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Hot pot shines with flavorful broth and quality ingredients. Spacious, clean space offers personalized sauce stations and a dancing noodle show. Family-friendly vibe includes toys and special meals for kids.

Offers flavorful hot pot with quality ingredients and exceptional service. Provides a top-notch hot pot experience with outstanding hospitality.

People are saying

"The Chinese food service is attentive, warm, and incredibly thoughtful."

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Reservations are required before visiting, especially during peak hours.

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The weekday happy hour offers a $2 shabu beef deal.

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Happy hours are available Monday through Thursday before 5 pm.

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Small wok spot buzzes with authentic Chinese street food and a lively atmosphere. Spicy hot pot and fresh dumplings shine, especially the northern style and red oil ones. Open late, it’s perfect for late-night dining with rich, bold flavors.

Spicy hot pot stands out with its rich flavor and perfect spice balance. Dumplings come fresh and authentic, especially the northern style and those in red oil. Fish hot pot offers tender, flavorful meat that pairs well with rice.

People are saying

"The Chinese food here, especially the soup dumplings, is rich and authentic."

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Super Yummy 远山少年 is open until 3am, allowing for late-night snacks.

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They charge $5.99 for 8 quail eggs.

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Expect a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.

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Small food court offers spacious seating and a quiet vibe. Hotpot shines with authentic broth and fresh ingredients. Spicy and tomato options bring flavorful variety at a fair price. Free self-pour water adds easy convenience.

Spicy hot pot here stands out for its super flavorful broth and the option to create your own hot pot. The dry hot pot and tomato hot pot offer tasty variety at a reasonable price per pound.

People are saying

"This Chinese hot pot is the best I've ever had."

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The hot pot costs $13.99 per pound.

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They open really late, until almost midnight.

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Expect a variety of ingredients to customize your hotpot.

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Enjoy authentic Cantonese BBQ with crispy duck skin and juicy roast duck. The space is clean and quiet with self-service and outdoor seating. Convenient garage parking adds ease to your visit.

Cantonese roasted duck stands out with authentic flavors. Traditional Chinese BBQ includes char siu and pairs well with rice noodle soup and chilled spinach salad.

People are saying

"The Cantonese BBQ duck here is outstanding and perfectly roasted."

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Reservations are recommended for larger groups to ensure seating.

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The restaurant does not provide paper menus; ordering is done online.

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Parking in the plaza has 1-hour restrictions, so plan accordingly.

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Spacious spot offers hand-pulled noodles with fresh texture and bold Szechuan flavors like mapo tofu. Clean, modern decor and an open kitchen create a bright, inviting vibe. Thoughtful touches like iPad ordering and noodle scissors make dining easy and fun.

Hand pulled noodles stand out with their fresh texture and flavor. The menu features Szechuan style cuisine with dishes like mapo tofu and a hot and sour soup that balances spice and salt well. Cold appetizers with chili oil and generous servings of garlicky bok choy add variety and depth.

People are saying

"The hand-pulled noodles have a flavorful, chewy texture."

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The lunch special is $21 and includes two cold appetizers and soup.

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Cross-contamination risks exist for those with egg allergies.

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Parking can be difficult in the area.

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Large, clean space offers a quiet atmosphere with authentic Sichuan flavors. Bold dishes like mapo tofu and twice cooked pork belly satisfy fans of spicy and offal foods. Simple service and language barriers add to the straightforward dining experience.

Authentic Sichuan cuisine shines with dishes like grilled fish, mapo tofu, and twice cooked pork belly. Fans of offal dishes and bold flavors find options like beef in sour soup and wild pepper beef.

People are saying

"I found the Sichuan Chinese food here to be very authentic."

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The average meal cost is around $34 per person.

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Rice bowls are available for a quick lunch option.

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Expect a language barrier; speaking Chinese may enhance your experience.

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Dim sum shines with authentic Hong Kong style and standout dishes like BBQ pork buns. The modern, lush interior blends Asian influences with an Orange County vibe. Expect a lively, sometimes rushed atmosphere that feels comfortable and authentic.

Dim sum here features authentic Hong Kong style with a smaller menu focused on quality. Signature items include BBQ pork buns and turnip cake, both standing out for their unique taste and texture.

People are saying

"I loved the dim sum; it's the best I've had in the US."

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Happy hour offers reduced prices on most items.

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The restaurant doesn't get busy until around 6 PM on Saturdays.

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Ordering via QR code speeds up the process.

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Food hall offers a lively vibe with shared seating and casual style. Enjoy authentic pork Xiao Long Bao and juicy pan-fried dumplings with tasty dipping sauce. High-quality fried chicken adds flavorful comfort in a relaxed spot.

Pan-fried dumplings stand out with rich, juicy filling and better flavor than steamed ones. The pork Xiao Long Bao tastes very authentic and fresh, matching those from China. Dumplings and chicken rolls come with a delicious dipping sauce shared freely by the owner.

People are saying

"The Chinese food here is so crispy and juicy."

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Free 90-minute parking is available near the food hall.

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Expect a wait time of about 24 minutes during peak hours.

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Prices for meals range from $8 to $9 for generous portions.

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