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949 824 9066

(949) 706-7711 “[https://www.google.com/search?q=pita+jungle Pita Jungle]” in Newport *expensive*

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= Taco Places =

• * [http://www.avilaselranchito.com/costa_mesa.php Avila's El Ranchito]
• 5$ buffet with tacos on Tuesdays at the Newport peninsula location
• * [http://www.bearflagfishco.com Bear Flag Fish Co.]
• Chill atmosphere, great seafood.
• Recommended: panko crusted fish tacos; poke (I prefer salmon, but they're both good); special in-house “hot” sauce.

= American =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/salad-republic-irvine Salad Republic]
• Basically a better panera.
• Recommended: basil chicken sandwich; seared ahi salad; roasted butternut squash salad
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/fathers-office-santa-monica Father's Office]
• In LA, but worth a mention because of sheer awesomeness.
• Recommended: best burger in the universe.

= Brunch =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/haute-cakes-caffe-newport-beach Haut Cakes]
• Recommended: orange ricotta pancakes
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/break-of-dawn-laguna-hills Break of Dawn]
• Really good, interesting fusion of American and Vietnamese.
• Recommended: corned beef hash; Vietnamese iced tea
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/plums-caf%C3%A9-and-catering-costa-mesa-2 Plum's Cafe]
• Just a good American brunch place.

= Chinese =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/chong-qing-mei-wei-szechuan-restaurant-irvine Chong Qing Mei Wei]
• Good, authentic Chinese (as well as some standard American stuff).
• Recommended: eggplant w/ garlic sauce, stir-fried green beans w/ ground pork, stir-fried lamb with cumin, “homestyle pickle w/ fish fillet and lamb” (soup)
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/101-noodle-express-irvine 101 Noodle Express]
• Recommended: beef roll (seriously)
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/chef-chen-irvine-2 Chef Chen's]
• Good Taiwanese.

= Coffee =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/kean-coffee-newport-beach Kean]
• Really excellent coffee, down to Earth.
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/portola-coffee-lab-costa-mesa Portola coffee lab]
• Big hipster vibe, really expensive, but good. The tasting session at the neighboring “Theorem” coffee bar is fun.

= Dessert =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/mochilato-irvine Mochilato]
• Recommended: mochilatos (gelato inside of mochi); shaved ice

= Indian =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/annapoorna-irvine Anapoorna]
• Drew's favorite close-ish Indian place.
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/clay-oven-cuisine-of-india-irvine Clay Oven]
• Good, but a little pricey.

= Korean =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/hashigo-korean-kitchen-costa-mesa Hashigo]
• Great standard fare as well as some unique offerings. Their potato banchan is magic.
• Recommended: Korrito, chilli curry cheesy fries, stone pot bibimbap, tofu soup.

= Mediterranean =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/panini-cafe-irvine Panini Cafe]
• Good quality food and good portions.
• Recommended: chicken kabob plate

= Mexican =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/gabbis-mexican-kitchen-orange Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen]
• Upscale Mexican restaurant.
• Recommended: anything with mole, drinks.

= Sushi =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-shibucho-costa-mesa Sushi Shibucho]
• Hard to get a table, and the owners are sometimes rude to non-Japanese people, but ridiculously awesome.

= Thai =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-cafe-irvine Thai Cafe]
• Drew's favorite Thai around here. A little more authentic than Thai Kitchen.
• Recommended: pad see ew, curries, beef salad, tom yum soup
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-kitchen-irvine-2 Thai Kitchen]
• Just a good, solid Thai restaurant.

= Vietnamese =

• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-lotus-newport-beach Cafe Lotus]
• Awesome pho.
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-tasia-irvine-2 Photasia]
• Nothing special, but close to campus. They're super efficient, so you can be in and out quick.
• * [http://www.yelp.com/biz/banh-mi-and-che-cali-garden-grove Banh Mi & Che Cali]
• Very cheap sandwiches and bread. Nice deserts. Good place to get a meal to go.