Machi Chuuka by Eboshi

Machi Chuuka by Eboshi is a Chinese Japanese fushion located inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace food court. Being one of the newer places in the food court, I have checked out Machi Chuuka a couple of times throughout the year and am happy to report that it has steadily improved. I really enjoy their addition of the Mapo Tofu Curry, in fact it is now a staple in my rotation of cravings. It has a very rich, flavorful, and complex flavor that balances perfectly together with the rice and pork katsu. The fried rice has still been solid and definitely hits the spot when I'm craving Japanese fried rice. The first time I came, the soup was extremely salty, and that has significantly improved as it is now flavorful and light. The service has continued to be friendly and quick, so I definitely recommend coming to try the food.TLDR: please come and check out Machi Chuuka, especially their Mapo Tofu Curry with Pork Katsu!

Did a road trip from Henderson to Costa Mesa, and we stopped at Mitsuwa Market to do some shopping and have some lunch. First, finding parking was horrible. So, if you're coming for lunch, the entire food court is packed! This was a Saturday. We waited for a seat before ordering, but it was just impossible. We decided to do our shopping first, then come back for lunch. Coming back, the food court was still packed, but we happened to snag a seat. I ordered KANITAMA CHAHAN WITH SOUP. it's a fluffy and tender crab omelet on fried rice, covered with a sauce. OMG, it looked absolutely delicious, and it was, and i ate it all! Highly recommended.

3.5/5 stars overallThey have a good combo deal for a little under $20: soup, main dish like stir fry seafood and veggies, small side of green beans, appetizer like chicken karaage, rice, and a carbonated drink. Soup was too salty. The stir fry wasn't bad and worth it but also salty. The karaage chicken was good, not bad and crispy but I've had better. The small side of green beans was cold but good. Carbonated yuzu drink was also expired...Super cool where this is in a cool central hub with other food places within the Mitsuwa market.

Ordered the fried rice with crab sauce. It was big enough to share and delicious. Food came out quickly too

One of the food stalls Inside Mitsuwa. They have a la carte and combo special offers. I got the seafood ramen one that came with fried rice and a small appetizer (less than $20 as of Dec. 2024) that was enough to share with another human. The variety of vegetables and seafood in the ramen was appreciated and the fried rice and gyoza were good. The shumai was cooked but somehow looked raw from the color. Not sure why the fried rice is world famous. Ramen was slightly on the saltier side so I'll ask for less salty next time.

Newest addition in Mitsuwa food court, I tried it because I came after 7pm on a weeknight and Miyabi Tei was already closed. I saw that they had daily specials so I wanted to give it a try. They had a promo for Karaage at 50% off and instead of me getting ramen next door, I just ordered it from here too.The promo was a hit, I had to wait 15+ minutes for the chicken. I ordered ramen because I felt under the weather. It was a bad idea because the broth was SALTY. I couldn't even enjoy it. I basically just ate all the noodles and left.I took the karaage home and when I opened the box, most of them were dark and tasted burnt. I didn't enjoy it either.I'll try to give them another shot next time but it's not going to be in the near future,

Return visit and this go around I tried a ramen dish. Summer special $9.99 ramen bowls. I ordered the Tan Tan Men. As with my first visit the portion was Wow! Huge! Let tell you in packed a tasty punch. The bowl was filled with noodles, sprouts, ground meat, and spices. I stand by the five stars on taste. My son had a bowl of sticky rice. We were both happy with our meal and will return again. Also it is nice Machi Chuukan is open past 7:30p. This gives the Gyutan and Machi Chuukan options with all others who close at 7p or 7:30p. Thank you again Machi Chuukan for the tasty meal.

$15 for a very delicious bowl of noodles that isn't pork bone broth based/so salty!MABO RAMEN + fried rice YAYAYAY AND YAKISOBAAA===========Wowowow the universe works in mysterious ways. Was googling recipes for garlic fried rice and later this place happened to be on yelp.Got mabo tofu ramen with noodles on sideI like making my own smaller bowlsBrothis clear, but flavorful. Can see the oil on top, but it doesn't taste greasy. PleasantMabo tofu with ground porkSo delish!!!!! Little gooey, sweet, soft tofu. Would be great over rice, but ramen is nice for something soupy. Not a huge portion, but shouldn't ?? Make you too food coma for work. Garlic chili sauce (on side)Quite spicy for Japanese standards lol there's even some sichuan pepper inside . I used a small spoon and that was enough for me or I'm getting old. I guess I should save the rest for my husband lol really satisfying meal. My stomach is so happy. I have high hopes for the fried rice now.

New place to replace the old sky express and a great new addition to the food court. Ordered the combo with mapo egg plant, karaage, rice, soup and Mac salad. It's a lot of food and probably enough to take home.The mapo eggplant was hearty with a hint of spice, egg plant was tender and pairs well with rice. Karaage was juicy and comes with 3 pieces. Don't think of this place as a Chinese restaurant, this is Japanese Chinese which is unique and different than American Chinese. Overall recommended.

Looking for something new and we found a great place. Where? The Food Court at Mitsuwa Marketplace. Machi Chuuka by Eboshi. Japanese Chinese Restaurant, how can you go wrong???I had Kanitama Chahan. This is Crab Omelette with Sweet and Sour Sauce overI Fried Rice. This is soooo good!!!!. I'd come back soon! I