Cancel

Open app

Search

Yoo's Place

4.2 (667 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Chinese, Noodles
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

Order Yoo's Place Takeout or Delivery

Yoo's Place Photos

YOO'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

You might also consider

More like Yoo's Place

Recommended Reviews - Yoo's Place

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Menu - October 2026
Dean W.

Yoo's Place is a solid spot for Korean food that isn't just KBBQ! If you want to avoid the nightmare parking situation at Diamond Jamboree just a few blocks north of here, this is a great spot with much better parking... for now. Coworker has been raving about this place since I knew him - so we finally managed to grab lunch here on a Thursday. Service is typical Asian restaurant - fast, efficient, mildly friendly. You know the food is good when they don't make small talk. There's tons of seating inside, and one table outside - but not sure if the one outside is just for you to wait for your table inside. Despite it being packed for lunch, we were able to hear each other just fine. Plates, bowls, utensils, cups are all on your table - which is a huge plus - no need to flag anyone down. There's a pitcher of water, and a thermos of their famous bone broth - which was my choice of drink for my meal. I left all the ordering to my coworker - who was careful to order non-spicy selections - since I have a low spice tolerance. Our orders: * Dolpan Mushroom Bulgogi - this was a delicious dish in a hot stone. Mushroom and beef over rice with a semi mild spicy sauce. My tablemates were forgiving in that they ordered everything without spice, and added spice on their own. * Fried Squid - sorta like calamari, but prepared differently. This was great on its own, has a bit of a tempura type of coating. *Braised Short Ribs - this is the dish that my coworker has been hyping up! It's like a short rib stew sorta thing with fish cakes, veggies, in a rich, thick broth. The short ribs were perfectly tender and each bite was full of flavor. Beware - this entree is $70 to $90 - not a typo. It's easily 3x to 4x as much as any other entree on the menu. We were served purple rice - which I thought was awesome - perfectly soft, moist, and fluffy. We also had a great helping of banchan - table favorites were the Korean cubed jelly, fish cakes, kimchee radishes and the squash. As mentioned, service was prompt and attentive. Our banchan was refilled without us having to ask. Parking CAN get messy. I parked on the surface, but there is supposedly an underground parking area underneath the shopping plaza.

Spicy cold noodle was
Kevin K.

Where do I begin? Firstly, the owner's daughter (I didn't catch her name) was the most accommodating and kind . Upon ordering, she recommended the Jjampong, which I was a bit hesitant about since it's very easy to get wrong unless you specialize in Chinese/Korean food. But boy, was I wrong! One of the best I've had. Now, starting with the Soon Dae, this might be the first location, besides Garden Grove, that specializes in Soondae and actually gets it right. Yoo's Place got it perfect! The spicy cold noodles were chewy and had the perfect amount of spice. I loved the sweetness that balanced everything out perfectly. The finale was the Galbi Jjim. The meat was the most tender, and the sauce was absolutely perfection. I added cheese, which melted perfectly, but it was a bit much for me in terms of the volume of cheese. Still, it was top-tier. This place should be sitting at 5 stars. It was one of the most pleasant surprises, and so far, the best I've had in Irvine.

23. Kalbijjim
Keri N.

Our go to when we are craving korean food in Irvine and don't want to drive out to Buena Park. Wait typically isn't too long and although it seems like they tend to be understaffed, you can tell the workers are working hard to accommodate all the customers. They start off by giving us cups with a jug of water and thermos that has broth from gomtang inside. The menu is pretty extensive a good variety of cold and hot soups and entrees. After you order, they give you a variety of sides to complement the meal which is great to snack on while waiting for the meal. If you have a bigger group, the kalbijjim is perfect to share as it is huge and comes with a lot of braised short rib, veggies, and noodles that have soaked up the sauce. The short rib is so tender and is very rich in flavor. The naengmyeon is cool and refreshing especially on a hot day. The seolleongtang is warm and soothing with salt to adjust to your liking and the purple rice to soak up the depth of the soup broth.

Howie C.

Yoo's Places is packed on a Sunday afternoon after church! They have a wide variety of dishes, from multiple cold noodle dishes to soondubu to bibimbap. They have mandu and mung bean pancake and bossam. We received seven different panchan along with hot broth in a thermos on the table. The panchan were pretty good, but their kimchi could use a little more fermenting as there wasn't that much depth to it. Dolpan Bibimbap - This was a generous serving of rice, veggies, ground beef and fried egg served in a hot, stone pot bowl. It had a perfect balance of each ingredient and the dish had a ton of flavor once I added in the gochujang/red bean paste. I would get this again. The gave our table complimentary spicy buckwheat cold noodles and they were really good. A mix of red sauce to go with cucumber slices, radish and chewy noodles. Super refreshing on a hot summer day! The food came out in normal time and our panchans were constantly getting refilled, they are really on the ball with that. If you or your group is craving Korean food, Yoo's has a little of everything to pick from!

Complimentary cold noodles
Alyson Lei M.

Great variety of foods if you want to try something other than Tofu Soup. We ordered the seafood pancake, deep fried squid, mackeral, and tofu soup w/ galbi combo. They gave us a bowl of complimentary cold noodles as well, which was my favorite thing out of everything we ate! It paired well with the mackeral. Their service was quick, and the ladies were very nice. I'll be back soon to try more items on the menu!

Gina L.

There is underground parking w/ plenty of space so no need to wait for a parking spot at the storefront. The nengmyun (cold noodle soup) was amazing and the clear favorite of both my boyfriend and myself. Soondae was also pretty good. The jjajang myun ran a bit on the sweet side for our liking. Service is quick and efficient.

54. Jjamppong
Michelle W.

It wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing. It was a very solid Korean restaurant but I couldn't justify the price point. My bowl of jjamppong was around 26-27 dollars. The flavor of the broth was spot on. It was slightly thick and had that slight smoky flavor. My only complaint is I wish the noodles were a bit chewier. Service is great, they gave me a small complimentary portion of black bean noodles which I appreciate. And they fill up your side dishes whenever they are you are low. I wouldn't say I'm a stickler for not paying for good quality food but I think the price for the quality/complexity of the dishes served is slightly unreasonable and is preventing me from wanting to come back.

Jeannie Y.

This Korean restaurant is pretty spacious inside, with decent service. And honestly, if the service is overly friendly, I start questioning how authentic the Korean restaurant really is! Hahaha! Not that Korean service is intentionally bad, but it's usually more about efficiency and getting food to customers than making small talk or giving everyone special attention. And this place was exactly like that! The chicken was fresh, although the fish was a little too salty for my taste. The noodles, however, were delicious and tasted very authentic! They even gave us complimentary steamed dumplings, which were HUGE! Overall, not a bad spot in Irvine if you're craving a wide variety of authentic Korean dishes. Come for the food, not the small talk!

Menu
Zachary H.

Stopped by around 7 PM on a Wednesday. The restaurant was busy, but we were seated after a short wait. Parking in the main lot can fill up quickly, but there's an underground garage with plenty of space. The dining room is bright with high ceilings, giving it a very open feel. There wasn't any music playing during our visit, but the atmosphere was still nice because no one was trying to talk over the noise. Service was excellent throughout the meal. The staff was attentive, and we were pleasantly surprised when they brought out a complimentary bowl of jjajangmyeon. The black bean sauce was smooth and flavorful, and the noodles had a great chewy texture. The banchan were all solid. I especially enjoyed the crunchy cucumbers and the daikon radish, which tasted very fresh. The acorn jelly was another standout with its soft texture. The fish cake was the only side that didn't quite impress me, as it was a little on the dry side. We also ordered the mandu, which had a crispy exterior and a juicy filling. It's an easy appetizer to recommend. For our main dishes, the naengmyeon was light, refreshing, and slightly sweet with just a mild kick of spice. It was a great contrast to the richer dishes on the table. The bossam was another winner. The pork was incredibly tender, and the kimchi and ssamjang served alongside it added just the right amount of heat and acidity to balance the richness of the meat. Overall, this was a really enjoyable meal with attentive service, well-prepared food, and several standout dishes. I'd definitely come back, especially for the bossam and naengmyeon.

66. Haemul Kalguksu
Liz B.

This authentic casual Korean spot has grown more popular online since my last visit, and I'm happy to find out that the quality has not changed at all! Their broths are some of the most flavorful and comforting that I've had in OC. This time I tried the sundae guk, which came with a rich pork broth and plenty of sundae. The banchan was also generous and they came by to refill it frequently. And of course, the standout of this spot is the complimentary bone broth they give you at the start of the meal. You can tell that this is an authentic family business, and it's still one of my favorite restaurants in OC!

56. Jajang Myun 25. Kalbi
Catthy H.

I visited Yoo's Place on a weekday around 6 pm and was seated right away. Service was also pretty quick throughout the meal. We ordered the Jajangmyeon and LA Galbi. The LA Galbi was good, but the Jajangmyeon didn't really stand out to me compared to others I've had. I do feel like I missed out by not trying one of their cold noodle dishes, since that seems to be one of the highlights of their menu. Overall, Yoo's Place is a decent option for Korean food, especially if you're already in the area, but there are other spots I personally prefer.

D P.

Food = 4 Stars Service = 2 Stars As regulars at the Buena Park location, we love the food, and it was just as good today at the Irvine spot. The general staff is usually fantastic, but our experience taking orders with the owner (a Korean woman with short hair) was disappointing. She was pushy and unfriendly. Since we placed our order in Korean, there was no language barrier involved.. just poor customer service on her end. Great food, but she shouldn't be handling customer-facing orders with that attitude.

19. Jokbal Noodles Combo (August 2026)
Nancy T.

Hype is real. Have passed by this place every so often and have seen some IG reels on this place. Decided to stop by on a weekday dor lunch and was definitely not disappointed. I love dining solo and this was a very solo friendly dining experience. I arrived around 1:30pm, and was seated right away. Right as I was seated, I got steaming bone broth in a little thermos placed on the table along with cold ice water. Two of my favorite things to start off with. Came here during a heat wave and boy was it a great choice. Bone broth is steaming piping hot with notes of garlic and was nice and milky letting me know that the bone both was well steeped and packed with collagen. Love that this was a part of the meal and no added cost. The set up of the menu is straight forward. Ordered the cold noodle combo with the sliced pork hock and green chive kimchi $32, for this combo. Well worth the price. Portion was generous. Ban Chan arrived tk the table first. Standard ban chan but the stand outs were definitely the kambocha squash with creamy garlic mayo & the acorn jelly. Kimchi were nice and fermented but still fresh, a bit more noted on the sweeter side. Cold noodle arrived in a glorious giant metal bowl. Noodles were so fresh and had a perfect chew. So refreshing and perfect for the hot heat. The Jokbol (pork hock) was also delicious. Missing a bit of the fresh garlic and the bean paste but the chive kimchi was a good accruement. Ate half and saved half for home. Definitely recommend to eat the cold noods in one sitting cause left overs mean soggy soft noods. Service was your average experience at a ma and pop Asian restaurant. I can tell that the waitress got scolded cause she gave me ban chan dishes that looked like is only for 2 or more, versus the TINY little small strip of ban chan on a small silver platter. I noticed the small silver platter for the other diners dining solo didn't include all the banchan. I ate everything and if not brought everything that I didn't finish back with me, but seemed kinda unfair that not all the banchan was given to the other solo diners, so be sure to ask if you see something missing. No one seems to check in on you but again am I surprised, no. Service was straight forward and nothing memorable but also not necessarily bad. Restaurant is very clean, has good AC, and most of all excellent food. Would come again to try other dishes.

See all

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 2
Love this 6
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of Zien T.
341
234
1008

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 3
Love this 3
Oh no 3

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ash K.
0
12
15

5 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 3
Photo of Leeza D.
145
1800
8892

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Abigail Y.

Abigail Y.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jeremy W.
406
41
62

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

29 days ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 2
Photo of Winn H.
1620
1287
2804

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Jane T.
25
42
18

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Anna Z.
222
86
174

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Abigail Y.

Abigail Y.

Helpful 7
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 4

4 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Abigail Y.

Abigail Y.

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ying L.
108
778
1413

2 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Abigail Y.

Abigail Y.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 1
Love this 5
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 4 of 17

Yoo's Place Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Yoo's Place

Regarding their waitlist- do they text or call you when your table is ready (allowing you to wait in your car)? or do they make you wait standing outside the door?

If i order a bibimbap, does it come with banchan?

Yes

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

Marugame Udon - Tonkotsu

Marugame Udon

4.3(373 reviews)
1.7 mi•Westpark
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegan friendly

Late one night after shopping, we came across an udon shop in Tokyo ran by an older gentleman and…read morehis assistant. We paid for the items in a vending machine and came inside to take our seats. When the piping hot tempura udon in a dashi broth arrived, I was immediately transported back sans airline tickets to our local Marugame Udon lunch spot in Irvine. Specializing means you dedicate your time and effort to that one thing instead of many things. And the result is authentic craft udon can be had outside of Jp.

I always love Marugame Udon, and this is my first time at this Jamboree location. Even though it…read morewas a pretty late dinner, parking was expected to be full because that plaza is never empty. We waited for like 10 minutes-ish, 15 minutes. It's very regular time for Marugame Udon because it's station-based, so it depends on the crowd itself. I tried their value set. I think that's kind of like a new thing, which is a pretty good deal because you got to choose type of udon, protein, drinks, and tempura, so it's a pretty good deal. The staff looks pretty confused when we came because they got some of our orders wrong. Like my friend ordered curry, but he got the non-curry udon dish, but we didn't say anything because we were already hungry. Also, when they built my bowl, and my friend was before me, they almost mixed up the protein as well. Calamansi drink is bomb ! Love the vibe.

Photos
Marugame Udon - Inside, utensils and condiments

Inside, utensils and condiments

Marugame Udon - Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style

Creamy Broth Udon-Tonkotsu Style

Marugame Udon - Scallions

See all

Scallions

Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle - Ranked #36 -- Among Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Orange County 2025

Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle

4.5(634 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Absolutely obsessed with their Zha Jiang Noodles paired with their biangbiang style noodle (thick…read morewide style noodle). The dish comes in a big generous portion. The noodles are always cooked to perfection plus their meat is fantastic and flavorful. I always leave this place very full and satisfied! This establishment is 100% worth a try. Shoutout to the lovely servers who worked the night of october 30th around 8/9pm!! I was completely taken back by their hospitality. They were very attentive, displayed polite smiles, and maintained cleanliness and overall a great environment.

The scents wafting from this restaurant were so nice it literally pulled me in!…read more The inside is cozy and very authentic feeling. The staff were very friendly and helpful as I didn't know anything about biáng biáng noodles. After looking through the menu I decided a hot bowl of beef noodle soup would be perfect for the cold cloudy day. I also got a cucumber salad on the side that paired perfectly with the hot broth. The noodles in the soup were so soft with a perfect amount of chew. The broth had some sesame in it that gave it a creamy appearance and rich flavor. The beef chunks were nicely seasoned and cooked. Half of a hard boiled egg, cilantro, radish, and green onion rounded out the dish. I went with a medium spice which was perfect but I could've handled more. Next time I'll try it spicier. The cucumber salad was cold, crunchy, and fresh with a perfect kick on the back end. All in all a nice random lunch at a new spot I had never been to. I will certainly be back to try the biáng biáng noodles and their Asian burgers which looked intriguing!

Photos
Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle - Ranked #36 -- Among Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Orange County 2025

Ranked #36 -- Among Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Orange County 2025

Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle - N3. Mahu Beef Noodle

N3. Mahu Beef Noodle

Six Alley Xi’an Biang Biang Noodle - Braised Beef Rib with Oil-Poured Noodle

See all

Braised Beef Rib with Oil-Poured Noodle

Menya Hanabi  - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba - Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba

Menya Hanabi - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba

4.4(762 reviews)
5.0 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Establishment is clean with a fair amount of seating. Staff was professional, courteous, and…read moreattentive. 1. Hanabi monster fries: tasty fries with generous toppings, basically an entree on its own 2. Deluxe nagoya mazesoba: rich, delicious mixed noodles TLDR: Excellent service, excellent food, excellent establishment, good value. Would recommend!

Mazesoba (brothless ramen): spurned by ramen purists but raved by flavor bombers. It had been on…read moreour list of must-try foods for the longest time, so we stopped by the restaurant while visiting Irvine. Inside, with a large infographic mural on the right wall describing its history and how-to guide, was casual and spacious enough for 50 guests. The menu was simple and orders could be placed via a QR code on each table. We ordered their Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba (the original with chashu and ajitama), and they arrived in 10 minutes. Visually, the ramen was quite interesting, with ingredients like minced pork, green onions, poached egg, garlic, and chives beautifully arranged across the bowl, and the noodles buried underneath. After taking my first bite, I immediately understood why the restaurant is called Hanabi (which means "firework" in Japanese). Wow! What an explosion of flavors. The garlicky umami sauce blended with the richness of minced pork fat hit my palate like a train. The emulsified sauce also perfectly coated the slightly al dente noodles. For those who prefer less richness, you can add a splash of vinegar to counterbalance the richness. If you have leftover sauce in your bowl after finishing the noodles, they will give you a complimentary scoop of steamed white rice. An offer we enthusiastically accepted. Mixing the steamed rice into the sauce created a transcendent culinary journey of its own. Regardless of your ramen preference, Mazesoba is a dining experience worthy of repeating. Highly recommended.

Photos
Menya Hanabi  - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba - Menya Mazesoba

Menya Mazesoba

Menya Hanabi  - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba - Mixed mazemen

Mixed mazemen

Menya Hanabi  - The Original Nagoya Mazesoba - Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba

See all

Deluxe Nagoya Mazesoba

Northern Cafe - Spicy wonton

Northern Cafe

4.2(474 reviews)
2.5 mi•Westpark
•$$

This place might have the best portion sizes for Chinese food in Irvine! I'm a big fan of how…read morediverse the menu is, with so many different dishes to choose from. We ordered a bunch of food and barely had enough room on the table. They even have hot pot, but we didn't have enough space to try it this time! Some of my favorites were the juicy pork dumplings, beef roll, and pork wontons in spicy sauce. The charcoal-grilled items were also fun to try, and there's still so much more on the menu I want to come back for! We ordered: * Juicy pork dumplings * Beef roll * Pork wontons in spicy sauce * Charcoal BBQ chives * Chicken skewers * Charcoal-grilled chicken cartilage * Spicy pickled vegetable with beef noodle soup * Pork potstickers Definitely a great spot to check out if you're craving Chinese food and want lots of options!

Yummy casual spot for Chinese food! I've been to the UCI location but had no idea this one was also…read morearound. The portions are huge and are great to share. My group of 3 had the stir fry pork, scallion pancake, sauteed green beans, and mapo tofu. There were plenty of leftovers when we were done. I especially liked the stir fry pork and the sauteed green beans - flavors were great and not overly salty. After you order on your phone, the food comes out quickly. Not too much table service because it's more of a quick service type place. I do wish that entreees came with white rice, you do have to order that on the side. But overall, really good!

Photos
Northern Cafe
Northern Cafe - Szechuan Mala Pot 麻辣牛油鍋 | IG @moniquedao

Szechuan Mala Pot 麻辣牛油鍋 | IG @moniquedao

Northern Cafe - Mala Premium Beef Noodle Soup | IG @moniquedao

See all

Mala Premium Beef Noodle Soup | IG @moniquedao

Xishang Roodle - Wagyu Beef Crossing- The-Bridge Rice Noodle

Xishang Roodle

4.4(246 reviews)
3.0 mi
•$$

I'm Chinese, but had never had Yunnan food before, so thought of giving it a try…read more I walked in and was immediately sat. It's a QR scan to see the menu and place your order through your phone. The food came out so quick. Less than 2 minutes and everything was in front of me and tasted fresh. The service is extremely fast. I got the classic Roodle and as soon as I put all the ingredients into the broth, they swung by and collected empty dishes immediately. The portion was large and ingredients fresh. I enjoyed the variety and the amount of rice noodle. The broth was salty and refreshing. They have some side sauces to adjust the flavor, but I found myself not needing it. The dish reminded me of a form of hot pot but a soup version. Loved it! I highly recommend and will be returning!

I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

Photos
Xishang Roodle - We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.

We came from all over to meet at this Roodle spot in Santa Ana. Fun times.

Xishang Roodle - Beef Stew Noodle

Beef Stew Noodle

Xishang Roodle - Devil Chicken | $9.99

See all

Devil Chicken | $9.99

Capital Noodle Bar - Hainan Chicken Rice

Capital Noodle Bar

3.6(944 reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

Well, this sucks...and only partially because this place ended up closing just when I finally…read morefinished writing my review. While I never thought Capital Noodle Bar was the best noodle joint that you could find in/around Irvine, this place was always so tasty and convenient! Even though they weren't our favorite place, the times we stopped by Capital Noodle Bar was usually on our way to/from the airport for a quick bite. Not only was the restaurant large (snagging a table was never an issue), but our food (typically) came out relatively quick. In addition, their menu was stocked with so many delicious options. It felt a little more Malaysian than Chinese to me, but, regardless, their collection of appetizers, dim sum items, congee, noodle soups, stir fried noodles, entrees, fried rice, and rice plates was so enticing, we couldn't help but come back to try more and more! -- HOT SAUCE TRAY I know it's kind of weird to mention this, but I love their dish of hot sauces. In particular, their jalapenos and chili oil go well with everything we've had here. -- CRISPY TOFU This may not have looked quite like what I had expected, but this was pretty good! The tofu was pillowy soft and piping hot while the outside of it was surprisingly crispy, given how it's not really battered. -- WONTON NOODLE SOUP - Pork & Shrimp Wonton, Egg Noodles We got this as part of their weekday special ($12 all-day, dine-in only), so I'm not sure if the portion size is any different. Either way, this was great. The wonton skins were a little thin, but each piece was plump and juicy, the noodles had a nice bite, and the broth was solid. -- CHAR KWAY TEOW - Shrimp, Chinese Sausage, Bean Sprouts, Egg, and Large Rice Noodles I've been on a bit of a kick ordering this whenever I see it and this was one of the better ones. The noodles were cooked really well (very bouncy), the dish had a slight kick yet it wasn't overly salty/seasoned, and the dish wasn't overloaded with beansprouts. -- SPICY GARLIC CALAMARI Ehh...this wasn't "bad", but it was definitely underwhelming. Although these were seasoned well and had a nice crispiness, the calamari itself was chewy and reminded me of the generic type you get at most other Chinese restaurants. -- TRIO OF BEEF NOODLE SOUP - Sliced Tenderloin, Beef Ball, Beef Stew (Beef Shank, Tripe, Tendon, Carrot), and Egg Noodles I was super hopeful for this one, but it turned out to be just okay. For me, the ingredients tasted fine, but the portion seemed a little light on the beef shank and the broth needed a bit more body to it (felt a little thin). -- CRISPY HAINAN CHICKEN - Deep Fried Dark Meat, Pickled Vegetables, Ginger Rice, Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Chili Sauce Not very traditional, but no less delicious. Boneless Hainan Chicken is appealing enough, but fried, too? While I wish there had been more of it, each piece was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The ginger rice was quite tasty as well! -- WAGYU BEEF POSTICKERS Pretty standard, though, not necessarily in a bad way. Although there wasn't much of a browned bottom/crust on these, I love how big and plump these were and how the filling had a nice, beefy flavor to it. -- HONG KONG STYLE CHOW FUN WITH CHICKEN, Seasonal Greens, Carrot, Mushroom, Egg, Gravy Sauce, and Large Rice Noodles This was just okay for me. The dish had a good ratio of vegetables and meats to noodles, but the gravy didn't do much for me - there was so much of it, it felt more distracting than additive. -- MANGO GREEN TEA Surprisingly, this wasn't nearly as sweet as I feared it would be. The mango flavor in this wasn't super intense and went well with the green tea. Along with how satisfying most of Capital's dishes have been, the other thing that I liked about this place was the staff. Every time we came here, the workers were always friendly and really attentive, even despite how they usually only had one server working. That being said, it has never been all that busy either, which might help explain why their closure. As genuinely bummed as I am to learn that this place has closed, it should be said that it's not like Capital Noodle Bar is gone forever. If you missed your chance to try them, or just want to eat here again, they have another location in Costa Mesa that's still open and just a short drive away. And, as it turns out, it's even closer to the airport, so our pseudo-ritual of stopping off can continue to live on. Thanks for the memories, Irvine Capital Noodle Bar!

Dropped by Capital Noodle Bar in Irvine for lunch, and it was a surprisingly smooth and quick…read moreexperience. It wasn't busy at all during the lunch rush, so we were seated right away. They have a beautifully simple menu that covers a great variety of dishes, ranging from dim sum to various noodle and rice options. The Beef Chow Fun was excellent. It had that classic, smoky wok hei flavor I was looking for. Highly recommend if you love chow fun. My friend ordered, The Capital Street Noodle, a dry noodle dish. It packed a ton of good flavor and came with a very generous amount of toppings. The Salt and Pepper Fried Fish was lovely. The batter was wonderfully light, and I really enjoyed the distinct peppery punch it had. Overall, everything we tried was hit. It's a solid, clean spot with great execution on classic flavors. I would totally come back here again whenever I'm looking for a quick bite!

Photos
Capital Noodle Bar - Capital's filet mignon

Capital's filet mignon

Capital Noodle Bar - Capital Bowl w/egg noodles soup on the side

Capital Bowl w/egg noodles soup on the side

Capital Noodle Bar - Assorted Seafood w/thin rice noodle.

See all

Assorted Seafood w/thin rice noodle.

Yoo's Place - korean - Updated November 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...