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    I went to mark with some serious back pain and he was able to alleviate my pain and suffering. I would highly recommend him.

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    Tai Chi Cuisine - Fish With Pickled Vegetable Soup was generous in portions and tasty

    Tai Chi Cuisine

    3.3(373 reviews)
    36.6 mi
    $$

    Man the dumplings with mustard greens are insane…read more Also had pork jowl with peppers and black beans. Terrific. Easily my fave OC Chinese.

    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.

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    Heartmind T'ai Chi

    Heartmind T'ai Chi

    5.0(9 reviews)
    356.0 mi

    Trace is an excellent teacher and a very nice person. I am enthusiastic to study real T'ai Chi with…read moreher! I divide T'ai Chi into three categories: Nursing Home T'ai Chi, New Age T'ai Chi, and Traditional T'ai Chi. Now at the age of 70, and openminded on metaphysical issues, I have no problem with the first two types. But I was looking for T'ai Chi as Trace teaches it , and couldn't be happier with Heartmind. I highly recommend you try it! To be clear, I don't want to suggest that T'ai Chi in Nursing Homes. or as part of a path to enlightenment cannot be beneficial. I am sure Trace can offer both groups fine instruction. But sometimes real quality instruction is hard to find. I looked for years to find an instructor that could accommodate my orthopedic issues and still be able to teach me real t'ai chi. And now I have found such a teacher.

    I have been taking classes with Trace for several years. I have a number of physical issues and…read moreshe always works with me to accommodate what I may or may not be able to do on any given day. She's very knowledgeable and goes out of her way to show me things that may help. I had surgery earlier this year and I was able to return to class relatively quickly as class is always a safe place to figure out what works and what does not and Trace takes the time to listen to what's going on and show me how to adjust my movements so that I am not overdoing it. She also has a great voice, so soothing to listen to during practice. Know that I am not a morning person but no matter how I feel when I get up Sunday morning, I do my best to get out of the house and get to class, as I always feel better when class is done. If you've ever considered the practice of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, I highly recommend Trace and Heart Mind Tai Chi.

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    Shan Tung Kung Fu

    4.1(29 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Thorough teaching. Class kept me engaged and excited. Teachers are very knowledgeable and…read moreexperienced. Informative and empathetic while corrections are made. Looking forward to furthering mt skills.

    The negative reviews? Yeah... I'm not buying It…read more As someone with decades in martial arts--two black belts, former MMA general manager, and lifelong student of combat arts--I tend to approach any new training environment with a discerning eye. I've been around long enough to tell what's legit and what's just... noise. So when I read some of these negative reviews, I have to call BS. Or, what you perceived is not what's reality. YOUR reality maybe, but not the truth. They don't match anything I've experienced, and frankly, some of them feel suspicious. Like they were written with an agenda. Maybe by a competitor? I don't know--but what I do know is this: Nobody here has ever cold-called me, hassled me, or been anything but respectful and professional. Claims like "they just want your money" or "students don't actually know kung fu"? Completely off base. I've never heard Sifu Edwards say, "You need to learn kung fu here for self-defense," and I've definitely never seen him misrepresent what he teaches. Quite the opposite--he's honest, knowledgeable, and has a clear passion for passing on authentic Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. Here's my actual story. I hadn't trained in about 15 years. I've got a black belt under the legendary Shihan Gordon Doversola in Okinawa-Te, and another earned privately under Master Ylagan in Armas de Mano. I ran Old Town Fight Club in Monrovia from 2009-2012 and spent years teaching and cornering fighters in the cage. I'm not saying this to brag or to impress you, I say this to impress upon you that I've been around the block. I've fought and trained, taught (and still teach), coached, and lived martial arts. So at 58, I started searching again. Not to relive glory days, but to learn. To grow. To be a student again. That journey led me to Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu. I visited multiple dojos. I researched styles. I read books on Master Shum Leung. When I met Sifu Edwards, his philosophy aligned perfectly with mine. Watching him teach kids? They love him. Speaking with the black belts? Their skill, humility, and loyalty spoke volumes. Everything told me I was in the right place. Now that I've been training here, I can say it with certainty: this school is the real deal. Sifu Edwards is a master - period. He's patient, precise, and passionate. The curriculum is structured, the culture is respectful, and there's real lineage behind every form and technique. I show up as a white belt every day. Even when something resembles what I've learned before, I don't insert my way, I learn his way. That's the point. Everything is different, and everything is the same. And if all goes well? Five years from now, I hope to have earned another black belt, this time in Northern Eagle Claw. Don't let shady reviews mislead you. If you're looking for an authentic martial arts experience with a great teacher, great people, and a deep tradition, this is it.

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    Sifu takes time to make sure you are doing the Eagle Claw moves correctly and encourages you along the way!

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    Mark Melchiorre - taichi - Updated May 2026

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