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    Kingchops Irvine

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    ModerateTaiwanese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Audrey A.

    Came to Kingchops on a Wednesday night craving some porkchop rice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is quiet and unassuming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], 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.

    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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Minced pork rice
    Abbe W.

    The pork chops are crispy and very tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place hasn't been super busy but there were quite a few takeout orders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setup is efficient and low-pressure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is casual and cute. They have a little cute tree with lights and plenty of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was your typical casual dining, and had nice music in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Allison M.

    I love the pork cutlet and all of its sides. It's juicy and has a good crunch. I got the regular size. Previously, the regular size came with more pork chop and a soup. Maybe they changed their menu since then. Would still recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of parking and the interior is very cute and woodsy looking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always very fast

    Barely any spicy chili oil in wonton.
    Steven Y.

    I'm sorry but spicy wonton should not be 90% soy sauce. Called and lady just said, Uber Eats you call them. No accountability. That's all folks!

    Christina T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy Taiwanese spot for a quick lunch/dinner, with some dishes being better than others.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant is fast-casual, and you are required to scan the QR code for the menu and to order your items. There was one server working at the restaurant, who was very friendly and dropped off our ordered items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is so-so, as you can see and hear everyone else in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The plates average between $16-18 now, and we ordered popcorn chicken rice, pork chop rice, and pork chop noodle soup. The best item was the popcorn chicken rice, as the popcorn chicken was perfectly fried and had a ton of basil (which i love). The pork chop was tasty, but not the best I've had. The rice dishes came with a side of rice and (tiny bit of minced pork), sauteed cabbage and steamed broccoli. Sides were nothing to write home about. They also came with a seaweed soup starter, which was too salty to finish. The noodle soup was not good, the broth was flavorless, the vegetable was boiled lettuce (?) and noodles were overcooked. For me, the only thing worth coming back for is popcorn chicken or porkchop.

    Fried pork chop
    Kenny L.

    We had the braised pork rice bowl, fried pork chop rice, and popcorn chicken. When we went I think we smelled that someone ordered stinky tofu. I honestly don't mind the smell as I like stinky tofu, but it's not for everyone. The braised pork with rice is great, I've always loved braised foods and the Taiwanese version of it hit the spot. Great flavor and a soft bite. The fermented greens goes hand and hand with braised foods. The fry on the pork chop was crunchy and not too oily. It was not dry at all and it paired well with the pickled veggies that it comes with. The popcorn chicken was decent, always love eating the crunchy bits of basil it normally comes with.

    27. Seasonal Veggie
    Amy C.

    There are so many better Taiwanese places in the area than Kingchops. We've been here a few times, and I keep hoping it will get better, but it doesn't. The service is non-existent, and you have to do everything yourself. You order via their app and pay via the app, and all they do is bring the food out. And they're always in a rush! It's never really that busy. Plus, the music is super loud here; I don't know why that's necessary. The food leaves much to be desired, as they use the same vegetables for different dishes. For instance, "seasonal vegetables" are just napa cabbage and have always been napa cabbage. Why even say seasonal vegetables? It's so misleading. The popcorn chicken is a decent dish, but it is pretty heavy and does not have flavor. Avoid the beef curry at all costs; the beef is not edible. Bamboo shoots are okay but come with a lot of liquid. I found it overall disappointing and with bad service, it's a hard pass.

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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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    4.3 mi
    $$

    If you haven't been here yet, You are missing out!!! I have been a regular here since they opened…read moreand I love the food! I have my regular dishes but I have pretty much tried a little of everything because I like to come with my girlfriends, work friends, and large date night groups. The ladies who serve us are so sweet, they always serve with a smile and go the extra mile when I bring new friends! I don't want to give my secrets away but the best time to go to Yoo's is right when they open or the off hours, so you can fully immerse yourself in the Korean food goodness!

    I'm a repeat customer at Yoo's Place waiting to eat lunch at and everyone gets seated with parties…read morebetween 2-6 at 12:23 pm on 06/12/2026. There is nobody else standing in line outside and the owner comes outside to tell me 2 times that I need to wait 30-40 minutes. I told her there is no waiting in front of me, and that it should be first come, first serve. She says no, you can only sit on tables for 1 person and it will be a 30-40 min wait for that. I said okay, but if there is no line and people are done eating with empty tables it should be fine, right? There is a waitlist, and that it should go in order. She said no, you can only get seated on tables for 1. Then she proceeded to say it's a 30-40 min wait again as if I didn't already know that for the second time. I told her i'd wait, but now i'm feeling bad and don't know if she even cares to earn my business. It's my 5th time coming here, and unfortunately this place was one of my favorite Korean restaurants and since I'm from out of town I make sure to visit each time I am in the OC. I'm not sure if I want to continue coming back here if service remains this way. It's embarrassing enough to come alone, it's even worse when you're called out in front of people inside of the restaurant while there are only 3 people waiting outside. When I got seated she didn't even give me a menu and asked me what I wanted. Lucky for her i'm Korean and was already a repeat customer from the early days so I was able to order right away-otherwise how could I order? God forbid I ask for any recommendations on the menu... 1 star well deserved for this. Congratulations this is the first time I rated a fellow Korean restaurant 1 star. There is a first time for everything I suppose.

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    Nice set up - super convenient.
    Nice set up - super convenient.
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    25. Kalbi
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    Northeast Sisters

    Northeast Sisters

    4.4
    (253 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    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.

    Very disappointed, my first time ordering through Uber. First time trying this place. Ordered the…read morenon spicy soup, chose my ingredients including quail eggs, I looooove quail eggs so ordered double serving. The soup was delivered no problem. First thing was way too many noodles that completely absorbed the broth and I said way too many I'm not exaggerating, it was more like a noodle pudding. I just wanted a comforting soup but I guess I'll just have wet noodles instead. The flavor was good which make me feel more positive about this experience, I haven't even make it to half of my soup (not soup) I decided to try the quail eggs, I'm not sure if they already have them boiled or they boil them with the broth but they were bad, they had a really strong unpleasant taste like they were going bad and that taste stayed in my mouth for several minutes, I just kept drinking soda and the uncomfortable feeling then traveled to my throat, the taste was so strong that I just felt pretty much disgusted with the whole soup. I just covered with the lid and throw it away. I'm glad I ordered rice because that was all I ended up eating. Extremely disappointed, I hate being miserable with bad food and wasting away money in a business that seem not to care about how they serve their food. I'm glad I didn't get sick.

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    It's a virtual kitchen. You need to order food online or use the QR code at the front.
    It's a virtual kitchen. You need to order food online or use the QR code at the front.
    Mala Salad. Must try!
    Mala Salad. Must try!
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