A popular Costa Mesa sushi staple (and for good reason), we visited Eat's on a weekday at around 6pm. We were seated promptly (I recommend eating there before 6, when the dinner rush begins) at a comfortable booth. The decor is cozy, clean, and cute - reminiscent of a sushi bar lifted from Tokyo.
What we ordered:
1. We've heard rave reviews about their yellowtail collar, but unfortunately it was sold out by the time we ordered. Next time!
2. Nigiri - toro, uni, unagi, ikura and salmon. All were incredibly fresh and generously portioned for the price. Really, you can't beat the price to quality ratio - Eat's reigns supreme.
2. Salmon skin roll and handroll - crispy and flavorful.
3. Baked scallop roll - I don't normally order rolls, but I have to make an exception when at Eat's. Usually I feel like sushi rolls incorporate lower quality fish than the nigiri, sashimi, and handrolls - but this is clearly not the case at Eat's. Anyway, this is my absolute favorite roll at Eat's, and the scallops are refreshingly not overcooked and fresh, without that cheap fishy aroma. The roll itself is both savory and just a touch sweet - hitting all my favorite flavor profiles.
3. Bikini roll - my second favorite roll at Eat's. Salmon, tuna, and tempura shrimp are the dominant flavors here. All great quality fish and very reasonably priced.
4. Soft shell crab - just a classic dish, and Eat's executes this so perfectly. The perfect amount of batter to crab, and the dipping sauce is the perfect compliment.
5. Kaarage chicken - a solid choice for the less adventurous eaters.
6. Philly roll - reportedly the best my dining partner has ever had.
Service was amazing - we were greeted and constantly checked on by the servers. They did an excellent job topping up our waters and bringing out dishes quickly. Eat's was a fantastic choice for a date night, and easy parking is always a plus. This and Takumi (their sister restaurant) will forever be our go-to sushi picks when in OC.
