My boyfriend and I stopped by around 7pm on a Friday and the place was almost packed. We were a bit confused at first and didn't realize they're currently doing to-go only as they're understaffed. So we were just waiting in the front for a few minutes without anyone telling us it's to-go only, and then I noticed the sign. You can still sit down and dine here, which is nice, but you just won't be serviced. The price you pay for the lunch and dinner combos is immeasurable. However, I only think it's worth it if you choose to get the rice dish instead of sushi rolls with your noodles. I ordered the hot tanuki udon (it comes with broth) and my boyfriend ordered the same, but for the second part of the combo, he chose the katsu don and 2 a la carte California rolls. I chose to get the salmon tataki rolls for the second part of my combo. The rolls were okay, but I wouldn't get them again and don't think they're worth the price. A la carte rolls here are $7.00 and for California rolls, they charge an extra $0.50 per roll, but you only get 4 pieces per roll... So we basically paid $15 for 8 pieces of a California roll which was not worth it.. The salmon tataki roll, however, came with 6 pieces. If you order a roll instead of a rice dish, you get $1 off for the combo, but I wouldn't recommend this and I'd say to just go with the rice dish. I ended up eating the katsu don, which has pork and eggs, because my boyfriend ordered this by accident and meant to get the oyako don that has chicken and eggs. The katsu don and udon soup were both good! Overall Fukada is a nice and casual restaurant to get to-go, or you can still technically dine in but it'll just be from your to-go order. I'd come back only for the noodle and rice combination since it's a great deal ($18.95 dinner for essentially two dishes) but I would also be willing to check out their other dishes, as they have an extensive menu. I just wouldn't get the rolls again. read more

Fukada - Katsu Don, hot tanuki udon soup, salmon tataki and California rolls - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

The food itself is overall pretty good. The udon and donburi are classic, and the seafood salad has a delicious (though somewhat salty) dressing. My biggest gripe was the takeout only vibe. It seems like they started doing everything in takeout containers during COVID and then never went back. I'd understand if they just had people take out only for safety reasons, but they have people still sitting in the restaurant and they give you the food in plastic takeout containers. All I could think about was how much microplastics I was ingesting.... I generally try to avoid getting takeout for this reason, but here I came for a dine in meal and got a takeout experience instead. However, the cashier and owners were pretty nice. We accidentally stayed a few minutes past closing and no one was rudely shooing us out or anything. read more

Some friends had recommended I try this place, mentioning it was very reasonably priced and tasty. I was driving through the area one day and saw the Fukada sign so I decided to drop by on a Sunday for lunch. Upon walking up to the entrance, the outdoor seating was filled so I thought it was a good sign. Honesty, I was thrilled to try out this place after looking at the star rating. I got in a long line up to the door, and we ordered the following: Lunch special combination of hot udon with tempura flakes and the katsu don with brown rice CA roll a la carte Tempura- 2 pcs of scallop 2 pcs of sweet potato I was quite disappointed about the meal. The udon was basically something I could make at home and there was a surplus of tempura flake, which made the soup very oily. The katsu don was extremely dry and not fresh. It tasted like microwaved pork katsu, and the brown rice had a strange flavor with the juices of the katsu leaking into it. We didn't finish this and had to throw it away because it was not edible. The CA roll was the worst I've ever had. The rice was warm and soggy and also tasted like the imitation crab was old. It did not have any flavor and I also trashed this item. The tempura tasted like they had been fried in reused oil. The scallop was old, rubbery, and brown. As I bit into it, the tempura skin completely separated from the scallop. It had no flavor even after I dipped it into the dipping sauce. The sweet potato tempura was okay. Overall, the meal tasted oily and microwaved, with lots of MSG. I felt extremely thirsty throughout the day, and I was so disappointed I had to go to another restaurant to get more food. Not sure if the food was bad as they have been short-staffed since Covid. All orders were for take out only. Nevertheless, I will not be returning to try anymore items from Fukada. Better luck next time. read more

Fukada - Scallop and sweet potato tempura, hot udon with katsu don/rice, CA rolls- 2 stars - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

They used to have servers but due to staff shortages they only have take out but you can use the tables inside. We got their dinner special combination ($17.45) which included an udon bowl and a donburi or sushi roll. DONBURI - we got the oyakodon and the katsu don. I thought the chicken in the oyakodon was a little dry and I preferred the katsu don more. HOT UDON - we got one of the sansai (vegetables) and the tanuki (crispy tempura flakes). I really liked the broth on the udon which was light and flavorful. It was warming and would be great on a cold day. My only wish was that there was meat on it. PORK LOIN CUTLET ($7.50) - they have the appetizer (with one piece) option or the entree (with two pieces and rice). It was very crispy and I liked the dipping sauce. Two dishes for $17.45 is a pretty affordable meal nowadays. I liked the udon bowls more than the rice bowls but both are comforting for a good price. read more

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We ordered the udon with shrimp tempura and chicken teriyaki. The udon came with a small seasoning packet similar to what you find with packaged udon from Costco, and the noodles didn't taste freshly made like the udon I've had at other restaurants in OC and LA. The shrimp tempura batter was thick and the fried food came out greasy and dark, which made it seem like the oil wasn't very fresh. Because of this, we didn't finish the meal and ended up throwing most of it away. Our food was also served in plastic takeout containers even though we were dining in, which felt a bit wasteful. read more

I LOVVEEE FUKADA! As a girlie who loves Japanese food but wants options, Fukada is the way to go. Their combos are so worth as you get to choose two different items: a noodle and a rice bowl. I really love the spicy tuna bowl for the rice option, and both the soba/udon noodles are good! It's so much food for a great value and is healthy as well. They do takeout only and you can do phone order to get your order in ahead of time. You can also dine in but I love taking this to go and enjoying it with my friends! read more

The cold udon here is so yummy, super chewy and great texture too. The lunch noodle combo is a great deal, and the rice bowls are also massive, there was definitely enough for leftovers. The hot udon was slightly soggy and not chewy enough, so I'd definitely suggest the cold udon. read more

Fukada - Lunch Noodle Combination - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been here a few times with my family and it's a good spot to have a casual lunch or get take away. Sometimes it can get pretty crowded but I've been lucky to mostly come on off hours. read more

The food at Fukada is incredible. Their quality is very consistent, no matter if you go in the morning when they just open or if you go right before their last call cut off time. Service here is great, very friendly and welcoming. I have been coming here for years and I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Unique find! Tough for me to find unagi (japanese eel) dishes that I find so delicious! Really enjoyed the unagi don and oyako don. They both came with a side salad and miso soup. Service was pretty quick and food was hot and fresh. Resturant was very clean and restrooms were clean too. I appreciated the Japanese art work and I found a little cat ornament that was pretty cute. read more

Fukada - Oyako don meal with side salad and miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Since Covid, this is now mostly a take out place. Not exactly the experience I'm looking eating out of plastic containers.

i recommend calling in over the phone & placing an order because this place can get packed & you could end up waiting about 30 minutes to get your food! i love going here before 2pm for their lunch combo! i get a hot udon with half & half both sansai (veggies) & tanuki (tempura) and it comes with a rice bowl and i pay the extra +$1 for spicy tuna don & then i ask for a side of sriracha to dip!! there's plenty of seats inside and outside the store to eat! a meal under $20, very worth it! love this place read more

Fukada - hot udon half & half with Spicy Tuna Don (+$1) - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food here is incredible. I ordered the Udon Noodle & Chicken Katsudon. Totally worth it. It's a lot of food. So many good items to choose from. We also ordered the soba hot and soba cold - so delicious. The whole restaurant is to go, so not completely like a sit down service. read more

We wanted a good lunch before heading to Long Beach today. We heard great things from friends. Unfortunately, Fukada did not live up to the hype and left us feeling gross. We ordered the following to share: - Katsu Don - California roll - Sweet potato tempura - Scallop tempura - Lunch special with udon The Katsu Don is easily the worst we've ever had. The The california roll used old mushy rice. I didn't know a Cali roll could be bad. The sweet potato tempura wasn't bad, but it was overcooked and didn't taste like a sweet potato. Looking more closely, it was most likely a yellow potato. The scallop tempura was old and rubbery. It had zero flavor. The lunch special udon wasn't bad, but it was very oily. The tempura flakes were too much, and it added an overly fried flavor. The food was filled with high sodium/MSG. We didn't finish the meal and threw the majority of it out. We are feeling very gross and tired after this disappointing meal. read more

Fukada - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Eaten here many times and always been happy with the selection of dishes. Noodles are always good and side dishes are very good. Particularly like the kakuni (pork), agadashi tofu and tempura read more

flavor was great, very authentic, but portion may be a bit on the lighter side for me for that one day when I ordered take out per the price, great place to hangout in group setting forsure since the food was delicious and setting was clean read more

A friend in Irvine told me I had to check out Fukada, and I'm so glad I did! The food was so yummy. Prices are super reasonable, and the quality + portion sizes are amazing. Quick heads up though: I saw that the menu prices are different than Yelp so call ahead to confirm! I got the Noodle Combination with Tanuki Udon and the Spicy Tuna Don. The udon was fresh, chewy, and came with crunchy tempura flakes that made it even better. The broth was clean and flavorful without being too heavy. The Spicy Tuna Don was amazing too. It came with fresh tuna prepared the day of, the perfect level of spice, and a solid portion of rice to balance it out. I left full, but since everything comes in to-go containers, it was easy to bring my left-overs home. Overall, Fukada is definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're in Irvine. Parking is so easy and the restauraunt is well-kept too and clean. I'll for sure be back! read more

It was my first time at fukada and I regret taking so long to try it! They are still in take out mode but I actually love it like that. We ordered sushi rolls and I got the combo with udon and katsudon. I will definitely come back! It's really affordable too and not too busy. I like the staff because they are very nice and still accommodate to your needs. read more

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First time dining here and I did not expect how popular this spot is! Doors open at 11:30AM on Sundays and there was already a long line out the door. They don't have table service, but you can order up front and eat in self-service style. Sansai (Mountain Vegetable) Hot Udon - the type of broth that soothes the soul! Udon was nice and firm, vegetables were a mix of what tasted like savory mushrooms and roots. Can't go wrong on a cold day! Katsu Don - well seasoned katsu and egg over a bed of hot brown rice, also delicious and somewhat nostalgic for me, growing up eating a lot of donburi. I'll definitely have to come back and definitely have to be there before they open since they are deservingly busy! read more

Fukada - Sansai (Mountain Vegetable) Hot Udon with Katsu Don Combo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Fukada is a great spot for Japanese comfort food. The noodle combinations are yummy, and the portions are definitely worth the price. I came back just for the spicy tuna bowl. It was also my first time trying agedashi tofu, and it was clean, light, and really tasty. They serve food in to-go containers, which is super convenient, but there's also both indoor and outdoor seating if you want to dine in. Solid restaurant! read more

Lately I've been hooked on Fukada's lunch combos. My go to is the white rice with spicy tuna & seafood salad it's always fresh & such a solid meal for $21 The salad dressing is really good, and the seared albacore and salmon go perfectly with it. The spicy tuna is delicious. They give you a generous portion. Definitely worth trying! read more

Fukada - Lunch salad combo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came to Fukada since my friends highly recommended this place. It didn't disappoint! It's cafeteria style so you order, wait and grab a table. They had cold water and hot tea in the front with cups so pick your poison. We went during lunch so we all grabbed the lunch special. What got me very pleasantly surprised was the amount of food they served for lunch. There was plenty of rice to go around if you ordered a donburi and I had the katsu while my partner ordered the eel. Overall, the warm udon hit the spot since we were all hungry and I had to bring some donburi home (not crying over it lol) Very affordable if you're around the area. read more

We came her for lunch and they have an awesome deal. $17 for bowl of noodle dry or soup with side rice with protein. You can't beat that in Irvine. It's basically two lunch meals. It simple and refreshing. Highly recommend this spot for locals. There is a lot of seating. You order and sit. The service is okay because they get packed to be honest. So will wait. We called and ordered and still waited 20 minutes. It's a just a plaza so parking sucks too. read more

My daughters and I stopped by here for a quick break from holiday baking to enjoy some noodles. We ordered the lunch combo which is a great deal! I ordered the hot udon soup and spicy tuna roll. Both were very tasty! Next time I want to try the combo with the rice bowl. There is limited seating but they also have seating outside as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Ohh Fukada, for over a decade you have yet to fail me! I love that this place has held on to the quality and consistency from my college years up til present day and let me tell you...it's been a while! I always find my way back to Fukada for the Tuna don...my personal favorite. The udon is delicious as well and they have combos that include both! The staff is friendly, the location is a little tight and gets overly crowded during the lunch or dinner rushes but it's clean and comfortable. For those of you who experienced the dinning room area being closed due to COVID, it back and you can enjoy your bowl there again. read more

Honestly, if you were to ask me about Fukada id say its a great restaurant and everyone should try it. But if you were to ask me on a deeper level, id say their ambiance and customer service is top tier. Their spicy tuna don is literally crack because ive never had anything like it. I love this establishment and everytime i give my money to this place i am never disappointed. It is one of my favorite restaurants in the OC. read more

Fukada - Spicy Tuna Don, Seafood Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're a fan of Udon, search no further. Fukada has one of the best. Made fresh onsite. Their combo Hot Udon with the Sakai mountain vegetables and the Spicy Tuna bowl is my classic go to! This is not a sushi place although they do offer rolls. If sushi is what you're looking for, this isn't the place. This is the spot for Udon! Oh and the seafood salad is bomb!! Check them out!! read more

Absolutely delicious spicy tuna don! 5/5 stars for it! We didn't like the teriyaki chicken don as it was so dry, it was inedible. However everything else was so good! Highly, highly recommend the spicy tuna don!!! read more

This review is long overdue for me. I have been coming to Fukada since I was a very young child and I've seen this place change so much over the years. The food has always been comforting for me and the food still remains great! My usual order is the combo with the spicy tuna don and then a hot sansai udon. Sometimes I'll get the cold tanuki soba if it's a little warmer out. One thing to note is that their prices have slightly increased and specifically the spicy tuna don is now a premium item which comes at a $1 surchage, matching the unagi don price. Of course the biggest change most recently is they are now a QSR (quick service restaurant) as opposed to a full-service restaurant like they were before COVID. Everything is take-out which also means a lot of packaging and disposable containers which is one of the few reasons I removed a star. Overall though, the food is great and still a good value for what you're getting. Fukada still gets quite busy during peak times such as lunch and dinner so plan accordingly. read more

The place is in a beautiful area in irvine. The ambiance is nice and quiet and you can sit outside. There are not a lot of tables inside so they promote eating outside. The food itself was meh for me personally. The spicy tuna don was pretty decent but the sauce they use has slightly too much Mayo making it too creamy for me. The sashimi salad is pretty decent in the size of fish they give but the dressing that they use is not my favorite. Overall the place is filled with people that really like it. It doesn't fit my taste buds well but may for others. Always best to try it yourself! read more

Fukada - Sashimi Seafood Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have been here countless times to get their delicious and affordable lunch combo. I switch it up between the hot sansai udon and seafood salad combo, but I always have to get their spicy tuna don. read more

Fukada - Lunch noodle combination: sansai hot udon and spicy tuna don - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Small but casual Japanese eatery. Fukada is located in a medium size plaza with few other eateries. Right now they are only doing to go orders but customers are welcome to sit inside or outside. They have various Japanese bowls, noodles, appetizers, and sushi. I got the Yama kake soba ($12) and ika geso ($9). Also got a bottle of sake and beer to share with everyone. Food is called out by the workers there, since it's to go it's wrapped in plastic bags and containers. My soba wasn't the best I've had but it had a good chewy texture with tons of yama kake. The ika geso was freshly fried and cooked well. I tried some tatsuta age and age dashi tofu for appetizer. The tatsuta age was tender and crispy, the tofu was okay, a little on the soggy side. Overall solid Japanese eatery with good sized portion and selection. Would love to try the spicy tuna don my next visit. read more

Fukada - Soba and ika geso - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Fukada's food is amazing good, I had a spicy tofu soup meal, the soup was delicious and the sides were amazing. My husband had their donkasi and he really enjoyed it too. We had very positive experience there and we recommend if you feel like some Korean food in Aliso Viejo. read more

Recently moved across the street and found this gem. It's so delicious and they're quick! Highly recommend. Haven't gotten to try many things on the menu yet but the noodle combo with spicy tuna don is delicious!! Excited to work my way down the menu and keep trying :) read more

What a shame how this restaurant has changed from a decent Japanese noodle place to a terrible eatery! They serve Nabeyaki udon in a plastic bowl. I won't even mention the rest of my experience. They're continuing to run the business as if we're still in pandemic. read more

Hands down my favorite udon place! I always get the hot Tanuki udon but I love that they also have combination meals and it's more than enough for 2 people to share. Lunch is cheaper and dinner is just a little bit more. As of now, they are short staffed so you can order inside and use their tables but there is no table service. The place is small but there is also outside seating as well. They do phone orders but is really hard to get through to them as they are always so busy but their service in getting out food isn't bad for the amount of people they have. I've had their sushi before and I think it is just okay Z come here for their udon is all I gotta say! read more

Fukada - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Probably a solid 3.5 stars. Good value for a quick lunch if you work around here or are just in the area. They get pretty busy starting at 1130 when they open. They have a lunch special combo where you can get either a hot or cold soba/udon + a bowl of some sort (or a roll) for $14.95. Honestly I was full with just the udon I ordered haha but it is a pretty plain, nothing on top kinda udon. More choices when it comes to the rice bowls. Don't love how they seem to pack all orders as if they are to go orders, seems like a big waste of disposable containers and utensils! read more

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I'm honestly so excited to come back and try more! My first experience here completely blew me away, and I can't wait to see what the next item has in store read more

This place has easily become one of my favorite restaurants, and for good reason. The food never disappoints. Great quality and good prices. It's my go-to spot and one I always recommend to friends and family. read more

Always good sushi. Unique dishes. Great flavors. Good waitstaff. Ambiance is casual. They have outdoor seating as well. read more