Classic hunan food. My family has been coming here for at least 8 years I think, ever since we…read moremoved from China. The inside is not very fancy but food always hits. Really recommend if you like spicy food!! Food comes out fast and always friendly service.

I ordered take out and asked for the spoons, the woman said "no spoons"…read more What the fuck! You expect me to eat soup with my bare hands!! Horrible customer services. No wonder, the restaurant is so empty. Not many customers. 我要勺喝汤、那个女人不给我！她说没有勺！她妈的！刻薄到極致！难怪他的餐厅只有几个客人！

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.

Whenever I pass by this restaurant it always looked empty so I always passed up on it but I decided…read moreto give it a try and I was not disappointed! I got the intestines braised noodles and it has good heat to it, just the way I like it! The cucumbers were all crunchy and refreshing. My friend got the beef stew noodles and she really enjoyed it too. The owners were friendly and conversed with us in Chinese. During our time there it was a nonstop stream of delivery orders so they definitely are popular for deliveries. The pricing was very reasonable especially for Irvine. The restaurant was nicely decorated and there is plenty of above and underground garage parking here. I will definitely come here again!

Without a doubt, this is a terrible restaurant. The food tastes awful and the portions are small…read more They wouldn't even let me use the restroom--the staff claimed it was broken. I won't be going back.

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

This new location in same Ranch 99 plaza is much nicer, more spacious and clean…read more I recommend dining-in because they give you a fresh pot of sweet potato congee or white rice (instead of ones stored in plastic Tupperware). I usually get the 3-item combo with sweet potato congee. The dishes tend to be slightly greasier but it's nice to have many vegetable options. Must get the chicken wings, slightly spicy but so yummy. Staff is friendly. Lots of people stopping by for take out orders. Good place for a quick meal.

My friend and I decided to try out this pho spot since the restaurant we are originally wanted to…read morego to had at least an hour waitlist and we were starving and we are so glad we did decided to eat here. Even though the place was busy we were greeting by friendly staff and were able to be seated immediately. The space itself is very large. When we decided what to eat, the food arrived very quickly. We tried the pho with everything, BBH and some shrimp spring rolls. Everything was delicious. It was all well seasoned and the spring rolls were large. Would definitely eat here again.

Long overdue review cuz this place has been my go to Vietnamese spot for yearsss. I usually get it…read moretake out and love how quick it takes for my order to be ready. Their charbroiled pork spring rolls are my absolute fav. I've had some from other good rated spots and imo none have been as good. The pork here is flavorful and tender with minimal fat and the vegetable fillings are so fresh. I've also recently been getting the rice porridge with chicken pretty often. Kinda random cuz Ive never been a porridge person but my mom was randomly in the mood for porridge and got it and we were both wowed by how flavorful it was. Love how much chicken is in it and love when I get a piece of the caramelized onion topping. Another fav dish is the garlic filet mignon with the special rice. This rice is soo good, it has like a buttery taste to it and is esp yummy with the soy garlic sauce from the meat poured onto it. The filet is tender and flavorful. Tbh I haven't gotten their pho or vermicelli in a while just cuz I've been gravitating to either the porridge or filet but I also loved those as well.

Customer service was amazing! The sweetest mom and pop shop…read moreyou can find! The gentleman serving us brought everything to the table and we didn't get drinks but he brought us cups of drinks for free with out us asking! They were extremely fast and the food was amazing! The broth was delicious and they have every option you can get. Completely customizable

This is a fast hotpot place where they cook for you in the kitchen after you pick. It's like fast…read morefood so don't expect any kind of table service. Prices were reasonable for what it is but can be cheaper than MCD fast food. Don't be confused by the other fancy hot pot place next door. This is not that and it costs way less.

Some of the BEST Taiwanese food we've had in Orange County! King Chops absolutely impressed us, and…read morewe'll definitely be coming back. The crispy pork chop plate is a MUST-ORDER. The pork chop was perfectly seasoned, super crispy on the outside, and incredibly satisfying. They also give you a generous portion, so you definitely get your money's worth. The braised pork rice was another favorite. The pork was so tender that it practically melted in your mouth, and it paired perfectly with the rice. But the biggest surprise for us was actually the cucumber salad! It reminded us of a kimchi-style cucumber, but we thought this one was even better. It was super fresh and crunchy, with the perfect amount of garlic and a great balance of flavors. The service was also quick, polite, and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Their teas were great too! Overall, King Chops is definitely a spot we'd recommend if you're craving Taiwanese food. We'll absolutely be back!

Good place to get authentic Taiwanese fried pork chop over rice. They also have pork belly over…read morerice and it's quite delicious. Depending on the current promotions, I've seen additional coupons for UCI students or for BOGO half off. I like coming here to get authentic Taiwanese food. Reminiscing old times with aunties and uncles eating at night markets. They definitely use fresh vegetables and cook their soy sauce eggs well. The dried pork chop has all spice flavoring with a hint if white pepper and black pepper. So good. Staff is good and efficient. Just have to pay attention if you are taking food to go as she yells out the number in Chinese first and then English. So if you aren't nearby or listen carefully you will miss your order.

Food was much better than I remembered (not that it was every Bad)…read more Service was also much better than I remembered (not that it was every Bad). I would most definitely come back and I Love that it is open late, especially in Irvine!

Soup cravings are real! This restaurant serves up a big bowl of you need a big hug in a bowl. The…read moreservice is decent and the ambiance is super quiet. I wouldn't recommend this place if you have rowdy toddlers or babies crying. It's relatively small! Ordered their Guilang Hot & Sour Beef soup which had the perfect amount of acidity and chew on the noodles. We also got the Tomato Beef but it felt like it was missing something. The chicken wontons were decent, came in a seafood soup base. The last dish was the dry shaved noodles with beef rib which was delicious! However, as it got cold, it felt boring. Portions are big so I suggest sharing with someone and ordering an appetitizer like their beef roll.