This restaurant lived up to the hype! It was so delicious and I was famished from driving up from…read moreSan Diego. Loved the white fish porridge/congee, the bun cha, and cha ca la von. Customer service was amazing, fast and friendly and the cashier recommended I try a few different items next time I am around this area.

Give this place a try you won't regret it!!!…read more This is my favorite spot for chao ca cho cu (fish porridge) and bun cha ha noi (vermicelli and bbq meat). My family has gone here for over 10 years and the porridge is always consistently amazing. Most of the workers here are also so sweet and remembers you (if you're a regular) I knocked off two points simplyh because service today was terrible. The woman who is taking orders and serving was extremely rude. The way she spoke to me was pretty horrible. It was kind of a put off. Typically I just order to go, and for some reason this time we went into the actual place and sat down. The restaurant is a bit small and intimate, so don't bring a group, but the food is still consistently great! So actually, I'll put back a star because honestly, I cannot explain in words how great their food is especially the porridge and the vermicelli noodles! I'm actually craving more now!

Whenever I'm in Garden Grove, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine will always take precedence. However,…read moremy most recent trip pivoted from the norm, and Noodle Star became the destination. The end result? Reasonable prices, warm service, and very tasty food. Like so many Chinese restaurants, the name and theme is inherently confusing. Up until last year, the place was Harbor Garden and it's rebranded to Noodle Star ever since. The Chinese name ("川粵" aka "Chuan Yue") would imply there is a Sichuan + Cantonese component to the offerings, despite the words "teppanyaki" and handmade noodles (手工麵) noted on the exterior as well as on signs on the interior. Typically any restaurant that dabbles in multiple regional Chinese variations (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Lanzhou, etc.) is a huge flight risk. Surprisingly, it all worked out. All of my orders were from different regions of the country, starting with a Cantonese beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) that was delightfully smokey from the wok hei (#1) and the noodles and beef were silky and smooth. While the noodles aren't as wide as I would have liked, they were still 100% workable in the dish. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞) was wonderfully fried and the chicken was still juicy on the inside. Their napa cabbage + shrimp + pork steamed dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) were pillowy soft and steamed perfectly. They were plump and not too doughy; which is very appropo for a northern Chinese dish. The biggest surprise may have come from the soup dumplings (小籠包), which had just the right amount of soup and a very delicate dumpling skin that was downright excellent. The service was kind, attentive, and very bilingual with Mandarin and English. Prices might feel high to non-Cali folks, but the spectrum is very much on the Socal average. (#2). Bathrooms were mostly clean and the seating options were plentiful; solid for large and small group action. Parking can be tough on the weekends since it's a strip mall. I already know that I'll be back. If I was able to order 4 regions and they all came out excellent (#3), I can only imagine how excellent the rest of the house special group of dishes will be. __________ (#1) "Essence of the wok" -- it's a thing. (#2) At $15-19 for most dishes. (#3) Did we get lucky?

We ordered the orange chicken and loved it. The sauce tasted very fresh, you can really tell they…read moreuse fresh orange juice, which makes the flavor sweet, tangy, and super delicious. The green beans were also aâmzing, fresh, bright green, and not oily at all. Simple but cooked perfectly. My favorite surprise was the potato salad. It was so special and actually my first time trying this style. The crispy shredded potatoes were crunchy and flavorful, really unique and tasty! Overall: good food, fresh ingredients, and great flavors. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

The location is a little bit tucked away but definitely worth the find! Just a Mom and Pop shop…read morewith the nicest staff. Authentic flavors and great portions. The Thai tea is sweet and strong. Highly recommend if you go during lunch. Lol Pad see ew had great wok hei & fresh ingredients. The wings were crispy and delicious. Looking forward to coming back soon! Chang beer from Thailand is refreshing with the meal. I will have to look for this in the supermarkets!

I had an amazing experience at Lucky Gai Cafe and it's easily one of my new favorite spots. The…read morefood was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite tasted authentic and well balanced you can tell they really pay attention to quality ingredients and preparation. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the rice paired with it was just as impressive. Portions were solid for the price, and everything came out quickly without sacrificing quality. The atmosphere was clean, welcoming, and laid back perfect for a casual meal or quick stop. On top of that, the staff was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for something delicious, comforting, and consistent, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'll 100% be coming back.

As a proud member of the Yelp Elite Squad, I consider it my civic duty, no, my moral calling, to…read morereport back on all things edible, delicious, and occasionally life‑changing. And if you've been following my reviews on Yelp for the last six+ years, you already know one thing about me: I don't lie, I don't sugarcoat, and I don't gatekeep good food. If I ever withhold information, it's only because I'm unconscious. So today, I woke up with a craving so specific it felt like a pregnancy symptom: marinated roasted duck. Naturally, I did what any responsible adult would do. I opened Yelp and typed "best roasted duck in Irvine." And boom! The first result? Tasty Spot. Now, I've only been here twice (or it could've been three times) since one of my husband's best friends invited us in when it first opened. We loved it. And listen, my husband is one of the pickiest human beings on planet Earth. This man will look you dead in the eye and tell you to un‑five‑star a restaurant if he thinks your "culinary soulmate" is actually a catfish. He doesn't pull punches; he throws Yelp‑level truth bombs. He's that picky. Which, honestly, explains why he married me, clearly he has impeccable taste. Speaking of me, the ultimate foodie adventurer, (the same one who will drive 50 miles for excellent sushi) said to myself, "Let's go back, girl!" And let me tell you... I did NOT regret it. Not even a little. As your Dating Coach reviewer here on Yelp, I can unequivocally tell you that the universe greeted me in the form of Amy, my server, who was basically the human equivalent of your well‑timed first date: she courteously smiled, was attentive, and patiently answered all my questions without making me feel like I was being "politely tolerated." If you've been stuck in the Burger‑Fries‑Milkshake situationship (since you graduated from Gerber's peas, carrots and spinach mushy food jars), consider this your sign to expand your dating pool, I mean, your DINING pool, and try this place. IS THIS PLACE DATEWORTHY OR NOT? I give it a resounding Yes. Super casual and effortlessly charming. The kind of place where even your mother-in-law would approve. Now, a special shout‑out to Amy...Girl, you're the kind of server who makes a customer want to come back not just for the food, but for the experience. The restaurant itself is spacious, whether you're on a cozy date for 2 or hosting a chaotic party of 20 hungry people, you won't feel boxed in. It has that "big dinner party" vibe without the stress of actually hosting a big dinner party. And the roasted duck? OMG Amy told me it's cooked FRESH every single day, and honestly, the way she wholeheartedly explained it made me think about the giddiness that my girlfriends experience when a man actually texts them back right away. They go through so much marinated duck that I'm convinced this might be the best roasted duck in California. If you're from out of town, your trip here would be so worth it. Yes, I said it. I stand by it. Fight me. I'll absolutely be back -- for the freshly roasted duck, for the vibes, and for their delicious lemon tea, and their unmatched coffee milk tea! Yummy!

This spot used to be Delicious Food Corner, and the menu is pretty much the same. You can order…read moreclassic individual Hong Kong cafe dishes or go for larger family-style plates. There's also dimsum options to choose from. We had a bigger group, so we were seated in a quiet private room in the corner, which worked out really well. A few dishes were a bit salty, but overall everything was solid. My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp (crispy and not overly drenched in mayo like at other places), and the spicy garlic eggplant. The soy sauce chow fun is a classic and always a reliable choice. Service was excellent, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout.

A little long wait but the food was really good The orange…read morechicken and the bread they have are super tasty and the flavor was super good Def would come again

Food: thick sesame onion bread, three kind knife cut noodles, dried stir fried beans…read more Service: they were understaffed and the place was became packed after we arrived with like two waiters trying to handle the entire restaurant. I felt bad for them. Ambiance: pretty large with tables for large parties.

Our group of 14 reserved a private room at KW Cafe for a friend's birthday, and it was my first…read moretime visiting. I was really impressed by how extensive the menu is--they offer everything from classic Hong Kong-style breakfast and comfort dishes to full banquet-style dinners. For our celebration, we had quite a spread, including sashimi, roast pig, king crab, beef filet mignon, steamed grouper, lamb rack, squab, chicken, and dessert. I'm not sure about the corkage policy, but our host was able to bring in bottles of wine for the occasion. Service was excellent, we even stayed past their 9 p.m. closing time, and they never rushed us. The food did lean a bit oily, which is pretty typical for Hong Kong-style banquet dishes. Parking is easy with a large shared lot, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of their menu next time I'm in the area.

Great Afternoon tea menu that's good for dinner if you go there closer right before dinner…read more Authentic Hong Kong cafe taste. Service is fine, the usual. Great big space with many comfortable booth seats. I got the satay beef macaroni with soup. It was delicious.

This place is always busy, and they don't take reservations -- but if you have a large party, you…read morecan call in advance and they will put you on a wait-list ... This helped us get a table much faster than we would have than if we had just shown up and waited. We ordered the large family meal, and there were 12 of us. We also ordered the Newport Lobster, fish fillet with black bean sauce, and an extra shrimp fried rice. Overall, I think the food was good, and the prices are reasonable (except the lobster, which was pricey, as you might expect from anything listed as "market price"). Most of us in the group thought the fish fillet with black bean sauce was the best. I thought it was very good, but not necessarily fantastic. (There are other Chinese restaurants that do it a little better.) The sauce was very good, but the fish wasn't quite as tender as it can be. Definitely a solid 4 stars. Other dishes were good. I think the scallop soup could have been great for some people, but my wife and I both hate cilantro, and there was a ton of cilantro. The pork was also good, and my friends thought the clams were also really good. I found the fried rice a bit bland. And for both the lobster and the crab, they could have made them a little easier to eat by cracking the shells a bit more for us. I hate fighting with my food ... And there was a fair amount of fighting on these 2 dishes. The lobster cost almost much as all the other dishes combined. It certainly looked amazing. And the sauce was very good. But I found most of it a bit overcooked. Maybe it was our fault for asking for a big one. Maybe a smaller lobster might have been cooked a little less. The great sauce (along with the fighting with the shell) might have covered up the fact that the meat was actually a bit tough and rubbery. I don't think I'd order this again. The service was very friendly and pretty fast. And, again, other than the lobster, the pieces were pretty reasonable.

Tan Cang Newport Seafood has been around a few decades. We came here a few times many years ago…read morewhen there was a travel agency next-door. Our family joked around and would say let's go to the travel agency restaurant when we had a craving for Chinese/Vietnamese type of food. I recall the food back then was extra tasty and memorable, leaving me wanting to return again and again. However, my recent lunch outing with my girlfriends changed my mind. Our servers were attentive and friendly. I think it helped that my friend was a familiar customer. We came on a Monday afternoon around 11:30 and It was early enough where parking was still available. We ordered the classic dishes, including salt and pepper fried pork chopsand salt and pepper fried shrimp, but the taste this time around left a lot to be desired. These two dishes lacked the crunchiness and flavors that these fried entrees are supposed to showcase. We found the pork chops to be dry and tough, as if it was prepared a while ago and sitting out for some time before it made its way to our table. The shrimp was not impressive either. At least the shaking beef or bo luc lac was good. The beef chunks were tender, and the flavors were on point. Bonus points for the broth that is complimentary during lunch. Also the complimentary orange slices were a nice touch to end our meal. We'd still return for the lobster and noodle when the occasion comes up.

I have had takeout from here on two occasions. The food tasted great, was ready when promised and…read moreeverything was hot. We got the family dinner. Combo C. This came with egg rolls, cream cheese wontons, black pepper beef, honey walnut shrimp, orange chicken, mixed vegetable chicken, fried rice, fortune cookies, etc.. We also had an order of the house chow mein. Everything tasted great. The meat was tender and the vegetables tasted fresh. I especially liked the honey walnut shrimp and the orange chicken. The food was a great value. The portions were so generous we got multiple meals from this one order. When I picked up the food, the staff were very friendly. The restaurant looked very clean. There was adequate parking in the strip mall where the restaurant is located. I will be having many more meals from Royal Wok.

Came here for dinner and ordered 3 dishes for 2 people; the dishes were quite lunch. The fried rice…read morehas a lot of shrimps and the green beans were also tasty, but disappointed in the pork chips bc it's a little dried and not flavorful... The place is small and they only have one guy alben is really working there and he is friendly and attentive.

This place is amazing!! The worker behind the cashier is always super friendly and always treats us…read moreso good. Not only are the workers friendly but the food is to die for. It such a feel good atmosphere whenever my girlfriend and I come here. We come here all the time!

I've been going here for years but given the change in management, I was a bit wary of returning…read more Spoiler alert: highly recommend still. I ordered the pan fried pork dumplings and it was almost the same as before. Bit less crispy and bit less juicy, but still satisfactory. The chili oil now has sesame seeds and more oil, but the spicy and depth of flavor remains the same. The menu and prices haven't changed, as well. They gave me a free mango jelly-like dessert as well, which was very kind. I'll head back to do my own comparisons of before and after but overall it seems like new management is maintaining the high standards, low wait times, and homey environment. I hope this place stays a long time and maintains the quality.

My Mom and I come here often for dine-in service and also to go. The staff is pleasant, attentive…read moreand courteous. Most of the time we come here for lunch as they have a FANTASTIC LUNCH MENUE at very decent prices (please note the lunch menu does present smaller portions) The restaurant is always clean, well maintained and with ample seating.

We came right at opening and were seated promptly. However, we were not attended to nor provided…read moremenus for an entire for 15minutes after, which might be longer if I did not get up on my own to ask for menu at the front. When asked for menu, the server said sorry it's bc they don't have alot of menu books available but proceeded to give me 3 out of like 10 that I see they have. So they obviously had some! There were only 3 tables that had customers. After that taking the menus, we were again not attended to for 20-30minutes, noone brought us water or ever asked if we were ready. We had to flag them, once again. They were at least 3 servers so it's not like they were short of help when there's only 3 tables full at the time. It's like they were ignoring us. We proceeded to order 9 dishes that took awhile to come out. Only 1 dish came out which was the walnut shrimp and then more came out 15minutes later. How do they expect our big party to start eating with just 1 dish. We also had to wait literally 30minutes with nothing to eat for 3 dishes at the end when we finished everything else already. We had to ask about it 3 times. They need better timing in everything.... I noticed a couple tables having the same problems. As for the food, it was alright. The honey walnut shrimp and fried salted pepper shrimp was not crispy. The peking duck was actually great, one of the best. But it is not worth their service & other foods.. There are tons of chinese food options out there, we will not be coming back here. 2il