Came here for their soft opening on Saturday and wow, what a hot mess. Luckily, my friend got there at 10:30 when there was a short line. We got seated shortly after opening at 11:20AM in the first wave of guests and the line outside continued to grow. Once seated, they brought out some complementary fried crackers and water. Cold noodle set 3/5: interesting concept but a little difficult to eat. I did really like the sesame dipping sauce though! Bacon cream udon carbonara 5/5: rich and creamy, better to share with others. Sukiyaki nabe udon 4/5: solid hot udon dish Overall, the food was good and the servers tried their best -- apologized for the wait and refilled our crackers/water promptly. Even though it was soft opening, the restaurant did not have the capacity to make food in a timely manner. We had to wave someone down to order then waited over an hour for the food to arrive while sitting in a warm/hot restaurant is not ideal on a hot day. I might give it another try in the far future, but this restaurant did not properly prepare for a busy soft opening. read more

This was my first time visiting after my friend saw this place on a Facebook ad and wanted to try the cold flat noodles. I ordered the creamy noodle dish instead. The fresh noodles were definitely the highlight. They had a great texture and tasted homemade. My only feedback on the food is that the sauce was a little too thick and creamy for my taste. It reminded me more of mac and cheese than a noodle dish, so I think it would be even better if the sauce were a bit lighter and less cheesy. The service was excellent. Our food came out quickly, and the staff were friendly. One thing to keep in mind is that the tables are quite small, and there aren't any booth seats. If you're dining with a larger group or family, seating may feel a bit cramped, and you may have to wait for a table during busy times. The atmosphere was decent overall, but I think booth seating or larger tables would make the dining experience more comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed the fresh noodles and the quick service, and I'd be interested in coming back to try some of the other dishes. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Mentaiko cream Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Came in during their soft opening and walked right in. Might've gotten lucky as it seems others have experienced long wait times and disappointedly had the flat noodles already sold out. The Himokawa cold noodle set is worth trying if you haven't had dipping udon or soba before. The udon has a satisfyingly chewy texture, but be prepared to test your chopstick skills as it'll get slippery to grip. The two dipping sauces complement each other nicely. The black sesame sauce is creamy and rich, making it the one you'll probably reach for first, while the yuzu sauce is refreshing and light that you can keep going back to it easily. The tempura was fried in fresh oil and wasn't over battered. Pro tip: if you save the salad for the end, the leftover dipping sauces make an excellent dressing. The maje udon is beautifully presented. Once mixed, the creamy sauce slightly overpowers the spice, but adding a little chili oil and chili powder brings it back to a more balanced level. Service was attentive throughout for a soft opening. read more

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Soft opening discount is over guys I just went today . I came on a Wednesday at 5:40 pm and there were only 4 parties on the waitlist. I got seated within 5 minutes and the food came within 10 minutes after I ordered too. Really quick service, but there is no AC in the restaurant so it was hot. The cold udon set was surprisingly good 9.7/10. Points were deducted because there were only one shrimp tempura as protein in this dish. The dipping sauces were delicious and not too salty or flavorful. My favorite one was the black sesame, it goes really well with the chewy and perfectly cooked flat udon. The citrus sauce was also good, not a strong flavor so I recommend adding green onion and the radish to it. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Cold Udon Set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Wow! This place reminded me of my trip to Japan. We were so lucky to get the last flat noodle set order during their soft opening. Everything we ordered was delicious! I especially loved how chewy the noodles were. You could tell they were housemade. The service was great. We had a short wait, but were seated as soon as a table opened up. Joanne, our waitress, greeted us and helped us throughout the ordering process. She was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. The restaurant is clean, modern, and inviting. We will definitely be back! read more

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Tldr : overall would come back, good soup base and noodle Wait: went right when it opened. Short line on a Sunday about 5 mins before opening and got first seating easily. Service: Ben was awesome, very friendly. A little slow but considering soft opening, it wasn't horrible. Had a toddler and baby, and it was fine for us. Price: fair for the district Food: better than we expected. Soup flavorful and tasty without being salty. Flat udon good as well with good bite to it. Would come back Carbonara a little too creamy for my taste. Good to try as a group but not eat the whole thing yourself.. Location: inside The district across from bowlero. Nice area to walk around after dinner too and fun water fountain for kids. Also right outside a kids splash pad and plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Himokawa hot udon set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

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My husband and I have been looking forward to try this place, since the Himokawa cold udon looks very similar to Godaime Hanayama Udon in Tokyo (iykyk). We finally got to try it and honestly, it was a bit disappointing. Once you enter in the restaurant, put your name on the Yelp waitlist. If you come too close to closing time (1 hour or less), there is a chance they will close the waitlist. So come earlier! We came on Sunday at 7pm and for a party of 2, the wait was pretty short at 20-30 minutes. When seated, you order via QR code. The service is very friendly. The Himokawa Cold Udon set comes with 2 dipping sauces: a black sesame sauce and a yuzu tsuyu sauce (also used with tempura). I assumed that I would love the sesame sauce since it looks like they ground black sesame seeds to make it. Unfortunately, it tasted a bit too sweet and not enough savory taste in it. It honestly reminded me of the Chinese black sesame dessert soup, which is really weird for a salty entree. The yuzu sauce was very good, but considering the $25 price tag, I was disappointed that I didn't like one of the two sauces provided. I thought sesame sauce would be harder to make and more special, so to not like felt like I didn't like half the dish. The sesame sauce was also too thick, so it didn't cling onto the noodles, which makes it hard to enjoy. I think they should add some dashi to dilute the sauce and add some umami notes to it. It almost feels like eating a dessert when I use the sesame sauce. Noodles are nice and chewy, but without half the sauce, it's hard to fully appreciate them. As for the tempura, the batter is too hard. Tempura batter should be crispy but also not hard when you bite into it. I would rather go to Carlos Junior (Pasadena and Torrance) for good tempura. Even Marugame Udon (Little Tokyo) has decent and better tempura. For the effort to get here (I'm from LA) and the price point, I don't think I'll come here again, unless they make improvements to the sesame sauce. Presentation of the food is beautiful, and service is friendly. However, the number one requirement for me is the taste. The food must taste good for me to come back. Hopefully, they'll improve, but until then, I won't be back. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Himokawa Cold Udon Set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Me and my husband went here for their soft opening and we were really impressed! We got the Himokawa Cold Udon set and the Maje Cream Udon. The Himokawa Cold Udon Set had tempura and two different dipping sauces (yuzu and black sesame). I loved the having the option to dip my flat noodles into two different sauces. One being more citrusy and the other being nice and creamy. The flat noodles had a very nice bite to it and this set was definitely shareable between two people. My husband got the Maje Cream Udon and it was so flavorful with a bit of a spice kick. The sanuki udon noodles used in it were so bouncy and had a nice mouthfeel. This dish kind of reminded me of a mazemen (would have been awesome if we could add some sort of rice or something afterwards to soak up the sauce). Overall, we would definitely come back here again to try their other udon options! Hope this place stays at The District for a long time :) read more

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We were a little nervous about trying this place after seeing the low reviews, but they had literally just opened yesterday, so we decided to give them a shot. We ordered the Flat Udon, Carbonara Set, and Chicken Karaage. Everything was really good! The noodles had a great texture, the carbonara was flavorful, and the karaage was crispy on the outside and tender inside. Maybe we got lucky since we went on the 4th of July and there was no wait, but we had a great experience and would definitely come back. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Flat Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

I'd normally give a new restaurant a lot of grace during a soft opening because I understand that the purpose of it is to identify operational issues and work out the kinks before the official opening. Unfortunately, this ended up being the worst restaurant experience I've ever had, even for a soft opening. We arrived right when lunch service began at 11:30 a.m. and put our name on the waitlist. We were quoted a 45-minute to 1-hour wait, which seemed completely reasonable, so we spent some time shopping around the plaza. After an hour, there were still around 20-25 parties ahead of us. We ultimately weren't seated until 2:30 p.m. (a 3-hour wait). The biggest disappointment came after we were finally seated. We were informed that the restaurant had already sold out of their signature flat udon noodles, which was the entire reason we came. It was disappointing to learn they had sold out before lunch service had even ended. What was even more frustrating was that there was no notice while we were waiting. Had customers been informed that the signature noodles were sold out, we could have decided whether we still wanted to wait. Instead, we spent three hours in line only to find out after we were seated that the item we specifically came for wasn't available. Once we sat down, we waited around 10 minutes expecting a server to come take our order. No one ever mentioned that ordering was done through a QR code. We eventually noticed it ourselves, scanned it, and realized we'd been waiting for nothing. A simple "Please order using the QR code" when guests are seated would have prevented unnecessary confusion. Unfortunately, the service continued to feel very disorganized. The table next to us had been seated about 10-15 minutes before we were and ordered before we did, yet our food started arriving before theirs. To make matters worse, another table that was seated after us also received their food before both our table and the table next to us. It was clear that orders were not coming out in the order they were placed. We were seated close to the kitchen, and throughout the meal we could hear staff loudly yelling back and forth through the kitchen window. It sounded like the food runner was calling out items while the kitchen was trying to figure out which tables still needed them and food was being prepared for tables that had already been served. The lack of communication was very noticeable from the dining room. The food unfortunately didn't make up for the long wait. My boyfriend ordered the curry tonkatsu udon, and the curry tasted extremely watered down. The tonkatsu was partially burnt, and the udon itself was slightly undercooked. I ordered the sukiyaki nabe udon after having to change my original order because the flat noodles were sold out. I know sukiyaki is meant to be on the saltier side, but this was overwhelmingly salty to the point where I couldn't finish it. The tempura set was also very underwhelming. There also didn't appear to be any air conditioning running despite everyone eating hot bowls of udon, the front door remained wide open, and the complimentary water was served at room temperature without ice. I hope they take the feedback from their soft opening to improve before their grand opening. While I expected a few bumps during a soft opening, the overall experience simply didn't justify a three-hour wait, and unfortunately the food itself did not make up for it at all. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - sukiyaki nabe udon - overwhelmingly salty - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

The service was great, and the seating/waiting process was relatively fast the time I went. The food is very decadent, I got the dipping flat noodles, I would say the noodles are very nice and chewy but I didn't like the dipping sauces because they were more on the sweeter side. The spinach salmon udon was very good and it tasted like clam chowder almost. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Cold noodle set and spinach udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

First time trying out this spot with my sister and we ordered the carbonara udon and flat udon dipping set. We were seated outdoors and it was nice for the evening at this location, Tustin marketplace plaza has a lot of shops and even a movie theatre here. Our wait at 5pm soft opening was 15mins (party of 2), though it took awhile for our udon set to arrive - approx 40 mins. Service was really good and they were making sure our waters were filled often. Overall taste of the items were good and flavorful, It reminded me of Japan cuisine with the flat dipping noodles. Texture is good and fresh, hopefully when it's grand opening the transition would be smoother for service time! read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Carbonara udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

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Got the cold udon set. Wait was 90 mins, after ordering food took 25 mins to come out. Cold udon set COMES with wasabi (literally in the description) but we were not given wasabi. Then we asked for the wasabi. First server said she will check. Left and saw her literally go help 4 other tables instead. Asked another server and he did the same thing. Finally got a third different server and she went directly to the kitchen to check in which they said the wasabi is frozen so they couldn't give it to us. Their yuzu dipping was good tho but the black sesame isn't that good. ALSO just remembered they came to our table while we were waiting for our food asking us if we were ready to pay. Tf. read more

food is SO good. the mentaiko cream udon was amazing! so savory! the udon definitely stole the show here. the texture was perfect (firm and chewy in a good way). the sauce tastes like a pretty typical mentaiko sauce (very creamy) but i wish there was just a bit more texture in there. overall pretty solid! chicken karaage was lightly fried and very krispy. no excess batter to weigh the taste down. sauce was more on the mayo-y side. their signature cold udon was presented so beautifully! salad was good, very light vinaigrette. the tempura is crispy and lightly battered. super solid and the best i've had in awhile. i'm not the biggest fan of the sesame (personal preference) but the sesame flavor is strong and the texture is good. their yuzu citrusy broth/dip is my favorite! it complements the noodles so well. the flat udon noodles could be a little thinner to help pair with the thinner sauce but still a good texture. not too soggy. staff are super nice, though service might be a bit slower during the busier hours. love this place and would totally go again! read more

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I'm shocked reading the reviews because I hadn't heard of the hype over this place since I'm not on social media right now. My friends and I went to Activate on a Sunday morning (7/12) and were leaving around 11 when we noticed a line outside of this placed that replaced the old Rakken Ramen. The line basically filled every indoor spot upon opening, so we were curious. FYI they do not have any gluten free dishes so we asked if our friend could bring outside food to join us and they kindly said yes. We were seated outside and there were a few tables open out there, so it wasn't packed at all around this time through noon. Not sure if the hype died down or if it's because they seated people at 11 when their IG hours say 11:30. The 3 of us decided to order 3 different udons to share: Mentaiko Cream Gochugaru Udon, Bacon Cream Udon Carbonara, and Curry Tonkatsu Udon. 2 of us loved them in that order, and the third person said the first 2 were equal for her. The Mentaiko was so rich and flavorful and not too spicy, I could not get enough of it! The Carbonara was very rich and creamy and definitely very tasty but the Mentaiko was just so incredible that it overpowered the Carbonara for me. The Curry was actually a disappointment. I've had the Curry Udon at Meiji and it's very rich and flavorful but this one felt super light and not much flavor, and the 3 of us agreed. Not sure if they're still tweaking recipes since it's their soft opening but hopefully they can enhance that curry one! Overall it was an unexpectedly great experience. We thankfully didn't have the experience that others had having to wait for an hour+, and I think going in with no expectations helped our experience too so we could just enjoy it for what it was and not based on some high expectations. It was nice that they had a 10% soft opening discount too, but I'm not sure how long it will last. I'd definitely come back and order the Mentaiko again. Our server recommended the cold noodles so that might be something I try next time I stop by! read more

Came on a Saturday morning, maybe about 10 mins before they opened and there was a short line. Doors opened at 11am and we were sat right away. Servers and staff were helpful with the menu and helping us decide what to order. Appetizers were so good and I really liked the curry tonkatsu. I just wish it wasn't so hot inside the dining area. I would have asked to be sat out on the patio had I known. It felt like eating in a sauna. Overall, I'd come back and request to sit outside for lunch! read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Delicious food, very similar to its Japan restaurants. Good service and staffs are friendly read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Definitely overhyped. Came right at opening on a Saturday and there was already a line formed for soft opening. We ordered 3 dishes to try: 1. Himokawa Cold Udon Set: the texture of the noodles was fun, but I was not feeling the flavor profile of the black sesame dipping sauce it came with. It just seems like an unusual pairing. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. I did like the consistency of the sauce, since it stuck well to the thick noodles. I much preferred the flavor of the yuzu dipping sauce it came with, but also did not get picked up well since it was so light in contrast to the heavy noodles. The tempura it came with wasn't anything to write home about. I wish the veggies were sliced a little thinner and the tempura sauce was a bit sweeter 3/5 2. Curry Donkatsu Udon: The curry flavor did not have much depth and seemed very one-note. I wish it had a little more sweetness to bring out a little more complexity. Although, it may be because it's a Korean-style curry as opposed to Japanese curry. The katsu was good. There are a lot more places that do a much better curry udon in OC, I'd skip this one 3/5 3. Mentaiko Cream Gochugaru Udon: This might be the best dish out of the 3, but I was still underwhelmed by this. The texture of the udon is nice, like the rest of the udon dishes. But the sauce reminds me of Buldakk, which in my opinion masked the flavor of mentaiko rather than showcasing it. It is also extremely heavy imo, whereas typical Japanese cream style dishes do a better job of maintaining a good balance of creaminess while being light. 3/5 Overall, a solid 3 out of 5 stars for us. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful but the flavors of the actual food was a bit underwhelming. I can think of several places in OC that do much more exceptional versions of each of the dishes we ordered. I'm glad we got to try it, the service for sure was 5 stars - the servers were so nice!! read more

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Daughter loves the noodles!! Had this in Japan and she said it was her favorite meal. Glad they opened one here read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Cold noodle set with flat noodles - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Not a bad soft opening experience. We showed up about half an hour before dinner opening hours and there wasn't a long line. Got the cold udon set with the flat noodles and it was delicious. The yuzu sauce is better in my opinion than the black sesame one. Chicken karage was good too. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Cold udon set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

So knowing this was a soft opening, I hope this is constructive for the restaurant as I'd like to see this place do well. We got there around 5-10 min before their 5pm dinner opening and got in line. We didn't get a table the first seating but only waited about 30 min to get seated. The server was clearly new but was nice. I knew they were out of flat noodles from previous posts but asked just in case. I agree they should've had a sign outside to indicate they were sold out of flat noodles. They gave a free appetizer of some sort of fried cracker that was good flavor but seemed like they fried earlier in the day so it wasn't that crispy. My husband's food came out fairly quickly - he ordered the cold set. I waited about 10-15 minutes for mine and when I asked, my server said they had just opened and they were working on orders. I think maybe a better response would've been that she would go check on it. My point was that they should've timed it so our food came out closer together. The cold set was really good but the portion was very small for what you paid for. I didn't order the set but the cold udon for $19 and the portion was tiny. They gave a lot of dipping sauce which was great except they should've done less sauce and more noodles. It seemed like a waste since I didn't even use half of the sauces. Hopefully they'll consider upping the portion of the noodles and work out the logistics and it could be a good spot. I'll want to come back to try the flat noodles. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

We arrived right when they opened at 11:30 a.m. and didn't get seated until 2:30 pm. Unfortunately, the experience only went downhill from there. Once we were seated, the service was disappointing. We were handed menus and told we could either order through the QR code or with a server, but no one ever came back to check on us or to take our order. Throughout the entire meal not a single server came by to ask a single question about the meal or taste. The most frustrating part was that we came specifically for the flat noodles, which seemed to be the restaurant's signature dish. After waiting an additional 30 minutes for our food, we discovered they had sold out. No one informed us when we were seated, there was no sold-out notice posted outside, and nothing on the menu indicated they were unavailable. If a signature item is no longer available, customers should be told before they spend hours waiting. Since the flat noodles were unavailable, we ended up ordering the Mentaiko and Curry Tonkatsu instead. The tonkatsu was overcooked and burnt, making it unpleasant to eat, and the noodles lacked the chewy, bouncy texture we were expecting. I understand this was a soft opening, and it's normal to work through some issues. However, after such a long wait, better communication and preparation are the bare minimum. This experience was incredibly disappointing, and I would recommend spending your time and money elsewhere. read more

Found a real gem for udon lovers! The noodles here are exactly what you want -- thick, flat, and perfectly chewy with just the right bite. They paired beautifully with the broth, which had a clean, savory depth that let the noodles shine. The grated ginger and daikon on top added a nice fresh, sharp contrast to the richness of the broth -- such a simple touch but it really elevated the whole bowl. I also tried the sesame sauce, which was a little on the sweeter side, but honestly it worked well as a change of pace from the broth-based bowl. Nice balance of nutty and sweet without being overpowering. Beyond the noodles, the portion sizes were generous and the food came out quickly, even though the place was pretty busy. The service was friendly and attentive -- our server checked in without being intrusive, and the space itself had a cozy, casual vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity you get. Whether you're craving something warm and comforting or want to try a unique sesame-based option, this spot delivers. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

The food was fresh and beautifully presented. The flat noodles had a great texture, and the tempura was crispy. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere! read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Signature Udon Set (with Tempura) - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Went for the soft opening and ordered the Himokawa (Cold), Himokawa (Hot), and Mentaiko Cream udon. The Himokawa (Cold) was the best by far. The flat udon had a great chew and the black sesame dipping sauce was savory and nutty. It also came with a more traditional dipping sauce if you prefer. If you're new to these kind of noodles, don't be afraid to slurp, it makes it much easier to eat. Himokawa (Hot) had a solid broth and a lot of vegetables. I believe since the flat noodles were in the broth vs. the cold one, it soften up more than I'd like. This is a good choice if you want a lighter/refreshing dish. The Mentaiko Cream was not to my taste, but it wasn't bad. If you want something hearty and decadent, this is for you. I prefer my cream-based udon to be lighter. Broth/sauce flavor was good and the standard udon noodles had good texture. I arrived 30min before opening, but there was no line so I waited by some chairs. Realistically you could've come at opening and made it to first seating. Like most restaurants, if you just miss first seating you may have to wait quite a bit, so be careful of showing up ~15min after opening. There was a small line forming after I got my drinks, but it cleared by the time I finished my meal. Tsurukawa doesn't unseat my favorite udon spot, but as a fan of dry/dipping noodles and black sesame, the himokawa (cold) is something I'm glad I tried and will continue to think about. read more

First time trying Tsurukawa after seeing all the hype on social media, and it definitely lived up to it! I can absolutely see why the flat noodles went viral--they have such an amazing texture. The yuzu dipping sauce was refreshing, and the black sesame dipping sauce was surprisingly one of my favorites. I expected it to be rich and sweet, but it was actually light, balanced, and refreshing. The bacon cream carbonara udon was also a hit. The consistency and chew of the udon were perfect. Overall, a really enjoyable meal. We also got lucky and didn't have to wait since we went on July 4th for dinner. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Cold Set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Really enjoyed the mentaiko gochugaru udon, the sukiyaki was a little too sweet for me! Would come back

My friends and I went Tuesday evening around 7 pm. Once we got to the restaurant, we waited outside until we were notified to check in with the staff. We headed inside to let them know, but no staff would come up to help us for about 5 minutes. We thought they were just busy, so my friends and I waited by the check in tablet. However, another party comes in a couple minutes after us and they got seated right away. Only after, did the staff acknowledge my group and I. Once we were seated, the service only got worse. Although they were nice, it honestly felt like we were forgotten about. I saw reviews saying that they had to order through a QR, but nowhere on our table did it have a QR code nor did any of the waiters tell us. After waiting for about 30 minutes and trying to catch their attention, they came to take our orders. However, our order was taken after the table that was seated 10 minutes after us, even though we had originally waived the waiter down first. When ordering, i showed the waiter the picture from the yelp post to ask which dish it was. He pointed me to the correct dish, yet told me it was going to be different from what i showed him. I asked what was going ti be different, but all he told me was "i dont know". Once everyone's order was placed, i noticed that that same table had gotten their order within 5-10 minutes so i was getting excited. However, another 15 minutes passes by and we still haven't gotten our food, and still no one was coming to our table. Eventually, a waitress comes over and says its last call, so we tell her we placed an order a while ago. When they finally put our order into the system, we got the food within 5 minutes. The food was good, but honestly don't think it was worth all of the time wasted. We also had to rush to finish our meal since it was almost closing time. Service was slow... quite literally because the servers were walking slower than a normal pace while the restaurant was full read more

check this place out! the udon here is so unique and i loved the different options that they serve. the wide udon is definitely a must try but dont miss out their creamy udon as well. super nice staff even though theyre so busy. its 10% off for soft opening so dont wait read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

First off, so glad we came right when they opened, there was a waitlist going already but thankfully we were 3rd in line (it was already packed inside). We waited roughly 10mins which isn't bad, gave us time to look at the menu. We were greeted by our kind hostess once our table was ready and ordered the sukiyaki udon and the signature set. It did not disappoint! I had this in Japan and I felt like I was back in Japan having this delicious dish, definitely will come back to try their other dishes. read more

Food was good but unfortunately could not say the same about the service. We came on a Tuesday night for dinner and upon being notified that it was time to check in with a host, we were left hanging awkwardly in front of the check in tablet until another party came in and got seated first. Once we sat down, they gave us our utensils and water right away, but noticed no one was coming back to take our order. After trying to wave down a waiter for 30 minutes, they finally came to take our order. However, they took the order of the table next to us first, even though we waved them down first and that party was seated 10 minutes after us. Once we finished placing our order, we noticed that the table by us got their food within 5 to 10 minutes, so we were excited to get ours since it looked so good. However, we sat there for an additional 15 minutes, still with no food. They didn't come to check up on us the entire time, only 30 minutes before closing, letting us know it was time for last call. How do you look at an empty table asking for last call, when there is no food on the table??? We let her know that we had put in an order about 20 minutes prior, and once she checked, we realized our order was never placed. We got our order 5 minutes after and had to rush to eat since it was almost closing time. read more

bacon cream carbonara was super delish but realized the reason for the wait wasn't the hype, but the staff. i've never seen so many people look at the waitlist and leave (at least 5 parties during the time we were eating but 3 tables open). we didn't get greeted with a hello and always had to go up and ask for the check, to order, for boxes, etc. staff would look for things to keep busy while we were waiting to get seated. would definitely pick up it up again to go but to sit down, it was too much of a hassle. as someone in the restaurant biz, wish they hired on a busser so waitresses would have more time for customers. think wooden chopsticks would also be great because the udon was slippery. also wish they were more attentive to keep the waitlist time accurate to the real time. but nonetheless, great food read more

This place is a famous JP chain restaurant. It's my first time having flat udon. Very unique texture, highly recommend. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - It's my first time having flat udon. Very unique texture, highly recommended - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

The food was great! And the service was phenomenal, every server was very kind and gave great recommendations. The only cons I have is that the busier sprayed disinfectant on the table next to us, it sprayed on me lol. Also, my girlfriend finished before I got my food. The place is very busy and getting traction, so that's really good! I never had cold noodles before so that's was interesting to try. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

The staff was excellent--attentive, helpful, and very personable. The food was very bland and overpriced--we spent $50 on two items, figuring to split between 2 adults and a child becuase one choice--the cold flat noodle plate--contained many items but the portions were small. Was very glad to leave as there were a couple of fans, only on one side of the restaurant....no A/C--it was so hot that day!! read more

My friend and I waited 35+ minutes for a table around 6:45pm on a Thursday, which was fine considering it was dinner time. However, we ended up sitting at our table for 40+ minutes waiting for our food to come out :( The food was okay, we ordered the wide udon which was a bit thicker than the one I've had in Japan. The sauces were good but also both a bit too salty/sweet. The Wide Udon Set also only comes with one shrimp tempura, which I felt was stingy considering the whole set is $25. Towards the end of our meal, the servers asked us if we ordered another set? I also heard them almost serve the wrong food to another table. Hopefully this is all just because they're still in their soft opening phase, but waiting 40+ minutes for our food was pretty frustrating. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Wide Udon Set - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Absolutely amazing mentaiko udon! The broth is rich, creamy with a lovely savory-spicy umami taste. The thick, chewy udon soaks up the sauce perfectly. read more

Tsurukawa Udon - Japanese Near Me - Tustin, California

Fresh, chewy handmade udon with rich, flavorful broth and quality ingredients. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is attentive. Definitely worth the visit--I'll be coming back! read more

Really good service and nice taste. The udon is the best that I taste in Irvine. And during the soft opening we get 10% off discount. Really recommend!! read more

We got there around 12. Their system said it was a 45 minute wait. After one hour, we went to check the status, and they said it would be 45 minutes. We waited around and hour and a half total, went back in and the lady said she had no clue how long it would take. We just left. Totally bad opening and unprepared. I'd avoid this place for a bit. Totally wasted about 2-3 hours of our time driving there, waiting, and driving back without eating. read more