Steak house · Woodbury
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Part steakhouse, part Korean barbecue, with dedicated BBQ tables where staff cook wagyu and prime cuts alongside classic banchan, steamed egg, and jjigae. Covered by local media and the center’s directory; a splurge-y but memorable Irvine original.
Bubble tea store · The Meadows
Fresh fruit teas, avocado mango cooler, black sesame milk
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Korean barbecue restaurant · El Camino Real
Premium Korean BBQ with quality meats and tableside grilling
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Dim Sum restaurant · Westpark
Michelin-starred dim sum featuring baked BBQ pork buns
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Sandwich shop · Westpark II
Fresh, flavorful sandwiches with quality ingredients and great service
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Pizza restaurant · University Town Center
NY-style pizza slices & pies, pasta, sandwiches
Taiwanese restaurant · Northpark
Cash-only school-themed spot with Taiwanese food & self-serve boba
Persian restaurant · University Town Center
Rotisserie chicken, kebabs, hummus, & Persian tea
Restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Original Taco Bell building, a historical piece kept alive
Bubble tea store · Westpark II
Fruit teas & slushes with unique jam bases, fresh ingredients
Brunch restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Soufflé pancakes, breakfast quesadillas, and crispy potatoes