A&J Restaurant

Been going to A& J Restaurant since I was a kid. My favorite is their Cold Peanut Noodles and Beef Rolls. The menus include both photos of the food and a checklist of what to order (mainly in Chinese, but you can match the order number to the checklist). Note: Weekends can get busy, so you will be asked to leave when you are done dining in. Overall, a great place if you are craving Taiwanese food like Beef Noodles Soup, Noodles, Green Onion Pancake, and Beef Rolls.

The front of the plaza is always hard to find parking. The trick is to park at the back, and there is always parking available. I was there on a Sunday, and we waited about 15-20 mins to get a table. After we got seated, we felt they rushed us to place our order. They checked with us once every 30 seconds. I would say it is great customer service and I totally understand because they have a line. The prices are reasonable and not overly expensive. The food tastes authentic. I felt the dining area a bit tight, tables are very close together.

This restaurant is an absolute gem. True to Taiwanese cuisine its beef noodle soup is authentic and delicious. The braised pork belly and cucumber dishes are also amazing. Service is notably friendly too. Just beware that this is a popular spot so there can be a long line during noon and early evening.

The nastiest place I have been to so far. 0 stars. We found hair in our noodles, which the waiter then clarified that it was the beef tendon’s hair. However the way she explained it was not the kindest. She kept saying “is that right?” as if I was supposed to know? If it really was the beef tendon’s hair maybe you guys should have cleaned it properly because this is my first time seeing beef tendon hair. Second of all, this could have been solved by explaining it to us nicely or offering us something or even putting that bowl of noodle on the house. All of the other dishes were below average too in terms of taste AND presentation. Please do not come.

The overall experience was a good one. Parking is always tight in that parking lot. The fried chicken on rice was primarily dark meat. It was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The beef roll was interesting, a bit salty but good. You need the order price guide to mirror up with menu to see what each item costs. A unique way to fluctuate the prices.

The beef noodle soup was a solid 7 out of 10, especially considering I was already full when I got there. Honestly, I only tried that one dish since it was the middle of a hot afternoon and I wasn’t super hungry. It was tasty though, and I’d definitely come back to try it again when I’m hungrier. The service was friendly, prices were very reasonable, and the spot is in a plaza I used to visit as a kid. So yeah, overall, I’d come back for sure.

My family has been coming here for 20 years, since I was a kid. It’s still amazing. I think this is the best beef noodle soup I’ve ever had, even compared to beef noodle soup I’ve had in China. So good. The fried dumplings and beef rolls are also great!

- Atmosphere is very family friendly (& very clean!) - Came by Sunday at 2 pm and was seated right away. First time trying Taiwanese food and it was absolutely delicious. - And it was all reasonably priced! Highly recommend! Had the following : 4.5⭐️ Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - delicious but it wasn’t spicy at all. For that I take half a Star 5⭐️ Pan fried beef bun - just do it! This was my favorite of all the items. 4⭐️ Vegetarian Delight - this was good and had a really complex flavor profile. 3⭐️ Pickled Cabbage - honestly I think we had cooked cabbage not pickled. It was ok but I wouldn’t get again 4.5 ⭐️ Thousand Layer pancake

Came for lunch. I ordered the clear broth beef noodle because I was hungover and gf got the zha jiang mian. Everything was solid but I was feeling pretty roughed up. Would come back to try again when my insides are melted.

Perfect small plates and friendly staff! Great Tasting Taiwanese soup, Smoked chicken and mustard edamame sesame salad. Clean and modern decor.

When we are at A&J's, WE ARE FEASTING. I discovered A&J's my freshman year at UCI (2015). I don't live in California anymore, but when I do visit-- I need to eat at A&J! So this was that time. A&J's is a great place to meet up with your college friends, grab some lunch/dinner, and reminisce about living in Irvine and missing all of the good food that is there (including A&J's). To be quite honest, ordering at A&J's is not difficult at all. Just try everything! However, the non-negotiable and must haves for the table are the following: - pork chop with rice - spicy wontons - xiao long bao - beef wrap - peanut sesame noodles - spicy beef and tendon soup - scallion pancake - house dumplings Make these items at least 2 orders (trust me, you want to be eating this for your leftovers the next day). A&J's is a staple in Irvine. A mom and pop restaurant that serves the best food and is so nostalgic.

First timer! Wednesday night dinner and didn't have any trouble finding parking. Seated right away. Service is really fast, food came out minutes after ordering. Staff member came by often to refill our water.

This Taiwanese restaurant has no frills but it's good and food comes out quickly. Restaurant has constant flow of customers and since the restaurant isn't big, sometimes there's a line. We ordered the beef wrap, spicy beef noodle soup, minced pork over rice, side of pork chop and pan fried pork dumplings. Everything was delicious and legit. Only disappointment was the beef wrap. It was dry, on the more salty side and needed more sauce. All my friends rave about the beef rolls so not sure what happened. Nonetheless we enjoyed the rest of the food we ordered. The spicy beef noodle soup was my fav and it wasn't too spicy, just had a little kick to the broth. The beef was so tender and the noodles were the wavy wider noodles. Loved it. The minced pork with egg over rice was another hit with my family. That's just pure comfort food right there. The pan fried pork dumplings were gobbled up within 5 min! Prices and portions are comparable to other places. I wish we ordered more food to try but this gives us a reason to visit more often. There's a lot of variety on the menu so I look forward to next time!

The ambiance is not too noisy because we were there early for dinner. The service there is always good. This time there the food was ok however not a yum feeling. The beef roll, we thought the pancake was thick and tough. The tofu and century egg was good. That's about all I can say.

I loved the atmosphere because it was very welcoming and the staff were efficient with taking your order and having you seated. However, I wasn't the biggest fan of what I ordered because I was hoping for a deep, rich broth. If you like light broths with a but more tang for your Taiwanese beef noodle soup, I would recommend!!

I wasn't sure if I should give a 3 or 2 but since there was some good things I'll give a 3/5 stars. The good: when we sat immediately served water and when we dropped a chopstick they heard it and instantly came with fresh ones. Service was fast but we did come at 4 pm on Tuesday and the only ones there. Also Feels pretty clean in there, they were also cleaning while we were walking in. The bad: the food was nothing special. I came because I saw multiple reviews raving about this spot. I felt the dumplings were made sloppy and some had little to no meat. I felt everything had no flavor. We even paid an extra $3.75 for a side of sauce to throw on everything for it to be better.

We've gotten takeout from here a couple times before, but this was our first time actually dining in! We came on a Thursday night and it was pretty packed -- we had to wait a little, but it wasn't too bad. We got the spicy beef noodle soup, spicy tendon beef noodle soup, clear beef noodle soup, scallion pancake, and a few appetizers. Everything was really good! The spicy beef noodle soup was a little too spicy for me, but I mixed it with the clear broth and it was just right. The appetizers were super tasty too -- not sure what the English names were, but they were really yummy! Definitely coming back whenever we're craving beef noodle soup!

It has been awhile since my last visit to A & J, mostly because it usually has a line out of the door and I despise lines, especially when I'm hungry. An out of town friend specifically asked for A & J today for old time sake so here we are. I was pleased to see many familiar faces when we got in, almost the entire waiting staff. It may not be obvious from outside, but it has a few round tables, so our party of 8 were seated promptly. We ordered enough food for a banquet, from appetizers to noodles, pancakes, dumplings, beef rolls, & fried rice. XLBs are still served in metal dimsum containers, 4 per order. I was surprised that we ate them all. They cleared empty plates as fast as we finished them, just in time for new arrivals. Happiness is as simple as enjoying a good meal with friends.

This is one of my favorite Taiwanese food spots! It's so delicious. It's located in a busy plaza and I usually have to circle around to find parking. Depending on what time you come and party size, there's will usually be a 10-20 minute wait. Once seated, they provide a paper where you mark what you want to order. I think it's in Taiwanese so you can match by the number. spicy beef noodle soup - 5/5 it's really flavorful and so good with their thick noodle. spicy wonton - 5/5 it's the perfect amount of spice tomato noodle - 5/5 a nice mix of spicy and sweet cucumber salad - 4/5 it's so refreshing, but I wish it was more crunchy Service is quick and they're kind and attentive!

Me and my friends came here instead as the Japanese restaurant in the same plaza was packed and we were really hungry. It wasn't crowded at the time and we were seated right away! Also, the food here is awesome! The beef noodle soup was really good I would recommend to get that. The food came out right away within a few minutes as service was pretty quick! The ambiance of the restaurant is pretty casual looks good for big or small group of friends of family. Also, parking here on a weekend can be rough so just be prepared. Overall I would highly recommend to come here!

After my last trip down to Irvine, it seemed like almost everyone asked me essentially the same question - "did you go to A & J?". It was bad enough to realize I missed out on something so tasty after the fact, but it was even worse to (unintentionally) get reminded of it again and again! To be fair, this wasn't the only place that I got asked about more than once, but I made it a point to not repeat the same mistake when I was back in town again. In fact, I even managed to come here twice! Like I said - I definitely wasn't going to miss out again! Now, before my first trip here, despite how confident I was that A & J wasn't going to let me down, I still had some level of fear that it could happen. That is, until I saw the crowd of folks waiting outside - with so many other Taiwanese restaurants around, surely there was no way they could disappoint! Thankfully, we only had to wait about 10-15 mins for a table (it was mostly larger groups ahead of us). Looking over the menu, just about everything they have to offer sounded so enticing. It's even more impressive when you consider all of the different dishes they have to offer - tons of noodle soups, rice dishes, small plates, and appetizers. We came in with a few dishes in mind that we knew we had to try, but there so many more that piqued my tasted buds! -- (#129) FRIED CHICKEN...$8.95 This wasn't quite what I expected, but it was still pretty good. Even though it lacked a crispy coating like the ji pai dishes I've had elsewhere, I liked how juicy the chicken itself was and how it had just the right amount of seasoning on it. -- (#101) SPICY BEEF & TENDON NOODLE SOUP (SZECHUAN STYLE)...$14.50 Easily my favorite dish here! I love how tender the chunks of beef were and how the tendons were so soft, but the star of the dish was the soup - rich, flavorful, and with just a slight kick. Also, while both types of their noodles are good in this one, I liked the thin one more. So good! -- (#127) MINCED PORK ON RICE...$12.95 Honestly, it didn't look all that appealing (like a very wet chili), but this was actually pretty decent. While I wish this had some chunks of pork belly in it, the minced pork was flavorful with a nice meatiness to it and I loved the marinated egg. -- (#130) FRIED TOFU...$8.50 Not that I didn't think this was going to be good, but I was pleasantly surprised how tasty this was! The tofu had a nice crispiness to it yet the batter isn't super thick, which is great. However, it was (literally) the sauce that made this so flavorful and delicious. -- (#139) CHINESE BEEF WRAP...$15.50 This might be one of their most popular dishes, but it fell flat for me. The roll was fairly plump and the beef was decently tender. However, it was also rather dry, both in terms of the pancake (it's a bit thick) and the lack of sauce. For the money, I'd rather pay less for another bowl of noodles! -- (#106) SHREDDED PORK & MUSTARD GREENS NOODLE SOUP...$11.95 Not too shabby, but, admittedly, not as good as I was hoping for either. I liked that there was a good amount of mustard greens and pork in this, but the meat felt very lean and the taste of the soup wasn't very robust. I also liked the bite of the noodles, but wish we had gotten the thin variety. -- (#102) SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP (SZECHUAN STYLE)...$14.50 Since this one didn't have any tendons in it, it felt a bit beefier and leaner by comparison, which may or may not better depending on your taste. Personally, I liked having a few tendons, but this is almost just as good! If there was one "knock" to be said about A & J, it's that finding a parking spot in the lot can be a little challenging during peak hours. In part due to the number of folks that come here, but also because the complex isn't all that large and there are several other popular eateries (and businesses) here as well. That being said, it's not incredibly hard to find a space, especially if you circle around to the back, and it's actually pretty easy if you come here outside of the prime lunch/dinner hours. Either way, the food at A & J is well worth the effort. My only fear now is finding out that there was a really good dish I missed out on trying. That is, until the next time I come back! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now.

I love love A&J! Whenever I'm in Irvine, that's where I'm eating. They have the best Taiwanese food and I always leave happy.

Best taiwanese beef noodle soup in the area. Flavor is good. Noodles are good. Service is quick. Usually get order to go and it's ready in less than 10 mins. We've also gotten the pork chop which is good too. Would go there more often if we lived closer.

Long overdue review for A&J- authentic Taiwanese beef noodle. Can get really packed on a Weekday especially between 5-6pm. Service is fast so you dont have to wait too long once you get seated inside the restaurant. Very delightful flavors for the soup, beef are cooked to tenderness. I love their spicy wonton , the sichuan satee is not too spicy, remember to mix it thoroughly so all the chili oil sauces can coat outside the wonton. The Shirmp and pork fillings are crunchy and you can taste the freshness in their ingredients. Same quality as Ding Tai Fung , and what a steal for the price you pay here. Overall, it Feels like homemade meal despite the crowd

Delicious Taiwanese comfort food with wide selection of noodles, soups, buns, chicken, and pork rice dishes and appetizers.

Parking in the plaza is always hard to find, but we never have trouble with the additional spaces in the back. We came around the 6pm on a Friday and the wait was not as bad as expected (around 15 mins). The staff were very quick and efficient. The food was okay... I heard a lot of hype around this place and the food did not live up my expectations. Their signature dish, spicy beef noodle soup, was too oily for my liking. The beef wrap was also okay-- meat was tender but the wrap itself tasted a little dry.

A&J is THE place to go to for comfort food! The spicy beef noodle soup is a classic that I order every time I come. The spicy wontons and pan fried dumplings are our favorite appetizers to order as well! If you don't eat spicy foods, the wonton noodle soup or rice dishes are great options. The service is fast and if there's a wait, it goes by quickly. The parking lot gets busy in the evenings/weekends but there's plenty of parking spots. A&J is definitely a spot to try if you're in OC!

A&J sells some nice Taiwanese dishes. Knowing that, I already have a must-try list! Spicy oil wonton, beef roll wraps, and spicy beef stew noodle (wide noodles). Too bad they didnt have the spicy oil wonton. No worries, I sub'd it with the spicy cucumber salad. Really good and got nice chunks of garlic. The beef roll wraps came in a bit flat. Both in flavor and wrap, unfortunately. The beef stew noodle was pretty traditional. I like my noodles wider and broth heartier. But it had the traditional beef stew taste. Overall, quite nice but falls very well within standard for me. Though this place is quite popular, always full. I would recommend it overall!

The wontons are the best! Service was also great. I tried their beef noodle soup which was a bit bland but adding the chili oil made it a lot better. Can get pretty busy it seems.

I always come here for the spicy beef noodle soup. Absolutely SMACKS. We were able to get in in 15 min on a sunday at lunch time. Would come again

My boyfriend and I were heading up to OC to have a small "staycation" to meet up with his brother and some of his friends as he hadn't seem them for a while. However, we weren't meeting them until later that weekend and decided to meet up with one of my San Diego friends who happened to be in OC visiting her cousin. We randomly found this restaurant and decided to check it out. It's located next to Sunmerry Bakery and Evergreen Health & Herbs in The Arbor Village Center on Jeffrey Rd in Irvine. There's a huge parking lot with ample parking but could be very difficult to find a stall on a weekend. It took us a while to find a stall, and it was at the end of the shopping plaza. When we arrived, there was a line of people waiting to be called in to be seated. We didn't realize this restaurant was that popular but seems like it really was in the area. It took us about 45 mins to an hour to get seated. Luckily, there were small stores around for us to kill time at which included the SHIBUYALA. My group and I decided to order appetizers to share around the table. We shared the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings and Sliced Beef Tripe w/ Hot Red Sauce. The beef tripe was soooo good. The flavor, MMM! Loved it! It was a cold dish that was very tender and the spiciness show in the dish. It did look kind of sus (peep at pic) when we got it, but looks are deceiving as I really liked it! Definitely a hit for me. The pork dumplings were also really good. They were very plump and full of protein. YUM, great start of our meal. I ordered their Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup. There was a lot of everything in this bowl and for the price, it was super worth it! The beef and tendon were very tender which I fully loved as it indicated that they've been cooking for a while. However, I wasn't very impressed by the broth as it lacked flavor, and the noodles were overcooked for me. My boyfriend and my friend both got the Wonton Noodle Soup. The wontons were really sad. Tiny little pieces with barely any protein in them. Boooo. The soup was also very unimpressive. Unfortunately, the main courses could not match the energy we had with the appetizers. Overall, not a bad restaurant to have Taiwanese styled foods. However, I did wish our noodle soups were better. I would definitely come back to try other foods, especially the spicy wontons everyone raves about to see if it lives up to its hype.

My friend recommended this place after playing pickleball at Irvine. A & J is a noodles place that we used to eat at Ranch 99 of Rowland Heights. Then it moves to Diamond Bar, and I am happy it's still around at Irvine. I tried the beef noodle soup (tendon) for me (delicious and tendons are tasty and not chewy. The thousand layer pancake is same - hand made with right thickness and taste, and the pig ears is season just right. Recommended for lunch or quick meal!

I've been coming to this location since the early 2000's when I was attending university, is say that 90% of the staff working up front are the same people working here today. Talk about consistency. The quality of food has remained the same ass well (GOOD). Prices have gone up a bit over the years but it's still reasonable for what you get. I hope that when my kids get older and have their kids they'll be bringing their family here as the food choices are great and service is quick. I recommend their spicy beef noodles. I always get the fried chicken on rice and a plethora of their dudes dishes like spicy cucumber, pig ears, scallion pancakes and the steamed dumplings. Here's to many more years of serving quality food

The food is terrible here go somewhere else. Ordered the pork chop noodle soup it tasted like hot water with no flavor and the beef dumplings were scorched on the bottom. My friend she ordered tendon noodle soup it came with no vegetables and four pieces of tendon. I've had more amounts of tendon at a pho place ! Than here.

Probably have eaten here 15-20 times. Can't go wrong with the beef noodle soup (sichuan) and the fried chicken or pork chop on rice. We have tried other dishes but always come back and order the two I mentioned. I also frequently see others order the beef noodle soup, so you know it's good! Tastes authentic and service is also quick. I concur with my previous review still.

If you want a quick and savory food, come to this place it won't disappoint. The pork chop with rice paired with a spicy beef noodle soup is the way to go. Service is always on point. This is a no-frill and no shiny bells and whistle restaurant-- you come for their authentic and a tasty/flavorful meal.

Received great service here on a Saturday morning, a little after they opened! This place is definitely popular and gets crowded quick, so make sure you come early! I ordered the pork cutlet bowl and it was delicious! I definitely recommend this dish if you're not in the mood for a noodle dish. The servers were extremely accommodating with our requests and made sure that we had a great dining experience. Definitely try the soup dumplings!

Our favorites were the beef roll and scallion pancake! I was excited for the beef noodle soup but it didn't have much flavor or spice. I appreciated the menu having so many options and there being plenty of seating. Prices were decent for the portion sizes.

The food is really good as always. There was no wait when we went Sunday evening and we were seated immediately. Once ordered, all foods were available within 10 minutes. There is not much service, so do not expect much, but the food is solid. The beef noodle soup is spicier than I remembered, but jf you can eat spicy food, there is additional spicy seasoning on the table. Will definitely come back for another hearty meal!

First time there and saw the spicy beef noodle soup was a hit there on reviews so i decided to try it out. Place was good sized with plenty of seating. Was nice and clean and servers were very nice. Got yhe spicy beef noodle soup and meat bun. Both were exceptional! Definitely going back!

The food here was very tasty with an ordering system of writing down the items you want and how many. The store is generally always bustling with people with long wait times and looks like a standard Chinese restaurant, but the food is homey and the price is relatively fair. Definitely a spot to hit up if you crave Chinese food in the area.

absolute best comfort food ever. Everything is extremely authentic and delicious. Service is fast, and food is dependable. Get the thick noodles when you get noodle soup, it elevates it so much texturally.

A & J has long been a staple in the Irvine community for home style and authentic Taiwanese cuisine! This spot is located in a plaza packed with other food spots and a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have about 8-10 tables for seating. Everything on their menu is delicious, but the items I always come running back for are the spicy beef tendon noodle soup and the beef wrap! These two items are heavenly Taiwanese classics that you can never go wrong with. Overall, this is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or even takeout. The staff here are incredibly welcoming and efficient. This is definitely one of those spots that I am glad to be a local at!

Eaten here over 100 times. They have the best braised beef noodle soup (whether you just get the beef or tendon/beef it doesn't matter - the broth and noodles are awesome). Their scallion pancakes are also better than any I have had elsewhere (and I have tried many other places). What distinguishes the pancakes are they are thicker than most which I prefer in terms of texture. Occasionally they are undercooked because they are thick but in most cases they are out of this world good.

Love the handmade noodles in the spicy beef noodle soup. Thick, chewy, and super long. They absorb the flavor of the broth so much! The beef is super tender and soft. The scallion pancake was thin, crispy, and flakey. The place was poppin w/asians so you know it's authentic!

This place will never stop being affordable goodness!!! No matter how often I come or how different I make the noodle size, it's always going to eat well!!

Fastest Ive EVER been served. I was blown away. Seated straightaway with 4 people! Delicious food, a teenie bit expensive but you get a fantastic meal. Loved my chicken, and you can add chili crisp/soy sauce provided at your table to your desired spice/salt level. Overall, great place!!

Authentic Taiwanese restaurant in Irvine! We got the beef roll, minced pork rice, and minced port noodle. The beef roll is crispy and flavorful, it is cut to 6 pieces so good to shared. The minced pork rice comes with an egg, the noodles is okay. Definitely getting the beef roll and the minced pork rice. We came on Sunday afternoon around 3pm and it's not too busy, but usually this plaza around lunch hour is busy. Service is fast, the restaurant has a few tables for 3-4 people and some large tables in the back.

Growing up in Cupertino in the Bay Area, A & J was always my family's go to restaurant. We were soo soo sad when they closed but once I went to college in SoCal and found out they had one in Irvine, I went at least once a month! It tastes exactly the same and I cannot recommend this place enough! Their crispy fried chicken is like none other as well as their pan fried vegetable medley w egg. I normally order the spicy beef noodle soup and it pairs extremely well with the scallion pancake. I sometimes get the thousand layer pancake if I want to switch things up but honestly every time I go the meal hits haha. Please check them out if you're ever in Irvine!!! I do not want this location to close as well

Really authentic Taiwanese Chinese style cuisine. I was very impressed that the quality stayed mostly the same over last 25 years. I love their stuffed beef pancake. Their noodles and side dishes. It is expensive side but this is Irvine price. You are paying for the quality

I've literally been here over 15+ times and cannot believe I haven't left a review for this iconic restaurant yet. If you live in Irvine or visit often, A&J Restaurant is definitely a popular Taiwanese restaurant that a majority of my friends suggest or bring up when we're craving Asian food. Honestly, it's affordable, quality comfort food at its finest. Whenever my best friends visit me from Northern California, A&J Restaurant is a TRADITION for us to eat at because it's THAT good. I've included a few of our go-to menu options below that you cannot go wrong with: - Cucumber Salad in Hot Garlic Sauce (a non-negotiable and a MUST-ORDER) - Thousand Layer Pancake - Spicy Wontons - Fried Porkchop with Rice & Pickled Mustard Greens - Minced Pork Tomato Sauce Noodles (my current obsession!) - XL Pickled Mustard Greens (this is a personal choice; I love having a TON of mustard greens with the porkchop lol!) - Beef Noodle Soup - Scallion Pancake - Pan Fried Pork Dumplings I absolutely love A&J Restaurant and it will always be on the top of my list!

A&J is one of my favorite Taiwanese place. Service is nice and quick, and restaurant is clean. Here are some favs: * Dan dan mian: simple but delicious noodle dish with a peanut sauce base * Thousand layer pancake: so satisfying to unravel the layers, similar to green onion pancake with tons of flavor packed into each layer * Spicy beef noodle soup: thick, chewy noodles and flavorful broth * Wontons: portion for this is a little small but it's delicious * Pork chop fried rice: soo good and includes the pickles too * Pig ear salad: a neutral balance to the other dishes and texture is a little like woodear mushroom

Came by to try their popular beef roll. It was quickly ready in 10 min. My expectations were high and I was underwhelmed. The beef was fine but the outer pancake lacked flakiness. Also, cucumber would've added freshness and crunch. Heads up, parking is tricky in this shopping center if it's prime hours.

This is a solid casual taiwanese restaurant. Whenever I visit friends in Irvine, we come here to grab a quick bite. I always see a lot of families here as well as younger people catching up over a meal. I like their beef pancake roll, and they also have some good beef meat pies (not sure what it's called in English, haha) as well as solid noodle and rice bowl options. Their food is quite affordable and is definitely more of a homestyle cooked meal which is great for me when I'm craving Taiwanese food!

Beef/tendon noodle - 5/5, love the slight spicy. Veggie & Pork wontons - 5/5, veggie takes away some "greasiness" in your mouth. Pork Chop over veggie rice - 5/5 Cold bean curd noodles - 5/5 Beef roll - 3/5, scallion cake too thick Beef pot stickers - 4/5, a little greasy but good Cold spicy cucumbers - 4/5 Cold spicy stomach (?) - 5/5 Steamed veggies (not on menu, need to ask) - 5/5, tasty with minced pork over it. This is one of the best taiwanese restaurants in Irvine.

Initially really loved all the food we ordered but post meal got me THIRSTY! I actually think all the food was so good because they made it pretty salty or something seasoned strongly to make me so thirsty. Anyway, these were the things we ordered: Spicy Beef Noodle - this was so flavorful and so good but this was probably the biggest one that had all the saltiness/maybe msg that made me so thirsty. Regardless, it worth a try and even better if you have someone to share with. Beef Wrap - This was good for what it is but not the best of best. I'd get it again though since I generally like this dish. Minced Pork Over Rice - Not my favorite but my bf's favorite. The minced pork is good but I think there is a bit overload of rice. I wouldn't get this again if I came back myself. Pig Ear - Not a fan at all. No flavor. Wouldn't get again. Bean Curd with Thousand Year Old Egg - this was such a new dish for me and so good. I couldn't help but keep taking nibbles the entire lunch time. Would get again but I think this was like $8. Service was nice and quick. It's a small place but everyone eats pretty fast so line goes by quickly. Plenty of parking and the lot is shared with other restaurants and shops.

Great restaurant for dumplings and Taiwanese style foods. Overall food is great, however, our soup dumplings (not pictured) was dry and had tears leaving no soup to be had. There chili wontons were great, along with their scallion pancakes.