Suggestions for Authentic places near Irvine

Don Michael Antonio • August 14, 2014Awesome Italian food for Irvine a city that is great in creating the best living environment but lacks great and authentic food of any kind！The place is also hip and beautiful in decor by the way！

Carlos G. • January 27, 2017Helpful friendly staff. You know it is authentic because it is mostly homies that frequent this place plus you know it is real when you smell the pungent stinky tofu

Shahrzad S. • November 10, 2017Excellent authentic Persian food with wonderful staff. Love this place. Try their fresh-made bread with fresh yogurt. Also their Koobideh with Bread, their stews are all amazing.

Coral W. • March 28, 2018I get their taquitos which are loaded with guacamole and cheese. Beef tacos and their red salsa are really good. Price higher than should be though. Every once in awhile I go.

David C. • March 29, 2012One of the only places on the West Coast to get Authentic Cheese Steaks, They actually get the Bread from back east, and don't forget a Drakes Cakes for Desert.

Cassia • November 1, 2014Nice place, but a little disappinted with the food because it doesn't taste very authentic. However, I might have the wrong impression that it's supposed to be chinese food.

Harrison Hoang L. • October 12, 2012This place is so awesome. I am a pho snob and this place is top notch. The staff is incredibly happy and helpful and the food is very authentic and delicious.

Farbod A. • March 5, 2016A authentic place with delicious sushis also beef teriyaki is awesome for beef lover!

Krista S. • August 19, 2014Great place to buy meat for kbbq..they have sushi and great cooked food if you want some authentic Korean food but hate cooking.

Don Michael Antonio • September 19, 2015One of most authentic Chinese places in Irvine/OC！Great seafood！

Julia S. • October 28, 2012I've been craving dolsot bibimbap for over a year. There aren't too many authentic Korean places to eat northern San Diego county. I will def come back! Spicy cucumber and kimchi daikon r addicting!

Matt W. • December 29, 2012Carnitas or tequila shrimp and the bean dip to start! Don't forget to ask for the home made hot sauce. It's all amazing!

Tiffany L. • September 18, 2014Don't come here if you want to eat at an authentic Thai place.

Kathleen M. • August 25, 20144-7:30 Happy hour Monday through Saturday (closed on Sunday)!

Jerome K. • May 1, 2011The food is not fancy, but it is absolutely delicious! And beware: It's (temperature) hot.

Brenda R. • February 5, 2011Chile Relleno and Hard Shell Taco yummy! Love the salsa!!

Joseph C. • March 1, 2015Carne Asada Burrito! This is The Best Burrito i've had on The WestSide of L.A., hands down! Beans taste different than what i'm used to in The SGV, East Los & OC but, it's a great burrito overall!

Gail N. • January 28, 2012Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Try Thom Kha Gai soup and any curry. Only place we'll go to now.

Sammie D. • August 4, 2015Monday flautas are $1.50. Best I've ever had

Richard B. • September 28, 2019Good guacamole, very busy on weekends, live music outside. Authentic Mexican menu.

Sean P. • July 7, 2017Their carne asada burrito was on point! 👌🏼

-M. O. • January 5, 2016Wow this place was a good find. The queso fundido was delish, the stuffed peppers with cheese shrimp and avocado were delish, the molcajete was delish and the micheladas were super delish.

Landon S. • March 11, 2010The buffet is the way to go, so cheap! Try some Indian Hot Tea after your meal.

Nikki L. • May 2, 2013Food is pretty good!!! Mine was really Hot so I new it was fresh!!!

Jones • September 30, 2022Chicken dumpling , veggie chow lien, signature dumpling and braised pork were all great