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    JA Jiaozi

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (5pcs)黑豚猪肉小笼包(5只)
    Christina N.

    This is a good dim sum place, point blank. There's a lot of seating inside with tables that are a smidge too close together, but otherwise it's a good place to meet up with friends or family. While the servers were very nice, the service itself was a bit slow, which was surprising considering it wasn't all that busy. We ordered a variety of dishes: pork xiao long bao, chicken & mushroom jiaozi w/ housemade sauce, okra in seasoned dressing, fried rice, and some other items I can't remember. The highlight, of course, are the xiao long bao, which are flavorful, rich, and have just the right thinness in the skin. I would say there's nothing that makes this place different from other dim sum-esque places I've been, so it's a hit and reliable for good food.

    Dave L.

    This is a wonderful restaurant. They serve excellent Chinese food. Their menu is complete and the choices are all excellent. It is sad they went away from their lunch specials which we enjoyed a lot. They brew their own black tea and the flavor is amazing. The only negative is they do not allow refills to their drinks. Hope they bring back those lunch specials again.

    Vinitha V.

    It was really nice to go for lunch and not have to wait to get a table. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The food was delicious and it all came out very quickly. I like the consistency of the dumplings and the filling was so delicious. The vibes of the restaurant is also very satisfying and i love the plates and bowls they had. Our waiter checked on us frequently and made sure our tea kettle was always full. I will definitely be back again!

    Chenghui W.

    I really like their interior design and everything was very clean. we ordered both pan fried dumplings and regular dumplings and they were both pretty good. I really liked the pan fried shrimp ones and how crispy it was on the outside. the spicy chicken was pretty good and the shrimp fried rice was just okay nothing too special about it. i wouldn't mind coming back to try some of their other recommended dishes

    Nicole H.

    Atmosphere is nice, food is delicious, service is kind. I highly recommend! It was my first time here on a Monday night for dinner at 6:30 p.m. No wait, seated right away. The silverware and dinnerware were nice. We got the string beans (5/5), chicken and mushroom dumplings (5/5), sweet and sour fish (6/5), and hot and sour soup (4/5). Delicious! We also got the galaxy drinks, so yummy and pretty! The butterfly tea makes it purple in color! They come in an awesome 24 oz highball glass!

    Tony T.

    This was a nice spot for some good dumplings and fried rice. Got a ton of dishes, but the one that stood out the most was their dumpling and fried rice. Not the best, but still good to try. My favorite was their xo green beans.

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    John D.

    First time here and everything was fantastic, from the food to the service. Arrived Sunday, after the lunch rush, and was seated right away. The dining area is clean and well decorated. The price was reasonable. Will dine here again in the future.

    Spicy soup dumplings. I can't taste the pork. get the regular one
    Rue K.

    Came at noon weekend. Definitely need a reservation since there's a queue already. Looks like 5-6 groups of ppl ahead of Interior is so modern and bright. Staff making the dumplings in sight. Service was great and fast. Enough staff. Water was refilled without asking. We ordered a lot. Most were good except we won't reorder the spicy soup dumplings. The spiciness overpower and I can't taste the pork Also skipped the Vegetable Steamed Jiaozi (5pcs)素蒸饺 (5只)this is my favorite when I grew up in Taipei. But filling was not chopped finely. Missed a step The veggie fried rice was wonderful! Get that for sure. Overall would come back but would avoid some dishes

    Shrimp and scallop dumpling
    Nicholas D.

    I absolutely adore JA Jiaozi, and it remains one of my absolute favorite restaurants to return to even after they redid their menu and raised their prices. The cost adjustment hasn't changed a thing about how much I love coming here, because the quality of the food consistently speaks for itself. Their namesake dumplings are always fantastic, boasting perfectly thin wrappers and incredibly flavorful fillings that never disappoint. The rest of the menu is packed with standout dishes that keep me hooked. I always look forward to the cold tofu skin salad, which provides a wonderfully refreshing and textured start to the meal. Their XO green beans are easily the best green beans in the game--snappy, deeply savory, and packed with that rich, umami punch. To top it all off, the tender braised beef with quail eggs is completely delectable, especially when paired with a fresh bowl of white rice to soak up all of that rich, savory sauce. Despite the higher price tag, the exceptional execution across the entire menu makes every visit completely worth it.

    Jamal A.

    Delicious spot where the dumplings take main stage but don't sleep on the other items! The fried rice and noodles were excellent and the meat dishes like the spicy chicken and pork belly dishes were very flavorful. Service was also very friendly and prompt.

    Steamed Jiaozi Combo (5pcs)五彩蒸饺 (5 只)
    Brigitte M.

    Would give this a 3.5 star due to Great BOGO deal on DoorDash... It was a BOGO steam dumpling variety pack deal on DoorDash, so I ordered. It came with - Green: Veggie with Spinach Jiaozi Skin - Yellow: Chicken with Pumpkin Jiaozi Skin - Black: Angus Beef with Cuttlefish Sauce Jiaozi Skin - Red: Pork with Red Cabbage Jiaozi Skin - White: Scallop & Shrimp with Regular Jiaozi Skin I would rank them in that order from Worst to Best. These are definitely better than any frozen aisle dumpling, but the flavors weren't the freshest, and the sauces didn't add much but heaviness to these. For the BOGO deal, I want to give it a 4 star for value, but taste is still 3. Didn't eat in, which could be affecting the rating, but also I can't then speak to service or ambiance. Would order the BOGO deal again, but not sure I agree that these come close to Din Tai Fung. Definitely on par with Paradise Dynasty though.

    Darwin V.

    I went here with my nephew, sister, and brother. They have a live grilling station and the employees are so sweet, they made sure to interact with my nephew and had fun with him through the window. The food was really yummy as well, highly recommend. If you're in the area, this is definitely a restaurant worth checking out. The ambiance is also very modern and it feels like a good environment to eat in, very spacious as well. Check it out!

    Pan Fried Truffle Zucchini & Egg Steamed Jiaozi (5pcs)黑松露角瓜鸡蛋煎饺(5只)
    Vivian T.

    Influenced by TikTok and the $1 dumpling deal, but was blown away by the food! We ended up getting a pot of chrysanthemum tea, an orange creamsicle smoothie, and 5 different dumpling baskets. Steamed truffle zucchini and egg: 9/10 Pan-fried truffle zucchini and egg: 10/10!! Steamed scallop and shrimp: 8/10 Steamed variety basket: 8/10 Hot kurobuta xiao long bao: 10/10 ($1 deal) Steamed chicken and mushroom: 7/10 It was so cool watching the chefs make the dumplings at the window, super reminiscent of DTF minus the long wait time! Will definitely come again to try other menu items too.

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    Do they have happy hour? What is offered?

    They do not (I called today, 4/17/26)

    It the restaurant dog friendly?

    I took my dog to the patio.

    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

    Covered and heated.

    Does the restaurant take reservations?

    You could add yourself on the waiting list through Yelp

    What is the relation of this restaurant from Na's Bistro in Arcadia? A handful of dishes are exactly the same. Is this a copycat of Na's Bistro or did the chef come from the there. The shrimp, okra and fried fish dish as exact copies.

    Ja Jiaozi and Bistro Na's are sister restaurants, so some dishes may be similar between the two :)

    How do we make reservations?

    You don't.

    Any new October specials? The last specials update on Instagram is from July.

    No specials now. We've been back twice recently and just the menu items are available.

    Any new august specials ? Also are you still doing happy hour? It was my favorite!

    YES. We have August special, Mon. - Thur.. Spend $50 get $5 coupon for next visit. We don’t have happy hour at this time, Thank you and hope to see you soon .

    Can we reserve for 7 people tomorrrow at 7 pm?

    They don't take reservations.

    What are the vegan options here aside from rice?

    Yes, there are vegan dumplings

    Dim sum all day?

    It's not dim sum in the traditional sense, but dumplings and shui mais are served all day.

    Is happy hour everyday 230-5?

    Yes. 10 happy hour choices.

    When is happy hour?

    2:30pm-5:00pm. Only served HH items!

    Are there soup dumplings?

    If you're referring to xiao long bao "soup dumplings" served at Din Tai Fung, then no they don't have that here.

    What are the hours for the lunch special?

    11 am - 2pm

    Can I order frozen dumplings togo?

    I don't think so

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    Capital Seafood Restaurant

    Capital Seafood Restaurant

    3.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    This place was AMAZING!!! My friend and I happened to go at the tail end of dim sum/ lunch hour, so…read morewe didn't have many dim sum options to choose from. However, the staff was kind enough to still offer what they could. We also got the dry beef chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, and beef and mushrooms. And let me say that I've been missing comfort Chinese food, and this place over achieved. The staff were very kind and helpful and the place was very clean. This is definitely must try and tops any other Chinese restaurants I've been to in Irvine!

    It's a bit of a downer to rate Capital so low but it's been our experience that last two times we…read morewere there in a span of a couple of months. The first time was lunch time during the week for a party of four. It seemed like there was only one lady running the floor and despite not being very busy, it was a loooong lunch. She was apologetic as they were short staffed. The food was fine but service was absent. The second time was a banquet celebration. We had a sectioned off space in the back and the place is literally falling apart. We were warned about the loose/missing tiles on the floor. That experience also took way longer, despite having a preset menu ordered in advance. Again, the place seemed very short staffed and they weren't very busy in the main dining area. Not sure if we will return given our recent experiences. Others in our party have commented how it's gone down hill.

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    Noodle Nest

    Noodle Nest

    4.1
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    This is probably the most underrated spot inside Diamond Jamboree. The menu is beautifully diverse,…read moreshowcasing Chinese comfort food and hand-pulled noodles at their finest, with something for everyone. Everything I've tried here has been delicious. The flavors are robust, well-balanced, and consistently satisfying. It's tucked around the corner between some of the more heavily trafficked spots, but in my humble opinion, this place is the real star of Diamond Jamboree. Can't recommend it enough.

    When I told my daughter that this place has scallion pancakes and beef rolls, she wanted to come…read morehere instead of Kura. We came for early dinner and the place was pretty empty so I was able to get a full video clip of the restaurant. We ordered our usual beef rolls, scallion pancakes, and beef noodles. The beef noodles with eggs was the first dish to show up. It's slightly salty for my taste, otherwise it's decent. The scallion pancakes were very layered, probably one of the best looking ones we've ordered. The beef rolls were also one of the nicest presentations I've seen. They were perfectly wrapped and not a single green onions or cilantro fell off. Service was excellent. Granted there was only one wait staff but he was very attentive and observant. I saw a black dot on my plate, he immediately went to get a new plate for me without me asking. He constantly came to check on us and add more water. Overall, it was OK. It does have a huge variety of selection. Next time I would like to try more dishes and maybe skewers too.

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    A & J Restaurant

    A & J Restaurant

    4.1
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    A&J is an Irvine institution!! Can't even remember how much times I've visited in the last ten…read moreyears because it's probably my favorite Taiwanese spot in the area. It's about time I reviewed them! My number one dish goes to the minced pork rice- it's a pretty simple dish, but it's sooo good here for some reason. I've ordered this dish at other Taiwanese restaurants and nothing compares to the one at A&J- the pork is always SO flavorful, never dry and enough to coat all the rice, the egg is perfection, and all the little garnishes compliment the dish so well. It's also just as amazing takeout which I always appreciate. Other go-tos are the spicy beef noodle soup- the beef in it is always so tender and I love getting the thick noodle option because of the rough texture it adds. Beef roll and pan fried dumplings are always a good option for sharing. Have tried a lot of things on their menu and nothing so far has disappointed!

    Went to A&J with a few friends on a Friday night. There was about a 15-minute wait. We checked in,…read moretold them our party size, received a numbered ticket, and were seated shortly after. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including the beef noodle soup, minced pork over rice, spicy wontons, fried pork chop, and scallion pancake. At first, the portions looked smaller than we expected, but the prices were reasonable and the food ended up being more filling than it appeared. We actually thought we'd need to order several more dishes for our group of four, but by the end of the meal we were completely satisfied. My favorite was definitely the spicy wontons. The wontons themselves were great, but the sauce was flavorful, slightly spicy, and addictive!

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