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.

Avoid them! They ask for payment upfront as soon as you walk in. Ok cool no problem. And then they…read morehave the audacity to demand $20 tip upfront as well. Um what? Mandatory fixed tip? No thanks bye.

They are full of S..t. The prices are not what is shown on a picture on here. They don't speak…read moreEnglish to where you can ask for anything l. They just now tip first and tip is $20!!!! My HR felt rushed and she didn't do a complete full body. She did not do my legs... she then said next time ask for combo! I left pretty pissed off. I wouldn't go there if it was free. Oh they take you ID information!!! That felt so sketchy af. Do not go!

Peter Wu is a wonderful teacher. He is knowledgeable, skilled, and kind. I highly recommend him for…read moreall levels, ages, and abilities.

This school has helped my back immensely in the 3.5 months I've been here!…read moreDuring my forties, I injured my back repeatedly. 3 years ago at the age of 48 I finally had an MRI. I have mild to moderate wedge compressions on 8 vertebrae and 4 disc bulges, one of which became a herniated disc about two years ago. Physical therapy and chiropractors seemed to aggravate the herniated disc. I ended up in severe pain after those sessions with limited mobility for weeks. Additionally, since the herniated disc, I've lost significant muscle mass (especially in my legs as I was no longer able to bend down and had severely limited mobility for months). The herniated disc also caused sciatica, which would cause muscles in my leg or hips to tense up to where I was unable to bend them, numbness in my upper left leg, and occasionally extreme nerve pain in my upper left leg. Enter Balance Martial Arts and Shifu Peter Wu! Although I had hoped that the Tai Chi would help with my posture and provide some improvement, Shifu Peter Wu taught me several Qigong exercises which have had an enormously beneficial effect on me. Years of being in a desk job created a slight, but noticeable hunch in my back. When I was younger (30's), the only way to fix it would be visits to the chiropractor, however the fixes would only last days. After practicing one of Shifu Peter's Qigongs for a few weeks, I was able to resolve that issue for over a month now with occasional practices of the exercise. I was never able to fix that on my own before! Additionally, the standing exercises he has taught me, has helped strengthen my lower back and hip girdle significantly. That coupled with seated Qigong with postural corrections, and some other exercises he taught me, I've eliminated most of the pain in my lower back. The stances from the standing exercises and Tai Chi have additionally started building up my leg strength again. All of this has had a significant increase on my mobility and energy levels. After years of "good and bad days", where good days meant only mild pain, I now see a light at the end of the tunnel! Now my good days mean no pain and I have increased range of motion! This has only been with 3.5 months. I can't wait to see how much better I'll be in another year. Shifu Peter is one of the few people who's had an opportunity to train in Chen Village (the birthplace of Tai Chi), as well as at the Shaolin temple. His teaching style is great, supplying me with new information and refinements in every class, and he is extremely supportive and flexible in showing me exercises to help improve my practice, and to help me along with my back. There's still a long road ahead of me for fixing all of the issues in my back, but I haven't had this much success in any other methodology I've tried, let alone in such a short period of time. I can't give enough accolades to Shifu Peter Wu and the practices that he's taught me!

I tried a few classes here at this location. They have some amazing instructors, I learned a lot…read moreabout martial arts, self defense techniques and learn about different strategies and techniques. I recommend trying out a few classes!

My som does Kung Fu here. All the instructors are very friendly and patient. Highly recommend this…read moreplace

The Jing's staffs are awesome especially Mrs Jing Jing & Mrs Laura. They really care about the…read morestudents.

This facility really deserves more recognition on this platform! My kids absolutely love JING. Not…read moreonly do they feel safe at pick-up and at the facility itself, but they also feel genuinely cared for by all the staff. Both my daughter and son come home and share all the new Mandarin words and songs they're learning - I'm honestly amazed by how quickly they're picking it up! They also thoroughly enjoy the wushu as the active portion of their curriculum. It's gentle yet keeps their bodies moving! What gives me the most peace about this program is that they are fantastic communicators. As a parent entrusting someone else to pick up my kids, I feel like they make parents comfortable by providing so much detail. I highly recommend this program if you're interested in after-school care and want to give your kids a well-rounded day with extra socialization mixed in with educational-based programming!

I just finished a beginner class with this group and I am ready for more! The instructors and…read morestudents are all relaxed, respectful, helpful and fun. Each week we learned several new movements, and as gentle and slow as they are, I still felt as though I had done "something" for an hour and a half. After the initial few weeks when I started to get a feel for it, I noticed I was walking home with a lighter step. I began this program to help with balance and to just move, and I will continue with Taoist Tai Chi for both the health benefits and the genuine friendship you'll find here. Non-judgmental, always supportive, and definitely makes a positive difference in your health. Try it!

Love this group! Every class is so enjoyable and so relaxing. Stephen and Balint are awesome…read moreinstructors and both have so much knowledge. They are both very patient and very helpful through every move you make. I use to practice for years up in Portland, Oregon but stopped when I moved to San Diego. Finally started again and it has saved my life. I am so much more calm now and it really helps me unplug from the daily grind! I recommend you some in on a Thursday or Saturday to check it out. Ill be there so come say hi. You will love it! Peace & Love!

World class tai chi and qi gong. Master Han and Jane are gifted practitioners and teachers. They…read moreare brimming with love for their students, and know how to teach no matter what your level is.

Hands down the best Chen Taijiquan in San Diego, California and likely the nation!…read moreI'm not speaking in hyperbole. Master Han is the designated representative for Chen Family Style Taiji Quan by the governing body out of the Chen Family. I have been attending for 6 years now and have markedly improved the 8 skills. I can't recommend Taiji enough as a Lifelong Mind-Body Unity practice and this is the best place to receive this treasure. Not only is the Taiji top quality, the Golden Rishi Qigong technique is more than incredible, something worth spending thousands to learn, but you get it for the low monthly tuition. Just try it. Please!