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!”

“Had an amazing experience at Haidilao! The food was fresh, high quality, and there was a great variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables to choose from. The broth was flavorful, and everything came out quickly.

What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and constantly checked to make sure we had everything we needed. They went above and beyond to make the dining experience enjoyable.

The restaurant was clean, well organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for delicious hot pot and outstanding service, I highly recommend Haidilao. I'll definitely be coming back!”

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

“Ate at the Jamboree location in Tustin and cashier Ali was courteous, kind, knowledgeable and very helpful in helping us understand the menu options. Even offered a couple samples to make sure we ordered something we’d enjoy. Great customer service!”

“had the ahi tuna salad. it was awesome.”

“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.”

“The food was really good. The grilled cheese and fries were especially delicious, and everything came out quickly. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a great spot to grab a quick meal while at the Spectrum. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“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.”

“Danielle has a wonderful personality! She is friendly while being professional. I love the atmosphere here. Luna Grille 35 is One of my fav places to eat in Irvine!”

“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.”

“Great atmosphere, super clean , food was hot, portioned and presented well. Austin was awesome, amicable, a great listener, thoughtful , helpful and I didn’t order a drink and he offered a cup of iced water while I waited for my food.”

“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!!!”

“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!”

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

“Best espresso I’ve had in a very long time and the little pecan loaf was fantastic! Staff was incredibly nice and efficient, area is spacious and beautifully decorated with a chill vibe.”

“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.”

“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”

“Great service and reasonable prices”

“Great healthy food! Service was great.”

“Googled a place to have lunch before picking my buddy from the airport. Found Freddy's Deli and I'm glad I did. I had the Freddy's Pastrami, I wish I could've taken a photo but it I devoured it 😊. Thank you Freddy”

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“I'm so excited Chang's brought back the eggplant dish! We also had the cold cucumber salad and veggie lo mein to go along with some cold sake in the outdoor seating area and Michelle did a great job taking care of our table.”

“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”

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

“We made a reservation in advance, so there was no wait at all. The food was served quickly, and the staff even helped us grill the meat, which made the experience even better. The service was excellent, the food was absolutely delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Highly recommended!”

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

“Very delicious food best service and nice mandi”

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

“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.”

“Great atmosphere and great service and good value.”

“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!”

“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!!”

“The food is amazing. Good portion. The price it’s not expensive. All the staffs and the manager are polite. If you want good food, service and not too expensive it’s here.”

“This restaurant was a hidden gem located in the Google Campus, Irvine. The food, service and attention to detail were exceptional. Every dish was perfectly prepared with a touch of an Asian flavoring. Highly recommend!”

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

“Best Indian restaurant for delicious Indian food in Orange County.”

“Great food, highly recommend the fried chicken. Servers are fantastic.”

“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 like the Fesco bowl with rice,chicken, avocado, tomatoes, black beans onions,cilantro. Perfect size It was a nice change of healthy”

“Well im bias and I love Del Taco's as long as they are clean.. so to that this one is on the upper tier of cleanliness and well kept A+

Oh and the drive through person was on point - good service too
too!
Thx”

“I like the remodel, it feels much more open.
I had the best tacobell from here last week. Great value, fast and friendly service. I like dining-in and studying here as they offer free wifi. It gets crowded and noisy at night, but there are plenty of seats.”

“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”

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

“Dim Sum Restaurant very good”

“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”

“its new so this is first time. love my tea. going back to try the other things”

“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”

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

“Our meal was delicious and the service was amazing”

“Can’t begin to explain how great Luna was she made my bad day such a good day and I appreciate her so much for her professionalism and her warm hospitality. She needs a greater appreciation. Thank you for employment”

“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”

“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!!!”

“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. :)”

“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.”

“Tasty food, fun atmosphere at 1pm midweek. Gloria, our host, friendly knowledgeable and attentive. Praise the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth who makes all experiences the best. BR great…w Jesus best”

“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!”

“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!”

“Husband and I went there last night during Haunt Hopping in Santa Ana -- and WOW!! Absolutely delicious, filling burgers and crispiest, hottest fries! Very friendly service. Hoping they open some locations near us, but until then, we'll make special trips -- they're that good!”

“Good food and very friendly environment”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“Even the setup is easy. I liked being able to pick my own ingredients and broth without it turning into a whole thing, and the bowl still came out balanced and full. The bone broth had a distinct flavor that held up the whole way through, rich but not tiring, and the add ins felt fresh with plenty to choose from. Taste was good, which stood out right away. Service was friendly too, just helpful when needed and otherwise low key. A simple meal, done with care”

“Definitely a place you want to stop at! We are their chicken sandwich, chicken tenders and chicken grill boo. All were excellent. The portions were large as well. We have 5 kids and they all loved it too. The man at the front counter was so kind and helpful. When he said they have the number one chicken in Orange County, he was telling the truth!”

“after trying their location in south coast plaza, i had to try their irvine spectrum location!! luckily the hainan chicken rice and singaporean laksa weren’t sold out, and the hainan chicken rice was def the show-stealer. service was nice and the food was great!”

“Freshly made creamy ice cream every day!”

“Delicious sandwiches, amazing breakfasts, and the best glazed bacon you'll ever taste! Excellent service, and relaxed vibe! This place is a hidden gem!”

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but the New York Roll with Truffle Salmon absolutely deserves one. It was honestly one of the most unique and delicious sushi rolls I’ve had in a long time. The salmon was incredibly fresh, and the truffle flavor complemented it perfectly without being overpowering. Every bite was well-balanced, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Sushi Atelier continues to impress with both quality and creativity. This roll has definitely become one of my favorites. Highly recommend—5 stars!”

“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.”

“It was my dads birthday, and he really loves basketball. I requested a basketball themed cake and it was everything I asked for and more! Details were on point and the quality was amazing, it was such an easy and satisfying process. My dad was so happy, the cake was absolutely delicious, and we got so many compliments on the cake at his party. If you're looking for beautiful, unique cakes, I would definitely recommend Jis Cake Boutique!!!”

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

“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”

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

“Thet so yummy boba and chesse foam”

“I used to have 5 times ice cream because their ice cream is so delicious and I was addicted to it. Now I’m trying to just go there once or twice a week. I love this place and staff are amazing 🤩”

“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!”

“Close walking distance from the Hyatt house.
Honestly best croissant I've had and I've tried a lot. They sell out quickly it seems, cause it was early around 930am and the butter croissant was sold out. But was able to grab the chocolate croissant. Really soft and chocolate is tasty. Overall worth it.
Got a vanilla latte and it was tasty and smooth. Overall a good place that has good flavor and taste worth it if in the area. Forgot to take pictures but you have to try it to believe it.”

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

“Excellent high quality coffee, one of a kind flavor, plus very speedy delivery.”

“Local and delicious. The staff are friendly, food is hot and fast. The place has refillable soda, free tortilla chips and wifi. This neighborhood favorite serves Great Park, Lake Forest and local business with delicious Mexican food. Jasmine was very patient with my numerous questions and helped me craft my perfect breakfast burrito. A Mexicano Burrito with Shredded Chicken and added avocado. I love places like these because it isn't somebody just heating up sysco food in the back. It's an actual cook and usually a family who can make food using the ingredients available to them. So as long as you're willing to pay and to talk, just about anything is possible.”

“🎀HK🩷LUV🎀 unplanned pit stop while driving home from San Diego to Sacramento. As a lifelong hk lover this has been on my bucket list for yrs. I remembered the cafe was in irvine so of course we had to stop. Cutest cafe ever. Got a peek at the bow room. Ordered mini donuts, ice cream, cookies, & drinks. Picked out a keychain for a souvenir & Took lots of pics. I was in hk heaven💕🎀🩷”

“Kimberly was amazing! She was friendly, patient, and made taking our order quick and easy. She had a great attitude, answered our questions, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in.

The food was delicious, and the overall experience was excellent. Great customer service .I’ll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and even better service!”

“Regardless of how many new boba places will open up, TP Tea will always have a soft spot in my heart. My first TP Tea experience happened at their Cupertino storefront and I remember how crazy and wild the line was for that grand opening. It’s crazy to think there’s over 5 locations for the Bay Area now. Woohoo!! Now, onto the drinks! I am a HUUUUGE fan of their wintermelon Tieguanyin tea. I know, it’s a simple drink that’s really hard to mess up, but for some reason, the way it’s brewed at TP Tea reigns supreme in my eyes. I also like the touch of Tieguanyin tea. Fun fact: I never knew or heard of Tieguanyin until coming across TP Tea! If you like a blend of aromatic tea notes with a hint of sweetness from wintermelon, I cannot recommend this drink enough. However, if you’re in the mood for a milk tea, I highly recommend the strawberry milk tea! It has a nice blend of milk and fragrant tea, with the acidity and sweetness of REAL strawberries. And if you really wanted to make any drink a winner, you’re going to want to add QQ noodles in your drink! I don’t know what makes it so good, but it’s definitely chewy and fun to have in your drink. I also find it a unique boba topping compared to the other boba shops in town. Got myself a wintermelon Tieguanyin tea and Sunshine ice tea for my BOGO drink! #TPTeaBayArea #TPTEA”

“We had a darling ice cream and it was nice. My kid really wanted strawberry ice cream. I didn’t notice that they had a strawberry flavor until after I received our order. One of the staff members noticed that my son was hoping for strawberry(even though we didn’t talked in English!!) and kindly offered to add strawberry sauce on top.

My son was so happy and satisfied! I really appreciate how kind and thoughtful the staff were. There were two staff members working, and both of them were incredibly nice and helpful.”

“Better than Halal Guys. Yeah I said it. Go taste for yourselves.”

“I have been eating here since 2002 while still in high school. First time ever eating Pho here. These 3 Viet guys from my classes introduced me to Pho at this place. Been going here whenever I’m craving Pho or Viet food in the Irvine area. The most flavorful Pho broth out of any Viet restaurant I’ve ever ate in California.”

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

“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”

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

“Great experience with excellent food! Always good!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Excellent food. Great service! Loved it!”

“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!”

“9/9/27

Chips, guacamole, house margaritas, soft tacos(chicken, carnitas, asada) crunchy tacos, (shredded chicken and beef).
Food was good, Shredded beef was a little dry, still my favorite of crunchy taco, carnitas (soft)by far was the best of all.
Taco plates 35.ish each, guacamole 20.00 margaritas 19.00. Ambience great, but hot day equals hot bar area. Service amazing.

Stopped in for drinks, 18.00 each for a Margarita, free Chips and salsa. Love the ambiance. Ordered queso 18.00 as well.”

“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!!”

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

“PMG offers great food & service.”

“Great service and reasonable prices”

“🎀HK🩷LUV🎀 unplanned pit stop while driving home from San Diego to Sacramento. As a lifelong hk lover this has been on my bucket list for yrs. I remembered the cafe was in irvine so of course we had to stop. Cutest cafe ever. Got a peek at the bow room. Ordered mini donuts, ice cream, cookies, & drinks. Picked out a keychain for a souvenir & Took lots of pics. I was in hk heaven💕🎀🩷”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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. ❤✨ 🍵”

“Freddy’s is a fantastic cafe in Irvine. It’s close to the airport and 405 freeway, located next to Colab space on the lower level parking garage. You can also park at Colab Space and walk over—it’s directly next door.

I ordered the BLTA and my mom and sister both got sandwiches as well. The quality was excellent and the service was even better! Prices were very affordable—especially for Irvine. The sourdough bread was so good-I recommend it.

Freddy is a wonderful person who cares about his customers and the quality of his food. I didn’t get to try the coffee or matcha, but I’ll definitely get it next time.

Bonus: Freddy also offers catering! I’m hosting a party at Colab Space (highly recommended as well), so this makes party planning even more convenient!”