Northern Cafe
$$ • Chinese, Barbeque
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3831 B Alton Pkwy, Irvine
(949) 502-7111
About Northern Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Chongqing Crispy Chicken
Cold Plate Appetizer
House Soup Dumplings
Pan Fried Dumplings
Sauteed Green Beans
Cumin Lamb Skewers
Steamed Dumplings
Hot & Sour Soup
Lamb Skewers 10
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2:30PM 4:30PM - 12AM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 2:30PM 4:30PM - 12AM |
| Wednesday | 4:30PM - 12AM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2:30PM 4:30PM - 12AM |
| Friday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 12AM |
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Northern Cafe is a popular Chinese restaurant in Irvine, known for its affordable and delicious dishes. The skewers and XLB (Xiao Long Bao) are standouts, with the rice cake also highly recommended. The interior is comfortable and clean, making it a nice spot to enjoy some beer and skewers.
Customers can expect juicy pork dumplings with a slightly thick skin but tasty broth, while the shrimp, pork, and chives dumplings pan-fried are a must-try. The garlic pork ribs are another popular choice, although they can be a little salty. The restaurant also offers a variety of Chinese-style meat skewers, which customers have praised for their good portions and juicy texture.
The ambiance is great, and the restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including a braised chicken hot pot and an appetizer combo with many choices. Customers have praised the food quality, with the Golden Soup Beef Pot and the Big Plate Chicken being particularly popular. The service is generally fast, and the restaurant is kept very clean, with a pleasing interior design.
Overall, Northern Cafe is a solid choice for those craving delicious Chinese food, with a focus on dumplings and skewers.