tl,dr: horrendous shopping area. but good restaurants. Likes: + This Shopping Center houses an awesome selection of restaurants like Pepper Lunch, Coco Ichibanya, and MeetFresh. Non-likes: - This large shopping center has only 3 entrances/exits, 2 of which are tucked away. So if you're looking to dine somewhere deep in like at Pepper Lunch, you have to navigate through abundant pedestrian and car traffic to find parking first. The floor plan designers should've included 1 or 2 more exits closer to the Alton Pkwy & Jamboree Rd intersection. - And parking is often horrendous throughout the whole day. From lunch hour to dinner hour, parking is almost always packed. You can expect to spend up to 10min seeking parking during the worst hours of the day. Even the parking structure in the back isn't sufficient during rush hour. - The back alley that passes by the church is riddled with horrendous, tall speed bumps. Awful on your car's suspension. They need to smooth out those speed bumps. Better yet, remove them entirely. They're not needed. - Also, many entitled drivers in the parking lot. For example, when they're at a stop sign and you're driving through the intersection because you don't have a stop sign, they jut out and almost collide with you. And if you honk, both the driver and the passenger in the other car will freak out and make a face at you as if YOU'RE the weird one. It may be worth the investment and mental peace to seek lunch elsewhere. - The center parking spots of the parking structure smelled like old urine. Parking there is a lil secluded, but boy does it reek. read more

I like this plaza that has outside seating that you can order whatever you want from your party if each of you wants something different. Many options from tea drink stores, hot pot, BBQ, Korean foods, H Mart, Somi Somi, 85 degrees Bakery, and etc. You can get snacks, drinks, pastry, entrees, to desserts. Lots options. I enjoy walking around the plaza with lots options to choose from. Each person and get food to go and all sit outside the table. Good value. read more

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Parking, the worst. Food options, the best. I live fairly close to the plaza, so walking over there makes it a lot more enjoyable. This plaza has really good options like Chubby Cattle, Haidilao, CoCo Ichibanya, Kickin' Crab, Sunright, etc. There's also an HMart here too! During peak times like weekends and nights, the parking situation is pretty wild, but there are three parking options: parking lot in the plaza, parking structure, and an extended/overflow parking on the other side of HMart. Most places in this plaza is pretty expensive, so you'll likely spend about $20-40 per person at any of the restaurants. read more

If you are looking for a plaza with plenty of restaurant choices this is the place to go. They have so many things to choose from. Mostly foods from Asia. Service is great at most locations. I have no encountered any negative experiences. They open late and have karaoke upstairs too. Hmart, miniso, and tanashima if you want to do some extra shopping while waiting for your table too. Great prices too. There something for everyone. read more

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DJ shopping center has such a nice variety of food (BCD Tofu) and bit of shopping stores (Miniso) to name a few for places to visit! There are multiple tea shops, there's even a new BBQ place, there's seafood options, and just overall, a lot of shops that make this the hot spot to visit, which also means parking can be a pain. During busy hours, the lot can fill up quick and even the garage can be full too, there maybe overfill parking but be careful parking at H-Mart if you're planning to go visit other stores and shops. read more

Love this plaza! Diamond Jamboree is one of my favorite spots because there's such a great variety of Asian food. Grom boba to hot pot to sushi, you can pretty much find whatever you're craving. It's also a fun place to just hang out with friends since there's always something new to try. Only downside is the parking. It can definitely get hectic, especially on weekends, but there is a parking structure which helps a lot if you're willing to circle around a bit. Overall, such a solid spot for good food and a lively atmosphere! read more

Great selection of restaurants but absolutely horrible parking experience. It's where you get to see the worst of OC drivers on parade. Terrible parking jobs of taking two spots to nearly t-boning my car twice at a stop sign.....sigh. Like people who come here truly live up to all of the negative stereotypes......it honestly stresses me out so much just with the idea of going anywhere near this place. I can't seem to rationalize anything offered here that's worth that sorta frustrating stressful experience. After all, many of the places offered at Diamond Jamboree isn't particularly totally unique to this location only. read more

We went to Sunright Tea Studio for a refreshing beverage. I loved the ability to adjust the sweetness of my slushy beverage. I got the peach frostie with Jasmine Tea jelly....Sooo good. read more

Horrible parking lot, specially since all the Braun workers park there, don't they have their own parking lot? The noise towards the eating sections is the worst, you can't have a conversations when there is a million of delivery trucks backing into to deliver,right next to where you are sitting,forget if you are trying to have a meeting or you are on an important call, the music is just soooo loud, please reconsider lowering it, we can't have a conversation out in the chairs. read more

Maybe when I was younger and was "yearning for greener pastures" that I was saying that Diamond Jamboree was the far superior version than Diamond Plaza. This was after Genki Living, Cue!, and Arcade Infinity closed down; however, new life is being breathed into the 626 and I think I'm starting to lean more towards the Diamond Plaza that I grew up with. Sunright, 85c, Pepper Lunch, bbq Chicken, Sul & Beans, 7 Leaves, BCD, H Mart, Haidilao, Takashima, etc. are all available to me in the 626. The H Mart they have here does have a Pizza Chicken Love Letter (though we also have this literally down the street from Diamond Plaza) and some other food options inside that ours doesn't have. I think the only businesses here that I am truly jealous of are Somi Somi (RIP the on in the Santa Anita mall, now the closest one is in Little Tokyo or Fullerton...), Coco Ichibanya (so successful that they absorbed the business next to them), and Kura Revolving Sushi (why the 626 doesn't have one of these yet is beyond me). Unlike Diamond Plaza, I have been destroyed trying to find parking here and that's with an entire parking structure, an entire lot, AND the weird gravel side lot too. I don't think I've ever had that issue at Diamond Plaza. Diamond Plaza also has one of the final bastions of The Alley (nice JJK collab), an Anime Station, the newest Chubby Cattle, and a Xing Fu Tang. So a newer, more grown up me is now ready to explore out of Diamond Jamboree. read more

I love so many of the businesses here. And yet, I avoid this center at all costs (or I have someone else drive). Why? Because parking is an absolute nightmare. Not only are there not enough parking spots to accommodate some of these very popular eateries, but people drive like maniacs trying to find a spot and often time park so poorly that they will either hit another car or just flat out take 2 parking spots. We always factor in 10+ minutes just to circling around trying to find a spot. With that said, once you park, this center is great. They offer so many great eateries that often times it's tough to decide on which one you want to go to. There have been times when we've decided to eat at one restaurant and while trying to find parking, change our minds and end up eating elsewhere. You really can't go wrong. The selection here is great. read more

I simply love this plaza. Took a random late night stroll in my convertible during a trip to Irvine. Stumbled upon this place with its beautiful holiday lighting. It basically has every Asian restaurant/grocery store/knick knacks that I love. It's hard to be bored at this plaza, and if you are -- it's very comfortable to be so! It's crazy how clean and nice it is, I would've thought it only opened 3-5 years ago, but apparently based on the yelp reviews it's been open at least +15 years. There's a parking structure behind the place in case it gets too crowded. There are so many options to eat, and several places that open very late as well. For anyone who's living nearby this place, and/or has convenient access to this place, you are very lucky imo!!! read more

This plaza has many selections to choose from from stores and restaurants. All of them have great service with employees. For the value, it's worth it for any place you go here. Fridays and Saturdays are usually really packed even at the restaurants. So id recommend going early to put your name down or calling in and asking for wait times. Also parking as well is difficult to find so I usually have to park in the garage in the back. read more

Worst parking lot ever! PEOPLE, once you get back to your car, leave! Don't be sitting there dilly dallying around. There are other cars waiting for your parking spot. Thank you. read more

This is the plaza to be when you get hangry. I love the diversity here. The crowd is super diverse. You can go to the supermarkets + grab a bite to eat. Everyone is nice and welcoming. H mart is my favorite market in the plaza. I love getting frozen fish balls stuffed with pork here. It quality of the products are so good. That's why it can be on the pricier side. You get what you pay for. I highly recommend you visit this place with your friends, SO, family or even solo. I love going places solo, that's why I always mention it's OK to go places solo!! ‍ read more

Cool shopping center full of multi-Asian restaurants, cafes, and businesses! The original 85 degrees bakery is in this shopping center, I think. Hard to find parking but worth the wait. Lots of yummy options to pick from! read more

Diamond Jamboree's variety of restaurants is absolutely awesome, & even having a variety of Boba places to try! My favorites here are: -Coco Ichibanya (Japanese Curry House) -Kicking Crab (Cajun/Creole, Seafood) -Pepper Lunch (Meat Rice Lunches on a Sizzle Platter) -Sunright Tea Studio (Boba/Fresh Drinks) Yigah (Korean Dishes like Gamjatang) Haidilao (Hot Pot) H-Mart (Korean/Asian Supermarket) The only poor experience here is honestly the parking. Since theres only a small path you can take to exit/enter the main plaza, it can get pretty congested on evenings/nights during the weekends. Overall an awesome staple of Irvine, and as new restaurants have been coming in, I'm always excited to see what will pop up here! read more

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I love coming here because there's several food options here. I just don't go here during the evening and night hours cuz parking can definitely be a pain. My favorite places are 85 degrees, Pho Saigon Pearl, 7 Leaves, Sunright, Somi Somi, and Afters. I still need to try Tim Ho Wan. There was also a nice beauty store that I just randomly went into , Palace Beauty. It was cute and simple. I've also been to H Mart here and they have really good groceries and Korean side dishes that I love that are already prepared and packaged for you so it's convenient. read more

So many yummy food choices. Love me some yogurt from Somi Somi, boba from 7 Leaves and coffee/dessert from 85 Degrees. The hot pot upstairs is super good too. This is a great place to walk around. Come hungry! read more

Didn't realize young asians (I am one too) also drive like the aunties and uncles in rowland height, and little saigon area. I like the atmosphere here and how spacious it is I think they should install more like collectible/clothing based stores here though cuz it's mainly food and drinks. read more

The Diamond Jamboree aka DJ. DJ is a great place to go if you want some good Asian food and don't know what you exactly want. They got Hmart, sushi, korean chicken, soondooboo, katsu, hot pot, and literally everything. Man I love DJ. Always busy in the plaza and brings in that city life woooooooo! Fun place to go with friends and family! Thanks DJ! read more

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One of the reviews says the parking is bad and it's true that the main parking lot is generally very busy. However there is a big parking garage behind the shops that has walkways connected to the shopping center. Super easy and there's always spots. I love 85 Degrees, the sushi spot, the hot pot - I could go on. Love stopping by this place. read more

This is what I call Irvine flavortown! It's your one stop shop for everything asian & entertainment. Craving dim sum? Head over to Tim Ho Wan for an authentic Cantonese taste of "the most inexpensive" awarded dim sum restaurant. Dim sum not your thing? Have no fear, try pepper lunch for a Japanese steakhouse experience (my #1 spot!). Don't worry there's meatless options at pepper lunch as well. Or if you're not into beef & want some good ol fashioned korean fried chicken (THE BEST) head over to BBQ chicken (next to pepper lunch!). Be prepared to wait as they are horribly slow in preparing food (just warning). If you're feeling faaaancy climb upstairs & try Hai DiLao & order the dancing noodle - yup it's worth the money & wait (best to get on the yelp waiting list!). Looking for k-beauty or hard to find Japanese skincare? Takashima has everything from Pola to sulwhasoo. & cheap cheap sheet masks of course. Don't let the 1 star rating deter you! Just walk in & own it. Oh dessert you say?! AFTERS the best ice cream in town is a must!! Or if you prefer a lighter less sweet treat, try SomiSomi. Sesame & milk tea are my favs. Thirsty? Tea aint my thang but there's Sunright Tea Studio that always seems to be popping. Need groceries? If you dare, enter H Mart (after fighting for parking or if you're willing to park in the secret dirt lot). It gets pretty crowded & I avoid this place on weekends like the plague. Your best bet? Going anytime after 7 on the weekday. You'll get a more peaceful experience ;). All in all this is my absolute fav shopping center in OC. wish there were more like it! The parking can get cray but it's def not as bad as the district. read more

I would recommend this plaza very good and lots of choices for Asian food and 85C Bakery

I just love this place! Lots of great restaurants and free parking!! I do wish they have a bigger parking structure though. If you love Asian food, this is the place to go if you happen to be in Irvine area. read more

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Want Asian cuisine? This place has everything you want and is worth visiting. The only reason it gets an A-OK is parking and traffic are horrendous during lunch, some week nights, AND weekends. (I don't think the Industrial Engineer who helped design this center thought about that.) DJ houses great restaurants, beverage houses, bakery/s, and an H-Mart. One needs to come in and check it out if you want Japanese food, Taiwan food, Korean food, Udon, Seafood/Crawfish, Dumplings, dessssserts galore. I am use to the parking and traffic and how to get around it, but if you are not use to it, you may give it a 1-Star. DJ mgmt does not care because DJ is always busy. SO, exercise your parking smarts when you come to DJ. Happy eating and Fight On! read more

You have to be MacGyver to get in and Houdini to get out, but it's worth it. I go here to meet a couple of my colleagues (Hi you all!) for lunch at HMart. We get the big 18 pound black iron molcajete-shaped vessel heated past boiling with Korean ingredients that probably come from the market. Never disappointed...in the chow or my friends! If you are driving by and run out of gas, you could stay for a week and not get bored (Plush Karaoke Lounge) or hungry (Ajisen Ramen, BBQ Chicken, BCD Tofu for starters). And for desert, 85ºC. read more

Good tenant mix. Free parking. Good values at H Mart Korean Grocery Store. I think they had the first 85c in California. My favorite is Young Da Bang Korean restaurant. Pro tip: park in the structure (also free) read more

This plaza includes almost all the entertainment that I need. The Plush for singing, 85 C bakery for the breakfast, forgot the name, but there is one for handcraft. Lots of restaurants and some of them are 24 hrs. Just remember, during the weekend and Friday night, it will be really hard to find a parking space. read more

I love the variety of restaurants HATE the parking, go to the parking structure directly and don't bother trying to park in front, nothing but parking sharks circling the lot for a car to Pull out. Majority are Asian restaurants from Korean, Tofu House, Ajisen Ramen, Sushi, Pepper Lunch, Curry House, Korean BBQ chicken, a Mediterranean place, Dim Sum Tim ho wan, many Korean restaurants/fusion, great desserts from 85 Degrees, Somi Somi, coffee and tea places. read more

We come here pretty often, at least once per month. We usually hit up the same 2-3 places over and over again. Our choices include: 1) Chef Hung's Noodle House for a bowl of beef noodles 2) Meet Fresh for dessert 3) 85 degrees for cake or drinks 4) Tim Ho Wan for dim sum and their famous pork buns 5) Somi Somi for ice cream Parking is difficult to find, at all hours of the day, especially if you want to park outdoors rather than in their indoor parking structure. read more

I absolutely LOVE this MECCA for ASIAN DINING in the OC Irvine area. It's a great place to come to and arrive even with no reservations nor plans, and then stroll around to decide where to eat. On Friday Nights and Weekends, it's harder to find parking and there's longer waits in line for seating. There's Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Foods as well as niches like dumplings, noodles, etc. here. There will be a Dim Sum restaurant opening at the end of 2018 or early 2019 supposedly. There's deserts and ice cream here too. There's one grocery store albeit an H-Mark Korean Market. The only thing that's missing here is probably a solid Thai, Vietnamese and Cantonese restaurant from the mix of diversity. It's nice to see the multi-cultural patronage of non-Asians and Asians alike all coming together, although Asians are the majority here. If they had one of these in every major neighborhood with a decent Asian population of residents in each community in So Cal, I think the business model would thrive. read more

i love this place but no public restroom. somi somi and 85 degrees restrooms are not availabe as in out of order. they should let customers use their restroom since no public restroom. so 2 stars for now read more

Pros and cons List Pros 1. They have some of the best bakeries and restaurants 2. There are so many good places that if one is packed you will always have some other place to eat/shop 3. Good Location cons. 1. Parking spaces can be hard to find I come here at least a few times a week. They have a wide variety of restaurants and bakeries to choose from . 85C is the best bakery because they have their milk tea is the better than the other places. The plaza also features several good restaurants such as Ajisen Ramen, Chef Hung, Urban Seoul, and Capital Seafood . There is also a good Korean Market with a good range of produce for a cheap price. The only bad thing about this place is that it only has two entrances and can get quite crowded sometimes read more

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Pre-COVID, this plaza was a nightmare, never any parking and people would be double parked all over the place. Went there yesterday, and it was still quite lively, but a whole heck of a lot better than it had been. There are tons of places to try! I tried 3 new places to eat yesterday, Tim Ho Wan, SomiSomi, and Sunright Tea Studio, and I still haven't attempted to try nearly half of the other food offerings. If you don't mind only going for take out, now is the time to go, but obviously respect the social distancing and don't forget to have a mask with you. read more

Great food selection in this little area. Many Asian food establishments. Parking can be difficult when it's lunch and dinner time. read more

There are plenty of food, restaurant, entertainment, and businesses here. I love coming here for the boba, social space, and Japanese curry house. It is also the space where I am able to get Korean food and instant ramen at their H mart or desserts. read more

This food-centered shopping mall is epic! There's BCD Tofu (great bibimbap and tofu soup), curry, dim sum, Korean shaved ice, Taiwanese snacks, Japanese curry... what else could you want? And if you feel like cooking (although I don't know why you'd want to do that) there's HMart next door. read more

Variety of stores and restaurants, prices are somewhat reasonably, private parking lot.

I'll keep it short for this one. There's really no special need for me to elucidate on how terrible parking was in this place!! During the super rush times in the evening from Mon-Fri, especially Friday, then weekends night time...you can forget parking in the structure and better luck finding a different spot near by the church south of the shopping plaza! I bet whomever owns this plaza really didn't care too much about customers' parking needs at first. Next, restaurants are everywhere there...many of them I disliked so much of it...although back in 2008 was my first time there. Back then there weren't so many restaurants compared with 2018 when I last time went there. Guppy House was good, Capital seafood no thanks, BBQ Chicken racists, Tokyo Table super noisy, 85C Bakery super long queue can annoy the crap outta me! It seems to be like this is an OUT NIGHT OUT ASIAN INVASION PLAZA but at least open for EVERYBODY! There's not a lot of good impression for me there beside back in 2008 when it was more peaceful with less people...sad read more