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    Yunnan Restaurant

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Seafood tofu clay pot
    Rick S.

    Yunnan offers authentic Chinese food - all the dishes were delicious and of large portion. The beef noodle is a bit spicy but the seafood tofu clay pot was outstanding. The staff does not interact much other than delivering of the food but he was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is surprisingly luxurious and comfortable. It's a bit heard to find the restaurant (back facing El Toro Rd), but you will be in for a treat once inside. Highly recommended!

    Cauliflower with cured dry pork dry pot, Stewed pork noodle in chicken and pork broth
    Matt H.

    First time visiting this new place in Lake Forest. In general, we've found restaurants in Lake Forest to be overrated and most of the time we leave underwhelmed despite high yelp ratings. So much so that I chalk it up to a low standard that the local residents have for ethnic food in particular. All that to say, that I was surprised to find this place to be authentic and a decent dining experience. I came around 2pm on a Saturday and was a bit surprised to find the place full with about half a dozen parties on the waiting list AND most parties were Chinese. This place must be legit :). We were seated at a small table and I was pleased to see that they offered me a larger table to give me more space. Most Chinese places won't offer this courtesy. The decor and ambiance is modern and the seating was comfortable. The cauliflower dry pot was served in a large sterno heated dish. It was a larger portion that I expected. We asked for mild but the dish still has a bit of heat to it. The pork noodle soup was pretty good as well. I like the al dente rice noodles that they they call "cross-the-bridge-noodles". My wife prefers the noodle at Noodology in Irvine which she claims are springier.

    Vegetable fried rice.  Yum
    Diane E.

    I love spice so this is the place for me. They also do non spicy but... They have an appetizer bar. Order a bunch of dishes and share. I had Dan Dan Noodles which were great. They have a free desert bar with fresh fruit and other stuff. Try them. Our waitress was exceptionally helpful as it was our first time. I think four people would be a great group size. There are two more private rooms for larger parties. The place is bright and clean. I can't wait to go back.

    Crossing-the-bridge noodles
    Jason S.

    We had lunch here the other day. There is plenty of parking available. The decor is simple and there is plenty of seating inside. We ordered a number of dishes. We started with the fried rice cakes. The rice cakes had a mochi-like texture. And mixed with the black bean sauce, vegetables and various types of meat made it a must-have dish. We also ordered the xiao long bao. They were warm and delicious. The crossing-over-bridge noodles were next. The "Chinese pho" was amazing, from its presentation to the flavors. I loved the rice noodles and the rich, flavorful broth. The braised pork with buns was next. The pork belly literally melted in my mouth the buns were warm and sweet. Just perfect and I could have eaten the entire plate by myself. Last but not least, the smoked duck was easily the star of the show. While I loved everything, the smokiness of the duck was something I couldn't stop eating. Everything was fantastic and cannot wait to come back with more friends!

    The Perfect Szechuan Braised Pork Bite
    Samara G.

    Located in a decently busy shopping center. We went right at opening, after being there for a little bit, it got decently busy! The inside is decorated beautifully, there's some plants at the entrance, as well as some amazing artwork. Service was great, our server made sure to guide us to the best food options for us! They were really nice and made sure we got what we needed! What we Ordered: Yunnan Noodles in Chick and Pork Broth with Bones: This was super refreshing, the broth was light but flavorful. The additions just enhanced the experience. Yunnan Style Fried Rice Cakes: These were so good, honestly this plus the duck would be great! Szechuan Braised Pork with 8 Buns: These, oh my goodness, it bursts with flavor, the right amount of saltiness. Szechuan Smoked Duck: I just wanted this with some rice and be on with my day. The smokiness of the duck just brings a depth of flavor. For the price, this was a bargain! Overall fantastic place, please check it out, don't be afraid to try new things!

    Beef and bamboo shoot spicy noodle Soup
    Michelle S.

    First time here with my asian lunch bunch. We got seated right away (11:45a) but it filled up over time telling us that it's already a popular place. The menu is extensive with lots of noodle, soup, rice and protein options. They have a chilled food table where you can choose various organ meats, chix feet and veggie options too which I've never seen before. We got the 3 item with marinated spicy cukes, bamboo shoots and foojook (beancurd sheets) & celery salads to split. They were so good! Highly recommend the garlic pork ribs and string beans and pork. We got the bamboo shoot and braised beef noodle soup and it is SPICY! So beware of that. We were intrigued by the crispy rice and seafood soup which had a great assortment of seafood and veggies but was not as tasty as we had hoped so we don't get that again.

    酸菜魚 兩葷一素的涼菜 (土豆絲、麻辣牛肉乾、牛百葉)
    Christopher B.

    服務不錯 味道也不錯 值得推薦! My Translation: (September 2, 2025) My wife is from Chongqing, and she LOVES the food at this restaurant. So do I... !!!

    Nancy L.

    We saw this new Chinese restaurant open and wanted to give it a try. When we walked in, it was pretty full and all the customers were Chinese which is a good sign it's truly authentic! We didn't know this is a chain that came from SGV which made it even more legit. This place is authentic and is not for those who are not comfortable with authentic Chinese cuisine that uses different offal parts. We ordered the Yunnan noodles and its literal translation means crossing bridge noodles. We didn't expect it to be actually served on a bridge serveware that came with different ingredients such as fish, quail eggs and other items. The soup base is chicken broth and the noodles were big enough to share between 4 of us. We loved the presentation of the crossing bridge noodles. I also loved the cold appetizer station where we can choose 3 items. We picked a spicy chicken dish, beef lungs, and chicken gizzards and they were all spicy and flavorful. We also ordered a spicy dry pot of pork intestines that came with many vegetables such as potatoes and other veggies. We enjoyed the spice level as well. We ordered the xlb for the kids, although it is not that soupy, it does come with a lot of meat and it is moist so my kids liked it. Our last dish is spicy stir fried kidneys dish which they prepped it perfectly with good amount of heat and spice. If it's not prepared correctly this dish can come out tasting gamey but they did a great job executing it, I did not taste any gaminess. The decor is modern and clean, the wait staff was very attentive, refilling our water often and always getting items we asked for for us. We loved the self service dessert station where they had 3 different types of sweet soup - a silver ear soup, a red bean soup with purple rice and a black sugar jelly soup. We also enjoyed the oranges and watermelon to end our meal with a refreshing taste. I am so happy to have legit Chinese food in south OC now. I will definitely be coming back often!

    Phattharaporn S.

    A lovely Chinese restaurant in Lake Forest. It's Yunnan cuisine which is like southern China. Their noodles are very good. The noodle portion is very large; for $15 a bowl, it can feed three of me. The servers are friendly. We ordered the meat wrap, which the server told us later that it's the most popular amongst non-Chinese customers. We laughed so much because that's our favorite dish. Nice atmosphere.

    Accompaniments for pork noodles
    Joseph C.

    My second time here but first time dining in. Had the Crossing the Bridge Noodles (noodles in pork broth). Decent but slightly on the blander side so I wouldn't order it if you're looking for spice. There are plenty of other dishes for spice-seeking diners. The chicken cube with Szechuan chili was very good (think popcorn chicken with numbing spice). Overall, prices are on the higher side but you portions are decent-sized. Definitely try to come with a larger group to share the dishes

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    Ryan T.

    I hate it when a restaurant is not giving a cozy family vibe. Luckily I found Yunnan, serving modern Chinese cuisine, located in Lake Forest.  We stopped by for lunch and tried some of their best sellers. Here's what we ordered. Garlic pork ribs. Stir-fried pork belly with veggies. Szechuan smoked duck. And braised beef noodles with bamboo shoots. The smoked duck was definitely the highlight. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely will come back to try the rest of the menu.

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    The food is okay,atmosphere is okay,service is good.there is a lot to improve,but it's ok.

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    Been there multiple times. Both food and service are great. Authentic Chinese food. Definitely recommended.

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    Sunny Dumpling House

    Sunny Dumpling House

    4.2
    (876 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Came in on May 13, 2026 around 7 pm. I just had a random…read moresevere cravings for dumplings, so I just looked for a highly rated one on Yelp since I am not from the area. I had the most amazing time at this restaurant! The restaurant was pretty packed but got seated immediately. I was craving dumplings and their dumplings were amazing and juicy but the stand out for me was the beef noodle soup! It had the best textured noodles that I've had for some time and really tender beef slices. It was perfect with the chili oil that they had on the table. I loved that they have frozen dumplings that you can take home and I will definitely plan for that next time.

    Ok for small orders of dumplings. I recommend going for the pan-fried dumplings…read more Because they used the same seasoned meat filling across most of their popular dishes (XLB, pan-fried gyoza, wonton, shumai)...the variation between these dishes is minimal and your palate will be numbed by the copy-and-paste flavors. They all start to taste the same. Quite disappointed at the dumpling wrapper / skin... which is as important as the filling. They over steamed / cooked the shumai, XLB, and wonton so the dumpling skins were too soft, almost mushy. Maybe some people prefer this texture? Smashed cucumber has large portion, flavor is quite light compared to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty versions. Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty are more expensive, but their quality and flavor are better so I would still go there for my dimpling cravings. Staff is friendly. Maybe try other dishes besides dumplings...

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    Mimi Garden

    Mimi Garden

    4.6
    (363 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    Food 5/5: We came for dinner as a family of 5 and may have over ordered! But food was great!…read moreOrdered a few items: Xiao long bao- pork and the crab, Kung pao chicken pork Bao's, hot and sour soup (came in individual bowls), beef rolls, stir fried rice cake with pork, and green beans. I love their Xiao long baos here and the beef roll is good! Waiters were also attentive and nice, they offered a kids meal for my toddler to pick at! There were fruits, a custard bun, Yakult, egg roll. Ambiance was nice and clean and family friendly

    Mimi Garden offers high quality Chinese cuisine which is extremely hard to find in South Orange…read moreCounty. Anytime I'm feeling like having Chinese food, this is my go to spot. Shanghai style smoked fish ($16.5) - This fish isn't smoked, rather it's deep fried twice creating an extremely crispy exterior and is dipped in a sweet soy sauce. It's a unique tasting appetizer, perfect for sharing. Sauteed string beans with garlic ($13.5) - These beans had a slight crunch and are a great veggie option. Steamed fish and shrimp dumplings ($14.50 - 8 pieces) - This is a good option if one is looking to get their dumpling fix. Steamed veggie dumplings ($14.50 - 8 pieces) - This is another good dumpling option that tastes great. However the dumplings aren't that filling themselves. Braised beef shank noodle soup ($16.50) - Made with braised beef, pickles, cilantro, bok choy, green onions, noodles and a savory and spicy beef spot, this dish is perfect for a cold day. Crispy beef rolls ($15 - 6 pieces) - This consisted of tender beef, cucumbers, scallions, and a savory sauce all rolled in a crispy and flaky scallion pancake. It's one of my favorite items here. Kung pao chicken ($16) - This stir fried dish is prepared with tender chicken, peanuts, and spices and is my favorite dish here. Sweet and sour chicken ($16) - I was impressed with the quantity of chicken in this dish. It was perfectly prepared with a crispy batter and a tangy and sweet sauce that really hit the spot! Pineapple beef ($16) - This consisted of tender and thin pieces of beef stir fried with some pineapple and is another solid dish to get here. Chocolate mochi xiao long bao ($11 - 5 pieces) - These chewy dumplings had a wonderful chocolate filling. Rose flavored red bean buns ($14 for 3) - I felt these were pricey but they had a good amount of filling and the bao bun was soft and fluffy. Golden egg custard buns ($13.5 for 3) - These are similar to the red bean buns, except the inside has egg custard. I really wish they doubled or tripled the custard, because the amount they give is miniscule, and it's for that reason I would pass on these. Overall I'm impressed with many of the items here and the pricing is reasonable. Even though I've tried so many dishes here, I wish they had even more offerings that didn't have pork. I'll definitely be back.

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    Kuan Zhai Alley

    Kuan Zhai Alley

    4.3
    (303 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Free parking

    Kuan Zhai Alley has changed my perspective on Sichuan food. As someone who was never big on the…read morecuisine, this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Everything we ordered was delicious, but there are some dishes that really stood out to me. The sliced fatty beef in pickled soup was full of flavor and had the perfect amount of sourness. The tofu with salted egg yolk was crispy on the outside and super soft in the inside, which I really enjoyed. I loved the crispy shrimp with lemon sauce. The batter was perfect and this honestly beats the typical honey walnut shrimp you get elsewhere. At the end, we had the glutinous rice cake with brown sugar. If you like mochi-style desserts, this will be your new favorite sweet treat. In addition, the service was great and the food came out fast. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!

    I really like this place and had been wanting to try forever. I saw mixed reviews so I wasn't sure…read morehow it would be. But I'm glad I came. Since it's small, it clearly gets busy at times. The ambiance is nice. Whole fish: 9/10. Really good and full of flavor. I liked that this had a lot of stuff in addition to the fish! Chicken with peppers: 9/10. Also good. Loved the flavor, the spice, and the crispness String beans: 8/10. Good but nothing particularly standout. Better than other restaurants, though Pumpkin cake: 9/10. I didn't know what to expect but I really liked it! It's soft, moist, and flavorful Lots of parking since it's a plaza with other food places. Great restaurants in the area. I would come back

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