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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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Good for kids

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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very small restaurant, with limited seating. They've definitely maximized the amount of seating in the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to eat for a nice casual meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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.

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.

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]]

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.

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]]

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!

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

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.

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Food is amazing! Service 100%! delicious taiwanese food! must visit here for sure!!!!

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2 years ago

Pork chops and chicken wings are very juicy! Definitely recommended! The noodles are also very chewy!

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10 years ago

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2 years ago

King portion sizes. Dont sleep on the chicken leg rice. Pork chop and popcorn chicken not a bad choice either.

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2 years ago

Food is delicious. Service is good. The environment is clean. Will recommend family and friends!

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8 years ago

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2 years ago

Food is great and authentic as usual! One of the best places for pork chops and Taiwanese flavors.

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2 years ago

Great food and service. Nice ambience. Easy to order with qrcode. Pork chop and popcorn chicken are our favorite dish.

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2 years ago

Great food, great service! Try to take advantage of their 10 year anniversary celebration discount right now.

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2 years ago

good! Nice porkchops! Came here a few times and like the super yummy braised pork rice

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2 years ago

Food is tasty and service is great. Definitely a spot to try it out if you are in the mood of Taiwanese food.

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2 years ago

My Favorite Taiwanese go to place in Irvine. All foods are authentic and delicious. Service is good too.

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Great food and great service , pork chop rice and chicken are our choice . Others are good too

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2 years ago

Very good service and fast food delivery speed. Good for friends grab a lunch. Recommend for the fried chicken.

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2 years ago

Amazing pork chop rice!! Very consistent and always delicious. Our favorite in Orange County - tastes just like Taiwan!

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Great pork chop rice and other Taiwanese food. It comes with vegetable, side (that day it was vermicelli).

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2 years ago

Nice and delicious food! Highly recommended. the chicken leg rice is great! And chicken soup is also recommended.

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2 years ago

food and service are so good! The food is very authentic, and I highly recommend this place.

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Authentic Taiwanese food + friendly staff! Super happy to have found this place-- we will be back soon!

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Tasty and good service, with a nice environment. There are nice decorations and the tables are clean. Take-out is packed nicely.

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Order five pork chop rice and four chicken leg rice for my colleagues. Great food and superb service!

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Kingchops Irvine favorite spot. Top choice for Taiwanese food, good service and yummy dishes.

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2 years ago

Love the food. And service too. Very clean ambiance. Wish they open in San Diego. I like the pork

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I come to this place very often, this is one of my must go restaurant, food is delicious and service is good here, recommended!

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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!

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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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