Quick Chinese takeout spot inside 99 Ranch!…read more I love the Roasted Duck, how convenient that I can pick one up after I'm done shopping! I was in and out in a flash, they cut up the duck super quick!

Service is quick, seating is almost immediate, food quality has gotten much better. They have added…read moreextra seating and most large parties are usually seated in the back (so that's appreciated). Price is reasonable for all the variety and since its usually busy, food remains pretty fresh and kept tidy! They even have senior pricing!

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've had in OC! Growing up in SGV I've grown up with some of…read morethe best Chinese food, and was struggling to find a good spot in OC. Most places I've found were overpriced and underwhelming. This spot is the first spot I've found that has truly authentic Chinese food that I grew up with at fair prices. Not only do they have your normal dumplings and buns, they have some of my favorite childhood dishes that were harder to find as well. We ordered the braised pork, wintermelon spareribs pot, kung pao chicken, pork and shepards purse bun, pork and cabbage dumplings, sautéed potato & green pepper & eggplant, and fried udon noodle with beef, and wok fried spicy pot cauliflower and let me tell you there was not a SINGLE bad dish! Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. My favorites were the eggplant and the wintermelon spareribs pot. I can understand some of the comments on the service, sometimes a reminder was needed, but the food makes up for it twofold and the waitresses were overall very kind and friendly. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and not too hectic which made is a perfect space to catch up with friends. Highly recommend! Will definitely be my new go to spot for Chinese food.

Even though there's absolutely no shortage of trendy and popular eateries in Irvine (and OC…read moreat-large), there was something about Tai Chi Cuisine that just called out to us. In part because it reminded me of so many of the eateries I come across in in the Bay Area, but also because we love places like this. Of course, it didn't hurt that the photos of their Braised Pork Rice Bowl looked so good on Yelp! Inside, the restaurant doesn't look all that special, but I love how relatively new and clean everything felt. What's more, even though we saw a steady stream of folks walk in ahead of us both times we came here, we've never had to wait for a table, as they have a good amount of seating to offer. As for the menu, it's on the simple side, but there's a good mix of dishes and options to choose from - breakfast options, buns, dumplings/wonton, appetizers, soups, noodle soups, dry noodle dishes, rice bowls, cold dishes, stir-fried dishes, and a bunch of Sichuan-Hunan specialties. They also might have a hot pot offering as well, but we didn't see it/try it since we were here for a late breakfast. -- SOY TOFU PUDDING This looked terrific when it came out, but it tasted more solid than spectacular. Although the portion size was great and the tofu part was good, I wish there was more meat in this and it had a stronger savory element. -- CHINESE CURELLER/DONUT To be honest, this looked almost artificial when it first came out, but it was actually great. The donut was a nice, golden brown, the dough wasn't dense, and the texture was great - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus, it wasn't the least bit oily! -- CHINESE SAVORY CREPE Pretty solid overall. Although a few of the slices of beef were a touch dry, they tasted great and were complemented well by the eggs, hoisin sauce, and the seasoning on it. Plus, the crepe had a nice texture to it - crisp with a slight chew. -- FRIED PORK BUN Ehh...these were fine, I guess. Sadly, the bottoms looked more burnt than browned and the buns themselves felt a little bready. Still, I liked how soft they were and the filling had a nice bit of porkiness. -- WONTONS IN CHICKEN SOUP While it may not be an exciting dish, this was actually my favorite thing here. There was a generous amount of wontons, which were juicy and had a lot of shrimp in it, and the soup was so warm and comforting. -- PORK & SHRIMP DUMPLINGS Pretty standard, but not necessarily in a bad way - it tasted the way it should. Every dumpling was plump and I liked that the skins weren't very thick. As for the filling, it could've been juicier, but it was largely fine otherwise. -- BRAISED PORK RICE BOWL Just like most of the dishes we've tried, this wasn't bad, but it amaze like we hoped it would. At a glance, this looked great and came with a lot of braised pork. That being said, most of the chunks were super fatty and I wish there had been more of the sauce. Based purely on the food, Tai Chi Cuisine is decent enough of a spot, but it's hard to look past the service issues we've had. The first time we stopped in, the servers were efficient, but we have had to ask multiple times for things that don't always get delivered. For example, during our most recent visit, they never gave us the white pepper we asked for nor the Stir Fried String Beans we had ordered. Thankfully, we didn't have any problems getting the latter taken off our bill, but it was ironic that the one who did it for us at the register was also the one who told us twice that she would come back with our dish. All in all, I can certainly see why folks might like some of the dishes we had, but I can't say that anything that we tried really set itself apart from what you can find elsewhere. As such, THREE AND A HALF STARS for the food feels about right, but easily rounded down for the service.

Such good value! Came here instead of ROL and we left full…read more Only $15 for lots of pork katsu on top of rice, plus a side of soba!! Service is fast, food out in about 5 minutes.

Limited restaurant choices at the Irvine Mitsuwa food court so I typically pick Misasa because it…read morehas good options for the whole family. The tempura Zaru soba was average. They don't cook the Zaru soba right so there's a bunch of small pieces of soba mixed in... they either stirred too much when cooking or used broken pieces of soba noodle to begin with. It's not very pleasant eating small pieces of soba because it's hard to dip in the sauce to splurge properly. Wafu Hamburg plate is a popular option for my kids. Fast service, easy ordering...a good stop if you need to grab a quick meal while shopping at Mitsuwa or nearby Tokyo Central.

This place doesn't have good reviews but the value and speed and variety gives it 5 stars. I came…read morehere with my mom we ordered 3 item combo and though it wasn't classy it did the job. 2 people. Ate enough with rice and tea for $17 after tax and tip. The basil chicken is a must. The eggplant and other veggie dishes is just a good choice and variety to pick up a good healthy home cooked meal. I understand why it doesn't get good reviews but I'm here to boost it cuz I think it's just good food for a great value and a good choices to choose from.

no joke this is my favorite restaurant of all time nothing…read moreflashy! it's just a cafeteria-style restaurant but i defy you to find something on their menu that is not good service is fast and efficient u dnt understand i love this place sm i celebrated my bday here

Got here just after 10 am. I can see few people in the back but none acknowledged. Rang the bell…read moreand one of the lady came to the front counter. Ordered few items. It took a while to get our food. We were the 1st so figure it would take some time. Our entrée came with 3 different types of kimchee. For both dishes, it lacked the flavor I was looking forward to. I didn't have time to drive to different restaurants, so this would do.

This place is pretty good especially for something located inside HMart food court. Parking can be…read morepretty annoying and tight but it's not too bad. I've been here a few times and my go-to is blood sausage soup whenever I crave it but the raw fish bibimbap is good too but definitely not something I can eat on my own. Service is fine since it's just ordering and you picking up your food when it's ready. It can be pretty crowded inside or pretty dead but I would usually go on a weekday dinner and it's pretty quiet. This place is good overall if you want some Korean comfort food at a food court. And then you can go to HMart to do grocery shopping or walk around.

I wish there were more food courts in Irvine. We always come here when we can't decide what we…read morewant. I opted for the oyster soodooboo. It's so so good. Good meaty pieces of oysters. Had a great umami flavor to the broth. I love all the banchans you get with your meal, all for under $20!

Hey Beautiful People!…read more So you know how Irvine is home to some soondubu power houses like Its Tofu, Kaju Tofu, and even BCD? Then how can this place survive, even in a supermarket food court?! The tofu stew was bland, the tofu was slightly bitter, which means it was probably one step away from being rotten, and the side dishes that came with it totally weren't fresh either. So why 2 stars? The bulgogi pancake was tasty. lol That's it. That's the only item you can eat and feel satisfied. Anyway, I hope you have a better time if you HAVE to go, but there are other food places there too. Good luck! Thanks for reading!

Amazing, authentic Taiwanese fried pork chops in the heart of Irvine ! This unassuming restaurant…read moreis located in Irvine Village Center, amongst a variety of other Asian cuisine. The shop is able to accommodate groups of various sizes. Upon entry, you can expect to be seated and served relatively quickly. The menu and ordering system is via a QR code located on the table. I got the pork chop fried rice which is one of their best sellers (and for good reason!) . The pork chops were crispy on the outside and savory on the inside. Alongside the item, there were pickled veggies and a bit of scrambled eggs for a balanced meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get authentic Taiwanese food in the heart of Irvine!

Tasty pork chop shop. Their plates are full of a variety of different flavors, but the star of the…read moreshow was the fried crispy pork chop. The scrambled egg with sweet tomato was super delicious, loved the minced meat over steamed riced, broccoli added some crunch, and there was some sort of pickled radish as a garish. The steam pork dumplings were steamy and juicy. The beef bone soup was good, but nothing super unique.

+ Boiling tofu right when you pick up your order. + Yummy…read moreKorean tofu meal. + Variety ingredients, including banchan and the staple yellow croaker. . Decently priced. + Plenty yet often crowded seating. + Plenty nearby restrooms, - but no paper towel. + Water fountain. + Ample parking. I had: $16.99 #4 Mixed (Beef & Seafoods) + tax = $18.31

You get restaurant pricing for restaurant type of food in a food court. It's nice to be able to…read moreorder dinner type food at Hmart, but I think you might as well go to the restaurant instead. The galbi's meat was way too tough and some pieces were very fatty which was a bit disappointing. The flavor was good and their small banchan was nice. The bimbimbap was okay too, nothing remarkable. Service was quick though compared to other places.