Chef Sang Yoon has planted his Tiny’s Burgers flag at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, bringing his fast-casual, counter-service concept to the mall’s Carousel Court. The compact shop, named for Yoon’s late Cavalier King Charles spaniel, sticks to a focused burger-and-dog menu and tucks in a small marketplace stocked with Japanese and Korean snacks. Expect bright colors, quick service, and a setup built for customizations instead of the strict rules of a gastropub.
According to South Coast Plaza, Tiny’s sits on Level 1 in Carousel Court and bills itself as a blend of Americana fast-casual favorites with Asian influences. The mall lists the location at 3333 Bristol Street, Unit 1000, Costa Mesa. The directory also teases sides such as miso mac and cheese and salt-and-vinegar tater tots, plus plenty of grab-and-go snacks.
What’s On The Menu
Tiny’s centers on a signature 4-ounce dry-aged beef patty dressed with a house Tiny’s sauce that mixes gochujang, ssamjang, ketchup and mustard, according to the Los Angeles Times. The menu branches out with a Tokyo dog topped with bonito flakes, a fried-chicken sandwich, crispy chicken nuggets and a tuna melt built on Japanese milk bread. Sides lean into umami-heavy comfort food, with mac and cheese, chili and salt-and-vinegar tots, while desserts keep things playful with soft-serve or pineapple Dole whip.
From Father’s Office To The Mall
Sang Yoon, the South Korean-born chef behind Father’s Office, says Tiny’s channels both convenience-store nostalgia and his immigrant upbringing in Southern California. “These burgers are different, they are a simpler burger,” he told the Los Angeles Times, noting that the new spot welcomes the kinds of modifications his gastropub famously did not.
How To Visit
Tiny’s lists its address as 3333 Bristol St., #1000 at South Coast Plaza. For current hours plus pickup and delivery links, check Tiny’s website. Both the mall directory and the restaurant site are your best bet for checking any seasonal or holiday-hour changes before you head over.
