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    AnQi Bistro

    3.7 (2.6k reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Trisha V.

    Checked out their special Sunday Brunch buffet because it looked really unique. I was very disappointed. As soon as I saw the setup, I was already disappointed and knew it wouldn't be a good experience. There were barely any stations for the buffet, literally a handful and you get one ticket to get one drink, non-alcholic too! This is the weirdest buffet I've ever been to. And the lady making the bowls, super slow and just seemed very unorganized. The guy at the meat station was a little too hyper for my liking and just too loud and unnecessarily getting us all hyped up for the meat. It was more a disturbance than anything. Anyways, I guess this is what you expect from a fancy restaurant but still, I expected way more food stations and way more food choices. I would've been happy just eating from the regular menu.

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    Mabel W.

    Location and ambiance was great. Anqi is very spacious. Food presentation looked amazing but for me some items were either too salty or too oily. Though it looked beautiful it was hard to finish. Tacos were delicious though. We ordered mocktails and one was a bit too sour so had to request some sprite to balance. Waiter was kind but he took his time getting to our table after food was delivered. I think we waited for 30 min just to get our bill after they took our dessert plated away. We had intended to walk the mall after dinner but it ended up closing on us. Our dinner reservation was at 6. We did get seated right away. Didn't get to leave till 9:30. Majorly of time was spent waiting for the waiter. We finished our entre at 8. In hind sight we should have skipped dessert so we would have had time to enjoy the mall.

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    Elisa G.

    I love this restaurant and used to come here often. I'm so glad I'm back today for Red Hour which his happy hour from 3-6 pm Monday -Friday. Ordering shrimp sate skewers and truffle hamachi sashimi. Dewey is an exceptional server and he aims to please! The music is too loud like concert level so bring your AirPods

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    Norma M.

    We had InKind rewards to use by 6/28 and we decided to use it at AnQi for late lunch. We have not been here in a long while and honestly not sure what to expect based on the overall Yelp score of 3.7. Well, very happy to report the food is still as good we remember. For starters, we opted to try their Bulgogi Wonton Nachos. OmG, these were to die for! Generous portion, really tasty and perfectly fried wontons. Would definitely order that again. For mains, we ordered 2 of our favorites: Misoyaki Butterfish and Prawn Garlic Noodles. And we also tried their Kung Pao. Our male server was knowledgeable, friendly and provided excellent service.

    Leeza D.

    We tried the monthly brunch buffet. It's $65per person. A bit pricey but they had butter fish and steak, both are very tasty. Please come and create your own experience.

    Cody L.

    I honestly don't know why it's taken me this long to write a review because AnQi has been one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Orange County for years. yes, it's expensive, and yes, the portions are smaller than the oversized American portions we've all become accustomed to. But that's never been the point of dining here. You're paying for an elevated experience -the incredible service, the stunning ambience, the thoughtful presentation, and the creativity behind every dish. Asian fusion can be hit or miss, but AnQi absolutely nails it. What I appreciate most is that they never lose sight of the Asian flavours that inspired the dishes. Instead of masking them, they build on them with unique combinations that feel intentional and exciting rather than gimmicky. The cocktails deserve their own shoutout too. Their lychee martini is, without exaggeration, one of the best I've ever had, possibly the best. And then there's the restaurant itself. From an interior design standpoint, I genuinely think AnQi is the most beautiful restaurant in Orange County. Every detail feels carefully considered, creating a space that's elegant, modern, and memorable without feeling pretentious.

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    Sam S.

    The service and food is still amazing. We were a group of 7 with a reservation and arrived early, but we were promptly seated. Our server was super friendly and efficient. We started with cocktails. I had the Saigon and it was delicious. For appetizers we had 2 types of dumplings: the lobster and shrimp were great, but the chicken kimchi was a bit overcooked. For entree their justly famous Garlic noodles were fabulous. The branzino was good and orange chicken and Hainan fried rice was just okay. The ambiance is great and with plenty of parking, it's definitely worth it.

    GARLIC BUTTER HANGER STEAK - 8OZ
    Deb H.

    Still a wonderful delicious restaurant with gorgeous ambiance! Our favorite dishes are: Lobster dumplings 10/10 Hanger Steak with mushrooms 10/10 Garlic Noodles 10/10 (Pay $7 more to get 4 prawns) Tuna Tacos 10/10 Coconut Majestic Dessert 10/10 Literally everything we order here is delicious (except: The Panna cotta - Panna Cotta is actually my favorite dessert and the Panna cotta unfortunately was not a true Panna Cotta - this one tasted and had the consistency more like a whipped cream - which as a panna cotta aficionado, was a disappointment) Service was great and we'll be back here again for sure!

    Ube waffle and pandan pancake
    Mitchell N.

    I was here for the new monthly Sunday Brunch. The food was very good. The only dish i thought was not memorable was the chicken. The pho, vermicelli, dumpling assortment, prime rib, and fish were all delicious. The service was very good. Very attentive and kind. Only issue was slow kitchen service foe the bun cha. Ambiance was elegant and relaxed.

    Delicious steak, cooked on a sizzling salt block
    Laurel T.

    I came to this amazing restaurant for my birthday back in October and was blown away Our server was great The food was great (get the table side tomahawk, it was amazing. They cook it right there and then put it on a sizzling salt block on your table to finish cooking) And you can't beat the location So, when my south coast plaza advisor sent me an invite to a Gucci event held at this amazing restaurant, I just had to go. The ambiance is top notch, 5 stars just for the atmosphere alone Extremely clean Amazing bar and drinks Great staff Now, to their private room where this was hosted. Gucci, was so kind to give us all gift bags But the real spoiling came from AnQi bistro! Every station we went to, had a different food and drink pairing At the first station they had Truffle sashimi with caviar Paired with their tumeric drink Next up Lavender mojito Paired with lobster and shrimp dumplings Next was Grilled octopus and papaya salad Paired with a drink called -spring breeze Last up Chive and leek dumplings Paired with lychee cloud to drink (This was actually the only thing I could have because I don't eat seafood. And it was a 10 out of 10) Everyone was raving about the food and how beautiful the interior is. I really can't stress how nice of a place it is. It has a very laid back, upscale and trendy vibe This is one of my favorite places to eat at south coast plaza, hands down. And it's conveniently located inside Bloomingdales. It doesn't get better than that

    Vanessa T.

    AnQi holds a very special place in my heart. This is where my husband & I had our first date, celebrated countless anniversaries & even shared dinner here the night we got engaged. To this day, it's one of our go-to spot to eat or take a shot before shopping at South Coast Plaza. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful & lightly dimmed. Now, let's talk about the food... The award-winning fish tacos are hands down my favorite item on the menu. The crispy pastrami rolls are another must-order. They're unique & delicious. Caesar salad is so good & beautifully plated. We recently tried An's Famous Roasted Crab. While it was good, it wasn't my favorite dish and didn't taste quite as fresh especially for the price. For drinks, if you're a Hennessy lover like I am... I always enjoy starting the meal with a shot. If you're in the mood for something a little more elevated, the Truffle Sidecar is worth trying. The combination of Hennessy, truffle shrub & lemon is well balanced. Make room dessert! They have plenty of tempting options, but my personal favorites are the Magically Coconut & the Lychee Panna Cotta.

    Menu June 2026
    Anh D.

    First time here and my party of two got to experience Bia Hoi (a marketplace! Not buffet, said Peter the owner/chef). It was a lovely atmosphere and in short, we would come back - maybe for regular menu. Reservations for Bia Hoi are 1st Sundays of the month but Peter shared that they may expand to more days as the reception has been so positive! It's $83-ish/person ($65 for the brunch, 20% gratuity- which was added on the receipt, and tax). There's also an option of adding on alcohol (mostly beer) for $25/person. Arriving at 11am, they checked people in and then once servers greeted the table, the table went of grab their food. I will say since it opens at 11am, everyone basically got food at the same time so we stood in line for about 10 mins for the first 2 stations. After that, it was more spread out in terms of crowding of the stations. There's basically 4 stations: dumplings, pho/bun bowl, waffles/souffles/rice & waygu, and prime rib/fish. Keep in mind you get one complimentary drink and there may be a couple items that you need to tell your server to put in an order for (currently biscuit and sea bream fish, if it doesn't change). Best items: hands down the butter fish, sea bream fish, and soufflé/pancake with maple cream; was not a fan of the waygu dumplings (tasted like a cheeseburger and that's not something I personally want in a dumpling). Peter was on the prime rib carving station and he was just so energetic and such a vibe. He came around to tables about an hour or so in and that's how we learned it's his restaurant. Later, as I went in to grab more food, he piled on more of the things I was mentioning in our conversation - just so generous, I felt very welcomed and at home. (Our server and other staff were also very helpful and friendly!) Definitely a wonderful experience and I would like to return!

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    Tiffany C.

    I haven't been back in a while and somehow this time I felt disappointed. I think we had a bad start with the famous Garlic Noodles that came first. It looked so plain and small for $22. I took a bite and although the noodle texture was good but there was almost no flavor. We ended up returning the dish and had it taken off our bill. Luckily the second dish was the butterfish, which lived up to my expectations. Perfectly tender and flaky fish and crunchy bok choy on a bed of forbidden rice. All very well flavored. We also ordered the 8 oz filet mignon medium rare with Vietnamese black pepper sauce and roasted garlic. This was nicely presented and came out on a sizzling salt plate. The filet was pre sliced with the inside pieces cooked nicely but the outermost pieces were a little overcooked...probably because I left it on the sizzling plate for too long. The kimchi dumplings were pretty good and smelled great coming out. However it was such a small dish with 4 small dumplings for $18. Overall, I would have given them a 4 for food quality and ambience but the high prices brought the review down to a 3 star.

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    Do they have a kid's menu?

    No kids menu

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    It worked when we went. Yes, I would have skipped too if CC machine doesn't work.

    I've been having a hard time getting a hold of anyone to call or email me back regarding possibly reserving a large party for my birthday next month. Is there another way I can get a hold of the restaurant?

    I had the same issue. On January 21, 2022, I went to AnQi- hoping to have a face-to-face with the events manager. I wanted to inquire about renting one of the spaces for my wife's birthday on Feb. 19.… 

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    this is yelp. you should probably call the restaurant or go to their website which allows you to make a reservation on it. their website is linked on the yelp page for AnQi.

    I want to Give this place another try, any changes or new items on the menu?

    Do they have a happy hour? If so, any good?

    They do have HH at their bar area which I had reservations initially but we decided to sit at the bar area instead so we can order from the HH menu and also they serve their regular menu there too. If you're bringing kids they can sit there just not… 

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    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza

    4.4(688 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Minority-owned & operated
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    I was honestly ready to leave a 1-star review based on how our experience started, but our server…read moreJoseph completely turned things around and bumped this up to 4 stars. We joined the waitlist and were quoted 10-20 minutes. After waiting about 20 minutes, we could see that we were #2 in line, but people kept getting seated ahead of us. I checked with the hostess and was told we would be seated soon, so we waited. More people continued to get seated. When I asked again, the hostess seemed a little flustered, checked the tablet, then pointed to a patio table and said they were setting that one up for us. Another 10-15 minutes passed and we were still waiting. By this point, I was hangry and went back to the host stand. Another host explained that they were seating reservations first, which I understand, but we had also seen multiple names called for people who appeared to have arrived after us. She checked with the original hostess, who then pointed to a completely different table INSIDE and said that was the table they were preparing for us. I pointed out that 15 minutes earlier, she had specifically told us we were waiting for the patio table. After that, they finally got someone to clean the table and seat us. The whole seating process felt disorganized and unnecessarily frustrating, especially because we kept being told we were about to be seated without anything actually happening. BUT THEN... Joseph came to the rescue! He was exactly the server we needed after that experience. Super attentive, genuinely friendly, and just had a great personality and sense of service. He kept our drinks filled, checked on us at the right times without hovering, and completely changed the mood of the meal. The food was great as always. We had the ceviche, which came with a sweet potato garnish that pleasantly surprised us. I got my usual Lomo Saltado and swapped the rice for garlic noodles. So good. Food: 5/5 Table service: 5/5 Host/seating experience: 1/5 Overall, this probably would have been around 3 stars for me, but Joseph absolutely bumped the experience to like 4 stars!

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    Verdant

    Verdant

    4.0(34 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We were going to OCMA so my friend suggested we dine at Verdant which is in the museum, or at least…read moreit used to be. We checked in at the museum front desk and my friend said we were going up to restaurant on the third floor. The person at the desk said they moved it and it was on the first floor now. She pointed over to what I knew to be the snack bar that had been there since opening. We went over and sure enough it was just drinks snacks and a few pre-packaged light meals. I have to guess they just quietly went away.

    I'd like to start out by thanking our server, Christian for being very accommodating and helping us…read moreout on Sunday! I had made a reservation online for 6 people at 12:30pm and my reservation was accepted. When we got to the museum, we were told the restaurant was closing at 12:30pm and I felt very upset. Why was the reservation accepted then? When I got to Verdant, there was no one in sight. The restaurant was empty and there was 1 other party, but no staff. I actually ended up making my way near the kitchen, and that's where I found Christian, who appeared really busy. He explained that they had a wedding later that day and had to close at 1pm for set up. He still sat our party and was very kind, accommodating and helpful. He gave me a great tip and said when making cafe reservations, it's best to call ahead, because they do sometimes have event buy outs. As far as the ambiance, it is a really beautiful space. But, it was SO cold. It seemed like the AC was on full blast. The food was pretty good, but the menu seemed to change since I was there last.

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    The Great Room

    4.3(7 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The great room is a restaurant within the Weston. It's got a casual but ups ale type vibe. I had…read morebreakfast there and it was on point. I had the classic American breakfast of eggs, bacon, hash browns and sourdough toast. The servers were attentive without being too present. I always appreciate that. I'd come back tomorrow if I was staying another night.

    Brunch at The Great Room in Costa Mesa was such a classy casual vibe. The ambience feels modern and…read morerelaxed, and we had a lovely view of the fountain outside which made everything feel a little more elevated and serene. We ordered the Lox and Bagel with smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, pickled red onions, fresh dill, and sun dried roasted tomatoes. The salmon was fresh and silky, and I loved the brightness from the pickled onions and dill. The roasted tomatoes added a nice depth of flavor. I also had the white crab white omelette with spinach and substituted the fruit for hash browns. The omelette was light and fluffy, and the crab added a subtle sweetness. The hash browns were crispy and satisfying. Cappuccinos were great, rich, smooth, and perfectly foamy. Just note they are nine dollars each, which feels a little steep, but they were well made. Service was pretty good overall, attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Overall, a solid four stars. Great atmosphere, quality brunch options, and a polished setting that feels perfect for a relaxed weekend catch up. I would come back for the vibes and the cappuccino.

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    4.6(212 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    We made a reservation at Pioneer and really enjoyed this little spot! It's tucked inside a diner,…read moreso it can be a little hard to find at first, but it's just inside the back patio area with a cute wooden saloon-door entrance. The space is small, cozy, and intimate with just a few tables. Our waitress was super friendly and took the time to explain the menu and different options to us. - Guava Y Queso (4.5/5): I loved this! It was really unique with the cream cheese topping, but the combination worked so well. Definitely a fun spot for cocktails and something a little different!

    This place is well hidden, but unfortunately the experience was ruined by how rude and dismissive…read morethe employees were. I asked about seating for two and was simply told to wait outside with no explanation. After 15 minutes, I asked for an update and was again given a vague, dismissive response. Why not give a yes or no answer to whether accommodations can be made? There were several parties waiting in the brightly lit hallway with no A/C, despite plenty of tables seemingly available. At one point, another party peeked inside and a young kid employee with an Afro came out and rudely waved his hands in a "what do you want" manner without saying a word. Two waiting parties immediately left, and we decided to do the same after witnessing that. Another party with a reservation waiting told us this happens regularly and that the staff can be rude. Whether that's their normal practice or not, it was enough to make me not want to give this place my money. We ended up going to two other bars nearby that the one party waiting there recommended and had a completely opposite experience, welcoming and respectful. Definitely disappointing and don't recommend wasting your time as there's so many other places to try.

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