My qualifications: grew up in HB, have traveled the world and eaten at Michelin star places and holes in walls. I don’t discriminate. I am a delicious food connoisseur.
You should try Da Hawaiian Kitchen on Adams and Brookhurst. Try their chilli peppa chicken, sub bacon fried rice.
Shima is great…
Honda Ya, Mogumogu for mazemen, Hironori for ramen, Marugame for udon, Kaju soft tofu soup, Sup for Irvine pho, AI pono for amazing hawaiian food, and burnt crumbs are some of my favorite Irvine and Costa Mesa eats
The Loft (Lakewood) - has good Hawaiian Food
Katella Deli (Cypress) - is a good deli with a great bakery, I usually get a corned beef melt
Paul’s Place (Buena Park) - good burgers and pastrami sandwiches
Tacos San Pedro (Hawaiian Gardens) - good Mexican food; tacos, tortas, burritos and flautas