They used to have servers but due to staff shortages they only have take out but you can use the tables inside. We got their dinner special combination ($17.45) which included an udon bowl and a donburi or sushi roll. DONBURI - we got the oyakodon and the katsu don. I thought the chicken in the oyakodon was a little dry and I preferred the katsu don more. HOT UDON - we got one of the sansai (vegetables) and the tanuki (crispy tempura flakes). I really liked the broth on the udon which was light and flavorful. It was warming and would be great on a cold day. My only wish was that there was meat on it. PORK LOIN CUTLET ($7.50) - they have the appetizer (with one piece) option or the entree (with two pieces and rice). It was very crispy and I liked the dipping sauce. Two dishes for $17.45 is a pretty affordable meal nowadays. I liked the udon bowls more than the rice bowls but both are comforting for a good price. read more

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Fukada's food is amazing good, I had a spicy tofu soup meal, the soup was delicious and the sides were amazing. My husband had their donkasi and he really enjoyed it too. We had very positive experience there and we recommend if you feel like some Korean food in Aliso Viejo. read more

I've been here a few times with my family and it's a good spot to have a casual lunch or get take away. Sometimes it can get pretty crowded but I've been lucky to mostly come on off hours. read more

i recommend calling in over the phone & placing an order because this place can get packed & you could end up waiting about 30 minutes to get your food! i love going here before 2pm for their lunch combo! i get a hot udon with half & half both sansai (veggies) & tanuki (tempura) and it comes with a rice bowl and i pay the extra +$1 for spicy tuna don & then i ask for a side of sriracha to dip!! there's plenty of seats inside and outside the store to eat! a meal under $20, very worth it! love this place read more

Fukada - hot udon half & half with Spicy Tuna Don (+$1) - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food here is incredible. I ordered the Udon Noodle & Chicken Katsudon. Totally worth it. It's a lot of food. So many good items to choose from. We also ordered the soba hot and soba cold - so delicious. The whole restaurant is to go, so not completely like a sit down service. read more

Unique find! Tough for me to find unagi (japanese eel) dishes that I find so delicious! Really enjoyed the unagi don and oyako don. They both came with a side salad and miso soup. Service was pretty quick and food was hot and fresh. Resturant was very clean and restrooms were clean too. I appreciated the Japanese art work and I found a little cat ornament that was pretty cute. read more

Fukada - Oyako don meal with side salad and miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Eaten here many times and always been happy with the selection of dishes. Noodles are always good and side dishes are very good. Particularly like the kakuni (pork), agadashi tofu and tempura read more

We wanted a good lunch before heading to Long Beach today. We heard great things from friends. Unfortunately, Fukada did not live up to the hype and left us feeling gross. We ordered the following to share: - Katsu Don - California roll - Sweet potato tempura - Scallop tempura - Lunch special with udon The Katsu Don is easily the worst we've ever had. The The california roll used old mushy rice. I didn't know a Cali roll could be bad. The sweet potato tempura wasn't bad, but it was overcooked and didn't taste like a sweet potato. Looking more closely, it was most likely a yellow potato. The scallop tempura was old and rubbery. It had zero flavor. The lunch special udon wasn't bad, but it was very oily. The tempura flakes were too much, and it added an overly fried flavor. The food was filled with high sodium/MSG. We didn't finish the meal and threw the majority of it out. We are feeling very gross and tired after this disappointing meal. read more

Fukada - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

A friend in Irvine told me I had to check out Fukada, and I'm so glad I did! The food was so yummy. Prices are super reasonable, and the quality + portion sizes are amazing. Quick heads up though: I saw that the menu prices are different than Yelp so call ahead to confirm! I got the Noodle Combination with Tanuki Udon and the Spicy Tuna Don. The udon was fresh, chewy, and came with crunchy tempura flakes that made it even better. The broth was clean and flavorful without being too heavy. The Spicy Tuna Don was amazing too. It came with fresh tuna prepared the day of, the perfect level of spice, and a solid portion of rice to balance it out. I left full, but since everything comes in to-go containers, it was easy to bring my left-overs home. Overall, Fukada is definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're in Irvine. Parking is so easy and the restauraunt is well-kept too and clean. I'll for sure be back! read more

It was my first time at fukada and I regret taking so long to try it! They are still in take out mode but I actually love it like that. We ordered sushi rolls and I got the combo with udon and katsudon. I will definitely come back! It's really affordable too and not too busy. I like the staff because they are very nice and still accommodate to your needs. read more

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This place has easily become one of my favorite restaurants, and for good reason. The food never disappoints. Great quality and good prices. It's my go-to spot and one I always recommend to friends and family. read more

Came to Fukada since my friends highly recommended this place. It didn't disappoint! It's cafeteria style so you order, wait and grab a table. They had cold water and hot tea in the front with cups so pick your poison. We went during lunch so we all grabbed the lunch special. What got me very pleasantly surprised was the amount of food they served for lunch. There was plenty of rice to go around if you ordered a donburi and I had the katsu while my partner ordered the eel. Overall, the warm udon hit the spot since we were all hungry and I had to bring some donburi home (not crying over it lol) Very affordable if you're around the area. read more

Lately I've been hooked on Fukada's lunch combos. My go to is the white rice with spicy tuna & seafood salad it's always fresh & such a solid meal for $21 The salad dressing is really good, and the seared albacore and salmon go perfectly with it. The spicy tuna is delicious. They give you a generous portion. Definitely worth trying! read more

Fukada - Lunch salad combo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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My daughters and I stopped by here for a quick break from holiday baking to enjoy some noodles. We ordered the lunch combo which is a great deal! I ordered the hot udon soup and spicy tuna roll. Both were very tasty! Next time I want to try the combo with the rice bowl. There is limited seating but they also have seating outside as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Ohh Fukada, for over a decade you have yet to fail me! I love that this place has held on to the quality and consistency from my college years up til present day and let me tell you...it's been a while! I always find my way back to Fukada for the Tuna don...my personal favorite. The udon is delicious as well and they have combos that include both! The staff is friendly, the location is a little tight and gets overly crowded during the lunch or dinner rushes but it's clean and comfortable. For those of you who experienced the dinning room area being closed due to COVID, it back and you can enjoy your bowl there again. read more

We came her for lunch and they have an awesome deal. $17 for bowl of noodle dry or soup with side rice with protein. You can't beat that in Irvine. It's basically two lunch meals. It simple and refreshing. Highly recommend this spot for locals. There is a lot of seating. You order and sit. The service is okay because they get packed to be honest. So will wait. We called and ordered and still waited 20 minutes. It's a just a plaza so parking sucks too. read more

If you're a fan of Udon, search no further. Fukada has one of the best. Made fresh onsite. Their combo Hot Udon with the Sakai mountain vegetables and the Spicy Tuna bowl is my classic go to! This is not a sushi place although they do offer rolls. If sushi is what you're looking for, this isn't the place. This is the spot for Udon! Oh and the seafood salad is bomb!! Check them out!! read more

Absolutely delicious spicy tuna don! 5/5 stars for it! We didn't like the teriyaki chicken don as it was so dry, it was inedible. However everything else was so good! Highly, highly recommend the spicy tuna don!!! read more

First time dining here and I did not expect how popular this spot is! Doors open at 11:30AM on Sundays and there was already a long line out the door. They don't have table service, but you can order up front and eat in self-service style. Sansai (Mountain Vegetable) Hot Udon - the type of broth that soothes the soul! Udon was nice and firm, vegetables were a mix of what tasted like savory mushrooms and roots. Can't go wrong on a cold day! Katsu Don - well seasoned katsu and egg over a bed of hot brown rice, also delicious and somewhat nostalgic for me, growing up eating a lot of donburi. I'll definitely have to come back and definitely have to be there before they open since they are deservingly busy! read more

Fukada - Sansai (Mountain Vegetable) Hot Udon with Katsu Don Combo - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Honestly, if you were to ask me about Fukada id say its a great restaurant and everyone should try it. But if you were to ask me on a deeper level, id say their ambiance and customer service is top tier. Their spicy tuna don is literally crack because ive never had anything like it. I love this establishment and everytime i give my money to this place i am never disappointed. It is one of my favorite restaurants in the OC. read more

Fukada - Spicy Tuna Don, Seafood Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This review is long overdue for me. I have been coming to Fukada since I was a very young child and I've seen this place change so much over the years. The food has always been comforting for me and the food still remains great! My usual order is the combo with the spicy tuna don and then a hot sansai udon. Sometimes I'll get the cold tanuki soba if it's a little warmer out. One thing to note is that their prices have slightly increased and specifically the spicy tuna don is now a premium item which comes at a $1 surchage, matching the unagi don price. Of course the biggest change most recently is they are now a QSR (quick service restaurant) as opposed to a full-service restaurant like they were before COVID. Everything is take-out which also means a lot of packaging and disposable containers which is one of the few reasons I removed a star. Overall though, the food is great and still a good value for what you're getting. Fukada still gets quite busy during peak times such as lunch and dinner so plan accordingly. read more

Recently moved across the street and found this gem. It's so delicious and they're quick! Highly recommend. Haven't gotten to try many things on the menu yet but the noodle combo with spicy tuna don is delicious!! Excited to work my way down the menu and keep trying :) read more

I have been here countless times to get their delicious and affordable lunch combo. I switch it up between the hot sansai udon and seafood salad combo, but I always have to get their spicy tuna don. read more

Fukada - Lunch noodle combination: sansai hot udon and spicy tuna don - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

What a shame how this restaurant has changed from a decent Japanese noodle place to a terrible eatery! They serve Nabeyaki udon in a plastic bowl. I won't even mention the rest of my experience. They're continuing to run the business as if we're still in pandemic. read more

The place is in a beautiful area in irvine. The ambiance is nice and quiet and you can sit outside. There are not a lot of tables inside so they promote eating outside. The food itself was meh for me personally. The spicy tuna don was pretty decent but the sauce they use has slightly too much Mayo making it too creamy for me. The sashimi salad is pretty decent in the size of fish they give but the dressing that they use is not my favorite. Overall the place is filled with people that really like it. It doesn't fit my taste buds well but may for others. Always best to try it yourself! read more

Fukada - Sashimi Seafood Salad - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'm honestly so excited to come back and try more! My first experience here completely blew me away, and I can't wait to see what the next item has in store read more

Small but casual Japanese eatery. Fukada is located in a medium size plaza with few other eateries. Right now they are only doing to go orders but customers are welcome to sit inside or outside. They have various Japanese bowls, noodles, appetizers, and sushi. I got the Yama kake soba ($12) and ika geso ($9). Also got a bottle of sake and beer to share with everyone. Food is called out by the workers there, since it's to go it's wrapped in plastic bags and containers. My soba wasn't the best I've had but it had a good chewy texture with tons of yama kake. The ika geso was freshly fried and cooked well. I tried some tatsuta age and age dashi tofu for appetizer. The tatsuta age was tender and crispy, the tofu was okay, a little on the soggy side. Overall solid Japanese eatery with good sized portion and selection. Would love to try the spicy tuna don my next visit. read more

Fukada - Soba and ika geso - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Service and ambience were acceptable. In my opinion, the food was not up to my standards. I got the nabeyaki udon. Their broth and noodles were acceptable. The toppings were under part in my opinion. Understand I've eaten that particular dish both here in the US as well as Japan. Out of all the places including my own house, this was the worst. Number one shrimp was not crispy and Flaky. Their batter was too thick. It was more better than shrimp. It wasn't light and spread out. They use chicken dark meat cut up instead of fish cake aka,kamaboko. It just lacked the pizzazz I expected from that particular dish. Maybe someone not familiar with the dish may find it acceptable. Since it's one of my favorite udon dishes I admit to being very particular on the toppings as well as the noodles and broth. To be honest I didn't hear anyone complain. I certainly did not voice my opinion to the group. It could have been that particular dish that was not pleasing. Maybe I should have ordered something else. I certainly would have if I had known in advance what my experience would have been. Lastly having everything as a takeout really loses a lot of flavor. Nabiyaki udon should be served in a steaming in its pot off the range still bubbling at the table. read more

Always good sushi. Unique dishes. Great flavors. Good waitstaff. Ambiance is casual. They have outdoor seating as well. read more

Hands down my favorite udon place! I always get the hot Tanuki udon but I love that they also have combination meals and it's more than enough for 2 people to share. Lunch is cheaper and dinner is just a little bit more. As of now, they are short staffed so you can order inside and use their tables but there is no table service. The place is small but there is also outside seating as well. They do phone orders but is really hard to get through to them as they are always so busy but their service in getting out food isn't bad for the amount of people they have. I've had their sushi before and I think it is just okay Z come here for their udon is all I gotta say! read more

Fukada - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Probably a solid 3.5 stars. Good value for a quick lunch if you work around here or are just in the area. They get pretty busy starting at 1130 when they open. They have a lunch special combo where you can get either a hot or cold soba/udon + a bowl of some sort (or a roll) for $14.95. Honestly I was full with just the udon I ordered haha but it is a pretty plain, nothing on top kinda udon. More choices when it comes to the rice bowls. Don't love how they seem to pack all orders as if they are to go orders, seems like a big waste of disposable containers and utensils! read more

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Fukada is still on Covid to go only meals. When you get there, you can order off the menu and eat at an open table. The food is very good and mostly healthy. They specialize in Udon and tempura. They say that it is so hard to hire a dishwasher, so that they can open up for real service. It seems like a lot of trash per person, which is not so good for the environment. I sure hope they get a dishwasher soon. read more

Fukada - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Saturday around 12:30ish and it was packed! The line to order was out the door! Not sure if that's normal or not, but if you come here, plan to be a while. This place delivers your food in take out containers regardless you decide to eat there or not. You order at the register then wait for your name to be called. We got the lunch combo which came with udon (choice of hot or cold), choice of topping (sansai - veggies or tanuki - tempura flakes) + choice of donburi (rice bowl) or cut sushi roll. What a great deal!! We got all lunch combinations, all with the hot udon w/tanuki topping, except my husband, he got the sansai topping. We chose unagi don, spicy don, curry don and California roll. The udon noodles were soft and not super chewy. The broth was just the right temperature and the flavor was pretty good too. The curry was good, typical Japanese curry. Unagi was flavorful. The spicy don wasn't spicy at all and the California roll was not bad either. I don't really have anything bad to say about this place. But it wasn't "OMG the best udon I've ever had!" type of reaction. Would I return?? Yes, if I was in the area. read more

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This place used to be so goood but they upped their prices. Their menu is pretty simple and while they have other options they're most known for the udon/soba combo. You can add a roll but they only give 6 pieces and extra sauce packet/utensils must be requested. They still do a takeout style but you can sit anywhere. Because of the price I settled with their tempura udon. The udon and broth is still yum- clear soy sauce not too mushy. The tempura was not good at all, it was too bready and dry. While it did come with a shitake mushroom, it wasn't crispy/juicy. I think it would've been fine if it came with tempura or tonkatsu sauce but it was hard to eat. Service wise they're efficient and kind, not much as it's takeout but the interior has a nice open space concept. Seating can be limited but u can fit big parties so I recommend 3-4 read more

Fukada - Tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I absolutely love this restaurant and have been a regular for some time now. The food is phenomenal every time! My go to orders are the Spicy Tuna Don, which is always fresh and packed with flavor, and the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl. I always ask for extra asparagus, and it's always prepared perfectly. The miso soup is a must try delicious and comforting. If you're ordering a salad, definitely get the citrus dressing; it's a game changer! One thing to note is that while the service is mostly takeout only, it's never been an issue for me. If you do decide to dine in, just remember that they don't have servers, so be sure to clean up after yourself, it's part of the relaxed vibe here! Overall, the customer service is always great, and the food quality keeps me coming back. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving fresh, flavorful, and satisfying Japanese inspired dishes. Great customer service and love the food. 5 stars excellent food quality 5 stars excellent service 5 stars lots of parking out front. Highly recommend read more

Fukada is an excellent place for Japanese food. Their noodle combination is a lot of food for the price! I usually get the tanuki/sansai udon with the spicy tuna don, and it hits every time I get it. Plenty of seating inside and the staff was very friendly. read more

I always like coming to Fukada, they are conveniently located in a plaza with lots of parking spot. I always like their combo menu, it offers really good value, where you can choose udon or soba, and then on top of that a rice bowl. Many selections to choose from. Most of them don't have additional cost and the food portion is decent. Also, you can still dine in the restaurant, but you must order first from cashier and everything is in to go container. There is no service, you can see it as eating in food court. I do like this style because there is not a long wait like before! The restaurant still looks the same, good spot for friends and family if you are trying to grab a quick meal. read more

Fukada - Unagi Don Mountain vegetable udon - Japanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time trying Fukada, ordered dinner for to go. It initially seemed like a lot of different boxes, but I liked how the food came separately packaged so that none of it got soggy. The food was simple and had a homemade, traditional feel to it. Went down easy and left me feeling satisfied. Could eat this everyday! Will go back for sure read more

The plaza has changed! It's been over 10 years since I've eaten here and man is it a blast from the past. No more waitlist to get seated to dine in. Rather all orders are to-go only including hot/cold noodle dishes. No plastic-free options which is little disappointing but what can we do? There still is inside seating but it's definitely first come first serve and they no longer serve using dish ware and cutlery. It's nice that they have complimentary ice water and a designated seating area for to-go orders now instead of having to hang around outside to wait for your order. They do have an expedited pickup area for phone order pickups towards the bar which is convenient. I might do that next time as my to-go order took over 18 minutes from start to finish. The food quality is not the same as it was before. The spicy tuna don is still delicious but doesn't travel well with to-go box. Getting udon to-go is also tricky. I decided it is probably best to eat it fresh there than take it home next time. Overall, I understand with Irvine rent, COVID-19, and inflation, restaurants have had to change or adapt to a quick service type of model. Fukada wasn't always known for their spectacular in-person dining pre-pandemic. I feel like this method of business matches their high-volume, low-touch vibe and will probably continue to sustain them into the future. They still have yet to implement Apple Pay / contactless pay but all in good time. read more

PROS: - The food here is pretty fantastic! The udon noodles were chewy and the soup was hearty. The donburi bowls were also very tasty. - The tempura was also very delicious! Crispy batter and fried to perfection. - The portions here are very generous as well. CONS: - This place gets very busy and fills up very quickly. Trying to find a seat during their busy hours is a PITA. - There is no full service here. You order at the register, they pack your food to-go, and you find a seat (if you can find one), and eat. read more