Tried out AFURI Ramen after spotting it next to Anjin, and I'm glad I did. I came in around 10pm and noticed they stopped seating around 10:30, so definitely keep that in mind if you're going late. Started with the hamachi roll--fresh fish, well seasoned, and a solid start. Then had the Shio Afuri ramen, which had a strong yuzu flavor. It was something new for me, but the broth was really good and balanced. The noodles had a great chew, and the portion size was decent too. I also ended up trying the cheesecake for dessert. Honestly didn't need it, but it was alright. The space itself looks newly renovated--clean, bright, and the bar area gives the restaurant a modern feel. Overall, definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

Afuri - Ramen bowl - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Afuri has way more variety than I expected -- not just ramen. The sushi/sashimi quality was actually really good, plus they have a ton of apps and cocktails too. LOVED the house made margarita. We tried the popular yuzu ramen and personally I was not blown away by it, but I think it's just because I usually prefer a richer, creamier broth. This one was definitely lighter and more refreshing, if that's your thing. The tsukemen was a bit better imo but still missing some of the umami elements in the dip broth. The sashimi platter I highly recommend!!! The cuts were very impressive and much better than even some omakase places that I have been. I would come back for this alone. :) Tip: the waitlist gets long super fast and you can only join it in person on their little in-store tablet. Definitely try to get there before 6:30pm if you want to beat the dinner rush. read more

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We waited about 1.5 hours for lunch around 1:30 PM on Mother's Day, so be prepared for a long wait during peak times. The restaurant itself is small with a minimalist vibe. We ordered the following to share: * Afuri Gyoza * Tori Karaage * Bigeye Tuna Nigiri For our entrees, I ordered the Kara Tsuyu, my husband got the Hazelnut Tantan, and my daughter ordered the Tonkotsu Tantan. As a family, we all agreed that the Tori Karaage was the standout dish and honestly some of the best karaage we've ever had. It was incredibly flavorful, crispy, and juicy. The gyoza were just okay, while the bigeye tuna nigiri was fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, the ramen dishes were disappointing. Both the Hazelnut Tantan and Tonkotsu Tantan were missing bok choy and tasted fairly bland. My Kara Tsuyu had decent flavor but was a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, the appetizers were much more impressive than the ramen. read more

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Broccolini was amazing. I think this was the highlight. I'm not a tree-hugger but the flavors were great. I'm pretty sure this was the least healthy thing on the table, it was drenched and crispified in oil, like fried kale, and the florets disintegrated immediately on bite. Topped with garlic and soy sauce. The only complaint I have is: the lemon with the broccolini had no skin, I couldn't squeeze it! I got a PEELED lemon wedge. I've never been served that before. Ramen was cool too. The yuzu shio was milder and delicious, the shoyu was more sour and flavorful. I preferred the shio. Comes with a half egg. Noodles were amazing, smooth and delicious. Seaweed was placed carefully so it doesn't get soggy. I put it into the soup anyways hah. Soy sauce on the table is made for a maniac, that was probably the saltiest soy sauce I've ever tried. Great place for Broccolini and ramen. We had to wait 15m on Sunday morning within 1h of opening, not too bad. Solid food and cool interior! read more

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Love love love Afuri! Yuzu flavor ramen is such a unique thing and I love that they do it so well here. The noodles are cooked al dente and the chashu is nice and smoky. Although I wish there was more than just one piece for the price I pay. The kaarage appetizer however, was very generous in the portion. I love the egg salad that it sat on top of. Chicken was crispy but very juicy inside. The hamachi roll was just ok. I'm not a fan of carrots inside my sushi. I wish the inside was a California roll or a different filling instead of just vegetables. Service was great! We sat at the bar and the waiter was very attentive and friendly. Parking situation is just ok. They do offer complimentary valet but you'll have to circle around a few times for self parking since there's so many restaurants here. read more

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So excited to have Afuri in OC! I came right at opening at 5PM on a weekday and was seated immediately. Opted for the Sanmi Crudo and karage to start off with, and the Sanmi Crudo was great, super thick cuts of fresh fish. The karage was okay, I expected more of a coating like how the photos on the menu looked. I appreciated the shishito peppers with it though! As for the ramen, I got the Yuzu Shio and the Yuzu Ratan. I definitely preferred the Yuzu Shio because you can really taste the yuzu flavoring. Yuzu Ratan was subpar, it was a little too oily for me and the yuzu flavor was hidden behind the "spice." Parking may be difficult during peak hours, especially since it's in the same plaza as other popular restaurants like Anjin's, so be prepared! read more

Overall a good experience. Great ambiance and unique flavors. I can't say it'd be a part of my regular ramen rotation just because I prefer traditional, but it's still a good bowl of ramen. I love that they have a kids menu! The Yuzu flavor in the ramen is very obvious. It's almost a little herby in a sense. The broth isn't super fatty since it's shio, it does feel a bit lighter than traditional tonkatsu. Clean and modern interior. Great service. Parking in this lot is a nightmare. read more

Afuri - Kids Menu - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super psyched that Afuri opened in OC! We arrived right before opening on a Saturday and had no problem getting seated (and easy parking, too). I ordered their Yuzu Shio ramen and really enjoyed the lighter chicken-based broth. It had a nice refreshing tone, thanks to the yuzu, which made it a pleasure to drink. The egg was perfectly cooked. The weakest part of the dish was the single slice of chashu. My husband loves spicy and got the Yuzu Ratan, which did have some heat. A great addition to the OC ramen scene! read more

Afuri - Yuzu Ratan - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Good ramen shop but portion sizes were smaller than I expected and typical of other shops. Decent amount of seating. Good service. Plenty of parking. read more

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很多時候，傷害我們的不是別人的話，而是我們把那些言語放在心裡了， 要記得，別人的情緒勒索，偏見，冷水，那是他們要修的課題，不是妳的～ 來介紹有名的拉麵店～阿夫利， 現在他們開到 Orange County 來了，之前在洛杉磯剛剛開幕時，常常看到有吃貨在分享，這次離我比較近， 就跟好友來探探這店， 裝潢，以拉麵店來說， 看起來是很高級的，最好吃的是他們的炸雞塊， 拉麵我也喜歡，但是偏小碗，另外朋友被菜單燒到， 多點的生魚片跟鐵板牛排，歪嘴雞們吃了可能會罵人，我是覺得很普通，尤其鐵版，熱騰騰～滋滋響的端上來， 很多小熱油還跳到我手臂上， 可是真正吃下去，肉較老，差我們台式鬥牛士非常遙遠，這些都是個人感受，這裡環境很優雅， 冷氣也足， 很適合中午聚餐，吃個簡餐，就在名店 anjin 旁邊， 喜歡這家拉麵的，以後不用跑到洛杉磯市中心啦！ read more

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Incredibly delicious, REFRESHING ramen. Not a word that typically comes to mind when I think ramen. But if you try one of their 3 yuzu ramens, you slurp broth without the heaviness of other rich ramen. My friend and I ordered the Yuzu Shio ramen and we both finished our bowls, broth and everything! The citrus complements the umami chicken broth so well. And the chashu was tender and juicy. The interior is stylish fusing a modern ramen shop aesthetic and Japanese pop culture. There were cute figurines of Astro Boy and a Gundam decorating the walls. No wait and a few open parking spots on a Sunday at 5pm. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

Afuri - Yuzu shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Was craving ramen and saw a new place that popped up in our area. We don't usually go to LA do it's nice to have an LA staple close by now. We got their yuzu ramen. The broth is definitely tasty and different from what we usually get and the citrus notes were definitely interesting. The egg appetizer was okay, but the hand roll was nice and flavorful, albeit a bit on the pricier side for a roll. Parking is pretty easy in a big lot. Interior is more spacious than in the previously ramen shop this place replaced. No complaints about service, very attentive and prompt. As a caveat, we did go during the soft opening. read more

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We came on a Sunday afternoon and only waited 10 minutes for us to be seated. The service we had was minimal, but everyone was friendly. The place was very nice looking and clean. But after getting a table, one of our plates was greasy, so that was a bit off putting. The food made up for it though. We weren't that hungry at first, but all the food was so good! Food/Drink: Tori Karaage 5/5 - One of the best karaages we've tried recently - The sauce it came with was citrusy which I liked a lot Yuzu Shio Ramen 4/5 - Flavor was light and citrusy - Comes with thin noodles, but I'd prefer the thicker noodles next time if they can substitute Yuzu Tsuyu Tsukemen 5/5 - We both liked this one the most - Very good flavor - They ask if you want the noodles cold or warm, which was a first for both of us since other places usually make it cold Yuzu Frozen Beer 3/5 - Pretty bitter tasting at first from the frozen part - The actual beer was p good considering I don't like beer Overall, I would come back again to try the other dishes on the menu. I was looking at the kaisendon to try next time and I'd definitely get the tsukemen again. They gave $5off coupons for the next visit too and are having a ramen giveaway for their grand opening. read more

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Afuri, a popular Japanese ramen chain, finally opened up a location in OC! I'm so glad that I don't have to drive to LA for yuzu ramen. Afuri is located in a popular food plaza, so parking can be tough on the weekends. This restaurant replaced Hakata Ikkousha. Currently, the restaurant is still in their soft opening phase. There's not a lot of seating inside, so the wait will probably be long on the weekends. There's a few tables and bar seating. The workers are hard working and friendly. I came on a weekday, so I didn't have to wait too long for a table. I came with my cousins, and we all basically ordered the same ramen. Our server was friendly, and answered all the questions we had. She was apologetic when they couldn't make a substitution for thick noodles in the yuzu shio ramen. The tori karaage was juicy and crispy. I liked that you could taste the yuzu in the sauce. Maybe I was expecting too much from the yuzu shio ramen, but I was a bit disappointed. The ramen came out warm and not hot. The yuzu flavor and broth was mild and a bit overwhelming. They give you a lot of noodles, but it didn't quite match up with the protein in the bowl. I had also ordered a yuzu limeade, but it didn't come out until after the ramen. The worker did apologize for the wait. The limeade was tasty though. They're still working out the kinks, so I don't blame them. My cousins and I agreed that this restaurant was ok. It is a bit pricey, but the quality is there. I do recommend this restaurant though, which is why I'm rating it 4 stars. Maybe I just didn't order the right ramen? However, the chicken karaage and limeade were good. The service was wonderful. I can tell that they care a lot about making their customers happy. Also, it's nice to have a yuzu ramen shop in oc! read more

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Saw this place popping up on my Yelp feed lately and decided to give it a try. Parking is extremely tricky in this plaza since there are so many fooderies in the area. We arrived around 7 PM and it took about an hour waitlist to finally be seated. We got the Yuzu shoyu ramen yuzu shio ramen, toro karaage and frozen afuri yuzu lager. Staff was extremely friendly and food arrived very quickly. The karaage was so juicy and tender it was almost worth the wait. The Ramen was the main hit both were excellent. The broth was so unique and a bit citrusy in a good way. It was honestly some of the best broth I've ever had. Also the texture of the thin noodles was so good. I ended up devouring the entire bowl. The frozen lager was also very unique where it's a beer topped with frozen Yuzu blend. Definitely something new for me and it was a great experience. The inside of the restaurant was also very nice and modern but the space itself is very small, hence the long wait times. Overall, the experience itself was great and very quick to where we finish our meal in less than half an hour, but I don't think it was worth waiting an hour on the waitlist. I would come back but maybe not during peak hours so I won't have to wait as long. read more

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came on a Saturday for lunch. place was busy. seemed like this place was the only place that was crowded. we waited for 20 min . It had a bar and few tables but you couldn't choose where you prefer to be seated bcos the tablet to put ur name under didn't give u that option. I was not sure what kind of ramen afuri was known for but since the first few choices were yuzu ramen kind, we all got that. we ordered the shio, Ratan and shoyu n tsukemen. I never really had yuzu flavor broth for ramen but it was definitely strong and we weren't used to such overpowering flavor. the ramen were good and we did select the yuzu flavor so I couldn't complain about it, even if I didn't like it. but, if u like yuzu then this is the spot. we also ordered Hamachi roll. portion was small. our service was pretty good and place was clean. however, I did have to admit it's on the pricier side. read more

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Recently visited their soft opening by chance. This place has amazing Yuzu flavor ramen! Broth is quite light and refreshing. One can find themselves dunking their head into a bowl and not come up for air until it's empty. Staff were very nice, polite, and provide informative recommendations. Always love it when the team stays engaged with us throughout the meal. We also ordered the Softshell Crab Roll. To my surprise, being predominantly a ramen shop, tasted amazing! Their appetizer Fried Ramen Egg with the sauce beneath it will light your tastebud to stardom. Scallop Sushi was also a delight to enjoy. Inside, you'll be surrounded with good Japanese jams and a modern take on terms of design. Very clean and tastefully decorated. We can't wait to come back and try more of their ramen variations. Great job team! read more

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Happy to hear that another Japanese staple has landed in OC! The restaurant was a bit on the smaller side, so definitely expect a bit of a wait. Parking is kinda difficult in this small plaza. The restaurant had a really clean and bright interior! Afuri specializes in a really unique Yuzu ramen made with a chicken broth rather than your standard tonkotsu base. Because of this, the ramen comes out with quite a refreshing flavor. The super bright and acidic broth was a nice change of pace when your standard ramen is rich, heavy, and sometimes a touch too oily. The yuzu flavors were strong and cut through any greasiness nicely, which made me want to keep eating bite after bite. Lots of noodles too! Karaage was also really tasty. The spicy Karaage was sauced up with a spicy sweet coating, and the chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Overall really happy with Afuri! A great ramen option when you're not looking to go into a food coma right after your meal. read more

Afuri - Yuzu Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Finally, the perfect Yuzu Ramen in the states! I no longer have to fly to Japan to satisfy my Afuri cravings! I started with the sashimi plate, which was incredibly fresh and generous with the portions. For the main event, the Yuzu Shoyu was standout! the broth was deeply flavorful yet light enough that I could actually monitor my sodium levels without sacrifice. Service was exceptional, ambiance was japendi style. The noodles were served with that perfect al dente snap. To top it all off, the Yuzu Beer with the signature foam was easily my favorite part of the meal. Truly a 10/10 experience, I can't wait to come back! read more

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I'm not even a ramen fan, but the yuzu ramen here is such a delight! We stumbled upon their soft opening around 2pm so it was a short wait. The restaurant is small but has a modern, minimalist flare to it. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Food came out quickly as well. We enjoyed every single item, from the crispy ramen eggs, scallop nigiri, sushi roll, to the shio yuzu ramen. The sushi rice could be better, but the ramen was so good that I can overlook some small flaws. The ramen was light, fragrant, and delicious. Overall, we are so happy with the meal and excited to come back! read more

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This location just opened and we went during their soft opening hours. It wasn't busy and we got a table right away. There's not a lot of tables so I can imagine tables will be harder to get once they actually open. There's a Japanese grocery store across the street with Gashapon machines, so that's an added bonus. Service was quick and friendly, and there's plenty of parking in the lot. Now for what matters - the food. I had their famous Yuzu Ramen. It was really good, but I wished it had a bit more of a kick to it. My son got the Tantan ramen and I actually liked his better, but it was very spicy. The homemade Yuzu Limeade really hit the spot too. They also have the original Ramune flavor soda. My favorite part was the broccolini. Not sure how they made it so crispy and flavorful. It's a must! read more

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My friend and I love ramen so we decided to try out Afuri. The parking is always very easy to find parking, and the wait on a Sunday afternoon for lunch is not bad at all for a group of 2. We got the yuzu shio ramen and yuzu shoyu ramen. The shio is definitely lighter and compliments the yuzu flavor very well, but the shoyu ramen is bolder in flavor so it would just depend on a person's personal taste in ramen. The pan fried gyoza definitely tastes fresh and handmade. If you're wanting to try something new and different, Afuri is the place to go. Ambience is very chill, and the staff are efficient. The check in process, I'll admit, is a little ridiculous though. Their check in machine is not that responsive so it takes three times the effort and time to even put in your phone number to check in. Overall it's not exactly my new favorite spot that I'll rave to everyone about, but it's definitely a safe choice to take your family out, catch up with friends, or go on a date. read more

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one hour wait on a friday night omg. they have a digital waitlist at the store only, no yelp waitlist. i guess bc they restaurant doesn't have a lot of tables (they do have bar seating) which is why the wait is so long. i got their signature yuzu shio and yuzu shoyou and honestly both are just okay. broth is def yuzu flavor and refreshing, but overall more savory than salty. i do feel like the portion is small, unfortunately i don't think i'll come back read more

Afuri - yuzu shio (left), yuzu shoyou (right) - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just tried this newly opened ramen spot and we already know we'll be back soon! We ordered the yuzu shio ramen, kids ramen, tsukemen, and a few appetizers, and everything was delicious. I'm usually not a big ramen person because a lot of ramen feels too heavy or oily for me, but this place was surprisingly refreshing and light while still being super flavorful. They let you choose between a soba-style thin noodle or thick noodle, and honestly all of us preferred the thin noodles. One thing I really appreciated was how clean and comforting the soup tasted -- I had no problem letting my kid drink it too. The staff were also incredibly friendly and attentive even though the restaurant was very busy. You can tell everyone is working really hard. Overall we enjoyed everything a lot and are excited to come back again soon! read more

Afuri - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is my favorite ramen spot in the states!! I don't like when ramen is too creamy/heavy. The broth here is so delicious - it's lighter with yuzu flavor. Their most popular item is the yuzu shiyo ramen, and it did not disappoint!! The yuzu made the broth refreshing and unique. The egg was also perfectly cooked. They only give one piece of chashu pork so they're not as generous with the toppings. But overall would definitely come back!! We came in a Wednesday at 830pm and waited around 10 minutes. Interior is casual but had an overall modern Japanese aesthetic. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Been meaning to try this place ever since finding out they opened a location here in OC. It's located in the plaza where the 7leaves and Wanderlust Creamery is on Bristol Street. My partner and I went around 3pm and put our names down on the waitlist, had 10 parties in front of us, and got the text after 20 minutes that our table was ready. The seating area is pretty small but spacious enough to fit big parties. My partner and I sat at the bar area which was nice. The crispy ramen eggs were a delicious appetizer before we had our ramen. I got the yuzu shio and my partner got the tonkotsu shio. We were both really hungry and managed to finish our bowls. The broth for mine was citrusy yet subtle and the noodles were thin which I loved but overall a good bowl of ramen. Will definitely be back to try more of the small plates, sushi, and other ramen options!!! read more

Afuri - Tonkotsu Shio - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Most popular yuzu ramen chain Afuri from Japan finally opened its new location in Costa Mesa CA Yuzu tsukemen/dipping ramen is most popular. Different from ramen with broth tuskemen has more yuzu flavor from the dipping sauce. Comes with chashu pork and veg. I wanted to try their gyoza but it was sold! So I got Wagyu beef on sizzling plate which is a bite pricy but totally worthy! Big portion and juicy Wagyu meat. Smells so good~ Their Yuzu cocktail was delicious as well, with a refreshing citrus taste. Restaurant offers tables and bar seatings. Friendly stuff with fast service. read more

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This is my 2nd time at Afuri. On my first trip, I ordered the yuzu shoyu ramen, and I thought the broth had too much yuzu. I would've preferred less tart. I had a sip of my wife's yuzu shio broth and that tasted more balanced to me. So this time around, I ordered a yuzu shio ramen for myself and I'm glad I did. The broth was as tasty, well balanced between yuzu and salt. The char siu was a thin slice, but tender and a little fatty. The egg was perfectly jammy, while the menma and greens give some textural variety and crunch. What I find different about Afuri from other ramen shops besides the use of yuzu is their house made noodles, which were thin and perfectly bouncy. There will always be a long wait during weekends, but if you have late night ramen cravings, I recommend coming after 10 so you get seated right away. read more

Afuri - Yuzu shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The quality of the ramen was great and I love that they have interesting flavors like yuzu shio, yuzu shoyu, tan tan men, etc. Usually those types of flavors are only in Japan so it's nice to have it in the OC! The reason I'm taking off a star is because of, the wait. We were told the wait was 20-30 min, and it ended up being longer than an hour. PLEASE Afuri, make an online wait list on yelp or your website. The restaurant is quite small so this would help your business and the wait time immensely! Another reason I'm taking off another star is because of the price/amount. My tonkotsu tantan was $20. The ramen is kinda small and skimpy on the toppings. Disappointed there was no egg (had to pay $2.50 for one) and they don't allow any substitutions either read more

Afuri - Yuzu shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I tried Afuri in Japan and was pleasantly surprised to see they opened a location in Costa Mesa. I was intrigued by their yuzu ramen offerings but remember that I don't love the yuzu shio. So I decided to try the yuzu-tsuyu instead and loved it. I got the noodles warm and it was a good choice. The texture was perfect - nice and chewy. The dipping sauce was balanced in flavor and had the right amount of yuzu. The kakuni pork was delicious though I wish it came with more. I added chicken chashu for more protein but wish I had added more kakuni pork instead. The egg was perfectly cooked and jammy. My friend and I shared the snap pea salad and the spicy ramen eggs. The snap pea is a smaller portion and nice for a light started. Highly recommend the ramen eggs. The eggs sit in this curry-like aioli and has a slight kick but it's really not very spicy at all. They know how to cook their eggs here, that is for sure. A couple of hiccups with the service - they forgot my friend's dipping sauce and forgot my spoon. But otherwise friendly. Restaurant space is small but aesthetically pleasing and reminiscent of what you'd find in Japan. Would return. read more

No remote waitlist or reservation . I went on a Saturday around 3pm and waited about 45 minutes for a table for two, which felt a bit long for an off-peak hour. if I'm waiting during off-peak hour, I'd expect the food to be mind blowing. Quiet, and well lit, has an open kitchen setting. Price-wise, it's reasonable for the quality. The food is good and well-executed, but nothing particularly memorable or crave-worthy. It's the kind of place you'd return to if you happen to be in the area and there's little to no wait--but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. I got the Yuzu shio. Very light soup base so you don't feel as heavy after eating a whole bowl, which I'm assuming thats why they're popular! I guess it could use another piece of chashu in the ramen and I wish it was more tender. Karage has a thin batter and not the super crispy kind. It has an egg salad sauce on the bottom that went very well with the chicken! It was my personal favorite of what I ordered today. You can skip the tofu, it's underwhelming! read more

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Happened to notice Afuri during their soft opening while visiting another shop in the plaza and decided to wait for a table. It sounded vaguely familiar to me until the wait staff confirmed it's the same Afuri chain in Tokyo. We sat at the bar and ordered their trademark ramen - both classic and spicy. Both were great! The yuzu flavor is strong in the classic and less noticeable in the spicy. I could definitely see this as my preferred ramen during the summer. The portion was ok, maybe a little smaller than usual. The noodles were excellent. I am not sure if I would want to wait a long time for a table but I was happy with the food and service. read more

This lot is ebb and flow but usually plenty of parking. I came last Thursday at noon and they had a line outside, I opted to comeback today and sneak in earlier. 1115 was perfect and I sat right away. Friendly service ready to answer questions as needed. I was after the Yuza Shoyo as I have not tried a Yuza ramen and was curious. I tend to lean pork broth but this was nice for a change and I enjoyed it. I think its one my wife is going to love. I dont drink much anymore but I did enjoy the bar set up, they had some nice looking stuff on display. Looks like they have a lot to make and a couple frozen drink makers that had me curious. The menu looked to have much more than ramen, I was after ramen today, Im also looking forward to trying some other items. I also want to try the tonkotsu to really compare them with my local favorites. Service was great, ambiance was pleasant everything new and nice. I was in and out pretty quick and enjoyed what I ordered today. read more

Afuri Ramen has finally landed in Orange County, and for ramen enthusiasts who have made the effort to their LA locations, this is a very exciting news. The menu spans the full spectrum. Their signature Yuzu Ramen with clean, citrus chicken broth is deeply complex. For those spicy lovers, you will love the Tonkotsu Tantan (what I order this time) for its rich, spicy and layered flavor. They also offer Tsukemen (dipping noddle) for those that wants concentrated flavor without compromise. I paired my spicy Tantan with Tori Karaage and a glass of Yuzu Sour this time. The fried chicken was crispy and well seasoned, one of my favorite. And the Yuzu Sour was very refreshing, perfect to wash down the spicy creamy tonkotsu broth. Afuri isn't just another ramen shop. It has a refined, yuzu foward, izakaya vibe. For the many times I have visit Afuri, the taste is consistently Great. read more

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Had our eye on this location because it replaced Ikkousha, our favorite ramen joint before it went downhill and ultimately closed down. Afuri definitely fills the void! The signature yuzu shoyu is a unique and refreshing flavor that kept each slurp very interesting. Comes with thin noodles. The tonkotsu tantan broth is also very rich and flavorful with a kick. It comes with slightly thicker noodles and was extremely satisfying. Still in soft opening but it seems like a very cute ramen shop. Extremely limited seating so I imagine it will get very busy. read more

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It's always exciting to see chains from Japan come into OC, and with their speciality being yuzu flavors I had high hopes. The restaurant is pretty small but they do offer bar seating for less of a wait. I went on a Thursday night and waited around an hour for a table for 3. For drinks we got a yuzu sour and a frozen yuzu lager, both had that delicious yuzu flavor. I love that they serve the yuzu sour in a cup you would get in Japan. The lager was really good and the frozen part on top was a great way to keep the beer cold for our entire dinner. We ordered the spicy karaage for an appetizer, and it definitely has a kick. I think it could have been crunchier/crispier but the flavors were good. Although the menu says it comes with egg salad, the spicy version just comes with a spicy sauce (for an extra $1). Onto the entrees! The Yuzu shoyu had a strong yuzu flavor that matched well with the typical shoyu broth. I always prefer thin ramen noodles so it was nice it was paired with that. While it was good I think the broth was a little bland and depended a lot on the yuzu for flavor. The tonkatsu tantan was very rich and creamy and it was paired with thicker noodles that matched the heaviness of the dish. This one also could have had a bit more flavor outside the spice and richness, we also probably would have switched to thin noodles instead. The yuzu tsuyu tsukemen was my personal favorite, the dipping broth was much more flavorful and with the cold noodles and citrus flavors it didn't feel as heavy and was almost refreshing. Definitely recommend. I took a star off because they have a separate waitlist based on the size of your party and as a party of 3 we waited around 55 minutes with only two tables in front of us the whole time. However, the waitlist for 1 to 2 people were only waiting around 15-20 minutes. Overall we really enjoyed the drinks and a couple of the dishes, will probably return once the hype dies down and probably only in a party of 2. read more

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I've been to Afuri's LA location many times and always loved it, but it was honestly too far for me to go often. Now that they opened in Costa Mesa, I'm really excited to finally have a location in OC. I went during their opening week and had a great experience. The yuzu shio ramen is still my favorite. The broth is so addicting -- light, clean, citrusy, and packed with flavor. It's the kind of bowl that makes you want to finish every last drop, and honestly it's such a great summer ramen. Really happy to see Afuri open closer to home. I'll definitely be coming back a lot more often now. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We are so happy Afuri finally opened in OC! Brought kids there during their soft opening. Besides ramen, the kids' favorite was the fried egg and we had to add one more order. The sashimi was fresh, and the soft shell crab was so yummy! The staff were all friendly and helpful. We liked the ambiance as well. Plenty of parking, and it is next to a lot of other popular dessert and shopping spots! read more

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Afuri, the fine ramen spot from Japan just opened in OC! Known for their yuzu ramen, and it's definitely a must-try. I've been to their LA locations a few times and really like the Yuzu Ratan. Broth is flavorful yet not overly salty like traditional ramen. It also has a nice refreshing yuzu kick. My friend got the Yuzu Shio as a lighter option for its pure, clean yuzu flavor. Plus, their noodles are all made in-house. The service was fast and attentive. Love the atmosphere here and really liked the bar seating super chill vibe and great if you're dining solo! $25-$30 /person Can't wait to be back again for their cocktails! read more

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Honestly just a little disappointing all around. We were seated promptly on a Monday at 6. The server went over the menu with us which was nice! After a few minutes she came back to take our order. When she took our order she informed us that several things were out of stock including 2 of the main proteins for the ramen. Why didn't she review this with us when she reviewed the menu? We received our order and everything was good and fresh. However, the Chashu portion was incredible stingy. Only 1 slice! Also only half a ramen egg. With competitors in the area like Ramen Nagi, and Hironori, I'm not sure their unique broth will be enough to bring me back. Also, they don't accept Amex. Not their fault but this always sucks. read more