Sat right away and the dishes came out quite fast. I loveee that onsen egg mixed with the noodles -- sooo tasty. Wish the beef tongue was grilled and that the noodle portions were a little bigger. Other than that, it's a pretty solid place to eat. That savory salty goodness is exactly what I was looking for. Their thick noodle texture is also perfect. I'm coming back to eat each different kind. I tried the cheese one and it was so good! The rice at the end wrapped it up since I wanted each bite of sauce. I'm coming back! read more

Wadaya - Cheese Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm not sure if it was today or they were understaffed but the previous time I came here I had a better experience. We were seated within 10-15 minutes but we sat and waited for our food for about 40-45 minutes. It was not crowded at all there were seats inside and outside. Customers that came after us got their food first as well. The previous time I came here the food was so amazing and customer service was great as well which made me come back. I got to go last time and the flavors were so good but today it was pretty blain. read more

Wadaya - Kyoto Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It's not often you come across a mazemen spot, but Mogumogu really does it right. The noodles are perfectly cooked, the sauce is rich (especially the curry one), and the poached egg really ties it all together. The rice at the end to soak up the extra sauce is a nice touch too. The Mogu chicken is crispy and tender and the takoyaki is well prepared. Their ramen is really solid too, although I definitely recommend the mazemen. Their service has been prompt and friendly every time. The place is on the smaller side, so there's usually a bit of a wait, depending on the time you go. I've never had to wait more than 30 min though. read more

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We went late Saturday afternoon around 1pm. Got seated right away. They have a parking lot, but it is small and for the plaza, so could get packed on a busy day. We got the takoyaki - LA style for appetizers. Nice and crispy outer layer and perfect amount of sauce on top. Only complaint was that there wasn't enough tako in each piece. We ordered the Deluxe and Tokyo mazemen. Solid choices, noodles were nice and bouncy. If you love garlic and green onions then this would be for you. You could also ask to have less or no garlic if you choose. Overall, service was fast and food was good. 7/10. read more

Wadaya - Takoyaki LA Style 4pc - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We were the first party in the restaurant when it opened on Saturday, but we still had to wait 30minutes for our food. Service was slow and the food was okay. Sadly, it was also cold when we got it. The concept is different from your normal ramen shop and it's worth the try, but it's unlikely that we'll be back. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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First time trying mazemen so I went with the deluxe and it definitely didn't disappoint. Love how they give a generous amount of sauce but was not too overpowering. Noodle quality was good, chashu was savory, and egg was cooked a perfectly as soft boiled. Like how at the end that they give rice to eat with the leftover sauce. Service was quick and nice and the place gave a comfortable ambiance. read more

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Everybody seems to like mogumogu so I gave it a try. There was a line but we were seated fairly quickly bc we were a party of 2. The noodles was interesting but halfway through I felt like it was overwhelming and I was sick of the taste because it was all the same thing. I guess that's where the vinegar comes in but then I didn't enjoy the taste when I add it in. I hear it helps with bloating and then adding rice after. But that was also a lot of carbs haha. All in all 5 stars for service but I'm knocking off a star bc I don't think the food was as yummy as is hyped. It was flavorful for sure but this is biased to my own tastebuds bc I can't have too much of something before getting sick of it if it keeps tasting the same. But you do get a big value for your money bc there's a lot of noodles so probably if you take it home as leftovers and reheat it and add other stuff & meats in later it might help--but this is just my own opinion though. I do want to give a commendation for the customer service bc they were all really nice and friendly :) read more

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The Mazemen noodles were AMAZING! This was a first experience for us and it exceeded our expectation. Although we're from Oregon, we'll definitely be back! read more

Wadaya - Impossible Tokyo (Vegan Mazemen) - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Cheese mazemen was great but they're vegan and veggie mazemen are my favorite bc all the veggies! Going to try to add the cheesy egg on top of the veggie/vegan next time read more

Wadaya - Cheese Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Quick service/food, efficient all around. However, went around noon on a Saturday and it was busy so expect a wait Somewhat small restaurant but they maximize their space. Wouldn't say neighbors were right up in our space, but they were definitely within arms reach. Food was good Got the karage - pretty decent, nothing special Deluxe mazamen ramen - full of flavor, nice springy texture to their noodles Loved the vinegar to put on the ramen And the rice at the end to soak it all up Would come back again read more

I had tried this place a long awhile ago and haven't tried anything like it before. It reminds me of ramen without the soup. There are many different savory options from Vegan Ramen Gyu - Tan (Beef Tongue). Each dish tasting completely different, but all very flavorful. Before coming to eat this, I kept thinking... "I'd rather eat some noodles swimming in beautiful broth." And then I had a bite--it was different.. and it was delicious. How to eat: There is "tare" at the bottom which consists of fat, seasoning, and aromatic oil. You need to mix up the noodles to coat them before eating. Honorable mentions: onsen egg and fried shallots *this place can get really busy and due to that fact people order to go. read more

I had the cheese one, so delicious cause i love cheese. i'm a noodle lover and thus hit the spot for a reasonable price. I love how since there was SO much seasoning and juice, they gave us rice at the end to eat with it. (not good if you're trying to cut down on carbs lol). this will definitely fill you up. i also Loved the chicken and the sauce. the deluxe was yummy especially the meats in it so if you like meats and need it, then get that one. coming back soon! read more

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WOW! I have been wanting to try Mogu Mogu for so long and I am so glad I finally got to! Flavor is not sacrificed for the vegan mazemen. The noodles were the perfect texture and complimented the sauce so well. I do not eat very spicy but I definitely recommend adding the house chili oil for that extra something! The Happy Hour is also so good with appetizers at a bargain. I love how they explained how mazemen should be eaten as it was my first time. I definitely recommend coming here and I am so exciting for this to be my new go to spot!! read more

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First time here! Really great service at the start! Hailey was super wonderful and answered any questions we had! We had the chicken cartilage (has a satisfying crunch) then we had the deluxe mazemen! I loved it with the homemade vinegar and a little lemon on it :). Would come here again with a bigger stomach! read more

This place has been in my favorites for a longgggg time now and I finally found the chance to go!! We came right at noon on a Saturday and was seated right away. surprise surpriseeee. Of course, we had to get the mogu chicken to start off. It came out fairly quickly, and was piping hot . The chicken itself was well seasoned and juicy, while the breading was crispy but not crunchy. I assume the sauce is a sriracha mayo? It complemented the chicken very well so you already know I had high expectations for the main dish. I obviously had to get the deluxe mazemen since it's my first time here. We gotta do everyone a favor and try everything they have to offer right? The presentation was beautiful and textbook perfect. I love the quality of the eggs, the golden orange yolk was chefs kiss, almost felt like I was in Japan. The noodles had a bouncy chew, but it was a little too firm for me. My only "complaint" would be the overpowering saltiness of the dish, which the vinegar (made in house by the way) helped cut back. Otherwise, you can definitely taste the flavors of the ocean. It also had a hint of smokiness that adds complexity to the dish. Besides the food, service was superb. Would I come here again? Maybe on a good day when I crave something like this again. read more

Wadaya - Mogu Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Chashu bowl (3.5/5) The meat in this bowl had a very good flavor, it was fatty and went well with the Japanese Mayo and seaweed that topped it off. Overall a solid bowl however I felt that the rice was a little too mushy for my liking. Deluxe Mazumane (4/5) A combination of so many flavors and spices into one bowl with a perfectly cooked poached egg that bursts all over the bowl when you mix it. You can also put it the side of vinegar they have if you want to break through the heaviness of this dish. After you finish the dish, they bring you a tint side of rice that you mix in with the leftover sauce which was nice to have. Overall service was friendly and quick and we got seated right away on a Saturday noon! read more

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Please don't let this rating detract you from trying Mogumogu. The flavors here are good, the portions are great for the price, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food just wasn't for us overall, hence the rating. My wife and I recently tried Mogumogu for the first time. It was our first time having Mazemen. This restaurant still offered outdoor dining, which we appreciated. Also the service was very quick and efficient. We ordered the Mogu Chicken, a Deluxe Mazemen, and a Kyoto Mazemen. The Mogu Chicken was the highlight of the meal for us. It was crispy, but not overly battered, and still juicy and hot. The seasoning on it was not too salty, and the dip it came with was delicious as well. A must-order if you come here in my opinion. Unfortunately, the Mazemen just wasn't for us. And this may just be due to us not being accustomed to dry ramen. But because the Mazemen bowls were dry, the dish felt very dense and heavy while eating it. The Deluxe Bowl, which comes with two slices of pork, was very flavorful, but as I continued eating it, there were diminishing returns. The Kyoto was saltier, which also made it difficult to finish - but it did come with a larger amount of meat if that's what you're looking for. They finish off the meal by giving you rice to mix with your leftover toppings and sauce. But because of how heavy the meal felt already, this didn't feel necessary for us. I will say overall that the flavors are definitely good. Again, this just wasn't for us due to how dense the meal felt, which began to detract from us enjoying the meal. read more

Wadaya - Mogu Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I saw good reviews on Yelp, so my friend and I went there on Wednesday for dinner. We ordered karaage (Japanese style fried chicken), 2 bottles of Asahi, and mazemen for each of us. I ordered Tokyo one, and it was amazingly good! Even I'm not a huge fan of the soft-boiled eggs, I still think it made the dish better. When you take a bite, you will be surprised how complex it can be. To be honest, I was expecting something like "aburasoba" (which is also a soupless ramen but more greasy), but I really enjoyed mazemen and I am assuming that it is a slightly healthier option :D I'm not sure if they have a beer on tap, but it still worth a try! I will come back soon!!! read more

Wadaya - Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delicious food and great service. Right when I was seated, they served water and I appreciated it. I ordered the Deluxe which comes with chasu, soft boiled egg, poached egg, scallion, seaweed, garlic. The sauce is at the bottom so you're suppose to mix all the ingredients to spread the flavor. The texture of the noodles was bouncy and the whole thing everything was delicious. When your half way through, they recommend adding vinegar to change the flavor up. It was fun and interesting. There was also crushed sesame on the table which gave it a nutty flavor. I liked it. At the end, they give a scoop of rice that you can eat with the left over sauce. Very fun concept. I recommend this restaurant for a delicous, aesthetic and fun experience. read more

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Came on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy! The interior is on the smaller side so there was a longer wait but we decided to sit outside. Server was very nice and considerate of the fact that it was cold outside :,). I tried the Curry Mazeman and thought it was yummy! Just to know though, the noodles are on the chewier side, and not the typical texture you see in normal ramen. I love how they give you rice at the end of your meal to mix into the sauce. Overall, a delicious meal!! read more

Wadaya - Curry Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Service was great and texture of noodles were the best things about this restaurant. I had high expectations since they claimed to have the umami taste but I probably wouldn't go back. Fried chicken was mostly batter, sauce on it was way too salty, maybe offer the sauce on the side for people who are more sensitive to salt. Fries were ok but overpriced, stick with McDonald's fries. Noodle textures were delicious and bouncy. Seasoned egg was delicious too. Broth and sauces were lacking, I did not taste the umami, just mostly salty :( tonkatsu flavor wasn't creamy either, it was just salty and watery if you know what I mean. I love the noodle textures but there seems to be a lack of substance in the dish, chashu wasn't the great either, it just tastes like boiled fatty pork. read more

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This is our 3rd or 4th time getting Mogumogu for lunch and the quality is always top-notch! They have a good amount of seating between indoors and outdoors with super quick service so I've never experienced a wait, even with a larger group on the weekend. Mogumogu is located in a strip mall so there's easy parking (around back of the restaurant if spots up front are full). HIGHLY recommend the curry mazemen! It wasn't even my own order lol (I got the Kyoto mazemen - also super yummy!) but I tried some of it and the curry flavor is super rich. For the other mazemen flavors I love adding their umami vinegar, but the curry really doesn't need it! The beef tongue and Mogu chicken are also really tasty. Staff will explain how best to eat their mazemen if it's your first time - there's no broth, so you mix everything together before eating! They also give you a bit of rice toward the end of your meal to soak up the rest of your sauce, meat, etc. If you've never had mazemen before definitely hit up this spot! read more

Wadaya - Top: Curry Mazemen; Bottom: Kyoto Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here. I've never had this type of noodle dish and experience before. It was interesting on how you eat it and the vinegar and rice that you add in to enhance the experience through your meal. Hannah helped us and she did a really nice job. The food was amazing. I'll definitely be back. The place has a good amount of seating. One of those chill spot you can go casually. See you guys again! read more

Wadaya - Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My SO picked this place to try. Originally I thought it was a typical ramen restaurant but after seeing the menu I realized they specialized in dry noodles instead. This place has the typical soup ramen as well, which I don't recommend getting. My SO ordered a soup Tonkotsu while I ordered the dry curry ramen. The soup in the Tonkotsu was tasteless and doesn't have that much seasonings. We were both surprised at how bad it was. The dry curry ramen on the other hand was better and has more flavors. When you get your bowl of dry ramen, the sauce is at the bottom of the bowl so you have to mix everything up evenly otherwise your ramen will not get the full flavors. We also ordered the Mogu chicken which was crispy and remind us of the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. We end up liking the chicken more than the ramens. Be expected to wait for a while. The restaurant is small which means there are limited seatings and thus the long wait time. The staff is great though and they try to move things along as quickly as possible. Overall it's a unique experience worth trying at least once. read more

Wadaya - Mogu Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I came in after seeing a lot of posts about this place on social media. I was really excited to try their mazemen and got the Kyoto. I didn't particularly think the kale went well with the dish. The mazemen was flavorful and it was a fun experience to have, eating it halfway then adding vinegar as suggested, then finishing off with rice. But the reason I give it 4 stars -it was way too salty for me. I left with a strong heaty feeling in the back of my throat and the food didn't sit well with me for the rest of the day either. Personally I wouldn't come back. But if you like salty foods I would say give it a try. read more

I had a great experience, both service and food! I came here with my family on Saturday for dinner and didn't have too much problem for parking or getting a table. They were busy so I think we just got lucky. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. We sat inside at a corner table, which was great since we had 4 adults and 1 toddler. The only think I am not sure if they have is a highchair since my toddler just sat with us. The foods that I got to try - Appetizers: Mogu chicken - the mogu chicken as good and I may get it again when I go back but I wouldn't say it's a must try. Gyu-tan - The gyu-tan is different and would say is a must try! Shishito - shishito peppers are a go to for my family so it was good to us but just remember some of the peppers could be spicy! Mazemen: * Cheese Mazemen - this is what I ordered and shared with my mom. This was a favorite for our server so gave it a try. I thought it was delicious but did think it was a little spicy. But I do have a low spice tolerance but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle. * Impossible Tokyo - I wasn't sure what to expect for this vegan maze men but this was really good too! Because this one isn't spicy, I feel the like the flavor came out more and I would totally get this again! The workers there were so nice to accommodate my son! I really do appreciate places that are accommodating! Definitely would recommend! read more

Yummy! Good amount of food, the wait does get long if you're there to eat in-person, there's a written waitlist and the restaurant itself is fairly small. Only thing is that the price is a bit high for what you ultimately get. read more

They have happy hour 5-630, M-F. They had takowasa, raw octopus with wasabi, and my goooooosh that was goooooooo! I think it's made with fresh wasabi. I would come back just for this!!! Their noodle was pretty good. If youve never been here before make sure you let them know. There are some "instructions" that they should explain to you! Our waitress was super, in fact the whole wait staff was awesome. The receipt says our server's name is Marcie, she was so pretty and nice! The hostess was also pretty and nice (but I don't remember her name)! I feel like whenever we needed water they were there. They were so attentive we didn't really need to get their attention. Granted, there weren't a lot of people when we first got there around 5pm so maybe they had the bandwidth to pay more attention to us. But it was a very nice meal/experience! read more

Wadaya - Mogu chicken - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm obsessed with noodles and the mazmen here was so delicious. So much flavor and the noodles soak up all the flavors in the bowl. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend if you're a noodle lover like me. Tad bit on the salty side which I don't mind but it did make me thirsty afterward. read more

The food is amazing here! The mazemen just hits the spot. Delicious! I got the cheese mazemen, while my husband got the deluxe mazemen. Portion is perfect. It comes with a rice ball in the end to finish up the sauce and whatever is leftover. Service is good. We were seated immediately. The place is small, perhaps we went just right after the lunch rush thus we skipped the wait. There might be some wait on a busy day, but I do recommend staying since it is worth it. read more

Mogumogu, lately, has been my go-to ramen joint. Especially on hot Summer days, the Dry Noodles are clutch. The appetizers are really good. The Mogu Chicken is so crispy and delicious. The Sauce is sweet and zesty, which complements the crispy chicken. The Takoyaki is good as well. The insides is soft, and the meat inside is tender. If I had one thing to improve on it, would be to maybe make the outside a little crispy, because it just taste mushy. The Deluxe Mazeman is the show stopper. Typically, ramen can taste too salty because of the broth. With no broth being in the Ramen, you just taste the chewiness and freshness of the noodles. The noodles taste so fresh and delicious. The pork is tender. I love that we get the soft boiled egg and the sunny side egg, which allows yolk to run down the noodles, providing a more creamy taste. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurants. This ramen joint is a must try. They give you a lot of portions and is a bang for your buck. When you're almost done with the noodles, the noodles waiter/waitress will give you a side of rice, which you can then mix with the remaining sauce that is left in the bowl with umami noodles. Keep up the great taste, Mogumogu. read more

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Finally got to try Mogumogu after having it bookmarked for a looooong time! The Mogumogu chicken was a great starter. The generously sized chicken pieces were deliciously crispy and juicy. My husband got the Deluxe Mazemen which comes with sliced pork chashu, spicy minced pork and two types of eggs (poached and soft boiled). And I got the Kyoto Mazemen which comes with soy marinated diced chashu. Since I am prego, I requested the poached egg to be hard boiled instead. The poached egg is key to adding creaminess to the dish. I tried a small bite of my husband's Deluxe and it was so much more tasty and saucy than mine. The spicy minced pork also added a lot of flavor. I can't wait to come back postpartum to enjoy a Deluxe bowl with poached egg! We love the thick noodles that the mazemen came with. It had such a good bite and coated so well by the topping/sauce. The little scoop of rice at the end was a nice touch and made sure we walked out satiated. read more

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Came here to eat dinner last night, there was a line but we only waited 20 minutes for a table outside. Ordered: 1) tonkotsu ramen - husband had this and said it was good 2) chicken karage x 2 - fried just right. Kid loved it so we got a 2nd order 3) takoyaki octopus balls 4 PCs - crispy exterior, pretty good but only 4 pieces??? 4) Mexican coke $3.50 5) extra ramen noodles $2.00 - yes, because the kid wants some 6) deluxe mazemen - so good, I love the texture of the noodles and would recommend to others, delicious They actually forgot our takoyaki order, not sure what happened. I had to remind them about it since it never appeared at our table. They are just too busy! read more

Loved dining here. Came on a weekday for lunch and was able to get a table for 2. Parking was easy as there is a lot to the front and back of the business area. Loved our food choice. Tried their impossible Tokyo mazeman and mogu chicken. The chewiness of the noodles was perfect. The condiments were a nice add on in bringing out the flavors. Service was decent. They have two outdoor tables and inside bar seating as well. Must try! read more

Wadaya - Impossible Tokyo mazeman. Loved it - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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There have been so many ramen shops popping up in the OC in the last 5 years. What makes this different from the others? It's mazemen, a saucy dry type of ramen. Aka no soup in the ramen. What?? Mind blowing!! Noodles are thicker than the Hakata style. Ordered the Tokyo with the spiced pork. Japanese spiciness is normally pretty mild compared to other Asian cuisine. This pork actually had a good kick to it. So how do you eat if? Simple, mix it all up, pop that beautiful poached egg for the ooey gooey yolk. Add in the sesame seeds and some umami vinegar. Now enjoy. When you're done with the noodles you'll get a shot of rice. It's a baby scoop of rice to help finish up the sauce. Will definitely come back for more! Service was awesome, they'll help you if you're a noob to mazemen. read more

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Food is delicious ! Tastes like thicker egg ramen noodles. Definitely worth a try! I get the deluxe.

if you've never tried mazemen - this is your sign! i recently tried mogumogu since I was interested in trying brothless ramen! when i went, there was no wait & the servers were so friendly. - my orders - * deluxe mazemen: decent portions, noodles were sooo chewy with great texture, and all in all so much flavor especially when adding homemade umami vinegar! very filling and satisfying meal :) * mogu chicken: a decent appetizer to try! i liked the sauce & chicken was crispy i ordered the deluxe since it had everything i wanted, and i followed the instructions on how to properly eat it. first, you need to try the mazemen itself after mixing it, then once you're halfway through your bowl, add the homemade umami vinegar! afterwards, they will serve you with a small scoop of rice to eat with the leftover sauce in the bowl. they also have the instructions up on their wall! i really liked it with and w/o the umami vinegar. overall, the portions were decent to me & it was quite a filling meal! the mogumogu chicken was also a nice little appetizer to try. - final thoughts - this place is definitely worth the try! if you like ramen, you might like it brothless too. since this restaurant is close by, i think i'll definitely come back again to try their tokyo or kyoto mazemen. i'll also get a side order of the spicy chili oil to add to my meal. they also have happy hour so that's also something i would want to check out in the future! read more

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Delicious food and great service! It has a small hole in the wall vibe. Highly recommend.

Not bad. Mazemen is a little different. I like tsukemen and this is similar style. The noodles is chewy. There's plenty of flavor and I do like their homemade vinegar. The mogu chicken was alright. It was crispy with a sweet sauce on top. I think I like prefer the regular karaage. I would come back for their noodles. read more

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It's a very cute small Ramen house. We got there around 12:30, and waited for about 20mins. Their customer service is nice and friendly, the menu selections are pretty simple and easy to order, and their prices are reasonable. The noodles had quite a few toppings, yummy! They were fresh and al dente. The soft octopus takoyaki is delicious; however, the sauces in both the noodles and takoyaki were quite salty. We were not sure if the flavor s/b was salty, but it was way too salty for all of us. We were gulping down our water lol. read more

Wadaya - Vegan was delicious - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California