Phuong’s guidebook
My Favorite Eats
2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia AveDelicious pizza
Toast Kitchen & Bakery
1767 Newport BlvdGreat brunch!
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StDonuts - need we say more?
Oak & Coal
333 E 17th StAmazing yakitori (Japanese BBQ skewers), kim chi dumplings and excellent service.
Bamboo Bistro
2600 East Coast HwyDelicious Vietnamese spring rolls.
Bonchon
1534 Adams AveYummy Korean fried chicken
Deep-dish pizza is unforgettable (at least one that is not in Chicago).
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rance's Chicago Pizza
5258 2nd StDeep-dish pizza is unforgettable (at least one that is not in Chicago).
CaliPoke
2930 Bristol StLots of poke bowl joints exist but this is our go-to!
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StLow-key neighborhood taco joint
It's a little bit of a drive to this Irvine location but I've never had a failed dish at this restaurant.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
North Italia
2957 Michelson DrIt's a little bit of a drive to this Irvine location but I've never had a failed dish at this restaurant.
Houston's
2991 Michelson DrSmall and dependable chain for upscale dining.
Try the Vietnamese banh beo and spicy beef noodle soup.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Quán Hỷ Restaurant
9727 Bolsa AveTry the Vietnamese banh beo and spicy beef noodle soup.
Movies, outdoor shopping and plenty of different eating options.
554 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Irvine Spectrum Center
Movies, outdoor shopping and plenty of different eating options.
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StHigh-end shopping
High-end outdoor mall, movies and plenty of restaurants. Close proximity to Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach.
719 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrHigh-end outdoor mall, movies and plenty of restaurants. Close proximity to Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach.
This is about a 20 minute drive (without traffic!)
3085 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThis is about a 20 minute drive (without traffic!)
This is a drive but worth it if you're into people watching, foodie restaurants and boutiques.
1065 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardThis is a drive but worth it if you're into people watching, foodie restaurants and boutiques.
Crystal Cove
My favorite quiet beach
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierNearest pier
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach Pier