If you're looking for a fine dining Chinese restaurant this is it. The decor is nice and minimal and the servers are very attentive and nice here. You order through a tablet on your table and there are photos for each dish which is great for anyone who is new to this kind of cuisine. We were celebrating a birthday so we order many dishes for the table to share. First off we ordered some starters - Wagyu cheese spring rolls (these were just ok), soup dumplings (the skin was a bit thick but tasted ok - this is not dintaifung), their pork belly with garlic mash was delicious and crowd favorite. We also ordered the mapo tofu which comes spicy but they did tone it down a little for the non spicy eaters at the table. The star of the show was the roast duck which came with steamed pancakes and all the accoutrements. The duck was tender but the skin wasn't crispy as I'd hoped. For an additional $15 the cook the duck bones in either soup or make We also ordered the stir fried shredded cabbage with pork belly (yum!), clay pot mushroom rice (favorite!), and sautéed pork belly with green pepper. Also delish. Presentation for all the food was great and portions that felt the right size. Great place for a celebration or a treat yourself dinner. Skip the dimsum, they are just mediocre but all the stir fry type dishes and rice were awesome. read more

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New restaurant suggestion by a friend...Opening specials...good prices n service; amazing food. Will try the other food menus. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and waited a bit for the crowd to die down--totally worth it. The restaurant is beautiful and easily one of the nicest, most polished Chinese restaurants in Irvine. It's super clean, spacious, and surprisingly quiet (no loud plate-clanging like you get at a lot of Chinese spots), which made the whole experience feel more upscale. The food was delicious--Chinese fusion done really well. Portions are a bit smaller than a traditional Chinese restaurant, but everything we tried was flavorful and felt thoughtfully prepared. We started with the Imperial soup (their "fancy soup") and it was rich, comforting, and really tasty. We also ordered the sliced chicken with chili oil (great heat and flavor), braised string beans (so good), and the braised pork ribs, which were also delicious. For dessert, my son got the peach gummy dessert--light, airy, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Shoutout to our server, Yanny--she was friendly, thorough, and genuinely helpful. We had questions about a few dishes and she even went to the kitchen to ask the chef about ingredients, then came back with clear answers. That kind of service really stands out. One thing I loved: ordering on the iPad. You can see the dish descriptions and prices upfront, and the food came out efficiently after we placed everything. It's also a big plus compared to places like J Zhou in Tustin where the receipt can be hard to understand if everything is written in Chinese. Everything here is a la cart. Overall: great service, great atmosphere, and really tasty food. I'd definitely recommend this place and will be back. read more

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I checked out this newly opened Chinese restaurant in Irvine that's from NY and was recommended by the Michelin Guide, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I visited with coworkers first, liked it a lot, and went again that weekend with a friend. Ordering was super convenient thanks to a tablet system where you can browse and search the menu. Since it just opened, everything was spotless, and you could really feel how attentive and thoughtful the staff were. When we ordered tea, it came with a tea warmer and a proper teapot, and they kept refilling it without us even noticing- which was a really nice touch. I highly recommend trying the floral tea. One thing I really appreciated was how easy it was to find vegan options using the tablet. Even when items weren't explicitly labeled as vegan, the staff were happy to check and confirm, and it turned out there were actually quite a lot of choices. It's a great spot to go with non-vegan friends too - no one feels like they're compromising on taste. The standout dish for me was the mushroom rice in the stone hot pot. It was incredibly flavorful, and you can easily make it vegan by removing the egg. I went right before their 11:30 AM weekend opening and was able to get seated immediately, but I have a feeling this place is going to get very busy soon. Definitely worth a visit before the crowds catch on. read more

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They started a lunch special today. Soup three choices we had hot and sour and egg flower with seaweed. The best hot and sour i have ever had. Fresh ginger, tofu, egg bamboo shoots, seaweed in a perfect hot and sour soup base. The egg flower was mild and totally yummy. You have four choices for a main. We ordered the lamb and the beef. Fresh ginger and garlic on the lamb with a kick of mala sauce. The beef and scallions was also delicious with fresh garlic and scallions in a mild sauce. We chose two vegetables chinese long beans and chinese spinach. Perfect. Aimee waited on us. She is a delight. The place is clean and bright and we loved every minute. read more

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This is a Michelin rated restaurant so the food presentation is noticeable. Definitely the dining experience is there with prompt service. Food tastes acceptable but not too wallet friendly. read more

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Our family was excited to try this place for the first time, after hearing their NYC locations were recommended in Michelin Guide. I made a reservation on a Saturday for 13 and was surprised I was able to secure a table that large, on such short notice. The restaurant had an upscale'ish feel to it, but we were defintely crammed in the dining area like sardines. Our chairs were touching the chairs of the guests behind us and made it difficult to navigate to our seats. As for food, we ordered hungry. In total, we ordered 15 different dishes such as: Peking Duck, Sweet & Sour Pork Tenderloin, Crab & Tofu, Latte Chicken, Snow Pea Sprouts, Fried mushrooms with Truffle oil, Crispy Beef, Crab & Pork XLB, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Stir Fried String Beans, Baby Cabbage in Chicken Broth, Seafood Fried rice. Portions were small (as expected), but with 13 people it was nice to have just a little of each. The most memorable dishes of the night was probably the Peking Duck and the Baby Cabbage. If I had to redo it, I would have skipped the Sweet & Sour Pork, Latte Chicken, and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Food plating didn't match the atomsphere and pricing it was going for. Majority of the dishes were just presented on a plate white plate with no garishes. Service was great. Our server was attentive and constantly checking in on us and clearing our empty plates. At the end of the night, our damage was over $500. In the end, I thought the food was good, but pretty pricey for what we got. read more

We wanted Peking duck so we came to try out this restaurant. Everything was so good especially the lobster that had a really good deal for 2lbs for $35 and they can cook in various ways, but the best way was the fried garlic!! The manager/owner Adam was super nice and the staff was amazing. I also liked their modern Chinese decor with very zen music!! Love the food, service and atmosphere will definitely come back! read more

YUEYAN - My favorite fried garlic （避风塘 ）lobster also 2lbs for $35! Goes so well with white rice too. - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Chinese fusion restaurant Jiangnan earned its Michelin guide recognition in New York City They recently opened new Irvine location in CA. Nice decor with traditional Chinese furnitures Whole Peking duck is a must! Paying Irvine price at $108!!! Sliced duck meat warped in paper thing warps Add on duck soup for additional $15 Tofu with crab meat is on every table Chicken and eggplants in spicy garlic sauce was decent Stir fried pea sprouts were fresh Free kimchi . Overall the simple/lower priced dishes are the way to go. Desserts are the best things on the menu: Deep fried rice cakes with brown sugar Peach jelly was my favorite Service is great! Thank you to our server May! She's very professional and nice! read more

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The food quality is superb!!!!!!!! Honestly now adays the people who really cares about food and are still making food meticulously are rare! Server Aimee is very friendly and nice ! She is awesome! read more

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First Chinese restaurant I've been to that is not salty or oily. That says alot coming from me! I do not feel thirsty or bloated coming out of the restaurant. Love the duck! Very good service as well. They did not upsell anything to us group of 5. We brought our own wines. They charge us $20 corkage fee which was no big deal considering the food and the service was great. Did not feel rush in eating at all compared to other places.. read more

My family and I went here for our Christmas Eve dinner. Peking duck takes about 30 minutes to prepare so they tell you once you get seated. I made a reservation but it wasn't needed since they had ample amount of seating. Food was good but nothing stood out to me to make me come back. Service was quick and attentive. Very nice upscale decor inside and very roomy restaurant. read more

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2 stars! Food is plain. Peking duck doesn't have toasted crisp or smell. Rice wine chicken is ok but not to a good extent. The rest dishes are all under salted. Service is a bit under average given new opened. read more

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Came here to eat tonight. Waited 10 minutes for a table around 8:00pm on Saturday night. Service is very attentive and friendly. Food tastes great, but portion size is small and prices are expensive. We ordered 1) Peking Duck half - tastes great but barely any Duck! 2) sweet and sour pork ribs - only a couple pieces even though the flavor was spot on 3) sautéed potato shreds - not sour enough but decent 4) limoncello dessert - expensive for the small quantity 5) creme brûlée - nicely done 6) 2 bowls of white rice - yum Overall the food is good, but Portion size is small and prices are expensive here which brings the star rating to somewhere between 3.5 to 4 stars. Our waiter was very attentive and appreciated his follow-up. Shop closed at 9pm and we were the last ones to leave! read more

Came here for lunch on Sunday at 11:30am and it wasn't too crowded, more people came around the time we left (12:30pm). Seated immediately and service was pretty good. Inside the restaurant and bathroom were clean. I like how you can order via the tablet and send your order to the kitchen right away. The food's okay, not super flavorful. We got the fish with pickled vegetables and it was bland, fish texture was also more chewy than soft. The mapo tofu also did not have depth of flavor either. The cauliflower was good but was given very little pork. Probably not worth the price tag. read more

Can't believe I work five minutes away and missed this! Everything is so good and fresh. Definitely will stop by for lunch daily Service 5/5 Food 4.5/5 read more

YUEYAN - Jelly salad, fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Such a satisfying meal! The roast duck was definitely the star, with crispy skin, juicy meat, and so much flavor. I also loved the garlic shrimp with glass noodles, the shrimp were fresh and the noodles soaked up all the delicious sauce. The sweet & sour ribs, duck soup, veggies, and dessert were all amazing too. Huge portions, great value, and friendly service. I'll definitely be back with friends! Highly recommend! read more

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New Peking duck place in Irvine?! YES! Sign me up!!! Until I wait one hour and then realize they SOLD OUT of all the good things (ie Peking duck, braised beef, some wagyu dumplings) May was our waitress is absolutely phenomenal, added a star for that. The grouper was a little tough, def stick to the cod or sea bass All veggies were great ! Ambiance is nice new recommended Would come back for the Peking duck but would back sooner read more

YUEYAN - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Fried rice took 40 min to serve, is horrible!!! Seated on 4:30, order at 4:45... the dish didn't arrive until 40 min later read more

YUEYAN - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Ok, I understand it was still their soft opening, but look at the pic of the sweet and sour pork ribs--very stingy, small portion for a main course entre! And not cheap, either! Overall, all their portions are tiny, so if you have a small appetite or on a diet, come here. Otherwise, like us, you'll still be hungry, so we went to BaFang for a more satisfying and cost-efficient meal. Jiang Nan, your portions need to reflect these kind of prices and the 'Michelin' gourmand or whatever you boast to be Btw, our server, Henry, was the absolute best! read more

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I came to JiangNan for dinner with my friends. I called ahead to make a reservation and they told me that parties of six or fewer could simply walk in, which was very convenient. As soon as we walked in, I really liked the decor. atmosphere is beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Peking Duck and the fish with pickled mustard greens, crab meat with tofu,dishes were delicious . While enjoying the food, we were also watching the sunset outside the window,which made the whole dining experience feel especially relaxing and enjoyable. There was also a small fun moment during dinner. The restaurant playing birthday song while we were eating, and it turned out someone at the table next to us was celebrating their birthday. The whole place instantly felt lively and festive. Next time when it's my birthday, I will definitely come back to celebrate. read more

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To celebrate "Friendsgiving" we wanted to try the newly open restaurant Jiang Nan. The food did not disappoint. The service was GR8T and went out of their way to accommodate our request. "Amy" our server / waitress was top-notch, always attentive and helpful with food recommendation from serving size to food pairing that would enhance our experience. The ambiance is new, modern, and bustling with every table being occupied. It's their grand opening week and we did not expect the food to be brought out to us on a timely manner - a happy surprise indeed. On top of that the flavor is "On-Point" flavorful without being too salty. Portions are on the good size and perfect for family and friends gatherings. We had the following: Crab with Scallion & Ginger * Peking Duck with duck soup Fried Mushroom * Chinese Spinach (Morning Glory) * Kung Pao Chicken * Seafood Fried Rice * Xiao Long Bao Tea "*" recommended dish "Amy" our server / waitress is the perfect example of who to hire - she is helpful, sincere and accommodating, especially on crucial time like "Grand Opening" which can be very stressful and can either "make you or break you". Amy made Jiang Nan one of the restaurant that we will come back to...Thank You Jiang Nan for the GR8T food and experience. Note: Jiang Nan just open so be patient with the staff. read more

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Excellent food. We really enjoyed our dinner. They have the best Peking duck. Also, very nice ambience

This was the perfect celebration for our mom on her birthday we were able to be seated in the private room and it fit comfortably for a party of 9. The food was amazing we loved each dish especially the honey walnut shrimp, mushroom hot pot, pea sprouts, xiao long bao, hot and sour soup, Japanese tofu, mapo tofu, it was a beautiful dining experience and on a weekday it wasn't crowded. The service was wonderful and the manager came to wish our mother happy birthday and gave us birthday noodles! It was a special treat and they played the birthday song during her cake which she really enjoyed. The service was impeccable the water and hot water was always filled and we truly enjoyed the experience would come back to try their other dishes and to celebrate another special occasion. We also had to change our reservation number multiple times and they were very accommodating! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening and delicious birthday meal read more

I've eaten here before when it was called Jiang Nan and the service and food were good. This is the first time I came back after management or name change. Didn't wait that long to be seated however nobody came to provide us waters, we waited a while to see if anybody would come over and ask but nobody came. One of us had to get up to ask for the waters. The guy (maybe manager or some sort) took our order and seemed like he was in a hurry. The first dish took over half an hour to arrive and they forgot something what we ordered originally so we had to wait another 15 mins. I think total for all the food to be served took around an hour. Maybe they are short-staffed but man that does ruin your dining experience a bit. Maybe they should've stayed with Jiang Nan because Yue Yan isn't looking that great in comparison. read more

I had such a wonderful experience at Yueyan, thanks to our server, Kelvin! His customer service was truly exceptional. He was incredibly attentive throughout our entire meal and consistently checked on our table to make sure we had everything we needed and were well taken care of. What really stood out to me was Kelvin's professionalism and genuine attention to his guests. Great customer service can make such a huge difference in the overall dining experience, and Kelvin definitely made ours much more enjoyable. Any company would be lucky to have him on their team. Not only does he have excellent customer service skills, but based on the way he carries himself and takes care of his guests, I also believe he has the qualities to become a great leader. Thank you, Kelvin, for the outstanding service. Yueyan is lucky to have you! read more

In the 99 Ranch plaza near the back where the Tesla Superchargers are. The inside has been completely revamped from the last business that was here. The taste of the food is authentic and tasty. A lot of the Chinese restaurants in Irvine feel bland and fusionized. So we were pleasantly surprised to taste something that definitely stands out in a sea of bland options. Also, the dishes in my pics were actually their lunch special so the portion is good and I'm glad we found a new place to enjoy. Thanks to Kenny and Joey for the great service as well! There was plenty of other patrons but we felt well taken care of nonetheless. read more

YUEYAN - Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions, Dry-Fried Green Beans - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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the food was very tasty. Adam and his staff was very attentive to the needs of the customer and recommendations on the menu. Keep up the good work. read more

Authentic, delicious, and good portions! Interior design well layed out and thought out. read more

YUEYAN - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really enjoyed our first visit to Yue Yan. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The opening specials are a great value for the quality and quantity of food. Definitely a place I would return to with family and friends read more

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We also the stirred fried pea sprouts, eggplant, soup dumplings, and dan dan noodles. Everything is soooo tasty . I was pleasantly surprised. We will definitely be coming back. read more

YUEYAN - Duck is great! - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

I like their food but there's one person working there with a not so good attitude. 菜好吃可是有一个工作人员的态度不怎么好

One of the best Chinese spots in Irvine! Jiang Nan is truly a gem - mix of Shianghai and Sichuan cuisine really stand out. We loved the hot boiled fish - the broth is so flavorful! We got the Peking duck which was crispy and tender and you have to get the duck broth after, the perfect soup after a rich meal. We also got the pork belly, which was rich and indulgent, green beans which were crispy and delicious, and lamb skewers. Everything was a hit and if i lived closer this would be my go to spot! The service was amazing- they were super friendly and helpful. The inside is well decorated. read more

Very delicious dishes and excellent service, extra credit to Server May. They give me a birthday noodle when they know it's my birthday. Recommend to everyone! read more

YUEYAN - Birthday noodle - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

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i think it's slightly overrated. came here after graduation and ordered the 北京烤鸭 （peking duck), 蟹粉豆腐（crab roe tofu）, 干煸四季豆 （green bean）, 海鲜炒饭（seafood fried rice）, 糖醋小排 (braised pork ribs)，江南酸菜鱼片 (boiled black fish)，桂花糖醋里脊 (sweet and sour pork tenderloin)。 for lunch, you can only order the peking duck in half size. maybe it's because it just opened so they're trying to preserve serving capacity but as a michelin guide restaurant, i feel like it didn't meet expectations. the peking duck was not the best, with the crepe being too thick. best peking duck i've had in the US is Chang An in tustin, but there is a steep price difference so you get what you pay for. i think the food is pretty good, it wasn't anything extraordinary, but does taste authentic. service was nice and the interior design is modern with traditional chinese motifs. overall it's a good restaurant, with good food. compared to din tai fung, the taste is definitely better. read more

YUEYAN - Chinese Near Me - Irvine, California

Our experience was very positive. We got braised eggplant, sweet and sour pineapple chicken, pork belly, steamed buns and fried milk. Everything was very tasty. I was surprised how tasty sweet buns were, so flavorful, yum! The service was great too, we got seated fast and our server was very attentive to us. I would come back again. read more

I like the service and the food so authentic! And the manager is really kind, will revisit! read more

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I was told this restaurant doesn't take reservations, so I came and stood in line like everyone else. However, once we were waiting, they suddenly began accepting partial reservations and started seating reservation guests ahead of us. When I asked, they simply said reservation customers have priority. At that point, it became clear that even if we continued waiting, we probably wouldn't be able to dine here today so we ended up leaving. This is honestly the first time I've experienced a restaurant with such a disorganized and unclear system. Very disappointing. read more

Huge surprise find in Irvine! This new Chinese restaurant is such a gem. Their signature pork belly melts in your mouth, super juicy and not greasy at all. Sichuan fish and boiled chicken taste amazing. Nice relaxed atmosphere, clean seating and attentive staff. The pricing is super competitive for Irvine standard with generous servings. Perfect family-style dine-in option, highly recommend! read more

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I decided to try Jiang Nan for the first time today and was disappointed with my visit. I believe that the restaurant is still in the soft opening stage. They are still working things out before the grand opening. The inside of the restaurant has plenty of seating and the decor is nice. We ordered a couple of dishes and appetizers. The string beans was my favorite dish between the two. It had a lot of flavor. The crispy beef tasted okay. The lettuce wraps were unusual. They used long strips of lettuce that caused them to fall apart while eating them. The most disappointing thing about my visit was how limited the menu is. A lot of common Chinese dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and Twice cooked pork were on the members only section of the menu. I felt this limited the choices of dishes to the non members. read more