Very authentic and tasty! Great service! Very clean and lovely inside The flavors of the…read moredumplings and the cucumbers were perfectly spice and the whole experience was awesome. I would definitely go back there. Take the family share the food.

I ordered take out from here since we were in the area and it was one of those evenings where…read morecooking just sounded exhausting. I ordered the popcorn chicken, eggplant, pork ribs, and beef roll. All I have to say is wow, what a difference from when we were dining in. The portion sizes are pretty much cut in half. The popcorn chicken... wow I mean there were MAYBE 10-15 pieces max and I'm talking small pieces. It was a tiny lil appetizer. It was definitely not enough food for 4 people unfortunately. And the garlic pork ribs were literally all bone. So bottom line, don't order take out. Dine in is the way to go

Went to Marugame Udon for the first time and really liked it. I got the Nikutama Bowl and it was…read moresuper delicious. The employees were friendly and patient. I recommend getting extra tempura flakes and green onions. They are free. They also have fresh ginger at the condiment bar and that was bomb. It's a simple udon place, nothing too fancy, but it's quick and very clean. It was crowded when I went, but it was still manageable. I didn't get any tempura this time, but I'll definitely be back to try it. I got the large udon bowl and it was honestly too much for one person. If you plan on coming here often, make sure to sign up for the rewards. Overall, really good udon and I'll be back again.

The food itself is good, but unfortunately, the service and overall experience were horrible…read more First, the menu is misleading. Their online menu clearly showed a vegan option, but when we arrived, we were told they had removed it and no longer offered it. If you're vegan, your choices are extremely limited, so don't rely on their online menu being accurate. The staff was also rude, unhelpful, and completely unwilling to accommodate even simple requests or modifications. Their attitude was basically, "What you see is what you get." Instead of trying to help or offer alternatives, they made us feel like we were inconveniencing them just by asking questions. On top of that, the restaurant was unbelievably loud. There were kids screaming throughout the place, and it was so noisy that we could barely hear the people sitting with us. Good food doesn't make up for misleading menu information, rude service, zero flexibility, and an unpleasant atmosphere. I definitely would not recommend this place based on my experience.

Pure "platinum" chowder on display here…read more.. I was still recovering from an illness but my palate was returning so I wanted soup. SMOKED PHO: -- this may be my only way to have pho moving forward -- the beef broth is delectable -- the crimson red in the rib tender delicious rib meat is perfectly cooked accounting for more cooking in the warm broth -- light on smoke -- ample sprouts, greens and noodles -- not too salty -- utterly fantastic -- nice portion of meat -- nice large portion but not jumbo RATING = A+ GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES: -- one marinated egg -- very creamy -- light towards medium garlic I feel but I will judge again when my palate and sniffer our fully back -- ample arugala -- medium portion size RATING = A STAFF are kind and efficient.

Came by on a Sunday afternoon. Not too busy so our party was sat down quickly. Menu had some good…read moreVietnamese classics and some unique twists on some. Ended up going with the crispy wings, garlic butter noodles, yellow curry, and smoked pho. Food came out in decent time and we enjoyed each dish. The smoked pho broth was some of the best I've had. Deep rich flavor mixed with the smoked rib made for a memorable bowl. Curry was well done and paired well with the baguette. Wings were juicy and crispy; noodles would be a pass for next time though. Wouldn't hesitate to come back for another round.

The service was awesome. There was only one dude manning the floor but that didn't bring down my…read moreexperience. His name was Manny and he was a friendly, amazing, and hospitable guy. Our ramen came out fast and it was really tasty. As a vegetarian the veggie ramen is really good. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. A must-try for Orange County.

Found this ramen and sushi spot while driving around. The restaurant is located in a large plaza…read morewith ample parking. The place is clean, restrooms were tidy, and the food was fine but definitely not authentic which was expected because it's a franchise with many locations. Our server was very kind, he seemed really new and timid but he was very attentive. We ordered a couple bowls of ramen, a bento box, and a sushi roll. After a couple minutes the server returns and tells us that the sushi rice isn't quite ready so it'll be a couple minutes, no problem for us. After a couple more minutes he comes back and seems really hesitant to say what he wants to say but finally comes out with "I'm really sorry but I won't be able to serve the sushi roll or the sushi with that comes with the bento box, I don't think the chef wants to make it." Given the restaurant opens at 11:30 and we were the only customers there with an arrival time of 12:45 I expected 1. The sushi rice would be ready because it was over an hour after opening 2. For the chef to make whatever is available on the menu. My family isn't one to make a scene so we let the server know that it was fine and we would order something else. The restaurant is small enough that you hear every exchange and when our server went back to give our order the two chefs spoke to each other in Spanish and then to the server in english. My family and I are filipino but unfortunately for the chefs in the back I do understand Spanish and all I will say is that they were definitely giving our server a hard time. I try my best to be very gracious because you never know what someone is going through but I will stay true to my experience and what I witnessed. I personally do not condone any bullying and so I really did not appreciate the way they were treating our server or the effect it had on our dining experience. Won't be returning to this location.

Every time I've eaten here, the atmosphere is chill and the food is delicious. The sushi rolls,…read moreramen and various starters have been top tier each time. Nico is also super helpful . Thank you!

Gyoza was amazing! Service was fantastic…read more Love the vibe of this place We'll be back

Came here with my family after a friend in Lake Forest kept raving about their dumplings, and yeah,…read morethis spot hits the mark. Great place for family gatherings, super popular and bustling but still comfy enough to linger. Loved that everything is made to order - you literally see them wrapping and steaming behind the counter, very satisfying to watch while chatting. The鲜肉小笼包 are the clear signature: thin skin, super juicy, you get that fresh, clean pork flavor with every bite, not greasy at all, totally a must‑order. We grabbed a couple other dishes to share and the whole table was quiet for a minute just focusing on the food, which says a lot :) Staff were relaxed, helpful with recommendations, and didn't rush us even when it got busy. Easy yes from me, already planning the next family meetup here.

Our order was made right in front of us. How could it be any…read morefresher? The place is very small but clean. Someone was nice enough to guide us through the menu and everything we tried was delicious. What's not to like?

As a professional dating coach and a full‑time food lover, I take my restaurant scouting very…read moreseriously. My job is to help you avoid the tragic first‑date mistakes I've already made, like the overpriced spots, the bland dishes, the "why is this chair attacking my spine?" seating. I've wasted the time, energy and money on the other loser spots so you don't have to. But when I find a place that's clean, visually appealing, thoughtfully designed, and serving food that's actually seasoned, cooked well, and plated with pride? Oh, I'm shouting it from the rooftops. So let me put you on to my latest discovery: DIHO SIAM, right in the heart of Ladera Ranch. If you've followed me on Yelp for a while, you already know I'm a lifelong Thai‑food fanatic. I've been loyal to Thai cuisine longer than some people stay loyal in relationships. Since I wasn't trying to overeat, I ordered an appetizer, and let me tell you, this "appetizer" came out looking like a BIG FULL-GROWN lunch. I'm not a big white‑meat gal, so I asked if they had anything with dark meat. I ended up with chicken wings and drumsticks in a sweet‑and‑sour sauce. The moment I cut into that chicken? I ascended. The breading had that perfect balance...not too salty, not too bland...crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. I'm not saying I had a foodie‑induced spiritual experience, but if I did, nobody needed to know. One look at the rest of the menu and I knew I'd be back. Yes, I will absolutely make the 45‑minute drive to try their lunch dishes. It's worth it. And the prices? Shockingly reasonable considering the economy is basically held together with duct tape and vibes. Now, my one note for the owners: please, for the love of all things holy and iced... offer a dairy‑free Thai iced tea option. It was 94° today, and I was ready to down two giant glasses, but they only use half‑and‑half. This is California. We are oat‑milk, soy‑milk, almond‑milk, "I'm‑on‑Ozempic‑don't‑judge‑me" people. Give the people what they want. Add oat milk to the menu, put a cute little 4x5 flyer in a clear acrylic stand on each table announcing your new dairy‑free Thai iced tea, and watch customers flock to it. And just to close this out on a high note: I'm 100% coming back to Diho Siam. There are way too many dishes on that menu calling my name, and I fully intend to answer. Consider this my official teaser...I'll be updating my Yelp Elite Squad review after my next visit, and trust me, people wait for those updates like they wait for a second date after a great first one. I might even give you an extra star and make it a Five-Star review! Wink! wink! Stay tuned, because this place has officially earned a spot on my "must‑return" list. And don't forget to give me a thumbs up or a heart if you like my reviews and follow me!

This is one of the first times other Yelp reviews have truly done me dirty…read more My family ordered takeout because of all the rave reviews, and we were all so disappointed! We started with the glass noodle soup, which was like slightly flavored water. Barely even a broth. We couldn't finish it. We ordered the appetizer platter that has a bunch of fun fried things. The samosa type thing was so hard that I had to spit it out. The rest was just ok. We ordered our favorite dishes, crying tiger and pad see ew (combo meat & shrimp). We couldn't even eat the crying tiger, it was the worst quality meat and seasoned poorly. I'd rather eat a bag of beef jerky from the gas station for dinner than this. The pad see ew was oddly chewy. The meat was very cheap and unseasoned as well. I ended up primarily eating the white rice which was also overly mushy, but at least edible. If we ate in I would've complained & most likely walked out (which I literally have never done), but, alas, we did takeout. Never again. My newborn who eats straight up baby food mush eats better cuisine than this. There is better Thai food around here, this was a HUGE disappointment.

Food: 5/5 We tried the garlic noodle with cubed fillet mignon. So delicious…read more Service: 5/5 very quick,even with her baby Ambiance: Good

I would highly recommend Alo Asian Kitchen. The food was really amazing. It's also very close by…read moreand not far at all, so it's easy to come back. The service was friendly and the food came out looking really good. I also really like that they have MSG FREE, which is perfect for me since I was looking for that. The garlic noodles were my favorite. They had a strong garlic flavor and tasted really good. The vermicelli rice noodles were also very good and came with egg rolls, salad, and a sweet sauce that worked really well together. The egg rolls were a nice appetizer, crispy and tasty. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back again.

This is a hidden gem in Lake Forest where you can get the best braised beef noodle soup and the…read morebeef pancake that was the best I've ever had! I love the clean taste where the food wasn't too oily and greasy. The cucumber salad was super crunchy and perfectly seasoned and the walnut shrimp was delicious! Overall the food is authentic and the ambience is very welcoming. Perfect for takeout and catering too! Prices are very affordable and there's plenty of parking. It's a must visit!

Went to Kirin Noodle House after catching a movie at the Regal Movie Theater…read more Everything we tried was delicious. We started with the Beef Roll and the Three Delicious Ingredients Dumplings. The roll was so fresh and flavorful. The dumplings were soooo good! I don't normally eat as many as I did. The Diced Chicken W. Chili & Pepper was my husbands favorite. He loves szechuan spice and this hit the spot. Will definitely be back.

The food and service are great! The vegetable are excellent and very fresh. The chairs aren't the…read moremost comfortable.

I decided to solo dine while waiting for my teenagers at an event 30 min away from my house. I was…read moreon a hunt for B to A dumplings as you can tell from prior recent reviews. It was a Friday night and their takeouts are brisk... They even thought I was one of the third-party drivers. Nope just someone who wants some quiet time enjoying hot dumplings Shanghai style. The flavor was good. The temperature was not too hot. The owner even seemed to feel sorry for me and gave me some piggy buns on the house. It's in a strip mall off the Main Rd., La Paz. I have lots of South County friends and I will tell them this is a hidden gem.