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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
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Santouka's Costa Mesa location inside Mitsuwa Marketplace — Hokkaido-style shio, shoyu, miso, and spicy miso ramen from the celebrated 1988 Asahikawa chain.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Costa Mesa
- Owner
- Santouka (Hokkaido, Japan)

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About
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka's Costa Mesa branch is located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace on Paularino Ave, serving the same Hokkaido ramen that earned the chain its reputation since 1988.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in Costa Mesa, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Santouka: iconic Hokkaido ramen chain since 1988
- Inside Mitsuwa Marketplace Costa Mesa
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About Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
- Is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka located?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is located at 665 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Costa Mesa neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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