These guys are as amazing as the food which was beautiful surprising delicious and creative.... I…read morehighly recommend!

I had dinner reservation at Adia on May 31, 2019 at 5pm. This dining experience was an amazing…read moreadventure, especially this was my first time dining at a secret location in Irvine. Dinner was superb, ingredients are of great quality, the whole team of chef and other staff are all friendly. Each dinner course was presented with clever mix of aroma, flavor, creativity, fun, and each one was visually-stunning. This team of chef 's passion for cooking great food together is so strong, you could taste it in the food. All 8 guests (me included) were seated at the same long beautifully-decorated table, next to an open kitchen that equipped with high quality cooking appliances. We were welcomed to walk into the open kitchen to watch the chef preparing our food. Overall, it was like having a private dinner house party hosted by chef friends. While enjoying amazing food, we also made new friends with other dining guests. I enjoyed this interactive evening very much, and I will recommend this to my friends and family.

Can always rely on the consistency of flavor and quality here…read more Cant go wrong with any if their dry dishes

Bottom Line Up Front: If you love mala (the numbing and…read morespicy seasoning derived from Sichuan peppercorn and chili peppers), Six Alley will deliver the heat! The Food: As its name denotes, Six Alley Xi'an Biang Biang Noodle specializes in noodles, which is handcrafted in house. Ironically enough, I decided to have one of their burgers instead because that's such an unusual option. Though, I can attest that the noodles are delicious after having a taste of my friend's noodles. Now, back to my burger. I ordered the Cumin Beef RoujiaMo, which is stir-fried beef mixed with cumin and chilies and served on a crispy flatbread. It's listed on the menu under Asian burgers, which is actually inaccurate. After all, there's no lettuce, tomato, mayo, or any condiments that one would come to expect from a burger. It's more accurate to call it a "Chinese sandwich," which would help set the right expectations. Semantics aside, the Cumin Beef RoujiaMo was tasty. The meat was tender and the flatbread was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. I quite enjoyed it. Just note, it is spicy! I asked the server how spicy and she said, "Mild." That's "Asian chili-lover mild," folks, not western mild. By American standards, it's more of a medium spice level. The Location: It's located in a small strip mall off MacArthur Boulevard near the 55 Freeway. It's not difficult to find, but it is difficult to find parking -- especially during peak hours on the weekend. To make matters worse, the parking stalls themselves are narrow. If you normally drive a large truck or a wide SUV, consider taking a sedan or smaller vehicle if you have one. The Service: For an Asian establishment, the customer service was surprisingly solid. I say this as an Asian myself; old-school Chinese restaurants are known for having employees with non-existent customer service. But this crew was young and understood that being friendly was essential for western restaurants. The staff didn't check up on us or offer exceptional service, but they were accommodating and knowledgeable when whenever I flagged them down. The Setting: Even though it's a smallish-medium restaurant, there's a decent amount of tables to accommodate a decent number of people at one time. It's clean and nicely decorated. However, the bathroom was another story. Sure, it had soap, paper towels, and toilet paper, but the back of the faucet was coming apart due to corrosion and it looked like the toilet bowl hadn't been scrubbed in months. Overall, a shocking sight considering how tidy the dining area was. The Conclusion: If you love spicy Chinese food, you'll love Six Alley. While I don't, the dish I had and the customer service was good enough for me to want to go back and try some of the other dishes. It was an enjoyable experience overall.

Lots of interesting vendors with interesting things. Hardly any places to sit and eat, but very…read morespacious at the same time. Things are not cheap, so expect to pay a little extra compared to what you would find outside of the market.

We LOVE coming to 626 OC!!! We look forward to it all year. Great food choices. Some were better…read morethan others (I have edited my food post after a further review). Thumbs up to Cafe 949 (great lobster and garlic noodles) and MJ's Bellychon Basket for excellent lechon, Daddy's Catch for great dusted fries and lemonade, Molly Kitchen for grilled octopus, HGG Tanghulu for interesting sugar glazed fruits on a stick. Thumbs sideways for New England Seafood for lack of flavored oysters, and Bonanza Bakery and Cafe for creepy realistic animal shaped mousse cakes. Thumbs down for Kanto Filipino Street Food for chewy (not in a good way) fried chicken skin (old and rubbery probably leftovers from the previous day) and lack luster flavorless lechon. Overall 626 is an experience too good to pass up even though some foods are a disappointment. Atmosphere here is great, service is excellent! Just be choosy when making your selections. There were more to tastes we wanted to try, but our bellies and take home bag was stuffed.

This locally owned small business did a pop up for my son's schools open house. (Rosita Elementary)…read more They were cleanly, kind, and the funnel cakes were DELICIOUS! 10/10 recommend booking them for your next event

I want to start with saying , I am not a person that loves sweet, I kind of avoid them in a way but…read moreI tried them at a private party, and o m g , the best I ever tried, sweet enough, not over powering, and you don't get disgusted after like some sweets that have too much sugar. I'll definitely be going to follow them every time I can. Service was fast, and they are super cool and friendly!

A friend highly recommended Sushi Wabi Sabi and I also happened to be searching for a quality…read morerestaurant to celebrate Mother's Day, so I was stoked when I was able to score a dinner reservation for this special occasion. I highly recommend calling or emailing for a reservation prior to your visit. Akira and Makoto are partners in creating this space to provide an authentic Japanese sushi and sake experience. They offer both à la carte and omakase options as well as a curated sake menu. I decided to order the Wabisabi Course from their omakase menu. This included the following: - Assorted Appetizers - Chawanmushi - 6 pcs Sushi - Signature Mini Bowl - Hand Roll - Miso Soup - Dessert I genuinely appreciated the artistic presentation of each course, the high quality ingredients, the premium fish, the modern spin on classic dishes, the unique preparation and recipes, and the polite and friendly service. See for yourself with the photos I captured or better yet, book a reservation at Sushi Wabi Sabi!

Bad service! Bad food! Bad choice! Too many good choices…read morenear by. Go to ETC for quality!

Amazing Parfait Brisket was so good! It had great balance of flavor! Mac & Cheese and beans were…read moreawesome! Delicious balance of high quality items mixed with a sauce that was too good! RECOMMEND!

Had a great meal from MeatSlayer!…read more Their pulled pork and the macaroni and cheese were the standouts! If we hear they're catering...we'll be there!

Last time I came here, they were completely sold out, so I knew I had to come back and try it again…read moreand it definitely did not disappoint. Be prepared for a wait anywhere from 20-40 minutes, but it's honestly worth it. I ordered the 10-piece banh khot, and the portion size was huge! The banh khot was crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and had such a good savory flavor with the perfect crunch. The inside is super cute and simple, though probably better for smaller groups rather than big parties. Overall, such a good experience and absolutely worth the wait! Would definitely come again!!

3.5 but the owner 10 stars!…read more I've had Banh khot lady on my hit list for a very long time. Somehow I stumbled upon Banh khot Vung tau first and it's hard not to compare the differences, hence the 3 rating. I'm not in HB/Westminster/FV/GG area that often. I'm usually there once a month for a pedicure. So after my pedicure my cravings always hit for Banh khot or Banh cuon or Spring rolls .If I can have all 3 at once that would be my death row meal LOL. Anywho I wanted my Vung tau, I came in an hr before closing and the owner had a sign out the door about closing an hr earlier for his daughter's birthday, which I respect wholeheartedly. I was going to go home defeated but I was like oh yea let me try Banh khot Lady ! It was only a mile and a half away. I pull up and my Lord the parking lot is a clusterf*ck. School was out so trying to pull in with the herd of teens crossing was overwhelming, somehow I got the last space right up front. It was Banh khot Wednesday so they were busy as hell!!!! The owner asked if I had a pick up order, I didn't, then he asked if I ever been there, also no. He broke it down, very straightforward menu. He had personality plus was so awesome to everyone coming in. I ordered 9 banh khots , a five piece egg roll and a bag of Chicarron. Wait wasn't too long for me but after it was for others placing their order right there. Fantastic timing on my part. I was starving so I opened the bag of chicarron and OMG CRAAAAACK!!!! I couldn't stop eating them. I had to force myself to stop so I didn't get sick. These were small crackling type pieces, not big puffed chicarron like a liquor store pork rind. I'd totally get it again! 10 stars! Got home, cracked open the Banh khot, I tried one naked without the lettuce mint cilantro fish sauce. Their Banh khot is drastically different than Vung. BKL banh khot were shrimp and pork together. The batter was thick like a mini pancake and spongy, a tad bland. I was too spoiled with Vungs banh khot, their BK are thin and crispy, like a delicious crispy shrimp crepe and lots of green onions and crack pepper sauce along with fish sauce. BKL could definitely use a pepper sauce and go heavy handed with the green onion to top. The texture just wasn't for me. Now the egg rolls! Those were damn delicious!!! Packed with protein. So good with wrapping them with the lettuce mix you're given. Dipped in fish sauce and added Sambal oelek , perfect bite! I'd easily come back for these! I'll definitely come back to BKL, for those addicting chicarrons and egg rolls and fantastic service. I'll get my BK at Vung and head over to BKL for the egg rolls LOL. Kill two birds with one stone. Don't be discouraged on trying their BKs , we all have different tastes. Texture and comparisons really weigh my judgment :)

I loved my experience at this restaurant. The food is outstanding, especially the Loaded Boat Plate…read morewith Beans and Rice. I ordered the Pork Red Chile and Bean and Cheese with Rajas tamales, while my boyfriend chose the Chik'n Green Chile and Spinach and Crema tamales. We both tasted each other's dishes. My favorite was the Bean and Cheese tamale, and his was the Spinach and Crema. The restaurant's interior was clean and unassuming, with lively music at a pleasant volume. The highlight of our visit was Jordan, who took our order and served us at the front. I would describe him as exuberant and genuine. His friendliness really made an impression on us, and he clearly knew the menu well, helping us make our selections. Everything looked too good to resist. If you have the chance, definitely come here. I have never encountered a place like it before, and the vegan tamales are a unique find that I haven't seen anywhere else.

Absolutely loved this place! I ate here with my partner and our friends just last night and…read moreeverything was amazing! The tamales were incredible -- the masa was so moist and flavorful and the fillings were SO good. My personal favorite was the spinach but they were all winners for me. I had the three loaded option and I loved the very generous toppings too! We also loved our conchas (we tried the strawberry and chocolate) and drinks. My jamaica was perfect, and I have to recommend the horchata especially (which my partner opted for), since it's the best vegan one I've ever had! I also have to say that the people at the counter were incredibly accommodating and kind. They were all so patient and helpful with questions anyone had (including other parties who came in) and really understanding about helping with seating arrangements -- it's a smaller space and we had a party of 4, with me in a wheelchair. I wish every restaurant I went to made me feel as welcome as I did here! I can't recommend Shane's enough, so please go and give them your love and support, and eat some incredible food!

This Way has some of the coolest products that I've seen in a long time. Pop up shop is really fun…read moreto hang out at and take a look at what Summer has found on her travels. If you're at The Camp or at The Lab you must stop by and pick up something. Also if you're online and doing some shopping check out the website. It's rad!

It is worth the time it takes you to get here - five, ten, twenty, or 90 minutes. Not only is the…read morefood amazing - the tri tip melts in your mouth, the hot dogs snap and release their smoky flavor, the sides leave you wanting to lick your plate - it's the family that makes it all worthwhile. Everyone will greet you like you're an old friend and if you're lucky, you'll get a hug from the #1 World's Best Hugger, the Big Man himself. Start thinking about your favorite 90s hip hop album too because you'll bet it'll be a conversation starter when you get your order marker.