This is a legit "Chorean" (Chinese Korean) restaurant that does a great job satisfying any cravings…read morefor this type of cuisine. The Jjajangmyeon was legitimately very good with chewy noodles and plenty of well balanced sauce that had chunks of pork in it. The Sweet and Sour Pork was also excellent. The sides were what you would expect for this type of food: radish kimchi, pickled yellow radish, fresh white onion with black bean sauce. The servers who work there definitely earn their keep as they hustle about to refill the sides, water, take orders, deliver the bill. Overall, our experience here was a great experience and I'm just glad that I no longer have to go all the way to Garden Grove for comparable Chorean food.

Chai Lan Irvine's Best Korean Chinese Dining Experience…read more Serves delicious food, excellent dine in service, immaculate staff, and outstanding togo orders that are simple, accurate, and always ready on time. Truly one of the best Korean Chinese restaurant in City of Irvine.

There are two different Kaju in Irvine and this is absolutely the best one. I've been to both…read moreplaces but as soon as I ate here, I knew this is my go to spot for soft tofu. Amazing service and even better, the food is perfect. The galbi soft ribs and rib soft tofu was absolutely amazing and the side dishes was literally perfection especially their cucumbers. I have never tasted cucumbers like this in my life, I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

I really wanted to like this place after hearing about it, but my visit was a huge disappointment…read more The portions were ridiculously small for the prices they charge. For what we paid ($108+ before any tip), I expected decent-sized servings, but everything felt like tiny tasting portions. Very disappointing. The service was straight-up rude. The staff was unfriendly and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. Worst of all, they messed with the tip. I clearly wrote $0.00 on the tip line because I wasn't happy with the service, but they ended up charging me more than what I wrote. That's completely unacceptable and feels dishonest. Won't be coming back. There are plenty of other Korean spots in Irvine that actually deliver good portions and respectful service. Save your money.

Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Korean comfort food with a chill…read moreenvironment. Service is quick and portions are generous. Prices aren't as high as other Korean restaurants I've been to and the quantity is quite plenty. The quality is worth returning to and I always come back for a solo or family meal every now and then.

sooo did you guys eat half the food before i picked it up?…read more Quality and portions have gone very far down. I would rather go to Yukdaejang at this point.

I'm pleasantly surprised that this restaurant is still here. For a party of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids)…read morewe ordered the chicken pad Thai (no spice), chicken Thai spice fried rice (mild spice), 3 egg rolls, sticky mango rice, medium Thai tea (not pictured). All came out to be around $46. We haven't been back since over 10 years ago yet the food is consistent and still delicious. Just a warning, mild spice is a little spicy, so if you don't like spice just order no spice. Staff were friendly, and courteous. Bathroom and restaurant overall was clean.

Absolutely loved Thai Spice, got the beef Pad Kra Pao to go. The staff was so friendly and…read morewelcoming. I mentioned that I'm pregnant and needed to be careful with the spice level, and they were incredibly accommodating. The gal taking my order was especially sweet and made sure everything was just right for me. The food came out super fast and was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Such a great experience all around. I'll definitely be back!

Love Santouka! Been enjoying ramen from this place for more than a decade across multiple…read morelocations, always from inside a Mitsuwa Japanese Marketplace. It's amazing that this tiny spot inside of a food court within a market serves up hot, fresh, delicious ramen that can go toe-to-toe with the best ramen restaurants (often times, even BETTER ). No matter which one you go to, seating will be limited due to either space or how many people are enjoying the place so try to get there before the lunch rush for guaranteed seats! For this outing, I tried their Black Garlic ramen special featuring Black Garlic oil that blended so well with their incredible broth, pickled onions and bell peppers, char siu pork, fried garlic and egg. The level of umami from the black garlic oil worked so well with the acidic pickled veg and the charred flavor of pork added a nice layer of smokiness that made the dish even better.

Got lucky and had an impromptu lunchie break with the hubs today! We had to make it quick cuz he…read morehad a meeting to get back to, so I immediately thought of Santouka--it's been a hot minute! And yep..the ramen is still as good as I remember. Located in the Heritage Plaza, inside the mini food court of Mitsuwa market (which is bustlin' but not crazy loud), Santouka feels like a lil slice of Japan. Each ramen bowl is crafted with care, the ramen has the perfect thickness, and every bit stays deliciously flavorful. The broths are savory, rich, and comforting. On this warm afternoon, I went in craving my usual spicy miso ramen, BUT I got influenced by the pics of the Toroniku Hiyashi (cold ramen). I've only tried cold ramen once before at Hironori and enjoyed it, so I decided to go for it! Sooo glad I did because it was refreshing and satisfying. The tare (dipping broth/sauce) comes in 3 flavors: shoyu, sesame or spicy. I was super tempted to try the spicy, but opt'd out last min cuz I'm trying to get over a lil cough--and spicy probably wasn't gonna help. Lol So, shoyu it was! Everything complemented each other perfectly, especially ALL the toppings ~ Toroniku, wood ear mushroom, corn, green onion, radish sprout, crab fishcake, Kinshi tamago (shredded egg omelette), red ginger, cucumber, and mini tomatoes. It was ALOT--in the best way! The hubs got their classic A set ~ miso ramen + Negi rice bowl, which he loved. A total RxFoodie recommend and definitely one of my fav ramen spots in the OC!!!

Our first try of this restaurant was take-out because we stayed in the hotel next door…read more We found service to be excellent and ambiance was fairly quiet and very clean. We tried the signature garlic noodles, katsu chicken, and kimchi slaw. And a Thai Iced Tea. All were excellent, well-prepared, and speak to a well-organized and high-quality kitchen and a discerning chef. Suggestions: Place an email contact link on your website for more feedback. Respond to every yelp review - even the negatives - and be pleasant and thankful for the feedback even if they are unreasonably negative....this is an opportunity for management to be seen and heard. It gives a positive personality to an otherwise cold and neutral website. Expand on the "about" section of website and make comment on preparation....no seed oils, organic produce whenever possible, sourcing of chicken and pork, etc. People want to see that you're paying attention to healthy preparation and sourcing. Try "Poached Kitchen" across the street...look at their sourcing and labels of condiments. It's a challenge - this location is surrounded with apartments and hotels....you have a large potential audience but do they know you're here? How much would you give in incentives to have them try you once? My reviews on YELP typically draw hundreds of views within 2-3 days. We'll see.

We used to come to Krave all the time when we lived nearby. Now that we're further out, we don't…read moreget to visit nearly as often, but whenever we're back in the area and get a hankering for it, this is exactly where we stop. The food consistently hits the spot. The Korean Fried Chicken is great, and I like their Kogi fries. My wife always goes for the Japanese katsu or the loco moco, she loves them both. As for the vibe... it's definitely a bit dated. Honestly, it feels like it has stayed exactly the same since the very first time we walked through the doors years ago. You should also be warned that the AC never quite feels like it's "fully on," so it can get a little warm. But looking past the interior, if you are looking for a restaurant with genuinely good Korean fusion food and good service tyou absolutely won't be disappointed if you stop in.

Feeling like some Korean food, I remembered being curious about this place. We are often in this…read moreplaza because we're always shopping for groceries at the H Mart. We finally gave it a shot today. We ordered the steamed pork belly, cold noodles, and the galbi soup. The food was very good. My mom was quite happy with the cold noodles and my kids consumed every drop of the galbi soup. My dad and I had the steamed pork belly and we agreed that it was pretty good. The part I want to really emphasize was the service. The young man that took care of us was very attentive and most importantly, treated my kids so well. He provided them with all their usual needs like plastic silverware, extra bowls for soup, and even offered extra soup when he saw that they devoured the galbi soup. He went out of his way to give them some BTS Edition Oreos and little bags with stickers in them. I am always very grateful anytime people take care to treat my kids well. I'm glad we decided to give this spot a try.

Yuk Dae Jang is a solid spot when you just want a heavy, comforting Korean lunch. We rolled in for…read morea work lunch and even though there was a good crowd inside, we got seated right away with zero wait, which is always a win when you're on a lunch break. If you're going with a few people, the Braised Spicy Premium Beef Ribs with the flat glass noodles is definitely the move. The portion easily feeds two to three. The meat is super tender and just falls off the bone, covered in a rich, spicy sauce that has a nice kick to it. The flat glass noodles soak up all that sauce, and the chunks of kabocha squash add a slight sweetness that balances out the spicy, heavy beef. Service is super fast. You get your banchan pretty much the second you sit down, and the food comes out steaming hot without a long delay. If you're looking for a quick group lunch spot where you can split something huge and spicy, it's definitely worth coming here.

Needed to order a lunch order for my work event and was recommended Annies table. The girl I talked…read moreto on the phone was super nice and did say large orders need to be placed 2 weeks in advance. This place is in the plaza across the street from Blizzard. Parking can be limited during office hours on weekdays since there are offices in that plaza. The large order was ready at the time I had requested. I ordered bento boxes that come with japchae, 2 dumplings, rice, veggie and protein. The portion is a very good size. Everyone at my office loved it! If you need something easy, with a good portion for the money, you have to try this place. Also they sell banchan which looks delicious!

Nom nom nom. Food is delicious! Line can be long during rush hours. If you plan around it, you'll…read morebe fine. The space can be awkward because of the line. But, overall good experience. Home made food at its best.