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.
Korean barbecue restaurant · Lower Pete's Canyon
Premium KBBQ with prime meats and attentive table-side service
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Bubble tea store · The Meadows
Fresh fruit teas, avocado mango cooler, black sesame milk
Izakaya restaurant · El Camino Real
Ramen, sashimi, yakitori, cocktails, and matcha tiramisu
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Supermarket · Rancho San Joaquin
Global grocery with diverse food court; fresh produce & Persian specialties
Performing arts theater · University Town Center
Modern university venue with comfortable seats, great acoustics, and a stage
Italian restaurant · Westpark II
Authentic Italian piadinas, flatbreads, and fresh pasta.
Dim Sum restaurant · Westpark
Michelin-starred dim sum featuring baked BBQ pork buns
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Restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Premium Korean BBQ with tableside grilling & 48-hour kalbi
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Italian restaurant · Irvine Spectrum
Wood-fired pizza, pasta & Sunday brunch in a trendy setting
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Original Taco Bell building, a historical piece kept alive