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Orange County - Tanakaya restaurant
7.3

Tanakaya

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Satiating flavors, value packed

Tanakaya's top dishes - the Noodle Soup, Karaage, and Matcha Soba stand out in their league. The noodle soup teems with fresh, handcrafted noodles doused in savoury, high-quality broth. Juicy Karaage garners applause for its crisp, delicious tenderness. Matcha Soba enhances the taste journey with uniquely aromatic matcha qualities. The food unarguably delivers on taste and freshness while offering phenomenal value for your wallet. On the flip side, the limited variety may have you wanting more.

  • Great Quality

    Freshly made noodles highly praised for their authentic quality and taste.

  • Okay Portions

    Most find portion size adequate, though personal appetite varies.

  • Bad Variety

    Limited menu options left some customers wishing for more variety.

Top 3 dishes at Tanakaya

  1. 1

    Noodle Soup 🏆

    Fresh, handmade noodles with perfectly cooked, flavorful broth.

    Noodle Soup dish
  2. 2

    Karaage

    Karaage frequently described as juicy, crisp, and deliciously tender.

    Karaage dish
  3. 3

    Matcha Soba

    Delicious and unique, praised for its flavorful, aromatic matcha qualities.

    Matcha Soba dish

Vibe: Underwhelming ambiance, limited drinks

Minimalistic and clean in design, the restaurant's decor could leave guests with mixed feelings. The lack of privacy and snug space may downplay romantic dates, while the limited understanding of alcoholic options results in a basic drink menu. Meanwhile, the restaurant's meager influx of customers might indicate a need to ramp up its popularity.

  • Great To Entertain

    Jazzy music contributes to a nice dining experience and atmosphere.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Decor is simple and minimal, clean design, which guests have mixed feelings about.

  • Bad Buzz

    Influx of customers meager, possibly due to location, indicating unpopularity.

Perks: Limited seating, slow service

Parking is an oasis at Tanakaya, providing an easy, stress-free visit. However, the dynamics change when it comes to seating, with the limited outdoor seating and cramped space for groups. Add the slow service to this mix, and it's a recipe for long waits and frustration. Their resolution to improve the dietary options and maintain a kid-friendly environment are mild gleams of positivity.

  • Easy To Park

    Plenty of parking available makes visiting convenient and stress-free.

  • Okay For Diets

    Acknowledges need for dietary improvements; aims to do better.

  • Bad Service

    Service often slow, leading to long waits and customer frustration.