Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was looking for some favorite foods, but from new places. So…read moreglad I tried Amaze Noodles! We enjoyed the garlic noodles with shrimp (perfect), the spring rolls (masterfully wrapped), and the egg rolls (yum)! The prices were good, the portions, good, and the flavors were great! The end.

Stopped in solo on a quiet day a few weeks ago and immediately got the sense this is a food-first…read morespot. Ordering is entirely kiosk-based and there's little to no front-of-house presence, so if you're expecting traditional service, this isn't that kind of place. That said, the food is doing a lot of heavy lifting here and it delivers. The garlic noodles with crispy pork were deeply savory and perfectly cooked without being greasy. I also had a Thai tea that was balanced and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Today, on recommendation, I followed it up with their filet mignon noodle dish, which was the standout. Tender steak, rich flavor, and a comforting bowl overall that easily justifies coming back. The space itself is quiet and minimal, almost cold in tone, and feels more like a hidden neighborhood spot than a full-service restaurant. Great for dining solo or when you want a low-key meal with strong flavors. Solid food, clear concept, and a place I'd return to, just with adjusted expectations around service.

Don't hesitate to eat here…read more Great Thai restaurant hidden in a roadside complex where all the businesses look the same. There's even a hidden 7-eleven in there. On my way to my hotel, looking for a dinner spot, the name caught my eye. I decided to double back and was the best decision I had made all day. Single dining room restaurant with friendly polite young staff. One double-sided menu makes it easy for ordering. This evening, I ordered Thai Iced Tea, Massaman short rib curry, and the coconut rabbit dumplings. The coconut rabbit dumplings were over the top good! Uniquely prepared fried dumplings filled with ground seasoned meat and skewered on a tiny wooden pick with cucumber, papaya or mango, pepper relish was amazing. This is reason enough to dine here! The Thai iced tea was perfect. The Massaman curry was done right and with short rib meat was absolutely delicious. I think I would try it with pork next time. But if there is a next time, I probably would try their green curry. It was a tough choice. But I didn't regret my decision. This was my first visit, but not my last.

When we used to live in the Los Alamitos area, The Coconut Rabbit was one of our absolute go-to…read morespots and we ordered from here all the time. There are certain dishes we get every single time because they're just that good. The spicy garlic edamame is always a must. We also love the chicken yellow curry, the wonton soup, and the shrimp pad Thai, which always has the perfect balance of flavor. Another favorite is the blue crab fried rice, which is incredible. We also enjoy the shrimp fried rice, but we usually end up ordering the blue crab fried rice because it's so good. The beef pad see ewe is another dish we come back to again and again. And of course we always order the Thai iced tea, which is absolutely delicious and the perfect pairing with the meal. Before they expanded their sit-down restaurant, we ordered delivery from them all the time, and what really stood out was that their own team delivers the food. It's not a third-party service. They are always so kind, make sure you have everything you need, and the food is always packaged carefully and arrives in great condition. Now that they've expanded and have their sit-down restaurant, we actually drive from North Orange County just to come eat here, which says a lot about how much we love this place. You can truly feel the care and love that goes into the food, and you can taste it too. The service is always warm and welcoming, and it's easy to see why they've become such a local favorite. This place is absolutely all-star and we'll continue coming back again and again

Mother's Day celebration is a perfect occasion to come back to Cafe Hiro. The Omakase is the best…read moreoption when we are all together. For the omakase we get a choice of three appetizers, two pasta dishes, chefs choice entree, chefs choice risotto, and a choice of dessert for each person. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it's truly enough and you get a variety of choices. This visit we went with beef tataki, salmon burrata, deep fried oysters, shrimp tempura salad, eggplant and mushrooms pasta, Uni pasta, scallops risotto, and the prime steak. Each dish is an 8/10 or better. I would gate keep this place if I could, but many who don't know that good Japanese Cuisine is not just limited to sushi. Cafe Hiro- Gochisōsamadeshita Arigatō Gosaimasu

Well, well, well... look who finally crawled back after a few years. And guess what? Nothing's…read morechanged--not the decor, not the crowd (still empty at 6:30 on a Saturday--yikes), and definitely not the 'meh' factor. The scallop risotto? Still a banger. Must-order for sure. Dessert? Yep, still solid. But everything else? Let's just say the shrimp tempura salad, beef tataki, tuna tartare, beef tongue stew, and mentai spaghetti formed a perfect little symphony of average. No 'wow,' no fireworks, just... food that exists. Servers were friendly, though! Probably because they had plenty of time to chat with the only two tables in the whole dang dining room. So yeah. Same same but different? Nah. Just same same.

Pho Alley in Cypress, California is a modern Vietnamese fusion restaurant that blends traditional…read moreflavors with a contemporary dining experience. The atmosphere is clean, bright, and stylish, making it a great spot for casual dinners, family outings, or date nights. I especially love the rich, slow-simmered bone broth and signature dishes like pho ribeye, American Wagyu with bone marrow, and oxtail pho, which are packed with deep, savory flavor. Their Vietnamese crispy crepes with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts add a crunchy, flavorful contrast. For lighter options, the salmon with white rice is simple yet satisfying. Popular drinks include the refreshing mango mama and the rich, creamy Vietnamese egg coffee. The quality, presentation, and overall experience make it well worth the drive.

We've been coming here since they opened. I don't know what happened this time…read more.. We ordered Pho grilled chicken to go. My son was half way done eating when he noticed this RAW piece. Now we have to vigilantly watch him for the next few days to keep an eye out for possible salmonella/food poisoning. If he becomes ill to the extent of needing medical attention, we will press charges for food negligence. This is unacceptable. You have lost our business for good.

Really fresh good sushi ! I came on my lunch break and enjoyed their lunch special that includes…read moresoup and salad ! The staff was really nice and welcoming Service was fast and the ambiance casual They have great happy our deals or specials I'll definitely come back for more

Found this place close to our house and gave it a try after seeming good reviews…read more Great place, we walked in without reservations and we were seated in decent amount of time. Service was quick. We tried three different roll and they were all delicious. We enjoyed the food and the staff. We will come back to try different things. Thank you.

Stumble into this place and did not disappoint. Place was clean and inviting. The desserts here…read morewere really good! The small was a decent size portion enough to be shared with another. We chatted up with one of the owner who was really nice, I think she said her name was Julie? I also ordered the traditional Filipino sausage rice plate to go. Can't really go wrong with that choice. Will try their other food next time.

If you never have had an opportunity to try a Filipino Halo-halo, this place is worth the try. In…read morespeaking with one of the owners, the milk they use is non dairy for this dessert. I was relieved to hear that I would be saved from digestion issues after having this sweet treat. They are still in grand opening mode, so be kind on those kinks they need to straighten out. They have a kiosk to order appetizers and main entrees like noodles, fried rice and other hot dishes. Drop by and try out the drinks and desserts, especially on a hot day. Please support small businesses because they support the community. If you like this review, please click the like button. Thanks. Have a great day.

A solid fast, casual spot for Asian fusion eats that's actually open late in Cypress! When it's…read moreafter 9pm in the area, there usually aren't very many options besides fast food, so I'm glad that you can get some good late night food here! They're open until 12:15am every day! For starters, we got their Chile-Lime Cauliflower, and it is so good! The chile-lime vinaigrette is really what makes it! I have never enjoyed cauliflower so much! I only wish they would cut the cauliflower into slightly smaller pieces so it's a little easier to eat. But other than that, highly recommend this dish! I wanted something warm and comforting, so I got their Ribeye Pho. It comes in a pretty big bowl with tenderized sliced ribeye steak, noodles, and all of the pho fixings. Will be back to try some of their other Asian fusion dishes!

Got the news a few hours ago and still feel numb. Had to drive up there to make sure the rumors…read morewere true, i owed it that much, and my heart sank when i saw the paper on the windows. The lights weren't on and no one was home. I've lost count of the amount of times i've nursed myself back to health on a Sunday after a night of heavy bag ripping with a chicken pad Thai, ribeye pho and intermittent wanking. I will be forever grateful that i went there recently for one last dance. Had i known it would be the last time i would ever eat there i would've savored the experience even more than i did at the time. I may even have tipped. I plan on crying that it's over AND smiling that it happened. This one stings

Came here with the kids for some lunch as my son loves him some kimbap and bulgogi…read more The food was good, a solid base hit - my daughter liked her katsu curry, my son enjoyed the kimbap, and my bulgogi bowl was decent. It's a small shop, not too much seating wise, but we were the only ones there so it worked out fine. The service was fine overall as well - the drink machine was busted, but such is life. I got the kids a canned soda ( Where I have issue is something that's happened to me a few times now as of late, and that's higher prices on my bill than are listed in the menu. My bill total was ~$10 more than I had initially expected, and when I looked at the receipt I realized it was because every item I purchased was anywhere between $0.50 to $1.25 more than it showed on both the outside and inside menu. I can appreciate that costs are going up, but you must update your menu prices accordingly so that we as the customer can make our decisions accordingly. For that they dropped from 4 to 3 stars. Again, this isn't the first place I've had this experience at, and they were marked down accordingly as well. If you can take the time to update the prices in your register you can do the same on your outside board and inside screens.

Order was placed on DoorDash ahead of time and everything was ready upon arrival. Parking is plenty…read moreand free right near the entrance. It was off peak lunch hour where it's sometimes hard to find Asian restaurants that aren't on recess. I was happy to find Mori because of the convenient hours, location, and available method of ordering. The food I was provided blew me away. Every bite I had was flavorful and sumptuous. The spicy pork bowl and katsu bowl with fried rice gave me enough for 3 other lunch servings. The value and the taste of the food here is unmatched! I can't wait to try their other menu items in the future.

Customer Service: When you walk in, there are 2 kiosk that you order directly from for dine in or…read morepick up. There wasn't much of a CS prescience, because everything is done through there. I never looked around to see if there was an ordering area for you to pay with someone. Ambiance: Very quiet. We came on a Sunday afternoon and there was only one group seated inside. It seemed a bit hot in there TBH. This doesn't seem like a sit down area much, seems more like "order and pickup." There were tables inside but each can only sit up to 2 people and then one bigger one by the door which can seat up to 4. There are a lot of outside sitting, which is better. There is much more a breeze outside! Cleanliness: Seemed clean. This place looks like it is fairly new. Food: -Hainan Chicken Rice - $14.50 - Poached chicken, rice, house made sauces, bone broth, pickled vegetables *This was good. I think the portion is just enough. The rice was very flavorful and the chicken was tender* -Sweet Chili Pork Ribs - $9.50 - Pork, spareribs with housemade sweet chili sauce *This was mediocre. The tendon was hard to chew. Normally I love to eat the tensor after devouring the meat, but this was impossible. The meat itself was tender and easy to bite off. I think this was way too sweet and no heat* - Spicy Cucumber Salad - $4.50 *Love this. I think it had a great heat to it and a great crunch!* Drinks: NA We got water. There is a big glass container with iced water to fill up. Cost: I felt like the cost for the Hainan Chicken plate was great. On the other hand, almost $10 for the spareribs seemed a bit pricey... Wait Times: No wait time, it was slow there. Jamba Juice next store had more business than this place! Parking: Tons of parking spaces here. Final Thoughts: This is a decent spot. The Hainan Chicken was great. I think a bit more sauce would have better. The a la cart meat seemed a bit pricey. I think since this place is fairly new, not a lot of people know about this. This is not anything special, but the Hainan chicken tasted very comforting to eat. I would like to try the fried chicken or even the Chinese chicken salad next time.

More of a 2.5 but I'll round up. This is based on eating Hainan chicken for 25 years+ at Cluck 2…read moreGo, Savoy, Chic Now. Those are solid 5s imo. Even Monora Thai has a solid 4 chicken rice. Food: Portions were smaller than I'm used to, rice wasn't very fragrant. Sauces were good. Ambiance/location: Very cold, non inviting atmosphere, You go in order from a machine, no one talks or greets you, no one talks to each other. It's like library inside. We wanted to hurry to eat and leave.

Mokkoji in Cypress is hands down one of our favorite spots! We come here pretty often, and every…read moresingle time the experience is consistently amazing. The food is always fresh, high quality, and so delicious, you can really taste the care that goes into everything. Our go-to order is the pork broth with the flat iron magoji cut marinated (you HAVE to get it marinated, it adds so much flavor to the soup). It is seriously so good, and my son is absolutely obsessed with it. We also love the pickled garlic, it's so yummy and the perfect addition. The service is just as incredible. Catherine is our absolute favorite, she is so attentive, kind, and always makes sure we have everything we need without even having to ask. She truly goes above and beyond and makes the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. Everyone there is so nice, and the overall vibe is just great. It's become one of our go-to places, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for amazing food and even better service!

I LOVE Mokkoji but this location is needs a lot of work. I cannot tell if it's due to them being…read moreshort staffed or they just don't prep enough. I typically go to Riverside but since that location has been closed for over a year, I was in the area and decided to go to their Cypress location. This is when I realized they're probably all different owners. We came on a Sunday for lunch and the service was sooooo slow. The workers are nice and apologetic but it wasn't even that busy when we arrived and our food didn't come out for a while after ordering. I ordered my usual regular toro with the marinade. The rice and veggies are still refillable. The soup base is additional (including the regular soup which is so odd to me because it's basically just water). The rice was mushy. The ponzu and goma sauces were not the same as I remembered it.