Best Fugu Restaurant Irvine Near Me

4worldlovers:
We apologize to our customers for the sudden change. We’ve attempted to hold out on price adjustments for as long as possible. However, the cost of goods has unfortunately just become too high where we had to make the decision to increase the price without dropping the quality.

4worldlovers: At the core of any great Japanese Restaurant, there is a desire to develop and provide a truly extraordinary dining experience. At TAIKO Japanese Restaurant, the courses are built on seasonal properties, utilizing only the freshest, most delicious ingredients available. Our atmosphere is traditional but unique, and each dish is composed to ensure a bold yet simplistic culinary adventure.

Since 1980, Over 40 YEARS, we’ve sought and succeeded to revolutionize the way people eat food in the Irvine area.

From the classics to the innovative, we’ve got it all. Join us.

4worldlovers: The menu has been changed to provide more natural options and religious dietary needs of the community.

We have also added another broth, “Spicy Red”. There are “NO CHARGES” for the broth chosen.

Our best deals are the Lunch Special (5 oz) and the Dinner Special (7 oz). Both specials include an order of FREE appetizer. Both are offered all week long.

The Natural and Halal meats are available on the All You Can Eat (AYCE).

Note: This review will mainly be based off their lunch AYCE Shabu Shabu special. At $13, you get the entire Shabu Shabu experience all you can eat style and it’s good.

Service — When I came here July 2018, the exterior was under construction with people fixing the store’s sign and what not. The interior isn’t the best looking in my opinion. It looks kind of old and dull. Their restaurant is set up into two, tall U tables. The U table allows for customers to each have a little stove in front of them for their pot and this way, the staff can stand inside the U to quickly assist customers in a concentrated area right in front of them. This means that service is quick and it’s easier to get the attention of a staff member if you needed anything. The down side to this set up is that there are limited seats and you can’t necessary go with a large group and talk with everyone. There was a wait but I didn’t mind since I’m sure a lot of people were there for the lunch special.

Food — They first ask what type of broth you want and there a variety to choose from such as tonkotsu, miso and etc. The lunch special offers different kinds of meats and sushi! You can also order ramen, vegetables and egg from the menu. Obviously, with a pricier menu selection, you get more variety. The cheapest regular menu offers a lot more at $21. I loved the beef belly and pork belly. The best part to me is when asking for broth refills, they actually refill you with the broth you ordered. A lot of soup/hot pot places I’ve been to like Boiling Point refill the pot with standard chicken broth and you lose the flavor you initially ordered. After you’ve had rounds of your shabu shabu, they ask if you would like a scoop of ice cream!

Overall — So much selection, so much shabu shabu. It really is all you can eat! The lunch special price is unbeatable but you still get so much with any other menu.

3 stars for soup: tasted super bland, watered down and didn’t really taste like anything

4worldlovers: O Fine Japanese Cuisine opened in 2009 in Laguna Beach, California, with the tremendous support from locals and visitors from all over the world. We opened our 2nd location in 2011 in Irvine, California.

​Try our "Omakase"-- In Japanese, Omakase means "leave it to the chefs," which allows the chef to use his unique style and creativity to come up with a tasting menu using the finest ingredients and today's freshest fish. It is the ultimate Japanese dining experience at "O".

"O" Signature Sashimi Sampler is a good way to start your adventure. It introduces 6 of the most popular fusion sashimi plates including Halibut with truffle oil and truffle paste, Scallop with Peach, Yellowtail with Jalapeno, Tuna with Crispy Onion, White Fish with Spicy Garlic, and Salmon with Special House Ponzu.

4worldlovers: On the frontier of Japanese fusion restaurants, we are proud to present our unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. We pride ourselves to serve the freshest seafood, meat and produce. The fun & friendly atmosphere of the sushi bar and the beautiful presentation of each dish with their remarkable and distinctive flavors has made the experience a one of a kind that inspires our guest to return again and again.

*Happy Hour Rules/Restrictions: No Reservations. Not Valid on major holidays or special occasions.Not Valid for party of 16 or more.

4worldlovers: We believe in showing love to our local community by serving up delicious & quality seafood. We celebrate cultures and ideas from across the globe by incorporating international dishes and flavors into our handcrafted food.