
For the first time ever, Nissin Cup Noodles & Foodbeast will present Noods Noods Noods, a Premier Noodle and Asian Fusion Inspired Festival on Saturday, January 14 in historic Downtown Santa Ana on Sycamore Street. The event will take place in two parts-- the Marketplace (buy as you go) will run from noon to 11 p.m. at $10 per entry. And two VIP sessions (all you can consume—with beer) from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. VIP Tix cost $60.
Tickets available now at noodsnoodsnoods.com or noodsfest.com
Noods will feature some of the best food geniuses around each supplying exclusive Asian-inspired and/or noodle-tastic comfort-food items.
Among the lineup of participating restaurants and their creative food items:
Anchor Hitch: Deef Fried Uni pasta with swiss cheese, lightly coated in panko, drizzled in uni cream sauce, topped with Smelt Roe and Shredded Nori.
Bruxie: Korean BBQ Glazed Fried Chicken with Kimchi-Noodle Slaw on a fresh baked Waffle instead of Bread.
Mess Hall Canteen: Award Winning White Boy Ramen with tonkatsu style pork broth, crispy pork belly, pickled jalapeños and shallots, dandelion greens, mushroom, sous vide egg.
Hamasaku: Chef Yoya of LA is making his OC Debut at NOODS and will be bringing his Poke Noodle Salad made up of 'miracle noodle', Ora salmon, avocado, cucumber, green onion, nuts, and japanese pesto.
The Low-Key Poke Joint: Sushi Burritos coated in hot Cheetos, Sushi Cupcakes, and more.
Mad Dumplings: Mad Shrimp Dumplings with Gouda Rabokk, inspired by the shrimp flavored Cup Noodles, featuring fresh carrots, green onions and shrimp, stuffed inside a homemade dumpling skin, served over a bed of cheesy Gouda Rabokkii.
Norigami: Sushi Taco with signature crispy seaweed shell filled with ramen noodles, Japanese style slow-braised pork, and ramen toppings such as egg, corn, green onion.
Gao Taco: Prawn and Chicken Pad Thai Paratha Taco.
Tiki Fish: Chef Perry's bringing the flavor with a Hawaiian Pineapple Teriyaki Burger with spam spread and habanero aioli.
Two Birds: Chef Andrew Gruel of Slapfish debuts his newest concept to NOODS and will present an epic Jidori Chicken Ramen Burrito.
Neptunes Raw Oyster & Seafood Bar: Crab Pasta SquidInk Pasta, baby tomatoes, and crab meat, in uni cream sauce.
Seoul Street: Korean Bulgogi over fries, topped with grilled pnions, elote-style white corn, avocado garlic sauce, fresh pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, and lime.
Sunset Catering: Soba Noodles in a garlic chili sauce with butter poached and/or tempura lobster, topped with a fried quail egg and tobiko.
Sgt. Pepperonis: Lasagna Nachos featuring crispy lasagna noodles, Italian cheeses, marinara sauce, and more.
Shrimp Daddy: The OC Debut of June Quan’s AKA @stirandstyle’s Shrimp Daddy concept, Hawaiian Garlic Butter Shrimp, mac salad, rice, and pineapple with li hing in a pineapple boat or on a plate.
Other vendors include: Cauldron Ice Cream, Neptunes Seafood Bar, Shuck Oyster Bar, Dos Chinos, We Have Noodles, Afters Ice Cream, Samurai Burrito, The Dirty Cookie & more.
In addition to having access to dozens of food vendors outside of eSports Arena each Marketplace and VIP ticket includes entry into the eSports Arena where they will be hosting a Smash Bros gaming tournament. VIP ticket holders also get to play in a VIP Gaming Couch section inside the eSports Arena!
Noods Noods Noods will be located in central Downtown Santa Ana, surrounding the e-sports arena.
120 W 5th St. in Santa Ana.
The Latest from greer's oc
GLOW Coalition Hosts First Fundraiser for Save Newport Nature
Join the GLOW Coalition for an evening of music, connection, and purpose on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Duffy Rentals space, 2001 W. Coast Hwy. in Newport Beach.
This first community fundraiser supports Save…

Your Business. Our Audience.
For 19 years, Greer’s OC has given advertisers direct access to a loyal audience of shoppers, diners, and trendsetters who support local businesses.
Readers turn to Greer’s OC for trusted recommendations on shopping, dining, travel, and events, and they respond to…
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party
Irvine Barclay Theatre is celebrating its 35th season with a free community Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 28. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., families can enjoy face painting, a caricature artist, balloon creations, a marionette puppet show, and music and…
Zov’s Debuts New Brunch Menu Inspired by Family Traditions
This summer, the Karamardian family developed a brunch menu that balances comfort, creativity and the flavors that have kept Zov’s a local favorite for nearly four decades.
“Brunch at Zov’s goes beyond creative fare—it’s also about gathering and celebrating in a…
Follow Greer on Pinterest
from the blog
- 09.23.25 – GLOW Coalition Hosts First Fundraiser for Save Newport Nature
- 09.21.25 – Your Business. Our Audience.
- 09.19.25 – Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party
- 09.19.25 – Zov’s Debuts New Brunch Menu Inspired by Family Traditions
- 09.16.25 – Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH
- 09.13.25 – Pasta Sisters Marks 10 Years With $8 Pasta Day
- 09.12.25 – Wrap Up by Valerie Perez Unveils Luxe Robe Collection for Fall
- 09.11.25 – Sgt. Pepperoni’s Partners With CHOC for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- 09.11.25 – Concert Shines Light on Mental Health
- 09.10.25 – Bruxie Introduces Dubai Chocolate Shake
- 09.09.25 – Is it Real or Fake? JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Explores Food Replica Culture
- 08.26.25 – Celebrate California Wine Month at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
- 08.26.25 – Musco Center Hosts Free Heartbeat of Mexico Festival Sept. 14
- 08.24.25 – Rufus Wainwright Brings Solo Tour to Musco Center Sept. 12
- 08.22.25 – Tender Greens Introduces Limited-Time Mediterranean Steak Bowl
- 08.22.25 – INI Ristorante Debuts Summer Table Menu
- 08.20.25 – Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Unveils New Enhancements
- 08.20.25 – The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Completes $42 Million Renovation
- 08.20.25 – Cozy Earth Hosts Exclusive In-Store Promotion
- 08.17.25 – Buena Vista Orchestra Live in Costa Mesa
More Daily Doses
- 09.19.25 – 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
- 09.16.25 – Tastemakers of Orange County Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- 09.16.25 – Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns September 20
- 09.15.25 – The Market Place Opening Celebration
- 09.12.25 – Segerstrom Center Welcomes Yearlong Karon Davis Installation
- 09.08.25 – Pacific Symphony Opens 47th Season with Rachmaninoff and Sibelius
- 09.08.25 – Roger’s Gardens Celebrates 50 Years with Halloween Boutique, Midnight Market
- 08.24.25 – An Evening at The Lido Theater to Benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation
- 08.20.25 – Seafolly Opens First U.S. Flagship in Corona del Mar
- 08.16.25 – Stone Groove Stillhouse Brings World’s First Audio Distillery to Anaheim
- 08.14.25 – Harvest Restaurant Showcases Seasonal California Cuisine
- 08.06.25 – ClubSport Aliso Viejo Debuts Recovery Upgrades and New Friends Membership
- 08.05.25 – A Taste of Japan in Irvine: Izakaya Osen
- 08.01.25 – Bubble Blast Brings Summer Fun to The District
- 07.24.25 – Exciting Additions at Anaheim Hills Festival: Egg Tuck, Story Bar + Kitchen, and More!
- 07.21.25 – Gala of the Stars Returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre
- 07.17.25 – Beats & Brews: Outdoor Concert Series at The District at Tustin Legacy
- 07.12.25 – Studio Mediterranean Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach with Reimagined Coastal Dining Experience
- 07.12.25 – World Taste Returns to Anaheim Packing District July 16
- 07.11.25 – Pacific Waters Spa Introduces Innovative Wellness Therapies at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach