This is my favorite masjid in Orange County. It is consistently cozy, clean, and inviting. It's…read moreprograms are interesting and spiritually fulfilling. The people are warm, welcoming, and genuinely curious about your well-being. 10 out of 10.

we have been a part of the OCIF community for 30 years. It has been an anchor for our family in…read moreterms of a place to pray, meet community and strengthen our knowledge and practice of Islam. The mosque is beautiful, clean and very welcoming; a reflection of the commitment of the board and the staff of this institution. They are dedicated to serving the spiritual and social needs of the south Orange County community.

It's Ramadan & I am finally visited Irvine Masjid. After parking, I hear the adhan & immediately…read moreget chills. It sounds just like the ones I remember hearing in the Middle East. It's such a beautiful sound that touches your soul and grabs your heart. Even if you're a non believer, one would appreciate the beauty. Location is very convenient (off 5 fwy)! So happy there's this beautiful masjid here in Irvine. I was a bit weary of the parking, especially coming for Tarawih prayer. I got in a lil after 8 & there was still lots of parking! I ended up parking in the New Horizons School parking lot. The street parking was full. I am not sure how full the actual parking was in the lot of the masjid. By the entrance there were workers directing people in where to park. The atmosphere is just lovely. The interior feels very very clean & I loved how the sisters area is a mezzanine, & not just a separate room completely blocked off (if you have been to other masjids you know what I'm talking about lol). It was a bit hot in there, which is probably my only complaint. The speakers here were so good & the sound was on point. The way it echoes throughout the masjid is just heartwarming! I love going here so far, the recitation is just amazing. Can't wait to come back again!

I'm very pleased that you guys have people like Sister Valeria at the Little Hearts of Noor Club…read more She is incredibly kind, respectful, and professional. Her customer service and communication skills really stand out, and she makes such a positive difference. It would be greatly beneficial for her to assist in training other staff members in customer service.

Temple Review: Unfair Treatment and Favoritism by Volunteer (Komal/Reeta)…read moreI am writing this review today because my friends and I finally found out the name of the woman responsible for pushing us away from this temple: Komal (also known as Reeta). For a long time, many of my South Indian friends and I faced continuous issues with her, but because we didn't know her name, we couldn't properly address it in a review until now. Unfortunately, this was not a one-time misunderstanding. This happened to us an uncountable number of times. Here are the main reasons why we, along with many other South Indian families, have completely stopped attending this temple: Targeted and Rude Comments: Komal/Reeta is usually the main person distributing the prasad. She consistently targets South Indian devotees with unwelcoming comments, telling us things like, "You need to volunteer and not just come here for the prasad. These insulting remarks are selectively directed at us while others are welcomed warmly. Favoritism During Kanjak Puja: During Kanjak Puja, she deliberately hoards and distributes the gift bags to her own relatives and circle, completely ignoring the children's ages. However, the moment our kids line up, she suddenly claims that the bags are "finished." It is heartbreaking to see children discriminated against in a place of worship. Gatekeeping the Temple: Multiple devotees have noted that she treats the temple like a private club, making it clear she only wants her specific circle to be there. Enabling a Hostile Environment: Her friends and family members have now started mimicking her toxic behavior. Because her inner circle behaves the exact same way, the temple environment has become incredibly toxic and unwelcoming.

Went to a satyr Narayan puja today when pandit came from this temple to perform at 7am. This pujari…read morewas good and did a good job but we wish he had mingled with the people after the puja so people felt left out. This is just a constructive feedback. Thank you.

4 years since my last review, so time for an upgrade! For me, the Irvine Spectrum is a planned trip…read moreas it's about a 30-minute drive each way. The important thing to know is that if you come during the holidays or on a weekend, it will be busy. The good thing is, as long as you don't mind parking on the very upper levels and walking a bit, I've always been able to find parking. But if you don't like walking at all, this probably isn't the center for you, and there's a lot of walking if you want to explore everything! What I love about this center is that you have everything from Nordstrom to Target, literally! You can find some very unique restaurants, along with typical chains, so there's something for everyone. We'll occasionally see a movie here as well, but that's another review. What impresses me the most is how well-maintained and clean everything is. Even the elevators in the parking garages are graffiti-free, which is very unusual. Now, not all the locations have maintained their interiors as well, but that's on them and not the Irvine Spectrum. My favorite time to come is still in December. We've always found the night atmosphere to have a lot of great energy. And yes, there are a lot of teens who hang around and have loud fun; they're harmless and add to the energy.

I think this is a great place for shopping and a good experience…read more There is plenty of parking and several parking structures in addition to uncovered parking. It is free parking which is nice and that is a good value. There are several shops, restaurants, Target, Apple store, cheesecake factory, a comedy club, a movie theater, a ferris wheel and much more. Some of the shops are more high end, so expensive. It is usually very crowded and it seems like everyone in OC is there on the weekends. I haven't really dealt with any of the mall staff, so can't talk about their service but I do see some of them cleaning pretty regularly, so that is good. There are a few bathrooms scattered around the mall, that are not in the restaurants. There are some nice water fountains too. It is a pretty large open air mall, hopefully you plan your shopping experience out well, otherwise prepare to walk a lot. Enjoy the photos.

After a few aborted attempts over the years, we finally made it to St John Chrysostom for a Sunday…read moreservice and we're so glad we did. We had heard some great things about their former Rector, Rev John Taylor and wanted to hear him preach. Well, we waited too long. Last weekend he was consecrated the Bishop Coadjutor for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Congratulation to him and his family. The new Rector, Rev Christopher Potter gave an inspiring homily. He preached on Matthew's gospel -- on the sower of seeds, on both rocky and fertile soil. It was new and insightful (as well as clever). We liked it very much. We were also very impressed by the sincere and welcoming presence of everyone to two visitors from Scottsdale. It was also nice seeing how everyone greeted each other as friends, in a relaxed and genuine way. It made us miss our time here as being too short. Services at St John's Chrysostom are at 8:00 and 10:00. Btw, the summer choir has six section leaders, who are outstanding -- so you are in for musical treat! So come to hear the gospel preached, stay for some fellowship and marvel at their spirit. Peace!

As the website notes, "What Our Members Say: 'St John's provides real sense of belonging.'" I have…read morebeen a member since 2009 and have since become involved with several ministries, including the St John's Mom's Club. I have made friends of all ages and feel deeply connected to this church family. As another reviewer mentions, the service is similar to a Catholic worship in ceremony, but Protestant in our beliefs. We read from the Bible every week and we have a fantastic sermon, either from our vicar, Father John Taylor, or our associate vicar, Mother Martha Johns. The sermons are posted on our website, www.stjohnsrsm.org, and they are often filled with many thoughts that I will ponder for weeks to come. My daughter enjoys the Sunday School program and once she hits 6th grade, she will join the youth group. When she was little, she went to the nursery and really had fun playing with the friendly staff. Our church is involved in many other ministries including Habitat for Humanity builds, a monthly Food pantry, a support group for caregivers, multiple Bible studies, etc. If you are looking for a new church family, I would highly recommend St John's, where all are welcome.

Beautiful setting and quiet place to offer prayers. Well organized and clean interior. Ample space…read morefor Men and Women congregation prayer.

I called this moving company last week and spoke with Victor~ he was very professional and…read morecourteous! Explained to me all the pricing and availability and was very nice! Reasonable prices. I booked 2 movers that showed up today as scheduled on time and ready to work! Kudos to David and Uktam the movers that did an amazing job! They moved my elderly father's items with care and grace. I would recommend JFK moving to anyone looking for a great company to get the job done right!! Reliable, professional and AWESOME!! Thank you all for a job well done!!

This is my 2nd time using this company and they're my go-to for my next move…read more - Reliable, punctual and communicative. - Affordable pricing with no hidden costs, very upfront (they don't charge extra for the truck, it's included in the price) - 3 hours minimum and 2 guys managed to move my items from 1 bed apt to storage within the timeframe (8am-11am). No extra time which was great. - Handled my items with care and provided extra wrapping/coverage for my delicate items and furniture. - I told them how I wanted items placed in my storage and they made sure to keep certain items accessible within my storage unit. Highly recommend these guys, excellent work.

I went with JFK Moving based on their strong online reviews and expected a professional, reputable…read moreexperience. I'm a military member and have moved roughly 15 times over 20 years, so I have a lot of experience with movers. This was my final move, and I wanted it done right. To be fair, the actual packing and transport of heavy items was handled competently. For roughly the first 90% of the move, everything appeared professional and legitimate. I won't take away from their crews' ability to physically move items. Unfortunately, once an issue arose, the experience deteriorated quickly. A large OLED TV stopped working after the move. There was no visible external damage, which made the situation more nuanced. What followed was a prolonged, circular claims process that felt designed to wear the customer down rather than resolve the issue in good faith. Communications became repetitive and legalistic, with responsibility repeatedly deflected rather than meaningfully addressed. What ultimately concerned me most was speaking directly with the television repair technician JFK Moving used. He told me he was pressured to put in writing that the issue could not have been caused by the move. He declined to do so, explaining that he could not definitively determine causation either way. I did not ask him to make any statement on my behalf, nor did I feel it would be appropriate to do so. That interaction raised serious ethical concerns for me. I also found the company's written responses to rely heavily on templated, AI-style language that felt impersonal and dismissive rather than transparent or solution-oriented. As a customer, it came across as an attempt to grind down a legitimate claim through process rather than engage honestly with the facts. I understand that the moving industry operates on tight margins and that disputes are complex. I was not expecting full replacement value, and I've resolved similar situations amicably with other movers in the past. In those cases, neither side "won," but the outcome felt reasonable and fair. That was not my experience here. I can't say whether JFK Moving is worse than every other mover, but I can say that when a dispute arises, their approach left me disappointed and concerned. Based on my experience, I would not use them again and would not recommend them to others. Write to Tim Jenkins

We had used JFK Moving when we moved about 3 years prior and ended up using them again for our…read morerecent move. They arrived on time and were courteous and helpful and got everything loaded and unloaded well. We are thankful for the help as moving is very stressful and it was nice not to have to worry about this part!

I had worried about sending my 11x14 Persian rug to be cleaned and I was pleasantly surprised. My…read moreexperience with Amir Rugs could not have been better. From my initial contact, the pricing, the pick up, cleaning and delivery could not have been better! My rug hasn't looked this good in years! I had priced out the shampooing but with the pick up, cleaning and delivery their price couldn't be beat. I am confident when I recommend this business to friends that they will get five star treatment from Amir. Thank you!

I am writing this to provide an account of my 15-month experience with Amir Rug Gallery. I advise…read moreany future customers to ensure all terms are put in writing, as my experience involved retracted commitments and retaliatory threats. In November 2024, I entered a consignment agreement for a rug with a net floor value of $5,500. Notably, the gallery does not appear to use formal consignment contracts. Instead, they use a "Service Contract," which appears to be intended for rug cleaning. The pre-printed language at the bottom relates to cleaning risks and storage after a service is completed, rather than consignment terms. In November 2025, a buyer I sourced independently via eBay visited the gallery and offered $4,000. The owner advised me to reject this, calling it a "low-ball" offer. He suggested I wait because the holiday season was their "busy season" and we could likely get more. Crucially, he stated that if it didn't sell by year-end, he would purchase it. He followed this up in writing on Nov 19: "If you make it $3500 I can take it but by December." Relying on his professional advice and this written buyout promise, I declined the $4,000 sale. After the holiday season passed without a sale, I asked the owner to honor the buyout. He then stalled before stating, "I did not make a firm commitment." He then attempted to pivot to a "wholesale" arrangement that would have netted me only $3,200, less than the original offer he told me to reject. I decided to retrieve my rug on Feb 16, 2026. It was a rainy day, and the store's employee offered to load the rug. Instead of placing the rug directly into the trunk, the employee's handling allowed a fold of the rug to come into contact with dirty standing water on my vehicle's bumper. He did not notice until I pointed it out, at which point he grabbed a rag from my trunk, scrubbed the area, and walked away. When I documented this incident for record purposes, the owner's response was an unprofessional phone call threatening to charge me for 1.5 years of storage fees if I "made a case" out of the loading incident. When I pointed out that storage fees weren't in our agreement, he stated that it "doesn't matter what is in the contract" and that he didn't have time for "BS." Even if his cleaning contract terms applied to consignment, they stipulate that storage fees only begin two weeks after an item is "ready." The owner messaged me on Feb 13 saying he wanted to return the rug, and I picked it up on Feb 16, well within his own two-week window. He then claimed it was "unethical" for me to list the rug on eBay while it was in his shop. This is a strange claim, as my online marketing was doing the work I was technically paying him for. In 15 months, the only time the gallery called me about an offer was from the buyer I sourced and sent to his store. Despite me doing the legwork, I was still prepared to let him take his full commission for simply showing the rug. Helping a business close a sale is not unethical; retracting a written buyout promise after costing a customer a sale is. Anyone considering this gallery should be aware that verbal statements may not be honored, and any attempt to hold the business accountable may be met with threats. I encourage future customers to ensure everything is documented in writing.