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    Yelp Community Experience: Perfect Pint

    4.7 (153 reviews)

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    Perfect Pint set up in the Outlets at Orange near AMC Theaters
    Millena P.

    Thank you Perfect Pint and Yelp OC for the sweet dessert on a warm day! Perfect Pint is not your usual storefront. They have a trailer set up inside The Block (Outlets at Orange) near the AMC theaters. Shout out to Cesar for being courteous and knowledgeable about the offerings. I was greeted immediately while walking towards the trailer. He explained how their ice creams are made and some of its history. Everything is freshly made in the morning and coming in from Palm Dessert. With the Yelp event, we got to try out a half pint of our choice. I got the Salted Caramel half pint. It tasted exactly as described. I appreciate that it was also gluten free. Of course, it's sweet. Ice cream is a dessert, and desserts are sweet. Don't eat ice cream if you can't handle sweets. As for the price, yes it is expensive. $12 for the half pint and $20 for a full pint. A bit hard to justify those prices in this economy, but it's okay to treat yourself once in a blue moon.

    Southern Banana Pudding
    Jenny T.

    Andy was such positive vibes and communicated so well answering so many questions and educating me on various flavors and backstory of Perfect Pint. I ended up getting the souther banana pudding and honey crème brûlée. Both were very rich in flavors, banana pudding being my favorite of the two. I've had 6% milk before coming here and trying the ice cream here, made with even fattier percentages of milk is very unique and indulgent. I do love the passion and quality of ingredients used in these ice creams very much! The frozen custard here is absolutely delicious, although if I were wanting a sweet treat to cool off from the summer heat, I might have opted for the sorbet type, as it may be more refreshing. Thank you CM, and Perfect Pint for an invitation to try such an amazingly well crafted frozen custard.

    Triple chocolate raspberry
    Jasmine N.

    Thought it was a brick and mortar but it's a cart parked outside of the AMC! Cappuccino toffee crunch's flavor profile was up my alley. The crunchies on top resemble a crumble of like the strawberry shortcake bars. This was good, but what surprised me more was the triple chocolate strawberry, as I'm not big on chocolate ice cream. It was smooth and has a nice mild richness because of its churn. Ate that up real fast. These melt pretty quickly, especially since it's summer and hot out now. I will say that the protein one sounded interesting- it's the sugar free vanilla or chocolate ones made with whey protein and monkfruit. Thank you, Yelp, Perfect Pint, and Hayley!

    Hand Crafted Frozen Custard
    Derek W.

    The previous day, I had attended a YCE in Long Beach. The next morning, I received a "You're in!" email for a YCE in Orange County, much to my surprise. This OC YCE started the same day I received the email, and I could only go that same evening. Two YCEs on back-to-back days? I'll take it! Even if they were in different months lol. My Yelp friend, Jamie M, also got in, and our schedules aligned so we could go together albeit a tight window of time since I was actually heading out of town for the 4th of July weekend. Perfect Pint is located in the Outlets at Orange, specifically in front of the AMC theater. I had been to the Outlets at Orange a few times before, but am not familiar with the labyrinth of this outdoor shopping center. The confirmation email suggested parking in front of Buffalo Wild Wings and then walking over to AMC. However, since we went on a day when USA soccer was playing in a World Cup game, I figured the parking lot would be mostly full, and it'd be hard to find a spot closer to the theater. I ended up parking closer to Saks Off Fifth and walked quite a distance to the theater. Not to watch a movie, of course, but because Perfect Pint was located right by the theater. Perfect Pint is supposed to be like a pop-up food truck, and there was another one called Sugar & Spice that I initially thought was Perfect Pint until I realized it wasn't. Perfect Pint was on the other side of the theater courtyard. There was a party of 2 or 3 placing their order when we arrived, and the first thing I noticed was an error on the Yelp sign. It said "Yelp Elite Event", but it's actually a "Yelp Community Experience", which is quite different that I hope non-Elites who were invited to this YCE didn't feel deterred by the word "Elite". I had seen the list of flavors beforehand on their website and was considering the Southern Banana Pudding since all the other flavors seemed really sweet. However, Jamie had pretty much decided on the Black Forest flavor, so I let her go first to give me time to decide if I wanted to switch to a different flavor. I kept at it with the Southern Banana Pudding, which the employee, Devo, mentioned was his second favorite flavor. Oh?! I was curious what his first was. Turns out it was Cookies & Cream, which oddly enough, I just had the previous evening (not at the other YCE lol). So I guess here, I made the right choice! We saw one open bench by the theater, but it looked quite filthy that we decided to eat our sweet treats by Jamba instead. We tried a spoonful of each other's flavors, and while I did enjoy the Black Forest, I thought it was a bit too sweet, though I didn't realize until later there was a layer of chocolate hidden underneath. The Southern Banana Pudding literally made me think out loud, "Wow, they're going to give Extraordinary Banana Pudding a run for their money!" Yeah, it was that good, especially with the 5 Nilla Wafers embedded in the ice cream. However, the concept of diminishing marginal utility struck again as the succeeding bites didn't seem to taste as good as when I tried the banana pudding from Extraordinary Banana Pudding. However, the biggest reason why I can't give 5 stars like most everyone else did? We were literally asked to write a review on the main business page and even mention Devo's name so his boss could give him some kudos. I didn't actually scan the QR code on the half-pint tub, but Jamie did; she mentioned it took her to their main business page rather than this one, which initiated the screeching brakes sound effect in my head. You mean to tell me Devo was trying to manipulate us and use this YCE as an opportunity to get other Yelpers to violate the review platform's Terms & Conditions by penning a review on the main business page for some complimentary ice cream? Absolutely NOT! And to do it while trying to boost his reputation as an employee? Nope, sorry, you're not going to fool me with that unethical maneuver. Also, while Devo did provide good service, I didn't think it was *that* good, especially in comparison to the servers at the YCE in Long Beach the previous evening. One of my catchphrases I say IRL is "minus one star on Yelp for that!", which most of the time is said in a jocular manner, but this time, it certainly isn't. In fact, I'm saying "minus two stars on Yelp for that!": one for trying to coerce Yelpers to inflate the rating of their main business page, and the other for using this as an opportunity to convince his boss to give him a raise or a promotion. Nevertheless, thank you Hayley H, Yelp Orange County, Devo, and Perfect Pint for the experience. I enjoyed the ice cream, but yikes, it'd be hard to justify spending $12 for a half pint or $20 for a full pint. Coupled with Devo's deplorable tactic from the previous three paragraphs, I'm not inclined to make a return visit, even if they do come to Long Beach.

    Cappuccino toffee crunch and lemon blackberry streusel
    Pretty D.

    Thank you to Hayley, Yelp, and the Perfect Pint team for providing this unique experience. Once I heard ice-cream, I was happy to sign up for this experience. I came on the last day, right after opening. It was warm already, so ice-cream sounded perfect! The young girl working didn't really greet me, so that was a bit disappointing. I just told her I was here for the Yelp elite experience. I asked her what the popular flavors were, but none of the two popular flavors sounded appealing to me. I told her I wanted to order cappuccino toffee toffee crunch and lemon blackberry streusel. She gave me attitude and told me I can only have one free 1/2 pint. Girl, you think I don't know that?! I'm trying to support the business. I told her I wanted to order an extra flavor. To be honest, I was kind of annoyed at this point. She also didn't tell me that they charge a fee for using card. I had cash on me. Besides that minor inconvenience, I was just happy to eat some ice-cream. I enjoyed the toppings on the ice-creams. Both flavors were a delight, since the ice-cream was so rich. I preferred the lemon blackberry streusel more, since I love fruit flavored ice-cream. I only tried a bit of each flavor! Overall, it was an ok experience. I did wish the worker was a bit friendly and explained more to me about the flavors. I did enjoy both flavors, and thought it was a delicious treat. It is a bit pricey for half a pint, but not if you're sharing it with someone. I'll come back to check the other intriguing flavors.

    Brandon M.

    Arrived Sunday evening to try out Perfect Pint. There was one couple in front of us that were struggling to decide what flavor(s) they wanted to invest in. This told me we must be in for something good.. Once my girl and I were up, I received my confirmation. Andy was the friendly employee who handled our business. He gave us the breakdown on their different flavors, how they are made, where this all began - the whole book! Very friendly and educated guy. Southern Banana Pudding: An easy 9 out of 10. The flavor was PERFECT. The nilla waffers had lost their crisp, a bit mushy which felt odd to me, but didn't stop us from enjoying. Lemon Blackberry Streusel: A solid 8 out of 10. Good combination of flavors, but the lemon was a bit overpowering for us. Still a delicious treat with a nice crunch, similar to a broken down graham cracker. The blackberry swirl was what I was going for. I am very pleased that I was able to get in on this even last minute. Thank you Perfect Pint, Yelp OC, and Hayley for another beautiful opportunity.

    The perfect pints
    Anna T.

    Super easy to find and perfect for this warm week!! I was happy to try out : cappuccino toffee crunch-- the toffee was what pulled me in. It was the perfect amount of coffee and toffee Honey crème brulee- recommended by the employee and wow I can see why. It's so creamy and milky and sweet. Reminded me of milk and honey. The crème brulee swirls were perfect I couldn't help but eat them when I got them in the car. Had to save some for later and it definitely harden up but still the same delicious flavor. I'm thankful to try them and so excited to try their other flavors! Perfect bite to bring into the movies. Hehe

    Gabby K.

    What a perfect way to end the day with this sweet treat at perfect pint. When we walked up the gentleman that was helping us was over the top, friendly and helpful with telling us about each flavor as well as his personal favorite was. We ended up landing on the cookies and cream, which is the perfect childhood favorite. I loved the concept of the ice cream spot being inside of an airstream type of pop-up. I hope that it's here to stay! Thank you again for that wonderful sweet treat

    Yelper to check in
    Jenny C.

    Thank you, Hayley & Perfect Pint, for perfect summer perk! Perfect Pint is a "ice cream truck stall" stationed by AMC at the Block of Orange. The employee is such a cheerful person and he gave me a brief introduction of how the company started in Palm Springs. He recommended a couple of his favorite flavors but I opted for the Banana Pudding. :)) The personal pint is so cute and I sat by a shade to eat. The texture is very creamy and flavorful but not overwhelming sweet which is good.

    Cappuccino Toffee Crunch
    Aileen J.

    A 1/2 pint of Cappuccino Toffee Crunch sure hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon! The coffee flavor was mild, but the topping of toffee crunch put it over the top. Hubby shared his 1/2 pint of Salted Caramel. The salted caramel drizzle and the milk chocolate-covered almonds made it extra special. I was surprised to find Perfect Pint was a food truck at the shopping center and not an actual store. I had trouble signing in with the QR code, but the staff was able to find me on his written list. Hubby paid for his ice cream, which we found out was cashless and had to settle for an emailed rather than a paper receipt. Creamy treat, but at $12 for a 1/2 pint, it will have to be an occasional indulgence. Thank you, Dia, YelpOC, and Perfect Pint for letting us sample your wares.

    Right in front of AMC
    Jeesoun S.

    I got there at 12 today. Not many people were in a line. Today was so hot and I really wanted to have ice cream. I pick up Black Forest for dessert and went to the restaurant near there. My hubby is chocolate lover, he really liked the french chocolate creamy flavors w soft custard cream. Cute booth looked like trailer. You can't miss it right in front of AMC. Thanks for the great Summer treat by Hayley at Yelp and Perfect Pint. 1/2 pint is $12. High quality, so flavorful!

    Raven R.

    This place hit the spot on a warm summer's day. They have an array of interesting flavors so I had a hard time choosing. I finally settled on the nutella smores and got a half pint of lemon black berry streusel as an extra. Admittedly, 12$ for a half pint is pricier than what I'm used to but the ice creams were creamy, decadent, and beautifully layered. Also it's best to bring cash because there's a dollar charge on f credit cards. Nutella Smores- This is an elevated version of a beloved childhood treat. The hazelnut chocolate flavor was strong and you get soft marshmallow and swirls of chocolate syrup. Finished with biscuit pieces. Lemon Blackberry Streusel- This is fruity and refreshing. The creamy lemon base is smooth with just the right amount of sweetness. The blackberry swirl is a lovely contrast with flavor. The crumbly streusel gives it an extra layer of texture. Thanks Yelp OC and Perfect Pint for this amazing experience!

    Andy in front of the location
    Doug B.

    The Perfect Pint is an easy to spot chrome trailer in front of the AMC Theaters in the Outlets at Orange. I had the pleasure of meeting Andy who was friendly and helpful. He described a lot about their brand including that its hand-made daily with minimal ingredients. They use 18% fat cream versus most places that use 10% so it is extra creamy. They also use many locally sourced ingredients, especially with their local collaboration flavors. I mentioned a few flavors I had scouted out ahead of time, and Andy told me every intricate detail about each flavor. I ended up going with the Nutella S'mores. When you open the container, it's clear that it's hand-packed since it is topped with graham crackers, marshmallows, and a chocolate drizzle arranged in a deliberate pattern. I took it home and ate it right away. It had a great creamy texture and rich flavor. The hazelnut flavor is definitely there mixed in nicely with chocolate. This flavor was modeled to be similar to a Ferrero Rocher. There was a good amount of chocolate chunks, marshmallows, and graham cracker. Even though this is a high quality premium treat, it seems a little pricey at $12 for a half-pint, or $20 for a full pint. If I was at the Outlets and had a sweet tooth, I would definitely return to try some more flavors. The southern banana pudding, black forest cake, lemon blackberry streusel, and triple chocolate raspberry flavors also caught my eye. They also have a few sugar free options. Thanks Perfect Pint, Yelp, and Hayley for this great treat!

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    5.0(29 reviews)
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    1.9 mi

    I really enjoyed my time at this event. TIP: get there as soon as it opens. There were people that…read morecame a little later that did not get to try most of the food offered. This was my first time at any "TASTE OF" event and I wish I had 5 stomachs to eat all the food there and go for seconds. I wish I looked at the map prior to eating whatever was in sight because my plus one and I walked around the first floor and ate everything in sight... not knowing there was an entire upstairs of just food and drinks. Womp. Womp. Womp. Bubba Gump - Cajun shrimp & rice (YES) / deconstructed cheesecake Corner Bakery - Cookies Grasslands Meat - Ribs (okay) / brownies Joe's Crabshack - Chips with Crab dip (YES) Applebee's - Wonton chicken taco (okay) Pizza Press - Rootbeer / rootbeer float Northgate Markets - Shrimp ceviche (YES) / chicharrones & guac (YES) La Michaocana - variety of icecream Red Robin - Strawberry Lemonade House of Blues - Popcorn chicken bao buns (YES) / shrimp gumbo with cornbread (FAVE!) Roscoes - a PLATE of chicken, mac & cheese, candied yams, 1/4 of a waffle, butter & syrup (THIS WAS A MEAL! SO GOOD!) Zov's - Chicken Kabob (YES) Nothing Bundt Cakes - Bday cake & choc cake Bowlmor - Mac & cheese Karl Strauss - Pulled pork sliders Catal / Naples / La Brea - Bruschetta / Caprese shooters / steak sandwich The Catch - Poke shooters Dave & Busters - Avocado toast ...at this point I was already delirious. Plus one tried to finish whatever we got since we didn't want to waste food, eventually he gave up. Lol. We ended up watching the Journey cover band play the rest of the evening while letting our stomachs digest everything. Great event!

    Whew! Get me an ambulance!! My belly's about to explode!!!…read more The Taste of Anaheim is an annual foodie fest, exhibiting some of the best & brightest Anaheim & the surrounding area has to offer. This year, $5 from every ticket sale went to the Anaheim White House Restoration Fund. The Anaheim White House, who's proprietor regularly contributes food to the needy, sadly went up in flames last year. However, with fundraisers such as this, hopefully the Anaheim White House will rise like the proverbial phoenix, from the ashes. I'm glad I got to the TOA early, because it quickly became claustrophobic/agoraphobic crowded, especially on the second level. The main chokepoint seemed to be the top of the escalator, where exhibitor tents formed a U, causing a big clusterfrick for most of the night. Food was aplenty & in no short supply. Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles were giving out chicken breast & 1/4 waffle plates at the beginning. That's a full meal for people right there. Club Wyndham let me try their luck spinning a prize wheel, which I won a free 7 night stay at any Wyndham property in the world, provided I attend a 90 presentation at a later date. Hey, brunch is included, so why not? For VIP's and those that won entrance to it, a space was designated as an open bar. Alcohol booths were also dispersed amongst the Anaheim Gardenwalk. For the audience's listening pleasure, bands performed on stage. You know, for when people needed to take a rest from all that gorging. Some of the businesses at the event were- Grasslands https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=SkH_77ekKpoew_xaLLow4w Nothing Bundt Cakes https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=-VjJZDY6344sf5ZXvazZmQ Ruth Chris https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=aWgiyE2Kg9pHSlR-KY0P-w https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=3OCa7efEOt00Zpmd5xf3gA PF Chang's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=tQqTvCz2Rrv7NReVYRd7tg Slater's 50/50 always pleases me with their medium rare egg & guacamole burger https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=Mi1ajOGKfOyFrqMhTEPT3w https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=5qZAK3hr_d7JpbNfIo8vyQ Phoenix Club https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=ddp646ARqmhsklJXA_qv7w True Grits https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=V75fsTm3Dprx_UgIAJFhug Red Robin https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=KYgwk1ZJlD9Ywi6YFDFI9g Lucky Strike https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=OKgc_OXN73iVHol6YgJagQ Applebee's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=zwvWQU8KDEcKPfiEC01Fsg Zov's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=j0FJlzHTAFS09i70AMbsmQ Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=NaOGb3FfFXMcHsu5STcu6Q La Brea Bakery https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=EvSUFwpelUzQbUSajxhMQA Smoqued BBQ had some unctuously, ridiculously good rib tips. Fatty tips for me, please! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=uhmolRar3iHlJqJE3i45pw McFadden's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/taste-of-anaheim-anaheim-3?select=9orew-pYrA_SJEApFxR2Uw Gratitude to the Taste of Anaheim, OC CM Nate & the Yelp crew for the comp tickets. The Taste of Anaheim was a highly pleasurable foodie event. I powered my way through all the food samplings, some on more than a couple of occasions. I now possess quite a few restaurant coupons & have in mind several places I want to visit, based on their presentation. I'm seriously in need of a diet, but as of now, I'm fat happy! Highly recommend! NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM Excelsior!

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    Elite Experience: NEP Cafe, Fountain Valley - Spicy chicken noodle

    Elite Experience: NEP Cafe, Fountain Valley

    4.7(42 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Always great food coming here! I love that they rotate their menu seasonally so we could try…read moredifferent creations. Came for Yelp and got to try the coconut match and spicy chicken noodles. The coconut matcha was BOMB, first time trying that combo and it tasted like pandan when mixed together. We added a few more favorites: crispy calamari, garlic noodles with fish and pork tomahawk. Wonderful Asian fusion creations that are compact with so much flavor! Definitely recommend to always have a reservation because this place fills up fast especially towards end of week and the weekends.

    This was definitely a nice experience. Big thank you to the staff at Nep Cafe and Hayley for…read moremaking this happen for some of us lucky elites. We got to try their chicken spicy noodles and coconut matcha. The chicken spicy noodles had the best cooked chicken I have had in awhile. It was super tender and flavorful. The sauce the noodles was mixed in was really delicious. I love that it had a hint of spice and tang. Definitely something worth checking out. The coconut matcha was also absolutely yummy. It had the perfect amount of matcha foam ratio to coconut water. It was super refreshing especially after my gym session. I also got to try the banh mi chao too as well. Everything was so good. The staff was really nice and helpful. They made sure to keep checking on us. I came on a busy Sunday during brunch and they were able to take us in right away at the bar. Overall I had a great time and cannot wait to recommend it to all my friends and family. I will definitely be back to brunch, lunch and happy hour.

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    Elite Experience: NEP Cafe, Fountain Valley - Coconut Matcha

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    OC Block Party - A small part of the car show

    OC Block Party

    2.1(87 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    My first time attending this event which was moved to July 4th this year. In concept it was a great…read moreidea but I think they weren't prepared for the large turnout that showed up. Parking was within steps of the entrance for $10.00 per car. Being It was the 4th of July I barbequed at home and ate before coming out to this event. We arrived around 5:00 pm so the lines weren't bad for the bag checks and moved quickly. What was a bummer were the lines for the above average food vendors and not enough seating for the large turnout. I sat next to a family who was just able to get food from the Korean truck who ran out of sausages and buns around 6ish and the event had just started at 3:00 pm. In addition to the food stands and foodie trucks, there were games similar to a carnival, a play area for kids, a large car show and models who competed in a bikini contest. As for entertainment there wasn't any live music that I saw but a DJ at one of the stages. Since I'm not one for standing in long lines, we ended up leaving after a couple of hours, skipping the fireworks show and ended up in Little Saigon for dinner. Thank you Ryan C for the complimentary tickets - it was a beautiful day and I enjoyed the people watching at this event.

    I got some complimentary tickets and decided to drive up from San Diego to spend my 4th of July in…read moreOrange County. I'm sure glad I did! The parking was $10 and we ended up playing some carnival games and got a jar of lemonade. The lines were long at the more popular booths but they moved quickly! There were lots of Asian food booths (I'm a fan of supporting local Asian businesses) and a few vendors selling clothes and trinkets. I think this would be super fun when you have kids and the carnival games were easy to win. We won 3 goldfish but didn't take them home because of our long drive back. All in all, I had a fun afternoon with my boo.

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    OC Block Party - Ridiculously over priced draft beers!

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    Yelp Elite Experience: ONDO Korean Tofu & Pot Rice - Tofu beef soup with rice

    Yelp Elite Experience: ONDO Korean Tofu & Pot Rice

    4.7(61 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Best Kimchi I've had in a while. The chef makes the Kimchi with a lot of flavor and spice. He was…read morereally nice and a delight to talk to. I loved all of the items we ordered: - Galbi - Tofu Stew with Dumplings - All of the Banchan was delicious! I can't wait to come back here again with fresh faces and to try other items. It was a memorable meal. Thank you ONDO Korean Tofu & Pot Rice!

    Review 109/365 Day Challenge…read more I have came to this restaurant when it was a ramen spot called Ramenos. I've came to this plaza and saw how Rumens is now ONDO Korean restaurant. Didn't realize when I rsvp'd to this event, it was the restaurant that replaced Ramenos. Came here during lunch time around noon. It was really busy and a full house on a Thursday. There is a Yelp wait list that you sign in on a tablet. What I ordered ~ Beef Bibambap for myself. I love bibimbap. The bowl is filled w lots of Korean fresh veggies. ~ Soft Tofu Soup for my father. He got the beef non spicy one. Filled with a lot of tofu and was given an egg for us to crack it into the soup. Both dishes came with a bowl of steam/white rice. The Banchan especially the kimchi is delicious. All which is made in house per the owner Megan. She helped assist with my order and came and checked in on us, sweet gal. Really Authentic Korean Food. Love the vibe, decor and simplicity of modern Korean vibe. Tysm to our CM Hayley & ONDO Korean restaurant for hosting this awesome Elite experience. I'll definitely be back to try their other scrumptious Korean entrees. Located in same plaza as Hobby Lobby, Krak Boba & enchanted coffee shop. Lots of parking available.

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    Disney's California Food & Wine Festival - Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew and Musubi Fried Rice IG: @ammysalamii

    Disney's California Food & Wine Festival

    3.9(158 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    This is my first time ever experiencing Food and Wine Festival here at Disneyland aka Disney…read moreCalifornia Adventure, not only I did my research via Youtube, shoutout to Magic Journeys and Lisaland for making a video and rating the food items with the prices) Not part of the pass but you gotta get the banana bread pudding at aunt cass, if you're vietnamese what I can described the taste and texture, its like eating banh chuoi but without the coconut and toasted sesame seeds. I can't eat coconut stuff but that banana bread pudding was to died for, don't really taste the caramel. $8.49 for the Banana Caramel Bread Puddiing and remember you can mobile order this item. Now getting back to the Food and Wine, got my 8 item pass and you can order all at once at one of the main booth and pick up the items along the way, no need to get in line for every item you need. I purchased my pass at the first shop you see when you enter in the DCA to your left or there are other places you can purchased these passes at participation locations on which you can find on the little food and wine booklet. As you can tell by the pictures, i have label a grading systems out of ten and the most desires items are the mickey snickers and the sirloin gruyere mac & cheese, everything else were mid or decent, other than the three items that is not part of the SSP. Can't wait to go next year but I'm hoping to go to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at DisneyWorld in January of 2027 (dates not confirm yet, maybe TimTracker vlogs will tell me later on this year)

    Came to Disneyland when the Food & Wine Festival was happening which was an absolute delight!…read moreTrying to figure out if the 4 or 8 food/drink pass was worth it but it turns out there are some restrictions on which are included just to save a couple of bucks so we didn't opt to get it. This festival was a great way to try different foods but my partner and I were surprised at the portion size since it was our first time experiencing this. Since it is Disneyland, expect the portions to be extremely small. I think if you have the chance to, it's nice to part take in the festival but definitely not a must. Some foods were just a little gimmicky and not worth the price. Items that stood out and would get again! - Pickle Sour: 5/5 - Ramen Mac N' Cheese: 5/5 (goes great w/ the chili oil they included) - Sirloin Mac N' Cheese: 5/5 - Toffe Banana: 4/5

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    Disney's California Food & Wine Festival - Musubi fried rice 8/10

    Musubi fried rice 8/10

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    Yelp Community Experience: Perfect Pint - yelpevents - Updated July 2026

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