Ambiance: Clean interior, lots of cool and interesting snacks and small batch foods on display…read more Outside tables were clean. Service: Very friendly and polite staff! Food: We got the Beef Dip Sandwich and the Chicken Bahn Mi. Absolutely incredible. I want another one already. Bahn Mi chicken had a nice texture and flavor, and the pickled veggies add some nice brine to your bite, the peanut sauce that comes with it is very flavorful. The Beef dip was very juicy and flavorful, the Jus was delicious. We will definitely be coming back very soon!!! Highly recommend you try this place out.

Fermentation Farm is such a great find! The tuna melt is absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful,…read moreand made just right. And their kombucha is wonderful! They have a great selection, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully made. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is delicious, and you can really tell they care about what they serve. I'll definitely be coming back for another tuna melt and kombucha. Highly recommend Fermentation Farm!

Honestly, I'm surprised this place isn't busier (I've been here a couple times at peak dining hours…read moreand it fills up but only one half of the space). The prices are INCREDIBLY reasonable for what you get. You'd honestly get a mid meal at Disneyland for the same price; you get a lot of bucks for your bang here. That said, I wouldn't come expecting the most complex or flavorful broths (favorites are the Tom Yum, Beef, Miso; save urself from the Cajun lol) --they're good, just not the standout feature. TBH the sauces really help make it even better too. I also can't speak too much to the quality of the meats or the rest of the menu from a connoisseur's perspective (I've definitely had worse elsewhere), but everything we ordered felt fresh, enjoyable, and nothing raised any serious concerns. For $23 for the limited all-you-can-eat menu--or around $30-something for the premium option--it's honestly hard to complain. There are definitely higher-end hot pot restaurants with higher quality ingredients, but they also cost significantly more, and I personally found the value here much better. I'd rather enjoy a satisfying all-you-can-eat experience than spend the same amount on a much smaller meal elsewhere. The restaurant is largely self-serve, so don't expect traditional full-service dining. I feel like most Asian restaurants these days are less serviced and it's not a deterrent to me lol. That said, the staff were really nice. We were greeted by a very sweet employee who walked us through using the ordering tablet and even gave us recommendations for building our dipping sauce at the sauce bar, which made the experience easy for first-timers. The space also looks like it could comfortably accommodate larger groups, making it a fun option for celebrations or gatherings. Overall, my partner and I left completely satisfied, and we'd happily come back.

Not sure what happened. Hot C Pot was our go to hot pot place. After our most recent experience, me…read morethinks not. There was no wait upon arrival. They were able to accommodate our large party. They have 2 separate menus - regular and premium at a different price. Both sides of our table ordered the same 4broths. We tried each other's broths because we couldn't figure why ours was so so salty. We found that all our broths lacked consistency in flavor. Their tonkatsu broth was much saltier than ours. Our sukiyaki was more sweet than theirs, and our chicken was saltier than theirs. We had to cut our chicken broth with water to make it edible. When the server set our broths down, he didn't bother telling us which was which. I couldn't even stop him, he walked away so fast. Anytime I needed something like an extra bowl or scissors, flagging down a server was close to impossible. They all have tunnel vision it seems. I had to walk up to their server station and then they would just point over to a tub of plates and bowls and told me to just grab one. Weird. Our food options were ample and fresh, however the broths being so terrible made for a ruined dinner. Restaurant is still very clean and inviting. Service and food/broth consistency could really use improvement. Maybe they had a recent change of management? Whatever it is, the whole experience was quite different than my previous review. 2 stars for $3.00 beers.

Hands down the most passionate and dedicated staff/ownership I've ever experienced. The owner was…read moreso nice. He gracefully handled every question, request, and comment swiftly and perfectly. Their coffee was so delicious . I can't recommend this spot enough! Food was absolutely phenomenal.

We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

Individual hot pot near the beach!!…read more But can we celebrate birthdays too? Yes, they can coexist. Tabu Shabu gives you the autonomy of having your own hot pot. They provide a variety of sauces. You get to choose your protein and the portion size. And of course, your own broth. You can also pick your noodles and rice. Plus, a veggie plate that makes it a totally balanced meal. To finish, they put all your leftovers into a bowl with noodles. Also, save room for dessert! IG: socalhkfoodies

came on a saturday night right when they opened at 5pm and they already started filling up pretty…read morequickly. there is an array of seats along a hot pot bar and everyone gets their own pot. the menu feels super similar to mokkoji. i ordered the tonkotsu broth (+$4) and a large (6oz) wagyu short rib. first off up charging $4 for tonkotsu soup is pretty insane. the meat was okay quality and the meal tasted good but for this price i could've gotten similar quality ayce. the service was really great tho and my waitress was extremely attentive.

James did a great services!…read more Great!!!! ! Bb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second time coming here wayyy better. Came to heal from a hangover and it did its job and more. Tom…read moreyum broth is sooo good even my mans kept sipping from it and he got Beef Bone Broth lol. First time I came we both got Spicy Miso but it wasn't very memorable. Also, first time we came it was packed as sardines inside it was almost like a rave. No literally, DJ and everything haha. It was at night and very dark inside, dimly lit. Also hungover first time here, and the loud music wasn't helping. You kinda want it to be chill when you're hungover you know? Everyone else was vibing though! It looked lit. Everybody was drinking. Second time we came, it was chill and in the daytime. No crowd. Service was pleasant and quick because it wasn't busy. Def coming back for Tom Yum!

After a major health setback and a sudden serious surgery in our little family, we came to find…read moreourselves in a predicament. The predicament involved having the joy sucked out of food due to a VERY restricted diet. What does 2 informal foodies do with a new lifestyle that consists of staying under 15 grams of saturated fat per day, under 1500 mg of salt per day (that's under 1 tsp), kicking out cholesterol-high foods like shrimp and red meat and other general un-fun new rules? We looked for help! We ate pretty healthy to begin with...but with so many new rules, we went looking for culinary expertise. I tried meal services but was amazed at how limited those are to diets like Keto that are the exact opposite of what the Cardiologist was telling us to do. Enter in Whole Health Everyday which I found right here on Yelp. Chef Rebecca Club, the owner, spent time with me on the phone and in a short period of time, was able to assess exactly what I needed. She matched us with Chef Robert, a culinary genius that literally brought sunlight back to our dreary diet. On Thursdays, Chef Robert would cook for us for the week, in our kitchen, wearing a mask because of our immunocompromised situation (check with Chef Rebecca if you have this issue b/c not all Chefs will do this) for the whole week. He would make family meals in my own large casserole tupperwares that we could then assemble for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I need a whole paragraph to describe Chef Robert's special dishes. He makes a tray of ground turkey and black bean enchiladas in a verde sauce that will make you cry! He makes egg white bites that are better anything I've ever had before and these are NOT made with heavy cream! I could literally go on and on but maybe I'll just leave you with some of my fave dishes... *Ginger chicken breast bahn mi with jalepenos, picked daikon and carrots *Tilapia tacos with cabbage, pico de gallo, and yogurt crema *Japanese chicken meat balls with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts *Tuna Poke with mango and avocado served with cucumber slices and low fat/salt chips *Chili con turkey, kidney beans, peppers, avocado and cheese I can only imagine what Chef Robert could do if he could cook with as much salt and fat as he liked! The process for our weekly sessions looked like this: 1) Chef Robert would email us over the weekend with meal suggestions 2) We choose what we want, or ask for more suggestions until we finalize the meals for that week 3) He sends us a shopping list by Tuesday night 4) We order grocery pickup for the things on the list and have everything in our fridge by Thursday morning 5) Chef Robert comes Thursday morning, cooks like crazy (sometimes using the grill outside, our Vitamix etc) 6) Chef Robert shows us where everything is, what sauce goes with what, how to assemble a sushi handroll (yes he would make us sodium light sushi and taught us how to roll it) etc. 7) Chef Robert would clean the kitchen so it looked perfect before he left 8) I would receive an invoice from Whole Health Everyday for that session, it would hit my credit card and I would repeat the next week I really cannot recommend Whole Health Everyday enough. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!

We had an amazing dinner with Matt from Whole Health Everyday. His dishes were fantastic and he…read morereally knows how to cook his vegetables and mushrooms! Everything we had tasted terrific and presented beautifully. He is also very nice and is genuinely passionate about food. We were very satisfied with Matt's work.

Its a gem. Just like being in Japan! As you walk in, right…read moreside is filled with freshly prepared hot foods. Some are in bento, others, you grab it. They have it all. Sushi, sashimi, hot bentos, meat, fish and tempura. Not just few here and there but many options from small to extra large portion. They also have lot of items from Japan. Unique items. Definitely a place to explore.

The store tends to get crowded around mid-day on weekends, but parking is plentiful. I've been here…read moremultiple times and to eat usually buy their teriyaki chicken plate! There is also a sushi variety sampler with one of different types of sushi; I reember eel, salmon, tuna, tamago, and ikura, but there is at least two more, all for less than $20. Some items, however, are absolute no's for me (the veggie sushi roll, which tasted like it had been left out for far too long). Make sure to ask the cashier when you check out for utensils/soy sauce! There are microwaves at the dining area. The cashiers are usually nice; but on occasion I don't have a great experience at their check-out area (about 3 of the 7 times I've been here). The store feels safe with 1-2 security personnel in the store at all times. If you decide to visit, make sure not to bring an oversized tote bag or duffel bag as the store will prohibit entry to anyone bringing this into the store. This policy was not in place when I first visited.

We decided to come back to the 626 market this year. We were already prepared for what to expect…read moresince we were here last year. Some of the things from last year are still valid but this year it was a little bit different. One of the things we noticed is that they had a dance show of K-pop music and they did not have the washing stations in the middle. They did have more tables closer together rather than different sitting area areas. There were less beer stations so the lines were a little long for beer later in the night. Not having the middle washing stations made it so you had to go all the way to the restroom if you needed to wash your hands and you didn't have that extra supply of napkins. This year it wasn't as hot as the previous year so it felt nicer. Overall, we enjoyed it and we'll probably be back next year

So FoodieLand acquired 626 Night Market in October 2025 and this was my first time visiting since…read morethe new corporate ownership. [Parking]: $15 per vehicle for on-site parking just to enter the OC Fair & Event Center. [Admission]: Our party purchased the same-day tickets and paid a $16 per person entry fee. [What to expect]: The market was approximately half food vendors and half arts / crafts / gift vendors. There were solid craft and gift vendors, but not too many art vendors. The food was extremely overpriced ... a simple appetizer = at least $15+ & a filling meal = at least $25. The only real positive? There was a mahjong area that offered free lessons. The performance stage was alright. [Food]: Our party ended up getting only 6 pieces of soup dumplings (aka XLB) from Dumpling Dream for $14 and a cup of gelatea from Boutcha for $7.20 (one of the most affordable and best item to get at the market). [Conclusion]: If I ever come back to 626 Night Market, I would probably stick with the Arcadia location as parking is free and the admission fee is slightly cheaper. I am still having a hard time digesting the fact that getting into the market cost $30+ before even buying any food if I come here alone and I would also need to spend another $25+ just to feel like I had eaten a legit meal. I am good with this one-and-done visit.

Great food great atmosphere great service!! I just hope more time slots open for certain days to…read morereserve!

Danny is so amazing! We had a great experience and conversation. He was so accommodating to our…read morefood allergies and kept checking In with us! We will be back for Danny and we can't wait to see that ring! Cheers!

Had such an amazing and relaxing time with my daughter! Savi was our instructor. She was clear,…read moreconcise and encouraging. Sophia also helped me over the phone as I accidentally booked two adult classes for me and my six year old. She was so kind and walked me through my options and gave me a call back too. Thank you for a sweet and memorable time!

My wife paid for a class here as a surprise for our 9th wedding anniversary. A family situation…read morecame up, so we called ahead -- we were told on the phone that they would take us as long as we got there within 10 minutes. We rushed. My wife got out of the car and was at the door inside that window. They wouldn't let her in without me, and I was still parking. I walked in 11 minutes after the start -- one minute past their cutoff. There were maybe four to six people in the room. I explained the family situation involving my son. I told them it was our anniversary. My wife was distraught, and I pleaded with them and tried to reason with them. They turned us away anyway. We weren't asking anyone to slow the class down or stay late -- we would have caught up on our own. My wife left humiliated on the day she had planned as a gift. I get it -- you have to run a business, and you have to start on time. But she was there inside the window you gave us and you wouldn't seat her. It came down to one minute and two people standing in front of you, and you chose the minute. The class started without us. So did the last impression I'll have of this place.