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    Kingchops Irvine

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateTaiwanese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Taiwanese Pork chop rice bowl (8/10, $16)
    Jonathan K.

    Came by on a Saturday evening, and they were surprisingly not too busy. The interior design is beautiful! They have decorative leaves and vines, and it makes you feel like you are in a nice outdoor space. We were the only customers that evening, and service was quick and attentive. This restaurant has been a staple of Irvine for many years and has been able to survive as it consistently serves authentic Taiwanese food. Taiwanese Pork chop rice bowl (8/10, $16) - The pork chop is extra crispy and remained crispy throughout dinner. I only wish that there was a little more meat. - It comes with sides of rice, broccoli, pickled veggies, and half an egg. - Portion sizes are overall mediocre; you won't leave extremely full, but you will leave satisfied. It is probably not enough to share between two hungry adults. Overall, a staple Irvine restaurant serving authentic Taiwanese food. Great pork chops! It is not particularly cheap, but also not extremely expensive.

    Braised Pork Rice
    Mike L.

    Since SF is criminally lacking when it comes to Taiwanese food, pretty much every trip down to OC has to include getting my fix. Typically, that has always included an order of Beef Noodle Soup and/or Braised Pork Rice Bowl (I'm on a never ending mission to find the best of both), but, lately, I've been finding myself craving fried pork chops more and more! So, after randomly coming across Kingchops during my most recent visit, it almost felt like a sign that the world wanted me to come check this place out! From the outside, there may not be much about Kingchops that stands out in any sort of way, but the interior is another story - the decor reminded me so much of some of the eateries/cafes I've been to in Asia. More importantly, though, the menu is pretty interesting. As their name suggests, pork chops are their specialty and offer it as part of several different dishes, but they have so much more to offer. Whether you want something light or heavy, they have a solid selection of classic appetizers, soups, street foods, braised dishes, rice plates, both dry noodles and noodle soups, and dumplings to choose from! -- BRAISED PORK RICE Sadly, this left me feeling super conflicted. On the plus side, the pork was super tender and had a sort of lusciousness to it. On the other, the portion of pork felt light relative to the rice bowl and both some of the pork and the sauce felt rather fatty. -- DRY PORK CHOP NOODLE Ehh...this was fine. Not surprisingly, the pork chop was my favorite part of this dish, as the batter was crispy and the pork was decently juicy. However, while I liked the egg and the noodles, the ground pork was a bit dry and there was a ton of bean sprouts. Even though nothing that we tried impressed us as much as I had hoped, everything was far from awful. A small change here and a tiny tweak there easily could've changed things. Plus, service here is pretty solid, as the workers were friendly and our dishes came out quickly, and the prices are relatively budget friendly, especially for what you get. It's just that, given how it's Irvine, it feels like you don't have to go far to find alternatives that taste the same or better. All in all, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back, especially given how popular Kingchops seems to be and so that I can try a few items in particular, but, in the mean time, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now.

    Felix G.

    Been wanting to try Kingchops and we just happen to be in Irvine to try it for dinner. Parking is relatively easy, but can be difficult with the amount of restaurants and businesses in the plaza. It's a very small restaurant, with limited seating. They've definitely maximized the amount of seating in the place. The wait is relatively quick though. Service is quick friendly. Price is very fair for what you are getting and it's nice. Food wise, definitely get the porkchop rice plate. It's well cooked, seasoned and a good balance with some rice, noodles, veggies, and protein. I would pass on the braised pork rice. The pictures on the menu and on the displays made it look so appetizing, but what came out was just average and not like the pictures. Definitely fell victim to the in-store advertisements. The pork was okay, small portion, but I think it's fair for price. A lot of rice too. The popcorn chicken was also good, good amount of seasoning, well cooked. Portion size was a decent and good snack while you eat. Teas are also good. The black tea in particular is strong and has an herbal grass jelly taste to it, while the green tea is lighter and more refreshing. Good place to eat for a nice casual meal.

    34. Popcorn Chicken
    Judy W.

    Solid Taiwanese establishment! The portions are huge and price is reasonable. Pork chop noodle (10/10). Very authentic Taiwanese style pork chop. Just the right amount of breading and meat thickness! I loved the seasoning. Came with pickled radish. Noodle texture was fantastic (little bit of chew) with a lot of toppings--tasted very Taiwanese! Popcorn chicken (7/10). Honestly was a little disappointed, as it lacked the traditional popcorn chicken seasoning. Looks like the restaurant made their own version, which is still good but does not taste the same. Also a bit on the pricier side Service was excellent! There was only one waiter there, but they did an amazing job taking our orders and checking in on us Decor inside looked very modern and did not look like a Taiwanese pork chop rice place (in a good way!!) Located in a mid-sized shopping area with ample parking. Will definitely visit again!

    Audrey A.

    Came to Kingchops on a Wednesday night craving some porkchop rice. The restaurant is quiet and unassuming, I have never heard of it until I found it on yelp the day we went. The staff was kind but we didn't interact much since the ordering in fully online through your phone. Food was alright, I wish the porkchop came out crispier but the tomato egg really hit the spot. For the price, you get great variety on your plate and it's a really satisfying meal overall.

    Kathy L.

    This restaurant probably served one of the best popcorn chicken I've had. Always super crispy and well seasoned. We visited on a Wednesday for lunch and the service was pretty fast and welcoming. This time I got the popcorn chicken and rice and it's super well portioned. I believe the sides are switched up everyday or so. Highly recommend the fried pork chops as well.

    Popcorn chicken rice plate
    Esli P.

    Good experience overall. Their popcorn chicken rice plate was good and simple. Ordering is super straightforward, scan the QR code on the table, place your order, and choose whether you want to keep a tab open or close out right away, then your food comes out. It's quick and convenient. The setup is efficient and low-pressure.

    Pork chop noodle and pork chop rice
    Jin P.

    This is my second time at Kingchops and once again I really enjoyed the food. The large portion of food you get for the price is such a good value! The porkchop is so delicious and I love the vegetable sides it comes with. We ordered the green tea and black tea with our meal and they were the perfect compliment. You order through your phone using the QR code on the table and pay up front. The lady working today was really nice and welcoming. She greeted us immediately with a smile and got us water. Great customer service from her. The ambiance in the store is so so pretty with the vines hanging from the ceiling. I should have taken a picture of it but I actually said wow when I walked inside.

    Minced pork rice
    Abbe W.

    The pork chops are crispy and very tasty. The place hasn't been super busy but there were quite a few takeout orders. Service is self ordering kiosk or QR code ordering at the table. The staff are always very friendly and happy. My daughter and I really enjoyed the pork chops here.

    Business Special - Popcorn Chicken Rice
    Jenny y.

    Their famous pork chop is HUGE, crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. I got the pork chop rice combo, plus the spicy wontons and braised combination plate. Popcorn chicken and spicy wontons are so good too. This honestly felt like a meal straight out of Taiwan. Will definitely come back for more!

    Beef noodle
    Angela C.

    This is a great spot if you just want some Taiwanese food that hits the spot. I got the signature beef noodle and the chicken leg rice. The signature beef noodle came with your classic daikon, pickled mustard flavoring, and the noodle was nice and QQ! The chicken leg rice was nice and crispy without being too oily, and the rice typically comes with the minced pork topping which we opted out for since we didn't eat pork. The rice dish also came with a side of seaweed egg drop soup. Great flavors and great portions! I also got a side of jasmine green tea for only an extra $3! The service was nice and quick, and everyone was very friendly! The tables comes with drawers of utensils so you can get them yourself, and ordering is done through the QR code located at each table. Ambiance was your typical casual dining, and had nice music in the background. Definitely give them a try!

    Popcorn chicken plate
    Dagoberto P.

    Service was quick, but we also went when they first opened (5pm crowd). I like that you order off the menu via website. It makes the experience more enjoyable when you can order when you feel ready, but they still checked on us before to ask if we had any questions. The popcorn chicken was good, it had a strong basil flavor too. I am not a fan of wood ear mushroom, so I just left it to the side. Food came out quick as well! The had a cold noodle on the menu that I'd like to try next time as well. The restaurant can get a little noisy, as the volume felt a little high and there were only two parties in there, but it's a casual dining experience so I didn't expect quiet either.

    Katrin M.

    I love this Taiwanese restaurant! The food is soo good! I'm used to eating Taiwanese food and this is very authentic! The portions are definitely huge and good for sharing, they have a lot of combo with full meal and drinks with affordable prices! Everything is so spot one! I'm obsessed with the pork chop and popcorn chicken and the beef noodle soup was soo tender and flavorful! The noodles were very chewy and not soggy perfect amount of seasoning for everything! Their drinks are spot on as well! The service here is amazing! They get really busy but the lady that helps us out was very nice and very outgoing! The ambiance is casual and cute. They have a little cute tree with lights and plenty of seating inside. Also have plenty of seating inside. I will definitely comeback here! I'm glad I found this place in Irvine ! What I got: Fried Squid balls Fried Fish cake Fried sausage Braised pig ears Boiled Vegetables Cold cucumbers Popcorn chicken with rice Pork chop with rice Spicy Beef noodle soup Spicy wontons with noodles Chicken leg with dry noodles Old Fashioned Black Tea Jasmine Green Tea

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    How about the soup that comes with the meal, Does it have egg?

    Hi! The soup is seaweed egg-drop soup, so it contains egg inside. Thank you!

    Hi! Does your porkchop or chicken leg has egg in it?

    Hi! No egg!

    Is Kingchops increasing menu price due to inflation?

    We are closely controlling our cost of materials to ensure our meals are offered at fair and cheap pricing. Bentos should be affordable and an easy-going meal for everyone.… 

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    Support Chinese businesses! They are losing a lot of money right now. No one is boycotting pizza or Italian food.

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