Northern Cafe,

4175 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

"First time ordering. Nice day so we decided to eat outside with our dog. We ordered inside at the counter and they brought out the food quickly! (5 mins- 2pm weekday). I ordered these based on the cashier’s suggestion of popular foods here. Beef rolls 牛肉卷饼- One of the best I tasted among other similar Chinese food restaurants. The beef is thinly cut and tender. Soft pancake rolls. Slightly too much chopped green onions though. House special beef noodle soup (spicy) 红烧牛肉面- Good flavored broth (I asked for less spiciness), generous amounts of tender beef cubes (4), bok choy, cilantro, and egg noodles. Slightly too much oil in broth though but still tasty. We finished everything split between two people and we were full! Prices are reasonable and decent amount of food under $30 in today’s environment! Recommend! Will try their hotpot next time."

"i always come here. it’s my fav chinese restaurant (which says a lot cuz i’m very picky with authentic chinese food). portion sizes are amazing. service is phenomenal. and you don’t necessarily need to tip."

"Came here with the fam for dinner. Wait time was not so bad for a Friday night. Food was good and the portion was huge. Good to share for a big fam. Price was decent as well. Definitely will return in the future."

"My go-to spot in the university town center – their mala pot is a winner! Generous portions, a variety of options, and it hits the spot for that post-meal satisfaction. The spice level is just right. Beyond the mala, the dumplings and regular dishes are well-cooked. While it might not win as a fancy restaurant, it definitely triumphs in location and is my preferred after-class hangout!"

"If you are looking for delicious and yet affordable food? This is your place! There is lots of seating indoors and outdoor for all the party size. It is located right near UCI. Everything we got was sooo good! They have such a variety of dishes! I highly recommend the popcorn chicken and the garlic pork ribs! They are even better then next day!!"