AFURI - Costa Mesa
Ramen, Sushi Bars, Izakaya Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout AFURI - Costa Mesa
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Shio Ramen with Egg and Pork
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The Tonkotsu Shio ramen here is absolute perfection! The pork belly topping was tender and flavorful, and the deep-fried gyoza were super crispy and delicious. It was so good that I even ordered an extra serving of noodles (Kaedama). The staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!
The yuzu shio broth is very citrusy but then again it has yuzu in its name lol. Personally liked the tonkatsu better
Finally in Costa Mesa! I’ve been a fan of Afuri for a while and I am absolutely thrilled they have finally opened this new branch in Costa Mesa! Their signature Yuzu Shio Ramen remains a total game changer. While I often find ramen broth to be overly heavy and creamy, their citrus infused soup is incredibly light and refreshing. It’s so good, I finished the entire bowl which I almost never do with other ramen.
Knowing how close they are now, I am going to be visiting very...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 11PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 11PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 11PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
AFURI is a modern Japanese and Izakaya restaurant in Costa Mesa. The restaurant has a modern organic Asian vibe that is cool and fitting for a Japanese restaurant. The decor is clean and modern, and the atmosphere is high energy, lively, and welcoming. The staff is friendly, welcoming, helpful, and attentive, and servers are good with information and recommendations. The menu features ramen selections, sushi, rolls, donburi, small plates, and Izakaya comfort foods. Beverages include Yuzu Lemonade, beer, wine, sake, and signature cocktails. The signature ramen, Yuzu Shio ramen, has noodles with the perfect texture and a broth on the light side. The Yuzu Tsuyu is really good. The Chashumen was mediocre because the broth was not savory enough. The yakitori set for lunch was not up to expectations. The King Salmon, Hamachi Nigiri, Tofu Yakko, Ahi Crispy Rice, and short shell crab were also mentioned. The Crispy Rice was just ok, and some would prefer them a little smaller and with less sauce. The yuzu flavored chicken broth is fragrant and light. The ramen is "al dente," not too hard and not too soft, and has a cittrus flavor with accompanying accoutrements.