“This has become our local go-to Thai restaurant and we love recommending it to friends.They are always so welcoming to our family, great place to bring kids. We've never gone with more than 5 people, but they have a couple spots where I think you could do a larger group.Everything we've had has been good. Our go-tos are the beef pad see ew and the roasted duck curry.“
“I had the pho with rare beef slices and lean brisket. The noodles were a bit chewy for my liking and the meat was ok. My favorite part about the pho was the broth. I also had the garlic noodles with meat. The noodles tasted delicious but the meat had a weird after taste. Overall, the place was good. Def would recommend the garlic noodles.“
“Drove past this place many times and never thought anything of it . Today I wanted a classic deli Sandwhich that wasn't subway and this place did not disappoint . The bread was so chewy and soft .I ordered the truly vegan sandwich! Most Sandwhich shops do not add a vegan sandwich even though they have all the veggies for it. Mr pickles does though and they added a heaping full of all the ingredients. The only thing I regret is not getting a giant pickle with my sandwich! The delivery came on time and they even through a cookie in ! I will keep coming back to this spot !!!!!!“
“Delicious food! I highly recommend the filet mignon over fried rice. Excellent fried rice! Also, I am not usually into chicken nuggets but here they are extremely crunchy, juicy and the taste of the fried batter was addictive.Very casual basic atmosphere but do not be fooled!“
Asian Fusion • $
“I wasn't real familiar with this kind of cuisine, but definitely had a great experience. Cold appetizer was delicious as was the seafood rice. Also got the braised beef soup, which was good as well. I'm not a big fan of noodle soups per se, but this was delicious and the beef was very very tender. Seafood fried rice was maybe the best I've ever had from very light and fluffy very flavorful the chili sauce at the table made it just an amazing flavor sensation.“
“Food, it's a Panera. Service, it's a Panera.Atmosphere. I spend almost every evening here, pounding away at my computer, while my daughter takes ballet lessons nearby. I am always impressed with the staff here. They seem happy and they genuinely seem to enjoy working together.In a time when it is difficult to get people to work and not be miserable, this place is a breath of fresh air. It is clear that several are friends and they all seem to have mutual respect for one-another and enjoy eachother.Management has it figured out. I have seen that they treat the employees with respect, and they get the job done while being friendly and kind. This is difficult to teach and I believe the managers have figured it out and are good leaders.Strong work on all levels!“
“Pho broth tastes great, portion is okay I'm not full after eating large. I've tried large brisket pho and chicken pho. One of the spoons still had food stuck on it...... After I put in all the veggies I noticed one slice is stale or bad jalapeno. I had to pray that God will protect me from getting sick... Imma take detox pill at home... Although I want to continue support business here I don't feel spending $22-23 after tip is really worth my money. Honestly this restaurant team need to try harder to gain more regular customers. I've eaten at so called best pho restaurants in OC and LA. Brisket pho was better than chicken though. However after experience today, I ain't coming back... I even tipped 25%... So yeah I'm not a difficult customer to satisfy. Goodluck Saigon Gem team, you guys have real potential but you guys need to listen to customers and make real lasting positive changes. I first gave 3 star but 4 stars is the maximum I can give. I'm being generous like how much I tip... Sauce bottle was sticky...“
“Comfortable dining atmosphere with a great song playlist. The porkchops and stinky tofu dishes are fantastic. Moreover, the garlic sauce is authentically delicious. Ordering in-store had a long wait time, so it's better to order online or phone ahead. Staff is great.“
“The best Thai food I've ever had! Everything I order is delicious. I love the Tom Gai soup, duck curry, and prawns. Also, the owner and staff are so much fun. I never sing karaoke, but they were celebrating a birthday and I tried it... Such a blast! Must visit restaurant in Mission Viejo for great food and atmosphere.“
“This is the 7th or so time I've visited Oak Ranch Grill. The food is always fresh and tastes great! Salads, sandwiches, onion rings and French fries were had by the fam today. Everyone always tries a little off each person's plate and says each thing is so yummy. Service is fast with smiles and prices are good too. Easy ambience as well for visiting and watching a sport on tv if you wish.“
“Amazing ? ?We went on a rainy day, and I craved heartwarming food. The service here was supper friendly. We were standing outside, trying to figure out what they sold. The guy came out with the menu. He also helped us order. We have the pork belly and beef noodles. Both were very tasty and not dealy spicy. Kimchi is 10 out of 10 ? The restaurant is full of Kpop atmosphere. They really fulfill my craving after watching k drama.“
“It's a small quick hot pot place. We've been here a few times. Selections is a bit small but it has the essentials. It's like Mongolian bbq style where you grab a bowl, put what you want in it, and they weigh it for the price. It's easy to add too much. So less is more.The tomato soup toy is a bit too salty for my taste. So I usually get the fish based soup. It's a nice hot pot place if you're in the area.“
“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!“
“Been 15ish years since going to an olive garden, and it was better than I remembered. The artichoke dip was a bit bland, and the manager asked how our food was right when it arrived before we had a chance to have a bite. Other than that I was impressed.“
“First time at this popular Korean Shabu place. We were a party of 5 and on a Friday night had to only wait 15 mins for a table. They have a nice selection of meats and a nice bar for all the veggies, seafood and noodles for your Shabu. The first chicken was great tasting although a bit fatty. The best meat was topper. Really nice and tender, followed by the ribeye. We tried the half and half stacker. No one in our party was a fan of the stalker. Fairly fatty. I must have had 3 orders of the topper by myself. Dinner is about $34 a person. Our server was a young man who was very attentive to our needs and explained everything to us patiently. I tried the spicy ponzu sauce and the sesame sauce. I recommend the sesame with a bit of chili sauce mixed in. It goes nice with all the meats.Vegetarian options: Veggie broth. Veggies and tofus at the bar.“
“I went to Irvine with my friend for some errands and we were wondering what to have for lunch, so we searched on Google. We were craving Korean food, and there was a place nearby called Tang & Tang, so we decided to give it a try. The interior was really clean and nice, which immediately put us in a good mood! We ordered tonkatsu and galbijjim (not spicy). Oh my, the tonkatsu was absolutely delicious! It was unlike any other tonkatsu I’ve had before, so I definitely thought about coming back again. We ordered the galbijjim not spicy this time, but next time I think we’ll try it a bit spicier! The female staff was also very nice and friendly, and we left feeling really happy until the end of our meal!“
“This was our first KBBQ experience, our server Dominick was so helpful and gave us great suggestions. The food was amazing as well as the side dishes. Servers were so attentive and fast! Only downside is the wait, and the music inside is very loud and overstimulating.“
“Amazing staff, 10/10 food. overall amazing experience. Shoutout to our sweet server, we had just gotten rear ended and weren't even sure about going out to eat anymore but as soon as she welcomed us in she changed our entire day around. She was so awesome and attentive, especially to our 1 year old baby boy. i would drive from riverside to irvine just to experience this place again, highly recommend.“
“I found this soup online and by far it is the best tasting soup I have encountered me and my wife order it regularly for ourselves. Anyone looking for a really high quality soup should pick some up when they get a chance. You won't be dissapointed“
“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?“
Thai • $
“I am never disappointed here! The vegetables are so fresh and and the portions and prices are very reasonable. I usually order the chicken curry or the Thai basil chicken and I can't get away from these dishes. They are so flavorful and so bountiful have plenty for the next day. The service is quick and friendly, and the place is charming. It's small, but definitely feel like you're in somebody's home.“
“Randomly stumbled across this Korean restaurant when searching Korean food in Irvine. To my surprise the food and service are really good. It is not loud and a good place to eat with friends and family.We ordered the cold noodle, it is well balanced, with egg and beef slices. The noodle is chewy and I like the texture of it. It also comes with banchan such as fish cake, cabbage, kimchi, and more. We also try the ox tail soup, it is not salty but we have option to add salt into it to make it more salty. But it has huge bone flavor to it which I really like. Parking maybe a little difficult during lunch hours since the parking spots in front of the restaurant is limited, but there's more parking at the back.Server is friendly, although place is small, but it seems like a hearty place to eat. Price is affordable, will come back again!Parking: Sometimes parking in front is limited but there’s back parking“
“The pick UP service was excellent, we ordered through their website and a pleasant surprise, everything delicious, the portions very generous and delicious.Also the service they have inside the restaurant is excellent, Brett served us, and his service was excellent, very helpful and very attentive.Vegetarian options: They have very delicious salads and pastas.Kid-friendliness: They have a tablet on each table for the children to play and entertain themselves, in addition to the menu that they can color with crayons that they provide.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, they have a ramp entrance“
“This place is great, the food is good but on the pricey side. The staff is very nice and gave helpful info. The homemade kimchi was delightful, I recommend it. It's very versatile and fresh. It's located inside Niko Niko Sushi which is also a good place.“
“Usually I don’t care but my husband always gets our food and the food is always right but when I order for myself, it’s not the same. Ordered some food with no onion and sure and behold onion no only on the top but mixed in there. Normally I don’t like complaining but when you ask for no onions (I could be allergic for all you know) and it’s all over my food it’s very hard to even eat it. Especially because this place is not cheap. So now I’m stuck with having to look through my food before I even take a bite because I do not like green onions.“
“Current weather is somewhat gloomy, which prompted us to look for a nice hot soup. We came here with zero expectations. Seems kindly of slow, but the gentlemen who assisted us was nice and quick. Our soups, P1 and P2 were nice and hot. The soup seems radiant and colorful. The broth tasted before adding additional flavor was pleasant. We will definitely be coming back and definitely recommend this place for anyone who is trying to warm up their bellies!“
“The personnel is very inattentive at this spot. First of all, there was no one at the front desk, and we waited for a pretty long time before being seated, even though the restaurant had plenty of tables available. Also the waiters barely come to the tables and never check on you after getting the order. The food was pretty good, although pad Thai was a little more sour than what we are used to. The seafood pho was okay. The Thai tea had a weird flavor, as if burned or something. Overall though, everything was fine.“
“The portion is big which I like.Haven't tried a lot of Vietnamese food around here but I think it's pretty close to authentic food I've had in Vietnam.The fish sauce is a good indicator of authenticity. - very close but still lacks a little.Overall, for the price paid, it's worth it and not as pricey as compared to anything within Irvine.Parking: A lot of parking space and free.“
Korean •
“Soondae number 14 is a full platter of Soondae. I doubt one person could finish at all. I shared it with my wife while we enjoyed some quiet time in the grocery store. The glass noodle was very good since it made the Soondae puffy and warm.“
“It was dinner time when I needed to charge my car at one of the cheaper charging stations in Tustin. It was kind of in the middle of a quiet office area. We looked around the area and found this restaurant. The food was good, and even tho they seemed short of staff, they gave star service. The menu was extensive and offered authentic Korean food. I'm glad with the choice we made to eat there.“
“I am incredibly grateful for the amazing experience at Hatam Restaurant. The owners are fantastic, prices are reasonable, and the food quality and service are exceptional. The management team deserves applause for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. The Kabab Soltani, Chicken Barge, Salmon, and White Fish were all unbelievably delicious. It has become our family's favorite hangout spot, and we look forward to returning every week. Truly a gem in every aspect!Thank you,Alireza Laghaee :)“
“I love this restaurant when I am craving vegan food. I always order the Kung Pao Chicken. The food is very fresh and flavorful. I decided to try the soy chicken and vegetables and found it was almost the same as a Kung Pao Chicken, but I did not mind because it tastes so good! I highly recommend it if you are looking for a vegan restaurant.“