Orange County Staples

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September 2026 Rundown

Shimamoto Noodle (Irvine) Tuesday lunch is doable…and not so hairy where Chef is inundated. I put in my order as I was driving down and picked a time 10 minutes after arrival. Parking can get tight in this industrial complex…everyone wants to park close to SMART Kitchens. This one’s worth the drive, y’all. Negi shoyu - charred green onions mixed with sunset powder, diced chashu on top of a signature shoyu ramen. Clear, chintan chicken broth blended with dashi. Served with house-made thin, s…