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The store is located in Mitsuwa. It's clean and well organized. The staff are very nice and fast with orders. Our favorites are tonkotsu udon and curry udon. Either beef or katsu curry udon are good. They are very good and flavorful. We will try their tempuras next time :)
The tempura is amazing 6/5, portions are huge. The curry is a 1/5. 0/5. It's bland, tasteless, has no structure, has very over cooked and not yummy add-ins. Plus, I think it made me sick that night. I will never get that again. However, if I'm inside Mitsuwa, I most likely will return for their tempura. My family got the udon, and they enjoyed it, but the curry rice--never again.
Simple, traditional udon with a customizable tempura bar. The taste was exactly what you'd expect, reliable and okay. Located in the Mitsuwa Costa Mesa food court, so it was casual but busy. I was there around 6 pm, but managed to get seats. Service was good for a food court, and the person who made my udon was friendly. Overall, a solid and okay experience
If you're a fan of udon and fresh tempura, then this mom-pop noodle stall at far left side of the Mitsuwa Marketplace's food court offers the FRESH tempera. The line may seem long but moves very fast. I stopped by for a casual lunch. It's an assembly line set up..pick up your tray, order any noodles (as your base) and stack up on those tempura -- prices average $2 per piece. I was blown away by how fresh the tempura is --- always love fried food especially sweet potatoes, shrimp, peppers and egg! The tempura very equally impressive -- lots of variety shrimp, eggplants, onion, vegetable-combo, etc and every piece came out hot and freshly fried. It's a la cart so choose as much or combination you like to nom-nom on. At the end of the assembly line, pay the nice cashier and top the udon off with more tempers chips, hot sauce, tempura sauces and seasonings. The udon was perfectly chewy with a simple broth that was both comforting and well-balanced. I only wished the broth was a bit hotter. TIP: If coming during peak hours, I recommend you play "tag-team " with someone from your party to save seats while you each take turns ordering your food. Those tables are hot commodities!!
This is one of my favorite spots in Costa Mesa and it is my favorite spot for udon! General: this udon spot is in a food court inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, a Japanese supermarket so parking can be difficult. I would give yourself time to park. Additionally, you have to find your own seating which can also be difficult especially during lunch and dinner time. Food: I always get the udon - typically I get the kitsune udon with the fried tofu. They have small or large bowls. I like to get the small bowl so I can get some fried stuff. There's fried veggies such as sweet potatoes, fried chicken (karaage), tempura (fried shrimp), and more. My usual order is the small kitsune udon with fried sweet potato and tempura. Fresh, hot, and so delicious! You order any main dishes first such as udon and they were get that ready for you. Afterwards, you get the fried items yourself. Service: service is pretty quick and efficient. Once you place your order, they work on it and depending on how fast the people are in front of you, you can start grabbing your fried items. After, you get all your items, the cashier charges you and you pay. You can grab any sauces or the fried stuff to put on your udon while paying. You grab your own seat. Workers have always been kind to me. Ambiance: it's definitely very casual and fast paced. This is somewhere you would go with friends or on a casual date. I don't know if I would recommend this for a quick bite to eat because it can get extremely busy and hectic. I love going here and walking around the entire market and grabbing food though! Love this spot!
Tucked inside Mitsuwa, Sanukiseimen Mugimaru is a destination for udon lovers. I came in hungry and left in a full-on carb-induced food coma, complete with leftovers. Here's the lineup of what we ordered: Spicy Tonkotsu Udon - The broth was deep and creamy. It came with 2 chashu slices (super tender and soaked up the broth making every bite feel extra indulgent) and copious amounts of green onions. I added extra shichimi, garlic crisps, and sesame seeds near the checkout station. I also did an ontama add-on for $2.50, which had perfectly jammy yolk in all its silky, golden awesomeness. 12/10. Curry Udon Set - My boyfriend, the culinary daredevil, ordered curry...again! Surprisingly veggie-forward, which was a nice twist. The curry had a rich, warming flavor without being too heavy. If you like Japanese curry but want to feel slightly healthier about your life choices, this is your order. Takoyaki - Crispy outside, creamy inside, with generous chunks of octopus. I couldn't get enough of the sauce. Tempura (Sweet Potato, Shishito, Kabocha) - Perfectly fried, not oily. The shishito had a little heat, the kabocha was buttery and sweet, and the sweet potato was thick-cut and filling. There were a LOT of other options in the checkout line that we have to try out next time. Natchan Apple Juice - Honestly, was a bit overpriced ($2.50) for a bottle. It was very refreshing sipping between bites of our dishes, but we probably won't get it again. This place works by having you grab a tray, ordering your dish, then self-serving tempura if you'd like any. Seating can get crowded, but there's usually a spot if you're patient. Pair your meal with a little Mitsuwa/Daiso shopping after, and it's basically the perfect chill date. I like that this is the kind of place where you can build your own little noodle experience, and every bite feels homemade.
其實每次我到附近來，我都想來一次他們這裡的牛舌飯，那好友覺得牛舌飯實在太貴了，所以他都會選擇這一家拉麵來吃，這家拉麵價格非常的便宜一碗才10 元，還有一些炸物也很不錯，以現在而言，真的是非常佛心的價格，但是味道方面我覺得沒有到好吃到不行，就是比一般的還可以一些， 若味道能再加強一點， 就更完美了！
First Lunch Visit To Sanukiseimen Mugimaru!! Located At The Food Court In Mitsuwa Marketplace!! Casual Place, Relaxed Ambiance & Plenty Indoor Seating!! Menu Includes Udon Soups, Rice Bowls, Curry Dishes & Self Serve Tempura!! Service Was Quick & Line Was Efficient!! Ordered The Cold Zaru Udon, Veggies & Shrimp Tempura!! I Prefer Warm Tempera Sauce, But Overall Nice Quick Lunch!! ThankU
Udon shop inside Mitsuwa -- parking can get a little crazy on weekends, but it's worth it! I love the udon here and always get the #2. It's my go-to spot whenever I'm craving comfort food. Plus, I grab a boba from the same food court to complete the meal!
Super fresh, bouncy, and chewy udon noodles! Made right in front of you by friendly workers. The only thing was they forgot the butter in my mentaiko butter udon unfortunately, so it was a little salty. Will come back though because I enjoyed the noodles a lot!
Parking here is very difficult this is a staple of the Mitsuwa food court and the parking lot is tiny. This place aside from the parking is great. The food is classic, the price point is affordable and the taste will keep you coming back for more. My toddler felt every bit as impressed as I was with the qaulity of tempura. Overall a must try.
I know I know, go to a specific udon restaurant to get the best udon - WRONG! The best udon I've had is in the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa food court (sorry Marugame Udon, take the L on this). I've been coming to get udon here for years and it slaps just as hard every single time! I think this and the beef tongue (gyutan) stall are the only two things that have been here for decades and there's a reason why! The quality of the udon is superior to anything I've tried elsewhere. In addition, they have a large assortment of tempura and it is by the far the best tempura because the batter is not too thick and everything is perfectly crispy! The only con is that although the service is fast, the line can be long and the search to find a seat can be even longer. If you're used to market food courts, you know that it can be noisy and busy with people buzzing around the stalls. However, the food is so worth it PLUS you get to go shopping afterwards and that's a win too!
When I come back to SoCal this spot is always on my repeat list of places to eat, even when I only have 2 days on a trip. Off the 405 and Bristol in costa mesa. Note: this is INSIDE of Mitsuwa. A Japanese store that has a food food court inside with many vendors. This udon shops is next to the beer vendor...And YES they finally take credit cards and there is WAY more seating after the food court remodel. Why is this on my must eat stops when I visit SoCal? 1. They hand make the udon EVERY day and its VERY cheap and yummy. Chewy- never soggy. Most fresh Japanese run udon shops would charge 16.00 for a bowl. Here for the hot light clear traditional broth and udon.. its under 6.00 for the regular size. Enough for lunch for 1. 2. They don't make things too complicated and there are pictures of the options... so keep it simple meaning you order hot or cold. Then decide what type of broth. Then regular or large. Toppings like green onion, tempura crunchies (a must in your bowl), fresh grated ginger is at the end for free. 3. They make fresh tempura every day. A good mix of veggies, fishcake, chicken, egg and other delicious Japanese yums. You pay by the piece. Most pieces under 2.00. Don't over complicate things. Keep it simple. Don't stuff yourself either. Bring a friend and experience a cool part of socal. Its like a micro japan town. Eat udon, grab a boba or other eats like Japanese sweets sold by other vendors.. and then go in the grocery store Mitsuwa (candy isle is fun) and fresh sushi grade fish section is a must to check out! Also take a gander inside Daiso. Think 99 cents store meets Japan. Tons of cool things to find. No price? Then its 1.75. All other items are in YEN and there are conversion signs everywhere so you know if things cost 2,3,4.00. The Japanese drinks, household gadgets, snacks and candy are all fun adventures. Go explore and eat something other than a burrito or burger for once
9 months ago
This place is soooo good and cheap if you are craving udon. I got the beef udon for $9.50! This is a nice place to come to if you want a quick and comforting meal. I hadn't gone to Mitsuwa in years until when I came here a few months ago, and they seem to have remodeled the food court. I don't know how long it's been since they remodeled, but there is a lot of seating around and they seem brand new as well, making the vibe of the food court a whole lot nicer than before. Service is quick as you go through a line and let the server know your order. I'd definitely come back. read more
Ordered the Ontama Bukkake (hot) and Mentai Butter Udon. Both were cheap and just as delicious as other more expensive Japanese udon spots in the area. I would much rather come here than the likes of Marugame, Mogumogu, and Meiji Seimen just based on the prices alone. $8 for a quality bowl of authentic Japanese udon is pretty unheard of these days. read more
Last weekend I went and ate at sanukiseimen, I got the Ontama bukkake don cold and large. It was delicious. The sweet special sauce that tasted like sweet soy sauce paired well with the ingredients. The service and experience was pretty much like Marugame fast and simple. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Located in the Mitsuwa food hall, Sanukiseimen Mugimaru is undoubtedly one of the most popular stalls there. As you wait in the surprisingly fast line, you're able to see fresh udon noodles being cooked and tempura frying. Menu is varied and has non-soup options. I ordered the Ontama Udon, which comes with soup and a poached egg. For tempura, I tried out the vegetable, shrimp, fried fish options. Shrimp and veggie were my faves! Soup was nice, light, and full of flavor! Tempura udon is so yummy and comforting!! read more
Located inside the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa. The parking spots at this Mitsuwa can be tiny, so be aware especially when it's busy. You order by walking up to the left side, grabbing a tray, and sliding your way along to the right side (slowly, if there's a line). You order kind of towards the middle area, before the fried foods section, and they make your bowl right when you order. After you get your bowl, you keep going down the line - you can pick up whatever fried foods interest you - and then you pay at the register on the end. I usually order the niku/beef udon. The udon isn't super chewy/bouncy, and the beef sometimes is overcooked. I do like the karaage (you can never go wrong with fried food). It's a decent food court option - not the best udon ever, but it satisfies my cravings. read more
2 years ago
The best tempura in the mitsuwa food court. I always get their tempura whenever I ate in the area. They have a lot of variety of tempura. My favorite is the sweet potato, veggies tempura, squid tempura, and shrimp tempura. It's always line on the weekend but the service is fast. If they are out of the tempura that you want, you can order it first from the cashier and they will call you when it's available. The tempura is tasty and always fresh. read more
2 years ago
Home run is called this because it has half boiled egg (onsen tomago) seaweed, beef, tofu (kitsune), fish cakes, two choices of tempura served over fat delish udon noodles! It is a true rarity in Costa Mesa's best Japanese food court. The proof is in the soup! read more
2 years ago
Its a decent udon place. Quick, easy, and cheap. The beef udon is decent. Beef is kind of dry. The kitsune is good. The tempura selection is plenty. Probably the highlight for coming here. Everything is warm and crispy. read more
We were visiting SoCal and stopped by at Misuwa, a Japanese market. Inside, there is a food court with a lot of great sounding Japanese food. Decided on Udon and tempura, and so glad we did! The service is like cafeteria style, ousted your udon, pick your tempura, and you ate charged accordingly. There is also add on choices of salmon, tuna, and beef sukiyaki mini donburi. The service here was very quick the udon was piping hot, and the tempura was light and crisp, very well done! There are a lot of seats available in the food court. Highly recommended! read more
Great tasty choice in Mitsuwa Marketplace. I was starrrving today in OC! Stopped by for a quick bite. So satisfied with a full meal. Today's meal was #19 special Homerun Udon, what a fitting name for this complete bowl of Udon. It had it all! On top of the usual Udon was Many pieces of beef, raw egg cracked in front of you, seaweed, fish cake, choice of 2 Tempuras, bean cure and green onions. Whew. Another day ordered OBB, Udon with Beef, egg, green onion, tempura flakes. Regular size, large is available for a dollar more. Quite often there is a line, but usually moves quickly. Pretty good overall. read more
4 years ago
This used to be my go-to udon place for years! Love their broth, noodles, and wide range of tempura pickings. However, my most recent visit was met with a lot of disappointment. Their Beef Curry Udon is something I treat myself to once in a while since it's more decadent and on the heavier side. I remember them serving up the most delicious curry broth that was graced with slow cooked onions and thin cuts of beef that melted in my mouth. This visit's bowl was nothing like I remembered. The curry sauce is definitely different with an unrecognizable consistency and taste. There were no slow cooked onions in the broth. The slices of beef were clumped and stuck together. It tasted like a convenience store version of what it once was. Please bring back the old recipe!! read more
UDON EVEN KNOW HOW DELICIOUS THIS PLACE MAKES THEIR UDON! I've forgotten how much I love Udon! I ordered the Beef Udon for lunch today, possibly the best I've ever had! (Like my current husband! He's the best husband I've ever had!) The bowl of udon was swimming in a tasty light broth with green onions and thin large slices of beef. Great price, variety, customer service and fast! Perfect lunch for me on my weight loss journey! read more
Came here since it was inside of a Mitsuwa marketplace and it was so convenient. Good: - Fast service - they make the food in front of you! - Super kind and happy staff - Loved the curry udon - just had a lot of flavor and udon was freshly made and really well done - Super cheap! Bad: - It's a supermarket! So don't expect anything fancy. Overall really nice place to get a quick snack after your shopping trip! read more
1 year ago
For starters, I'm not the biggest fan of udon. HOWEVER, this place really changed my mind. I tried the chicken udon to be safe with my options and let me say, it was AMAZING. The broth was super good and the noodles were perfect and the chicken was simple yet delicious. The staff are very quick and i love when people are straight to the point. The place is very clean and organized. I'll definitely come here again. read more
4 years ago
I have been going here for years. Nothing has changed but the price and lines, it is still affordable and very busy now. Be prepared to wait because they serve each person and orders individually (like a chipotle line). Quality, taste, service still wonderful and great every time I come. This is my favorite udon restaurant and my favorite restaurant in the whole food court as well. I always get the usual regular beef udon and I chose a variety of fried foods. I like to dip the tempura in the sauce provided but also enjoy to dip it with the udon broth! read more
This is my go to place for udon. Their prices are very reasonable and their food is always fresh. The ordering process is like an assembly line from start to finish. To order, you place your order for the dish of your choice at the first window and then there is a tempura station with a variety of tempuras such as pumpkin, onion, shrimp etc to choose from and then towards the end of the line, you pay for your meal. I usually order the kistsune udon which comes with a deep fried tofu, green onions and fried tempura pieces. The kitsune is soft and marinated really well. As for the broth, it's flavorful and light. The downside is that the udon noodles can sometimes be on the firm side. I've also ordered the tempuras here and they are always crispy and the tempura sauce they provide here is perfect. Since this eatery is located inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace, the parking can get crowded during peak hours but there is plenty of parking spaces available that open up. They previously didn't accept credit card but now they do with no credit card fees. read more
3 years ago
First time eating here and I had the homerun udon. It was definitely a home run!! For about $15, you get a big bowl of udon filled with plenty of meat, egg, fish cakes, etc. You also get your choice of two pieces of tempura. Flavor was on point. This is definitely a favorite of mine when going to Mitsuwa from now on. read more
Sanukiseimen Mugimaru is a local udon shop located in the heart of the Mitsuwa food court in Costa Mesa. The service is always fast and friendly as all of the employees welcome you with smiles on their face. The lines sometimes get a little long, but don't worry as it always goes pretty quickly. The food is always consistent and solid, especially for the price! I love getting the beef udon as well as the curry beef udon. Both are flavorful and really good quick meals for lunch! Overall, I definitely recommend and am excited to be back! read more
Came on a Saturday evening and there was a long line but went quickly. The staff asked me what I wanted to order so I wanted to try their home run udon. It was around $15 with a bunch of toppings and two tempura included. The staff were very friendly and patient and accommodating to my fish allergy. The soup tasted great, not too salty and had a miso/seaweed taste. The two tempura I got were the karage chicken and the shrimp tempura. I would recommend the shrimp tempura as the batter was crispy but not dry. My partner liked the sweet potato tempura, he said it was tasty! The karage chicken was dry in my opinion so it was hard to eat and swallow for me. Otherwise, it is delicious and I would recommend this location at Mitsuwa. The price is competitive compared to other udon locations and they offer a lot. read more
Pretty good, if you can get past the long lines! Sanukiseimen is located in the food court of Mitsuwa, and I finally gave it a try and it's solid. For the price and the fact that the udon is made in house is great. Your order by choose the broth, then udon/rice, then the fried items. Prices are very good, slightly cheaper than Marugame in South Coast Plaza. Personally, I went with the beef curry udon with the Ontama (half boiled egg that melts), and the sweet potato + shrimp tempura to top it off. They do have the kitchen in the open for you to see while going through the line, which is cool. Beef Curry Udon: 4.5/5 very good, only wish there's more beef, but other than that everything else was fire. The udon was fresh and chewy, the curry broth was salted perfectly, and there's a lot in the large to fill you up. I did add an Ontama on top for $1.45 extra but it didn't seem necessary as there's plenty of flavor. Tempuras: 4/5 Your standard fare but I got both the ones that were just fried so they were hot and crunchy. Normally they are sitting in the display heater, so I'm not sure how those are. Enjoyed the shrimp and sweet potato tempura, goes well with the curry. Hardly any thick oils. Ordering 2 is definitely enough for a meal but order 4 was wayyyy plenty. They do take credit card as of 2021 btw. Overall, I like this place a lot and it's no wonder it's the most crowded in the food stand in Mitsuwa. read more
4 years ago
加州身處全美通貨膨脹風潮的浪尖，除了領先全美的不合理高昂油價外，激增的飲食開銷更是讓許多習於外食的朋友感到頭疼，就連位於 Costa Mesa 原本強調 物美價廉 ＄的 Mitsuwa 超市 美食街也不例外。過去就是單價比較高卻極其美味的名物 司 Gyutan Tsukasa 烤牛舌 ，目前大分的牛舌便當已是超過美金$20要價，山頭火拉麵 Ramen Santouka 與 專賣日式簡餐的 みやび亭 Miyabi-Tei 也都不再平價，放眼望去只剩下本篇介紹的這間讚岐製麵還保有美食街應平易近人的消費水準。 Mitsuwa 超市裡的美食街是周遭居民與上班族的最愛，各家餐點也都有一定的美味水準。這間強調採用日本進口的麵粉來製作麵條的讚岐製麵，餐點價格多在美金$10內，在用餐巔峰時間造訪難免會跟著附近的上班族一起擁擠著排隊點餐。 各種口味的餐點以精美製作的模型展現，幫助顧客點餐時做出適合自己的決定。想要自在用餐的秘訣就是避免在巔峰的用餐時間造訪，點餐到取餐十分鐘內一氣呵成。 點上一碗烏龍麵再搭配一些炸物天婦羅是傳統的日式吃法，這裡的炸物選擇還不少，可惜口味上沒有特別值得著墨之處。 這裡跟隔壁店舖專賣日式蓋飯的店家應是同一個老闆，兩家的餐點互通有無，如果想要以烏龍麵搭配生魚片蓋飯也是可以的。附上近期詳細的菜單，可以點小圖放大看詳細內容與價格。點餐的指示順序。 隔壁專賣日式蓋飯的店面也有精美製作的食物模型，但如果要吃生食壽司的話，自己還是會進到超市的生鮮區來選購。 說實在的，這裡最值得推薦的就是這份簡簡單單內容的烏龍麵涼麵。外觀晶透嫩白，口感彈性順華的烏龍麵條，每一口都需要仔細咀嚼吞入肚中來避免噎到，麵條的香氣也隨著咀嚼在口中完整釋放，夏天吃來消暑美味的首選。 油炸麵衣與青蔥切段是加入沾醬湯汁中增添口感與風味的佐料，如果想更直接的感受麵條的魅力，可加可不加。 鹹度與香氣都還不算太差的柴魚沾醬，雖沒有其它知名店家吃到的柴魚醬汁那般富有深度，但以快餐的水準來說是及格的。 日式豆皮是自己品嚐熱湯烏龍麵最喜歡的口味，可惜這裡的日式豆皮滷汁甜度逼人，吃來甚至還會有些許因吃太甜而牙疼的錯覺，連湯頭也是過甜，雖然麵條還是好吃的但就不太推薦。 如前所述，這裡的炸天婦羅水準不一，有時候吃來香酥可口，有時吃來麵衣軟爛且內部的海鮮食材甚至有擺放過久的鬆散口感，點來佐餐是可以的但不要有太高期望，寫到這裡也讓人格外想念現在已經關店的日本天婦羅名店 金子半之助 Hannosuke。 不需要高昂花費即可吃上一碗口感十足、香氣充沛的烏龍涼麵，再看看自己的荷包裡還有充足的銀兩可以到日本超市裡採購一番，畢竟大老遠跑來這除了吃飽也要帶些日本超市特有的產品回去，開車回程記得先在 Matcha Love 買杯冰綠茶帶著，長時間塞在車陣中是需要一些冰涼的飲料提神的。 read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace is a variety of food options to explore! This was my first time entering this place, and I saw many people headed over to Sanukiseimen Mugimaru. The line for this place is longer than the surrounding options, which made me assume that this is the most popular / go-to. I waited around 7-10 minutes to have my order taken, which is quite reasonable because the food is made fresh. Remember to take a tray before ordering! The worker taking my order was very helpful and patient during the time that he served me. I got the beef udon with an egg, a mini salmon don, and some tempura sides. I made sure to top off my udon with the tempura flakes after paying. Beef Udon (w/ egg): Noodles were perfect chewiness and had good consistency. Beef wasn't too fatty. Egg was perfect and yolky. Soup wasn't too salty, which is what I really liked. Mini Salmon Don: It's weird to say I liked the rice more than the salmon. The rice was perfectly seasoned with rice vinegar-- a very good ratio! The salmon didn't taste sushi grade, but it was still very yummy. The bowl together is an absolute 10/10. They also give you a side of soy sauce to drizzle or dip your fish in. Tempura: The squid tempura was very delicious. Same with shrimp fish cake tempura! The tempura has a perfect crunch to soft ratio-- crunchy on the outside but chewy and soft when your way to the center. It comes with a side of light tempura dipping sauce that's really tasty. Overall, I paid $22 for the entire meal. It is a LOT of food and will fill your stomach up. I believe it's worth it, 100%. Quick little tip for when you go to the marketplace-- on weekends, the seating area gets filled so make sure to keep an eye out for people finishing up their meals/leaving so you could enjoy yours. Once you finish your meal, make sure to stop by the surrounding stores as well as the actual grocery store! Very nice atmosphere in the entire building. read more
First time coming to eat in the Mitsuwa food court. It was quite busy but there were plenty of tables and the meals are quick enough that waiting for a table to open up doesn't take too long. We decided to all try Sanukiseimen Mugimaru. I got number 2, the Kitsune Udon. The broth was hot and delicious. The udon noodle was pretty average but for the portion and size, I would definitely this is the place to come for a quick meal. My total came out to only $8. They also have a variety of tempura selection for low prices. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
My friend and I were craving udon so we decided to try this place. It's inside Mitsuwa Marketplace. Almost no wait in a Saturday afternoon. It's in a food hall so it's only self seating and we were lucky to find some seats. I got the large beef udon which I found to be on the plain side. Maybe I should've add additional spices but I would prefer a broth that's savory from the start. My friend had no complaints about her tonkotsu udon though! We both got the yam tempura which was nothing special imo. I wish they had the potato croquette. I personally would prefer to go to Marugame though. read more
1 year ago
Affordable and fresh. Chewy noodles and hot broth. Can't ask for much more in the economy. But I did ask for extra onions and the chef did me a solid. read more
1 year ago
my favorite udon spot in OC! Comparable to Marugame in LA, although I would say Mugimaru has more varieties and specials! Food: 5/5 + Curry Udon + Beef Udon Udon is fresh and thick. I usually get the regular Beef Udon with egg topped with crunchy tempura flakes and scallions. However, this visit, I decided to be adventurous and try the Curry Katsu Udon. I thought the Katsu was crispy and tender and with noodles, the curry sauce was rich and divine! Service: 5/5 It's fast food style where you order at the counter and you can expect food to come out in 5-7 minutes. Cashiers are nice and attentive! Expect a wait if you are coming at peak hours (weekends at dinner time). I would recommend going on a weekday or a time before 6pm if you want to beat the lines! read more
This udon place is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace and it can get pretty busy! Don't even try to go during Sunday lunch because the line is wrapped around the food court, but there's usually no wait for lunch time during the weekdays! They have a display with all their dishes and a tempura station. I ordered the beef udon, a pumpkin tempura, and a mini salmon rice bowl. The food was fairly cheap and ready right when I paid even with the fresh made udon! The broth for the udon was good and the noodles were perfectly chewy, but the beef was super tough. Really overcooked so maybe stick to their chicken or kitsune udon. The pumpkin tempura was crispy and tender, delicious dipped in their tempura sauce. My favorite part was the salmon rice bowl! The salmon was fresh and delicious, and the rice was perfectly seasoned. I savored every bite of the rice bowl. So good! The meal was really filling and everything was super cheap! I love coming to Mitsuwa Marketplace to try all their different food court options. Mugimaru is a great place to go if you want a comforting bowl of hot udon! read more
2 years ago
AWESOME PLACE!!! my father ordered the curry udon cuz he wanted to be different and it was awesome again yummy place. 5 STARS read more
2 years ago
My go-to spit in Mitsuwa! The udon and tempura is always delicious. The tempura selection variation is great; always crispy without being too oily. Fast service and the vibe of the storefront is absolutely adorable. My personal treat for when I'm down or celebrating. read more
3 years ago
Lunch - Weekday Party of 1 Easy and quick lunch. It's not the most amazing Udon place you'll eat at, but it's not bad either. The lines go by fast, so don't get intimidated by how long it could be. I come here at least once a week. As long as you don't have some unrealistic expectations from an Udon place in a food court, I think you'll be quite satisfied with the quick service. Seating used to be a huge problem in this Mitsuwa foodcourt, but since the renovation, that problem seems to have been remedied a little bit. I do really like their tempuras here, however. I have a hard time walking past them, always end up grabbing a couple at the least. Spicy Udon small with a couple of tempuras are my go-to. Reasonably priced in my opinion. read more
2 years ago
The service and food continues to excel even at 2pm Sunday afternoon. It's actually quite busy in the food court, but despite that they were able to get my food out very quickly. The tempura were crispy and the curry udon was rich. I think the included katsu is just average though, so I'd probably order just the beef curry version next time. read more
Sometimes simplicity is best. Hubs and I wanted to eat dinner before grocery shopping and I was craving simple udon. I ordered the spicy udon with a side of tempura. ~ note: we last dined here before March 2020 so not sure if it's still open or how things have changed in terms of ordering ~ Ordered my udon with the kitchen and then I selected my tempura. My favorite has to be the sweet potato tempura. It was light and airy. I also got shrimp and fish but the tempura was soaked in oil so I felt like I was pretty much biting into fried oil (Idk if that's possible but yeah...) read more
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