Food: incredible! Two of us shared a Whole order of 11…read more SSAL Hot Soy fried chicken. It was served hot and fresh out of the fryer. It was mildly spicy and sweet. The breading was lightly crunchy. Absolutely perfect. The "whole" seemed like a whole chicken was cut into 12 pieces and fried. There were two of each part of the chicken. I was surprised that it came with two sides: a finely shredded cabbage with salad dressing that reminded me of a tame thousand island, and a small dish of pickled jicama. They complemented the chicken perfectly. Ambience and service: comfortable and friendly We went on a Monday night so it was almost empty. The server (and maybe owner?) brought us menus and water right away, was timely in taking our order, and attentive. The food was served fairly quick considering it was cooked to order, but naturally it took longer than a fast food place that has food waiting under heat lamps. There was music but it was quiet enough to be enjoyable during discussion. The lighting is nicely dimmed but bright enough to see everything clearly. The bathroom is easy to access and has hot water and good soap for washing the sticky deliciousness from your hands when you're done eating. The tables have bins of napkins and chop sticks so you don't have to wait for service to bring those. There was also a little bucket with a trash liner in it for chicken bones and trash. In summary, this was the best chicken I've ever eaten and I thoroughly enjoyed dining here. We will definitely be back here again. Next time we plan to ask for the chicken to be a little spicier.

The chicken is fresh and absolutely delicious!! They can also adjust the spiciness to your liking;…read morethe mild version was slightly spicy and truly delicious. The staff are very kind and friendly, and they can speak Japanese! I will definitely be coming back again.

This has become our go to spot when we run away from our children…read more Their cute little mousse characters is what drew me in to begin with. Have tried them? Nope .. The service is good. If you don't have any patience, the service may feel slower than you'd like. When we come here it's usually later at night so there's only one worker. If you decide to eat there, they do bring your items to your table. The interior is pretty cool. They have areas with cool chairs and a coffee table in between and they have regular tables & chairs. Things we've tried: pistachio strawberry, Ube cheesecake, matcha tiramisu, red velvet, guava cheesecake, passion cherry pineapple cheesecake, pandas Ube mousse, mango passion, and a phletora or lattes.

Very great service and cutesy seating inside!…read more Perfect spot for hanging out with friends and trying out the different kinds of desserts/drinks they have to offer here. Although, PRICEY $$$ for bite sized desserts... I chose a variety of desserts including cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and a blue cloud style dessert (I can't remember the exact names), and they were all decent, but nothing really stood out to me. Thanks!

Has the best fried chicken! But all the different foods we have tried have been excellent. Always…read morefresh & hot. The staff has always been welcoming & friendly. Definitely a place I recommend

I was having a late lunch here with my friends. Daniel was so attentive in making sure we got our…read morefood and was very helpful answering my questions. The food came out in a reasonable time and was tasty. The portions were especially good for sharing with a big group.

Been going to this place since I moved around the area and I love it. Tho they do switch out stores…read more& food spots fairly quick for me, it's always exciting to see new stuff. Here & there is on my top 5 favorite coffee spots. Goldfish is a new seafood spot, tried it out yesterday & I loved it. Got a scallop taco & the scallop ceviche. Just be prepared for their hot sauce, felt like I put lip plumper on lol! Some spots moved completely & others were just relocated around the store. All the workers that I have encountered are super nice & helpful no matter how busy it gets. Also I just realized, it is always clean. There's no trash laying around. Love that!

+ Various food types to enjoy. + Good amount of indoor +…read moreoutdoor seating. - Very crowded parking. - And crowded interior. + You can enjoy pleasant seating area with your folks here, whether weather-safe indoors or breezy outdoors.

First time here, but have had many bowls of Pho in my lifetime. This has to be one of the best…read morebroths that we have come across. I ordered the garlic steak pho, and my wife ordered the steak & brisket pho, we both ordered the large bowls, something that we would regret later. We also ordered a fried roll. First the roll, full of meat and veggies, not just all egg roll wrapper, served with a dipping sauce, very good as a starter. The pho's as I stated before were amazing! very flavorful, full of noodles and both had good portions of meat. The restaurant was very clean, the service was very good, and helpful since this was our first time here. I think next time, we'll be ordering the regular size bowls, the large bowls are just too much to eat.

Such great atmosphere, service, and plenty of noodles meat and broth…read more A bit on the expensive side but worth the ambience and yummy goodness. Thanks so much for serving us well! And giving extra bean sprouts! Just don't forget the sambol!

I've been going here for over 10 years. I've recommended many people. I noticed a difference in…read morethe flavor since the new ownership. But last night was the worst ever. The Tonkotsu miso ramen. They are clearly being cheap or taking shortcuts because the broth is more watered down than when they first took over the place. They are now adding more MSG because I got a huge migraine by the end of the night. The staff was super friendly as usual tho. I really hope they turn things around or they will continue to lose customers.

Our first experience here was great with our server as he was really attentive to my boyfriend's…read moredietary restrictions. When he mentioned he was vegan, the server actually informed us that the noodles have egg in it and to swap it out for spinach. We returned a few weeks later and when ordering, he mentioned again he was vegan. The server took our order and mentioned the veggie miso uses veggie broth, no mention of the noodles. Since it was our 2nd visit here, we didn't remember the egg noodles until my bowl came out. We flagged the server down and once again mentioned his dietary restriction and asked if it's too late to sub out the noodles. He mentioned the ramen was already done but could ask the kitchen. We offered to pay for that bowl and taking it to go while they just made a new one for us that was 100% vegan. He said it was fine and they would just remake it. When his food came out, the server lectured us about next time to let him know of any "special requests" that we had ahead of time even though he did mention he was VEGAN when ordering. I nicely informed him we had only been there 1 other time so didn't remember that the noodles were egg noodles. My boyfriend also chimed in saying that we knew it was our mistake and was why we offered to pay for that bowl to go and have them make another one. The server said it wasn't a big deal but continued lecturing us and stating they had to waste an entire bowl of ramen. When my boyfriend received his bowl it was clear to see that they didn't throw it away as the server claimed since his bowl was extremely messy. It looked like the kitchen was upset with us and made the bowl with anger as the toppings were all over the place. While we really enjoyed our first visit, we'll never come back.

Wow! It was my first time having Ethiopian food today with a friend who wanted to show us and it…read morewas such a wonderful experience! The owner is such a wonderful human being and really cares about his culture and food! He did a wonderful job telling us about the menu and then suggesting the party platter to split between the four of us. It was wonderful eating everything here and my experience was great! Everything was so fresh and I think one of my favorite things was the doro wat! The entire plate was a wonderful rainbow of flavors. I also got some Ethiopian tea post-meal and it was sooo lovely and spiced, they traditionally drink this after a meal and it was such a wonderful way to finish the food off. Highly recommend! Thank you for a lovely meal!

So excited to finally find Ethiopian cuisine in OC!…read more We came for a casual lunch. The staff was kind and welcoming. We ordered the Veggie Combo with Awaze Tibs - both packed with bold, delicious flavors. I do wish portions of veggies and legumes were a bit bigger. That said, still a great spot to switch things up and explore something different!

Fries and fries jalapeños were very good and crispy…read more Typically get soy wings but the plain wings were the winner today. They stayed crispy and you can dip in sauce of choice. Ordered side of rice and it was a tad dry. Free refills on radish and salad which is nice because most other places charge for it. Rose ddukbokki was new for me and VERY good

Koko's is a staple restaurant in this area for casual drinking vibes and consistently good food…read more Everything here is made to be good with a beer and some soju. We got the 8pc fried Pepper Soy wings and the Large Dubboki with cheese. The wings are always so good here. They're humongous, crispy, and sauced to perfection. The Pepper Soy flavor was so yummy and umami.   The trick is to get the dubboki so that you can dip the chicken in the sauce. The rice cakes are soft, and the sauce is sweet and spicy. The table also gets sat with a free side salad and pickled radishes, which is a great way to cut the richness of everything. A bite of chicken, a sip of beer, some rice cakes, and a bite of cold radishes really makes the night. Come out to Koko's for a drink, some eats, and a good casual time.

Best pizza I have had in Southern California!…read more Location/Parking: ample amount of parking and easy to find the restaurant. In a safe area. Service: servers are very attentive and kind! Wait time on a weeknight was around 15 minutes. Vibes: chill and very family friendly. Casual pizza spot, but also great for date night. Food: The crust of their pizza is very airy and doesn't sit heavy in your stomach plus it just tastes great. I ate the Garlic Paradiso with sausage, which was rich in aromatic flavors from the rosemary and creamy. It does lean more on the salty side compared to their red sauce pizzas. The meatballs are so good and I highly recommend ordering some. They're flavorful, juicy, and the tomato sauce that they are in is delicious. The salads are good too, my favorite being the Caesar, although it is on the heavier side due to the dressing. Delicious food, great service, chill atmosphere, and good parking. Can't complain!

Incredible pizza, and always great service…read more This place is close to my office and is probably our favorite place to order food from. All the ingredients taste fresh, high quality, and the pizza dough is to die for. If I had their rosemary bread as my last meal, I'd die happy. The vibe is always poppin and full of laughter. It's loud, but in a good way, people seem happy to be there enjoying a meal together. The servers and front of the house staff are always positive and helpful. I have nothing but good things to say. Hands down my favorite pizza place.

Mother's Day celebration is a perfect occasion to come back to Cafe Hiro. The Omakase is the best…read moreoption when we are all together. For the omakase we get a choice of three appetizers, two pasta dishes, chefs choice entree, chefs choice risotto, and a choice of dessert for each person. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it's truly enough and you get a variety of choices. This visit we went with beef tataki, salmon burrata, deep fried oysters, shrimp tempura salad, eggplant and mushrooms pasta, Uni pasta, scallops risotto, and the prime steak. Each dish is an 8/10 or better. I would gate keep this place if I could, but many who don't know that good Japanese Cuisine is not just limited to sushi. Cafe Hiro- Gochisōsamadeshita Arigatō Gosaimasu

Well, well, well... look who finally crawled back after a few years. And guess what? Nothing's…read morechanged--not the decor, not the crowd (still empty at 6:30 on a Saturday--yikes), and definitely not the 'meh' factor. The scallop risotto? Still a banger. Must-order for sure. Dessert? Yep, still solid. But everything else? Let's just say the shrimp tempura salad, beef tataki, tuna tartare, beef tongue stew, and mentai spaghetti formed a perfect little symphony of average. No 'wow,' no fireworks, just... food that exists. Servers were friendly, though! Probably because they had plenty of time to chat with the only two tables in the whole dang dining room. So yeah. Same same but different? Nah. Just same same.