Shinsengumi (Fountain Valley, CA) today!

Today, lunch was at Shinsengumi in Fountain Valley, CA.  They specialize in Hakata Miso Ramen, and honestly I didn't see any other type of Ramen on the menu.  They have side items, and a pretty good variety.  The gyoza were small but tasty, and the Nankotsu (chicken cartilage) was crunchy and full of flavor.

Six Piece Gyoza at Shinsengumi - Fountain Valley, CA

 

Hakata Ramen from Shinsengumi - Fountain Valley, CA

The Hakata Ramen was broth was dense, not to heavy, and packed with flavor.  In this style of ramen the noodles are thinner and some of the more common toppings are absent (ie: menma, cabbage).  As for the toppings that were present the chashu was decent (Umenoya has better chashu in my opinion), and the eggs were too well done for my taste but that was probably because I didn't check "poached" egg on the little check mark sheet they have you use to order.  Service was great and the Izakaya atmosphere adds a nice layer of authenticity.

Overall, the food and the experience was great and I highly recommend anyone local or passing through Orange County on the 405 stop and grab some great Ramen!