Four of us went to SUP Noodle Bar in Irvine on a Tuesday evening. We arrived at 6:00 p.m. and…read moremanaged to snag the last available table without a wait. Judging by how quickly the place filled up, coming much later would probably have been a different story. The Food Between the four of us, we ordered the Parmesan Fries, two variations of pho, the Filet Mignon Fried Rice, and the Cajun Garlic Noodles. The Parmesan Fries were a very generous portion, exceptionally crispy, beautifully seasoned, and--in terms of flavor--just about perfect. My only complaint was that they were noticeably oily. Other than that, I couldn't find much fault with them. The Filet Mignon Pho was a treat. The beef was exactly as promised: tender and flavorful. What surprised me was the distinct kiss of cinnamon in the broth. Personally, I would have preferred to suspect the cinnamon rather than clearly taste it, but that's entirely a matter of preference. My wife loved every bite. I also managed to steal a taste of the Filet Mignon Fried Rice. While I certainly didn't regret my own order, I immediately knew what I'll be having next time. The filet was wonderfully tender and juicy, and the rice had a beautifully rounded, savory flavor. A real winner. My Cajun Garlic Noodles were excellent. The sauce had just the right consistency--rich and creamy, yet still delicate enough that the garlic and seasoning weren't buried underneath it. It was certainly on the heavier side, but somehow managed not to leave me feeling weighed down afterward. Rich without becoming exhausting is not an easy balance to strike. The Atmosphere SUP has a modern, distinctly Asian noodle-bar feel. Hard surfaces, no carpeting, and very little acoustic dampening mean that, in polite restaurant language, the atmosphere is lively. In less polite restaurant language: it's loud. That didn't bother us, and it actually suited the casual, energetic atmosphere. But I probably wouldn't choose SUP for a quiet, intimate dinner--or for hearing a lengthy story in which every single word matters. The Service This was the standout. We were not the world's easiest table. Between four first-time customers, individual likes and dislikes, questions about the menu, and various dietary requirements, we gave our waiter plenty to work with. Chase was patient throughout. He explained things, repeated things when necessary, answered our questions, and helped guide each of us toward something that suited us. By the end of dinner, all four of us were convinced we'd ordered the right thing. I'm fairly difficult to impress when it comes to restaurant service, but Chase impressed me. This isn't fine dining, nor should it be judged as such. What stood out was something much simpler: at every opportunity, Chase did a little more than was required of him. He was attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without lecturing, and patient without ever making us feel that we were being difficult. That deserves recognition. The Bottom Line We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service, and our evening at SUP Noodle Bar. The food was flavorful and well prepared, portions were generous, and the service--particularly from Chase--was exceptional. The only caveat I would mention is the noise level, and that certainly won't stop me from returning. In fact, I already know what I'm ordering next time: That Filet Mignon Fried Rice.

Kept hearing great things about SUP. We like their sister restaurant ROL and are big pho fans…read more Quality was very good, our if the most authentic tasting Pho I've had. Came hot and tasted amazing. Also ordered the fries with spicy mayo. Will be back

First thing you notice is the service level. Friendly, attentive, patient. Place is clean and…read morestylish and modern. Ordered drinks which arrived promptly. We came on a Sunday afternoon late right at the juncture of lunch and dinner, and the waiter offered us whatever we wanted off either menu. Food was excellent, and arrived to table exactly like the images. Overall 5 out of 5, and 2 enthusiastic thumbs up Highly Recommended Well done, NEP Cafe Team We will be back.

HAPPY HOUR MENU (4 stars)…read more - FOOD: good - PRICE: affordable (Happy Hour) - SERVICE: excellent - AMBIANCE: wide, spacious, modern cafe Did you know they have a happy hour menu? I was just as surprised! Still would have paid full when coming here. CALAMANSI WHITE PEACH ($7) - so refreshing! Not too sweet, tart, nor bland yet light and thirst quenchable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE "DAO" ($10) - potato espuma, slow poached egg, truffle oil, toast. THIS was so good. Creamy, savory, airy foamy, and crunchy all in a bite. If you love potato and egg flavor that isn't strong on either flavor yet it's present, this is for you. Perfect liquidy-whipped texture for dipping toast in. Reminds me of a breakfast dish but great appetizer for any hour of the day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEEF BELLY BAHN MI CHAO ($14) - black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, pork roll, pate, potatoes. This dish is popular to order here but I thought it was just ok. I love thinly sliced beef belly but felt their cut of beef belly lacked any firmness and was mostly gelatinous ends. I felt the beef belly could have been cooked just a tad bit more not to burn it but to render the fat. The sauce was saucy in flavor, the eggs were too runny for my liking, and although it was recommended to smear the pate in for more flavor, I am not Into pate. The bahn mi roll was average but girth-y in size. Also, gets kind of stale after awhile. Portion was plenty, this meal is good to share for two people or one extremely hungry person. I literally was full 1/4 of the way. RECOMMEND Until the next review...

The food is really good! The workers are so nice and very warm and welcoming! Definitely will be…read morecoming back :)

Amazing food, amazing service. Food is bursting with flavors. Fair prices…read more Plenty of parking in Quail Hill. Trail nearby to walk off the food!

the place is super private and clean ! service 10/10 they…read moreattend really good and are always on task. Jonathan our server was always on top on attending us. Food was super good, the fried rice was a 10/10 recommended !

Colin is the best waiter that we have ever had. It's our first time at nova but the experience was…read moregreat thanks to him. The food was not only amazing but so was the customer service. I can't wait to come here again especially if Colin is serving us.

Always lovely and very hospitable to my family! Great food and service. Easy to accommodate large…read moregroups too.

The dishes are tasty. It's a good place to try authentic Chinese dishes that are hard to find…read moreelsewhere, like bamboo and jellyfish. Service is also friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed.

Our first try of this restaurant was take-out because we stayed in the hotel next door…read more We found service to be excellent and ambiance was fairly quiet and very clean. We tried the signature garlic noodles, katsu chicken, and kimchi slaw. And a Thai Iced Tea. All were excellent, well-prepared, and speak to a well-organized and high-quality kitchen and a discerning chef. Suggestions: Place an email contact link on your website for more feedback. Respond to every yelp review - even the negatives - and be pleasant and thankful for the feedback even if they are unreasonably negative....this is an opportunity for management to be seen and heard. It gives a positive personality to an otherwise cold and neutral website. Expand on the "about" section of website and make comment on preparation....no seed oils, organic produce whenever possible, sourcing of chicken and pork, etc. People want to see that you're paying attention to healthy preparation and sourcing. Try "Poached Kitchen" across the street...look at their sourcing and labels of condiments. It's a challenge - this location is surrounded with apartments and hotels....you have a large potential audience but do they know you're here? How much would you give in incentives to have them try you once? My reviews on YELP typically draw hundreds of views within 2-3 days. We'll see.

We used to come to Krave all the time when we lived nearby. Now that we're further out, we don't…read moreget to visit nearly as often, but whenever we're back in the area and get a hankering for it, this is exactly where we stop. The food consistently hits the spot. The Korean Fried Chicken is great, and I like their Kogi fries. My wife always goes for the Japanese katsu or the loco moco, she loves them both. As for the vibe... it's definitely a bit dated. Honestly, it feels like it has stayed exactly the same since the very first time we walked through the doors years ago. You should also be warned that the AC never quite feels like it's "fully on," so it can get a little warm. But looking past the interior, if you are looking for a restaurant with genuinely good Korean fusion food and good service tyou absolutely won't be disappointed if you stop in.

I was a little hesitant to return to Siam Station on a hot day because I saw a review complaining…read morethat they weren't running the AC but we took our chances and found that the AC was running making it the perfect opportunity to order a couple of noodle soups. Their Khao Soi did not disappoint. I have a low spice tolerance so I got mild which was just right. It was creamy and very flavorful. There's no bones in the chicken, which makes it easy to eat. Definitely my fave dish! My husband got the Tom Yum Noodles with a medium spice level. Unlike the previous visit, medium spice was perfect for him. Service is attentive and friendly. Plenty of parking in the lot.

A silicone coaster/drink holder was not available at Diamond Jamboree so we headed straight over to…read moreSiam Station for lunch. Parking can be difficult in this strip center especially around lunch time. We were the 1st ones on the waitlist. We chose to sit inside to not have to breathe in car exhaust or be disturbed by a car alarm going off. We ordered chicken satay, holy basil with fried eggs and ground chicken, Moo Tod Nom Pla which is crispy pork belly marinated in fish sauce, and pad see ew with chicken. I enjoyed the tender chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. My favorite dish was the Holy Basil with Fried Eggs. I appreciated the spice from the Thai chili. The pork belly marinated in fish sauce with house Jaew sauce was unusual and not quite what we expected. Daughter was satisfied with her lunch before work and was glad we tried this Thai restaurant that we were able to recommend to her father.

Such a fun fusion restaurant with so many good options! Everything we've tried has been really…read moretasty. My favorite thing on the menu is the Saltado Fries with steak. You can upgrade to garlic noodles, which are also delicious. The lychee lemonade is really refreshing too! The staff is attentive and so nice. Definitely a fun spot if you want something a little different!

I normally *love* the Saltado with filet mignon. I have always gotten it from other locations, but…read moreI stopped by the South Coast since I was close by this time around. The meat was so chewy and slightly gamey. As I got to the bottom of the dish, there was chunky soy sauce piled onto the fries and the taste was so unappealing. Even the green sauce was weird and overly spicy. It lacked the flavor it usually has. I would never leave this dish unfinished, otherwise. This had to be an off day. I just felt so disappointed and robbed of my money. It was truly awful... All other times I've had this dish were 10/10 experiences. And the green sauce is to die for!!

Absolutely amazing dinner tonight. Our server Joseph was super attentive and very quick to give us…read moreanything we needed. Also, provided excellent food recommendations. We had the ahi poke appetizer, fish and chips, and the barramundi sea bass. All were delicious. Just a great experience overall!

Love Pacific Catch! Prices on par with the quality of food…read more Service has always been good. Staff is always smiling and so is my family while enjoying a great meal. Love the options ! Absolutely LOVE the warm Lobster Roll ! Once a month at LEAST for us.... Enjoy your first visit... it won't be your last. Welcome to the Pacific Catch lovers club!

This place is located in the Irvine Spectrum. The entrance was located on the side closer to the…read morefountain rather than the parking lot on the side with the Target. The other members of my party didn't realize that and walked around to the other side to find the entrance. I had notified the other members of my party that there were discount gift cards available at Costco, but the Little Sister website did not dictate prices so we were not sure if we should have bought them. For a party of 3-4 people, I would say $100 of store credit would be used up in one visit. It was slow food. We sat down and ordered, and they brought out the food more or less at the same time for all of us. Some weirdo kept taking pictures next to us, so don't expect too much privacy. Either way, going here satisfied our curiosity, and the food was noteworthy. My friends had a better sense of taste than me and noticed the taste was different than what one could order the same thing at another restaurant was, but I didn't notice too much since my sense of taste is different than theirs.

Ambience was great it is such a cute date spot! The bar is particular is very nice…read more As for the food I got the sea bass plate that comes with lettuce and veggies to be used as a wrap for your sea bass. The star of this plate was the sauce that came with it. It changes the flavor profile of the sea bass entirely. Personally, I did not like the sea bass alone. It tasted rather bland but the sauce rescued the plate. We also got the garlic noodles which were yummy but nothing crazy, we give them a 3.5/5. Not pictured was the cooked bokchoy because as soon as we tried the first piece we could not stop because it was so good!!! We lastly had the blueberry pecan tart which was.... Omg.... Amazing I wanted to order a second. I get very overwhelmed by sweetness but this plate was perfect. Creamy, freshly baked, big enough for one person or to modestly share between two people. It's topped with vanilla ice cream which was a huge plus! Would def go again though solely for the pecan tart.