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    Long's Kitchen

    3.3 (216 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LONG'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    过生日在这里,点了红烧肉、小炒肉、圆白菜、皮蛋豆腐,女儿很喜欢红烧肉(香糯可口),其它的口味都很好好赞,推荐。

    结账时服务员主动说给我打九折,条件是写好评。我出于想帮一下同胞,就答应了。结果吃完饭后,她突然变了态度,非常急躁地冲过来催我立刻写评论,语气很不客气,让我感觉特别不舒服。 本来想好好支持一下,结果这种先给甜头、后用强硬态度逼写好评的做法,让我非常反感。感觉自己的好心被利用了。 希望店家能反思一下服务方式,真心对待客人,而不是只盯着好评和折扣。 When paying the bill, the server proactively offered me a 9% discount on the condition that I write a positive review. Since she was Chinese, I wanted to help a fellow compatriot and agreed. However, after I finished eating, her attitude suddenly changed. She rushed over impatiently, urging me to write the review immediately in a very rude tone, which made me extremely uncomfortable. I originally wanted to support the restaurant, but this tactic of offering a "sweetener" first and then pressuring me with a harsh attitude left me very upset. I felt my kindness was being taken advantage of. I hope the restaurant can reflect on its service approach and treat customers sincerely, rather than focusing only on good reviews and discounts.

    Cecily C.

    I've had appetizers bigger than this. Portion size was shockingly small for the price. Photo says it all.

    Braised port with side of rice
    Julia C.

    Very cute local family-owned Chinese restaurant, I recommend giving it a try! Came here on a random Sunday afternoon with my mom after running errands closeby. The restaurant was not ever busy, and the service was very quick. We ordered the braised pork and the claypot eggplant. The food was packed with flavor; I recommend ordering a side of rice with all the dishes, without rice, the food is on the salty side. My mom absolutely enjoyed the eggplant (but I must warn that it is a bit spicy). In terms of value, the price was pretty comparable to other Chinese restaurants in the area. Portion size was smaller than i expected but 2 dishes was just enough for my mom and I.

    Twice cooked pork, pickled vegetable fried rice, dry fried green beans, cured meat and dried turnip
    Richard P.

    This was a good home-style Chinese place that had a nice mix of spicy and flavor dishes. I went with a friend from Hunan and they thought it was pretty authentic other than needing to use Mexican peppers as you can't easily import the right ones. It wasn't Sichuan numbing spicy and the food came out with a nice base spice level which you can amplify by eating the peppers like I like, or leaving them on your plate like my friend! Most of the meat options are fish or pork with minimal chicken or beef (but there are a couple) If you are looking for casual Chinese to share with friends or family, this is a nice quick stop!

    Ena C.

    One of the best Hunan places in Irvine in my opinion for Chinese food. There is plenty of seating and the lot usually has parking. The only thing is sometimes they run out of ingredients and they won't have certain dishes. The hand pulled chicken is one of my favorites, it is a bit spicy but just get some rice with it. Sunright is right next to the restaurant too, and they allow outside drinks. The cauliflower dish is also really good.

    Menu February 2025
    Jessie S.

    Horrible experience here. The young man who was our server was awful and seemed to hate his job, life, and everything, and projecting that onto us. We usually order takeout but decided to dine in today and we won't be back. We can't read or speak Chinese so we rely on the english section of the menu and ordered the "fried spicy intestine" and when it came out it was not fried. We showed him a photo of what we expected on yelp and he said that was actually the "spicy broth" and the english translation of the menu is wrong. Um... then fix it? How is the deep fried intestine called spicy broth?? Service was nonexistent. When we came into the restaurant we were the only customers there. We ordered soup and they didn't give us spoons and not once did they ask us how the food was. Try Kuan Zhai Alley near Spectrum. So much better.

    Hunan fish fillet
    Cheny C.

    I feel like I been scammed, ordered the Hunan fish fillet to go and this is the portion I got, called the restaurant and they said this is the normal portion, $18 for this?! Never going again

    Fish fillet with Sauerkraut
    Angela C.

    I was on the way home and wanted green veggies and found this place. I think I got A-choy and it satisfied my craving and tasted fine, not as garlicky as I wanted but it was fine. I needed some proteins, so I got the fish fillet with sauerkraut, and it was also ok, not the best, not the worst but good enough, it had some kick to it. I asked for a recommendation on the third dish and the person suggested chicken, but I don't recall the actual description and just accepted it, it wasn't what I was expecting, it was good but if I knew what it was, I wouldn't have ordered it. It was chicken with bones and the bones were brittle so you had to be really careful. It was soupy and very spicy, in the numb your mouth type of spicy. The chicken was dry so it was good it was soupy so I could dip it with each bite. The place was a bit rundown and outdated. When I sat down to wait for my order (which took almost 30 minutes) it was a bit sticky. Maybe I got there close to closing time because there were workers in uniform having dinner, and then other workers at another table peeling vegetables. It seemed a bit weird. For whatever reason it took several minutes of me trying to catch their attention to take my takeout order even though they did greet me and knew I was there. I even closed the menu, universal sign of I've looked and made my decision. Everything was ok but I probably wouldn't return unless I was in the area and craving a leafy green vegetable again.

    Silvia L.

    We checked in on the way to LAR airport. It was an early dinner visit, so pretty quiet, only two tables including us. Not sure if because we didn't have any expectation, or just because we were hungry, we feel the food here is above average among other Chinese restaurant.

    Soup
    Emily C.

    My family and I came on Saturday at 5:30, and there was no wait at all. It was actually dead empty... so that should have warned us. The service fine, the decor was fine, everything was just fine. Parking is free and shared in a lot. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and nothing was great, just ok. The fried eggplant was probably my favorite but it was in a puddle of oil. Both the mapu tofu and salted egg tofu were bland and lackluster. Pork belly was tender. I liked the soup since the pork knuckle was soft and fatty. The fish scared everyone with its red dye. The sauce was neon red and tasted super artificial. We just poked at it and nibbled some pieces to try. The duck was so dark and so spicy. I can't even pinpoint what flavor the duck was because it was so spicy that my tongue went numb lol. I like spicy food but this had a bitter tart flavor that I didn't quite enjoy. Veggies were pretty ok, plain, and simple. Overall, I would not recommend this place to anyone or ever go again. This is sad chinese food with dull flavors, lots of oil, and red 40 dye.

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    Audrey F.

    While the menu isn't large here, especially when compared to other Chinese restaurants like Tasty Garden and Tasty Noodle House, everything I tried here was good. I got the: salted peanuts, twice cooked pork with garlic stems, bean curd and vegetable soup, and cauliflower with pork dry pot. The pork in both dishes was thinly cut, juicy, and tender, the cauliflower was crispy and not too spicy, and the soup was surprisingly good despite its bland appearance. Service was ok here. You do need to ask for some dishes and for the check but the waiter got them to us fairly quick after asking. Tables are spaced out so you feel like you've got plenty of room.

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    Slisa J.

    The food was like leftovers. I called the store to give feedback, but the lady who answered the phone was rude and unreasonable. She refused to solve the problem and said that their food was like that. The food and service of this store are really surprising. I advise everyone not to go to this store again.

    Hunan chicken
    Vince L.

    The flavors were a bit lack luster. A lot of food pics on Yelp is outdated as the restaurant don't carry these items anymore.

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    EverSpring Modern Chinese

    EverSpring Modern Chinese

    4.2(481 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    •$$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Casual dining

    What a pleasant surprise! We found this little Xi'an restaurant while shopping and ended up having…read moreone of the most satisfying meals we've had in a while. The lamb skewers were juicy and perfectly seasoned with cumin, and the grilled beef tendon skewers had an amazing crispy, chewy texture. The soup dumplings were full of flavorful broth, and the braised beef knife-cut noodles were chewy with large, tender chunks of beef. We also tried the beef paomo for the first time--it was warm, comforting, and packed with rich flavor. The portions were generous, the prices were very reasonable, and after chatting with the staff we learned the owner is from Xi'an, which explains how authentic everything tasted. If you're craving Northwestern Chinese food in Irvine, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

    The restaurant is located near Dairy Queen and Sephora over by Tustin Marketplace area. There is a…read morelot of parking available, thank goodness. The inside is clean, to the left is where the seats are located and the right is where the kiosks are. You can order the food on a kiosk and sometimes they have deals for a second dish for 50% off. The prices were a little bit more expensive than I would have preferred but they do give generous servings. We ordered stir fried string beans, orange chicken, crispy beef, and salt and pepper fish filet. My least favorite was the crispy beef, mostly because it didn't even taste like I was eating much. I probably should have gotten a different beef dish, otherwise everything else was pretty good. They have a robot delivering food to the tables. They do have someone at the front desk area if you have any questions or need hot water for teas.

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    EverSpring Modern Chinese - Crispy Beef. Photo is for demonstration purpose only, not our actual serving size.

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    Kuan Zhai Alley

    Kuan Zhai Alley

    4.3(317 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Free parking

    Came by for lunch on the weekend and the place was packed! We managed to grab a seat but I can see…read morethis filling up or getting to a wait if it was any busier. They have a very Szechuan focused menu with most of the classics. Interior is lively and the space is on the smaller side. Service was prompt and all our food came quickly. The twice cooked pork was a little salty but came with generous ratio of pork to veggies. The hot and sour soup was piping and well flavored. Everything was spicy but not unbearable, and their food was all generously portioned.

    The short female server was extremely rude and had a very unpleasant attitude. We noticed that she…read moregave a larger table to customers she seemed familiar with, while assigning us a much smaller table even though we had the same number of people. What made it even more frustrating was that the restaurant was practically empty at the time, so there was clearly no issue with the restaurant being too busy or running out of available tables. The way we were treated felt unfair and very disrespectful. If you're willing to spend money just to be judged and treated differently based on who you are, this is definitely the place for you. Highly recommended!!!! To clarify the situation: When we entered the restaurant, it was clearly not a busy hour. There were plenty of empty tables available. If your policy is that certain four-person tables are reserved exclusively for customers who make reservations in advance, then that policy should be clearly stated to customers rather than being applied selectively. When we arrived, there was a customer dining alone who was seated at a table for three. Later, another customer who appeared to be familiar with the short female server also came in alone and was given a larger three-person table. So just to clarify: were all of these tables reserved in advance as well? Or does the "reservation" rule only apply when it comes to certain customers? No one wants to sit at a tiny table in the middle of the aisle when there isn't even enough space to comfortably fit four dishes. We are not complaining simply because we were given a smaller table. The issue is the obvious inconsistency in how the seating was handled. If there is a legitimate seating policy, it should be applied consistently to everyone--not selectively depending on who the customer is.

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    Northern Cafe

    Northern Cafe

    4.0(513 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    We have been to Northern Cafe many times over the years, although we hadn't visited for a while…read morerecently. It is conveniently located near UCI, making it a popular spot for students. The ordering process is simple. Just find an empty table and sit down, browse the menu, and when you're ready, walk up to the front counter to place your order and pay. After that, the staff will bring the food to your table. If you need extra plates, water, or other basic items, it's mostly self-service. Just grab what you need yourself. The setup is straightforward and efficient, which is probably one reason so many students like coming here. It's a great place for a quick meal with friends or family near the UCI area.

    Lots of parking available at UTC area, especially since it's located on the backside over by…read moreIn-N-Out. The restaurant is pretty big and clean. There are a couple of areas where you can get free water in cups. They often have daily specials if you're interested, especially the cold foods. Service was friendly and efficient. We ordered our food at the counter and the food came out relatively fast. We ate so many good foods: XLB, eggplant with garlic, mapo tofu, and zha jiang noodles. I don't know which one was my favorite because they were all very good and the portions were AMAAAZING. We had so much food leftover to eat the next day for me and my friend.

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    Front cashier area

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    A & J Restaurant

    A & J Restaurant

    4.1(2.8k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    One of the best values around for authentic Taiwanese food! The prices feel very SGV and yet this…read moreis in a prime OC location. I went to the A&J in SGV over a decade ago and was thrilled there is one in Irvine. They have the usual Taiwanese staples like nu rou mian (beef noodle soup), beef roll, and green onion pancake but they're done exceptionally well and have abundant portions. Bonus for me is they have a very cheap zhua bing, which I don't usually see on menus. The Beijing style meat pie / hand pie was absolute fire and should be enjoyed immediately upon serving when it's still burning hot. It's sold by the each so you'll have to buy multiple if you're dining with people since I'll can't split one with all the e juicy broth inside. They have other basic items like Chinese zhajiangmein (perfect for kiddos) and lots of other noodle dishes. Avoid the potstickers -- something was really off with the flavor th3 day I went and I usually don't turn away fried dumplings. Plenty of parking!

    Here is what I ordered and how I score the dish with my comments. Sorry I didn't take pictures…read more Each dish has a number. I am not Chinese so take that into consideration. 122 beef soup clear broth - This was a 5/5 - so good we got one too go. The price is good but it is a small portion with just a little meat. It's the broth that tastes so good. 111 noodles with ground pork, sprouts and cucumber 5/5 - I really liked this dish. It's like a Chinese chili on wide noodles. Addictive. Good value too. 139 beef wrap - 3/5 - This is the chinese pancake surrounding overcooked beef that you can get anywhere. Thankfully they didn't use too much cilantro like other places. It was dry. I would not order it again. Needs a sauce too. The vinegar from the table wasn't helping. 137 1000layer pancake - 3/5 This was made fresh and it's puffy! ---probably exactly what it's supposed to be. It, too, needs a special sauce. There just is no flavor by itself. Plus, I only counted 900 layers. Just kidding. I would skip next time. The service here is great. Food comes out fast.

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    Seven Grams - XLB

    Seven Grams

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    •$$

    Overall (5/5) Really good spot for xiao long bao. Everything…read morewas tasty, the line moved quickly, and the whole place felt casual and clean. First Impressions (5/5) Casual spot that is not super fancy or overly crowded feeling. We were 9th in line and got a table within about 10 to 15 minutes, so they move pretty quickly. What We Got (5/5) * Regular xiao long bao: Really good and flavorful. * Crab xiao long bao: Strong crab flavor and falls apart in your mouth. * Spicy xiao long bao: Good flavor but not very spicy. * Mapo tofu: Not much meat, but the mala flavor is really good, with a nice salty and spicy balance. Came with a good amount of rice. Taste and Quality (5/5) Everything was very tasty. The crab xiao long bao was probably the standout, with a strong crab flavor and soft texture. Service (5/5) Very nice and speedy. The line moved quickly and we were seated pretty fast. Space and Atmosphere (5/5) Very casual with a clean feel and casual music. Good for a quick meal with friends. Was It Worth It (5/5) Definitely worth it. Good food, decent portions, and the quick service makes it an easy choice. Final Thoughts Great spot if you want xiao long bao without waiting forever. I would definitely come back.

    Lovely Taiwanese casual spot with incredible prices!! My mom and I stopped by here for lunch and it…read moredid not disappoint. The wait can get a little long but the outdoor waiting area is in shade and there are a couple of benches. We shared the cucumber salad, chili sauce wontons, Seven Grams XLB, and a scallion pancake all for $33. Insanely cheap, tasty too. The scallion pancake was a little thinner than I'd like, not a ton of scallion flavor. But we especially liked the XLB - juicy and full of meat! The cucumber salad was light and refreshing and the chili sauce wontons were tender and tangy. Great lunch spot - would love to try something from the drink menu the next time I'm back! :)

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    Seven Grams - Inside seating

    Inside seating

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    Xishang Roodle - Wagyu Beef Crossing- The-Bridge Rice Noodle

    Xishang Roodle

    4.4(244 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    •$$

    I'm Chinese, but had never had Yunnan food before, so thought of giving it a try…read more I walked in and was immediately sat. It's a QR scan to see the menu and place your order through your phone. The food came out so quick. Less than 2 minutes and everything was in front of me and tasted fresh. The service is extremely fast. I got the classic Roodle and as soon as I put all the ingredients into the broth, they swung by and collected empty dishes immediately. The portion was large and ingredients fresh. I enjoyed the variety and the amount of rice noodle. The broth was salty and refreshing. They have some side sauces to adjust the flavor, but I found myself not needing it. The dish reminded me of a form of hot pot but a soup version. Loved it! I highly recommend and will be returning!

    I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

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    Xishang Roodle - We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.

    We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.

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