This place is tucked in a small strip mall in the corner and a true hidden gem. My daughter was…read morecraving for Xiao Long Bao and I've had this place bookmarked for a long time. Today we finally made it to have lunch here. The scallion pancakes were so flaky and crispy and well layered. It was so good as is and no need additional sauce. Their beef stew noodles got some kicks even I ordered it as less spicy. Just right amount of heat for my daughter's palette. The beef slices were so tender and just fell apart. Their Xiao Long Bao was very good. Thin skin and full of flavors. Service was all done with QR ordering and online payment via Toast. Convenient and east. Once order was confirmed, food didn't take long to show up. Definitely would come back again!

For me, it's always a good time for dumplings... I can eat…read moredumplings all day long! When I'm in Lake Forest, it's Sunny Dumpling House Service is quick here with qr code table ordering. There is no need to wait for menus...it's on your phone! I was previously able to come here with family and try the food...I went back because it was so good This time I was able try additional dishes... Xiao long bao Pan fried dumplings Shrimp and pork wonton soup Sauteed string beans Beef with rice cake Hot and sour soup The only real disappointment of the dishes was the hot and sour soup...it just didn't taste the way I wanted. The xiao long bao and pan fried dumplings are a staple...so tasty and juicy The shrimp and wonton soup was good, but the sauteed green beans were addictive. I plan on getting these every time. The beef and rice cake was good but not sure if I would get it again...there are so many other choices on the menu... I was also able to take frozen dumplings home to eat later. They were perfect for wonton soup in a pinch. This is a yummy place to eat, but getting there early helps to eliminate the wait...they do get busy Enjoy!

Yunnan offers authentic Chinese food - all the dishes were delicious and of large portion. The…read morebeef noodle is a bit spicy but the seafood tofu clay pot was outstanding. The staff does not interact much other than delivering of the food but he was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is surprisingly luxurious and comfortable. It's a bit heard to find the restaurant (back facing El Toro Rd), but you will be in for a treat once inside. Highly recommended!

Enjoyed the authentic Chinese food in Lake Forest. The bridge crossing rice noodle dish is…read morepresented really well. Showing all the different components before eating. The broth is flavorful. We usually also get the cold dishes as appetizer. You get to go up to the counter to select the three choices. The server is usually generous with the amount of the cold dishes. The interior is nicely decorated and can host large groups. Most of the dishes are spicy representing the regional food of Yunnan.

What a great spot, with excellent service, amazing food, and overall excellent ambiance! Came in…read moreright when they opened @ 11:30 and this place QUICKLY fills up! It's a very in demand spot in this area. We were greeted very promptly and told to pick a table. We were given water and told to scan the QR code for the menu. The menu is fairly simple to read online. We got the chicken katsu and the beef katsu. Both were delicious & had lots of flavor! The meal also came with a miso soup which was very tasty.

The hubs & I are always down to try a new katsu place. Opened just 10 weeks ago, U Katsu is located…read morein nearby Foothill Ranch ~ between the Outback Steakhouse & Mickey Ds, on Portola Pkway. It's a small & quaint eatery with decent amount of seating. We stopped by close to 8 pm on a Saturday (per Yelp, it says they close at 9 pm), so it wasn't crowded much..just 1 other seated family & a couple of to-go orders. The decor is minimal, but the space is bright. You order from a QR code on each table and/or on an ipad for to-go. The staff are welcoming & friendly. Everyone seems to still be figuring out the flow of things. I wasn't uber hungry (since I had a late lunch), so I just ate a side order of spicy tuna roll off of my hubs' chicken katsu curry ($18.95) order. It came w/ 6 pieces and was enough of me. The spicy tuna very fresh and delicious w/ a side of eel sauce..trust! The chicken katsu curry was notable, but not wow or memorable. All katsu meals come w/ a cabbage salad, miso soup & seasonal pickled vegetables. It's definitely pricier here, for the amount of food you get..compared to other places in OC. We both shared a garlic butter edamame appetizer ($5.95) ~ which was uber garlicky. I liked it. We ordered a chicken katsu ($16.95), cheese tonkatsu ($18.95) and gyoza ($6.95/6 pcs) for the kiddies, to-go. Both kids enjoyed their meals. U Katsu is a good option for days when Hako's wait is too long..IYKYK.

It was pretty empty for lunch on a weekend. Clean, modernized look. We were quickly seated…read more Their soup dumplings (XLB) were delicious. Good amount of soup, rich flavor. Dumpling cover was thin and delicate. Meat was flavorful, perfectly cooked. We also got the beef and broccoli for the kids. The meat was so tender. They absolutely loved it! Plus, they also got these cute kid's platters on the house. Included an egg roll, fruit medley, and piggy bun filled with custard, along with a yakult. Easy to find parking in this strip mall. It's right next to Lee's Sandwich.

We had a good experience here with some delicious Chinese dumplings and noodles. We ordered a…read morevariety of dishes and were impressed across the board. The beef tenderloin noodles were the biggest surprise with excellent flavor and texture. We also tried the sticky rice shao mai, which didn't quite stand out compared to the rest of the meal. However, all of the dumpling dishes we ordered were 10/10. Prices are comparable to other dumpling spots, and the interior is modern and very clean. We arrived right when they opened for dinner, and the service was quick and efficient. I'll definitely be back!

First time , not disappointed. Ordered fish w shiso,…read moresautéed ong choy, frog. Like the fish, juicy and tender with rich flavors but not salty. Not a big fan of frog, but my friend enjoyed it. Very busy place, fast pace, but decent food and service. Maybe more comfortable and cozy in winter.

To be honest, the food here was just okay and a little disappointing for the price. We ordered the…read morecrispy tofu, pork belly, minced pork fried rice, steamed fish, and beef with scallions. The crispy tofu was honestly my favorite simple but really good, you can never really go wrong with fried tofu. The beef with scallions was pretty spicy, which I personally liked. The pork belly though was disappointing to the point that we didn't even finish it. The steamed fish was decent, but there were a lot of big bones so you really have to be careful while eating it. It was also pretty expensive, around $55, and the portion size was just okay. The minced pork fried rice tasted like your typical fried rice, nothing memorable. The place gets really packed during dinner time, so expect a wait and maybe come before you get super hungry. It was also kind of hard to get the servers' attention, probably because they were busy with how crowded it gets. Overall, I'd say it's mid, especially for the price.

Food was delicious! It was made fresh and hot to our order and was delivered very quickly. All the…read morestaff in the shop were extremely kind and welcoming, and the interior of the shop itself was very crisp and clean. A wide variety of food was available at extremely good prices especially considering the quality! Will definitely come again!

I love this place!…read more First of all, it's only one of two(?) actual Korean spots in the Lake Forest area, so it stands out simply for the fact that we can get Korean food here now. But it's one thing to just open a restaurant, and Seoul Eatery provides something a little more unique by doing grab-and-go style food. I've met who I think was the owner a couple of times and she was very kind as well. All of the staff I encountered there were equally nice and helpful ^^ It reminds me of some spots up in North OC that sell banchan and homestyle Korean food deli-style. Nothing like that exists south of Irvine, until now! Their kimbap is perfect - the filling to rice ratio is amazing and they have a great range of classic to more unique filling options. I've personally tried their Classic kimbap which had the usual seasoned veggies and egg, 새우 튀김 (Fried Shrimp) flavor which included tartar sauce(? But so good), and their take on 참치김밥 (Tuna Kimbap) which features 깻잎 (Perilla leaf) pesto... all were amazing, and you know a place is good when they can get the classics down perfectly but also create something unique. I have to try their banchan and hot foods, because any place that does kimbap so well must do everything else nicely too~ :) 아니 근데 우리 집 근처에 김밥 맛집이 생겼길래...너무 행복해요... 모든 메뉴가 정말 신선하고 맛있어요~ 추천해요!!

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.

Food is great but service is a train wreck. We won't be back…read more When they first opened, they must of had 10+ people working there, exceptional service. Now 1 person in the kitchen, 1 person hosting and waiting for front of house. We waited 1 hour for our desert, only to come back and tell us that he cancelled it because it's no longer on the menu, even though we ordered it from the digital menu that you view from the barcode on the table. The waitors always seem overly stressed, most likely due to the restaurant being understaffed. We had to keep asking and reminding the waiter for to go boxes or other request.

wow the lobster was amazing! we had 3 different lobster dishes. the best was the lobster with…read moremussels and oysters. that sauce was so delicious I wanted to drink it! very upscale setting reminiscent of old style Chinese opulence with all the gold decorations as we sat in Room 888. Highly recommend and will be back!

My mom and I visited the Fantacy Lobster House as it was near our house and saw there was a grand…read moreopening. When we first entered we were treated right away and the staff made answered all our questions about the menu! We got beef, Lobster fried rice, chili oil wontons and this free jelly dessert! The food was excellent it is an upscale Chinese restaurant so it is on the higher side of pricing. It's a nice fancy dinner experience I would love to go again and try new items! The interior was sooo cool! Loved the ornate details of the chess ceiling and gold decor!