Northern Cafe
$$ • Chinese, Barbeque
Hours:
3831 B Alton Pkwy, Irvine
(949) 502-7111
About Northern Cafe
Customers' Favorites
juicy beef dumplings 灌湯牛肉蒸餃 8 pieces
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 praise the grilled skewers, which are juicy, smoky, and sizzling when served. Must-tries include lamb skewers, chicken cartilage, and wings, along with Chinese-style sausage (淀粉肠). The stir-fried dishes are flavorful with real wok hei, favorites being scallion beef, fish-flavored eggplant, and sweet & sour ribs. The mini hot pot, especially the spicy beef or golden soup beef pot, offers big portions packed with flavor. The chicken soup noodles are a comforting choice, featuring rich broth, tender chicken, and plenty of veggies. Desserts like the Mango Sago Lava Bun provide a warm, creamy, and chewy treat. The menu features a wide range of northern and southern Chinese dishes, with cold appetizers also worth exploring. The restaurant is praised for fast service, clean environment, and reasonable prices, making it a great spot for those craving delicious Chinese food and skewers.