23 restaurants with published source evidence. 1 have a mapped location and enough distinct comment text for indexing, drawn from 2 source threads.
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['Sushi', 'Ramen'] · Brea · 5 source comments
Hello Sushi is pretty good for AYCE.
Roll & Grill is also decent, especially for the price. Their sashimi is pretty good, they also have a teriyaki bowl that's good and a good price.
There's a place on Orangethorpe and Brookhurst that does riceless sushi really well, although I forget their name…
u/SoCalChrisW · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Burgers · Brea · 4 source comments
Choice burgers in Brea just changed ownership but still staying the same
u/vankor27 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Steakhouse · Brea · 4 source comments
The Chop House in Brea or El Cholo in La Habra.
u/RingOk664 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Jun 2026
Burgers · Brea · 2 source comments
Brea’s Best Burgers lives up to the name. Big delicious burgers and good fries. Decently priced too.
u/BigTaco_Boss · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Italian · Brea · 4 source comments
Birch St has a couple of my favorites, Brunos for Italian and ChaCha’s for latin. Reunion, in the same building as the Improv is good, too.
u/OCFlier · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Seafood · Brea · 2 source comments
The closest one to campus is Pho Ovilia, which is next to the 99cent store. The same plaza as five guys and yoshinoya. Personally I'm not a big fan of their pho so if you're looking for convenience this is the spot.
Another one is next to Honda-ya next to target on Yorbalinda and placentia. its…
u/kpwndb · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2022
Vietnamese · Brea · 4 source comments
The closest one to campus is Pho Ovilia, which is next to the 99cent store. The same plaza as five guys and yoshinoya. Personally I'm not a big fan of their pho so if you're looking for convenience this is the spot.
Another one is next to Honda-ya next to target on Yorbalinda and placentia. its…
u/kpwndb · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Mar 2013
Brea · 1 source comments
XLB in Brea off Imperial
u/playboiiclouti · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2022
Latin · Brea · 3 source comments
Birch St has a couple of my favorites, Brunos for Italian and ChaCha’s for latin. Reunion, in the same building as the Improv is good, too.
u/OCFlier · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Brea · 2 source comments
Griffins, Old Brea Chop House, Finneys Crafthouse, or Reunion Kitchen are all within walking distance of the Improv. Fogo De Ciao along Imperial Hwy but the parking situation is terrible
u/OutrageousPie245 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Brea · 3 source comments
Fratellino’s in Brea (formerly Lomeli’s in Fullerton). They also have a more informal location in Orange.
u/MayorMcKraut · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Brea · 2 source comments
Huh - no mentions of Griffin's which has refined food and fantastic cocktails, or Chubby Sushi and Ramen, which has terrific... sushi... and ramen... but both are great places on Brea Blvd. just north of the Improv.
u/drtaekim · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Brea · 3 source comments
Birch St has a couple of my favorites, Brunos for Italian and ChaCha’s for latin. Reunion, in the same building as the Improv is good, too.
u/OCFlier · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Italian · Brea · 1 source comments
The closest one to campus is Pho Ovilia, which is next to the 99cent store. The same plaza as five guys and yoshinoya. Personally I'm not a big fan of their pho so if you're looking for convenience this is the spot.
Another one is next to Honda-ya next to target on Yorbalinda and placentia. its…
u/kpwndb · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Mar 2013
Irish · Brea · 1 source comments
I like the food at Macallan's Irish pub
u/Regular-Message9591 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Sushi · Brea · 1 source comments
I can’t hype up Oki Doki roll and sushi in Brea enough. Fish quality is great and rolls are reasonably priced. If you go, the Cajun garlic butter tuna is to die for. On top of great food the employees are friendly and really make the whole experience.
u/Krispriceskies · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Jan 2025
Mediterranean · Brea · 1 source comments
I've seen some of my favorites mentioned already, so I'll add a few new ones:
(1) Punjabi Tandoor in Anaheim (across from the Packing House) - the best Chana Masala and Lamb Vindaloo ever. Family run business with multiple locations but I've only ever been to the one in Anaheim.
(2) Mi Rak Korean…
u/kitkatkela88 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Pizza · Brea · 1 source comments
I love Pizza Corner- technically just over the border in Brea, so good!
u/Wieggy · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2025
Pizza · Brea · 1 source comments
Prime Pizza Brea is coming soon.
u/Joe_from_NYC · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2025
Brea · 1 source comments
2145 Eats and Bar Tinto are good date night spots. Anjin has good yakiniku. Darkroom is in Santa Ana but borderline Costa Mesa.
u/DisGuyPhucs · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Aug 2026