Ini is my boyfriend and I's favorite restaurant so we had to come back to celebrate our…read moreanniversary. We want to try something new and saw that they had their summer menu. We ordered the beef carpaccio, truffle funghi pizza, and the pork tomahawk. The beef carpaccio is sliced so thin it melts in your mouth. I love the sauce that is drizzled on top making it taste savory and the arugula keeping it tasting light. The truffle funghi pizza is one of my favorite pizzas to share. It does get heavy because it is so creamy/cheesy. The pork tomahawk was the star for our night! We loved it!!! The pork is cooked so tender it melts in your mouth a bit and the sweet potato purée helps cut the grease. It was a perfect balance of savory and sweet and it works so well together. For drinks we ordered the yuzu rita and the lychee spritz. Both drinks were sweet and my boyfriend and I both loved it. I can't wait to come back to try the other items on the summer menu.

We celebrated a birthday with 21 people at INI and shared a fantastic experience. Group events are…read moreheld in a semi private enclosed glass room with a green wall (exclusively private if you pay an extra rental fee), and we chose dishes to create a personalized menu. The catering brochure, available if you contact them, allows several package options so we went for a Premier package - $80/person for a generous menu - along with a sparkling wine greet for $10/selected person, and you can choose between light drinks such as a yuzu peach Bellini. The staff assigned to us (Bryant/Bryan) was amazing, patient, took awesome group photos, and kept the food and party flowing smoothly. As for the food!! As a first time visitor hearing radiant accolades from others who had been here, I was very impressed! I loved the steam-filled puff bread with furikake honey butter, the prosciutto burrata pizza with a surprising pomegranate sauce, the rich seafood mafaldine pasta, and the sticky toffee cake which hit the perfect consistency. The menu is creative and affordable, and I'd love to visit again. Thank you INI for making our 30th memorable!

Even better than the first time. I don't know if it's because we were starving or because we were…read moreable to try more things but food was great. They changed up a lot of their menu too. Service was excellent too. Shout out Tai? I'm not sure how to spell it. Cute inside with pretty decor but a little small so make sure to put your name down. We went Sunday around 7:30/8pm and there wasn't a wait for party of 4. Pork jowl is a fav of mine and their ssamjjang tastes pretty authentic but definitely had a little twist to it. It was super tender and well marbled. The crispy chicken was also juicy as it was all thigh meat. It reminded me of takoyaki in terms of taste. I wonder if it's because there's bonito flakes in it or something like takoyaki? Scallop pesto pasta was AMAZING. Scallop is my fav seafood and I never had a creamy pesto before. Udon noodles were cooked perfectly. The skirt steak really surprised me. We asked for medium rare and nice never had a skirt steak that tender. The broccolini tasted very charred and smoky (in a good way). It complimented the meat so well. Miso bacon carbonara was a solid choice and we also got that last time. Can't go wrong with it. The wings though were standard fish sauce wings. The slaw was a bit too vinegary or sour for me. Can't wait to come back the next time!

Went here for a night out and I was impressed by the flavor of the food and the portion size of the…read morefood. We went right at opening so there was no wait, the waiters were very nice and on top of everything. Their cocktails are on the sweeter side which I liked. Yuzuni: 7/10 it was good, sweet with yuzu flavor. The part I didn't like that it was the after taste. It was very bitter for some reason. Fries: 10/10 it was delicious. The garlic flavor was strong in a good way and the crispy is on point! Calamari: 10/10 can't really go wrong with that tbh Carbonara: 8/10 the flavor is there but it wasn't that special. The noodle was super al dente that felt a bit undercook (?). There was barely any bacon and the portion size is so small Vongole: 8/10 the flavor was very good. Lots of seafood in the bowl, but there was barely any noodle. The portion is also very small for it to cost $40 Pork Jowl: 7/10 nothing special. Not much flavor to the meat. The sauce that comes with it tastes like the cocktail sauce that I feel like did not go well with the pork. Overall I would give this place a 7/10. The portion size were very small, none of the dishes we ordered were special or stand out enough to wow us. The service was great. The atmosphere was alright.

The food is very flavorful and cooked perfectly. We got the crab omelet and filet mignon. It was…read moreserved hot and fresh. Samantha is an amazing server! helped guide us through the menu, very attentive and very sweet and friendly. We will be returning

Great food and drinks! Nothing disappoint…read more Service was great as well. Love the ambiance and decor of the place. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

I'm already a fan of INI, RōL, NEP, and VOX - so I was really excited to try KIN for the first…read moretime! I had the following: -Beef Belly Udon: 4.8/5 - generous serving & absolutely satisfying, broth was well balanced, udon was delightfully springy! Salmon Crudo(truffle): 4.5/5 one of the better Crudos in the area Yuzu Fizz: 5/5 bright and refreshing! Another great meal by KEI Concepts! Looking forward to my next visit!

My friends & i came here to celebrate a birthday and the vibes, food, & drinks were all fantastic!…read more Our server was very thoughtful and helpful throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the filet mignon yakitori was tough (we couldn't chew through it & had to spit it out ) and overcooked. Our server was quick to offer a replacement and unfortunately the 2nd time was still a bust, which at that point seemed more like an issue with the meat they had rather than the cooking itself, so not much they couldve done. Thankfully, the manager (i believe, he was dressed differently than the servers) was kind enough to take it off our bill. Our server also offered a dessert on the house to make up for our experience! We got the black sesame coconut ice cream with sago and it was sooooo good. Of all the noodle dishes, my favorite was the chashu tom kha ramen. holy moly, the flavors were incredible. And for $17?! In this economy?! Can't be beat. The drinks were all great too! Well balanced, refreshing, and unique twist of flavors. Can't wait to go back!

Nova was a pleasant surprise as we had no dinner plans made for our Disneyland vacation…read more Even before checking into our hotel (the Hyatt Regency conveniently located next to Nova), we saw the huge sign on the side of the building advertising their happy hour. We decided to give it a try on our first night. Everything from the staff friendliness to the ambiance to the taste of the food was exceptional! The specialty drinks were delicious, and the happy hour prices were more than reasonable. Everything was so good that we went back for a second happy hour in a row. The second visit was just as enjoyable, so much that we decided to visit on Sunday to check out their all you can eat brunch. The selections were amazing with a few exceptions. Some standouts were the ube pancakes, matcha French toast, Toro tartare toast, and garlic scallop fried rice. Some items on the menu left more to the imagination such as the spicy tuna crispy rice, which had no distinct flavor, and the fried oysters. Outside of those selections, the brunch options were amazing and worth the cost. Shout out to Ryan and Koda for the hospitality, and the bartenders that served us during happy hour. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone visiting Orange County!

Mary was the absolute best server, so kind, and so attentive. I like to ask my servers for…read morerecommendations and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal! She helped make this a wonderful experience. The decor is also so sexy this place is a great place for a date with your man or your girlfriends. The food was so delicious too. I highly recommend this place for dates or friend dates.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with so much enthusiasm. The staff's energy was…read morepositively contagious. We were pleasantly surprised that they have Tuesday Socials which happened to be tequila tasting. The food was SO GOOD! We ordered a lot to share. The drinks were good and strong Honestly this is now one of my favorite places! Big shout out to Matthew for the great service!

I came here for my sisters birthday and the service and food here is amazing. There's a ton of…read moregreat appetizers but the highlight is definitely the bone marrow bibimbap. If you're ever celebrating a special occasion I would definitely recommend coming here.

The newest addition to the family DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!…read more Started off with their seasonal Velvet Rose cocktail and it was deliciously strong (but not overbearing). Then went with our server's recommendation and got the spicy shrimp wontons, the rib bone soup and the picanha fried rice. Everything had so much flavor and they all were co complimenting; it was the perfect bite every time no matter what I shoved my chopped sticks in. Was kind of quiet on the Wednesday night I was there but very cute and casual which was exactly what I was looking for after a long day at work. Finished off with a lychee martini and called it a night BUT will most certainly be back to try more (heard a lot of good things about the Saltado fry dishes).

My first time at this location - I've been to their other location. This one is located across the…read morebridge where all the home stores are, like crate and barrel, west elm... The service is just as good here. Friendly and the food came out quickly. When you walk into this side of the building - you get a hint of a lot of garlic. Maybe not a thing for others, but it lead the way for me. They have a bar and seating inside and outside. Not as big as you would think, but utilized the space perfectly. 100% ribeye garlic noodles and pear salad is a must have. I would recommend to others and would come back for more

I've eaten at the restaurant when they first opened and have since gotten take out here several…read moretimes as well. Staff were welcoming and efficient. Restaurant was clean and felt cozy. Definitely transported me into that retro diner feel. My personal favorite is the Vietnamese Bo kho both with pho and egg noodles. I like both. Very hearty and filling of flavor. Beef tender and seasoned well. Maybe a little less salt, but overall really good! I like to squeeze a lot of lemon to balance it out. My friend says their Coconut Basil Salmon Curry is delicious and a must try! We also like the fusion twist on Asian cuisine.

We've been eyeing this Vietnamese diner for some time and finally got to try it this weekend. We…read morevisited on a Saturday morning and were the only patrons inside. Luckily, that meant the service was super attentive. The owner was super friendly and chatted with us about the origins of the diner. We love the concept -- the interior has a retro vibe reminiscent of New York. Fried chicken steak 4/5 - Juicy and lots of five spice flavor. Loved using the extra sauce to coat the eggs. The tator tots were also light and crispy. Good dish, but a little too heavy on the salt. Bun Bo Hue 3/5 - Flavorful broth but the accompaniments left much to be desired. The noodles didn't have that fresh chewiness to them and the lime was dry. We appreciated the outstanding service and cool concept of this spot!