Introducing Mitsuwa Irvine's Other Food Court Vendors That's Not Santouka

Edwin Goei

​As you compete for seats at the new Irvine Mitsuwa Marketplace's tiny, tiny excuse of a food court, there are three other food vendors who hope that you're not just there for the ramen at Santouka.

Here is a brief rundown of who they are and what they offer.

1. Misasa

Edwin Goei

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Misasa specializes in Japanese curry, the tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) curry being their signature item. But they also offer udon, roasted eel rice bowls and just about everything except ramen. A second location exists in the Los Angeles Mitsuwa.

2. Hamada-Ya

Edwin Goei

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Hamada-Ya hawks Japanese baked goods. Expect to see cream danishes, pastry puffs filled with custard, curry donuts, and all the other treats you'll be liable to find at Hamada-Ya's location at the Torrance Mitsuwa.

3. GoSquared

Edwin Goei

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GoSquared is a takoyaki (savory octopus-filled popovers) and taiyaki (sweet red bean-filled pancakes) specialist. If I'm not mistaken, it is the first non-mobile and permanent takoyaki-dedicated vendor in Orange County. They also offer yakisoba like their counterpart at the Torrance Mitsuwa.

14230 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA 92604

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