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Have been a returning customer for a long time at this place. It's always got a few customers, best food place at the mall. The food is always hot, fresh and delicious. The workers are very friendly and attentive. They move fast and communicate with you well. 10/10, will keep coming here. read more

California Plate - Teriyaki Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This has always been my go to place for teriyaki plates! It's always freshly made and the teriyaki sauce gives it a great flavor regardless of which proteins you pick! It's located on the second floor food court area. The area does get busy during the weekends but there's plenty of seating. The prices are very reasonable and highly recommend! read more

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They cut up my tony bit of chicken in baby like morsels and dumped a boatload of sauce on my lunch. Very little flavor and was like eating soup. Not worth 11.00 read more

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I love California Plate. It's affordable and they give you good portion of food. I been going for 14yrs.

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For $30.00 THIS WAS A GREAT PLACE!!! We got the beef and shrimp and the chicken and shrimp! Both of the plates were well packed and had lots of food. It took about 15 minutes to make our food as we sat at the food court. I will be honest, lots of options to choose from, but this place is one of the best! If you must try anything from this place, this would be the best! Ooops I forgot I got two large drinks, so for 30 bucks in the world of inflation in cali, this was a great price! Looking forward to trying more items!! read more

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Since 2009, I have been coming here. The explanation for this is quality and reliability. The head cook is fantastic. Also, he has been there since 2009. I heartily endorse each and every plate they offer. For being rather fast food, I give them five stars. Your meat is cooked in front of you. The vegetables are superb, and the rice is fluffy. I have basically tried every dish on the menu at this restaurant. As I needed a semi-healthy choice close to my place of employment, this was it. The price was fair for the quantity of food you receive. If you wanted to, you could possibly serve two or three meals on one plate. read more

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Reina Lupita M.

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Top favorite chicken, veggie, and rice plate. Get more for what you pay for :P Tip: I always ask for more veggies than rice. Love it read more

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Never going again bought 3 large plates and I asked for some soda in the water cup I said I'll pay the refill amount and she said no I went to Charley's and they gave me soda and I didn't even buy anything !! read more

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Ray A.

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Portions price and taste. The service is like a habachi style grill cooked right in front of you very fresh. I have been going there for about 10 years or so and I have never noticed a drop in quality or an increase in price. The regular size plate can get more than the job done. I have yet to find another place such as this one this one is definitely a hidden gem inside of mainplace mall. Would literally give it a 10/10 I could never get bored easily the best food option there and don't see me leaving that spot anytime soon. read more

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Best teriyaki place ever! Literally obsessed. I only come to main place mall to eat here. Probably one of my favorite places to eat. Wish they had a bunch around OC. The plates are super generous and the pricing is more than fair. read more

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I love their pineapple chicken meal!! After shopping, this is my go-to place... can never get enough! The men here have great customer service. read more

California Plate - Pineapple beef, veggies and rice with teriyaki sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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they close WAY too early. This is the only good place in the food court and they close at SEVEN. WHY?!?! I love the food here but it feels like I can never go since as soon as my girlfriend FINALLY gets off work, they're about to close. CLOSE AT NINE or TEN like a normal restaurant damn it! read more

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This place has gone down over the past few years. The quality of food isn't t consistent. They charge extra for sauce that is only filled half way. It's not worth it. read more

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Delvin N.

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This spot is easy-to-miss among the other franchises in the mall. BUT, the food itself was soooooo good. The Teriyaki beef pictured below is not only flavorful & tender, but served in great portions. I wish California Plate was more available in LA! Also check out their Chicken plate(s). read more

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My family and I were looking for a cheap quick place to eat at the mall and we came across California plate. The Filipino cashier was super friendly and very helpful with recommendations on the menu. A chicken plate was 5.99 and the serving size is big so it's definitely worth it. Great customer service and food would come back for sure :) read more

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This is located in the Main Place mall in Santa Ana, inside the food court area near the bottom of the elevators to the movie theater. The place is hard to miss cause there's a giant $5 sign for the chicken bowl, which is what I got. The chicken is made with a type of teriyaki tasting sauce and comes with vegetables over a bed of rice. Overall it was decent, but it was quite greasy in some parts and it didn't taste all that great cause of it and the sauce that was used which I felt was a bit sweet. However, for $5, it as a lot of food and definitely made me quite full by the end of it. They have other options such as using beef or having your meat with pineapples in them. Sort of reminds me of that chicken bowl place in the Westminster mall (not sure if that is still there). read more

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This place has one of the best teriyaki chicken and beef. I like it because it is cooked to order. The veggies is good too! It is either I eat this or Genghis Khan right beside it. read more

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Low prices, great food and amazing customer service! This place is perfect! I can never finish my plate in one sitting. More bang for your buck! read more

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Honestly, I can't believe I haven't tried this place before... I mean it was my first time and now when I'm at main place, I'm for sure going to eat here. My brothers dumbass introduced us to this restaurant and it's a good one for a decent price. There is no drive through so you gotta go into main place mall. Y'all should try it some time, it's dynamite. read more

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Pricey but I go every time I'm at MainPlace lol. The teriyaki beef is so good! I used to get the shrimp but the portion with the shrimp is small so I only get steak now. My favorite restaurant there read more

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After wandering the mall, me and my girl wanted to share something to eat before our KBBQ dinner later that day. Their $5 chicken plate sold us. Chicken, vegetables, and rice. We were offered samples. I typically dislike teriyaki, but I wasn't about to spend $7-$10 elsewhere. We did all vegetables and was surprised at how much vegetables came with the plate. Not too bad, especially for $5. If you want to fill up on a budget, check this place out. Nothing spectacular, but definitely worth the money. Plus, help out a small business. Everything else in the food court is a corporation anyway. read more

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I miss the old prices. The food is good, but I feel like it's just not worth it anymore. :(

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My friends and I were looking for a quick place to eat before the movies and California Plate sounded like the best food court option. I'm writing a 5 star review because the cashier/owner was super nice! The food was pretty good as well. read more

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Giselle L.

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Excellent food at a good price. Beef is always juicy and the staff is friendly, favorite place to eat at the mall.

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Time for another honest reviews. I been to other mall locations that have a similar selection, i wont name name them because that shit is tacky. But from all the malls in my area. This place has the best tasting teriyaki in all mall's. Now before you assholes start naming places in hawii or something. I am talking about mall food, mall food generally is trash. But this has a different better taste. And 4 stars goes to the best tasting mall food. I would like to end this review with elites giving this place anything below 4 stars. You assholes are comparing this place to the magic room in disney. read more

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Andre M.

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NEVER AGAIN! I've been coming here for over 4 years. And 3 years at their original Westminster location. Follow them wherever they go. And my family is addicted to this place. They got a new hire working 3/6/2021 evening time around 6:50.... the cash register employee is by far the rudest man this place can ever hire. And what's sad is to see the lady (don't won't to say her name) stare at me letting this happen. I saw you looking down and not wanting to even say a word of what was going on! To the owner of this place. He turn down 5 clients waiting in line at 6:53 telling them they close at 7. My friend wanted chicken plate and was told no more and explain to give him a second to explain to the group there's no more chicken but can get something else. My friend being a good person he got in line once again. To not be rude after waiting previously. Once we wanted to get the beef. He told us it was closed and pushed everyone away. And I explained he was in line and got in line once more! Can't believe you have the balls to push everyone away while the rest would of taken our order. But some how they give a guy like you small power and you think you're entitled to dominate everyone. What a shame . I'll be sure to tell my friends and family to get rid of this as there go to. You ruined our go to place by hiring the worst cashier. read more

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For the first time I came here I didn't like the atmosphere at all but it was a good deal and I love teriyaki bowls. I was so disappointed on how the food tasted. The whole plate tasted very salty and blah. I guess I got what I paid for then.. Just go to Banda or Great Khan. read more

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Michael T.

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Quick, tasty, and filling. Pretty solid as far as mall food goes, but it's a bit pricey: a regular chicken and beef plate is about 11 dollars at the moment. read more

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Jose R.

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I have been coming here weekly for over 10 years and Its normally a 4/5 star for my taste. A couple of months ago they switched the rice and it's now super dry. Food is not enjoyable anymore. I hope they switch back sooner than later before the lose too many customers. I still stop by but before I purchase I ask if it's the "super dry rice". read more

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The service is fast and amazing. The food is finger licking good. Best in town hands down !!

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Chris C.

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Soggy rice, limp veggies, but decent chicken and beef. I've been twice (thought the problems I had might have been limited to on visit), and will not be going back again. Rice should never, never be soggy. If you have a rice cooker, I'm not even sure how that's possible. Veggies should include more than cabbage and a few slivers of other things. Don't be swayed by the sign for a cheap meal - it's just not worth it unless all you want to eat is the meat. read more

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If we could we would come here everyday and order the $4.99 Chicken Plate Special. We love that the chicken is cut up into small pieces so each piece is nicely coated and slightly charred with teriyaki sauce. They do not pour, literally, pour the teriyaki sauce on afterwards unless YOU said yes. So if you don't like teriyaki sauce on your plate, please say NO. We'd recommend asking for it on the side. The plate is normally plenty of food for both of us to share. Only once did we buy 2 plates...so worth it. Add chili sauce on top for a nice kick. Great, now we're hungry. read more

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Phil T.

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Didnt have anything planned for lunch so decided I would go to the Main Place Mall in Santa Ana and get something from the food court. I know its a mall and food courts are usually bad but i thought maybe I will find a undiscovered treasure. Well, that didnt happen. I was walking around the food court and saw something called California Plate. I stopped and looked at what they were cooking but couldnt figure out what it is. I asked the girl working the counter "what kind of food is this?" she said teriyaki. I figured I havent had that in a long time so thought what the hell. I ordered the Chicken Plate special which is $4.99. pretty cheap. And cheap is what I got. the food quality was poor. not the best chicken in the world. didnt enjoy the taste of it either. I told them easy on the teriyaki sauce too. It was certainly worth the $5, but it wasnt good and wasnt enjoyable to eat. Been here once and no need to come back. dont think i will be coming back to this food court for lunch anymore. read more

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My friends wanted Panda Express... which I have way too often. And I know I like that Express Japan place across the way, but thought I'd try this out today. It was... just okay. The veggies and stuff I would've left off. Got a few little pieces of chicken cartilage and stuff that wasn't really edible. But overall? Just... meh. Next time I want a teriyaki bowl I'll go to Express Japan. read more

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Tasty and not as busy as the surrounding places. Customer service was great, they cook the meat/food to your liking. I got a plate with beef and shrimp and asked for veggies instead of rice. I also asked for no sauce since Im trying to cut down on the sugars. Clean eating at it's best for it being fast food haha :) read more

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This place is amazing !!! Food was extremely good . I'm such a picky eater but I had to give this place a try specially after seeing the meat cooked right in front of me like benihana lol . The owner was so pleasant and happy to take my order. Customer service was on point . Dont know why I havent been here sooner . :) read more

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Mariana L.

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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was. The steak pieces we cut think and the shrimp were small and delicious. It came with load of rice and frozen vegetable, which were fine. And yeah l definitely be back. And the guys back there were great! Very friendly! read more

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Been here a few times and haven't been disappointed. Portions are ok but would be a bit better if they served more of the meat.

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Very dirty place they never clean. Vegetables were old. The glass was very dirty and seemed like it hadn't been clean in days also the grill was filthy with oil leaking. The employees obviously don't care about their job they just threw my husbands plate right at his face. read more

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California Plate is one of the many restaurants in the Santa Ana Mall food court. There are many choices and I definitely think that CP is one of the best deals for your money I bought the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl which cost around $6. There was solid chicken, hot teriyaki sauce, and just enough rice and vegetables. Not too much else to say, tasty food for a good deal. read more

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2800 N Main St
Unit 916
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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(714) 550-7731
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What time does California Plate open?

California Plate opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.California Plate opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does California Plate close?

California Plate closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.California Plate closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does California Plate take credit cards?

Yes, California Plate takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does California Plate have catering options?

Yes, California Plate does have catering options.

Does California Plate serve alcohol?

No, California Plate does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does California Plate have TVs?

Yes, California Plate has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does California Plate have bike parking?

Yes, California Plate has bike parking.

Does California Plate have outdoor seating?

No, California Plate does not have outdoor seating options.

Does California Plate have parking?

Yes, California Plate has parking options. Garage Parking

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Does California Plate have free WiFi?

No, California Plate does not have free WiFi.

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Seven Grams

The XLB was really good the original and spicy. I wasn't a huge fan of the ham fried rice but it…read morewas still good. Service was good and atmosphere was good

7 Grams is such a hidden gem. I can't believe I'm only discovering this place now. Their wontons…read moreare honestly better than Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty, and I say that as an OG fan of both, especially after living in the Irvine area. Their xiao long bao is also really good and definitely comparable to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the dumplings and wontons were so moist and flavorful. The beef roll is a MUST. Unlike some places where it can be dry, theirs had the perfect amount of sauce and was so good. Also get the lava egg yolk steamed buns. So soft, moist, fresh, and delicious. But surprisingly, one of the biggest standouts was their drinks. They use real tea, and their taro milk tea completely changed my mind about taro drinks. Fresh taro mixed with real tea, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. I would literally come here just for the drinks. If you love boba, you need to try them. Just be prepared to wait because this place gets BUSY. Lunchtime was packed, and we came around 3 PM and were lucky to get a spot. Everything was so satisfying without feeling overly heavy afterward. Definitely one of my new favorite finds and a place I'll be coming back to again and again.

Pan Fried Shrimp&Chicken Dumplings (Whole Wheat) 8pcs

Inside seating

Scallion Pancake 8pcs

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SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine

Excellent pho and very flavorful broth! The short rib was tender, and the portions were generous…read more The service was friendly and fast, and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Irvine!

A staple in the Kei Concept family…read more I've been coming to this restaurant since it opened and you had to wait 2 hours minimum to eat. Now, I think Rol its sister restaurant has taken its popularity but overall I would say Sup has never disappointed me in all of its years in opening. High quality food with a fair price and though they don't advertise it anymore, the unlimited noodles is still one of the best parts about eating here. I would say the only thing about SUP, is unlike its sister restaurants, it doesn't have as much of a rotating menu and their limited/seasonal items are a bit hit or miss (personally). But I don't mind because I think their base menu doesn't need much straying. The service is top notch like all of their restaurants but the restaurant itself tends to be a bit loud (like all of their restaurants). Nice, modern, casual place to eat, good for all ages.

Our Beef Belly Pho Lunch Special is back! Valid for dine-in only from 10AM to 4PM.

The answer to all your cravings!

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Garlic Chicken Wing with Aji Sauce

Star Leaf

BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

Didn't realize the spot rebranded itself until I got here with some friends looking for a quick…read morebite in the area. Previously, it was mainly serving their tea menu. We got a variety of dishes to try out, and overall it was just ok. The soup was good but was a little light on ingredients, the papaya salad was decent with a little kick, noodles didn't really have much truffle taste but was ok, green beans were crunchy and probably the best dish here, and the mango sticky rice was not ripe. Most of the mango pieces were hard / not sweet and proportion to the rice was off. The staff was friendly and the space is very open and welcoming. Not sure if I'd come back though unless I was craving the Asian fusion tea service.

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KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

This place was delicious. We were too hungry when we camebut everything we ordered was very…read moresatisfying. We ordered: Uni Pasta - amazing, must try Skewers Chicken Heart, Eel, and Enoki wrapped bacon Takoyaki - comparable to japan Salmon and yellowtail carpaccio - very very delicious and refreshing We came on a Saturday at 7pm and didn't have to wait for a party of 2, however the space was already pretty full and there was a bit of await around 8pm. I would recommend coming early or booking a reservation for larger parties. We were served waters right away. Our server was very attentive and our orders came out very quickly. Parking was very easy as the restaurant sits in a large plaza. I also appreciated the interior design of the space. I would highly recommend this spot. I will be coming backfor their ramen and to try their other menu items.

Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.

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VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

My friend and I happened to be in the area and came across a TikTok showing the food at VOX…read moreKitchen, and we immediately said, "Okay, we HAVE to try this place." And I am SO glad we did because everything about our experience was seriously a 10/10! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was amazing. The gentleman at the front greeted us and escorted us to our table, and right away we felt welcomed and comfortable. Our server, Quang, was absolutely the sweetest! He was so friendly, outgoing, attentive, and helpful, especially when it came to giving us recommendations since it was our first time there. He had such a positive energy and really made our experience even better. And the FOOD!!! If I could give it 1,000/10, I seriously would. We tried the Ube Cloud, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Garlic Parmesan Fries, Spicy Shrimp Wontons, Corn Ribs, Garlic Butter Prawns, and Filet Garlic Noodles, and honestly, there wasn't ONE thing we didn't enjoy. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. But what really stood out to us was that it wasn't just the food -- it was the entire experience. The staff, the atmosphere, the music, and just the overall vibe made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. The music they were playing was amazing too! My friend and I were enjoying ourselves, eating good food, listening to good music, and just having such a great time. The whole place honestly had such a warm, homey feeling to it. When we were leaving, the gentleman who had greeted and seated us earlier ended up having a whole conversation with my friend and me. He was so sweet and personable! He mentioned that they may be opening a location in Culver City, and I told him I really hope they do because that would be much closer to home for me. I was even joking with him that if they open one, they need to bring the whole staff from this location over there too because everyone here was THAT amazing. At the same time, even if there ends up being a location closer to me, I would honestly still make the drive back to this one. When you visit somewhere for the first time and have such a great experience, that location becomes special. You can visit the same restaurant somewhere else, but the people, atmosphere, and experience aren't necessarily going to feel the same. This location definitely left that kind of impression on us. I really hope this review reaches management because the staff here deserves the recognition. Everyone we interacted with was wonderful, and Quang especially took such great care of us. This was our first time at VOX Kitchen, but it DEFINITELY won't be our last. We're already talking about coming back and bringing our family and more of our friends so we can all enjoy it together. 10/10 food. 10/10 service. 10/10 atmosphere. 10/10 experience. You guys definitely gained some returning customers!

I didn't know fusion food could taste so good! Today I learned that Chifa is Cantonese Peruvian…read morefood, and I honestly love it so much! Saltado fries with picanha: fries were deliciously fried so that it's crispy but doesn't get soft in the saltado sauce. The picanha was super tender and juicy! Vox pear salad: a refreshing starter with a healthy bed of arugula on top of burrata and pear. The balsamic glaze really pulled it together! Corn ribs: just finger licking delicious Chifa fried rice with filet mignon: fried rice was solid but didn't have the most wok hey flavor that I usually like. It was a bit too moist for fried rice. Filet mignon was a bit tough, but flavor was good! Garlic noodles with crispy salmon: yummy salmon and yummy garlic noodles (could be more garlicky). I wonder if these two could have been more cohesive together somehow, but both individual parts were good! My friend told me this restaurant's owner had a few other fusion restaurants in the plaza, so I'll have to try those as well!

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Little Pan

Women-owned & operated

Minority-owned & operated

Stopped in for a quick dinner with friends. I do like the ability to order from the table vs…read moreordering at the front. It was a little tricky for my friends who sat at the same table because when they each scanned the QR code to order, it ended up putting them all together and any edits made actually affected the other people's orders. I was not involved in that thankfully as I used a different QR code at the tables we all sat at. From order to receiving our meal, everything was delicious, don't be like me and not realize how big those pan fried bao are... I ended up having so much left over to take back and share with other friends I was meeting up with that evening. The bao were absolutely delicious! Stuffed to the brim of filling and perfectly toasted on the bottom. The mapo tofu was so comforting as it's a dish I typically make at home. The cheese corn was so cheesy, but didn't have as much corn as I thought, but none the less also amazing! The star was the braised pork belly. Absolutely loved it and could easily eat those all the time. Definitely worth checking out

Orange chicken is sauced generously, but not so much it makes it soggy. The breading is soft, but…read morenot overly chewy and the chicken is very yummy and tender. Chow mein is yummy and the egg is so delicious! The dumpling where so savory and juicy

Mini Pan-Fried Bun in Chili Sauce

Chocolate Pan-Fried Bun

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Sweet and Sour Cucumber

XIBEI Eatery

Shared Xiao Long Bao (8pc), butter garlic noodles, and Beef short rib oil splashed hand pulled…read morenoodles with one other person and portion was just right! Would recommend the hand pulled noodles

Delicious food & quality service! You order first at the counter and then have your food brought…read moreout to your table. Both owner and waiters are very attentive and always check up on you.

Xibei: modern minimal nice interior

Beef & Onion Shumai (6pcs)

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Tacos Los Cholos - Santa Ana

First time here. my dad and my 2 kids. we were all able to find someone the menu we enjoyed. not…read morejust enjoyed but devoured. plus Obed our serber was very attentive and polite!!! definitely recommend 10

Amazing experience. The workers are very nice and the food is extraordinary. The service was very…read morefast

Cholo Pizza

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Papa Loka with asada

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

Great food and atmospher. costomer service was excellent and food came out quick. the scenery was…read morespectacular as well.

Food was great, and got my food very fast ! The staff if nice and environment was coolread more

Horchata, carne asada, pollo, chorizo, al pastor, vampiro pollo, coke

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Esau V.

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2

4 years ago

Im very disappointed at the service I received I paid with a old $20 bill and the guy right away assumed it was fake I felt like shit by the way he said it and I know it's not a fake bill it's just old bill I used to collect I had to say my mom but it was me I just thought it was cool to save old bills anyway I just wanted to say to ask your other workers or if you are 100 % sure then say it but it's not a fake bill I promise ! I'll post some pictures here so you can see them I even asked the employees from Charleys and they said they were old read more

R D.

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7

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17 years ago

New Place that opened. This is great food!! Straight from the grill to your plate...like enhanced Teriyaki !! Sauce is different and has beef/chkn and Rice plates. been craving for it every week. read more

Joelle V.

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8

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10 years ago

Best place in the whole mall hands down! Its cooked fresh in front of you....affordable & healthy too... I like the chicken & beef combo the best! read more

Alicia C.

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8

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9 years ago

I ordered just vegetable and chicken without extra sauce over it. It has a little too sweet and much to much sauce for my taste.

Itzel G.

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6

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9 years ago

I ordered just vegetable and chicken without extra sauce over it. It has a little too sweet and much to much sauce for my taste.

Priscilla C.

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7

8

12 years ago

I come to the mall just to eat here! I don't think I've ever waiting more than 5 minutes for my food. Great food. Great price.

Luis C.

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4

6 years ago

I got food poisoning from this please. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. Literally once I got home everything came back out.

Ryan C.

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15

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11 years ago

Lot of food for around $5, and it's decent. Pretty much get what you pay for.

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I honestly can't believe the prices at Mos 2 these days. I paid $50+ for 3 combo plates, and the…read moreportions were a complete joke. The "beef" in the teriyaki combo looked and tasted like dry, salty ground beef--definitely not what you'd expect when ordering teriyaki beef. Everything felt low-effort and over-seasoned. Beyond the food, the ambience was just as disappointing. The space is tiny and claustrophobic, with barely any seating inside. The few outdoor tables don't add much--just as cramped and not exactly comfortable. It feels like they expect you to grab your food and leave, which might be for the best considering the overall experience. Mos 2 used to be a decent quick stop, but it's definitely gone downhill. Between the inflated prices, poor food quality, and uncomfortable setup, service is ok, food comes out pretty fast since everything is basically pre cooked which explained the dry food.

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3.4

(34 reviews)

Updating my review because this spot deserves more business. If you love affordable and tasty…read moreChinese food come check this place out atleast once. It's very mom & pop and they haven't changed their food for the 20+ hears I've known of this place (parents have been coming here for years). So I think that speaks volumes, I absolutely recommend the chow mein and the orange chicken + chicken egg roll. Honestly everything is good! Bring cash because they do charge extra for card.

Golden Gate Chinese Food is one of those places that makes it easy to come back again and again…read more From the moment you walk in, the customer service stands out. The staff is friendly, attentive, and works hard to make sure customers are taken care of. Even during busy times, they keep things moving efficiently and make the experience feel welcoming. At Golden Gate Chinese Food, they do a great job of making more food quickly. It shows that they care about keeping their selection fresh and making sure customers have plenty of options. That kind of effort makes a big difference, particularly when the restaurant is busy. Another major reason Golden Gate Chinese Food is worth visiting is the price. It is very affordable, which is becoming harder and harder to find. You can get a satisfying meal without spending a lot of money, making it a great option for students, families, workers on a lunch break, or anyone looking for good food at a reasonable price. The portions are generous, and you leave feeling like you received real value for what you paid. Of course, the food is the most important part, and Golden Gate Chinese Food delivers there too. The dishes are flavorful, filling, and enjoyable. There is a good variety to choose from, so it is easy to find something you like whether you are in the mood for rice, noodles, vegetables, chicken, or other classic Chinese food favorites. Everything tastes fresh, and the food is consistently satisfying. Golden Gate Chinese Food is a reliable spot when you want something quick, affordable, and delicious. The staff's fast response when food runs out, the low prices, and the quality of the meals all make it a place I would recommend. If you are looking for a great value and a satisfying Chinese food meal, Golden Gate Chinese Food is definitely worth trying.

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Good food and good customer service too. And also taste very good and give you good amount of food…read moretoo.

I was in the area and looked up quick Chinese food. The food was priced fairly, the variety of…read morechoices was just average amount, but overall my combos were satisfying enough. I especially wanted to say the Wonton soup was very good and filled with veggies, meat and shrimp. My wife and I both enjoyed it and the broth was tasty. Walk in with realistic standards and you'll be fine here. Owners are authentic!!!

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4.0

(50 reviews)

I don't usually write reviews, but what I saw Sunday afternoon really upset me. The store was…read morecompletely packed during a lunch rush, and one young lady Paulina, if I got her name right was left entirely on her own. She was running the register, packing orders, and handling a nonstop line of in-store and online orders all by herself. My mom and I had a pretty big order and waited about 20 to 30 minutes just to get our food. Honestly, it was a joke that she was left with zero help, and shame on the manager for abandoning her like that. Leaving one person to run a whole store is terrible management. The only reason this is a 5-star review is because of her. Despite being totally overwhelmed, she was incredibly polite and kept apologizing for the wait. She handled a stressful situation perfectly and deserves a serious raise for keeping that place afloat. She was the only good part of our visit (though the corn dogs were amazing too).

Visited on a Saturday evening! This location is located in the food court inside a mall, so it can…read moreget pretty loud in the dining area. There's plenty of seating, so finding a table somewhere in the food court shouldn't be a problem. The cashier was kind, and the service was pretty quick. I ordered the potato corn dog with half beef sausage, half mozzarella and it was yummy! Next time I visit, I would probably try a different item on the menu because they have quite a few different options.

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Star Wok Had Came Up on My Search Walked In; The…read moreEnvironment was Ok Food Was Good And Great Portion They Have Donuts! Place Was Clean And Service Was Great

Disappointed. I would frequent this spot about 4 years ago and the food was really good but this…read moretime around I was truly disappointed. Soggy,soggy,soggy. I ordered 2 egg rolls , completely soggy,no crunch even the cabbage was soggy as if they had been sitting for a while. I got a 3 item combo. Spicy chicken orange chicken and teriyaki.. both Orange chicken items completely soggy no crisp or crunch to the chicken so soggy it was mushy Good taste but the sogginess took the cravings away. Chow mein is still good, The sauce was sooo watered down not even funny. I'm not those type to ask for my money back but at this point..paying $16 bucks for soggy food.. I might just have too. After reading the other review of a cockroach inside the coffee I for sure will never come back to this place!

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Door dashed a 3 item combo plate: beef broccoli, orange chicken, shrimp eggrolls with chow mein…read more I was surprised by how clean and fresh and well prepared. The food was considering most Chinese express places stop bothering withhygiene and you can tell their food gets kind of questionable. The beef broccoli had good cuts of beef and the sauce was nice. It wasn't too salty or sweet.. the orange chicken was good too, I really cannot find a place that does great orange chicken so I will just say that compared to the other places I enjoyed their orange chicken. There are shrimp rolls didn't seem to have any noticeable pieces of shrimp in it but it tasted like shrimp and it was delicious. The chow mein was satisfying as well. This is definitely a top choice for Chinese express.

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