Yu's Garden

Went here for dinner and decided to do takeout. Ordered the dinner special which mentioned $9.99 for two items with rice, but for to-go they offered three dishes — nice surprise! Got the basil chicken, eggplant, and tofu, plus an order of chicken noodles. Service was quick and the staff were friendly. There are a few tables if you prefer to dine in. Located in a plaza with plenty of free parking and other food spots around. Great option for a casual, tasty meal. 80 cents extra for credit card usage.

Yu’s Garden is a fantastic spot for authentic, casual Chinese dining. While seating is cozy and limited, the food tastes like a genuine home-cooked meal—the perfect alternative when you don’t feel like spending the night in the kitchen. Their famous Three-Cup Chicken is a must-try, and they offer a great variety of both hot and cold dishes. Highly recommended for anyone craving real flavor!

A long-standing reliable Chinese restaurant now at a new location just across the park lot from its old location in the same shopping center. Everyone is here for their 3-item (plus rice or sweet potato congee) combo to go. At $11.50, it’s the best deal around this area where prices tend to be higher due to rent. There are plenty of choices and the dishes are fresh because of the high demand. They also make them the Chinese way rather than with extra sauces like the more Americanize places. There’s an 80 cent charge if you pay with a credit card.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel the need to warn others. The food was genuinely disappointing, poorly prepared, lacking flavor, and not at all what was advertised or expected for the price. Every dish at our table had issues, and it honestly felt like no care went into the cooking or presentation. What made the experience even worse was the staff. The service was rude and dismissive from the moment we arrived. Simple questions were met with attitude, and when concerns about the food were brought up, they were brushed off instead of addressed. No effort was made to make things right or even acknowledge the problem, which is unacceptable in any restaurant. Dining out is supposed to be enjoyable, but this place managed to miss the mark on both food and service. There are plenty of restaurants that value their customers and take pride in what they serve — unfortunately, this is not one of them. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.

This is an OG Irvine gem! The first time I came here I was probably 6 years old. Nothing has changed, except that now they accept credit cards (with an 80 cent fee, lol). Where do I begin? There are so many delicious options. I love their tofu options, their eggplant, their cold sides. You also get to choose from a side of rice or porridge - ALWAYS GET THE PORRIDGE. It’s so homey, and even more perfect especially if you’re feeling under the weather. Need I also say that you won’t find a better deal for a three-item combo - only $12! If you live in Irvine and haven’t been yet, I highly encourage you to stop by and give them your business!