tl,dr: a pretty nice place to live, but with some flaws…read more Likes: + Lots of culturally exotic dining to be experienced here, such as nem nướng cuốn (grilled pork spring rolls) at Brodard. I also love dining at Hot C Pot for the multi-broth AYCE hotpot. I hear the Vox Kitchen and NẾP Cafe are pretty popular destinations too. + Plenty of trees make for pleasant scenery around this neighborhood, particularly in Mile Square Park. + The civil department is quick to respond and pays attention when you need their help. Non-likes: - The other reviews are right about the presence of many vagabonds on these streets. Also seems to be some gang activity and crime too. Occasional graffiti on the walls. Thankfully someone cleans up the graffiti pretty fast. - Roads can get very crowded as more drivers move to FV. Try to drive during off-hours to beat the traffic.

Updating the previous review…read more Sorry and the trash was heavy. I previously wrote and I am not strong and young. I wanted to add why I wrote that. It's because the trash was very heavy abd barely could lift it to put it in the trash can.

This street is a step back in time…read more There are still lots of the old buildings on the street and it's only one block long. There's restaurants and even a pawn shop here. On Friday nights there is one of the longest running car shows to that runs all year long

Be sure to check out their car show every Friday night 3pm to 8pm. It's alot of fun! Raffles, music…read moreand great classic cars!!!

The Orange Circle and Old Town Orange is such a charming and nostalgic area reminiscent of a time…read morewhen life was less complicated/rushed and people actually knew their neighbors. There always seems to be people walking up and down the streets, enjoying themselves as they head to their intended destination. The majority of the shops still give off a 50s/60s vibe while still being very well maintained. There are so many antique shops, eateries, mom & pop shops, and so much more. Driving through today made me a bit sad to see that the famous, historic Watson's Drug Store and Soda Fountain is no longer there and has been replaced with a sleek, modern new eatery. The highlight, of course, is the plaza and fountain in the center of the roundabout. Such a beautiful and peaceful space even tho it is the smack dab center of continuous traffic.

I looove the Orange Circle! Such a great historical landmark in OC. There's a lot of antique shops,…read moretattoo shops, auto repair shops, etc. Almost anything you can think of, it's conveniently located here. My favorite part are the restaurants because there's endless options for lunch, desserts, coffee, and more. The fountain in the center of the roundabout has its good and bad days. It's very beautiful and peaceful to sit around. Unfortunately, it was under construction in the last couple years due to an idiot crashing into it. Parking can be a nightmare, despite what day it is and time of day. My biggest tip is to park in the free parking structure on Lemon St and Chapman. There's also street parking, but it's almost impossible to find. There's specific areas where you cannot park because it's surrounded by a neighborhood.

Always great food coming here! I love that they rotate their menu seasonally so we could try…read moredifferent creations. Came for Yelp and got to try the coconut match and spicy chicken noodles. The coconut matcha was BOMB, first time trying that combo and it tasted like pandan when mixed together. We added a few more favorites: crispy calamari, garlic noodles with fish and pork tomahawk. Wonderful Asian fusion creations that are compact with so much flavor! Definitely recommend to always have a reservation because this place fills up fast especially towards end of week and the weekends.

This was definitely a nice experience. Big thank you to the staff at Nep Cafe and Hayley for…read moremaking this happen for some of us lucky elites. We got to try their chicken spicy noodles and coconut matcha. The chicken spicy noodles had the best cooked chicken I have had in awhile. It was super tender and flavorful. The sauce the noodles was mixed in was really delicious. I love that it had a hint of spice and tang. Definitely something worth checking out. The coconut matcha was also absolutely yummy. It had the perfect amount of matcha foam ratio to coconut water. It was super refreshing especially after my gym session. I also got to try the banh mi chao too as well. Everything was so good. The staff was really nice and helpful. They made sure to keep checking on us. I came on a busy Sunday during brunch and they were able to take us in right away at the bar. Overall I had a great time and cannot wait to recommend it to all my friends and family. I will definitely be back to brunch, lunch and happy hour.

Best party ever. Never going anywhere else for the Super Bowl ever again. I just need to take up…read morespace so Yelp doesn't count this as a tip. How many words are required so it's not a tip? Not really sure. Gotta keep going. Ok come on Yelp this is getting ridiculous. Just count it as a review already. Alright sweet I made it.

This place is a hidden gem! My husband, Pat, and I stopped in because the sushi restaurant was…read moreclosed, figuring we'd just grab a slice to go. Instead, we ended up staying and enjoying a Caprese salad, a couple of meatballs, New York-style pepperoni pizza, and a beer. Everything was delicious! The pizza had those crispy little pepperonis and homemade-tasting dough that was absolutely fantastic. The Caprese salad was fresh, the meatballs were flavorful, and my beer was ice cold--perfect! We even stayed to watch a soccer match on one of their many TVs, which made for a really fun atmosphere. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back!

Stopped in for a couple late afternoon slices not having eaten lunch. Got two massive slices, one…read moreplain NY style very good and wasn't sure what to expect from a Sicilian slice at that hour some places you get something kinda hard and stale, but it was super light crispy and delicious with great pepperoni. Really nice guys behind the counter went out of their way to take care of me with an east coast style hospitality, something I miss about being from there. Will be back to try a grandma slice and some of the other items they have. Thanks - Matt

I wanted to send some love to our other neighbor Santa Ana. Downtown Santa Ana is still overrated…read morein my opinion. But people are starting to notice the fun things to do and see here now. I feel the Downtown area is becoming a familiar destination for some. Lots of events are performed here almost every month. I love the food and coffee shops here. Santa Ana still has some of the best Mexican and Latin foods here in my opinion. They also have museums of art, and Car shows here. No crime here hardly, its safe to hang out in Downtown Santa Ana, believe it or not. So, I love it. Gotta start coming out here often to spread my love for the city.

The 2024 independence day parade, was awesome, the downtown is beautiful full of restaurants,…read morefamily places like ice cream stores, for all tastes, vegetarian and vegan restaurants also, clothing stores, shoes, jewelry, bride dresses and accessories, music, kids clothing and souvenirs, everything you need you can find it at the 4th st. There's parking on the streets also parking structures. Banks, church, all very convenient. If you want to know Santa Ana and Mexican stores and Hispanic you get to visit the downtown. I love this place and highly recommend it to you all.

Such a great tour! Highly recommend for both adults and kids. Our tour guide, Brian, was very…read moreinformative and kept the group engaged. We learned a lot about the history of Yakult and the different types in other countries. We came on a Friday so the factory didn't have a lot of production going on but we still had a great time. Of course our favorite part was sampling Yakult regular and light. Reservations fill up quickly so plan ahead.

Free tour. Register online or call in. M-F 10 a.m., 2 pm, 4 pm. 60 minutes long. 5 years old or…read moreolder. You will learn about the history of Yakult, get a free toy, learn how Yakult is made, and get a free sample. If you're lactose intolerant take your meds first just in case. It was quite cold at first then quite hot upstairs. Bring a light a light jacket just in case. The video in the room is hilarious. They have stairs you need to climb or an elevator if you need it. The restroom is clean. You will be standing and walking the entire time. I would love it if they had more interactivity or at least something to hold and interact with. Props or something. The presenter (Allie) was very professional, helpful, and insightful.

I ventured out on a cold rainy night to attend an event held by Access Group Media even though I…read moreswore up and down I'd never attend another event considering the disaster that was the Cupcake Showdown and having to wait an hour to sample a few cupcakes. Eat Drink Pink was organized the same way. You had to RSVP beforehand and for $10 you could sample everything on their floor, visit the food trucks (Burnt Truck and Chomp Chomp) and also listen to live music. The event start at 6 but I arrived around 7:30PM. Parking was much easier and luckily there was no line. I hadn't RSVP'd but that wasn't an issue. They only asked for my ID to get a drink pass. The event was mainly cupcake samples. Golden Spoon had free water bottles and yogurt, Tasty Clouds had cotton candy and cotton candy martinis that were really strong, and Taco Mesa had fruit, tres leches pomegranate cake, and steak tacos. After the cotton candy martini, I sampled the Pink Champagne cupcake from My Delight Cup Cakery. This was super delicious. I love anything with champagne and the frosting wasn't overly sweet and the cake was moist. I just wish it wasn't a bite size piece. Next up was the smores cupcake from Miss Sweetcakes. They had a lighter on hand to burn the marshmallow frosting on top which gave it a great roasted flavor. Yum! I also sampled the vegan cupcake from Luscious Organic Desserts and as much as I love being healthy. This one was a little too healthy for me. I think health food should still have flavor and not taste like cardboard. You should be able to enjoy being healthy not regret it and go back to your gluttonous ways. The evening entertainment was pretty cool. They dimmed the lights and blasted the music. We got up close and got some great shots. Stereofix played their set first followed by Nylon Pink. The latter stole the show with free giveaways, pink beach balls, and their crazy outfits. Overall, it was a fun night. I'm looking forward to other events.

Flavors I haven't had in decades. No notes…read more Service was extremely friendly and informative. We'll be back!

Worth the hype…read more.. Have heard great things about this place, so ordered delivery. Got the truffle and the spicy pie (can't remember the exact name), and both were amazing. Crunchy but not tough crust. Ample and flavorful toppings. Portions were big. Also freezes well, for future reference. Service was great, so will definitely be back.