Been to Seven Grams multiple times, primarily for the delicious Xiao long bao. There is a Yelp…read morewaitlist, 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.

Amazing spot for a dumpling fix later in the eve. We were craving dumplings and surprisingly there…read morearen't many open this late, so we were happy to find Seven Grams around 8PM and see that it was open till 9:30PM. The service was impeccable, they cleaned up a table for us and sat us right away. They got us started and we were ready to eat. There's a middle bar area that you could sit at for larger groups, we were a small group so we sat at the 4-person table. The vibes were modern and sleek. Naturally we ordered xiao long bao, beef rolls, cucumber salad, pan fried dumplings, and a ham fried rice. - Xiao Long Bao = amazing, the soup was not boiling hot, the skin was good, flavors were all there. - Beef Rolls = crispy, tasty, good ratio - Cucumber Salad = they paired the meal really well, wasn't too vinegary - Pan Fried Dumplings = also crispy, great flavors, lots of meat which is my favorite - Ham Fried Rice = this one was good, we wanted a rice dish but slightly oily, otherwise it was good. Overall very satisfied with my late night fix, would recommend and be back!

Had the unlimited noodles with the beef belly pho special, and house fries. Great amount of food,…read morehonestly way too much lol, should have just stuck with the pho, but the fries were also really good. Service was good, waiters got my noodle refills in good time. A little bit loud due to the busyness, but was to be expected ahah.

(+) yumm. pho was so good. shaken style and extra sliced onion & jalapenos is a must. lomo is a…read moremust!!! their fruity drinks are good too. service has been good both times at both here & buena park. super fast service. unlimited broth ofc. (-) wait times, though JOIN YELP WAITLIST! seats are not comfortable & atmosphere is obviously for quick, efficient dining.

There are two locations - Tustin and Long Beach and this place has a lot of parking so don't fret…read more Came in a on Friday night around 6:00 to wait around 30 minutes for a party of 4. They do close the waitlist around 8 even though they close at 9. We ordered the following: 1. Fried enoki mushrooms - Yes - delicious but it was kinda oily 2. Fried pork belly - exactly what you think it would taste like but it was delish - I needed to order a plain fried rice for this 3. Pad thai - it was okay 4. Crying tiger - I liked this a lot 5. Crab fried rice - generous amount of crab and the green sauce was really good 6. Khao Sri with chicken - flavorfulllllll Just be prepared to wait, get yourself on that yelp waitlist and enjoy some good food. We got a little greedy.

We ordered the papaya salad, green curry, crying tiger, pad see ew, cashew chicken, and mango…read moresticky rice. Everything was delicious, especially the green curry. The only minor downside was that the chicken in some of the dishes was a bit tough and not as juicy as I would have liked. Overall, though, I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try more of their dishes. It's a popular spot so be prepared for a bit of a wait during busy times. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food came out surprisingly quickly. I also loved the interior decoration and the ambiance is great for gatherings.

My family (8 people) went to Manaao to celebrate my birthday. We have been dying to try Manaao, so…read moreit was a good occasion to tough up on the line. We are lucky to be in the distance range to put ourselves on the waitlist from home. The wait was still around an hour for us. I will have to say the food is so worth the wait, even if we didn't have the wait-from-home privilege!! The restaurant is beautiful and big and can easily accommodate big party! We got to order and try different dishes since we had 8 people. We ordered: Pad See Ew with Squid - solid flavor, but nothing crazy Papaya Salad - amazing, they got flavor balance perfectly! Dry Thai Boat Noodles - blown away by how flavorful this dish was! Even the side of broth was amazing! Thai Curry with Fried Cat Fish - pretty presentation, amazing curry! Love love love the fried fish!! Crab Fried Rice - they give to so much crab meats!! Solid fried rice Tomyum Stew with Fish - I'm not sure the exact name of the dish, but it was amazing! Similar to tomyum soup but so different!! Mango Sticky Rice - perfect dessert!! The coconut cream sauce love the fried mung beans on top!! 100% worth the wait and love up to the hype!!

3.5/5 stars. Came here for dinner and luckily I put my name on the waitlist because the wait was…read more1.5 hours on a Friday. I got the braised pork leg over rice ($22) and my husband got the soft shell crab with curry powder ($32) and the grilled giant river prawn ($15). We also got the pad Thai with shrimp ($22) to share with our friends. My faves were the pad Thai and the giant river prawn. You can't go wrong with pad thai! It had a great texture/flavor and I liked the cup with the crushed peanuts! The giant river prawn was unique and had a strong seafood flavor and was tender. The braised pork leg was ok - it wasn't super tender and was too fatty. The soft shell crab wasn't great either - it had way too much batter. Overall, I didn't think this place was worth the long wait. Quality was ok so it felt overhyped in my opinion.

Mama Lu's Dumpling House, 17662, 17th Street,…read moreTustin, CA92780. Dim sum, Taiwanese, Shanghainese. Service was good and attentive. The food came reasonably quickly even though the restaurant was packed when we were there. The dishes were tasty and well executed (*Garlic Pea Shoot was my personal favourite). Generous portion too. Next to the restaurant is a wholesale market (an international grocery market called Rivera Food Service). Location is really convenient if you need to do grocery shopping and grab a quick lunch.

I would say this is a very solid 3.5 stars but rounded up because there was only 1 dish that wasn't…read morequite up to par. This is a chain and I've been to the ones in LA and always enjoyed the food there. I was happy to see one open up in the OC. The interior is very unassuming and is next to a bulk sized grocery store for Asian food. The signs are almost hidden from the front so you wouldn't know to look for it unless you read these reviews first! We tried a variety of items: Shrimp egg rolls, fish with seaweed, fried pork buns, Shanghai rice cakes, and salt and pepper pork. All the items were really tasty except for the fried pork buns - don't get those. The bun part was very mushy and you didn't get any soup inside. The fish with seaweed and salt and pepper pork chops were excellent. Very flavorful and not too salty. I would definitely get those again. The Shanghai style rice cakes are also very good, nice and chewy, definitely cooked correctly. And you can't go wrong with the shrimp egg rolls - they came with large chunks of shrimp which was nice. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous compared to what you would find in Irvine for similar quality. I would come back!

As a soba lover, I'm so glad I finally came around to trying out Tanakaya! After walking around Old…read moreTown Tustin, all I could think of was a nice refreshing serving of soba. There was lots of parking available and we were seated fast. The servers were so kind and accommodating too! I got the kitsune soba and my coworker ordered the kaarage combo with soba. The kitsune soba was so tasty! Perfect amount of food too. Filling but not heavy at all. My coworker's kaarage was crispy, flavorful, and paired well with the cold soba. Can't wait to come back soon the next time I'm craving soba!

I can't believe I have not left a review for Tanakaya yet. Shane on me, lol…read more Love this Japanese noodle shop. The mantra of "... Great things come to those who wait..." is very applicable here. It's first come first served, so unless you're at the door when it first opens, expect a wait to be seated. And after sitting down at a table, expect to wait some more before your food arrives. As long as you're ok with waiting, the reward is, IMHO, the best soba noodle soup around. My go to is the different variations of the soba noodle soap. From the broth, to the soba to the tempura and proteins, it's a fantastic symphony of flavors. For those of us who prefer, the cold soba and the curry noodles are also excellent. An exceptional Japanese restaurant, for those who are not in a rush

Super nice staff! Food is super flavorful, the spicy tonkotsu is outstanding!! Affordable prices…read moreand super good food!

Attentive staff and really great food!…read more Let me start by saying this has officially become my new local go-to ramen spot. I've tried plenty of hole-in-the-wall ramen places, and while many are good, a bowl can sometimes feel overpriced. This place gets everything right. I ordered the Habanero Ramen, and my fiancée had the Signature Black Pork Ramen--both were excellent. We also noticed they offer a combo deal, which made the value even better. With the quality of the ramen and everything included in the combo, it honestly feels almost too good to be true. Great food, great value, and friendly service. I really hope this hidden gem sticks around for a long time because you'll definitely be seeing us here often!

The food was amazing, some of the best tasting Thai food I've personally tried. The staff were…read morereally nice and were really welcoming. 10/10 would recommend!

Thai Chaiyo was great! It's a small and quiet mom and pop restaurant with an authentic taste. I…read moreenjoyed their drinks and mango green sticky rice It was colorful and tasty. I also recommend their papaya salad. The service was excellent. We are always greeted with a friendly smile.