Visiting Northwood, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Irvine neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from two Korean soup spots to a pair of eateries specializing in shabu shabu.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northwood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Tang 190°
Topping the list is Korean spot Tang 190°, which offers soup and noodle dishes. Located at 14121 Jeffrey Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 811 reviews on Yelp. This eatery specializes in piping-hot soups, which are cooked to 190° Celsius (374° Fahrenheit). Its most popular dish is its beef back rib soup.
2. Moekkoji Shabu Shabu Bar
Next up is Japanese and hot-pot spot Mokkoji Shabu Shabu Bar, at 14041 Jeffrey Road. With four stars out of 1,331 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The signature dish at this small chain is a hot pot of thinly sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water and served with dipping sauces.
3. Dada Shabu Shabu Buffet
Buffet and hot-pot spot Dada Shabu Shabu Buffet is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4960 Irvine Blvd., Suite 104, four stars out of 910 reviews. Its buffet includes Korean vegetables, noodles, dumplings and appetizers.
4. Olive Oil Mediterranean Grill
Olive Oil Mediterranean Grill, a halal and Mediterranean spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 319 Yelp reviews. The menu includes grilled plates and wraps, flatbread, salads and more. Head over to 14141 Jeffrey Road to see for yourself.
5. Seoul Haus
Finally, check out Seoul Haus, which has earned four stars out of 333 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Korean spot at 13925 Yale Ave., Suite 140. In addition to traditional Korean soups and barbecue, the eatery offers Korean-style pork cutlet and cold-noodle dishes.
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