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Orange County - X-Fish Izakaya restaurant
3.8

X-Fish Izakaya

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Casual
  • Food
    okay
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Understated menu with hits and misses

Simplicity is at the core of X-Fish Izakaya's food concept, basing its appeal on fresh, quality ingredients rather than an extensive lineup of dishes. The creativity and value of the dishes consistently earn acclaim. However, some instances of taste inconsistency and underwhelming dishes tarnish the otherwise positive food experience.

  • Great Value

    Outstanding quality, freshness, and value receive high praise from diners.

  • Okay Variety

    Menu is basic focusing on quality but lacks extensive selection.

Top 3 dishes at X-Fish Izakaya

  1. 1

    Yuzu Yellowtail 🏆

    It's a unique, must-try selection at the sushi restaurant; stands out.

    Yuzu Yellowtail dish
  2. 2

    Riceless Rolls

    Riceless rolls are very flavorful and greatly enjoyed by customers.

    Riceless Rolls dish
  3. 3

    Spicy Seafood Udon

    Flavors blend beautifully, offering a delicious and memorable spicy noodle experience.

    Spicy Seafood Udon dish

Vibe: Turn up the volume, not the conversation

Lively might be an understatement when describing the ambiance of this place, thanks in part to the ear-splitting volume of the EDM tracks blasting through the speakers. While this ambiance creates a trendy buzz and complements an impressive sake and wine selection, it makes it nearly impossible to hold a conversation, be it for a casual hangout or a romantic date night.

  • Great Buzz

    Ads on IG lead to busy, trendy and popular restaurant.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Incredibly loud atmosphere nearly impossible for conversations or hearing.

Perks: Eardrum assault amidst ample parking

Amid the chaos of high decibels, there are a couple of comfort areas such as free and easy parking. However, the overall service experience leaves a lot to be desired. It's far from child-friendly and for large groups, service seems to be slow, disorganized, and accompanied by long wait times.

  • Easy To Park

    Free, easy, and ample parking mentioned as a consistent positive.

  • Bad Service

    Service is slow, disorganized, with rude staff and long wait times.