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Today, we sadly learned that the owner sold the business to a new buyer that is planning on turning it into a Pho restaurant very soon. Thank you for the good food while you were here.
I've been to the Costa Mesa location but not this one. I didn't know there was one closer to me so I had to come try. I did come just an hour before they closed for their lunch/dinner break. We did call just to make sure we weren't cutting close to their last call. Got seated right away since there wasn't too many people inside. Did notice the location is quite tucked away from other stores. With the location being in a small area, the inside is small and seating is limited (Similar to the Costa Mesa location) Overall, the food was good. The spicy wonton was on the drier side, was hoping for more sauce on the dish. The mazemen was a bit salty. Did try to use a little vinegar to maybe cancel or enhance the taste but for me, it didn't taste much different. Definitely try it out, but not sure if this would be on my top list of mazemen spots.
Good food. Place isnt too big but can fit a good amount of people inside. Got the saitama mazemen and the miso ramen. Both are really good. The mazemen wasn't as salty compared to other places I have tried which in this case is very good. Maybe come back and try happy hour next time. There was lots of parking in the plaza so dont think parking will be a issue. There was only 1 taking orders but luckily they did a great job of doing what he could.
Tried the Tokyo Mazemen (without fish umami) and chicken karaage. The mazemen was decent, but I think I'm just not much of a mazemen fan. The noodles were a bit too al dente for me, and I was hoping the flavors would be a bit bolder. The jammy egg was the best part though. It added a rich, creamy texture and made the dish more enjoyable. The chicken karaage was juicy, though I was expecting a crispier coating. On its own it was ok, but the sauces really brought out the flavor. The restaurant was clean and service was good. While these dishes weren't quite for me, I'd still be interested in coming back to try one of their ramen bowls.
We went for lunch on a Saturday. The location is tucked away in a corner of a hidden plaza, but it wasn't too hard to find. When we walked in the restaurant was clean and more spacious than how it would appear from the outside. The service was quick and friendly. We got an order of the deluxe mazemen and the Saitama. Both were very tasty, and adding the vinegar and sesame seeds that are at the table add an extra kick that keeps the meal interesting. Would 100% go again if we were in the mood for mazemen.
Excellent service with friendly waiters and food came out quick! the mini cup of rice was a perfect way to finish up all that sauce at the end!
Short wait on a weekday night, staff is nice. Came here a year ago when it was Mogu Mogu and it's the same. Ordered the kyoto which comes with pork belly and is nonspicy. Next time I need to remember that I actually like the tokyo [with ground pork] much better. the 'spicy' sauce isn't very spicy and is much more flavorful than the kyoto's nonspicy sauce. the deluxe is a delight with poached AND soft boiled egg, chashu [but different than the kyoto's version. it's thinner long slices], ground pork. wish the deluxe came with kale as well. Ambiance is casual and clean. Would definitely come again. plentiful parking in an unassuming small plaza. don't forget to ask for the little scoop of rice at the end to soak up all the sauce!
Their deluxe mazemen is my favorite noodle dish- a little of every topping and always perfectly al dente. I also really enjoy their fried squid legs- I ate 5 of them before taking pics. Oops. They used to be Mogu Mogu mazemen but changed names. Same menu same owner.
Honestly a solid spot for mazesoba in Fullerton. It kind of reminds me of another popular spot- Menya Hanabi. Got the Tokyo mazemen w/o chives & fish umami and it was delicious. Tiny serving of rice to eat with the sauce.
I love spicy miso ramen, and I was looking forward to trying WADAYA's spicy miso ramen, and I was not disappointed. My number one requirement for ramen restaurants is that the ramen noodles cannot be soft. Thankfully, the ramen noodles here were not soft! They had a bite to it, which I prefer. Flavorful soup too. No complaints! Great customer service, our server asked if I would like to join the (free) rewards program, which I appreciated. Would definitely return!
Rating: 8/10 First time trying Wadaya in Fullerton. Interior is modern and well decorated. Not a lot of tables, so there was a short wait. Space is clean and neatly set up with utensils, sauces, and spices at the table. Service was fast and very good. Ordered the chicken karaage and wagyu beef ramen. Wagyu beef ramen was very flavorful. Sauce had good depth and the noodles had a nice chew. The slices of beef were tender and well prepared. Only complaint is that the broth leaned a bit too salty for me, but overall still a strong bowl. Chicken karaage was decent but nothing special. Crispy outside and juicy enough inside, but didn't stand out on its own. The sauces carried it -- especially the wasabi mayo, which added good flavor and balance. Overall, very solid first visit. Would come back.
I was in the area with some friends and found this place on Yelp. The place was a little busy despite the plaza being pretty open, and we had about a 10 min wait. I ordered the deluxe mazemen and it was good, especially when adding more vinegar that gives a little kick. The noodles were a little tougher compared to other mazemen places I've tried though; I think I prefer softer noodles. But the server refreshed our waters and gave us the little rice cups without us asking, which I appreciated. I'd go again if I was in Fullerton, but probably would not wait for that long.
Came here on a weekday night and there was no wait! Servers are very attentive and we got seated immediately. Restaurant is quite spacious and music was at a good level. There were vinegar and sesame seed grinds ready to be used at the table. We ordered Deluxe Mazesoba, Tokyo Mazesoba, and karaage. The best item was their karaage - each piece was the perfect size with a seasoning spread on top, and a spicy mayo to dip in. It was very fresh and hot and delicious! In terms of their mazesoba, I felt that it was okay compared to the other mazesoba places that are in the area. The noodles were cooked well and toppings were done just right, but there was something lacking in the sauce that didn't give it the oomph that mazesobas should have. They serve the little scoop of rice at the end to mix in, which is always something I look forward to since the noodles do tend to get heavy towards the end! Overall, it is a solid spot that I would come for if I was craving Mazesoba and I was nearby. read more
10 months ago
Just like the other locations, this place is great. This location is in an unimpressive strip mall area that basically looks abandoned. The restaurant will be located towards the end of the plaza. We ordered the deluxe and the saitama. Both were delicious. The noodle texture was perfect and after mixing everything together, it becomes a flavor blast. The portion size was pretty good for the noodles. However, the mogu chicken and the takoyaki portions were a little small, but nothing to steer away because they were also pretty tasty and probably worth ordering. Don't forget to add their homemade vinegar to the noodles. They also come around with a little bowl of rice for you mix in after you finish your noodles! Service was pretty quick and efficient. Definitely a place to visit. read more
4 months ago
The service was great they came very quickly.The food was great, the broth was very creamy and traditional. The restaurant is very clean and well taken care of. read more
8 months ago
A VEGAN must try. Flavorful and well proportioned. Great customer service and ambience was awesome. And we got a token to play for a prize!! read more
Delicious mazemen, mixed noodles. Started in West LA by two Japanese chefs they've since expanded to 3 locations in Socal. It's located near CSUF in that weird high plaza near Fender Ave, plenty of parking spaces. Interior is small but new, it reminds me of Hiro Nori ramen. They do have an interesting rewards system where you get a coin every $50 you spend and you can stick in in a gachapon machine near the entrance for a chance to win discounts and free food items on your next visit. Mazemen, there are a couple places in the Bay Area that do it very well and Mogu Mogu is competitive. The highlights are their delicious noodles and sauce, and toward the end of your meal you get get a little "shot glass" of rice you can mix in with the leftover sauce and bits of meat and vegetables. Tokyo Mazemen: Spicy minced pork, Poached egg, Scallions, Chives, Minced garlic, Fish umami, Seaweed flakes. Great heat level that was hot but enjoyable, perfect al dente noodles. Kyoto: Soy marinated diced chashu, Kale, Poached egg, Scallions, Minced garlic, Fish umani, Seaweed flakes. Was worried about the Kale, one of my least favorite greens but it was a really good complement to the other ingredients. I thought I would like the spicy one of the most but this was my favorite. Miso and Spicy Miso Ramen: Both used thete special noodles and the chashu, egg, bean sprouts all come as part of the ramen. Went somewhere recently where they charged for almost everything added to the ramen and glad that isn't a new standard. Really loved our food here and the prices were great for what you get, my biggest regret is we don't live near here! read more
23 days ago
Wow one of the best Japanese ramen I've had! Broth is very flavorful, egg yolk cooked to perfection, and pork belly was tender. Docked own a star for the calamari (tasted good but they only a gave a few pieces so it was expensive for what you paid for). Ramen could have included more noodles too but overall, food was delicious. read more
11 months ago
Overall very tasty food, will definitely come again to try another one of their dishes. Their staff was very welcoming and told us information about the food on how to eat it. The inside was very friendly and clean inside. read more
9 months ago
5/5 Got the Tokyo and Kyoto. They were both sooo delicious! Bouncy and chewy noodles with great flavor! Very quick service! We came around lunch time on a Saturday and were seated immediately. Order was brought out in a timely manner and the server checked in on us throughout the meal. A decent size restaurant and many seating areas. I would definitely come back again! read more
10 months ago
WOW what an incredible experience dining here was GYAH. Came for lunch with the boys and was immediately greeted by our excellent server Tomoya. We were promptly seated and our order was quuickly taken. We tried the new wonton appetizers (both the soup and spicy ones) and they were absolutely delightful - very flavorful, moist, and tasted homemade. A very delightful dish I would highly recommend to anyone. I ordered the deluxe mazemen and it was simply exquisite. So full of flavor, everything was very fresh. 10000/10, cannot recommend enough as this is their staple. Our server Tomoya frequently checked in with us and ensured a great time - it's rare to see service like this in today's age from both Tomoya and Kenji who were both very attentive. Stop reading this review, get in your car and just go! Cannot recommend Wadaya enough - next time will be back with my SMOKIN HOT girlfriend! read more
2 months ago
Have heard good things about MoguMogu, was in the OC so wanted to check it out. So glad we did, loved it! There was a bit of a wait, but the servers were very nice and moved people through quickly, we got a beer while we waited and relaxed. The location is in a strange area, near railroad tracks, seems to be an industrial complex, so don't worry you are in the right spot when you arrive. The is a Mazemen ramen style spot which means it is a soulless noodle, but that does not mean it is flavorless, in fact these bowls are flavor bombs of goodness. Got an order of Shishito peppers to start, always love these and a tall chilled Sapporo on draft, so good. For my main, got the Tokyo, which is spicy minced pork, poached egg, scallions, chives, minced garlic, fish umami, seaweed flakes. Once you get your order you, mix it all together inside the noodles and enjoy. You must get the minced garlic, it makes the dish. I also added some spicy chili sauce to mine and their umami vinegar, perfect! At the end, they bring you a scoop of rice to use to eat the rest of the toppings left at the bottom of the noodles. Enjoy! read more
Kyoto - generous serving of diced chashu was rich and fatty. mixing in the poached egg created a wonderfully creamy sauce that coated the chewy noodles perfectly. generous portions of scallions and garlic, adding a fresh, aromatic kick. Staff friendly and quick with our order. I prefer going to this location over the one in Costa Mesa bc there is less of a wait. Party of 2 came for dinner at 7PM and was seated right away with no wait. Easy and free parking. read more
1 year ago
Wadaya mean it's not Mogumogu anymore? But essentially, it's the same restaurant as before, serving Ramen and Mazemen. My wife loves the Mazemen. I got the ramen. In a nutshell, the ramen is good, but yet nothing special or super memorable. I will say though, the broth is well done and rich, the eggs are perfect, the chasiu pork has a nice smoky taste to it, each ingredient is carefully crafted and really well done. I think, however, the Mazemen is the star of this restaurant iver the ramen. There are a nice variety of mazemen to choose from. Appetizers are also very good, albeit maybe a little pricey, but in this economy, everything is. Service is attentive, and the ambiance of the restaurant is clean and inviting with plenty of parking spots. read more
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Came here spontaneously to try something new, and overall it was a pleasant meal. We got sat immediately but we arrived early dinner around 5:30 pm. By the time we left, it was pretty filled. We ordered the deluxe mazemen, and also the tonkotsu ramen to try. The mazemen was very rich in flavor, and definitely fills you up once you ask for the rice at the end. The staff explained how to properly eat the mazemen. Ramen was delicious too, very filling as they did not skimp out on the meat or the noodles. Got the karaage as appetizer also which different than what I'm used to as the chicken itself was flavored, but it did not disappoint. It paired really well with the sauce on the side. It did have a mild kick to it. Definitely recommend this place to try! read more
4 months ago
If you haven't had mazesoba before, you gotta try this place! Usually I'm a broth and noodle type of guy, but trying the "no broth" mazesoba was a unique experience worth trying! You have the noodles sitting at the bottom with all the fixing on top (chashu, green onions, garlic, spices, and a poached egg). When you mix everything together it creates a thick and hearty base that'll set you right. This will be included in the Deluxe Mazemen bowl, was a clean bowl club for me for sure. My table was a yap session, once the food came out, silence. We all locked in on our bowls. Came here with my party around opening time, so no wait. Greeted, served, and taken care of the nice man working. Shoutout to him, didn't get his name, but he was running the whole show! Overall- 9.3/10. Mazesoba is awesome, this is a go to spot when I'm visiting in the area. Hoping one day we can get a spot up in Vegas! read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
1. Ambiance and Environment MoguMogu is a small restaurant with great interior lighting. It also had aesthetic wall art at the entrance hallway, which was definitely pleasing to see. The dining area was nice and cozy, but the tables and chairs were sat too closely for my liking. It's a little hard to avoid this though since as a small business, having more seating available for means better revenue so this is something to keep in mind if you find the seating to be a little crowded. They played EDM techno music, which is definitely my jam, but it's typically not the music you'd expect when eating ramen. Personally, I found this to be a nice welcome change however. 2. Food and Drinks I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and it came relatively quickly. However, I found myself a bit disappointed due to a couple of things. The soft-boiled/marinated egg that the ramen came with was flavorful, but it was cold. I'm guessing that it was maybe cooked ahead of time and then refrigerated to preserve the jamminess, but it was definitely not something you'd expect biting into a jammy egg. Additionally, the pork chashu that topped the tonkotsu ramen was cold and not warm at all. The broth also wasn't hot; it was somewhere between warm and lukewarm. It also tasted a bit watered down. Things could definitely be improved in regards to the aforementioned. 3. Service Our server was nice and friendly! He kept a casual yet professional tone when chatting with us, which we found to be really pleasant. 4. Pricing For the Tonkotsu Ramen that I ordered, I found it to be more expensive than other ones I've had at other places. This was primarily due to how the serving size here at MoguMogu was smaller compared to other tonkotsu ramens I've had at a similar price point. 5. Restroom I didn't use the restroom at this time! 6. Parking It was easy finding parking here despite the lot being shared by other establishments. It might be a little hard to navigate to the parking lot and the place itself, however, since the entrance to the lot is facing another side of the building where MoguMogu was. read more
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Filling, comforting, and consistent. This is a place I like to recommend for an office lunch, or to find an excuse to go in my own. It's solid service and a casual vibe for a quick meal. read more
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Never visited this place before, and I was curious what mazemen is all about - basically dry ramen. Then, I ended up ordering the deluxe mazemen - very rich and flavorful. I also tasted my friend's regular tonkotsu ramen, and that broth is rich and creamy. read more
Honestly, all of their mazeman is delicious but I tried the Saitama chicken mazeman and it was top tier!! One of my favorite noodle shops around. I highly recommend this spot and the workers who took care of us, Tomo and Kenji are always so nice read more
1 year ago
Wadaya rebranded from mogu mogu, which i haven't tried. They seem to be known for their Mazemen, or soupless noodles. It's located in a not so busy area, kind of industrial. We tried their Tokyo and Kyoto Mazemen. The Kyoto was probably the favorite dish at our table. The chashu was really soft and the dish was flavorful. The Tokyo was good as well and had a similar taste, it had a mild spicy kick to it. I love the texture of the noodles, they're firmer and chewier than regular ramen noodles. We also had the Tonkotsu which was also good. It tasted pretty standard. The broth wasn't too salty or thick. The takoyaki and fried squid legs were hot and crispy when it was brought out. Overall, we had a pretty good experience here and the food was good, there was nothing to complain about. read more
2 years ago
Came here right when they opened at 5pm & was greeted by maybe owner? I didn't get his name but he was super friendly and nice. Taught us about the menu, how to eat the noodles & just gave us a very nice experience. Felt like we were eating with friends. I got the deluxe bowl, karaage rice bowl, the fried squid & chicken karaage. Everything was really good and flavorful. I honestly had no idea that majority of the dishes had pork in it - as I usually don't eat pork but it was all good. Still very enjoyable and was glad I finally got to try it out. read more
I love Mogu Mogu! There are so many menu items to choose from! I got the Kyoto mazemen, and it was delicious. The portion looks smaller in the bowl when we first received it, but do not be deceived! I was SO full as I got closer to finishing my food. At the end, they provide a small rice ball to soak up the rest of sauce and seasoning in your bowl. I think it's a great way to make sure none of the flavor goes to waste. The guy serving us was also very nice and welcoming; he took our order quickly. The restaurant is dimly lit, but the windows provide natural lighting. I would love to come back to try the ramen or rice bowls! read more
Such a chill casual spot to hang out for their amazing food and draft beers or other alcoholic selections. Highlights of the menu: 1. Mogu chicken 2. Gyoza (exclusively offered at Fullerton location) 3. Mazemen deluxe 4. Draft beer How to eat mazemen? - Snap it! - Mix it! Mix it well for 30 seconds - Umami! Mix with their homemade umami vinegar - Oimeshi! Scoop of rice to soak up all the umami! read more
Everything is so delish! We have the deluxe mazemen, which is mixed ramen with pork chashu,soft boiled egg, fish umami,and more mixed together. We also have the California tonkotsu ramen, the broth is very flavorful and creamy. For appetizers we have the Mogu chicken ( so crisp! ) and the agedashi takoyaki, first time trying it and it is soaked like the agedashi tofu. It's soft, chewy and delish! We also have the uji matcha cheesecake for dessert. I think my favorite one is the deluxe mazemen, it mixed a lot of flavors together. Service is friendly and food comes out 10-15 minutes which is great. Recommend this place! read more
This is where you can find authentic mazemen in OC. It literally means mix mix noodles and I got the chance to try it at Mogu Mogu's newest location in Fullerton. I went with the Deluxe and it came with loads of toppings like spicy minced pork, a poached egg, and more chashu pork. You mix, mix, mix as much as you can and enjoy! Paired it with their Takoyaki which comes in either a crispy or soft shell, or crispy shell in soup! The crispy shell was such a hit for me and I can't wait to be back :) Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more
This is my 2nd time here and I really want to like this place. Service here is great and attentive. We forgotten our to go box and the girl even ran outside to hand us it. There's always a good amount of people inside, so it obviously has a fair share of people who enjoyed their food. My first time I ordered the Tokyo which I felt was salty. This time I ordered the Deluxe, and thought it was salty as well. My family thought their ramen was also on the salty side. Seems like a trend. Their Mogo chicken appetizer on the other hand is delicious though! 3/5 for food, 5/5 for service. Overall 4/5. read more
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