Ootoro for omakase sushi if you have the money, great to bring clients.
Fukada for casual. I always get sanuki udon + spicy tuna bowl
BCD Tofu House for comfort food/soup/hangover
Haidiliao/Boiling Point for hot pot
Nice To Meet You Hot Pot in Irvine. Premium meats and broths but AYCE. The broths are really exceptional. So much to select from and most of it you just get yourself instead of waiting for a waiter. The tallow hot and spicy broth is 3 dollars more but very authentic.
My regular go tos: Aloha Hawaiian in the District. Large portions of plate lunch.
Chinese Halal: Ma’s Place in Laguna Hills - Beijing style moo sho beef or chicken. Large portion can feed at least 3. All dishes are pretty good.
Oishi’s in Irvine - all u can eat individual hot pot with extensive…
Silk Noodle Bar on Beach makes their own rice noodles. The Pho is amazing.
Skewers Lebanese on Bolsa Chica will do gluten free. I have spoken to the owner about it personally. Shawarma and kebabs are generally safe, but check first. Ask for balsamic instead of Cesar dressing and order No pita.…