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Orange County must-eat restaurants
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items from your local OC foodie, these are my favorite Orange County eateries organized by cuisine!! Try them and thank me later!
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Italian
Japanese
Laotian
Vietnamese
American
Korean
Italian
make a reservation and get the smoky vodka pizza. thank me later!
Truly Pizza
the Salerno with pink sauce is my favorite pasta combination order! It’s soo good! Pink sauce is a blend of tomato + Alfredo. The complimentary garlic bread is chef’s kiss
The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
Are you looking for a cheese wheel pasta in Orange County?! Molo is the spot for you! They make some of their pastas in the iconic cheese wheel!! Super fresh and authentic pasta tucked away in Newport Beach!
Molo
The best Roman style pizza in Orange County! If you love truffle, I recommend their truffle funghi slice but you really can’t go wrong with any of their flavors. It’s so delicious! Grab a slice togo and head over to the beach to enjoy.
ZeroZero39 Pizzeria
Japanese
if you love fried calamari like me, get the calamari as an appetizer! It’s soo crispy and fresh! Pairs so well with my favorite shabu order: spicy miso with certified angus beef
Kaizen Shabu
get the truffle soy and yuzu kosho sauces. They’ll make your taste buds dance
ROL Hand Roll Bar - Huntington Beach
I love the spicy tuna cut rolls! They make it so good!! Also the lunch box is delicious and the perfect lunch set (a bit more expensive so definitely a treat). The fish and sushi are so fresh! One of my favorite all time sushi spots in Orange County
Otoro Sushi
They serve the best mazemen in orange county! I looove their Tokyo order with Japanese boiled egg. It’s so flavorful. They also have delicious chicken karaage, a great appetizer to start the meal with.
Mogumogu - Fullerton
Laotian
if you love pad Thai, please get the pad Thai from here. It legit changed my life! The crispy fried rice is also absolutely delicious!!
Vientiane Lao Thai Restaurant
Vietnamese
The best Vietnamese banh cuon you can get in Orange County. It’s handmade and it’s so tasty! The fish sauce is so good too. My favorite is the banh cuon with pork floss!
Pho Tau Bay Ltt Restaurant menu photos - Vietnamese
Looking for a late night noodle spot?! This one is my go-to. I love their thin yellow noodle with wontons (dry/brothless). They also serve meat buns and dessert buns, very delicious! Great late night eatery for a great price too!
Huê Ký Mì Gia
Obsessed with these Vietnamese crepes! I always order mine with pork and shrimp (no beansprouts), jicama on the side. Trust me on this!! It keeps the crepe so crispy! Literally crave banh xeo alll the time because of this place
Quan Mii Restaurant
American
If you’re like me and love a classic slice of NY or Detroit pizza, then go to slice house! The pizzas are freshly made and I love that they sell by the slice (which they warm up for you when you order). I looove the classic pepperoni— they load it wi...
Slice House by Tony Gemignani
Looking for a fancy steakhouse for your next occasion? Look no further! Ocean 48 is the perfect place to celebrate. Obsessed with their complimentary bread and creme brûlée corn! The service is top notch too! Ocean 48 >> Mastro’s
Ocean 48
Korean
My favorite Korean bbq joint of all time! It’s authentic and the meat quality is soo good, it never misses. It’s not all you can eat, and the pricing can be on be slightly more expensive side. Also there’s always a wait during peak hours, can add nam...
Mo Ran Gak Restaurant
Looking for a good portion of Korean bbq but not in the mood for all you can eat? Baekjong is the move. The small beef combo is perfect for two people! I like doing short rib (but you can also choose rib eye). There are a few locations to pick from t...
Baekjeong Irvine
Hawaiian
I love spicy shoyu or spicy chili shoyu with ahi tuna over white rice! I love adding crispy garlic, furikake, and thinly sliced cucumbers! A taste of Hawaii in Orange County!
North Shore Poke Co. (we close early when we run out of fresh fish)
Mexican
If you’re looking for a quick and cheap meal, $1 tacos, then this is the spot for you! The orange salsa is so good! The perfect lunch for me is 4 carne asada tacos with extra orange salsa
Tacos El Chavito Food Truck ( Now Accepting Zelle )