Flame Broiler

We've been coming to Furai Chicken for about 10 years, and it continues to be one of our favorite…read moreplaces! Their lightly breaded and regular whole chickens are absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and consistently well prepared. The potato wedges, pickled daikon and carrots, and accompanying sauces are amazing. Everything complements the chicken perfectly. What really impresses me is their consistency over the years. The food is always delicious, the service is fast and convenient, and I don't feel their prices have increased dramatically despite how much everything else has gone up. After a decade of visits, we're still happy customers. Great food, reasonable prices, and consistently excellent quality. Highly recommended!

The fried chicken at Furai Chicken was pretty good. We tried the Original and Garlic Soy, really…read moreflavorful. The Original was solid too, especially since we could pair it with different dipping sauces. Everything is made to order, but waiting around 20 minutes for fried chicken felt a little long. We also got the potato wedges and onion rings. We weren't told the wedges were already included with the whole chicken offer, and unfortunately the onion rings were pretty dry. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is casual. I'd definitely come back since the chicken was good, but I'd probably try some different sides next time.

Lunch time

Bbq Cro-sand with waffles

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CAVA

4.4(840 reviews)

0.1 mi•Woodbury

One word: OBSESSED!…read more I absolutely love CAVA bowls (and especially love this location!). They're perfect for when I'm on my way home from work and craving a bowl with a little bit of everything. My photo of the bowl I typically get doesn't even do it justice because they pack so much food into every bowl! I always get the build-your-own bowl with saffron basmati rice, tzatziki, harissa, Crazy Feta (this is a MUST-TRY), grilled steak (+$3.75), corn, pickled onions, tomato + onion, sumac cabbage slaw and pita crisps. I always get my sauces on the side, and my favorites to add are the garlic dressing and skhug! CAVA is great because the food is always fresh and well-stocked, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. Their portions are so generous, and the staff is always great about listening when you want extra of a specific ingredient. They're also attentive about keeping the dining area clean and ready for customers. I used to be a Chipotle stan, but ever since I tried CAVA, I can't go back. CAVA is truly unmatched compared with its competitors!

Cava is a Chipotle style restaurant in the Woodbury Town…read moreCenter, but the emphasis is on Mediterranean Cuisine. I loved the flavors and choices. You stand in line and order what you want. They offer brown and white rice as a base. The proteins are steak, chicken, and tofu. Everything is fresh and flavorful. I loved the fact you get hummis and sauces. Everything is excellent. The only issue was they charge $3.50 for steak, not posted, and $4.00 for grilled veggies. You have to ask if something costs more, and here, it does. Overall, a great place for lunch.

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Del Taco

2.2(193 reviews)

1.6 mi

I have mixed emotions, because they discontinued the Purple Poppers drink thing they had here. I…read moreordered it every day, but whatever. They always have good deals, late hours (I show up at midnight) and every time I order here (drive thru) it's been quick and accurate. The only time it wasn't accurate, I actually liked it (I didn't think I'd like sour cream). The workers here are great, they all speak clearly and seem upbeat. It's usually not the case, but I've had no problem with the workers here. It's not like Jack in the Box where they ask you if you want a Yumbo Yack, or Mc Donalds where they speak Spanish and treat you like a second-class citizen because they landed a shitty job. This place has actual workers who care about their jobs. I still like ordering in Spanish just to mess with them. Bring back that Purple Poppers drink.

We stopped by for some late night bites on the way home from my brothers house. Great location and…read morepretty easy to get to so it was a quick off the freeway and back for us. We placed a mobile order (that's where all the best deals are nowadays) and picked up through the drive thru. It was around 11:30PM and there were a few cars in front of us but the staff was great and got everyone through quickly. Our food was tasty, fresh and super hot. From the window we could see the store had plenty if seating and looked a bit festive for the holidays. Great place to stop on the way up North or on the way back home for sure when you are looking to grab a quick bite for the road!

9/20/23 (wed): Drive Thru Menu

California epic burrito

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9/20/23 (wed): NEW Funnel Cake Fries!! So gooooood!

McDonald's

2.1(507 reviews)

3.3 mi•Woodbridge

McDonald's is great for cravings, especially the fries are great. It would be better if the large…read morefries came with more ketchup packets.

Went through drive through to get breakfast..... ordered the sausage/ egg / hash browns/ coffee…read moremeal deal . The hash brown was cold , soggy and limp . The sandwich was cold and definitely under cooked . Tactless Disappointed and will not be back . !!! McDonald's..... you have one job I don't want fast .... I want cooked and to have flavor !!!!

Double kids French fry

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Jack in the Box

2.6(135 reviews)

1.8 mi•Oak Creek

We placed mobile order and went inside to dine in during a weekday evening. Food didn't take too…read morelong and our order had everything accounted for, including our favorite curly fries. The staff were friendly and accommodating when I picked up our order and when I asked them for more sauce packets. The atmosphere inside was calm and chill as we ate our meal in peace, with occasional laughter from the staff bantering with each other. I just wanted to give credit where it's due because pleasant interactions with fast food staff making the effort to provide a positive vibe are often taken for granted.

The location is Old Town Irvine Shopping Center. Across from Denny's/La Quinta Inn…read more The location is quite large and well-maintained. They do have a pick-up window at the door for any late-night order pick-ups as well as a drive-thru. After placing a mobile order my order was ready promptly. Staff made sure to verify my order with me before I walked away.

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Carl's Jr

2.1(89 reviews)

0.1 mi•Woodbury

The cashier Luna made my Carls experience better then any other I've had. Ive gone to countless…read morecarls jrs on road trips, traveling, and my local one but today visiting the carls down the road made my night. She was in such a delightful and infectious mood it instantly put a smile on my face, she was so sociable and pleasant something you dont get nowadays especially at a fast food place. Carls jr is lucky to have Luna and should look for more people like her. -Ruben

Visited this location to pick up my Carls Jr Famous Star cheeseburger and let's just say it was a…read morelong wait. I ordered on the mobile app and 15 minutes later after being in the drive thru line the staff gave me the wrong order (order from the car behind me). Then when I told them it was a mobile order and gave them my name they said it hasn't been made yet. What?!! All the cars in front of me got their meals and the car behind me had their order ready. How did a mobile order end up being behind a regular drive thru order? Don't make any sense. After being told to wait for my order which was another 5 minutes, I got my burger and realized they didn't sub the sourdough bread which I had put on my mobile order. Even the receipt on the bag said sourdough bread but I ended up getting regular hamburger bun. I ended up letting the staff know but I don't have time for them to remake the order so I left. By the way the burger was cold. So not sure if they forgot my order and let it sit there and it got cold or they just gave me someone else's order.

Spotless too!

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

4.2(897 reviews)

3.3 mi•Woodbridge

I normally don't leave reviews but this experience was genuinly lifechanging. Shoutout hg Stephanieread more

We had an overall great experience when we visited MOOYAH for the first time. We had been to other…read moreplaces like Habit, Shake Shack. etc., but we actually liked MOOYAH better than most others. Compared to Shake Shack the Burger just seemed larger and tastier, but of course it was more expensive. We would easily choose MOOYAH over Shake Shack regularly if they would come in a little bit lower priced or at least offered the kind of promotions and coupons that shake shack offers. I got a veggie burger which was excellent, it's become one of my favorites, prefer this one way more than shake shack,. We also got the Oreo milk shake, our kids loved it, it didn't last long, every drop was gone in minutes. Hope to come back again soon.

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Double Diablo and The MDC

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Mint chocolate chip shake

Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ

4.0(128 reviews)

4.2 mi

We were looking for catering for my daughter's birthday party and remembered how generous Aloha…read more21's combo portions usually are, so we decided to give their catering a shot. We had about 25 guests and ordered a large beef teriyaki, large chicken katsu, medium chicken teriyaki, and a medium mac salad. The trays were overflowing--there was honestly enough food for 40+ people! Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious and every single guest loved it. I'll definitely be back for our next event (though I'll probably scale down to medium trays next time because the portions are HUGE). Highly recommend!

Likes: + Yummy Hawaiian bbq…read more + Their classic teriyaki & katsu sauces. + Feeds 2. + Nice staff. + Very fast service. + Good amount of indoor & outdoor seating. + Ample parking. + Pleasant ambience. I had: $18 #4 bbq mix + tax = $19.38

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Shake Shack Tustin Market Place

3.1(123 reviews)

3.4 mi

I like this location because there are plenty of seats inside and outside. Do not be deceived by…read morethis picture. When I ordered my cheese fries I thought "where's the cheese" as I started eating my fries I realized the cheese must've seeped through and made its way to the bottom of the boat because there it was! I liked how almost all my fries under were covered in cheese. Overall 10/10 always good food and always so fresh

I visited Shake Shack around 6:37 PM today to pick up an order I had placed through the mobile app…read moreWhen I walked in, I made my way toward the pickup shelf to check the name on my order There were several bags on the countertop and one on the shelf All I did was lean in to look at the name on the bag. I did not attempt to grab or take anyone's order. Nevertheless, a woman who I assume was the manager immediately scolded me, telling me not to reach for orders and that an associate would help me in a second The way she chose to address me was completely unnecessary, especially considering I had done nothing wrong I laughed it off and waited patiently while she finished assisting another customer When I provided my name, she briefly looked through the bags and pushed my order toward me. She also asked whether the order was for personal pickup or delivery, which I assume was for packaging purposes. The transaction itself was straightforward, but her attitude made the experience unnecessarily unpleasant My issue isn't with the pickup procedure or an employee making sure orders are handled correctly, Its with the way customers are spoken to !! You can communicate instructions without coming across as hostile or condescending If this individual is in a management position, I would expect a better standard of professionalism and customer service. Having authority in a workplace does not give anyone a reason to speak down to customers The interaction was brief, but it left a poor impression, and the attitude displayed was entirely unnecessary !!!

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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.9(536 reviews)

3.4 mi

Austin is pone of the best staff I've ever encountered in a fast food spot. He put up with my…read moredrunken rambling and somehow added to the experience. What a great Dave's

This is my first try of Dave's hot chicken. It was really good, particularly for fast food…read more I ordered the #3 menu, which is 1 chicken slider and 1 tender with fries. I was wondering why they called it a slider rather than a sandwich and I think I understood when I got the order. The chicken slider is a little smaller than a chicken sandwich elsewhere -- but not tiny, and certainly larger than a standard beef slider. The tender, on the other hand, was much bigger than I expected. The chicken on the slider and the tender was cooked really well. It's made to order, so when you pick it up, it's piping hot. The crust is very crispy and the meat very tender and juicy. I ordered them as medium spicy and it was just right for me. Not very spicy at all, but you can definitely taste a little bit. Some people might want more and might consider this more of a mild. If you want noticable kick you should order more than medium. The fries were pretty good, and while I normally don't really like pickles in my burgers, it worked really well with the fried chicken. I'm definitely coming back.

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Michael A.

1105

547

101

16 years ago

I would like to nominate flame broiler as the establishment most successful at ripping off Caucasian people. They charge $2.50 for a side of rice. Yup, two dollars and fifty cents. HOLY HELL!!!!! HOLY HELL OF JESUS!!!! On top of the $6 you are charging me for a cruddy beef bowl?? You guys are sick. I've never enjoyed flame broiler and I never will. The only reason you got my business was because today is Sunday and unfortunately Chick Fil A is not open on this fine holy church going day. I'm actually going to go to my chick fil a review now and dock them a star for being so dumb. read more

Arvid B.

3 years ago

This is a chain, so the food is consistent. This is in a nice location, there is plenty of parking. Michael, one of the owners seems to always be there. He takes great pride, is super friendly and checks each order to make sure it is right. Very nice quick service. He talks to everyone and is working to connect with the neighborhood. Nice to see a business owner working to build a community. We need more business like this. This one has longer hours than others located in typical strip malls so nice for weekends and nights. read more

Sarah R.

6 years ago

Came here couple weeks ago n had the worst visit ever from bad service to bad quality of chicken after the gym i passed to get a bowl and give it a try now what can i say i had an amazing visit the customer service from the young lady that helped me was amazing she repeated my order and made sure everything was correct i believe they have a new management the new korean spicy chicken n good deals i will definitely come back it food was great thank u read more

Sang K.

9 days ago

Emily always provides excellent customer service! She is consistently prompt, friendly, and welcoming every time I visit Flame Broiler. It's great to be greeted by someone who is always pleasant and attentive. Her positive attitude and professionalism make the dining experience that much better. Employees like Emily are a real asset to the restaurant. Keep up the great work, Emily! read more

Alex Q.

6 years ago

Really bad experience!!! Super rude kitchen staff and horrible food. All their meat are super dry and tasteless even mix with their sauce. And while I was using the bathroom they staff yelled at me "get out" however I did not see they have a sign saying that bathroom is not available. absolutely not coming back again read more

Rick L.

13 years ago

Nope will not here again service sucks ! thats all I have to say....Please take my word for it....and this is from the owner of the place....His service skills sucked ass and i told him that I would not return He didnt care and said "then dont come back:)" I said NO Prob! read more

Pamela M.

9 years ago

I was there many times. Simple menu means very good food. Always get half-half with veggies. Never disappointed or sick. I would only wish they had better choice of drinks. I hate fountain drinks. read more

Nonaj T.

8 years ago

This place has good food for a reasonable price. The workers there are super friendly and the food is always ready fast. The place is always clean. You can tell that the employees really care. read more

Peter M.

2 years ago

The food here is always fresh and hot. The taste is also spot on. Service is very prompt and friendly (Thanks Jessica!). The ambiance is chill thanks to the cool music that's always playing. read more

Miguel G.

4 years ago

First I wanna say place was very clean and well organized. Cashier Keila was such an amazing person and greeted me when I came inside the restaurant. Definitely coming back again. !! read more

Minhee J.

5 years ago

Love their chicken and veggies bowl. It's fresh and the amount for the price is great. Also the employees are so nice and courteous! These days that means a lot! read more

William C.

3 years ago

It's permanently closed and has been for a while. We enjoyed it and are disappointed to see another Irvine Company tenant bite the dust.

Cristina V.

316

8 days ago

Emily has always been welcoming and very attentive! I love coming to this flame broiler because of her! Thank you my dear!

Dylan B.

8 days ago

Amazing food and the friendly staff! I love the two bowl specials that they offer. Definitely recommend this location!

Kathryn B.

401

4 years ago

Kayla was very awesome, helpful & friendly ! This was my first time at this location & I will definitely be back !

Ben W.

5 years ago

Easy dinner option when you want a quick meal and don't want to cook. Easy to call in and quick pick up.

Jade R.

125

8 days ago

great experience lovely vibe and friendly staff. emily helped me out :) always loved the food anyway

Ricardo A.

2 years ago

frequent customer good food and great service from Jessica and cooks always friendly with a smile.

Idaly S.

5 years ago

Jessica the cashier very friendly good customer service ! Would recommend coming here !!

Adam D.

5 months ago

Terrible customer service, manager terrible and do not recommend going to this location.

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