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    Chang'an

    3.5 (288 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndAsian Fusion, Chinese, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Peppercorn ice cream
    Anna P.

    Absolutely loved this place. We came for the Peking duck and it did not disappoint. The tableside flaming presentation was such a fun touch. The duck skin was thin, delicate, and perfectly crispy, while the meat was tender and juicy. Rolling it in the crepes with the condiments was perfection. They recommended pairing the crispy skin with brown sugar and it was honestly so good. The smoked duck was insanely good on its own. Everything else we tried was great too. The okra dish was really tasty and beautifully plated. The wonton soup was light and delicate, and the golden fish soup was straight fire. The Szechuan beef tasted very authentic with the right amount of heat, and the crispy shrimp was a standout. We ended with dessert and it was worth the wait of 30 mins.The peppercorn ice cream was unique and delicious, and the red bean cake (which takes about 30 minutes) was excellent. We loved all the desserts and every entrée we ordered. Definitely a place we'd come back to.

    Jessica W.

    今天來介紹今年吃的最貴的一餐, 好友小孩百日宴,辦在Tustin 的品味長安,這家光裝潢就花了幾百萬的餐廳, 第一次吃到他們家那麼多的菜色,烤鴨,是沒話說的,來這麼多次,烤鴨一直都很有水準,我很喜歡,這次還有帝王蟹兩吃, 甲魚, 多寶魚,海蔘,牛舌,安格斯牛排, 鮑魚控肉..... 有機會吃到那麼多大菜,對他家的菜色跟以往過來的經驗不同, 跟會點菜的人來, 果然就是不一樣,這餐最貴的應該是朋友帶來的紅酒, 不懂也不喝酒的我,知道朋友的紅酒收藏非常豐富,很多也價值不菲,淺嚐幾口,真的就是跟一般的紅酒不一樣, 照片有點多,大家慢慢欣賞~

    The bread and condiments
    Thomas Q.

    Ambiance is beautiful seating area and their private rooms are very nice for you to bring guests you want to impress . The service staff is especially attentive and friendly like the led badges that they wear , bold and in your face . Food served in such a setting will taste better for sure . Strip away the fancy decor and black uniformed staff, and the theatrics of table side duck carvings , the food would be like anything you could get in a Chinatown in Monterey Park . If eating is a total experience for you then this place is satisfied the hype . You but you may gripe if awesome tasting food is your type .

    Sabrina L.

    Had a great experience at Taste of Chang'an in Tustin! Nice ambiance! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. My favorite dish was definitely the Peking duck -- so flavorful and perfectly done. Highly recommend! Tustin 的品味长安体验很好!低调的奢华设计~服务很不错,食物也很好吃。最喜欢他们家的烤鸭,味道特别棒!很推荐!

    B N.

    One of the best Peking Duck destinations on SoCal for sure. Service here is always great and all the dishes they recommended tasted 10/10. Of courses we were there for the main attraction. Peking Duck!!

    Noodles
    Kayla S.

    This was a very fancy and different experience. The service was fast and the waiter gave good recommendations and answered any questions I had. I came here for a birthday dinner and was very satisfied with my experience. The table-side duck you have to call ahead to have and it was delectable. The crispy skin was crunchy and dipped in the sugar was perfect. The duck was tender and went well with all the toppings. The noodles were chewy and were not too spicy. The tea was in this beautiful pot and had unlimited refills. The only downside is that this place was very pricy, but good for special occasions/date nights.

    Crispy duck skin with brown sugar
    Han N.

    Had came here to celebrate my birthday and what an experience! The ambiance was very modern and had an upscale feel. The service was great and everyone was very welcoming. The table side duck was impressive and our party enjoyed it a lot. The presentation of the food was beautiful and everything tasted great and flavorful. Best part was definitely the crispy duck skin with the brown sugar. The table side duck is reservation only so be sure to call ahead. On top of that the leftover duck can be made in a soup for extra charge or another dish I forget. We did add the soup and it was good as well. The staff was so nice, instead of dessert for birthdays, they gave me a complimentary bowl of noodle that signifies longevity in their culture. I was definitely surprised and very thankful. It was a very nice dining experience!

    Jun H.

    The food is amaaaazing, especially the roast duck the environment is also greatthe service is also good and the waiters are really nice

    Lotus root
    Annie W.

    The service here was incredible. People here are so nice. The decor is fancy and I love the ambiance. It's classy and they have custom made chopstick rests that I love. Roast duck: 9/10. But 10/10 for the experience of them setting the duck on fire. They set it on fire before taking it back to carve it into separate ways to experience it - one with the duck skin, one with the duck meat, and another optional added cost for soup. Lotus root: 8/10. Fun experience since they use carbon to give off a foggy effect. Short rib: 8/10. Very flavorful and tender. I love the presentation of having it with the giant bone. Braised short rib with quail eggs: 7/10. Succulent but maybe a bit too fatty. Spring pea shoots: 7/10. Good and necessary but a bit too oily and portion was small. Soup with shrimp dumplings: 6/10. Nothing standout. Some people in our group didn't like it. Noodles: 7/10. Good but small portion. Flavor is okay. Dessert soup tang yuan: 7/10. Small and pricey but still good. Overall, everything was good but with the prices, I admit it's hard to come back here. Still, the experience was excellent.

    Guokui pita
    Matthew Liu

    Chang'an opened up around the end of the COVID era, and I've been coming here on and off for a few years. One thing I really enjoy about this place is the unique architecture, which is beautiful and elegant while still fitting the contemporary feel of the restaurant. The food quality is always top-notch and the service has consistently been excellent. This restaurant is my go-to spot for authentic high-end Shaanxi cuisine. I came this time with my family for lunch, and the space was fairly empty at this hour so we were seated quickly. Menus were brought over along with a complimentary plate of guokui pita, which is always a nice touch. Every dish we ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted just as great as I remembered. I especially recommend the crispy pork ribs, the pork belly sliders, and the lamb stew with pita, which are all regional specialties you don't see often. Their duck specialty is also amazing, but you need to reserve it in advance. It is carved and served table-side, which adds to the experience. If I had to point out one drawback, it would be the size of the tables. The plates here are quite large, and the small round tables can only comfortably fit about three dishes at once. As a result, you either have to eat fairly quickly or constantly move plates around to make space. But this isn't an issue at their larger rectangular tables. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for truly authentic and upscale Chinese cuisine. You will not find your typical orange chicken here. Overall, it's an excellent restaurant, though it is on the pricier side. Everything is served family-style, and you should be prepared to spend around 100-150 dollars per person.

    Cindy P.

    It was our first time at Chang'An, and we're officially in love. We ordered the Duck with the Fire Show, and it was incredible. The meat was tender, full of flavor, and the presentation was so fun to watch. My little boys couldn't get enough of the Peking Duck and were so sad we could only order one per table. The crispy duck skin with a little sugar was such a treat. We also ordered the crispy beef tongue, and it was surprisingly delicious. It was nice watching my boys enjoy such a delicacy, lol. The vibe is beautiful and classy, and the service was amazing. We didn't even tell them it was my husband's birthday because he likes to keep things low-key, but they surprised us with longevity noodles anyway. It was such a sweet and thoughtful touch that really made our night. Honestly, this place feels like an elevated Chinese dining experience right in the heart of Orange County. We can't wait to come back.

    Charcoal tofu. Very flavorful and striking dish.
    Kuo L.

    I really enjoy Chang'an. I've been here at least 3-4 times and haven't been disappointed yet. Caveat: Vegan / Vegetarian eater here. Yes. It's a pricey Chinese restaurant. But, you know this fact before you come here if you've looked at the $$$$ on Yelp. I thinks it's unfair, therefore, to dock stars based on price. I'd rather pay more once in awhile while, especially for special occasions, to enjoy a quiet, full-service, and inventive meal than to save a few bucks and go to your dime-a-dozen Chinese restaurant that is loud, dirty, and crowded. The ambience of the restaurant is excellent. Friendly, professional, and attentive staff with digital name tags move efficiently and courteously to make your meal a dining experience - rearranging serving utensils, taking away empty plates, refreshing your tea, and checking in on your comfort. They serve a complimentary Chinese flat bread paired with peanuts, a spicy sauce, and pickled celtuce stems. Seasonal, rotating menu keeps the food interesting. I'm always impressed by their great vegan options. Complements to the chef and kitchen for creating unique dishes each with distinct flavors and beautiful presentation. Good choice of desserts too, though less vegan options here. Wonderful selection of quality teas. Love this restaurant! Will keep coming here and can't understand why it has such low ratings. Totally disagree.

    Duck wonton soup
    Ryan H.

    This place is definitely a break the bank restaurant or a special occasion place unless you're balling. All the entrees are around $40+. We came here for the flaming duck (must make a reservation for it) which is roughly $140. This itself was pretty worth it imo. They light the entire duck on fire for you then they cut it into bite size pieces. They cut half and then they smoke the other half which i thought was really good! Other entrees we ordered crispy squab - 1/5, pretty lackluster compared to the duck. $50 for 1 squab, bits of it were dry. never again. charcoal tofu - 3/5 pretty good but it's just fried tofu that they made black duck wonton soup- 2/5 - soup itself was bland and could only taste the cilantro, the duck wontons were good though green chili chicken w/ hand pulled noodles 4/5 - worth getting again. Good spice on the entree and the noodles had a great que que to it. spicy chicken cubes 3/5 - probably one of the best i've had, the chicken cubes were a lot longer/bigger, but for the price it was not double the quality of other restaurant versions of this. The service was hit and miss during the night. I flagged down two people to order and then right around when our duck was going to be served someone came to take our order. Towards the end of the night it got better and they took our dishes away to box it up for us.

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    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 25, 2023

    Do you offer a corkage?

    Yes i saw that they have a corkage fee of the $30 per bottle

    What is your next available date for reservation? I tried to make a reservation and there is nothing available for months out. please help provide some insight. thank you!

    I would call because the online system doesnt always show the reservations for some reason.

    Hi how much for roasted duck 🦆 thanks 🙏?

    $100 plus

    Do you offer any vegetarian dishes that do not include mushroom or fish?

    they do

    How do I make a reservation?

    Call 949-324-5558

    Does this restaurant have a liquor license?

    Yes and no. They just got it a month ago. Has the bar set up, no cocktails when we went two weeks ago. Only 6-7 wine selections, not by glass. 4-5 bottles are over $250. You can bring your own bottles, corkage $30 per bottle. If you… 

    After the duck is sliced and served, may I get the remains including bones and any remaining leftover ER meat home?

    Yes, we can package them if you require.

    How many people does the roasted duck serve?

    10 people, each person should be able to try 1-2 portion of it.

    Hello After I had dinner there, I told all my friends how good your duck was. My friends want to go there there's 13 of us and was told we can only order 1 duck per table…

    Hi , dear customer. Due to the complicate procedure to prepare our good taste roast duck, the output of the duck is limited per day. we want more customers to enjoy the real traditional roast duck from China, so we have a policy that only 1 duck… 

    Does it need to be a big party to get the duck?

    No it doesn’t have to be a big party. you can just call us and reserve it one day in advance. We have a reservation cell phone that you can call or text to anytime:9493245558. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you!

    Do you offer takeout?

    NO.

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    6.1 mi
    $$

    Our server was a 10/10. Truly a nice guy who was talkative and knew what he was saying when we…read moreasked for food recommendations. We saw how he was with other tables and he was just as pleasing with others. Their menu size is perfect. They have a little bit of everything but not a huge selection that makes it hard to decide. For drinks we got the REFILLABLE lychee lemonade which was amazing! There were 2 pieces of lychees in the drink at the start. We also got the Ube Beer which my bf loved. Slightly sweet light flavor "In between a beer and cider if order again". We ordered the calamari, chicken wings (Parmesan that came with garlic), hamachi tostada, ribeye garlic noodles, shrimp and pork wontons (steamed) and the seasonal special scallops. The food was amazing!!! The calamari was pretty average, but had a good portion size!! We ordered 2 hamachi tostadas because they were so good. The tuna was fresh, the sauces were amazing, and the crunch of the tostada was amazing! Highly recommend! The garlic noodles were an 8/10. Steak was good and the noodles were a good portion. Chicken wings were very flavorful and the parm/garlic made it. Highly recommend! The wontons were also an 8/10. Really good flavor/sauce in the dish also recommended. The scallops were memorable. They were on the special menu and it was trulyyyy so delicious and just as fresh as the tostada. I hope they still have it cause you need to try it and the flavors. It was my bf birthday and they gave him a matcha cheesecake with caramel drizzle. It was the perfect size and not too rich or sweet. Delectable our experience was amazing overall and the outdoor seating was very nice under the tree with nice lighting.

    This was my first time at Vox and the food did not disappoint. We were seated immediately and the…read moreserver was very helpful in suggesting dishes and answered any questions we had in depth. We got the picanha fried rice, filet Mignon lomo saltado, beef and mushroom fried rice, and shrimp garlic noodles. Picanha Fried Rice (4/5) - The picanha was cooked perfectly and paired really nice with the fried rice. The green sauce definitely complimented the dish overall but I think there could've been a little more seasoning added to the fried rice overall. It was missing some salt or spice (which you can ask for on the side). Beef and Mushroom Rice (3.5/5) - This was a tasty and classic dish but I would suggest getting other dishes. Portion was great though! Shrimp Garlic Noodles (4/5) - The noodles were great, you can really taste the garlic in them but the Parmesan was a little overpowering personally. I wish they used unpeeled shrimp since it caused a little bit of a mess with using hands. The overall dish was good but was missing a little bit of flavor. Definitely tasted better asking for chili oil and their spicy sauce to mix in with it. Filet Mignon Lomo Saltado (4.5/5) - This is one of my favorite dishes at any restaurant so I had to get it here. The seasoning was perfect on the fries, steak, and onions (there was a little too much salt) and all paired well with the rice. Service was great, the restaurant was really clean. Will be back!

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    Half Shelled Scallops. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
    Half Shelled Scallops. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
    Carne Asada Fries. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
    Carne Asada Fries. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.
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    Kinaree Eatery

    4.5
    (349 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Kinaree eatery is fast, delicious with incredible portions and very exciting decor depending on…read morewhere you sit. Looking over the menu and trying to decide what to order while having only one empty stomach per body.. it almost seems unfair. Even the drink menu was incredibly hard to land on just one drink. This is a well done Asian American fusion eatery, regardless of your lifestyle or diet. The location is prime, so many other delicious looking restaurants all around even if you don't make it in somehow. If you're a cake person, definitely definitely don't short yourself and try their very fluffy, super jiggly soufflé pancake. It's not quite a flapjack and not yet a cake but the makings of everything you'd want in a breakfast dessert with cream that melts even the coldest hearts. The strawberry compote, made with real strawberries, was so yummy and colorful! Everything here was bright and colorful including the coconut yuzu drink. The curry came highly recommended and it not only did not disappoint, instead succeeded what I had in mind. Also- if you are a fried chicken and waffle fan, this is a must try. I was both full and envious of the table in my view of vision who got theirs after having stuffed my face full of amazing eats. Service was great and the staff, as well as the customers, all looked like Irvine's finest, brightest and uncontentious attitudes. Price point is on par with everything else around but you get your money's worth, possibly with leftovers, though not for us. We hated everything so much that nothing was left to pack home (grinning sarcastically).

    First time here and was disappointed when we were handed an AI generated menu lol. What a shame…read morebecause the food was tasty. Anyways, we came here on Saturday around 1pm so I think we beat the rush as we were able to be seated right away. We got the Kinaree Fried Chicken and Khao Soi Rib Eye Steak. - Fried chicken was amazing and I loved the cucumber salad that it came with it. The sticky rice was a little dry and hard tho. - Khao Soi was SO GOOD! Super duper flavorful, big enough portion to split with 2 people.

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    Chang'an - asianfusion - Updated August 2026

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