3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Irvine, CA

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HiroNori Craft Ramen - Irvine, CA Japanese Restaurants
HiroNori Craft Ramen - Irvine, CA Japanese Restaurants
HiroNori Craft Ramen - Irvine, CA Japanese Restaurants
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HIRONORI CRAFT RAMEN

2222 Michelson Drive, #234,
Irvine, CA 92612 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

Tonkotsu Ramen Shoyu Ramen Vegan Ramen Spicy Cold Dipping Noodle Combo Black Garlic Oil Chili Oil Egg Green Onion Pork Chashu Shrimp Seaweed Spinach Tofu Corn Broccolini Bean Sprouts Edamame Vegan Gyoza Cucumber Crab Salad Green Salad Crispy Chicken Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna Pork Buns Eel Tempura Buns Pork Rice Bowl Chicken Rice Bowl Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl Salmon Poke Bowl Mochi Ice Cream Yuzu Cheesecake Cucumber Mint Yuzunade Matcha Latte with Azuki Boba Yuzu Pina Colada Rooibos Iced Tea Hot Tea Iced Tea Organic Iced Green Tea Coke Diet Coke Sprite Lemonade

"HiroNori Craft Ramen is a modern Japanese eatery offering classic noodle soups with a variety of toppings, all served in a relaxed and contemporary setting. They make original and authentic ramen noodles, stock, and experience artisan Japanese ramen noodles at your convenience. The ramen noodles in their meal kits have the same high-quality components as their HiroNori restaurants. The HiroNori team unites over 20 years of culinary passion and experience, serving authentic ramen with outstanding service and a commitment to bringing joy to every customer. Their signature Tonkotsu ramen is named after the pork bones that give the broth its rich, savory flavor. Their restaurant prides itself on crafting traditional tonkatsu ramen, including the fact that their broth takes 24 hours to prepare, giving it a unique taste. HiroNori Craft Ramen has high chairs to accommodate families. The restaurant also offers gift card facilities.

2026 Update: HiroNori Craft Ramen is located in the Trade Marketplace. Vegan options, pickup, and delivery options are available at the restaurant."

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License #4124378

Price:

Craft Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen: $18.40
Shoyu Ramen: $16.95
Vegan Ramen: $19.45
Spicy Cold Dipping Noodle: $16.90
Combo: +$7.20
Black Garlic Oil: $1.60
Chili Oil: $1.10
Egg: $3.40
Green Onion: $2.30
Pork Chashu (3): $6.30
Shrimp: $5.30
Seaweed (3): $2.30
Spinach: $3.40
Tofu: $1.50
Corn: $2.30
Broccolini: $2.30
Bean Sprouts: $0.60
Sides
Edamame: $5.30
Vegan Gyoza: $9.10
Cucumber Crab Salad: $6.10
Green Salad: $9.10
Crispy Chicken: $9.90
Crispy Rice W Spicy Tuna: $8.70
Pork Buns: $9.20
Eel Tempura Buns: $9.20
Bowls
Pork Rice Bowl: $11.60
Chicken Rice Bowl: $9.50
Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl: $11.60
Salmon Poke Bowl: $12.10
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream: $4.80
Yuzu Cheesecake: $4.10
Drinks
Cucumber Mint Yuzunade: $5.75
Matcha Latte With Azuki Boba: $6.60

Contact:

(949) 536-5800

Mon-Sun: 11am - 10pm

TBR® Inspection Report:

10+ YEARS IN TBR
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TAIKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

14775 Jeffrey Road, #K,
Irvine, CA 92618 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

Aji Tataki Gunkan Hand Roll Trio Seared Nigiri Special Tako Wasa Seared A5 Wagyu Roll Seared A-5 Wagyu Nigiri Mni Toro Don Agedashi Tofu Ankimo Baked Green Mussel Baked Scallop Beef Kushiyaki Beef Teriyaki Appetizer Black Cod Misoyaki Edamame Fried Calamari Fried Gyoza Fried Oyster (Kaki Fury) Furikake Fries Hamachi Kama Honeymoon Oyster Shooter No.4 Special Salmon Harasu Salmon Kama Appetizer Scallop Sauteed Sesame Chicken Appetizer Soft-shell Crab Appetizer Spicy Garlic Edamame Spring Roll Sweet Shrimp Fried Takoyaki Takuwan Pickele Tempura Appetizer Tonkatsu Pork Loin Cutlet Unagi Kabayaki

"Taiko Japanese Restaurant provides generous portions of carefully sourced Japanese cuisine, including seafood stars at this small spot, served for over 40 years. They offer fresh, authentic sushi, various Teishoku-style meals, generous portions, and excellent service. Taiko Japanese Restaurant is a family-friendly casual Japanese dining and sushi bar. At Taiko Japanese Restaurant, there is a desire to develop and provide a truly extraordinary dining experience. Taiko courses are built on seasonal properties, utilizing only the most delicious ingredients. Their environment is traditional with a unique, and each dish is prepared to ensure a strong and simplistic culinary adventure. Taiko Japanese Restaurant serves delicious happy-hour food and offers a variety of vegan dishes.

2026 Update: Taiko Japanese Restaurant is located in The Arbor Village Center. The restaurant serves the sesame chicken or the combo of calamari and sashimi."

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License #3476789

Price:

SPECIALS:
Aji Tataki Gunkan: $6.00
Hand Roll Trio: $21.00
Seared Nigiri Special: $29.75
Tako Wasa: $4.50
Seared A5 Wagyu Roll: $28.00
Seared A-5 Wagyu Nigiri: $10.75
Mni Toro Don: $25.00
Izakaya Menu
Agedashi Tofu: $8.25
Ankimo: $15.00
Baked Green Mussel: $11.25
Baked Scallop: $11.25
Beef Kushiyaki: $9.25
Beef Teriyaki Appetizer: $9.75
Black Cod Misoyaki: $12.95
Edamame: $6.25
Fried Calamari: $11.50
Fried Gyoza: $9.00
Fried Oyster (Kaki Fury): $8.95
Furikake Fries: $6.25
Hamachi Kama: $11.00
Honeymoon Oyster Shooter: $16.75
No.4 Special: $14.50
Salmon Harasu: $13.50
Salmon Kama Appetizer: $14.50
Scallop Sauteed: $15.25
Sesame Chicken Appetizer: $9.75
Soft-Shell Crab Appetizer: $10.25
Spicy Garlic Edamame: $8.25
Spring Roll: $7.00
Sweet Shrimp Fried: $8.50

Discount:

Earn 1 Point for every $1 Spent

Contact:

(949) 559-7190

Mon-Sat: 11:30am - 2pm|5pm - 9pm
Sun: 4:30pm - 8:30pm

TBR® Inspection Report:

10+ YEARS IN TBR
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FUKADA

8683 Irvine Center Drive,
Irvine, CA 92618 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

Oyako Don Sabashio Vegetable Curry Don Chicken Teriyaki Kinoko Don Pork Loin Cutlet Chicken Teriyaki Don Salmon Teriyaki Katsu Don Giant Shrimp Tempura Tentoji Don Prime Beef Steak Ten Don Chilean Seabass Spicy Tuna Don Chicken and Mixed Tempura Giant Shrimp Ten Don Salmon and Mixed Tempura Unagi Don Steak and Mixed Tempura Zaru Kake Somen Tanuki Oroshi Natto Wakame Tamatoji Kitsune Torinanban Tori-seiro Sansai Chikara Curry Kinoko Yamakake Vegetable Tempura Mixed Tempura Nabeyaki Seafood Nabeyaki Nabeyaki Udon Mixed Tempura Hot Soba

"Fukada is a modern Japanese eatery specializing in soba and udon noodles, meat, and fish entrees. Fukada has a lot of options for sitting outside and is very quick and efficient with take-out. The staff has a convenient cart placed near the front of the restaurant stocked with to-go boxes/bags, water & hot water filler. There are regular tables, communal tables & a back kitchen "bar" table in the establishment. They offer the best fish around, as well as organic beef, chicken & veggies. Their udon and tuna dons are a favorite with their customers for their flavor and perfect spice. They also have hot tea and cold water. You can mix and match many options from their combo menu, including noodles, rice, salad, and rolls. Fukada serves vegetarian dishes and provides high chairs for families with young children.

2026 Update: Fukada is located in Los Olivos Marketplace. The restaurant provides tempura set menu options."

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License #2301001

Price:

Donburi
Oyako Don: $15.00
Sabashio: $15.00
Vegetable Curry Don: $15.00
Chicken Teriyaki: $16.00
Kinoko Don: $16.00
Pork Loin Cutlet: $15.00
Chicken Teriyaki Don: $16.00
Salmon Teriyaki: $18.00
Katsu Don: $16.00
Giant Shrimp Tempura: $21.00
Tentoji Don: $16.00
Prime Beef Steak: $26.00
Ten Don: $16.00
Chilean Seabass: $28.00
Spicy Tuna Don: $18.00
Chicken And Mixed Tempura: $27.00
Giant Shrimp Ten Don: $20.00
Salmon And Mixed Tempura: $29.00
Unagi Don: $20.00
Steak And Mixed Tempura: $34.00
Noodles
Zaru: $10.50
Kake: $10.50
Somen: $10.50
Tanuki: $11.50
Oroshi: $11.50
Natto: $11.50
Wakame: $11.50
Tamatoji: $12.50
Kitsune: $12.50
Torinanban: $13.00
Tori-Seiro: $13.00
Sansai: $13.00
Chikara: $13.50
Curry: $13.50
Kinoko: $14.00

Contact:

(949) 341-0111

Tue-Sun: 11:30am - 2pm|5pm - 8pm
Mon: Closed

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