China West Express

Overall (5/5) Really good spot for xiao long bao. Everything…read morewas tasty, the line moved quickly, and the whole place felt casual and clean. First Impressions (5/5) Casual spot that is not super fancy or overly crowded feeling. We were 9th in line and got a table within about 10 to 15 minutes, so they move pretty quickly. What We Got (5/5) * Regular xiao long bao: Really good and flavorful. * Crab xiao long bao: Strong crab flavor and falls apart in your mouth. * Spicy xiao long bao: Good flavor but not very spicy. * Mapo tofu: Not much meat, but the mala flavor is really good, with a nice salty and spicy balance. Came with a good amount of rice. Taste and Quality (5/5) Everything was very tasty. The crab xiao long bao was probably the standout, with a strong crab flavor and soft texture. Service (5/5) Very nice and speedy. The line moved quickly and we were seated pretty fast. Space and Atmosphere (5/5) Very casual with a clean feel and casual music. Good for a quick meal with friends. Was It Worth It (5/5) Definitely worth it. Good food, decent portions, and the quick service makes it an easy choice. Final Thoughts Great spot if you want xiao long bao without waiting forever. I would definitely come back.

Lovely Taiwanese casual spot with incredible prices!! My mom and I stopped by here for lunch and it…read moredid not disappoint. The wait can get a little long but the outdoor waiting area is in shade and there are a couple of benches. We shared the cucumber salad, chili sauce wontons, Seven Grams XLB, and a scallion pancake all for $33. Insanely cheap, tasty too. The scallion pancake was a little thinner than I'd like, not a ton of scallion flavor. But we especially liked the XLB - juicy and full of meat! The cucumber salad was light and refreshing and the chili sauce wontons were tender and tangy. Great lunch spot - would love to try something from the drink menu the next time I'm back! :)

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EverSpring Modern Chinese

What a pleasant surprise! We found this little Xi'an restaurant while shopping and ended up having…read moreone of the most satisfying meals we've had in a while. The lamb skewers were juicy and perfectly seasoned with cumin, and the grilled beef tendon skewers had an amazing crispy, chewy texture. The soup dumplings were full of flavorful broth, and the braised beef knife-cut noodles were chewy with large, tender chunks of beef. We also tried the beef paomo for the first time--it was warm, comforting, and packed with rich flavor. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and after chatting with the staff we learned the owner is from Xi'an, which explains how authentic everything tasted. If you're craving Northwestern Chinese food in Irvine, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

The restaurant is located near Dairy Queen and Sephora over by Tustin Marketplace area. There is a…read morelot of parking available, thank goodness. The inside is clean, to the left is where the seats are located and the right is where the kiosks are. You can order the food on a kiosk and sometimes they have deals for a second dish for 50% off. The prices were a little bit more expensive than I would have preferred but they do give generous servings. We ordered stir fried string beans, orange chicken, crispy beef, and salt and pepper fish filet. My least favorite was the crispy beef, mostly because it didn't even taste like I was eating much. I probably should have gotten a different beef dish, otherwise everything else was pretty good. They have a robot delivering food to the tables. They do have someone at the front desk area if you have any questions or need hot water for teas.

Crispy Beef. Photo is for demonstration purpose only, not our actual serving size.

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Mama Lu's Dumpling House

3.9(868 reviews)

1.8 mi

We came here for lunch with my sisters and some out-of-town friends…read more We ordered a whole bunch of dim sum and many dishes of Chinese foods. Dim sum were all good except for the dumplings with the mixed meat and veggies filling. Those had a thick doughy shell wrapper. The shrimp ha cao wrapper was a bit thinner. I came a bit late so missed some of the dim sum. We also had two orders of each: - Young chow fried rice - Walnut shrimp - Beef (not sure what my sister ordered, I think they're trying to do shaken beef). Everyone thought this beef dish was salty and tough. We had two of that order also. - Singapore noodles - Seafood soup Overall, we had a good meal. Service was great and attentive.

Food not fresh made Tastes like days old and just heated up…read morewonton ingredients no good Dishes too salty greasy and spicy Won't come back

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Sichuan Impression

Women-owned & operated

This spot hits every time!…read more I've been going back to Sichaun Impression almost every month since 2022. I think I pretty much love everything on the menu. Some dishes that I recommend are the fried intestine (its so crispy and delicious), rattan pepper fish (flavorful soup), mama handmade noodles, lamb skewers, stir fried green beans, and the chicken in chili oil- just to name a few! The service is amazing- very attentive and kind. The manager is also very sweet! The ambiance of the place is nice- very spacious and neat. Overall, I always come back here when I don't know where to eat and it always leaves me so satisfied! I cannot wait to come back here again.

Every table has a QR code for the menu and payment. This was pretty convenient because we could add…read moreon dishes throughout the meal without having to flag down a staff member. The food also came out very quickly which was great! The staff are attentive and constantly refill your water and provide extra napkins without having to ask! Potato strips on street corner - 5/5, I love french fries! This was giving spicy cumin dried chili seasoning with cilantro. Mini lamb skewers - 5/5, the lamb pieces are so tender and this wasn't spicy! Another good app for sharing! Stir fried chili chicken - 5/5, this was giving Taiwanese popcorn chicken with mala oil and spices. This actually has a kick but is super delicious! Stir fried cauliflower - 5/5, good veggie dish + loved the garlic chips and pork lard bits in the sauce! Chili oil wontons - 4/5, the wontons were really good but the doubanjiang sauce was too salty for my personal preferences.

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KPB Asian Bistro

4.4(242 reviews)

0.9 mi

Certified professionals

Catering service

Americans, we have to be fair and give these fine people credit when they earned it by me…read more FEDSMOKER. These boys have recently listened to the concerns of the People, and they're doing right by us now. STILL have some work to do on the fried and battered items which suck... but if you get Mongolian trio or basil chicken, they will cook it fine and dandy for you, Americans. The battered Orange chicken and everything else is not acceptable, but you can find other items worth the HIGH prices. I'll tell you the truth Americans. If they reduced the price by 4-5$ I would be a weekly customer for the basil chicken, kung pao chicken (very Spicy) and Mongolian TRIO... But if you think you're gonna order some orange chicken you might as well go to the place that has a panda. Avoid the battered items. This is it Americans, updates review for the good people at KPB ASIAN BISTRO!!!!

Took my family out to eat here for a little get together. My Godmother was craving good quality…read moreChinese food and this happened to be not too far from her place, borderline Santa Ana/Tustin area. The parking is okay, its pretty small but its do able. We went to eat around 2 PM on a weekday so parking was great and the restaurant wasn't too busy. We were greeted the moment we walked in and sat at a table. What I liked about their menu was that they offer smaller plates if you want to order individually, and also offer family size plates for sharing. We of course opted for the bigger plates. We ordered orange chicken, chow mein, white rice, broccoli and beef, and pad thai. I want to start off by saying I'm typically picky with my orange chicken. It usually has a tad of an artificial flavor. This place was realllyyyyyy good. The flavor was good for all the dishes we got, the portions were very generous and more than enough for 3. The servers were all nice and checked in periodically on our table. Honestly I would come back here, knowing its affordable with fair portions and good flavor!

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Chang'an

3.6(290 reviews)

1.4 mi

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This is a visual treat when you step into the front door. All the interiors were brought over from…read moreChina and it transforms itself into a wonderful place to take special guests and friends for dinner. It is a more expensive dining option but the food, service and decor are all top notch. The Hot N sour soup was delicious but people come here rightly so for the Roasted duck which you have to reserve order with table service and is flamed cooked at your table. The spare ribs were delicious as well but expect a lot of unconventional, traditional Chinese dishes not served in most local restaurants.

I keep thinking how to surpass the food and wine pairing at Chang An, and for my latest visit, I…read moreshifted my focus entirely toward a different mountain, flawless structural precision and critical perfection. To test Chang An's kitchen against ultimate balance, I anchored the table with dual 100 point perfect vintages, the 2015 Lafite and the 2009 Petrus, using their spectacular roasted duck as a canvas to build experimental, multi meat mixture bites. Left Bank Structural Test: The 2015 Lafite brought a massive and focused tannic spine. I pushed it to another level by combining roasted duck and tender deep-fried beef tongue into a single bite. The result was mind blowing. The dual-fat layer of rendering duck skin and velvety tongue completely melted the Lafite's powerful tannins, transforming a muscle bound 1st growth into pure silk. Right Bank Opulence Test: Bringing in the grand, velvety weight of the 2009 Petrus this time, I created a rich hybrid bite of duck fat and deep fried lamb brisket. The seamless, opulent 100% Merlot texture of this perfect vintage effortlessly embraced the gamey, crispy richness of the lamb without a single harsh edge. I came to see if perfect scores could handle creative culinary boundary pushing, and Chang An's kitchen and these two iconic bottles answered with a resounding YES!!!

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J Zhou Oriental Cuisine

3.1(1.3k reviews)

2.5 mi

Hit J ZHOU ORIENTAL CUISINE in Tustin with a couple friends after hearing about their dim sum…read moreforever, and yeah, this spot hits the craving just right. We went straight for their 精美点心：每日手工现做，招牌有松露墨鱼汁虾饺，飛魚仔燒賣，鼓汁鳳瓜，金蒜排骨，流沙包，韭菜饺，椰子冻，一口菠萝油， basically turned the table into a dim sum battlefield in the best way. You can feel that everything's made fresh daily, especially the 松露墨鱼汁虾饺 and 流沙包, super satisfying bite after bite. Staff moves efficiently but keeps it friendly, tea topped up, plates cleared, no stress, just eating and chatting. For the amount of food we shared and how legit the flavors are, it's great value for money, genuinely high cost-performance for SoCal. Easy spot to bring family or a bigger group and not worry about the bill too much :)

Stopped by J Zhou Oriental Cuisine in Tustin with a couple friends for a dim sum fix and this place…read moredelivers hard. The whole table ended up sharing a parade of 精美点心：每日手工现做，招牌有松露墨鱼汁虾饺，飛魚仔燒賣，鼓汁鳳瓜，金蒜排骨，流沙包，韭菜饺，椰子冻，一口菠萝油。 You can really taste that everything is made fresh daily, nothing feels lazy or reheated. Service is sharp but chill, they know their menu and keep things moving without rushing you. For the quality you're getting, the price is surprisingly friendly - legit high cost-performance, especially if you're coming with family or a bigger group. Already planning to come back for another round of 松露墨鱼汁虾饺 and 流沙包 :)

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4.5(622 reviews)

3.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Happy hour specials

Really enjoyed my oil biang biang noodles here. The hand pulled noodles were saucy and savory and…read morevinegary - it definitely hit the spot. Pro tip: Don't wear white like me because I walked away with 1000 stains / oil splashes on my top and jacket. For only $13.99, the noodles here are a great deal. I can finish a whole bowl on my own. The order doesn't come with much meat or vegetables but they're vegetarian friendly. Ordering was very easy with the QR code. Service is fast and friendly. There's one gender neutral restroom.

Great food and prompt service. I got the spicy one and it was okay spicy, but won't shock you with…read morespicyness. My sister can't handle any spicy and she ordered no spicy and it was perfect. No hidden spices that sometimes happen. Maha was like a really good ramen. Highly recommended!

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3.6 mi•Westpark

Different menu from other locations. More skewer Chinese style bbq. Delicious!…read more Easy parking. Good service.

Came here today, but it was just average. Nothing special to rave about…read more That's it.

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It isn't in the style of Taiwanese bento chicken cutlet. Let's get that out of the way…read more But it's a $13 chicken and rice bowl in 2026. A solid meal, well fried and fat rendered, not much batter in this style. Seasoning is there, and they have an excellent chili oil-sauce thing on each table to add for deep flavor and spice. If I had to change something... I'd add bok choy as a side rather than chopped into the rice? Still solid choice. Service is as usual at an Asian restaurant--order, and they'll respect your meal time and leave you alone unless you ask for attention.

Here is what I ordered and how I score the dish with my comments. Sorry I didn't take pictures…read more Each dish has a number. I am not Chinese so take that into consideration. 122 beef soup clear broth - This was a 5/5 - so good we got one too go. The price is good but it is a small portion with just a little meat. It's the broth that tastes so good. 111 noodles with ground pork, sprouts and cucumber 5/5 - I really liked this dish. It's like a Chinese chili on wide noodles. Addictive. Good value too. 139 beef wrap - 3/5 - This is the chinese pancake surrounding overcooked beef that you can get anywhere. Thankfully they didn't use too much cilantro like other places. It was dry. I would not order it again. Needs a sauce too. The vinegar from the table wasn't helping. 137 1000layer pancake - 3/5 This was made fresh and it's puffy! ---probably exactly what it's supposed to be. It, too, needs a special sauce. There just is no flavor by itself. Plus, I only counted 900 layers. Just kidding. I would skip next time. The service here is great. Food comes out fast.

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Moo Bin L.

965

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215

9 years ago

So i kinda ordered this last minute tonight... literally, like i placed my order online and they closed like 5 minutes after (i know I'm a horrible person) , however it did not deter them from delivering my food. I've ordered from here before and never been disappointed, but tonight they out did themselves, i figured a review of adequate proportions was in order. The food was so piping hot I burnt my tongue haha, and oh so delicious. Tonight I got the kung pao chicken and fried rice. The fried rice was so good man, it tasted fresher than the fresh prince and lemme tell ya, he fresh. Most importantly it was not overpowered with soy sauce, it almost made me forget i ordered chinese cause my roommate ate my leftover pizza and had munchies while doing homework... Previously I've had: garlic beef kung pao beef egg flower soup Veggie egg rolls. I think chicken is the way to go here, their kung pao beef is good, but I like the chicken's natural tenderness more. The veggie egg rolls are regular, not great, not bad, little thin, they look like they come frozen but not disappointing at all. They come with that generic bright ready dipping sauce thats too sweet for my taste but some of you weirdos love. I wish their garlic beef had more of a "garlic" flavor but it's still pretty good The egg flower soup is really good, although I could do without the gigantic slices of mushroom that sink to the bottom and beg you to put them out of their delicious misery, (but i just picked them out and told them to shut up i was busy) luckily the broth doesn't have that stank egg smell the cheap chinese joints tend to have. This is one of few places with low delivery fees ($2), sorta great food, somewhat decent prices, and a low order minimum. You can't go wrong. read more

Bertha T.

10 years ago

BAD SERVICE - BAD MANAGEMENT - NOT FRIENDLY DID NOT GET FOOD - CHINESE DELIVERY BOY WAS LOST. I ordered food here for dinner after seeing this 4 star review on yelp. ONLY TO BE DISAPPOINTED. I live in IRVINE, 5 miles away, it was raining so I had my food Delivered to me, paying a $5 Delivery Fee. I ordered 3 entree's on the chicken menu, Mushroom chicken, vegetable chicken, and sha cha chicken. with two Fried Rice which cost $1 extra per order. I gave my address, and the Chinese lady that took my order said the food will be there approximately 40 minutes. HORRIBLE experience, 40 minutes has gone by, I called the restaurant, the lady told me that the delivery guy is on his way and he will be there soon. So I waited, it has now been 60 MINUTES!! One HOUR, and I have no received my food. 60 Minutes has gone by, I received a call from the Chinese Delivery guy that was RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERY MY FOOD. He called and said he COULD NOT FIND my HOUSE!!! Ridiculous, I gave him specific address, and directions where he could INPUT into GOOGLE Maps, or iPHONE MAPS. He could barely speak any English, It was so hard for me to instruct him to get to my house because he would kept speaking to me in broken English and not understand how to get to my house. Horrible management for even hiring an illegal Chinese immigrant to work for them. To make things short, He couldnt find my house, it has been 1 hour and 30 minutes. So I DID NOT got my food. and they refunded me my money. THAT WAS a horrible experience. I literally STARVED FOR 1 hour and 30 minutes due to this poor quality delivery service personnel. DEFINITELY NOT ORDERING FROM THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN. read more

Madison J.

10 years ago

SERVICE HAS GONE DOWN THE DRAINS - POOR QUALITY compared to when it was Open YEARS ago. The delivery service here is horrible. If you tip a low amount like $1,2,3,4,5 and is not worth their time, they will put you on the LAST priority to have your food delivered, and you've already PAID for the delivery service too. They are all about PROFIT, GREED, they do not care about how soon customers get their food. I witness my food being order left their just to be delivered an hour later because I lived far away in Anaheim, paid $6 delivery fee with a $2 tip... Recently, they CUT DOWN PORTIONS. HIGHER PRICE, SMALL PORTIONS. Their LUNCH special is no longer SPECIAL. Used to come in a White Container that was double of their current lunch tray. The current one is a black plastic that is similar to a TV Dinner Tray, very small about 30% Less Food. The Chinese Delivery guys here are disgusting, sometimes when I order food i notice these guys dress very dirty, in sweats and in jogger pants, most time these chinese delivery guys look like they do not even shower, their hair is so OILY, just plain disgusting. They used to have a DRESS CODE, - Pants with their Company Red Shirt. But NOWADAYS, they just dress like they just woke up from their beds. UnWashed JOgger pants and worned down T-Shirts. I order here multiple times, these guys are disgusting, it looks to me like they do not even do their laundry, because they would always show up to my house wearing the same JOGGER pants, and sometimes change T-Shirts... read more

Lexi L.

11 years ago

I really wanted some Chinese takeout on this beautiful rainy day. Unfortunately I didn't find it. I had the Mongolian beef, veggie egg rolls, veggie chow mein, cream cheese wontons, and a piece of the chocolate cake. Mongolian beef-so salty I took one bite and spit it out! I love salt I mean literally always put salt on everything. Didn't put any on this and it was horrible! Egg rolls-good flavor but so rubbery it was like eating stale Doritos. Chow mein-was gummy. Not the good Chinese noodle gummy. But gummy sticks to the roof of your mouth gummy. Wontons-again great flavor but same rubbery stale consistency. The chocolate cake was good for store bought previously frozen. And honestly? How do you make rice taste bad? Anyway for 50 bucks my trash can is full of uneaten Chinese food. Next time I'm feeling lazy in the raid I'll go to the store and buy Kraft Mac n cheese, which is a huge step Up from what I tasted. The delivery kid was super sweet too! read more

Jack H.

10 years ago

The delivery service is great, they showed up on time and the food was hot, plus the guy who greeted me at the door was very polite and professional. Food packaged well, no problems there. The dumplings were pretty good, a little thicker on the dough area than I'm used to but not a big deal. Fried rice was pretty standard, certainly prepared different than I'm used to, but not necessarily in a bad way. Overall it was a good meal at an average price, recommend that you give them a try. Service was excellent. read more

Nicole S.

10 years ago

Thank you so very much China West Express for making this dinner special for a family for whom we ordered. This is what the dad said: "Thank you for the wonderful dinner. Kids remembered the date. Please give me the name of this place. We want to go there as much as possible because of their excellent food ingredients. Also the note was cute." Looks like you have new regular guests. Thanks again! read more

Hart W.

4 years ago

Still the best Chinese food in Orange County. Tasty Chinese American food, ordered and arrived quickly. For the portion also a great value. I ordered the lunch Mongolian beef and my coworker got the the Shrimp with Lobster sauce. Used their BOGO 50% off lunch in the mail. With tips and everything it came out to like $20. Great value and convenient lunch option. read more

David N.

7 years ago

I love the food. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. From the Orange Cauliflower (veggie version of Orange Chicken) to the Chow Fun, everyone in our group was satisfied. Maybe I'll convince the boss to do one of their Group Meal deals. $7 per person for a couple of party trays. Not bad. read more

Doug P.

7 years ago

First time eating at this restaurant and it was amazing. Their Mongolian Beef and Orange Chicken are so worth the money. I have eaten at China Palace and the food there is great. But the price there is so much higher than here. My new favorite local Chinese joint. read more

Chris R.

7 years ago

The Chinese orange chicken was alright had a weird taste to it but I'm sure it had to be this time because my friends usually go eat here but it just really didn't catch my interest to eat. It's cool and stuff just needs a better greetingS read more

Sam M.

14 years ago

I can here after one of my tennis work outs with a girlfriend of mine. The food was good but the service was just ehh.. I felt as if they didn't really take care of me. Maybe I expect too much. Oh well, come here for the food people! read more

Chuperritz F.

8 years ago

Food is really good. Not what you would expect from an express restaurant. Everything was cooked upon order. I like the egg young foo and Singapore Noodles. A hole in the the wall, no frills type of place. You come for the food. read more

Austin M.

9 years ago

This place is amazing , love the food , the service and the ambiance . Visiting the area and exploring a little bit by trying different kinds of food around. My friend and I had a wonderful time at this place . read more

David L.

8 years ago

Great place for Chinese food. The egg foo young is delicious and the Singapore noodles are really good. It's located in a hip shopping center next to Bear Sushi and a Mexican restaurant. read more

Mia K.

6 years ago

Ordered delivery, (they have a no-contact option) and the food came on time and was very tasty. My kids loved their honey walnut shrimp and I enjoyed their healthier options and soup. read more

JOHN L.

14 years ago

Food was great. Service was good too. Only bad thing was that it was "freezing" in there. No heat at all. So if u like good Chinese food, bring your jackets and gloves. read more

amy h.

17 years ago

Good selection, very reasonably priced. this is a great place to eat, the food is fresh and dilicious, people there are frendly , i love this restaurant. read more

Michelle B.

11 years ago

I hate to write bad reviews but I gotta be honest here...really the food simply had no exciting flavors and kinda felt disappointed after dinner...;.( read more

Jurstin V.

9 years ago

this place is bad they took a whole day to have my food delivered and when it was here it was cold don't get this place you will be disappointed read more

Tony D.

13 years ago

Great Chinese Food ... rare to find somewhere to cooks the food fresh while you wait - rather then pre the food like most ed buffet.

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(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.

Hon's Wok

3.4

(19 reviews)

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.

Great service for larger catering orders! Will order again. Everything was freshly cooked and even…read moremy picky kids liked it.

Ha Long Bay Pho & Grill

3.8

(622 reviews)

I've have never been disappointed with the food that I have ordered. I just wish the bus…read moreboys/gal/they them... could please clean off the tables a little softer instead of banging everything they touch. It's has happened four times already, and the new people I bring in mention how the workers are not aware of their surroundings when someone's trying to have a conversation. This is something you need to work on guys. I love coming in there-may bring earplugs next time. *Very clean.Workers are very kind every time. The food is served pretty quickly, with a good presentation.

Wanted to try this place after visiting Ha Long Bay. It's a huge space. Went on a random Wednesday…read moreand there were about 4-5 parties. The food came out super fast. Servers were attentive and sweet. The regular bowl of pho felt a bit small, the protein of the meat balls were maybe 3 maybe 4 cut in half. The vegetables the pho came with felt skimpy but it was enough. The broth tasted pretty clean, not like most pho places. The portion overall was pretty filling. The star would be the bun cha, the patties were juicy, other meat was thin but the patty made up for it. The portion was perfect. Honestly not a bad! I'd come back again.

Pho Hung Vuong & Grill

3.7

(466 reviews)

great customer service!! amazing food !! any problems talk to the manager or the teamread more

The food was phenomenal Service is very good and the place…read moreis actually very clean Oh and they bring the food out quick so thats good too

KPB Asian Bistro

4.4

(242 reviews)

Kim Huong Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant

3.8

(337 reviews)

BEST EGG ROLLS IN ORANGE COUNTY! PERIOD!…read more Listen... I've been coming here for years and they do not disappoint! Whenever we have family gatherings, we call for large quantities of egg rolls, fried rice and chow mein platters and Kim Huong always comes through! This is a very small family owned business and they're consistently provided excellent customer, who seem very grateful to receive business. We typically order egg rolls in 50 to 100 and they will normally have them ready within a couple hours of placing the order. Every single time, the egg rolls are the life of the party and I love taking credit for bringing them! Haha. Do yourself a favor, grab a platter of egg rolls and spend some quality family time. Trust!

After reading some of the reviews, I'd like to share my personal experience…read more I've known and eaten at this restaurant for over 10 years, and this is actually my first time leaving a review. The owner and staff work incredibly hard. I understand that some negative reviews may come from the owner's way of speaking or his personality, which can sometimes be misunderstood. However, I've always found him to be a very kind and genuinely funny person. This is a small, family-owned restaurant, and I hope people can support them a little more. They work hard every day to serve their customers. The food is good, clean, and honestly, the prices are among the most affordable in the Tustin area. Please give this local family business a little more support. They truly deserve it.

Somboon Thai Food

4.0

(249 reviews)