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If you like Hong Kong style Chinese food, this place is rather authentic. We go here when craving some Chinese food that's less oily or salty. We've enjoyed everything we've gotten so far. They just added Hong Kong waffles with ice cream for dessert so I'm super excited for those! This place is casual but kinda pricey. It's good quality food so I'm not disappointed but you're getting fast service with not too much attention. Bring your loud kids and they'll fit right in.
Great Chinese restaurant in Irvine located in a large plaza with tons of parking. It's a great spot to come with friends or a larger group, especially if you want to order family-style and share a variety of dishes. We ordered the wonton soup, beef chow fun, and a few items from the dim sum menu. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. The roasted duck and pork are also definitely worth ordering. & of course have to get a Chinese donut as an appetizer. The service is always friendly and kind, and the overall experience is easy and enjoyable. I really like coming here and will definitely be back!
This is my family's to go spot for hong kong food. They never miss (except once the food was too salty). My favorite comfort food here is their chinese broccoli (gai lan), they made the veggies so delicious and flavorful, plus the wonton noodles. 4/5 because I wish there were more wontons in the wonton noodle dish. There's 5 and then a ton of noodles. I assume most people do family style when eating at a restaurant like this, so at least 6-8 would be nice given the volume of noodles.
Paying people for writing good reviews. As a long time vendor on Amazon, I absolutely hate this kind of practice. Shame, I liked their food.
asty Spot Cafe, 13110 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA92620. This is the first time I'm trying out the breakfast menu cos I usually go for lunch. The breakfast is actually refreshingly good ! The congee and soy fried noodle were particularly delicious !! Yummy. Will come for the breakfast again.
I came back to Tasty Spot Cafe to try their other dishes and they did not disappoint. All the dim sum items were available at dinner during this visit. I love the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, the black cod with black bean sauce and the braised tofu with roasted pork hot pot. The staff were friendly and checked in as needed (you can flag any of them; all are willing to help). The ambiance is casual, bright and comfortable.
Had such a great experience at Tasty Spot Kitchen! The dim sum was absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fresh. We also didn't have to wait at all, which was such a nice surprise! The staff were super attentive and friendly throughout our meal, and they even gave us extra iced teas to go, which was such a thoughtful touch. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for dim sum! Highly recommend!
The service and value of this location is one of the better Cantonese cafes in Irvine. The unlimited refill for Hong Kong style milk tea and also lemon tea is the best. I would definitely recommend the Taiwan cauliflower and try Cantonese bbq.
I come here with my family all the time - its the best Chinese food around the area. The staffs would help you customize dishes to your request and willingly replace a dish if you're not satisfied. Clean restaurant, highly recommended!
I've seen Tasty Spot Cafe many times, but finally trying it for the first time! I'm so glad we finally ate here. We were starving and came on a Friday evening. Parking was plentiful as this restaurant is located in a shopping center where there's a Korean grocery store, Zion Market. We were seated right away. It's a casual atmosphere with a decent amount of tables. I let the server know that it was our first time there. She was doing her best to be helpful to suggest some popular items. Our dinner started off with the wonton soup ($16.95) We chose not to have noodles with it. I intended to order the pork, but what came out was a combination of pork and shrimp in the wontons. The wontons were a good size and had good flavor. There was nothing else that came with it except the broth. No vegetables. I feel like it was a small amount for the price point. Next up, the minced pork with string beans ($18.95) were brought out. The green beans were delicious and not overcooked and still had a crunch to it. The minced pork was seasoned very nicely and complemented the vegetable well. And for the next dish, this was my favorite of our dinner, the two meat combination of barbecue pork and crispy roasted pork ($26.95). The crispy pork was amazing! The outer skin had a nice crunch to it, and there was a good balance of pork and fat. The barbecue pork was sweet and savory. I think we over ordered one dish too many. That's ok because we had some leftovers to take home. Lastly, we had the house special filet mignon ($27.95). This came with a lot of onions and some traces of green bell pepper. I believe it was Thai basil that was part of this dish, which I really liked! The service was nice and attentive, without being intrusive. That usually doesn't happen too often at these restaurants. It looks like they work as a good team. Another server handed us a fork and knife to cut the crispy pork and fillet mignon chunks. That was thoughtful since we didn't ask for it. We really enjoyed our dinner and will be coming back more often!
I'm surprised Tasty Spot Cafe didn't have better ratings. It recently took over the location where Delicious Corner restaurant was. Every single dish we had was delicious! We had the soy sauce steamed chicken, steamed gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with oyster sauce, shaken beef, salted fish & chicken fried rice, braised tofu with seafood in clay pot, pork chops, and some kind of fish fillet. Also had a few dessert. Shaken beef was amazingly tender. Fried rice was very very good. Love that braised tofu. Steamed chicken and fish fillet were tasty. Oh, and my sister had those chicken feet again, which I was too scared to taste. Ha ha Service was also very good. We came early for dinner so there were only two tables in the restaurant but it was filling in quickly within the hour and was full by the time we left.
quick service!!! reliable hk cafe here in irvine, traditional menu. Everything was really tasty. Will come back to try more on the menu
26 days ago
Taste good. Very traditional hk restaurant. I visit so many time since opened. The best is unlimited Free refill mike tea. read more
1 month ago
the food is so good here ，came everyweek！I absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistently high quality. The portions are generous, and everything we ordered tasted amazing. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. Service is quick even when they're busy. Definitely one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Irvine, and I'll keep coming back! read more
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If you like Hong Kong style Chinese food, this place is rather authentic. We go here when craving some Chinese food that's less oily or salty. We've enjoyed everything we've gotten so far. They just added Hong Kong waffles with ice cream for dessert so I'm super excited for those! This place is casual but kinda pricey. It's good quality food so I'm not disappointed but you're getting fast service with not too much attention. Bring your loud kids and they'll fit right in. read more
Great Chinese restaurant in Irvine located in a large plaza with tons of parking. It's a great spot to come with friends or a larger group, especially if you want to order family-style and share a variety of dishes. We ordered the wonton soup, beef chow fun, and a few items from the dim sum menu. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. The roasted duck and pork are also definitely worth ordering. & of course have to get a Chinese donut as an appetizer. The service is always friendly and kind, and the overall experience is easy and enjoyable. I really like coming here and will definitely be back! read more
17 days ago
This is my family's to go spot for hong kong food. They never miss (except once the food was too salty). My favorite comfort food here is their chinese broccoli (gai lan), they made the veggies so delicious and flavorful, plus the wonton noodles. 4/5 because I wish there were more wontons in the wonton noodle dish. There's 5 and then a ton of noodles. I assume most people do family style when eating at a restaurant like this, so at least 6-8 would be nice given the volume of noodles. read more
1 month ago
asty Spot Cafe, 13110 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA92620. This is the first time I'm trying out the breakfast menu cos I usually go for lunch. The breakfast is actually refreshingly good ! The congee and soy fried noodle were particularly delicious !! Yummy. Will come for the breakfast again. read more
I came back to Tasty Spot Cafe to try their other dishes and they did not disappoint. All the dim sum items were available at dinner during this visit. I love the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, the black cod with black bean sauce and the braised tofu with roasted pork hot pot. The staff were friendly and checked in as needed (you can flag any of them; all are willing to help). The ambiance is casual, bright and comfortable. read more
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4 days ago
Had such a great experience at Tasty Spot Kitchen! The dim sum was absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fresh. We also didn't have to wait at all, which was such a nice surprise! The staff were super attentive and friendly throughout our meal, and they even gave us extra iced teas to go, which was such a thoughtful touch. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for dim sum! Highly recommend! read more
25 days ago
The service and value of this location is one of the better Cantonese cafes in Irvine. The unlimited refill for Hong Kong style milk tea and also lemon tea is the best. I would definitely recommend the Taiwan cauliflower and try Cantonese bbq. read more
19 days ago
I come here with my family all the time - its the best Chinese food around the area. The staffs would help you customize dishes to your request and willingly replace a dish if you're not satisfied. Clean restaurant, highly recommended! read more
I've seen Tasty Spot Cafe many times, but finally trying it for the first time! I'm so glad we finally ate here. We were starving and came on a Friday evening. Parking was plentiful as this restaurant is located in a shopping center where there's a Korean grocery store, Zion Market. We were seated right away. It's a casual atmosphere with a decent amount of tables. I let the server know that it was our first time there. She was doing her best to be helpful to suggest some popular items. Our dinner started off with the wonton soup ($16.95) We chose not to have noodles with it. I intended to order the pork, but what came out was a combination of pork and shrimp in the wontons. The wontons were a good size and had good flavor. There was nothing else that came with it except the broth. No vegetables. I feel like it was a small amount for the price point. Next up, the minced pork with string beans ($18.95) were brought out. The green beans were delicious and not overcooked and still had a crunch to it. The minced pork was seasoned very nicely and complemented the vegetable well. And for the next dish, this was my favorite of our dinner, the two meat combination of barbecue pork and crispy roasted pork ($26.95). The crispy pork was amazing! The outer skin had a nice crunch to it, and there was a good balance of pork and fat. The barbecue pork was sweet and savory. I think we over ordered one dish too many. That's ok because we had some leftovers to take home. Lastly, we had the house special filet mignon ($27.95). This came with a lot of onions and some traces of green bell pepper. I believe it was Thai basil that was part of this dish, which I really liked! The service was nice and attentive, without being intrusive. That usually doesn't happen too often at these restaurants. It looks like they work as a good team. Another server handed us a fork and knife to cut the crispy pork and fillet mignon chunks. That was thoughtful since we didn't ask for it. We really enjoyed our dinner and will be coming back more often! read more
I'm surprised Tasty Spot Cafe didn't have better ratings. It recently took over the location where Delicious Corner restaurant was. Every single dish we had was delicious! We had the soy sauce steamed chicken, steamed gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with oyster sauce, shaken beef, salted fish & chicken fried rice, braised tofu with seafood in clay pot, pork chops, and some kind of fish fillet. Also had a few dessert. Shaken beef was amazingly tender. Fried rice was very very good. Love that braised tofu. Steamed chicken and fish fillet were tasty. Oh, and my sister had those chicken feet again, which I was too scared to taste. Ha ha Service was also very good. We came early for dinner so there were only two tables in the restaurant but it was filling in quickly within the hour and was full by the time we left. read more
10 days ago
quick service!!! reliable hk cafe here in irvine, traditional menu. Everything was really tasty. Will come back to try more on the menu read more
13 days ago
Excellent service. I ordered minced pork with rice and egg. Delicious! Would definitely come back. Highly recommend read more
As a proud member of the Yelp Elite Squad, I consider it my civic duty, no, my moral calling, to report back on all things edible, delicious, and occasionally life‑changing. And if you've been following my reviews on Yelp for the last six+ years, you already know one thing about me: I don't lie, I don't sugarcoat, and I don't gatekeep good food. If I ever withhold information, it's only because I'm unconscious. So today, I woke up with a craving so specific it felt like a pregnancy symptom: marinated roasted duck. Naturally, I did what any responsible adult would do. I opened Yelp and typed "best roasted duck in Irvine." And boom! The first result? Tasty Spot. Now, I've only been here twice (or it could've been three times) since one of my husband's best friends invited us in when it first opened. We loved it. And listen, my husband is one of the pickiest human beings on planet Earth. This man will look you dead in the eye and tell you to un‑five‑star a restaurant if he thinks your "culinary soulmate" is actually a catfish. He doesn't pull punches; he throws Yelp‑level truth bombs. He's that picky. Which, honestly, explains why he married me, clearly he has impeccable taste. Speaking of me, the ultimate foodie adventurer, (the same one who will drive 50 miles for excellent sushi) said to myself, "Let's go back, girl!" And let me tell you... I did NOT regret it. Not even a little. As your Dating Coach reviewer here on Yelp, I can unequivocally tell you that the universe greeted me in the form of Amy, my server, who was basically the human equivalent of your well‑timed first date: she courteously smiled, was attentive, and patiently answered all my questions without making me feel like I was being "politely tolerated." If you've been stuck in the Burger‑Fries‑Milkshake situationship (since you graduated from Gerber's peas, carrots and spinach mushy food jars), consider this your sign to expand your dating pool, I mean, your DINING pool, and try this place. IS THIS PLACE DATEWORTHY OR NOT? I give it a resounding Yes. Super casual and effortlessly charming. The kind of place where even your mother-in-law would approve. Now, a special shout‑out to Amy...Girl, you're the kind of server who makes a customer want to come back not just for the food, but for the experience. The restaurant itself is spacious, whether you're on a cozy date for 2 or hosting a chaotic party of 20 hungry people, you won't feel boxed in. It has that "big dinner party" vibe without the stress of actually hosting a big dinner party. And the roasted duck? OMG Amy told me it's cooked FRESH every single day, and honestly, the way she wholeheartedly explained it made me think about the giddiness that my girlfriends experience when a man actually texts them back right away. They go through so much marinated duck that I'm convinced this might be the best roasted duck in California. If you're from out of town, your trip here would be so worth it. Yes, I said it. I stand by it. Fight me. I'll absolutely be back -- for the freshly roasted duck, for the vibes, and for their delicious lemon tea, and their unmatched coffee milk tea! Yummy! read more
1 month ago
Very good taste and super friendly customer service! Inside is very clean and organized. Free refill for milk tea as well! My favor lunch spot! read more
This spot used to be Delicious Food Corner, and the menu is pretty much the same. You can order classic individual Hong Kong cafe dishes or go for larger family-style plates. There's also dimsum options to choose from. We had a bigger group, so we were seated in a quiet private room in the corner, which worked out really well. A few dishes were a bit salty, but overall everything was solid. My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp (crispy and not overly drenched in mayo like at other places), and the spicy garlic eggplant. The soy sauce chow fun is a classic and always a reliable choice. Service was excellent, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout. read more
10 days ago
Excellent seafood noodle and wanton soup. Egg roll is crispy and hot when served. Very good service and ambiance is busy and very busy. read more
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14 days ago
Service is great and fast !! Kids friendly, the food always tastes good here. Dimsum is a must if you want small meals for brunch or after school. My favorite dishes here are dessert in authentic Asian style:) read more
8 days ago
Amazing Hong Kong-style cafe! Tasty Spot Cafe has authentic Cantonese comfort food - their congee, BBQ, noodles and dim sum are all fantastic. Great portion size, reasonable price, and super friendly and fast service. Clean and cozy ambiance. One of my favorite spots in Irvine, highly recommend! read more
This is located in the same plaza as Zion Market. Plenty of parking in this plaza, but with the market and other eateries it can get pretty busy. We came for lunch on a Saturday, place was packed but we were able to get a seat for 7. This place has those roasted duck, honey bbq pork & steamed chicken. They also have dim sum you can order off the menu. After ordering, each item came quite fast and we were able to enjoy the food all at the same time. We love what we ordered, especially the salted fish and chicken fried rice. read more
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Beef noodle soup was really good. Good portion and not too salty. Umami flavor goes well with the red chili oil on the side. Egg shrimp rice was warm and tasty as well. read more
11 days ago
I really like the dimsum here, especially the shrimp dumplings and shiumai. Also, the shrimp and eggs were good as well. read more
19 days ago
Best HK food here! My favorite is their spicy fish soup and the hot stone lobster. Staffs are wonderful, they are would initiate getting refills for you and take away finished dishes. read more
13 days ago
I've been coming to Tasty Spot Cafe regularly, and their Hong Kong-style BBQ is honestly some of the best in Irvine. I come back specifically for the BBQ every time, and the Two Delicacy Combo Platter is definitely my go-to, especially for a quick work lunch. I've also tried their dim sum, and while the selection is relatively small, everything we ordered was really tasty and well-made. Honestly, this is one of those places where you can come for the BBQ, come back for dim sum, and somehow always find a reason to return -- definitely a two-for-one kind of spot in terms of how often I crave both! Another thing I really appreciate is the service. The staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Whenever I order iced lemon tea or Hong Kong-style milk tea, they're very generous with refills and will even offer to pack an extra cup for me to take home after the meal. Those little details really make the experience feel extra warm and personal. Definitely one of my favorite go-to spots in Irvine for Hong Kong-style BBQ and a casual meal. Highly recommend the Two Delicacy Combo Platter! read more
13 days ago
My real go to place in Irvine. Delicious and always comes with a big portion. Love and will support this place as long as I am in Irvine 10/10 read more
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Rebranded from Delicious Food Corner, but it appears the menu items remain largely the same. We ordered some of the same items we used to get, and it tasted the same too, so not sure if there was a management change or just a name change. We came on a Monday night without a reservation for a party of 10 and was seated immediately even though not everyone in our party has arrived. The place is quite large and it wasn't too busy so they didn't mind that we just started ordering some food while we waited. Our server was friendly and I remember seeing her there in the past. The HK iced tea was very strong and flavorful with free refills. Everyone enjoyed the food. One of the fried items took extra long so we had to remind them a few times so I forgot to take a photo. read more
29 days ago
One of my regular spots for legit Cantonese food. Kids like the waffles, I like the milk tea and cafe style foods - I only wish in true Hong Kong fashion they did set lunches or set meals. read more
3 months ago
We've been coming here for dim sum for years but had never tried their dinner service before. Today's experience was so unique that, for the first time in my life, I felt like I had stepped into Parasite. Upon arrival, the staff were friendly and attentive as usual. However, the waitress who took our order seemed to struggle with English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She spoke Mandarin with a Cantonese accent, so I switched to Cantonese, but communication was still difficult. She avoided eye contact, seemed distracted, had trouble with her iPad, and wasn't particularly attentive. When I asked whether they had seafood, she simply pointed me to a page with very few options. Oh well--I figured one seafood-free dinner wouldn't hurt. Then came the eye-opening part. A nearby table brought their own bottle of Moutai, and suddenly the service transformed. The waitress appeared with special tea cups that looked noticeably better than everyone else's. Her voice suddenly shifted into a high-pitched, almost anime-style girl voice as she enthusiastically pitched dishes..: "Boss, do you want lobster? Boss, Whole steamed fish?" The sales effort was relentless, even though the customer declined every suggestion. Her high-pitched "Oh my gosh!" voice that felt completely different from how she had been speaking moments earlier. The contrast was so dramatic that my partner still imitates it at home whenever he wants to be funny. Meanwhile, I sat there wondering where all these off-menu recommendations had been hiding. Apparently, the enthusiasm to sell premium dishes depends less on what's available and more on who's sitting at the table. Nothing says "customer service" quite like deciding someone's spending power before they've even ordered. When she made a tiny mistake, her reaction felt oddly theatrical. Rather than calmly fixing the issue, she became excessively apologetic and submissive in a way that felt disproportionate to the situation. It was uncomfortable to watch and came across as performative rather than professional. The restaurant feels geared toward mass-market dining rather than refinement. The portions are generous, which creates a sense of value, especially in expensive Irvine. That said, the ingredients felt average. Some vegetables were overly chewy, and the ribs contained so many small bones that they could easily chip a tooth if you're not careful. Because of the waitress's over-the-top attention toward that table, many diners started watching the scene unfold like free entertainment. Thankfully, the other servers were warm, professional, and equally friendly to everyone. Isn't that the whole point of hospitality--to treat every customer with the same level of respect? As a final touch, their chairs were spaced so far apart that getting out of our corner seat felt like an obstacle course. Perhaps the problem was that I left my Krug at home :) Overall: great entertainment, questionable hospitality, mediocre salty food, oily seating, and enough tiny bones to make every bite feel like a dental liability. read more
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Recently discovered this authentic Hong Kong style restaurant and could not have been happier! A bit of a trek for us on the UCI side of Irvine in "traffic" but well worth the drive as we can't get this style of food in many places in Irvine with this taste! Definitely a must try. Service was very prompt and we cannot wait to go back! Food was fresh, piping hot, and flavorful! Also loved that they had dim sum all day read more
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Do they serve breakfast at the Irvine location? What are the hours on Saturday?
They do! It's from 9am to 11:30 am
Do they still serve dim sum?
Yes, we had No Mai Gai and Siu Mai this past Sunday. There is a separate dim sum menu, no carts.
Are they still closed for renovations?
According to their website, they are closed until Summer 2023.
Does anyone know when the soft opening will end?
Think another 6 months at least
Is there anything for vegetarians here?
Egg Tofu w/ Assorted Mushrooms Vegetable Chow Mein (crispy or soft noodle) Chow Fun (ask for no meat)…
Can you order food online?
You can order through Yelp, but when I did it, I didn't know they were closed for renovations and I still got charged. I'd call first to make sure they're open, and you can order ahead.
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