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

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • December 29, 2011
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...
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