Soba Izakaya MINAMI in Laguna Hills

Small Japanese cafe Ambiance. There was a small wait due to its popularity and we went on a Friday night.Service was super quick. Our waiter talked a little too fast and we only understood 90% of what he was saying but understood the most important parts.Had the Takoyaki which was delicious. Each ball had a bite of octopus in the center. Great flavor.The tempura was also very good. Not too much batter which is the way I like it.The curry pork cutlet and hot udon combo was larger than I thought. They were both delicious and it was too much for me to finish.The beef soba noodles were my favorite. Light yet full of flavor.

The food is delicious; the udon had a nice, soft texture while the soba was refreshing. For the soba, there was the option to do different portion sizes. Mine was two portions, and it was the perfect amount for me!

So delicious! I really like the cold soba noodles. They were chewy and fresh. The curry and katsu don bowls were really good too.Service was great. Everyone working there was so friendly and our waitress was very nice. She helped us with our orders and suggested items on the menu for our group.

Great authentic Japanese food. Lots of sobas and udons to choose from, they usually come in as a set (soba+side dish, I.e. tempura, fried chicken…) so it’s very fulfilling. You can choose up to three portions of noodle based on your appetite. Sashimi was fresh and delicious, fried chicken and tofu were both authentic and tasted like the ones we had at Japan too!

Fresh made Soba !Ordered Tempura Zuru ( cold )Soba, tempura flour is so light, felt less oily, test so great !When you order noodle you can choice 2 or 3, which mean about portion size, but same price !

Awesome place! Visited on a pit stop from LA to SD, and it was worth the 20-minute detour. Service was attentive and polite, and food was very high quality.

An unassuming delight. If you enjoy noodles this is a must try. This starts with the choice of soba or udon in either hot or cold forms. Now pair this with a variety of foods, from fish to tempura, to roasted duck. Theres also hotpot if you wish to do a bit of the cooking. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would certainly eat here again.

This is my first time eating soba and udon and this place was excellent!!! our server Arslan was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G (If you go there make sure to ask for him) hes super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and the items, super courteous and attentive. Came back to check on us as needed and made sure all was well served. I ordered the beef hot udon with mini curry pork cutlet bowl, my husband got the regular plain hot udon and curry pork cutlet. It was delicious we also got some dessert - sesame roasted mochi and it was yummy.We will definitely come back and try other items in their menu.

This is a hidden gem for authentic Japanese cuisine. Our server, Alex, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Small restaurant but comfortable. This was my first visit. We were craving tempura and soba noodles. All the food was yummy. We plan on going back for more!

I enjoyed what I ordered and the staff were attentive to my tables needs. We were seated right away and it wasnt too crowded around 1:30 pm. Parking is a bit crowded around the area due to the other business in the area. The udon was good but I wish I could ask for more firm udon noodles as they were too soft for my liking. The appetizers ordered were good and I would recommend the takoyaki.