Marufuku is always my go-to and I feel like that says a lot considering how many ramen shops there are around the OC. We first tried them when we lived in SF, so I was excited when this one opened up down the street! My usual order is the Hakata Tonkatsu, but the chicken paitan (that comes with the chicken served on a sizzling plate in limited quantities) is also a solid option if chicken is more your thing. The broth is so rich and balanced, the noodles are always the perfect texture, and I love the soft-boiled egg. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Good ramen. Especially if your on a quick lunch and need fast service and piping hot food. Enjoyed the tantan ramen, which is chicken based (not pork) and slightly salty. Dish is spicy by default, but honestly its pretty tame in terms of heat. Inside is colorful, clean, and air conditioned. Parking can be hectic on weekday lunch hour. Do expect to circle a bit. Servers are friendly and attentive. read more

Very Disppointing Treatment of a Service Dog We have been frequent customers of Marufuku Ramen in Irvine, because we genuinely enjoy their ramen, sometimes eating here almost every other day. Unfortunately, after what happened today I am extremely;y disappointed with the customer service of a waitress. Because it was very hot outside, I asked to dine inside with my service dog and my son, " without even asking me the appropriate questions first. I found it inappropriate and upsetting that she simply decided on her own that my dog was not a service animal.. "she presumed" She then asked for a service dog certificate. Service Dogs in the US. are not required to carry a special certificate or identification. Nevertheless I even showed her my dogs US DOT Service Animal Air Transpotation Form that i use for the air travel. After seeing it, she told me, "Okay next time when you come back, I will let you in!!! (Do you really think we will go back to eat ramen with your atrocious customer service???). and she continued by saying, if she is not there, I would have to explain or show it again to someone else. why should a regular customer have to repeatedly go through this every time we eat in this restaurant??? We came here because we love the ramen and became loyal customers, , sadly good food does not make up for being made too feel unwelcome or having a legitimate service dog questioned in this manner. Marufuku Ramen should properly train its staff regarding service animals and how customers with service dogs should be treated. This was an embarrassing, unnecessary and very disappoint experience from a restaurant we used to enjoy frequently! If you Google to learn about California Law on SERVICE DOGS.. this is what you will see.. read more

Marufuku Ramen - a proof that NO restaurants and business establishments are allowed to challenge for a service dog certificate.. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ordered the Unagi & Karaage Bento Box. Unagi (Eel) over rice, 2 pieces of Chicken Karaage, tomato, corn and broccoli. Served with mini Tonkotsu Ramen (no meat). So glad the bento box came with the mini ramen because it was so delicious! The rich broth is made in house and takes over 8 hours to cook per the server. You can taste the love. I didn't even miss the meat. Box came with generous amount of eel. Took most of it home. The chicken and veggies were not my fave. Wish it was served with Asian veggies instead. I will definitely come back for more of their ramen. Nice outdoor seating with great shops bearby. read more

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One of my favorite ramen spots, servers here are excellent, recommended over their del mar location

Not a lot of veggie variety than I had hoped for in the vegan ramen. The bowl just looked huge because of the bed of mixed greens with a few pieces of veggies on top. I was still hungry afterwards. The crispy fried squid legs were good though. I'd come back for that and to try something else next time if in the area. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Fried squid legs, pretty tasty! - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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One of my go to places for ramen. The broth is so rich! My least favorite part is the meat but the eggs are perfectly jammy. The server Xóchitl is the best. read more

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This ramen restaurant is located inside a fairly busy plaza since there are other businesses, as well as Whole Foods. They're open daily 11am-9pm Parking was ok since there's a big parking lot with plenty of parking Service was attentive and very prompt in water refills Inside was spacious and had plenty of seating Menu had a good variety of items and prices were a little pricey but not too unreasonable Got the Hakata Ramen ($18) and there was the option to make spice adjustments. The pork broth was a bit too rich in flavor and was quite too salty for my preference. I also wished it was not so greasy and fatty but that's that's just my liking. The noodles were a little too firm and not as soft and chewy as I was hoping. I really enjoyed how yummy the egg was! The center was slightly runny and very flavorful since the inside was seasoned! The pork belly was quite thick but slightly too dry and fatty. I didn't really care for the mushrooms and green onions but it was not bad! Overall, I wasn't too impressed with the ramen and the broth was quite too salty and heavy so I didn't really enjoy it as much as I wanted to unfortunately. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Coming from Hawaii our standards of ramen are pretty high. That being said I love Marufuku Ramen. I've had 3 meals here during my stay and just love that milky pork broth ramen that is their favorite dish. The noodles are thin, just as I prefer them, and cooked to perfection. I usually prefer shoyu ramen but I couldn't get enough of this pork broth ramen. The gyoza was just OK, but we ordered a really delicious shrimp tempura that was served in a bao bun, a must order. On my last evening we ordered bentos. The bentos come with a small bowl of ramen, nice bonus. My GF had the chicken Katsu bento which was tasty. I had the spicy karaage bento which I couldn't finish because it was a little too spicy for me, but it was delicious. I highly recommend dining here, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Amazing sizzling chicken paitan Dx ramen and rice dish. So hot and fresh it will burn you. So good and delicious and flavorful with perfectly seasoned meat leg thigh just so juicy for your lunch break. They have everything here at Los Olivos market place in Irvine. Fresh hot and spicy goodness made to order hot off the grill and deep rich flavors in their amazing broth. You get everything you need all in one location for breakfast lunch and dinner at MaruFuku Ramen. read more

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HAKATA TONKOTSU: very tasty. solid ramen! the broth is like a 4.5/5. tasty but borderline too milky? great cha siu and perfectly cooked egg service: Very nice service! Attentive staff! ambiance: woody, intimate, cozy. great parking. read more

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We came upon this spot by accident but am glad we found it. The takoyaki was hot and fresh! It was delicious. I got the special tenten ramen which was really good. I'm the spice level on that one is set so no adjustments can be made. I like spicy food and i couldn't used a bit more spice. The food is good but I docked 1 star for service. It took quite a while to get our ramen and we were trying to make eye contact with a server for a good 10 minutes to get our check. It was pretty busy and it is a new business. Seems like they are still trying to get into the groove. read more

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Their veggie ramen broth was creamy and very flavorful. We got 'Spicy' (the last being 'Very Spicy'). Quite a few veggies in the ramen but would have loved it if it came with a few more like bamboo shoots and corn. You can order extras of those. The spinach noodles in the ramen had a very nice chewy texture. The ramen was topped with greens which became soggy and killed the texture of the dish. But overall, would definitely go back for the ramen. Their Brussels sprouts tempura comes with soy sauce and matcha salt - a very nice addition to the dish that really paired well. Highly recommend trying this dish! Prompt service and lovely ambience. A great spot to hang out with friends / go on a date. In a neighborhood with multiple restaurants. Parking is free in the lot outside. Accessible restroom - clean and well-maintained. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Vegetable Ramen and Brussels Sprouts Tempura - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

We absolutely loved our experience here. The ramen had a clean, well-balanced flavor that didn't feel overly heavy or greasy. The chicken paitan was cooked just right -- rich and creamy but still smooth, allowing the flavor to stand out without being overpowering. You can tell care goes into the broth. The appetizers were just as impressive. The calamari and takoyaki came out hot and crispy, perfectly cooked with great texture. Everything tasted fresh and made-to-order. And honestly, the value makes it even better -- $8 per bowl is fantastic for the quality you're getting. Great flavor, great portions, and great price. We'll definitely be back. And yes- they are dog friendly, even gave my dog a bowl of water! read more

Marufuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Marufuku is a solid ramen spot near Irvine Spectrum! I always get the chicken paitan dx which is a unique dish not usually found at other restaurants. It's a chicken ramen that comes with a sizzling plate of chicken on bean sprouts that's savory and sweet. The service is great, I felt that the staff was attentive and checked in often. The ambiance is also great. Although personally, the lighting is a little dark in this space so that may be worth consideration. Overall, it's a great lunch / dinner spot, definitely check it out ! read more

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Chicken kaarage was SO hard, dry, and chewy. I couldn't stomach it and ended up throwing the entire thing away. The ramen broth is very rich but it was really bland. I got the hakata tonkotsu. Everything was bland and I've never had a bland ramen in my entire life. The thin noodles were too soft and not chewy. Tasted overcooked. This might be a good dish to order your grandparents because it is simple, soft, not too much flavor. The pork was soft and tender but it was bland so it was hard to finish the ramen. I'm really disappointed. read more

Food: I got the vegetable ramen, which had amazing green noodles with two pieces of tofu on top and a creamy, not too spicy broth. My only feedback would be that there were too many greens on top. My friends ordered the pork gyozas and enjoyed those as well! Also a hack is to include a little bit of the gyoza dipping sauce into the broth if you want a bit more soy sauce flavor! Service: Our server was so kind, and we forgot to tip at the end, and they allowed us to add a tip to our bill. Ambiance: This place is nice with many tables, and it's easy to park in this complex! We walked in and had no wait on a Wednesday evening, but to avoid any chance of wait, you can also add your party to the Yelp waitlist. Please try this place when you're next craving ramen! Also, for a sweet treat nearby, you can go to Whole Foods and try their berry chiffon cake! This cake is amazing, and they sell it by the slice in their fridge near the bakery! read more

A solid ramen spot with good tonkotsu broth! The tonkotsu ramen is flavorful and comes with a thin noodle, but you can also substitute it for a thicker noodle. I tried the maze soba this time, which is a soupless ramen. I liked the sauce and thought the toppings gave it a great contrast of textures. However the noodles were very undercooked and almost hard. If they were cooked a little longer it would've been a perfect dish! Our server was great and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for a casual meal. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Maze Soba - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Super good ramen restaurant that looks very elevated at affordable prices. The interior is beautiful and clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are attentive and helpful. The food was delicious with large portions. read more

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Insight was cute, but we chose to sit outside. Service was prompt and efficient. I had the spicy tan tan men every bite was different and so flavorful. I will definitely be back to try something else. read more

Marufuku Ramen - **Spicy TanTan Men** - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

I often walk here during my lunch break because its relatively healthy authentic Japanese food at a reasonable price (they give you a lot). There's usually a woman with blonde hair and a bow tie that is always incredibly nice to me everytime. She really makes my day better! Food is really good. I also really like how professionally the restaurant takes critique on here and I really do believe they care about their quality. read more

Really a 4.5 star. Came on New Years Eve 2025. Firstly, the tonkatsu pork belly ramen was great, if not excellent! Noodles were nicely al dente and the broth was rich and satisfying. Toppings were also plentiful and fresh. However, the DX version was a bit stingy with just 1 additional thick cut pork belly on top. At least, when compared with the DX chicken paitan, which came with a whole leg quarter on a sizzling teppanyaki! Yet, as amazing as the chicken quarter looked, the taste of the leg itself was a bit of a letdown too. The sweet ponzu sauce was lathered generously on top, but the meat itself didn't have flavor, so I guess it wasn't marinated in it. And it was also a bit overcooked. So based on that, I'd say neither of the DX options were worth it. I must reiterate though, that both ramens themselves WERE worth it. And worth revisits. The soft egg was absolutely perfectly executed. One of the best I've seen. And a whole egg at that, not just a half. We also received stellar customer service. Our server Claudia was attentive and very courteous! I also liked how spacious it is, unlike the usual hole in the wall styles of a Japanese-run ramenya. All the best to this place! read more

Marufuku Ramen - Tonkotsu DX and Chicken Paitan DX ( Limited 15 servings) - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

I had no idea Marufuku Ramen had expanded outside of San Francisco at all until my former co-worker suggested that we have lunch here. I honestly had been quite underwhelmed by my visit to the SF location. But since it was his call, I agreed to it. Ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu (mild) with no add-ons since I wasn't particularly hungry. I guess it was fine? Tonkotsu broth was pretty flavorful and the right amount of rich without being overwhelming, with mild providing a very...well, mild kick. I'm not the biggest fan of Hakata-style ramen noodles, but they did well to hold the flavor of the broth. Pork was fine. Solid bowl, nothing special to me. Staff here were friendly, no complaints. I might have to try the Hakata Tonkotsu DX for a real comparison since that is what I had in SF. But for this visit, the ramen did not offend me. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for the first time after a friend's recommendation. When I first walked in, the hostess was busy on the phone so I just checked into the tablet for yelp. I sat inside by the chairs waiting for her to call us or acknowledge us, but she kept herself busy. We then saw other people who had checked in after us just tell the hostess they're going to just sit in the empty seats in the restaurant. The restaurant wasn't full, so we thought we'd be seated quickly, so when she sat people who came in after us, we realized they don't even check the yelp check in, you just need to ask them to be seated. When we finally got seated, nobody came to get our orders too. We waited for a while until we were able to flag down a servers attention to finally put in our orders. The ramen itself was mediocre, definitely better ramen spots in Irvine. The broth was a little too salty and the ramen noodles itself are thin, not your typical thicker chewy ramen noodles. Given the poor service and mediocre food, would probably not come back again as there are plenty of better ramen options around. read more

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Easy to order takeout online through delivery services. The dishes are described well. The packaging was nice, to avoid making the noodles and additions soggy, separating them from tbe broth. The tonkatsu flavor was decent. The noodles had a good bite. The pork pieces weren't very flavorful on their own. The shrimp tempura bao buns had no flavor. The pork ones were much better. The place was packed on a week night, with seating inside and outside. read more

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Had a nice experience here! The ramen tasted good, but was not the best in my opinion - the broth was salty enough, but lacking something to make it more flavorful. The gyoza was ok. For the most part, I felt that the price point is much higher than some other ramen restaurants in the nearby South OC area. Service was fantastic, our server was very attentive and consistently checked to make sure things were going well. Definitely appreciate how our server was so thorough with both indoor and outdoor tables even during peak times. read more

Marufuku Ramen - gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have had Marufuku so many times when I used to live in the Bay Area but this one was probably the worst mainly because the noodles were of low quality. The noodles were kind of bunched up and melted in such a way that the texture was not that great. Service was nothing to complain and the vibes were really good. Just except the noodles... read more

I was staying with my son, who lives in this area, and he asked if I felt like ramen for dinner. I absolutely love ramen, so I was excited to try this place. He placed an order with Uber Eats. We all ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu, and we also shared an order of Gyoza and Edamame. I loved how they packaged the ramen to go. The noodles and goodies were packed separately in a bowl, and the broth was in a separate container. It was delicious! The Gyoza and Edamame were also very good. If you are in the area and in the mood for ramen, make sure to check this restaurant out! read more

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This was my first time visiting Marufuku Ramen, and what stood out to me was the high quality presentation of their oyster shell-shaped ramen bowls. I ordered the Hakata Tonkatsu Dx with an additional topping of bamboo shoots, along with fried squid legs and an unsweetened iced matcha beverage. Our waitress gave excellent recommendations from the menu. We only waited maybe 10-15 minutes for all of our food to come out. There's plenty of parking in the plaza this restaurant is located in. The interior is clean and maintains a culturally Japanese feel to it. I would definitely come back! read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu DX - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Servers are very welcoming even explained to us the menu, we sat outside and she even offered a bowl of water for our pet. Broth is rich in flavor, it's a plus that you can choose how spicy you want your Ramen. but serving is on smaller side compared to the other Ramen place we've been. Place is clean and they have outside seating. read more

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The Food and service was amazing. We had Nixia as our server. Last time we were here the service wasn't as great from the other server, but Nixia made it worth coming back. It's a cute little place in the whole food shopping center. We love sitting outside on the patio. read more

FOOD: The Ramen here was soooo good! Very flavorful!! You can taste the quality in every bite! I had the Chicken Paitan Ramen and it was very good! I really enjoyed it. This was one of the better Ramen places I've been to. SERVICE: The service was good. DECOR/AMBIANCE: It's not too big, but not small either, but there is seating outside as well, which was nice. The decor is modern and clean. Love the industrial touches with the lighting around the restaurant. There is sushi bar style seating as well, which is cool. I will definitely be back here to try more Ramen! read more

Marufuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Marufuku Ramen in Irvine is a great addition to the Ramen scene and the food spots in this plaza. I came here for lunch during the week on a workday. They have excellent gluten-free noodles, ample choices of food and drink, and pleasant service. Their prices sit in a completely standard range for this type of food and are not too expensive. A bowl of Ramen with gluten-free noodles for one and a bottle of iced unsweetened green tea was in the $20s. The space is small, but very clean. There is an open air kitchen, so you do have restaurant noise so come here if you are looking for a relaxed, contemporary setting not a fancy dining setting. Overall, I will be coming back for lunch and maybe bringing my celiac child in as well read more

The thin noodles are delicious, and the broth is rich and flavorful. Whenever I get a craving for Japanese ramen, I come here. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Our food and service was amazing tonight. Nixia really made a difference in our dining experience this time. We almost went to Soup Shop based on our last experience which was our first time here. I'm so glad we decided to give this place another try. read more

Second time here and it was just as good the second time. The potstickers are perfect. The ramen is delicious and the service is great. Perfect dish for a cold, rainy night. I love the thinker noodles over the skinny pho-like noodles but that doesn't change the fact that the broth and all of the toppings make this ramen place my favorite! Love the ambience (other than the counter seating with all the boxes on the bar) - elevated feel. read more

Marufuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu **Marufuku Spicy Wings** - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Consistently great Tonkotsu ramen. Wait staff is friendly and personable. Cool interior in a beautiful Irvine shopping plaza.

I've had marufuku ramen in San Francisco and I loved it so I was excited to see they have a location down in SoCal! It's about $20 for the lowest price ramen / none of the extra toppings and whatnot. The noodles and broth is what hits for me. The texture of the ramen is great and the broth is super tasty too. I was actually in the plaza to eat brunch with my bf next door at burnt crumbs and decided to just order a bowl of ramen to add to our meal. The waitress was very nice and brought the bowl out for us. She even offered water for myself and my pup! Highly recommend this place and shout out to the lovely waitress! read more

Marufuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time at Marufuku Ramen, and we were so pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and overall vibe, especially being tucked into a shopping center. The service was impeccable (our server was Nixia), the food was absolutely delicious, and everything exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Marufuku Ramen is serving up some delicious and authentic ramen bowls! This spot is located in the same plaza where Whole Foods is. There is a good amount of parking in the plaza. Wifey and I pulled up for dinner with the fam and were seated right away upon arrival. They have a cozy and casual setup with seating both indoors and outdoors in their patio. For their menu, they have different ramen, rice, and side dishes to choose from. Wifey opted for the Hakata Tonkotsu DX and I got the Chicken Paitan DX. Both bowls of ramen were delicious with creamy broths! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. If you are ever looking for some authentic and delicious ramen in the Irvine area then you got to check this spot out! read more

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