I would have to say WOW!!! This restaurant exceeded my expectations with the pizzas. I have traveled to New York and Italy, which are known for having some of the best pizza in the world, but the pizza here genuinely surprised me. The flavors are very unique, especially the poke pizza since it is fusion style. My friend said the poke pizza here is insanely good and I doubted it at first, but it is true. You have to try the poke pizza at this restaurant, unless you normally do not like poke of course. The beef tartare was really good as well. One thing my family did not enjoy as much was the spicy miso carbonara. We liked the flavor, but the bacon did not really go well with it, and shrimp or beef would probably be a better fit. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely come back to try more dishes. The total cost was about $30 per person, so it was not too expensive either. Note: I highly recommend dining in for the pizza and would not suggest ordering it to go. We did get some to go for the first time and it was not nearly as good once it cooled down, which is expected, and they also do not allow the poke pizza to be taken to go since it contains raw ingredients. As for service, similar to my other experiences at Kei Concepts restaurants, the customer service was pretty decent. One thing I was a bit unhappy about this time was that our table felt a bit cold because the AC was blowing directly at us. We asked to move tables, but the staff said the other tables were already set up for a larger party, though she did mention she would see if she could turn down the AC a bit. I felt fine, but my mom felt a little cold so I switched seats with her to take the direct wind. I understand they were trying to be efficient with table management to avoid long wait times, so this is just a minor note for management since I know they read the comments. Maybe they can try redirecting the AC airflow so it does not blow directly onto customer tables. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you are a pizza lover like I am.

Absolutely the best service with really outstanding food. Bryant's tantalizing descriptions of the food on the menu had me and my friend ordering way more than we could eat. His descriptions oozed with passion and he provided such juicy flavor in the rhythmic way he talked about each menu item. We ordered the butter shrimp (thank you for suggesting the side of bread to soak up the sauce - that was the best part and I didn't even like bread!), rack of lamb, spicy carbonara, truffle toast, and pistachio cannoli. The matcha on the lamb was such a unique treat. The spicy carbonara was a solid choice. A bit of Asian heat and very flavorful. We ordered the truffle toast out of curiosity towards the end but it was just too much bread for us. It was a unique and tasty treat but not something that I could eat on its own. The portion size was heaping for someone who doesn't eat much bread. What really wowed us was pistachio cannoli. The cream filling was so good. I really loved the wonton wrapper because it was nice and crispy. And the pistachio flavor was perfect! It's an absolute must-have. If you are able to see if you can get Bryant's table. He is amazing! Seriously the best service ever ❤️‍🔥

Dmitrius Nau

Food is priced quite nicely, the service is slightly faster than most restaurants I've been to, and the exterior lot is kept very neat. My only complaint is the decorative lights inside hang quite low and anyone 5'10+ would probably have to duck under some of them.

Corey Poulen

Food was awesome, good coffee with friendly service. Their diet cokes are fresh and delicious. Service with a smile. Glad we came

Citlally Aquino

Love coming here with my hubby every week!! We love one server in particular, Joseph is always such a polite gentleman.

Greenvolta

Wonderful service, food was excellent. Would recommend coming for the chicken soup! Also wonderful service from our server Jospeh Hernandez, very punctual and polite gentleman.

Bree Moosh

Patty kept her calm and cool when there was a rowdy customer during graveyard! She still delivered expert service with a smile and made sure we were comfortable. Food was still hot and delicious too haha. Thanks to this Dennys for always being awesome.

Andrew Hubbell

I eat here weekly, the food is always well prepared, served quickly, and tend to relax and drink my coffee after eating without feeling pressured or made to feel uncomfortable about the extra time spent decompressing after my meal.

Paul Holloway

September 8,2025 I had emergency scare and Memorial Health Group assured me 🙏 I will be just find so I was hungry and Denny's Restaurant has the best Pancakes 🥞🥞 and Turkey Bacon 🥓 and Hash browns that you have ever put your mouth on the😁😁 Thank you Ms Denny's Hostess. Thee Counselor

Shelly LaPointe

Very clean, cozy and comfortable... Great service, staff and facilities 💜

Mel Lara

Sahiry was my server and she did an amazing connection with my wife and I. Food presentation was clean and neat, and the food ordered was tasty. Syrup bottle super clean. Restroom very clean as well the restaurant. Pretty much all the workers were super friendly and respectful.

AnaM Flores

I will rate this Danny's more than 5⭐. Service is 100% great. The manager and their stuff are so kind and friendly. (I have been at others Danny's around the area but honestly the coffee and their food is not great, and the stuff are not kind at all) but this one is our best around the area. We truly appreciate it to the manager and their stuff we had a very courteous service. Thanks!

Lars

on our way we got hungry. since we hadn't had breakfast yet, Denny's offered itself. solid breakfast that seemed to be better than in some other Denny's. it was really good. and all the staff were friendly and accommodating. constant coffee replenishment, as you are used to.

+1

Elizabeth Lascheid

We have only been to this Denny's once. We don't tend to get to Fountain Valley that often, but we are sure glad we stopped for breakfast there. It was just great. The place is neat and clean and the staff is super friendly. We were so happy. The coffee was hot and refilled. Thank you. We loved their lunch items even though it was morning. They have some great sandwiches and their egg dishes are really good. We tried gravy for the first time here and it was very good and great for dipping as well. We liked everything about this Denny's and will stop there again.

+1

Son Pham

I came here on a Sunday and it was pretty busy but the wait was not long at all! Felt like 10 minutes max. Our service was very nice and REALLY attentive! He kept refiling drinks without us even having to ask. The high quality service is the reason I gave this review 5 stars! The food was pretty good as Denny's is always pretty consistent.

Dropped by INI Ristorante, one of the Kei Concepts spots in Fountain Valley Town Center. It got a Happy Hour from 2–5PM with small plates around $8–$12, kind of like their sister restaurants. The menu’s shorter during lunch and happy hour, but we picked a few things to try anyway. *Calamari Fritti $10 Tiny crispy rings, simple but actually pretty good. *Caesar Salad $10 Nothing fancy, standard Caesar, smaller portion but fresh. *Pepperoni Pizza $12 So salty it made me chug water nonstop. Wouldn’t order this again. *Pistachio Cannoli $8 Now this was the winner. The pistachio cream was rich, nutty, and full of flavor. I’d come back just for this dessert. Service was great and staff was friendly. Fun fact: their sister restaurants VOX Kitchen, ROL Hand Roll Bar, and KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya are all in the same plaza. NEP Cafe and Kei Coffee House are close by and only SUP Noodle Bar is a bit farther from Kei’s Fountain Valley hub. 📍 INI Ristorante (Fountain Valley Town Center) 16129 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Excellent service and lively ambience, but the food was average. I loved the ideas and creativity behind the menu, but some of the plates fell short of my expectations. Mint Mojito coffee: refreshing with tame coffee flavor, reminds me of the mint mojito from Philz coffee Beef Carpaccio: great smoky and beefy flavor complimented well by the arugula and apple. My favorite appetizer of the night. Cheesy Truffle Toast: Must eat while warm to best appreciate the melting and gooey cheese. However the bread was soggy and the outside pieces over charred. The truffle sauce inside was good at first but over time it became heavy. Spicy Miso Carbonara Udon: my favorite dish of the night. Creamy and chewy udon with a spice kick to it – not too creamy and light in flavor. Came with bacon and mushrooms that complimented the pasta and sauce well. Braised short rib Gnocchi: This dish fell flat because the sauce was not as flavorful as I thought. The gnocchi, beef, and mushroom were good, but the squash had a pasty taste. Mentaiko Pizza: extremely flavorful and seafood flavor for mentaiko cream lovers. I enjoyed this pizza but would only have 2-3 pieces at most. The crust was chewy and cooked well, but the crust was thin which made the pizza floppy. Overall, I am glad I tried Ini, but would not come back again. I would bring guests from out of town to drink their cocktails and drinks though.

We’re been here a handful of times over the years. Great concept, great vibe and decor, hit or miss in service, great menu and with good foods. Easy parking since there is a huge parking no lot for the shopping plaza that Ini shares with others. Service, most of the time can be pleasantly and sometimes, they just ignored you or forgot about you being there. Overall, great place to be at for family or friends or just me time over HH menu. Will definitely comeback for more.

This fusion Japanese-Italian restaurant is a perfect place for any size gathering. A wide variety of pasta and pizza hit the spot as well as the delicious appetizers. The truffle cheese bread and uni pasta is a must, and don’t skip the hot balloon bread with honey and furigake topping. I wish it had more protein dishes for those who are trying to blind carbs.

First time here and we found the place to be quite appealing, very spacious and nice decor. We tried the calamari and margherita pizza. Calamari was great, tiny pieces but light and crispy- it was yummy! As for the pizza, it was very good too. we added sausage, bacon and pineapple to it and I really loved the thin pizza dough and fluffy crisp edges, but the pineapple pieces could be bigger, they were literally smaller than size of a dime🤭 (we didn’t go for the bacon pineapple pizza as the sauce would be too spicy) Overall a great experience, we’ll take our daughter to try it next time.

LH H

Reliable quality of food and service. Good price quality ratio. Very clean.

MK

Nice to eat out while social distancing. Large canopy and good size tables. Setup sanitized before sitting down. Employees were masks. Decent Denny's food and waiter service was responsive. We felt comfortable and safe.

I’ve always been a fan of Kei Concepts and have been consistently impressed with most of their restaurant chains, from food quality to service. Unfortunately, our experience at Ini did not meet those same standards. We came for lunch with our family, and while the food itself was good, the service was lacking. After waiting to be seated, it took quite some time before anyone brought us menus. We also had to track down our server in order to place our food order. As parents of a child with life threatening food allergies, service and communication are especially important to us. When we asked whether certain drinks were safe for our son, the response we received was simply, “It should be.” That level of uncertainty is concerning. At other Kei Concepts restaurants, staff usually ask proactively about food allergies and communicate clearly with the kitchen, which gives us confidence and peace of mind. Unfortunately, that was not the case here, and it felt as though Ini may train their staff differently. Overall, while the food was good, it was not exceptional enough to overlook the lack of attentive and knowledgeable service. Service plays a major role in the overall dining experience, and in this case, it fell short.

highly recommend making a reservation since they get busy. there’s usually lots of people waiting outside and i wish there was a better management of crowds since it was hard to check in. i liked how friendly and attentive the staff was however the food timing was off - one person got their food 30 minutes before everyone else’s while the others took 1.5 hours. overall an okay spot but it was better before.

Ini resaurant is an Italian/Japanese fusion that translates well from kitchen to plate to table. Good food, exceptional artisan pizza, tasty craft drinks, nice selection of whiskey, and I like the fact that the majority of their limited wine selections are from Italy...happy hour starts at 2PM with great menu and drink prices. Service was good, but all the food came out at once, so order as you go unless you want appetizers served with your meal. The bartender was pleasant...dining music needs work and the interior is nothing to write about, but we enjoy Ini, overall a thumbs up. Looking forward to visiting other Kei Concepts restaurants in the area.

Aymee Salvador

I love this place, but today was not it. I got the new Beatle juice sandwich, and it was supposed to have mozzarella sticks. THERE WAS NO CHEESE Like, sorry, but i got it for the mozzarella sticks plz fix this🙏

Kenninsy Bahena

If you are far away from other Dennys, come and eat here. The food is ok (it needed some seasoning like salt) and the service was fine (they refill our coffee, they were friendly and they help us when we needed help). However, I would asked for plastic utensils and plastic dishes. They do not clean their utensils/dishes very well. I had to asked for different glass and plastic utensils because they looked gross. There was stuff on the them. I know it is from the dishwasher but if the dishwasher is not maintained, what else is not maintained (I have been to other Dennys, they do not have this problems). I would also not asked for coffee, it tastes horrible (sour, like French roast but burn). There is a Starbucks near by get your coffee there then go to Dennys (is around the same price $4)… Overall, I would not be visiting this location anymore. Ok staff but I should not be worried about if the dishes are clean or not.

j c

Pink shirt guy at front . When I came in, I was greeted in a way that felt fake and dismissive. The person assisting me had a condescending attitude and seemed impatient while serving me. Their facial expressions told me everything , I kept it cool took my order, but I could feel his negativity. Bad service get someone else.

Rosa Becerril

Worst server ever! Cesar M gave us attitude while ordering. I could not even hear him well due to the fact that he was wearing a mask. He stated "are you even ready to order if not I can help someone else that is ready" with the most disgusting attitude. If you hate your job so much find another. As for the food, fried chicken was salty as hell and my daughter didn't even like her pancakes and stated they smelled bad. You can taste the uncooked batter through the pancakes. Also, Cesar M rushed us and placed our receipt on the table right when we received our food. He did this to other tables as well to rush us all. Never coming back, worst server ever.

emma

Made a pickup order at this Denny’s. I got a build your own grand slam with pancakes. Upon coming home, I realized that they didn’t include butter and syrup. Not a big deal. However, as I was eating my pancakes, I bit into something hard. I spit it out and found a piece of metal. There were multiple small metal pieces that looked like they came from steel wool, all embedded into my pancakes. I contacted the Denny’s and was unable to get ahold of the manager… only the supervisor who was only able to offer a recook of my food. This is unacceptable. Pieces of metal could cause tears in my digestive tract. I hope that no one else eats whatever was made on that grill and gets sick.