41 Best Chinese Restaurants in Irvine

“Amazing food! Very authentic and great tastes. Cold noodles are delicious and will transport you back to Shaanxi.

The incessant doorbell and loud clatter throughout the restaurant is excessive, but everything else is pretty great.“

“This Place is an exciting experience for fans of authentic Sichuan flavors. We chose the half-and-half hot pot base with spicy mala broth and a milder herbal soup. The spicy broth packs a punch with a complex blend of spices, while the herbal soup is a comforting balance. The ingredients, like the thinly sliced beef, shrimp, and vegetables, were fresh and flavorful.

What we ordered:

- Spicy mala broth - 5/5
- Herbal soup - 4/5
- Thinly sliced beef - 5/5
- Shrimp - 4/5
- Vegetables - 4/5
- Tofu - 4/5

Service was attentive, though it can get hectic during busy hours. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant can feel crowded and noisy, but it adds to the lively atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for the quality and variety. If you love hot pot and can handle some spice, YinTang Spicy Hot Pot is worth a visit!“

“I recently dined at Haidilao, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The service was truly exceptional, with Nichole going above and beyond to make our experience special. She was attentive, personable, and made sure every detail was perfect, from our order preferences to timely refills.

The restaurant was impeccably clean, which added to the relaxing and enjoyable ambiance. As always, the food was fresh and delicious, with a wide selection of ingredients to customize your hot pot. The portions were generous, ensuring we had more than enough to satisfy our appetites.

What really sets Haidilao apart is the combination of top-tier service and great food, making it more than just a meal—it’s an experience. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for flavorful hot pot and exceptional service. I’ll definitely be back!“

“The roujiamo in this shop is really amazing! The pancakes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and fragrant. The meat is tender and juicy, fat but not greasy, and the seasoning is just right, making every bite full of satisfaction. After eating the whole thing, I still feel unsatisfied and want to have another one! Recommended to all friends who like authentic Shaanxi flavor, you must try it!“

“The place is incredibly clean and updated, with a modern vibe that makes dining there so comfortable.

Ordering is so easy—just scan the QR code at the table, browse the menu, and place your order right from your phone.

Food: The variety of dishes was impressive and authentic. We tried the Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles, stir-fried vegetables, garlic cucumber, fatty beef soup, and Japanese tofu egg. The stir-fried vegetables were perfectly seasoned, and the garlic cucumber added a refreshing crunch.

We ate the Japanese tofu egg with rice and stir-fried vegetables and it’s the bomb.

The service was attentive. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors!“

“Stopped by on a weeknight and found the restaurant relatively full but I get it!

The restaurant itself is open and clean. The service is fast and friendly. Given so many people I was happily surprised how quickly the food came and how attentive the service was.

The food, honestly, loved it! The portions are a good size. The flavors are spot on. They offer a grilled menu after 5pm, which is fun to eat!“

“I recently tried Show Hotpot and was blown away by the quality of their broth!
The MalaTang here is genuinely the best I’ve had, it’s so rich and flavorful that, for the first time, I finished the entire bowl.
The atmosphere and service were also great, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish.
Highly recommend Show Hotpot for any hotpot lover, especially if you’re a fan of MalaTang!“

“The taste is not bad, the little boy who takes the order is not bad, but the other services are really not good. I ordered a lot and didn't even have a bowl. I asked a question and a woman gave me a stiff answer and washed it away. . . No apology at all for not providing the cutlery that should have been provided. I wasn't even drunk until I finished eating. . . The restaurants in Irvine are so popular, I’m really not afraid of them, they’re pretty awesome.

Parking: There is no ground floor, you can go underground, there are many places“

“Amazing Food. We ordered quite a few dishes and everything was delicious! The Peking Duck and green beans were my favorite!“

“Had a Christmas night dinner here and the place got extremely busy, but the staff was able to manage everything on point!! The food is absolutely fantastic, love it and highly recommending this restaurant! Beef roll and cucumber salad with chilly sauce definitely hit the spot! Mala premium beef soup must try!“

“A beautiful spot with authentic food and delicious flavor. My favorite were the Samsa triangles, filled with delicious meat. My wife loved the “big chicken plate”, the portion was amazing and went really well with the naan. My kid loved the skewers and naan.“

“Their service is great, and you can feel that they are paying a lot of attention to customers.

We brought our dog with us so we sit the outdoor area, and they have been very attentive all the time.

Food is great, they are noodle house but their rice is out of question also great as well.

I'll come here soon again.“

“Very good Korean restaurant!
Recommend Black bean sauce noodles with pork, Spicy seafood noodle soup with assorted vegetables and Deep fried pork salad with sweet and sour
sauce, They are so delicious! Will come back for sure!“

“It supplies anericanized Chinese food. Not typical Chinese, but is better than I thought. Mongulia Beef and Laumian are the best. Singapore Street noodle is also good. The price is low consider the amount of food. That is a good place overall.“

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

“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.“

“The Hainan Chicken rice dish is best I have ever tasted in OC. The chicken is tender and moist and all three sauces were provided were amazingly good - the sweet chilli with a bit of tang, sweet soy sauce, and the ginger scalion sauce. The rice is also very tasty if a bit hard but easily soften with the piping hot chicken broth included. If you love Hainan Chicken rice, this place is definitely a must!

Parking: Lots of parking on weekdays.“

“Great food, friendly staff and clean atmosphere.“

“I just wanted to take the time to really thank Pick Up Stix at the Lake Forest location. I always have had a great experience here - whether it be for the food or the customer service.

Recently, I decided to venture off my usual choice - Chow Mein - which I think is the best ever. Unfortunately, the new dish I ordered was subpar, I called the restaurant and spoke to a nice lady (I forgot her name unfortunately), she went above and beyond just replacing the meal. And I really appreciated it. Customer service like this is now rare - but she was so nice about it. A) didn't make me feel low or stuck-up (I hate that feeling esp when the vendor makes the mistake) - this was not the case here B) replaced the meal with another of my choice C) And added a generous extra item on the house

Thank you so much! My family loved the dinner - per usual :)“

“We were looking for a trendy breakfast but accidentally drove in this plaza with several Asian restaurants open (8:30ish). We saw a couple eating outside the Kingfu Master, and decided to give a try. We tried a few items on the menu, and to our surprise, they are outstanding! We then order almost everything on the breakfast menu. My kids, wife and I appreciate the authenticity of the food they offer. The cashier is little bit unenthusiastic but gets her job done. The place is clean. Overall, a great spot for breakfast.“

“We just moved to Irvine, CA from Seattle and would like to try some Chinese food in Irvine.My wife told me that Hi House promotes the product - Champion Beef Noodle Soup (紅燒冠軍牛肉麵). Free Refill for Noodle and Soup. Since my kids love noodles, I would say it is a good deal.We went there twice.First time: We ordered the Champion Beef Noodle Soup ( 1 bowl) for my 2 kids, but the soup was mild spicy. But it was fine for them. They enjoyed eating noodles especially free refill.My wife ordered Tomato Beef Noodle Soup (紅燒番茄牛肉麵) and she really loved it.Second time: My kids still wanted to have Champion Beef Noodle Soup. This time, the soup a little bit spicy compared to the dining experience for the first time. They did not like it.Suggestion:1. Since free refill is the good marketing strategy, why not create a kid's menu where they can enjoy eating, but the soup can be either non spicy or mild spicy?2. Please make non spicy soup for kids if they love it.Will go back definitely.“

“This place is probably one of the few places in Irvine providing BBQ skewers. I usually visit this place at night with friends. We really enjoyed the great food and drinks, it is not the best but overall is good and authentic with a lot of variety. The price is relatively fair considering the location of the restaurant. There are not many waiters and waitresses so they are pretty busy but they are helpful.“

“If you’re a content creator this place is for you. They get treated better than the average person staff are attentive to them . If you are a regular person like me . Welp let just say it takes a while to be seen only attentive person was Issac he was nice actually genuinely seems interesting in giving good service.“

“Chicken pot thing was weird. Noodles were bomb!!!!!!“

“The hotpot I eat most often with friends is Lao Pier. The first time I ate flying pancakes was at Lao Pier. Now that I think about it, it still tastes delicious.“

“👍👍👍👍, very clean and nice. Good service too.“

“Overall good. I couldn't give 5 stars because I felt something weird. I ordered fried shrimp entry for my first entry which charges $1.25 I believe. I don't remember exact price for it but it charged extra. Anyways, they purposely take shrimps out of my tray. It means my first entry was filled only half way. And then she filled second entry with orange chicken and added more orange chicken on my first entry which was filled only half to fill the rest.Taste is good and I don't see difference with other panda express restaurants. I say I give 4.5 stars.I just want to give high rating for this restaurant because we have such restaurant in Irvine campus. I mean thanks for being here.“

“Chinese food not bad. Orange chicken was ok, fried rice good, and chow mein not good. I think at certain times of the day the food is good, and sometimes meh. Over all give it a try. Good place for chips, gum, and energy drinks, and doughnuts..“

“kindness. Moved to Irvine from the San Gabriel area. In comparison, the food here is delicious and the price is very reasonable. It feels cheap and the food tastes delicious. Of course, it may be that I am too hungry. Overall, I am very satisfied with this meal. Good reviews. Will come again.“

“Being saturday, the restaurant was packed when we arrived but the wait was very short. Dim Sum was excellent and traditional, with tea carts going by with all kinds of dim sum small dishes: dumplings, buns, spring rolls, congee, all kinds of desserts, etc. It was a very satisfying meal and the jasmine tea was just perfect. Service could not have been better. Don't know the cost because I was a guest. Will definitely return!“

“Amazing and delicious! I have been a fan of Sichuan food for many years and Chef Chuan is now my favorite Chinese restaurant in Orange County. If you do not speak Mandarin, use Google translate with the super friendly staff that does not speak English. I had the Fresh Cucumber, Chongqing style spicy chicken, Hand Shredded Cabbage. All three dishes were so delicious and authentic. If you don't like spicy food, just ask them to make the food mild.“

“This is my family’s favorite.
My children love Jjajangmyeon and Spicy Jaengban Jjajangmyeon. Tangsuyuk is delicious and crispy.
We had looked around in Irvine for the best taste.
Here is our choice. Taste is as good as most of people like it over all.
I am grateful that I can come here when I feel like eating Korean Chinese foods here in Irvine.“

“Wonderful clean and friendly“

“This is a good place for Lunch or Dinner with kids. We loved the 3 Delicacies BBQ meat, Beef Fried Rice, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Dimsums, HL Style Spare Ribs. Note: Dimsums are served daily but until 3pm only (said by our waiter). Also, Sunday lunch is crazy long line. But Saturday Dinner is more chill.

Kid-friendliness: They provide spoon/fork for kids not used to chopsticks. There’s also lollipop choices in the Hello Kitty jar.“

“Great noodle house. Many locations. Authentic food“

“Good food Good staff Good owner what more do you want !“

“GetVokl.com oh my God the best Ramen in the world help yourself sit yourself down and relax“

“I ❤️ their boba! I traveled 30 min to go here!“

“I had the dry pork noodles and they were DELICIOUS. Very authentic flavor, and delivered by Sherry with such kindness! This is the small business flavor you've been looking for. I give them 12 STARS OUT OF 5!!!AnthoMr. HyperlocalVery tasty. Very authentic cold noodles, I will definitely come back. I'll try the pastrami sandwich next time. Sherry is very kind, and her husband is really a five-star chef. Next time!Ansulocal pass“

“The food here is amazing and they give you your money's worth. I am used to going to panda express and getting a 3 item plate and still feeling hungry afterwards. I ordered a 2 item plate from here and was unable to finish the whole thing. Now I have some tastey leftovers. The quality of the food is also very good!“