Sichuan Impression serves some of the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in Los Angeles. I've visited…read morethis restaurant many times over the years, and one of my all-time favorites was the Bobo Chicken (钵钵鸡). Unfortunately, it is no longer on the menu. I really wish they would bring it back because it was one of the restaurant's signature dishes and a favorite among many customers. During this visit, I ordered the sliced pork and the jelly noodles. The sliced pork was incredibly tender, with a clean, fresh flavor that let the ingredients' quality shine. The jelly noodles were refreshing, spicy, and full of bold Sichuan flavors. The combination of heat, seasoning, and texture was simply delicious. The dessert was also surprisingly good. It reminded me of mochi, topped with puffed rice that added a pleasant crunch and contrast to the soft, chewy texture. If you're looking for authentic Sichuan food in Los Angeles, I highly recommend Sichuan Impression. The flavors are genuine, the dishes are consistently well prepared, and it's a place you really can't go wrong with.

A shame because honestly the food was pretty good. I never leave reviews but I think this one's…read moreimportant and fair for all. My party has a peanut allergy and, although not super sensitive in the sense that cross contamination isn't a worrying issue, is of importance. We asked two separate workers if the PORK JOWL had peanuts, and they said no. It wasn't until said party member felt a peanut allergy did we learn that there was actually peanuts (peanut butter marinade). We don't blame the staff, as they were kind and understanding of the situation. However, this definitely reflects on management and their training. If someone were in the same situation but had a more dangerous allergy, this couldve ended differently. (Pork jowl pictured up front)

Happy hour here is amazing ! I really enjoyed the chicken wings and lychee martini. Prices are…read moregreat .

Luckily I only needed to wait a short amount of time with a friend when coming here on a weekend…read moreafternoon. I ordered their Xoi Man and it came out within 15 minutes. The combination of pork floss, quail eggs, pate, Chinese sausage, and ham strips went well together as a part of the traditional Vietnamese dish, and I wished that the portion of this ingredients was a bit more than their rice. Still it was a filling dish without feeling overly heavy, and NEP Cafe in general is a great choice if you're craving a comfort-food meal!

Very delicious! I got the nabeyaki and i loved how clean and light it was. However, i felt like the…read moresoup was a bit sweet for my liking :/ if you get this, ask for the tempura on the side bc it was soggy by the time my udon arrived at my table. ill def come back and try it again to see if that was a one-time event because i really enjoyed the soup other than that. My bf got the beef garlic udon and i also liked that one too. Lots of beef and lots of flavor, but idk if id get that for myself. The service was also amazing. We were offered bibs and our waiter was a chill dude. He called my bf "boss" and i thought it was endearing. Id def come back and try other menu items! Note: imo the space is kinda cramped, but nothing too crazy where you cant walk around.

My wife took me here for my birthday and I was overjoyed with the selection. I recommend getting a…read morereservation to avoid major wait times. Interior is quite the Japanese vibes, it's not very spacious but spacious at the same time? We were seated near the counter and next to us were a table of two basically right beside me. Staff here is very efficient. They're quick and attentive. Orders were taken quickly and food came out in moderate speed. Around 20 minutes or so which is a bit slow but I heard that they take their time preparing the food, hence the higher quality. I'd say it's worth the wait for sure after trying our menu items. My wife ordered the Inaka Hot Soba and I ordered the Beef Curry. Both are presented very beautifully. We also got a Crunchy Sushi Roll to share which was super delicious and a perfect appetizer before the main entrees. The Inaka Hot Soba was very delicious, it's similar to a mazesoba mix + bibimbap which both are one of my favorite dishes. Soba noodles were not tough at all and very savory. Many flavors mixed all in one bowl was the perfect dish overall. The beef curry was absolutely delicious as well. Filled with curry flavoring on the beef, it was not super overwhelming and it was very fulfilling overall. Absolutely love the portions as well. Overall, a amazing spot in Tustin that's lowkey hidden. Food is high quality and definitely made with care. Staff is fast and professional. Absolutely coming back in the near future to try their other menu items. They have more than just soba, sushi rolls, and curry. Excited to try their other sushi rolls + udon as well.

This was our first time trying Pacific Catch. The restaurant is clean and has a pleasant…read moreatmosphere. The service here is awesome! I had accidentally dropped my smart ring into the sink while I was washing my hands and panicked! It's already awkward enough to ask for help, but Briana came to the rescue and went above and beyond to help retrieve it!! Thank you so much, Briana! You're a life saver! If it wasn't one thing, it also was another: one of our dishes slipped and broke all over the floor. Briana handled it so graciously and the team was quick to help clean up and replace our dish. Professional, friendly and just plain awesome. Thank you all for being so great! On to the food: we ordered the lobster roll, the miso black cod and the kimchi fried rice with a fried egg added to it. We enjoyed all of it! For my husband, the sauce for the lobster roll is what did it for him. He said at that point, one wasn't enough - 5 more would have been better! LOL! The miso black cod was also very good with a sweet taste to it. It's a little too sweet for myself but it didn't stop me from eating most of it. :) The kimchi fried is also pretty good but I would've liked more kimchi in there - that's just me, tho. Hee! XD Thank you again for such a lovely meal and for all the help!

Love the atmosphere! The decor reminds me of Dukes, HB…read more But for me it's all about the food & cleanliness. This is my new favorite fish house. I'm sometimes hesitant to order salmon at "new-to me" restaurants as it's so often "same - ol'- same- ol"... But here at Pacific Catch the Western Salmon dish was super flavorful & healthy!!! (Helping us stay on our health kick :)" Husband loved the Lobster with a side dish of Purple Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus. The sauce on the Sweet Potatoes is Coconut and Turmeric! We're doing the healthy dance!!! ps... they still treated us nice, even tho we only ordered water. The nice looking bar is on the other side of the restaurant, alcohol just isn't our thing.

Kept seeing this place trending and got to try out the hype myself. What a vibe!…read more My friends and I shared dishes family style and was full by the end of the night. We got Roasted Chicken, Outside Skirt Steak, Voodoo Cocktail, and After Midnight Cocktail. Our server actually recommended the chicken dish and oh man this was not some regular rotisserie chicken dish at all! The seasoned chicken brought out such a unique flavor that was addicting! We kept coming back to it for bites. The steak was also plentiful and filling. As for the drinks, they don't go easy so enjoy LOL Their service is always amazing. Can't wait to come back here again with my friends :)

Sonder in Downtown Santa Ana is a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with a lot of Vietnamese…read moreinfluence, but they put their own spin on the flavors and dishes. We sat outside, which was actually really nice and gave us a more relaxed dinner experience. The service was probably what I'll remember most. Our servers were hilarious and had us laughing throughout the meal. They checked on us often, joked around with us, and made the night more fun without being over the top. Even the owner came outside to check on us and see how everything was going. You can tell there's a lot of pride behind this place. The menu is made for sharing, so come with people who don't mind passing plates around. There are a lot of familiar Southeast Asian flavors, but they're presented in ways that are a little different from what you'd normally expect. We had a great time here. Good food is obviously important, but having servers with personality and an owner who takes the time to check on his customers makes a difference. Sonder gave us both.

Took my family out to eat here for a little get together. My Godmother was craving good quality…read moreChinese food and this happened to be not too far from her place, borderline Santa Ana/Tustin area. The parking is okay, its pretty small but its do able. We went to eat around 2 PM on a weekday so parking was great and the restaurant wasn't too busy. We were greeted the moment we walked in and sat at a table. What I liked about their menu was that they offer smaller plates if you want to order individually, and also offer family size plates for sharing. We of course opted for the bigger plates. We ordered orange chicken, chow mein, white rice, broccoli and beef, and pad thai. I want to start off by saying I'm typically picky with my orange chicken. It usually has a tad of an artificial flavor. This place was realllyyyyyy good. The flavor was good for all the dishes we got, the portions were very generous and more than enough for 3. The servers were all nice and checked in periodically on our table. Honestly I would come back here, knowing its affordable with fair portions and good flavor!

Americans, we have to be fair and give these fine people credit when they earned it by me…read more FEDSMOKER. These boys have recently listened to the concerns of the People, and they're doing right by us now. STILL have some work to do on the fried and battered items which suck... but if you get Mongolian trio or basil chicken, they will cook it fine and dandy for you, Americans. The battered Orange chicken and everything else is not acceptable, but you can find other items worth the HIGH prices. I'll tell you the truth Americans. If they reduced the price by 4-5$ I would be a weekly customer for the basil chicken, kung pao chicken (very Spicy) and Mongolian TRIO... But if you think you're gonna order some orange chicken you might as well go to the place that has a panda. Avoid the battered items. This is it Americans, updates review for the good people at KPB ASIAN BISTRO!!!!

Excellent pho and very flavorful broth! The short rib was tender, and the portions were generous…read more The service was friendly and fast, and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Irvine!

A staple in the Kei Concept family…read more I've been coming to this restaurant since it opened and you had to wait 2 hours minimum to eat. Now, I think Rol its sister restaurant has taken its popularity but overall I would say Sup has never disappointed me in all of its years in opening. High quality food with a fair price and though they don't advertise it anymore, the unlimited noodles is still one of the best parts about eating here. I would say the only thing about SUP, is unlike its sister restaurants, it doesn't have as much of a rotating menu and their limited/seasonal items are a bit hit or miss (personally). But I don't mind because I think their base menu doesn't need much straying. The service is top notch like all of their restaurants but the restaurant itself tends to be a bit loud (like all of their restaurants). Nice, modern, casual place to eat, good for all ages.

best food ever i liked it so much it was really good. very good workers. enjoyed the viberead more

Incredible. I finally see what the hype is about INI. INI is part of Kei Concepts with a…read moreJapanese-Italian concept. We made reservations for noon just in case it was busy. It was pretty calm for a weekday, but better safe than sorry. We were seated in a super comfy U-shaped booth with a beautiful view of the restaurant. Hospitality was amazing from the start. Our host was friendly. Our server was incredible. Our waters were never empty. Someone was always checking in without making us feel rushed. They primarily use QR code menus, but paper menus are available upon request. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio, Crab Roe Spaghetti, plus the Miso Picanha Steak. The Beef Carpaccio was a great start. The portion was generous, though I do wish the beef was sliced a little thinner. I loved the truffle aioli. The arugula with apple added some freshness that balanced everything out really well. The Crab Roe Spaghetti was probably my favorite. I wish the sauce was just a tad thicker, but once everything was mixed together, the noodles held onto it pretty well. They did NOT hold back on the crab either. There was crab in basically every bite with that seafood flavor coming through strong. It almost reminded me of lobster bisque in pasta form. Amazing. Yum. The Miso Picanha Steak was a little more mixed for me. The miso flavor came through nicely. It was also cooked perfectly medium rare. Unfortunately, the steak itself was pretty tough. I was really looking forward to that signature fat cap you get with picanha. It became a little bit of a struggle to chew after a while. BUT THE POTATOES??? I genuinely didn't know potatoes could taste that good. Easily some of the best potatoes I've ever had. The broccolini was cooked perfectly too. Whatever that orange sauce was on the plate, I need it in my fridge immediately. Between the food, beautiful space, plus incredible hospitality, INI absolutely lived up to the hype for me. Kei Concepts, please expand to San Diego. But for now, ill make the drive.