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Explore the 4 most popular spots in Irvine's Oak Creek neighborhood

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Published on March 23, 2020
Explore the 4 most popular spots in Irvine's Oak Creek neighborhoodPhoto: I Can Barbecue Korean Grill/Yelp

Visiting Oak Creek, 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 Korean barbecue spot to a pharmacy.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Oak Creek, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. I Can Barbecue Korean Grill

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Topping the list is Korean spot I Can Barbecue Korean Grill, which offers barbecue and seafood. (Although it will be closed until March 31 due to COVID-19.) Located at 5781 Alton Parkway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,038 reviews on Yelp. The menu features Cajun marinated chicken, housemade soybean paste soup and baby octopus, as well as specialty items like the kimchi pancakes. 

2. Moon Valley Nurseries Garden Center

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Next up is plant nursery Moon Valley Nurseries Garden Center, at 6500 Alton Parkway With 4.5 stars out of 274 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The nursery offers more than 30 acres of trees, palms and shrubs; it also provides design services, as well as delivery and installation. 

3. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a spot to score cold-brewed coffee, tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, at 5653 Alton Parkway, four stars out of 202 reviews. Its seasonal specials include mocha cold brews, blood orange cold-brew teas, Vietnamese cold brew coffee and horchata lattes. 

4. King's Pharmacy & Compounding Center

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Last but not least is King's Pharmacy & Compounding Center. The drugstore is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 20 Yelp reviews. The pharmacy offers compounded prescriptions made on-site, which are typically ready for same-day pick-up. Head over to 16205 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 105, to see for yourself. 


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