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3.4 (279 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Bonnie Y.

I was in the area so I ordered 10 wings to go. They are def better to eat right away. We got 5 soy garlic and 5 spicy. Their spicy level is more spicy than other locations that I've visited. The inside was clean and it wasn't busy during my visit. There's plenty of parking.

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Lilee N.

Ordered for superbowl more than 72 hours ahead for the superbowl and it's 40 mins after the time we requested and no explanation. I get that mistakes happen or orders are overlooked but there's a way to handle this with grace and that was not the case here. The two servers or counter folks just went to the back kitchen to hide. When other customers came they'd come out to give their orders but otherwise didn't make any attempt to explain or share the reason why my order wasn't ready. When I asked 40 minutes later they said they didn't see my ticket. Had they just told me that at the start and said they'd start the order and an actual estimate it would've been fine. But to dodge the whole issue and lie when I arrived by saying just 5 minutes is wrong. And no apology. No offer to make anything right. You try to support local business but man they just fail.

LK Travel Services K.

This Place is just good The food is crunchy the fries the drumsticks it's so darn good when I go to Vietnam, I'm gonna eat atthis place

Inside Bonchon 5:15 on a Sunday. Just one other couple.
Mike H.

We were greeted quickly staff was friendly I got the sampler plate the fries were great, as were the potstuckers, chicken was ok. Sampler big enough for two to fill up. So good price. Also came with coleslaw and corn which were pretty good.

Tuyen T.

Bonchon Team responded to reach out for them to support, yet they're not giving specific directions on how to reach out. It would be helpful to provide specific contacts.

Half spicy and half soy garlic wings
Sharona R.

On this rainy day my youngest was craving Korean fried chicken so we decided to try this place out and take it to go. We ordered 30 pieces of spicy and soy garlic wings and an order of dukboki. The wings are fried crispy....this was a ! The spicy sauce was indeed spicy and not too overwhelming, soy garlic was not bad either- it was okay. I will say even after glazing it the sauces soaked in well to the chicken and wasn't soggy! Dukboki on the other hand....total miss! I'm sorry can we please go back to how dukboki is supposed to taste or at least keep close to how it should originally taste and keep it simple? Now if customers want to add cheese, make it an option, not a standard? Seaweed roll wrapped in noodles were added into this too...this too can be an option...it's really unnecessary! The taste on this was a miss....yes it had rice cakes...I could taste some spice at the end, but I don't know what the sauce is supposed to be. Way too much going on...flavors being a total miss! If craving for Korean Fried Chicken...definitely go and pick your choice. I would go back for that...the dukboki...I will be definitely be passing up on that!

Julia J.

The chicken wings was good crispy outside , meat soft inside mixed with tasty sauce and the chicken sandwich were perfect meals with their special sauce Like this restaurant not as the last place ( Irvine) their food fresh , perfect fried not over and not oily. Nice service here.

MJ H.

Tasty Korean Fried Chicken, and Asian Fusion dishes! From the wings and bao buns to the bulgogi fries and potstickers, all the dishes had great flavor. My favorite was the soy garlic chicken wings.

Chloe P.

Went for the $1 wing deal, with 15 pieces as the limit per person. The wings look big because of the crispy batter but was a bit dry from the lack of sauce. I wish they tossed more sauce on the wings as they looked lackluster & plain. I remember the wings here used to be so juicy but quality changed. Sauces are extra $. There was only 1 server there who was also the only worker on floor. She was pretty inattentive, checking in once the whole time.

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Daniel G.

My friend and I came here and ordered the Seoul Sampler -- 15/10. The chicken was incredibly crisp and flavorful, the seasoning was mind-blowing. The bulgogi fries were also a 15/10, the fries could've been a bit crispier but i'll digress. We weren't fans of the coleslaw or the corn, but everything else was great. I'm giving it 4 stars mainly because the restaurant was empty and our server was pretty much MIA until it was time to pay. The ambiance, though, was really nice -- no heavy fried-food smell, and the music was at the perfect volume. Overall, it was an 8/10 experience, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

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Sydney N.

The best Korean friend chicken spot. Their service is amazing everytime I come in or even order out and their workers are very attentive. Whenever I come in, they greet us and seat us right away. Food takes about 10-15 minutes to come out but it is always worth it. The soy garlic chicken wings are my favorite and now their glass noodles are too. Their food is always packed with flavor but its never too much, it is the perfect amount of seasonings. In addition to that, the place is always clean and the tables are always wiped down.

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VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley - Corn Ribs, Carne Asada Fries, Hamachi Tostada, Carne Asada Tostada

VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

4.5(8.3k reviews)
0.0 mi
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Established in 2017
Pet friendly

Here once again! My…read moresister and I stopped by for lunch and got the Saltado Fries with Filet Mignon (5/5) and Mushroom and Beef Stir-Fry (4/5). The food is always on point! It was our first time trying the mushroom and beef dish, and while it was good, it didn't really stand out compared to the Saltado Fries. Still, no complaints! Service was ok. The servers checked in on us once, and after that, we had to call them over whenever we needed something. We do appreciate them refilling our lychee lemonade, though! That drink was so good! We sat in the outdoor patio area, and it was pretty loud. For some reason, the sound echoed a lot whenever people were talking, which made it a little hard to have a conversation. Maybe we'll try sitting indoors next time! Overall, we'll definitely be back!

Joined the waitlist on Yelp and has a 3 mi radius. Large parking lot and had a 20 min wait when I…read moregot there. Died down by like 1pm on a Saturday lunch. Been here before and everything on menu looks good. Started with Ube cloud and Ube beer which both had strong Ube flavor. The cloud had a nice creamy coconut flavor to it. The garlic wings came out and had an amazing orange sauce to it. Wings crispy and flavorful. Unfortunately after the appetizer, service was slow. It took 20 minutes after that for our main dishes to come out. Then another 15 mins after our main dishes for the rest to come out. Not sure if they lost the order in the kitchen since the waiter came back out to check what has come out. Food solid here and aromatic. Garlic noodles with came with big prawns. The ribeye on the fried rice was more medium well than medium. Lomo saltado was my favorite. The filet mignon is flavorful and the crispy fries soaked up all the flavor. Great food here but service can be better. Can see the kitchen from dining area. Looks like they have outdoor seating but wasn't available when we were there.

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Momonoki - Prosciutto salad

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4.2(329 reviews)
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Headed out to Fountain Valley in OC to check out Momonoki recently for a combined celebration…read moreoccasion. We arrived to the shopping/restaurant plaza just prior to the opening of dinner service on a Saturday. Ample parking out front, blended exterior entrance to other businesses adjacent, and the interior was nicely minimalistic, clean, inviting, room between tables/other diners was good, a/c comfortable, music not intrusive to conversations, noise level would depend on volume of other diners, and we enjoyed the environment during our time there. We had concerns of wait time as our party consisted of 8 people but Momonoki accommodated us immediately. Service was excellent from the moment we entered to when we exited. Staff was attentive, friendly, and informative and the back of the house/kitchen was on point with getting orders out to table. We started with drinks and had a variety of appetizers which led to entrees. Salad was appealing and refreshing, appetizers were tasty, and overall we enjoyed the entrees (ordered all of the most popular and other choices available) as we kind of did family style so we tried everything. Came hungry so portion size initially looked average but our stomachs were full by the end of dinner. In totality, we liked the experience, service, and food on our first time visit. Happy we tried Momonoki in an area of other good restaurants nearby.

I'm glad I finally got to try this place but I was so sad to find out they changed their menu. They…read moredidn't have the items that I was most looking forward to. There's plenty of tables and the restaurant is aesthetic. I tried the skirt steak which was a smaller portion than I expected. It turned out to be a good size though. The steak was alright. Nothing special to it. The mashed potatoes were the star of the show. Super flavorful. Their miso carbonara was so delicious. Loved the creaminess. The service was amazing. They were busy but they made sure we had everything we needed and checked in on us.

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KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya - Introducing The Party Pack Bundle: OG Tonkotsu, Chashu Tom Kha, Chashu Fried Rice, Furikake Fries, and Edamame for $45 via Toast Online.

KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

4.5(2.3k reviews)
0.0 mi
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Place is usually dark and empty around opening lunch to around 5pm on weekdays. I really like the…read moredim and quiet atmosphere with the lowered volume music playing in the background. Greeted and helped out by attentive staff whenever I needed something such as a ramen refill or to top off my water. I usually get the spicy tom kha ramen and calamari as an appetizer. Their ube colada is also really refreshing to me.

Very disappointed -- will not returnI decided to give Kei Concepts a second chance after a so-so…read moreexperience at Vox Kitchen, but Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya left me very disappointed.The ramen was the biggest issue. The noodles had the texture and taste of the refrigerated packaged ramen you can buy at a Japanese supermarket -- a bit starchy on the first bite, and some were clumped together. The broth was quite bland and didn't have the rich bone broth depth I look for in Japanese ramen. If you've had real ramen, you'll know what I mean.We also ordered a filet mignon skewer and a lamb chop skewer. The lamb chop sauce mostly tasted sweet. We had ordered crispy calamari and chicken skin chips, but received chicken karaage and chicken skin chips instead. The karaage was a little dry.Overall the food was just eatable, but none of the dishes made me want to finish them. For two people it came to over $100. I only ate a few bites before we asked for the check. My friend managed to finish a bit more than half a bowl of the ramen. The last photo shows what we left behind. There are quite a few places further south on Brookhurst that do more traditional Japanese ramen, yakitori, and fried chicken.I don't usually write reviews, but this visit was worth writing about. Afterward we went to Shin Sen Gumi for proper Japanese food. I won't be returning to any Kei Concepts restaurants.非常失望,不會再回去 之前在 Vox Kitchen 吃完感覺普通,這次再給 Kei Concepts 一次機會,結果 Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya 讓我非常失望。 拉麵是最大問題。麵條的質感跟味道很像日系超市買得到的冷藏包裝麵,第一口咬下去有點糊口,部分麵條還黏在一起。湯頭非常平淡,喝不出日式拉麵應有的骨湯濃郁感。吃過真正好的拉麵的人應該懂我意思。 另外點了一串 filet mignon 跟 lamb chop。Lamb chop 的醬汁只吃到甜味。原本點的是 crispy calamari 跟 chicken skin chip,結果出了 chicken karaage 跟 chicken skin chip。Karaage 的雞肉有點乾。 整體來說食物只是吃得下,但沒有任何一道讓我想吃完。兩個人花了超過 100 美元,我只吃了幾口就結帳,我朋友勉強把拉麵吃了大半碗。最後那張照片就是我們吃不完剩下的食物。Brookhurst 再往南走,有很多選擇可以吃到比較傳統的日式拉麵、串燒跟炸雞。 我平常不太寫評價,但這次真的值得寫。吃完後我們直接去了 Shin Sen Gumi 吃正宗日式料理。Kei Concepts 的店我不會再去了。

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4.4(413 reviews)
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I loved my experience at this restaurant, definitely recommend it, and will for sure be back again!…read moreTo start, the atmosphere is really nice with dim lighting and a bar in the middle for drinks! There is plenty of seating and a room that has more seating inside. For food we ordered bone marrow bibimbap, potato korokke, caviar cones, uni unagi chawanmushi, and for dessert, a banana miso cake! The bone marrow bibimbap was well flavored! After allowing us to take pictures, the server helped us scrap the bone marrow and mix the dish together. I enjoyed it a lot, however the rice was a bit hard for my liking. My favorite was the uni unagi chawanmushi which is a steamed egg with uni unagi on top! I loved that one and wished I had ordered more of it. The caviar cones were really tasty as well and there is a little bit of spice in it! Would definitely recommend try it! The potato korokke was also delicious! The sauce went great with it and it was fried perfectly (crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside). I also loved the flavor of the banana miso cake. The ice cream went great with the warm banana cake and the presentation was wonderful. Will definitely be ordering this dessert again!

Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

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4.4(712 reviews)
4.4 mi
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Minority-owned & operated
Happy hour specials

Four stars for attentive service, the waiters always made sure to check in on us and fill our water…read moreglasses. Also LOVED the beef rib congee and the pear arugula salad with bountiful burrata and candied pecans. Chef's kiss to those two dishes. The only thing that would have made this 5 stars was if the filet mignon in the garlic noodles was tender. My cousin ordered that dish and she said the meat, while flavorful, was tough. Will I be back? Yes, but probably would order another type of protein for the garlic noodles if we order it again.

My wife and I wanted to have a celebratory meal and we chose Vox Kitchen to host us. We made a…read morereservation on the weekend and there was no issue at all. They were very accommodating. There was no wait at all when we arrived. They sat us outside in the patio and I can't complain. It was a very nice view and breeze. We ordered our food very quickly with the server being helpful and patient enough to walk us through the menu options. We got the parm chicken wings which were bussin (especially the next day). She ordered the Saltado and I got the chicken fried rice. The food was good. I'd give it an 7/10. All in all, the experience from start to finish was pretty good. Even though this restaurant is a little out of the way, I'd recommend locals try it. The parking is also incredible. No pulling tickets or mandatory valet. And if you're in a shopping mood, it's connected to the mall.

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District 36 Diner - Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak

District 36 Diner

4.5(145 reviews)
2.7 mi
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What an awesome gem of a spot here in Orange County! I've been eyeing checking District 36 Diner…read moreout for the longest time - ever since they opened up earlier this year - but they have the weirdest opening hours! I always thought of them "as the restaurant with the bizarre hours" - literally four hours a day during the week (closed Mondays) - and only slightly longer hours during the weekend. Upon first stepping foot into the space - you're transformed into an old-school diner with Vietnamese influence. The walls are well decorated in Vietnamese memorabilia. I was greeted by Brian almost immediately - who directed me to a spot "wherever I'd like to sit" - and I opted for one of the booths. Brian - is the co-owner of the diner, but is also part of "old-school" Little Saigon culinary royalty - a descendant of the family that founded the OG Song Long restaurant off Bolsa Ave. that has since shut down (known for their Cha Ca Thanh Long dish - which sadly, you can't get here). He is incredibly warm, genuine, and easy to chat with. After trying to decide between their Bo Kho variations (which is my favorite Vietnamese dish next to pho) - I settled for something new for me - their Five Spiced Chicken Fried Steak - which also comes with two eggs your way (I picked "Sunny Side up"), tater tots, and a Diet Coke. The wait was minimal - and the food was awesome! The tater tots tasted fresh - was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. I found myself eating those first - while letting the gravy seep into my chicken fried steak to soften it up a bit. The chicken fried steak was perfectly flavored - you could almost taste a bit of pho spices with each bite. The homemade gravy was out of this world amazing - making the chicken breading soft enough for me to eat comfortably. The two sunny side up eggs had perfect yolks - I like to poke, and then suck each yolk up - before eating the whites. I appreciate Brian cranking up the AC since I forgot to bring in my portable fan - and it was a pretty warm day. Hoping to check them out again this Saturday for their take on Bun Bo Hue or maybe one of their Bo Kho dishes! Plenty of parking in the shared lot with a Grocery Outlet and Artisan 7 Leaves (which I stopped by after my lunch here). Hope to see them more busy! Brian told me he'd definitely consider opening longer hours during the week if business picks up. Check them out!! They have a unique twist on traditional diner foods with a bit of Vietnamese flair!

This diner is in the same plaza as several other restaurants and cafes. The parking lot was not…read morefull when I got there but it did get busy after. The diner is very clean with interesting artwork and vibrant colors. I got the Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, Mama's Crispy Rolls, and a cup of Chicken broth to share. The rolls were hot and crispy with fresh leafy greens. The chicken fried steak was very crispy with a consistency almost like fried chicken. The taste is different from a traditional southern type of chicken fried steak. It had an interesting flavor like a mix of the pho seasoning. It is a brownish yellowish color and tastes a little like curry. It paired well with the tots. This was a hearty but not super heavy brunch dish and having a cup of the chicken broth was perfect to wash everything down. The breakfast burrito looked very good on the menu and I might try that for on another visit. I would recommend this diner for anyone looking for one with a retro modern feel and fusion food and good service.

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Himizu Modern Japanese Fusion - My 2 favorites... truffle oysters and mango coconut scallops

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4.2(631 reviews)
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Been about a year since I've come back and they changed quite a bit. We got a table for two around…read more8:30p on a Saturday. We made a res but it was fairly empty surprisingly. Last time I came it was impossible to get seating without waiting. It's a bit small inside too so I can imagine it gets filled up quick. It is still 5 stars for food the they definitely changed things up. They're definitely leaning more into the fusion aspect of it as a lot of the dishes had flavors inspired by different cultures. All the meats were great quality. Next time though I'd do it without the sauce marinade (there's an option for it) as it just immediately burned the pan. All the appetizers were amazing and I was really impressed with the raw fish. It was fresh, good quality, and amazing flavor. They even had salmon belly and scallop which I must've had at least a dozen orders of. You order everything on an iPad which made it easy and the food came out quick. Personally didn't like the Japanese sauce. Ponzu was normal. I opted using just the salt most frequently. Maybe more sauce or salt options would be nice. The chili oil had a nice kick. Didn't get many photos cause we were so hungry and the food was so good

We've been regulars at Himizu for a long time and have always loved the food and generally had…read moregreat experiences with the staff, so unfortunately our experience with the manager yesterday was extremely disappointing. We were a party of four, and because of the way the all-you-can-eat ordering system currently works, you're limited to a certain number of plates per section every 10 minutes. Our first round took around 20 minutes to come out, and one of our first-round orders didn't even arrive until last call. Naturally, we felt like we barely had a chance to eat and politely explained this to the manager when he came over to tell us to place our last orders. Instead of listening or trying to accommodate us, he responded in a very rude and passive-aggressive manner, saying things like, "Every time you guys come, you leave food," and "I've given you guys enough time." Neither statement is true--we always eat what we order and have never had an issue like this. When we simply asked for a little more time because our food was taking so long, he responded, "So what do you guys want?" and then walked away saying, "Okay, yeah, whatever, bro." What made it worse was that while we were still waiting on food we had already ordered, he came over and turned off our grill. We had to ask another server to turn it back on because we still had orders coming out. If the restaurant is taking a long time to bring out food, that shouldn't be held against the customer. The food was still good, and I want to emphasize that the other staff members were great. This review is specifically about the manager and how he handled the situation. We are regular customers and have never caused problems, so being spoken to that way by a manager was incredibly disrespectful and unnecessary. Customer service matters, especially when you're dealing with paying customers who are simply trying to get what they ordered. I hope management addresses this because this experience definitely left a bad impression.

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Himizu Modern Japanese Fusion - Dining table

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Himizu Modern Japanese Fusion - Corn cheese

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Bonchon Fountain Valley - korean - Updated November 2026

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