Taiwanese Restaurants in Irvine, CA

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

“Every dish I ordered was goooood. My favorites were the Dumplings and the noodles. The noodles had an amazing texture and flavor of the broth was light. Beef wrap was good but a little dry. After asking for dipping sauce it was perfect. Fried pork chop was yummy! I’ll be coming back to try their other items for sure.“

“Delicious and comforting meal at King Tofu today. I had the vegetables with rice and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous and the service was friendly. Great spot for a healthy and satisfying meal. I’ll definitely come back.“

“It's been about 10+ years since I last visited this place. We don’t live nearby & over the past decade there have been so many new dining options. Today, I decided to come back & wow, they’ve completely upgraded the place & the new look is cleaner, modern, plus the service was friendly and great!

It’s an all you can try for milk tea and slushes, tons of flavors, icy cold , plus lots of variety of Taiwanese street food, shaved ice etc. Of course, I had to try the top 2 popular items: the stinky tofu & oyster pancake , dang,, they were legit! They gave you enough oyster in every bites.

We loved everything about this place and will definitely be back!“

“Yu’s Garden is a fantastic spot for authentic, casual Chinese dining. While seating is cozy and limited, the food tastes like a genuine home-cooked meal—the perfect alternative when you don’t feel like spending the night in the kitchen. Their famous Three-Cup Chicken is a must-try, and they offer a great variety of both hot and cold dishes. Highly recommended for anyone craving real flavor!“

“I have visited JJ Bakery Irvine over a decade. I love their Traditional Taiwanese breads , pastries and sweets. Here are a few items that I would recommend (in pic order)

1. Egg Tart: I always purchase two egg tarts when I have the chance. But, it got sold out quickly.
2.Taro Pastry: Real taro paste, not too sweet. It is very delicious

3. Custard Bread: One of the traditional Taiwanese breads.
4. Scallion Bread: It is savory. Sometimes, I like savory breakfast.

5. Flan: Flan is located at the refrigerator near the entrance. It is dense instead of watery. I love it.

6. Almond Cookie:Perfect snack while I am watching Netflix.( It won’t last 20 minutes though)“

“I genuinely recommend the First Sandwich. We ordered from here multiple times, and they never disappointed us. The food is fresh and tastes amazing. I love the avocado walnut salad; it’s very refreshing. The sandwich is flavorful. The clam chowder bowl is creamy and well balanced. They gave us so much food with reasonable price. The owner is always so kind and attentive. Highly recommend!“

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

“Absolutely delicious food - def a hidden gem in Irvine. Flavors hit al dente and they're pretty delicious and nearly authentic - speaking from someone who's travelled to nearly all the provinces in China. The Taiwanese Chicken is really good - though it's more like Jiangnan-style food given its sweetness - and you can tell whoever's working behind the kitchen is a veteran. Despite the 4.0, this place's food is easily 4.5 or above.“

“The story of the Four Sea Restaurant founder is quite the adventure, from cooking for her family in China to moving to Taiwan then California, the food is authentic and comfort. They have a huge variety of classic Chinese and Taiwanese breakfast items at a fair price. There is plenty of indoor seating and the staff are friendly. Only complaint is that the food can come out a bit slow though.“

“This has became one of my go-to spots in Irvine when I’m craving popcorn chicken, and honestly it might be the best popcorn chicken in Irvine. The texture is perfect—super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—and the seasoning is really flavorful. It’s way better than typical fast-food fried chicken, which often has bland meat and thick batter. The batter here is light and crispy, and the chicken inside stays really juicy.
I also highly recommend the spicy chicken fillet, which is pretty unique compared to other fried chicken places nearby. The spice has great flavor and the chicken stays crispy and juicy. It’s one of those items that once you try it, you’ll want to order it again.
My coworker ordered the chicken sandwich and loved it too. She even said it was better than Chick-fil-A, which says a lot because she eats there all the time. According to her, the chicken was bigger, crispier, and tasted fresher.
Definitely one of the best fried chicken spots in Irvine.“