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 great Chinese food option in Irvine, known for its affordability and delicious dishes. The skewers and XLB (Xiao Long Bao) are standouts, with the rice cake also highly recommended. While service can be a bit rushed, the interior is comfortable and clean, making it a nice spot to enjoy some beer and skewers.
When it comes to the food, 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. However, it's best to avoid the spicy shrimp wonton as the cucumbers in the wonton can provide an odd taste and the shrimp filling is small. Overall, Northern Cafe is a solid choice for those craving dumplings in OC.