Looking for a sublime Japanese meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Kaizen Shabu
Topping the list is Kaizen Shabu. Located at 303 N. Spurgeon St. in Lacy, the Japanese/Asian fusion and hot-pot spot is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting 4.5 stars out of 595 reviews on Yelp.
2. Shabu Shabu Bar
Next up is Meredith Parkwood's Shabu Shabu Bar, at 1945 E. 17th St., Suite 108. With four stars out of 1,846 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese hot-pot spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Sushi Sankai
Sushi Sankai, at 3940 S. Bristol St., Suite 112, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 670 reviews.
4. Poki One N Half
Poki One N Half, a poke and Hawaiian spot that offers ramen and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 164 Yelp reviews. Head over to 131 E. Memory Lane to see for yourself.
5. Sushi Murasaki
Last but not least, check out Sushi Murasaki, which has earned four stars out of 592 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 2901 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 108.
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