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Honda-Ya Japanese Restaurant is located in California. This Japanese restaurant is known for its sushi. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
So 5 stars means 'Woohoo! As good as it gets!". This place is as good as it gets for Izakaya food in the OC. (Technically, their other restaurant Kappo Honda is the same thing) Eating here reminds...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, honestly, who normally eats chicken heart and beef tongue? Skewer them on a tiny stick, add salt and seasonings, grill, serve with beer, and everyone is happy. Why stop there? The offal can be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was so disappointed. I have to say this place is way too overrated. We tried everything that was recommended by yelpers along with their "must have" stuff on the menu, we left the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dope, and the wait isn't bad. I went with a Chinese girl and a Malaysian dude and we pigged out on lots of meat with very little rice. Order everything with meat except the liver. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite, most cherished, Japanese Izakaya spots in Southern California. Order the "butter noki" or "takoyaki." I moved up north but would love to head back there and enjoy the fun...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, we should've just stuck with the yakitori. Everything else was either meh or blah. We had a variety of yakitori and they were superb!! We also ordered the agedashi tofu (unfortunately, they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to come here all the time! The wait for a table is kinda horrendous. You should really think about coming early like 5:30ish to get immediate seating or else you would have to wait about an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday dinner here last Tuesday.I didn't think they took reservations - but when I called the day of - they happily accepted a 6:30 pm reservation for 8. They even let 2 of us early birds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A. Open late.B. Has KimchiC. Large ala carte menu of grilled items including a bacon section.D. Alcohol and ramen.E. One of the few late night places near Irvine.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like GOOD, traditional Japanese food with a PUB-LIKE atmosphere... This is the place for YOU!The FOOD:They have a variety of items on their menu including (but not limited to) sushi, sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for ONE WHOLE HOUR to get into this place on Labor Day. Aiya. Me no comprende! Anyways, the california roll tastes like it has a bunch of imitation crab in it. So much so that I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good. It was my first visit last night and I tried very interesting things. It's a good start to the adventurous world of foreign food. Everything seemed prepared very well....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars, BUT the wait to this restaurant is always awhile so one star was deducted. Although i always wait the 30-45 min to get into the restaurant because the food is yummy!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited for less than an hour on a Saturday night. The decorations inside the restaurant was very cozy and cute. The star "must have" marks on the menu were helpful. I really liked the tempura,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, reasonable prices, nice imported specials, good atmosphere.Slightly underportioned, usually a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OVERALL RATING = 9 / 10Overall FOOD = 9What I had: Yakitoris (i.e. chicken leg) = 9 Croquettes (i.e. potato, shrimp, etc.) = 8 Sashimis = 7 Saba = 9 Pork Kimchee = 9 Grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars - food, minus 1 star for the amount/price. The food we had was very good, but the price? It gets expensive fast! Honeybear and I came here last weekend, and since we kept hearing how good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a good value for what you're getting.I don't think it's worth the wait but that's just my opinion.The service is excellent.The waitress came by often and refilled waters and refilled the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first REAL japenese food place ive ever been to and WOW...great first impression.... highly recommend it.expect a hefty bill if you eat a lot because its kinda addicting. i spend $150 with 3 other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although there usually is a wait to get into the restaurant, that's only because the food is amazing! The atmosphere is fun and relaxed and I love the yakitori and the kimchi ramen with (of course) a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't exactly impressed with the place. The waiting was not the problem, it was the food. I ordered the pork kimchi and when it showed up at our table, there was literally one piece of kimchi in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i REALLY really wanted to love Honda Ya. i mean i sat outside waiting for a table for an HOUR on a thurs night and the huge crowds of people there seemed so promising!! but.. i wasn't wowed..we got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great if you're willing to wait over an hour to be seated for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so a few extra trips to Honda Ya gave me a little bit more to write about. First off, I think I grew to really really love the atmosphere here. It's very mellow, and as far as I can tell it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little izakaya tucked into an old strip mall. Loved all the types of seating available:-Tatami room-Sushi Bar-Yakitori Bar-Booth-Table w/itty bitty uncomfortable stoolsFavorites of the evening:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very small and intimate so if you want a big group you must call for reservation and make sure to tell them you DO NOT want to sit on the floor. They do have a private room but with 18...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a sushi place - limited selection - they will tell you that when you sit at the bar. The skewers are good - wide variety. Can get busy - a lot of people were waiting when we left.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is rather small and located on the corner of a strip mall. Regardless how small the place is, it's almost always crowded during dinner time. If you come during peak hours you are looking at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Casual Atmosphere thats good for people that are eating late (close @ 1am). Very cozy. They have the traditional tatami for people who want a different dining experience.Staff is fluent in English and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Japanese restaurant. Four words summarize my experience; Great food, open late. Perfect place to dine during a late Monday night after burning the midnight oil at work. Service is very good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! I LOVE THIS PLACE! I LOVE THIS PLACE! Can you tell that I f'n love this place? Bacon wrapped asparagus, meatballs, kobe beef with mushrooms, fried chicken, and their garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very good, very traditional Japanese beer/sake house & yakitori (grilled skewers) joint. If you're into all sorts of meat, chicken kidneys, chicken liver, corn, mushrooms, and seafood grilled on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dont get me wrong, I actually really liked the food here, it's just the portions were waaay small for the pricing. Especially if you go with a group of people, and everybody just gets one bite of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Branie: Team Vegetarian/PescatarianRECOMMENDED:Tuna Tataki Salad (He says)Peach Chuhai (He says)Crunchy RollGrilled OkraGrilled AsparagusGrilled Quail EggsAgadashi TofuShe says: Too crowded inside! I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I often come here around 10 p.m. when usual restaurants already closed. The food tastes good, but the portion is extremely lean, especially the sashimi bowl. If you are lucky, you will get a normal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices were fantastic and the food was tasty. I didn't think there was anything outstanding about the sushi but everything was good and worth going back for. The bacon wrapped sausages were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over 400 reviews? I usually have nothing to add that would make a difference...but today I do! Honda Ya saved my life! After giving McCormick and SCHMUCK's another chance (...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is totally an Izakaya. Which means that they are a Japanese style pub. That being said the food is awesome. I ate here last week and I am still looking forward to eating here again! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is good. The sushi is sub-par, so I think they focus more on their grill items. I've been here several times now, and have been unimpressed every time. It has this "it feels like it should be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's often a wait here, but it's worth it. My friends and I go here about once a week and love it. The fried garlic, scallops, and ramen are always reliable and awesome. If you're a drinker, go for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been frequenting Honda Ya for over 10 years and am always pleasantly satisfied with every visit. This is not a sushi bar. Do not confuse this for a sushi bar. It is an Izakaya - or more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back to Honda-ya numerous times since my last review. Food is yummy as usual and I daresay I've noticed better service. Maybe it's because they recognize me now???!!!My review, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love izakaya but I have to say Honda Ya is not nearly as tasty as Shin Sen Gumi. My two fellow izakaya lovers and I all agreed after eating our share of bacon tomato, bacon asparagus, bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, such a short review i had last time! went there again this past weekend and it was oh-still-so good! the AC wasn't strong enough (or cus of the crazy heat outside), and there were couple flies...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I belong to a late night grubbers club and this is one of the spots the club members like to come to as it is open till 1 AM. I have not joined the grubbers for quite some time now as they like to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not Japanese so I'm far from an expert but this seems like a very Genuine Authentic Japanese joint. I had one of my birthdays here and they have this room with a very low table where you sit on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places that are open past 10 pm in sleepy South OC. The place is a fun hang out place. If your ordering just the yakitori, it could get expensive. Yeah, they are only usually under...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad. ate there a couple times but haven't been in awhile. there can be long waits on friday and saturday. it's good japanese food but be sure you have time to wait if it gets busy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easy-to-reach, authentic Japanese-style izakaya hidden in Tustin suburbia. Sister to Kappo-Honda.Fullfill the yakitori cravings here while still getting to select a large number of other japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will probably be the least informed review by far... A close friend took me here and we just gorged on practically everything from the menu and it was AMAZING. I can't say what we ordered cause I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its good, pretty tasty, and the prices are okay. (Depends on what you). I found the yakitori dishes really tasty. The GF and I also ordered a variety of items from the menu such as the takoyaki,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT!!! NO ONE CAN BEAT IT!!! We have spent 950 in this place so far for this year. It's about 45 mins - 1.5 hours wait to get a table, but it doesn't matter, it's worthy!!! We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Evidently, years ago I went on a date here and didn't realize it was Honda Ya. At that time I was more concerned about making a good first impression then where I was taking her. I cant recall much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doode the tatami room is the BEST! Makes the experience all the better. They have chair frames for the people who can't handle the lack of back support. My white friends greatly appreciated it =DThe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Either I'm growing or the sashimi bowl is shrinking.. and last time I visited the doctor he told me I was a quarter of an inch shorter than I thought I was. Devastating news to someone who has yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad we went here. I'm from the southbay and Gardena is known for this really small authentic Japanese restaurants that are so much more than combo meals and rolls. I always order the a la...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grade: ASo darn good. Hardly a wait too on a Friday night (we went around 6:30pm). We ordered spanish mackerel sashimi (you get the entire mackerel!), spicy tuna roll, sashimi bowl (mixed sashimi with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be patient while you're waiting because it's definitely worth it! The yakitori is excellent! If you're brave, do try the gizzard and chicken skin. But to be honest, you can't go wrong with any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 400 reviews why would you go anywhere else in the areaI went with Japanese people so my review is based on expert opinions.Lets start of with the CONS:Super busy an hour plus wait on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here for jackie n.'s birthday~although the food was good, it was WAY overpriced..i mean c'mon, two dollars for two zucchinni "coins" hmmm...they were delicious tho~ sigh...so yea..come for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets super packed-- beware! I am so mad, I came to get my soboro, but they didn't have that special today. Instead, they were serving yakitori rice or something. And seriously... it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and Foremost...the food is great, ambiance is awesome. This is the place to go if you are a Yakitori fan....wash it down with some cold beer or Sake. The food is so good...I love this place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm...I love this place. You know it's good when there's a line of people waiting outside. This establishment has room for group tables, booths, seats around the sushi or yakitori bar, and a room...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly can say that I picked the best restaurant for my birthday dinner. This place was some what to find. It's in this business center called Jamestown I think? Across from Armstrong. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I have been coming here ever since we discovered it several years back. It's a late-night favorite for us, and one of us always comes first to put our name on the list, and then we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I guess this is what happens to Yelp noobs. You blow your wad on a restaurant you thought was the ish, and then you find another place that is even better.That is what happened when I met Kappo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy yakitori, real japanese people running japanese restaurants, big pitchers of asahi... my favorite yakitori were the chicken necks and chicken leg meat with green onion. the takopachi is also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a very long day and an Angel game my friends and I had a need... a need for Ramen. Thanks to my trusty Yelp App we ended up here. We were sat fairly quickly and very satisfied with what we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fell in love instantly. Portion-wise, you're definitely going to need to order a lot because these selections on a stick are way too addictive. Followed the advice of Yelpers and dove right in for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my dad and my sister (she also reviewed this place) after a long drive. I was in the mood for anything so she suggested we go to this place.We were there at around 9pm and there were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best! what's good here? EVERYTHING! some people come here to drink. it can be a good drinking spot especially if you like to eat while you drink. have a party here and it's a blast. share...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the japanese places I've been too in southern california this one reminds me the most of being in japan. The tatami mat room is great, although my friend thought someone was going to steal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My review is based on yakitoris .. none of the other dishes, sadly. I can sum up my review by saying, I am not a yakitori fan and this place does not change my views about yakitori as well. BUT, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I lived prior to going here. Now I'm a total addict. I'm here every weekend, wait in the frequently long line and proceed to stuff myself. I went to Japan last summer and while not an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a cheap, quick fix of japanese food, then this place probably isn't the best place to choose. Their soba and noodle dishes are pretty good, easily some of the best in the area,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yakitorlicious! Izakaya!Never been to an Izakaya place in Japan but after Honda Ya I would love to! Izakaya pretty much means customers sit on tatami mats and dine from low tables in the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome!only dined in 2 times so far...all the other times I have been the sushi runner for the bartender and/or friends at the bar up the street (The Swinging Door...great little bar!)...hahah.last...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live on the East coast, and am only in this part of Cali now and then on business. Even so, I make it a point to visit Honda-ya every opportunity I can. The wait can be long, even late-night, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good tapas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am addicted to the yakitori and beef ponzu sauce here. When my friend told me that the sauce is just a mixture of vinegar and soy sauce, I was in disbelief because I REALLY DISLIKE PONZU SAUCE! I do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would go to the other HONDA YA again: nice food/ drink/ serviceHere? Nope.We went here on Thursday, signed on "waiting" list, seeing several empty seats were available, and waiting... My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh god almost forgot how cool this place is, esp. now i like alcohol :)YUMM yakitori
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fun dinner w/ a lady friend here. The ambiance is casual, somewhat dim and slightly on the loud side. We sometimes had trouble hearing each other. The food was alright. I've had better izakaya...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place satisfies every time we go. My favorites include the agedashi mochi and steak and mushroom yakitori. The menu has so much on it, that we end up trying something new each time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving some yakatori and yelped it of course and this place didn't disappoint.Some Pros: I ordered bacon wrapped scallops and asparagus the bacon was crispy and the bacon was weaved so well...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in Japan for two years and I must have gone to izakaya (places that serve japanese kabab and beer) at least once a week. This is as close as you will get to izakaya in the states....real...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is wonderful here. The restaurant is a little dark, and sometimes crowded, but just delicious, and they have all kinds of unique Japanese items that aren't in other restaurants. A great find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many good things about this place both on yelp and outside of yelp. We decided to have dinner there and admittingly, I have only eaten there once. I usually try not to review a place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here two times now and both for some izakaya style eating and drinking. Emphasis on the drinking. The sushi served here is okay for the price, no frills and you get exactly what you expect....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for years and I can't believe I haven't yelped this place yet... probably because there are so many good reviews of this place that I don't know if there is anything else that needs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are already TONS of reviews for Honda Ya, so if you haven't tried already, it is an OC must! It isn't the typical Japanese restaurant you find on every street corner. It's more like "Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is my joint! Ive been going there since i was 12 and it takes SO good every time i go!Beef teriyaki combo plate with Enoki Buttered Mushroom, Bacon and Asparagus. Maybe mushroom yakitori and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 star food4 star customer serviceSo, really I'd give this place 4.5 starsSo I've been here many times. Too many to count. Almost every time, there has been a wait. So expect a wait if you come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the first restaurant i've been to where you sit on your knees or on those japanese mats. I came here since 2003 and I am still a fan of this place. This is a authentic japanese restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Ok Ok - I don't really know what was what - but they were all great anyways. We dicided to try a bunch of dishes and yakitori - and got some Asahi's. Yeah - all the food comes fast!!! It was just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$13 pitcher of Kirin on draft, count me in. The Yakitori skewers are a bit expensive, if you get drinking and start only munching on those...but they are tasty. Beef tongue and any veggie wrapped in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here a couple years ago, when i was living in orange county. this is one of the few restaurants in orange county that are open late. it's a bummer though, i discovered this restaurant just a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite izakaya places in the O.C. I think it's just as good as Shin Sen Gumi, but it can get pretty pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool izikaya style place. I love FuRaiBo on Sawtelle, but this one seemed much more authentic. We got to sit on the floor which was bonus for the whole experience, plus it's safer after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely 5 stars! My friend and I ordered the combination plate (mine came with tempura and shio-salmon), the California rolls, salmon rolls and some sake. The sushi was some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.75 stars! I came here last week with my friend and I thought it was pretty good! Before being seated, I came into the wrong entrance of the parking lot and found it to be extremely narrow. After...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome. I've been there on and off for a few years and it's always a good experience. Food is on point and you can't go wrong with some good sake and beer! Servers are really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best Yakitori I've had since going to Tokyo!!! The atmosphere is wonderful! There's a tatami area for traditional dining and everything in the restaurant is themed exactly to a real...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food on a Stick, you never let me down. The BF and I decided to come here and reminisce our first date a year-and-a-half later--not for the normal reasons of being romantic or nostalgic--but to score...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya... I told you I'd be back! It has been awhile since I last saw you, but you know what they say "distance makes the heart grow fonder." I had to introduce my bf to you and you did not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Put your name on the two-hour waiting list because Honda-Ya in Tustin is THE BEST Yakitori itzakaya and well worth it. Do not be fooled by other locations or imposters as they are sadly lackluster in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad! Pretty standard fare, tasty, good times with friends. Comparable to shinsengumi and honda kappo but has more selections other than yakitori or sushi/small dishes. I'd come here if I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are not many Japanese restaurants that boast a combination of traditional style and feel, while having all the aspects of many other Japanese restaurants all in one.Let's walk in the front door....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brother took us here insisting we'd like it. The atmosphere is cool, very traditional, and they have good portions priced nicely. Ordered: Duck breast on a skewerFried dumpling with squid(awesome!)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of our favorite restaurants. I've been to other yakitori places and it doesn't compare to the quality and explosion of taste at Honda Ya. My favorite dishes are: beef tongue, chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute, traditional place! Yakitori, eh? I was so excited to try it for the first time. One word: TINY! We all felt like giants devouring every morsel! Very fun, upbeat place! We totally lost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here recetly for the first time, i usually go to its sister restaurant (Kappo Honda- which i also really love)- anyways the food here is really good. compared to Kappo Honda they offer some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tastiest traditional style Japanese food I've ever had east of Japan. Period.Short and brief - For good times, make it Honya Ya times.Food: A Service: AInterior: AVibe: AHot Waitresses: AHot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beer is cold 1 starOpen late 1 starBeer and sake overpriced -1 starRolls falling apart -1 starYakitori mediocre at best -1 starPlease don't get me wrong, this is the first 2 star review I have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open late and delectable. I wish I could say the same about a lot of the girls I know.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese BBQ = Yakitori.Honda Ya is located in Old Town Tustin. You can't miss it as there's always a crowd outside. Depends on what time, you generally have to wait at least 30 minutes. A very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Japanese food. Always a wait to get in. Yakitori is good, but usually too small for my appetite so I usually don't order it.I love the intimacy of the place and I love the dramatic happy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty awesome that this place is open late. Grossed out my friends because I actually like natto. Ice cold Kirin on tap, with an ice block in the pitcher. What else can you ask for at 1 AM?
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I"ll get straight to the point. I've gone here 3 times in the past month. That's a lot for me to go to the same place because I like to explore when it comes to restaurants. The food here is quality!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY Japanese tapas in OC :) Expect to wait, but they do take reservation if you have a huge party!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
at the behest of my friend eugene, i drove all the way out to orange county from los angeles and had dinner at honda ya. i had tried suggesting other places and other cuisines because i had already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm.... meat on a stick... makes me happy. I came, I ate, I concurred. Good yakatori joint. From Quail eggs to asparagus wrapped in bacon, to beef cutlets, Honda Ya has all the important food groups...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight, I drank a bottle of sake (my brother had the beer covered), and when I moved my empty bowl and chopsticks to the edge of the table, somehow the chopsticks fell to the floor. I was not drunk....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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I have lived in Japan for 27 years and going to Hond Ya is like eating at a good izakaya in Tokyo except for the American beer. They have a good variety of food and authentically prepared. Offers items not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and the food is always good, but it's a bit overpriced and waitress last night was a *insert derogatory term here.*We had a huge group of like 20 people for my friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite go to restaurants. It has an authentic (or so I have been told) Japanese yakitori menu. The atmosphere is casual and pub-like and even better, it's open until 1am. You can...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda-Ya is amazing! I've been here about 10 times and every time it has been great. The atmosphere is very unique and original and fun. Get here right when they open so you won't have to wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it simple since there's already hundreds of positive reviews.I like it. Good yakitori menu. They have a real grill and not toaster ovens.Even crowded after 9PM. If local japanese go here at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so i've heard a lot of good things about this place...we were suppose to come here for my cousins birthday, but we had a party of 16...needless to say we didn't want to wait 4 hours to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Drinking food on sticks that are overpriced with beers that are also blah and overpriced.. Nothing to see here people, move along and seriously little chicken hearts are not good, not matter what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I think this place is worth the wait. Unless the wait is more than an hour, which can very well happen on weekends. I use to frequent this delicious establishment when I lived down the street....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What now??? I never wrote a review on Hondaya? You kidding me!ha ha... i've been going to hondaya since I started dating my husband 7 years ago. They have consistently good food. Everything here is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is so fresh and authentic. I love it when the restaurants are authentic and don't try to cater too much to "American tastebuds." This is one of those restaurants.YAY!LOOOOVE IT!This is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is hands-down the most authentic, best tasting non-sushi Japanese restaurant between Torrance and San Diego. Old school izakaya style just like in the side streets of Tokyo. Two huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like a 3.5*The wait is generally horrendous, but it's a great place for small plates, good udon and yummy sushi
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmmmmmmm.......I wasn't as impressed with the yakitori as I thought I'd be. In all fairness, I have yet to try many things on their menu. Tonight was my first time there.I tried the following...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the yakitori here. Every time I come here I only order small yakitori dishes.From bacon wrapped asparagus, enoki, okra, to the delicious chicken heart, beef tongue, chicken giblets, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tired out honda ya- the only thing i actually had was the hot sake.. (it was a drinking night~) but the servers were super friendly, service was fast and the atmosphere was really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish we had an izakaya of this quality in the SF Bay Area. Admittedly, I haven't explored all that SF has to offer in that respect, so maybe there's a hidden place somewhere in the city, but up to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We heart this place!Hubby and I came here the day after Valentine's as a continuation of our celebration-can never have enough good food! (:We got there at 6pm and there was a wait already even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good, and unlike some of the other reviewers I've never had to wait for a seat (I don't know why). I've enjoyed nearly everything I've ordered in my three visits, and what I didn't love was still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open late 1Alcohol 10Parking 2Seating 2Food 5EQUALSAwesome-ness-ism!Loved it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i would always drive through this place on my way home, there was always people hanging outside. so i decided to go an try it out. i decided to go to lunch but quickly found out it was closed, after a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A true izakaya. I love the food, the atmosphere, and the authenticity of food. This place has a really long wait, though...so I suggest that you come right before they open so you can get seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their takoyaki gave me a foodgasm. Twice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here last night, and boy was it fun & delicious. The ambiance has a definite Japanese feel, and much more spacious than many other yakitori places i've been too.Some dishes to recommend:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I dinned here "one" time and it was enough, this is definitely the Bob Dylan of restaurants cheap, crappy food and sushi? I wasn't able to order any other than crust y salmon roll, fresh salmon ought...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap good comfort food! I've been here several times most recently last night. Had the Japanese combo with chicken ponzu, pumpkin and hijiki. Hubby had the salmon combo with pumpkin and spinach....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Orange County. I love Japanese and I love Tapas...so this place is kind of an Asian Tapas place with all it's small dishes to order and share. Try the miso eggpant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CHU-HAI! Ok, when your Japanese co-worker takes you here, you know you're in for a treat. She tells me the place is just like Izakaya-style pubs in Japan. The only difference...this place doesn't stay...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there twice. once with a group of 8 and the other time a party of 3.both times, it was freaking awesome! had so much fun and the atmosphere was great. when I first walked in, i felt like i was in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had way too much fun here. I love the combination of the food and the drinks. I tend to stay away from sushi at izakayas or non-sushi places, so I can't really comment. Their yakitori and little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate chicken heart... =(As soon as I stepped into Honda Ya, I felt like I'd been transported to Japan...except it was much more spacious than anything in Tokyo. (Seriously, the izakaya I went to in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Saturday night, and experienced about a 30 minute wait. We sat at the counter where we could see the chefs cook the skewers. The wasabi marinated octopus appetizer was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God for Honda Ya! Otherwise I would starve! It's difficult to find a restaurant that opens late in the Irvine area! I always start off with an order of sashimi, then yakitori (quail eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is great, they have so many dishes that are so good. My favorite is the crab shumai, and I always order it every time I go. Just put a little spicy mustard on your shumai and pop it in your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ditto that they have a great alcohol selection. We had the sake that they recommended and it was best I've ever had.I've only been here once because it is usually packed and the wait is long....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great flavor compositions, great price, and a great alcohol selection.My recommendation though is try to come when they open. It always sucks waiting in a line.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old Town Tustin seems a distant memory as you step through the door of this Japanese izakaya (pub restaurant). Although boiling noodles of udon, soba, and ramen and the freshest sushi tempt, the tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely the spot when i'm looking for good japanese food. beef soba is my dish of choice, but they also have excellent sashimi, beef ponzu, and the yakitori is quite tasty as well....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is the best of the best. The lines get long but it's worth it. The Kirin is cold and affordable, the albacore tataki is delicious, the ramen bowls are wonderful, and the crunchy rolls, oh my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I know my best friend will agree andprobably yelpreview after me ... but this place was amazing. We ordered so much and it was all so delish! The miso soup, the croquettes, even the water was the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place a well-kept secret! The long lines don't deter from this lovely gem. I love the dark interior, watching the chefs grill, and eating in the little tatami rooms. Honda Ya is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looooooooove Honda-ya! I love their small dishes, yakatori, and ramen. I love the fact that they are open late. Sometimes there is a long line, sometimes you can get seated right away. I try to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines. Stays open late.I love the small dishes and the yakatori. Try the croquettes (YuM!), but pass on the ramen cause it really isn't all that tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So after all the hype on Yelp about this place, i was expecting a mind blowing experience. For me... not so much the bf and i got here right when they opened because anytime we tried coming here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite authentic Japanese restaurants...I used to live a block away from here. Super sad that I don't frequent this place more often now that I'm in Brea. My favorites are the miso ramen,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to check this place out, to see if it was any good. Asked around and everyone said they were known for their yaki items. Ordered the yaki beef, and it was good, although I could see how the cost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kappo Honda before so never really had the urge to come here, but came here randomly and I must say that it was a good idea. Make sure you get here early because waiting is pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in, you can feel Japan closing in on you =) Be prepared for a wait! Make sure to call ahead for a reservation and check in with the hostess when you arrive. It's not too much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They're known for small plates and the coldest beer in town. I absolutely LOVE them. It is a place well known to the locals and for special celebrations - like birthdays.I also was told that the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my bf and a friend late night. Pro: opened late. Con: pricey, but what do you expect from a Japanese Restaurant. We had a few orders of the skewers which were all infused with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever my girlfriends and I want to do dinner and a night out, we usually do dinner here. They have an amazing yakitori menu (my faves- the meatball, quail egg, okra, oh who am I kidding I love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most Japanese Japanese restaurant I have ever been to. From the take-off-the-shoes-to-sit-on-the-floor-table, to the chefs and waiters being Japanese, this is as authentic as I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a dinner there several days ago after I made a reservation the day before. Thank god I did because there were already a few groups waiting when I got there. The interior reminded me a lot of a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a friday night, and was rushed through my meal. I can understand that they do a lot of business, so it's best to have customers come and go to increase the cashflow, but as a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Monday night. You're in Orange County. You want to drink without people judging you for wanting to drink. (On a Monday night, in Orange County.) Honda Ya is your place. Unless you were in search...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only been here twice... It's quite a fun place to gather w/ friends...They have a pretty good selection for yakitori... and Ramen...gotta have the Draft Beer or SAKE when you eat @ this place..mmmm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to this place by my roommates when I had lived in Tustin Ranch. The food is exceptional. Among the many good things that Honda Ya offers, my favorite is the yakitori!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love taking people to Honda Ya...yes the wait can be terrible, especially in the cold but I would say it's worth it! (unless you're starving, because the wait could make you increasingly irritable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely would come back to eat here again. Came here for a friends surprise birthday dinner, and we were lucky enough to get the traditional upper private room. It was totally rad, we had to take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was ready to hate this place simply for not having a waiting area, because it was freezing outside and waiting outside when its cold just f*cking sucks balls. But I was won over by the food. Once we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous!! Oh yes - Went here because we needed somewhere open late after a night at the Brea Improv, and I've gotten TONS of recommendations about this place from co-workers, not to mention the like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place! The atmosphere of this restaurant gave me the feeling that i was in a little Japanese pub because of how tidy it was and loud. The prices are not bad and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
still a fan. came here tonight w/ a couple of frenz who also love to eat. i'll make it quick. the wait wasnt that bad. we got there at 7pm and had to wait about 10-15 minutes at most. when we left...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place should get 3 stars for the food, and 4 stars for the service and atmosphere. By no means is the sushi good here, but the bbq on a stick (yakitori?) is pretty cool. My gf loves this place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I worry about any Japanese establishments that are crowded by non-Japanese Asians. I'm not trying to offend anyone or be a racist here. But soon as I splurged on some menu items to kill my hunger, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place, it has grown on me. The first time was not so good...I was experimenting, didn't know what to order. The second time, better. The third time, even better. I've been here about a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this plae is great especially if u have a birthday party and u get the room where u sit on the floor. one time my friend got really drunk and was loud and the waiter said be quiet. he said dont worry...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kappo Honda's sister/cousin restaurant. Reeaaalllly good izakaya fare. Right after the UCLA Wooden Classic Game, we ran over from the Honda Center for some small plates and ice cold kirin draft....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I was to rate the people I was with.. 5 stars no problem.. but the food.. man 1.75 - 2 stars at most? The service was friendly but after things started to get somewhat busy it was all over the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 rating. Honda Ya was cool for letting the group I went with be as loud and boisterous as we were. They were very relaxed and no one told us to be quiet. I liked their sake as well. Our servers...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place probably doesn't need another review, but dammit, I have opinions and I need to express them.The wait was 30 mins (not worth waiting longer than that), the service was good, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to come especially at night with friends. It can get a bit loud inside. The dishes are almost tapas-like with the small but great tasting portions. So, don't be afraid to order many dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HONDA....YEAHHHH!!1!Probably the spot to go if you're feeling like eating a little bit of everything Japanese. Yakatori, Sushi, Izakaya etc... almost everything on the menu is worth a try. Every time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious!! i love yakitori and honda-ya has it all, the chicken skin, chicken heart, chicken gizzards, beef tongue and bacon wrapped quail eggs are my favorite! i would recommend this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Honda Ya and that's that. Its a drinkers Japanese Restauarnt... an izakaya?? No longer do you need to feel ashamed after drinking too much sake while eating sushi.. this place is loud, lively,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. It's super packed but worth the wait. The fish is very fresh and they have a huge amount of small dishes to choose from. It's kind of like Tokyo Table style dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but I really hate waiting. So I never go there after 630 pm, and never on the weekend. Price depends on what you get.. I usually order a dinner combo and my gf orders ramen.. and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was overall was good but I must warn you about the cucumbers they give u. Among our table of 4 people, 3 of them including me ate the cucumbers while one did not. All three of us who ate the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word...Porksicle...Pork Belly on a stick, salty, sweet and perfect. Great food, friendly service, truly cold beer. Authentic, lots of choice. Just walk to the door and put your name down.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced yakitori, and only 1 or 2 sticks!!! good food, great service, nice decor. but i guess im used to yakitori yakyudori in SD, i spent a grip here. i'll pass next time im in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When every other Japanese restaurant is now Chinese or Korean owned, Honda Ya is a nice breath of fresh air. This is NOT a sushi restaurant. They do have an excellent crunchy roll though. Order the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great authentic Japanese restaurant with good prices and a wide range of options for the adventurous or not.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DEEEEEEE--Licious!Even though they have a large sushi selection, I feel their other dishes are what makes this place stand out from the rest. We actually ordered many of the appetizers and ate tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Intimate and authentic. This place is perfect for dinner for 2 or a larger group. The food is always fresh and served fast!And the prices! The prices! This place is extremely fair on the prices.Not a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all time favorite Japanese restaurant. Delicious appetizers; we usually get several sticks of chicken yakitori. They also serve on the house these spicy pickled cucumber things that my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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It's good to finally see a good sushi place open late around here. Sometimes you just get that craving after a night out and now I know where to go. It's pretty much always busy (the 2 times I've been) but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few more times and I'm still not sold on this place.A 45 minute wait for food is a lot different than a 45 minute wait outside a bar. Come to think of it, I've NEVER waited 45 freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Who? Honda What? Honda Oh Ya!This place rocks my socks off - I have been meaning to try some of the restaurants like this in the Bay Area and have not had a chance yet - so I was stoked when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm seriously starting to really love this place. Most weekends I work until 10 PM (having last eaten at about 1PM) so I'm starved. Thing is I rather keep starving till the next morning than subject...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of this restaurant. I know everyone else loves it, I just wasn't too amped about the food. Interesting food, I just didn't think any of it was good. I'd probably take people here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place along w/ everyone else I know.! The location has plenty of parking in the lot as well as the street. The wait at times can be long depending on the # in your party and if you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is the best! I've been coming here for a few years now and chose this place to have my bday dinner with my family. I was introduced to Honda Ya by my parents and thanks to them I learned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here while visiting a girlfriend in the OC. This place was awesome! We got to sit on the floor in the tiny room to the side which definitely added to the Japanese experience. The wait staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times and the food is consistently good. Expect to wait especially if you don't get there by 6. I've even seen a wait at 10 pm. Atmosphere - GREAT place to go in a big group...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been coming here since the 80's & still love it!we went a little early knowing it'll get very crowded on a Friday night.2 orders of asparagus kushiyaki2 orders of beef yakitori2 orders of agedashi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I usually come here maybe once a month or so when we want sushi late at night since they open till 1 am. Last thursday my fiance and I with 3 other guest came there around 11:30pm. there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright...first I must apologize. If you've read my other reviews, you'll see that I'm breaking my rule for the second time. I said earlier that I won't be giving out the Five Star rating to any of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This could be my favorite restaurant in Orange County. (Thanks for the recommend Eleecia!) I literally gorge myself each time I come here. They have a extensive menu to suit everyone's taste- steamed,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good, not great; it's been awhile since i've eaten here though, so i think this place deserves another run through. my friends and i have eatern here a few times in college, and in general we found...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Hondaya now for a couple years and it's seriously my favorite restaurant in Orange County.First and formost - you MUST try the beef tongue yakitori. It's seriously the very best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night for a girlfriend's birthday. We made reservations at 5:30 p.m. so there was no wait for our 8 o'clock dinner. yay for planning ahead! I wasn't that hungry but I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place fed me throughout college. So i'll keep it Short and Sweet.*Better than Kappo Honda. *if you're hungry, get the 2 item combo*If you're still hungry get the Home Made Crab Shumai and Potato...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is a great generalist Japanese restaurant in South OC. Although listed as a yakitori restaurant, they have everything and do it all pretty well. They have a dedicated sushi bar and their rolls and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I love this place. I can be all uber blogger and talk about how authentic it is with the tatami private room, the Japanese speaking servers, and variety of authentic Japanese food. While each...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Especially after moving back to Orange County from LA (where good late night food is far more abundant), I have even more love for Honda-Ya in Tustin. Here are some basic reasons why:*Very tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't quite remember much after this dinner, because there was a huge wave of food coma after this feast shared with friends, one I wasn't quite sure a mere nap could revive me.. but I remember bits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my all time favorite yakitori house! been going here for years & i'm happy they opened a location in dowtown LA!i love the cherry tomato wrapped bacon & the bacon wrapped shiitake mushrooms! i guess...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is great! I really don't have anything to add that hasn't been said yet. EXCEPT...The service is amazing. You never really have to ask for anything here. For example I had just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really yummy! The wait can be long, but it's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, 3.5 at best. The yakitori was just OK. I got the okra and bacon, asparagus and bacon, cow tongue, and tomato and bacon. They didn't really seem very flavorful. They looked like yakitori, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hiding in a clever strip mall, deep in the heart of old town Tustin, Honda-Ya can be easily missed. Flanked by antique shops and various boutiques, this authentic japanese eatery somehow blends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is longer than Shinsengumi in Torrance and the quality of the izakaya/robata is not as good. But they are closer... If you choose to sit at one of the floor tables make sure your feet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to drink and munch on tiny japanese food on little sticks. Good the first couple of times. Over 100 items on the menu. Overpriced sashimi
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is with Honda Ya but how much more expensive can it get to eat here? Came here with a big group and ate skewers mostly and a few dishes, some sushi but only rolls mind you. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stuck to the basics when I came here. My friend and I both ordered the teriyaki chicken (grilled to perfection) dinner and I had spicy tuna rolls (my fav) and a LOT of Saki and beer. I tried some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll just give the highlights of my dinner experience since this place has gotten over 200 review.Beer is very cold. Special heart is better then the gizzard. Story time:It's the end of the meal and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have only 5 words to explain my visit to this place....Food poisoning for 3 days. Yes the decor felt very authentic to a Japanese style pub, yes the food tasted good at the time and yes I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE that they are open until 1am! A lot of people complain about the wait but to avoid the lines, I usually go a little later in the evening when lines are not an issue.While Honda Ya has the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made it to this place around 11:30 PM last night. Waited about 20 minute and were promptly seated. The decor was pretty 'comforting' but intimate at the same time. I wouldn't call it a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
much of my rating is due to the cleanliness of the place or rather lack thereof. it was just very grimy. i can't imagine getting comfortable there. (btw, i have eaten at dirty places before, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With all the good reviews for Honda Ya, I figure I just throw one in the ring as well. The good: very fresh sashimi and the yakitori is excellent, never had any better. The bad: California roll is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although the usual sushi and noodles here are alright, the best thing here by far is the yakitori, which are Japanese-style grilled items. There are a lot of interesting and tasty options to be had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda-Ya is a great little Japanese restaurant to go to. There is good food, good vibes, and good company there. If you are looking for some place to feed your need and then "oh snap its already 11......
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda-ya is as close to Japan as I can get in Orange County. Walking in reminds me of izakaya restaurants I frequented back in "the old country". Diners can decide for themselves whether they want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Honda Ya because they serve authentic Japanese food instead of only having chicken & beef teriyaki and whatnot like at the usualy Korean owned Japanese restaurant. One star off for not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Honda Ya! The food here is excellent. I can understand why there is usually a wait to get in. This ambiance is great and the food is even better. The yakitori is great sometimes things get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. they are open till the wee hours of the morning to serve my bored and usually drunk self at 12 am.the prices are reasonable and you can sit in the "no shoes room" for the full...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've recently returned from Japan, and whenever I go to Honda-Ya, I feel like I'm back over there in some pub. I say that not because it's an obviously "Japanese" restaurant, but really more for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the tapas here, and the SASHIMI is awesome! Even though all the plates are pretty cheap, it adds up so beware!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is not to love about Honda Ya, other than the frequently long waits? And I do think they make up for that with the democratic waiting list, which I adore: no host takes down your name, you take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, great authentic ambiance. Went after finding on yelp, and was surprised with the wait system- No hostess, you sign up on a clipboard hanging outside the door and wait for your name to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had my little sister's birthday party here last night & it was nice. we pre-reserved our table for a party of 15. service was quick, wait staff was friendly, & the food was good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place several times, the first was x-mas eve ages ago and it gets better every time. Called and reserved the tatami room ahead of time (see I'm learning) and brought 2 girlfriends for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The sushi is fantastic. We loved the asparagus and bacon dish. The soba noodle soup is tasty. This place even has a tatami room. It's the epitome of Japanese dining. It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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This is the best! There's nothing more to say about this restaurant. It has good traditional Japanese food, and all of it's good. There's quite a wait, but still worth it. Yes, it's that good.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reminiscent of a pub in Shinjuku..Order:2 Large bottles of Sapporo1 bacon wrapped asparaghus skewer1 chicken skewer1 liver skewer1 heart skewer1 order of spinach1 order of enoki mushroomsTuna Tataki...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this place mainly to hang out with friends. They can accommodate a large group, serve alcohol, a nice setting and the food is pretty good. Not really a date place, more of a hangout type...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Honda YA is the only restaurant open in Tustin up to 1:00am in the morning. From the time of opening at 5:30pm there is a waiting list, but it's always best to get there early to enjoy the best Japanese food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Once you visit Honda-ya, it will spoil you. Located in Old Town Tustin it has a very neighborhoody, authentic, feel. As you approach the restaurant you smell the Yakitori (skewers) grill from...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh wow, 225 reviews for Honda Ya! I love this place! This place has great service; delicious, yummy food; and a very fun atmosphere. My friends and I ate dinner here after a long day of shopping at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! Had my birthday here a couple of years ago and everyone enjoyed it! The small dishes are delicious! For example, agedashi tofu or the fried balls of octopus, yum! Just the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Originally I was going to give this place 4 stars but factors such as poor service and long wait lines tipped the scale towards 3 stars. The prices are reasonable (~$5 per roll) but you will need to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Orange County! The food is consistently yummy and the atmosphere is like anything you would find in Japan. This is as authentic as I have seen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Izakaya in all of SoCal, because they keep it real: old wooden benches soaked with spilled Asahi, tatami rooms, walls smoked with flavor from years of grilling innards on a stick,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this used to be our go to place when we just wanted to hang out and drink late at night. the food was fantastic from what i remember. its been a while since i've been there. its a little whole in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely in love. This was introduced to me by a friend who loves Japanese food just as much as I do. The setting has such an authentic feel with choice of table,bar, or the floor! (shoes off)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
two words: enoki butter=))))
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You come here for yakitori. Tons and tons of skewers you order from a checklist. Really authentic, most strange animal parts are represented on the menu. It's a fun and lively place...I was told...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an awesome Izakaya style restaurant. I live in Long Beach, but its always worth the drive. You can smell the enticing aromas from the grill as you approach from the ample parking lot....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mMmm Honda-Ya is a great restaurant to go to if you need good food and fun atmosphere! There is quite a wait on weeknights as well as weekends, give yourself some time to wait because waiting while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
need a place to go in tustin? there's no better place than Honda Ya (well sushi wasabi...but that's expensive shit). if you've read my reviews before, you know that i follow the strict philosophy of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seems to be quite popular on Yelp. They even have a Yelp sticker on their window. I've been here long enough to notice they added a sticker.Nice atmostsphere, like a Japan capsule. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for japanese food. The service is great, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is cool. We would go there on at nights on weekends and it would be a cool place to chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious yakitori! I have been here twice and both times I really enjoyed the food. The bacon wrapped asparagus and enoki butter are yummy, I also had some kind of small eggplant dish that was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kinda bummed about Honda Ya.Yesterday, our server was really off-the-mark and I think the moment he left our table, any pertinent information just totally left his head. Ugh. For example, we both...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I'm taking away a star because the food has become more uneven. The last time we went, the meat in the nikujaga was as hard as leather, and the scallop yakatori had to be one of the worst...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first izakaya and still one of my favorites. I've had better food but I love the atmosphere and it's very close to my eating experiences in Japan.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to impress friends that have never been to an izakaya, bring them here and reserve the tatami room.The last time we went our server was kind of down in the dumps, but we fixed that by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is consistantly good. I love the takoyaki, grilled yellow collar, meat ball yakitori, orkra yakitori, enoki butter, etc. etc. Don't forget the sake and beer. The servers are friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before Sunday, I did not know this place even existed. After a four hour drive back from Vegas, we decided to get something to eat before we went our separate ways. Fellow yelper Rhett S. suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Honda-Ya for years now. My friends and I have spent way too much money and time here (we were known to stay at Honda-Ya until 3am!). 24 of my friends and I took over the tatami...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago, this was my go-to place...great food, service, and no wait. Now this place is over crowded and the food is nothing close to what it used to be.Very disappointing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot go more than a few days without stopping by this place. I live only a few blocks away and spend a majority of my nights stumbling home after a solid night of Kirin draft and an assortment of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
though the wait can be really long, it feels like a bustling city when you go there. Then you realize you're in the middle of old town Tustin. Great way to get you omega-3 fats...and some yakitori...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shocked that this place doesn't have a 5 Star rating. I believe there are different ways a restaurant can be worthy of 5 stars.Honda-Ya achieves this by being greater than the sum of its parts. There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the place is dripping of people waiting to get in, then you know the place is good!the food is awesome! service is awesome! its simply awesome all around.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On one of my late night sushi excursions, three different people told us about this place and we swore it either didn't exist or was actually a car dealership which dabbled in sushi. We were SO stoked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been going here forever - and they are pretty consistent. I used to go here when I ate meat and now as a vegetarian. It's not really a sushi bar, folks. They have sashimi and a few rolls, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The awesomeness of this place is NIGH UNSTOPPABLE. Let that be noted first and foremost.Honda-Ya is an "izakaya" - for those who don't know what this means, it's basically: go in, sit down, order a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't know much about this place when we decided to eat here. We lived in the neighborhood and everytime we passed they had a long line outside, so we knew something was worth checking out. When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite is that little room where you have to take off your shoes and sit on the floor.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a lifer!!! I've been going here for almost 3 years, and am finally getting around to writing a review. All in all, I love this place. The food is great and the service is wonderful. The long waits...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, i've really stalled on this one. oh well. SO....Honda ya huh?What can i say about this place that everyone else hasn't said already?...thats right, nothing.Read the 190 other reviews to cop a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm more of a Kappo Honda fan simply b/c it's closer to me and I'm more familiar with the wait staff but both restaurants are equally good in terms of their food quality and selection. I'm not going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A few years back, I think my dad had a little too many here... enough to inadvertently leave his wallet on the table! *silly dad!* When he told my mom at the parking lot, she ran in and was told...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nanban ramen...yum!!!so i won't waste my precious time writing a long review for honda ya. after all, there are 190 reviews for this place, so just pick and choose if you need an elaborated one*....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Izakayas!! If you come here on a Thurs, Fri, or Sat evening, be prepared to wait. That is the only deterrent to Honda Ya. The service is great, (its really refreshing to have waiters and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After the OC OYE, some of the crazy Yelpers and I came to Honda Ya.Frank and I shared the sashimi platter which was good. Some of the fish was better than others. The tomato with bacon was TOO FRIGGIN...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the "After Party" for our short roster of YO-C participants after Memphis was this spot adjacent to the famous Cream Pan "Japoniese Bakery." In Tustin, CA. Dingo was being a party pooper claiming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard Honda-Ya is a good late-night spot (their hours show this) but I only was here for dinner, per my friend's recommendation. Glad she told us about the place, as their environs made us practically...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met some friends for dinner here. I remembered the crazy crowd who gather outside even before the restaurant opened. I think that's why we don't come here regularly. My wife hates waiting for food....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine Denny's on Hollywood Blvd at about 1 in the morning on a weekend night-packed full of buzzed groups loudly chatting and couples closing off an eventful evening. Now change the setting to a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's one of my favourite places to eat.After eating at one sushi joint after another, this establishment is a breath of fresh Japanese air. Sushi is all well and good but that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here with any appetite!You always have to wait at least 40 minutes to get in and once you're in they have these tiny plates with very small portions. I'm no bird and I have to eat human...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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I frequently eat at Honda ya. its a cute japanese restaurant bit hidden a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very cute establishment, and the food is good. Service? Not so much. I heard so much about this place from Yelp and others, and finally checked it out for the first time. They ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honda No,All I can say is the service here is horrendous being treated like cattle is not the way one treats ones customers. This place is a poor man's Musha a Torrance based Japanese style restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya fits into my all purpose Japanese food place. It is basiclally an Izakaya, but also carries a lot of sushi and even full bowls of ramen. Although the arguement "jack of all trades, master...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about a dozen times and while the wait can be excruciating, you know it's worth it so you just deal. I'm a yakitori fan as I love to have little "samplers" of food rather than be stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want authentic looking Japanese restaurant with a little extra somthing at a decent price, there is no other around the area like Honda Ya. They open until 1AM which is a blessings on days...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cool Japanese restaurant in Old Town Tustin that offers lots of mini dishes (tapas style) - they have everything from beef tongue to chicken heart.I usually order their Poke Bowl (sashimi bowl with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everything i ordered(marked with recommended on menu)was off the hook, or chizain' :Pi thought i was eating desserts from foods i usually never touch like octopus.. so, if they can get me to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so ridiculously cool. It is as authentically Japanese as I can fathom and the food is so good, I would kick a baby for more of it... I would not recommend their sushi, but rather the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place with an awesome atmosphere. It can get EXTREMELY busy though, so expect driving really far to park, a tediously long line, and an intimidating wait list. If you can weather all of this,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For years I would've given it 5 stars but my last visit I had sushi and got sick! Ugh, not good. Then I went to the OCregister.com and looked at their grading and they had a couple violations due to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you to my old hs friends, I've found a place worthy of the Japanese culture and cuisine. I have no idea what the exact names of the dishes we ordered were, but here I go....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a favorite hang-out spot with friends. Food is great and decently priced. Most of the items on the menu are small snacks and yakitori that you can share. Favorites include the croquettes,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I struggle with either three or four stars.This place, with its cramped tables, long lines, tatami mats, and eclectic mish mash of Japanese decor, is one of my oc favs. Although, it isn't quite as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it...has....been.....reviewed....to......death....just go......go.....n'uff said
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, everything we tried here was great! the standouts were the albacore tataki appetizer, the takoyaki, japanese steak with mushrooms, and the kimchi with pork. this is a great place to go in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. The ambiance, food, service is always really good.It's like little tapas. They have a great selection for all types food lovers. I would suggest their agedashi tofi, agedashi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love love....then again, i love yakatoritry:the scallopsi was disappointed that they ran out of enoki mushrooms ?!?!?
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honda - Na!
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I'd tried yakatori, and I found it quite tasty. I was pleasantly surprised at the gizzard being at first crunchy, then chewy as the beefiness sank in. My favorite was the crab...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of my classic frequents that I have been going to for some 8 years. If this was a few years back I would have given it a 4 or 5 stars, however the service and food isn't quite as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place holds a special spot in my heart. I met my girlfriend here one crowded night. Our idle glances navigated through the maze of fuzzy j-pop haired patrons and as our eyes finally collided,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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OK... so i have been going to Honda Ya for a few years now and have seen its growth for those of you who are dual yelp users this is an amazing restaurant the izakaya style is wonderful for the late night...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lives up to the hype..the food here is pretty tasty, but its definitely not a place that I would say would be known for their sushi..it's more about the dishes that come out of the kitchen....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to eat in orange county... i've been here many times and never leaves disappointed. out of the 3 locations, i prefer to go to this one... good food, great ambiance, and i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Honda Ya fairly consistently for a while now. Its great when I want to step out of the OC for a bit and go to Japan. The Good: Pretty good yakitori, stays open late, good place to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
amazing restaurant deserves five stars. the only reason i give it three is because i have been going there for years. The quality has just gone down about as fast ast they have grown in popularity...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of my favorite, if not my favorite place to eat in Orange County. I take everyone to this place...friends, family, coworkers. And no one has ever not liked it. The best way to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Honda-Ya many many times and can say it's one of my favorite Japanese restaurants (and I am pretty picky about food). Their fish is fresh and their cooked food tastes great. I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THe sushi itself was average...the hot foods/appetizers are good. DOn't ever get the gilled skin, it was literally grilled chicken skin..felt like i was going to have a heart attack! Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsAs a sister of Kappo Honda, the menu of Honda Ya offers similar dishes with a few exceptions (I can't name them off the top of my head right now). Expect a long wait during dinner time,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For Orange County, this is one of the better Japanese Izakata spots. Same owner as Kappo Honda. The fact that they have yakitori is a plus! This spot is also alot larger than its Fountain Valley...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love! Okay...so maybe it's not really 5 stars in terms of japanese food--it's probably closer to a 4...but you definately have to take some other things into consideration---it's open to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews, I decided to come here on a Saturday night. We arrived right when it opened and there was a list already. But we did not wait too long,prob 15 mins. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only wish some of the girls you meet could come with a 144 reviews (wall of a bathroom stall somewhere..haha). I think everything that can be said about Honda Ya has been said.I've been to Honda-Ya...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really dont know what the hell i ate, but steve said it was authentic japanese cuisine...i ate it, it was good, and id go back again
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know that everyone has reviewed this place and it seems that everyone likes something different. As for me, I come here for the yakitori/kushiyaki to have with beer... lots of beer. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it here. I have not been let down once. Yakitori is great. I've had the ramen several times and was still very satisfied with quality and quantity.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew what izakaya style of eating was until recently....and I am in love! I would have never thought this type of restaurant would be in Tustin. But these small plates.... nothing is better!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Honda Ya. You can pretty much get everything you need from rool, sushi, udon to yakitori. I would say their food taste pretty good over all. My favorite is the udon and yakitori, since its not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually go to Kappo Honda because it's closer, but Honda-ya is right up there. The wait here on weekends is ridiculous but well worth it. The atmosphere here is very nice, better than Kappo's. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should've ordered their crunchy roll in retrospect.My best friend and I headed out to Tustin to check out this popular spot (after he consulted with yelp) around 11pm, and we were able to get seats...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place...it can get pricey depending on how much of the robata yakitori you order...but it is so good, it is money well spent.i always get the beef heart....so yum!!the sushi is also always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im really into how Honda Ya is open late, especially when all i want is some warm ramen on a cold night. so i usually get that (ramen) along with some (3) salmon onigiri. i wasn't too impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say that hasn't been said about honda ya...actually nothing. It's good and well worth it. That is as long as you can handle the wait. grilled meat on stick = GOOD!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the jumbo shrimp(awesome!), pass on the dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do have to have to give a big thank you to Yelp for letting me know of Honda-Ya; my friend and I are currently on a do-or-die mission to find the best takoyaki in Socal, and while I'm not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place genuinely made me happy. From the moment I walked in, the slightly busy but not loud atmosphere to the wooden decor and japanese decorations create a nice backdrop for a good conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya has it all... almost. I feel like this place is somewhat ruined by its popularity, but I'm sure the owners have no problem with that. Food: I don't know what "real" Japanese tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi isn't very good, but the yellowtail handrolls are usually fine. I don't think the yaki is very flavorful and can be tough. Udon is blah. Just get those tiny little cooked dishes like the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is Honda Yum, but it's also Honda Expensive. Maybe they should change their name to Acura Ya.Ramen Shoyu. Mmmm. Threw away my pork meat into my friend's bowl.Soft Shelled Crab. MMMMM, so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: Old style Japanese, intimate feeling if you get sat at a stand alone table (at the entrance) or in the tatami room.Food: Excellent (for an izakaya in the L.A. area). This place isn't on par...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely Yelp'd to death, but I felt I should add my 2 cents. I think this place is great. Definitely a place I visit on at least a monthly basis. The decor is pretty cool. Looks like a Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like coming here for the skewer and asparagus appetizers. The CRUNCHY ROLL is soooo yummy, I get this each and every time I go. The fried chicken [sorry, can't remember the name] is really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is more on the 3.5 mark but the price is right and they open pretty late. For OC, this place is relatively a 5 star Japanese restaurant.Try as many dishes as possible and remember that to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here not because the food is great but because it is the very few izakayas around where i live. Hondaya is a izakaya, which means japanese bar. you come here to drink, wind down and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the mere fact that this place only opens for dinner and still is popular, is an indicator of how good this place is. There is almost always a wait to be seated, but I'd say its worth it. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the rave either, but I think it's just because I'm not a tapas fan. I mean geez, putting in like freaking 7 orders of their "tapas" and still wanting to go to In N Out afterwards to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so...i feel really weird leaving a bad review...but the only reason I go here is because there's absolutely no where else to go. I've been twice, and both times the food was just alright. the udon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Honda Ya about 6 months ago so the memories are not too fresh in my mind...BUT I do remember...the experience was excellent!They have very tasty tapas-style dishes and I especially liked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really thought Honda-Ya was a really good restaurant, despite some mishaps. The yakitori here was delicious - we had the white wish tempura, beef tongue, gizzards, chicken, meatballs, octopus...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tastylicious ramen that really hit the spot. There was quite a wait, but well worth it. Inexpensive but yummily authentic. Only open for dinner, a minor detail discovered the hard way when I went...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about this place from anita and decided on this place with a group of friends on a Wed night. Didn't realize how close it was and tucked away in Old town tustin in a strip mall right after you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few friends and I decided that we wanted to have ramen at 11:30pm. There were only 2 conditions: It had to be authentic japanese, and it had to be freaking delicious. Honda-ya is where we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place has been Yelped to DEATH! Nonetheless, I feel compelled to add my 2 cents. Anyone who lives in the area like I do knows that we are in dire need of late night restaurants. Between...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I met with our good friend www.redfin.com guru Ernesto Pineda from San Francisco. He was in town visiting his brother who is doing his residency in Pasadena. Since we were coming from SD...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you my dear OC friends for suggesting this place. I was immediatey happy to walk in and see hot sake ready for me. To sit at the bar and enjoy plum wine, sake, and my friendships as we share...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not your chicken teri and california roll joint (although they may have them, the menu was so huge I couldn't digest it all). It was my first time there a few days ago and definitely not my last....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This incredibly intimate joint is very true to Japanese cuisine. Open for dinner only, it is recognized as a Japanese yakitori (skewers barbecued over charcoal) restaurant joined by many other small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place..similar to Kappo Honda, but with a different feel. Keep in mind that the dinner menu is different than Kappo Honda. There's no uni here, but the dinner choices are very good. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is my favorite Japanese restaurant to eat at in OC. Good service, food, and ambience. It is small, traditional, and cozy. Honda Ya isn't your typical OC Japanese spot. They also have another...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yah, Honda Ya is perty yummy. Their pricing and quantity is very much like eating at a dim sum restaurant. All the small dishes ordered were good but there wasn't much of a 'wow' factor about any of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo. This place was really good.Yeah, I'm totally unmotivated to write a review. I was thinking I'd wait utill I was more in a zone, but really.. why? It has 104 f'n reviews, already. Is there a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a first date with a very beautiful woman. Ordering "special heart" with the right person is very romantic. Trying to feed the wrong person chicken hearts is probably a bad idea. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, if you want good Japanese food, go somewhere else... if you want GREAT Japanese food, go here!Honda Ya is awesome! The food and service is fantastic.We ordered:Grilled beef tongue, grilled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to go for a little bit of late night snacking, hanging out, and drinking with your buddies. I like getting all the little skewer yakitori type stuff. Couple of beers...Great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone raves about this place. I've tried it about 5 times because other people ask me to eat there. THIS PLACE SUCKS! I mean the decor and service is just fine, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after having lived in japan for two years, i believe i'm a pretty reliable source when it comes to judging authentic japanese cuisine.if you head over to this honda-ya location, be ready for a wait....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
had a bad experience here ... slow service .. only think good was yakidori (kebab) ... sushi wasn't fresh and rice was hard
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First "Yelp" based dining experience.3 out of 5 Stars.Located less than a minute off the 5 freeway at the 55/5 interchange, nicely tucked away in Old Town Tustin. I cannot tell you the excitement I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is one of the best Sushi Restaurants in Orange County. The sushi and rolls are amazing. The service is good and i love the atmosphere. Now that I am writing this review, I really want...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place to death!! One of the very few things I actually miss about living in socal. Right when you step into this place you feel like you're in Japan. They have a nice little tatami room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When coming here, be prepared to wait. After you put your name on the list, you realize that this place must be good because Japanese people actually eat here. Despite that, the food has been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after an evening of racing. We went to indoor kart racing and the whole group came here after. Fantastic place with great service. They gave us the big table in the private room where you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for Yelp. I was in the Tustin area w/ my mom and wanted to treat her to some good Japanese food. Lots of Yelpers gave Honda Ya high praise so I decided to check it out. We were there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a party of 15 and had no problem with the service. The drinks, the food, the water, and more food came right away.It's worth a try!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This wasn't as good as I was expecting... kind of pricey considering yakitori items had 1-2 pieces of meat and was $3-4! I enjoyed the miso eggplant, the yakitori scallops** were very good, beef had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very authentic Japanese "Izakaya" style bar! Japanese bar a la cart menu and everything! Everybody including kids can find something they love here.I must say it is always crowded and sometimes long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**Update 10/1/07**Went back a few days back.... I'd forgotten how good a big glass of Kirin on draft tastes with yakitori... aaaah. ;) Once again, I missed the cartilage !^%&^%**!@ However, I did try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a good place to go for late night snack and have a beer with friends. I tried different things like Ramen, maki, sashimi, none of these impress me much. I mean, the food is OK, not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i want to go back. i was craving japanese food and something open late in orange county so this place was perfect. how did i live in the oc for 4 years and never here of this place? a real shame.i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is how all Japanese restaurants in the US should be. It is utterly perfect and Japanese in every way. The fish is always fresh and they seem to focus on quality. Everything from the sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, where else can you go to hear the latest Jpop while you chow down on delicious Japanese food? I mean, aside from Japan.First off, let me just say that it's not just Sushi. They have all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know I'm the lone hater in this column full of outstanding reviews, but I just don't get it? The service was awful. We got there at 9:30 on a Monday night and weren't out of there until after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so many good things about this place and reading the solid reviews on Yelp regarding Honda-Ya I assumed this place could do no wrong, but there are a few things about this place that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got there at 5:15. Yes, I know they open at 5:30. But with the reputation this place has and all the talk about some people waiting a long time to get seated, I suppose it was a good call. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there last night after reading some impressive reviews. We got there around 7:15 and put our name on the second page of the long list. I asked how long the wait will be and was told "15-20...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a small group for a friend's Bday dinner, after reading about the possible long lines, we got here right at 5:30 for the opening. When we pulled in there was already a few groups of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came on a Monday night just after they opened and they were already half full!!We were a little adventurous for dinner that night and had some new stuff. Everything was good. The only bummer is they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place, like stepping into Japan. They even have a "tatami" room. Go for the tapas and some sake. Most of the food we had was more than decent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to check it out for the first time and arrived around 5:15 and there were already groups of people waiting for the restaurant to open. So if you're going to check this place out then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You ever watch Bizarre Foods? They serve heart yakitori here. This isn't your typical roll cutter restaurant, it's one of a kind.But don't get grossed out it's a delicacy in other places. The Spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Finally got to try this place out!The wait was pretty long, on a thursday around 7pm. But the hungrier you get ,the more anticipated you get to eat, so it's all good. :)We got seated in the tatami...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they'd open one in the Bay Area! While Yelping Japanese Restaurants in Irvine, I came across Honda Ya. I didn't think it could live up to the hype, but it did. I went the first night and was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere, service, and menu are all great. The downside is that sometimes they close randomly (there was a period where half the times I tried to go they were closed when they weren't supposed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is one of my favorite Japanese places to go to, especially with a group of friends. It's an izakaya establishment where you can comfortably order sake all night accompanied by a dazzling and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome Japanese restaurant that's very traditional. The inside is nicely decorated with a Japanese theme. It opens pretty late and that is one of the reasons why I like eatting here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After beating the pants, skirts, and other lower parts of clothing off of a bunch of other yelpers, we decided that chairs might not be a good thing when we go a-eating afterwards.So what to do, what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
- amazing food, tons of variety, great yakitori- decent prices but be prepared to spend at least $30 to fill up on drinks and food- try each item at least once so plan on making a few trips until you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya seems to be a local favorite and I can see why. I adore yakitori and this place definitely cooks up some good skewers. If you like beef tongue, I recommend theirs. I also recommend the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the foods great but you need to go with someone who knows whats what...if not you end up ordering ox tongue or gizzard or some other crazy animal parts. I like the crowd and the old japanese bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, yelpers! I ate at Honda Ya tonight with my BF and my parents, and we all loved it and definitely want to go back. It really was worth the wait.Our favorites were the albacore tataki...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the best and most authentic izakayas I've been to in the US. The place really resembles a Japanese izakaya such as you would find in Tokyo, and the clientele when we were there was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMM....mmm..M! I can't say anything more other than it sucks coming here on the weekend! The wait can be FOREVER! Even if you are a small party of two. Last time we came here we were rather lucky!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
been there twice now. i'll also be celebrating a friend's bday there on saturday but i doubt my feelings will change. this place is another "hype spot". located in old town tustin, theyre known for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Until tonight, it had been years since I last ate at Honda-Ya, mostly because I'm closer to Kappo Honda and Shin Sen Gumi in Fountain Valley. I went with my kid brother for dinner since we both work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Japanese resturants in the OC. They have a wide variety of food, I want to try everything! Only problem is, its always crowded at dinner time! But its worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for years and LOVE IT. I grew up in Tustin and walked by the place during the day time and always thought to myself when I was a kid was damn how does this place make money...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we came pretty early (between 5:30-6:00), so seating wasn't an issue. i think my favorites for the night were the pork belly and the japanese beef w/ mushrooms. it was all pretty good, but those two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant service - waiters were attentive and genial. I arrived at around 6 pm, so I had no problem getting a table. There was no wait on the Thursday night that I went. Along with an extensive menu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a small IZAKAYA style Japanese restaurant in Old town Tustin.Very decent, authentic and comfortable.The staff are NOT yelling like Shin Seng Gu Mi Yakitori in Santa Ana. You know.. 'A Ri Ga...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After trying to eat here once before and seeing the insane line, Arnold and I had to go to another not as good Japanese restaurant so we could eat at a decent hour. But this time, I had a reason to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY! I finally had a chance to actually make it into one of the busiest Japanese eateries known to man! The first time the wife and I tried to eat here, there was a massive crowd of people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends ALWAYS rave about this place but I've been twice and I think it's pretty good but not as good as what they keep saying. Am I completely missing something???The cod is pretty good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We don't seem to have very good experiences here but it's always busy. Sushi is very average.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't looked to see what anyone else has said about honda ya, but i already know that i can say "what they said" and rest assured that you'll get it.don't be lame, just go. time's a wastin'.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is awesome. I went here based upon Yelp reviews alone (I'm normally based out of SF) and was not disappointed. We went on a Saturday afternoon and had no trouble finding parking on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 skewers of leg meat, mug of icy Kirin..nuff said
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I gotta say is YUM!I love the small dishes since I cant commit. Where else can you go to dinner and try like 10 things? love it.Try the fried cheese things, I'm addicted....Mmmmmm....Fun...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Honda-ya. The ice cold beer. The potato gratin with cheese and bacon. The garlic stems in special sauce and bacon. The bacon wrapped asparagus. Bacon, bacon, bacon. Everything tastes so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place five stars just for being the only place I've been to in California that has delicious yakitori that tastes how it should, cooked over a charcoal fire and seasoned only with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty great spot for some late food. The yakitori was pretty tasty, i tried the lamb and the eel. Overall i thought the food was rather average. It's more the atmosphere hanging out with your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOWSo after so many reviews, I finally made my way over to the side of Tusin where Honda Ya lies. We made our way there around 6:30 and luckily there was only about a 5 or so minute wait--not bad for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah it's good, just read the other 38 reviews on it. It does have a line, but is open up late, and pretty good for drinking.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have lived in Tustin for almost six years and it wasn't until late last year that we finally decided to try Honda-Ya. Like other reviewers, we have witnessed the amazing lines/wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have driven by this place a few times and every time there was a huge group of people setting outside waiting to get in. We keep saying we had to try it and we finally did, last night, and WOW, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night DJKT, Louie's Momma, FFF and I gathered for dinner at Honda Ya in Tustin. This restaurant must be one of the best, if not THE best Japanese eateries in the OC area. Its needless to say the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not quite as convinced by Honda Ya as I am by its sister restaurant, Kappo Honda in Fountain Valley, but it's most definitely still a good restaurant and a great place to chill with a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I LOVE this place. Laid back vibe, open til 1am, even on weekdays! Everything is delicious. We usually get a bottle of sake and just chill out all night. The yakitori's are awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Yelp - without your help I would never have known about Honda-Ya. I had a good feeling about the restaurant when I walked in. Unobtrusive sign out front, hand-drawn menus, most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Japanese Restaurants around. Great tempura and they don't chimp on the Sushi. Excellent quality and service. Don't hesitate in trying this spot out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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After living 6 years in Japan, I have found Honda-ya to be the closest thing to an authentic Japanese izakaya in Orange County (Shinsengumi is good, too, but it's in Torrance). Sushi is not the specialty here....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum oh yum! :) This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in So.Cal....(keep in mind I don't eat sashimi and I love love yakitori!). Went here last night, ordered beef udon (beef was tough, udon was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
same as kappo honda. good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say about Honda Ya that everyone else hasn't mentioned before. Just sucks that i was introduced to this place so late. The food is great, the atmosphere is a "hustle and bustle," and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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This is a great example of what a fun restaurant should be. This is not a romantic spot nor is it a place for a quiet evening. This is a place to grab a few friends and enjoy the food, drinks and company....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So *someone* had to break the chain of 4-and-5-star reviews for this place. I mean, nothing was WRONG with it, but nothing was GREAT about it, either. Maybe I was expecting too much with all these...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I take a star away for the LONG WAIT which usually deters me from eating here. The pan fried udon and bacon wrapped asparagus are my favorite! The atmosphere is fun, which makes it a good place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Izakaya I have been to in Southern California, or anywhere, hands down! Its one of the few places in the OC that is open late (till 1 am on Fri/Sat) and the food is to dieeee for....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really sucks... the lines are incredibly long... stop going there. I used to get seated immediately and now I have to wait 30 minutes for my beloved takoyaki and kirin pitcher. Stop going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I was pretty impressed with my last visit to Honda Ya. I was with a party of about 12 girls and figured our service would be a little slow and somewhat lacking with such a large...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
every time im in socal i end up at 'hondas' at least twice. my friends frequent this place a lot. why? because: 1) yakitori. 2) beer.3) sake. its simple mathematics people- if you add 1, 2, and 3 all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The very best izakaya that Orange County has to offer. Definitely helps to order in Japanese. Dust off those Berlitz CDs and start rockin' the nihongo!
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there once with an ex. the server totally hooked us up with a bunch of free food (i'm guessing because i was the only japanese person in the whole restaurant, plus i wasn't with someone white)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're hungry and thirsty, you want something light but it's 11pm at night. It's the OC and pretty much the entire area is at home. So it's no small wonder you find yourself in front of the doors of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Honda Ya when I have free time or when I'm with drunken buddies, and colleagues from work, and all of these goes down during happy hour at another spot then we go to Honda Ya. This...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know a place is awesome when people line up before the restaurant is even open, and then ten minutes after it's opened it's already full and people are waiting to get in. Honda Ya is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 9/6/2007:Honda-ya was one of the few Japanese restaurants that opens on Labor weekend. Tried the special, seared tuna with ponzu sauce. Not good! Probably because it was badly presented like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally Japanese inside. Which for me (Being from SF where most of the Japanese restaurant seem to be run by Koreans) is sometimes a little refreshing. It's nice coming to Orange County to taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite late night eating destinations. Its an authentic izakaya that even has tatami mats for the patrons that want to dine in the traditional Japanese style.They have a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing you notice about this place is that it's really off to the side, no big sign or anything. But once you're inside you're taking in by the ambience, the aroma, and the greeting. I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to kick back have a few pitchers of beers and eat yakatori (the gizzard is good!!)
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food isn't stellar here, but it's decent, comfortable, and the atmosphere is good. it's open late by OC standards, which is a plus as well. try the bacon wrapped asparagus (come on, it's bacon!)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i used to come here on a weekly basis when i lived in s. cal. this is a great izakaya restaurant w/ good yakitori and other small dishes. my fave was a white fish wrapped w/ nori and shiso and deep...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of a drinking shack in an old fishing village in Hokkaido. Harpoons on the wall, a Tengu (long nosed devil), old authentic summer "uchiwa" fans decorating the walls, all kinda'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good things come in small packages.....get your mind out of the gutter.Not your typical teriyaki place. Honda Ya specializes in small, succulent and (seemingly) authentic Japanese dishes. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the other reviewers have done a pretty good job of describing the place. it's definitely authentic & the food is excellent.the only thing that prevents me from returning more often (and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say Honda Ya is very authentic Japanese. I mean who would know better than a Chinese person?There's usually quite a wait for a table, but worth it. It's also a great place to drink...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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I love this place! Very traditional Japanese food you will not find anywhere else in California...including Little Tokyo. Great place to bring a big group and get a pitcher of beer and some of their delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honda Ya is a traditional Japanese Pub. If you arrive in the late evenings on a weekend, be prepared to wait for a table. This place updates their specials often, and of course there is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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The food is average, service is good but if you don't understand a bit of Japanese this place can be confusing. It really caters to Japanese speakers... Parking is easy and although we ate early (around...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant, if not favorite restaurant in Orange County. Our standard yakitori order includes the spicy wing and the beef tongue, yum. Some other dishes that I really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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This local Japanese restaurant has inventive and traditional sushi, as well as hot pots, and other conventional Japanese fare. We had an outstanding beef and tofu hot pot, and a couple very fresh types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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My husband and I go there anytime we have a "date" night.. the staff is so awesome and the food is outstanding.. try sitting at the bar while eating and watching the sushi be made. It can be crowded o...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Great atmosphere, works whether you want to go in a large group (call ahead and make reservations) or on a romantic date. Order the ramen or they also have the best teriyaki. They also have a wide sel...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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You can tell it's an authentic Japanese place when the majority customers are Japanese. They have wide selection of choice, but can be confusing if it's your first time. A great place to drink and relax with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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I have been to countless Japanese restaurants in California and none of them feel and tast as Japanese as this one. Although they have the standard "Americanized" Japanese meals, they also provide many...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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sushi and sake beyond the midnight hour...
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