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    Kinaree Eatery

    4.6 (315 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gorgeous flower setup/flower lights
    Jenny Q.

    We expected a crowd since it was a weekend afternoon, but luckily we only waited about ~20-30 minutes or so. Their menu seems extensive with many American and Thai dishes to choose from. I ended up getting the creme brulee souffle pancakes and my husband got the crispy belly & belly rice dish. Crispy belly & belly rice: The meat could have been a little crispier, it was chewy in some parts. The rice was on the drier side. The vegetables that came on the side were bland. The seasoning on both the meat/rice was quite good, however. Creme brulee souffle pancakes: Ooof. These definitely weren't worth the wait, lol. The actual pancake itself was really good, soft and fluffy with a delicious eggy taste. The creme brulee part.... was literally just liquid. The creme was there but the blulee definitely was not. Our experience was fine, but we weren't impressed by the food. The interior was super cute though and I loved their hanging flowers and lights. The servers were nice, but I think still new/inexperienced. Glad we came to try it, but not sure if we would come back.

    Kevin L.

    Came here for lunch with friends. Overall there are many items to choose from the menu. It can get busy on weekend so definitely plan ahead Good food quality overall. I enjoyed most of the dishes. Specially the fried fish with curry as well as the crying tiger. Super delicious and just impeccable flavor. Crying tiger was very nicely seared Serving was average. They can definitely hire more workers

    Hyat Kinaree Fried Chicken
    Magno P.

    I don't think any place in the OC or even LA can come close to this amazing brunch spot. It may not be a hole in the wall and may look sheik but the food speaks for itself and it will blow your taste buds away! The Garlic prawns are garlicky and hard to put down!!! If you like a good omelette then the holy chili bomb basil omelette is the only choice for your omelette fix. My favorite dish was the KHOA SOI beef with a rich broth and thick noodles that make sure slurp. Make sure to keep it going with the soft shell crab!! They even have steak and eggs. The meat is very tender and nicely cut. And i probably had the best bennys in the west side here. The battered fish Benedict was scrumptious and soft. I didn't think they could keep outdoing themselves but they brought the Hat Yai fried chicken which was crispy to Perfection. One of the best fried chicken in the OC without a doubt. Make sure to also get the crab meat pad Thai. For dessert you can't go wrong with the mango sticky rice or the fluffiest soufflé pancakes. If you haven't been to this brunch spot then add it to your bookmark list. Check it out on @grubbingwithmagno on Facebook, instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

    Hat Yai Fried Chicken
    Lara C.

    Amazing brunch! My bf and I arrived around 12pm. We waited a bit but were seated shortly. The place is small but very busy. It didn't take long for us to order and have our food ready. I ordered the smoked salmon toast and my bf ordered the Hat Yai fried chicken. They were so good! They were a bit pricey though. Definitely would come back and try a different dish on the menu! :-)

    Kailyn W.

    This is my second time coming here now, and I love the food! The first time I had the khao soi and the second we got the crispy chicken curry and the chili omelette. I haven't been disappointed with anything yet. The khao soi was flavorful; the crispy chicken curry was indeed crispy and yummy; the omelette had meat that was similar to pad kra pao, which I love. The service has been pretty standard, but I also see there's usually only one server for the whole restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is so cute, with a flower theme decorated everywhere and a beautiful mural on the wall. I love how close Kinaree is to me, and I will definitely be back!

    Thai Holy Chili Bomb Basil Omelette
    George L.

    Came here to have lunch with friends. Decided this location because it seems cute and the menu selections seems unique and avante guard with some Thai typical dishes. The staff is friendly and food comes out quick. We ordered their cocktails which are really yummy . The songkrang and the cucumber cocktail. For appetizers we shared the fried crab rolls and the shrimp donuts. Both are crisp, flavorful and fun to eat! For our mains we ordered the Thai bomb omelette, the fried fish egg Benedict and the northern Thai sausage plate with sticky rice. Food came out well decorated for the eyes and smells devine. I had a coconut espresso to go and it really hit the spot. I will come back to try other dishes such a their Khow soi noodles.

    Another Crab Fried Rice
    Katie O.

    Welcome to Irvine! This place is the whole package. Easy parking, super friendly staff, and bright, casual space. The food...well, come hungry and try as many things as you can. I came here a couple times and these are the only pics I could get because we dove right in! So far my favorite is the crab fried rice. The flavor combination just hits you. I have no idea what the green sauce was but it was a perfect condiment for this dish. I kind of love fried chicken and have been told that I eat too much of it. This fried chicken was seasoned to perfection, the batter was not too thick, & it was perfectly crispy. I am already looking forward to coming back to try brunch!

    Braised beef khao soi
    Sherry C.

    Kinaree is a new spot that's Thai AND American brunch fusion. Their menu is EXTENSIVE and there's basically something for everyone here. I tried Thai-style super crispy fried chicken, braised beef khao soi, curry with soft shell crab, and jumbo crab pad Thai. I'm not kidding...this meal is still living in my head rent-free, and everything was just absolutely picture-perfect. The crunch on the gigantic garlic prawns was actually insane, and reminded me so much of the super crispy shell-on prawns from Lotus of Siam in Vegas (iykyk). For the more classic breakfast-y items, they have jiggly souffle pancakes, steak & eggs, and even battered fish eggs benedict that you have to try It's such a fantastic spot and the interior is just so cute. I would go now before the lines get way too long! Thanks for reading! ^-^

    Smoked Salmon Benedict
    Ariana L.

    I came here for brunch on Easter Sunday. We waited less than 15mins to get seated even though it seemed busy. We all ordered brunch foods, even though the menu also has a good variety of Thai dishes as well. We also got an order of the soufflé pancakes to share, which was the highlight of the meal for me. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and were topped with whipped cream and a delicious strawberry sauce. I ordered the smoked salmon benedict for my main, which came with potatoes and salad. The flavors were good and I liked the variety of ingredients used in the dishes! Everyone else at my table also said they enjoyed their meal. It was a bit hard to get attention from the waiters, as it seems they are a bit understaffed and it was quite busy. Our table was missing condiments, and we couldn't get the waiters attention to bring us some, so we ended up just borrowing them from an empty table. Not ideal, but we didn't want to bother them too much. I enjoyed the food here a lot, so hopefully I'll have the chance to come back and try some different dishes in the future!

    Dead bug
    Uc H.

    Salad is not fresh. Brown edges. Rotten pieces. Even had a dead bug fell into the dipping sauce. These are not kind of food we expect to eat. I almost threw up. I'll rate -10 if I can.

    Donna L.

    I wanted to try something new for lunch and decided to give this restaurant a try as it has been on my bucket list for some time. This is a very unique Thai fusion restaurant and a few friends have recommended going there. I placed an online order and ordered the holy chili bomb basil omelette, which is essentially pad ka prao filling in the omelette. I am not big on omelettes, but I do love pad ka prao. The pad ka prao was a bit on the sweeter side. I like my pad ka prao more savory than sweet, but the flavor was good. I like that it is paired with some roasted potatoes. I am not too fond of the bread, which is like a French toast texture minus the sweet maple syrup and cinnamon. I wish I was served with a Thai chili fish sauce for the omelette. My order was ready within the time it promised me. It was packed with utensils and napkins when I went to pick it up. From what I saw while waiting, the restaurant is small but cute. I appreciate the Thai-inspired artwork on the walls.

    Creme Brulee French Toast
    Harsimran s.

    Finally was able to stop by to try breakfast here with a friend. It was empty on a Wednesday morning and much easier than trying to get a seat on the weekend. Cute spot- decor was a little busy. Service was OK. When we asked for recommendations, all she said was everything is great and look at the pictures. Also disappointed that they didn't have lattes and only black coffee. Food was great. We shared a Thai basil omelette and a sweet option, which was the French toast crème brûlée. I would absolutely recommend the Thai basil omelette. It's something I can literally eat every single day. It felt so flavorful and filling. The French toast was a little overwhelming and had too much sauce. Overall was excellent. I would probably come back for more of the Thai food than the breakfast food.

    They put Bacon on the avocado toast. It tasted and looked like poop.
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    We waited 30 minutes for our food to arrive and if they take that long you would think that the food would be good right? No the food both looked and tasted horrible they put bacon on the avocado toast and in the salad there were bad leaves. They don't know how to cook. The food they serve is probably store bought or made before and preheated and then adding things to the food that would otherwise be very good. They charged $9 for a tiny cup of orange juice! They also played horrible music. In my ten year in Irvine I have never seen something as bad as this. I would give it zero star but yelp doesn't let me. Don't come here.

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    The Terrace

    The Terrace

    4.6
    (133 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    What a beautiful place we came across, a hidden gem in Irvine overlooking the golf course!!…read more A very spacious & nicely decorated giving very homely vibes. Came with my girlies who immediately fell in love. Cassandra our server was a sweet heart. Because it was our first time so she guided us through the menu nicely. Everything we ordered was very tasty and delicious. Made reservations again for the weekend to enjoy the food the service and of course the gorgeous San Joaquin.

    Happy Hour 4-7 PM, daily ($2 off bar bites, draft beer, house spirits, and wines by the glass). In…read moreaddition to well drinks (which were appreciatively strong), we ordered: - Mexican Street Corn, $12 (tender and tasty appetizer); - Arugula House Salad, $9 (hit-the-spot in being clean-&-simple; I was content, but may be light on the dressing for those who require more); - Bolognese, $19 (hubby found very tasty and satisfying) Learning that they have Taco & Tequila Tuesdays and Whiskey Wednesdays offer more incentive to return -- which we did for Whiskey Wednesday; we enjoyed their: - $10 Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned (very tasty) - Spinach Artichoke Dip, $14 (the dip was OK; the house tortilla chips were delightfully thick-&-crispy) Sitting outside offers fresh air and comfortable breezes, and pretty views of the golf course. The 5-star friendly, professional, and attentive-yet-unrushed service from Cassandra and (on our return visit) bartender, Drew certainly added to making our experiences very enjoyable. Fun-and-fabulous find!

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    Our renovated dining area features a full bar & opens to a patio with tables, a couch by a fire pit, and stunning golf course views.
    Our renovated dining area features a full bar & opens to a patio with tables, a couch by a fire pit, and stunning golf course views.
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    The Cut

    The Cut

    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    6 years in business
    Kid friendly

    I can't believe we haven't had the cut before. And the sauces, I want more sauces…read more I'm bias for what I had. The blue cheese burger with amazing blue cheese sauce, carmelized onions. Bbq sauce with medium rare burger - oh my sweet and tartness! Absolute melt in your mouth delishness. And sweet potato fries were the perfect addition to the savory meal. I cannot wait have my leftovers today. My other half had the double smash cheese burger with regular fries. He'd try different side next time. But the Caesar dressing for the salad was amazing with homemade croutons. So let's discuss sauces. Three thousand island - yowsa- and house the cut sauce - my blue cheese sauce - and the ranch dressing! I want more things to dip in the sauces. Next time we will dine in and try more. Definitely a smash hit for a Friday night.

    Great burger! Juicy, flavorful, cooked perfectly, scrumptious! The bun was soft enough to make my…read moremouth happy, yet sturdy enough to handle the burger, shredded lettuce, luscious ripe tomato, crisp dill pickles, fresh raw onion and beautifully melted American cheese. The tater tots were divine! They were hot, tender and crispy. One bite and I heard angels singing. There are other things on the menu, including an incredibly extravagant burger. There's something for everyone. Melanie, our server, made everything even better, and I didn't think that was possible. Melanie was friendly, helpful, patient, kind, and had a smile as bright as the California sun. Her suggestions were insightful, and, had we been braver, would've followed her recommendations. Instead, we had fantastic classic burgers and were richly rewarded. Yelpers love The Cut and I can see why. If you want a great burger, come here!

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    Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
    Add some bone marrow
    Add some bone marrow
    THE MID
Mon-Fri 2-4pm
SmashBurgers, Fries and 1/2 off Alcohol

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    Everyday Eatery

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Hipster vibe

    I'm always skeptical of such a highly rated brunch spot. Bc brunch food is easy to make but is it…read morereally THAT good here? Answer is yes! Wait time was perfect. Wasn't too long. All of our food came out fresh. I had the scramble and side salad. Salad was fresh and just enough dressing on it. I tried my friend's lemon ricotta hotcakes and it was sooooo good. Perfectly fluffy. Great lemon flavor and that butter they make is to die for. Don't get it if you are borderline diabetic. Get something else. Bc you'll want to eat more and more. But it's the perfect amount of sweet. It's not overpowering. I also ordered their seasonal ube matcha latte and that was delicious. Service was friendly. And one of the girls was seen scrubbing clean a toddler high chair. Most places have sticky high chairs. Seeing her wipe and scrub it down in all the creases let me know this place is well taken care of. Glad we stopped by.

    Their coffee is honestly worth the wait during peak hours. All their lattes especially the Spanish…read morelatte, I will suffer through parking for. Parking is the absolute worst. The plaza itself is one straight line with a Starbucks in the middle of it. Nightmare to get in and out of. Hope you have your legs still after walking to and from your car with the way people drive in this parking lot. Their food is sooo mid. I've tried their lunch items. I've tried their breakfast. I don't get it. It's not even mid, I'm sorry. At least it's better than Denny's.

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    The Essentials Plate
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    Bacon Breakfast Burrito

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