Visiting El Camino Real, 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 a sushi bar to a Taiwanese spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in El Camino Real, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Taiko
Topping the list is sushi bar and Japanese spot Taiko. Located at 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite K, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,664 reviews on Yelp. The menu features tempura, teriyaki and combination dinners — look for scallop tempura, salmon teriyaki and sesame chicken. (View the menu here.)
2. Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Next up is Korean spot Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, which offers barbecue and more, situated at 14160 Culver Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 1,370 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The authentic Korean-style barbecue includes beef, pork and vegetarian combos, as well as a la carte meats such as prime rib eye, seared pork belly, beef tongue and more.
3. Bambu
Bambu, a spot to score coffee, tea, smoothies and bubble tea, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite B, 4.5 stars out of 982 reviews. On the menu, look for chè, a traditional Vietnamese sweet beverage, in flavors such as lychee, coconut, taro and avocado. (View the menu here.)
4. House of Shabu Shabu
House of Shabu Shabu, a Japanese spot that offers hot pot and more, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 2,283 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5394 Walnut Ave., Suite A to see for yourself. Diners may choose from a wide selection of broths, including the traditional kombu, as well as spicy miso and spicy chicken. There are also all-you-can-eat options as well as sushi and a variety of appetizers available. (View the menu here.)
5. A & J Restaurant
And then there's A & J Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 1,834 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Taiwanese spot, which offers noodles and more, at 14805 Jeffrey Road, Suite D. On the menu, look for dishes like pan-fried pork dumplings, bean curd with thousand-year-old egg, Szechuan style spicy wontons with hot red sauce, scallion pancakes and Chinese style fried chicken over rice.
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