I had the opportunity to experience Gyudon Restaurant at the Irvine Lunar New Year festival at the…read moreGreat Park and was very glad I chose this spot. I ordered a Gyudon beef bowl and it was one of the best I have tried in a while. Yoshinoya is a risky hit or miss whenever I am craving and need a quick fix of gyudon beef bowl but this place is on my list now. I cook this dish exactly like this and It was so good I had to go home and make it for dinner. A+ on the flavor and execution.

We brought our dog to Great Park in Irvine and was lucky enough to attend the annual Illuminate…read moreChristmas Party that we didn't know is happening. We chanced upon this Gyudon Place run by a nice owner Chris . His Beef Bowl which he said was made from scratch was really great and it'd only $12 add a side dish of cucumber salad for $2 and it hoes well with the whole meal! I asked Chris if he has a permanent restaurant in place but unfortunately he just attends functions such as this. Hopefully we can chance upon him in other parks celebration. It was a real treat for us. Thanks again Chris for your wonderful cooking!

** this is from several months ago** t'was sitting in my drafts for a bit,…read more... Several beer pitchers in @ HACHI (just next door-shout out to them)-- for a celebration of a breakup, the end of midterms, or simply the triumph of continuing to exist (in THIS economy?? were all needing to praise ourselves for simply surviving) -- we found ourselves drawn, like moths to a fluorescently lit flame, to Halal Guys. Now listen. The food? Solid. Reliable. The kind of food that understands you are not here for nuance. You are here because life has punched you in the throat and you require a plate of rice, chicken, gyro meat, and mysterious white sauce to spiritually stabilize. I used to go to the OG one in NYC when i was getting punched in the throat there too. (PUNCHED IN THE THROAT BY ACADEMIA, FIGURATIVELY, y'all haver crazy imaginations outthere). BUT it;s the people... It's always the people... The staff. My siblings in falafel... it was 10 PM. You could feel the collective energy of "we have been serving drunk people since sunset and you are the 437th group tonight explaining your breakup story while pointing at the menu." Not judging, just warmth and the quiet aura of people who have seen things. Who have witnessed humanity at its lowest point: ordering extra hot sauce and then immediately regretting it. JC looked in my soul and I think he understood,,, everything. AND JESS! (my fairy wielding a spoon scooping the heavenly meat and talking to me like a therapist??) And they fed us. Efficiently. Respectfully. Would I return? hell ya i would. only to see if Jess and JC remembers me. JK the food is always reliable. y'all stay away from the hot saucres,

I'm so glad they have the white sauce again! For a while they were out of stock and it was hard to…read moreorder extra but now it's back!!!! The food is always on par! Service is quick but you never feel like they rush you! The dining room is a bit small and more cafeteria like but we come there for the food and not so much the atmosphere!

Part of the 626 Night Market event at the OC Fairgrounds, Lobsterdamus finds its niche in serving…read moreup grilled lobsters for the seafood fans. THE FOOD ELABORATION. - Lobster Nest (Whole - $42): Delicious, tender, mesquite-grilled lobster with a side of clarified butter for dipping. The claw meat was so plump and juicy! This sits on a bed of al dente garlic noodles; not my favorite, but it had its moment of garlicky punch. THE VIBE EVOCATION. Fair vibes. They have a pretty big outdoor set up for grilling, frying, and boiling. The menu is selective, but displaying each dish is helpful to see what you'll be getting. THE PARKING AFFAIR. Arrive early to get a parking spot close to the entrance. How early is early? About 15-20 min before the 4PM opening. Parking is $12. THE RETURN QUANDARY. Yep, the lobster was great!

The lobster fries were so delicious but next time could you guys have to go boxes for people who…read morecan't finish eating them. The service was really fast. I was at the 626 fair so there was no ambience but the music was fun to listen to.

Must try! We had a…read morecorn dog and cheese on a stick (pepper jack, maybe). So, so delicious. Store was kind of dirty, cluttery, old. Employees were just randos who weren't super friendly or welcoming. In fact, it took like 60-90 seconds before I even saw an employee. Get one.

I stopped by Jane's Corndog Stand last night and unfortunately had a pretty disappointing…read moreexperience. My group and I walked in and spent about 2 minutes looking over the menu, trying to decide what to order. Without any warning or polite notice, an employee abruptly shouted "we are closed" at us and told us to leave. The tone came off as rude and unwelcoming, especially since no one had mentioned they were closing when we first walked in. I completely understand businesses needing to close at a certain time, but a simple and courteous heads-up would have made a big difference. The interaction left a negative impression, and I hope they can improve how they communicate with customers in the future.

Located right on Bristol and open late until 12 AM, this spot has so much variety to choose from…read more In my opinion, the most flavorful meat is their al pastor. It's cooked on the trompo and served with a nice touch of pineapple so good! They also have really good aguas frescas and even have stools available if you want to sit down and enjoy your food. The service was great too! Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Popped over here for a late night dinner. We had a selection of tacos and bigger plates. The…read moretacos are street style, so small, but also tasty. I tried the cabeza, which was really good. The girls got carne asada, which they liked. We also got the potato dish with carne asada and the carnitas, onions, peppers and bacon dish. Both were really ample and tasty.

Great cash-only taco truck selling street tacos for $2 each. Corn tortillas were a bit dry and…read morethick but cabeza, buche, and lengua filling were tender and seasoned well. Their salsa packed quite a kick but very delicious. There's chairs and tables available if you want to stay to dine. Plenty of free street parking available. Friendly staff and quick service.

I only had one taco from here, but it was delicious! This taco truck was open late on a weekend…read morenight at around 1am-2am at the time I visited. I ordered the Al Pastor taco and it was tasty. Meaty, flavorful, and cooked well. The fresh veggie toppings and salsas were also great compliments as well. The horchata was a standard, good horchata. It was sweet and I liked how it wasn't grainy. They also have some covered seating and tables in front of the truck with napkins to share per table. For parking, it would be street parking around the truck. If I didn't live so far away, I would come back here every so often!

I adore this place! Just Hot Dogs -- Chicago Style is run by the world's cutest couple and is the…read moreright place for your lunch break for a taste of the Midwest :) Specializing in Chicago Hot Dogs, this tiny truck-style restaurant has a drive-thru and take-out options, along with limited seating! My favorite item is the Italian Sausage sandwich with hot peppers, paired with a delicious can of Coke -- it can't be beat. Anticipating my next lunch break at JHD soon :)

Really good spot for a quick and satisfying bite! We tried the corn dog and chili cheese dog, and…read moreboth were really tasty. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were a good size. They have a lot of options to choose from, including Italian beef, Chicago dogs, corn dogs, chili cheese dogs, and more. Prices are reasonable for the portions, too. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving some good old-fashioned comfort food. We'll be back to try more of the menu!

Went on a Friday night and the line got kinda long by like 9:45 as expected. I didn't think the…read morewait was too bad though. Tacos were $2.50 like most of the other trucks/stands that I've been to in the area and super good. I also liked that they cucumbers with some sort of salsa on them instead of just plain cucumbers I liked both the cabeza and the pastor a lot, but suadero was the one that stood out to me the most compared to previous tacos that I've had. Def recommend giving suadero a try if you haven't yet! Two of my friends tried it for the first time and liked it a lot. Only thing that would've made it better is if the pastor taco came with pineapple

This spot used to be a taco stand, and now they have a food truck! It's amazing to see them…read moregrow--it just goes to show how good their tacos are. Whenever we're in the area and see the truck, there's always a crowd, and we always stop by to grab some food. They've never disappointed us. Their salsa is one of our favorite parts--it's flavorful with a good spicy kick. Our usual order: Carne Asada - 7/10 Tender, but a little on the dry side. Lengua - 8/10 Super tender and full of flavor. Al Pastor - 8/10 Well-seasoned with a nice char. Mulitas - 9/10 One of our favorites! Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Lengua Quesadilla - 9/10 Loaded with tender lengua and definitely worth ordering. We recommend this spot to all of our friends. There's plenty of parking, and the truck is well lit at night. Although the surrounding street is fairly quiet in the evening, it's an easy and convenient stop if you're craving authentic street tacos.