Now Open: Another AYCE Sushi for Tustin, a New Izakaya for Costa Mesa and More!

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • March 29, 2016
In Costa Mesa, a new Japanese restaurant called Sakanaya has replaced Mentatsu Ramen, an old stalwart in a city with more ramen than any other city in the county even without Mentatsu. Mentatsu closed earlier this month after  more than a decade...
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