Looking to uncover all that Meredith Parkwood has to offer? Get to know this Santa Ana neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a shabu shabu eatery to a long-standing delicatessen.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Meredith Parkwood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Pho Asian Grill
Topping the list is Vietnamese spot Pho Asian Grill. Located at 2110 N. Tustin Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 252 reviews on Yelp.
Established in 2007, the family-owned restaurant features a range of authentic Vietnamese offerings — from shrimp spring rolls and fresh vermicelli to pho noodle soup and bahn mi sandwiches. (See the full menu here.)
2. Shabu Shabu Bar
Next up is contemporary Japanese restaurant Shabu Shabu Bar situated at 1945 E. 17th St., Suite 108. With four stars out of 1,837 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The Japanese spot serves up a variety of hot pot-style dishes, each consisting of thinly sliced proteins, vegetables and a variety of dipping sauces. Come try jidori chicken, prime rib, sea scallops and more; as well as infused sake and dessert offerings like black sesame ice cream.
3. Macchiato
Cafe Macchiato, which offers bubble tea, desserts and coffee, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1935 E. 17th St., Suite A1, 4.5 stars out of 286 reviews.
The popular micro-chain — with additional locations across SoCal — features over 40 menu items, from lavender macchiato and sea salt lattes to milk teas and green tea crème brûlée. (You can view the full menu here.)
4. Benjies
Benjies is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 598 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1828 N. Tustin Ave. to see for yourself.
According to its website, the New York-style deli was founded by Stan Weinstein in 1967 and still operates today as a two-generation family-owned establishment.
Starters include stuffed cabbage rolls, Reuben fritters and classic potato latkes with applesauce and sour cream. A variety of "triple-decker" sandwiches are on offer, as well as char-broiled burgers and specialties like the deli feast with hot corned beef, Greek olives, chopped liver, rye bread and more. (You can check out the full menu here.)
5. Poke-Ria
And check out Poke-Ria, which has earned four stars out of 403 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar, which offers poke, ceviche and more, at 1935 E. 17th St., Suite C.
The spot specializes in customizable seafood bowls where customers can select their grains, proteins, vegetables, dressings and toppings — from octopus and brown rice to spicy tuna and Peruvian corn. Ceviche plates are available as well, each created using fresh ingredients such as shrimp, rocoto peppers and cilantro. (See the full menu here.)
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