Having a bowl of spicy miso ramen ($13.45) after going to the market is such a treat. I love the spicy miso ramen here. It's more spicy than miso-y, but I like that the miso mitigates the spiciness. The noodles are always perfectly al dente. I just love that every bowl of spicy miso ramen I've eaten remains consistent despite location. Unlike the other reviews, I am not at all surprised by the portion size. Santouka keeps it pretty uniform - what you get at one location, you'll be getting at another. With that said, a small is small here. It's just the perfect amount should you want an after market snack. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - spicy miso ramen: roasted pork, green onions, mushrooms, bamboo shoots + sesame seeds = $13.45 for a small - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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If you follow me, you know I'm always honest. ZERO STARS for Santouka Ramen at this location. First off, have you seen the prices for their ramen bowls? God forbid you did a Combo meal with a bowl of rice for $26. What!!! Holy money falling out of the sky. The ramen had a lot of bamboo shoots and the soup smelled like fart. Plus they charge $1 for extra scallions. In the bigger scheme of things, just give your customer some goddam green onions. It won't kill you. Horrible customer service. How much could scallions be that you have to charge??? There is just about no fillings in the large bowl of ramen for $18+ dollars. No egg. No extra scallions. The small 2 pieces of meat is sliced as thin as can be. If you want a bowl of soup noodles, you are better off with a large bowl of Pho with everything in it. And under $20 bc they don't skimp on pho. 100% HIGH PASS on Santouka Ramen in Cypress. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Large bowl of Spicy Miso - $18 of nothing in it. Just soggy noodles. Pass. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

First time finally trying ramen from this location Easy to order from cashier There a display case that shows how everything appears as well as offerings Done in to go or take out Trays are dropped back to off to location Eating in the food court seems like of seating. Clean functional nothing that stands out Order miso ramen For $16 after tax, wasn't super impressed. Portion felt very tight and I didn't get that comfort soothing feeling upon consuming. Ramen was a little too firm for my liking. Broth was on the greasier side and typically don't drink the broth Glad I waited this long to try out probably won't go back read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Medium miso ramen $16.11 after tax - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

First time trying Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Cypress Mitsuwa. I got the Spicy Shio Ramen and it was awesome. The broth is rich and creamy with lots of garlic and fried scallions. There isn't much service here as it's a food court style dinning. The food comes out fast and there are a lot seating. Highly recommend the Spicy Shio! Can't wait to try it in a cold rainy day! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is located inside Mitsuwa Market. I came here for dinner, and the ordering process was quick. There was plenty of seating available for dine-in. I ordered the combo soy sauce ramen for $17.45, and my friend had the combo miso ramen, also $17.45. The portions were generous, but the ramen was too salty. Additionally, the eggs were overcooked; usually, the yolks are slightly soft and creamy, but these were dry and firm due to overcooking. The staff was friendly and helpful, but the parking lot outside very limited! read more

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Santouka Ramen is a chain of ramen stores that can often be found at food courts at Mitsuwa Marketplace. The newest Mitsuwa and Santouka recently opened in Cypress and it's definitely nice to have in the area. Ramen with pork cheek chashu (toroniku) costs $17 for a medium sized bowl. $1 more for large and $1 less for medium. I do like Santouka Ramen and their locations have been around for a long time. My toroniku ramen came with the meat/veg served on the side and, I'm told that it was to preserve the quality/marbling of the meat. I can appreciate this; however, it wasn't the experience and bowl that I was used to getting from their locations and the flavor/textural experience was a little different than I was used to. Anyhow - I'm glad that I can get their ramen locally at the Mitsuwa food court in Cypress and I'll likely be back to update my review after I have a few repeat visits. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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It is located inside the new Mitsuwa in Cypress. I ordered a small salt ramen for take out. Once piece of meat only. They gave me very very little soup. It was tasty but the portion is crazy small for $16. Easy to find parking. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

I've been a fan of Ramen Santouka for years, and I'm glad this location opened with the new Mitsuwa Market. I waited a few weeks after their grand opening for the crowds to die down. My recent visit was after the lunch rush, so ordering was quick, and plenty of seating was available for dine-in. I ordered one of my favorites, the small soy sauce broth with extra char siu. The ramen was satisfying and consistent with other locations. I also enjoy the toroniku ramens with the pork cheek. The noodles are thin and cooked nicely with a good chew. The seasoned egg is hard-boiled and is also a nice addition, different from the runny egg style. I appreciate the three bowl sizes, and the small is perfect for my appetite. I'll order from the combo options if I'm feeling hungrier. Prices are reasonable. Cold drinks are also available, but no self-serve water at this location. The staff is kind and prepared my order promptly. The dining area is spacious but will be challenging during peak dining hours. I'll be back when craving ramen again. read more

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Arrived during the grand opening week of the Mitsuwa Market on a Sunday. I entered the store and admired the modern Japanese decor. The food court is located in the circular atrium along with several other Japanese eateries. The line to order was long and locating a table at the community dining area was challenging, but I was fortunate to secure seating. There's dedicated staff picking up after customers and cleaning the tables which is good since the tables and counters were at capacity. I ordered the combo of miso chashu ramen and a chashu rice bowl. The ramen broth was hot, flavorful, chashu tender, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I was underwhelmed with the chashu rice bowl which lacked flavor and the pork was dry. Hopefully this is due to being new and they'll resolve this. I prefer this location since it's closer than their other locations in the south bay or the O.C. I would return here when I'm in need of a ramen fix. read more

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When heading to Mitsuwa, it feels wrong to not stop by Santouka for some ramen, and that's why when I found out that the Cypress Mitsuwa location opened, I was on a ramen mission. What I like about Santouka is the 3 different sizes of ramen and the various broths offered. They are also pretty quick with getting your order ready - less than 10 minute wait for us. What's not so great about this particular location is that they do charge you extra for to go orders and if you ask for take out containers for leftover food. I would have thought they would have built this in the pricing, considering I feel like their ramen is a little more expensive compared to my favorite spots. I did also find that the ramen was a bit saltier and greasier than what I'm used to. The flies are a huge problem, and I can see why it would deter someone else from coming back. I hope the management at Mitsuwa can work together with the food court restaurants to handle the issue. read more

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I've been to many ramen places over the years and Santouka has always been in my Top 10 as it has maintained their delicious tasty broth that keeps drawing me back. There are 3 sizes to choose from and I went with a small size miso ramen for my first time at this location. The broth was slightly thicker and a bit saltier than normal but it was delicious. The noodles are thin but cooked perfectly to have that al dente chew to it. The char siu is so soft and just melts in your mouth. The bamboo and mushrooms just soak up that beautiful broth. Next time I'll get more pieces of that pork. The service was pretty quick as I went when the store wasn't too crowded. The place is located inside Mitsuwa food court just like a couple of the other locations. It is located next door to 24 hr. Fitness so parking can fill up at peak times. As a couple others have mentioned, there was a couple pesky flies when I was eating. Please figure this out and get rid of them. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Came in on a weekend evening for dinner. Parking was easy. Decided to try out the Spicy Shio ramen which was one of their specials. Im glad I did, I really loved the broth, I find it better than their usual broths. Staff were kind. It was easy to get seating when I visited despite the foodcourt being smaller than the other Mitsuwas I've been to. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Spicy Shio Ramrn with extra pork - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

They accept cards!! Located near the entrance of the grocery store. The grocery store is located towards the back of the store. I opted for the Miso ramen. The ramen came out fast and piping hot. The service here was great, the staff took time explaining the menu and the combos they offer. The menu is visible to the left of the register as well as displayed at the register. They don't offer complimentary water so all beverages are à la cart. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Menu. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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I've been here a couple times after my first review and no more flies in the food court dining area!!! The ramen is now top tier for sure and I don't have to drive to Costa Mesa or Torrance to get my Santouka fix! read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Tonkotsu Ramen x2 - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

There are several Hokkaido Ramen Santouka places in Southern California. They are usually located at food courts of Mitsuwa Market places, and I used to go to the one in Costa Mesa location. This time, I went to Cypress location, because it is much closer from my home. Today, I ordered large size spicy miso ramen with mini chashu rice bowl combo. It costed me more than $26. In my opinion, their pricing on the menu is very expensive considering this is fully self-serve food court. This location doesn't even provide self serve water station that Costa Mesa location does, so you have to purchase your own water from somewhere else. If you want to grab to go container for your left over, they even charge you extra for that. I don't know who the management is, but I feel they are very stingy in customer service. Overall the food wasn't that good either when I compare to Costa Mesa location. The broth of the ramen was very strong and salty in my taste. Chashu pieces on my ramen smelled gamey. The boiled egg was too dry to eat. I think I chose wrong location of Santouka Ramen, and I will never return to this location. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Large size spicy miso ramen with mini Chashu rice bowl. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Came in today for a bowl of Santouka Ramen and it hit the spot. The broth was solid and tasted consistent with what I've had at other Santouka locations--rich, comforting, and exactly what you expect if you're familiar with their ramen. That consistency is honestly one of the reasons I keep coming back. I also ordered the mentaiko rice bowl. Flavor-wise it was still good, but the portion felt a bit smaller than I remember from previous visits. Not a deal breaker, just something I noticed. The restaurant wasn't busy at all during my visit, so food came out quickly, which was a plus. The dining area and tables looked clean, and I didn't experience any issues others have mentioned--definitely no flies while I was there. Overall, still a good experience and a reliable stop when you're craving Santouka ramen. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - F-Combo: Shio Ramen with Mentaiko Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Try yummy salmon bowl with roe. I got this because all their ramens have sesame inside it. It would be nice to see at least one ramen option that had no sesame option so that I can have more options. But the line wasn't too bad and I was able to find a seat to sit down and eat. I would come back again for this bowl read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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Came in on an afternoon to the recently open Mitsuwa. I ordered the spicy miso chasu ramen, although I wanted to try the salt based one. Got my order fairly quickly. The extra egg was disappointing as it was not your typical soft boiled egg you usually find at most ramen shops, it was the over boiled hard boil egged soaked in soy sauce/mirin etc. The spicy miso ramen was flavorful but the ramen noodles were too firm as if it was not cooked long enough. Firm ramen has a specific texture where you can taste the firmness and elasticity of the noodle, but in this case, when I bit into it, it was straight firm and broke easily -- similar to cooking your instant ramen for only 1 minute while it's still soaking up the hot water. I did enjoy my ramen but felt a bit rushed because I was being attacked by those horse flies. I think that's one of the controllable factor Mitsuwa management should have been aware of as there's a horse racing track just on the opposite side of the store. Anyhoo, I wanted to enjoy my ramen but had to slurp up quickly due to the endless bombardment of the flies; surprised none landed in my bowl or that I accidentally eat one. Ramen 3.6/5 - understandably it's still new, I will revisit this. Egg: 1.2/5 - I my money back Experience: 3.2/5 read more

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Met up with some friends at the Mitsuwa Marketplace and had to try Hokkaido Ramen. Options for Ramen were overwhelming but decided on a large Char Siu Salt Ramen. It was amazing! Generous portions of pork and rich salty broth. Would definitely get this again. Looking forward to my next visit and trying something new. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Large Char Siu Salt Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Never come here again!! People here are not nice at all. Price is not cheap!! My daughter didn't finish her ramen so I ask Togo box they say it .75cent. to me it not about the money it stupid policy whoever the owner is!! thinking people will come!! No wonder this place is not busy . There's so many Ramen places around this area. Will never come here again. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

This ramen is seriously to die for. The miso ramen is the absolute best. The one thing I would change is having thicker noodles, but the soup is so good that it makes up for it. The food court is small and gets pretty full on the weekend, but its nice. Initially there was a fly problem, but its gotten better and the enviornment is consistently clean now. The staff are always friendly and listen to any requests for things removed or added. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Small miso ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

I had the miso ramen with char sui combo. It was tasty and filling. The service was fast, waited 5 mins. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Miso ramen with pork. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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Ordered ramen and salmon combo. Ramen had an awful smell. Salmon was very dry. Would not come back read more

I will say that I can understand why people were saying that the ramen is a little salty, I had the 23 (miso large), but it was good. I've had other miso ramens, or ramen in general, that I just couldn't finish because it was that bad. My husband got the 100, with spicy miso, and he said his was a little too oily but he enjoyed it as well. read more

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Too salty and too fat Ton of flies around this location God! Not worth come back again read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Salty ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

I would not come back to eat in this food court, flies are everywhere. No drinking water stations like the Costa Mesa Supermarket Food Court. Only one cleaning lady working in this place. read more

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The ramen broth was incredibly bland, loaded with copious amounts of pork fat that made it unbearably greasy. What I couldn't stand most was the excessive MSG they added. After returning home, I drank tons of water--a truly awful experience. Plus, there were flies everywhere inside the shop. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Amazing ramen!! I recommend spicy shio, it's a bit vinegary but if that's what you like it's good. The broth is hot and noodles aren't too soft. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

2nd visit. Waited a month+ since their opening to let any teething problems work themselves out. Did not have any issues with flies, as other reviews have mentioned. The shop and the eating area were spotlessly clean. I had the miso ramen both times and the taste is consistent with other Santouka's (Costa Mesa, West LA, Gardena, Torrance), whic h is to say, excellent - umami, rich, deep broth. The chasu pieces were not too fatty and had a little chew - not too fall-apart soft, but not tough. Overall, very tasty and I'm glad this is now so conveniently close by. read more

The ramen was delicious and tasted just like what I had in Japan. The portion size was decent, and it was reasonably priced and satisfying.

Have been eating at Santouka at Mitsuwa on Western, now on Del Amo Mall as well as In Costa Mesa. I have never had noodles stuck together like someone did not stir it well. The 3 stars are for the flavor. The price has gone up as everything else and yet they charge for containers for leftovers and have no free water as they used to. And i have to put my tray away ( which is not too bad compared to everything else). read more

So disappointing. Have been to the Torrance location many times over the years and the Costa Mesa location also. Always get the miso ramen, and has always been really good. Today, everything was off. The broth LOOKED good but very lacking in flavor and the pork slices I got was basically slices of fat with tiny strips of meat. Me and my son still ate it but we were very disappointed. That was NOT the worst part of our experience! The workers were so clueless. Just sad. My 10 year old asked the female worker what the difference between the miso and the salt ramen flavors were, she seriously said she did not know. She looked at the picture, which we could do ourselves and says to my son, one is lighter in color and the other darker, ok...thanks for the clarification. Then, my other son didn't finish his rice bowl so I go up to the counter to ask for a small to go container to pack it up. She tells me they're NOT free and it's 0.75 cents for a to go box. We are definitely not coming back to eat here. Lacking food and horrible customer service. Oh, they don't give out water cups or water. You have to pay for water. I went back to the car and got a bottle of water. So my son goes to the next store over and asks for a to go container and they gladly and easily gave him a to go box. read more

Place is tiny. There's only 4 places to eat and the market is really small, about half the size of Trader Joe's. 90% of the stuff they sell you can find at H mart. read more

This Cypress Santouka charges $1.00 per container if you want To-Go box while Costa-Mesa and Torrance do not charge it. read more

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Takeout Container Price - ToGo Box $1 Charge - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

I love other Santouka locations, but the owner here is rude and ridiculous. He insisted on charging for a container for leftovers! Go to neighboring Tokyo Shokudo or Omusubi Gonbei or any other Santouka, but not this one! read more

No joke, this place doesn't even provide water. How do you sell salty ramen and not offer water to your customers? It's basic common sense. Either they're super greedy or they just don't want to stay in business. read more

They have enough water to make ramen broth, but none for their customers to drink? Just like your drinking water, they seem to be mssing. So, here's one star read more