Located inside King Chops, Pang Shi Fu is a delicious and affordable Taiwanese takeout option…read more Items on the menu range from $5.50-$14.95. My family and I got the: - spicy herbal beef noodle soup, delicious, strong beef flavor and a tingly spiciness, soft tendon, flavorful daikon, tender beef, and soft but firm noodles - braised pork rice, only $8 for an entree, super yummy braised pork in a savory brown sauce, came with pickled mustard greens, a tea egg, and corn - curry beef short rib rice, super yummy, came with pickled cabbage and corn, large chunks of soft potato Service was quick and friendly. Took about 10 minutes to get our food. Right now, they only have to go.

LOCATION/AMBIANCE-- We took a while circling the plaza to find this place since there's no sign…read moreoutside yet. Currently it's the same company as King Chops so if you see that, it's inside. I think the owner is either rebranding or creating a new brand within. Does not have dine-in option currently but might later? They play Chinese pop music so that's fun. FOOD-- we wanted to try this to see how Taiwanese it would be :) We ordered Spicy beef noodle soup, Minced pork rice and Popcorn chicken. All delicious!! The noodles were round and perfectly chewy. Flavor was also amazing and spicy with great fullness. Beef tendons were tender and yummy too. The popcorn chicken was perfect and we loved it! Just like the ones we like. Crunchy and juicy and flavor-packed. We'll be back to try more:) this might be our new place!

This place doesn't have good reviews but the value and speed and variety gives it 5 stars. I came…read morehere with my mom we ordered 3 item combo and though it wasn't classy it did the job. 2 people. Ate enough with rice and tea for $17 after tax and tip. The basil chicken is a must. The eggplant and other veggie dishes is just a good choice and variety to pick up a good healthy home cooked meal. I understand why it doesn't get good reviews but I'm here to boost it cuz I think it's just good food for a great value and a good choices to choose from.

no joke this is my favorite restaurant of all time nothing…read moreflashy! it's just a cafeteria-style restaurant but i defy you to find something on their menu that is not good service is fast and efficient u dnt understand i love this place sm i celebrated my bday here

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had in OC! Growing up in SGV I've grown up with some of…read morethe best Chinese food, and was struggling to find a good spot in OC. Most places I've found were overpriced and underwhelming. This spot is the first spot I've found that has truly authentic Chinese food that I grew up with at fair prices. Not only do they have your normal dumplings and buns, they have some of my favorite childhood dishes that were harder to find as well. We ordered the braised pork, wintermelon spareribs pot, kung pao chicken, pork and shepards purse bun, pork and cabbage dumplings, sautéed potato & green pepper & eggplant, and fried udon noodle with beef, and wok fried spicy pot cauliflower and let me tell you there was not a SINGLE bad dish! Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the eggplant and the wintermelon spareribs pot. I can understand some of the comments on the service, sometimes a reminder was needed, but the food makes up for it twofold and the waitresses were overall very kind and friendly. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and not too hectic which made is a perfect space to catch up with friends. Highly recommend! Will definitely be my new go to spot for Chinese food.

Even though there's absolutely no shortage of trendy and popular eateries in Irvine (and OC…read moreat-large), there was something about Tai Chi Cuisine that just called out to us. In part because it reminded me of so many of the eateries I come across in in the Bay Area, but also because we love places like this. Of course, it didn't hurt that the photos of their Braised Pork Rice Bowl looked so good on Yelp! Inside, the restaurant doesn't look all that special, but I love how relatively new and clean everything felt. What's more, even though we saw a steady stream of folks walk in ahead of us both times we came here, we've never had to wait for a table, as they have a good amount of seating to offer. As for the menu, it's on the simple side, but there's a good mix of dishes and options to choose from - breakfast options, buns, dumplings/wonton, appetizers, soups, noodle soups, dry noodle dishes, rice bowls, cold dishes, stir-fried dishes, and a bunch of Sichuan-Hunan specialties. They also might have a hot pot offering as well, but we didn't see it/try it since we were here for a late breakfast. -- SOY TOFU PUDDING This looked terrific when it came out, but it tasted more solid than spectacular. Although the portion size was great and the tofu part was good, I wish there was more meat in this and it had a stronger savory element. -- CHINESE CURELLER/DONUT To be honest, this looked almost artificial when it first came out, but it was actually great. The donut was a nice, golden brown, the dough wasn't dense, and the texture was great - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, it wasn't the least bit oily! -- CHINESE SAVORY CREPE Pretty solid overall. Although a few of the slices of beef were a touch dry, they tasted great and were complemented well by the eggs, hoisin sauce, and the seasoning on it. Plus, the crepe had a nice texture to it - crisp with a slight chew. -- FRIED PORK BUN Ehh...these were fine, I guess. Sadly, the bottoms looked more burnt than browned and the buns themselves felt a little bready. Still, I liked how soft they were and the filling had a nice bit of porkiness. -- WONTONS IN CHICKEN SOUP While it may not be an exciting dish, this was actually my favorite thing here. There was a generous amount of wontons, which were juicy and had a lot of shrimp in it, and the soup was so warm and comforting. -- PORK & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS Pretty standard, but not necessarily in a bad way - it tasted the way it should. Every dumpling was plump and I liked that the skins weren't very thick. As for the filling, it could've been juicier, but it was largely fine otherwise. -- BRAISED PORK RICE BOWL Just like most of the dishes we've tried, this wasn't bad, but it amaze like we hoped it would. At a glance, this looked great and came with a lot of braised pork. That being said, most of the chunks were super fatty and I wish there had been more of the sauce. Based purely on the food, Tai Chi Cuisine is decent enough of a spot, but it's hard to look past the service issues we've had. The first time we stopped in, the servers were efficient, but we have had to ask multiple times for things that don't always get delivered. For example, during our most recent visit, they never gave us the white pepper we asked for nor the Stir Fried String Beans we had ordered. Thankfully, we didn't have any problems getting the latter taken off our bill, but it was ironic that the one who did it for us at the register was also the one who told us twice that she would come back with our dish. All in all, I can certainly see why folks might like some of the dishes we had, but I can't say that anything that we tried really set itself apart from what you can find elsewhere. As such, THREE AND A HALF STARS for the food feels about right, but easily rounded down for the service.

Photasia is one of my favorite small pho restaurants in Irvine! Their ingredients are always fresh,…read moreportions are generous, and the staff is attentive. I go back and forth between the shrimp pho and rare steak pho. They're both great, but what I especially appreciate about this pho spot is how generous they are with the green onions, which is a huge plus for me! My food always comes out within about five minutes, and it's consistently delicious. Their pho is also reasonably priced considering how much food you get, which is another big plus. My only note for improvement would be the cleanliness. Sometimes the tables around me are pretty dirty, and occasionally the dishes don't look 100% clean. That said, if you're in the area or visiting this plaza and love pho, I'd definitely recommend giving Photasia a try!

The pho broth at Pho Tasia is outstanding rich, aromatic, and clearly simmered for hours. The…read moreflavors are deep and well-balanced, and the fresh sides (cilantro, bean sprouts, lime) round it out perfectly. Service was quick and friendly, and the place was clean and pleasant. A bit pricier than other pho spots in the area, but well worth it. Highly recommend!

I don't know why the low rating , I thought this place was great…read more Service is pretty standard to most Chinese places. Popcorn chicken - better than a lot of other places. Not dry and pretty flavorful Lamb and beef skewers - so flavorful! We order this every time Fried Rice - we eat a lot of fried rice because it's one of the few things the kiddo eats. We thought it was really good! Sauerkraut fish - better than the two places we have in Lake forest. I love that it comes with the sweet potato noodles but wish it included bean sprouts. Very spicy!

Been wanting to come here for years. The skewers always looked so tantalizing. Boy was I wrong. I…read moreordered 3 different kinds of skewers, pork, beef and sausage. The pork and beef were not good at all. They were nothing but gristle with no flavor other than the massive amount of red chili they put on them. The sausage was a little better only because there was no gristle in them. All three types of skewers were dinky. As part of my $60 order, I also got the fried tiger prawn rolls, salted edamame and the popcorn chicken. The fried tiger prawn rolls still had the skins on them and were deep fried on top of that. Not a fan of the skins on shrimp. The salted edamame was overpriced as usual and ok. The popcorn chicken was the only part that was satisfactory since they included plenty of fried basil. Will not be ordering from here ever again nor will I recommend it to anyone.

my comfort hot pot spot! so easy to take to-go and so delicious…read more despite the booth being a bit small, they have a large variety of options and they have all the ingredients that i want in my hot pot. my favorite part is the broth. i always get the signature beef bone and its so comforting and tasty. also super affordable!! one pot can also be split between two people if you load it well enough.

Show Hotpot is a convenient hot pot spot inside a food court, especially when you want something…read morequick and warm. This isn't self-serve--you order, and they build the pot for you. The soup base is solid and flavorful, but the quality can be a bit inconsistent depending on the day. Service is fast and friendly, which makes it an easy stop. They're also open later than most food court spots, though not as late as some other hot pot places around Irvine. The food court itself could use a bit more upkeep, but overall it gets the job done when you're craving hot pot without the full sit-down experience.

Great service and delicious food!!! Everything is great at this place. The Ambience is amazingread more

LA's only crispy pork burger; 肉夹馍 ​ actually lives up to the claim. Pulled up after picking up…read morestuff nearby, was starving, so I grabbed one to go. First bite and I literally stopped talking. Bread has that loud crisp on the outside, but inside it's soft and warm, kind of melts into the pork. The pork itself is super flavorful, a little juicy, not greasy at all, just that comforting, savory hit that makes you want another immediately. Tiny catering-style spot, but they're on it - quick, organized, and the guy helping me was super patient explaining options. Not a hangout spot, more like: roll up, grab your crispy pork burger, walk out happy.

BEST EGG ROLLS IN ORANGE COUNTY! PERIOD!…read more Listen... I've been coming here for years and they do not disappoint! Whenever we have family gatherings, we call for large quantities of egg rolls, fried rice and chow mein platters and Kim Huong always comes through! This is a very small family owned business and they're consistently provided excellent customer, who seem very grateful to receive business. We typically order egg rolls in 50 to 100 and they will normally have them ready within a couple hours of placing the order. Every single time, the egg rolls are the life of the party and I love taking credit for bringing them! Haha. Do yourself a favor, grab a platter of egg rolls and spend some quality family time. Trust!

After reading some of the reviews, I'd like to share my personal experience…read more I've known and eaten at this restaurant for over 10 years, and this is actually my first time leaving a review. The owner and staff work incredibly hard. I understand that some negative reviews may come from the owner's way of speaking or his personality, which can sometimes be misunderstood. However, I've always found him to be a very kind and genuinely funny person. This is a small, family-owned restaurant, and I hope people can support them a little more. They work hard every day to serve their customers. The food is good, clean, and honestly, the prices are among the most affordable in the Tustin area. Please give this local family business a little more support. They truly deserve it.