Happy hour here is amazing ! I really enjoyed the chicken wings and lychee martini. Prices are great .

It's been awhile since we came here. I had friends visiting in town. Nep was able to seat our party of 8 without reservations on a Thursday evening. The menu changed a bit it seems. I like how they constantly reinvent their menu. Everything is always really good, the flavors are unique but familiar. The garlic noodles re always great. We got the crab and shrimp. Both outstanding. The shrimp was a little spicier than the crab. They have these new pork belly wraps which were interesting. The pork belly was very crispy! The crab omelet is always really good. Super for not dried eggs topped with loads of crab meat. Also got the beef tongue fried rice. I thought the rice was a little too mushy this time. Shaken beef was a crowd favorite but I personally thought the rice they used didn't pair very well. The beef was very soft and tender. The kids at the table couldn't get enough of it! Our waitress was lovely and provided excellent service. I always have a good time at almost every Kei concept restaurant. read more

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Made a reservation for party of 9 on a Sat. We were seated promptly before our entire party arrived. Our server (sorry I didn't remember his name) was amazing. He was so attentive and very patient. Our group was chatty and spent a lot of time catching up before ordering, and he was very understanding and didn't rush us at all. We ordered so many dishes and all of them were delicious. The appetizers we got (Chicken wings, Spicy Wontons, and Fried Calamari) tasted great but small in portion considering the price. For entrees, I was super impressed with the Pork Tomahawk. It was very tender and flavorful. The Seafood Tom Kha pasta was unique and delicious. Steaks were prepared perfectly as well. We had a great time. For drinks, my friends liked the coconut ube brew. I had the sugarcane kumquat, it was too sweet for me. read more

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I was seated after ~10 minutes despite not having a reservation on a Friday evening! I appreciated the quick seating! I previously tried the kumquat sugar cane when my bestie got it on another occasion and it has lived rent free in my mind since. Not too sweet, just perfect balance! The steak frites came with huge portions, however I probably wouldn't get it again for $55. The meat was chewy and perfected medium rare however the flavor was not my favorite steak. Perhaps I just enjoyed the filet mignon from my previous visit more. The star of the show was crab garlic noodles!! So worth it to get crab instead of shrimp and not having to take off any shells!!! It was soo yum and worth every penny!! Highly recommend you try. Parking was easy and the lot was huge! Service was excited despite being very busy and I enjoyed the quick seating. read more

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Establishment is busy, clean and spacious. Staff was professional and courteous. We ordered: 1. Crispy calamari: crispy and fresh 2. Vietnamese shaking beef: fragrant, rich 3. Coconut matcha: amazingly amazing Food is consistently excellent. Only praise, no complaints. TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, great value. Would recommend! read more

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Large restaurant that gets very busy during dinner hours, but pro tip: their happy hour is well worth checking out! It's relatively easy to secure a spot if you come toward the end of happy hour, take advantage of the deals, and stay on for dinner. The highlights of our meal were the garlic noodles and branzino. The garlic noodles came with grilled shrimp and whole pieces of garlic, which added plenty of flavor. The real standout, though, was the branzino. It was stuffed with delicious herbs and served with a generous plate of fresh herbs and lettuce to enjoy alongside the fish. Everything came together really well. Definitely enjoyed our meal and will be returning! read more

NEP Cafe - Shrimp Garlic Noodle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Luckily I only needed to wait a short amount of time with a friend when coming here on a weekend afternoon. I ordered their Xoi Man and it came out within 15 minutes. The combination of pork floss, quail eggs, pate, Chinese sausage, and ham strips went well together as a part of the traditional Vietnamese dish, and I wished that the portion of this ingredients was a bit more than their rice. Still it was a filling dish without feeling overly heavy, and NEP Cafe in general is a great choice if you're craving a comfort-food meal! read more

NEP Cafe - Xoi Man - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Kei Concepts does it again-- truly appreciate all the Kei Concepts restaurants. This is a great place for date night, girls night or night out. It has a restaurant side and bar area. We got so many different items to try and honestly it did not disappoint. Appetizers: - Crab Toast & Shrimp Ceviche: YES. Really good start. So much flavor. So Delicious. Have ordered this multiple times we came. Entree: - Tom Kha Seafood Pasta- honestly my favorite item that we tried here, so much flavor, dimension and ample amount of protein) - Bun Bo Hue Dried Noodle- this flavor was good, the concept was interesting but not my absolute favorite out of the the different items we got. Would pass next time. Dessert: - Banana Bread Pudding: I still think about this dessert. Highly recommend! It looks really sweet, but it was very well balanced. Overall: Food, service, ambiance was amazing. Definitely a frequent flyer of this restaurant and other kei concepts. read more

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Came from Loma Linda just for this. Food was amazing and did not disappoint. I loved the flavor combinations of everything I ordered. The Calamansi drink was super good. Definitely recommend this place. I made reservations but this place was not too busy for a Sunday afternoon around 3:15pm. The ambiance is clean and aesthetic inside. The Sea Salt Coffee was not for me. I just wanted to try something new. Also, I would not order the mango sticky rice again. It was too "healthy" for me haha. The mango was hardly ripe. They're going for a different style of the dessert. I prefer the original sweet style with ripe mangoes. Fried Rice Tofu: 4.5/5 Lemongrass Tofu: 4.5/5 Garlic Noodle: 4.5/5 Sea Salt Vietnamese Coffee: 3.5/5 Calamansi White Peach: 5/5 Mango Sticky Rice: 3/5 read more

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My first time at NEP Irvine and it was DELISH. We decided to go NEP for a friday night dinner since we had such a yummy dinner at the NEP on fountain valley before. It was packed for a friday night and we waited about a 15 minutes to get a seat. Our server was really friendly and took our order promptly. The service was a little slow but understandably so since it was a packed friday night. We got Steak Frites: 9/10 The steak was nicely seasoned and I loved the gravy sauce that paired nicely with the fries. Fries with crispy and seasoned. I appreciated the chives as garnish. The steak was a little chewy and I wished they had ranch to dip my fries in. Garlic Noodles with Crab: 10000/10 This dish has stayed on my mind for the last few days. First the texture of the noodles are like none other I've tried. It's softer than spaghetti but not as soft as the egg noodles. The sauce is very garlicky but not in your face. And the CRAB. So much lump crab mixed into the noodles that pairs so well with the garlic. My fav dish I've had so far and I look forward to eating this again. Kumquat with Sugarcane: 10/10 A refreshing traditional Vietnamese drink. read more

Great ambiance! Went for dinner and there wasn't a wait on a Monday night Got the rib eye steak came with items to make lettuce and radish wraps! The steak was perfectly cooked and a really good size! The herbs made it very fun to eat 4.5/5 Seafood ceviche great coconut Thai sauce and a good mix of seafood! Comes with shrimp crackers! Loved! 4.5/5 5 spice chicken: crispy skin and comes with rice and a salad good but nothing too special 3.5/5 Calamari: could have been more crispy and seasoned with the whole meal being very fusioned which there was a interesting twist to this dish 3/5 Overall good meal and would come back! Def check out their brunch menu as well! read more

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Nep Cafe never disappoints. Every time I visit, I'm reminded why it's one of my favorite spots. We were greeted warmly and our party of eight was accommodated quickly. The restaurant is always clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is consistently fast. We ordered a variety of dishes, but the standout for me was The Dao. It's an absolute must-order if you're visiting for the first time. One thing I did notice was when I went to wash my hands, I saw a server enter the restroom while still wearing their apron. As someone who has worked as a server, that stood out to me because I was always taught to remove my apron before entering a restroom. It's a small detail, but I think it helps maintain a professional and sanitary image, especially when handling food. Aside from that observation, the food and overall experience were excellent. Nep Cafe continues to be one of my favorite restaurants, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Five stars! read more

NEP Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

One of the best dinners I've ever had!! We came here as a team for a work dinner and getting to sample many different dishes was the way to go! The Shrimp Salad was outstanding and fresh. The Shaking Beef and Garlic Noodles were delicious and we ordered another round. And the Tomahawk steak was just perfect. The final crown jewel was dessert with the Frozen Yogurt Parfait's that are fruity, sweet, and delicious - we had multiple! The dining room inside can be a little noisy, but the service was wonderful. Would absolutely recommend. read more

NEP Cafe - Boneless Ribeye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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I like that we can make reservations which is always a plus. We did come early hoping we could get in a tad earlier but no such luck. We waited for our original time. I feel like the menu tends to change because each time we come, the menu seems to be slightly different. It's kinda fun so you can try new items. My favorite is still the papaya salad. They do have bigger tables which is nice if you have big parties. Most items we try are very good. read more

NEP Cafe - Shrimp ceviche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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The egg coffee was pretty good. Probably the best part. The shrimp ceviche was actually good though. Perfect balance of savory, sour and tad sweet. The beef banh mi is very fatty, definitely good for the younger kids. A little too fatty for older people though. read more

NEP Cafe - Banh Mi Chao - Beef Belly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Yum yum was so intimidated and brought a Vietnamese friend:). By far amazing a little issue with one dish and boom JAYDEN to the rescue with an apology from the manager. Great food, service and yes my Vietnamese friend said thumbs up! read more

I've been to NEP before, but that was years ago at the FV location. Their newer-ish location at Irvine is definitely more spacious. Food and drink-wise, everything was great! My girlies and I ordered: -Seafood Tom Kha Pasta -Crab Toast -Dry Bun Bo Hue noodles -Mango Sticky Rice (was complimentary and on the house because the restaurant took a bit long with our drink orders) Pretty sure we all died and went to heaven briefly as soon as we got everything delivered to the table. Service-wise, I do appreciate the active accountability and communication from this establishment. Because the drinks took some time to arrive, the manager came to our table himself to explain and acknowledge that the delay shouldn't have happened to begin with (this is when he mentioned we'd get a mango sticky rice on the house). Was honestly unexpected because 1. We didn't even flag a server down for that issue yet and 2. Some managers refuse to even come out to talk to their clientele lol! Especially during times where communication is needed. Overall, my girlies and I enjoyed our experience at the Irvine NEP and we will be coming back. Thank you so much for taking care of us. :-) read more

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I'm an advocate of kei concepts but I realize that their menu differs only slightly across the different chains, so it's not a place you should regularly frequent! I tend to save them for special occasions or when family & friends are visiting. My go-to dishes are their banh mi chao, garlic noodles, & lemongrass tofu. We tried a few new items so here are my honest thoughts: - Spicy wontons - insanely spicy!! even with a high spice tolerance, my parents thought it was too much, prefer DTF's version - Shrimp fried rice - so much rice, not enough shrimp. you can tell they use the big shrimp & cut it into smaller pcs... - Lemongrass tofu - love but needs veggies or lettuce on the side! also would be less heavy with regular white rice instead of sticky rice Although Nep Cafe will always be a fave, there are still some things they could improve! read more

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Ordered the Seafood Tom Kha Pasta to-go around dinner time on a Saturday and got the dish in about 15-20 minutes. The restaurant was busy and large. It was nice seeing a diverse group of people coming in. The restaurant feels casual, but has nice decor and the energy is lively. The hostess I spoke to and ordered with was very sweet. Took the pasta home and it was delicious! Definitely recommend and would come back for it. Note: the Irvine DOES NOT have the crab toast on the menu (currently), which I wish it did because I would like to try it. read more

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I really enjoyed taking my mom here for her birthday. She received a complimentary ice cream scoop with a lit candle and the food was excellent. The sauce for the calamari was packed with umami flavor and I enjoyed my shrimp garlic noodles. I like how they have kids meals and my one complaint was that the steak was tough to chew. I highly recommend joining their rewards program to get discounts across all Kei concept restaurants. I can't wait to come back here because I'm still thinking about the chicken wings! read more

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I'd consider this an upscale Vietnamese restaurant. This is the perfect place to have brunch with friends and catch up. They have great drinks; both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. I ate the 5 spice roasted chicken and I'd say the tenderness of the meat definitely stood out. Our server was super friendly as well, and she did a great job checking in on us. read more

NEP Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great first time experience! Was told about this place before, so I was glad when friends suggested meeting here. Very spacious and open, staff here were friendly and helpful. They also seemed really organized, even clearing the table efficiently & professionally! Very tasty dishes - everything had a rich flavor with each bite, without overpowering your taste buds. You could taste the various ingredients distinctly too, which made me feel like everything was very fresh. Unique brunch menu, I didn't expect the creativity in each dish we ordered! I loved the curry crab omelet, lots of flavor, and the seafood ceviche, very refreshing with a light coconut lime dressing. Will definitely be back again when I'm in the Irvine area...looking forward to trying out more items! Another plus for me was how careful they were about not cross-contaminating foods, as I have food allergies. Thanks for that! :) read more

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Seated after a 5 min wait for lunch on the weekend! Great service and a bright sunny ambiance. For food, everything was good and well presented but a little pricey for what it was. - Crab toast: very mild and creamy flavor, loved the toasted sourdough. - Xoi man: highly recommended by our server. Sticky rice with assorted toppings, lots of Chinese flavors on this. - Seafood tom kha pasta: my personal favorite out of everything we ordered. Strong flavors and interesting take with the pasta noodles. I've heard great things about the disassembled banh mi, will have to try that next time. read more

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I haven't been to Nep in years and the last time I went was the FV location but this was our first time at the Irvine one! I can't review the tom Ka pasta because my father in law had that one for lunch but the other 3 dishes were pretty decent. Banh mi chao= 2/5 I have had this in the past and it's been great the FV location previously. It fell very short on today's visit. Our meat had no char it almost felt boiled lol. The tomatoes were also just thrown in the pan and it was not charred at all as well. Pate was SOOOO little as well. Honestly, the pan didn't really even come sizzling hot which was a disappointment for $22 5-spice chicken and rice= 4/5 chicken was juicy, flavorful, crispy! Loved the sticky rice that was given as well. Not a big fan of their dipping sauce though Squid and mango salad= 4/5 this was super super tasty but our sesame rice cracker was a bit stale. Wish it was slightly crispier. The sauce was great but I feel like there was too much herb to mango ratio in the salad. Needs to be better balance Overall, probably wouldn't come back to eat the food but would take someone here for socializing/drinks! Service was good and ambiance is nice for a younger crowd. read more

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This review is for NEP Cafe's happy hour. From Monday through Friday, 2 PM to 5 PM, you can experience some of their popular appetizers at a discounted price. I'm not sure if it's the regular size or if it's smaller, but it is a decent amount for each dish. The offerings from the happy hour menu is limited with just a few items. We ordered the spicy wontons with the sauce on the side, chicken wings, shrimp and garlic noodles. The wings were full of flavor and oh so delicious! The shrimp and garlic noodles were cooked to perfection and packed with so much flavor. Shrimps were succulent and noodles were bouncy and chewy. So helpful that there's complimentary mouthwash in the bathroom. Since we felt like having some vegetables, we also ordered the broccolini and the cabbage shrimp salad from the regular lunch menu. My favorite entree during this outing was the shredded cabbage shrimp salad. It was a good amount which filled us up. It's so light and refreshing and we didn't feel guilty eating it. If you like salad, don't sleep on this dish! Our server was friendly but she wasn't as attentive so we had to ask for help from other servers passing by. We arrived near the end of the happy hour, but came just in time to put in one round of drinks, which was lychee martini cocktail and wine. Most of the tables in the bar area were full, but plenty of spaces available at the bar. Will return for another round with some other friends in the future! read more

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Delicious fusion food and fair portion sizes! The pasta wasn't bad, but I think their Ini location does them better. Overall very appropriate for brunch/lunch. We left feeling full. Drinks are all a treat as well, as they tend on the sweeter side and can be a bit pricey for what they are. There is also a limited Happy Hour menu. Staff was kind and checked in on us frequently. Casual modern interior with some outdoor patio seating as well. Good for small and large groups alike. Plenty of parking out front. read more

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I loved the food here! They have a really unique and flavorful take on Vietnamese fusion brunch, and I enjoyed getting to try something a little different. The dishes are served family style, but the portions aren't particularly large for family-style dining, so it can get a little pricey if you want to order enough dishes to share. One thing I did want to mention was the restroom. They had completely run out of soap, and when we let the staff know, they didn't have any backup soap on the premises, so it took a while for them to get some. I was a little surprised by that, especially at a restaurant. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and would come back. The flavors and unique menu were definitely the highlight for me! read more

NEP Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was great, everything looked so inviting and well-crafted, though the flavor profile was a little simpler than anticipated. The patio setting got quite warm at lunch. Adding a few outdoor fans would really improve the comfort of the outdoor seating. read more

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Went here on a business lunch so luckily was able to try many of the dishes served during their brunch hours. - seafood ceviche - Vietnamese shrimp salad - squid and mango salad - crab toast - crispy calamari - chicken wings - banh mi chao with beef belly and fillet mignon - seafood tom kha pasta - garlic noodles - xoi man - beef tongue fried rice - calamansi white peach drink - mango sticky rice matcha Very busy even during a weekday lunch. Luckily, our server was very attentive and we received everything very quickly. Modern interior with an elevated feeling but it does get quite loud especially with the walls kinda echoing everyone's voices. All of the dishes were very delicious. If I were to recommend my top options I would say the fillet mignon banh mi chao, chicken wings, Vietnamese shrimp salad, and xoi man were my favorites. The drinks were also all very yummy. Would highly recommend! read more

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Mother's Day landed us at Nep Cafe. Even though the place was buzzing, a table opened up right around 1:00 p.m. like it had been waiting just for us. We settled into the lively chaos...espresso machines hissing, gorgeous plates flying past, everyone around us looking happy. The kids demolished the Garlic Noodles (always a safe bet right?), while my hubby happily worked through the Xôi Mặn with sticky rice, with the Chinese sausage, quail egg, and all the savory goodness packed into one bowl. Then my Beef Belly Rice Bowl arrived and I actually forgot there were three other people sitting at the table. The lemongrass beef belly was smoky and tender, the fried egg melted into the rice, and the nuoc chấm tied everything together with that perfect sweet-salty-tangy magic. Then came dessert...and this is where things got dangerous. The Mango Sticky Rice with pandan sticky rice and salted black sesame was PHENOMENAL. Creamy, fragrant, tropical--like a vacation wrapped in coconut sauce. But then the Sweet Custard Sticky Rice showed up with even more pandan coconut sauce and completely stole the spotlight. I looked at Jordan after the first bite with the kind of expression that says, "We're canceling our afternoon plans because I need a moment." My only complaint? My stomach surrendered long before my curiosity did. There were at least five more dishes I wanted to order, which means one thing: we'll just have to come back!!! read more

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Everything was delicious and flavorful! The 5 spice roasted chicken was so tender and the red rice was such a good pair with it. But the beef carpaccio was our winner! So flavorful and so juicy! Our server Jamie was proactive with service, like refilling our water and soda without us asking, and even helped take our family pictures. The place was spacious and had great lighting for pictures. It made our birthday celebration so easy and fun. We will become regulars here. read more

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Nếp Cafe has been on my list, and we finally came for their happy hour. For the quality of the food, the HH prices were actually really reasonable, and everything we ordered was so good. We got the garlic noodles with grilled prawns, the chili oil wontons, and Xoi Man (Chinese sausage, quail eggs, Vietnamese pork sausage). That last dish had so many different textures and flavors going on, and I loved being able to try a little bit of everything in one bowl. The garlic noodles were probably one of my favorites, savory, garlicky, and the prawns had a really nice char. The wontons were also delicious and had just enough spice without overpowering everything. We also got a lychee martini, which paired really well with the food. Definitely recommend checking out their cocktails during happy hour too. Nếp is part of Kei Concepts, and once again they did not disappoint. I really like how their restaurants take familiar Asian flavors and dishes and make them feel a little more elevated without losing what makes them good in the first place. Definitely coming back. 9/10. read more

NEP Cafe - Xoi Man - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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10/10 customer service! We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and loved how attentive they were with the birthday card and dessert at the end! Food-wise, I absolutely loved their tom kha pasta and highly recommend trying this dish! The garlic noodles were just standard garlic noodles so no notes there. I wanted to try their mango sticky rice matcha which was a lot prettier than it tasted and the ube coffee was alright but definitely a nice strong Vietnamese brew! read more

NEP Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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We ordered their Bahn Mi Chao with beef belly and their Xoi Man Rice Bowl with Quail eggs and Lop Cheung (Chinese sausage). They were both very good. I had their rice bowl before so it was good enough to order again. The Bahn Mi with the beef belly was delish. Just enough fat to meat ratio. We had for dessert their parfait and mango sticky rice. I prefer the parfait if I could only order one. They were prepared to take care of our child with a high chair, plastic cup of water, plate with utensils. We didn't even have to ask for it. This time we sat outside and the noise level was better. Sorry, my photos are from their website because I deleted mine somehow :( read more

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I love all the Kei concepts restaurants and decided to give nep cafe a try and it did not disappoint. The restaurant has such a fun vibe, is clean and the wait staff were all nice. We got the crispy pork belly fried rice which was a good balance of refreshing with a salty bite. The bun now hue noodles were very flavorful, clean tasting and they don't skimp on the portions. The matcha drinks are top tier, our favorites were the sticky rice mango and berry matcha lattes. We will be back! read more

Cousins night out! I love almost everything Kei Concept touches. We've heard the hype about their brunch, but we wanted to try their dinner experience. Parking: Free parking lot. They're located in a high foot traffic plaza. Parking will be difficult to find. Ambiance/Environment: We visited on a Saturday evening around 19:30, and it was extremely busy. Luckily we were seated within 15 min. I love the vibes here. It's a bit loud, but you can still have a conversation. They have a large indoor area and a nice bar. Everything is kept clean. Service: Thank you Mia for taking care of us! She's very attentive, and throughput was surprisingly quick & efficient despite how busy it was. She also checked on us multiple times and refilled our waters. Food & drinks: We absolutely enjoyed everything! Safe to say the hype is real. 1) Curry Crab Omelette - This is my favorite dish. This was presented on a small skillet with rice in a separate bowl. The omelette was drenched in curry. The curry was seasoned well, semi thick consistency, with a hint of spice. 2) Vietnamese Shaken Beef (one w/ garlic noodles & one w/ rice) - I personally prefer the shaken beef at Vox. For whatever reason, the beef seemed to be overcooked bc it was very chewy. The vegetables tasted as expected, and the red rice was really delicious. The garlic noodles were good. 3) Lemongrass Tofu - The tofu was cooked well and seasoned deliciously. 4) 5-Spice Roasted Chicken - Exactly what the description says. The roasted chicken was huge. We weren't sure exactly what it was seasoned with, but we all devoured it. Yum! 5) Lychee Milk Punch - It's not dinner without alcohol. I thought it was pretty strong with the rum & whiskey. It's more on the sweeter end from the lychee & pineapple. The foam wasn't too thick, and it paired well with the drink. Pricing: These are elevated prices. We'll definitely be back for dinner, and we can't wait to try their brunch. Highly recommend joining the Kei Rewards! read more

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I came here with my family on a Saturday, and the wait wasn't too long, which was a pleasant surprise. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is the atmosphere it's very spacious with plenty of seating, making it feel comfortable even when it's busy. The service was fast and efficient, and our food arrived in a timely manner. I would say the food quality here is excellent, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. My go-to order at Nep Cafe is always the bò né. It's consistently delicious every time I visit, and that's something I really appreciate. Overall, this is a great spot for a casual meal with family or friends, and I'll definitely be back again! read more

NEP Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to Nep several times before, and I just came back a day or two ago with my family. The service is always good. Their coffee drinks were still delicious and on-point. My go-to is the Egg Coffee, but I wanted to try something different and got the Tiramisu Coffee. Whenever I come here, I know the drinks are going to be good. My kids loved their garlic butter noodles, French fries, and chicken wings. My husband and I didn't want an entree this time around, so we ordered a bunch of appetizers and shared them together: Seafood Ceviche, Spicy Wontons, Crab Toast and Chicken Wings. Sadly, the crab toast was just okay. I remember it having more crab, so maybe they modified the recipe? Everything else was satisfying. read more

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Pork belly rice was a good portion that includes, an egg, crispy shallots, pickled veggies, etc. I expected it to be cubes but it was belly slices. The coconut ube coffee was strong and thick, with more of a bitter taste. I didn't taste the coconut but it was still pretty good! read more

NEP Cafe - Pork Beef Belly Rice Bowl , Coconut Ube Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Came back for brunch and the food was delicious. Our server was great but there was an instance of another server serving the hot plate directly over the head of my toddler. Slightly concerning since kids are rather unpredictable but luckily nothing happened. Was seated underneath the skylight right next to the kitchen, they provided a coloring booklet and crayons for my kid. Something to keep him busy. Would definitely recommend for brunch/lunch. read more

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