oc/la food recs

Wanderlust Creamery

Walnut, Irvine · Wanderlust Creamery · 14413 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Cult-favorite scoop shop serving globally inspired ice creams, including vegan options.

Bacio di Latte | Irvine Spectrum Center, OC

Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine · Bacio di Latte | Irvine Spectrum Center, OC · 508 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Meet Fresh

California, Cerritos · Meet Fresh · 11900 South St Ste 109, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA

Chain Taiwanese spot for milk teas, shaved-ice desserts and tofu pudding; also specializing in taro ball soups and iced teas.

Kansha Creamery

Northeast Torrance, Gardena · Kansha Creamery · 18515 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90248, USA

Home-churned creamery serving unusual flavors such as matcha and black sesame, plus waffle cones.

Stella Jean's Ice Cream

California, Costa Mesa · Stella Jean's Ice Cream · 2930 Bristol St A103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Oakobing

Koreatown, Los Angeles · Oakobing · 3300 W 6th St unit 2, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA

Sculptural Korean-style shaved ice with varied toppings, served in a chill, urbane counter serve.

Noon Korean Bingsoo House

California, La Mirada · Noon Korean Bingsoo House · 13391 S Beach Blvd ste b, La Mirada, CA 90638, USA

M & M Donuts

Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim · M & M Donuts · 1614 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

Modest counter & drive-thru offering housemade donuts & breakfast sandwiches from early till late.

3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

Tustin Legacy, Tustin · 3CAT Handcrafted Beverage · 2481 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782, USA

OMOMO TEA SHOPPE

Walnut, Irvine · OMOMO TEA SHOPPE · 14433 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Tiny, casual bubble tea shop specializing in unique milk, fruit & cheese teas, plus coffee & matcha.

Baekjeong Irvine

El Camino Real, Irvine · Baekjeong Irvine · 14160 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Pigya

Koreatown, Los Angeles · Pigya · 3400 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA

Korean grill restaurant featuring pork and Wagyu beef, both of which are barbecued at your table.

Grams BBQ-Premium AYCE

California, Garden Grove · Grams BBQ-Premium AYCE · 8902 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844, USA

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rowland Heights

California, Rowland Heights · Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rowland Heights · 1388 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA

All-you-can-eat barbecue chain offering wagyu beef, sushi, seafood, and a salad bar in a casual setting.

X-Fish Izakaya

California, Buena Park · X-Fish Izakaya · 5491 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621, USA

Water Grill

South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa · Water Grill · 3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.

ROL Hand Roll Bar - Fountain Valley

California, Fountain Valley · ROL Hand Roll Bar - Fountain Valley · 16173 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA

Counter-service spot serving sushi hand rolls and other Japanese fare in a laid-back setting.

Din Tai Fung

Anaheim Resort, Anaheim · Din Tai Fung · 1547 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

Casual eatery for Taiwanese cuisine such as fried rice, dumplings and soup noodles, plus cocktails.

INI Ristorante

California, Fountain Valley · INI Ristorante · 16129 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Anaheim Resort, Anaheim · Ruth's Chris Steak House · 2041 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting

Summit House Restaurant

California, Fullerton · Summit House Restaurant · 2000 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835, USA

Hilltop manor restaurant turning out prime rib, yorkshire pudding & more with sweeping city views.

Il Cielo

California, Beverly Hills · Il Cielo · 9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA

Traditional Italian cuisine with modern presentations in old-world digs & a romantic courtyard.

Sun Nong Dan

California, Rowland Heights · Sun Nong Dan · 18902 Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, USA

MDK Noodles (Myung Dong Kyoja)

Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim · MDK Noodles (Myung Dong Kyoja) · 1000 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA

Modestly appointed strip-mall eatery turning out soups, meats, dumplings & other Korean fare.

Jong Ro Seol Lung Tang (종로설렁탕)

California, Garden Grove · Jong Ro Seol Lung Tang (종로설렁탕) · 8942 Garden Grove Blvd ste#114, Garden Grove, CA 92844, USA

HiroNori Craft Ramen

Irvine Business Complex, Irvine · HiroNori Craft Ramen · 2222 Michelson Dr #234, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

Lofty Japanese joint offering classic noodle soups with a range of toppings in a low-key, mod space.

Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr

Old Torrance, Torrance · Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr · 1510 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA

Traditional eatery specializing in tempura seafood & vegetables.

Poke & More

California, Long Beach · Poke & More · 2292 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

Informal counter-serve for Hawaiian poke bowls & other eats with Japanese & Filipino influences.

Uroko Poke

California, Costa Mesa · Uroko Poke · 3030 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Informal, modern setup offering build-your-own poke bowls with various proteins, sauces & toppings.

Boiling Point

West Garden Grove, Garden Grove · Boiling Point · 12145 Valley View St unit 103, Garden Grove, CA 92845, USA

Counter-serve chain offering Pan-Asian hot-pot soups, desserts & tea in a relaxed, chic setting.

YGF Malatang 杨国福麻辣烫

California, Artesia · YGF Malatang 杨国福麻辣烫 · 11688 South St #101, Artesia, CA 90701, USA

Hanuman Thai Eatery

California, Costa Mesa · Hanuman Thai Eatery · 355 Bristol St Ste U, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Unassuming restaurant preparing comfort food noodle dishes & soups, plus fried chicken.

Taco Nazo

California, Bellflower · Taco Nazo · 10326 Alondra Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA

Counter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.

Avenue 26 Tacos

Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Avenue 26 Tacos · 1033 Neola St, Los Angeles, CA 90041, USA

Angel's Tijuana Tacos

Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim · Angel's Tijuana Tacos · 3436 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA

Tacos Los Cholos

Southeast Anaheim, Anaheim · Tacos Los Cholos · 821 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA

Popular steakhouse for tacos and burritos with a self-serve salsa bar and outdoor seats.

Los Alazanes Mexican Food

Southwest Anaheim, Anaheim · Los Alazanes Mexican Food · 980 S Knott Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA

Counter-serve, 24/7 operation with a drive-thru providing tacos, burritos & other Mexican standards.

Mendocino Farms

Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine · Mendocino Farms · 13790 Jamboree Rd Ste 4, Irvine, CA 92602, USA

Creative gourmet sandwiches, soups & salads, made with local & seasonal ingredients.

For The Win

California, Whittier · For The Win · 12602 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601, USA

Easy Street Burgers

Studio City, Los Angeles · Easy Street Burgers · 4143 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91602, USA

Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken - Chinatown

Central LA, Los Angeles · Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken - Chinatown · 727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

Foodtruck serving Nashville-style hot fried chicken plus sides.

Apollonia's Pizzeria

Central LA, Los Angeles · Apollonia's Pizzeria · 5176 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Easygoing parlor offering thin-crust specialty pies with playful names & creative toppings.

Courage Bagels

East Hollywood, Los Angeles · Courage Bagels · 777 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

Snug counter-serve bakery with sidewalk seats furnishing housemade bagels & sandwiches.

Prince Street Pizza

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles · Prince Street Pizza · 827 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA