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    4.5 (1.4k reviews)
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    Wonton With Chili Sauce 6pcs
    Cynthia P.

    My family and I went to this restaurant for dinner on a Friday night. The wait for dinner was about 30 mins. We did end up getting seated at the tall tables; however, we had a two year old with us...a bit inconvenient but no issue since the baby was able to still sit and eat. I'm sure they do have accommodations for young children if told earlier (we didn't let them know about the 2 year old so not their fault). Food came out quickly. We ordered one of each different XLB, chicken katsu, wonton with chili sauce, scallion pancake, noodles with scallion oil sauce, beef rolls. Everything tasted delicious. My favorite was the seven grams XLB which I believe is pork. Scallion pancake was so crispy!! One note is that the wonton with chili sauce was more sweet to me than spicy; still good though! I also ordered a osmanthus oolong tea (this is just hot water with a tea packet, but nice. i was able to take it to go too). Overall, I'm glad my family last minute decided to go to restaurant for dinner. Definitely recommend. Service, food, and vibes were all great. Our total came out to be around 110 including tip!!

    Roasted Oolong light Milk Tea with crystal boba (+ $1)
    Catherine G.

    Our family stopped by for lunch on the way to Anaheim. Check-in on a tablet outside the restaurant where you will receive a text when your table is ready. Tip is to arrive early to avoid a longer wait time. Our party ordered: chicken katsu, 2 orders of the Seven Grams XLB, crab roe XLB (must try!), scallion pancake, ham fried rice, golden prime beef noodle soup, and the roasted oolong light milk tea (with crystal boba). All the dishes were delicious and good for sharing. The food came out promptly. The next time we're in the area, we'll want to stop by try their other items (beef roll, wonton w/ chili sauce, and shrimp XLB). Enjoy!

    Katy C.

    * a must-visit Chinese restaurant that I cannot recommend enough! * has multiple locations my favorite items on their menu: Pig-ear Salad with Chili Oil Dressing Garlic Butter Shrimp Noodles Golden Prime Beef Noodle Soup Taro XLB Mapo Tofu (With Rice) Seafood Fried Rice Pan Fried Dumplings Seven Grams XLB 10/10

    Chau N.

    First time coming here, and it was pretty busy when we went, but the service was nice and quick, which we really appreciated. We ordered the wontons with chili, spicy pork XL, pan fried dumplings, and mapo tofu with rice. I enjoyed the wontons with chili the most they reminded me a lot of Din Tai Fung! Overall, I think the prices and portions were fair. I wasn't a huge fan of the mapo tofu because it had a numbing type of spice that was a little too much for me, but everything else we ordered was really good.

    Beef Roll 6pcs
    Czarina D.

    Had heard good things about this place and was happy I had the chance to try it! I had a party of 2 around 2:30PM on a Sunday. There was a crowd of people waiting outside so I was a bit nervous that it would take really long. But we added our name to the waitlist on the iPad outside and we were sat in less than 30 minutes (when we went on the list, we were party 13). The wait went by super fast! By the time we finished our meal, there were lots of open seats. I first heard of this place as a "copycat Din Tai Fung". I actually think it's better to think of this place as another Taiwanese restaurant that serves similar food to DTF, but not a copycat. Although some of the popular items are the same (XLBs for example) the restaurants are definitely different. Firstly, the service here is SO FAST. And all the servers were really kind! We ordered our food and it felt like everything came out within MINUTES of each other. By the time we had all our savory dishes, I had only taken one bite out of the first dish. That's how fast it was! Haha We ended up ordering: Spicy XLBs, Beef Roll, Golden Prime Beef Noodle Soup, and Taro XLBs for dessert. Everything was DELICIOUS! My husband's favorite was the Beef Roll, while I think my favorite may have been the soup. The Spicy XLBs (4/5) were great! They felt quite large as I ALMOST had to eat them in two bites (but like why would I ever do that). Flavor was great and I thought there was actually very little spice in these. Compared to DTF'x XLBs, I thought these were just as juicy, but less ginger-forward (which made it feel less flavorful), and more sweet. I was personally missing some acid and wanted a bit more salt cuz it was a tad sweet. The Beef Rolls were pretty good too (4.25/5)! Nice and crispy. Even though it's pan fried, it felt light because of the vegetables. And I know this is weird to say, but the combination of beef, hoison sauce, and veggies almost tasted like pho flavors...but crispy? Yummy! I personally again wanted a bit more salt. But I'd definitely order again. Now for my favorite, the Golden Prime Beef Noodle Soup (4.5/5). WOOWWEEE! She's spicy! And I have a good spice tolerance so beware. I really loved the flavor of the broth. It was spicy and also had a really clean flavor. It looked like it would be a watery broth but WRONG! It was so flavorful. I loved the chewy noodles too and even the noodles on their own were spicy cuz they clung onto the broth. A really delicious soup! I'd love to eat this on a cold winter's day or when I'm sick. Delicious! The Taro XLBs (3.9/4) were pretty good too, but skippable. They weren't too sweet, which was nice. They had a lovely consistency and good taro flavor. But compared to everything else, they weren't that special. Overall, a really delicious restaurant! I'd definitely come here if I was craving XLBs/Taiwanese food.

    Mapo Tofu With Rice
    Vivian T.

    I was introduced here by a couple of friends, and Seven Grams did NOT miss! We were a big group, which means we got to try multiple different things out. We waited one hour on my visit, but that is to be expected as the restaurant is quite small. Beef Rolls (5/5): We got two orders of these, and it was our favorite for a reason. Crispy and flaky wrap on the outside and it was packed with flavor. It was very satisfying to eat! Scallion Pancakes (3.5/5): They were plain but that is to be expected, I didn't taste much scallion. It needed the sauce of course! Spicy Wontons (4/5): These are solid and the chili oil does pack a lot of heat. I would say they are on the spicier side, just wish there was a little more depth to it. Seven Grams XLB (4/5): Juicy and flavorful! Not the absolute best I've had, but still worth ordering. Golden Beef Noodle Soup (5/5): This bowl right here was amazing. Green leafy kale paired with the extra hearty soup was what made this bowl a standout dish for me. 100% would order this alone! Mapo Tofu (5/5): Yummy silky tofu cubes with the minced meat sauce were delicious in every bite! I had no other complaints, but this dish gets very filling easily. Seriously, this place is one of my favorite places in Tustin. The service one inside is efficient, and the ambience is a bit noisy and packed, but this place is popular for a reason. I'll definitely revisit this spot when I get the chance.

    Chili wontons
    Krys N.

    Seven Grams is good for a quick casual lunch bite. The menu feels very snacky with no real stand out dishes. My kiddo enjoyed the spicy wontons, it's their chili sauce that shines. We also had the golden beef noodle soup. I wish they had a non spicy option because it was too spicy for us. The drinks on the other hand are amazing. I had the passion fruit green tea and really liked it. It had real passion fruit in there, not just powder. Kiddo also enjoyed their matcha strawberry drink. It was very creamy and rich. The drinks were pretty cheap, I think mine was under $5 and the matcha was like $6.50.

    Jay O.

    When I visit restaurants with reviews this high I'll typically ask the hostess what their favorite items are in the menu and to my surprise the host / waiter here said simply... 'the menu' lol. We went for the signature dumpling set, the won tons, cucumbers, woodear mushrooms and the beef roll. The three of us were stuffed and took some home to enjoy. The atmosphere was fresh and inviting, the service and water filling was on point and the sauces and food was memorable. Two fat thumbs up .

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Noodle Wonton With Chili Sauce 6pcs
    Khanh D.

    My first time trying Seven Grams - a supposed Din Tai Fung dupe! We got crab xiao long bao, chili wontons, broccoli with oyster sauce, and garlic butter shrimp noodles. The crab xlb was interesting! Although I liked it, I would just order the pork one next time, I think I'd like it better. The chili wontons were amazing, did not disappoint. Broccoli was solid. I think the garlic butter was a bit overpowering on the noodles, but still decent. It reminds me of something from Vox Kitchen. Service was good. The space is bright and open. There was no wait for a Wednesday evening. Even though this place is not as amazing as DTF, it's still very yummy and so affordable! Like half the price of DTF! I wish there was a location closer to me because I would go so often.

    Pan Fried Shrimp&Chicken Dumplings (Whole Wheat) 8pcs (tasted like fish balls, did not like)
    Frank O.

    Been to Seven Grams multiple times, primarily for the delicious Xiao long bao. There is a Yelp waitlist, and you can also join in person. Seating consider is around 10 tables plus hjgh top stools, so if you are a large group the wait can be long. We stopped by yesterday to try out some new items, which were a mixed bag. First the Cheese Chicken Roll was surprisingly good. Imagine the Beef Roll and swap things around to get something off of a fancy KFC menu. It features a crispy flaky tortilla outside, wrapped around copious chicken (katsu texture), some lettuce for a crunch, some melted cheese, and then a spicy Thousand-Island type dressing. It all pairs well, has a good chicken portion, and texture variation too. My only desire would be for slightly more lettuce and slightly less cheese, otherwise perfect. Crispy Lotus Root Fries are solid, but not a replacement for typical potato fries. The lotus version was not as crispy or crunchy, but would be an Asian version. It comes with ketchup and the same spicy thousand island dressing as the chicken roll. Lastly we were let down by the Pan Fried Shrimp&Chicken Dumplings (Whole Wheat). The whole wheat wrapping had a very slight texture difference, not as chewy as the typical dumpling wrapping. But the inside was the main focus. It seemed like it was a fishball inside, a homogenous color and texture and more reminiscent of fish than of shrimp. It's possible we got the wrong dumpling. Based on this experience we would not order it again. Wheat wrapping would be fine, but the shrimp/chicken filling would be a no.

    Potato String Shrimp 5pcs
    Randall C.

    Seven Grams is a great spot for affordable Chinese dumplings and noodles. I live nearby so I have been going here a good amount of times both for dine-in and to-go. My favorite three items to get: Beef Roll (9/10): The braised beef cuts they use in combination with the cucumber and cilantro are the perfect complimentary combo. A lot of other beef rolls I have had from other places tend to be more stale and dry but this one does not dissapoint. Xiao Long Bao (8/10): Very affordable and tasty for the price. Spicy Pork Noodles with Sauce (9/10): The spicy pork and the sauce definitely make this dish with the other veggies adding texture to the dish to make such a great combo. I would recommend to go during an off-hour to reduce wait time and receive ample service. Sometimes they offer sign-ups for their waitlist on Yelp, which is a huge benefit, but sometimes it is closed. Ambiance inside is good, but it can get cramped if you order a lot of items for your table. Parking is plentiful in the large plaza. This is a great option if you want to avoid the price and the wait time of Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty.

    Beef Roll 6pcs
    Angela C.

    After hearing everyone rave about this place, I finally got to try it and was really surprised at how small the restaurant is. Of course I had to try the famous XLB because many people say it is better than DTF however I don't think so. Personally, I just don't really like a lot of the skin and they had more skin at the top than I would've liked, but it was definitely very tasty. What actually surprised me was that the beef roll, didn't look super appetizing, but actually was delicious. The wrap was very crispy and the inside was really flavorful and well balanced. I really liked it a lot. The service was decent. The matcha was good, not too sweet.

    Abbe W.

    I've wanted to try this place for a long time and it comes highly recommended by friends and family. I've tried coming here for early dinner but the line is also very long. Instead, we came when it just opened and over Memorial weekend, expecting most people to be out of town. They accept waitlist via Yelp. Even though there was a wait, at least it wasn't very long. We ordered beef wrap, scallion, xiao long bao, and golden prime beef noodle soup. The beef noodle soup definitely has a kick to it. It was a little too spicy for my daughter so she ate mostly the other three items. Their xiao long bao was very comparable to Din Tai Fung. Everything was very good. Normally, my daughter and I prefer the beef wrap with no cucumber, but we didn't even mind it at all as it gives a nice crunch and not too overpowering. We will definitely come back and try more items.

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    Dog allowed ? Saw it on the feature but never see any dogs inside

    Service dogs yes, but I don't think dogs would be very comfortable in the restaurant. It's usually very busy and cramped.

    When is Dim Sum served?

    They only have dumplings, noodles, beef roll, and side dishes...no dim sum. They open from M-Sat:11-9:30pm & Sunday: 11-9pm

    Do the scallion pancakes contain egg?

    I don't think they have egg. Not completely sure, but traditional scallion pancake is usually just flour, scallion, salt, water, oil

    Is there wifi?

    No, there is not.

    Is there a wine list?

    鬼佬! 去食小籠包喇,飲乜鬼酒呀!飲酒去酒吧啦

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    應該唔可以

    MSG level? My mom has MSG intolerance

    Can confirm their water has no msg

    Do you take reservations?

    You could get on the wait list through yelp.

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    3.6 mi
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    Hit J ZHOU ORIENTAL CUISINE in Tustin with a couple friends after hearing about their dim sum…read moreforever, and yeah, this spot hits the craving just right. We went straight for their 精美点心:每日手工现做,招牌有松露墨鱼汁虾饺,飛魚仔燒賣,鼓汁鳳瓜,金蒜排骨,流沙包,韭菜饺,椰子冻,一口菠萝油, basically turned the table into a dim sum battlefield in the best way. You can feel that everything's made fresh daily, especially the 松露墨鱼汁虾饺 and 流沙包, super satisfying bite after bite. Staff moves efficiently but keeps it friendly, tea topped up, plates cleared, no stress, just eating and chatting. For the amount of food we shared and how legit the flavors are, it's great value for money, genuinely high cost-performance for SoCal. Easy spot to bring family or a bigger group and not worry about the bill too much :)

    Stopped by J Zhou Oriental Cuisine in Tustin with a couple friends for a dim sum fix and this place…read moredelivers hard. The whole table ended up sharing a parade of 精美点心:每日手工现做,招牌有松露墨鱼汁虾饺,飛魚仔燒賣,鼓汁鳳瓜,金蒜排骨,流沙包,韭菜饺,椰子冻,一口菠萝油。 You can really taste that everything is made fresh daily, nothing feels lazy or reheated. Service is sharp but chill, they know their menu and keep things moving without rushing you. For the quality you're getting, the price is surprisingly friendly - legit high cost-performance, especially if you're coming with family or a bigger group. Already planning to come back for another round of 松露墨鱼汁虾饺 and 流沙包 :)

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    J Zhou Oriental Cuisine - Beautiful indoors of restaurant

    Beautiful indoors of restaurant

    J Zhou Oriental Cuisine - Siu Mai

    Siu Mai

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    Baked BBQ pork bun

    A & J Restaurant

    A & J Restaurant

    4.1(2.8k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    One of the best values around for authentic Taiwanese food! The prices feel very SGV and yet this…read moreis in a prime OC location. I went to the A&J in SGV over a decade ago and was thrilled there is one in Irvine. They have the usual Taiwanese staples like nu rou mian (beef noodle soup), beef roll, and green onion pancake but they're done exceptionally well and have abundant portions. Bonus for me is they have a very cheap zhua bing, which I don't usually see on menus. The Beijing style meat pie / hand pie was absolute fire and should be enjoyed immediately upon serving when it's still burning hot. It's sold by the each so you'll have to buy multiple if you're dining with people since I'll can't split one with all the e juicy broth inside. They have other basic items like Chinese zhajiangmein (perfect for kiddos) and lots of other noodle dishes. Avoid the potstickers -- something was really off with the flavor th3 day I went and I usually don't turn away fried dumplings. Plenty of parking!

    Here is what I ordered and how I score the dish with my comments. Sorry I didn't take pictures…read more Each dish has a number. I am not Chinese so take that into consideration. 122 beef soup clear broth - This was a 5/5 - so good we got one too go. The price is good but it is a small portion with just a little meat. It's the broth that tastes so good. 111 noodles with ground pork, sprouts and cucumber 5/5 - I really liked this dish. It's like a Chinese chili on wide noodles. Addictive. Good value too. 139 beef wrap - 3/5 - This is the chinese pancake surrounding overcooked beef that you can get anywhere. Thankfully they didn't use too much cilantro like other places. It was dry. I would not order it again. Needs a sauce too. The vinegar from the table wasn't helping. 137 1000layer pancake - 3/5 This was made fresh and it's puffy! ---probably exactly what it's supposed to be. It, too, needs a special sauce. There just is no flavor by itself. Plus, I only counted 900 layers. Just kidding. I would skip next time. The service here is great. Food comes out fast.

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    A & J Restaurant - Interior

    Interior

    A & J Restaurant - #151 sliced pork ears w/hot and spicy seasoning, #154 vegetarian delight (gluten puffs, bean curd, and mushrooms)

    #151 sliced pork ears w/hot and spicy seasoning, #154 vegetarian delight (gluten puffs, bean curd, and mushrooms)

    A & J Restaurant - Chinese Style Fried Chicken on Rice

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    Chinese Style Fried Chicken on Rice

    Royal Wok

    Royal Wok

    4.3(468 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    •$$

    I've dined here a handful of times and the food is always fresh and on point. The prices are…read morereasonable and the portion sizes are large. We ordered combo C while making a few substitutions to our order along with a few additions. This combo fed 4 people and there was plenty of food left over. We did have a slight language barrier with our server who unfortunately brought out our meal incorrect multiple times. Our server however was quick to correct his mistakes and very apologetic. Good customer service in spite of mistakes goes a long way. The atmosphere is casual, and low playing 80's rock echoed throughout the dining area. The restaurant had a relatively small dining room which wasn't overly crowded at 6pm-ish on a Friday night. The bar counter hosted a couple guests as well. The honey walnut shrimp was arguably my favorite meat, while the house chow mein was my favorite side. The restaurant provided complimentary fried wonton crisps complimented by sweet and sour dipping sauce. This was the perfect starter prior to our food coming out. I look forward to returning for the great customer service and fresh prepared food. ***CLOSED MONDAYS***

    Tucked in the corner of this strip mall I drove right past it! Asked the phone for close by…read moreChinese food and Royal Wok showed up so we tried it for lunch. Looks like a converted bar with plenty of booths. Our no nonsense server warmed up to us as lunch progressed. We ordered sweet and sour and king pao chicken from the somewhat (?) lunch menu, both very inexpensive. My wife liked the hot n sour soup. My egg flower soup was a STAR! Not too thick, great flavor and nice and hot! Some large egg rolls were included. A little oily for my taste but again, Irene liked hers. You can ask for some S&S/mustard dipping sauce. A slightly different take on how they prepared the mustard. The sweet and sour was decent breaded chicken with good homemade sauce, chopped onions and peppers. No pineapple darn it. My Kung Pao could have been called Kung zucchini! That was okay as the portion was huge and I shared some. Plenty of peanuts too (I wished they had been cooked inside the wok..). More than enough fried rice (we took some home. I always ask myself would we come back? A resounding yes as I have to try their egg foo young! I admit I was disappointed that the tea is in a single serve bag instead of a pot.

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    Royal Wok
    Royal Wok - Peking duck ($40.95)

    Peking duck ($40.95)

    Royal Wok - Outside

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    Outside

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