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Lao Tang Jia

3.8 (35 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Roasted Eel & Alaskan salmon roe rice....hmmm...the eel size is pretty small for $18....
Jun C.

I like their braised pork knuckle and feet. The order doesn't come with good amout of meat but they do taste good. I dont recommend the eel and salmon roe rice tho. The eel is so small, that I felt like I was robbed. If the attached picture can't tell you, just image the size of a cigarette box but not with the width.....and it is sold for $18.. Hmm.....come on..... I think Teacher Soup is a very stingy Family...(That's what it mean, Lao Tang Jia).... I'm definitely not ordering eel ever again here.

Good as always!
Meng W.

It's a Smart kitchen style but has very amazing taste and chill outdoor environments. Best to call n order ahead to skip the line. Great service from the owner!! Got the pork knuckle rice for lunch, and abalone soup for dinner this time, comfy and happy

Karissa C.

Ordered takeout. Order took 10-20 mins to prepare. Hainan chicken came w three sauces and a soup. Very flavorful and tasty. The chicken was soft and then rice was seasoned w the chicken. Pork knuckle bowl was good. Careful if you cant handle spicy because the red chilis in this are HOT. It came with picked veggies a d a fried tofu. This is a good filling bowl that I definitely can see myself ordering again if i was eating by myself. The pork feet rice is the standard. They served a lot of rice and had one small piece of abalone in it with some mushrooms. This place is authentic and has wonderful flavor on its food.

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Xiaolin G.

After being blown away by the flavorful and unique dishes at Lao Tang JIa's last time, the Chaozhou-born owner has done it again! This summer, he's introduced a revamped version of the classic Chaozhou seafood dish, "Lo Zaai" (捞汁), as well as a seasonal limited edition item - jumbo-sized Argentinean prawns pan-fried with fragrant scallion oil. Let me tell you, the Lo Zaai seafood is an absolute winner, with a broth base that's rich but not heavy. As expected, the star of the show is the plump and juicy oysters, which are a true delight to the senses. Paired with crunchy abalone, succulent prawns, and a medley of aromatics and veggies, this dish is an explosion of sweet and savory flavors that's perfect for the summer heat! But that's not all - the double-pepper chicken with chestnuts and mushrooms, as well as the spicy braised chicken bones, are both top-notch in terms of taste and texture. And let's not forget about the braised pork trotters with peanuts and abalone, which are a heavenly source of collagen for all the beauty-conscious ladies out there. Lao Tang JIa's dishes are truly a fusion of traditional Chaozhou flavors and modern culinary innovation. I can't wait to see what other delicious surprises the owner has in store for us. Recently, whenever I have the chance to return to Irvine, I always want to get some takeout from Lao Tang Jia

random afternoon on a Wednesday, has work off and decided to just chill. Woke up a bit later and was hungry cuz lunch was missed. I decided to order some food from this place to try. The abalones with chicken wings were an interesting choice, didn't expect the pair but it was really on point. The first thing smelled great. The food was braised in a really nice sauce and it was very tasty, not too salty, the rice carried some sauce, it was really good. Definitely was a happy camper afterward. I would definitely come back and order another time around. Goood afternoon.

Pork Bone Soup with Seaweed & Shrimps & Fishballs /
Jinan L.

The food tastes good with stable quality. It's supplied by a smart kitchen and dine in option is not available. Soup is full in a very strong flavor with white pepper: actually quite good for Teochew flavor. The soup comes with a few fishballs with four shrimps. It's very well packaged too. For the pork knuckle rice I would say it's just okay as compared to an authentic Teochew pork rice. But if you look for something to eat quickly, try this combo.

A. Golden Fish Maw Chicken Soup with Sea Coconut ..  would not recommend
Cha L.

We ordered the Braised Chicken Wing & Abalone rice and hubby said he was satisfied but felt that it was overpriced for the portion given. Also would not go out of our way to get this again. I ordered the Golden Fish Maw Soup and this soup is lacking essence. It was overly salty and tasted like msg rather than that purse wholesome soup you expected from the menu pictures they presented. If you're looking for that "ancient" nourishing Chinese soup, this place ain't it. When hubby tasted it, he said it tasted like American chicken noodle soup and if you're anything like me you'll know what broth actually tastes when using quality ingredients as it will only enhance the natural flavors from the chicken. Also... mine came with a single drumstick which tasted very bland. Reply to owner's response: You lost me at "And don't make judgments too fast." Sounds a bit passive aggressive given that I've provided my honest opinion about your food. Sure, you can say that Ubereats markup prices but that still doesn't dismiss my opinion on how the soup tastes.

Oyster soup, pork trotter, pork feet, lemon coke
Shelly L.

First time ordering off DoorDash, food was amazing! This time ordered pick up and went and got the food in person, there's no mark up when you order in person vs. on DoorDash or Yelp or an other food service app. I got the oyster rice soup, pork feet, pork trotter over rice. All 3 items were fantastic. Also got a lemon coke, great way to cut the savory flavors with something refreshing. The oysters were super fresh and very delicious. I highly recommend and will be back to try more items on the menu!

Tom P.

(5 stars) I had an absolutely delightful experience here. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, each one bursting with flavor. The presentation was as impressive as the taste, and the portion size was just right. What impressed me even more was the attention to detail and quality of ingredients used in every dish. It's evident that the chefs take great pride in their craft. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient but high quality take out food service!

House Spicy Pork Knuckle Rice /
Eddie L.

the house spicy pork knuckle rice is amazing. The stewed pork is especially soft and glutinous. THE RICE mix the sauce is very good. you have to try it

Guanyu H.

Love the food here which is very authentic. Ordered many times and the service is also good here. You can check the menu from yelp and just call them to order. They will let you know when the food is ready, pick up and go home enjoy the food :)

Dori Y.

Food is so tasty, recommend pig foot rice,seafood platter, chicken soup with abalones, definitely will com again. When I pick up, the host is very nice, service is good.

Chili Oil Seafood Platter /
Isabella G.

This is a self-service and touchless ordering concept. There is no service so no need to tip, it takes about 10 minutes from ordering to serving, the food is delicious and the portions are good, perfect for a light lunch or evening meal. Seating is limited and you can sit outside and see the planes take off and land from the SNA. A very special dining experience. Will come back again.

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The portion is too small for a person to eat. Really disappointed and I need to find other things to eat.

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Extremely unsanitary. cooking station and the tables were sticky and unclean. Definitely not coming back.

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It was so hard to find the place and there was no sit down tables. The location hides behind warehouses

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3 years ago

Soup is very delicious with Real ingredients. Save me hours of cooking it at home myself

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