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    3.6 (473 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Roasted duck: one piece meat and the rest are all bones  * tofu with salty fish and chicken comes without chicken
    Cat V.

    We've been coming here for dim sum for years but had never tried their dinner service before. Today's experience was so unique that, for the first time in my life, I felt like I had stepped into Parasite. Upon arrival, the staff were friendly and attentive as usual. However, the waitress who took our order seemed to struggle with English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She spoke Mandarin with a Cantonese accent, so I switched to Cantonese, but communication was still difficult. She avoided eye contact, seemed distracted, had trouble with her iPad, and wasn't particularly attentive. When I asked whether they had seafood, she simply pointed me to a page with very few options. Oh well--I figured one seafood-free dinner wouldn't hurt. Then came the eye-opening part. A nearby table brought their own bottle of Moutai, and suddenly the service transformed. The waitress appeared with special tea cups that looked noticeably better than everyone else's. Her voice suddenly shifted into a high-pitched, almost anime-style girl voice as she enthusiastically pitched dishes..: "Boss, do you want lobster? Boss, Whole steamed fish?" The sales effort was relentless, even though the customer declined every suggestion. Her high-pitched "Oh my gosh!" voice that felt completely different from how she had been speaking moments earlier. The contrast was so dramatic that my partner still imitates it at home whenever he wants to be funny. Meanwhile, I sat there wondering where all these off-menu recommendations had been hiding. Apparently, the enthusiasm to sell premium dishes depends less on what's available and more on who's sitting at the table. Nothing says "customer service" quite like deciding someone's spending power before they've even ordered. When she made a tiny mistake, her reaction felt oddly theatrical. Rather than calmly fixing the issue, she became excessively apologetic and submissive in a way that felt disproportionate to the situation. It was uncomfortable to watch and came across as performative rather than professional. The restaurant feels geared toward mass-market dining rather than refinement. The portions are generous, which creates a sense of value, especially in expensive Irvine. That said, the ingredients felt average. Some vegetables were overly chewy, and the ribs contained so many small bones that they could easily chip a tooth if you're not careful. Because of the waitress's over-the-top attention toward that table, many diners started watching the scene unfold like free entertainment. Thankfully, the other servers were warm, professional, and equally friendly to everyone. Isn't that the whole point of hospitality--to treat every customer with the same level of respect? As a final touch, their chairs were spaced so far apart that getting out of our corner seat felt like an obstacle course. Perhaps the problem was that I left my Krug at home :) Overall: great entertainment, questionable hospitality, mediocre salty food, oily seating, and enough tiny bones to make every bite feel like a dental liability.

    Roast Pork & roast duck combination
    George H.

    Always excellent Cantonese dishes, seafood wonton noodle is excellent. Quick & efficient service always. Great busy ambiance as always.

    Minced Pork W. Olive Vegetable String Bean
    Diana R.

    I've seen Tasty Spot Cafe many times, but finally trying it for the first time! I'm so glad we finally ate here. We were starving and came on a Friday evening. Parking was plentiful as this restaurant is located in a shopping center where there's a Korean grocery store, Zion Market. We were seated right away. It's a casual atmosphere with a decent amount of tables. I let the server know that it was our first time there. She was doing her best to be helpful to suggest some popular items. Our dinner started off with the wonton soup ($16.95) We chose not to have noodles with it. I intended to order the pork, but what came out was a combination of pork and shrimp in the wontons. The wontons were a good size and had good flavor. There was nothing else that came with it except the broth. No vegetables. I feel like it was a small amount for the price point. Next up, the minced pork with string beans ($18.95) were brought out. The green beans were delicious and not overcooked and still had a crunch to it. The minced pork was seasoned very nicely and complemented the vegetable well. And for the next dish, this was my favorite of our dinner, the two meat combination of barbecue pork and crispy roasted pork ($26.95). The crispy pork was amazing! The outer skin had a nice crunch to it, and there was a good balance of pork and fat. The barbecue pork was sweet and savory. I think we over ordered one dish too many. That's ok because we had some leftovers to take home. Lastly, we had the house special filet mignon ($27.95). This came with a lot of onions and some traces of green bell pepper. I believe it was Thai basil that was part of this dish, which I really liked! The service was nice and attentive, without being intrusive. That usually doesn't happen too often at these restaurants. It looks like they work as a good team. Another server handed us a fork and knife to cut the crispy pork and fillet mignon chunks. That was thoughtful since we didn't ask for it. We really enjoyed our dinner and will be coming back more often!

    Tasty Spot Cafe in Irvine, CA Got some craving for homemade tasting food? I found the best one in Irvine! #entrance
    Cece C.

    As a proud member of the Yelp Elite Squad, I consider it my civic duty, no, my moral calling, to report back on all things edible, delicious, and occasionally life‑changing. And if you've been following my reviews on Yelp for the last six+ years, you already know one thing about me: I don't lie, I don't sugarcoat, and I don't gatekeep good food. If I ever withhold information, it's only because I'm unconscious. So today, I woke up with a craving so specific it felt like a pregnancy symptom: marinated roasted duck. Naturally, I did what any responsible adult would do. I opened Yelp and typed "best roasted duck in Irvine." And boom! The first result? Tasty Spot. Now, I've only been here twice (or it could've been three times) since one of my husband's best friends invited us in when it first opened. We loved it. And listen, my husband is one of the pickiest human beings on planet Earth. This man will look you dead in the eye and tell you to un‑five‑star a restaurant if he thinks your "culinary soulmate" is actually a catfish. He doesn't pull punches; he throws Yelp‑level truth bombs. He's that picky. Which, honestly, explains why he married me, clearly he has impeccable taste. Speaking of me, the ultimate foodie adventurer, (the same one who will drive 50 miles for excellent sushi) said to myself, "Let's go back, girl!" And let me tell you... I did NOT regret it. Not even a little. As your Dating Coach reviewer here on Yelp, I can unequivocally tell you that the universe greeted me in the form of Amy, my server, who was basically the human equivalent of your well‑timed first date: she courteously smiled, was attentive, and patiently answered all my questions without making me feel like I was being "politely tolerated." If you've been stuck in the Burger‑Fries‑Milkshake situationship (since you graduated from Gerber's peas, carrots and spinach mushy food jars), consider this your sign to expand your dating pool, I mean, your DINING pool, and try this place. IS THIS PLACE DATEWORTHY OR NOT? I give it a resounding Yes. Super casual and effortlessly charming. The kind of place where even your mother-in-law would approve. Now, a special shout‑out to Amy...Girl, you're the kind of server who makes a customer want to come back not just for the food, but for the experience. The restaurant itself is spacious, whether you're on a cozy date for 2 or hosting a chaotic party of 20 hungry people, you won't feel boxed in. It has that "big dinner party" vibe without the stress of actually hosting a big dinner party. And the roasted duck? OMG Amy told me it's cooked FRESH every single day, and honestly, the way she wholeheartedly explained it made me think about the giddiness that my girlfriends experience when a man actually texts them back right away. They go through so much marinated duck that I'm convinced this might be the best roasted duck in California. If you're from out of town, your trip here would be so worth it. Yes, I said it. I stand by it. Fight me. I'll absolutely be back -- for the freshly roasted duck, for the vibes, and for their delicious lemon tea, and their unmatched coffee milk tea! Yummy!

    Vera L.

    This spot used to be Delicious Food Corner, and the menu is pretty much the same. You can order classic individual Hong Kong cafe dishes or go for larger family-style plates. There's also dimsum options to choose from. We had a bigger group, so we were seated in a quiet private room in the corner, which worked out really well. A few dishes were a bit salty, but overall everything was solid. My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp (crispy and not overly drenched in mayo like at other places), and the spicy garlic eggplant. The soy sauce chow fun is a classic and always a reliable choice. Service was excellent, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout.

    2 sampler - honey bbq pork & steamed chicken
    Karen A.

    This is located in the same plaza as Zion Market. Plenty of parking in this plaza, but with the market and other eateries it can get pretty busy. We came for lunch on a Saturday, place was packed but we were able to get a seat for 7. This place has those roasted duck, honey bbq pork & steamed chicken. They also have dim sum you can order off the menu. After ordering, each item came quite fast and we were able to enjoy the food all at the same time. We love what we ordered, especially the salted fish and chicken fried rice.

    Singapore Style Vermicelli
    Andrew T.

    Recently discovered this authentic Hong Kong style restaurant and could not have been happier! A bit of a trek for us on the UCI side of Irvine in "traffic" but well worth the drive as we can't get this style of food in many places in Irvine with this taste! Definitely a must try. Service was very prompt and we cannot wait to go back! Food was fresh, piping hot, and flavorful! Also loved that they had dim sum all day

    Tiffany C.

    Rebranded from Delicious Food Corner, but it appears the menu items remain largely the same. We ordered some of the same items we used to get, and it tasted the same too, so not sure if there was a management change or just a name change. We came on a Monday night without a reservation for a party of 10 and was seated immediately even though not everyone in our party has arrived. The place is quite large and it wasn't too busy so they didn't mind that we just started ordering some food while we waited. Our server was friendly and I remember seeing her there in the past. The HK iced tea was very strong and flavorful with free refills. Everyone enjoyed the food. One of the fried items took extra long so we had to remind them a few times so I forgot to take a photo.

    Menu 1
    Jae C.

    Service has gotten better. The dishes are always very good and there's a lot on the menu to choose from. Very casual local Chinese restaurant. Great food great vibes. Always see and hear lot of people here

    Frank P.

    This visit I got the three meats again. Today was chicken, BBQ pork, and crispy pork. I got meat only since you get more. The server was nice enough to bring me a bowl of rice. As you can see from the picture they load your plate with meat. Service was very good. You really get your money's worth here. They even gave me a to go cup of my iced tea.

    HK style spare ribs
    Stacie N.

    My husband and ai came here with our 13yo & 10yo boys for dinner after driving down from out of town. We arrived around 730pm on a Thursday night, and the restaurant was about 1/3 occupied. It's a big restaurant with many tables that can be put together to accomodate large groups. The AC was on cold and it's very bright inside unlike some restaurants where the lighting is so dim. We were seated immediately and given the menus. A staff came by right after asking to take drink orders. Then another staff came by to take food orders when we barely flipped through the main menu and 2 side menus. We were asked 3x if we were ready to order before we done looking through the menu. I was taken back and somewhat annoyed as I felt rushed. But we finally look through the main menu and order the following: 1. Beef Chow Fun: More noodles than beef. Smaller noodles used compared to other restaurants that ises larger noodles. Good flavor and not oily. Beef is tender. 2. Roasted Duck (half): Very tender, moist and flavorful, not too salty. Came with a small dish of sweet and sour sauce pair with. I wish the skin was crispier though. 3. HK Style Stir Fried Spare Ribs: This dish came out last and took the longest. It was very delish. The spare ribs were very tender and the taste is sweet and tangy, more on the sweeter side, with lots of pineapple, bell peppers and onions. The ribs were cut up too small so we bit into the bones easily. My 10yo son gave up on eating it as it hurt his teeth. 4. Stir fried string beans: A very good dish with salted minced pork. Need to eat with rice or else will be too salty to eat on own. String beans not crunchy as I would like as it a little soft but I would order this dish again. Food came pretty quick but the last dish took longest. We also could not order rice ahead as they wanted us to order rice once the food came out. The overall service is good as they are quick to take away your dirty plates and refilled water as meeded w/o us asking. We would definitely return in the future to try other items as we came towards end of day so a cod dish we wanted was not available. Note: Picture on menu may not be actual dish as there was a string bean & mushroom with fried tofu I wanted to order, but was told that the dish has mushrooms only. The string beans shown in the picture is just for the visual of the menu only. So be sure to confirm that the picture of an item you like will be the actual dish you get.

    Beef Chow Fun W. Dark Soy Sauce, Hong Kong Style Pineapple Bun W. Butter (2)
    Olivia Z.

    This meal hit exactly the way I wanted it to. I was craving beef chow fun and pineapple buns so I ordered delivery and oh my gosh this was the best way to end 2025. The beef chow fun had the perfect smokey charred flavor and there was so much beef. The noodles were chewy and not greasy at all and the veggies were perfectly crisp. I have no notes or critiques. The pineapple bun was also delicious. It was so fluffy with a crispy crust. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it satisfied my craving and I have no problems ordering it again. I will 1000% be back to try other menu items because I ascended to another dimension after this meal. Ratings Beef chow fun: 5/5 Pineapple buns: 4.5/5

    Braised Yi Mein
    Angela B.

    $76.71 for 2 adults 2 mains and 2 dim sum, 1/3 a plate of leftovers Good Roast duck Good flavor, not enough protein. Lots of rice. Wasn't too meaty, but I enjoyed eating it Braised e fu noodle Not amazing, but the best dish especially with chili oil! I did like it with the shiitake mushrooms and the texture of the noodles reminded me of tofu lol Ok Beancurd roll was interesting. Bae liked it, I found the filling a little gamey/smelly.. sauce is more brothy and diff from what you normally find at dim sum. I personally would just save my cals for 626 and not get this here Not good Shrimp chive dumpling It was a Cantonese version of a viet banh gio. The skin has no chew and is too smooth, inside is too fine of a texture Service Still takes forever to flag down people. Food took 15+ min to come out

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    bad service and overpriced, even for chinese restaurant standard. Just another Sam Woo.

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    Do they serve breakfast at the Irvine location? What are the hours on Saturday?

    They do! It's from 9am to 11:30 am

    Do they still serve dim sum?

    Yes, we had No Mai Gai and Siu Mai this past Sunday. There is a separate dim sum menu, no carts.

    Are they still closed for renovations?

    According to their website, they are closed until Summer 2023.

    Does anyone know when the soft opening will end?

    Think another 6 months at least

    Is there anything for vegetarians here?

    Egg Tofu w/ Assorted Mushrooms Vegetable Chow Mein (crispy or soft noodle) Chow Fun (ask for no meat)… 

    Can you order food online?

    You can order through Yelp, but when I did it, I didn't know they were closed for renovations and I still got charged. I'd call first to make sure they're open, and you can order ahead.

    Do they have the HK style toast?

    Not at this location

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    21.1 mi
    $$

    This isn't your typical "roll around cart" dim sum spot but it sure was tasty! The interior was…read morevery bright, modern, and beautiful. Not to mention very clean! When you order, you'll check mark the menu they have ( with pictures might I add ! ) and they'll come pick it up and bring out your order fresh and pipin' hot. We came on a busy day with plenty of people ahead of us in line, but because of the fast service we got in surprisingly quick. Although they were busy, every time we needed something they would bring it out right away but this is not the place where they would come check on you every so often. They know what they're doing and they do it efficiently. Here is a few must try items that we all loved! - Egg Tart - Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling - Fish w/ Sausage Balls - Fried Golden Shrimp Balls Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a good dim sum spot !

    Strip mall dim sum…read more I guess don't judge this place into you step in and try it. When I walked in and saw the outside I was wondering why my friends choose this place, it looked from the outside like a small shop, but when I walked in it was way bigger and authentic. Jokes on me. Ordered a bunch of dim sum dishes, everything came out quickly. They even have dessert samples in the front. In San Francisco they would never have dessert samples at a dim sum place so that was a plus for our group. Tea is around $5 a pot. Potstickers were a hit and so was the beef chow fun. Those were 5/5 The beef jook is a skip, kind of tasted runny like powder and no real flavor with weird small bits of beef that looked like bacon bits. 2/10 Other than that the dim sum was solid amd came out hot and fresh. Same with the Chinese broccoli. Skip the lemon iced tea. Tasted like it was from a packet and it was horrible. 0/10 Would definitely come back for their dim sum though.

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    Tasty Noodle House

    Tasty Noodle House

    3.3
    (800 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Addicted and in love! This is the kind of restaurant that is giving me my childhood memories of…read morehaving dinner with my grandparents in Monterey Park / Arcadia. I feel like this Irvine based Chinese restaurant is so much like the LA "Chinatown" restaurants that are legitimate! In a span of two weeks, I have been here 3 times! I had two dinners and one lunch. Each dinner ordered their most popular "Sheng Jian Bao" a.k.a. Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns. They are beautifully prepared with sesame seeds sprinkled at the top and grilled into the base. The inside pork filling has the delicious juices, so make sure you eat this carefully and don't lose all the meat juices. Another delicious old school Chinese dish I had was the Crispy Fish Fillet with Seaweed. The fried dough has seaweed in it, so the flavor is so good. Dip this with some black vinegar... *chef's kiss* So gooood, too! The third memory lane Chinese dishes I had so far that was delightful was the Shanghai Rice Cakes. This tasted exactly how a lot of Montrey Park, Arcadia, and San Gabriel restaurants make them. The only thing about rice cakes is that reheating them is not as good, so try to eat this and not have a doggy bag. So today for lunch I ordered the Shanghai Kao Fu... and O... M... G... sooooo goooood! This is totally my favorite cold appetizer. It has the soybean product, woodear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, peanuts, and this veggie that I have no idea what it is called. So on point to authentic Shanghai Chinese food! The overall guest service is very Chinese-Irvine. They are stoic, but get the job done. You tell them how delicious the food is and they nod in acceptance (reminds me of my dad lol). Parking is super easy. It is in an Irvine Company shopping Plaza. Plenty of spaces. Totally safe area. The only thing that ducks is that in the afternoon, the sun beats down on the restaurant. It gets warm in there and the window seats are hot during the summer. In the end, I am 100% okay with their service and simple ambiance. The food is where it makes the experience worth it. I cannot wait to go back and try more dishes that remind me of my childhood.

    My daughter wanted Asian foods so we decided to try Tasty Noodles. The restaurant is a typical…read moreAsian place with about 12 tables. The lady that waited on us was nice and she recommended couples of good dishes. The Shang Hai bao was tasty, the xiao long bao was good. My daughter had the beef brisket noodles soup which was delicious. All in all the foods were solid and the price is reasonable. We will come back for other items.

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    Tasty Spot Cafe - chinese - Updated August 2026

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