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Gen Korean BBQ House: 30+ All-You-Can-Eat Meats

January 28, 2016 by

By the time you get seated at Tustin's Gen Korean BBQ House, you'll probably have worked up an appetite. That's because the eatery boasts such a following that a meal there often includes a wait for a table. But make it through the wait, and you will be greatly rewarded. At both lunch and dinner, patrons feast on all-you-can-eat cuts of Korean meats—which you cook yourself on each table's central grill.

You'll have two hours (the time limit placed on every party!) to sizzle and sample more than 30 types of meat, seafood, and veggies, so waste no time ordering your first round when you sit down. From thin slices of American waygu kobe brisket (a local favorite) and Black Angus top sirloin to shrimp and garlic calamari, the menu encompasses a wide variety of exotic and familiar meats.

Gen Korean BBQ House
13741 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-1800
http://genkoreanbbq.com/
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Embark on a Culinary Journey at Christakis Greek Cuisine in Tustin

December 3, 2015 by

Christakis Greek Cuisine on Newport Avenue has served Tustin traditional Greek dishes since 1996. Still family-owned, the service is friendly and attentive, and the menu is fantastic. Begin with a saganaki appetizer, or the fresh and excellent hummus, or the spanakopita—most starters here are very good and very filling. Popular entrees include the paidakia, four charbroiled lambchops marinated in virgin olive oils and Greek spices, and the terrific falafel.

The ambience is intimate and relaxed on most days, but on weekend nights live music and belly dancing accompany meals. Prices are reasonable and the outdoor seating is a calm escape.

Christakis Greek Cuisine
13011 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-6600
christakisgreekcuisine.com

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Zov’s: The Taste Of Quality

November 27, 2015 by

Founded in 1987 by a chef named Zov Karamardian, Zov's in Tustin has earned accolades for its Mediterranean-influenced menu and excellence in baked goods. The calamari appetizer makes a great start to a meal while hummus is a great choice for an indecisive eater to fall back on.

The rack of lamb, probably the most popular menu item, is an often-praised entrée and comes highly recommended, while the prime rib is also well-regarded. You can head to the bakery behind the bistro after your meal for a very good dessert, or stay at the bistro and grab Zov’s famous chocolate bomb. According to Zov, the staff does regular trainings to ensure a consistent and warm level of hospitality toward guests, and it shows in the attentive service here.

Zov's
17440 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-8855
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Hole Mole: Don’t Miss Taco Tuesday

October 29, 2015 by

You can probably expect to encounter a crowd if you come to Holé Molé on a Tuesday—better known as Taco Tuesday by its regulars. That's because the Mexican eatery's tacos, which are reasonably priced on a normal day, will only run you $1.15 apiece on Taco Tuesday. Order one stuffed with carne asada, chicken, grilled shrimp, or fish, or create a smorgasbord of every type of taco. You can choose from soft corn or flour tortillas or a hard corn shell.

No matter when you come to Holé Molé, however, you can always snag some classic fare from south of the border. During breakfast, the restaurant dishes out fare like the steak and egg burrito with carne asada and cheese (you can also get it as a quesadilla, torta, or bowl, like all of the morning eats). For lunch and dinner, tacos share menu space with burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, tortas, and the popular nachos. Save some room for fried ice cream at the end of your meal.

Holé Molé
​14430 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-2502
www.holemole.com
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Order the Hainan Chicken at O’Shine Taiwanese Kitchen

August 27, 2015 by

Juicy chunks of chicken piled alongside a heap of rice, simmered in gingery chicken broth, and a healthy serving of pickled veggies. These are the components that comprise the hainan chicken, perhaps the most popular dish at O'Shine Taiwanese Kitchen, according to Yelp reviews. Served with a pair of exotic sauces for dipping, the hainan chicken epitomizes the authentic Asian fare you can expect at O'Shine.

Another highly recommended dish is the pork chop rice, a mound of lightly breaded pork served alongside cooked veggies and, again, the sweet-savory rice. You also might want to try the sizzling plate with an unusual pairing of spaghetti, fish, and green veggies, or one of the many classic Taiwanese noodle soups. The complex soups teem with your choice of meat, perhaps beef or pork chop, and ample noodles and veggies. The entire slate of international dishes awaits at O'Shine Taiwanese Kitchen in Tustin.

O'Shine Taiwanese Kitchen
13834 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 852-3383
www.facebook.com/oshinekitchen
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The Original Taco Factory: Take a Trip to the Salsa Bar

July 30, 2015 by

A trip to the salsa bar comes as part of your meal at The Original Taco Factory, and you shouldn't pass it up. The pico de gallo snags rave reviews from many customers, and it's just one of the freshly blended toppers available at the bar. Red and green sauces, toppings like cilantro and green onion, and other fixings also reside in the salsa bar. They're the perfect way to cap off any of the authentic Mexican fare on the menu, whether you stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You can always go with something classic such as the "famous" burrito, stuffed with your choice of meat (beef, steak, pork, or chicken) and guacamole, gooey cheese, and either hot or mild salsa. It's the best-selling thing on the menu at The Original Taco Factory, but far from your only option. You can also dig into tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or the more unexpected machaca plate. The latter consists of steak and eggs with salsa, rice and beans, and corn or flour tortillas.

The Original Taco Factory
14455 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-1111
originaltacofactory.com
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Bite Into a Crispy-Chewy Baguette at Bronx Sandwich Company

June 4, 2015 by

Step inside Bronx Sandwich Company in Tustin, and you'll be instantly transported to a classic New York deli thousands of miles away. The eatery strives to "bring the East Coast to the West Coast," and if its many glowing reviews are any indication, it succeeds. A large part of that success is due to its high quality Dietz & Watson deli meats (the only kind you'll ever find in a sandwich here) and the bread, sourced from a nearby bakery.

When it comes to bread choices, one option far outshines the others: the French baguette. Crunchy on the outside and fluffy and chewy on the inside, the baguette is the most popular way to bookend a sandwich at Bronx Sandwich Company. Ask for a baguette stuffed with hot pastrami and mustard, known as the East Coast Pastrami. You can also try the popular Philly Cheese with ribbons of beef and gooey provolone cheese tucked inside a sub bun along with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and mayo.

Bronx Sandwich Company
13041 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-9100
www.bronxsandwich.com
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Authentic Indian Food Is on the Menu at Rasoi Curry Point

May 28, 2015 by

Creative and flavorful dishes from India’s main culinary regions are highlighted at Rasoi Curry Point. This Tustin restaurant serves authentic Indian food, according to regular patrons. Start off your meal with piping hot and savory vegetable samosas, then pore over the menu of traditional and modern Indian fare.

Most of the dishes are vegetarian, but there are lamb and chicken curries and entrees, as well. Rasoi also features several Indo-Chinese dishes such as the spicy-sweet ginger chicken served with rice. Be sure to try the fan favorite chicken tikka masala, which is a classic chicken dish marinated in a savory, spicy tomato sauce. An added bonus: if you check into Rasoi Curry Point on Yelp, you’ll get a free mango lassi with your meal!

Rasoi Curry Point
678 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 442-1560
www.rasoicurrypoint.com
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India Kitchen: Explore Indian Fare Flavors in Tustin

January 29, 2015 by

From north to south, India Kitchen serves dishes inspired by regions all across India, including some with Indo-Chinese influences. If you've yet to experience the flavors of Indian food, regular diners suggest you order the chicken tikka masala. Highly recommended by regular patrons, this dish features marinated chicken in a savory, creamy, spicy tomato sauce that's served with white rice.

Rather sample a little bit of everything? Consider arriving during India Kitchen's popular all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, which is served daily. For just $8.95, you can explore a vast assortment of curries, meat dishes, and naan (Indian flatbread). Regulars insist the lunch buffet is a can't-miss experience at this Tustin eatery.

India Kitchen is open daily for lunch and dinner service.

India Kitchen
14131 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-0300
www.indiakitchenoc.com/index.html
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Cream Pan: Sweet and Savory Japanese Pastries

November 6, 2014 by

Donuts come in both sweet and savory flavors at Tustin's Cream Pan. Don't let its mom-and-pop vibe fool you—the Japanese baked goods that pack its shelves are anything but ordinary. Try the curry donut, plain or stuffed with chicken, for something a bit outside your normal breakfast nosh. Or treat yourself to its most popular pastry: the strawberry croissant. Powdered sugar dusts the top of the flakey shell, which surrounds a sweet center of cream and strawberries. You can also swap out strawberries for slices of banana, scattered across an open-faced version of the pastry.

For something a bit heartier, abandon sweets and opt for one of Cream Pan's savory eats. From pork katsu sandwiches and hot dogs topped with Japanese food fixings (think hard-boiled egg) to sushi and croquettes, its chefs reinvent the grab-and-go lunch.

Cream Pan
602 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 665-8239
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cream-pan-tustin

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