Food was tasty. Alyssa was our server. We appreciate the great service. Great atmosphere to enjoy…read morethe food

Great food, quick service, our server Alyssa was very kind and attentive. Very nice ambiance as…read morewell.

Food was great, service as well! Yelp is asking fir 85…read morecharacters which is annoying :)

Still good. Still yummy. Still awesome service…read more Make a reservation to avoid hungrily looking at the diners enjoying their food in front of you.

Derick T was our server and he went above and beyond to take care of our large party (14+). He and…read morethe rest of the team continuously checked in on us and even took the time to split our check per person. That is something that we truly appreciate as I know it is not easy to do.

Oh Kei Concepts, you've done it again. I've been on a mission to try all of their offerings since…read moregoing to NEP Cafe in Irvine. We made a reservation for a Saturday night and were so excited and it really did not disappoint from start to finish. We got the puff bread with cultured butter with honey and furikake. OMG. I just... how can something so simply taste so delicious? Definitely a must try. We paired it with the salmon crudo and caprese with burrata. The salmon crudo was good, not blown away, but the caprese. Mmm! It came in a ponzu sauce and was this beautiful blend between Italian and Japanese flavors. So good. For our mains, my husband got the Seafood mafaldine and I opted for the Mala lamb pizza. This was such a unique pizza flavor, the hot honey sauce it came with tasted like a spicy, sweet curry and the pizza itself was delicious. Crispy crust, a little bit of cilantro for freshness. So good. To top it all off, we got the Blueberry pavlova and hazelnut cake. Both of these were incredibly indulgent and absolutely worth it. I think we were full for a whole day off this meal. To wash it down, I had the Highball with Suntory whiskey and a Calamansi Sidecar. I loved the assortment of Japanese whisky here, the cocktail menu was more tastefully curated than just trendy. On top of an excellent meal that I will be salivating over for a while, our server Danny was great! Super attentive, friendly, helpful and just a delight. Highly recommend!

Went here for a brunch date with a friend and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! My…read morego-to dishes are the seafood ceviche and the seafood tom kha pasta -- both have the perfect spicy kick and so much flavor. The calamari was also a standout: light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. One thing I really love about this place is that they serve lunch-style dishes during brunch hours, so it's a great spot if you're craving something savory and flavorful early in the morning instead of the usual breakfast options. The food came out fresh, the flavors were bold, and the overall experience was fantastic. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

This Nep location is gorgeous! I love the high ceilings, all the greenery and natural wood…read more We ordered the seafood ceviche. This was phenomenal! Loved this Thai twist to this dish and the Asian chips. Iconic. Loved the pork belly rice dish! So good with the pickled carrot/radish, fish sauce, mint greens for the perfect bite. Skin was super crispy. Shrimp Garlic noodles were good. Broccolini was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The whole pieces of garlic were yummmm. The pandan dessert we tried was also delicious. Cleaned my bowl. Service was excellent. Staff were happy to take a pic for us. Thank you Nep! **They don't have oat milk coffee options. That's a bummer for me. Would like to see that so a non dairy girl can have a coffee.

The food and drinks was really good the service was great too would come again and the place was…read morebeautiful the food came out fast

[ Food ] I ordered the Lomo Saltado with beef and it was so…read moregood. The beef was tender and the fries were still crunchy despite the sauce! Next time I would sub the rice with garlic noodles. [ Service ] Customer service was really good, everyone was super attentive. [ Parking ] They share the parking lot with other stores but we did not have any issues finding parking.

One of the most delicious grilled chicken in town!! Chicken organs are fresh and tasty too.read more

we walked in and were immediately greeted with the warming aroma of food and smiles from the staff…read more the food was excellent.

Extremely delicious and home-y Vietnamese food!!! Food has been inconsistent (color of soup,…read moreportion size, but still tastes really good each time? BÁNH CANH TÔM CUA: yummy udon in thick orange broth with shrimp, crab, and fish cake BÒ KHO with BÁNH MÌ: flavorful Vietnamese beef stew with side of bread (can also get with noodles instead) BÚN RIÊU: delicious crab vermicelli soup!

Tried this spot after seeing an advertisement online for their fried chicken and rice plate. The…read morepromotion was only 11$ for a plate. The chicken was crispy just as expected. It also came with their dipping sauce, red rice and a fried egg. They also give you a side of broth. I was not a fan of their rice. Not sure if it was just that night or if it's how their rice is always cooked, but the rice was on the drier side so I had pour soup on my rice or else it was too dry. Service was okay. I would give them another try. Maybe for their noodle soup dishes.

FOOD - Mango salad: lotus root, lettuce, onions, mints,…read morecucumbers, tomatoes, topped with mango, peanuts, and shallots. 4.5/5 - Salmon Belly: battered salmon with steamed veggies. This was probably the winner! The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. 5/5 - Charbroiled Black Tiger Shrimp over Garlic Noodles: shrimp and noodles were good. The noodles were buttery and garlic-ky. 4.5/5 - Holy Crunchy Chicken Wings: 6 pieces of sweet and spicy wings. So good! 4.5/5 - Shaken Filet Mignon: seared filet mignon with onions and bell peppers over a salad. This was the most tender filet mignon I've ever had. It was melt in your mouth! 5/5. - Ong Choy with Garlic: sautéed one chop. Love the garlic and shallot pieces. 4/5 SERVICE: Fast and friendly. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would definitely come back. Everything was good. Their menus is extensive so there's something for everyone.

I really enjoyed my first experience at garlic and chives. Came here two time so far and both times…read morewere decent. My favorite dish is the pomelo salad. It's so refreshing! The seafood is also good there and last time we got the seafood hot pot. The most recent time, we ordered the salmon belly but I just thought they were okay. My boyfriend really enjoyed it though. I still have lots to try here but I will forever get the pomelo salad! Going to try the chicken wings and one of the clay pots next time I come here. Lots of parking spots as it shares a plaza with may other neighboring restaurants. Service is great as well. I would definitely come back.

This restaurant was amazing! There was no wait when we went for weekday dinner but there are very…read morefew tables so I would expect a longer wait on the weekends. The raichi drink was good and the miso carbonara was creamy and the proportion of bacon to pasta was perfect. It is super cute inside as well, but the service was kinda slow because they only had one server for all the tables. I think it's important to compare this to Ini ristorante because I think with this place being new that it is quite similar to Ini especially with the japanese italian fusion concept. I would say it is basically the same price if not more expensive than if you were to go to Ini and I personally think the food, ambiance and service is better at Ini than here. So in the future, I would be open to going back and there was nothing wrong with the restaurant, but I would definitely choose Ini over momonoki just cause I feel like I get more with how much I spend.

Notes to consider so you don't make the same oops I did. -…read moreThe restaurant does not have apparent signage in the front. Know where you're aiming to go. - There is a sister restaurant named Mono Yama two doors down ...cue to me walking in between aimlessly because my friend recommended the place and all i recalled was "momo". That said, the people were super nice in both places. You can tell it happens often. We went right as it opened, and we got seated right away. The menu is via a QRC on the table. We ordered 3 things - vongole pasta. Previously they offered it uni but this one had claims and shrimp. We also got the pesto and the calamari. Calamari was crispy but it also was slightly too salty and seemed to be a lot of batter. The calamari pieces were small. The pesto pasta was okay, but the pesto wasn't the traditional pesto. I couldn't put my finger on it but it must've been the dashi. The udon was cooked well though. Soft, definitely not al dente. This vongole was the biggest miss. It had a taste that we also couldn't figure out, but it was not enjoyable to eat. We left the meal very dissatisfied. The friend I went with, who has gone before, also agreed it was disappointing. As someone who hates to waste food, we were very close to leaving nearly half of each dish there. My friend ended up taking it back. Later that evening, we both were feeling off. Idk, perhaps it was a coincidence. In the end, it was a truly sad experience.

Waited a while for the food to come out and the kids were definitely starting to get hangry, but…read morebefore I could get frustrated and ask the waitress to check on our order, the manager approached me first to sincerely apologize. I really appreciated his awareness and professionalism. He took accountability, made things right, and completely turned the experience around. That level of care and attention goes a long way in my books! Earning my time to share my 5-Star review and many more visits with friends and family to come! On top of that, the food was great and the customer service overall was excellent. The atmosphere was nice and inviting. Definitely will be returning and highly recommend!

Stopped by Kin Craft Ramen on a Wednesday for lunch and there was no wait. Service was great!!…read moreGreeted right away and the hostess was super friendly and checked in during meal. Tried the Chashu Tom Kha Ramen and looooved it. The broth was rich, flavorful, and had the perfect kick. The pork belly and toppings all balanced really well together. Good fusion ramen. Also got $5 off for my birthday after signing up for their rewards app