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 Tempura Curry Udon was my favorite. The curry broth was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor, and the chicken tempura stayed surprisingly crispy even after sitting in the broth for a bit. The Shabu Shabu Udon was also good and had plenty of tender beef, while the Small Beef Bowl made for a solid side dish.
Overall, this is a good spot if you’re craving fresh udon and want something warm and comforting. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other menu items. Until next time!
Dan
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January 13, 2026
Wow everything we tried was top notch and service was amazing. Sesame tofu was a pleasant surprise that had everyone wanting more. Shabu shabu udon was seasoned to perfection and it even came with ponzu for the meat! Nabeyaki udon was spot on as well. You can tell they take care to make the dashi very well. Tempura chicken curry udon broth was also not too thick and not too salty, which was very pleasant too. Of course the chicken kaarage was super well seasoned and not heavily battered. Perfection. I’d love to come back to try more. Very few places do udon so well.
Sharon B
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February 24, 2026
Put yourself on their waiting list! People got there and start lining up before they open. We arrived when they open and we were already #8 in line. We waited 45 mins before being seated and the line was twice as long when we left. It's a very small restaurant but so worth the hype.
The Nabeyaki udon was absolutely delicious. Such a clear broth full of flavor with chewy udon noodles. It was a big bowl and I love that it has enoki mushrooms, fish cake, an egg, and a delicious shrimp tempura.
Can't wait to go back again. Drooling just thinking about it.
Junho Lee
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April 23, 2026
One of the reasons I’d visit OC again. This spot is perfect for noodle lovers like me who prefer mild, traditional flavors over anything too salty or sweet. I tried the kake udon and cold soba, and both were great. I haven’t explored the rest of the menu yet, but if you’re craving some solid handmade udon or soba, this is definitely the place.
Emma Golley
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March 03, 2026
First time visiting this spot and we wished we’d visited sooner! Everything we ordered was delicious, we had the shabu udon with egg, eel box and a shrimp tempura.
We’ve been missing authentic Japanese food since our trip to Japan and this hit the spot, will definitely be back.
Wait was around 30+ minutes so might be worth trying to get there early to avoid the crowds.
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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 Tempura Curry Udon was my favorite. The curry broth was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor, and the chicken tempura stayed surprisingly crispy even after sitting in the broth for a bit. The Shabu Shabu Udon was also good and had plenty of tender beef, while the Small Beef Bowl made for a solid side dish. Overall, this is a good spot if you’re craving fresh udon and want something warm and comforting. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other menu items. Until next time!
Wow everything we tried was top notch and service was amazing. Sesame tofu was a pleasant surprise that had everyone wanting more. Shabu shabu udon was seasoned to perfection and it even came with ponzu for the meat! Nabeyaki udon was spot on as well. You can tell they take care to make the dashi very well. Tempura chicken curry udon broth was also not too thick and not too salty, which was very pleasant too. Of course the chicken kaarage was super well seasoned and not heavily battered. Perfection. I’d love to come back to try more. Very few places do udon so well.
Put yourself on their waiting list! People got there and start lining up before they open. We arrived when they open and we were already #8 in line. We waited 45 mins before being seated and the line was twice as long when we left. It's a very small restaurant but so worth the hype. The Nabeyaki udon was absolutely delicious. Such a clear broth full of flavor with chewy udon noodles. It was a big bowl and I love that it has enoki mushrooms, fish cake, an egg, and a delicious shrimp tempura. Can't wait to go back again. Drooling just thinking about it.
One of the reasons I’d visit OC again. This spot is perfect for noodle lovers like me who prefer mild, traditional flavors over anything too salty or sweet. I tried the kake udon and cold soba, and both were great. I haven’t explored the rest of the menu yet, but if you’re craving some solid handmade udon or soba, this is definitely the place.
First time visiting this spot and we wished we’d visited sooner! Everything we ordered was delicious, we had the shabu udon with egg, eel box and a shrimp tempura. We’ve been missing authentic Japanese food since our trip to Japan and this hit the spot, will definitely be back. Wait was around 30+ minutes so might be worth trying to get there early to avoid the crowds.