Didn't realize the spot rebranded itself until I got here with some friends looking for a quick…read morebite in the area. Previously, it was mainly serving their tea menu. We got a variety of dishes to try out, and overall it was just ok. The soup was good but was a little light on ingredients, the papaya salad was decent with a little kick, noodles didn't really have much truffle taste but was ok, green beans were crunchy and probably the best dish here, and the mango sticky rice was not ripe. Most of the mango pieces were hard / not sweet and proportion to the rice was off. The staff was friendly and the space is very open and welcoming. Not sure if I'd come back though unless I was craving the Asian fusion tea service.

BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

Unfortunately, my friends and I were not impressed by the afternoon tea food. I enjoyed curry…read morechicken basket, the shrimp cake, and the papaya penna cotta, but everything else was just okay. The cucumber salad didn't really have any flavor. My friends felt the same. One positive was that they let you sample all of the teas beforehand, which is nice. I always get so indecisive about which tea to get at afternoon tea. The negative is that I was not wow'd by any of the teas. The ambiance is very cute and nice. Service was standard and good. In the picture attached, the items are as follows: On the top from left to right, egg sando, curry chicken basket, shrimp cake, mushroom potsticker, and cucumber salad sandwich. On the bottom, black sesame puff, papaya penna cotta, raspberry lychee mousse, and chocolate custard tart.

Really enjoyed this place! Everything we ordered was so good. The blended coconut Thai tea was…read moreprobably my favorite drink super creamy and refreshing without being too much. The BBQ chicken bánh mì was delicious, and the shaken steak garlic noodles were SO good. The steak was tender and the garlic noodles had tons of flavor. Definitely something I'd order again. We also got the Paradise Swirl to finish, which was really refreshing and a nice way to end the meal. Honestly, everything hit the spot and we left happy and full. Definitely coming back to try more things!

Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. Service is friendly and attentive and there are chairs…read moreand seats for people to dine in, but there's not a lot. Everything was tasty. The steak with garlic noodles was very tender and delicious. Food came out with minimal weight and still tasted delicious and yummy.

Just realized Nguyen's Kitchen is actually a chain! I had tried the one in Whittier before, and…read morethen discovered this location tucked into a little corner plaza down a couple streets by CHOC. My take is Nguyen's Kitchen is fast-food Asian fusion, and honestly, it's a pretty good option when you're craving something quick and flavorful. I love this concept of restaurant -- lots of Vietnamese -inspired flavors and even have burgers combinations to choose from. I think there's another location close to Santa Ana so will check that one out next time.

Good place to get your garlic noodles. Place is quite…read morecasual, you find your seat yourselves and order your meal through the counter and meal will be fetched on another side. I get beef bulgogi garlic noodles. It comes with green sauce that gives a kick. Overall noodles taste is great, though I would prefer grilled pork over beef bulgogi as personal preference. The downside is cashier or other staff should clean the table as we found our table is dirty from previous customers, which we found quite unpleasant as first impression.

Nova is a great spot to go to if you are craving sushi in an elevated space. My favorites are the…read moreSeared with the Kiss, and the Pork Belly Baos. The toro tartare was tasty too but it is pretty small for the price. Alyssa has been an excellent server throughout our experience. Her service was kind, attentive, and overall accommodating! The drinks are really good too! The East Wind is my favorite if you're a Tequila lover

Place was great, vibes were amazing! Our server Alyssa T. was amazing the whole time, very quick…read morewith everything. 10/10 recommended ! Drinks and food was great !!

Would have given this place a 5/5 if it wasn't for the service. The food was exceptionally…read moregood--everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and was definitely worth coming for. My only complaint was the service. Our server wasn't very communicative and came across pretty bland and uninterested, which took away from the overall experience. A little more friendliness and attentiveness would have made a huge difference. That being said, the food itself was excellent, and I'd definitely come back for that. Hopefully the service is better next time!

4th visit update: no more managers special so entrees are at a minimum $15.95 across the board…read more Ordered everything as usual, pho and fried rice which everyone enjoyed, ordered the following new items: Crispy Noodle with Pork & Veggies: 3.5/5, pork was good, noodles were crisp and not stale, sauce was salty though Wonton Noodle Soup: broth was tasty and wontons were nice and plump and didn't fall apart as some places the skin breaks apart in the broth. Found it lacking some substance though. Some slices of port and some veggies added in would have balanced the meal out and made it more complete. 4.5/5 So overall, food is still great here although on the bit pricier side compared to other similar soup places nearby. THE BAD: as stated from another reviewer, customer service is horrendous here. Really makes me giving 15% way too much for what nonexistent service you get. They even start their auto-tip at 18% as their lowest level. My initial review I was forgiving on this as they are a new establishment and I want them to do well. However, being the 4th time there, it's like pulling teeth to just get water refills or anything else. The front staff you can tell do not want to be here. They say welcome more out of routine then actually welcoming you to come eat. When refilling water, the new waiter was annoyed I didn't bring my glass up to get filled fast enough for him to stand by and do me the favor as he would rather go back to the counter to jump on his phone. It's the same with the main guy talker wears a hat. Both would rather jump on their phones then come check in on you or get you some water. They really should just put a water station or give each table a carafe of water and let us refill it ourselves if they don't want to do it. Being a relatively new restaurant, they should really appreciate all their customers coming in and make them feel welcome as these are the people who will keep them in business and recommend this to others. My suggestion is to find someone to be your host that genuinely likes to interact with people and make them provide an enjoyable dining experience. You can let the other 2 guys just bring food out and bus tables.

FINALLY! After 10 Years, We Found AMAZING Chinese Food!…read more We moved to Orange County about 10 years ago, and ever since, we have been searching for a really good Chinese restaurant. We have tried DOZENS of places over the years. Most weren't terrible, but none were good enough to make us want to go back. UNTIL TONIGHT! We decided to try Dynasty in Orange, and WOW! We had our food delivered, and absolutely EVERYTHING was delicious! I honestly couldn't believe it. After 10 years of searching, we finally found a Chinese restaurant that makes us excited to order again! I almost never write reviews, but this restaurant deserves every bit of praise. When food is this good, you just have to let people know! Dynasty, where have you been for the last 10 years?! You've officially earned yourselves some very happy, loyal customers! Five stars just don't seem like enough

This was our 1st time here our waiter was King, he was so helpful when we were ordering gave us…read morelots of options thank you for that. The food just melts in your mouth I'm totally in love with this fabulous Dynasty Restaurant!! Big booths very fancy, big long tables to fit all your family or friends great space for a party. Your Rice is fantastic I usually don't eat the rice but.... Your Rice is sweet to me and I love it delicious. Pork Steamed Dumpling so good I ate the rest when I got back to my car. Thank you very much King for a wonderful meal you were very attentive and very sweet we can't wait to come back.

chivas and sophie are the best ones there, they are constantly making sure and checking in to make…read moresure we are good! My food comes out 5 mins after I order! I love OMELIS

Chivas was absolutely amazing! She was super sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we…read moreneeded throughout our meal. She was so kind and welcoming, and her great service really made our experience even better. Definitely appreciate her and would love to come back again!

Hubby insists on eating here since they have good reviews on Google. We came and it was true!…read more It was so good, and for the portion of the food, oh wow it's a lot! My kids ate 1 of their poached chicken. and they said it was so fragrant! I thought, oh maybe they're ginger flavor, but nope! It's refreshing for a coughing toddler! That broth is awesomely good! The chicken is poached well and the rice is soft! For our food was the curry and fried rice! It's a lot so we can have to go for the rest and it stays good when we heat it for dinner! Yes it's pricey, but it's worth the taste I must say! One thing is off though, maybe the staff are tired..it's a scorching summer...maybe they didn't intent to smile or having unused chit chat, they were so tense and no smiley face, which makes me even felt uncomfortable when I'm waiting for the mango sticky rice. Will we be back???? YES! But smile please next time!

I really wanted to like Luck Gai Café because I thought I had found another hidden gem, but…read moreunfortunately this was a disappointing experience. We started with the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower drink, and it honestly tasted like water with syrup. I asked our server about it and was told it was honey. He did offer to replace it, which I appreciated, but the interactions throughout the meal felt awkward and not particularly welcoming. We also waited quite a while to order while tables that arrived after us were helped quickly... The coconut shrimp was good and probably gave me too much hope for what was coming next. Crispy, flavorful, and paired with good sauces. The Thai tea was also really good. Unfortunately, the Panang seafood curry was a big letdown. The portion was small with a lot of rice, the squid was extremely chewy, and the catfish had a very strong fishy taste. There were also leaves left throughout the curry that were unpleasantly bitter when eaten. The pad kra pao was another disappointment. I was actually excited to see it on the menu since not every Thai restaurant around here offers it. We ordered medium, but this was WAY beyond what I would consider medium. I enjoy spicy food, but there's a difference between heat that enhances a dish and heat that keeps you reaching for water. The portion was also small compared with the amount of rice, and the fried egg was overcooked with basically no runny yolk. Presentation was nice, and there were definitely a few things I enjoyed, but between the portions, inconsistent food, service, and overall experience, I left disappointed. For Thai food in the area, I'd personally rather make the drive elsewhere. 3/10.

Ambiance is lively but not too loud. The restaurant is pretty big. We went around 5pm on Saturday…read moreand no wait. Service was incredible. Derick was a great waiter and explained the dishes very well. He helped us decide what to get and we were NOT disappointed. The crudo was delicious to start. Refreshing so the a little kick! The beef soup was wonderful! So hearty and flavorful! The Saltado with filet was really good. The filet was so tender and a very generous about of meat. It's incredible that the fries stay crispy! Desert was refreshing if you have room. It is rare to find a restaurant with such fresh ingredients and so much flavor! Love this spot!

I did not have a good experience with the dishes I ordered today; I've been to Vox decades ago when…read morethey haven't expanded to south coast plaza or part of the Kei concept - which is fine! But I have dined at the Costa Mesa location last year and the flavor of the dishes were great! I remembered the filet mignon and fries dish was amazing with great flavors - today, there was something missing. The depth of flavor with this dish wasn't 100% there! It lacked flavor. The other dish I ordered was the beef and mushrooms! I remembered I enjoyed this dish a lot the last time I order at South Coast plaza location! It was made with rib-eye and it had a nice bite and flavor to it. Today, the menu called this beef and mushrooms and it was flavorful except , the tiny pieces of beef (not even rib-eye quality) was barley there! It was almost like a vegetarian dish with lots of mushrooms and onions and a little sprinkle of chopped end carne asada leftovers. It was VERY disappointing considering this dish cost $23 (up from $19 last year and it was made with quality rib-eye steak with a good bite). To the manager who is reading this feedback - please do better with the quality. Your name is your reputation and if you want returning customers, keep the quality of your dishes since you have already raised the prices on the menu. The beef and mushroom dish is not cutting it for $23 with barley any meat in the dish, it was more like minced, small finely diced pieces that has no bite or chew to it. And the filet mignon just lack a bit of flavor and quality. It used to be a lot more tender. 2 stars because the waiter was nice and took my dish away and took it off the check, since I wasn't really eating it; but, still didn't really offer any comp for something else to fill my tummy. It's ok, I wasn't looking for a free meal, but it would have been a nice gesture to offer a replacement on the house since the dish was disappointing and I didn't get to enjoy or eat my meal that I planned to chose this place for lunch.