X-fish Izakaya, a new Japanese restaurant opening its doors on June 16, 2024, offers a delectable combination of izakaya-style tapas, sushi, and all you can eat options. Located at 375 W Birch St, Brea, CA 92821, this restaurant promises a flavorful journey for seafood enthusiasts and Japanese cuisine lovers alike. Last Call : Sun – Thurs : 10:00pm Fri – Sat : 11:00pm
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 375 W Birch St #3, Brea, CA 92821
Phone: (714) 332-0077
Website: https://www.xfishizakaya.com/
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Reviews
We opted for the signature menu option. Some items were limited to one per person, including salmon, hamachi, tuna, albacore carpaccio, ikura, bluefin tuna, and jumbo scallop.
Unfortunately, the food quality was disappointing overall. The “jumbo” scallop ended up being only half a scallop per person. The albacore was very dry with a rubbery texture.
We also ordered several hot dishes, but none of them arrived hot, which is pretty basic for an AYCE spot. The ramen came in cute small bowls—nice for sampling different flavors—but nothing stood out. The agedashi tofu was especially disappointing: cold on the inside, with only a few drops of sauce drizzled on top instead of being served in a proper sauce bowl. The soft-shell crab roll was another miss—the crab was still icy and had a strong frozen taste.
On the positive side, the salmon, yellowtail, and tuna were pretty good, and the service was excellent.
Overall, while the service was great, the food quality and seating didn’t live up to the hype or the long wait.
The fish was really fresh and the quality was honestly impressive for AYCE. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the place itself was nice and clean.
Great vibes, great food, and definitely a spot I’d come back to.
Unfortunately, the food quality was inconsistent, and some dishes were genuinely disappointing. The biggest issue was the fish carpaccio. The tuna was chewy, unnaturally bright red, and topped with pico de gallo, which felt like an odd and unsettling combination. It was honestly one of the most uncomfortable dishes I’ve had at a sushi restaurant.
The nigiri was acceptable but nothing memorable — fine at best, and not something I would go out of my way for. Overall, the experience reinforced a growing feeling I’ve had about all-you-can-eat sushi spots: they often prioritize volume and perceived value over fish quality and proper preparation.
Food: 2.5/5
Service: 4/5 – Quick and attentive
Ambiance: 4/5 – Clean, open, and modern
Overall, I’m giving X-Fish a 3 out of 5. While the space and service were solid, the fish quality — especially the carpaccio — really missed the mark. I probably won’t be back, and this experience confirmed that I’d rather spend my money at restaurants that specialize in sushi rather than AYCE concepts focused on quantity over quality.
The nigiri selection is decent with little rice under the pieces of fish. The rolls are pretty tasty, but go for the specialty rolls instead of the basic ones.
There is a 90 minute time limit, and service is slow, so best to put in a big order in the beginning for the nigiri and then get the kitchen dishes and rolls after if still hungry.
The line up is crazy long so best put yourself on the yelp waitlist before heading down.
My friend and I tried the signature menu. We ate a lot and everything was delicious. Everything we got are in the pics minus 2 food pics. We can’t wait to go back when we are in the area.
Customer service was great. The staff work quickly.
Free parking in the parking structure.