This place surprised me, the service is impressive, I like it when they immediately give you water…read moreupon seating. The place itself is very clean, there are alot of booths and long tables. The food is amazing, to be honest that Black truffle XLB is better than DTF. The porkchop is crispy and that shrimp fried rice is savory! Overall, I like this place and am very impressed. Will definitely comeback!

I finally had the chance to try Seven Folding Dumpling House. I usually don't get to go to places…read morelike this very often because literally only three out of six people in the family like to eat dumplings or anything dim sum. Bummer. I know! I'm usually always outvoted when it comes to figuring out where to eat. Seven Folding Dumpling House, is on Marguerite Parkway and Avery, in our gorgeous city of Mission Viejo. Walking up to the restaurant you'll find a good amount of parking right on the lot. They have about 3-4 tables outside that I *think you can use for dining. Inside is a pretty ample sized dining room with plenty of tables. Restrooms are also clean and can be found straight to the back of the building. We were immediately seated. The service was very friendly and attentive throughout our experience. --What we ordered-- 1) Xao long bao (pork) $13.77 - 5/5. Steaming hot, juicy and very flavorful. 2) Fish roe shrimp & pork shumai $8.77 - 5/5. Plump and delicious. 3) wonton soup (pork) $12.77 - 3/5. The wontons were good and we really enjoyed this, however, the broth was unfortunately bland. 4) Green bean with garlic $15.77 - 5/5. Well seasoned and perfectly cooked. There were a couple longer pieces where I wish they would've ripped the seam of the green beans off because it got stuck when I tried to swallow it...twice. 5) Pork & shrimp dumplings (pan-fried) $13.77 extra &1 for pan-fry - 5/5. Crispy and tasty. 6) Cucumber salad $5.77 - 5/5. I normally don't order these because serving sizes for the price are expensive. This was so fresh you could taste it. The sauce was so good. I could eat this all by itself all day everyday. The portion size was really good. Overall we were highly satisfied with everything from the restaurant space, cleanliness, service, and the food. Definitely 5/5 for this family. So happy to have more and more Asian restaurants closer to home.

I ordered pasta party trays for my daughter's birthday, and they were a huge hit with both the kids…read moreand the adults! We ordered two large trays: Rigatoni with Pink Sauce, which was the clear favorite among everyone, and Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, which was equally delicious and happened to be the only thing my 3-year-old would happily eat. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations for a catered party meal. Based on the quality and taste of what we enjoyed, I would absolutely love to come back for a sit-down dining experience. If the party trays were this good, I can only imagine how amazing the full menu is!

How did I not know this restaurant was here? I came my first time after a day on the lake in…read moreMission Viejo and enjoyed every bite! The restaurant itself has a luxe vibe with cloth napkins, candle lighting on the tables and wine bottles lining the walls. The bar is nice and there's also a great covered outdoor patio too. They offer complimentary bread to start with this yummy pesto type spread. I got the butternut squash ravioli and was desiring more. The crème sauce was to die for. We finished our meal with the vanilla bean cheesecake and that was incredible too! The service was spectacular and I look forward to coming back soon! The menu is huge and I think we will have something new to try for a long time.

I had the best looking sandwich at the picnic…read more I visited Kona Loa Coffee last weekend while on the way to my monthly book club picnic. Nothing screams picnic quite like an iced latte and panini pairing. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, apple chai kombucha, and a mushroom iced latte. This latte did loads for my social meter. Giving me the extra pep to talk all things books. The sandwich was stacked with thick pieces of avocado, jalapeños, and sliced chicken. A very filling meal that definitely caught everyone's eye. Would love to return and explore more of their food menu.

Stayed in Irvine overnight and was looking for a breakfast spot before hitting the road. Decided…read moreto check out Kona Loa due to their coffee choices. So glad we did. Inside is very cozy. There's also some seating outside as well. We love Portuguese sausage and was glad they had that as a protein option. Staff was very helpful when we asked for suggestions. We ordered the Kim chee burrito with Portuguese sausage and a breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage. We also got the Island coffee (coconut flavored) and Spanish coffee (condensed milk and cinnamon). Both drinks were amazing. We also really liked the Kim chee burrito. One bite and my husband and I wish we ordered 2. It went so well with the sour cream. The service was very fast as well. This is a must try if you are in the area! Wish I had pictures but we enjoyed it so much it was gone.

I am soooo thankful this place has ube pancakes!! The ube pancakes are comparable to the ones you…read morefind in Hawaii. I also recommend the loco moco and crab fried rice! You really can't go wrong with anything you order from the menu! My friends introduced me to this place when I was visiting and I am now a local. This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants!

OK if you're a big pancake or French toast fan you may love this place... However they've gone all…read moreRitz Carlton on us now. When you order and decide just a water( due to the $15.50 bacon , eggs , hash browns and get this toast an extra 4 dollars ( No BS ) so $ 20.50 ...they have it in a glass craft with ice that you pour at your table ...please ...the water/ice taste like it came out of a rotten garden hose...,so they now escort you to your table where there are no accouchements just a lovely fake flower. I figure this is so you're dependent on your server to bring you everything ketchup hot sauce etc. Now I don't want to dump on the staff as this is not their fault this is restaurant policy for sure . Staff 5 stars. Price negative 3 stars, Quality of food 2.5 stars. Another no BS review by J Bossco Oh and at least play some Hawaiian music.

Everything about Domenicos on the Lake just felt right. As soon as we walked in we were greeted…read morewith enthusiasm by the hostesses and the owner. We were initially drawn to Domenicos because of the stunning views of lake Mission Viejo. We had the option of sitting inside, near the bar or outside on the patio. We chose to sit outside on the patio and got seated right as the sun was going down. They were nice enough to offer us blankets since it was getting chilly. We ordered the Chicken Alfredo Pizza and the Chicken Basil Cream Pasta. To start, the pizza was truly phenomenal. There was plenty of chicken to compliment the creaminess of the Alfredo sauce along with the dough itself. We ordered a medium pizza and it was more than enough to feed two of us. The Chicken Basil Cream Pasta was also rich and full of flavor. The serving portion was large, and we were also given Parmesan to complement the dish. Overall, the dish was enjoyable. For being a last minute pick, Domenicos on the Lake exceeded our expectations and proved to be a standout Italian restaurant in Mission Viejo.

Last night we had another bad experience here. There were four of us and three of us found the food…read moreuneatable. Last time we were there two of us ordered the sand dabs. They forgot to add the sauce and the fish was dry. That would have been fixable but our server never came back to the table to check on us and we had to find someone to help us. They brought us some sauce to pour over what was cold fish by then. We had several good meals on our prior visits so chalk it up to one bad night. Last night we went back after quite a while. Three out of the four of us had terrible meals. Two of us were planning on ordering the salmon salad but decided not to as the salmon was farmed not wild. We pivoted to the eggplant parm. It was a mistake. It was honestly the worst eggplant parm we've ever had. It was more crust than eggplant and so dry. The pasta that came with it had almost no sauce and was also dry. We asked the server to bring us some marinara sauce. The third person was also not happy with their meal. The three of us should have sent our meals back. Our server was lovely and attentive and the atmosphere was great but I think after two bad food experiences we won't be going back.

We ordered take out. The food was ready on time and we were both very happy with our foodread more

Brushfire Kitchen reminds me a bit of Mendocino Farms, but with an upscale vibe. The food was…read moreabsolutely fantastic. Lots of healthy bowls and salads. But, they do have some burgers, fries and other options too. I was really impressed by how tender and flavorful their chicken is. The bowl I got with a side of teriyaki was a perfect dinner. The opposed strawberry salad is quite fantastic as well. Can't wait to come try more menu items soon!