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    Okidoki by Meiji

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateIzakaya, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Annie H.

    Delicious! We stopped by for a quick bite on our road trip. The katsu curry was delicious, perfectly crispy and the curry was deep and flavorful. Mackeral bento was delish and light. We enjoyed our meal and would come back. Parking is in an easy lot.

    Spicy Beef Udon
    Cuong N.

    I recently came here for lunch with a friend and had a great experience. I ordered the Spicy Beef Udon, while my friend had the cold soba noodles. Everything was delicious--the noodles were fresh, and the broth was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of flavor. I definitely plan to come back and try more items from the menu and would happily recommend this place to friends and family. There's plenty of parking in the shopping center, but finding a spot immediately in front of the restaurant can be a bit challenging since you're competing with customers from several nearby restaurants and a coffee shop. As for the wait, we joined the Yelp waitlist before arriving, and our table was ready when we got there. I highly recommend doing the same if you want to minimize, or maybe even eliminate, your wait time.

    Tempura udon
    Nancy T.

    Came in on a Friday night, seated in about 25 minutes by our server who I didn't even realize was our server. No introduction, didn't show us the menus, just had us sit. It wasn't fully packed by the time we sat down. While he was busy chatting with another table, we were waiting for 15 minutes before the guy who seated us came to take our order. We ordered and noticed people who were seated much later than us got their food already. Another server who brought food to the table next to us noticed us and asked if we got our food yet. He double checked for us and main server hadn't sent our order to the kitchen. We had already waited 25 minutes in addition after placing our order. Our order came out very quickly after the realization. Unfortunately the lemon salmon sushi roll that came out seemed incredibly rushed. The roll wasn't tucked in so each piece we grabbed broke apart. The fried squid legs were good. The udon texture was good, but by the time our food came out, we weren't in the best mood. All the waiting and lack of service ruined our appetite. The 2nd server gave us a bag of salted noodle toppings to-go as a solace for the bad service? Though this location is bigger than the original, I'll be going to the Costa Mesa restaurant for better service.

    dipping soba & tempura combo
    Jenny H.

    Okidoki is one of those hidden local gems that become one of your regular spots. My family & I came here as a spur of the moment decision and they had everything from ramen, to soba, to udon. Our server was kind and provided great care during our visit. The vibes are very cozy and homey. I ordered their dipping soba with tempura combo. The soba was perfectly cooked with a refreshing and flavorful dipping sauce. The tempura was meticulously battered and fried to perfection. Can't wait to go back!

    Fried chicken
    Uyen L.

    Im not really an udon person but I think the soup itself for the shabu shabu udon was very clean and light which I thought is nice and doesnt make udon tiring to eat. There was plenty of meat in the shabu shabu udon dish and the dipping sauce was good. The fried chicken was juicy but I wish it was a nice more crunchy. The service was slow though... we waited like 25 mins before asking about our food and they were full so I fully understand it would be slow. What I don't understand is why the 2 tables next to us got in and order after us but got their food first. My friend wanted to leave but I insisted to ask about our order first..after about another 5~10mins we finally got our food..

    Sarah C.

    Small place - either get there early or make reservations. Located in a strip mall - plenty of parking Good food. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Two udon and a fried chicken. They offer toddler utensils. The udon was filled with so much beef. Light but tasty.

    Michael A.

    On the hunt for tako wasabi and soba, my journey brought me to Okidoki by Meiji. Unfortunately, they didn't have any takowasa on the day of my visit, but the soba noodles I ordered made up for it. Located in Tustin, I'm very happy I discovered this place. Aside from the food, service was nice and the ambiance was great. I really liked the decor and overall feel of the restaurant. If you live in the area, I have to say I'm jealous! This is an awesome neighborhood spot to grab some food at.

    Spicy Beef Udon***
    Joy C.

    We made a reservation for 5 for lunch on a Saturday. I would recommend to make a res if you're with a larger party, but if you're 2 people, you can probably walk in! They have a lot of staff so service was great and attentive. We got the tamago and gyoza appetizers which were well made. They had no tako dishes (squid) of any form available at around 1:30 pm, saying it was all sold out. I ordered the spicy beef udon since I saw it online a lot, and it was definitely worth it! I got the standard spice and it had a nice kick but nothing too crazy. It was on a self burning pot so it kept it nice and hot throughout the meal. There was a good amount of beef and the soup flavor was unique and worth it! They also include a cheesy rice ball which you add into your soup at the end to make a porridge. Would definitely recommend ordering this one!

    Shabu shabu
    Jacob S.

    Okidoki is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Tustin. I think I prefer this location to their other in Costa Mesa just because it is a little bit bigger so it doesn't take as long of a wait to get a table. I got the spicy shabu shabu and it was so delicious. Their udon noodles really are the star of the show, although they also have a great assortment of other dishes on the menu.

    Fried Chicken***
    Jenning Y.

    Okidoki is the larger sister restaurant of Costa Mesa's much smaller (and therefore busier) Meiji Seimen, if you aren't in the mood for waiting. Both of their menus are very similar, and you will see some same dishes across the two. We started off with their crispy kara-age (fried chicken) which is best eaten with a squeeze of lemon and dunked into their yummy garlicky, oniony dipping sauce. Always best eaten right out of the fryer, piping hot. You just can't go wrong with their most popular app. For starters, we also got their blistered shishito peppers, which comes with bonito flakes dancing from the steam of the peppers. If you've never had shishito peppers before, they are very very mild in spiciness, but be warned you'll always have one extra spicy pepper when you least expect it! For our main, we got the spicy beef udon, which comes simmering in its metal bowl atop a fire, keeping it hot as you enjoy it slowly. The red broth has a nice kick of heat, but not so spicy that it will irritate your throat. The slices of beef are oh so tender and flavorful. The rich broth clings on perfectly to the thick udon noodles. If you're sharing, plan on getting extra udon noodles to soak up all that delicious broth! At the end, drop the cheesy rice ball into the broth to make a congee, soaking up more of that delicious broth. The staff is welcoming and friendly, checking in at the right times and even offering bibs to help with the splashes of broth if you're a messy eater!

    Megan S.

    unfortunately really did not live up to the hype. i wanted to try their uni udon special and it was not a lot for $36. also it took over 30 minutes to come out. service was rushed and it seemed like they just want us to leave as fast as possible since we were a party of 6. before we had a few other friends wanting to join as well but host said they can't join later even though the rest of the group would order first to save time. overall really pricey for mediocre food.

    Manu as of April 2026 (3/9)
    Katherine P.

    I visited on a Friday afternoon around 11:45AM shortly after they opened (11:30AM) and almost every table was filled already! There were two ladies taking orders so ordering was quick; the wait for the food to arrive was very long. I got the spicy seafood udon with standard spice, which took nearly 25 minutes. I would not recommend coming here during a work lunch because you will be rushing through your meal, as that was our experience. While the spicy seafood udon is delicious, the soup serving is small. A pro is that there is large shrimp in the soup and lots of baby clams. For a standard spice level, the soup was surprisingly very savory and spicy. Normally when I order something spicy at a Japanese restaurant, I expect the flavor to not actually be spicy. The udon comes with a fried rice ball with a cheese filling on the side. You should toss the rice ball in the broth to soak up all the flavor and eat it because the ball itself is very hard. In terms of price, the food is expensive for the portion. The restaurant itself is very small so I highly recommend arriving early wait or to put yourself on the Yelp waitlist. The parking lot is shared with other businesses in the plaza, so you might have to do a few loops if it's a busy time of day.

    California roll
    Kourtney W.

    Had dinner here with my kiddos and yummmm. I was craving udon and found this on Yelp and had to come try! The restaurant is pretty small and packs quickly so if you do decide to come make sure to get on the Yelp waiting list! Other than that the restaurant itself is cute. We ordered some appetizers... gyoza and chicken karaage. My son also ordered a California roll. I had the spicy beef udon with rice ball.. the appetizers were good. My spicy beef udon was delicious! It was brought out in a small cauldron like bowl atop a flame! It was boiling hot the whole time I ate! After you finish the udon there's a fried rice ball that you then would put in the pot to eat with the rest of the broth. I didn't go the traditional route.. instead I broke a piece of the rice and was surprised with some melted cheese inside! And took my piece and dipped it in my broth and ate it. It was great! So crunchy and umami! I would come again just for that rice ball lol

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    Does the inside have central air conditioning (HVAC) and/or air purifier(s) to filter indoor air?

    The place does have central air conditioning. No air purifiers though.

    How many ounces of beef are served in the spicy beef udon, or in an order of extra beef?

    Thank you so much for asking us question. Spicy Beef Udon has 2.5oz of beef and we have additional option for Extra Beef.

    Is the place really closed for lunch Monday -Friday??? That's too bad. Been wanting to come here for lunch since we work near by.

    Yes, they only open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays

    Do they still have bento boxes?

    Unfortunately no more

    Last time we were here, we ordered the shishito peppers, but they were really spicy - almost at the level of Serrano peppers. Are these really shishito?

    Yes it is. With shishito peppers, it's a hit and miss. From my experience, 1 out of 10 will be spicy. If you experience 7 out of 10, you just got bad luck..... :((((

    What protein provides the base liquid for the beef udon, pork or beef? what is the base liquid for…

    The spicy beef udon is made with pork bone broth, and the ramen are made with chicken broth.

    Is the don don noodle still available?

    Yes it is and it's delicious!

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    Izakaya Habuya Okinawan Dining

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Came here right when they opened at 5pm because last time we came, the wait was almost 2 hours. And…read moreit definitely lives up to the hype. First of all, they have Orion on tap, which is rare! For food, we ordered the rafute Berkshire pork belly, which was stewed to perfection. I did wish it came with rice, though, especially since it was $18.50. We also got the Habuya soba, the noodles were chewy and delicious, and the broth was amazing. The fried squid was also so fresh and delicious! We also got the mackerel, which I'd probably pass on next time. I think it could've used a bit more time with the seasoning so it would be saltier and have more flavor. Overall, everything was delicious! The service was amazing, they were attentive and friendly. It's a small shop, but the vibes are cozy and nice. Definitely worth checking out!

    This is a long overdue review. I visited this restaurant after hearing great things and seeing the…read moreyelp reviews. This is a small restaurant so not many seats. My first time trying to visit, I was not successful because of the wait. Second time, I planned to arrive right at opening so was able to get seated promptly. We had a party of four so we were able to try quite a few dishes. They were all quite good. I loved the truffle oil on the truffle scallop carpaccio. I saved the plate so i could use the sauce with the other items I ordered. I was surprised with the automatic gratuity added to our bill. Luckily I noticed and didn't double tip.

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    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    4.5
    (2.3k reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

    This place was delicious. We were too hungry when we camebut everything we ordered was very…read moresatisfying. We ordered: Uni Pasta - amazing, must try Skewers Chicken Heart, Eel, and Enoki wrapped bacon Takoyaki - comparable to japan Salmon and yellowtail carpaccio - very very delicious and refreshing We came on a Saturday at 7pm and didn't have to wait for a party of 2, however the space was already pretty full and there was a bit of await around 8pm. I would recommend coming early or booking a reservation for larger parties. We were served waters right away. Our server was very attentive and our orders came out very quickly. Parking was very easy as the restaurant sits in a large plaza. I also appreciated the interior design of the space. I would highly recommend this spot. I will be coming backfor their ramen and to try their other menu items.

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    Izakaya Hachi - Costa Mesa

    Izakaya Hachi - Costa Mesa

    3.9
    (542 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$$

    Such great atmosphere, good for drinks and bites w friends, a little bit louder of an environment…read moretho. The food is so delicious, smaller menu but you can tell each dish is made with effort. My favorites were the grilled beef tongue and chicken cartilage (not pictured)

    The food here is genuinely great, but the service was a complete mess…read more If you are coming purely for the food, you won't be disappointed by most of the kitchen's output. Here is how the dishes stacked up: Negi Toro Handrolls: Fantastic. The sushi rice was perfect, and the negi toro was fresh and delicious. Beef Tongue: Very tender, incredibly rich, and full of flavor. Yellowtail Carpaccio: Fresh, saucey, and had a great kick from the serrano. Jidori Omelette: Packed with umami. Perfectly moist and not dry at all, nothing like the basic egg sushi you get at most places. Motsu Nabe: Delicious broth. The intestines were a little chewy at first, but the flavor definitely grew on me. Dishes you can skip: Chef's Special Skewers (5 for the day): Wouldn't recommend ordering the chef's special set. Ours came with a sausage meatball, chicken cartilage, chicken, pork belly, and chicken thigh. Pretty good overall, but some items (like the sausage) fell flat. You're better off ordering individual skewers you actually want. Yuzu Pork Cheek: Skip this . The pork is just basic seasoning (salt and pepper) and tastes like regular pork filet cut into thin strips. The yuzu dipping sauce was way too salty. Logistics & Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot, but because it shares space with popular dinner spots like Anjin, Curry Do, and Capital Seafood, it fills up fast. Plan to arrive a bit early during peak hours. The Service (Where it fell apart): The service was very poor. They had only 3 servers covering the entire restaurant on a busy Sunday, and we were told they don't even have assigned sections. We first had a Hispanic girl who looked like she couldn't care less. Then an Asian girl with a lot of makeup who had a flat-out bad attitude. The other Asian lady working was nice, but you could tell they were completely overwhelmed, especially after a local football club came in for dinner. Overall: Great food quality, but poor staffing and bad attitudes ruined what could have been an excellent dinner. Come for the handrolls, tongue, and omelette, but prepare for slow, disjointed service.

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