Not sure whether this Kingchops is related to another Kingchops location in City of Industry, but this Kingchops is supposedly tied to the famous pork chop brand in Taiwan (the first flagship store was originally opened in Ximending, Taipei in 1961 with two locations in TaoYuan and one location in Taipei in 2024). [Parking]: Free and easy plaza parking lot - had no issue finding a spot on Sunday at 1 PM. [Ordering]: For takeout, there's a kiosk machine located inside of the front entrance. For dine-in, customers need to scan the QR code for each table and place an order. After I placed an order via the QR code and the sole waitress brought our dishes out, I asked her about the Yelp check-in offer (free braised peanut). The sole employee did not forget about my free braised peanut (-$6.50 off) and brought the appetizer out later. [Service]: Efficient service, but it was literally one person taking care of all tables and the sole server couldn't respond to our requests immediately. The restaurant should switch from metal spoons to plastic spoons because I couldn't stand the scraping sound from my metal spoon as I attempted to finish my rice bowl. [Menu]: This restaurant specializes in Taiwanese style pork chop. Don't overthink and just order #1 porkchop rice. *** #34 Stinky Tofu ($8.50): One of better stinky tofu I have had in LA/OC - tofu wasn't soggy and Taiwanese kimchi had a good spicy level. It tasted a lot better than Stinky Tofu from Tofu King. #1 Pork Chop Rice (rice bowl with vegetables + pork chop + soup, $15.75): A solid meal option, but I wouldn't call it amazing. Above average pork chop with pretty mediocre vegetable and rice. *** Solid pork chop (excluding rice & vegetable) and top notch stinky tofu, but the restaurant could improve the overall flow of dine-in QR code ordering process. read more

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My husband and kids love this place. It's very popular with the Taiwanese peeps in Irvine. I personally think their pork chops are a bit too greasy for me but everyone else likes them just fine. read more

5/5 stars This place just keeps getting better! I came back today and was blown away by how flavorful and crispy the pork chop was -- perfectly seasoned with just the right crunch. The noodles were fresh and bouncy, and the brothless mix had a great balance of savory and umami flavors. You can tell they really care about the quality here. Service was fast and friendly, and the portion sizes are generous for the price. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Taiwanese comfort food. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Ahhh Kingchops. You are so close to being great, but I have to be honest with you. You need a remodel job. You need a team meeting and a fresh vision for yourself. You have the potential to be so great. Can you imagine lines of people waiting outside to get your pork chops? Just a few minor changes and you can become great. This is a tired restaurant. It needs to be cleaned. The menu needs revision, modernizing. For example, last week I ordered your pork chop plate to go. It came with rice (good), meat sauce (good) and chops (good), but the other stuff??? seaweed (yuck!) No cabbage? No corn? No fresh vegetables? May I suggest tempura? shrimp? May I suggest you improve your meat sauce? Use larger pork chops? Your pork chops are good! It is the other stuff. This is just a few minor changes. Please do a remodel job! We all love you. We all love your chops! read more

My favorite pork chop in Irvine! I love pork chops so it was surprising that I hadn't visited Kingchops sooner. I got their Taiwanese pork chop plate which came with rice, tea egg, two sides and some pickled cabbage. I told myself that I wouldn't eat it all but it was so good that I did. The pork was tender and very flavorful. They also have a smaller plate but you'll want the full size. Also got some stinky tofu and cold cucumbers and learned that I don't like stinky tofu. It's probably good for those who do. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Cold cucumber - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

A hole in a wall restaurant with dank taiwanese food! Kingchops is located in a small plaza on Jefferey, parking is pretty easy. The restaurant interior is small, with table seatings. To order there is a QR code on each table and you add on your phone and order. I got the braised pork with rice ($14) and my BF got the taiwanese pork chop over rice ($16). I also checked in on yelp and received a dish of free boiled peanuts. Braised pork wasn't the best I've had, but it was tender and saucy, not overly greasy and salty. The peanuts were soft and roasted to perfection. I tried my BF's pork chop and it was crispy and full of flavor, also not overly greasy and salty. Portion is huge so it's two meals worth for me. For the price the quality and portion is amazing. The server is super friendly here and service is fast, would love to try out other dishes my next visit! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Braised pork - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Quick, delicious homestyle Taiwanese food. You order on your phone but pay with the waiter. Beware though, you make a tip selection online and there is an additional tip section on the receipt they hand you for some reason, so you could be tipping twice if you're not careful. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Lu rou fan - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Went here with our friend group. We got pork chop combo, popcorn chicken combo, stinky tofu, beef noodle, and red oil dumplings. Everything was really good. The service was outstanding very friendly server. Portion to price ratio is really good we had to get togo boxes. Overall, really good experience here! read more

Good Taiwanese food when you're craving it. I ordered through DoorDash so I can't attest to the service or vibe inside the restaurant. I ordered the Pork Chop combo that came with rice, veggies, and I think I added the egg (or maybe it comes with it) and I really enjoyed it, but I will say the pork chop is a little on the sweeter side. read more

Came here on a Sunday night and tried the pork chop rice, beef noodle soup, and the spicy wontons. My favorite of the three was the spicy wontons. Pork chop rice was solid but didn't like the small soup that it came with. Beef noodle soup was ok. You order through a QR code and they bring it out to you. Service was fine and you get a giant pitcher for water which works for me since I don't need to ask for more refills then. The inside is small and very bright. Doesn't seem comfortable for larger groups but fine for 2-4 people. Overall I'd say go ahead and try for the pork chops and spicy wontons but with so many Taiwanese spots in Irvine, I'd look elsewhere for beef noodle soup at least. read more

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I heard a lot about the porkchop rice and came to check it out. It comes with soup, rice on the side and a couple other items I didn't eat . The porkchop was delicious. I wish I had more. I also enjoyed the soup. Rice is rice, it's hard to mess that up. I also got the peanut dish with the Yelp check-in. I wasn't impressed with that at all. I wouldn't get it again. Service was good, but they don't accept cash. Future visits I'll stick to the chops only read more

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QUICK TAKE// I was hopeful to fall in love with this place as a Taiwanese person looking for some nostalgia. In the end the place had solid food, but overall for the prices and the fact that I wasn't fan of the noodle soup, I probably would not come back given other Taiwanese options around in Irvine, CA. FOOD// I got the pork chop rice, wontons, and beef noodle soup which I shared with my boyfriend. Porkchops were delicious, and the little combo of the rice with ground pork and stewed veggies was a nice touch. Spicy wontons were super solid. I wasn't the most impressed with the beef noodle soup - I felt like the five spice powder in the broth was too strong. But all in all food was tasty - but for the price, I probably wouldn't come back again. But left very satisfied. SERVICE// Given that the ordering was through an App, the waiter quickly served us water and utensils and was fine. Nothing standout but just as expected. VIBES// No fuss sit down place where you can quickly flag someone down and order via a QR code. It's definitely the kind of place you come to get some specific food, not for its looks. read more

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The classic signature pork chop at Kingchops has changed. The batter is now very thick, and it's very different from how it was a few years ago. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

As a Taiwanese, Kingchops bento box has always the best in my memory. I am extremely frustrated and disappointed from my visit today. This time, I ordered Steamed Black Rice Cake (Pig Blood Cake), Pork Chop Rice and Taiwanese Fish Cake tempura. I am very disappointed in both the quality of the tempura and black rice cake. First of all, I couldn't stand eating the black rice cake after one single bite. When I asked about the sauce they are using for black rice cake, they are using the garlic sauce instead of traditional Taiwanese barbecue sauce or Satay sauce. Afterward, the employee didn't ask me whether there is anything I need but simply walked away. I had no chance to ask further questions. This black rice cake tasted very gamey and is not compatible with the sauce at all. The crushed peanuts didn't cover any of the gamey taste either. I would recommend the store to use peanut powder. Second, the tempura is too dry, and I couldn't stand it after one bite either. Lastly, Pork chop bento box is fine but the pork chop is too dry. The pork chop is too thin to keep it juicy. After driving for hours to visit, I am extremely disappointed from this visit and don't plan to visit again. In the end, the only thing we feel good is their black tea and Jasmine green tea. read more

Ordering menu doesn't have pictures. Solid place to get pork chop and rice. Stinky tofu was alright, I've had better. Ambiance is casual and typical of Chinese restaurants, service is mediocre. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is ok, we ordered the porkchops rice dish which good, but the stinky tofu with sausage, whew...never again. I'm sorry, I know it's an authentic dish from Taiwan, but I'll pass, fermented rotted tofu with pickled veggies smelled rotted. read more

Delicious but bento size isn't big and the package design could be better?! Service is good. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Porkchop Rice * took awhile to get my order but could be because the pork chops were freshly fried * pork (served on the side with pickled vegetables) was crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, seasoned like Taiwanese popcorn chicken * rice was on the softer side and topped with ground pork, a soy sauce egg, corn, napa cabbage, and pickled vegetables * filling portion size for a reasonable price * orders are placed on your phone 9/10 read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

The food here is good and they offer coupons from time to time, the environment is pleasant. read more

Kingchops Irvine - 1. Pork Chop Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was decent and pretty typical Taiwanese fare. My family arrived at the restaurant around 6:30pm on a Saturday and it was empty. We were looking forward to enjoying some authentic Taiwanese cuisine and ordered through their QR menu at the table. After a short while, we started smelling cigarette smoke from inconsiderate people just outside the front door. Since my wife and daughter are sensitive to the smoke, I complained to the server and owner but they decided to do nothing about it and said "the smoke is not from us". Not sure if it was their responsibility to do something about it but we took matters into our own hands and changed it to a to-go order and left right away. The food was cold by the time we got home and had to reheat it. It probably would have been better tasting if we had stayed in the restaurant to enjoy it. That's the whole point of going out to eat, to enjoy a hot, freshly cooked meal. It was my first and probably my last time to this restaurant and I'll probably avoid this strip mall altogether because the business owners just didn't seem to care enough to make their establishment comfortable (and smoke-free) for their customers. read more

Came here again and ordered the chicken leg rice this time! The chicken was fried well. We also got the steamed black rice cake which came with cilantro and peanuts on top and also the popcorn chicken rice. The popcorn chicken was very basily. As usual the food was really good! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Beef Noodle, 1. Pork Chop Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I loved the pork chop! Super tender and light. Beef noodle soup is a pass since it's super heavily seasoned. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Kingchops is a great classical place to get takeout and fried pork chops. The food is super traditional and a good satisfying for Taiwanese craving. The food does get soggy when you get takeout and portions aren't great. However if you're craving Taiwanese style street food and fried pork chops then Kingchops is the place to go! the food is super balanced with all the classics of street fare of Taiwanese food. Definitely hits all the cravings read more

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It tasted somewhat Taiwanese but it really is not... food quality is pretty good though, enough that I'd still give it 4 stars. I love that they added marinated turnip into the beef noodle soup, I don't think any other Taiwanese restaurant nearby has that. It gives the beef noodle soup a "sweetish" taste, making it less greasy tasting. read more

Their pork chop rice and chicken leg rice are the BEST!!! I love it! Combo A of Grandma's braised dishes is also very delicious :) read more

I was really excited about this place when I saw the pictures and when my friend recommended it. As soon as I got there, the place was packed and nowhere to sit so I had to wait a little while, maybe 10 minutes. There was only one lady working so she was busy for sure and this place wasn't big either. As soon as I got a table I was still waiting for my friend. You had to scan a QR code for the menu. When my friend finally showed up, we decided on the pork chop rice and the spicy wontons. But we didn't know we were supposed to order through the phone. We kept waiting and waiting and the waitress wasn't asking us anything so I looked at my phone and figured out that that's what we were supposed to do. We both got the pork chop rice which is a good portion size and the rice with the egg and the other ingredients. I was a little disappointed because it wasn't crispy all around, there were some parts that were a little soggy so I didn't like that part. And the rice was a little too mushy for me. The spicy wontons were also just okay, I always seem to compare it to Din Tai Dung and it definitely wasn't even close to that. But even if it didn't taste like that and it tasted different, then I would still appreciate it but I just didn't think there was a lot of flavor to these one. So overall, place is constantly busy so be prepared to wait and I just wish the pork chops were a little more crispier. read more

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Fantastic food, pork derived of course. Many options. I'm a strip mall (very Asian centric). No wine or beer water only would come again if in the area and would recommend if in the area. read more

Don't use their ai automatic machine to place orders. I placed my order for pick up at 11am as confirmed by the machine. When I went to go pick up my order they said it wasn't ready, nor did they even start making it! Because they don't start cooking until it's been paid. Then why take my order?? Or just accept payment when it's been made? I scheduled my order because I was in a hurry and now I'm late. I would've ordered elsewhere if I had known read more

I'd been craving Taiwanese food for a hot minute, so my husband and I came here for dinner. I'm so happy that Kingchops exceeded my expectations! Here's everything we ordered: -pork chop rice entree -spicy beef noodle soup -popcorn chicken -wonton soup (as a side) -herbal chicken soup (as a side) My absolute favorite Taiwanese dish is pork chop rice, and the pork chop here was tender and flavorful with the right amount of crisp. I also appreciated all the vegetables and sides it came with. The popcorn chicken made me feel like I was back at a Taiwanese night market, and the herbal chicken soup... wow! It's literally the way my mom makes chicken soup, right down to the gogi berries. Both soup sides were comforting and exactly what I was hoping for. The wonton soup came with 5 giantic wontons, and the chicken soup came with so much chicken. They're a steal at $8 each! We had a ton leftover, and I'm looking forward to adding noodles to my leftover soups! You scan a QR code to order from your table. Service was fast and prompt. read more

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We got the regular pork chop rice for to-go. There's a little bit of minced pork on top of the rice, pickled sour mustard vegetable, 1/2 tea egg, stir-fried cabbage, and glass noodles. Overall, everything tastes delicious and the portion is very filling! Will come back for more pork chop and try other dishes too. Tip: If you got it to-go and you want to make it crispy again, I would recommend you to air fry it at 375F for 5 minutes and it will be perfect! Follow @hangrytrails.us on Instagram for more OC Foods! read more

Kingchops Irvine - 1. Pork Chop Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Do you ever want to feel like you're related to Jay Chou, the Taiwanese sensation of the century? Then you want to come to Kingchops. This Taiwanese cuisine establishment will throw you into the deep end of Taipei. You know how the Jungle Cruise gives you a taste of the jungle? Well Kingchops will put you on a plane, staple your eyes open and send you into the streets of Taipei. The food comes out hot and fresh ready for consumption. I couldn't stop myself from experiencing all The different flavors this place has to offer. Also, if you like stinky tofu, theirs is the strongest, we didn't order it, we just smelled. Also if you like stinky tofu, STOP ORDERING IT IN PUBLIC! Service is fast and great, auntie will treat you like you're her own family. The jungle ambience gives you an authentic feel especially with the broken tv's. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Jungle cruise of Taipei - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Check your bill!!! This is probably the sneakiest, most dishonest business practice I've ever seen for a restaurant. The food was ok, we all had a ok time, then the bill came... First they automatically imposed a 15% tip (listed as "Gratuity"). I saw that, thinking..alright, I have a problem with mandatory tip for a party of 3, but fine, I'll pay 15%. I would've pay 18% if they didn't force me to pay 15%. So then I was ready to check the 15% tip box and be done with. But wait! How is a total of $64 bill plus a 15% gratuity around $9 bucks add up to $82.58??!! It should only be around $73. Then it dawned on me...Are you kidding me?! You are actually trying to charge me double tip?! I don't know how many people got tricked this way and just check the box and paid, but ya'll just paid 30% tip without knowing!!! Not cool, Kingchops, NOT COOL. Responding to owner: first, I didn't do anything with my phone to add 15% gratuity, only ordered my food as the waitress instructed me to do. Second, even if this is truly a misunderstanding (as most restaurant owners always blame on the "Automatic POS system", can't do anything about it...) you would think now is the time to fix the problem so your customers don't fall for the mistake and "falsely accuse you" again? Or are you completely satisfied that your customers occasionally overpay? Last, I am not writing anything that isn't true, far from defaming your restaurant. This is what happened to me, with receipt to prove. And if this is your attitude after finding out your system has a problem, then I restate what I said again, CHECK. YOUR. BILL. Amendment to Review: Please read the other one star customer review, someone who got charged double tips 3 TIMES! This is not a problem the owner intend to fix. He is perfectly happy over charging his customers. First time, may be an overlook, second time, maybe laziness, third time? hardly an accident, one can even argue intentional. The owner contacted me directly after reading my review, he informed me that I am an ill spirit, entitled customer who is out to defame his restaurant. He said, and I quote "If you feel the bill is misleading, I think that's a "you" problem" . There you have it, folks! Do bring your reading glasses and a calculator when you visit this establishment, for you will need it! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Actual receipt - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Really good and authentic Taiwanese food! Not only is the food good, the ambience is really nice and comfortable as well. Came here largely because they have stinky tofu, which is not easy to find in the US. Only thing is the large intestine soup was quite bland. Will be coming again! read more

Kingchops Irvine - 1. Pork Chop Rice Stinky tofu Popcorn chicken bento Big intestine soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Good taste. Easy parking, we ate all of them ! Will be back next time ! Hopefully can remind me don't order too much soup LOL read more

Kingchops Irvine - Good taste - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered pork chop rice Kingchops is a hole in the wall Taiwanese restaurant in Irvine that specializes in pork chops. I typically order the pork chop rice, but if you're not feeling pork, then the chicken leg rice is also super good. The portions are super generous and I enjoy the variety of side dishes with each meal. The pork is super juicy and tender and also slightly crisp for that perfect balance. This is a great place to stop by for lunch as the service is pretty quick too. If you like crispiness and juiciness of popcorn chicken, I would definitely recommend coming here and trying their pork chop! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Pork Chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's the best Taiwanese restaurant I have ever been in South California! It's recommended to have a try if you lives in Irvine. The food and service are excellent and the ambiance is great! read more

4.5/5 stars (5/5 for the fried chicken, but side dishes were cold) Great food with large portions and a reasonable price. I got the chicken leg rice, and my boyfriend got the pork chop rice. The chicken leg rice comes with fried chicken, rice topped with minced beef, an egg, a few sliced cucumbers, broccoli, and edamame. First off, the chicken was phenomenal. Large, juicy, tender, crunchy, and flavorful! The batter wasn't too thick. My main complaint would be that the side dishes (except the rice) were cold. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be served, but I prefer all the food hot. The egg also needed a tad more flavor. The edamame was unique in that it had a strong pepper flavor, which was pretty good. My boyfriend thought his pork chop needed to be more chewy, and he didn't like the rice because it was too soggy. However, I enjoyed my dish a lot overall. Service was fast (you order from a QR code menu, and the food comes very quickly). read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I love this place - I come here for authentic Taiwanese pork chops! Theres not another place like it, I'd drive an hour just to come here when I have a craving. read more

Kingchops features delicious fried pork chops and authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Their pork chop rice is full of different toppings and flavors that go great together. Their bamboo shoots are delicious and come with a lot! And their braised peanuts are so good too with great flavor and texture. Definitely would recommend this place! Thanks Kingchops! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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porkchop rice was amazing! servicing was quick and pleasant. Will definitely be back again.