Pure "platinum" chowder on display here…read more.. I was still recovering from an illness but my palate was returning so I wanted soup. SMOKED PHO: -- this may be my only way to have pho moving forward -- the beef broth is delectable -- the crimson red in the rib tender delicious rib meat is perfectly cooked accounting for more cooking in the warm broth -- light on smoke -- ample sprouts, greens and noodles -- not too salty -- utterly fantastic -- nice portion of meat -- nice large portion but not jumbo RATING = A+ GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES: -- one marinated egg -- very creamy -- light towards medium garlic I feel but I will judge again when my palate and sniffer our fully back -- ample arugala -- medium portion size RATING = A STAFF are kind and efficient.

Not bad, but definitely not the most authentic Vietnamese food I've had. The pho was a little…read morelackluster and needed quite a bit of extra sauce to really bring out the flavor. The meat was delicious, though--super tender and probably my favorite part. The shaking beef was tasty, but the flavors didn't really come together. It felt like the ingredients were just thrown together rather than really blending into one cohesive dish. The egg rolls, on the other hand, were great. No notes!

Excellent everything. Outside patio is perfect, quiet and intimate…read more Menu is superb. Entrees, appetizers happy hour is to die for. Service is outstanding, reservation time is respected with no additional waiting.

Probably one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. Certainly in the top 5. Great service,…read moregreat ambiance's, great food. Each dish was prepared with thought and artistry. The tastes were exceptional. We had several sushi rolls- like none I've ever had and some Thai and Vietnamese dishes. The owners should be commended on their consistency and innovative dishes. Recommending for any foods who is looking for a great lunch or dinner. I hear happy hour is pretty busy as well.

Was around the area and decided to try this place off the reviews. Some of the better Chinese food…read moreI've had in Southern California. Portions were great and food was really tasty. Worth a visit if you're in the area craving Chinese food!

Stumbled upon this little Asian restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. They had pretty much…read moreeverything you'd expect on the menu -- orange chicken, Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, and more. The orange chicken was delicious. The batter wasn't overly thick, the texture was great, and the sauce was honestly better than Panda Express. The Mongolian beef was juicy, flavorful, and well seasoned. I also liked the vegetables that came with it. The soups were really well made and exactly what we were craving. They gave us the option of brown or white rice, and both were cooked well. Our waitress was amazing; she's super kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. The inside was a little dark, but the windows were open so there was still natural light coming in. Overall, we'd definitely come back to try more things on the menu.

What a hidden gem here in Dana Point ! I took my Dad here for Fathers Day and he loved it ! The…read morefood is fresh , and healthy , even dessert ! This is how a go to place for my family and I .

We visited on a Saturday afternoon, and it was surprisingly empty. The main reason why we came in…read morewas because I had read that there was lunch specials, so it was disappointing when we found out that they marked the menu that the lunch specials are only for weekdays. The reviews menus that I saw earlier highlighted the lunch specials, and only stated "except for holidays", if you look at the photo, I posted it shows that they marked "not on weekends" with a pen and not even in good handwriting. So we ended up ordering a regular entrée from the main menu and got a tofu pad Thai. It was average price for food around Dana Point, but nearby San Clemente which is not far has better prices for restaurants. Unfortunately, even the pad Thai was really not very good. It was drowned in sauce, which made it way too thick and so the sauce itself wasn't tasty. If I wasn't so hungry, I probably wouldn't have eaten most of it, but didn't want to wait for something else. The other issue I found with this restaurant that is totally noticeable when you come in is the sheer amount of idols that are staring at you, while you sit. I also snapped a photo of this, which I posted. It actually feels more like a temple than a restaurant so just know that you may feel uncomfortable having a bunch of gold statues, looking right at you while you stuff food in your mouth. Maybe that's common in Asia, just felt a little overboard in OC. The only bright spot was our server, he was nice and he did come to our table to check on us a few times. For certain, if not for him, the rating on this restaurant would've been lower, but service is so important these days and he did a good job so definitely wanted to recognize that.

We got a papaya salad, pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Everything was absolutely delicious…read moreand came out quickly. It's an adorable date spot, and the staff are very friendly. All the ingredients are fresh and tasty!

This business has been sold and has a new owner. It used to…read morebe a very successful and busy restaurant, so many take outs and so many people waiting to seat down and have a great Thai food. It's quiet now and food is not do great! They served me mushed up pad Thai and served a horrible cheap peace of meat instead of ribeye steak to my husband. It was bad! One man serving us was just pissed off from beginning but the lady serving us later was very nice. Felt so bad to tell her that the food is horrible. We're not going back!

Food. Service. Ambiance. All of these describe this restaurant as EXCELLENT…read more This is my Go To for Thai. I do have one other on stand by. But this is my fave. I ordered the Crying Tiger for lunch today. And as usual, it was excellent. There is a lot, so I brought the remaining food home. Spread the word. It's GOLDEN. And I really like their Mango & Coconut Sweet Sticky Rice dessert. They give a generous portion. I haven't had any other that I like as much or more

After being a monthly customer for 7+ years, I'm done with this place…read more Dining in person is frustrating if you like customer service. You literally have to wave them down for refills, or remind for sauces, etc. one time it took 15 minutes from when we asked for a check to get the bill. Then another 10 for them to pick it up, so we got up and took it to the front register. Ordering takeout is even worse. They hand you a receipt to sign and tip them for...well I don't know why they expect a tip. Every visit I ask for several types of sauces and or utensils, they are ALWAYS skimping out. If I order 3 entrees and I ask for hot sauce, I should be given enough hot sauce for my order. Skinny short haired lady hands me 3 ketchup size packets for 3 entrees max. The final straw was on a takeout order when I see the typical "3 sauces for 3 entrees" and I ask as usual for more sauces, the lady has the audacity to give me 1 more and then turns around not saying bye. I go to my car and per usual they forget all utensils. I go back in and the lady is visibly mad I'm back, I ask for utensils and she gives me 2 (bro I always order 3 entrees, it's for 3 people). I ask for one more and she scoffs but gives me the third. Then says "do you need anything else?" Yes ma'am, I need you to learn customer service if you're front of house. Every time I come in I'm angered by her attitude and service. NEVER EVER AGAIN!

I hope and pray Talay makes another debut in June 2026. It far surpasses Studio which is overpriced…read moreand extremely disappointing. Talay is the best thing that ever happened at the Montage hotel in Laguna Beach. Please invite then bacckkkk.

Laguna Beach, Ca. This will be my second time to be able to…read moreget a table here at this wonderful pop up located on the grounds of the Montage. I try to make it once a year; I had to skip a year because I was a bit late trying to secure reservations last year. I've nothing but good things to report about this dining experience, it is indeed special. I came here with my wife for her birthday this year, accompanied by our two young sons. The setting is outside as well as a mini kitchen and bar. A cool breeze was blowing off the ocean and the ad airplanes were passing over trying to sell stuff to the throngs of beach goers below. It was peaceful and a bit romantic. There is an unspoken ( For the Most Part) camaraderie amongst the patrons, we all know this is a treat not often offered. My suggestions are few but perhaps helpful: Get a first sitting reservation. It's easier and you get a lot of attention from the wonderful waitstaff prior to them getting really busy. Be a party of at least four people, you will be able to sample many more dishes that way. Bring a light jacket just in case the ocean breeze becomes chilly. The cushions on the bench seats are really comfortable, a great feature. The food, as I have implied, is delicious. Some variations on traditional Thai, but all were exquisite. Here is what we tried: Watermelon Temptation, a thirst quenching, not too sweet delight. Pretty too. Thai Iced Tea, a wonderful version Virgin Ma ka Ri ta, a superb creation Lobster Satay Toast, excellent. Crispy Pork/ Moo Tod Kluk Fhun, amazing, this one we had to order a second. Papaya Salad/ Som Tam Thai, great spices, fresh greens. Thai Dumplings, we are not typically fans of dumplings but these were awesome. Tom Kha Hed, most likely the best I've ever had. Be sure to order this no matter what. Yellow Chicken Curry/ Gaeng Ka-Ti, oh this is so good... Pad Thai Shrimp, wow, I loved this dish. Spicy Beef Pad Ka-Prow, this was a real winner, the short ribs are cooked perfectly. Thai Tea Popsicle, very nice. Coconut Ice Cream, perfectly tempered artisan treat. Mango Sticky Rice, I loved the ample mango slices that had been soaking in a very flavorful light syrup of some sort. Fried Bananas w/ Sesame Ice Cream , flavor infusion! Birthday Surprice, a white chocolate covered cake, applause all around. We attended the last weekend before the chef returns to his restaurant in Mexico. I am looking forward to being here next year!

I've seen the restaurant for years but I had never dined here…read more Hubby wanted The Stand burger a few doors over so I walked in here to check it out. Ended up ordering the glass noodles soup with chicken and seafood. The broth was supposed to be tom yum soup but it was very bland. Asked one the the servers if it was tom yum soup (because it tastes like just chicken broth soup) and he confirmed it was. Definitely needs to be more tangy and more flavor. That's too bad because I was really looking forward for a nice bowl of noodles soup. There was plenty of chicken meat, 4 shrimp, and some squid. The squid slices were tender and not tough, but it had no taste at all. By the way, this soup is not on the dinner menu. They said I can order it from the lunch menu. It's $21 for dinner. I would say. 3.5/5 for this dish. It was dinner time and there was literally no one on the restaurant side. A small group of people came in later, and also one couple at another table. There were a few people at the bar on the other side of the restaurant. Service was good.

We stumbled upon Thai Juan On while looking for lunch in San Juan Capistrano, and I'm so glad we…read moredid! The menu caught our attention right away with its fun and creative dish names like Holy Cow, Crying Tiger, Mermaid's Dowery, and Kiss Me Not -- love the personality! The inside of the restaurant is striking -- everything is red, from the walls to the red chairs, and it totally works! It feels bold and energetic. I especially loved the wine wall, which added a touch of elegance and charm to the space. Food was delicious, I had the spicy chicken with eggplant. Service was friendly, and the whole experience was memorable. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes off that quirky, intriguing menu!

Rosewood Social never disappoints! I ordered the Steak Tips and the Short Rib and both exceed my…read moreexpectations. Jordan made a delicious Cucumber Martini and Lions Tale. 10/10 recommend!! Andrew and Ashley made sure we had absolutely everything we needed. Andrew is the absolute best! Thank you Rosewood Social!!

Rosewood Social has been bookmarked as one of my fav new spots in SJC. Found it through Yelp…read morebecause I typed in "Celebratory vibey restaurant." It surely has the vibey celebratory aesthetic, check and check. I love the rooftop outdoor seating options and the cute string lights. I would say we actually had a formal reservation but still had inner seating and not prime tables near the edges for the views, but still good overall. Regardless, the food was stellar. We ordered the Bang Bang shrimp, Curry, Sea Bass, ahi tuna, Wagyu dumplings, and a side of mashed potatoes. For drinks we had the Jalapeño margarita and the cucumber martini. Soo refreshing and delicious!! The food had such authentic Asian flavors which surprised us in the best possible way. Service was extremely attentive and friendly from beginning to end. Shout out to Brooke for hailing us down because we forgot our food! That's the sweet and kind energy you'll receive at Rosewood. We'll definitely be back and we're bringing all the girlies!

I'm partial because this place is around the corner from where I live, but I will tell you:…read moreauthentic and fresh Thai food at very reasonable prices... It's my go to on a weekly basis

I go there all the time but lately the quality of the food became really really bad!!!…read moreThai bbq chicken looks horrible like it's left overs from another day and I call them back to tell them but they don't even care and gives you bad attitude like you their doing you a favor. Next again I'll give them business.