I love this Taiwanese restaurant! The food is soo good! I'm used to eating Taiwanese food and this is very authentic! The portions are definitely huge and good for sharing, they have a lot of combo with full meal and drinks with affordable prices! Everything is so spot one! I'm obsessed with the pork chop and popcorn chicken and the beef noodle soup was soo tender and flavorful! The noodles were very chewy and not soggy perfect amount of seasoning for everything! Their drinks are spot on as well! The service here is amazing! They get really busy but the lady that helps us out was very nice and very outgoing! The ambiance is casual and cute. They have a little cute tree with lights and plenty of seating inside. Also have plenty of seating inside. I will definitely comeback here! I'm glad I found this place in Irvine ! What I got: Fried Squid balls Fried Fish cake Fried sausage Braised pig ears Boiled Vegetables Cold cucumbers Popcorn chicken with rice Pork chop with rice Spicy Beef noodle soup Spicy wontons with noodles Chicken leg with dry noodles Old Fashioned Black Tea Jasmine Green Tea read more

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Been wanting to try Kingchops and we just happen to be in Irvine to try it for dinner. Parking is relatively easy, but can be difficult with the amount of restaurants and businesses in the plaza. It's a very small restaurant, with limited seating. They've definitely maximized the amount of seating in the place. The wait is relatively quick though. Service is quick friendly. Price is very fair for what you are getting and it's nice. Food wise, definitely get the porkchop rice plate. It's well cooked, seasoned and a good balance with some rice, noodles, veggies, and protein. I would pass on the braised pork rice. The pictures on the menu and on the displays made it look so appetizing, but what came out was just average and not like the pictures. Definitely fell victim to the in-store advertisements. The pork was okay, small portion, but I think it's fair for price. A lot of rice too. The popcorn chicken was also good, good amount of seasoning, well cooked. Portion size was a decent and good snack while you eat. Teas are also good. The black tea in particular is strong and has an herbal grass jelly taste to it, while the green tea is lighter and more refreshing. Good place to eat for a nice casual meal. read more

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Since SF is criminally lacking when it comes to Taiwanese food, pretty much every trip down to OC has to include getting my fix. Typically, that has always included an order of Beef Noodle Soup and/or Braised Pork Rice Bowl (I'm on a never ending mission to find the best of both), but, lately, I've been finding myself craving fried pork chops more and more! So, after randomly coming across Kingchops during my most recent visit, it almost felt like a sign that the world wanted me to come check this place out! From the outside, there may not be much about Kingchops that stands out in any sort of way, but the interior is another story - the decor reminded me so much of some of the eateries/cafes I've been to in Asia. More importantly, though, the menu is pretty interesting. As their name suggests, pork chops are their specialty and offer it as part of several different dishes, but they have so much more to offer. Whether you want something light or heavy, they have a solid selection of classic appetizers, soups, street foods, braised dishes, rice plates, both dry noodles and noodle soups, and dumplings to choose from! -- BRAISED PORK RICE Sadly, this left me feeling super conflicted. On the plus side, the pork was super tender and had a sort of lusciousness to it. On the other, the portion of pork felt light relative to the rice bowl and both some of the pork and the sauce felt rather fatty. -- DRY PORK CHOP NOODLE Ehh...this was fine. Not surprisingly, the pork chop was my favorite part of this dish, as the batter was crispy and the pork was decently juicy. However, while I liked the egg and the noodles, the ground pork was a bit dry and there was a ton of bean sprouts. Even though nothing that we tried impressed us as much as I had hoped, everything was far from awful. A small change here and a tiny tweak there easily could've changed things. Plus, service here is pretty solid, as the workers were friendly and our dishes came out quickly, and the prices are relatively budget friendly, especially for what you get. It's just that, given how it's Irvine, it feels like you don't have to go far to find alternatives that taste the same or better. All in all, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back, especially given how popular Kingchops seems to be and so that I can try a few items in particular, but, in the mean time, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Braised Pork Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The pork chops are crispy and very tasty. The place hasn't been super busy but there were quite a few takeout orders. Service is self ordering kiosk or QR code ordering at the table. The staff are always very friendly and happy. My daughter and I really enjoyed the pork chops here. read more

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Good experience overall. Their popcorn chicken rice plate was good and simple. Ordering is super straightforward, scan the QR code on the table, place your order, and choose whether you want to keep a tab open or close out right away, then your food comes out. It's quick and convenient. The setup is efficient and low-pressure. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Popcorn chicken rice plate - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This is my second time at Kingchops and once again I really enjoyed the food. The large portion of food you get for the price is such a good value! The porkchop is so delicious and I love the vegetable sides it comes with. We ordered the green tea and black tea with our meal and they were the perfect compliment. You order through your phone using the QR code on the table and pay up front. The lady working today was really nice and welcoming. She greeted us immediately with a smile and got us water. Great customer service from her. The ambiance in the store is so so pretty with the vines hanging from the ceiling. I should have taken a picture of it but I actually said wow when I walked inside. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Pork chop noodle and pork chop rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a great spot if you just want some Taiwanese food that hits the spot. I got the signature beef noodle and the chicken leg rice. The signature beef noodle came with your classic daikon, pickled mustard flavoring, and the noodle was nice and QQ! The chicken leg rice was nice and crispy without being too oily, and the rice typically comes with the minced pork topping which we opted out for since we didn't eat pork. The rice dish also came with a side of seaweed egg drop soup. Great flavors and great portions! I also got a side of jasmine green tea for only an extra $3! The service was nice and quick, and everyone was very friendly! The tables comes with drawers of utensils so you can get them yourself, and ordering is done through the QR code located at each table. Ambiance was your typical casual dining, and had nice music in the background. Definitely give them a try! read more

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I'm sorry but spicy wonton should not be 90% soy sauce. Called and lady just said, Uber Eats you call them. No accountability. That's all folks! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Barely any spicy chili oil in wonton. - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the pork cutlet and all of its sides. It's juicy and has a good crunch. I got the regular size. Previously, the regular size came with more pork chop and a soup. Maybe they changed their menu since then. Would still recommend. Lots of parking and the interior is very cute and woodsy looking. Service is always very fast read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Service was quick, but we also went when they first opened (5pm crowd). I like that you order off the menu via website. It makes the experience more enjoyable when you can order when you feel ready, but they still checked on us before to ask if we had any questions. The popcorn chicken was good, it had a strong basil flavor too. I am not a fan of wood ear mushroom, so I just left it to the side. Food came out quick as well! The had a cold noodle on the menu that I'd like to try next time as well. The restaurant can get a little noisy, as the volume felt a little high and there were only two parties in there, but it's a casual dining experience so I didn't expect quiet either. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Popcorn chicken plate - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Not so great Taiwanese food at all! Surprised to see the 滷肉飯 （braised pork rice) come with 粉絲 （Chinese vermicelli)! Braised dish combo 滷味拼盤 was tasteless -- no soy sauce, no sesame oil! It's definitely not worth the price either. read more

Cozy Taiwanese spot for a quick lunch/dinner, with some dishes being better than others. The restaurant is fast-casual, and you are required to scan the QR code for the menu and to order your items. There was one server working at the restaurant, who was very friendly and dropped off our ordered items. Ambiance is so-so, as you can see and hear everyone else in the restaurant. The plates average between $16-18 now, and we ordered popcorn chicken rice, pork chop rice, and pork chop noodle soup. The best item was the popcorn chicken rice, as the popcorn chicken was perfectly fried and had a ton of basil (which i love). The pork chop was tasty, but not the best I've had. The rice dishes came with a side of rice and (tiny bit of minced pork), sauteed cabbage and steamed broccoli. Sides were nothing to write home about. They also came with a seaweed soup starter, which was too salty to finish. The noodle soup was not good, the broth was flavorless, the vegetable was boiled lettuce (?) and noodles were overcooked. For me, the only thing worth coming back for is popcorn chicken or porkchop. read more

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We had the braised pork rice bowl, fried pork chop rice, and popcorn chicken. When we went I think we smelled that someone ordered stinky tofu. I honestly don't mind the smell as I like stinky tofu, but it's not for everyone. The braised pork with rice is great, I've always loved braised foods and the Taiwanese version of it hit the spot. Great flavor and a soft bite. The fermented greens goes hand and hand with braised foods. The fry on the pork chop was crunchy and not too oily. It was not dry at all and it paired well with the pickled veggies that it comes with. The popcorn chicken was decent, always love eating the crunchy bits of basil it normally comes with. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Fried pork chop - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food portions are good typically get the Pork chop with rice and it comes with a side veggie, an egg and rice. Location is in a busy strip mall the parking can be challenging during lunch. The restaurant itself can be described as 'cozy' Service can be improved.. I typically order by phone and sometimes they just will not pick-up. Also watch out, they sometimes sneakily add a service charge and ask for a tip. read more

I had to come here and try their Crispy Pork Chop. I've been seeing too many pics pop up on my feed and I have been craving it for a while. Their menu seems like it may have a lot of items but it's a variety of starters, soup and rice dishes. I had ordered the Crispy Pork Rice, Cold Cucumbers, Spicy Wonton, and Braised Pork Belly Rice to try out. The verdict on the crispy pork is as I expected, it was delicious and that in itself would probably be the one item I will order again. It doesn't have the super crunch like a fried pork belly but the seasoning was very tasty. The cold cucumbers went so good with everything and even itself as it had a good flavor, and crisp to it. The wontons were nice, spicy and soupy as they should always be. Lastly the Braised Pork was very tender but the best item was the Crispy Pork for sure. The restaurant itself has a nice casual vibe as it's a small family owned restaurant and I'm glad I finally tried it out. read more

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There are so many better Taiwanese places in the area than Kingchops. We've been here a few times, and I keep hoping it will get better, but it doesn't. The service is non-existent, and you have to do everything yourself. You order via their app and pay via the app, and all they do is bring the food out. And they're always in a rush! It's never really that busy. Plus, the music is super loud here; I don't know why that's necessary. The food leaves much to be desired, as they use the same vegetables for different dishes. For instance, "seasonal vegetables" are just napa cabbage and have always been napa cabbage. Why even say seasonal vegetables? It's so misleading. The popcorn chicken is a decent dish, but it is pretty heavy and does not have flavor. Avoid the beef curry at all costs; the beef is not edible. Bamboo shoots are okay but come with a lot of liquid. I found it overall disappointing and with bad service, it's a hard pass. read more

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They are not called kingchops for nothing. The pork chop here is absolutely amazing. Crispy, flavorful, not too salty, tender, and oh so good. My favorite is the pork chop with dry noodle. Despite the name being dry noodle, it's not too dry which is great. The sauce is nice and thick and it coats the noodles great. I love adding white pepper to it, so just ask the staff for some. The staff mostly speak Chinese, but I know they can speak English as well. You order from a QR code on your table so usually that's not a problem. The biggest problem of this place is that they take a very long time to get your food out. It is always the case. Sometimes I'm waiting over 15 mins to get my food which can be super frustrating, but it's something I learned is just part of this place. The ambiance is clean and nice. They have redecorated a bunch of times over the years, and right now they have a lot of greenery on the walls which is pretty cool. read more

I ordered the pork chop rice, spicy beef noodle soup and tofu with preserved egg through Uber Eats. The pork chops came in a separate container from the main rice dish which also Included some minced meat, glass noodles, veggies and half a boiled egg. The pork chops flavor was savory and delicious and even better after I stuck it in the air fryer for a few minutes with a pleasant crisp in every bite. The glass noodles was also rather flavorful and enjoyable. The rest of the dish wasn't impressive though. There was only about a spoon of the minced meat on top of the rice and it was rather bland. The veggies were more or less a side of what appears to be boiled cabbage. And also some pickled greens on the rice. Next, the spicy beef noodle soup was a bit of a disappointment. The noodles were a bit overcooked even though it was separated from the soup in another container. I noticed it was already soggy at the bottom as I mixed it into a bowl with the soup. Despite it being called "spicy noodle soup" it was not in the least bit spicy. In fact it tasted a bit sweet with also a possible hint of cinnamon. There was only one piece of what appears to be Daikon in the soup, tiny bits of tendon and a few slices of beef. I also was not a huge fan of 2 large leafy greens, the kind that seems to be best suited for burgers rather than for soups. This noodle soup lacked flavor and spice, not indicative of the typical Taiwanese beef noodle soup one reminesces of. The tofu with preserved egg was a nice way to end the meal. While it was light, the green onions, soysauce and other garnishes really brought out a bold flavor for such a delicate dish. read more

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KingChops is the place to get Taiwanese style fried pork chop with rice or noodles. The set meal comes with broccoli, side dish and rice. The cafe is in a small plaza and they have several Taiwanese dishes including stinky tofu! I received a BOGO offer from Fivestars so that was a great deal. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Take out pork chop bento box - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Pork chop was pretty good but nowhere near DTF like someone mentioned. First time there and what seemed to be a promo deal wasn't that impressive. Ordered the business bento special pork chop. It was mainly rice and definitely not a deal. The pork chop was decent but I won't be back. The restaurant didn't have a pleasant smell. The worker guy was cleaning up the table next to us and didn't think about spraying the cleaner the opposite direction where we were sitting. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Business special 1.排骨飯Pork Chop Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Weekday lunch at this Taiwanese cafe that specializes in pork chop rice. The store is aptly named as "king" chop because the pork chop rice is huge. Unless you are sharing, this can take several days to finish. The pork chop is thin and crispy and the rice bowl is loaded with toppings. It makes quite an impression when they bring it out and if you are only seeing it for the first time. There is a bit of a wow factor. Not only does it look good, but it's good tasting also. We also ordered chili wontons, but that took forever to come out. We were finish with our meal and it still had not come out yet. The service is a bit slow so if you are looking for a fast lunch, it might be a gamble here if you have to get somewhere within a timeframe. Parking can get difficult in this center during peak meal times because there are so many stores and restaurants. The dining room has a casual vibe. Please visit and create your own experience. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Pork Chop Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I think this is now new ownership since the old flair has changed. It's now a bit fancier looking facade and nicer tables. We ordered thru the QR code and made the order with ease. Food was not the same as I imagined. Pork chop rice was good. Little more garlic. As for the beef noodle soup (bland), blacked egg with tofu ( too salty) and spicy wonton( looks bland but underneath the sauce was extremely salty). I had to dock two stars since the food should be more attentive in the flavor but I think it's the holiday and probably starting off the morning with us. Overall I probably will skip the side dishes and just stick to the pork chop entree. read more

Ordered delivery and chose the light pork chop rice, which I have ordered many times before. This time I received three pieces of pork chop, which is clearly the "lightest" portion I have ever received. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Came to Kingchops during lunch and we were able to get a table immediately. We ordered two pork chop rices, steamed bamboo, popcorn chicken, spicy wontons, and the pigs ear. Everything was very well balanced in flavor but the stand out for me is the fry. The batter is super thin and has a nice crunch, I would say it isn't necessarily crispy since the pork chop is super juicy but it works!! Because who wants to eat a dry pork chop. My girlfriend and I shared the pork rice and the portion sizes are definitely shareable, we struggled to finish it. The popcorn chicken is really solid and has a thin and crisp fry on it -- the spice level is adjustable but we got mild. It wasn't spicy at all and did provide some extra flavor. The pig ear is on the softer side in texture and it wasn't much to write home about. My favorite bite of the meal was the steamed bamboo. It was packed with flavor and the bamboo melted in every bite. It was honestly addicting and kept going back for more. The spicy wontons were also a standout. The wrapper was very qq, the meat was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and it was bathing in a mala sauce that wasn't too overwhelming. The downside of the wontons were that they came out when we were basically done with our meal. Not sure if it was a fluke but the food was coming out at an odd pace. The restaurant is small and does feel dark because of the black decor. But since they weren't too busy when we were there it didn't feel cramped. Although I can see how it could be squishy during peak times. Overall Kingchops is very solid and will come here if I'm craving Taiwanese Porkchops or just another bite of the delish bamboo! read more

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When it comes to reviews, everyone has their thoughts around specifics that drives their conclusion on the establishment. For me, it's service, food, cleanliness, and overall collective experience. Most of the time, I find myself landing comfortably around 4 stars with minor details here and there. For this location, my previous visit warranted them a 5 star award. Food is delicious and well presented. Service, normally at casual Asian restaurants, tend to be lacking. However, Kingchops in Irvine delivered otherwise. Our server, Powr, was attentive to our questions and provided additional guidance far more than some fine dining I've experience. Ambiance was an additional reflection on how other patrons interacted with him. Powr did an amazing job with other tables from my perspective. Our overall experience was nothing less than stellar. I would recommend this place based on the mentions above. Great job and hats off to this establishment. I'm happy that quality resonates across all categories. Looking forward to another wonderful experience. read more

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The fried chicken and fried pork is the best in socal. This is my default chicken spot, though parking can be a little tight. They offer combos at lunch. They also offer something hard to find - bawan! That's right, you can find (really qq) bawan here. The interior is surprisingly cozy for this kind of eatery. There are always a ton of grandpas and grandmas sitting around, enjoying the food. Front of the house is fast. read more

We've been here twice and ordered the same pork chop rice and Stinky tofu. Delicious... The only thing is missing is that special sauce that they used to either put on the side or drizzle on the pork chop, and That was the magic. Excellent service, nice decor. Restroom is pretty clean. Will come back again and again read more

Kingchops Irvine - Stinky tofu - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The pork chop is to die for Stinky tofu is so stinky your ancestors will wake up from the grave, but you get more addicted after every bite. The cold noodles are good but not as good as other dishes. read more

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My husband and kids love this place. It's very popular with the Taiwanese peeps in Irvine. I personally think their pork chops are a bit too greasy for me but everyone else likes them just fine. read more

If you have a craving for Taiwanese pork chops this should satisfy your craving! Their wontons are decent but their meat dumpling (ba oan) misses the mark unfortunately and really can't compare to what you can get in Taiwan We did also get our appetizers out after our main dish came, which wasn't a big deal but something to note. This is order on your phone and pay at the register. Staff is friendly enough but restroom was a little sketchy because it almost seemed like water was not going to come out of the faucet. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Not sure whether this Kingchops is related to another Kingchops location in City of Industry, but this Kingchops is supposedly tied to the famous pork chop brand in Taiwan (the first flagship store was originally opened in Ximending, Taipei in 1961 with two locations in TaoYuan and one location in Taipei in 2024). [Parking]: Free and easy plaza parking lot - had no issue finding a spot on Sunday at 1 PM. [Ordering]: For takeout, there's a kiosk machine located inside of the front entrance. For dine-in, customers need to scan the QR code for each table and place an order. After I placed an order via the QR code and the sole waitress brought our dishes out, I asked her about the Yelp check-in offer (free braised peanut). The sole employee did not forget about my free braised peanut (-$6.50 off) and brought the appetizer out later. [Service]: Efficient service, but it was literally one person taking care of all tables and the sole server couldn't respond to our requests immediately. The restaurant should switch from metal spoons to plastic spoons because I couldn't stand the scraping sound from my metal spoon as I attempted to finish my rice bowl. [Menu]: This restaurant specializes in Taiwanese style pork chop. Don't overthink and just order #1 porkchop rice. *** #34 Stinky Tofu ($8.50): One of better stinky tofu I have had in LA/OC - tofu wasn't soggy and Taiwanese kimchi had a good spicy level. It tasted a lot better than Stinky Tofu from Tofu King. #1 Pork Chop Rice (rice bowl with vegetables + pork chop + soup, $15.75): A solid meal option, but I wouldn't call it amazing. Above average pork chop with pretty mediocre vegetable and rice. *** Solid pork chop (excluding rice & vegetable) and top notch stinky tofu, but the restaurant could improve the overall flow of dine-in QR code ordering process. read more

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Went here with our friend group. We got pork chop combo, popcorn chicken combo, stinky tofu, beef noodle, and red oil dumplings. Everything was really good. The service was outstanding very friendly server. Portion to price ratio is really good we had to get togo boxes. Overall, really good experience here! read more

5/5 stars This place just keeps getting better! I came back today and was blown away by how flavorful and crispy the pork chop was -- perfectly seasoned with just the right crunch. The noodles were fresh and bouncy, and the brothless mix had a great balance of savory and umami flavors. You can tell they really care about the quality here. Service was fast and friendly, and the portion sizes are generous for the price. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Taiwanese comfort food. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

Ahhh Kingchops. You are so close to being great, but I have to be honest with you. You need a remodel job. You need a team meeting and a fresh vision for yourself. You have the potential to be so great. Can you imagine lines of people waiting outside to get your pork chops? Just a few minor changes and you can become great. This is a tired restaurant. It needs to be cleaned. The menu needs revision, modernizing. For example, last week I ordered your pork chop plate to go. It came with rice (good), meat sauce (good) and chops (good), but the other stuff??? seaweed (yuck!) No cabbage? No corn? No fresh vegetables? May I suggest tempura? shrimp? May I suggest you improve your meat sauce? Use larger pork chops? Your pork chops are good! It is the other stuff. This is just a few minor changes. Please do a remodel job! We all love you. We all love your chops! read more

Quick, delicious homestyle Taiwanese food. You order on your phone but pay with the waiter. Beware though, you make a tip selection online and there is an additional tip section on the receipt they hand you for some reason, so you could be tipping twice if you're not careful. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Lu rou fan - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

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The classic signature pork chop at Kingchops has changed. The batter is now very thick, and it's very different from how it was a few years ago. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

I heard a lot about the porkchop rice and came to check it out. It comes with soup, rice on the side and a couple other items I didn't eat . The porkchop was delicious. I wish I had more. I also enjoyed the soup. Rice is rice, it's hard to mess that up. I also got the peanut dish with the Yelp check-in. I wasn't impressed with that at all. I wouldn't get it again. Service was good, but they don't accept cash. Future visits I'll stick to the chops only read more

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Good Taiwanese food when you're craving it. I ordered through DoorDash so I can't attest to the service or vibe inside the restaurant. I ordered the Pork Chop combo that came with rice, veggies, and I think I added the egg (or maybe it comes with it) and I really enjoyed it, but I will say the pork chop is a little on the sweeter side. read more

My favorite pork chop in Irvine! I love pork chops so it was surprising that I hadn't visited Kingchops sooner. I got their Taiwanese pork chop plate which came with rice, tea egg, two sides and some pickled cabbage. I told myself that I wouldn't eat it all but it was so good that I did. The pork was tender and very flavorful. They also have a smaller plate but you'll want the full size. Also got some stinky tofu and cold cucumbers and learned that I don't like stinky tofu. It's probably good for those who do. read more

Kingchops Irvine - Cold cucumber - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California

A hole in a wall restaurant with dank taiwanese food! Kingchops is located in a small plaza on Jefferey, parking is pretty easy. The restaurant interior is small, with table seatings. To order there is a QR code on each table and you add on your phone and order. I got the braised pork with rice ($14) and my BF got the taiwanese pork chop over rice ($16). I also checked in on yelp and received a dish of free boiled peanuts. Braised pork wasn't the best I've had, but it was tender and saucy, not overly greasy and salty. The peanuts were soft and roasted to perfection. I tried my BF's pork chop and it was crispy and full of flavor, also not overly greasy and salty. Portion is huge so it's two meals worth for me. For the price the quality and portion is amazing. The server is super friendly here and service is fast, would love to try out other dishes my next visit! read more

Kingchops Irvine - Braised pork - Taiwanese Near Me - Irvine, California