“Went here as it was close walking distance from our hotel. It's not much to look at but it is clean and the service is very friendly. The food, however, was OUTSTANDING. The mongolian beef was th best I've tasted and I kept thinking about it over the rest of the weekend. I would have had it for breakfast the next morning if the restaurant were open. Not fancy but a great choice if you want excellent food.“
“Such a delicious and pleasant experience. We were greeted with warmth and smiles. Service is outstanding!! The cocktails were perfect and our wine was great. Oh the food was amazing! Tip if you are thinking Peking duck request at time of making reservation as it is prepared fresh and served by chef at table side. Very impressive! It is a great family dinning menus portions are generous, fresh and unique! Excited to go back......“
“Right across the street from the DMV, we were hungry for Chinese food after my son passed his driving exam. This place is located in a small strip center and serves great Northern Chinese comfort food. Manager Leo was friendly and knew many of his customers by name. I was impressed with the overall authenticity, quality and prices. Lunch specials are only $9.99, including rice and soup (none of the pics) We will be returning, and I'm a Chinese food snob!“
“Seriously the most delicious food I have ever had. Since finding this gem, I have been here almost twice a week every week for the last two months. Every time you go you will wait in line, it is that good. Customer service is sub par, but really it doesn't matter, not once you've tried the food.“
“I came here for lunch with my parents and had a great experience. We (ambitiously) ordered 4 entrees and a dessert for 3 people (spoiler alert: we didn't finish), but it was nice to try a variety of dishes. We ordered the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken, Pan Fried Egg with Tomato Soup, Fish in Sour Pickled Broth, Peapod Leaves, and the Golden Sesame Balls. Everything was great - freshly cooked, made with quality ingredients, and very flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. My favorite was probably the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. They don't have many waitstaff, but you save a lot of time by ordering and paying independently using a QR code system. Ambiance is simple but clean. Recommend a visit!“
“The Veggie Grill Cold Noodle inspired me to write this review... One of the best things I've ever eaten in my life! Delicious sauce, and unique - much better than expected and an instant fave ??I really appreciated being able to get such wonderful food at 2:45 a.m. for takeout!Will repeat.“
“The food here is absolutely delicious! I had the house special shrimp and it was delightful. The breading was perfect, shrimp tasted fresh and the sauce was really good. My grandpa had the orange chicken and he really enjoyed it, I had a piece as well and it was fresh and crisp. My wife had the Beef Pho and it was soooo tasty. Definitely some of the best pho we have had. The owner of the location helped us pick wjat yo get, and was very helpful from start to finish. It is a family owned restaurant so totally get some TLC. The ambience us great, pretty spacious with very cool fish tanks as well. If you are in the area, I suggest you give this spot a try, you won't regret it.“
“The taste is good, the environment is good, and the atmosphere of eating Sichuan hot pot is great! The short crispy pork is so well done?The duck blood is very tender, and the small sesame balls and ice powder are also really delicious. The only regret is that the sweet potato noodles are sold out and I didn’t order them. I will come again next time ??“
“Went with friends, parking was horrible. This is in a "food court" where there's only another restaurant that was open on a Friday night. Walking in, I was a little surprised with the set up. There is no flow. It would have been nice if there was something that said to " Start Here!". You basically get a bowl and tongs from in front of the counter and just get whatever items you want to add to your bowl. They then weigh the bowl and you tell them what kind of broth you'd like. The end product is delicious. You can take it home if you can't finish it, they provide you with containers. The patrons are 99% Chinese so you know it's good and legit. However, don't believe all the markings on the food because some are mismatched. The dining area could be much cleaner and inviting.“
“Food is great but service reeeeeally depends on which server you get! Some are very patient and helpful, especially if you’re new, others are extreeeemely impatient, get mad at you, yell at you, the one girl today even rolled her eyes at me and pointed at the line behind me while continuously rolling her eyes at me and sighing. So… good luck to you ?“
“Food, service, atmosphere, everything was great. The owner, married couple who look like they are in late 50' or early 60's are so hip and stylish I had to comment on their outfits. Hahaha.It"s mom and pop shop but not the ordinary ones. Definitely one up.I love going here for Korean food but not the typical k-bbq.“
“My spouse and I went Asian kitchen because we were craving Pho. We both had their seafood udon and it was absolutely delicious! I also had a peach martini, and my spouse had a Japanese lager. Both were exceptionally delicious, as well! Our waitress, “Anita“ was a delight! She had a great sense of humor, and made the whole experience that much more fun and enjoyable. The environment is also super stylish! 5 STARS!!“
“One of my families favorites. Been going for years, it has always been excellent. Sandy and Shu do a great job in the front of the house and we all love the food. Favorites include Yosi's crispy fish, mala scallops and chicken. My wife loves the sesame shrimp with walnuts or aromatic shrimp. My buddy ALWAYS gets the chefs special crispy beef. It can get crowded and the food's always fresh so at peak hours you need to be patient when dining in. I order take out a lot (especially during Covid) and never had an issue. Always exactly what I ordered and pretty quick. I highly recommend it!“
“I've been going here for 13 yearsThe quality of food and service has never taken a dip in that time.As long as they are around they will always be a staple in my culinary Rolodex -Kid-friendliness: The staff all love my two boys - They will always bring a little something for them out if They get restless while waiting for the food ?“
“The food is tasty and the portion size is very generous. We ordered the pot stickers (delicious) chicken fried noodles (generous with the noodles but skimpy on the chicken), beef noodle soup (noodles were delicious and the meat was tender) and fried rice (tasty and very generous portion size). You can scan the QR code on the table and place your order. Do not go there expecting attentive service...once they delivered our food, they never came to check on us and we had to go to the counter to ask for the check and take out boxes. I enjoyed the food so we will be back but will adjust our expectations on the type of service we will get.“
“We have picked up and dined in a couple times now and it was time to leave a review. The food taste fresh and not overly salty or saucy like other restaurants. The fried rice is delicious. We loved the egg rolls and the house beef. But the soup is killer. I'm obsessed with the sizzling rice soup. It is the best. Packed with veggies, the broth is so good and has this crunchy rice on top. So good especially if you are under the weather. My fiancé loves the sweet and sour soup as well. The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe has definitely become a staple in our house and highly recommend stopping in or grabbing it to go.“
“First time ordering. Nice day so we decided to eat outside with our dog. We ordered inside at the counter and they brought out the food quickly! (5 mins- 2pm weekday). I ordered these based on the cashier’s suggestion of popular foods here.Beef rolls 牛肉卷饼- One of the best I tasted among other similar Chinese food restaurants. The beef is thinly cut and tender. Soft pancake rolls. Slightly too much chopped green onions though.House special beef noodle soup (spicy) 红烧牛肉面- Good flavored broth (I asked for less spiciness), generous amounts of tender beef cubes (4), bok choy, cilantro, and egg noodles. Slightly too much oil in broth though but still tasty. We finished everything split between two people and we were full!Prices are reasonable and decent amount of food under $30 in today’s environment!Recommend! Will try their hotpot next time.“
“This is our new go to spot! I love the garlic shrimp. All the food we've had so far is so tasty. We've tried the orange chicken, shrimp fried rice, wonton soup, garlic shrimp, egg rolls, and the cream cheese wontons. Can't wait for our next eat out night to try the chow mien.“
“The presentation of Noodle at Qin West is particularly outstanding. The cold skin here has a soft texture and a unique taste. It not only retains the traditional flavor, but also adds modern innovation. You can feel the carefully prepared sauce in every bite. It has the sourness of vinegar, the spiciness of chili oil, and the fragrance of minced garlic, perfectly balancing various flavors. In addition, the restaurant's service attitude is excellent and the environment is clean and tidy, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned fan of cold noodle soup, Qin West Noodle can provide you with an unforgettable gourmet journey.“
“Loved the pad see ew! It was packed with flavor and the portion size was huge so you can definitely share between 2-4 people honestly. The lemongrass chicken was okay. Wouldn’t order it again just because it seemed a little burnt even though it was supposed to be “crispy”? Very tough to eat. Service was amazing and everyone was so kind. Definitely would come back to try other things!“
“Maya at P.F. Chang's made our dining experience truly memorable! From the moment we were seated, her warm smile and attentive service made us feel welcomed. She guided us through the menu, offering great recommendations. Maya's professionalism and genuine care for her customers truly shone through, that along with the amazing food made our experience so enjoyable. We'll definitely be returning, thanks to Maya's exceptional service!“
“One of our family's favorites. We love to start the meal with a glass noodle soup hot pot. Fun for the kids. The interior is pleasant, and a relaxing, intimate vibe. The owner is a sweet woman who welcomes us each time. Sometimes we ditch the kids and have a date here too. We've tried probably half of their chicken and beef dishes in the Chinese menu and they all hit. On the Thai side, satay skewers and the curries are yummy. Delicious, good portions, and much better value than spending the same money at a chain restaurant.“
“I have done enough fine dining in my life to take it for granted. I also own two businesses in food service and can often look at an item and know whether it was purchased from US Foods, Sysco, or Restaurant Depot. There are plenty of restaurants that serve frozen entrees, and the chef opens packaging and reads the prep label before plating it. Not here. Not at PF Chang’s. Their chef has real talent and the “back” (kitchen staff) do an extraordinary job…we have never been served a bad meal (and I’m a particular eater). They are consistently good, which isn’t as simple as it may seem.But today I am taking time to write a review because the service was so spectacular. It’s my youngest daughter’s 28th birthday and Michelle (our server) literally made it perfect. She was fast, accurate, predictive, professional and was neither hovering or out-of-sight. But in addition to providing superbly attentive service, it was her manner that made the difference. Truth be told…it had been a brutal day and we almost cancelled dinner because nobody was feeling “up for it.” We all suggested rescheduling (not one of us wanted to go) but it seemed kinda obligatory and so we dragged ourselves here. Thank God we did. Michelle’s bubbly personality lifted us all up out of our funk and before long we were all giggling and thoroughly enjoying ourselves…even Michelle seemed to be having fun. This girl fixed a horrible day and all it took was a genuine desire to please and the well-honed server skills only a restaurant veteran can appreciate. Michelle is a rare gem…she’s got the X Factor.The manager at PF Chang’s hires very well. His staff (both front & back) provided us an exemplary dining experience that is worthy of 10 stars. Do yourself a favor, go dine at PF Chang’s, play with items on the menu you never tried before and yeah…try some of the bartender’s specialty libations. Do it on a day when you’re down and stressed and need some simple Asian attitude therapy. The staff at PF Chang’s sets the customer care bar so high…other restaurant workers need to charter a plane just to see it. Tell em Bruce set you. You can thank me later. Thanks for saving the day Michelle.“
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“I would like to give a special thank you to Manuel thank you for your superior customer service going above and beyond to ensure I got the best service and quality of delicious food. The wait time for my fresh food was phenomenal. The restaurant was clean and Manuel greeted me with a smile, and welcomed me through moment I walked through the door. Thank you for making sure I got my birthday reward that really meant a lot to me. I highly appreciate you and recommend this establishment to who wants fresh good quality food excellent customer service and a clean atmosphere.“
“I dined in recently for the first time and absolutely LOVED my experience. I think my server’s name was Kim, it was a young lady with the pretty tattoo on her neck. But she made me feel welcomed and comfortable after telling her I never been here before and didn’t rush me like other places. Her recommendations were great, my favorite was the Changs Spicy Chicken but get it extra spicy! And the shrimp dumplings are a must try! 10/10 for the food and service. I will be back soon!“
“Am from NY and SF Chinatown; must say the roast duck, chicken had one of the most flavorful preparations I've ever experienced A must try in my humble opinion With Sam woo closed , this is a worthy successor to the bbq scene in OC U can't eat atmosphere, but the food is delicious“
“Hidden Gem of IrvineFast, Fresh, and Friendly! Sandwiches and Asian home cooking served with a smile. This is a Family Owned Business, ran by the same Asian couple everyday. The woman at the front counter is always happy and sweet, and the man making the food in the back is dedicated to his craft. They offer a large menu with variety for any pallet. I get the Home Cooked Stewed Pork Plate every time, highly recommended! Indoor and Outdoor seating available. Please give them a try!“
“This is my go-to place for Pad See Ewe. It's so good! The lady at the counter is really nice. It doesn't take long for my order to be ready. The plates are always packed and taste good. I love this place and parking is usually good.“
“This place has plenty of parking, very clean and the employees are so happy and helpful. Food is hot and fresh. Large selection and plentiful. I really love everything, but my fav is Pork fried rice. Food is seasoned perfectly. Service is fast and priced fairly. Loads of almond and fortune cookies and fried noodles. Drinks are also bottled or fountain and a nice variety Highly Recommend.“
“Saw a few negative reviews on this place but decided to go into this without a biased opinion. First of all this is fast food Chinese style run by an independent owner and not a large franchise. So can hopefully expect better value and lower price point but not lower quality The service is efficient if not friendly. The ambiance is simple and impressively clean...I have been to quite a few mom and pop shops and have never seen one this sparkling. As for the food they give very large portions even if in a smaller food serving container. The friend rice run of the mill, the lo mein noodles were soft as well as satisfying (much more than the P. EXPRESS), the veggies well sauteed, and as for the bbq pork...well some was overcooked and dry and some were more tender. So a little mixed feeling on the main course but overall a solid spot to fix the need and always try to be supportive of the neighborhood vendors.“
“Hong Kong express reminds me of my childhood. I do enjoy them as they have good prices, food is consistent, and they always give big portions. They really stuff those styrofoam (ugh) takeaway boxes and give you your moneys worth. Stopped and got steamed rice and noodles which ended up costing $6.66. Worker made joke about seeing that number frequently. Luckily they take Apple Pay at location on harbor and Wilson.“
“Extremely tasty noodle dishes - All noodle dishes we tried were really excellent. Also, the sticky rice dessert is super tasty! I agree with some of the other reviews that the staff could really try to be friendlier. However, who cares about that if the food and price are great?“
“I went here because all the other ramen places I enjoy closed down. Was pleasantly surprised by how the food was. The service was good though I can’t say much because they weren’t there that long. The atmosphere was pretty calming and the music was a 7/10 in my opinion. Overall this place has good food, good service, and a good atmosphere.“
“Ginger is an amazing owner!! she's literally the most welcoming restaurant owner i ever met. Not only her food is delicious, they offer GLUTEN FREE dishes which i have been struggling to find. We ordered the orange chicken and egg fried rice (both are GLUTEN free and YUMMY) will come back again.“
Coffee & Tea • $
“The boba texture is always on point- chewy but soft. Cha for tea's almond milk tea is top tier. They work really fast and have a lot of employees making drinks. It's located in the University Town Center so there's usually a line around dinner time and after. The boba is reasonably priced and they also have snacks as well! The popcorn chicken is good. Although, the portion is small. You can also adjust sweetness, which I'd highly recommended. I typically get 2 pumps of sweetener instead of 5 for the large cup.“
“Food is good. Order was wrong but they corrected without a problem because it was their mistake. Thanks so much for being open on Christmas day/night. It was super busy with to-go orders and also for dine in but that’s okay. This restaurant is nice and they did their very best.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options and pescatarian options available.Parking: No issues with parking“
“Relatively fresh and tasty, and much better than the typical Panda Express in the area. Entrees are made fresh to order. Their lunch specials available from 11 to 3 pm are the best if you are on your own. Dinner entrees are available but a little more pricey but with a lot more food (bring a friend or partner to dine). I especially like their take on Orange chicken served with Chow Mein. Doordash and to-go available.Parking: Shopping center parking. Now that storefront spots are capped for either 15 or 30 minutes only (except handicap spots), so if you are dining in, be sure to park in the broader lot.Wheelchair accessibility: Nearby storefront parking available. Single manual door. Wheelchair accessible counter.“
“FOOD- 5 Stars Service-3 Stars Ambiance-3Stars Don't expect a good service in this Restaurant as they really busy , and sometimes even rude., try to kick your ass out , to serve the nx costumer, Food quality , I should say a place to go around Lake Forest Area. Ambiance- No ambiance.“
“Good food, they don't skimp on meat, chicken in lunch dishes which are large portions. Food is fresh, hot, delicious and fast. Decor needs a bit of an update, prices are about standard for these days, service is excellent and fast!!! All in all, great little family restaurant that I would not hesitate to return to on our next visit to Balboa Island.“
“My favorite kidney flower is made here with pickled pepper flavor and sauerkraut in it. The kidney flower is also very fresh and tender. The only drawback is that the kidney flower content is too little, the knife skills are lacking, and the thickness and size of the kidney flower are very irregular. The beef in the Boiled Beef and Fat Sausage Double Combo was a very thin slice of meat, not marinated for flavor, and the meat selected was relatively poor; the cold vegetable scallion chicken was a tender chicken, which was not flavorful enough, and the presentation was not bad. This small restaurant is Sichuan cuisine eaten by Chinese people. It is not catered to foreigners, but the spicy taste is mild, so it is suitable for spicy beginners.“
“We've been searching everywhere in south OC for good takeout and finally found our go-to spot! Fresh food, nice service, and great price. We had chow mein, spicy pork, king pao chicken, beef and broccoli, and shrimp won ton soup. All tasted fresh (nothing was mushy or swimming in gravy, my pet peeve), the portions were very generous, and it came out to under $30. Nothing to complain about and we hope they stick around for years to come!“
Bubble Tea • $
“Oh, I love this place! I always got the Mango Green Milk Tea, and always went! Once I moved to New Mexico (where I am now), I just can’t match the same. I loved the tea and if I come back for whatever reason, this will be the first place I go go when I arrive!“
“First time ordering food from this place. Every dish we ordered was fresh and tasty! My son loves their orange chicken so much! Such a lovely restaurant in the neighborhood. The employees are very friendly and helpful too. I will definitely visit Little Chopsticks again soon.“
“SENSATIONAL DIM SUM ! We checked out this place a few days ago...the menu looked great so we put it on our must try list. On Sunday we decided to do lunch here...the early heavy rain killed our Sunday bike ride. My wife and I rocked in at 12.40pm. It was as dead as a cracker...maybe because of the really cold rainy weather ! A kind server named Abbott looked after us the whole time. Funnily enough my wife and I ordered exactly the same items from the Dim Sum menu....STEAMED BBQ PORK BUNS & JUICY PORK DUMPLINGS. And then we both chose CRISPY SHRIMP ROLLS from the Small Bites menu. HA HA ! My wife also ordered a THAI ICED TEA. Our well spoken server Abbott brought our lunch order out one at a time so we could take time to enjoy. AND ENJOY WE DID ! Everything we ordered tasted TOP NOTCH. My wife LOVED her well made flavorsome Thai Iced Tea. Truly the most relaxing enjoyable Din Sum lunch ever. Our server Abbott was sensational. We will be back for dinner real soon !“
“Hard to explain how happy Asia Buffet makes me. I'm a little biased because I grew up eating "panda express" buffet style Chinese food. From the elevator music, heat lamps, and diverse crowd Asia Buffet felt like home. Nothing fancy, no judgements, no BS. This is hard working comfort food. I was impressed but my expectations were pretty low going in. There is way more variety than I expected. Pizza, french fries, fish, sushi, ribs, chinese, korean, dessert, ice cream, and more were an absolute delight to the senses. The garlic bread was a sleeper hit - buttered on both sides by the way. Everything was actually pretty decent. Two highlights were the shrimp (2 kinds) and crab. A welcome surprise for this price point. Another hit were the fried chicken wings. 5 spice seasoning and juicy on the inside - blissful. The large evening crowd meant high turnover for the food, so new trays were coming out constantly. A cool aspect was how diverse the patrons were. I love to see folks from different cultures and walks of life dining together. This is a place I would normally pass on, but for many community members it's an important local spot. I was admittedly afraid of...stomach complications. Thankfully, we were fine! Will definitely be back to feed the soul. Also dip your donuts in your ice cream and come back and thank me later.“
“Came last night for their new Dinner for Love package. It was a great meal and experience for my wife and I. It was an 8 course feast that could easily feed 3 people. It is a great value as well for $158 before tax and tip and includes a bottle of white wine. It includes fried won tons that my wife loved, sweet and sour soup with shrimp inside, xia long bao with a tasty sauce, duck wrapped by server in front of us, huge grilled scallops grilled in front of us by server, fillet mignon cubes grilled in front of us by server, and ice cream for dessert. Service was superb and the ambiance was very unique with their enhanced lighting and creative table gizmos. This experience was plenty good for special occasions but the price can easily be for a simple date night. I highly recommend this place. Great food, service, and value. Also great location on PCH that is a short walk to the beach.“
“Great Chinese food. Love the house special beef and chicken. I always order two. Great Chicken Chow Mein and Egg Rolls. The orange chicken is very good. Solid wonton soup. Broccoli beef is on point. Pork Fried rice is a favorite as well. Nice people. Good for to go.“
“Love this place! Hands down the best place around with the best food and service! We asked them to make us scallion pancakes with ginger sauce n the next visit it was on the menu! And absolutely delicious! During covid when they couldn’t have dine in the put up a ping pong table to play while u waited for your food! It was so fun! My only complaint is that they bring back the ping pong table!!!????“
“Whenever we are in the neighborhood, we always make a stop at Golden Dragon! We absolutely love this restaurant! Family-owned, and food is made with so much love! We always double-order their honey walnut shrimp because it's simply irresistible!“
“This place is a total gem. Came in on a quiet Sunday evening to dine. Our waiter and the cook were very friendly and welcomed us in. We ordered the hot and sour soup, general tso chicken and the Mongolian beef. We absolutely loved the soup and the dishes were really tasty with a good size portion and the breading was very nice on the chicken. We will definitely be back for more good food. ?“