Visiting the Irvine Health and Science Complex, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Irvine destination by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a macaron shop to an Italian spot/wine bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Irvine Health and Science Complex, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Honey & Butter Macarons
Topping the list is Honey & Butter Macarons. Located at 633 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 633, the dessert spot is the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 937 reviews on Yelp.
The shop, which also operates food trucks in Anaheim and Costa Mesa, sells its macarons in such flavors as Fruity Pebbles, matcha, vanilla bean, Oreo and Nutella hazelnut.
2. Tlt Food
Next up is New American/Mexican spot TLT Food, at 705 Spectrum Center Drive. Born as a food truck before opening this brick-and-mortar eatery, TLT has proven to be a local favorite, with 4.5 stars out of 923 reviews on Yelp.
TLT Food's menu includes eclectic takes on tacos, burritos, salads and bowls, including the Chinese chicken salad shown above.
3. Fukada
Japanese spot Fukada is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 8683 Irvine Center Drive, four stars out of 2,511 reviews.
The dishes at Fukada include soba and udon noodle dishes, as well as a soup made with konbu (kelp) and shaved bonito.
4. Somisomi
Somisomi, a spot to score ice cream, desserts and waffles, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 626 Yelp reviews.
Somisomi's house specialty is Korean-inspired soft serve in fish-shaped cones. Head over to 640 Spectrum Center Drive to see for yourself.
5. CUCINA enoteca Irvine
Finally, check out CUCINA enoteca Irvine, which has earned four stars out of 2,125 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot and wine bar by Tracy Borkum, which offers pizza and more, at 532 Spectrum Center Drive.
This restaurant is one of Urban Kitchen Group's CUCINA concepts, which combines a retail wine shop and an upscale eatery-in-one establishment.
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