Santouka is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

1. Santouka

8.2
14230 Culver Dr. (Mitsuwa Market Place), Irvine, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Heritage Plaza Shopping Center · 23 tips and reviews

Alyssa H.Alyssa Hirsch: Great authentic ramen for a great price.

Adam M.Adam More: Authentic ramen, easily accessible in Mitsuwa Japanese grocery store. Bring cash because they don't take card.

NanaNana: Always a go to for some spicy miso ramen 😋

A & J Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

2. A & J Restaurant

8.8
14805 Jeffrey Rd (at Walnut Ave), Irvine, CA
Taiwanese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Don Michael AntonioDon Michael Antonio: Authentic and good Chinese/Taiwanese noodle shop (one of the better ones in the OC)with delish homemade thick noodles and side dishes. Great dumplings and scallion pancakes too!

DeniseDenise: You can choose your noodles: thin (standard) or thick (chewy, hand rolled). Try both, they're delicious! The beef wrap and thousand layer pancake are great as side dishes.

Archie T.Archie Tan: Spicy beef noodle soup is the must have. Lots of other good Taiwan foods like pan friend scallion cake. Come for the breakfast too!

Hen House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

3. Hen House

8.2
4515 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · University Town Center · 12 tips and reviews

Tom S.Tom Spruce: Most come here for kabob. But the most authentic dish you can enjoy here is the dizzy. Hell, even my dad who grew up in Tehran raves about the dizzy here.

Shahrzad S.Shahrzad Shams: Excellent 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.

Sergio K.Sergio Knightguardian3: The best food ever number one food the best the best food soda number one I love this place food is fantastic the best number one

Chong Qing Mei Wei Chuan Cai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

4. Chong Qing Mei Wei Chuan Cai

8.1
5406 Walnut Ave #C (at Jeffrey Rd), Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Erhan B.Erhan Berber: Excellent & authentic Szechuan food cooked by owner/chef Eugene. The boiled fish (hot) is a favorite. Ask Eugene and he will be pleased to indulge you in Szechuan culture. *****

Giulio M.Giulio Mecocci: Sauted green beans and chicken with broccoli. Stay away from stir fry beef

Jake S.Jake Schefer: EVERYTHING

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

5. North Italia

9.2
2957 Michelson Dt (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

ReemReem: Great food, service and authentic vibes. For orders, truffle bread 👌🏻👌🏻 buratta, and chicken pasta with spinach

GigiGigi: All of their pasta are freshly homemade!! Start with the truffle garlic bread👌🏼, then try out the mouth watery thin crust pizza and end it off with the tiramisu🙈💗.

SS: The truffle bread is so yummy .. All what we ordered was delicious tortellini, burger and chicken, spinach and pine pasta ❤️

CUCINA enoteca Irvine is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

6. CUCINA enoteca Irvine

8.3
31 Fortune Dr Ste 306 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Italian Restaurant · Irvine Center · 81 tips and reviews

Don Michael AntonioDon Michael Antonio: Awesome 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!

Priscilla @.Priscilla @shescookin: You absolutely must try the Daily Board! A braised meat served table side atop creamy polenta.

Eric S.Eric Sato: Make sure to ask for bread. Otherwise, they won't bring you any. Also, they consider the covered patio indoor seating.

Taiko Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

7. Taiko Japanese Restaurant

8.3
14775 Jeffrey Rd Ste K, Irvine, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Farbod A.Farbod Amir: A authentic place with delicious sushis also beef teriyaki is awesome for beef lover!

Andy G.Andy George: The best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in the area! Try their sukiyaki! Soooo good

MTMT: My Favorite Sushi Joint!

Thanh Binh 2 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

8. Thanh Binh 2

8.3
23600 Rockfield Blvd #2H (at Lake Forest Dr), Lake Forest, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Jonathan W.Jonathan Wells: Delicious and authentic Vietnamese but happy they also have vegan options.

p x.p x: Come for the tasty Vietnamese food, stay for the great soundtrack.

DoreenDoreen: The oxtail is so incredibly tender. Loved it.

Tasty Noodle House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

9. Tasty Noodle House

7.1
15333 Culver Dr #320, Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

C G.C Gan: Very authentic Chinese food. You can tell by the mostly Asian crowd during lunch and dinner. Very generous portions and tasty. Worth a try.

C G.C Gan: Very authentic delicious food. You know it is good because all the older homes eat here.

Carlos G.Carlos G: Helpful 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

Fukada Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

10. Fukada Restaurant

8.3
8683 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Irvine Research Center · 56 tips and reviews

Lily S.Lily Sung: Most authentic Japanese food in irvine!

Eduardo E.Eduardo Espinoza: Call in your name and avoid the wait.

Christine P.Christine Pince: Order to go and bypass the long wait. You can just eat at the picnic tables right in front :)

The Habit Burger Grill is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

11. The Habit Burger Grill

8.6
14474 Culver Dr. (at Walnut Ave.), Irvine, CA
Burger Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Anne MarieAnne Marie: Santa Barbara style is the way to go!

RanaRana: Yummmmmmmmmy 👌👌

Aaron H.Aaron Hoffman: BBQ all the way!

101 Noodle Express is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

12. 101 Noodle Express

8.2
5408 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Lenor R.Lenor Rauch: Ambiance is no frills, comfort food---dumplings, noodles, all manner of preparation. It's good to come here and share with your friends, eating family style. Interesting, authentic dishes.

StephieStephie: If you get dumplings you have to be careful because they're juicy and will squirt! :3

Regan W.Regan Wong: Their spicy side veggie condiment rocks

Eureka! is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

13. Eureka!

8.3
4143 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA
American Restaurant · University Town Center · 10 tips and reviews

César H.César Hdz: The food is good and you can take advantage of the happy hour.

Erkan S.Erkan Saka: If you hang around the campus, this could be a must-see place for food, drinks and live music (sometimes)

H M.H M: They offer delicious Burger

85C Bakery Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

14. 85C Bakery Cafe

7.8
2700 Alton Pkwy., Ste. 123 (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Bakery · 224 tips and reviews

Jenny F.Jenny Flake, Picky Palate: Very popular spot in Irvine. Always crowded, but gorgeous authentic baked goods and breads.

momoyolandamomoyolanda: Authentic Asian bakery, never gets too sweet, healthy and tasty. Must try

KellyKelly: Vanilla milk creams!!! The blueberry creams are good too! <3

East Coast Bagel Co is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Irvine.

15. East Coast Bagel Co

8.2
14370 Culver Dr Ste B (at Walnut Ave), Irvine, CA
Bagel Shop · 19 tips and reviews

Don Michael AntonioDon Michael Antonio: Yes best REAL bagels in town and as a former East Coast New Yorker, I have to say this stuff is pretty good!Healthy wheat options are so good too. Can't believe I've been missing out all this time!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: If you love a variety of bagel flavors this is the place to visit! Voted Best Bagels in OC Weekly's Best of 2012, East Coast Bagels Co will not disappoint!

Jowe L.Jowe Lee: No cream cheese this time! Yes I'm talking to you! Sarang hae <3