This is one of my wife's and my favorite go-to spots. The food is good and tastes like home cooking…read morein the best way. We also really love the service. The front-of-house staff has always provided great service and is very attentive and friendly. We come here almost once a week. If you're looking for a good, hearty Chinese meal, I would definitely recommend this place.

Traditional Taiwanese cafe with your basic beef noodle soups, dumplings, and shareable plates. I…read morewas hungry for some chow fan with beef. I'd say it was just like every single Chinese place - pretty good. You don't get a lot of food but it's not too expensive. Parking can be tough in the afternoon around lunch time.

Our order was made right in front of us. How could it be any…read morefresher? The place is very small but clean. Someone was nice enough to guide us through the menu and everything we tried was delicious. What's not to like?

Authentic vibez :) My girl introduced this place to me cause she wants me to take yelp skills to…read morethe OC haha. I noticed when I arrived, most of these people are locals and this place can get pack. I immediately reserved a spot, so she doesn't need to worry about waiting (a hungry girlfriend means a bad day.. so remember that fellas lol). The ambiance is pretty cool cause they show to their customers how they make their homemade noodles and dumplings through the kitchen window. The service is not bad either since I got quickly seated before my girl arrives. I even get to ordered their appetizers, sauteed black mushrooms and pickled cucumber, which is outstanding and refreshing to our pallets. My girl arrives and she immediately want me to order her Dan Dan noodles. Oh mann so good! I'm not a Dan Dan noodles kinda guy, but she got me hooked into it. The noodles are freshly made and the Szechuan sauce that they mix complimented the mince meat.. sooo good! Overall, I definitely want to go back here again no doubt :) PS: My girl got taste! I give her that :)

Honestly the best authentic food around. It's the real deal. Flavors explode in your mouth. Great…read moreservice and ordering. Must try this place. Owners are so sweet. Prices are reasonable.

I really love QJ Kitchen's Kung Pao Chicken - it is exactly the way I want it to be - tons of…read morechicken, not skimping, with the right amount of spice, lots of peanuts, and no random vegetables that some restaurants seem to put in Kung Pao that don't belong (you know who you are!) This is my fav, and I'll always come back for this, whether in person or delivery. I've had a number of their other dishes too - I like the pork potstickers and the spicy wontons in chili sauce, although they are a bit extra spicier than they need to be. QJ is the kind of place that knows how to do numbingly hot. For example - if you want to get the Stir Fried Chicken with Dried Chili you can burn your taste buds off. Fortunately, you can choose your spice level for lots of these dishes, so if you are going with a "mixed" crowd, you can choose different levels for different dishes and please everyone. Also, they're pretty nice people, and when our family went, they gave away some fun keychains! Not sure if that is still happening, but we enjoyed the service.

My wife ordered the szechuan beef noodle soup and garlic broccoli and they were both big hits!…read more We have been missing out on this place when eating nearby for the kiddos, so I need to post and let others know the food here is awesome and you should come in, too. We will definitely be back!

It was happened two weeks ago. I placed a to-go order here, and the noodles were completely sour…read moreand inedible. When I called to complain, the host told me I had to bring the full noodle dish back to the restaurant in order to get a refund. I actually took the time to drive back and return the food exactly as requested. They took the food and mentioned all refund was handled by owner and he was not in that day. Hence they asked me to wait for couple days and promised the refund would be processed. It never happened even after two weeks. I tried to call few times but they never really picked up the phone and can't reach them. It's bad enough to serve spoiled food, but making a customer drive back to return a ruined to-go order and then lying about the refund is completely shameless. They literally took the food back and kept my money. Avoid this place at all costs.

This is a hidden gem in Lake Forest where you can get the best braised beef noodle soup and the…read morebeef pancake that was the best I've ever had! I love the clean taste where the food wasn't too oily and greasy. The cucumber salad was super crunchy and perfectly seasoned and the walnut shrimp was delicious! Overall the food is authentic and the ambience is very welcoming. Perfect for takeout and catering too! Prices are very affordable and there's plenty of parking. It's a must visit!

Went to Kirin Noodle House after catching a movie at the Regal Movie Theater…read more Everything we tried was delicious. We started with the Beef Roll and the Three Delicious Ingredients Dumplings. The roll was so fresh and flavorful. The dumplings were soooo good! I don't normally eat as many as I did. The Diced Chicken W. Chili & Pepper was my husbands favorite. He loves szechuan spice and this hit the spot. Will definitely be back.

A friend brought us to try this noodle spot in Lake Forest…read more This restaurant is part of the Shang Shui group, which has two locations next to each other. We visited the simpler Shang Shui Noodle House(Frank's dumplings and noodles) while the restaurant next door, Shang Shui Bistro(Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine) , focuses more on elevated Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Once we walked in, we could just find a seat and order through the QR code menu. It was convenient since we could take our time looking through the options. We ordered: 1. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $19.99 2. House Special Fish Fillet Noodle Soup $15.99 3. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup $16.99 Everything tasted pretty good! I ordered the signature fish fillet noodle soup, which was one of their recommended dishes. My husband thought the fish soup had the best flavor among the three dishes we tried. The portions were just right, and the prices were very reasonable. For the noodles, I would recommend choosing udon or ramen. My husband and our friend chose rice noodles, but they became too soft and broke apart easily when picking them up with chopsticks. After dinner, we stopped by Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine next door to take a look. The interior is much more upscale, and they also use a QR code menu. Most dishes are around $20 and up. We chatted with one of the staff members, who mentioned that they opened in August last year and focus on authentic Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. He was also proud to share that their dishes are freshly prepared, not the typical pre-made food you might find elsewhere. Will definitely come back to try the dishes at Shang Shui Bistro next time. Sharing this spot for anyone looking for Chinese noodles or authentic Chinese cuisine in the area! Frank's Dumplings & Noodles 20651 Lake Forest Dr STE A-102, Lake Forest, CA 92630

We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

I ordered Kurobuta Pork & Soup Xiao Long Bao, Sauteed String…read moreBean W/garlic, and Shrimp Fried Rice. I enjoyed everything. The green beans were a bit too salty but they were good. Shrimp fried rice complimented the meal. I ate the xiao long bao with vinegar/soy sauce and ginger dipping sauce. It was yummy. I would come back. I'd like to try the crispy beef rolls next time!

Craved soup dumplings and saw people were comparing it to Ding Tai Fung, so I came to try Mimi…read moreGarden with some expectations. Some compared it to Din Tai Fung, and I was really looking forward to it. The ambiance is nice with an open kitchen which looks pleasant. The service while eating is good. But overall, the dishes were just mediocre. Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork | Total miss! Strong porky odor, really bad. Zha Jiang Noodles | Very bland, barely any flavor Beef Roll | The only decent dish, but the wrap is extremely greasy Soup Dumplings | Average, nothing special I shared my feedback about the food quality with a different staff when paying, but got completely ignored...

I think some of the negative comments about Frank's BBQ come from different expectations of what…read moretraditional Chinese barbecue should be. In Chinese cuisine, some barbecue meats and cold dishes are prepared in advance and may be served at room temperature or reheated before serving. Using a microwave does not automatically mean the food is low quality or not fresh. It can simply be part of the serving process. Chicken and duck are also commonly chopped and served with the bones still inside. This is a very traditional way of preparing and serving these meats, although customers who are unfamiliar with this style may find it inconvenient. The food here tastes authentic, and in my opinion, Frank's BBQ is one of the best traditional Chinese barbecue restaurants in Orange County. It may not match everyone's personal preferences, but I think it is important to understand the culture and preparation style before unfairly criticizing the restaurant or calling the food bad.

sauce. The beef fried noodles were underwhelming. My father-in-law couldn't even eat the beef from…read morethe noodles because it was so tough. One thing I found odd is when we ordered the sweet and sour soup, they asked if we wanted them to microwave it in the plastic takeout container so it would stay warm for the drive home. I understand that many people enjoy this restaurant but it just wasn't for our family.

The food and service are great! The vegetable are excellent and very fresh. The chairs aren't the…read moremost comfortable.

It's better than Chinese food chain restaurant but it has many of the Chinese food items that white…read morepeople likes. Lol I guess this is what happens when an authentic Chinese food chef goes to a wealthy white neighborhood. Cuz the dumplings were very legit. But the restaurant menu don't look anything like a Chinese restaurant in an Asian neighborhood. Lol

A place for truly authentic Sichuan cuisine. Their Spicy dishes are not watered down. We had…read morethe fish in sour broth. The dish took a while to come out. There was a lot of fish in this dish. Place is very modern. You can order through your phone in English or Chinese. Place was almost full on a Saturday night. Food comes fast. Service was great. Restrooms were clean.

Man tou: 8/10. Fantastic crisp on the outside but still really soft on the inside…read moreWhole fish: 9/10. Really good flavor and love all the stuff in here Combination dry pot: 7/10. Good but like the other dishes better. I usually like variety but I think this would have done better with just one type of protein. Dry chili chicken: 8/10. Like popcorn chicken but with a ton of dried peppers. Really good and crispy. Eggplant in garlic sauce: 10/10. Really really good. Incredible flavor. Soft eggplant. I'm honestly obsessed. Mapo tofu: 6/10. I don't care much for this version of Mapo tofu. It doesn't really have the same depth or intensity of flavor as the other dishes. Rice is $2 per bowl. You honestly kind of need it. Order on your phone or have the server take your order. Free parking and plenty of it.