Food: We came here for afternoon tea, each ordering the tea set, and overall the food really stood…read moreout. The finger foods was Asian‑inspired, with flavors like black sesame, curry, and other creative twists that made each bite feel unique. Every piece was thoughtfully made, rich, and decadent without feeling repetitive, and the presentation was beautiful across the board. It definitely felt like a more elevated, modern take on afternoon tea. The tea itself, however, fell a bit short for me. I ordered a non‑caffeinated chrysanthemum tea, which unfortunately didn't have much depth or flavor. My friend's Darjeeling was better, but still not as rich or complex as I've had elsewhere. Given how strong the Asian inspiration is in the food, it would've been nice to see more thoughtful decaf tea options in that same direction, like decaf sencha, barley tea, or kuromamecha, to better match the concept. Price: The afternoon tea service is prix fixe at around $45 per person, which includes a curated set of savory bites, desserts, and a pot of tea. For the quality and creativity of the food, the price feels pretty reasonable compared to other OC tea services, though the tea itself didn't quite meet the same level as the food. Ambiance: The space is bright, warm, and inviting, with a nice amount of natural sunlight coming in that makes it feel cozy rather than stuffy. There are subtle Asian design elements woven into the décor, giving it a modern, slightly upscale feel without being overly formal. It's a great spot to catch up with friends and linger over tea. Service: Service was good, friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. Even during a busy service, staff remained kind and approachable, which added to the overall relaxed vibe. Parking: Parking can take a bit of effort. Since it's located on a busy street in Orange, you may need to circle around the roundabout or park a little farther away and walk over. Not impossible, but definitely something to plan for, especially on weekends.

This is a really cute place!…read more Service is wonderful and friendly. Food is flavorful and good proportion. Pricing is comparable for Old Town Orange. The place is clean and has nice decor. Nice ambiance!

Celebrated our girls birthday here!…read more I love how well taken care of we were. Our tea options are available to smell and taste as we curated which tea cakes and sandwiches to order. Don't forget to do your nails, it makes for a cute pic!

Nice place to have afternoon tea, though on the pricier side at $45 per person. The afternoon tea…read moremenu combines traditional afternoon tea foods with Asian dishes, including items like shrimp cakes and black sesame cream puffs. I was impressed with the food overall, particularly the desserts! The food was also surprisingly filling. I also appreciated having the option to sample the teas before ordering. Samples were very convenient as they were self-serve and took the guesswork out of the ordering process! Overall, I was impressed by the afternoon tea service and would consider coming back. Though the price is higher than what I'm used to for afternoon tea given the amount of food offered, menu items were unique and enjoyable!

Check ful review @itsamandachamberlain Hello Shabu in San…read moreBernardino is serving some of the most insane all-you-can-eat I've seen The meats, seafood, and everything in between is next level... This might be one of the best hidden food spots in the IE

My wife and I came to Hello Shabu after the lunch rush, at about 2pm. The place was almost empty…read more The tables were all clean and the cold bar was fully stocked. Lunch for two was $71. We were seated immediately and the server took our broth and 2 meat orders. My wife got the beef broth with chuck eye and brisket. I got the exact same thing. You have a variety of cold foods to choose from to add to your hot pot, from seafood to vegetables. Then you can make a dish of dipping sauce from the ingredients at the bar. They have a sign with suggestions for different sauces. There's also a got bar with corn cheese, KFC and bulgogi. These are mediocre. The shabu is good The slices meats are fresh and they come around often to check on you and refill your broth and meat. My wife loved it and we had a great meal.

Holyyyyyy. This is my new spot. My Go-To…read more VIBES~ The ambiance inside is gorgeous as you can see in all the pictures. You can take IG pics here, even the bathrooms are so cute & thoughtfully decorated tk be on-theme. The dimly lit interior is sexy & fun. They play hit songs & house remixes all night so you rlly get your energy up. FOOD~ The sushi is freaking yummy despite it being far from the beach. Everything tastes so fresh. The yellowtail specialty roll is a 11/10. It's like nothing i've had before. The Pad Thai with Shrimp/Tofu & we added chicken is the best thing we ordered. It was too insanely good. Out of all spicy tuna crispy rice I've had, TAO has the best one because their rice is actually super crunchy & fresh. The Circle Back Mocktail is a passion fruit & redbull drink that was soooo good & got our energy up too. It was my birthday so they gave us ice cream & it was also somehow so delicious. Like wowwww.

Photos are from two different dinners from last night and a couple of years ago…read more I honestly don't remember how many times I've been to TAO. Whenever friends come from out of town, TAO is always one of those places people want to check out, especially if they have never been before. The decor and ambiance are always a big part of the TAO experience. Tonight happened to be around USC graduation, so there were quite a few groups celebrating, and the crowd definitely felt younger and more energetic. The hostess was very nice, we were seated pretty quickly, and our waiter was attentive and helpful with questions. As someone Chinese, I would say TAO is a good place for Asian-inspired food with a fusion twist. It is the kind of restaurant where everyone can usually find something they like, no matter their background or taste. Our favorites tonight were the fried rice and the lobster pad Thai. Of course, taste buds change over time, but overall it was a very pleasant experience. By the time we left around 9:15, the vibe was just starting to pick up. We joked that we are old people and had to go home -- but have fun, youngsters.

Great service, food came out quick and tasted really good :) Staff were incredibly kind and patient.read more

Me and my mother and I came here to celebrate her birthday and the service was amazing although…read morethere was a bit of a wait due to the popularity everyone was more than accommodating. The ambiance is warm and welcoming with beautiful interior design and the food went beyond what we expected

Come for the delicious brunch menu!! The bone broth pho is a must. It was so delicious I wish I had…read moremore room in my stomach to finish the last bits of it. So flavorful and savory. Perfect for a cold rainy day. Friend got the steak and eggs. It came out on a sizzling platter and was juicy upon cutting into it. Flavors were also delicious as well. Can't wait to try other things on the menu.

Made a reservation for 6:30 on a Friday night and were seated immediately. The inside is not huge,…read morebut the vibes are immaculate and feel super cozy. Our server was also so nice and even itemized and split the bill for us, which I always appreciate with group dinners. Also worth noting, they have a no tipping policy because there is an automatic 20% service fee, but they fully disclose that upfront so there are no surprises. I got the bone broth with noodles because the broth looked way too good to pass up, and honestly... the broth absolutely lived up to the hype. So rich, flavorful, and exactly the kind of thing I wanted to keep drinking forever. The actual noodles and beef were a little underwhelming though. At one point the noodles kind of gave instant noodle vibes, which felt like a missed opportunity because the broth deserved better. I almost wish there were different noodle options or honestly just less noodles because I mostly just wanted to sip the broth. We also tried the ube gnocchi, which sounded amazing in theory, but it ended up being a little too creamy for me and I did not get as much ube flavor as I was hoping for. The real standout besides that incredible broth was the chicken wings. So crispy, so tender, and ridiculously flavorful. Absolutely would order those again.

The food was fresh and the customer service was 10/10. Favorite Nguyen's Kitchen Location…read more Business was also extremely clean.

I've been here twice and I'm definitely a fan! First time I went, I had the Grilled Pork Rice Bowl…read morewith an added egg and I had a bite of the Grilled Pork Sandwich... both were delicious! My second visit I had Garlic Noodles w/ Bulgogi. This dish was fine. A tad more filling than the rice bowl I had my previous visit but I definitely prefer the bowl and as far as protein choices go, I think the pork is much better. Employees here are super friendly and food comes out a lot faster than I thought it would. The inside gives me modern coffee shop vibes and is very clean and comfortable inside. There's also outdoor seating and although there's not much of a view outside of ample parking, I appreciate that I have a choice and prefer eating outside. I definitely see myself returning and look forward to trying the shrimp and chicken for my protein!

I had a pleasure of visiting The Coconut Truck a couple weekends ago when they were outside the…read moreAnaheim convention center for an event. My friend was able to try the food earlier in the week and had recommended it. The food was pretty good and so I came here for my lunch break. I got that garlic noodles and shrimp although not what I had in mind taste of garlic noodles, they were still pretty good. It was easy to order and my food was done fairly quickly, so I was able to have a very tasty meal in a short amount of time. In hindsight I wonder if they had any sort of hot sauce or I wish I had access to hot sauce, but I would've enhanced my food a little bit more to give it a little more kick. It was still great overall Overall, the food is pretty solid and it was a great tasting meal. I don't think I'll be hunting them down but I would get food with them again in the future.

I love food trucks and this one was outside my office today…read more Ambiance: Well it was parked in Irvine, so who doesn't love that? Beautiful skies, great weather! Food: I had the half and half bowl, which is half teriyaki chicken and half orange chicken. You can choose to have it over rice or garlic noodz. I picked the garlic noodz so I won't have to talk to my coworkers long. It was outstanding...hot, fresh and with a little sriracha, just right!! Service: Fabulous! They greeted me quickly and I had my food within 5 minutes....just lovely! If you see this one parked out there, go get ya some garlic noodz (noodles btw)

What an experience! Next level service and a transcendental food experience. Every dish builds upon…read morethe next, and if you get wine pairings, the flavors take you on a wonderful journey of the senses. The vibe lends perfectly to their mantra of honoring Japanese cuisine with a California influence. Thank you to everyone at Matsu for such an amazing experience!

Family brought me for early Mother's Day Dinner and I had no idea such a place existed here in…read moreOceanside. The unassuming exterior and simple but elegant interior greeted us with low lighting and quiet atmosphere. We sat at a table of 6 and immediately knew we were in for a treat. We all had the 10 course meal and although I can't do justice to describing each item- let's just say every bite is a treat for the tastebuds. You could do substitutions and add ons. I added wagyu for additional 55$ but I'm sure the duck would of been just as good. The pork too surprised me as my family raised pigs as a kid and I don't usually eat but the pork dish- with pigs that were raised with special diet and spa-like treatment/ well... the stories added to the dish. Things like pine were unexpected delights. The drinks were all amazing and we tried mixed drinks, sake, and something I rarely see and is worth noting- great mocktails. The service was outstanding and everyone was friendly, polite, knew their job, and quietly was there between each course with fresh silverware. All was completed with a sense of effortlessness. My daughter mentioned to her dad she was waiting on a drink and the manager heard and without hesitation said it was on the way/ and on the house. We chuckled as the bill of course was more than we had ever spent on a single meal, but enjoyed every minute. What struck me about ambiance is we felt as if we were the only ones there although I saw several tables on other side of restaurant. In addition although 6 of us in a circle - we were able to converse with each other with ease. Come with an open mind and be prepared for the best meal you may ever have. Pricey but worth it if you want to create a memory sure to please.

This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. While my food adventures in OC have largely been successful,…read moreit was inevitable that I'd end up coming across a place that so many folks like that just didn't hit the mark for me. However, I never would've thought that place was going to be Siam Station. After hearing good things about their spot in Cupertino/the Bay Area from several friends, it felt rather fortuitous when we randomly came across their original location - and with no line in sight! Inside, they've got a cozy sort of vibe and it's cool how they have some outdoor tables set-up as well. As for the menu, it didn't seem all that extensive at a glance, but it has all of the staples you'd expect to find among their appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, stir fried noodles, noodle soups, curry dishes, entrees, and desserts. -- ZESTY WINGS - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Topped with Crispy Basil and Served with Chili Sauce Easily our favorite dish of the night. The wings were really crispy on the outside and oh so juicy on the inside. Even though there wasn't much of the sauce, which was flavorful but not that spicy, it was fine - the wings were still great without it. -- KHAO SOI with Chicken - Yellow Curry Broth with Egg Noodles and Chicken and Served with Red Onions, Lime, and Pickles Ehh...this was okay, I guess. On the plus side, the chicken was tender and I thought the broth was pretty good - not the best I've had, but better than most. That said, I didn't love the egg noodles, especially the crispy ones after they had soaked up the broth. -- PAD KEE MOW (Drunken Noodles) with Crispy Pork - Flat Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Spicy Basil Garlic Sauce, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Thai Basil I was super excited for this, but it was disappointing. The first thing we noticed was how pale it was and, sadly, the taste matched. Whether it be their garlic sauce or some chilis, this needed more. As for the pork, it was definitely crispy, but a few pieces bordered on dry/burnt. -- MANGO STICKY RICE A little hit, a little miss. The mango was fine (decently sweet, soft), but the sticky rice left us a little wanting. Mainly, I didn't love the glob of coconut cream, was it was pretty thick and viscous, which gave the rice a weird texture/coating to it. As far as service goes, it was uneventfully good. Although there was one point where it was hard to hail someone, it was mostly because the restaurant got increasingly busy and one of the servers was trying to help a group sort something out with their order. Otherwise, our food came out relatively quick and the workers were rather efficient with everything. Despite how we left feeling bummed out by our experience, it had more to do with being underwhelmed than the food actually being "bad". Admittedly, we came in with high hopes/expectations from all of the hype we had heard and it probably didn't help that we had gone to Manaao the night before, which is one of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere. What's more, I wonder if we just didn't get the best that Siam Station has to offer. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back to find out (and potentially writing an update), but perhaps I'll just try my luck at their spot in Cupertino that my friends like so much.