Manpuku Japanese BBQ Costa Mesa

I liked it but not enough to fight the line or the parking lot to eat at. I enjoyed the meat here but I feel like there are other places I would prefer to eat at with less stress and less waiting.

All the meats are fantastic! But the mushrooms are not good for grilling, because the temperature of the grill is too hot for vegetables. Will come back for sure!

We had pork cheek, tri tip, hanger, rib eye, large intestine, abomasum, cabbage salad. $97. Servers all speak Japanese and were attentive. I love the smoke free grill😚 literally won’t smell anything on hair or clothes unlike any other bbq places. Great atmosphere for dates.

Best food ever in my life! Almost never tasted anything like this. If could I will go back. The lychee ice cream is the best ice cream in the dessert. My sisters disagreed.They thought vanilla with chocolate sauce is better. They had the same rating though

Always an enjoyable experience, i take my parents atleast 1-2 times a month, we usually get the kobe Course comes with about 12 or so different premium items on the menu from kimichi, salad, edamame, kobe/wagyu meats, shrimp and rice including dessert. Menu is available online and seating would be best resevered, call ahead, limited seating.

2/28/2023 I came to here to eat Beef BBQ, taste so good and I eat $140 total, very delicious and good experience.

This meal was simply delicious! We loved our food and will definitely be back. The meat and seafood were fresh and tasty! Also the kimchi was one of the best kimchi we’ve ever had. The spicy beef soup was phenomenal, and we loved that they added sesame oil to their salad. Also from the moment we walked in and to the moment we left, their service was excellent! Manpuku is a must and is now one of our favorites!

I strongly believe that the manager was being rude to me and the tipping policy was manipulated by the restaurant. If the service is adequate then the customer can give the waiter a good tip. Noone is obligated to give 18 percent if they don't feel like it. It's not the law. This manager was acting unprofessional and beyond stupidity. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone alive.

Meat quality is definitely there and really does melt in your mouth. Seating was Japanese style inspired which I enjoyed and cleanliness did not go unnoticed. Must order is their gyudon with the raw egg as it was decadent and paired well their sukiyaki sauce.

Today we are a party of 3 and the Restaurant add automatically 20% Tip on the bill. Question: it's normal, it's correct? Or it's legally in California to add kind of tip on that? Is there any rule or regulations for that? What do you think?

I've lived next to manpuku for so long and finally got to try it! We usually go to Anjin. - manpuku lets you call in and put your name on the list! - definitely feels fancier than Anjin. It felt more date night. FOOD: - Manpuku salad 5/5 - I LOVED this salad. Sesame dressing. - Assorted Kimchi 5/5 - decent portion and good flavor - Tokyo Style Prime Short Rib - 3/5 - probably my least favorite out of all the meats that we tried. I would not order this again. - Prime Rib Cap 4/5 - this meat was recommended by our server. It was good and came with garlic chips, but there were only four pieces of meat total. Prime Short Rib 5/5 - by far my favorite meat of the night. Good portion and super flavorful. Prime Outside Skirt 5/5 - I also loved this meat. Good portion. Overall, I would definitely come back for a date night!

Service is great every time and everything comes out very fast. Meats don't take long to cook which my bf and I loveee. The marinade and sauce they have for dipping is also very delicious. We come here once every few months bc it is a bit pricey but worth it with the best quality.

The meat was delicious. The barefoot thing was interesting. Make sure you are a lil flexible to get into the lowered seating. The food came out a little too slowly and unorganized for my taste. Be careful if you have a soy allergy because miso and soy sauce were everywhere. Staff was friendly and the ambiance is good for a date night or graduation celebration.

Excellent variety and quality of meat. Great Japanese BBQ . Atmosphere was very nice.. you take your shoes off and walk up the steps and into the room. Meat and seafood was really fresh and delicious. The meat is marinated with soy sauce, leading to a slightly salty and sweet taste. I like the taste. The soup was good too. Customer service was on point. I like the staffs here, they are friendly. The one who served our table gave us good recommendations on how to barbecue and what tastes good. The recommendation is useful. Regarding the parking, you can get a permit from the store if you cannot find a spot in the parking lot. I also recommend you to make reservations. This place is always busy.

This place is good the food is good the service is great but it's really nothing memorable. I would come back for sure but only like maybe if I'm in the area and if I'm craving for it.

Yes, this place may be on the pricey side, but for the high quality of the meats you get (as well as the tastiness of their other items), it is well worth the splurge! You can order ala carte, or you can go with one of their two prix fixe options. One is their "prime tasting" which comes with short rib, ribeye, hanger steak, outside skirt, tri tip and shrimp. The other is their "american wagyu tasting" which comes with tenderloin filet, short gib, ribeye, outside skirt, shrimp and scallop. Both menus also come with some appetizers and side dishes (kimchi, shishito peppers, a salad, a soup and garlic fried rice). If you're in a group, my recommendation is that whatever size your party is, I would subtract one from that number and order that number of servings. So if you're in a group of 4, just order 3 servings of the prime or 3 of the wagyu. It's plenty of food (especially since it comes with all the sides mentioned above) and ordering one less serving will help offset some of the costs. When we went, we ordered both the prime and wagyu tasting menus. There was so much meat they all started to blur together in the end, but I can honestly say they were all excellent and there was not one bite I had where I thought "okay, next time I'll be sure not to get this cut". So really, you can't go wrong with any of the items! Excellent spot to take some friends who are visiting and want to experience a delicious japanese bbq experience!

This place was packed so we were glad to have a reservation. We were seated in an area with a low table and had to remove our shoes before entering that area. We ordered an assortment of meat platters. The marbled short rib was my favorite. The quality of meat here is obviously high quality and tasted great. I appreciate how hot the grill gets as it cooks quickly and evenly with no issues. The grill top got switched out a few times so we had a clean fresh grill to work with throughout the meal. I ordered the white peach juice. It's a very small serving but tasted nice and refreshing. The service here is fast! They are whipping out the dishes quickly and clearing old dishes off your table just as promptly which I appreciate. Everyone is friendly and dinner was delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation. Also the parking lot is tiny and you should expect to circle and wait and jam your vehicle into a tiny spot. There is also a lot of reserved spots for adjacent businesses you can't park in so be careful where you're parking.

After passing this place so many times and seeing great reviews I decided to check this spot. Food quality and service is exceptional. This rates as one of my top premium japanese grill restaurants. beautiful ambiance. you cook everything yourself except for the sukiyaki wrap which is a fave along with the manpuku salad and uni and kobe beef sashimi you can opt to have the meat prepared with salt and pepper vs the sauce marinade Def recommend as a treat and worth the price

Went here on my bd weekend as a walk in, they were able to get a table for me right away but we did arrive around the time they just opened. The service they provided was great. Everyone is very attentive and fast, we did only have one hour to dine because the table we sat at was reserved for another party. Meat quality was good and tasty. The only downside is the price tbh. Parking is horrible even at 5pm, we ended up parking across the street from the restaurant. Overall 10/10 if you are looking for Japanese bbq.

Japanese yakiniku!! We got two tasting set courses for four people. It consisted of small dishes (kimchi, bean sprouts, salad, fried rice, spicy beef soup) and bbq meat (Tokyo style prime short rib, prime ribeye, prime hanger steak, prime outside skirt, angus tri tip, and shrimp). Everything was so good! We also ordered some wagyu beef tongue ala carte. It was so soft.... it literally melted in my mouth. The tasting set also came with a dessert of choice and we were also celebrating a birthday so they decorated it and gave us a candle! So cute!! The atmosphere is intimate and fancy. Lighting is dim too. Service is impeccable! They really make you feel like royalty!! I love coming here for special occasions because they can never do wrong 10/10

We selected: AMERICAN WAGYU TASTING 89 / per person (2 persons minimum) APPETIZER Assorted Kimchi Shishito Pepper SALAD Manpuku Salad BBQ Kobe Fillet Kobe Short Rib Kobe Ribeye Kobe Outside Skirt Shrimp Scallop SOUP Spicy Beef Soup RICE Garlic Fried Rice DESSERT Ice Cream * if you get hot green tea it's $3 and if you want ice it's additional $1.50, we also purchased beef tartare for $14.00. Parking here is a little tight also, so plan accordingly during peak hours.

The food here was pretty good but I have to say that the rib eye was extremely disappointing as I felt like I was eating beef jerky. The staff was super nice and attentive. The side dishes were good as well but I would probably go else where for the price.

Simply fantastic, the foods are just perfectly well prepared and tasty, we kept ordered til we just can't move. It's a cozy friendly and warm place. The service is warm and inviting you just couldn't help but to enjoy the night with great foods, okey people (that you came with - just kidding) and the atmosphere just wonderful. Small place but cozy and just somehow makes you feel spacious.

First time trying this restaurant. What a wonderful experience. This place was delightful... service was great and food/meats was top quality. We came here for our Christmas Eve dinner. Our server girl, Aozora was friendly, and served us with a smile. She was attentive, and helped us explain some meats in the menu. We ordered a couple of Beef meats, followed by Pork Cheek and chicken thigh meat. We also got their Rice, that comes in a clay Pot. It was tasty. Overall, the meal was pretty pricey, but the quality of their meat was better so it did justify the price. Also, the atmosphere was pleasant and with a friendly staff, it was worth it.

One of my favorite Japanese bbq spots!! Quality of meats and service here is phenomenal. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and our server was always checking in on us which was great. Would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance on open table! Forgot to make a reservation on a weekend so it was about a 1 hr wait for party of 2, but just ran errands to pass the time :)

This place has become my favorite Japanese BBQ place in OC!! I made a reservation online for 2 and was seated right away upon arrival. My friend and I knew we wanted to try the prime beef combo since it came with a little bit of everything, and looked like a good amount of food for $70 per person. They started us off with the grilled shrimp, and the rest of the meats came following after. My friend and I really enjoyed the kimchi, bean sprout salad, and cabbage salad as it provided a nice palate cleanser whenever the meat got a little too heavy. You can really taste the quality of the meats, but be careful not to overcook the meats! The meats are cut pretty thinly so it doesn't take too long for them to get medium rare. We also enjoyed the spicy beef stew and charred garlic fried rice that came with the combo. After the ice cream, we were so full from the meal, you definitely get your moneys worth with the combo. The waiters were very kind and attentive, and the restaurant was very pleasantly decorated. I would return for special occasions as it is a little pricey to get on the regular!

Lovely favorite food to me is Japanese bbq always here have best personal team and clean also good quality

Decided to visit this place for our anniversary. Interior is decent, and the waiter who greeted us was friendly. But everything else went downhill from there. We are very well versed in sake pricing in wholesale, retail, and in restaurants. When we saw they sell one of my wife's favorite sake, the "Akitabare Suirakuten Junmai Daiginjo", we were very excited. That sake was listed at $196. The price point is a bit on the higher side for this sake, but we were willing to pay for it, since it was a special occasion. After the waitress came, opened the sake, we noticed the sake is actually the regular "Daiginjo" version, which is a much cheaper one compare to the "Junmai Daiginjo". The "Daiginjo" version of this sake typically sells for under $100 in restaurants, whereas the "Junmai Daiginjo" version sells for about $175-$190 nowadays. Knowing this issue, we told the waitress about it, and she said she will talk to the manager to see what they can do. 5 minutes later, she came back and told us the "Daiginjo" version is what they've been selling there, not the "Junmai Daiginjo". She said they made a mistake on the menu. She also said the manager is willing to take the sake back, but we each have to pay $20 for the tiny amount we drank. This is absolutely ridiculous. However, we didn't want to make a huge deal, and ended up keeping the bottle, since it was still a good sake. But we are extremely unhappy from what the manager had said. A few points: 1. If you made a mistake on the menu, and customers caught it and don't want the item anymore, you should take it back, at no charge. 2. Telling us to pay $20 each for the 2 sips we drank is absolutely ridiculous. My guess is they want to cover the cost of the bottle, since wholesale price is around $40-$50. 3. If you've been selling the "Daiginjo" version for $196, you are ripping off customers who don't know what they are paying for. It is an unacceptable business practice. The meat quality was ok, but portion to price is horrible, even for a supposedly high end restaurant. How Manpuku handled this issue ruined our overall dinner experience. I would avoid going to Manpuku. Their unwillingness to own up to their mistakes is not how one should run a restaurant, especially for an expensive place. Will not go back.

Amazing dinner!! I love the traditional seating they have for half the restaurant. Service was impeccable! They are so helpful and respectful. Wow! Okay so we got one of those options for a group so we can try a bunch of different things. Salad was solid. Garlic fried riced was really good! The beef soup had so much potential. Loved the flavor but it came out room temperature, we asked them to replace it with hot soup, but it came out room temperature again. We didn't ask again. All the meats we tried were amazing! High quality meats, so fresh, and all so tasty. You cannot go wrong with what you order here.

This place has become our go-to Japanese BBQ because there's really nothing else of that quality within a 40-minute drive. The service is attentive and friendly; some staff members are more experienced and have a great vibe, while others come off a bit stiff. However, the portions are getting smaller, the cuts are thinner, and they've removed the charcoal. When I asked about the missing charcoal, they acted like they'd never used it before. The drinks are great, and the Kobe beef, pork cheek, soup, salad, and dessert are all delicious. I'm not a fan of their prime and Angus beef or synature beef, though. Fortunately, they've managed to maintain the quality of the food. Parking can be a bit tricky; it's small and often full, making it hard to find a spot on weekends. I wanted to try their Kagoshima ribeye and those $68 cuts of high-quality beef, but they were already out of stock when the restaurant just opened. Regardless, I still really like this place.

Came here on a Tuesday night for a date right at the 5 pm opening, aiming to beat the dinner rush! The restaurant was empty initially, but it quickly started filling up as the hour went by. The staff greeted us warmly, and the servers were exceptionally friendly. We decided to go for the American Wagyu Tasting, and it was such a fantastic choice. The outside skirt and the shrimp stood out as my favorites--not overpowering, but the flavors were definitely there. For our tasting experience, the seafood came out first, followed by the ribeye, and then the rest of the meats. We started with the Manpuku salad, which was delicious with its sesame oil dressing. The shishito peppers were some of the best I've ever had, and the assorted kimchi added a nice touch. Later, the garlic fried rice arrived, which, while good, felt a bit strong for pairing with the tasting. I might be biased, but I prefer plain rice to keep the focus on the flavors of the meats. The soup came out afterward, and I felt the pacing of the dishes was spot on throughout the tasting. To end the meal, we were offered an upgrade on our mochi ice cream dessert, and we couldn't resist after spotting two of our favorite flavors on the menu--black sesame and sweet potato. We went for the black sesame pudding and sweet potato ice cream. The pudding was a win, though the sweet potato could have done without the creme brulee topping. It was a bit hard to scoop out, as the ice cream was pre-scooped into the ramekin and frozen, but still a unique flavor to end on. Overall, Manpuku is a lovely spot, perfect for date nights, business meetings, or family dinners. I wish we could have tried more on the menu, but we had a fantastic meal for two.

This was my first time dining at Manpuku and I had a wonderful experience. It was easy to make a reservation online for 6 PM for a party of 5 on Monday, however it was Veteran's Day. It wasn't too busy, but got busier as the night went on. Our table was already set up so we were quickly seated. We weren't too familiar with what to order, but we ended up getting 2 order of the prix fixe prime tasting, as well as uni and Kobe beef sashimi, corn, and cold noodles. There was one more item we got but I can't remember what it was. I really enjoyed the meat quality. I was surprised by how chewy the cold noodles were - I was a big fan of this. We were dining with 2 toddlers and they enjoyed the meat as well as the garlic fried rice, corn, and cold noodles. Plastic plates, utensils, and cups were provided for them to use. Service was pretty fast and they took initiative on clearing things and providing the plastic items when they saw the 2 kids. I enjoyed the ambiance since it wasn't too dark in there, but could be a great place to chat and eat with friends, or for a date night. I saw that there were big tables set up for maybe 10+ people. Overall, this was a great dining experience and I definitely would come back with friends or for a date night!

I wore a new UGG to the restaurant today and I was sit on the tatami table. I needed to take off my shoe in order to sit in the tatami. My UGG was first time wear and after the dinner, I found an oil stain on my left shoe. My UGG is a light color suede and this oil stain is really obviously. I felt so upset and tried to find the manager, the server said the manger was not there at the moment, no one toke responsibility, and no one came for apology. I felt so upset about how they handled this matter and this was definitely someone dropped the oil on the shoe when they delivered food. This is unacceptable, and feeling disappointed.

I've dined at Manpuku several times, but it had been a while since my last visit. This time, we had reservations for a large party and were seated promptly--an encouraging start. Sadly, that was where the attentive service seemed to stop. We ordered a fantastic spread of meats, vegetables, and rice dishes, each one exceptional and leaving us eager for more. Yet, flagging down our server proved to be a challenge. That said, I love the a la carte menu--perfect for those of us who prefer quality over the pressure of an AYCE experience.

This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! I come here all the time with my family or friends. I love the guy up front and all the servers! Every meat is amazing and never disappoints, I've also never had a bad experience here and their food and service has always been excellent without fail. The interior is cozy and very clean at all times. The manpuku salad and short rib are a must as well as the sukiyaki wrap!

Manpuku has great meat quality and our server was so kind and attentive throughout our meal. I love their cabbage salad and garlic fried rice to go with their beef tongue. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Parking can be hard to find in the plaza.

Food is always A+ especially the beef. That's just my preference however there is something for every craving. Plenty of reliable takeout options. Service is great and quick. This location is intimate and. Wet sexy, works well for date night! Although great food doesn't need a special night. Every night should be a Manpuku night if you're looking for tasty food

If this place is on your list to try, please make a reservation. It was my first time going here with friends, so I did not know better. We were told the wait time on a weeknight was going to be 1 hour and 45 min. because of no reservations. My friends and I got lucky that we only ended up having to wait for an hour, but I highly recommend having a reservation if possible. This experience is definitely one of those, once in a blue moon occasion to try luxurious, quality food. The quality of meats is perfect and presentation is lovely. Each dish of meat was high quality and melt-in-your-mouth kind of amazing. Of course, prices here reflect the quality of the meat. Be prepared when you see a dish with only four thin slices of meats for example, so please keep that in mind when you're here or anticipating to try this. Garlic rice, shrimp, and the soup that came with our order were all stellar dishes. We were impressed. Our servers and the hostess were all attentive, friendly, and professional. Some of our dishes did take long to come out, but I believe it's because they are busy, despite the hour and time of day it seems, since my friends and I went on a weekday night. The interior is very clean and well-kept. It can get loud inside, depending on the crowds. Parking can be absolutely a pain in the butt, so if possible, please carpool, since the parking lot is so small and shared with other businesses.

Cute ambiance but restaurant was pretty small. Good meat quality and friendly staffs.

We came to Manpuku on a Sunday for my sister's birthday. We had a reservation, so we got seated pretty quickly and did not run into any trouble searching for parking. I've heard that they can get pretty busy, so we must have been pretty lucky! I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Customers are escorted to their seats and instructed to take off their shoes before sitting down at their table. It's a very unique and interesting experience, to say the least. This is a Japanese BBQ restaurant and they use a charcoal grill as opposed to a gas grill, making the food have a slight char taste to it. We ordered some short rib as well as some prime rib, both were excellent. For the price point, I definitely had higher standards in terms of taste, but that's not to say it was not delicious -- just that I am not sure it is worth the higher price tag. I definitely want to try some of their sashimi next time I am there, because the marinades on the meat may have buried some of the flavor. In terms of service, they get are 10/10. The staff worked hard to make sure we had everything we asked for and were super attentive, coming back every now and then to make sure we had enough water, to see if we wanted to order more, etc. Definitely a nice experience and I'd love to come here again soon.

As a Korean, this was the first time my wife and I tried Japanese BBQ. I must tell you, this was by far the worst experience I've ever encountered. It was extremely pricey for the amount of beef they served; 4-6 thin slices of meat cost over $30. They were too salty for my taste, and the meat quality was also very poor. I might be wrong but I felt like the meat was tenderized using other means such as fruits or baking soda? They just didn't taste right. Also, two glasses of beer cost over $30. After spending $130, including the tip, the two of us ended up walking out of the restaurant feeling still hungry and disappointed. We drove to another Korean BBQ place in Garden Grove and had a second round. (This was my first time ever having two dinners in one night.) I honestly do not understand how this place receives such good ratings. It pales in comparison to typical Korean BBQ restaurants I have experienced throughout my 50+ years. The waitresses were not even courteous.

One of the best Japanese BBQ spots in OC! The meat quality is top-notch, and the service is consistently fantastic. I love that you can choose between booth seating or a more traditional bamboo mat experience--it really adds to the ambiance. Their drink selection is also excellent. Just a heads-up: it can get busy if you walk in without a reservation, and parking can be tough with the small lot. Still, totally worth it!

We ordered Prime Tastings Combo. The meat's quality is fantastic. I would recommend to make a reservation. This is a very popular BBQ place.

Was a regular here from 2017-2020, but came back tonight, uni wagyu piece was disgustingly bitter- there were three pieces, my guest and I each tried one of the three pieces... we did let them know how bad it was- and they only took off 1/3 pieces. LOL. Used to be the best place ever where I took all my friends here. I guess not anymore.

No complaints on the food. Our issue was with the server, I can't recall her name. We had reservations for my wife's birthday dinner, and our server was rude and I had to remind her about our dessert, which she then forgot...a couple other issues which we overlooked but needless to say it ruined our dinner celebration. Would not go back, there's plenty of other options in the OC.

Glad we were finally able to try this place but was very disappointed in the service we received. The food was very good but they did not update their menu and we purchased a premium sake expecting what we saw in menu with that price. When we got it, it was not what was listed and unfortunately the bottle was opened and we poured ourselves one glass each. We asked the server if maybe they gave us the wrong bottle, but they said that was what we ordered. The sake that was on the menu was for a Akitabare suirakuten junmai daiginjyo, but what was served to us was the daiginjyo. There is a difference, and price wise the menu was priced for the junmai daiginjyo. The bottle was listed at almost $200, way overpriced for what we got. If it was the junmai daiginjyo, I would have understood. I went to another restaurant that happened to sell the same bottle and it was $66. I would have paid even a $100 maybe, but $200 I felt like I was robbed. I feel like I was mislead into purchasing it. They did apologize but gave us a choice of either paying for 2 sake cups we poured which was $40 or just pay the whole bottle...I was so disappointed and decided to just finish the bottle since it would have been over priced either way. I enjoyed the meal but this experience really ruined how I feel about the whole restaurant. They should really update their menu.

Pretty decent Japanese BBQ, they have a great tasting menu / experience. Let's kick it off with the ambiance, there are seats for 2-6 people but it's a small place so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. Parking is quite tight so try to carpool or you can park at the Marriott for $5 We ordered the tasting menu which came with a salad, side dishes, soup dish, rice dish, and several plates of meat. The amount of food was just enough for me and it definitely felt not too heavy. The items that I loved: The shrimp was surprisingly really good and the prime rib. I felt like the meat quality was okay, I was hoping it would melt in my mouth a little bit more. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the right "Grill Marks" because the fire was pretty inconsistent. I also ordered their special juices and that was delicious, it cut the meat pretty well. Overall, it was a great experience and easy to order the tasting for a reasonable price, I just wish the meat would have the consistency of butter that melts in my mouth.

Yummy!!!! Great kind service. Very nice relaxing environment. The meat is the best in Costa Mesa.

I've been frequenting this establishment for over 15 years. The food is beyond excellent. The ambiance is calming, well-lit, and welcoming. The service is everything that I expect in a restaurant that has not only met and exceeded, but anticipated my needs. Kay, Brandon, Luna and Ken have all contributed to a fabulous experience that has kept me coming back for years.

By far the Best in its category. High quality American wagyu offerings. Large selection, generous portions. Love the soup and the side dishes. Has been my go to spot for Japanese BBQ

Love this place!!! Came here for dinner one night. Service was amazing, always coming to check on you if you need anything. Explained when the dishes came out and gave recommendations on what to cook/eat first. Ambience was perfect for an intimate dinner. We ordered - Uni and Kobe beef sashimi Kobe o-toro sashimi Beef tongue (not Tokyo style) American wagyu tasting And a large bottle of sake (dewazakura oka) Everything was incredible! Most of the meat just melted in your mouth. The sake was paired perfectly. Cannot wait to come back

Food was good as always. Meat is quality for the prices. The service always on point. Very attendance. The best part is you can make appointment to avoid wait time.

We made a resy (through phone) a week before for a 6pm dinner and it was very busy, so def make a resy. It's a small restaurant, so the servers are very attentive and helpful. The meats here are all so tender and delicous. Make sure to dip your meat in the lemon they provide! I love how each platter would come with their own sauces (e.g., wasabi, dipping sauce). Also, the veggie platter was delicious after grilling. The tartare was amazing...with the creamy egg yolk. Garlic fried rice was just average - good for sharing, but not a must. Cabbage salad is refreshing to eat with the meats.

Love this place! It's more upscale than the other BBQ so I had my birthday dinner here! It was perfect, delicious and so fun!

I couldn't believe they had a new combo for $58 that was worse than Korean BBQ. I thought it was similar to the combo I had last time, but it turned out to be terrible. I couldn't even eat anything in that combo. We had to buy two of them. It was better before. Wasted my time to travel there and money.

Amazing barbecue. Much better than K barbs. This restaurant had great service and flavor. Small parking lot. Make a reservation and get there early

My husband and I decided to try Manpuku after watching a show at Costa Mesa-- and it was AMAZING!!! First, all the servers were so attentive and thoughtful. They explained each item on the menu and made stellar recommendations. We tired one of their sets, and have 0 regrets. The food was amazing! The quality of the meat and the flavor of each item was 10/10. We'll be back very soon :)