Orange County Staples

[set0312]

Hadn’t heard of this place, but I’ll check out the Fountain Valley location soon! Thanks for the tip.

[attran99]

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…

[catmint]

Shimamoto Noodle is amazing. Just wish I could have a cold beer with it.

Of the three I tried, I enjoyed the shoyu tsukemen the most!

Not many places doing such high quality shoyu.

[PorkyBelly]

welcome

[J_L]

Welcome to FTC!!!