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    Seafood Cove 2

    3.9 (2.6k reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dim sum
    ThomaS T.

    The establishment needs to address how the line starts and where it starts. I came before they open and when they opened there was a big crowd in a circle.

    Shrimp rolls
    Lisa W.

    So popular but the wait wasn't too bad, it was like a 20 minute wait on a Saturday around 1pm. Once we got seated, you order from a picture menu with the server. I don't remember the last time I came here but I think it used to be carts but this is more efficient. We ordered the usual dim sum items, shrimp rolls, har gow, shu mai, chicken feet, soup dumplings, steam tofu skin roll,and pork ribs. The portion was big and we had left overs. Definitely cheaper here than San Diego. Hit the dim sum spot.

    The dinner spread
    Ellie G.

    Came to Seafood Cove 2 on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner with a group of 9, and it was such a fun experience. We went all out and ordered a ton of dishes including clams in basil, lobster, Peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, and shaken beef. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Honestly, every dish was a hit with the table. Service was great throughout the night. Our server even brought the lobster out for a quick photo op before it was taken back to be prepared, which made the night feel a little more special. We ended up with around 12 main entrees plus some drinks, and the total was surprisingly affordable for the amount of food we ordered. Definitely a solid spot for group dinners and celebrations. Only downside is parking can be a bit tricky, especially on a busy weekend night, so plan a little extra time for that. Overall, would absolutely come back!

    Dim Sum menu 1/2023
    Amy T.

    This review is mainly for their dim sum :) Dim sum is served everyday from 8:30am-3pm! Service was great during that time and everyone was friendly. It's nice to go on a weekday morning when there is barely anyone there which is what my husband and I did. Their selection is pretty good and everything tastes great but it can definitely add up on the bill. Overall, I think it is one of the better places to grab dim sum :)

    Dimsum
    Chanson Z.

    Rating: 7.5/10 Authentic dimsum spot. We went here at 8:30am on Easter morning and it was poppin. They have everything here, and all dishes were authentic and solid. Would recommend!

    2026 menu
    Wendy W.

    Every time I come here it feels like my birthday, the food is sooo good. I think its better than din thai fung, can't convince me otherwise. I got here when they first opened today and i didn't realize the full menu is not available. I ordered some of my favorites, cucumber salad, ciao long bao, and sui mai, all thats missing is their fried tofu, they serve tofu and other items after 11am. I drove 30 minutes to get here but it was so worth it. All the servers are very sweet and accommodating, they also have dinner service with lobster and other specialties. Live music at night too, this place is so fun.

    Spare ribs
    Thao Cindy T.

    One of my favorite places for dim sum. Only negative is the parking since it's in a high density area across from the landmark Asian Garden mall. We had a large party of 12 but food came out quickly amd wait staff was so pleasant! Everything was delicious and service was top notch, thanks to Iris! Everything we ordered was delicious: Shrimp noodle rice sheet rolls, fried shrimp ball, football, fried taro ball, almond tea soufflé (takes 40 minutes), spongy rice cake, steamed tofu skin roll, siu mai, chicken feet, beef tripe, pork ribs, sticky rice in lotus leaf, fried pork buns, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, braised honeycomb tripe with pork blood, and hot & sour soup.

    har gow, siu mai, soup dumplings, chinese broccoli with oyster sauce
    Tracy N.

    Classic dim sum spot for any local. I went in a group of 4 on a Sunday around 10:15am and the wait was probably 10-15 minutes. The wait definitely got a lot longer closer to 11 though and I saw a lot of people waiting outside when I was leaving. You can join the Yelp waitlist online before getting there but you have to be within a 1 mile radius. Although the wait can get long, I would say the service is pretty efficient and they're quick getting people in and out Also, a good amount of items are ordered with the servers, but some items have to be ordered from the people pushing the carts around Siu mai: 5/5 this is always one of my favs and the pieces here were juicy and decently sized Har gow: 4/5 I like this dish but it wasn't anything crazy Soup dumplings: 4/5 I wish there was more soup and the dumpling wrapper was a little thinner but I liked the flavor Chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce: 4/5 this was alright Shrimp rice noodle: 5/5 this is also one of my fav dim sum dishes

    Fried Seaweed Roll
    Zharmaine B.

    Came here on a Sunday at 9am. Location is on the 2nd floor. We used to frequent this place but have not been back for a few years. Mostly because the wait can get crazy if you arrive after 10:30 so we end up going to the Dim Sum company instead. Dragged myself out of bed to fight for myself in that parking lot. When we arrived we had to wait about 10 minutes. There were plenty of tables open but for bigger parties, which is understandable. When we got there we were told most of the items have to be ordered through the server with the exceptions of a few items. The servers were pretty attentive. It wasn't too crowded so they were able to pause a bit longer than they used to. We always joked that you'd have to bring your own water because it would be kind of hard to flag an employee down. But they're always super friendly. Due to a big open seating and the nature of its service, prepare for the hustle & bustle. Just an FYI if you have kids that are sensitive to loud noises & gets overstimulated. Fried seaweed roll: the regular filling (pork & shrimp) wrapped in seaweed and deep fried. My favorite. Fried seaweed gives it great umami. Pickled cucumber : very crunchy with spice Soup dumplings & Har Gow: admittedly, I did not try the soup dumplings but Har Gow was good. Different sauces were offered: sweet & sour, chili crunch, sriracha, & Chinese mustard (mustard must be requested) Leek Dumplings: this one surprised me. I've never had it before but it was very juicy and flavorful Salted Lava Bun: gooey salted egg yolk in the middle. The sweet & salty makes a great pair. The texture of the salted egg is grainy/sandy texture. This is its normal texture. Siu Mai: a staple. Big pieces and super juicy Sticky Rice: sticky and full of flavor. Great place but arrive early or be prepared to wait. We left around 10am and at that time there were 15 people waiting.

    Kris T.

    We are back. Enjoying the yummy dim sum. We need to come back with a larger party so we can order more dishes. The team is working hard. Running around. Typical noisy dim sum vibe.

    Kristie G.

    We came here on a whim and I'm glad we did. The food was hot, fresh and oh so delicious. The service was amazing. Poli was our server and she made the experience great.

    Variety including sui mai, fried seaweed roll, pork ribs, veggies, sausage bun, & 2 wet rolls (shrimp, pork).
    Axel P.

    * Who: friend, partner, & I * What: random lunch * When: Thursday around noon * Why: random day off & craving dim sum * Space/Decor: located on the second floor. Parking could be a pain b/c it's always busy whenever I've gone. The space seems a bit cleaner & updated compared to the last time I went, with plenty of natural light coming from the windows, & an overall large space. * Service: standard. They were quick to seat us, they took our order fairly fast, & the food came out in good time. Not sure if the carts had stopped since the food came directly from the kitchen. They were also out of 1-2 drinks that we wanted. * Food: we got a variety of dishes, all of which were yum. The pricing is fair but can add up depending on how much you order. Everything was pretty much as expected. * Final Thoughts: authentic, semi-hidden dim sum spot that brings quality food without unnecessary frills at a good price. Would recommend & would definitely return. * Final Grade: B+ or 8.5/10

    Brigitte M.

    Went again last weekend, and it didn't disappoint. It was Friday mid day, and there was no wait. Ordered the soup dumplings, har gow, sui mai, cucumber salad, bbq pork rolls and salt and pepper ribs. All so good. Always quick with service, and it wasn't too noisy. Will be back.

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    Delicious food. Spacious. Great for big family dinner. Can even hold for weddings party. Highly recommended.

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    Is dim sum every day?

    Yes, they serve every day.

    Will they take reservation for big group and will They serve dimsum all day?

    Dim sum is 8:30-3PM daily. I believe reservations are only for dinner time, not dim sum.

    Take credit card payment?

    Yes but no AMEX!

    Dim sum hours?

    8:30am-3pm everyday

    Do they still have free corkage?

    We are charging $25 for corkage

    Do you take reservations for party of 12?

    Yes . We can take reservations for party of 12

    Is this a push-cart restaurant or do you order off the menu?

    Both

    Do they serve dim sum on weekdays?

    Yes, Dim Sum serves Daily in their Westminster location.

    What is the average price here for dim sum items like xiu mai or chicken feet?

    Expect around $4-6 per serving, big chicken feet portions, best place for dim sum and despite eating here I get an itemized bill written in Han. Average bill four of us $70-80 lunch since we try many dim sum dishes.

    Which dishes are vegetarian?

    The broccoli

    Is there an elevator?

    Yes, one in the restaurant and one in the center of the plaza

    Are garlic noodles back that you can get with the lobster?

    Yes they are!

    Do they serve dim sum at night?

    Hey Michael, dim sum is served everyday from 8:30-3:00.

    What are the wait times on weekends for dim sum?

    If you manage to find a parking space and arrive at the restaurant before it opens, then the wait is minimal. On the other hand, if you go when it suits you, be prepared for an hour wait.

    Do you serve the full menu at 830?

    No, only Dim Sum at 8:30. Full menu available at 11:00.

    Do you serve tofu fa?

    It's available Sat/Sun only (according to the menu).

    Are the aunties with the carts back? Last time I went they did dim sum different due to covid.

    Yes they are back but only have certain dishes. Then you order off another menu for other items such as the shumai and har gow.

    Is there an elevator to take you up to the second floor? Asking for accessibility purposes. I can do stairs perfectly find but my lil is in a wheelchair.

    Yes! Enter through the main doors and it'll be to your right.

    Are they open on July 4th?

    Yes

    Do you take reservations?

    No they do not!

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    Noodle Star 川粵 - Steamed pork, napa, shrimp dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) - $16

    Noodle Star 川粵

    4.2(182 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Whenever I'm in Garden Grove, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine will always take precedence. However,…read moremy most recent trip pivoted from the norm, and Noodle Star became the destination. The end result? Reasonable prices, warm service, and very tasty food. Like so many Chinese restaurants, the name and theme is inherently confusing. Up until last year, the place was Harbor Garden and it's rebranded to Noodle Star ever since. The Chinese name ("川粵" aka "Chuan Yue") would imply there is a Sichuan + Cantonese component to the offerings, despite the words "teppanyaki" and handmade noodles (手工麵) noted on the exterior as well as on signs on the interior. Typically any restaurant that dabbles in multiple regional Chinese variations (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Lanzhou, etc.) is a huge flight risk. Surprisingly, it all worked out. All of my orders were from different regions of the country, starting with a Cantonese beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) that was delightfully smokey from the wok hei (#1) and the noodles and beef were silky and smooth. While the noodles aren't as wide as I would have liked, they were still 100% workable in the dish. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞) was wonderfully fried and the chicken was still juicy on the inside. Their napa cabbage + shrimp + pork steamed dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) were pillowy soft and steamed perfectly. They were plump and not too doughy; which is very appropo for a northern Chinese dish. The biggest surprise may have come from the soup dumplings (小籠包), which had just the right amount of soup and a very delicate dumpling skin that was downright excellent. The service was kind, attentive, and very bilingual with Mandarin and English. Prices might feel high to non-Cali folks, but the spectrum is very much on the Socal average. (#2). Bathrooms were mostly clean and the seating options were plentiful; solid for large and small group action. Parking can be tough on the weekends since it's a strip mall. I already know that I'll be back. If I was able to order 4 regions and they all came out excellent (#3), I can only imagine how excellent the rest of the house special group of dishes will be. __________ (#1) "Essence of the wok" -- it's a thing. (#2) At $15-19 for most dishes. (#3) Did we get lucky?

    We ordered the orange chicken and loved it. The sauce tasted very fresh, you can really tell they…read moreuse fresh orange juice, which makes the flavor sweet, tangy, and super delicious. The green beans were also aâmzing, fresh, bright green, and not oily at all. Simple but cooked perfectly. My favorite surprise was the potato salad. It was so special and actually my first time trying this style. The crispy shredded potatoes were crunchy and flavorful, really unique and tasty! Overall: good food, fresh ingredients, and great flavors. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

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    "Juicy Dumplings" aka (soup dumplings (小籠包) - $16

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    Tan Cang Newport Seafood - 1. Newport Special Lobster is truly a feast for the eyes as well as tastebuds and can be found on almost every table. The signature dish 5*

    Tan Cang Newport Seafood

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    This place is always busy, and they don't take reservations -- but if you have a large party, you…read morecan call in advance and they will put you on a wait-list ... This helped us get a table much faster than we would have than if we had just shown up and waited. We ordered the large family meal, and there were 12 of us. We also ordered the Newport Lobster, fish fillet with black bean sauce, and an extra shrimp fried rice. Overall, I think the food was good, and the prices are reasonable (except the lobster, which was pricey, as you might expect from anything listed as "market price"). Most of us in the group thought the fish fillet with black bean sauce was the best. I thought it was very good, but not necessarily fantastic. (There are other Chinese restaurants that do it a little better.) The sauce was very good, but the fish wasn't quite as tender as it can be. Definitely a solid 4 stars. Other dishes were good. I think the scallop soup could have been great for some people, but my wife and I both hate cilantro, and there was a ton of cilantro. The pork was also good, and my friends thought the clams were also really good. I found the fried rice a bit bland. And for both the lobster and the crab, they could have made them a little easier to eat by cracking the shells a bit more for us. I hate fighting with my food ... And there was a fair amount of fighting on these 2 dishes. The lobster cost almost much as all the other dishes combined. It certainly looked amazing. And the sauce was very good. But I found most of it a bit overcooked. Maybe it was our fault for asking for a big one. Maybe a smaller lobster might have been cooked a little less. The great sauce (along with the fighting with the shell) might have covered up the fact that the meat was actually a bit tough and rubbery. I don't think I'd order this again. The service was very friendly and pretty fast. And, again, other than the lobster, the pieces were pretty reasonable.

    Tan Cang Newport Seafood has been around a few decades. We came here a few times many years ago…read morewhen there was a travel agency next-door. Our family joked around and would say let's go to the travel agency restaurant when we had a craving for Chinese/Vietnamese type of food. I recall the food back then was extra tasty and memorable, leaving me wanting to return again and again. However, my recent lunch outing with my girlfriends changed my mind. Our servers were attentive and friendly. I think it helped that my friend was a familiar customer. We came on a Monday afternoon around 11:30 and It was early enough where parking was still available. We ordered the classic dishes, including salt and pepper fried pork chopsand salt and pepper fried shrimp, but the taste this time around left a lot to be desired. These two dishes lacked the crunchiness and flavors that these fried entrees are supposed to showcase. We found the pork chops to be dry and tough, as if it was prepared a while ago and sitting out for some time before it made its way to our table. The shrimp was not impressive either. At least the shaking beef or bo luc lac was good. The beef chunks were tender, and the flavors were on point. Bonus points for the broth that is complimentary during lunch. Also the complimentary orange slices were a nice touch to end our meal. We'd still return for the lobster and noodle when the occasion comes up.

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    Peking Gourmet - 2. Sweet and Sour Pork

    Peking Gourmet

    4.1(927 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I don't come here often but it's a Korean Chinese classic institution in Garden Grove. We got the…read moreusual of black bean noodles, sweet and sour pork, and seafood noodle soup...aka jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and jjamppong. The food did not disappoint and came out instantly, although it was a Friday at noon. It was piping hot and fresh, and definitely too much for just two people so we took some home for leftovers. It was not too busy but the people that were here were all Korean, so that's how you know it's a good place.

    This place has been here forever! It's a great place to go with a bunch of people and have a family…read morestyle dinner. The food comes out quick and it may not be a Michelin star worthy food but it's definitely a comfort food for a lot of people. Their black bean noodles are a staple but I also recommend the spicy shrimp, sweet n sour pork, and sizzling rice soup. Their jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is just ok.. Service is great because I think the servers recognize my family but speaking Korean also helps. Unfortunately, I have witnessed some of the servers being kind of rude to other patrons. The servers are just always in a rush. But I always find myself going back whenever we have a big group. Don't expect a nice, clean, modern ambiance. The carpets old, decor is questionable, and sometimes there's a weird smell. But I will continue to go here.

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    Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Every time we went to our favorite dessert spot, we'd pass by this restaurant and wonder why it was…read morealways so packed. No matter what day or time, there seemed to be a crowd waiting to get in. Eventually, someone told us it was a seafood restaurant that specializes in snails. Since I don't really eat snails, I was a little hesitant at first. But one night, we noticed it wasn't quite as busy and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the snails, and everything was absolutely delicious. The seafood was incredibly fresh, the herbs and seasonings were fragrant and flavorful, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. Even the snails won me over! Honestly, this is probably one of the best seafood restaurants we've ever tried. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions, which makes it an even better value. Now we've become regulars and probably eat here at least once every couple of weeks. If you've been driving by wondering what all the hype is about, trust me, it's worth checking out!

    Overall, the food is average and the service is subpar. The food arrives very quickly, but after…read morethat you don't see the waitstaff again. House mango salad - 5/5, very tasty green mango salad and the snail/squid were tasty! Coconut escargot - 2/5, initially they were really tasty but towards the end of the meal they got really slimy and they were honestly really gross to eat. Butter scallion oyster - 3/5, the oyster was very fresh and large, but I couldn't really taste the butter scallion sauce. Quail scallop - 3/5, fine. Ordering a regular scallop dish would have probably been better. The scallop gets overcooked in the egg. The service was below average: 1. We ordered snails and they didn't give us the bamboo skewers to eat them with 2. They took away the bin to toss the shells mid meal and never returned it 3. No one checked in on our table during the meal so we didn't get any water refills 4. It was very difficult to get the attention of any wait staff 5. Some of the staff are nice and some of the staff are rude

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    Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

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