If comfort food had a mascot, it'd be a shrimp! This place proves it. Every bite feels like a warm, savory hug straight from the sea. The broth is deeply, unapologetically shrimpy, with a rich, silky mouthfeel that clings to the thick, chewy noodles. Service can be a bit of a gamble (sometimes spot-on, sometimes hard to track down,) but the second that steaming bowl hits the table, nothing else matters. Bonus points for the playful shrimp-themed decor! With limited seating, there's often a wait, but if you're stuck in line, at least the mall gives you something to do. Highly recommend trying the Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle with wide noodles! read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle with wide noodles! - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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First of all the server don't knowledgeable what she doing No smile No greeting No thank you Bring the wrong food out don't even say sorry just what ever I don't care . Don't think will be return read more

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Singapore Laksa shrimp ramen with wide noodle was excellent. Broth was incredibly rich, and coated the noodles well. Comparatively, the regular shrimp ramen broth tasted a bit thin. Shrimp was super fresh and had the bounce quality. Didn't care much for the wonton and shrimp ball. Definitely a must try, especially the laksa. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Laksa - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Have been coming here for years with coworkers since it's close to work, so I was excited to introduce my family to this place on a Sunday night we happened to be shopping at South Coast Plaza. We came for an early dinner, so there wasn't much of a wait. Still, the place itself was at ~80% capacity (not saying a whole lot since this place is pretty small--definitely not suitable for larger parties). They must have recently added a few things on the menu, cuz they had dishes I'd never seen before here (e.g., Hainan chicken rice, laksa) that were categorized as "Singaporean Dishes" on the menu. I got the laksa, husband got the shrimp trio, toddler got the braised chicken dry noodle, and we got the bok choy in oyster sauce for the table. The laksa was a little spicier than I generally like my laksa to be, so it took me a while to eat it (had to keep taking breaks). Husband enjoyed his shrimp trio, although he was hoping it would be more spicy since it had a chili pepper indicator on the menu. He ended up getting the chili oil on the side, and really enjoyed ,it so overall still really liked the dish. Toddler devoured his dry noodle, and the bok choy was great! Service was just okay; they never really came by to check on us, so took a while to get our check. BUT love that they set out plastic tableware and utensils when we noted we had a toddler. Overall, a good visit and would definitely come back. read more

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I've had this restaurant bookmarked for a long time and finally got to try it when meeting a friend. Funny enough, another friend I met the day before also recommended it before I even mentioned it! She raved about the chain and said she often visited the Irvine location. That really sealed the deal for me, and I was excited to finally try it! The location we went to is located in the food court across of a new boba spot and Mochinut on the first floor of the Collage Culinary Experience in the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. There is ample open air free parking around the area for customers. We visited during their weekday happy hour (2:30-5pm) which offered three different deals: $9.99 with two chicken options, $12.99 with either ebiko prawn ball or crispy cod, and $13.99 with the big prawn shrimp and chicken noodle. All included a non-alcoholic beverage. It was a great deal! My friend recommended the trio noodle soup, but it wasn't part of the happy hour special, so I chose the last option. I ordered their Big Prawn Noodle with iced Oolong tea. The broth was light with a hint of umami, but not as fragrant as I expected it to be based on the reviews and my friend who frequents this chain. Maybe I got the newer, top batch without the deeper flavor and umami? The shrimp was also not the huge beautiful prawns that their menu showed - just those regular frozen round headed ones. I was a bit disappointed by my meal. My friend ordered their Ebiko Prawn Ball Dry Noodle, and my boyfriend ordered their Trio Shrimp Dry Noodle. The ebiko prawn ball tried was really good. If it's homemade, kudos to the restaurant! There was a lot of flavor in that small prawn ball which was amazing. Overall, an ok spot in my opinion. It was unfortunately a bit underwhelming but maybe it was just a bad day when we went. I do want to come back and try their Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle and maybe some of their appetizers at our next visit! read more

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This small restaurant is part of the Paradise Dynasty conglomerate from Singapore. It's situated on the lower level of the food court in Bloomingdale's in South Coast Plaza. Its larger sister restaurant Paradise Dynasty is upstairs. There are now 2 Paradise Dynasty's in the US, both in Southern CA (Costa Mesa and Glendale). There are 5 Le Shrimp Noodle Bars in the US, 3 in Southern CA (Costa Mesa, Irvine and Glendale). While Paradise Dynasty offers a large menu similar to Din Tai Fung, Le Shrimp offers a smaller menu focusing on noodles with shrimp or chicken broth. I arrived at opening time, and the place filled up pretty quickly. There are some small booths and tables along the edges with a large communal table in the middle. You can order off a QR code, but it's just as easy to order in person. Since this was my first visit, I ordered their signature dish, Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle. It came with 3 prawns, 2 prawn balls, and one prawn/chicken wonton, plus cabbage and green onions. You have a choice of thin or wide noodles. I chose wide, which were about the thickness of linguini. The broth was a very savory shrimp broth, which apparently takes some time and effort to make. While the broth was great, the prawns were not that flavourful nor large; the prawn balls and wonton had more taste. I ordered the dish as a combo, which includes an appetizer and drink. My app choice was chilled tofu with vegan oyster sauce and crispy onions, very nice. My drink choice was "iced" oolong tea, which was a can of tea. Note the restaurant does not have an ice machine! So the tea was somewhat chilled, served in the can with a straw. The water was room temperature. Service was good. There was just one server but he was experienced and quick on his feet. Someone who looked like the manager was helping him at first until he had to leave, probably for a meeting. The noodles did take awhile to come out. You can pay in person or via QR code. Overall a decent meal. I would probably choose Paradise Dynasty for its more extensive menu. There's a pho place next to Le Shrimp that looked pretty busy too. read more

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The broth here is the most outstanding. I love it. I also addicted to the cucumbers salad. The store is always available with no lines. The store is enough space to enjoy a good meal there. read more

I have been going to this place for the last three years because it's far away from me and it's in Costa Mesa the one that I've always go every time when I stop by at Bloomington . This is the best shrimp noodle soup that I have ever eaten so far . I ordered the Shrimp Trio Noodles Soup. The soup is very rich in flavor, noodle is chewy and the shrimp is big and fresh. It comes with shrimp balls and wontons. Sometimes a little too salty for me, I just add extra hot water to dilute it, it's still taste great ~~ you gotta try it to believe it I give 9/10 because of the saltiness (may be just me) otherwise will be 10 Waiting is always packed, so go in either before lunch rush or hi-tea time. Sometimes they offer 20% Happy Hour discounts. Just check their Yelp or website when they have it, not year round. Ofc, they have another appetizer like chicken cutlets also crispy and flavorful. Gotta try everything, you might like other stuff right. The Dynasty upstairs is also owned by them, stop by to try their rainbow dumplings and chicken noodles soup. Food is awesome there as well. Happy Eating read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Honestly was pretty disappointed with this place because we enjoyed Paradise Dynasty. When we got there Saturday 3PM the restaurant wasn't even full. The hostess was literally at desk and no one acknowledged us for at least 5 min - I had to actually ask the hostess if we could be seated and she still told us to wait. I don't mind waiting but an acknowledgment would be nice because we were just standing and wondering if she even saw us. When we got sat, the table next to us was whispering about how bad the service was too. There was one guy who was actually attentive but everyone else looked like they didn't want to be there. Then on to the food...I ordered the Laksa because its only served 25 bowls daily. Yeah don't order it, it's basically their shrimp ramen but with coconut essence. This place did not live up to the hype. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Laksa - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Really enjoyed my lunch here! It's nice to have a ramen that isn't pork based. I half way expected overcooked shrimp. But nope. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The broth is shrimpy and mild. Some spice options would have been nice. Everything was just great. The servers were efficient and friendly as well Egg tools were fine. .. but the soup is the star! read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Egg rolls - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Pleasantly surprised the first time I came for lunch and am glad to see the standard keep up! Brought my parents here for their first time and they decided to partake of the specials available. Service stays good, friendly and efficient, and we were in and out as fast as we could eat. read more

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When I make broths or stock at home, I love adding shrimp shells for umami and depth. However, this is the first time I've heard of a restaurant that specializes in shrimp broth. I was intrigued to learn more when a friend suggested meeting up for dinner. Since it was my first time, I asked our group for their recommendation. If it's your first time too, go with the Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle ($18.95). It has a little bit of everything, such as succulent prawns, Ebiko prawn balls and a few prawn & chicken wontons. I opted for thin noodles, but you have the option for wide noodles as well. The noodle soups comes with cabbage and green onions, but the absolute star is the broth. It's got a silky, creamy texture combined with rich smoky umami that I slurped almost to the last drop. While the shrimpy toppings were cooked to perfection, I think the most stand out item I enjoyed was the shrimp ball. Overall, great first time. Id' be interested in giving their Crispy Cod Noodle a try for next time, or even try the appetizer portion. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After having been to Le Shrimp at Spectrum without my husband I knew he had to try it for himself as he is one of the biggest shrimp lovers I know. This location is much smaller and typically has a wait. Unfortunately you can't put your name in here and walk away, you have to queue until a table is available. Luckily, even on a Saturday afternoon it only took about 10-15 minutes to be sat. I love that they have the combos here, I got the prawn and chicken wonton noodle soup with the tofu. I love how fresh their tofu is, it's absolutely delicious with the fish sauce and scallions. The soup was delicious too. The broth just has such depth of flavor, it's really well seasoned. My husband loved it, of course. I'd come back to this location. read more

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I came here for lunch and was seated right away, weekends definitely have a wait. The food was spectacular the fried rice is so flavorful you have to order one to go! The noodles were fresh and the broth is out of this world! The space is small and I noticed getting sat in between two other parties while they reserved bigger groups in other areas. I would have liked a little more space from the other 4 people around me, but it seemed they were close to leaving. read more

Excellent service, The soup base is boiled in depth with layers of spice and favors. noodles is al dente. Shrimps were huge and cooked perfectly. The shrimp taco is interesting with crispy shell and spicy small bites. Very fun dishes read more

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Le shrimp Noodle bar is nestled next to parking garage of the Irvine spectrum. I have tried many shrimp noodle places before, so i thought why not give this place a try. It was a slow Wednesday lunch, I was greeted by one of the staff and he sat me down. The restaurant was quite small but nicely decorated. I ordered the big prawn noodle which the broth was cooked for 8 hours long, topped with cabbage and green onions. After only a 5 min wait, my delightful bowl is ready. The noodles were chewy and fresh, the prawn was big and juicy, and the broth was tasty and not over powering. I can say I had better but honestly not bad being in Irvine! Tip - get the fried onions and sautéed garlic on the side. It adds a punch of flavor to every bite! read more

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It's honestly pretty solid. Broth is rich and shrimpy. I like that I can choose between thick and thin noodles. It reminds me much of the van canh tom cua broth, and I always have leftovers to turn into a leftovers meal at home. It can get crowded, but things move fast. People eat and then they bounce. Few folks linger. The staff works hard to keep up. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - A1 Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The waiter told us that she's the only water and that there are new recruits being trained in the back, but it will take like 30-45 minutes. We were fine with that and the food came out sooner than the time estimated. We got the signature trio shrimp noodle and prawn and chicken wonton in vegan broth. Both were good but if they were hotter, then they would be better. The signature one, it did have a strong shrimp based soup, which was nice. Also, they ran out of soy milk and hot tea options when it was opened less than an hour haha. A bit odd. I think considering the circumstances, it was an overall good experience. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - A1 Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Shoutout to Kyle and Victor! Thank you to our servers who made our dining experience worth the visit. If you are looking for an easy weekday meal while you are at the mall, this is the spot for you. The wait was only 5 minutes at 2:40 pm on a Wednesday and we got seated in a quiet booth in the corner. Note that extra chili oil is $1 up charge if that's ok with you! We ordered from their weekday special and picked 2 different sets: Big Prawn Noodle Soup - 4.5/5 Bursting with shrimp flavor, their broth does not miss!! Topped with 5 large prawns, you have a choice between wide and thin noodles. I opted for their wide noodles but they could pass as thin/medium thickness. I would've loved to see a thicker option but it did not compromise the flavor or texture. It would have also been nice if you could have options for how cooked you'd like the noodles as well because by the halfway point, noodles became softer as they sat in the broth. In the dish, you also are served cabbage as your veggies. Overall, I still come back time after time when I am craving a ramen dish that isn't your traditional pork broth! Ebiko Prawn Ball Dry Noodle: 5/5 If you like Mala style chili, this is the noodle dish for you. Balanced with cucumber, this dish packs all the umami you need when you don't want a soup based noodle dish. The prawn balls are my absolute favorite here! Each ball is made with shrimp and roe that pops and gives texture with each bite. Texture of the noodles were perfect here and consistent throughout the whole duration of the meal. Drinks: All chilled drinks are served in pre-packed cans but you are able to get ice on the side as well. We got a Coke, Sprite, and Green tea. Note that the green tea is unsweetened. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Weekday Happy Hour! - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've always heard about this place for the longest time. The line was long during the Christmas holidays, but we waited just short of 30 minutes to be the seated. Customers are expected to have their phones so that they can order digitally. You really can't go wrong with any of the prawn noodle dishes (I got mine with chicken). I wasn't that impressed with the bok choy w/ vegan oyster sauce, since I know how to cook that at home and the presentation was a mess. Overall though, the food was delicious and I thought their service was efficient! read more

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I would eat something off of the menu. Tried out their noodles soup w/ broth. Taste so good, mild broth actually. Not even that spicy. Dont recall what the name of it was. C2 is a great choice if you dont have an appetite. Loved it read more

We're visiting from St. Louis, Missouri, and decided to try this ramen spot after my sister‑in‑law highly recommended it based on her own great experience. I'm so glad we listened, because it absolutely lived up to the hype. We arrived around 4:30 p.m., and fortunately the restaurant wasn't too busy at that time. We were seated right away and given a QR code to scan for ordering. The only small hiccup was that the Wi‑Fi and cell signal inside were extremely weak, so the menu wouldn't load on our phones. The server noticed and kindly offered to take our order manually, which worked out perfectly since we already knew what we wanted. Our food came out in a nice, steady flow. First up was the beancurd appetizer, served piping hot, full of flavor, and honestly the perfect way to start the meal. Next came the kid's meal of fries and nuggets, which were clearly fresh out of the fryer and a big hit with my little one. Finally, my ramen and my son's chicken bowl arrived. The moment you step inside, the ambiance really transports you. The décor, the lighting, the overall atmosphere, it all feels like a cozy ramen shop you'd stumble upon in Japan. But the real star of the experience was the ramen itself. I ordered the shrimp ramen, and I was completely blown away. At first glance, I thought the broth was topped with spicy chili oil, but it turns out that beautiful color and depth came from the shrimp broth itself. The flavor was incredibly rich and savory, and the shrimp were unbelievably fresh, crispy, perfectly cooked, and full of that sweet, clean taste you only get from high‑quality seafood. Truly, this was the best shrimp ramen I've ever had. No exaggeration. I'm already hoping we can come back on a future trip because this place is absolutely worth a return visit. Excellent job to the whole team. read more

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It was just okay. Nothing special and I doubt I'll be returning unless I happen to be there and can't find anything better. The signature dish/raman (I think it was called A1 on the menu) was decent but had some odd flavors going on. My wife who isn't Asian had one bite and was, this is too funky and she didn't eat anymore. The wonton with chilis had way too much chili and sichuan peppers. It overwhelmed all other flavor. The spring rolls were not very good. The skin was way too thick and made it too bready. Good spring rolls have super thin wrapping. The only thing we really liked was the bok choy. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - This was the signature dish/raman. Very ordinary with flavors that weren't very compatible. - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Solid spot with a lighter feeling ramen. I've had fish based soup bowls before here in Lake Forest but this was the first time I had a shrimp bowls. I did taste a little bit of the smoky flavor but not quite as much as I was hoping for. SUP noodle houses pho was a lot smokier. The bowl came out piping hot and overall I thought it was a good meal. Looks like it's a sister restaurant to the paradise place up stairs. Noodles were good. Shrimp was good as well. Next time I might try the chicken broth or head on upstairs and order from paradise and pair it with some dumplings. Also ordered the cucumber appetizer but forgot to take a picture. Again. Everything was pretty good just not over the top. Service was quick and efficient. It is located downstairs in a little food court in Bloomingdale's. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - A1 Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is located in south coast plaza in the food area. There was a small line when we came on a Sunday around 1pm, however they are very efficient. They gave everyone in line menus and also gave us a QR code to order our food while we were still in line so once we sat down, our food came out almost instantly. I ordered the shrimp ramen with crispy cod and wide noodles. I wish the noodles were thicker although they were nice and chewy. The broth was very rich, creamy and delicious. I was surprised at how tender the cod was although since it was sitting in the soup, it wasn't very crispy. Portion sizes are generous, I wasn't able to finish the entire bowl. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Modestly sized noodle shop serving piping hot, smokey, shrimpy noodle soups. Service is fast and attentive and the interior is super attractive, with murals embedded with shrimp lining the walls (last Christmastime each shrimp had a Santa hat painted on them, which was cute). We always get a shrimp ramen either with cod or with shrimp balls. The broth is the main event here: rich, shrimpy, fatty, steamy, well-seasoned, with a distinct smoked wok-hei flavor. The cod is crispy and most definitely made of cod; I recommend getting it on the side to keep it crispy and dip it into the soup as you see fit. Among the "shrimp trio" options I like the shrimp balls the most, which is pleasantly shrimpy with some crispy eggs giving a nice textural contrast. And the thin noodles are springy and chewy, holding onto a lot of soup per slurp. I've used "shrimpy" a lot in this shrimpy review but for a shrimp ramen place called Le Shrimp serving primarily shrimp, it's on-brand. Suffice it to say if you don't like shrimp, you probably won't like the shrimpy Le Shrimp. Otherwise, check it out; it's unique and often less crowded than other Asian spots inside of South Coast. Shrimp. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - A7 Cod Shrimp Noodle, asked for the cod on the side - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Okay, this is a very different experience from any other noodle soup place I've been to. It feels novel, and the food is executed well. It's owned by Paradise Group, so I was expecting something quite palatable. Decor-wise, it's clean, nice-looking, dark modern Asian-style. The whole restaurant concept is centered around these...well...shrimp noodles, so I got the shrimp noodles with some shrimp balls. It came with these thin ramen noodles with this thick luscious broth. The broth was unctuous and coated the mouth. Super rich, very seafood-ey, and sweet. It was a treat for sure. I think this was easily the best part about the whole shebang. Of course, those shrimps and the shrimp balls were pretty good too. The shrimp was tender, not over cooked, and meaty, and the shrimp balls were bouncy, savory, and satisfying. Service-wise, it was quite good, too. I like the easy ordering system, and the servers are quite attentive to your needs! read more

Food was delicious!!! The soup was amazing along with our dumplings, crispy chicken and their yummy cucumber slices! Service was great and very nice inside. It's on the bottom floor of Bloomingdale's. We all loved are meals!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity during the OC Restaurant Week. I ordered the crispy cod with dry noodles, the bok choy with vegan oyster sauce and a beer. The noodles had a mild spiciness of about a 4 and were delicious! I added the bok choy to my noodles and my husband ordered the fries as our sides and both were yummy! The cold Saporro and asahi beer was a nice refreshing touch to the meal. We will definitely be back to try their other food options !! Good friendly service and reasonably priced. Glad we came in to finally try it!! read more

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Very pleased with the service here. Our friend had a shrimp allergy and asked if the non shrimp menu items were safe to eat, and our waiter was very straightforward and let us know that they couldn't guarantee it. A shame for my friend, but they let him bring in some food from a nearby vendor to eat with us. I had the wonton soup, which was very good. Broth was balanced and bold with its flavors, noodles were cooked perfectly, and wontons were sweet, but not too sweet. My only complaint is that the portion size, while including ample noodles and broth, could have used larger wontons or maybe one more in the bowl (it came with 3). Don't skimp on my shrimp! read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Wonton A5 Prawn Chicken Wonton Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Limited edition food to their menu! The noodles were a bit bland, I wish it had more coconut flavor! The chicken was standard and classic. Staff was nice and knowledgeable. You order using QR code so thats cool! read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Hainan chicken - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Second visit, to try their shrimp trio ramen. The broth is indeed amazing. Slightly smoky, deep, and fulfilling. The noodle sop up the broth and blend with it satisfyingly. Truly a comfort food if you like shrimp broth. If you're looking for more punch, add the chilli oil. It really elevates the taste profile. But the trio though, left nothing to be excited about. It felt like they are a separate addition rather than completes the meal. The shrimp ball and wonton is a bit sweet. They might be good with chili oil as an appetizer, but together with the ramen it kinda felt like a 'friend of the family' rather than being of the same lineage. The shrimp confirmed my previous review, so i retain the same stars. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - C3 Trio Shrimp Tossed Dry Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really had higher hopes for this "food hall" in general but ended up choosing to eat here as the most interesting option and it ultimately wasn't worth. The shrimp ramen was very just okay. The flavoring I didn't really care for and it wasn't very interesting. I also found it a bit too sour to eat for what I was expecting. The shrimp really didn't make up for it. The braised chicken dry noodles also seemed like a very average dish I could order at any fast food chain. The shrimp tacos I was most excited for, but these were a 1-bite wanton with pretty meh flavoring. The service/ambience gives very fast food with no one really as your primary server. There's a line out the door for seating which makes it seem super popular and it probably does get fairly busy. Not sure there are better options otherwise in this "food hall" but wouldn't drive back just for dinner. read more

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Le Shrimp has real potential and that's what makes this frustrating. The ramen here is genuinely unique, shrimp forward in a way I haven't had elsewhere in Orange County, and the menu gives you a ton of options to work with. Food quality isn't the problem. The kitchen is. Orders came out wrong more than once, no real urgency to fix it, just an "oh well" energy from the back. When the execution is this shaky it doesn't matter how good the ramen is, you can't count on getting what you ordered. Hoping this gets sorted because the food itself deserves better. read more

Surprisingly good. Enjoyed their shrimp broth with fried fish on the side. Wish the nooodles came with an egg. I tried my friends laksa and dry noodle. Dry noodle was flavorful too. Will be back! read more

The best Hainan chicken I've had, just wished they plucked the chicken more thoroughly. The shrimp w/ noodles is really flavorful & a must-try. Service is fast & polite. Highly recommend! Come early to beat the dinner rush & to avoid sitting at their shared table lol. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Laksa is so flavorful delicate, creamy, and something I always come back for. And the shrimp taco? So good. I just wish there was a bigger bundle because I could seriously eat this all day Ms. Kaye and her servers are very friendly and accommodating. Their location is cozy read more

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The place has great reviews but I've never tried it because I'm not a fan of shrimp noodle soup in general, which is what they're known for. Recently we were at the mall and it was closing so we went here as it was the first thing we saw. We ordered on the phone and the food came out within a minute. It was scary fast actually. I got the spinach and it was the biggest plate of spinach I've ever seen. Unfortunately I think the sauce or seasoning was too much, it was way too salty for me. I also got a special they were having, hainnan chicken, it was dry. The rice and soup was good but the soup bowl was completely oily dirty. None of the food seemed fresh but again we were there at closing time so maybe that's why. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Spinach - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Really great shrimp dry and soup noodles. My favorite was the soup version though. It's smoky and unlike any noodle soup I've had. Thin noodles over thick noodles everyday. The service was pretty good too. No frills but they being the food to you. Vibes are almost like a cafeteria or food hall. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Shrimp C1 Ebiko Prawn Ball Dry Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've tried this ramen spot 4 times because I was really interested in their concept, the broth is made from shrimp, which sounded unique and exciting. To be fair, the broth itself is very high quality and you can really taste the shrimp flavor. It's rich and quite different from typical ramen. However, the problem for me is that it's extremely salty. The first time I tried it, I thought maybe it was just an off day. The second time it was still very salty, but I told myself maybe I was just unlucky since it's a pretty well-known chain. By the 3rd and 4th time, it was the same situation, very salty. After eating there, I always end up drinking a lot of water and the next day my face feels noticeably puffy. I really like the idea of shrimp-based ramen and the broth quality is there, but the salt level makes it hard to enjoy. For me, it's more of a try-once experience rather than a place I'd come back to regularly. Honestly, I don't even know why I went back for a fourth time, but yeah... probably not again. read more

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California