Meiji Seimen Costa Mesa

1113 Baker St, Costa Mesa - 92626
312 reviews
Noodles Izakaya Ramen
(714) 545-5175

Tiny Japanese restaurant so it’s not good for big groups. You can get on the waitlist with the yelp app. Small parties of 2 got to sit faster. Food was very good and udon noodles are house made. They forgot our fried chicken appetizer but other than that, service was good and food came out fairly quick. I definitely recommend this place.

Great, busy Japanese cafe. Delicious udon noodles as well as soba, ramen and some sushi. Really helpful staff and very reasonably priced.

Came here on a recommendation, drove 25 mins detour, and WAS SO WORTH IT. Tastes just like the food back home. And everyone there was so nice and authentic!Great flavor, portions and selection! Came as a group of 4, had a main each and three sides to share. Everyone left full and totally satisfied :)

I came on Saturday night around 6pm to put our name on the waitlist. There were 9 ppl ahead of us all parties of 2. It took 30 mins for us to be seated. We started with fried squid and assorted tempura, both were really good. I would order the squid again, it comes with a mayo sauce to dip. The tempura was nice but they included quarters of an onion which was odd to me, I didn't enjoy that piece. We ordered the shabu shabu udon which was very red making it spicy and delicious. We also ordered the mountain veggie udon, it had a variety of veggies that I really enjoyed. But compared to the shabu shabu it may be a little bland for others. Neither of the udons came with a poached egg, but was worth adding! The udon noodles were perfectly chewy. Service is fast and attentive. They are trying to turn tables over quick so they may take away your plates and bowls before you are done...don't be afraid to say you're still working on the food.

A delicious, hidden gem. Probably the best udon I've ever had. We loved everything we had. I like spicy food, but aired on the side of caution and chose level 1 for my shabu shabu; so glad I did as that level was an ideal enhancement to the dish vs being an overpowering element. I will go out of my way to dine here again.

I came on Saturday night around 6pm to put our name on the waitlist. There were 9 ppl ahead of us all parties of 2. It took 30 mins for us to be seated. We started with fried squid and assorted tempura, both were really good. I would order the squid again, it comes with a mayo sauce to dip. The tempura was nice but they included quarters of an onion which was odd to me, I didn't enjoy that piece. We ordered the shabu shabu udon which was very red making it spicy and delicious. We also ordered the mountain veggie udon, it had a variety of veggies that I really enjoyed. But compared to the shabu shabu it may be a little bland for others. Neither of the udons came with a poached egg, but was worth adding! The udon noodles were perfectly chewy. Service is fast and attentive. They are trying to turn tables over quick so they may take away your plates and bowls before you are done...don't be afraid to say you're still working on the food.

Authentic Japanese Udon and Soba that does not fail to impress. Noodles made in house and broth has incredible umami flavor.

Great udon place. Dashi to me just slightly slightly a bit salty if you drinks all but otherwise good dashi flavor. Tempura great. Surprising their pork cutlet is one of the best I've had, esp in a noodle restaurant. Pork cutlet ultra juice and soft. Would definitely go back.

I recommend most everything here. great food and great service

Place is small but Amazing! They were so nice the noodles are fresh and delicious! They will even take your order in Japanese if you can speak it. Highly recommended if your in the area!