Comfort Food Restaurants near Orange, CA

“They are very kind to the public.“

“I Love This Place Their Food And Drinks Are Delicious Their Service Is Great.“

“Excellent/Hospitable Service & Tasty Food Selection“

“Great spot for pho and noodles. The portions are generous, prices are fair, and everything tastes fresh. The broth is rich and flavorful you can tell it’s been cooking for hours.

The staff is friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Definitely recommend trying the garlic noodles and the spring rolls they’re a perfect combo.

Overall, really good food, good value, and a place I’d come back to again.“

“The food is an upgrade from Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Treat yourself American! Shootz!“

“Good foo, nice people and the food was made quickly even though they were busy AF.“

“Make reservations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s otherwise it’s a long wait.“

“Excellent Brazilian food and I felt somewhat healthy eating everything. Fast casual diner/restaurant located in the Nordstrom Rack plaza. Plenty of parking in the nearby parking structure

Food- 5 stars
We ordered the steak plate, the chicken sandwich and the lemonade. Everything was delicious, fresh and excellent. It also felt pretty healthy, as it didn't feel too bloated from the meal, despite the large amount of carbs. Highly recommend upgrading from the fries to the fried yuca

Service- 5 stars
Fast casual diner vibe, but the servers were efficient and kept the place clean

Bottom Line
Excellent Brazilian fast casual restaurant that offers delicious food that doesn't come with a food coma. Will be coming back!“

“Went with my parents for an early Christmas dinner and service was great… food was delicious… and atmosphere was on point!“

“My wife and I, plus my daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Breanna were very much please with our dinner last night. Michael our server came out and created us, by saying it was so nice to see you here again. Michael remember our drink order and promtly brought it out to us. The job Michael did from start to finish was amazing. From getting our order out on time and the desert was perfect for my granddaughter Breanna and my wife's as well. Always asking if everything came out right and if we needed anything else. What a perfect evening and servers like Michael make us want to eat here often. Thanks again to you Michael for giving us a beautiful evening.“

“We stopped in from Ohio and ate, and it was the best chicken parm we have ever had. We got the chicken parmesian poutine and the Philly cheese steak sandwich and split it, and there was more than enough for two people. I would definately return here.“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Our family loves Kaju food.“

“Great food !! Had no chance to take a picture of the food but I got the chipotle rice bowl! Delicious, big portions. Dad got the pull pork he said it was yummy ! The desserts were AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back out next trip to Cali. You will also see the owner greet every table, I think that’s amazing! Makes you feel well taken care of. Thank you !“

“Very nice place! I mean but what would you expect from a Marriott? Of course it's going to be perfect. Great layout nice seating and wonderful views. They have both inside and outside seating. They have a fairly simple menu that has a mix of items you'll definitely find something to eat. I went with the burger. It could have been better it was a little greasy and the meat was kind of cheap. I expected a little more than a Cisco Burger patty. Other than the quality complaint I did have a good lunch. Sat outside under the umbrellas the temperature was perfect. The staff was very nice and the food came out fast. This isn't a destination for food but if you're here at the Marriott and you want something to eat this place is a good choice.“

“Been here twice and tried a number of dishes. The parking lot is a little sketch sometimes but the service is always great. They some specialty dishes that I don't see everywhere and I love they open early. Vietnamese breakfast, yes please. Every dish I've had taste a lot cleaner/healthier than the other places in OC. This used to be a coffee shop and they swapped to just restaurant because their food was being raved about. I'm a fan.“

“Great services and delicious food!“

“I like the big portion of this restaurant. I went 2 people so we ordered 2 dishes. We tried: 1. Pork Back Bone Stew: very huge portion. The meat is soft and you can feel the broth has been well cooked that gives you the sweet and rich taste. 2. Stir Fried Squid (because I love squid!): very good. This dish can be eaten with rice (if you want to be full) or will paired good with a taste of Soju. The portions are big so don't over ordering or you will have some food to go. The food is a little plaint and there's salt to add (if you are a salty food fan) to assure you don't leave the broth behind. You will feel healthy as you leave the place. Will be great to have for hangover or when you are sick. I went on a weekend night for dinner and the restaurant was a little quiet. I think this place is most suitable for lunch. I would definitely come back to try their other stews and pork belly!“

“Got the short ribs- was really good. Liked that you could supplement the Mac salad for a fresh salad. reading the review I was expecting people to be rude and I had none of that, this was authentic islanders working and prepping food and no was was rude. I would recommend eating here.“

“The owner prepares everything handmade right when you order it! The prices are low for such high quality food. I noticed a lot of people called ahead to order to go but I enjoy eating there. The pork & cheese, also chicken & cheese pupusas are fantastic! The owner was helpful & her husband is always nice. The menu, which is laid out well. Clean restroom, authentic decor, nice variety of drinks. Music is at a high volume. Yummy spicy curtido and the red sauce is just right, with good spices. So far I have brought two new friends to this place and I will keep bringing more here. I'm excited to have an authentic El Salvadorian restaurant in Fullerton!“

“A lovely place for jap curry rice and more. Love all that we ordered! Fresh and so yummy. Highly recommended!“

“Only ever tried the Fire Fries and this is my first time ordering here so I don't know if this is normal for these fries or if I got a weird batch but these are SPICY. I am able to down a pack of Buldak x2 Spicy without a problem so when I say the Fire Fries are spicy, I mean it hurts like the fries hate you, burns it's way down, and while the tongue eventually settles down, my gut is bubbling and it's so painful, I can barely sit straight. Delicious!“

“I went to Europe for two weeks and my entire time there I ate at a lot of tapas places. The only way to describe those places is that they felt like home, they felt warm and places that after a busy and stressful day of work you just want to sit there, rest, replenish and build back the courage to get back to business. Element felt just like that. In the heart of Santa Ana, the heart of Orange County, this place allows you to slow down through the business of life and recharge, laugh, connect with the local community and get right back to it. You can enjoy some incredible food that is cooked with precision and by a chief that enjoys his craft, you can drink some cocktails that have been carefully crafted to suit your needs and you can enjoy a community that cares about you and is proud of their upbringing. If you want to feel at home, if you want to feel refreshed and want to get a taste of the European fun while being close to home, Element is the place to be.“

“This place seriously just made my whole week. The food came out super fast and it was all so fresh and flavorful, I basically cleaned my plate without stopping. I got the mussaman curry and it had that perfect mix of sweet and savory with huge chunks of potato and tender chicken. My friend had the pad thai and they said it was the best theyve had in a while too. We just kept talking and eating way longer than we planned because no one wanted to leave. Already trying to figure out when I can come back.“

“My partner and I got the 돼지갈비 김치찜 Pork Rib Kimchi Hot Pot and it was very delicious! We can’t handle too much spice, so they kindly offered us an extra bowl of bone broth to add in. Service was excellent! We got there just after 6pm on a Friday for dinner and there was no wait even without a reservation. It did get packed around 7pm, but there were still a few tables left. Portions were large so we couldn’t finish, but they offered us to-go containers, which made great leftovers the next day. 10/10“

“Absolutely love this place! Our barista Jeremiah, was so sweet with helping us pick out what drinks we wanted. He made the interaction so light and fun hearted, that it lifted my spirits after being run down from walking circles around Disneyland! Will definitely come back again, especially if Jeremiah takes our order! Thank u so much for the amazing service!“

“good spot 2 easy and enjoy fierce gud times moments with good Ole folks yyeesss“

“If someone (including non-Koreans) asks me, I can easily say this is hands down one of the best Korean cuisines in Southern California.

They serve authentic Korean foods that anyone can enjoy.
Not too spicy, nor MSG after- taste, simply delicious 😋.

You can't go wrong with anything they offer on the menu, even to complimentary side dishes. Seafood pancake is something I always order to go when I treat guests at home.

It's not fancy looking from outside (which is why I gave 4 stars for the atmosphere), but the owner, who's very friendly on the phone, makes you feel completely at home while dining in there.

I highly recommend this unique Korean restaurant without hesitation to anyone!“

“It's delicious little planets like this that keep me 2 sizes over my ideal waistline. The food is fresh, prepared in an open kitchen, and is really, really fricken good. When I say it's good I mean that the food is a master class in the foundational flavor profiles of Mexican-American cooking. It's like watching Tiger Woods' flawless swing at the Master's, Kobe Bryant under pressure, gracefully sinking a three from way outside, or watching Kelly Slater threading a big, dark, and scary Teahupo'o cavern - It's beautiful.
Ordering in English is an option which is nice because my Spanish es "muy informal" (putting it politely). The staff is courteous and friendly. Do yourself a favor and eat her next time your hungry. Chances are, you'll see me :)!“

“This is dim sum for takeaway. The portions are large but so are the prices (and even more so). The soup dumplings (XLB) had no soup but the pork and shrimp shumai were very good. The tripe stew with tendon was good and spicy. The shrimp noodle roll had only 1 shrimp (rather than the more usual 2) in each roll. The sweet dessert dim sum also fell short.“

“Every time I come back to visit CA we make it a point to visit. Nowhere else can I find ensenada style fish tacos that can rival this place! The grilled yellow peppers and tacos are things that my husband and I LITERALLY dream about from time to time. Quick service, great prices, and probably delicious food. The menu has expanded so much since the first time I came to another location years ago. Glad to see they're growing. Hopefully they make it all the way out to GA eventually“