Had Afuri for the first time in the US, the ramen and broth tasted exactly like their Japanese counterpart! Service was on part, the decor felt modern and welcoming. Weekdays there are no wait time so perfect time to come after work or school! read more

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Came in earlier this week with my husband. It's a small restaurant, but the food is amazing! I ordered the Yuzu Ratan; 10/10. The servers were quick and very informative. The female bartender that helped me was the friendliest and most responsive ive had! This place was good enough to make me sign up for a Yelp account read more

I was really craving izakaya and was going through yelp like a crazy person. When we got there, there wonky one izakaya item on the menu, but I'm not mad because ramen sounded good too! This turned out to be an incredible meal! I also had no idea this is a famous Japanese chain! We ordered the Wagyu steak that came on a sizzling platter very good! The himachi roll was very bright and fresh. But I was blown away by the ramen. We were originally gonna share a bowl, but after a bite I told my husband he needs to order his own because I'm not sharing haha! The noodles are just the way I like it, thin and al dente. The broth was flavorful. I didn't care for the meat, but I usually don't like the meats that come with ramen anyway. The restaurant is quite small. It's very clean and bright. I am guessing this is gonna become very popular soon. Easily the best ramen I've had since moving to California! read more

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We tried AFURI Ramen and ordered the Yuzu Shio Ramen along with two appetizers: the Sanmi Crudo and soft-shell crab tempura. The crudo came with three pieces each of tuna, salmon, and hamachi. The lightly salted hamachi was so delicious, I loved the tuna, and my partner especially enjoyed the salmon. The soft-shell crab tempura was good, although it wasn't quite as crispy as I would have liked. The Yuzu Shio Ramen was light, refreshing, and had the perfect hint of yuzu. It was especially nice on a hot afternoon and a refreshing change from the richer tonkotsu ramen we usually order. The service was friendly and attentive, and they made sure everything went well throughout our meal. The restaurant also had a nice atmosphere and was a great place to check out. It was pretty pricey for two appetizers and one ramen, but we still had a great experience and would come back! read more

There's people who can tell you the ins and outs of ramen broth and weigh in on the best places for such. That's not me. With seemingly armfuls of ramen places from which to choose I gave Afuri a try and left pleased with my choice. Afuri's signature offering is one which contains Yuzu broth. This was sampled in an order of Yuzu Shio ($16.50) which two of us found to be rather bland and underwhelming. Tonkatsu Tantan ($20) proved that Afuri could do better. Rich and 9 out of 10 on the spiciness scale (assigned by me), I was either going to consume gallons of water with this, or another solution was needed. My server understood the assignment and brought me a separate bowl of mild broth to add to the way-spicy broth I'd been served. The solution was perfect. I very much enjoyed this spicy dish. Afuri has a somewhat upscale feel with music playing a little too loudly and servers who may need to be waved down. I think their service could be improved upon but I won't hold it against them on a single visit. I might head elsewhere for another bowl of ramen - simply because there's such a plethora of options in this area - but if someone suggested a return to Afuri I'd not complain. read more

Afuri - Yuzu Shio ($16.50) featured their signature broth, but the dish was quite bland. - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It was pretty good. I ordered the yuzu shio ramen and the fried eggs. The yuzu flavors were there, and the broth was rich and refreshing. Pretty solid ramen spot. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Just opened in April 2026, this new Japanese joint is such a great addition to this foodie land plaza Their menu is pretty solid and has something for everyone I heard they also rotate and change out some of their items which is great and something to look forward to I tried their edamame, scallop carpaccio , and yuzu tsukemen (cold) which hit the spot on these warm and hot summer days Everything was delicious.. even their limeade was so refreshing Service is also prompt and attentive Highly recommend checking them out read more

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I really enjoyed the food here. I had come for an event, and had the tori karaage; yuzu shio ramen; yuzu limeade; and Basque cheesecake. We've had hot weather for over a month, and luckily the interior is clean, cool, & well-ventilated. Many of the menu items here contain yuzu, so for those who love it - definitely recommend just for that. To preface - I'm not a huge ramen fan and don't have many to reference, my one favorite spot is Hokkaido Santouka; but I wanted to see how the yuzu would pair with ramen, and see if it could convert me. Ultimately, I couldn't taste much of the yuzu. However - the tori karaage, yuzu limeade, and Basque cheesecake w/ yuzu are ones I absolutely *loved*. I would come here again just for those. The service was great as well! They had a full house, but the few servers handled everything effortlessly. read more

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This place was amazing and felt like being on Iron Chef where the secret ingredient was yuzu. Went as part of an event and enjoyed a multicourse meal. Staff was friendly and location had really cute decorations all over. Pleasant spot if not a little loud. Sat at the bar, which did no favors for my back, but overall was comfy. First off was a Yuzu Lager, thought it was a bad pour, but the foam was actually like a delicious sherbet that absolutely amplified the drink. Sort of a lemony beer float. Very refreshing. Appetizers were the yuzu edamame and a scallop carpaccio. Both delicious and interesting flavor profiles. The small fish eggs bursting with the Hotate Scallops made for many excellent bites. Then came a shoyu ramen. Absolutely amazing with an almost candied tonkotsu pork. Noodles tasted home made and broth was perfect. Lastly came the cheesecake. A nice fluffy style cheesecake with tasty sauces and a candied cashew for good measure. Overall an amazing experience, and I will have to make it back to try some more. read more

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I was first introduced to Afuri by my sister when we went to Japan and I'm very happy that there's now a location in Costa Mesa. I generally find ramen, especially in Japan, to be too heavy, but Afuri is light and refreshing. Most of Afuri's ramens have yuzu, adding a nice citrusy and tang to the noodles. My go-tos here are the yuzu shio when I'm feeling a hot soup base and the yuzu-tsuyu for tsukemen. The tsukemen is super refreshing and it's served cold. The noodles are al dente, having a nice chew and qq to it. This is a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner with friends and ramen is the star of the show here. read more

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I was so hyped to try this restaurant after the rave reviews and numerous TikTok videos, but it ended up being a disappointment. Located in a small plaza near SCP, it can get very busy. The parking lot does offer valet. Non-Alcoholic Drinks: - Yuzu Limeade 5/5 - Housemade Ginger Ale 4/5: Slightly watered down. Food: - Yuzu Shio Edamame 3/5: Edamame was very small in size and overcooked. It was on the soggy side. - Tori Karaage 3/5: Mid , this was a little dry dry and bland. Also very small portions. - Shishito Peppers 3/5 - Toro on Crispy Rice 4/5: The drizzled sauce was a bit too sweet. - Citrus Hamachi Roll 3/5: Very small and the rice was falling apart. - I ordered a few pieces of the nigiri sushi and nothing special to note here. - Yuzu Ratan 2/5: Damn, this dish was not it. It was so oily and salty. Noodle texture was just okay, nothing special. Also, note that your bowl only comes with one piece of protein. Most ramen places I have been to will provide a minimum of two pieces. - Tonkatsu TanTan 2/5: Unlike the Yuzu Ratan, this broth was extremely bland and light. Overall, portions were very small at a very high price, and nothing stood out to me. read more

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First time to try this place as it has been recommended by a few friends. The restaurant is bright and clean and simply decorated. The service was friendly and efficient. I ordered the special Yuzu Shio shishito peppers $6 and the Yuzu Shio ramen $16.50 with an extra serving of $2.50 noodles. The serving sizes seem a little smaller than other ramen shops, but the taste is what makes this place special. The shishito peppers were very tasty and nicely presented. There were six peppers. The ramen broth was very clean tasting, with a refreshing touch of yuzu. We requested the thin ramen to be slightly al dente and it was perfectly made. I enjoyed the slightly firm texture. The 1/2 egg was nicely soft boiled, the pieces of bamboo and greens were nice and crunchy, and the chashu was tender. I do wish there was more than one piece of chashu though. I saw you could order extra chashu for $3 but not sure if that's for one more piece. Overall a great meal and I would definitely come back for a quick and delicious meal. read more

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Super delicious Ramen and a cute little space. I appreciate that this place closes late as we had a late night Ramen craving. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Shio with mushroom, chashu, egg and other toppings. The Ramen broth had a nice depth of flavor and the thin noodles were perfectly cooked. The staff was prepping for closing but were still very kind and hospitable! I'm looking forward to coming back and recommend you stop in for a visit. read more

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Afuri is a Japanese based restaurant chain and is famous for their Yuzu ramen. The ramen is made with a mixture of chicken, seafood, seaweed, and vegetables. It has a citrusy flavor due to yuzu fruit utilized in the broth that adds a refreshing taste. Yuzu Shio ramen ($16.50 + $2.50 to substitute the pork chasu with chicken chasu) - The ramen included whole wheat noodles and half an egg. Besides ramen they offer fried chicken and some limited sushi options. Overall, the ramen tasted amazing here, and I'm glad that it's made with out pork. It is pricey though in my opinion. The seating is limited to a communal bar table as well as a handful of tables inside. The first few weeks that they opened the line was outside the door, but things have calmed down and while it is still popular, there shouldn't be a wait to be seated. read more

Afuri - Inside - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It was $91~ for 5 items 1 ramen 1 tsukemen 1 broccolini side Beer Karaage Good, but not great. Noodles were good, but the sides seemed tastier. There is a light yuzu flavor in the background, so it never felt jarring. Albeit, the broccolini got a little oily as you keep chewing. Karaage had nice flavor but could have been juicier. read more

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Spicy Yuzu Ratan - yuzu chicken broth with a light tanginess to it. It's refreshing and spicy. Noodles were cooked perfectly to my preference (requested for firm noodles). The bowl only gives you ONE piece of chashu, which to me was a bit sad... could at least give me 2 pieces lol. Crispy gyoza - crispy and moist. Very good! Not sure how I feel about their sweet chili mayo sauce though lol. Definitely would come back again to try their other menu items. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Afuri - Spicy Yuzu Ratan - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We came here on a Wednesday night and we're seated immediately. The restaurant itself is a decent size and was decorated like any typical Japanese restaurant. As for the food, the soft shell crab roll was yum but nothing special. I really enjoyed the ramens tho! I ordered the yuzu shio and the broth was very light, although I do wish it had more of a citrusy flavor. I think the yuzu tsukemen was my favorite tho. The noodles had a really nice chew and the broth was on the lighter side for dipping noodles (it wasn't too greasy or heavy). I do feel like the noodle to protein ratio is off tho -- there's not enough meat for the amount of noodles they provide. All in all, really solid ramen place if you want something on the lighter side! Don't expect to get a rich and creamy ramen broth here. read more

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New location with incredibly yuzu flavored dipping ramen. The line can get long so definitely visit during off peak hours. The sashimi options are incredibly fresh and the vibes are very easy going from all the staff working! Would recommend this to anyone within the area and looking for yuzu flavored food options! read more

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I went around 5:30pm on weekend and got seated immediately without any wait. I got the yuzu shio ramen. Ramen was simple clean and had a hint of yuzu taste to it. I wish the flavor was more pronounced. It's a small restaurant that maybe seats 6-7 tables and had lots of bar seatings. We had to wait a while for ramen to be served though. We waited about 15 mins or so. Maybe we were just hungry but it felt a whole while to get our food. Other than that, food was good. I wish they had more than shichimi or chili powder to make things spicy. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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With so many ramen restaurants in Orange County, it's nice to have one with unique flavor. Highly recommend the yuzu shio Roman so you can really taste the original and stronger yuzu flavor. The only downside is that they only give a single piece of thin cut of meat! About half the thickness of every other Roman restaurants. So if you like more protein, this is not the best option. Shishito Pepper tasted really fresh and well fried but not as flavorful as I was expecting. read more

Afuri - Shishito Pepper - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is the most underrated and best ramen shop in Costa Mesa for sure. The flavor of the broth is amazing, rich and balanced, but not salty which is amazing. The price is worth and the servers there are attentive and helpful. It's a small interior, but really pretty and they also have an open bar seating area. read more

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Broccolini was amazing. I think this was the highlight. I'm not a tree-hugger but the flavors were great. I'm pretty sure this was the least healthy thing on the table, it was drenched and crispified in oil, like fried kale, and the florets disintegrated immediately on bite. Topped with garlic and soy sauce. The only complaint I have is: the lemon with the broccolini had no skin, I couldn't squeeze it! I got a PEELED lemon wedge. I've never been served that before. Ramen was cool too. The yuzu shio was milder and delicious, the shoyu was more sour and flavorful. I preferred the shio. Comes with a half egg. Noodles were amazing, smooth and delicious. Seaweed was placed carefully so it doesn't get soggy. I put it into the soup anyways hah. Soy sauce on the table is made for a maniac, that was probably the saltiest soy sauce I've ever tried. Great place for Broccolini and ramen. We had to wait 15m on Sunday morning within 1h of opening, not too bad. Solid food and cool interior! read more

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Here for lunch on my search for non-tonkotsu, clear simple broth ramen. Easy parking, very short wait. I ordered the panfried gyoza: light and tasty. And the Yuzu shio ramen: The soup was fabulous with the citrus tang; the thin noodles so perfectly al dente and alive--the only note of disappointment: I wished it came out much hotter, and the cold egg was jarring. My friend ate ALL of his tonkatsu shio ramen with thick noodles. Friendly staff, fast service! Our waiter Theo was delightful and informative. read more

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This place took over the ikkousha (another ramen spot) which I really liked. Interior decor is very nice and much more upscale. All the plates and bowl were cute. Seems they're known for their chicken broth taken with yuzu so I got the spicy version of it to try. Wish I got the non spicy because it was kind of overpowering. But I'm really glad I got to try this new type of ramen. Definitely will come back for the original. My girlfriend likes tonkotsu which we ordered and was very standard (but good). Loved the pork belly in it. Probably one of my favorite pork bellies. For apps we did the karaage and mixed crudo. Tons of flavor on karaage and it's sitting on a bed of sriracha mayo. If you don't like the sauce maybe ask for on side. Sushi slices were THICK. Quality of fish was good but I wish the salmon were a bit fattier. It didn't taste or smell fishy at all so it was probably fresh. The capers were an interesting touch as I've never had capers with sushi before. Service was great. Came on Wednesday at 830 and there was no wait. read more

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If you want a classic ramen experience with exceptional flavors, Afuri is a must try. We came in after a long night of fun, and needed some good broth and noodles. Portion size was justttt right as well, not too much to get bloated but neither too little. Service was quick and engaging, and the ambiance is a more modern take on your traditional ramen restaurant. Would recommend if you're looking for a great hangover cure! read more

Afuri - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We visited Afuri with friends since this was a bucket list restaurant to try and I already have my husband asking when we're going back for more! A cozy restaurant in a small strip mall, perfect for a date night or family lunch/dinner. The menu was extensive with so many offerings. We started with the yuzu lager and I ordered a House made ginger ale. All of these items were amazing, the ginger ale lives rent free in my head. We started with the deep fried ramen eggs which were amazing. A different take on a ramen topping favorite. I ordered the yuzu tsukamen and my husband's yuzu ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the tsukamen was perfection. I normally can't finish a whole bowl, but I couldn't stop eating it! The ramen was perfection, a nice warm hug even if it was a little toasty outside that day. My husband did order an extra bowl of noodles and it was absolutely worth it. I do like they offer 2 different types of noodles for everyone's preference. Do not sleep on this place, run over and see how good it truly is! read more

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So excited to have Afuri in OC! I came right at opening at 5PM on a weekday and was seated immediately. Opted for the Sanmi Crudo and karage to start off with, and the Sanmi Crudo was great, super thick cuts of fresh fish. The karage was okay, I expected more of a coating like how the photos on the menu looked. I appreciated the shishito peppers with it though! As for the ramen, I got the Yuzu Shio and the Yuzu Ratan. I definitely preferred the Yuzu Shio because you can really taste the yuzu flavoring. Yuzu Ratan was subpar, it was a little too oily for me and the yuzu flavor was hidden behind the "spice." Parking may be difficult during peak hours, especially since it's in the same plaza as other popular restaurants like Anjin's, so be prepared! read more

First time trying and definitely won't be the last! Already looking forward to my next visit read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super psyched that Afuri opened in OC! We arrived right before opening on a Saturday and had no problem getting seated (and easy parking, too). I ordered their Yuzu Shio ramen and really enjoyed the lighter chicken-based broth. It had a nice refreshing tone, thanks to the yuzu, which made it a pleasure to drink. The egg was perfectly cooked. The weakest part of the dish was the single slice of chashu. My husband loves spicy and got the Yuzu Ratan, which did have some heat. A great addition to the OC ramen scene! read more

Afuri - Yuzu Ratan - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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很多時候，傷害我們的不是別人的話，而是我們把那些言語放在心裡了， 要記得，別人的情緒勒索，偏見，冷水，那是他們要修的課題，不是妳的～ 來介紹有名的拉麵店～阿夫利， 現在他們開到 Orange County 來了，之前在洛杉磯剛剛開幕時，常常看到有吃貨在分享，這次離我比較近， 就跟好友來探探這店， 裝潢，以拉麵店來說， 看起來是很高級的，最好吃的是他們的炸雞塊， 拉麵我也喜歡，但是偏小碗，另外朋友被菜單燒到， 多點的生魚片跟鐵板牛排，歪嘴雞們吃了可能會罵人，我是覺得很普通，尤其鐵版，熱騰騰～滋滋響的端上來， 很多小熱油還跳到我手臂上， 可是真正吃下去，肉較老，差我們台式鬥牛士非常遙遠，這些都是個人感受，這裡環境很優雅， 冷氣也足， 很適合中午聚餐，吃個簡餐，就在名店 anjin 旁邊， 喜歡這家拉麵的，以後不用跑到洛杉磯市中心啦！ read more

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Hamachi rice bowl - pretty good. Their rice is seasoned so well here. Didn't try the ramen, but tried the yuzu broth, and it's pretty light and tasty. Frozen yuzu beer - ok read more

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Afuri has way more variety than I expected -- not just ramen. The sushi/sashimi quality was actually really good, plus they have a ton of apps and cocktails too. LOVED the house made margarita. We tried the popular yuzu ramen and personally I was not blown away by it, but I think it's just because I usually prefer a richer, creamier broth. This one was definitely lighter and more refreshing, if that's your thing. The tsukemen was a bit better imo but still missing some of the umami elements in the dip broth. The sashimi platter I highly recommend!!! The cuts were very impressive and much better than even some omakase places that I have been. I would come back for this alone. :) Tip: the waitlist gets long super fast and you can only join it in person on their little in-store tablet. Definitely try to get there before 6:30pm if you want to beat the dinner rush. read more

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Really unique ramen!! The yuzu, their speciality, adds just a bit of tang and makes this ramen something you've never had before. The staff was patient and attentive. WARNING! I would check in advance if they have the matcha tiramisu (that's something I was so looking forward to having). However, they said they've been out for a few weeks. Their LA location makes them and ships them down and I guess there hasn't been any. I also appreciate that the plaza offers complimentary valet parking! read more

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Was craving ramen and saw a new place that popped up in our area. We don't usually go to LA do it's nice to have an LA staple close by now. We got their yuzu ramen. The broth is definitely tasty and different from what we usually get and the citrus notes were definitely interesting. The egg appetizer was okay, but the hand roll was nice and flavorful, albeit a bit on the pricier side for a roll. Parking is pretty easy in a big lot. Interior is more spacious than in the previously ramen shop this place replaced. No complaints about service, very attentive and prompt. As a caveat, we did go during the soft opening. read more

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Extremely disappointing and concerning experience. Shortly after eating at AFURI, I developed severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. I strongly suspect the egg served with my ramen may have been the cause. I ate the egg, while my girlfriend ate with me but did not eat the egg, and she had no symptoms at all. The stomach pain and diarrhea were severe enough that this was far beyond a normal upset stomach. I am very concerned about the food handling and freshness of the ingredients, especially the egg. I hope management takes this seriously and reviews their food storage, preparation, and safety procedures. Based on this experience, I would not feel comfortable eating here again. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We waited about 1.5 hours for lunch around 1:30 PM on Mother's Day, so be prepared for a long wait during peak times. The restaurant itself is small with a minimalist vibe. We ordered the following to share: * Afuri Gyoza * Tori Karaage * Bigeye Tuna Nigiri For our entrees, I ordered the Kara Tsuyu, my husband got the Hazelnut Tantan, and my daughter ordered the Tonkotsu Tantan. As a family, we all agreed that the Tori Karaage was the standout dish and honestly some of the best karaage we've ever had. It was incredibly flavorful, crispy, and juicy. The gyoza were just okay, while the bigeye tuna nigiri was fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, the ramen dishes were disappointing. Both the Hazelnut Tantan and Tonkotsu Tantan were missing bok choy and tasted fairly bland. My Kara Tsuyu had decent flavor but was a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, the appetizers were much more impressive than the ramen. read more

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I tried the Yuzu Ratan Ramen here for the first time, and unfortunately, I don't think yuzu ramen is for me. I went into it thinking the citrus flavor would be refreshing and interesting, but I personally found the combination of citrus and ramen a little less appealing than I expected. I'm more used to having yuzu in drinks, so having that citrus flavor in a savory ramen broth was definitely different for me. The idea sounded really good, which is why I wanted to give it a try, but after trying it, I don't think I would order the same ramen again. It wasn't necessarily bad--just not a flavor combination that I personally enjoyed enough to come back for. The service, however, was really great! Overall, I'm glad I tried something different, but I just wish I was a bigger fan of yuzu ramen. read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is my 2nd time at Afuri. On my first trip, I ordered the yuzu shoyu ramen, and I thought the broth had too much yuzu. I would've preferred less tart. I had a sip of my wife's yuzu shio broth and that tasted more balanced to me. So this time around, I ordered a yuzu shio ramen for myself and I'm glad I did. The broth was as tasty, well balanced between yuzu and salt. The char siu was a thin slice, but tender and a little fatty. The egg was perfectly jammy, while the menma and greens give some textural variety and crunch. What I find different about Afuri from other ramen shops besides the use of yuzu is their house made noodles, which were thin and perfectly bouncy. There will always be a long wait during weekends, but if you have late night ramen cravings, I recommend coming after 10 so you get seated right away. read more

Afuri - Yuzu shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went here for a Saturday lunch after scrolling through yelp I used to come to this location for the ramen spot that was here previously and I will say, the renovations done have completely transformed the interior into a modern Japanese sushi bar with some tables as well! Tonkotsu ramen: 8/10 Definitely wasn't bad, I did enjoy that their noodles were al dente and the broth had good flavor. I wish they would include more chashu, 1 piece isn't usually enough for me but, you can always order extra Yuzu Shio ramen: 3.5/5 I guess I didn't expect the yuzu flavor to be so prominent but I guess that's why they called it a Yuzu ramen haha. Noodles were al dente so that was a plus but personally I'd prefer if the ramen had a deeper umami as opposed to more of a citrus taste. Just a tad overpowering for me on the broth but the rest of it was good Bluefin crispy rice: 5/5 Probably my wife and I's favorite dish here. Size wasn't huge on the crispy rice which was nice since that usually sticks to my teeth a lot fish and sauce were delicious! Service is great here as well since they seem to employ a decent amount of workers, it was fairly easy to request additional things Would definitely come back to try their sizzling Wagyu since unfortunately it was out of stock when we came :( read more

Overall a good experience. Great ambiance and unique flavors. I can't say it'd be a part of my regular ramen rotation just because I prefer traditional, but it's still a good bowl of ramen. I love that they have a kids menu! The Yuzu flavor in the ramen is very obvious. It's almost a little herby in a sense. The broth isn't super fatty since it's shio, it does feel a bit lighter than traditional tonkatsu. Clean and modern interior. Great service. Parking in this lot is a nightmare. read more

Afuri - Kids Menu - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California