This is the best place for Osaka takoyaki, more delicious than Tokyo's Gindaco…read more 関西人には、銀だこよりこっちの方が絶対美味い

A small, casual food kiosk in the food court of Mitsuwa Marketplace with a few tables directly in…read morefront, and more seating further inside. THE FOOD. - Sukiyaki Maze Gohan. This rice bowl featured slices of beef in a sweet-savory sukiyaki sauce that soaked straight into the rice; delivering umami flavors with a touch of sweetness. It was topped with green onions for added crunch and a mildly herbaceous taste. A hard boiled egg, seaweed salad and radish slices come with this dish (packaged on the side in small condiment cups). THE PARKING. Surface lot parking in a busy shopping plaza, so finding an open spot can be challenging. However, parking is free, so there's that. Pro tip: For direct access to the food court, park at the back of Mitsuwa Marketplace where you'll find another entrance. THE VERDICT. Although a tasty rice bowl, there are other places in the area serving a similar dish at probably better pricing. It's more likely a place to stop by if you're shopping at Mitsuwa and want to pick up food afterward.

One word for this place..... BOMB. Definitely recommend coming here I love the vibe of this place…read moreand the service is great!!

We just happen to randomly park in front of this coffee pop up and so glad we did. We tried the…read morebanana matcha latte which is perfect on a sunny day. The two flavors balanced each other well. My wifey and I shared it but we quickly realized we should've gotten our own so can't wait to try Ryan's next concoctions!

Lots of interesting vendors with interesting things. Hardly any places to sit and eat, but very…read morespacious at the same time. Things are not cheap, so expect to pay a little extra compared to what you would find outside of the market.

We LOVE coming to 626 OC!!! We look forward to it all year. Great food choices. Some were better…read morethan others (I have edited my food post after a further review). Thumbs up to Cafe 949 (great lobster and garlic noodles) and MJ's Bellychon Basket for excellent lechon, Daddy's Catch for great dusted fries and lemonade, Molly Kitchen for grilled octopus, HGG Tanghulu for interesting sugar glazed fruits on a stick. Thumbs sideways for New England Seafood for lack of flavored oysters, and Bonanza Bakery and Cafe for creepy realistic animal shaped mousse cakes. Thumbs down for Kanto Filipino Street Food for chewy (not in a good way) fried chicken skin (old and rubbery probably leftovers from the previous day) and lack luster flavorless lechon. Overall 626 is an experience too good to pass up even though some foods are a disappointment. Atmosphere here is great, service is excellent! Just be choosy when making your selections. There were more to tastes we wanted to try, but our bellies and take home bag was stuffed.

I had the opportunity to experience Gyudon Restaurant at the Irvine Lunar New Year festival at the…read moreGreat Park and was very glad I chose this spot. I ordered a Gyudon beef bowl and it was one of the best I have tried in a while. Yoshinoya is a risky hit or miss whenever I am craving and need a quick fix of gyudon beef bowl but this place is on my list now. I cook this dish exactly like this and It was so good I had to go home and make it for dinner. A+ on the flavor and execution.

We brought our dog to Great Park in Irvine and was lucky enough to attend the annual Illuminate…read moreChristmas Party that we didn't know is happening. We chanced upon this Gyudon Place run by a nice owner Chris . His Beef Bowl which he said was made from scratch was really great and it'd only $12 add a side dish of cucumber salad for $2 and it hoes well with the whole meal! I asked Chris if he has a permanent restaurant in place but unfortunately he just attends functions such as this. Hopefully we can chance upon him in other parks celebration. It was a real treat for us. Thanks again Chris for your wonderful cooking!

# 76 Review for 2024…read more 5 Stars***** Perfectly made tacos and I can't get enough. Some of the best tacos in Southern California thata for sure a.must try.

This spot is very good with friendly people al pastor tacos are very delicious I enjoy themread more

Fantastic food! We found this just walking by to the botanical garden, and the food is incredible…read more The brisket sandwich is amazing, very juicy, tender and great portion size. Loved the seasoned fries too. Also offer beer and wine. Awesome spot if you are craving brisket or chicken this way. Must stop by!

Avalon has a hidden treasure and I am not sure I should share because if over town ever finds this…read moreguy, Avalon would loose him for sure. We have tried everything he cooks and without exception, I haven't found anyone better.... I know because I smoke meat on my own but never have achieved the quality, the taste and the sauces that I find from Avalon Smokehouse. A meal from them would cost me twice as much if I tried to get that from an over town restaurant...... and he delivers! Wishing him success but not too much... I want to keep him where I can find him... in Avalon. Enjoy!

Get an al pastor taco and you will be amazed. They make al pastor crunchy and with pineapple. So…read moregood.

Great food,great service Quality and fresh meat…read more The hand made tortillas are amazing and the very refreshing aguas frescas .

Saw this place on Reddit tacos are juicy, and the Horchata is fire definitely coming back. They…read moresevered the tacos fast.

This is my hubbys and mines big back spot. The food is fire, so far we've tried an open burrito de…read morelengua, where they leave the burrito open for you so you can add all the extra ingredients you want like cebolla morada, cebolla y cilantro, salsas and then you give it back to them and they close it up. We've also tried the tortas, mulitas, quesadilla, tacos de cabeza, al pastor, lengua , tripas, asada .ugh!!! Nothing disappoints, bomb!. The tacos are made with tortillas hechas a mano which is the best. They got us coming back every weekend, totally recommend.

Stationed at Monkish Brewing Co. in Torrance, CA the day we tried and ordered their food. Ordering…read morewas simple. You just go up, order, pay, they give you a buzzer and you pick up your order when it rings and vibrates. The burger was really for my daughter as my wife and I were going to go to Mitsuwa later to grab a bite to eat at one of the food stalls there. The adults were there to enjoy a nice day out with a couple of brewskies. The single patty MCB that we ordered came with cheese and a bun and a couple packets of ketchup. I had a bite of her burger and thought it was good - just felt it needed seasoning. I was teetering between a 3 and 4-star review and my daughter said she loved it and to give Hangaburs four stars. I told her, "you got it dude!" The ladies here were so nice and friendly and their other menu items looked delicious as other people sitting near us ordered. Definitely will be trying them again! Hopefully soon!

This place is a pop-up burger stand that serve smash burgers. The location on this particular day…read morewas at the Green Cheek brewery. The folks are really friendly and like other pop-ups at breweries, this place has a chill vibe. I ordered the original with everything with just a single patty. The flavors are great and they have a good amount of pickle. The texture for a smash burger is perfect. It's got that nice crunch, but still a great flavor to it. The bun they used was good as well. All now just a really good burger. Look on their Instagram account at Hangaburs to see where they will be popping up. I myself Emma a fan that they are at breweries because their burgers go great with the beers.

If you're looking for the best burger in LA, maybe even the whole state this is the place to go to…read more Juicy. All the condiments worked perfectly. I recommend the big wag. Almost a half pound pound of meat. And there's always some sort of special new dish on Fridays. Cool little burger joint with great energy, awesome customer service and it's right by the beach.

YUM. I walk by here every other day and it always smells delicious. Jeff, the chef, is always such…read morea good energy to be around and the food is amazing. I've had the burgers and hot dogs a few times and had to leave a review. Jeff is a master chef and gives the neighborhood a place to gather and enjoy a few moments of banter while waiting for handmade gourmet burgers and 'dogs. Thanks Jeff!