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Featured Dining JAPANESE

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Benihana The original exhibition kitchen—at your table! Fun dining experience. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 4250 Birch St., Newport Beach, 949.955.0822. 2100 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, 714.774.4940 $$ Map K13, I10
www.benihana.com

Koji’s Sushi & Shabu Shabu Restaurant u Two levels of sushi bars. Tuna-fino with basil, Japanese citrus, chile paste and chives; caterpillar roll is almost too pretty to eat. Shabu-shabu. “DJ-infused” patio. All meals daily. (All major cards) The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange, 714.769.0200 $$ Map J11

www.kojisjapan.com

Mosun Laguna hot spot with sleek décor offers sushi, 25 kinds of sake, fine Pacific Rim cuisine. Club M upstairs. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 680 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.497.5646 $$ Map H15

www.mosunclubm.com

Todai All-you-can-eat sushi buffet—perfect for sushi fans who just can’t get enough, and sushi fans on a budget. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 1500 E. Village Way, No. 2203, Orange, 714.974.0763. $$ Map D2

www.todai.com

Gyu Kaku Yakiniku charbroiling: cook it yourself plates of lovely meat, fish, vegetables. 7862 Warner Ave., Huntington beach, 714.842.8333

wwwq.gyu-kaku.com

More JAPANESE

Bluefin Exquisite seafood, food you can’t wait to tell people about, at new venue from master sushi chef Takashi Abe. Omakase tasting menu is $70; $30 at lunch, a steal. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, DC, MC, V) Crystal Cove Promenade, 7952 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 949.715.7373 $$$ Map M17

Chomp Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill Cheery new Japanese from Rockin’ Taco owners. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, DS, MC, V) 181 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.3511 $ Map B3

Kitayama Classic Japanese cuisine, private tatami rooms, top-notch sushi and sashimi. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (AE, DC, MC, V) 101 Bay View Place, Newport Beach, 949.725.0777 $$$ Map K13

Riptide Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill New. Teppanyaki and county’s longest sushi bar (60 feet). Lunch, dinner daily; Sunday Hawaiian brunch. (All major cards) Kaleidoscope Center, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949.282.0182 $$ Map H17

242 Cafe Fusion sushi, untraditional presentations. (AE, MC, V) Dinner Tues.–Sun. 242 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.494.2444 $$ Map H15

Wasa Sushi “New generation sushi,” with sauces such as ahi tuna with wasabi sour cream. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 13124 Jamboree Road, Irvine, 714.665.3338. 1346 Bison Ave., Newport Beach, 949.760.1511 $$ Map K14, M15

Yamabuki Among county’s best for traditional Japanese cuisine. Sushi, kappo in inn-like setting. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) Paradise Pier Hotel, 1717 S. West St., Anaheim, 714.956.6755 $$$ Map I10

Zipangu Top-notch sushi and fusion cuisine at stylish restaurant at hip shopping center. Fab cocktails. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.545.2800 $$ Map J13
SYMBOL KEY
Credit Cards Price Range
AE American Express $ under $15
MC Mastercard $$ under $30
V Visa $$$ under $50
DC Diners Club $$$$ over $50

American • Brew Pubs • California Cuisine • Chinese • Continental • Cuban • Eclectic • French • Indian • International • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican/Southwestern • Persian • Quick Bites • Seafood • Steak • Supper Clubs • Tea • Thai • Theme