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Mirin Kitchen

4.4 (113 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Amanda C.

Cute place with good parking outside and a variety of items on the menu. It was the perfect spot for a casual dinner for us, perfect for us to stop at right before going to see a show at the Moonlight Amphitheater close by. I enjoyed the bright lighting and seat-yourself vibe. The place is clean and modern and minimal inside but also has fun things like themed screens (we were fascinated by the montage of people taking bread out of the oven in the video loop that went for our entire dinner lol). The sushi tasted good and the garlic noodles were so divine. Would definitely come back again!

Double salmon roll and shrimp roll.

Nice find in a plaza area. We were looking for something light for lunch and decided to give this place a try. Upon walking in we noticed how incredibly clean the entire restaurant was. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had the cucumber salad (fairly basic) and two rolls. Both were obviously made fresh to order and delicious. Would consider eating here again I. The future.

Vanessa C.

I finally took myself to eat here after years of going to the Escondido location. It's way bigger inside! The menu is identical with the exception of a couple specials I think. The servers were really attentive and friendly. I was the only customer eating there and I sat at the bar seating. I could hear the cooks singing what was playing in the restaurant. It was really funny! The karaage app is a big portion and is good on its own without the dipping sauce it comes with. The salmon lemon roll was better than the sushi I had in Escondido. I need to come back and see how the ramen compares! I would definitely come back.

Japanese curry with fried chicken cutlet
Mateo V.

Nice little spot in Vista! While they do have sushi, which was really good -- we enjoyed the garlic noodles the most! The sushi tasted fresh and a good size. The garlic noodles and filet mignon was amazing. Really really full of garlic flavor and the steak was tender and juicy. We'd go back for the garlic noodles. The curry was different ... it's is really thin, compared to traditional Japanese curry and we would have like more vegetables (potato, carrot, etc) in it.

Gyoza
Murissa M.

I've been coming to Mirin Kitchen since they first opened, before the unfortunate fire, and I'm so glad they've continued to stay open. This place consistently delivers fresh, flavorful Asian fusion dishes that are both comforting and satisfying. Some of our favorite appetizers include the cucumber salad, edamame, seaweed salad, steamed gyoza, and katsu chicken. As for sushi, we love the Double Salmon, Lemon Salmon, Dragon, Caterpillar, Protein, and Mirin Roll. For noodles, our go-tos are the Chicken Yakiudon, Beef Yakiudon, and Vegetable Yakisoba. We haven't tried any of the ramen items yet, but they're on our list. Service is usually quick and friendly, and the staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere is clean and modern, whether you're dining in or picking up. I really like the tasteful, current decor. If you're ordering takeout, just be sure to double-check your order, as you should anywhere, as a few times I've had extras or add-ons missing (like extra lemon, for example). Ordering directly through their website is very easy and much more efficient. Parking is plentiful and convenient. They're located next to Starbucks in the Albertsons shopping center.

Beef teriyaki bowl w/ an added portion of chicken Yakisoba noodles
Yvette S.

Soo good! Picked up for take out this time and ordered veggie tempura, chicken Yakisoba noodles as a beef teriyaki bowl. Everything was flavorful and tastes awesome! My family enjoys this place and we have ordered/ visited from here like 5 times! Keep the yumminess coming! Order was ready in good time and hot at pick up,

Miso Soup
Amanda J.

My first time at this location. I came for dinner and was immediately greeted and seated. Restaurant looked clean and we had a very nice server. I tried their Hotnight sushi roll and beef teriyaki plate. The plate came with rice, miso soup, and salad. Everything tasted good and the portions were good.

Chicken Katsu Curry
Arin M.

Wow wow wow. We legit fell onto this place after 2 failed attempts at our favorite Asian food places. Well those places have been bumped! I cannot wait to come back and eat through the menu! The food was fresh, flavorful and decent portions. We split three items three ways and we still have food to take home! We had the Curry, YakiUdon and fried rice and all were delicious!

Garlic ramen
min t.

I mean... It was not bad. But I wouldn't say amazing. Dragon roll was cold. Only the Unagi was Luke warm. The rice tasted old and hard. Ramen noodles tasted very floury and too hard for my taste. The garlic noodle was good. My husband loved it

Tonkotsu Shio Ramen (top), Tonkotsu Mirin Ramen (bottom), Gyoza (right)
Nia L.

I've seen less oil pumped from drilling than what I found in this ramen. Sure, the service and atmosphere was accommodating and kind, but I am here to speak on the atrocities committed on my stomach. We ordered the Tonkotsu Mirin, and the Tonkotsu Shio--along with an order of fried gyoza and a dragon roll (not pictured). If you can imagine the green bubbling cauldrons found in Disney movies, that was my stomach about 5 minutes after I walked out of the restaurant. I literally keeled over like I had the worst period cramps alive, while spikes shot up my butthole like I was about to see my next life. When you drink the ramen, sure, there's about an ounce in flavor. But in comparison to the teaspoon of other toppings, the pound of pork belly (which could be summarized as 90% fat, and 10% actual meat), and the amount of total oil and fat that was at the top--I would rather eat instant ramen to save my sanity. My sister reports that the water tasted like burnt plastic. The very first time I went there (this is my second time), it ALSO had a strange taste. Numerous times on our walk, she was literally an inch away from projectile burp-vomiting. I was about 25 feet away from my door, when the results of this dish hailed on me like an armageddon. I am not religious, but on EVERYTHING that is holy, what the actual hell. I had never shimmied through my house so fast to try and make that bathroom trip. TLDR; if you want to save yourself a serious tummyache, PLEASE do not eat the ramen. The sushi roll and the gyoza were mediocre at best. But please, if you wish to save yourself arteries, find your ramen elsewhere.

Shio Ramen

Overall, I had a decent experience at Mirin Kitchen. I don't think that a return visit to Mirin would be a first choice, but I definitely wouldn't be opposed to returning. The service was good and the staff was kind. When we were there, the restaurant wasn't busy and the atmosphere was very welcoming and conducive to conversation. I ordered the Shio Ramen with pork and my friend got the Chicken Katsu Curry. The food did not come out together with the curry arriving to the table at least 5 minutes before the ramen. Overall, the ramen was solid. Nothing amazing, but there wasn't any significant flaws. I would've wanted some more meat in the ramen, but I think that's standard for ramen restaurants. I left feeling fairly satisfied with my meal. My friend also very much enjoyed his curry.

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Great food! Fresh noodles, sauces perfect and not too salty. Friendly wait staff. Try it!

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This place is great! Food is delicious, my favorite is the beef teriyaki bowl. Super clean, good dinning music, and wonderful service.

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The service is good and the shio ramen with extra pork belly is going to do it for me every time.

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My son loved the Ramen. I had the chicken and beef teriyaki bowl. Awesome flavor. Will definitely come back.

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Just okay. I suspect this restaurant will not survive in that location. Confused service, good was edible, but nothing special.

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Excellent food and staff. Food is fresh and very good. Drove from Fallbrook. They have a drive thru too.

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