine began a quest for "cool date spots" for his new lady friend, a bunch of us decided that he should check out Cafe Hiro.So that's how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, Cypress is where the Japanese population of Orange County reside and hang out. This could be because there are a lot of Japanese corporations that have headquarters nearby. It isn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had wanted to try this restaurant because of all the reviews on Yelp. They seated us all the way in the back near the restrooms even though there were plenty of empty tables in the front. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately, everything I've eaten here has been superb! Whether it was some (insert fish) with miso, (insert meat) with ponzu sauce, or panna cotta.. I'm even a huge fan of their mushroom soup!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dish I love at this place is definitely the uni spaghetti. It sounds really weird and I was skeptical at first...but for those who love uni (like me) it's pretty wonderful. I haven't really tried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think cafe hiro likes to serve bland food that is way overpriced for the quality.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I had a pleasant dinner here. Yes, pleasant. That word pretty much sums up my thoughts about Cafe Hiro; it was good, but not memorable, and I'm not sure if I'd return anytime soon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work near Cafe Hiro, so my co-workers and I frequent the place for lunch. I have not been there for dinner so I can't comment on their dinner menu. But for lunch I would have to say this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here on Valentine's for lunch. I had the worst experience ever. We ordered the hamburger steak and they told us it will take about 1/2 hour because it's busy. Ok, we said it's fine and we'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Hiro has decent food but is quite expensive for what is served. You can get the same quality (or better) food in West L.A. or Torrance for two-thirds the price.The curry served is darker,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently went here with a party of 5 for the first time. As always we sampled each other dishes. I ordered the Miso Marinated Short Ribs which were very tasty. A little difficult to eat, since I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was alright.It got a star for the beautiful atmosphere. It got minus a star for the drink selection. I like looking at different drinks. I mean I thought this was Asian fusion?It got a plus...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*****TRAGIC UPDATE*********** Came here a couple days ago, and I don't know if the chefs were just having an off night or what, but the quality of the food has TANKED. I had come back because I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know...everyone will hate me for this. My friend recommended me going as he loves everything on the menu...so I went for lunch:They gave us some salad (I don't like daikon in my dressing...or at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here around 8 times the past few years. I almost exclusively order from the "special" menu that is posted. Not all items are good though, hit or miss. I would go for their fish dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best japanese/fusion restaurant in LA! The beef tataki is to dieee for!!! For the price of only $8, you get 6 pieces of tender, premium beef that melts in your mouth! Also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love wonderful non-chain places like this!!! Friend and I enjoyed a nice dinner here recently. We came late and was finishing up close to closing time but they didn't rush us and still offered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place as much as it's legal for a woman to love a restaurant in the state of California. This place is ideal for a casual lunch with some friends, and the atmosphere is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Hiro is my Hero! Beef Tataki is Bomb Diggity!I went here this past weekend at the recommendation of Pillbug. We were both pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. Its a very small rinky dinky...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A small chill place to get some good food at. Kind of pricey but very delicious. soup is good. salad is good. carbonara and chicken katsu curry ftw.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I tried this place on v day after hearing about their special, 7 course meal for $38. Finding out the unique fusion cuisine this cafe served definitely sold us on the place to eat. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf surprised me with this "hole in the wall" restaurant for V-Day dinner. Yes it was located in Cypress in a strip mall totally not my neck of the woods...but don't let looks deceive you.It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Cafe Hiro, how I love you.All throughout high school, I've entered this plaza only to go to Fish Grill. Yes, fish grill IS good (and their [fish] taco Tuesdays -- though I'm not too sure if they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never loved anything as much as I love you, Cafe Hiro.ohgod, your salad dressing.your soups... especially pumkincarbonara...beef curry...chicken katsu curry......oh, the raisins in the curry......
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Took the wife there based on the good reviews here at Yelp. FIrst, the good: the restaurant's decor is quite charming. Now, the bad: the service. I ordered the special of the day, some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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I met up with an old college friend for dinner and this place blew me away. Everything was perfect. Service was good.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The things I love here the most are the appetizers: beef tataki (omigod, seriously, best thing eveeeer), salmon spring roll... and some others I can't remember off the top of my head right now. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of curry house, where they have japanese style pastas. I had the eggplant mushroom pasta and it was really good...loved it. The curry has an interesting, sweeter taste than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is such a great Japanese fusion restaurant, good service, great foods and environment, even though it's kinda small and crowded inside, so people gotta make a reservation on weekends. Their curry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a slightly hole in the wall in the middle of a strip mall. The Chinese restaurant next door is literally empty while patrons are lining up outside to get into Cafe HIro. The Japanese service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here numerous times for lunch and dinner. I actually enjoy having lunch here. One of my personal favorite is their cabonara pasta with bacon and spinach (extra $). Its sooo good!!If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is cute!thumbs up:chilean sea bass mushroom risotto, with asparagus to top it off. everything complimented each other perfectly. uni pasta (first time trying sea urchin and it was yummy)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the foods at cafe hiro, however, my concern is the service and the waiting.from my experience, if you are Japanese you will have somewhat of a special treatment.Here is my experience.My waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a solid four stars. It was definitely a find in the middle of suburbia and good to know that someone is willing to be more creative with their food. Anyhoo...the girls and I shared a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this place for several times already. Any place where I'm willing to come more than twice deserves a four star from me.They have awesome uni spaghetti which is one of my favorite dishes at a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've walked past this place many times on our way to our favorite Thai restaurant, and we finally decided to try it. We got there right when it opened for dinner. We were asked if we had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. My very picky friend swears that this place is a 5 star yelp restaurant. I had the chicken curry and another chicken dish and everything to me was just good. But not good enough to go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually wanted to pay homage to this small quaint restaurant, expecting few to zero reviews. Lo and behold, this little hidden gem has over a hundred! Well anyhow, I don't even remember what I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A quaint, cute little spot in a small strip mall in Cypress. When you're inside, you don't really notice the hotel across the parking lot, the McDonald's and the other numerous industrial and business...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets get this straight. Yelp needs to let you do halves. I would give Cafe Hiro 4.5 stars. Little better than 4 but just under a 5 star. Very close though. Cafe Hiro is a very small and cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've literally eaten almost every single item in the menu.Go here.. now.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Only when eaten, certain "gonads" have an aphrodisiac appeal, and they don't belong to who you'd expect. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/cuptow555/Solved.jpgJust kidding, made you look!That...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be tootin' my own horn here (ok, maybe a little), but I started coming to Hiro before it was ever Yelped or even known by the locals, really. Then one day, almost overnight it seemed, Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best birthday dinner ever! This is one of the few places that deserves the hype. I had the osso bucco and that beautiful piece of meat was like butta in my mouf. So tender and delicious! It was just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've always wanted to try this place, but the first time it was a monday the day they close and the second time it was a holiday. But today I finally tried it and it was good. I had the chicken w/...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the handful of good places to eat in Cypress, especially as it pertains to a sit down restaurant. The charming staff provide excellent service. The menu selections we've tried were all tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome decor inside. The place looked very inviting and at the same time very romantic. It was pretty unfortunate I came on the same night some housewives decided to have a night out with their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints.I like starting out with the Peking Pork.The pork is so tender.For an entree, I just usually check to see what's listed on the board.I really like how they come with a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do you remember your teachers always telling you to always go with your gut instinct?? Well, they were right! You should always go with what your first instinct tells you to do... And no, I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't hate me, crucify me, or think bad of me, but I did not have a good experience here. It's odd because EVERYONE seems to have a good experience at Cafe Hiro so what happened to me??? It seems that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent spot. I've been here a few times and will keep returning. This time, we had a couple glasses of wine (not the best) and dove in to the delicious food. For an appetizer we had a cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hero is Hiro from Heroes.Though this place might seem like a hole in the wall restaurant in Cypress, they would be considered semi-fine dining at affordable prices!!I came here tonight and I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Geez. It sure is tough to visit a place after all sorts of rave reviews. I feel like Cafe Hiro is like a quality booty call you've had for a long time, I'm not sure Cafe Hiro is a place I'll ever be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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This is a great little place, not your ordinary Japanese restaurant. A little artsy, the food is fantastic with a french flair. Save room for the desserts!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mike Q and I visited Cafe Hiro for lunch today. It was my first time. Boy, was I impressed! Move aside Curry House! Bow down Hurry Curry! Let's begin with service. Very good. Prompt,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo I haven't hanged out with my old buddies from UCI. So I took the opportunity that I went to Los Angeles for my best friends birthday to hang out with them before I went back Tucson, AZ. So my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Hiro Daisuki! My Japanese roommate from a couple years back told me this was the place where he and all his coworkers from Matsu came to eat. Considering Matsu themselves have a 4 star rating...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a gem. quaint and cozy and full of flavor. Loved everything I've tried here. only complaint is that sometimes it gets so busy that the wait is a little long.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to take a date or significant other.Pros:1. Classy display of entrees2. Delicious food (Try their panna cotta!)3. Very timely when giving us our food (you're not given your appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite place.. it's a little restaurant, not very noisy and I like to bring a friend or two when I come here, especially good friends. I always think should share good food w/ good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been here about 9 times. 7/9 times I have gotten the Hamburger Curry. Fantastic. Not only does it taste delicious, but it keeps me stuffed for the entire day, in case I am feeling cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've been here but only because I'm not in the area too much anymore. When recommending a friend or coworker on where to go to eat in Cypress, Cafe Hiro is on the list. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last Wednesday night... I couldn't wait until the weekend...keke =pOrdered...-Crabcakes...reminded me of Korokke (sp? watevers...)-Beef carpacio...it was a bit too chewy for me...I like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times and been fairly impressed all three trips. The first two times I ordered a la carte. Standout dishes included the uni spaghetti and as many people have mentioned the panna...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Hiro is a good place. The vibe in this joint is cool. The food is really good and the service is great. The staff here are attentive, probably because they knew the person I came here with, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for lunch all the time, and the occasional dinner. It doesn't really taste Japanese, but I believe it's authentic stuff. Expect a light lunch that comes in three courses: a little soup...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate here again after I received a bonus from work and I absolutely loved it! My 2 year old kid loved it too! Rice and Siomai for the boy and I ordered Scallops & Risotto. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food's good, but... not asian enough for me, I think. The flavors weren't Asian enough, and the food was VERY HEAVY. I love American food, but sometimes it is way too heavy. My friends and I got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a few times, can't recall having anything that really "wow" me. But overall the food is decent, and a good variety on the menu, even has curry. Which actually brings me to my only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cringe when i read neg. reviews on this place from people who give Mickey D's 5 stars. Can you say brain fart? Look, its really simple japanese cuisine, w/ french & italian fused in between....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a second there I thought this place was ran by Hiro Yuyy...the infamous Gundam Wing Pilot who had the best Gundams ever.....*ahem*.So beyond my yester-years of Anime appreciation, both several...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with ML and his wife, this time it was a bit better than last time. Sorry, I can't give you six stars Cafe Hiro. We had the poke salad -was a warm salad, surprisingly good.Some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute bistro-y decor inside. The price is a little steep compared to the portions, but the quality of food is worth it. Iced Tea has a nice fruity flavor to it, but not overwhelming. Started with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a small little bistro which has quite a limited hours of operation so be sure to check before even coming out o try it.The service is just okay - i noticed that most of the clientele there on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've said before that I dislike (Asian) fusion restaurants. I'll say it again. And again. No matter how globalized we've become, some things cannot (or rather, should not) transcend imagined borders,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently went back--and instantly decided this place deserved 5 stars as opposed to the 4 they had given.Appetizer:Mozzarella and fig salad, my goodness. It was a perfect blend of something...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Started off with crispy fried tofu. It was suprisingly really good, probably because I'm not usually a big fan of tofu. The tofu had this crispy, almost mochi like covering on the outside with some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dang, I was gonna write a useful review update, but I already forgot what I ate here.Hmmm.All I know is that for once Grandma and I were on time and even arrived before our beloved time nazi. Ow!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A boutique asian fusion restaurant situated in a strip mall within Pacificare central (aka Cypress). Their complimentary appetizers were amazing, does anyone know how they prepared the raisins,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... first time I felt disappointed with other Yelpers's reviews.We just ate lunch at Cafe Hiro, and while the food is not bad, I REALLY do not believe that it warrants anything close to 5 stars.We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've gone here several times and always love it. I've had the osso bucco, which is excellent, and have had some more traditional japanese dishes. The really yummy part is dessert. Try the green...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of westernized food in asia. If I'm in the market for fusion, this would be on my short list. Unfortunately, I'm just not a fan of fusion.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hooray for cafe hiro!! i live pretty close and there aren't many GOOD, original restaurants in this area...i mean, how many hawaiian bbq places do we really need in a 5 block area?the food fuses...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would say that after eating at Cafe Hiro probably about 30-40 times over the past couple years or so, it is hands down one of my top 5 favorite restaurants (that are reasonably priced) in The O.C....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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This is the most unique restaurant I have been to with a mixture of Japanese, French, and Italian fusion. The food taste great and for the price you get for duck and risotto it's pretty cheap $18. The place...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, I'd give this place a 3.7 because it's better than okay, but not yay! I couldn't get myself to give it a 4.If it were based on appetizer alone, I'd give it a 4. I had the jidori chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro makes really good garlicky spaghetti but my favorite is his carbonara. I miss the fois gras crispy roll. We usually order creamy crab cake or mentaiko spaghetti. Jidori chicken is good both...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing from people how great this place was we decided to stop in for dinner; we were told that it was an hour wait if we didn't have a reservation. OK there were 3 empty tables but what ever....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here quite often for dinner. It's small, cozy and warm. The decor is quite friendly and inviting. I usually order a glass of wine, an entree (all the entrees comes with their specialty soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Appetizers Peking Pork Crispy Sea Bass Spring RollMain Course Chinese Chicken Salad Beef Tongue StewDessert Banana Mille-feuille Walnut Creme BruleeWe ate slowly. The appetizers were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Cafe Hiro for dinner with my husband and my parents. We all enjoyed our entrees but the soup of day was incredibly bland. I had the roast duck salad and would recommend it to anyone who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great, loved the ambience, service was a little slow bc they were really busy for a Sunday night. I did not care for nor had much patience with the waiter who barely spoke any English. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add to all the other reviews people have written for this place. If you like yoshoku-style restaurants and you're looking for one in the OC, you don't really have much in the way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is quaint and unique, and the ambience slightly confusing. Italian? Asian? Japanese? I wasn't sure. And looking over the menu was similarly baffling.I went here for lunch and ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 6/11/08 11:35amI came here today for lunch with a client and told myself to be fair and try something new because it's not fair to judge a restaurant by a single dish. While looking over the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good, i ordered the appetizer which consisted of some oysters and the scallops for main dish, the ambiance is very nice and the service is good, I wasn't sure whether the influence of the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here back when it looked like a dingy little hole in the wall place, except when you actually walked in it had one of the best interior designs you'd ever see. That was back about 5-6...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good chicken here. I wanted to try this place because of the high marks here on Yelp and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Its not your typical cafe with generic menu items. Here you get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty cute restaurant. i've been here several times, but always for lunch so i don't know how this place is like for dinner. pretty cute/eclectic decor, and each meal comes with tasty soup (my fav....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remembered my ex-boyfriend pointed this restaurant out to me one night when I was about to visit the Thai restaurant situated in the same strip mall. Thank goodness I gave heed to his advice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good (1 star). The decor is pleasant and eclectic, and the wall murals are well done (1 star). The sake was ridiculously overpriced (found the same bottle, a third of the cost elsewhere)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here for my most recent birthday dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the decor, food, and company. Despite being tucked in a semi-boring shopping plaza, Cafe Hiro caters to delightfuls...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time with the bf and we left stuffed and happy! The sea bass was cooked perfectly... didn't care too much for the mushroom risotto but the Panna Cotta at the end made up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night (my fourth time) and cannot wait to go again, especially since I live closer now. The uni pasta is totally addicting and puts a big smile on my face every time. I have read...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp-ers, what follows is not a *review*, per se, so much as free *advice*.Let's be real -- you've all heard the hype, and you know it's largely justified. Cafe Hiro is a hidden gem of a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start out by saying that I have moved from OC up to LA, and I still come down once a month or so to eat here. This is simply the most special restaurant to me. I probably ate here for the first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank you all for this recommendation, for without it, I probably woudlve been at the olive garden..just from looking outside, we can see that it was a very busy night. i went there with my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently, my favorite place to eat. Right down the street from where I live and serves actual REAL food mastered by a real chef. Favorites include beef tongue stew, jidori "free range" chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place could totally be in Tokyo, except for you can breathe without choking on cigarette smoke. The food, western with a clear Japanese influence; the decor, simple and spare; the staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled upon this place as we were driving home from class this evening. Nina was hungry and I can always eat so we decided to go to this Japanese restaurant with neon lighting. When we parked the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your cameras. The food here is worthy of your food blog photos. What a great find! I cannot believe this place exists in an Orange County strip mall. There's a delicate nature to Chef Hiro's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I just got back from a very pleasant meal at Hiro Cafe.The menu is very close to a lot of the "fusion" restaurant we enjoeyed when we lived in Japan. They really have an intersting take on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. I've been there 100 times already and can't get enough. Calamari is a must have and the uni spaghetti is to die for. The ambience is fab and the chef is hardcore. He makes sure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great fusion, like being in Tokyo....Luv the chef specials and the shochu is nice if that is your pleasure...Attentive service, fun free range chickens, savory sea bass, al dente pastas... what's not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
PRETTY BADThe first time I came here I was MORTIFIED at how terrible my experience was:I went with a co-worker and we ordered the chef's special written on the blackboard: "Hamburg Steak" (some type...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro had me at hello. Spaghetti with preserved plum?? I knew this place had to be authentic when I saw this on the menu, as the last time I had spaghetti with ume was in the Harajuku district of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here more often when I worked at PacifiCare but since it's close by church, we decided to eat here for lunch on this rainy Sunday afterwards. It's in the center with Sweetee Thai, Fish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant doesn't have particularly good food, in my opinion. It is an overestimated place with overpriced food for its quality. I don't think I am going back again.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite dishes here: Osso Bucco. It's a pot roast made from kobe beef and potatoes, carrots, done w/ a reduction (i am guessing red wine variety). The beef is incredibly tender. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today's chef challenge: satisfy a hungry yelper who has no reservations and is trying to impress a date because of the rave reviews he's read about Cafe Hiro on Yelp. To toughen the challenge, 25...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If ever you are in Cypress and want a good fusion Japanese/Italian meal, I recommend you try Cafe Hiro. It's a wonderful little restaurant that produces some good quality meals with flare. Hiro's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BAM! 5 STARS! I like this place. Truly a japanese fusion restaurant. I have been back numerous times and I dig it. The first time I went here, I ordered the seabass with mushroom risotto and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mom and I dropped in here for a late lunch one day, and we were pleased with the food here.We ordered a salad to share, (not knowing that you get a salad with your food already), the mom got the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I had too high of an expectation after reading the reviews here. Although we went for a weekday lunch, service was on a slower side (maybe because we were sitted towards the back). We tried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Everything was Yum-O! This is one of the first restaurants I bookmarked as a new Yelper. I had no idea it was a tiny little cafe less than 10...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After posting a talk thread about favorite places to eat in Orange County. I saw that many fellow yelpers suggested Cafe Hiro. I decided to check it out last night with my husband. We got there around...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On my way to Cafe Hiro with some of my co-workers, my tastebuds were watering for curry chicken which I scoped out on their online menu. I ordered the Jidori chicken curry and was sadly disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, if "Asian Fusion" means blending more culinary influences than the UN has countries, then Cafe Hiro is your place.I'm always a bit skeptical on Asian Fusion. Being Filipina myself, it's always a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here after reading all the raving reviews on yelp. i thought it was pretty good, but not stellar. for an appetizer, the bf and i shared the peking pork. the pork was pretty tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From Jennifer's Husband:Food was good, especially for the price. Not the best food I've had, but for under $75 for 2 people, the food exceeded all expectations. Beef Tataki was excellent. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long hard day at work, I come home on a Friday afternoon with hair disheveled, our 9 month old baby in one arm (just picked her up from daycare) and a diaper bag in the other, and my hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother kept telling me to try the Chilean sea bass risotto. I should have listened. My mom wanted it though, and I didn't want all three of us to order the same thing, so I got the pescatore...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great Japanese Italian fusion place that is small, but has great food for a decent price. I had the Chilean Sea Bass risotto and it was amazing. The service was excellent and highly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've just moved recently and although not far from my old place I'm in an area I've never gone to for food. On review recommendation I decided to give Cafe Hiro a shot and i was rewarded. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best restaurants in the area. Delicious food, upbeat atmosphere in funky french decor.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely one of the best restaurants in the socal area. the fact you can go there and choose from many different cuisines makes it a perfect choice any time. osso bucco, steamed salmon, mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing I noticed was that the place was really small...we were the only ones there at first then when people started coming in, it seemed like they were right up in our business next to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had been eating here since the 1st week it opened (in the good old days when it was still unknown and when it was still possible to get a table on a weekend without having to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I could eat here everyday for about two weeks and not get sick of it because of how diverse the menu is and how well they do everything. If I decide to order a pasta, I'm bummed that I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy little restaurant where you would least expect it. At Hiro, they do asian/italian/french fusion right.Though tiny inside, there is rarely a wait for a table.I once had the potato leak soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice, but Cafe Hiro is starting to grow on me. The other reviews have done a better job of describing the cuisine here than I could, as I am not an expert in Western-style...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a randomly good place in an otherwise mainly restaurant-deficient city. The look and feel of the place is cool (noticed the Yelp sticker on the window), although it might be nice if it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a lovely time here! Good Food and Good Conversation with a group of Great fellow Yelpers!!!We started with a handful of different appetizers. The Calamari was great even with out a dip, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot damn.This place is a total trip (cuz it looks like a pizza joint) but the food is quite amazing!! Came here for a friend's bday and was a tad apprehensive. (I'm just not completely sold on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Edit 8-15-07This is my favorite restaurant in LA. ---------------------------Cafe Hiro is one of my favorites! When I describe this place to my friends, I often refer to it as Japanese-Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
finally i dined here, and was a little disappointed. after reading the reviews, i again had high expectations and was dying to try their food. in fact, i stopped by couple times, but the wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love finding random cool places in strip malls. (Think: Nook Bistro) This one in particular is in surburbia central where my girl friend lives. We came here for lunch today and I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
G. introduced me to this place after we were driving around LA all day and we were starving but still had our pride - we couldn't settle for any chain restaurant in orange county! Luckily G....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel that this restaurant used to be a lot better but it's still above average. I recommend the daily specials (especially the scallop carpaccio), the eggplant and mushroom spaghetti, or the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after reading a couple of the reviews from yelpers, it was about time to check this joint out. i called a few friends to accompany me on a friday night. the food is simply amazing with its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From all the rave reviews from Yelp, I knew I had to try this place out. I was a bit hesitant though because my expectations were very high because of all of the good reviews. This didn't stop me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is great food at the most unlikely of places. Cafe Hiro is located in a small strip mall in Cypress, and is easily overlooked. The decor is decidedly quirky, as is the food. They meld the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy. I really wanted to like this. I love Japanese bistros and this one sounds like it shoudl be right up my alley from everything that I've read.. but it's not. And for that I'm sad. I came...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes without Yelp, I would be totally lost. Tonight they totally hit a home run with me on this one... as this one is now my favorite restaurant in OC.For a while now, I had been dying to try out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here when they had the 3 course meals for $15-$25.I heard they don't have it anymore. but it was really good to get a Drink, Appetizer, Soup, Main Dish, and Dessert for $15. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
--Edit 4/23/07--I forgot to Yelp my birthday dinner here! We (a large-ish group of 9) had a reservation for 8:00pm and all made it in time (they usually give away your table if you're not there after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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This place is family-friendly, yet it can be romatic for a little date... Despite the odd location, it's worth a drive.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished reading Kafka on the Shore by Murakami the day before I had dinner at this joint. I felt like I was transported onto his pages. The restaurant had very nice, unique decor with red and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of my top 3 favorite restaurants. Great food at very reasonable prices. I've never been disappointed at Cafe Hiro. The lunch menu differs from the dinner menu, but both are equally tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my husband's favorite restaurant and it's one of my faves so you should check it out. The food is perfectly seasoned and prepared. I love the jidori chicken and the poke appetizer is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we're not in cypress anymore, toto. i hate to call this place "fusion" cuz that just doesn't do it justice. it has japanese, french, italian, chinese, and hawaiian influences. i read once that chef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept is cute enough and you will definitely see the fusion of cuisines represented in the restaurant's decor, which includes French window sills, Italian checkered table clothes, and Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i agree, this place is actually quite nice with its eclectic menu selection. fusion is hit or miss and with this place, its a hit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the only yoshoku's (western style japanese) in orange county and they do it well! i like coming here for lunch because the decor is very cafe-esque and their food portions are good for lunch. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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This was a rare find. My husband and I decided to try this place when we saw it on a free magazine. The price is also very reasonable, considering that this is a French fusion restaurant. Some of our favorites...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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