One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had in OC! Growing up in SGV I've grown up with some of…read morethe best Chinese food, and was struggling to find a good spot in OC. Most places I've found were overpriced and underwhelming. This spot is the first spot I've found that has truly authentic Chinese food that I grew up with at fair prices. Not only do they have your normal dumplings and buns, they have some of my favorite childhood dishes that were harder to find as well. We ordered the braised pork, wintermelon spareribs pot, kung pao chicken, pork and shepards purse bun, pork and cabbage dumplings, sautéed potato & green pepper & eggplant, and fried udon noodle with beef, and wok fried spicy pot cauliflower and let me tell you there was not a SINGLE bad dish! Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the eggplant and the wintermelon spareribs pot. I can understand some of the comments on the service, sometimes a reminder was needed, but the food makes up for it twofold and the waitresses were overall very kind and friendly. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and not too hectic which made is a perfect space to catch up with friends. Highly recommend! Will definitely be my new go to spot for Chinese food.

Even though there's absolutely no shortage of trendy and popular eateries in Irvine (and OC…read moreat-large), there was something about Tai Chi Cuisine that just called out to us. In part because it reminded me of so many of the eateries I come across in in the Bay Area, but also because we love places like this. Of course, it didn't hurt that the photos of their Braised Pork Rice Bowl looked so good on Yelp! Inside, the restaurant doesn't look all that special, but I love how relatively new and clean everything felt. What's more, even though we saw a steady stream of folks walk in ahead of us both times we came here, we've never had to wait for a table, as they have a good amount of seating to offer. As for the menu, it's on the simple side, but there's a good mix of dishes and options to choose from - breakfast options, buns, dumplings/wonton, appetizers, soups, noodle soups, dry noodle dishes, rice bowls, cold dishes, stir-fried dishes, and a bunch of Sichuan-Hunan specialties. They also might have a hot pot offering as well, but we didn't see it/try it since we were here for a late breakfast. -- SOY TOFU PUDDING This looked terrific when it came out, but it tasted more solid than spectacular. Although the portion size was great and the tofu part was good, I wish there was more meat in this and it had a stronger savory element. -- CHINESE CURELLER/DONUT To be honest, this looked almost artificial when it first came out, but it was actually great. The donut was a nice, golden brown, the dough wasn't dense, and the texture was great - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, it wasn't the least bit oily! -- CHINESE SAVORY CREPE Pretty solid overall. Although a few of the slices of beef were a touch dry, they tasted great and were complemented well by the eggs, hoisin sauce, and the seasoning on it. Plus, the crepe had a nice texture to it - crisp with a slight chew. -- FRIED PORK BUN Ehh...these were fine, I guess. Sadly, the bottoms looked more burnt than browned and the buns themselves felt a little bready. Still, I liked how soft they were and the filling had a nice bit of porkiness. -- WONTONS IN CHICKEN SOUP While it may not be an exciting dish, this was actually my favorite thing here. There was a generous amount of wontons, which were juicy and had a lot of shrimp in it, and the soup was so warm and comforting. -- PORK & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS Pretty standard, but not necessarily in a bad way - it tasted the way it should. Every dumpling was plump and I liked that the skins weren't very thick. As for the filling, it could've been juicier, but it was largely fine otherwise. -- BRAISED PORK RICE BOWL Just like most of the dishes we've tried, this wasn't bad, but it amaze like we hoped it would. At a glance, this looked great and came with a lot of braised pork. That being said, most of the chunks were super fatty and I wish there had been more of the sauce. Based purely on the food, Tai Chi Cuisine is decent enough of a spot, but it's hard to look past the service issues we've had. The first time we stopped in, the servers were efficient, but we have had to ask multiple times for things that don't always get delivered. For example, during our most recent visit, they never gave us the white pepper we asked for nor the Stir Fried String Beans we had ordered. Thankfully, we didn't have any problems getting the latter taken off our bill, but it was ironic that the one who did it for us at the register was also the one who told us twice that she would come back with our dish. All in all, I can certainly see why folks might like some of the dishes we had, but I can't say that anything that we tried really set itself apart from what you can find elsewhere. As such, THREE AND A HALF STARS for the food feels about right, but easily rounded down for the service.

First time , not disappointed. Ordered fish w shiso,…read moresautéed ong choy, frog. Like the fish, juicy and tender with rich flavors but not salty. Not a big fan of frog, but my friend enjoyed it. Very busy place, fast pace, but decent food and service. Maybe more comfortable and cozy in winter.

To be honest, the food here was just okay and a little disappointing for the price. We ordered the…read morecrispy tofu, pork belly, minced pork fried rice, steamed fish, and beef with scallions. The crispy tofu was honestly my favorite simple but really good, you can never really go wrong with fried tofu. The beef with scallions was pretty spicy, which I personally liked. The pork belly though was disappointing to the point that we didn't even finish it. The steamed fish was decent, but there were a lot of big bones so you really have to be careful while eating it. It was also pretty expensive, around $55, and the portion size was just okay. The minced pork fried rice tasted like your typical fried rice, nothing memorable. The place gets really packed during dinner time, so expect a wait and maybe come before you get super hungry. It was also kind of hard to get the servers' attention, probably because they were busy with how crowded it gets. Overall, I'd say it's mid, especially for the price.

Classic hunan food. My family has been coming here for at least 8 years I think, ever since we…read moremoved from China. The inside is not very fancy but food always hits. Really recommend if you like spicy food!! Food comes out fast and always friendly service.

I ordered take out and asked for the spoons, the woman said "no spoons"…read more What the fuck! You expect me to eat soup with my bare hands!! Horrible customer services. No wonder, the restaurant is so empty. Not many customers. 我要勺喝汤、那个女人不给我！她说没有勺！她妈的！刻薄到極致！难怪他的餐厅只有几个客人！

Yunnan offers authentic Chinese food - all the dishes were delicious and of large portion. The…read morebeef noodle is a bit spicy but the seafood tofu clay pot was outstanding. The staff does not interact much other than delivering of the food but he was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is surprisingly luxurious and comfortable. It's a bit heard to find the restaurant (back facing El Toro Rd), but you will be in for a treat once inside. Highly recommended!

Enjoyed the authentic Chinese food in Lake Forest. The bridge crossing rice noodle dish is…read morepresented really well. Showing all the different components before eating. The broth is flavorful. We usually also get the cold dishes as appetizer. You get to go up to the counter to select the three choices. The server is usually generous with the amount of the cold dishes. The interior is nicely decorated and can host large groups. Most of the dishes are spicy representing the regional food of Yunnan.

It was happened two weeks ago. I placed a to-go order here, and the noodles were completely sour…read moreand inedible. When I called to complain, the host told me I had to bring the full noodle dish back to the restaurant in order to get a refund. I actually took the time to drive back and return the food exactly as requested. They took the food and mentioned all refund was handled by owner and he was not in that day. Hence they asked me to wait for couple days and promised the refund would be processed. It never happened even after two weeks. I tried to call few times but they never really picked up the phone and can't reach them. It's bad enough to serve spoiled food, but making a customer drive back to return a ruined to-go order and then lying about the refund is completely shameless. They literally took the food back and kept my money. Avoid this place at all costs.

Food is great but service is a train wreck. We won't be back…read more When they first opened, they must of had 10+ people working there, exceptional service. Now 1 person in the kitchen, 1 person hosting and waiting for front of house. We waited 1 hour for our desert, only to come back and tell us that he cancelled it because it's no longer on the menu, even though we ordered it from the digital menu that you view from the barcode on the table. The waitors always seem overly stressed, most likely due to the restaurant being understaffed. We had to keep asking and reminding the waiter for to go boxes or other request.

I've been craving jajangmyeon for a while and I found this place so I know I needed to try it out…read more I ordered through the phone for pick up and left right away. This place is located inside an Hmart. It's in a food court with lots of other restaurants. My order was ready and the staff at the counter were nice and helpful. They packaged everything really well. I had ordered the jajangmyeon combo which comes with tangsuyuk and I also got a coke to drink. My boyfriend got their pork fried rice. Each order came with a side of pickled radish and my tangsuyuk came with a sweet sauce and more black bean sauce on the side. I've had jajangmyeon before but never with tangsuyuk. My jajangmyeon had a lot of back bean sauce. The noodles had a great bite and the sauce was smooth and had a good amount of pork and onions. The tangsuyuk was really good, crispy and the pork was cooked perfectly. I really liked dipping it in the black bean sauce. I tried my boyfriend's pork fried rice and it was delicious. The pork had some delicious fat on it and the rice was seasoned perfectly. We really liked this place. They gave us a lot of food. I have leftovers for tomorrow. I'd totally come again to try some of their other dishes. But this one was a classic that they nailed.

+ Yummy healthy Korean seafood meal. + So much food…read more Couldn't finish in one sitting. Well, had to get back to work xD . The sweet-spicy pork wasn't delicious. it was aite . Overall the meal's carb:protein ratio was slightly high. - Hard to get a lot of protein here without getting an expensive meal. I saw most other options didn't emphasize meat/seafood, so my options narrowed. + Nice, helpful staff. + Amicable ambience. - They play 2000s American pop music instead of Korean music. + Ample parking. + Multi-restrooms, - but no paper towels. + Water fountains. I had: $26.99 #16 + tax = $29.08

Located inside Hmart! We were actually looking for YuChun inside HMart but we ended up at the wrong…read moreHmart haha We decided to try a quick bit of jajangmyeon at Paiks. It was pretty good with quick service since it wasn't busy at the hour we went. Food court feeling with people eating different dishes around you. Especially inside a bustling market. Definitely a go to comfort food if you want jajangmyeon!

I frequent this place often because the food is always consistently good. Their jjajangmyun and…read morejjampong never disappoint and always hit the spot. Today we ordered takeout , four dishes totaling about $71. When my husband picked up the order, he noticed there were no utensils included. He asked for chopsticks, spoons, and forks, and the employee told him they normally don't provide utensils for takeout orders. Honestly, that makes no sense. Not everyone is taking their food home where utensils are readily available. After asking again, they only gave him two forks and three chopsticks. We ordered spicy jjampong and didn't even get a spoon, which is kind of essential for a soup dish. The food is still great, but the lack of basic utensils for a takeout order was frustrating and disappointing. The employee who took the phone order wasn't friendly either.

Our order was made right in front of us. How could it be any…read morefresher? The place is very small but clean. Someone was nice enough to guide us through the menu and everything we tried was delicious. What's not to like?

This place is tucked in a small strip mall in the corner and a true hidden gem. My daughter was…read morecraving for Xiao Long Bao and I've had this place bookmarked for a long time. Today we finally made it to have lunch here. The scallion pancakes were so flaky and crispy and well layered. It was so good as is and no need additional sauce. Their beef stew noodles got some kicks even I ordered it as less spicy. Just right amount of heat for my daughter's palette. The beef slices were so tender and just fell apart. Their Xiao Long Bao was very good. Thin skin and full of flavors. Service was all done with QR ordering and online payment via Toast. Convenient and east. Once order was confirmed, food didn't take long to show up. Definitely would come back again!