949 Grill Lounge

Cute lunch presentation ; low staff, two in the kitchen, just one server; it’d be easier if they just left the to-go packaging out for self selection, would have saved used 15-20 minutes of waiting

They have interesting food, like frog meat, chicken feet, pork feet, pork brain, etc.

The skewers were incredibly affordable, with many being <$10 for 5-pack of skewers. You order with a QR code which makes things more efficient, since large skewer orders can be easily convoluted. There is also a warmer for the skewers which I thought was smart, since fattier skewers are less tasty when cold. In fact, the pork belly and lamb skewers became crispier as the minutes went by. Overall great experience. I wish to bring back a bigger party to try the hot pot, which is a huge portion.

Nestled inside the Plaza Resident Community, every dish bursts with bold, authentic Chinese flavors that tell a story. I tried their Bento-style Lunch Box (Teishoku Set) — my pick was the Hunan Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Sweet & Sour Soup, Sweet & Sour Black Fungus, Sweet & Sour Cucumbers, and steamed rice. Another MUST-TRY — their Stir-Fried Baby Squid with Chili Sauce 🦑 So aromatic, spicy, and satisfying with that perfect chewy texture — no wonder it’s a customer favorite!!

SO GOOD!!! We love coming here

Chinese style skewers and more in the Irvine area! Plus the Franki deal!

corn soup, skewers, & egg fried rice

Lunch