Restaurants in Irvine

“The customer service was amazing here! Fabio was extremely attentive, professional, and friendly. Once you asked him for something he took care of it personally. He was so humble and caring for the entire restaurant. I did not see him sit down once, constantly on the floor pulling out chairs for customers personally and greeting each individual with a gentle smile. Because of him and his amazing staff we will be back. Jeo (I believe his name was) also had great service and helped our table frequently. This group of staff works super fast and efficient all while being kind and present with each customer. The meat could be better as it lacked seasoning and we found ourselves adding salt to every bite but that is no fault of the staff. The cuts were not the most tender and I always get medium rare. The salad bar however was extremely clean and tidy. The Brazilian lemonade is a must try and staff never allowed empty glasses. Still I think it is worth trying and we enjoyed our experience. Fabio gave us a flan to go for my graduation which was a very nice touch to an already memorable experience. Thank you staff!”

“Best Raman in United States hands down!!! Make sure u add Black garlic and hot spicy sauce”

“Haidilao never fails when it comes to quality and comforting hot pot. The dining area is clean, spacious, and beautifully accented with Chinese-style lantern fixtures.
Broth & Sauce Bar: The four-grid pot is the way to go — spicy broth with rich aroma alongside a savory mushroom broth and clear broth for lighter items. The DIY sauce bar lets you craft the perfect dipping bowls, from creamy sesame sauce topped with chili oil and cilantro to traditional fragrant garlic sesame oil.
Fresh Ingredients:
Sliced Beef & Lamb: Freshly sliced with vibrant color and great marbling; cooks tender and juicy within seconds.
Sides & Noodles: The dried tofu ribbons soak up the flavorful broth perfectly, the Napa cabbage is crisp and sweet, and the instant noodles cooked in the spicy broth make for the ultimate finish.
Service: Attentive and seamless as always. Water refills, apron prep, and empty plate clearances are handled smoothly without being intrusive.
An effortless 5-star meal that delivers on taste, consistency, and top-notch service every single visit.”

“We had a great dining experience at Urban Plates in Long Beach. Mariana explained the menu choices in a very unrushed manner, and we decided on the steak. I ordered the Chimichurri grass-fed steak with balsamic brussel sprouts and herb-roasted potatoes. All of it was delicious ( and healthy too!). The deserts were absolutely killer too. We will definitely eat here again next time we're in Long Beach.”

“Super chill and nice acai place. The employees are super kind and fun especially zac who hooked me and my friends up. Highly recommend and has very fresh produce.”

“01SEP2024 | Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot is a chic hotpot restaurant. My first impression was that it was clean, with delicious food and attentive service. The prices are just right for the quality of the food and ingredients. I would give it a 10 out of 10, and we will definitely be coming back.”

“YUMmmmmmmm & thank you!!! Burnt out single mama here, that has prepared way too many meals for myself and my son 😅 & needed something wholesome! The avocado burger & fries wow, & the quinoa avocado bowl with beets, pickled onions, cabbage & some kind of yummy sauce de-fu€king- licious! 🙌💛🙌”

“Best comfort food ever! The thing I miss about living in California the most is the spaghetti grilled cheese at Burnt Crumbs. It will change your life. I would order three at a time and eat half a sandwich each day for lunch. If you guys wanna franchise in Detroit let me know lol 💯 💯 🔥 🔥”

“Always like coming here for a quick, fresh lunch while I’m working on UCI campus. I especially like the salads - falafel on a Mediterranean salad is delicious. Very friendly staff!”

“Danielle at Luna Grill is absolutely wonderful. She’s always so professional and genuinely kind — my daughter lights up every time we go in because Danielle makes her feel special. She even gives extra tzatziki sauce, which is my daughter’s favorite. It’s the little things like that make a place feel special. Food is delicious as well.”

“I’m a regular here and don’t usually review places, but the team members in front are always very kind, especially Austin. He always offers a water cup whenever I have to wait a while for my pickup order and is great at customer service. Food is great and tastes even better when he’s up front.”

“Our server Helen was a great server , very friendly and attentive to our table. Overall we had a great experience our food was delicious and we wereintroduced to new plates by our server.”

“excellent boston crème and hojicha donut. best in OC and maybe in all of California. Every time I stop by this plaza I will make sure to stop by and support this locally owned business. The cashier was a sweet lady who needs our support!!!”

“I came in with my nephew and our kids and we all loved it. The food was ready very quickly and cooked to perfection. My littles tried the Mac and cheese with bacon and it was a big portion plus the food was so good.”

“It's worth your while to come and experience it.”

“It’s one of the best places to go grab coffee or matcha. The people on the customer service are so nice and caring and they truly want you to enjoy your drink or food. Thank you so much for the lovely experience and for sure I will be back.”

“Our meal was delicious and the service was amazing”

“The best pork chop I have ever had! Great atmosphere and kind staffs too I will definitely visit again 👍🏼”

“Great service and reasonable prices”

“Dined in for lunch as a group of 20 plus friends. Wonderful food, the meat soup filled 10 bowls, the special tea also filled 10 cups, each dish was large and ample for sharing.

All dishes we ordered tasted fantastic. Can’t recommend it enough.”

“My wife love this place alot!! , we came here alot and the food always fantastic , service always friendly and funny . You should try the chicken soup base when you came visit this place !! love it”

“Emily was the best server ever! She helped us grill our meats and suggested which sauces to eat with our different meats. She was also very friendly and got our orders really quick! Thanks for an amazing experience.”

“We’re frequent patrons of Postino Wine Cafe on South Broadway, San Antonio, TX. Love the ambiance, food, wine & service. Last night we experienced them at their finest! Ray & Mark went above and beyond in making our daughter-in-laws 50th birthday celebration special. The 50th balloons, cake accessories, & gift card were unexpected & appreciated. This is a place to go for a special celebration! Chef Joseph prepared a variety of delicious boards & more. They truly give top notch attention to detail & service. Highly recommend!”

“Great healthy food! Service was great.”

“Saiga is a take-out kitchen. You can order delivery or call over the phone for pick up. There is tofu for every option they have so almost all options can be made vegan. Restaurant is health conscious and aware of ingredients.”

“it was amazing the cheeseburger and animal fries phenonemol 😋”

“Great food, nice clean place and fun atmosphere, I also like that we can eat outside. Great service!”

“Feddy’s Deli is awesome! The food is incredible and made fresh to order. Freddy, the owner, was super chill, welcoming, and friendly. The chef working was a G — you could tell right away he had a lot of restaurant experience. Fast, friendly, attentive, and clearly knew what he was doing.

What more could you want? You guys are killing it. Keep up the great work!”

“My wife & I have been eating at The Broken Yolk Cafe in Irvine for several years now and we absolutely love the delicious food and the wonderful service, particularly via our regular server Alicia. She has such a positive attitude and shares our love of dogs. She always makes sure to bring our dog Maizie a bowl of water and a pup cup whenever we go there. I cannot recommend this Broken Yolk location and Alicia enough.”

“We had a wonderful experience at this amazing Greek restaurant! The food was delicious, from the fresh salad, hummus and tzatziki to the grilled meats, steak, shrimp, and rice. Everything was excellent!

The waiters and restaurant management were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. We felt very welcome and truly enjoyed our visit.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Los Angeles! We would definitely come back again. A great place with fantastic food and wonderful hospitality!”

“Delectable though a bit pricey $$$ for lunch”

“Went with my parents for an early Christmas dinner and service was great… food was delicious… and atmosphere was on point!”

“Wonderful service, they told us about the fish that was flown fresh from Japan. The presentation of the sashimi combo is amazing and so unique. The macaron gelato are delicious, definitely the perfect meal!”

“Very few places are as "on task" as these guys. If you're looking for executable innovation this might be your place.”

“Very delicious food best service and nice mandi”

“Great atmosphere and great service and good value.”

“This place is great for friends to gather and chat. The service is excellent and the food is quite good. The garlic noodle with shrimp is slightly spicy and quite delicious. Crab toast is also a good choice. recommend to friends and come back again.”

“I went to the Hello Kitty Cafe to try out its new collab. I got the Cherry Mars Mocha Dream, and it was delicious. The drink had chocolate crackle, which I enjoyed. Overall, it’s worth a try!”

“We got the chicken pita and beef/lamb pita. The pita was really soft and warm. Everything else was sauced/seasoned very well. Definitely coming back for the food.

Cashier was super helpful and attentive. Seating area is kept clean and tidy.”

“Great food and easy going vibe”

“This place is amazing. I go with with SHORT RIB MELT every time, the BEST sandwich I have ever had!!”

“Michael T was the best! She was so kind and such a positive and happy spirt! Me and my boyfriend were talking about her energy and happiness was so contagious and put us in an overall better mood! She’s awesome ❤”

“This what Michelin service should be! From beginning to end we were served and taken care of. Thank you to both the managers Brayden and Andrew who stepped in when it was busy. This is what management is expected of to be and you guys did not disappoint and all of the wait staff thank you so much for always taking care of us!”

“Wow wow wow, my first time here, I had beef Soltani, it was the best Soltani i ever had, brave owner and staff”

“The restaurant also has complimentary bread 🥖 with olive oil.”

“I come here all the time for late night food.
It’s always quick and everyone is beyond lovely :)
It’s a reliable place for late night study food!!”

“Pretty cool place but it’s pretty noisy .. the offices are great but walls are made from tissue paper .. common area is spot on but you need to be early for a good spot .. ample free parking spaces .. bikes for short commutes to your favorite restaurants .. great place for studying or intensive reading with your headphones of course”

“😘😘😘😘😘Mmm Rico Me Encantó🍔🍔🍟🍟😊😊😊😊😊😊”

“Absolutely love this place! The fresh ingredients and customizable options make sandwich-building so much fun, and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. Perfect spot for a quick and tasty meal!”

“I had the carnitas nachos and they had literally 4 strands of meat. The "cheese" was liquid, the sour cream was a dollop size and had a million of jalapeño slices and 10 gazillion nachos o and maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans. Soup spoonfuls. Worst fast food ever. Boise Id”

“I had the carnitas nachos and they had literally 4 strands of meat. The "cheese" was liquid, the sour cream was a dollop size and had a million of jalapeño slices and 10 gazillion nachos o and maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans. Soup spoonfuls. Worst fast food ever. Boise Id”

“Amazing authentic Ramen. Service and food was excellent. My new favorite in Lombard!”

“Been coming here since the mid 90’s

Beef noodles is a must
Beef cake

One of the ladies w/ glasses at the counter is extremely moody”

“amazing place and best halim i had since iran. amazing kabob and jooje kabob. even breakfasts. definitly recomment. im so glad they opened. also the prices are very reasonable”

“I was having lunch at Maast Indian and I ordered a lamb curry which came with a bed of rice. I also ordered some breaded cauliflower that I’ll dig into. I like cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Whenever they’re on the menu, it’s an easy pick for me. But the food smells good. Will start to dig in. Thanks a lot”

“You guys were absolutely awesome today and I appreciate the safety protocol up in the restaurant due to Covid and the mask policy! I will definitely come back again! Fabulous food and service! ❤”

“Delicious flavors! I love them 😍 will have to visit more often”

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“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!”

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch combo special that included two sliders, 1/2 house salad, and a side (sweet potato fries). It was delicious, and a ton of food. Our bartender was super friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend this place if you're in Irvine.”

“Good food and fast service.”

“Nice Lunch served very fast after waiting for our turn to be seated for 10 minutes. Friendly Host and Waitresses.”

“Very delicious croffle ???????????????”

“Dim Sum Restaurant very good”

“This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. The atmosphere is warm and friendly which is evident from all interactions with every staff member. The food and service are excellent in every sense of the word. The bread and baklava were made fresh! The Turkish Delights were phenomenal. The owner and staff went to great lengths to make us feel comfortable and welcome, explaining the menu items in detail. We are so excited to have come across this gem!!! It is the type of culinary and cultural experience that my husband and I treasure. We will be coming again soon, both with and without friends! We can’t wait to try some of the items on the patio grill. :)”

“This is hands down the best gluten-free bread I’ve ever had. It’s as close to traditional bread you will ever find. Unfortunately I don’t live close to her locations but it’s absolutely worth the drive! Highly recommend!!!”

“Good food and very friendly environment”

“I went in today and Izzy helped me out with my bowl, she was very patient and understanding as it was my first time back in a while. Overall the staff was super friendly, the store was very clean and the portions are great! Will be coming back again soon!”

“Large bagels. Softer than traditional. Reuben sandwich (served on choice of bagels) was especially tasty. Proprietor was very friendly and helpful. Lox-flavored schmear available.”

“Love the service and the food here. Their Arroz con pollo, and flan are to die for. As are other items on the menu. Even their bread and butter they serve just crazy delicious.”

“Great experience at Paris Baguette! The pastries were fresh and delicious, the coffee was excellent, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The store was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“A tasty vegan burger, every time. Good people run this place. They have good hearts. They are advocates. For people as much as for animals. They serve tasty vegan fast food. They have excellent and consistent quality. But for some reason they aren't ever incredibly busy when I come. I want them to be. Businesses like this should succeed. In the mood for a burger? Come here. #GoVegan”

“Best Poke in OC! Fresh, generous portions, great variety of toppings, delicious!”

“I had my breakfast today at this restaurant, food is so delicious, customer service is amazing. Place is clean, thank you guys, I really enjoyed it 🙏🏾❤️❤️”

“I recently visited Mubong-ri Soondae-guk and decided to try their cheese tonkatsu instead of the usual soondae-guk, and I was pleasantly surprised by how satisfying the meal was. The breading on the pork cutlet was perfectly crispy, and once I cut into it, the generous amount of cheese inside melted out beautifully, adding a great visual appeal. The meat itself was tender and not chewy at all, making it a dish that anyone would enjoy, and the harmony with the provided sauce was excellent. Since it is a restaurant specializing in soondae-guk, I didn't have high expectations, but I was truly shocked by the high quality, which rivaled that of specialized tonkatsu restaurants. The savory flavor of the cheese filling the mouth was a real treat. If you are looking for a hearty and delicious meal, I highly recommend trying the cheese tonkatsu at Mubong-ri. I will definitely be coming back!”

“This particular spot has been consistently putting out some seriously good food. The kebabs are packed with flavor, the meat is tender and well-seasoned, and everything tastes fresh and properly prepared. The rice and sides are just as good, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won’t leave hungry.

I’ve eaten here several times and the food has been on point every time. That kind of consistency is what keeps me coming back. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a full meal, they give you plenty of food and plenty of flavor for your money.

The staff here are friendly, the place is clean, and the whole experience is just easy and enjoyable. But the food is definitely the star of the show. If you’re in the mood for a hearty, flavorful meal, this particular location is worth stopping by. They’ll treat you right and feed you even better.”

“Great drinks , friendly staff, wonderful vibe and super cute layout.”

“Just had one of their soups !! It's so good. I suggest you try it out !”

“I love the cool clean freshness of modern architecture and light the restaurant provides; with a decided touch of old ranch atmosphere; you can be left alone to yourself, or join in community. The food is varied, always fresh, healthy, creative modern nouvelle cuisine along with more traditional dishes, the ingredients definitely high quality -California Sunshine. If you really wish to muse, meditate, read, or silently work, the place is surrounded by little nooks and crannies in the midst of nature. You can even lull yourself to a nap, abandoning all care for a few precious minutes. Or else you can sit outside in community, perhaps choosing a more intimate table conversational setting on certain days, resolving the woes or the theories our world is constructed on. All together a complete experience🙏 Thank you.”

“Really impressed by how consistent this place is. I’ve ordered from multiple locations and the quality has always been solid. The Hainan chicken is flavorful, the broth is comforting, and everything tastes fresh. It’s healthy without feeling boring. Perfect quick lunch option when you want something filling but not too heavy.”

“My favorite thing here was the crispy beef bun and the lamb. Not greasy, just that nice crackle when you bite in, then a lot of flavor right after. Simple order, but it really hit the spot tonight!”

“Service was not up to par for what I'd expect at this place. Waitress missed one of our sides and never came back to see how our food was.

8/30/26 - update. Went back today and Jared was our waiter who was excellent. We had a great ribeye and Sea Bass. Had stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer.”

“This review is long overdue, but I highly recommend Ji's Cake Boutique for any custom cake or cupcake design for a special celebration.

I ordered a Hello Kitty cake for my daughter's 3rd birthday, and it was absolutely beautiful. Ji is phenomenal and pays close attention to every detail to ensure everything is perfect. My daughter was over the moon when she saw her favorite character, and all of her friends were excited too.

Ji truly thought of everything, from providing a special candle to packaging the cake in a beautiful clear display box that showcased the design perfectly. She even created a discreet opening behind the cake that made removing the fondant decorations incredibly easy. When it came time to serve the cake, I looked like a total pro and was able to cut and serve it within minutes.

And the best part? Oh my goodness, the cake was delicious! It was perfectly sweet and incredibly fresh. We chose the strawberry and vanilla combination, and it was a huge hit at the party.

Because the experience was so amazing, it was a no-brainer to order from Ji again for my son's 5th birthday. This time, she created a custom Buzz Lightyear cake that was absolutely breathtaking. The creativity and attention to detail were incredible. Even at an outdoor pool party, the cake held up beautifully. We chose the raspberry and chocolate mousse combination, and it was another crowd favorite. My son is still talking about his Buzz Lightyear cake to this day!

Ji consistently delivers cakes that are not only stunning works of art but also taste amazing. She goes above and beyond to make every celebration special and memorable. I highly recommend Ji's Cake Boutique and will definitely continue ordering from her for future birthdays and celebrations.”

“The hotel is clean and hygienic. Quiet on vacation. Like🥰🥰”

“This was an amazing meal. I love the concept of small group tasting menus to start with, and it is made extra special when the chef obviously spends so much time and takes such pride in preparation. If you are able to get a seat, you should not miss this dinner!”

“Danielle is a member and the best 👌 hope you keep her around a long time ! Thank you Danielle for making our anniversary din er so special and amazing. Liza and Ismael Pacheco”

“I would strongly disagree with any negative reviews here - we catered from Vishnu Catering for our large Indian wedding the entire weekend and it was the best food we and many of our guests have ever had at a wedding! Ram was kind, helpful, professional, and incredibly reliable as a vendor - we never had to worry about anything going wrong with catering and he was easily one of our favorite and best vendors of the whole process. The food and drink was phenomenal across all events. We are still getting comments from guests, Indian and non-Indian, about how amazing the food was. We are so grateful we got to work with Ram and his team and we would cater again for any event big or small in a heartbeat!”

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!”

“Love this place. The exclusives are too cute to eat!”

“Thet so yummy boba and chesse foam”

“I've been frequently this place for at least 3 years. I enjoy seeing the same faces every week and enjoying a good quality sandwich, that is carefully prepared. The food is a consistent quality and the establishment can be trusted to treat their customers well.”

“Holy Grail of Carl's Jr. I travel 45 minutes, coming from Downey just to eat here. Every time I come here it's great food, Luna provides an awesome service, and it always feels so fresh and clean. Hate the Carl's Jr has gotten so expensive over the years, but this Carl's Jr makes me feel like it's worth the price.”

“This place is awesome! The gentleman that operates it gave us free samples and more dumplings than we ordered. Not to mention, absolutely delicious! We are so glad we found it. The wings were amazing my wife said they were best wings she has ever had. Will be back soon”

“I love this place. Right in the Woodbury shopping center & really cool drink mixes. I love the Lychee & Tropical teas. The Strawberry boba is so good too!”

“Very good ice cream. Lots of flavors to choose from”

“Love Peets much more than Starbucks”

“Best Pokee in the Irvine location. I highly recommend this place.”

“This coffee is amazing. I live in Kentucky and the coffee i received was well packaged and very very fresh and packaged air tight. way better than the big store chain. I was on a search to find a very low caffeine coffee that tastes o.k. and I found it! It tastes wonderful.”

“Omg! Their breakfast burrito is amazing. Came to kaiser for a doc app and was looking for donuts. Well, I now found my new breakfast burrito place. First bite melted in my mouth. The eggs are fluffy and have a great flavor. The tortilla is soft. Im not one for cheese on my food. But the cheese they use is also soft and melts right into the burrito. The salsa is a must to add onto before a bit. My new spot when I’m in the area 😍”

“Loved the cheesecake and the original castella. My daughters loved chocotella. The attendant was nice and accommodating. Overall, we had a lovely experience. We’ll definitely come back!”

“I give 5 stars for this restaurant from the Deliamar shop with support and respect Great food and great service.”

“This place is super convenient for work trips. It's right next to my office!”

“We love Gullivers, have been coming here for years. Love their Prime Rib and their clam chowder. Love the ambience and the servers.”

“The food is the best thing that happened to Irvine. It is fresh, crisp, clean eating. Thank you and keep it up!”

“Delicious! The pastry are fresh & authentic.”

“I ordered the Turkey Cranberry sandwich. It was really good and one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. It exceeded my expectations and it was ready within a few minutes. The restaurant is clean and quiet.”

“I love the taste with the nice ratio of sauce and very yummy cheese.”

“Wow wow wow, my first time here, I had beef Soltani, it was the best Soltani i ever had, brave owner and staff”

“Pastries ok but skip breakfast omelets. No flavor, potatoes cold and after spending over $35 for bfast for 2 they still charge $1 for hot water. Lost my breakfast business.”

“Very delicious croffle ???????????????”

“I'm from HB and there's nothing like it......”

“amazing place and best halim i had since iran. amazing kabob and jooje kabob. even breakfasts. definitly recomment. im so glad they opened. also the prices are very reasonable”

“So happy to say after a poor first experience we returned yesterday to have the Sunday roast. Have to say it was one of the best roasts I’ve ever had. Food was piping hot, meats were all tender and roasties to die for. Service was excellent and would now happily return.”

“Beautiful location, great waiter and delicious food! Will definitely come back.”

“We went to Habana for dinner when we went to OC to visit family. The place was beautiful and ambience classy. The food and drinks were wonderful! My favorite was the pepper shrimp dish. Absolutely awesome! Also, try the flan — you wouldn’t want to share it even if you were so full from your entree already.”

“Great experience with excellent food! Always good!”

“Had a great Birthday Brunch, food was delicious, service was on point very very great!! Atmosphere was so nice perfect day and weather. Not noisey perfect we can hear each other talk thank god. Server was on top of everything. We plan to go again for Xmas month. Thank you”

“I went in today and Izzy helped me out with my bowl, she was very patient and understanding as it was my first time back in a while. Overall the staff was super friendly, the store was very clean and the portions are great! Will be coming back again soon!”

“Excellent food. Great service! Loved it!”

“This place has delicious Vietnamese Fusian foods. Nice environment and excellent customer service 👍👍 My first time here and I had a good experience. The staff was super nice and courteous ⭐️ I would definitely come back again with my friends and family. Highly recommended for everyone 😊”

“Amazing service and food was great!!”

“PMG offers great food & service.”

“it was amazing the cheeseburger and animal fries phenonemol 😋”

“Un lugar muy lindo y muy bien atendiendo y con mucha diversión se los recomiendo”

“I went to the Hello Kitty Cafe to try out its new collab. I got the Cherry Mars Mocha Dream, and it was delicious. The drink had chocolate crackle, which I enjoyed. Overall, it’s worth a try!”

“Nice place with friendly staff, large bar is you don’t want to be seated.. Order came up fast..”

“Food was delicious 😋 service was 👍”

“The food was amazing, definitely try their special rolls, get the all you can eat sushi because it’s sooo worth it. The decorations were also fabulous with really cool lights and plants”

“ordered the corn matcha latte, earl grey matcha latte, and double matcha lattes. the matcha flavor was good! nothing revolutionary, though. I do wish that we had gotten each with less sweetener instead of regular, because all were on the pretty sweet side. the corn matcha lacked strength on the corn, as it was just the corn foam. the corn flavor and scent were a bit weak and it ended up tasting more like a regular matcha latte.”

“The bowl is very big comparing to the price. The quality of sago, boba, jelly, popping pearls excellent! Love that there is fresh peach and it doesn’t taste too sweet or artificial. Life changing! First trying dessert of this type that Is done 100% right. Run don’t walk! :) Big respect to the owners”

“Very good food! Legit the hongkong fried rice is so good! The henan spicy beef and pork bbq it’s so authentic staff are very kind and professional and smiley!!! ❤️🌸”

“Best Turkish food that is easy flavorful consistent and never misses. I love this place”

“Food was amazing and affordable. Hamid teaching us about a dish that meant a lot to him as a person was what made this experience better. You learn a lot about culture through food, and I believe we can all learn some culture.”

“Such an amazing experience here! The food was amazing, I loved each dish (especially the beef noodles!) and our server Yubo was so kind, along with another lovely woman working named Sherry. Walking in the atmosphere immediately felt cozy and food came out fast! I would definitely recommend and I’ll definitely be going back!”

“Tried their jumbo beef pepper rice and I really enjoy the rice. The rice is oily with a lot of flavor and definitely carried the beef in my opinion. Their onion rings are also good and fresh but I kinda wish there was more for its price. Overall, the food taste great but the portions are in the smaller side.”

“Great hidden gem for rice‑noodle lovers in Irvine! The Xinjiang spicy noodles are rich and flavorful, and the Sichuan pepper fish rice‑noodle soup has a wonderfully fresh broth. Appetizers and the new milk tea drinks are surprisingly good. Staff are friendly and service is quick. The dining area is clean with a relaxed vibe. Fantastic value for money, perfect for casual meals or group visits. Will definitely come back.”

“Buffet was too delicious! I have gone to multiple buffet outlets but this one was authentic Indian food! Every single dish from mutton, bhendi, daal, chicken , biryani tasted exactly how it should be! At the cost of 20$pp our full family had a very good Sunday lunch!”

“Located inside the Hmart food court. The ramen was surprisingly very good. I liked that the broth was not too salty. Overall good quality and quantity, making it great value for the money in comparison to other restaurants.”

“This place was such a vibe! I really love coffee, and you can tell they genuinely love coffee here too. They had a variety of beans to choose from and even let me pick which one I wanted for my drink. The cashier was super nice and recommended her favorite drink, so I went with it and it was extraordinary. The cafe was packed with probably 40+ people, but I still got my coffee within minutes. I’m only visiting, but if I lived here, I could easily see myself coming several times a week. Great coffee, great atmosphere, and an awesome experience!”

“Had a meeting close by and found this place! Got the strawberry smoothie and chocolate muffin. One of the best smoothies I’ve had. The muffin was also good! Highly recommend!”

“Heard there was a new soondubu spot in OC, so I swung by over the weekend- turns out it was their soft opening. I was surprised to learn they're already a well-known brand with a strong rep in the midwest & east coast, and that their OC debut was actually highly anticipated.
They started us off with the complimentary banchan which are always my favorite. The standout for me was the fishcake which perfectly seasoned and surprisingly fresh and I also really enjoyed the corn dish.
For food, my friends and I each got a soondubu and shared the seafood pancake, galbi ribs, and a pork katsu bento. Every single dish was mouthwateringly good. I can't handle a lot of spice, but their mild soondubu was a true mild with just the right amount of seasoning with a gentle kick. The portions here are also more generous than BCD's...the bowl was loaded with tofu and that rich, flavorful broth. Nothing was watered down and every bite was just tasty, umami bliss. I also really loved the galbi ribs, they tasted out of this world and not overly greasy.
The portion size was generous too!
One thing that stood out to me was how clean and inviting this space was, you can really feel the care and thought that is put into every corner. Atter a meal at BCD, I usually want to head out right away as it's more of a get in & get out experience. But dining at SGD was the opposite! It felt warm, modern, and homey. The vibe makes you want to linger (and also because the service is excellent). For the quality and portions, everything here feels like such a steal.
i'm so glad this spot opened close to home, l'll definitely be back!”

“Wow incredibly delicious, the only specialty Tea shoppe around! Matcha, Boba, tea, coffee, slushies! Its incredibly delicious with such interesting & unique flavors! I was blown away. I got the buckwheat milk tea & guava slushy! Both in their own respects were so delicious!! Love love love! My new favorite in Irvine. 😋😍 The owner was so sweet btw, so say hello and enjoy his cafe! A lovely place to hang and enjoy. ❤✨ 🍵”