A friend brought us to try this noodle spot in Lake Forest…read more This restaurant is part of the Shang Shui group, which has two locations next to each other. We visited the simpler Shang Shui Noodle House(Frank's dumplings and noodles) while the restaurant next door, Shang Shui Bistro(Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine) , focuses more on elevated Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Once we walked in, we could just find a seat and order through the QR code menu. It was convenient since we could take our time looking through the options. We ordered: 1. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $19.99 2. House Special Fish Fillet Noodle Soup $15.99 3. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup $16.99 Everything tasted pretty good! I ordered the signature fish fillet noodle soup, which was one of their recommended dishes. My husband thought the fish soup had the best flavor among the three dishes we tried. The portions were just right, and the prices were very reasonable. For the noodles, I would recommend choosing udon or ramen. My husband and our friend chose rice noodles, but they became too soft and broke apart easily when picking them up with chopsticks. After dinner, we stopped by Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine next door to take a look. The interior is much more upscale, and they also use a QR code menu. Most dishes are around $20 and up. We chatted with one of the staff members, who mentioned that they opened in August last year and focus on authentic Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. He was also proud to share that their dishes are freshly prepared, not the typical pre-made food you might find elsewhere. Will definitely come back to try the dishes at Shang Shui Bistro next time. Sharing this spot for anyone looking for Chinese noodles or authentic Chinese cuisine in the area! Frank's Dumplings & Noodles 20651 Lake Forest Dr STE A-102, Lake Forest, CA 92630

We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

This is a hidden gem in Lake Forest where you can get the best braised beef noodle soup and the…read morebeef pancake that was the best I've ever had! I love the clean taste where the food wasn't too oily and greasy. The cucumber salad was super crunchy and perfectly seasoned and the walnut shrimp was delicious! Overall the food is authentic and the ambience is very welcoming. Perfect for takeout and catering too! Prices are very affordable and there's plenty of parking. It's a must visit!

Went to Kirin Noodle House after catching a movie at the Regal Movie Theater…read more Everything we tried was delicious. We started with the Beef Roll and the Three Delicious Ingredients Dumplings. The roll was so fresh and flavorful. The dumplings were soooo good! I don't normally eat as many as I did. The Diced Chicken W. Chili & Pepper was my husbands favorite. He loves szechuan spice and this hit the spot. Will definitely be back.

Very yummy food and super chill vibe here. A friend dragged me in after raving about their handmade…read moredumplings and yeah, this spot hits. Walk in, you get that classic red-lantern, cozy Chinese feel, and you can literally watch the staff wrapping dumplings and xiao long bao behind the counter, which is lowkey satisfying to stare at while you wait. We shared the soup dumplings and some wontons in chili oil - skins nice and thin, broth inside the dumplings was legit flavorful, not bland at all, and the pork filling tasted fresh. Wontons were bouncy, chili oil had a good kick but still tasty, not just burning your mouth for no reason. Fast-casual setup but the food feels more homey than "mall food court." Staff were friendly, patient, answered a bunch of our questions and didn't rush us. Grabbed a bag of frozen dumplings to cook at home too. Easy spot to hit when you're craving comforting, juicy dumplings and simple, solid Chinese food :)

Came here with my family after a friend in Lake Forest kept raving about their dumplings, and yeah,…read morethis spot hits the mark. Great place for family gatherings, super popular and bustling but still comfy enough to linger. Loved that everything is made to order - you literally see them wrapping and steaming behind the counter, very satisfying to watch while chatting. The鲜肉小笼包 are the clear signature: thin skin, super juicy, you get that fresh, clean pork flavor with every bite, not greasy at all, totally a must‑order. We grabbed a couple other dishes to share and the whole table was quiet for a minute just focusing on the food, which says a lot :) Staff were relaxed, helpful with recommendations, and didn't rush us even when it got busy. Easy yes from me, already planning the next family meetup here.

I just ate here and was thinking it's good and I should leave a review letting people know about…read moreit. Then I got an email from yelp asking if I ate here and would like to leave a review? well yes I did, and yes I do! The food is very cleanly and well prepared, good fresh ingredients and flavors. not like the other places which often tastes dirty or there's something off about it. its kind of light, clean, bright. enjoyed it for lunch, I recommend you try.

Came here when their express menu was available which is available from 10am-3pm. This is when…read morecertain foods are discounted and you can also add a drink for an extra $4. I got the combination fried rice and the lychee lemonade. The combination fried rice came with an assortment of meats such as shrimp, chicken and beef. It was super flavorful and came with a good portion. The lychee lemonade was a really light, I wish it was more flavorful but it was refreshing on a hot dog and had small yummy bits of lychee in it.

First thing you notice : the place is exceptionally clean, even the bathroom! The tables are…read morecleared quickly and spacing between tables generous. The food is good. Not fancy nor gourmet, but rather tastes more home made. The portions fill the belly and hits the spot. Will go back to try other items.

This is gonna be a mixed review. Few days ago we ordered the beef tomato noodle soup and also the…read morebeef wrap super happy with it. Although it's not the best beef wrap that I've had, but it does hit the spot. Today I went for a wonton noodle soup. Honestly, I wouldn't order again next time because number one the meat is too dense and not soft enough. The wonton skin is nice. I discovered that they actually have two type of noodles depending on what comes in through the order. One is more flat and the other is more round. I prefer the round one that came with beef noodle soup the other day but they told me it just depends on what comes in and every day could be different. I do recall in the past that I've tried their buns and was not impressed.

This is one of my wife's and my favorite go-to spots. The food is good and tastes like home cooking…read morein the best way. We also really love the service. The front-of-house staff has always provided great service and is very attentive and friendly. We come here almost once a week. If you're looking for a good, hearty Chinese meal, I would definitely recommend this place.

Traditional Taiwanese cafe with your basic beef noodle soups, dumplings, and shareable plates. I…read morewas hungry for some chow fan with beef. I'd say it was just like every single Chinese place - pretty good. You don't get a lot of food but it's not too expensive. Parking can be tough in the afternoon around lunch time.

This is one of my favorite local Vietnamese restaurants when I'm reallyyyy craving pho or bun bo…read morehue but I don't want to drive to garden grove or Westminster. They offer dine in, carry out, and delivery. This place is my guilty pleasure doordash splurge. I love their spicy beef noodle soup and my boyfriend loves pho dac biet. Everything on the menu looks delicious and I can't wait to try more but I'll probably keep ordering bun bo hue lol

Worst lo mein ever. For $19, it was six shrimp and a tiny amount of almost completely raw bell…read morepepper and onion on a small portion of bland oily noodles. I added salt just so I could eat them. Honestly, after the first bite, I considered dumping the entire thing and spending more money to order something else for dinner. The (admittedly massive) tofu spring rolls had a weird smell and very little flavor except too much mint. I ended up tearing them open and dipping the tofu in peanut sauce and leaving the rest. I do not understand why people like this place. I will never try it again.

The ambiance and features here are great! The food look delicious and the matcha is so flavorful…read moreand has so much aroma, I would highly recommend coming here again and the service is really good.

It has great quality service and food, it's good which a sweet and great matcha! I love this place…read moreand I'll come here again. The ambiance here is really great and it has plenty varieties of food.

Soba Izakaya Minami is a go-to spot for my partner and me! We absolutely love the soba here and…read morefind ourselves coming back specifically for the Duck Dipping Soba. It's a little different from the more traditional cold soba with a standard dipping sauce. Instead, you dip the soba into a warm, savory broth with duck, and that's exactly what makes it so memorable for us. Neither of us are normally huge fans of duck, but we are obsessed with it here. The broth is incredibly flavorful, and paired with their soba, it's amazing. We haven't found anything else quite like it nearby. We also really enjoy their tempura. The breading is light and crispy, and it pairs perfectly with the soba. Another thing we love is that you can get free refills of the soba noodles, and they definitely don't skimp on the refill portions either. Our most recent visit was especially memorable because of our server, Patty, who was incredibly kind and made an already great experience even better. Definitely have to give a shoutout to her! Overall, we absolutely love Soba Izakaya Minami and always look forward to coming back. The Duck Dipping Soba alone keeps this in our regular rotation and is something I'd definitely recommend trying.

Ok. I'm not kidding when I say this place has the BEST udon noodles in SoCal. It's chewy, it's easy…read moreto slurp, it coats the sauce well, it's well cooked, and infinite more reasons. I got the dipping udon with the duck sipping sauce (very rare to find duck dipping sauce even in Japan). YOU NEED TO ORDER EXTRA, it's sooo worth it. I come back whenever I crave udon. The ambience is very Japanese and the waiters are dressed in traditional Japanese-wear. The food comes out pretty quick and everything is clean. When I came in with my husband, we heard a lot of Japanese speaking customers so this place is legit legit.

If you are craving Korean food, I highly recommend this restaurant!…read more They make all their side dishes themselves, even the kimchi. It feels like a special neighborhood Korean restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with homemade side dishes. The food is not too sweet or too salty, and it really tastes like homemade Korean food. I truly enjoyed it. I stopped by with my family today, and even though they were busy, the two servers (Sally & Eric) were very kind and welcoming. I'm so happy to have a Korean restaurant like this in our neighborhood. I wish you great success and continued growth! Plenty of parking!

This is a nice Korean restaurant in a strip mall in Lake Forest. The food and service are both…read morepretty good and the restaurant is very clean with food lighting and a nice feel. I ordered the galbi-jjim. The good part was that the pieces of galbi were huge. You won't complain about portion size. For rib meat, it was surprisingly lean ... But that might just have been a quirk. The not-as-good was that I don't think it was cooked long enough. Galbi-jjim is supposed to be slow cooked so that the fat tenders and the meat basically falls apart when you touch it. Also, the vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and radish should also be super soft. I also found the sauce a little thin and bland. My wife had the donkatsu. She said it was cooked very well. The outside was crisp without being greasy and the inside was tender. We also shared the kimchi jjigae. It was good. I would have liked it a little more tart but basically solid.