101 Noodle Express
1408 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA.
626-300-8654
101 Noodle Express serves Northern Chinese style food. It is home of the huge, Shandong-style beef roll. Although 101 Noodle has an extensive menu including a large selection of dumplings, everyone seems to order either the beef roll, a bowl of hot-sour soup, or a house specialty called “De Zhou chicken.” Better get there early on weekends since there is often a large, waiting crowd.
River's End Cafe
15 1st Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-431-5558
River's End is a tropical beach patio restaurant, serving a unique menu of American, Southern Caribbean and Central American dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals are favorites of owners Mike (a California Surfer) & Carolyn (a Southern Lady). It's all a great mix with a location that can't be beat, so just sit back and take break and enjoy the delicious food and views.
Brian's
1944 N. Placentia Ave.
Placentia, California
714-993-1401
The Pizza Bakery
1741 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-631-1166
The Pizza Bakery is known for its delicious, thick dough as well as their garlic dough knots. They have several unusual pizza combinations that have quickly become local favorites. Be sure to check the menu for their other selections of subs, salads, other dishes and deserts.
Yi-Mei
736 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Monterey Park, California
Located in the Dingho strip mall.
Usually crowded. Very good steamed buns
Scotties Smokehouse BBQ
129 E. Collins Ave.
Orange, California 92867
At Scottie's, we slow smoke all of our meats after letting them sit overnight in Scottie's own meat rub. They are then smoked with a combination of woods to give them their own unique flavor.
We use a Southern Pride smoker that creates this great smoky flavor in an old and traditional style only found at Scottie's.
Each side is made fresh and made from scratch out of Scottie's own recipe book.
Yen Ching
574 S. Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
714-997-3300
Yen Ching has served Orange County for over 26 years. In 2004 it was voted "THE BEST" in the OC Register. It also won "Best Chinese Restaurant" by the AOL City Guide in 2006. Although Yen Ching's Mandarin and Szechwan-based menu is large, the kitchen welcomes ordering off the menu. The flaming pineapple chicken is a favorite as well as appetizers like the sizzling rice soup, golden egg rolls and fried shrimp.
Park Bench Cafe
17732 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, Ca
714-842-0775
Park Bench Cafe is located in Huntington Beach's Central Park East and provides indoor, outdoor and doggie diner areas. The menu lists 14 types of hamburgers as well as other choices such as sandwiches, soup, salads and breakfasts. Of course there is a Canine Cuisine menu for your best friend.
Rudy's
3110 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-723-0293
Rudy's specializes in kick-back, spectator entertainment. Sports is the name of the game here, and if you are not much of a fan, you may not feel like you fit in. The game is always on and beer taps are always flowing in this friendly neighborhood watering hole. There are always a few games of billiards going on too, in case you feel like doing more than watching the television. You should order up a tray of your favorite munchies and let the games begin!
Pharos Burgers
1129 N Garfield Ave.
Alhambra, California 91801