Welcome to Anjin
Anjin, a Japanese BBQ hotspot in Costa Mesa, CA, offers high-quality meats and a cozy, vintage ambiance. Despite the long waiting times, customers rave about the tender and delicious marbled short rib, prime short rib, beef tongue, and more. The attentive service and fast-paced environment add to the overall dining experience. While the prices may lean towards the higher end, the quality of the food makes it a worthwhile splurge. Whether you're looking for a unique date night or a hangout spot with friends, Anjin offers a delicious and memorable dining experience.
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3033 Bristol St Ste 129 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Hotline: (714) 979-6700
Anjin is a Japanese barbecue restaurant located in Costa Mesa, CA, offering a variety of options for food enthusiasts. With a focus on quality over quantity, Anjin provides a unique dining experience that has garnered rave reviews from customers.
Customers have praised the tender and delicious meat selection, including marbled short rib, prime short rib, beef tongue, and more. Despite being on the slightly pricey side, the high-quality ingredients and efficient service make it a worthwhile dining destination.
One standout aspect of Anjin is the cozy and warm ambiance, with a vintage-style interior that adds to the overall dining experience. While the restaurant can get quite busy, the attentive staff and fast service ensure that customers are well taken care of.
Whether you're looking for a new spot for date night or a place to hang out with friends, Anjin provides a unique and flavorful option in the Japanese barbecue scene. Just be sure to plan accordingly, as the wait times can be long due to the restaurant's popularity.
Overall, Anjin stands out for its delicious food, efficient service, and cozy ambiance, making it a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of authentic Japanese barbecue.
Love coming here
You can't go wrong with anything here
Great service great food just try to get in to avoid any long waits
Quality over quantity when you're trying to choose ayce over this
Good meat, good barbecue, good sauce, good atmosphere. Except for a little too pricy, everything seems almost perfect.
We came around 4:45pm and there was already a queue before us. We did not get seated until 6:35pm. So if you plan to eat here, then please plan accordingly.
Meat was tender, delicious, fresh and high quality. I enjoyed all the meat despite it being on the wee bit pricey side. We got:
marbled short rib
prime short rib
beef tongue
Spicy cold noodles
Cooked seasoned vegetables
Although it may not be ayce, the proportion was good enough for 2 people.
Service was very fast and efficient. servers were very attentive. It is a small restaurant so the ambiance may be cozy and home style because of the vintage old looking interior. Nevertheless it was very delicious. I can finally check this off my bucket list!!
Best yakiniku ever. Great meat and awesome fast service. Usually quite busy, but great environment for yakiniku.
The wait here is crazy for this tiny place! Great parking in lot in front of restaurant. Arrive and sign-in right away. The wait can be as little as 1/2 hour to 2-3 hours.
The meat is so tender, tasty, cooked right at our table. We always start with the Kimchee and sometimes the salad. We continue with crispy rice and lead into The Ribeye #5 which is I probably the most popular meat. Bottom
Line, all the meats are good.
All the staff are helpful and attentive filling up my Hot green tea and water. Been coming here for years with my Doctor friend. Always a solid choice for Japanese bbq style. Come and check it out just down the street from South Coast Plaza. Do some shopping and come on down for a snack.
Food was great . Waygu slices are a must !!!!
Very marbled and tasty . Wish place was bigger for a bigger party . Also come early or be ready to wait
The restaurant is cozy and warm . Service is also usually pretty fast moving as they're trying to keep up with their neverending wait-list. One of things about this restaurant I don't understand they're open at 5pm but when I come over a lot of people in front of me already on the waitlist?i don't know how people can make it? With dinner service starting at 5pm, you can always count on there being a wait after the restaurant opens. The later into the evening you go, the longer the wait, until peak hours settle down (past 8:30/9pm). The good news is that they're open late for folks that don't mind a late dinner or are hungry for a late night meal.
If you're more about volume over quality, you'll want to go elsewhere. With that said, Anjin a good option to switch things up for a date night or hangout with friends.
Crazy long wait. We put our name down early and still waited 2.5 hrs. Small plates of meat, which is nice so you can try different plates. The short rib was my favorite as well as the marinated raw beef.
