I’ve been a big fan of Tasty Garden since it was a restaurant in Westminster then it closed down after Covid. I forgot they’re another one in Irvine. Just remember and tried it last night. The flavor remains the same as I know about Tasty Garden. House Special Chicken and Honey Garlic Pork Chop is the way to start. Majority of the menu remains the same as before. I’m so glad to find it again. The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J W
Tasty Garden hits the spot for classic Cantonese food in Irvine. The pork and cabbage in the stone pot comes out hot and savory, simple but comforting. The tofu seafood pot is loaded with fresh shrimp, squid, and veggies, all in a tasty sauce. Service is friendly and quick, making for a relaxed, satisfying meal. Would definitely visit again for a casual and flavorful dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meng He
The food tastes good, but the ice (tap) water may not be very clean. We didn’t feel well after our lunch here and suspect it may be related to the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Violet James
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Service Type: Takeout Only Dish Reviewed: Yangzhou Fried Rice
I order takeout from this restaurant quite a bit, and for some reason I always forget to leave a review. A few days ago, I ordered their Yangzhou fried rice and told myself, don’t forget this time!
Well, I’m glad I remembered — because the food really is quite delicious. I can’t speak for everything on the menu, but the items I have tried have always been good. The fried rice, in particular, was delightful. Moist, flavorful, and just like the restaurant’s name — Tasty Garden! The shrimp was fresh and not dry or rubbery like I’ve had elsewhere.
I was very impressed. Of course, taste is personal, and who’s cooking that day matters — but on the day I ordered it, it was super tasty. I can’t guarantee your experience, but mine was great!
I didn’t rate the atmosphere since I’ve only ever done takeout.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ravinder Singh (Ravi)
Pretty authentic Cantonese Food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jiashanyu Jiashan
Good value for money, delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chenghui
very spacious and quick service. I really liked their salt and pepper fish, very tender and crispy! The shrimp was pretty flavorful and their portion sizes are perfect for sharing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess
Portion sizes here are huge! Food was delicious, especially their honey garlic sesame chicken wings.
Staff were friendly, attentive, and quick with the food.
It wasn’t loud where I could hear my friends speak and not too dark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaun Naughton
Good food. New Chinese. Juicy dumplings great. Chow fun great. Everything authentic and nice restaurant. Got it to go coming back from Lax to Oceanside .Better than Chinese restaurants in Oceanside CA. Near 99 ranch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Hosein
Was looking for a Hong Kong style Cafe similar to the ones in San Gabriel. Decided to try this one. Located in a nice plaza with plenty of free self parking. The restaurant looks clean, well decorated, and pleasant. The staff is friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of indoor seating. We were quickly seated and presented with menus. Lots of options to choose from. We ordered the hot plates, one with chicken, and the other the fish. It took longer than excited for them to prepare the food and bring it. It wasn't an issue since we weren't in a rush. When the food finally arrived, it looked and smelled great. Unfortunately, the taste didn't match the visuals. The food was WAY too salty. Everything was literally covered with salt... Even the veggies. I thought maybe it was only the fish dish but the chicken was also salty but not as bad as the fish. The fries and onion rings were yummy. Also the pasta was good. The fried rice usually has diced carrots and peas. I guess they don't do that here. Portions are good and prices are reasonable given that everything has gotten expensive.
I really wanted to like this restaurant. However, I wish they weren't so generous with salt use.
I might give them a second chance but I'll ask for no salt.
Classic HK-style diner vibes with a massive menu. Loved the pan-fried stuffed trio and the bitter melon pork rib soup—perfect for a light but flavorful meal. Service was fast, and prices are fair. Feels like a piece of home in OC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
xiaolin guo
Tasty, nostalgic, and dependable.The stuffed eggplant and tofu combo is a must, and their pork cutlets over spaghetti took me straight back to cha chaan teng vibes. Nothing fancy—just solid flavors that hit the spot. Great for casual dinners or late-night cravings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
R J
Food. Food food I just love food.This is a great place for food.Please come here with a family that food is quite cheap.Quite affordable and the atmosphere is very good and very Chinese.Like and I love the authentic Chinese food here.It is quite cheap quite affordable and service.Is not bad at all although the tables literate dirty, but it is no problem.Many places for your kids and we'll chair and dog.Even maybe you might have to ask them about this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica PLP
Not sure why the one stars. Server was so so nice Very attentive, very kind. He had a deep voice his name was Ken I think? Food was SO GOOD. HUGE portions. Nice presentation too. Food came hot and fresh and steaming like it was just made. Prices not bad for the amount of food it was. We will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ambrose Liu
Very good and taste very authentic like the food in Hong Kong
I’ve been a big fan of Tasty Garden since it was a restaurant in Westminster then it closed down after Covid. I forgot they’re another one in Irvine. Just remember and tried it last night. The flavor remains the same as I know about Tasty Garden. House Special Chicken and Honey Garlic Pork Chop is the way to start. Majority of the menu remains the same as before. I’m so glad to find it again. The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty Garden hits the spot for classic Cantonese food in Irvine. The pork and cabbage in the stone pot comes out hot and savory, simple but comforting. The tofu seafood pot is loaded with fresh shrimp, squid, and veggies, all in a tasty sauce. Service is friendly and quick, making for a relaxed, satisfying meal. Would definitely visit again for a casual and flavorful dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food tastes good, but the ice (tap) water may not be very clean. We didn’t feel well after our lunch here and suspect it may be related to the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Service Type: Takeout Only
Dish Reviewed: Yangzhou Fried Rice
I order takeout from this restaurant quite a bit, and for some reason I always forget to leave a review. A few days ago, I ordered their Yangzhou fried rice and told myself, don’t forget this time!
Well, I’m glad I remembered — because the food really is quite delicious. I can’t speak for everything on the menu, but the items I have tried have always been good. The fried rice, in particular, was delightful. Moist, flavorful, and just like the restaurant’s name — Tasty Garden! The shrimp was fresh and not dry or rubbery like I’ve had elsewhere.
I was very impressed. Of course, taste is personal, and who’s cooking that day matters — but on the day I ordered it, it was super tasty. I can’t guarantee your experience, but mine was great!
I didn’t rate the atmosphere since I’ve only ever done takeout.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pretty authentic Cantonese Food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good value for money, delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very spacious and quick service. I really liked their salt and pepper fish, very tender and crispy! The shrimp was pretty flavorful and their portion sizes are perfect for sharing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portion sizes here are huge! Food was delicious, especially their honey garlic sesame chicken wings.
Staff were friendly, attentive, and quick with the food.
It wasn’t loud where I could hear my friends speak and not too dark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. New Chinese. Juicy dumplings great. Chow fun great. Everything authentic and nice restaurant. Got it to go coming back from Lax to Oceanside .Better than Chinese restaurants in Oceanside CA. Near 99 ranch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was looking for a Hong Kong style Cafe similar to the ones in San Gabriel. Decided to try this one.
Located in a nice plaza with plenty of free self parking.
The restaurant looks clean, well decorated, and pleasant.
The staff is friendly and welcoming.
There's plenty of indoor seating.
We were quickly seated and presented with menus.
Lots of options to choose from.
We ordered the hot plates, one with chicken, and the other the fish.
It took longer than excited for them to prepare the food and bring it. It wasn't an issue since we weren't in a rush.
When the food finally arrived, it looked and smelled great.
Unfortunately, the taste didn't match the visuals.
The food was WAY too salty. Everything was literally covered with salt... Even the veggies. I thought maybe it was only the fish dish but the chicken was also salty but not as bad as the fish.
The fries and onion rings were yummy.
Also the pasta was good.
The fried rice usually has diced carrots and peas. I guess they don't do that here.
Portions are good and prices are reasonable given that everything has gotten expensive.
I really wanted to like this restaurant. However, I wish they weren't so generous with salt use.
I might give them a second chance but I'll ask for no salt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Classic HK-style diner vibes with a massive menu. Loved the pan-fried stuffed trio and the bitter melon pork rib soup—perfect for a light but flavorful meal. Service was fast, and prices are fair. Feels like a piece of home in OC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty, nostalgic, and dependable.The stuffed eggplant and tofu combo is a must, and their pork cutlets over spaghetti took me straight back to cha chaan teng vibes. Nothing fancy—just solid flavors that hit the spot. Great for casual dinners or late-night cravings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food.
Food food I just love food.This is a great place for food.Please come here with a family that food is quite cheap.Quite affordable and the atmosphere is very good and very Chinese.Like and I love the authentic Chinese food here.It is quite cheap quite affordable and service.Is not bad at all although the tables literate dirty, but it is no problem.Many places for your kids and we'll chair and dog.Even maybe you might have to ask them about this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure why the one stars.
Server was so so nice
Very attentive, very kind. He had a deep voice his name was Ken I think?
Food was SO GOOD.
HUGE portions. Nice presentation too. Food came hot and fresh and steaming like it was just made.
Prices not bad for the amount of food it was.
We will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good and taste very authentic like the food in Hong Kong
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