A&J has been one of my favorite spots for Taiwanese food for the past 7-8 years. I initially came here with my sister all those years ago to get from beef rolls. Over the years, I began taking my friends and they once accused me of "gatekeeping" A&J from them because of how delicious their food is. My personal favorites whenever I come to A&J are the beef rolls, scallion pancakes, and sesame peanut noodles (113 on the menu). The beef rolls are a classic dish with tender beef and green onion wrapped around a crispy scallion pancake. The sesame peanut noodles are great if you enjoy noodles coated in a creamy sauce. My favorite thing to do is to order extra scallion pancakes on the side so that you can dip it in the leftover sesame peanut sauce after you finish your noodles! A&J will always be a staple when it comes to Taiwanese food and I will always find a reason to come back! :)
Stephanie D.
A&J is a staple in Irvine and regular place me and my boyfriend go to when we are craving Taiwanese noodles among other great foods. It is located in a plaza with plenty of parking but make sure to wait if you go during peak hours on weekends as it gets busy. There are many options on the menu but the ones we primarily get are the Spicy beef noodle soup, pan fried pork dumplings, and the Chinese beef wrap. Spicy beef noodle soup 9/10: Great robust broth with tender beef slices and the noodles had a perfect amount of bounce to them. Pan fried pork dumplings 10/10: Juicy filled with meat dumplings with a crispy outside exterior that leaves you wanting more. With the chili oil makes it a perfect bite of sweet and spicy. Chinese beef wrap 10/10: The Chinese beef wrap is amazing as it is filled with tender meat and a great soy sauce based condiment with lots of cilantro. The flavors complement each other so well since the cilantro makes it a refreshing bite with the meat and sauce. The servers are fast and nice. There are only Asian aunties working in the store so you know this place is a gem!
Ades M.
Good food. Small restaurant. Nice for a quick bite especially if you're craving dumplings and noodles.
Evelyn L.
Surrounded by so many other Asian restaurants, this one is definitely worth a visit. Food is authentically Taiwanese but includes your usual Chinese dishes. The pork chop is not typical, but delicious. And the piece de resistance: the quintessential Beef Noodle Soup. Their homemand noodles, the rich full-flavored broth that definitely doesn't come out of a can---worth a trip to this busy-difficult-to-find parking space mall. At least parking is free...if you can find one.
QT P.
The food just alright! The duck with bean curd, the bean curd was deep fried, and the sauce was used a duck sauce not ordinarily soy sauce. The duck wasn't fresh taste. The sweet & sour pork, it wasn't the authentic flavor. The one is kind of okay just the fish fillets with the vegetables.
Jaz M.
The beef rolls were very savory and the service was very quick. This place can get pretty crowded on the weekend so plan accordingly.
David T.
Great food, good value! A lot of selections! Would definitely go again! Wish they had a liquor license!
Chiying C.
Love this place. Food is great and the staff treats you like family. Been eating there for over 10 years.
Ocche F.
Authentic Chinese food. In a strip mall which is very busy with very difficult parking. This door is always packed. This is not really a date restaurant unless you are both Deep dive foodies
Emily C.
I've been coming here since college. I love it so much, but can't come that often because it's a bit far from me. I love the spicy beef noodle soup with thick noodle, spicy wontons, beef roll, spicy cucumbers, mustard green vegetables, fried pork chop with rice. The ladies who have been working here have been here forever. Great efficient service/
This place use to be in the San Gabriel valley, I only come here for the pan fried beef buns. Cannot seem to get it anywhere else that has it good. I've only had it bad here once.
Colin Chiu
Tasty authentic flavors.Clean bathroom
Tammy Peng
This place is legit! Great Taiwanese food without needing to drive all the way the SGV. Easy parking and easy ordering. Beef noodle soup was delicious with the right amount of meat, bok choy, and tendons.
Kelly T.
Wow, this is going to be me and my boyfriend's new go to spot. He has been coming here since he was maybe 10 years old, and the restaurant holds a lot of memories for him. It was my first time trying it, and I think this is now the *best* spicy beef noodle soup I've had in OC. My personal criteria of an excellent beef noodle soup is the quality of the meat, and the beef here is perfectly tender. Every aspect of the dish is delicious, from the soup to the texture of the noodles. Here are my overall food ratings: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, 10/10 Fried Pork Chop, 9/10 -- so good with the pickled mustard greens Cucumber Salad in Hot Garlic Sauce, 10/10 -- I need to be able to order this in bulk. The service is good. I have come in to order takeout once before dining in and they kindly answered any questions I had. This is a wonderful place to dine in with loved ones, and I see why it's always so packed. Can't wait to eat here again!
Nix P.
Everything is delicious! From the beef rolls to the spicy wontons to any of the rice dishes. This time I've gotten the Chinese-Style Fried Chicken on rice, and ordered a side of Spicy garlic cucumbers for a refreshing taste. The servers were very attentive and nimble, and the entire ambiance is cozy and heart-warming all the while enjoying tasty meals. Overall had a good time with friends and would come back again for the same set of food ordered!
A&J has been one of my favorite spots for Taiwanese food for the past 7-8 years. I initially came here with my sister all those years ago to get from beef rolls. Over the years, I began taking my friends and they once accused me of "gatekeeping" A&J from them because of how delicious their food is. My personal favorites whenever I come to A&J are the beef rolls, scallion pancakes, and sesame peanut noodles (113 on the menu). The beef rolls are a classic dish with tender beef and green onion wrapped around a crispy scallion pancake. The sesame peanut noodles are great if you enjoy noodles coated in a creamy sauce. My favorite thing to do is to order extra scallion pancakes on the side so that you can dip it in the leftover sesame peanut sauce after you finish your noodles! A&J will always be a staple when it comes to Taiwanese food and I will always find a reason to come back! :)
A&J is a staple in Irvine and regular place me and my boyfriend go to when we are craving Taiwanese noodles among other great foods. It is located in a plaza with plenty of parking but make sure to wait if you go during peak hours on weekends as it gets busy. There are many options on the menu but the ones we primarily get are the Spicy beef noodle soup, pan fried pork dumplings, and the Chinese beef wrap. Spicy beef noodle soup 9/10: Great robust broth with tender beef slices and the noodles had a perfect amount of bounce to them. Pan fried pork dumplings 10/10: Juicy filled with meat dumplings with a crispy outside exterior that leaves you wanting more. With the chili oil makes it a perfect bite of sweet and spicy. Chinese beef wrap 10/10: The Chinese beef wrap is amazing as it is filled with tender meat and a great soy sauce based condiment with lots of cilantro. The flavors complement each other so well since the cilantro makes it a refreshing bite with the meat and sauce. The servers are fast and nice. There are only Asian aunties working in the store so you know this place is a gem!
Good food. Small restaurant. Nice for a quick bite especially if you're craving dumplings and noodles.
Surrounded by so many other Asian restaurants, this one is definitely worth a visit. Food is authentically Taiwanese but includes your usual Chinese dishes. The pork chop is not typical, but delicious. And the piece de resistance: the quintessential Beef Noodle Soup. Their homemand noodles, the rich full-flavored broth that definitely doesn't come out of a can---worth a trip to this busy-difficult-to-find parking space mall. At least parking is free...if you can find one.
The food just alright! The duck with bean curd, the bean curd was deep fried, and the sauce was used a duck sauce not ordinarily soy sauce. The duck wasn't fresh taste. The sweet & sour pork, it wasn't the authentic flavor. The one is kind of okay just the fish fillets with the vegetables.
The beef rolls were very savory and the service was very quick. This place can get pretty crowded on the weekend so plan accordingly.
Great food, good value! A lot of selections! Would definitely go again! Wish they had a liquor license!
Love this place. Food is great and the staff treats you like family. Been eating there for over 10 years.
Authentic Chinese food. In a strip mall which is very busy with very difficult parking. This door is always packed. This is not really a date restaurant unless you are both Deep dive foodies
I've been coming here since college. I love it so much, but can't come that often because it's a bit far from me. I love the spicy beef noodle soup with thick noodle, spicy wontons, beef roll, spicy cucumbers, mustard green vegetables, fried pork chop with rice. The ladies who have been working here have been here forever. Great efficient service/
Restaurantji Recommends
This place use to be in the San Gabriel valley, I only come here for the pan fried beef buns. Cannot seem to get it anywhere else that has it good. I've only had it bad here once.
Tasty authentic flavors.Clean bathroom
This place is legit! Great Taiwanese food without needing to drive all the way the SGV. Easy parking and easy ordering. Beef noodle soup was delicious with the right amount of meat, bok choy, and tendons.
Wow, this is going to be me and my boyfriend's new go to spot. He has been coming here since he was maybe 10 years old, and the restaurant holds a lot of memories for him. It was my first time trying it, and I think this is now the *best* spicy beef noodle soup I've had in OC. My personal criteria of an excellent beef noodle soup is the quality of the meat, and the beef here is perfectly tender. Every aspect of the dish is delicious, from the soup to the texture of the noodles. Here are my overall food ratings: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, 10/10 Fried Pork Chop, 9/10 -- so good with the pickled mustard greens Cucumber Salad in Hot Garlic Sauce, 10/10 -- I need to be able to order this in bulk. The service is good. I have come in to order takeout once before dining in and they kindly answered any questions I had. This is a wonderful place to dine in with loved ones, and I see why it's always so packed. Can't wait to eat here again!
Everything is delicious! From the beef rolls to the spicy wontons to any of the rice dishes. This time I've gotten the Chinese-Style Fried Chicken on rice, and ordered a side of Spicy garlic cucumbers for a refreshing taste. The servers were very attentive and nimble, and the entire ambiance is cozy and heart-warming all the while enjoying tasty meals. Overall had a good time with friends and would come back again for the same set of food ordered!