Irenia

I came here on a whim but the flavors were magical. We got the melon salad (possibly seasonal) and it was super interesting in all its flavors. I personally wouldn't order it again but my friend loved it. We also got the pork shoulder with the pork blood and wow! It was so good. The meat was soft and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be coming back! They warn you ahead of time it’s fusion and fantastic. Service is nice too!

Clean hip place with different food that taste amazing...I.e. dilis normally heck no but I tried them and I have to say surprisingly good

Fantastic! We had most of the entrees on the menu, and shared amongst a party of 5. Delicious and highly recommended. Pork belly, strip steak and chicken dishes were all incredible with the presentation and sauces! Casual dining in a clean cool vibe. Friendly staff and very attentive. Don't miss this place!

This place is a unique Filipino dining experience in Orange County. We had a couple lunch bowls. My wife had the pork bowl and I had the chicken. They were both an interesting mix of flavors, if a little on the salty side. (The fact that we started our meal with the fried anchovies appetizer only emphasized the saltiness of the meal) The flavors were distinctly Filipino, with a flavorful twist. I am looking forward to going back to try out more dishes.

Nice hostess, wonderful server. The place was not crazy busy. Food was delicious.

Good food at a good price will be going back

We came here based upon previous reviews. The restaurant is nice visually and we were seated quickly. We were told the portions were family style, so we were thinking big portions. We were certainly misled. The portions were very small and for the prices, we felt like we were robbed. The food was good, but it is not really authentic. We had the adobo pork belly and it only included two pieces for $18. We also ordered the lumpia and it only came with two pieces for $4. As anyone who has experienced Filipino food will attest to, it is all about a lot of food. Irenia failed in this respect. At best this is a fusion restaurant. So eat something before you come, because otherwise without spending a lot of money, you will leave still hungry. How they have received all of the high reviews, I do not know. We were disappointed with our visit.

Irenia's food is pretty tasty, it's kind of a hefty price tag so be prepared for a pricey night out. The food tastes great but it feels a little limited compared to what you would expect from a traditional philipino restaurant. I understand it's fusion so it's meant to be a little different. Over all great taste but a bit too pricey. It may make sense if you are planning on splitting a plate. As a huge fan of bisktek I was thrown off by the cost of 33 for a small serving vs 60 for a dinner portion.... Maybe they can add an even smaller size for those that want to try it before committing to the price.