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    SoCal Wings

    4.2 (902 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SOCAL WINGS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Irene K.

    I went to socal wings recently for a birthday party where they lovingly catered some delicious wings for us! The store itself is very nice and cozy with lots of decor and plenty of seating. When you walk in you will be immediately drawn in by the scent of the food. Their wings are incredible! My favorite flavors were the buffalo and lemon pepper with ranch. And another big plus surprisingly were the drinks! Their thai tea and chamoy mango drink were AMAZING!!! Last but not least, the service here was one to die for. Chris and Chenda were incredible hosts and so kind to all of us. Chris is very funny and Chenda is such an easy person to talk to and you can feel their kindness and passion for their store. If you are ever around this area I highly recommend checking out So Cal Wings!

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    Ysabelle A.

    Probably my favorite wing spot. They have an extensive menu of flavors here! My favorite has to be their new Cajun garlic butter which is loaded. You really can't go wrong with any flavor here, but my favorites are definitely the honey garlic sriracha, spicy garlic parm, and th Cajun garlic butter. The owners are always so sweet and helpful if you're having a hard time deciding, but you really can't go wrong with any flavor. $1.25 wing Wednesdays are the move, and is definitely one of my new go tos!

    Austin B.

    come here for the house special flavor wing. Definitely needs rice though imo so get a side of that! They had a new flavor - hot honey lemon pepper very good Mango habanero flavor - did not like at all. Tasted like a sweet chamoy candy Jsut garlic - plain and simple. I really like this one too Buffalo garlic - American flavor classic. Good with ranch. Their Cajun fries were so crispy and seasoned well, lightly battered. The zucchini fries were killer. They let you get 5 wings per flavor which is very generous compared to others

    Spicy buffalo with garlic pieces and the house special - jalapeno

    Found them on IG and SoCal Wings did not disappoint! Flavorful, juicy boneless wings, generous portions and reasonably priced. Great, friendly customer service. They were patient to explain their best sellers and combos. Spacious restaurant, but most food was to-go. I got the house special -sweet and savory jalapeno- and the spicy buffalo that comes with garlic pieces with crunchy onion rings! Highly recommend and will be back!

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    Andy N.

    I visited SoCal Wings yesterday. It was fairly crowded when I entered in the evening. Super friendly service. Tons of different wings, so many different flavors to choose from. They also had a shrimp menu, a boba drink menu, and lots of other items that I didn't get to order. I did order a set of 15 different wings. I got five pieces of spicy lemon pepper, five pieces of the house special, and five pieces of the fish sauce wings. All of them were amazing in different ways. Very addicting to eat. I also got a side of ranch. I really enjoyed the meat ratio of the wings. They were fried to perfection. I will definitely come back.

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    Nikol P.

    This wing spot is hands down one of my favorites! My boyfriend & I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. They've got great family deals, and while prices have gone up (like everywhere else), the flavors and quality have stayed consistently amazing. The food is always fresh and fried to perfection. I usually stick to the wings, but I also love the SoCal fries topped with boneless wings, plus their tater tots and fries are always a hit. The whole family has their own favorite flavors, and honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of them. My personal go tos are the Honey Garlic Sriracha, Mango Madness, and House Special. I've tried most of the menu over the years, and everything has been delicious. Service here is always friendly and reliable. They answer the phone quickly, take orders accurately, and make sure everything's ready when you show up. It's a small hole in the wall kind of place with limited seating, but we've never had trouble finding a table when we want to dine in. Most people grab their orders to go anyway. They even have a restroom (just ask for the key), which is perfect when you need to wash up after digging into wings. Now that we've moved back to Westminster, I'm even more excited since we're closer than ever. This is the spot I recommend to anyone looking for amazing wings in the area.

    Adrian A.

    Solid place to get your hot wings :) I went here with my co-worker to grab our lunch and it was poppin on a Wednesday. Their Wednesday hot wings deal is affordable and hearty. The ambiance looks like a student cafeteria, which mainly attracts the younger crowd. So fosho you'll expect greasy with a Vietnamese flare in it. The service is outstanding and accommodating to say the least :) I ordered their 5 piece garlic chicken wings (they only have an increment of 5 wings for their deal) and their garlic Parmesan fries. Damn reminds me of the high school memories I have eating these stuff after school. Overall, I would go here again for our break.. solid choice to go in Westminster :)

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    Andy V.

    1. The wings were nicely fried and very flavorful! I love the chicken chunks in the garlic noodles! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is roomy and nicely arranged! 3. There was only indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 4. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! The food was ready in about 15 mins! 5. Parking lot is small but not busy! Spots are single-lined and not compact! Note: The customer restroom was temporarily closed! Photo: Garlic Noodles, Red Curry Wings, and House Special Wings

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    Minh V.

    I visited SoCal wings because I'm easily influenced by the Internet. I thought the wings were OK. We got the lemon pepper wings to try to see what this place was all about. A lot of the people in my party really didn't like it. But when I brought it home to my husband, he thought it was delicious! When we got in, we were the only ones in the restaurant. We ordered quickly and had to wait a little while for our wings to be cooked. Overall, I think that I would stick to Wingstop because it's much cheaper than this place. But if you wanna try a different wings have added it! The space was clean and organized. There's nothing I can complain about. Will I be back? If my husband wants to try it in person.

    Krystal P.

    The wings were so good! The chicken skin was incredibly crunchy and honestly my favorite snack of the meal. The house special was my favorite! Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back!

    House special, garlic parmesan, spicy lemon pepper, and fish sauce wings for take out
    Vivian T.

    The best wings in Orange County! The wings are fried to perfection, large in size, and very juicy. My favorite flavors are the house special and lemon pepper. The cajun fries and onion rings are also great sides and always come with a lot to share. Staff are friendly and the restaurant has a lot of seating. They're also great for takeout - definitely recommend ordering about 15-20 min in advance since they fry the wings fresh! Overall great wing spot!

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    Khuyen V.

    Courteous and kind customer service. Clean tables and seats. The wings took a while to come out. It might have been about 15 minutes. We were the only customers in the restaurant. The lemon pepper wings were not the usual taste (like from Wing Stop / Buffalo Wild Wings). The texture was a bit wet vs other places would be a dry rub. The wings seemed to have had lemon juice on top. The chicken was decent, but the lemon pepper didn't really taste like it.

    Honestly some of the best wings I've ever had. The owners are beautiful and some of the friendliest people you'll meet. Their boba is also top tier. Stopped by for a quick bite but I think I just found my new go to wing spot. 10/10

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    Thank you for stopping by Krystal! We hope to see you again soon!

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    I loved the lemon pepper wings and waffle fries here! The food was hot and fresh. Great customer service as well.

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    Thank you for your continued support Bryttney!

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    Great wings. Good sizes and can ask for extra crispy. Staff is extra friendly and quick service.

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    Is there any gluten-free meals?

    I don't think there can truly be gluten free, unless they reserved one fryer with oil just for that. If it's fried in the same oil as everything else , it's not gluten free .

    Does anyone know how to make their honey mustard sauce?

    Ask google she knows everything

    Does anyone know if they are open during this pandemic?

    Yes they are open for takeout, I would recommend calling to order rather than ordering there though.

    Do they deliver (DoorDash or Grubhub)?

    Yes, they do . Doordash , Grubhub, Postmates, and Ubereat.

    Can we order 100 wings with 20 flavors, which mean 5 wings for 1 flavor?

    I think each flavor needs a 10 wing minimum

    When is the 2 for $20 deal (like is there a specific day) or can is it for any day of the week?

    Thursday

    Does anyone know if the traditional wings are coated?

    Yes they are but you can ask them for no batter if you like

    Does anyone know if their wings are fried naked, or is it coated in some form of starch (corn starch, flour, panko, etc)? Asking due to dietary restrictions (gluten-free, low-carb, keto).

    They are definitely breaded I heard the girls calling it a batter. You can ask for the wings with no batter though

    Any deals on Tuesday or Thursday? Or some kind of deals like bww and wingstop

    Hi! They have $0.75 wings wednesdays! There is also a 2 for $20 deal with 15 wings, a side, and two drinks!

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    I've only heard good things about this place and finally got to try it for myself. I would make the…read moredrive out here to OC for their food anytime. Drinks and food were both good, worth the wait. Chicken Wings -crispy and light, chicken was soo juicy. We loved the raw minced garlic sprinkled over top. Saltado Fries (w/ Filet Mignon)- Sauce/glaze they used to stir fry the dish was just the right amount of sweet and stickiness. Something about their green sauce is so addicting. Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly, we ordered it medium. Chifa Fried Rice (with Filet Mignon)- fried rice had plenty of wok heat aroma. Next time if we ordered both the fried rice and saltado fries, we might opt for a different protein rather than both being Filet Mignon. Garlic Butter Prawns -shrimp had the perfect snap and cooked perfectly. Sauce paired well with the rice, rich and decadent. Rib Bone Soup -sooo good! Beef ribs were fall off the bone tender. Soup was clear but flavorful which helped wash down the rest of our meal. If you love glass noodles, you have to give this a go.

    It's a great place to go whenever you are craving a fresh and flavorful Asian fusion type of meal…read more I like sitting on the outside (?) area where it has cute lightings and plants around. The inside area is a bit cramped and doesn't really have a good ambiance. The service at Kei concept restaurants is pretty solid, the workers are very nice and considerate. My favorite dishes are the Asian pear salad and the Lomo saltado fries with filet mignon. I really recommend the pear salad because the arugula, burrata, the dressing with the Korean pear is so refreshing. One downside is that they're a bit too pricey now so I don't go as much as I did before.

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    I've been here a few times but was blown away by my last visit! My friend and I came by after work…read moreon a weekday. We probably only waited about 10 minutes which wasn't bad at all. I love that there's a thrift store in the same plaza to keep me company when there is a wait though. It's a cute spot for a nice date but can also be a casual dinner with friends! Our server was so energetic and attentive the entire time. For our appetizer we started with the cheesy bread. Omfg I'm not even exaggerating, I inhale it EVERY SINGLE TIME. The cheese pull is incredible and the honey sauce drizzled all over adds such a nice accent to the truffle flavor! After my friend and I basically inhaled the entire thing, they brought out the crab roe pasta from their seasonal summer menu. The flavor was so creamy, crab-filled, and delicious!! My friend and I each got our own and we still pretty much licked the plates clean. I would highly recommend trying that dish and I really hope they make it a permanent part of their menu even after summer ends!

    TL;DR - burrata caprese & spicy miso carbonara are the dishes to get. Other foods aren't bad but…read morenothing special either. The blackberry lemonade is pretty bomb though. Came to this spot for my wife's birthday dinner. I figured it should be pretty solid since it's owned by KEI (same company that owns Sup Noodle Bar). Overall, all the foods are pretty good, nothing stuck out as absolutely bad but I will say the pork tomahawk, seafood malfadine and mentaiko pizza were the most underwhelming, especially considering some of the hype behind some reviews. To be fair, I'm not a crazy seafood lover so take it with a grain of salt. My father in law loved the mentaiko pizza. The pork was cooked well and tender but the sweet potato puree just was not it for me. Good thing at least my kids liked it. Seafood malfadine was just honestly somewhat bland, especially when you have dishes like the spicy miso carbonara which was my favorite thing there by far. The burrata caprese appetizer was also a complete hit as everyone in my party loved it--my 5, 3, and 1 year old devoured it. Service is very attentive and they made sure to give a small chocolate birthday slice with candle as well to help us celebrate my wife so I appreciated that. There was this blueberry dessert we also ordered that was fire but I forgot to take a pic and don't remember the name Biggest con as to why it would not be a regular spot I would frequent is price-to-worth it ratio is not there for me. Our total for 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 babies was over $500. Now granted we did order lemonade drinks and like 1 too many pastas (had gotten 3 seafood malfadine) but even if I conservatively subtract $100 that's still over $60/adult. So while the food is good, personally I would say it's not good enough at that price point. But nonetheless a good experience!

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    Came here with my Cast Member coworkers from Disney. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE and food…read more Drink wise, their Pandan Old Fashioned Kei Concepts woodford reserve, pandan, amaro, toasted coconut is phenomenal. Perfectly balanced and subtlely different fkaor flavor for the traditional OF. Entree was straight . Garlic Noodles with Shrimp (Think Crustacean Beverly Hills or AnaQ South Coast) yeah noodles are THAT DAMN GOOD. Prawns were charred and Huge! Flavor for days! My coworker had the Filet Mignon Banh Mi Chao. Steak was tender with black peppercorn sauce, sunny eggs, pork roll, pate, tomatoes all blended well with great flavor/spices! Desserts! OMG! Had the Mango Sticky Rice and the Banana Bread with charred bananas. This places takes traditional Vietnamese dishes, the comfort food type and flips them. This is definitely a new spot that I will add to my regular rotation with the Wifeage! Definitely Rubber Boot Certified!

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    I love a good Vietnamese place that not only gives you good portions but also great deals. They…read morecaught my eye a while ago and I saw they had the infamous Waterfall Chicken for only $10.99, a steal of a deal especially with tomato price & an egg. The chicken was crispy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra yummy goodness. The dish also came with a side of broth that had chicken bits in it, was nice to help digest your dish. I also loved that they gave you pickled veggies & fresh veggies. We also ordered the Loi's Fusion Saltado, upgraded the rice to garlic egg fried rice. The beef was soft and tender, the fries were nice and crispy and the fried rice was fresh. You 100% need to get the Thai Tea. A lot of place add too much cream/half and half diluting the tea flavor, they do not skimp on the actual tea in their drink. The color speaks for itself on the dark orange hue!

    Welcome to Day 2 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to…read more Today's stop was Loi's Kitchen, and honestly, this review is a little overdue. I'm a bit late getting around to writing this, and unfortunately, they are already closed, but I still felt like I had to share my experience. I'm not completely surprised that they closed, especially after trying their bò né. I've had this dish many times at different places around Orange County, and unfortunately, this was probably the weakest version I've come across. The first thing that stood out was the presentation. As you can see in the picture, there was this purple-colored sauce on the meat itself, which honestly did not look very appetizing. To make things worse, the sauce was cold and did not heat in time with the skillet, which really took away from the experience. The flavor itself wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't anything memorable. It was just okay, and when you factor in the cold food and the presentation, it made the whole dish disappointing. With so many places around Orange County serving bò né at a much higher level, I would probably recommend spending your money elsewhere. If you were wondering whether you missed out on some hidden gem, don't worry, you didn't. This one felt more like a piece of coal than a diamond. That being said, every restaurant has its journey, and with more time, maybe they could have found their footing. Hopefully, they can take this experience as a lesson, refine their recipes, and bring something better in their next venture. I am rooting for you Loi!

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    $$

    Came to Momonoki for an event, and very glad I signed up because this turned into quite the food…read moretour. Started with the Hamachi Crudo - fresh hamachi with aguachile, avocado, cucumber, serrano, and macerated strawberries. The Momonoki Chicken Wings followed with a crispy 12-hour brined chicken glazed in caramel fish sauce, Thai chili, and scallions. Sweet, savory, crispy... these disappeared quickly. The Dashi Pesto came with pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, dashi-infused pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. Then came the Gochujang Pork Belly over mashed potatoes with mozzarella and scallions. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, but those mashed potatoes deserve their own review. Seriously, the softest and creamiest mashed potatoes ever. Ever. Finished the savory side with the Miso Bacon Carbonara - creamy miso-Calabrian chili carbonara with crispy bacon, Parmesan, and scallions. Rich, comforting, and another dish worth coming back for. Dessert brought strawberry lychee ice cream and sesame creme brulee. Both were pleasant, although the savory dishes were definitely stars of the evening. Signed up for an event and left with a list of reasons to come back. Momonoki understood the assignment and those mashed potatoes the extra credit. Shoutout to the cool and amazing staff!

    VIBES: It's cute, and the service was good…read more FOOD: If you are going to come here, definitely come here for the udon. The appetizers? They were okay. Parmesan fries: 3/5 it felt like it was frozen? Not fresh? Crudo: 3/5 fresh, but the flavors weren't doing it for me? Kimchi ball: 3/5 Vongole: 4.5/5 buttery and good amount of seafood on it. Miso carbonara: 4/5 creamy and rich

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    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    4.5
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Matt was such a great server! We came near closing but the service was still quick and Matt was…read morevery personable. He tended to all of our needs and informed us about many items on the menu. It was a great first experience and we will definitely be coming back. KIN, take care of Matt!

    Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

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    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
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    Chashu Tom Kha Ramen
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    SoCal Wings - chicken_wings - Updated August 2026

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