Meizhou Dongpo - Irvine

We visited this restaurant a few nights ago before heading to another event. We sat at the bar and ordered some beer, along with pan-roasted pork and steamed dumplings. Both dishes were fantastic! I can't wait to return and try more items from the menu.

I have traveled all over the world, and this might just be my favorite Chinese restaurant of all time.

Although the food is on the expensive side, the dishes were interesting and tasty. The menu that the staff provided felt like a coffee table artbook and each single plate looks photogenic on arrival at the table. The dandan noodles were savory, but I would definitely have a Spicier version if offered. The staff was very helpful and would help customers know what is popular to order.

I visited the restaurant for an early Father's Day dinner and was warmly welcomed by the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful, which set a positive tone for the evening. As for the food, everything was delicious, but our group particularly enjoyed the duck, king crab, and the baos (both fried and steamed) served with a side of condensed milk. However, be aware that everything here is quite expensive, so it’s best suited for those with a hefty budget or very deep pockets. Overall, it was a great experience despite the high prices.

We come here a lot. The wait staff is friendly and never have an issue. Jean is super nice and always helpful with great recommendations. We come a lot for lunch and the duck is great. But we only get that on special occasions. We also really like the bang bang chicken, Kung pao chicken, Mongolian beef, and most dishes are really good. I love the Kung pao shrimp but it's kind of expensive. So only get it occasionally. Overall great place with good service and good food.