SANKAI Japanese Cuisine 3940 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704

"The lady did ask me for my identification card for my service animal but she said never mind since I chose to eat outside. *Note* businesses shouldn’t ask you for paperwork or identification for your service animal. Overall the staff there was very friendly and very tentative. The staff were being genuine when they waited on you, that kind of service you can actually enjoy the food. Speaking of, the fish just melted in your mouth but I believe the rice was the star here. Made to perfection. I ordered the Chirashi bowl and the side dishes were delicious. I’m very happy with the service and the food. I am definitely coming back with my husband."

"This used to be my favorite sushi restaurant for over 20 years. If you go, and want the original menu ask for chef Koba. If you’ve never been you wouldn’t know the difference but some of the new chefs have their own style and it’s different. Unfortunately it recently was sold to new ownership and the new chefs have destroyed the legacy of what used to be hands down one of the top 5 places to eat sushi in Orange County. I honestly almost cried the last time I went. Not even kidding when I say I used to come here at least once a month at a minimum. I don’t like writing bad reviews and wish them the best of luck but unless they bring the old chefs back it doesn’t stand a chance. This pic was of a shrimp boat which was the only thing that tasted the same. RIP my beloved Sankai."

"My family love this Japanese restaurant, the Beef Teriyaki combo (Shrimp Tempura) Chicken Teriyaki combo, and Volcano (scallops with California rolls) are our favorite dish here....."

"Okay so I absolutely hate to be this person but my boyfriend and I went here because we are on vacation and ordered quite a few things. A sushi bowl, a jalapeño roll, baked scallops, and the shishito peppers. The shishitos were very good but everything else was not. The fish in the sushi bowl was obviously old or had been sitting out. Nothing was at the right temperature and didn’t taste very good. We are not complainers so we didn’t say anything. The baked scallops I expected to actually have scallops in it but it was all veggie with scallops smaller than the size of a dime. Roll was decent but didn’t really taste like anything. Our server was good but the food was not. Not sure if you can tell from the picture but the fish was definitely old."