NEP Cafe - Irvine

NEP Cafe is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant at 14346 Culver Dr in Irvine, CA, part of the well-regarded Kei Concepts restaurant group. The menu blends bold, fresh flavors with creative twists, and guests consistently rave about dishes like the shrimp toast, beef tongue fried rice, pork tomahawk, and shaking beef. The cocktail program is equally praised, with inventive drinks like the sugarcane kumquat and Em Oi cocktail drawing regulars back. Happy hour specials make it a great value, and the lively space suits everything from date nights to group celebrations and family brunch. NEP Cafe also offers a loyalty program through Kei Rewards for frequent visitors.