Thank you Hayley and the Yelp team for treating us to a cool experience located in the Orange…read moreCircle. Chaiwale and Co. replaced The Pie Hole and is located across from The Filling Station. Parking is a little difficult so make sure you give yourself extra time to allow for parking. I came on a Friday mid-afternoon and this place was pretty busy, with people seated in and outdoors. We were given a free chai and dessert. I opted for the hot CARDAMOM CHAI and the MANGO LASSI CHEESECAKE. I also got a PISTACHIO ROSE LOAF $6 so I could try some more of their offerings. I waited for about 10 minutes for my order. The cardamom chai was delicious. I devoured the mango lassi cheesecake. It could have used a little more sauce on the top, but it was very good. The pistachio rose loaf was aesthestically pleasing and very tasty. It was moist and not overly sweet. I will definitely come back here for their other items like burritos and pranthas. Thank you for the yummy treat!

As I walked up to Chaiwale I realized it replaced pie hole! I asked the employee for their…read morerecommendations and tried the cardamom chai and mango cheesecake. Both were really good! They are in such a good location with so many fun stores to walk around to. Parking is typical for the area, I had to search a little bit and got parking in the neighborhood nearby.

I was invited to this as part of a Yelp Elite event, but honestly I already loved this place before…read morethat. The tea house is super cozy and welcoming, and the staff are always so kind and helpful. I got the rose chai and the tres leches cake, and wow... so good. The chai was fragrant and comforting, and the cake was perfectly moist. Such a great combo. We really need more authentic places like this. You can tell a lot of care goes into what they do. Highly recommend if you love chai and cozy vibes.

Thank you yelp! I…read morewas able to try the Kulfi Tres Leches cake and the Masala Chai for this experience. The cake was a little bit on the sweeter side, but it was very flavorful, and I loved the saffron and pistachios. It paired really nicely with the fragrant Masala chai, which wasn't as sweet. The shop has a good variety of seating too. There's high tops, regular tables, and patio seating. I could definitely see myself coming here to work. There was a good mix of people studying, working, and hanging out. Will def be back to try some of the other desserts!

Hayley spoiled all the Yelp Elites at Paradise Dynasty! I had my eye on this restaurant in Glendale…read morethat is grand opening near Christmas! The servers and baristas were so friendly and amazing! General Manager Jason and Randy were so welcoming! Legend of the Xiao Long Bao. Say no more! It was so nice meeting fellow Yelp Elites Ana, Kat, and Zara. The perfect lunch at an awesome table. Drinks and conversations were flowing throughout the service. Jasmine Tea was light and refreshing. A 2 Hour Yelp Elite Event Menu: We started the Tasting Menu with a Welcome Cocktail: Singapore Sling. Sweet. What a way to kick off! Appetizers: Japanese Cucumber with Minced Garlic & Radish Pastry to tease your palate. Dim Sum: Signature Original XLB Kurobuto Pork Wonton in Chili Oil - My personal Highlight Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao - If you are feeling adventurous! Definitely get the Dynasty But wait, there is more!!! Intermezzo Cocktail Guava Mama - Definitely stronger than the Singapore Sling Main Course: Fried Rice with Fried Pork Chop - YUMMY Stir-Fried Black Pepper Angus Beef with Basil Braised Creamy Butter Lobster Noodle in Nanyang Style - Lobster was so sweet and tasty Stir-Fried Pea Shoot with Minced Garlic Ended the entire tasting experience with: Panda Chocolate Lava Bun Now for the SWAG: 1. YELP Chopsticks 2. YELP Dim Sum Boxes 3. Paradise Group Bag 4. $25 Vouchers to come BACK! Paradise Dynasty could not have been more generous. Hayley, this one is for the books! It was a legendary tasting experience. So happy and grateful to attend and meet new Yelp Elites, Black Elites, and Gold Elites. Forgive me if my Noodle Pull was limp the first couple of takes :) The cocktails were kicking in.

So happy to be part of this amazing event!…read more The welcome drink: Singapore Sling Appetizer: Japanese cucumber with minced Garlic radish pastry perfect way to start great meal! Dim Dum: signature original xiao long bao all very good and tasty. Mid Cocktail: Guava Mama , perfect way to help you get through rest of amazing tasting menu! Main: fried rice with fried pork pork chop Stir fried angus beef with basil , my fav main dish! Braised creamy butter lobster noodle super creamy and rich Stir-fried pea shoot with minced garlic Dessert: Panda Chocolate Lava. Fantastic service, great location and phenomenal experience!

Some of us lucky Elites got to attend this beautiful event that started at Treehouse and ended at…read moreLorea Restaurant. Both are located at the beautiful Pasea Hotel. We did a cute BINGO ice breaker with a sunset cocktail tasting at Treehouse. It was a lot of fun meeting everyone and watching the sunset together. The two drinks we had I enjoyed. We got to sample their Pink Flamingo and HB Christmas cocktails. Later in the evening we all went downstairs to Lorea, which I have been wanting to check out since they opened. We were all given a lavender martini which was oh so good. On the menu included their delicious parker house bread with delicious flavored butter, a salad, assorted sushi, tomahawk steak, fish, grilled chicken, squash, and dessert. My favorite had to be all the delicious sushi and steak. Everything was cooked perfectly. Oh and the desserts were all amazing. I loved the coffee basque cheesecake. We all left full and satisfied. The entire staff was so attentive, helpful and generous. Treehouse and Lorea are both so beautiful. I love that Lorea had a live singer while we were there. The vibe is lovely and I was so greatful for the powerful heated lamps they had overhead. And parking was easy with valet. Thank you so much to the entire staff at Pasea, Treehouse, and Lorea for doing this for us. We are very grateful and cannot wait to share with family and friends. And big thank you to Hayley, Art, Clinton, and Yelp OC for putting on such an incredible night for us. You guys really are the best!

Many thanks to Hayley, Ari, Pasea, Treehouse, and Lorea for hosting another fantastic Yelp Elite…read moreevent! The evening started out at the Treehouse on PCH rooftop bar. What a great spot featuring stunning views and a uniquely decorated round bar as the centerpiece. The event was timed perfectly for us to all get checked in and enjoy the sunset, with Catalina in the background as clear as day. I was able to experience Yelp Bingo for the first time which was a great way for everybody to meet each other. Complementary mini-cocktails were served, with mocktail versions also available by request. I enjoyed the each of the cocktails before seeing the menu first. It was a pleasant surprise at how good they were with no expectations up front. Pink Flamingo (Del Maguey Vida Puebla Mezcal, Lime, Thai chili-Infused aperol, Palo Cortado, Watermelon, egg whites). This was absolutely delicious. I wasn't expecting mezcal at all, and the smokiness was at the perfect level. It had great complexity from all the other flavors that all went together so well. HB Christmas (Ford's Slow Gin, apricot liqueur, lime juice, grenadine, egg whites). This one was also very good, with a sweeter profile and well balanced. Both drinks had a foam top which always wins bonus points in my book. As the sun set, we enjoyed conversation from the comfort of couches in front of a nice warm fire pit which was perfect on a chilly evening. After an hour or so, we headed downstairs to Lorea for a family-style dinner. The restaurant is an open-air space, but long rectangular heaters above run the length of the tables, keeping it nice and warm. There was great live music playing around the corner making the environment even more enjoyable. A parade of appetizers came out shortly after we were seated. The Parker House rolls looked like cinnamon rolls, and were so soft and fluffy. The layers made them even more enjoyable to eat than standard rolls. The sushi platter was visually impressive and colorful. An interesting protein combination was waygu beef and crab, along with salmon and tuna, all served on a bite of crispy rice. I had the waygu and tuna which were very good. The Harvest Apple Salad was light and refreshing. Dinner was served with their signature Laurel cocktail (Lavender-infused Absolut Vodka, orgeat, lemon, carmelized pineapple). It was light and balanced with a little sweetness. Next came the parade of entrees. My favorite was the 32oz Tomahawk steak which was pre-sliced and cooked perfectly medium-rare. It was so tender and flavorful. My favorite sauces were the chimichurri and the peppercorn which was rich. The whipped potatoes were so creamy, it was almost like eating pudding. It was also served with popovers and asparagus. The whole fried fish was moist, flakey, and flavorful. I really enjoyed the mango salad on the side which was crisp and fresh. The grilled chicken was moist and the dish had a lot of different flavors on the plate, but the first two entrees were my favorites. The side dish of roasted acorn squash really surprised me. The slices were buttery but it was brown butter which added a great richness and flavor I wasn't expecting. And the pomegranate seeds added some tartness to round out one of the best veggie side dishes I've had in a long time. I was happy to clean up both plates on our table. You can't have three appetizers and three entrees without having three desserts! I love carrot cake and my eyes lit up when they came out with a plate of whoopee pie looking mini cakes and they were delicious. Another plate had two good sized espresso mini Basque cheesecakes. I'm not a big coffee fan but the flavor was light and I enjoyed several bites. The star of the show was the Apple Alchemy dessert. It is a very colorful plate, and then the bed of dry ice below is activated for a great smoke show. The different versions of apple flavor were great, and it was surprisingly light. If this all wasn't enough, they also served us an after dinner digestif cocktail. The Velour Royal (Hine VSOP, Bailey's salted caramel Irish whiskey) is a little on the strong side with Cognac, but the salted caramel Irish whiskey adds some sweetness to tone it down. It was a great finish to a fantastic meal. Service at both Treehouse and Lorea was excellent, with all staff being very professional and friendly at the same time. Both locations also had a certain classy feel that I really enjoyed. All of the food and drinks were excellent, and I really enjoyed the presentation of the food dishes. I'll look forward to returning to both places soon. As always, it's nice to catch up with Yelpers I've met at other events, and to socialize with new friends. Thanks again for a great evening!

Once again Hayley and the YelpOC team surpassed my expectations with another FUNtastic event. The…read morestaff at Mama's On 39 were exceptional! Super attentive, friendly and engaging. The restaurant is beautiful, I love the modern vibe, the openness and just the overall feel of comfort. The Chicken waffles became my favorite. The texture of the chicken was cooked to perfection, and the crispiness was spot on. Personally the squash spaghetti was not for me, simply because I do not like Marinara sauce, and without the sauce the squash was plain. Most times I am not a fan of Mac & Cheese... but the Macky's Mac & Cheese was DELICIOOOUUUSSS. The amount of cheese was perfectly balanced to create a flavorful meal. REGARDING the specialty pancakes... all I can say is I WANT MORE! I also want more of the Cajun Shrimp Salad PLEASEEEEE Boston's BBQ Burger was superb, delicious the Mama's special sauce made the burger taste OUT OF THIS WORLD! The French Toast Mama-Style was yummy for the tummy!! Thank you sooooo much to the Mama's on 39 team for hosting and allowing us to try your wonderful menu. Much love to you all

The weather was cold outside but Haley and Ari made this event so warm and inviting…read more My favorite thing about these awesome events, besides the food, is the good company. Yelp Elites are so open to getting to know one another while sharing a yummy meal. Mama's on 39 had the best service. They did an amazing job at presenting every dish and made sure that our glasses were always full. We had the chicken and waffles, hamburger and tots, red velvet and cinnamon pancakes, French toast, Cajun shrimp salad and spaghetti squash. All dishes were good but my two favorite were the Cajun shrimp salad and the spaghetti squash. I would absolutely come here again to share the yummy foods with my hubby.

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.

First time attending, might be the last…read more I love to try & experience new things, and I am a foodie at heart. However, the admission fees, parking fees, OUTRAGEOUS costs for food and drinks (spent over $200), was just over the top for us. I knew going in that we were going to splurge a little, however, the cost of some of these food items were INSANE. Truly, some of the best bites was the Birria Eggroll and the Alligator Bites, probably the couple of the cheapest things I bought! The Mango Ube Sticky Rice was also delicious. We also did the silly thing of buying the $30 baby bottle filled with Mango Pineapple Lemonade. It was yummy, and yes, the product itself is silly, but VERY cheap in that the top cracked and eventually was spilling on us throughout the day. We had to eventually throw it away; $30 in the trash. Luckily, we did the smart thing by arriving at 4:00pm (gates opened at 3:00pm) and we left by 8:00pm. Seeing the place fill up and the lines after leaving was shocking! We did not have to wait more than 15 minutes at any food vendor booth. I have read nothing but disappointment from frequent 626 Night Market attendees in the raising costs and mediocre food. I was not super impressed. There were plenty of vendors and I am in support of small businesses, but once again, VERY overpriced. Plus, we came strictly to try the foods. Thanks for the memories, but I will gladly be taking my $200+ for a much better dining experience elsewhere.

Always great food coming here! I love that they rotate their menu seasonally so we could try…read moredifferent creations. Came for Yelp and got to try the coconut match and spicy chicken noodles. The coconut matcha was BOMB, first time trying that combo and it tasted like pandan when mixed together. We added a few more favorites: crispy calamari, garlic noodles with fish and pork tomahawk. Wonderful Asian fusion creations that are compact with so much flavor! Definitely recommend to always have a reservation because this place fills up fast especially towards end of week and the weekends.

This was definitely a nice experience. Big thank you to the staff at Nep Cafe and Hayley for…read moremaking this happen for some of us lucky elites. We got to try their chicken spicy noodles and coconut matcha. The chicken spicy noodles had the best cooked chicken I have had in awhile. It was super tender and flavorful. The sauce the noodles was mixed in was really delicious. I love that it had a hint of spice and tang. Definitely something worth checking out. The coconut matcha was also absolutely yummy. It had the perfect amount of matcha foam ratio to coconut water. It was super refreshing especially after my gym session. I also got to try the banh mi chao too as well. Everything was so good. The staff was really nice and helpful. They made sure to keep checking on us. I came on a busy Sunday during brunch and they were able to take us in right away at the bar. Overall I had a great time and cannot wait to recommend it to all my friends and family. I will definitely be back to brunch, lunch and happy hour.

Best Kimchi I've had in a while. The chef makes the Kimchi with a lot of flavor and spice. He was…read morereally nice and a delight to talk to. I loved all of the items we ordered: - Galbi - Tofu Stew with Dumplings - All of the Banchan was delicious! I can't wait to come back here again with fresh faces and to try other items. It was a memorable meal. Thank you ONDO Korean Tofu & Pot Rice!

Review 109/365 Day Challenge…read more I have came to this restaurant when it was a ramen spot called Ramenos. I've came to this plaza and saw how Rumens is now ONDO Korean restaurant. Didn't realize when I rsvp'd to this event, it was the restaurant that replaced Ramenos. Came here during lunch time around noon. It was really busy and a full house on a Thursday. There is a Yelp wait list that you sign in on a tablet. What I ordered ~ Beef Bibambap for myself. I love bibimbap. The bowl is filled w lots of Korean fresh veggies. ~ Soft Tofu Soup for my father. He got the beef non spicy one. Filled with a lot of tofu and was given an egg for us to crack it into the soup. Both dishes came with a bowl of steam/white rice. The Banchan especially the kimchi is delicious. All which is made in house per the owner Megan. She helped assist with my order and came and checked in on us, sweet gal. Really Authentic Korean Food. Love the vibe, decor and simplicity of modern Korean vibe. Tysm to our CM Hayley & ONDO Korean restaurant for hosting this awesome Elite experience. I'll definitely be back to try their other scrumptious Korean entrees. Located in same plaza as Hobby Lobby, Krak Boba & enchanted coffee shop. Lots of parking available.

We went to The Yelp elite disco night event last night in diamond bar to jump start diamond bar…read morerestaurant week. It was a disco night so when we arrived we were immediately greeted by yelp that were dressed in their disco attire...super fun. The energy was off the chain everyone was so lively and friendly. The event was full of great vendors with great food and drinks such a variety of vendors. The Dancefloor was Poppin with the soul train line. I was able to get my groove on lol. We took photos, we had drinks , we ate food , we had a wonderful time. Another great event from Yelp. There was a raffle where prices were given away , which was a great way to end the night even though we didn't win anything lol. I'm looking forward to the next event. Such a blast

I really enjoyed my time at this event. TIP: get there as soon as it opens. There were people that…read morecame a little later that did not get to try most of the food offered. This was my first time at any "TASTE OF" event and I wish I had 5 stomachs to eat all the food there and go for seconds. I wish I looked at the map prior to eating whatever was in sight because my plus one and I walked around the first floor and ate everything in sight... not knowing there was an entire upstairs of just food and drinks. Womp. Womp. Womp. Bubba Gump - Cajun shrimp & rice (YES) / deconstructed cheesecake Corner Bakery - Cookies Grasslands Meat - Ribs (okay) / brownies Joe's Crabshack - Chips with Crab dip (YES) Applebee's - Wonton chicken taco (okay) Pizza Press - Rootbeer / rootbeer float Northgate Markets - Shrimp ceviche (YES) / chicharrones & guac (YES) La Michaocana - variety of icecream Red Robin - Strawberry Lemonade House of Blues - Popcorn chicken bao buns (YES) / shrimp gumbo with cornbread (FAVE!) Roscoes - a PLATE of chicken, mac & cheese, candied yams, 1/4 of a waffle, butter & syrup (THIS WAS A MEAL! SO GOOD!) Zov's - Chicken Kabob (YES) Nothing Bundt Cakes - Bday cake & choc cake Bowlmor - Mac & cheese Karl Strauss - Pulled pork sliders Catal / Naples / La Brea - Bruschetta / Caprese shooters / steak sandwich The Catch - Poke shooters Dave & Busters - Avocado toast ...at this point I was already delirious. Plus one tried to finish whatever we got since we didn't want to waste food, eventually he gave up. Lol. We ended up watching the Journey cover band play the rest of the evening while letting our stomachs digest everything. Great event!

Whew! Get me an ambulance!! My belly's about to explode!!!…read more The Taste of Anaheim is an annual foodie fest, exhibiting some of the best & brightest Anaheim & the surrounding area has to offer. This year, $5 from every ticket sale went to the Anaheim White House Restoration Fund. The Anaheim White House, who's proprietor regularly contributes food to the needy, sadly went up in flames last year. However, with fundraisers such as this, hopefully the Anaheim White House will rise like the proverbial phoenix, from the ashes. I'm glad I got to the TOA early, because it quickly became claustrophobic/agoraphobic crowded, especially on the second level. The main chokepoint seemed to be the top of the escalator, where exhibitor tents formed a U, causing a big clusterfrick for most of the night. Food was aplenty & in no short supply. Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles were giving out chicken breast & 1/4 waffle plates at the beginning. That's a full meal for people right there. Club Wyndham let me try their luck spinning a prize wheel, which I won a free 7 night stay at any Wyndham property in the world, provided I attend a 90 presentation at a later date. Hey, brunch is included, so why not? For VIP's and those that won entrance to it, a space was designated as an open bar. Alcohol booths were also dispersed amongst the Anaheim Gardenwalk. For the audience's listening pleasure, bands performed on stage. You know, for when people needed to take a rest from all that gorging. Some of the businesses at the event were- Grasslands https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=SkH_77ekKpoew_xaLLow4w Nothing Bundt Cakes https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=-VjJZDY6344sf5ZXvazZmQ Ruth Chris https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=aWgiyE2Kg9pHSlR-KY0P-w https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=3OCa7efEOt00Zpmd5xf3gA PF Chang's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=tQqTvCz2Rrv7NReVYRd7tg Slater's 50/50 always pleases me with their medium rare egg & guacamole burger https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=Mi1ajOGKfOyFrqMhTEPT3w https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=5qZAK3hr_d7JpbNfIo8vyQ Phoenix Club https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=ddp646ARqmhsklJXA_qv7w True Grits https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=V75fsTm3Dprx_UgIAJFhug Red Robin https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=KYgwk1ZJlD9Ywi6YFDFI9g Lucky Strike https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=OKgc_OXN73iVHol6YgJagQ Applebee's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=zwvWQU8KDEcKPfiEC01Fsg Zov's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=j0FJlzHTAFS09i70AMbsmQ Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=NaOGb3FfFXMcHsu5STcu6Q La Brea Bakery https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=EvSUFwpelUzQbUSajxhMQA Smoqued BBQ had some unctuously, ridiculously good rib tips. Fatty tips for me, please! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=uhmolRar3iHlJqJE3i45pw McFadden's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=9orew-pYrA_SJEApFxR2Uw Gratitude to the Taste of Anaheim, OC CM Nate & the Yelp crew for the comp tickets. The Taste of Anaheim was a highly pleasurable foodie event. I powered my way through all the food samplings, some on more than a couple of occasions. I now possess quite a few restaurant coupons & have in mind several places I want to visit, based on their presentation. I'm seriously in need of a diet, but as of now, I'm fat happy! Highly recommend! NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM Excelsior!