Noodles in Costa Mesa, CA

“First time here. I knew it was going to be good where there were people waiting in line outside at lunch on a Saturday. Every single thing we ordered was so gratifying and delicious. I felt like I was in Japan. It was wonderful and I highly recommend. Just a charming place!“

“I had a great time over there. Delicious food 🥘“

“KJB Pho & Egg Rolls is a small, unassuming Vietnamese cafe on Newport Boulevard that has quietly become one of our regular lunch spots.

The dinning room is simple, but there’s a warmth to it. The owner and her staff always greet you with a smile, and that same sense of care seems to carry into the food. Ingredients are noticeably fresh, portions are generous, and even familiar dishes feel a little more considered here.

I’ve worked my way through the pho, flat noodles and several of the banh mi. The barbecue pork sandwich is the one I keep coming back to: a substantial French roll, fresh ingredients and consistently good pork.

There’s a steady stream of takeout during lunch and dinner, and depending on the day, sometimes we grab ours to go and sometimes we stay. Either way, this is one of those small neighborhood restaurants where being welcomed genuinely adds something to the experience.

It’s also remarkably easy to get to right off Newport Boulevard, with plenty of parking whenever we’ve been there. If you’re in a rush they are quick to serve you as well. It’s an easy recommendation if you’re looking for Vietnamese food in Costa Mesa or Newport.“

“Friendly and helpful servers, decent food. Spicy Beef Noodles, Shrimp & Pork Pot Stickers, House Special Lamb, and Lemon Passion Fruit Green Tea were yum, but Green Onion Pancake, Chili Oil Dumpling, and Chengdu Zajiang Noodles were average.“

“Food was so delicious recommended for who hasn’t tried it , and great service as well my first time. I would come back, but I’m too far. I’m from San Antonio Texas. Thumbs up 👍 👍“

“I had a light dinner of super delicious, fresh sashimi salad and miso soup. Both were wonderful. Good food must make you happy, because all of the staff and the customers at the sushi bar were very sweet and friendly. I will definitely go back.“

“It was yummy and fast. Everything was fresh and clean“

“Another good thai place in the locality. The drunken fried rice was pretty good, had great flavor, wonderful taste and delicious. The khao soi which we ordered was good too, but the consistency of it was way too thick than expected, and it was more towards on the sweeter side of the taste, even thought we ordered it as spicy . The quantity looked a small too for the price. However there are other menu items which look interesting and can't wait to explore other items.“

“Service was top notch -extremely nice and informative on menu. Food was ridiculous good I recommend the grapefruit salad with chicken“

“Amazing authentic Ramen. Service and food was excellent. My new favorite in Lombard!“

“Just realized after the fact that this is a local Japanese ramen chain, I haven’t been to Hokkaido so I can’t comment on the authenticity but it’s a pretty good bowl of ramen. I got the D set (shio) and it came with a side of chahan. Very filling and very tasty, the staff was great too.“

“Ramen was delicious and authentic, coming from a Japan native.“

“I come here almost **every week for lunch**! Their chicken and rice dishes are always pretty good, but my absolute favorite is the **lobster garlic noodles**. 🦞🍜 The lobster is flavorful and goes perfectly with the garlicky noodles. I’ve ordered it multiple times and it never disappoints.

Definitely my go-to dish here. Awesome food and a great lunch spot!“

“I don’t claim to be a connoisseur in Asian cuisine. I do like fresh, variety, spices, sauces and appreciate courteous efficient service. My second visit. Was not disappointed. The wait to be seated is long. Would not have waited but one person in our group was visiting from out of state and insisted.“

“Delicioso 🤤, el restaurante favorito de toda la familia.“

“I have been here many times over nearly 10 years. The quality of food is consistently excellent. If you love chunks-ryori in Japan, you won’t be disappointed (in my case I was so delighted that I brought my parents who were visiting from Japan, who were thrilled to have real Japanese food.“

“Upscale food court vibe near Bloomingdale’s. The execution is reliably consistent with other locations, featuring generous fresh sides and a Pho Dac Biet packed with a solid array of meat cuts and tendons. Expect significant weekend wait times due to the heavy mall traffic. The staff is very friendly, though understandably spread thin under peak load.“

“Good food and fast service.“