Flame Broiler

Some of the BEST chicken sandwiches and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in Irvine…read more Rec 1: The med spicy cro-sand is the perfect balance of spice, crispiness, creaminess from the coleslaw, and acidity from the pickles. YUM! Rec 2: The kang jung chicken is also super delicious (same sauce as on the spicy cro-sand) and is great with radish or pickled jalepenos. Rec 3: Beer battered fries with parmesan sauce. Enough said. Consistently great quality, clean restaurant, friendly staff. One of my favorites since 2025.

The fried chicken at Furai Chicken was pretty good. We tried the Original and Garlic Soy, really…read moreflavorful. The Original was solid too, especially since we could pair it with different dipping sauces. Everything is made to order, but waiting around 20 minutes for fried chicken felt a little long. We also got the potato wedges and onion rings. We weren't told the wedges were already included with the whole chicken offer, and unfortunately the onion rings were pretty dry. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is casual. I'd definitely come back since the chicken was good, but I'd probably try some different sides next time.

Lunch time

Bbq Cro-sand with waffles

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CAVA

4.4(829 reviews)

0.1 mi

One word: OBSESSED!…read more I absolutely love CAVA bowls (and especially love this location!). They're perfect for when I'm on my way home from work and craving a bowl with a little bit of everything. My photo of the bowl I typically get doesn't even do it justice because they pack so much food into every bowl! I always get the build-your-own bowl with saffron basmati rice, tzatziki, harissa, Crazy Feta (this is a MUST-TRY), grilled steak (+$3.75), corn, pickled onions, tomato + onion, sumac cabbage slaw and pita crisps. I always get my sauces on the side, and my favorites to add are the garlic dressing and skhug! CAVA is great because the food is always fresh and well-stocked, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. Their portions are so generous, and the staff is always great about listening when you want extra of a specific ingredient. They're also attentive about keeping the dining area clean and ready for customers. I used to be a Chipotle stan, but ever since I tried CAVA, I can't go back. CAVA is truly unmatched compared with its competitors!

Cava is a Chipotle style restaurant in the Woodbury Town…read moreCenter, but the emphasis is on Mediterranean Cuisine. I loved the flavors and choices. You stand in line and order what you want. They offer brown and white rice as a base. The proteins are steak, chicken, and tofu. Everything is fresh and flavorful. I loved the fact you get hummis and sauces. Everything is excellent. The only issue was they charge $3.50 for steak, not posted, and $4.00 for grilled veggies. You have to ask if something costs more, and here, it does. Overall, a great place for lunch.

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Del Taco

2.2(193 reviews)

1.6 mi

We stopped by for some late night bites on the way home from my brothers house. Great location and…read morepretty easy to get to so it was a quick off the freeway and back for us. We placed a mobile order (that's where all the best deals are nowadays) and picked up through the drive thru. It was around 11:30PM and there were a few cars in front of us but the staff was great and got everyone through quickly. Our food was tasty, fresh and super hot. From the window we could see the store had plenty if seating and looked a bit festive for the holidays. Great place to stop on the way up North or on the way back home for sure when you are looking to grab a quick bite for the road!

They have gotten better over the year but that's not saying much they just went from 1 star to 2…read morenow. Only took them 7 years to gain star from me. I feel like their food isn't as good as other Del Taco location. Their service lacks a lot. But on the bright side my order has been correct lately.

9/20/23 (wed): Drive Thru Menu

California epic burrito

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9/20/23 (wed): NEW Funnel Cake Fries!! So gooooood!

McDonald's

2.1(505 reviews)

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McDonald's is great for cravings, especially the fries are great. It would be better if the large…read morefries came with more ketchup packets.

Terrible service. Rude employees. Made one of the ice cream cones I ordered really tall and thin…read moreand messed up. Promised me a certain happy meal toy and then gave me a different one. When I went back to the counter to ask about it they immediately said no exchanges. And I said that the lady promised me a different toy and another employee says no we don't do that. I asked the speak to the lady and they both said no you can't. We don't do exchange. Lady completely disappeared. Super rude. Will never return. Thanks for the bait and switch on the happy meal. Would give zero stars if that was an option.

Double kids French fry

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Jack in the Box

2.6(135 reviews)

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Easy 5 stars. This Jack in the Box really came through--fast service, friendly staff, and…read moreeverything was made fresh and hot. My order was accurate, and the food tasted great. The place was clean and well-kept, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Definitely one of the better locations. I'll be coming back for sure.

The location is Old Town Irvine Shopping Center. Across from Denny's/La Quinta Inn…read more The location is quite large and well-maintained. They do have a pick-up window at the door for any late-night order pick-ups as well as a drive-thru. After placing a mobile order my order was ready promptly. Staff made sure to verify my order with me before I walked away.

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Carl's Jr

2.1(86 reviews)

0.1 mi

Enjoying my free breakfast burger after the Super Bowl. It was delicious. Staff were nice and…read morehelpful. Ambiance is bright and casual.

The way they treat my mom and how she feels every time she comes in is the reason why they are…read moregetting the highest rating from me. We came in after her birthday and they didn't hesitate to greet her warmly and sing "Happy Birthday" with so much love and enthusiasm. They even took the time to gift her a little cake and take a few pictures. So sweet! As far as the place, it was SPOTLESS. And food didn't disappoint. Gotta love me a Double Western Burger. Thanks, Martha and team for a great spontaneous visit.

Spotless too!

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

4.3(893 reviews)

3.3 mi

We had an overall great experience when we visited MOOYAH for the first time. We had been to other…read moreplaces like Habit, Shake Shack. etc., but we actually liked MOOYAH better than most others. Compared to Shake Shack the Burger just seemed larger and tastier, but of course it was more expensive. We would easily choose MOOYAH over Shake Shack regularly if they would come in a little bit lower priced or at least offered the kind of promotions and coupons that shake shack offers. I got a veggie burger which was excellent, it's become one of my favorites, prefer this one way more than shake shack,. We also got the Oreo milk shake, our kids loved it, it didn't last long, every drop was gone in minutes. Hope to come back again soon.

Mooyah is a place I like overall, but I wish I could like it more…read more I like the freshness and customization of the burgers. It kind of reminds me of Five Guys, but the meat tastes fresher and more grass-fed, it does not feel as overpriced, and there are more options for cheeses and toppings. I also like the surprisingly generous portions of fried potatoes, whether you get the French fries or potato chips. I only have one big issue with Mooyah, though: they oversalt the hell out of the fried potatoes. It is especially bad with the homemade potato chips, which really sucks because I can tell they are homemade. Unfortunately, when I order online, I do not have the option to request no salt. This is frustrating because I like to control my sodium intake, and I do not get any real say in how much salt is put on my potatoes. I clearly get an overload of salt whenever I eat fried potatoes here. Otherwise, I like this spot. I just have to be prepared to get a small size of fried potatoes for my body's sake, sodium-wise.

Inside

Double Diablo and The MDC

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Mint chocolate chip shake

Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ

4.0(128 reviews)

4.2 mi

We were looking for catering for my daughter's birthday party and remembered how generous Aloha…read more21's combo portions usually are, so we decided to give their catering a shot. We had about 25 guests and ordered a large beef teriyaki, large chicken katsu, medium chicken teriyaki, and a medium mac salad. The trays were overflowing--there was honestly enough food for 40+ people! Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious and every single guest loved it. I'll definitely be back for our next event (though I'll probably scale down to medium trays next time because the portions are HUGE). Highly recommend!

Likes: + Yummy Hawaiian bbq…read more + Their classic teriyaki & katsu sauces. + Feeds 2. + Nice staff. + Very fast service. + Good amount of indoor & outdoor seating. + Ample parking. + Pleasant ambience. I had: $18 #4 bbq mix + tax = $19.38

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Shake Shack Tustin Market Place

3.1(118 reviews)

3.4 mi

I like this location because there are plenty of seats inside and outside. Do not be deceived by…read morethis picture. When I ordered my cheese fries I thought "where's the cheese" as I started eating my fries I realized the cheese must've seeped through and made its way to the bottom of the boat because there it was! I liked how almost all my fries under were covered in cheese. Overall 10/10 always good food and always so fresh

Shake Shack is too damn expensive!…read more Two burgers. Chicken tenders. Three drinks. $90! NINETY DAMN DOLLARS! It's a burger, not a mortgage payment! The food is good, but at these prices, I expect the burger to come with a side of financial counseling. Shake Shack: the burgers are good, but the prices are TOO DAMN HIGH!

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Outside seating more plentiful

Dave's Hot Chicken

3.9(522 reviews)

3.4 mi

This is my first try of Dave's hot chicken. It was really good, particularly for fast food…read more I ordered the #3 menu, which is 1 chicken slider and 1 tender with fries. I was wondering why they called it a slider rather than a sandwich and I think I understood when I got the order. The chicken slider is a little smaller than a chicken sandwich elsewhere -- but not tiny, and certainly larger than a standard beef slider. The tender, on the other hand, was much bigger than I expected. The chicken on the slider and the tender was cooked really well. It's made to order, so when you pick it up, it's piping hot. The crust is very crispy and the meat very tender and juicy. I ordered them as medium spicy and it was just right for me. Not very spicy at all, but you can definitely taste a little bit. Some people might want more and might consider this more of a mild. If you want noticable kick you should order more than medium. The fries were pretty good, and while I normally don't really like pickles in my burgers, it worked really well with the fried chicken. I'm definitely coming back.

So slow. I waited like 30 minutes in their drive through line with only a couple of cars ahead of…read moreme. I ended up asking folks behind me to back up so I could escape because I had an appointment to get to. I wish I bailed sooner. Thank goodness they don't make you pay ahead of time, otherwise I would have been stuck.

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Michael A.

1105

547

101

16 years ago

I would like to nominate flame broiler as the establishment most successful at ripping off Caucasian people. They charge $2.50 for a side of rice. Yup, two dollars and fifty cents. HOLY HELL!!!!! HOLY HELL OF JESUS!!!! On top of the $6 you are charging me for a cruddy beef bowl?? You guys are sick. I've never enjoyed flame broiler and I never will. The only reason you got my business was because today is Sunday and unfortunately Chick Fil A is not open on this fine holy church going day. I'm actually going to go to my chick fil a review now and dock them a star for being so dumb. read more

Arvid B.

3 years ago

This is a chain, so the food is consistent. This is in a nice location, there is plenty of parking. Michael, one of the owners seems to always be there. He takes great pride, is super friendly and checks each order to make sure it is right. Very nice quick service. He talks to everyone and is working to connect with the neighborhood. Nice to see a business owner working to build a community. We need more business like this. This one has longer hours than others located in typical strip malls so nice for weekends and nights. read more

Sarah R.

5 years ago

Came here couple weeks ago n had the worst visit ever from bad service to bad quality of chicken after the gym i passed to get a bowl and give it a try now what can i say i had an amazing visit the customer service from the young lady that helped me was amazing she repeated my order and made sure everything was correct i believe they have a new management the new korean spicy chicken n good deals i will definitely come back it food was great thank u read more

Alex Q.

6 years ago

Really bad experience!!! Super rude kitchen staff and horrible food. All their meat are super dry and tasteless even mix with their sauce. And while I was using the bathroom they staff yelled at me "get out" however I did not see they have a sign saying that bathroom is not available. absolutely not coming back again read more

Rick L.

13 years ago

Nope will not here again service sucks ! thats all I have to say....Please take my word for it....and this is from the owner of the place....His service skills sucked ass and i told him that I would not return He didnt care and said "then dont come back:)" I said NO Prob! read more

Pamela M.

9 years ago

I was there many times. Simple menu means very good food. Always get half-half with veggies. Never disappointed or sick. I would only wish they had better choice of drinks. I hate fountain drinks. read more

Nonaj T.

7 years ago

This place has good food for a reasonable price. The workers there are super friendly and the food is always ready fast. The place is always clean. You can tell that the employees really care. read more

Peter M.

2 years ago

The food here is always fresh and hot. The taste is also spot on. Service is very prompt and friendly (Thanks Jessica!). The ambiance is chill thanks to the cool music that's always playing. read more

Miguel G.

4 years ago

First I wanna say place was very clean and well organized. Cashier Keila was such an amazing person and greeted me when I came inside the restaurant. Definitely coming back again. !! read more

Minhee J.

5 years ago

Love their chicken and veggies bowl. It's fresh and the amount for the price is great. Also the employees are so nice and courteous! These days that means a lot! read more

William C.

3 years ago

It's permanently closed and has been for a while. We enjoyed it and are disappointed to see another Irvine Company tenant bite the dust.

Kathryn B.

401

4 years ago

Kayla was very awesome, helpful & friendly ! This was my first time at this location & I will definitely be back !

Ben W.

5 years ago

Easy dinner option when you want a quick meal and don't want to cook. Easy to call in and quick pick up.

Ricardo A.

2 years ago

frequent customer good food and great service from Jessica and cooks always friendly with a smile.

Idaly S.

5 years ago

Jessica the cashier very friendly good customer service ! Would recommend coming here !!

Adam D.

3 months ago

Terrible customer service, manager terrible and do not recommend going to this location.

Michelle C.

10 years ago

I had a very positive experience. Staff was helpful and food was good! No complaints

Lorin B.

199

4 years ago

The staff here was great, it's clean and well stocked with jalapeños.

Alissa S.

13 years ago

Bomb!

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