So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Irvine and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Chinese Restaurants Irvine
Cha For Tea – Woodbridge Description: Contemporary Taiwanese tea house. Local chain serving hot & iced teas, plus Taiwanese dishes, in a contemporary space. Address: Village Center, 4740 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604, United States Phone Number: +1 949-653-5518 Website: http://www.chafortea.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-9PM | Friday: 11AM-10PM | Saturday: 10AM-10PM
BCD Tofu House Description: Korean eatery known for soft tofu soup. Casual Korean restaurant chain serving classic fare such as soft tofu soup, bibimbap & bulgogi. Address: 2700 Alton Pkwy #135, Irvine, CA 92606, United States Phone Number: +1 949-553-6465 Website: https://www.bcdtofuhouse.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-2AM | Monday: 10AM-2AM | Tuesday: 10AM-2AM | Wednesday: 10AM-2AM | Thursday: 10AM-2AM | Friday: 10AM-2AM | Saturday: 10AM-2AM
The Wheel of Life Description: Southeast Asian vegan cuisine. Basic setting for casual vegan dishes with a Southeast Asian twist such as curries & pad thai. Address: 14370 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, United States Phone Number: +1 949-551-8222 Website: http://www.wheelofliferestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-3:30PM, 4:30-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM | Friday: 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9:30PM | Saturday: 11:30AM-3:30PM, 4:30-9:30PM
TOKYO TABLE Description: Traditional Japanese fare with a twist. Innovative, chic Japanese eatery draws a bustling crowd with classic plates & unusual specialties. Address: 2710 Alton Pkwy #101, Irvine, CA 92606, United States Phone Number: +1 949-263-0000 Website: http://www.tokyotable.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-2:30PM, 5-10PM | Monday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-2PM, 5-9PM | Friday: 12-2:30PM, 5-10PM | Saturday: 12-2:30PM, 5-10PM
Sam Woo Seafood Restaurant Description: No-frills Cantonese-style comfort food. Casual Cantonese eatery with late-night hours serving classic fare including BBQ pork & Peking duck. Address: 15333 Culver Dr #720, Irvine, CA 92606, United States Phone Number: Website: https://qmenu.us/#/sam-woo-seafood-restaurant-irvine Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-8PM | Monday: 10AM-8PM | Tuesday: 10AM-8PM | Wednesday: 10AM-8PM | Thursday: 10AM-8PM | Friday: 10AM-8PM | Saturday: 10AM-8PM
Best Foods Chinese Restaurant Description: Unfussy counter serve for Chinese meals. No-frills destination providing fried rice, soups & other standard Chinese dishes at the counter. Address: 1607, 1607, 2626 Dupont Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, United States Phone Number: +1 949-600-2898 Website: http://www.bestfoodsca.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Monday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Friday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM | Saturday: 10AM-3PM, 5-10PM
Cha For Tea – University Town Center Description: Contemporary Taiwanese tea house. Local chain serving hot & iced teas, plus Taiwanese dishes, in a contemporary space. Address: 4187 Campus Dr M173, Irvine, CA 92612, United States Phone Number: +1 949-725-0300 Website: http://www.chafortea.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-11PM | Tuesday: 11AM-11PM | Wednesday: 11AM-11PM | Thursday: 11AM-11PM | Friday: 11AM-12AM | Saturday: 11AM-12AM
Tofu King Description: . Address: 5394 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604, United States Phone Number: +1 949-654-0486 Website: https://tofukingcatogo.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Monday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Tuesday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Wednesday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Thursday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Friday: 11:30AM-7:30PM | Saturday: 11:30AM-7:30PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 13266 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602, United States Phone Number: +1 714-669-0752 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1337/CA/Irvine/13266-Jamboree-Rd Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9:30PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 10AM-9:30PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: Student Center, A232, Irvine, CA 92697, United States Phone Number: +1 949-824-0659 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1829/CA/Irvine/A232-Student-Center Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 11AM-3PM | Tuesday: 11AM-3PM | Wednesday: 11AM-3PM | Thursday: 11AM-3PM | Friday: 11AM-3PM | Saturday: Closed
