Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Costa Mesa

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   Aaron

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   great foods and services will definitely visit again
   

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   Dennis

   Orange County

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal, excellent service. Our booth was a little crowded, but manageable. We did feel a little rushed by the staff, but understood as they had previously presented their time limits. We will return.
   

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   Wilson

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Comfortable seating environment and smells good to me when entering the restaurant. Love the beef choices and starters. Recommend that garlic fried rice be a little drier.
   

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   Erin

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We visited for a birthday celebration with 4 adults. We chose this Yakiniku spot because we liked that there was a pre fixe menu rather than getting everything a la cart. We all ended up opting for the American Wagyu Tasting Pre Fixe menu ($89/pp). The appetizers, sides, and dessert were all fine. The variety of meat, and quality, we thought, were very good. It was hard to pin point which pieces we liked more than the other as they we all pretty exceptional, especially for the price. Where the visit fell very short for us was the time limit they give a party of 4. They give you 1 hour and 45 minutes to eat. It's not an all you can eat spot where you can abuse your stay and over order. I knew about the time limit prior to booking but assumed we'd be okay. Towards the middle of our meal, we were told "last call" would be in 5 minutes. I realized it was because of our time allotment, rather than closing hour when I inquired with our waiter what time they closed. Towards the end of our meal, the server let us know (very politely) that the next guest had arrived and that we needed to be finished up in a few minutes. I don't understand the need to put a time limit in a restaurant that isn't all you can eat, especially if it compromises the patrons dining experience. What bothers me the most of this policy is that we spent over $500 for our meal, which we thoroughly enjoyed, but it was a terrible experience to be ushered out after having spent so much money on one meal. Last side note, our table sat unattended for about 15 minutes after being cleaned until the next people were sat there, so we felt we could've finished our meal in peace in that 15 minutes without having been rushed out. While we really enjoyed the meal-- exceptional food and attentive service, thought the price was good for the quality, we'll take our business to neighboring Yakiniku spots where we can enjoy the whole ambiance of our visit.
   

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   Helen

   VIP

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our food was really good, but we were disappointed that they charged extra for sauce and didn’t disclose that to us when we ordered it. My friend was also unable to order another drink because they already did last call, but didn’t mention that this was for food and drink. We were celebrating his birthday so he was disappointed.
   

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   Ian

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious and the service was amazing. The servers were very attentive and informative, not to mention very hospitable.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow, this place was amazing! I’m so happy I finally found a spot with a gorgeous atmosphere, a cool vibe, and—most importantly—top-notch quality BBQ meat. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to an all-around great experience. I’ll definitely be back
   

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   Kateryna

   VIP

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for a date or a family dinner. I wish they had sparkling water otherwise everything was wonderful.
   

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   Brandon

   Orange County

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Only complaint was that we had to wait 15 min for a table after our reservation time but it was a very busy night and everything was amazing.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was our first time and it was definitely worth it! The service was excellent and the food was amazing!
    

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