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Bonchon Fountain Valley

3.4 (279 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 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.

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.

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.

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.

Seoul Sampler
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.

Chris M.

Saw the place had good reviews so decided to try it out. Place has decent seating and was nice and clean with nice polite servers. I tried the pork belly fried rice and it was good. They didnt have some items i wanted to order from the menu but id still like to give the place another try to see if I'll be a return customer.

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Not the best tacos I have and the customer service is not great. This is the first time I came to this place and probably the last time.

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Yes. We are open on New Year’s Eve but with reduced hours: 11 am - 6 pm.

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4.2(325 reviews)
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Decided to stop by for lunch and arrived at opening and was seated quickly. The waitress told us…read moreabout how the revamped the menu in the past month with bringing back old items and also some new items. The lunch set seemed like such a good idea with the choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. For four of us, we got two lunch sets and two more pastas. We read that the bread and butter was popular so we decided to try. It came with toasted sourdough with a nice thick butter with miso honey butter that was flavorful. We also got the garlic parmesan fries which was as expected, nice and crispy with grated parmesan on top. We got the miso bacon carbonara which had thick pieces of bacon and heavy creamy and flavorful with slightly spicy kick in the carbonara sauce. The cavatelli had a great depth of flavor without being overpowering from the mushroom sauce. The soy garlic noodles tasted pretty clean without being overly greasy with a slight kick as well from the chili crunch. We all ended with the strawberry lychee ice cream made in house that came with fruit pieces of both lychee and strawberry on the bottom. Lacks the smoothness of churned ice cream so it's more on the ice side but the fresh fruit complements it well. Overall pretty good lunch choice and not too crowded with great variety of options for lunch sets. Great place that is modern and stylish atmosphere to catch up with friends or family with lots of selection and shareable appetizers.

Back again. Still my favorite Italian/asian fusion spot…read more The skirt steak is amazing and so tender. Might have to order two next time. Everything about it is so good. Charred veggies and silky mashed potatoes. Menu changes so we got to try some new things all which were good. Got two drinks as well one was lychee-flavored, the other yuzu. We couldn't decide which we liked better. Thai the waiter was super attentive and friendly. Went around Friday 6/630 and wasn't a wait.

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4.5(2.3k reviews)
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My brother took me here because he said their ramen was out of this world. He was right. What an…read moreincredible bowl of Ramen. Vibes were simple and pleasant Appetizer, Chicken Karaage is a must get. Be careful sharing because the pieces are kind of big Loved loved loved my Chashu Thom Kha. What a blended flavor punch!

Honestly the best chicken heart I've ever had here. It was super tender and cooked perfectly while…read morenot being very irony. 6/5 Chicken Gizzard was amazing as well. I like the added sauce they have to it that makes it a little bit different than regular chicken gizzards. 5.5/5 Chicken Skin was great, who doesn't love some crispy chicken skin? 5/5 Tom Kha was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was SO tender. I think they probably sous vide it as it just melts in your mouth like butter. Even the Spicy Miso Ramen. FUN FACT: You can also get unlimited free noodles. I tried to finish the 2nd order of noodles but I was way too full. Service was awesome. Food came out super quick. Servers were attentive and kept coming by to ask if I wanted free noodles 3 times but maybe I'm just a slow eater. Dope ambiance as it's a more modern take on ramen places with cocktails and all kinds of different dishes. Overall, 11/10 would recommend to any restaurant from Kei Concepts in the same plaza.

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CIR Lounge - Hamachi crudo

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4.4(412 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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District 36 Diner - Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak

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4.6(143 reviews)
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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(626 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Himizu. Why haven't I been here yet…read more Opted for the 55 dollar all you can eat option. Loved it. Carpaccio was really good. Hand rolls solid. The sushi was great. Scallops were very good. Yes I wish it had a little less rice but it was excellent Meats. Brisket was cut a little too think. But still good quality. Toro was good wish a little less fatty but tasty regardless Tongue is great here. Also the pork cheeks. Overall excellent experience. Great service. Good quality foods. Ice cream at the end was good. Drinks were bogo. Definitely a great option over kbbq

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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