Meiji Seimen Costa Mesa
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Incredible food, service and atmosphere. We'll be back next week for the sea urchin udon.
Made it back for the sea urchin udon and the pork and radish soba. Both fantastic. Only 10nportions of the sea urchin so get there early. We got order number 9 of 10. Going to try our luck again next week before they stop serving it Tuesdays and Wednesdays, dinner only, in July.
Food and portions were decent but not as affordable as some of the other options for Udon especially in the area around Costa Mesa which has plenty of other options nearby. Nonetheless it’s a nice little cozy udon place that does the job.
I stopped by Meiji Seimen Homemade Noodle and had a nice meal. It’s not a very large restaurant, but it has a cozy atmosphere with a small, casual setup. The servers were friendly and attentive, and our food came out pretty quickly.
We ordered the Shabu Shabu Udon, Chicken Tempura Curry Udon, and a Small Beef Bowl. One thing worth noting is that their udon contains egg, so keep that in mind if you have any egg allergies.
Out of everything we tried, the Chicken...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 10PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 10PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
Meiji Seimen Costa Mesa offers an authentic izakaya experience with a focus on delicious udon dishes. The noodles are a highlight, with perfectly cooked texture and rich flavors. The restaurant has the ambiance of Japanese hometown tastes. Customers praise the handmade udon noodles and delicious soup broth. The menu includes popular dishes like beef Shabu Shabu Udon, Shrimp Tempura Udon, Fried Squid Legs, and Fried Chicken, all of which are reported to be very tasty. The zarus, tempura, and karaage chicken are highlighted as standout items.
Meiji Seimen is an excellent choice for those seeking a taste of Japan in a cozy and welcoming setting. Customers praise the house-made and chewy noodles, with the chicken carriage being surprisingly good, very juicy and crispy. The kimchi udon has a flavorful and complex broth, and the udon noodles are perfection, with every ingredient going together so well. As a popular food place, there may be a wait-list, but the authentic Japanese food at reasonable prices makes it a definite highlight for visitors to Costa Mesa.