Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
665 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa
(714) 434-1101
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665 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa
(714) 434-1101
I’ve visited this grocery store several times (out of towner and only visit Cali once a year), but this is my first time trying Hokkaido Ramen. I kept my expectations low, since this is located in a food court, but I was surprised by the layer of flavors I could taste in this bowl of spicy ramen. By the way, THIS is the regular size, so I’m so glad I didn’t get the large size.
I liked that the toppings were served separately from the noodles and the broth. I could either dunk them in the soup before my bite, or eat them as is. The half boiled egg was soooo good with the spicy soup though!!! My tummy is so satisfied!
Granted it was a Saturday in the middle of the lunch rush, the wait was only 10 minutes. I’m so glad I made the right choice. FYI I was given a buzzer so I didn’t mind that my seat was on the opposite side of the food court.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the shio combo with the salmon rice bowl and left kinda underwhelmed.
Shio Ramen Combo: Maybe?
The ramen portion was tiny and the broth felt a little too light. Not bad, just didn’t have that depth or richness I was hoping for.
Salmon Rice Bowl: Maybe
Enjoyable but pretty standard. Nothing really stood out about it. Just a basic salmon bowl that gets the job done.
For $23, it really didn’t feel worth it. Not bad quality, just not something I’d come back for.
Food: 6/10
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Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Spicy miso ramen was good. But a bit on the pricey side
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why the pork in the ramen so hard? It used to be tender before.
No quality control
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Excellent spicy Ramen.
Looks exactly like I was in Japanese restaurant. Delicious food, and worth the money. I recommend the Toroniku Spicy Shio Ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is added to my go to ramen restaurants. I ordered spicy miso, and it was a bit salty for me but still very delicious! I forgot what my family ordered, but I think 1 of them ordered the Tonkotsu, though I still think spicy miso was the best option. The line and waiting are not that bad. The only problem is if you go as a group of 4+ people during busy hours like dinner time, it might be a bit difficult to find a parking and seating spot. The staff is really nice and friendly.
Overall, would recommend trying this place if you like ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Spicy miso must have
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu Ramen, Rice Bowl, Spicy Miso Ramen with Salmon Bowl, Spicy Miso Ramen
The Toroniku was delicious, and the spicy broth was just right for me (although others might find it too spicy)
I ordered a medium bowl, and it was more than enough to keep me full. Conveniently located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace, there are a few stores + the market to explore after.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tokusen Toroniku Ramen Choice Pork Ramen
The ramen here is really good. The food court is always crowded especially during weekends and it is a little tricky to get a table. But the food is all worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
It’s worth the long line to get this ramen. Our family favorite is the miso ramen. The rice bowls are also good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good lunch option and speedy service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Santouka is one of the better ramen options in the OC area. Most of the good ramen are options are closer to downtown LA, so it's nice to have something closer for folks in the OC and surrounding areas.
I always order the large spicy miso ramen with extra char siu ($15.95) with a side char-siu rice bowl ($6). Its enough to split between two people if you aren't super hungry. I enjoy the noodle quality and broth of the ramen. There are many different options and deals that they offer.
This location is always a little chaotic to get into and out of. I recommend going during off-hours because the food court always has hordes of people in it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Bowl, Spicy Miso Ramen
Authentic ramen. One of the best in
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for some quick ramen for lunch. The spicy miso ramen was really good. The egg and meat were amazing and the broth was very rich. The service was pretty quick and the staff were very kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
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