![]() ![]() I can’t overstate this: these are the best donuts I’ve ever had. While they specialize in freshly fried cake donuts, they also sell risen (yeast) donuts like their choc-a-lot flavor. They’re known for their classic and seasonal flavors that change monthly. What to order: kurobuta pork xiao long bao, cucumber salad, sweet & sour pork baby back ribs, shrimp & kurobuta pork shao mai, braised beef noodle soup, potstickers, fried rice, and sauteed string beans with garlicĪddress: 3333 Bristol St, Space 2071, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Įver since Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee opened in what’s known as the Newport Mesa region of Costa Mesa in 2012, it’s taken the donut world by storm. Type of food: Taiwanese, xiao long bao (soup dumplings) It’s located on the second floor of South Coast Plaza, and they also have a small outdoor dining area. I highly recommend getting a reservation ahead of time so you can skip the long line outside. They’re known for their famous 18-fold xiao long bao ( soup dumplings) made of kurobuta pork and other tasty side dishes like cucumber salad, sweet and sour pork baby back ribs, shrimp shao mai, potstickers, and more. What to order: karaage, teba (wings), and dipping sauces (spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce)Īddress: 3001 Bristol St Ste D, Costa Mesa, CA 92626ĭin Tai Fung is one of the most popular dumpling and Taiwanese restaurants globally, and since its opening at South Coast Plaza in 2014, it’s had a constant line outside with hungry patrons. There’s a small parking lot too, so it’s great to order ahead online and pick up your order. It’s located in a tiny corner plaza next to a convenience store, just blink and you might miss it. ![]() Tenkatori also has a lot of different dipping sauces–I like the spicy mayo and yuzu aioli most, but there’s teriyaki, tantan (sesame), and many more. I like to order a karaage and teba (wing) combo that comes with rice and a mixture of sides you can choose from like salad, cut rolls, veggies, and edamame. This Japanese fried chicken spot is one of my favorite places to get extra crunchy, juicy pieces of chicken when I don’t have time to make my own karaage. If you’re craving fried chicken and want to try something far better than your basic Kentucky Fried Chicken, try Tenkatori. Keep in mind the food scene here is always changing, so I’ll keep this list up to date with my favorite foods here. Let me show you what I’ve found over the years to be the best restaurants in Costa Mesa. And with such a thriving hub of traffic brings opportunity for restaurants to flourish.Ĭosta Mesa’s proximity to the beach as well as a relatively high-end mall gives opportunity for some higher end restaurants to thrive, but the city is also rich with everyday fare. Not five minutes away from beach, the airport, University of California, Irvine, and the world famous South Coast Plaza shopping center, Costa Mesa is at the center of all this action. This means exploring lots of fun and experiencing the best restaurants in Costa Mesa. And since then, for about 20 years I’ve called Orange County home. ![]() My first apartment after moving away from home was a stone’s throw away from South Coast Plaza. ![]()
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