Some of the BEST chicken sandwiches and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) in Irvine…read more Rec 1: The med spicy cro-sand is the perfect balance of spice, crispiness, creaminess from the coleslaw, and acidity from the pickles. YUM! Rec 2: The kang jung chicken is also super delicious (same sauce as on the spicy cro-sand) and is great with radish or pickled jalepenos. Rec 3: Beer battered fries with parmesan sauce. Enough said. Consistently great quality, clean restaurant, friendly staff. One of my favorites since 2025.

Furai Chicken, 13955 Yale Ave, Suite B,…read moreIrvine, CA92620. Crispy delicious Korean fried chicken. My personal favourite is the sweet & spicy flavor with sauce over it. The original flavor, although not so bad, was too dry so much so that the meat became too hard.

Food is great. Been…read morehere twice and each time was excellent. Got the Polo and then the Pearl Noodle. Loved both, great seasoning and meat. I definitely recommend coming here. Also, they have an awesome picture on the wall that looks like WhiteBeard from One Piece which really appealed to the nerd in me haha I found out the also have a whole goat thing they do which I a would love to do for a special event Edit: I left this review and then after the fact Damon let the kid at our table try some special dessert because he had never tried it. It made the kids day and was a really kind thing to do. Say what you will but any place that is kind to children is alright by me.

My first time trying Uyghur food and it did not disappoint! My sister recommended this location…read moreafter coming here many times before. We ordered the laghman, lamb skewered and shredded potato. Everything was very flavorful. I wish the portion sizes for the hand pulled noodles were slightly larger! They were well cooked and chewy in a light broth. I definitely want to come back and try the big plate chicken next time when I come with a larger party.

The food is amazing and the service is great. My wife asked about a drink that wasn't on the menu…read moreand they didn't have it but our server mixed it up for her. Lebanese style falafels are the best and this place nails it. I commented to my wife how beautiful the chicken had come out, the colors, little black charred corners and edges from the fire, golden reflection on the glaze. It is not cheap but worth every penny. Our server was great and we can't wait to go back. The place is so unassuming from the outside and beautiful on the inside.

I recommend coming early to secure a parking spot in the lot or scout for parking in the…read moreneighborhood close by. I was lucky enough to get the last spot in the lot. We had reservations and our tables were ready early before our time so we were able to sit there and wait for the rest of the party. The menu is pretty extensive with a good variety of cold and hot appetizers and meats. The prices were also reasonable. We opted for the dinner package, which came with choices of 3 cold appetizers, 3 hot appetizers, salad, 3 choices of meat, and rice for $55 per person plus tax and gratuity. The belly dancing show started at 8:30pm and was entertaining. The dancer really engaged with the audience. I was sitting in a far corner and thought I was hidden from her view, but she came over, started dancing next to me, and got me to do a slight shimmy along with her. It was fun. My only complaint is the waitress was a bit much. We already ordered a lot of food, mind you, but every opportunity she had, she kept pushing to order more and then mentioned there would be an extra charge. She also wanted to charge us for 8 people even though we had 7 people at the table.

** this is from several months ago** t'was sitting in my drafts for a bit,…read more... Several beer pitchers in @ HACHI (just next door-shout out to them)-- for a celebration of a breakup, the end of midterms, or simply the triumph of continuing to exist (in THIS economy?? were all needing to praise ourselves for simply surviving) -- we found ourselves drawn, like moths to a fluorescently lit flame, to Halal Guys. Now listen. The food? Solid. Reliable. The kind of food that understands you are not here for nuance. You are here because life has punched you in the throat and you require a plate of rice, chicken, gyro meat, and mysterious white sauce to spiritually stabilize. I used to go to the OG one in NYC when i was getting punched in the throat there too. (PUNCHED IN THE THROAT BY ACADEMIA, FIGURATIVELY, y'all haver crazy imaginations outthere). BUT it;s the people... It's always the people... The staff. My siblings in falafel... it was 10 PM. You could feel the collective energy of "we have been serving drunk people since sunset and you are the 437th group tonight explaining your breakup story while pointing at the menu." Not judging, just warmth and the quiet aura of people who have seen things. Who have witnessed humanity at its lowest point: ordering extra hot sauce and then immediately regretting it. JC looked in my soul and I think he understood,,, everything. AND JESS! (my fairy wielding a spoon scooping the heavenly meat and talking to me like a therapist??) And they fed us. Efficiently. Respectfully. Would I return? hell ya i would. only to see if Jess and JC remembers me. JK the food is always reliable. y'all stay away from the hot saucres,

Overall (1/5) This was easily my worst Halal Guys experience…read moreand honestly left me really disappointed. I came craving something familiar and left feeling like I wasted both time and money. First Impressions (1/5) When I walked in, there was only one person working, handling the fryer, the register, and assembling plates. I genuinely felt bad for her, especially considering the steady line forming. What We Got (2/5) I ordered a regular plate, which is what I usually get at Halal Guys. Nothing customized or complicated, just the standard order I have had many times before at other locations. Taste and Quality (0/5) The food was shockingly bad. The rice was raw and crunchy, which was hard to believe at first. The meat pieces were tiny and very chewy, and the pita bread was extremely soggy. On top of that, it was only around 4 pm and the usual spinning meat and grill were not even on, despite the line picking up. Service (2/5) The worker was clearly trying her best, but one person running everything in a busy location is not realistic. She was constantly running back and forth between the fryer and the line, which made the whole operation feel chaotic and slow. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) The space itself was fine and what you would expect from Halal Guys. Clean enough, but nothing stood out positively enough to offset the food experience. Was It Worth It (0/5) Not at all. As someone who is pretty frugal and almost always finishes their meals, I could not finish this plate. It genuinely felt like a waste of $18. Final Thoughts This location does not seem to be held to the same standards as other Halal Guys in the area. This experience was disappointing from start to finish.

Love the chicken and the service. The potatoes are to die for. Also got a Mediterranean salad…read morethat was Amazing

Amazing food and service, I love the chicken wrap! Freshly made while also being fast!read more

First time visiting and it was a great experience. The staff were very friendly and patient, which…read moremade it really comfortable for someone trying the place for the first time. I ordered three tacos and they were very filling and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well made. I also tried the mint yogurt drink. The owner was very thoughtful and even opened a bottle for me to taste first because he was worried I might not be used to the flavor. It turned out to be really good -- not sweet, but very refreshing. Overall a really nice experience.

I came here on a whim, mainly because I needed dinner after getting gas at Costco. When I entered…read moreit was pretty empty. The menu sounded very interesting. I haven't had this kind of food before and wanted to try it out. The gentleman behind the counter was very attentive, was very helpful in explaining everything on the menu. So I decided to order the wrap. With Lamb. And the flavor was outstanding and I thought it was very good. It had a very rich umami flavor that I could not quite explain that left me wanting more. The dining area was rather sparse. With a large television, but. It wasn't showing anything at the time, considering that it was at a slow point. But I would definitely be coming back to try some of the other items.

I went again and dined in. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is great. It was packed even on…read morea Tuesday night! We ordered a lot. The shrimp curry was good. The black dhal was OK. We ordered the kharai lamb. It was a little too salty for me. The highlight was the chicken tikka masala, of course. Their garlic naan is great. The portions are pretty small. We tried the falooda for dessert and that was just ok. Overall, I like the food, ambiance and service.

Atmosphere was good. Nice touch to give ladies a rose for V-day…read more Mojito was too sour, could have put some sugar in it. Takda Dahl was bland, and had to ask for salt. Was ok. Lamb chops were great. Chili chicken was spicy--be warned. Shrimp coconut curry was OK. The gravy was great, but the shrimps were overcooked. Naan was good.

Wagyu smash burgers?! Count me in! My husband and I ordered the skinty gully smash with pastrami…read moreadded to it and the Bhangra smash to share. From the two, the gully smash was our favorite--it's like a classic smash burger but the addition of pastrami enhanced it! The Bhangra smash was definitely different than any burger I've had before but you can definitely tell the south Asian influences in this one. The burgers were both enjoyable, however, they were on the oily side and felt a bit heavy. I'd say prices here were also pretty steep for what you're getting. I'd say that this is a great option for halal burgers, but I think if you're not restricted to eating halal meat, there are burger options that I like more. The restaurant itself is in a food court that has a decent amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. Service here is friendly and you could really tell that they're passionate about their food here (which is always positive points in my book).

Gully burger is located inside of a quaint little food court style area. When I walked through the…read morefront entrance, it wasn't quite what I expected, but it was nice. I had the opportunity to meet the chef and informed him that this was my first time visiting the restaurant and he said that I wouldn't be disappointed. Gotta appreciate a chef that's willing to stand by there product. And he was right, all of the food was amazing. I ordered the- GULLY SMASH 100% Smashed Wagyu Beef, American Cheese Sauteed Onions, House Pickles & Boom Sauce. JANGLI FRIES: 2 Smashed Wagyu Patties, Fries, Cheese Sauce, Boom Sauce, Raita Aioli, Yellow Hot Peppers & Grilled Onions.

The food was amazing and we got the amazing customer service from sara, every thing was perfect.read more

OMG. We were holding out for a proper visit, but we couldn't wait any longer and decided to finally…read moreorder to-go. From what I understand, Aria is the recent addition to the growing Persian Empire of the Super Irvine dynasty. The parents run the grocery store, the daughters run the excellent Irvine Grill restaurant, and Aria Kitchen is their latest experiment. While we didn't order any Mexican fusion food, there were some of those same flavors that really came through. The bone marrow comes with a delicious garlicky olive oil to drizzle on top. The oil has a bit of a kick to it--- chili, maybe? that evokes more of a Mexican flavor profile than an Iranian flavor profile. Some of their fresh Pita dipped in it? Life changing. We liked the kabob--- it's pretty good. However, we're spoiled by their sister restaurant, Irvine Grill. Irvine Grill still takes the crown for our favorite kabob. Aria is still a strong contender, though! The Asheh Reshteh is probably my favorite dish here (if we're talking appetizers, their bone marrow is by far one of the best apps I've had ever). It's hard to find good Asheh Reshteh, because it has to hit that balance of well-stewed but not mushy. This one was excellent. They gave us plenty of Kashk to put on top too! Where Aria shines is in its variety and consistent quality. The food is all fresh and delicious, and the flavor combo (while surprisingly not wholly uncommon----NorCal has a handful of similar Mexican-Iranian fusion spots) is so well-paired. There's a damn good reason that Samin Nosrat opted for Mexico for her show when for geopolitical reasons she was unable to film with Netflix in Iran. Both cuisines love their citrus. I can't wait to visit Aria Kitchen and dine in-restaurant!

Food is always so good and flavorful! Lots of spices and a variety of flavors- salty, savory,…read morepickley... they have it all. They also have sweet treats like mango lassi which is also good and cooling after the spicy food. Being 100% honest, the people make the place even better. Every time I've come in, the people working are so generous and hospitable- offering insight and even samples for their food. The inside is also super nicely decorated and the music is "vibey" too (my bf's exact words). They moving locations to Garden Grove, but I have no doubt that their new location will be just as amazing (and probably more amazing as well). Anaheim will miss you so much!!

WOW!!! I love everything I tried here - so flavorful and delicious! First time trying Pakistani…read morefood!! It's been a while since I'm so happy with my whole order when dining out! Premium combo = entree + $10 Entree + premium drink + masala fries I tried the bowl with mild biryani, malai chicken, green (mild) sauce, and guava mango lassi. The bowl already comes with the raita sauce (a yogurt sauce), so I got the green sauce as my choice of sauce after asking the staff for recommendations. The protein portion was super generous and very well-seasoned with their spice. The green sauce was my favorite and everything in the bowl mixed well together. The whole bowl was delicious and it didn't feel heavy, wasn't greasy. The Kashmiri Chai and the guava mango lassi are the most popular drinks, so I decided to try the guava mango lassi. The flavors blended so well. One wasn't more overpowering than the other, and the sweetness level was perfect for me, also, not too much ice. Masala fries So crispy and well-seasoned!! Could be a little less salty. Gulab jamun cheesecake Also asked for recommendations for their cheesecakes and decided to go with this one. It has the fried donut ball in the middle with syrup. It didn't taste too sweet to me, but I also have higher tolerance for sweets. The center has so much of the cheesecake cheese and it was super soft and fluffy. So delicious! The samosas were also great! Crispy and not too oily. I also love that they use compostable takeout containers, including the lid! The interior looks nice and there are a few seats available. There's outdoor shaded tables and seats too. The only downside is that I wish the outdoor seats were a bit cleaner. There is a free parking garage, just make sure to park in the retail spaces. There was enough parking. The staff members are so helpful and very friendly. Can order with a staff member or using their kiosk. HIGHLY recommend!! Would definitely go back!