This place gets super packed. Reminds me of a hipster restaurant, lots of young people. The service…read moreis amazing. Everything we got was amazing. The chicken wings to start were super delicious. I was impressed how crispy and juicy it was as well as flavors. The rice with the sauce that comes with it is addicting. 4.8/5. The Pad See Ew was probably one of the best in Costa Mesa. It had so much flavor it was ridiculous. 5/5. The haunaman fried rice (I think that's how you spell it) was next tier. The sweet sausage and umami flavors of the dish it was gone quick. 5/5. The pad Thai was sus at first. They don't do chicken. Just tofu and shrimp. I guess that's the "authentic" way of making it back in the motherland. I got it anyways and it did not disappoint. So good. 4.9/5. Overall I would come back here. You just need to make reservations because this place gets packed fast and people come in crowds.

I finally came here for dinner last night. We ordered 5 dishes. Tom yum koong was very refreshing…read moreand light as their papaya salad. My favorite was the drunken noodles and crying tiger. It was very yummy. They sold out of their mango sticky rice so I couldn't try it. We will be back. I also ordered the this tea and it was also lighter than what I normally like. The staff was very friendly and the service was good. Considering how busy they were I didn't feel rushed.

Great tasting food (saltado picanha with garlic noodles sub for the rice) so phone did not eat…read morefirst. Edmond C was incredibly friendly and helpful! Great great service.

VOX So. Cst. Plaza was excellent!!! The menu has something for everyone from mild to spicy, some…read morereally creative dishes, and I had a difficult time making a choice. But the Seafood Soup was everything I could have wanted! The service was attentive without hovering and the table set attractively. I can't wait togo again!

Been ordering deliveries for years and it's my first time dining in. The grilled cold noodles are…read morethe standout, flavorful, hot off the griddle, and especially good with cheese and fire noodles if you like spice. Portions are very generous across the menu. The Northeast rice wrap is huge and filling, the iron-plate fried instant noodles are not oily or mushy and come with egg and luncheon meat, and the shredded chicken pairs well with rice. The New Orleans-style wings are juicy and well-seasoned without being too salty. Delivery from this place is already a solid 10/10, but the food definitely tastes even better dining in! Highly recommended trying out.

Had the grilled cold noodles with spam. I was surprised to see the noodles come in such a small…read morebowl and was even more surprised to see how small the portions were. The noodles were bland and the spam inside each wrap were the size of gum sticks. Super disappointed

Great food and good lookin dudes, cool art through dim light and many unique drinks for a nice long…read morenight.

this was one of the best restaurants i've ever been to! my boyfriend and I sat in their speakeasy…read morewhich was dim and fun, and they played the best music. great date night vibe. we got their yellowtail salmon poke which was so light and flavorful. their black miso cod which was buttery and rich. the wagyu skewers which is some of the best steak i've ever had, the flavor is insane and it was so buttery on the inside. and the chicken and scallion skewers which were amazing and the char flavor was immaculate. they brought us out a free dessert for my birthday which wasn't for another week! so nice of them! we got their salted caramel gelato which was some of the best ice cream i've had. and their ube banana pudding which was amazing. so fluffy, perfectly sweet, and a great size. this is my new favorite spot! absolutely incredible!

My experience with my family was amazing. The waiter we had was great the food was on point. Would…read moretotally recommend.

Hanuman is seriously the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to. I realllyyyyy like Thai food so…read moreI've been around to most places in OC and LA and even at famous places in New York and elsewhere, but Hanuman clears all of them. I mean I haven't been to Thailand yet haha, but I feel like this is as close as I'm gonna get. Specifically their khao soi absolutely clears every other khao soi I've ever tried. It's SO rich, creamy, and I didn't know such strong flavors could exist in a dish. From the perfectly cooked egg noodles to the most tender flavorful chicken to all the little veggie garnishes, but especially that spicy curry broth, wow it's truly the perfect dish. I've ordered this one every time I come here and even for takeout, and it's consistent in how perfect it is every time. Second favorite dish here is the massaman with hangar steak. The curry in this one looks similar to the one used in the khao soi, but it actually tastes completely different! The curry is a bit lighter which could be better if the khao soi might be too rich for you, and the hangar steak is definitely the star of the show. Cooked perfectly and amazing with both the rice and roti that comes with it. Mee klook noodles are a bit sweeter if you like that sweet savory combo. The desserts here are soooo good here too and actually feel worth the money. Service is always so friendly, even one time we got seated 45 minutes before their closing and we felt really bad, but the servers were so kind and we always feel taken care of here. Will never stop recommending Hanuman to everyone I know!!! I feel like the word has gotten out already so there's definitely always a line, but trust me it's soo worth it!!!

This restaurant was amazing! There was no wait when we went for weekday dinner but there are very…read morefew tables so I would expect a longer wait on the weekends. The raichi drink was good and the miso carbonara was creamy and the proportion of bacon to pasta was perfect. It is super cute inside as well, but the service was kinda slow because they only had one server for all the tables. I think it's important to compare this to Ini ristorante because I think with this place being new that it is quite similar to Ini especially with the japanese italian fusion concept. I would say it is basically the same price if not more expensive than if you were to go to Ini and I personally think the food, ambiance and service is better at Ini than here. So in the future, I would be open to going back and there was nothing wrong with the restaurant, but I would definitely choose Ini over momonoki just cause I feel like I get more with how much I spend.

Notes to consider so you don't make the same oops I did. -…read moreThe restaurant does not have apparent signage in the front. Know where you're aiming to go. - There is a sister restaurant named Mono Yama two doors down ...cue to me walking in between aimlessly because my friend recommended the place and all i recalled was "momo". That said, the people were super nice in both places. You can tell it happens often. We went right as it opened, and we got seated right away. The menu is via a QRC on the table. We ordered 3 things - vongole pasta. Previously they offered it uni but this one had claims and shrimp. We also got the pesto and the calamari. Calamari was crispy but it also was slightly too salty and seemed to be a lot of batter. The calamari pieces were small. The pesto pasta was okay, but the pesto wasn't the traditional pesto. I couldn't put my finger on it but it must've been the dashi. The udon was cooked well though. Soft, definitely not al dente. This vongole was the biggest miss. It had a taste that we also couldn't figure out, but it was not enjoyable to eat. We left the meal very dissatisfied. The friend I went with, who has gone before, also agreed it was disappointing. As someone who hates to waste food, we were very close to leaving nearly half of each dish there. My friend ended up taking it back. Later that evening, we both were feeling off. Idk, perhaps it was a coincidence. In the end, it was a truly sad experience.

Food was great, service as well! Yelp is asking fir 85…read morecharacters which is annoying :)

10/10 Saltado - Filet Mignon Fries - These fries were bomb! Just don't order them to go because…read morethey'll get soggy really quick! 10/10 Garlic Noodles Filet Mignon - My preferred choice! So delicious, and the sauces that come with it are amazing. Ask for like 3 lol. Cost - $25.00 each (before tax's and tip).

Back again for another ramen craving!…read more We started with the corn cheese, bacon-wrapped enoki, and filet mignon appetizers! all so good. We usually stick to our go-to ramen orders: my boyfriend always gets the original Tonkotsu, and I get the spicy version. Our favorite add-ons are shoyu egg, extra mushrooms, corn, fresh garlic paste, and chili paste, which make the bowls even better. For drinks, my boyfriend had a draft Sapporo beer while I got the yuzu lemonade. The lemonade was super refreshing and paired perfectly with all the food we ordered. Service is always spot on, and the food stays consistently delicious every time. That's exactly why we keep coming back!

I came here with a friend at 9:30PM on a Wednesday because we wanted to check out the happy hour,…read moreand it was pretty busy when we got there even though it was a random weekday night! We we seated immediately because there were a couple bar seats open. It took a bit to get our order in because they were so busy, but it was nice just watching the people behind the counter make drinks. There were no physical menus and we scanned a QR code to see the menu. We ordered a couple things off the happy hour menu and loved it! Scallop Crudo - probably my favorite dish from the night! the sauce was tangy and citrusy, which was perfect for me. Tom Kha Ramen - This is a hit every time and I was so happy to see it on the happy hour menu. I'm not normally a ramen fan, but the broth is great! Corn cheese - A standard corn cheese IMO Beef Curry - DELICIOUS and had SO MUCH meat. I think this was so worth the price! Yuzu Cocktail - I'm alright with prosecco, but my friend absolutely loved this! All in all, a great happy hour experience. I might recommend making a reservation because it seemed to get even busier after we sat down

I came to this amazing restaurant for my birthday back in October and was blown away…read more Our server was great The food was great (get the table side tomahawk, it was amazing. They cook it right there and then put it on a sizzling salt block on your table to finish cooking) And you can't beat the location So, when my south coast plaza advisor sent me an invite to a Gucci event held at this amazing restaurant, I just had to go. The ambiance is top notch, 5 stars just for the atmosphere alone Extremely clean Amazing bar and drinks Great staff Now, to their private room where this was hosted. Gucci, was so kind to give us all gift bags But the real spoiling came from AnQi bistro! Every station we went to, had a different food and drink pairing At the first station they had Truffle sashimi with caviar Paired with their tumeric drink Next up Lavender mojito Paired with lobster and shrimp dumplings Next was Grilled octopus and papaya salad Paired with a drink called -spring breeze Last up Chive and leek dumplings Paired with lychee cloud to drink (This was actually the only thing I could have because I don't eat seafood. And it was a 10 out of 10) Everyone was raving about the food and how beautiful the interior is. I really can't stress how nice of a place it is. It has a very laid back, upscale and trendy vibe This is one of my favorite places to eat at south coast plaza, hands down. And it's conveniently located inside Bloomingdales. It doesn't get better than that

Let me start with what this place absolutely nails: the ambiance. Walking in felt like stumbling…read moreinto an enchanted forest at midnight, think fairy tale vibes, moody lighting, and decor so gorgeous I actually stopped mid-step to take it all in. Truly, whoever designed this space deserves their own Michelin star. Now... the food. The shrimp dumplings were fine. The shrimp were a respectable size, no complaints there, but "fine" and "memorable" are very different zip codes, and these stayed firmly in the former. The garlic noodles arrived looking a little lonely (small portion) with noodles that were slightly past their ideal moment of glory, accompanied by 4 whole shrimp. For $55. I'll let that marinate. The filet mignon dumpling was probably the highlight of the food lineup, genuinely decent, though it leaned a touch salty, like the seasoning had big ambitions. Still totally edible, just not the refined experience the price tag implies. On the bright side, the service was solid and shoutout to my server who steered me toward a pear martini that was, honestly, a little gem of a drink. They clearly know their cocktails. Bottom line: come for the atmosphere, stay for a cocktail, and maybe grab dinner somewhere else after. It's a gorgeous spot for pre-drinks and photos, just don't arrive hungry with high culinary expectations. Your wallet will thank you.

Derick T was our server and he went above and beyond to take care of our large party (14+). He and…read morethe rest of the team continuously checked in on us and even took the time to split our check per person. That is something that we truly appreciate as I know it is not easy to do.

Ini does fusion food right, and I feel very proud to say that this place is one of my all-time…read morefavorite restaurants in SoCal. I have come to Ini a couple of times whenever I stop by the Orange County area, and my graduation dinner was no exception. What makes them so unique is their perfect balance between Asian flavors and Italian classics. Everything I have tasted here has been delicious and has exceeded my expectations. Something I appreciate, besides the aesthetic interior, is their unique selection of dishes ranging from innovative pizzas, creamy and original pastas, and bright, flavorful appetizers. Here are a couple of items that I want to shout out: First, the truffle honey bread. I really appreciated the crispiness of the cheese on top and the bounciness of the fluffy bread paired with the sweetness of the honey. It creates a very balanced bite that keeps you wanting more. The raw salmon appetizer was a huge hit with our table. The citrus paired very well with the salmon itself, and even though this is a common appetizer at many fusion restaurants, they really do it right. The beef carpaccio was a great fusion dish and a wonderful nod to the Asian flavors that inspired them. This is a dish I have ordered multiple times, and it always hits the spot. Out of all the pizzas, I enjoyed the mala lamb the most. It actually was not too spicy, with a nice peppery flavor. Sometimes lamb can be a bit overpowering; however, when topped with the mala honey, everything balanced out perfectly. I also want to note that I have never seen this flavor combination anywhere else, and I think it is definitely something you need to try if you are here. The short rib gnocchi was another favorite of mine. The gnocchi was fluffy and cloud-like and paired really well with the umami-rich, savory flavor of the short rib. The meat itself was very tender and pulled apart easily, making every bite delicious. There are other dishes I could mention, but I do want to shout out the scallop risotto. This one definitely surprised me, as I am not usually a big risotto eater. I appreciated the creaminess of the rice mixed with the scallop, and even though it was a cream-based dish, it did not feel heavy at all. The service was very friendly, and everything came out in a timely manner, which I especially appreciated considering we had a big group. Overall, I will always try to find a reason to come back here, as this place really does take the cake for me when it comes to Kei concept restaurants.