Food is great. Been…read morehere twice and each time was excellent. Got the Polo and then the Pearl Noodle. Loved both, great seasoning and meat. I definitely recommend coming here. Also, they have an awesome picture on the wall that looks like WhiteBeard from One Piece which really appealed to the nerd in me haha I found out the also have a whole goat thing they do which I a would love to do for a special event Edit: I left this review and then after the fact Damon let the kid at our table try some special dessert because he had never tried it. It made the kids day and was a really kind thing to do. Say what you will but any place that is kind to children is alright by me.

Uyghur Salad - very good Uyghur goahnaan- very good, but got…read moresoggy on the bottom Lamb kebab - ok, very chewy Traditional Laghman - good, noodles had good bite

I travel extensively for work and always seek out Lebanese food to connect with my heritage. Having…read moreeaten at hundreds of Lebanese restaurants across multiple states--and traveling back to Beirut once a year--I have a very high bar for authenticity. My wife is also very familiar with the cuisine and cooks many of these traditional dishes herself. Last night, we tried BEI in Costa Mesa, and we are both absolutely thrilled to have found it. The hospitality here is amazing. Tommy gave us a warm greeting right as we walked in, and it was a pleasure chatting with him all evening. Our waiter, George, was equally amazing. He isn't Lebanese himself, but he jokingly told us that he is becoming Lebanese more and more every day just from eating the food here! He knew the menu inside and out, guiding us through the options and sharing his personal favorite plates with real passion. As for the food, my wife and I completely agreed that the chicken shawarma was easily the best I have ever had anywhere in the United States. It fully equals what you would eat at a high-quality restaurant in Lebanon. The toum (garlic spread), which is an absolute must for the chicken, was unbelievable. The hummus, baba ganoush, batata harra (spicy potatoes), and the fattoush salad were all absolutely amazing and perfectly seasoned. We finished the evening with an incredible knefeh for dessert. Even the hookah was great--smooth, well-prepared, and the perfect addition to the evening. They have a DJ on Fridays and a belly dancer on Saturdays, giving the space an awesome weekend energy. If you want genuine Lebanese cuisine paired with true Middle Eastern hospitality, BEI is a must-visit. We will certainly be back every time I am in town!

Had an awesome experience here! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the hookah…read morehad amazing flavor and was nice and strong. Everything was well worth the price. As well as the overall vibe inside is so fun. A special shoutout to Tommy, he provided excellent service and made the experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great hookah, and top notch service. Definitely ask for Tommy!

** 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,

Overall (1/5) This was easily my worst Halal Guys experience…read moreand honestly left me really disappointed. I came craving something familiar and left feeling like I wasted both time and money. First Impressions (1/5) When I walked in, there was only one person working, handling the fryer, the register, and assembling plates. I genuinely felt bad for her, especially considering the steady line forming. What We Got (2/5) I ordered a regular plate, which is what I usually get at Halal Guys. Nothing customized or complicated, just the standard order I have had many times before at other locations. Taste and Quality (0/5) The food was shockingly bad. The rice was raw and crunchy, which was hard to believe at first. The meat pieces were tiny and very chewy, and the pita bread was extremely soggy. On top of that, it was only around 4 pm and the usual spinning meat and grill were not even on, despite the line picking up. Service (2/5) The worker was clearly trying her best, but one person running everything in a busy location is not realistic. She was constantly running back and forth between the fryer and the line, which made the whole operation feel chaotic and slow. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) The space itself was fine and what you would expect from Halal Guys. Clean enough, but nothing stood out positively enough to offset the food experience. Was It Worth It (0/5) Not at all. As someone who is pretty frugal and almost always finishes their meals, I could not finish this plate. It genuinely felt like a waste of $18. Final Thoughts This location does not seem to be held to the same standards as other Halal Guys in the area. This experience was disappointing from start to finish.

Dizzy Bird is located inside the Mission Viejo Mall food court. It is one of the first places…read moreyou'll see in this food hall. We came on a Monday afternoon. The service could've been a little more friendly. The young guy working at the register didn't say much and didn't seem to really promote the menu, even after I told him it was my first time there. I was really excited to try the food here with my friend. I was in the mood for whole pieces of chicken and I'm so glad I chose the half chicken plate. The plate comes with two sides and there were a few options to choose from. I selected a side salad and roasted lemon garlic potatoes. I was trying to be a little more healthy. Otherwise, I probably would've chosen the french fries. The dressing on the salad was really good and all of the ingredients were fresh. I really liked the pickled red onions that came with the salad. The potatoes were alright. The plate also comes with a large soft pita. And the garlic sauce was just right with everything . The star of the show was the juicy and flavorful chicken.I enjoyed this lunch so much. I can't wait to come back!

The staff needs extensive training. They seem to just read off the menu when asked about it. Our…read morefood waited on the register for 10 minutes, prompting us to pick it up. The service was terrible, which put a bad taste on my mouth and lowered my experience at Dizzy Bird. I highly recommend their other locations. L Staff.

First time visiting and it was a great experience. The staff were very friendly and patient, which…read moremade it really comfortable for someone trying the place for the first time. I ordered three tacos and they were very filling and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well made. I also tried the mint yogurt drink. The owner was very thoughtful and even opened a bottle for me to taste first because he was worried I might not be used to the flavor. It turned out to be really good -- not sweet, but very refreshing. Overall a really nice experience.

Really delicious bowls and wraps and friendly service . No idea why this place isn't more packed…read morebeing next to Costco. This is my new go to spot for pita wraps

Easily one of the best Indian restaurants I've had in SoCal. The ambiance feels upscale without…read morebeing pretentious. The interiors and decor are *chef's kiss. One detail I loved was the screen playing old-school Indian movies in the background. It adds a layer of nostalgia to the experience that's hard to describe, almost like the feeling you get watching classic black-and-white films. The food does take a little while to come out, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Service is friendly. Samosa Chaat (9/10) - An explosion of flavours. I loved that they leave larger chunks of samosa throughout the dish instead of turning it into one giant mashed potato bowl. Great texture and balance. Dahi Puri (8/10) - Refreshing, slightly spicy, sweet, and savuory all at once. Plus, it's a fun dish to eat. Lamb Curry (7.5/10) - The meat was tender and the curry itself was rich and flavuorful. Butter Chicken (8.5/10) - Packed with flavor and hands down the best butter chicken I've had in Orange County. My only complaint is that the portion wasn't bigger. I ran out of butter chicken before I finished my naan

This review is for their online ordering…read more This is my first impression of Mint. I live in Irvine and always eat at Southern Spice, Clay Pot or Natraj when I crave Indian food. However this time I thought I would try something different. So I ordered online with Mint. All the pictures and reviews were decent so why not? Well I should've stuck with my OG's because this was not it. I ordered x2 buttered chicken that was in a very small container (see photo attached) for $20 EACH! Garlic Naan that was $5, Mango Lassi also $5 and Gelato. First, if you guys are paying $20 for a small tiny container of butter chicken in LH please please do yourself a favor and go try Southern Spice. Their flavors are mouthwatering and the portion is huge. I understand inflation but this is ridiculous and the flavor is blah. It's like there is no spices in there at all just butter and tomato sauce AND the kicker...no rice! Super weird to me that they do not automatically give you rice! Like who just orders butter chicken or any Indian,Chinese, Korean dish for that matter without rice! I mean rice has to cost you guys a pretty small fraction no? Just give people 1/2c of rice! If not, at least you should make note of that on your menu so people know ahead of ordering. The garlic Naan is decent really no complaints there, the Mango Lassi they gave me was the size of a kiddy cup (see photo) Literally a child's sippy cup is bigger than what I received for $5 insane! And just to make matters worse, when I opened by bag they placed my gelato directly on top of the hot food! So when I took it out, it had completely melted. $10 for melted pistachio creamy soup, just what I wanted. You guys have to do better for your customers. I get the price increases but for what you are giving and the immense amount of lack of flavors...is wild. Save your money, drive a little bit further and eat some true Indian food in Irvine/Tustin cause this place is not it. The pictures posted are truly beautiful but pictures are not everything especially when it comes to food quality and flavor. I am only giving two stars bc the Mango Lassi and Garlic Naan were decent tasting.

Wagyu smash burgers?! Count me in! My husband and I ordered the skinty gully smash with pastrami…read moreadded to it and the Bhangra smash to share. From the two, the gully smash was our favorite--it's like a classic smash burger but the addition of pastrami enhanced it! The Bhangra smash was definitely different than any burger I've had before but you can definitely tell the south Asian influences in this one. The burgers were both enjoyable, however, they were on the oily side and felt a bit heavy. I'd say prices here were also pretty steep for what you're getting. I'd say that this is a great option for halal burgers, but I think if you're not restricted to eating halal meat, there are burger options that I like more. The restaurant itself is in a food court that has a decent amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. Service here is friendly and you could really tell that they're passionate about their food here (which is always positive points in my book).

Gully burger is located inside of a quaint little food court style area. When I walked through the…read morefront entrance, it wasn't quite what I expected, but it was nice. I had the opportunity to meet the chef and informed him that this was my first time visiting the restaurant and he said that I wouldn't be disappointed. Gotta appreciate a chef that's willing to stand by there product. And he was right, all of the food was amazing. I ordered the- GULLY SMASH 100% Smashed Wagyu Beef, American Cheese Sauteed Onions, House Pickles & Boom Sauce. JANGLI FRIES: 2 Smashed Wagyu Patties, Fries, Cheese Sauce, Boom Sauce, Raita Aioli, Yellow Hot Peppers & Grilled Onions.

Chicken Bonless with rice and salad Very delicious, well…read moredone chicken bonless juicy and delicious. And our server was Parto very good , friendly and polite We were here many times and enjoyed persian foods and music!

Visited this for a late dinner and were told we have 10 minutes to place the last order. Restaurant…read morestays open till 10 , but Kitchen closes at 9.30 pm. We played it safe and went with 8 Taco Plate and the chicken sheesh Kebabs per our servers recommendation. Tacos were very good and well served with good presentation. The chicken kebab was also very soft and well made. We also got their pomegranate salad which was good. We also got their mezcal drinks , Guava was excellent but passion fruit was a bit syrupy and felt a lot sweeter. They also offer complimentary Chips and Salsas which was excellent. Service, Ambience and Food was very good. Overall - A Solid Experience !