Wanted to show our support for Belacan Grill while they're still in Tustin. Been actually craving…read moresome of their dishes so glad we finally got to come by last Thursday. I've been a big fan ever since they opened in 2007ish, when I still lived in Irvine and started a Foodie Group at Columbus Grove. Belacan Grill is family-owned and the owner is the chef so the quality has not changed at all. The dishes I was craving: Calamari, Daging Kecap Manis (tender beef in sweet and spicy dark soy glaze) and the Belacan Fried Rice. Everything was as good as I remember. I was told their last week is end of August and moving to Orange (just 2 miles away) on Chapman and Yorba.

Went to Belacan Grill on a Sunday evening. We put in reservations through Yelp without realizing…read morethat they'd be closing early on Sunday. They seated us as soon as we got there. We did have enough time to order and get our food out in a good time frame. Below are my ratings, would come back again as so far have not had a bad meal here. They are moving to Orange though so look out for when they move. The service was good and attentive. Mamak Mee Goreng - ordered but no pictures. 4/5 Nasi Goreng (fried rice with Shrimp) - 5/5 Clay Seafood Tofu Curry - 5/5 Chicken Wings - 5/5 Daging Kecap Manis - 4/5

Amazing noodles! Best hand- made noodles ever! I am…read moreincredibly impressed by the perfect chewiness, rich flavor, and absolute freshness of every single bite.

Amazing noodles! Great pickup service, ready very quickly. Staff was friendly! Ordered twice during…read morethe weekend I stayed across the street for my son's tournament. Highly recommend!

Jason provided a really cool experience with amazing food! He is a very talented chef! It was cool…read moreto get a big group together for this unique dining experience. Food was Michelin star quality!

Awesome experience! Jason is great at what he does. Chill dude, amazing chef. You can taste the…read morefreshness and quality in the dishes. I love his twists and takes on food. He adds his delicate touches to a standard item we're used to eating, and brings it to a new level. He has quite the creative mind. Nice ambiance, clean spot, seats ten max. Tho we're his last party as he's moving to LA and OC area--TBD--and no longer from his home. Thanks for the amazing Michelin experience. Everything tasted bomb. Good luck with the next steps, Jason. We're sure you'll make it big. Keep doing what you're doing. You could use some more Vietnamese and Khmer food inspirations. Much love, LBC CREW

This Way has some of the coolest products that I've seen in a long time. Pop up shop is really fun…read moreto hang out at and take a look at what Summer has found on her travels. If you're at The Camp or at The Lab you must stop by and pick up something. Also if you're online and doing some shopping check out the website. It's rad!

Love the banh khot and egg roll here! The banh khot is crunchy on the outside and and soft on the…read moreinside. It's packed with flavor and the dipping sauce (nuoc mam) that comes with it compliments the dish. It comes with herbs to freshen up the taste. The eggrolls are also yummy as it has whole shrimp inside. Parking located in front of the store. It's a small store with a couple tables inside and outside. I find more people cater from here than dine in. Service is great! I called in and placed the order and the cashier who answered was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this place if you're in for a quick snack that's crunchy, savory, fresh, snd yummy!

This place is insanely busy, but I'm glad we finally got to try the food. The banh khot remained…read morecrispy even though we did take out. I like their sauce, it was sweet with a tiny bit of heat. It's a perfect takeout restaurant. Service was quick and easy. There was a promotion today? $1 per banh khot. My husband went to order right when it was opened and there was already a ton of take out orders. He tried calling before he went into the restaurant to order, but he didn't get through. I wonder if people order the day before for 11am pick up? But yes, prepare to wait. Everything comes out hot and fresh.

Very good Thai food. I reckon it's more of a street food / comfort food type restaurant than like a…read moreHanuman or MANAAO. (Or at least more casual for sure) The food is well cooked and packed with flavor. I always recommend this place and it's conveniently located in Irvine off jambo and barranca right next to the Tustin district / legacy. Go check em out if you want something that is less basic or cliche. You will not regret it my dudes. Cheers big ears

Recently visited this establishment twice, 2nd time to confirm my findings. Thai food here is…read moredelicious. While there are a few other spots in town that I would dub them supreme but for their offering, service, and ambiance, this is a great spot for business lunch, catch up, or family over delicious food. For this location, it is a bit small with limited seating. For large parties or families, you may have a longer wait time since tables need to be shuffled around. One of my favorite things to pair with our meal is their spice rack. If you are able to handle a bit of heat, ask for it and introduce the pickle chili to your dish. It elevates flavor with contrast quite well. Pad See Ew and Crab fried rice is what we ordered. The first visit had beef salad which paired great with the rest of the meal. Overall, stop by this location for good eats. FYI, parking can be tricky so be mindful about peak hours and carpool.

Had a great experience at Chaak Kitchen this month for a birthday date. The interior of this…read morerestaurant is stunning. It is the perfect spot for a date night out, especially in the summer. We ordered carne crudo, castacan, cochinita pibil, and beignets for dessert. For a drink I got a pineapple tamarind agua fresca that was a perfect combination. I really enjoyed everything we ate here. 3 dishes was enough to feed 2. The standout was the cochinita pibil. I do wish we got a little variety and picked a different dish instead of getting 2 pork dishes but both the cochnita pibil and castacan were highly recommended by a friend. The beignets and the dipping sauces were delicious . The dough was so fluffy. The service was great and we sat right next to the kitchen. You could tell the staff is organized and keeps a clean kitchen which is always nice to see with these open kitchen restaurants. Parking is street parking only.

Came here to celebrate a birthday, and it was such a great experience. It's tapas style dining, so…read moreit's perfect for sharing a variety of dishes with the table. The atmosphere is beautiful, it feels like you're dining in a cozy house/patio. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the meal even more enjoyable. Guava Brava - Such a refreshing and delicious cocktail. I would definitely order this again. Almejas al Vapor Picantes - The avocado clam sauce was incredible, especially paired with the focaccia bread for dipping. Pulpo al Guajillo - One of my favorite dishes of the night. Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Empanadas - Really good! We all loved these. Salbute Pato Ahumado - Tasty, but it wasn't one of my favorites compared to the other dishes. Poc Chuc - I'd probably skip this next time. The flavor was good, but the meat wasn't as tender as I expected and was a bit tough to chew. Beignets - So delicious! They come with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces, and they were the perfect way to end the meal. Our server even brought us a side of vanilla ice cream to enjoy with them, which turned out to be an amazing combination. Overall, we had a wonderful birthday dinner here. Between the cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and standout dishes, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

This year's 6 to 6 event at the Orange County Fairgrounds seem to have less vendors both on the…read morefood side and on the product side. The plus side this time around is that they have a completely covered area to eat your food. Picnic benches are laid out with a full awning. Parking is still great. Prices have gone up for both the tickets and parking so be prepared to pay $15 for parking and $15 to get inside. Services dependent on what vendor you buy your food from some will accommodate the request and others will not. Of course if there's no accommodation to the customer, they've lost my business.

So FoodieLand acquired 626 Night Market in October 2025 and this was my first time visiting since…read morethe new corporate ownership. [Parking]: $15 per vehicle for on-site parking just to enter the OC Fair & Event Center. [Admission]: Our party purchased the same-day tickets and paid a $16 per person entry fee. [What to expect]: The market was approximately half food vendors and half arts / crafts / gift vendors. There were solid craft and gift vendors, but not too many art vendors. The food was extremely overpriced ... a simple appetizer = at least $15+ & a filling meal = at least $25. The only real positive? There was a mahjong area that offered free lessons. The performance stage was alright. [Food]: Our party ended up getting only 6 pieces of soup dumplings (aka XLB) from Dumpling Dream for $14 and a cup of gelatea from Boutcha for $7.20 (one of the most affordable and best item to get at the market). [Conclusion]: If I ever come back to 626 Night Market, I would probably stick with the Arcadia location as parking is free and the admission fee is slightly cheaper. I am still having a hard time digesting the fact that getting into the market cost $30+ before even buying any food if I come here alone and I would also need to spend another $25+ just to feel like I had eaten a legit meal. I am good with this one-and-done visit.