49 restaurants with published source evidence. 3 have a mapped location and enough distinct comment text for indexing, drawn from 12 source threads.
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Japanese · Fountain Valley · 7 source comments
FV Shin-Sen-Gumi, sit at the bar and enjoy an amazing bowl of ramen and green tea. I’ve eaten alone there plenty of times. Kappo Honda is second and right across the street from shin sen gumi as well, also eat at the bar.
u/xmichann · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Jan 2026
Chinese · Fountain Valley · 7 source comments
Go to lucky Chinese food in fountain valley at brookhurst and Ellis. Obviously it’s not Costa Mesa but it’s not far and totally worth it. It’s cash only and usually a line but definitely the best around here.
u/deadstar420 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Chinese · Fountain Valley · 3 source comments
Fu Wing Low in Fountain Valley
Solid Chinese food with great portions
u/KarisumaTaichou · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Bosnian · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Sofra Urbana in Fountain Valley. They’re Bosniak and serve quite a few Balkan specialties, but if you’re not that adventurous, their pizza is good, too!
u/EyyYoMikey · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
istanbul grill in fountain valley. nicest dude ever runs it, great spot.
u/souphead1 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Pizza · Fountain Valley · 4 source comments
Joey’s
u/Bill7747 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Feb 2026
Thai · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Hungry Boy Thai (name sucks) on Brookhurst and Garfield. Technically in FV, but it is our favorite. Had it tonight!
u/Motmotsnsurf · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Aug 2024
Vietnamese · Fountain Valley · 3 source comments
FV Shin-Sen-Gumi, sit at the bar and enjoy an amazing bowl of ramen and green tea. I’ve eaten alone there plenty of times. Kappo Honda is second and right across the street from shin sen gumi as well, also eat at the bar.
u/xmichann · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Breakfast · Fountain Valley · 3 source comments
Papa Z’s for breakfast and Fiesta Grill for all other meals.
u/oakles · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Jan 2025
Chinese · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
China Bowl Express in FV. Fresh food at good prices and family run.
u/Kinda_Vague · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Vegan · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Au Lac in Fountain Valley, hands down.
u/soyslut_ · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Jun 2026
Mexican · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Tio Flaco's Tacos in Fountain Valley!! We make a special trip all the way from Orange to visit. Also the Donuttery on Beach Blvd in Huntington Beach for dessert hehe
u/_hellohihello · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Nov 2025
Pizza · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Moonlight Pizza in FV. Owned by an Armenian family since the 80s. I love ordering their vegetable pizza (which includes roastes eggplant) and smearing the garlic sauce on top. Also the lunch and dinner buffet is affordable and fabulous.
Edit: Another FV classic: Union Jacks fish and chips.
u/ValtronW · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Japanese Italian fusion · Fountain Valley · 3 source comments
Best kbbq - Wang Cho in Santa Ana
Best sushi - eats sushi in Costa Mesa (fish is soo fresh!!!)
Best shabu - Mokoji
Best Japanese skewers: Honda-Ya in Tustin OR Kappo Honda in fountain valley (bigger space)
Best American brunch - snooze AM in Tustin
Best fusion brunch - tableau in Costa Mesa
Best Japanese curry - coco ichibanya
Italian Japanese fusion - Ini Ristorante in fountain valley!
u/FickleStatistician73 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026
Bakery · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
85c Bakery! Trust me! Best cakes!
u/Objective_Escape694 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Oct 2023
Sushi · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
Chidori sushi by Costco is the only sushi place I’ll ever go to! It’s hole in the wall. You go for the delicious sushi and friendly sushi chefs.
u/ImaginationMajor2281 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Aug 2024
Thai · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
Mai Thai. Magnolia and Talbert.
u/Old-Row-8351 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Aug 2024
Pizza · Fountain Valley · 2 source comments
Head over to Fountain Valley and go to Slicehouse they just opened and the pizza is amazing! Look it up!
u/Naive-Character-4197 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Sep 2025
Japanese · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
Sushi Koto in Fountain Valley is the top choice for many actual Japanese people in the area. Just saiyin:
Sushi Koto (714) 964-0988 Brookhurst/Talbert
u/PettyFoggery0102 · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2023
Vietnamese · Fountain Valley · 1 source comments
Banh khot in fountain valley. Vietnamese! Order the banh khot, wrap it up it in some lettuce, and dip into the fish sauce. So crispy, fresh, and soft and chewy at the same time. If you’re a texture person, you need to try this dish!
u/keeksthesneaks · Read the full comment on Reddit
Last mentioned Apr 2026