Orange County :: The Happy Fork

Jun

2007

Taco Adobe

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For the last few years, Taco Adobe has become one of my favorite Mexican eateries. Sure they serve the expected American-Mexican dishes but the true finds are Southwestern dishes found under House Specialties and on the daily specials board.

My favorites always include seafood – calamari tacos, grilled halibut, snapper vera cruz, shrimp tacos.

Taco Adobe

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1319 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
North of 17th Street, just West of the 5 Fwy
714-543-2411

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20
Patio, Table seating, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Limited parking

Categories : 4 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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May

2007

Zankou Chicken

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The standout dish here is the chicken tarna pita –

Sliced grilled chicken topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes. They serve decent falafel and shawerma (aka swarma), mutabbal and hommus.

For desert stroll two doors down to Assal Pastry which has every style of Mediterranean pastry known to man.
Best Dish: Chicken tarna pita

Zankou Chicken

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http://www.zankouchicken.com
2424 W. Ball Rd., #S & T
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-229-2060

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Categories : Orange County

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May

2007

Chipotle

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All I can say is I wish I bought stock, I wish I bought stock, I wish…

I always enjoy my meals here. The burritos, tacos and bowls are freshly made from your selections. Three things that’s it, made your way. Large portions suitable to share or to plan ahead for leftovers.

They have a very cool and entertaining website.

BTW: Stock symbol is CMG

Chipotle

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http://www.chipotle.com/
3955 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
Northpark suburb of Irvine
714-508-2463

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less
Table seating, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Casual, Speedy Service

Categories : 3 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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May

2007

Maki Sushi

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If you want fresh sushi this is the place to go. If you order Omakase, which is chefs choice, the sushi chef will often show you the seafood ퟙliveퟘ prior to preparation. If you choose Omakase, tell the chef your likes and dislikes, budget, etc. It is common for the meal to end with Torro (belly of the Tuna) so plan accordingly. The menu and sushi prices are fair and you can dine well for $ 30 per person. If you choose, Omakase plan to spend $ 50 to $70 per person.
What To Order: ퟙOmakaseퟘ which means Chef’s choice

Maki Sushi

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2031 E 1st St
Tustin, CA 92705
Edinger at Redhill, where the Barn Restaurant used to be
714-558-1266

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30

Categories : 4 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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Apr

2007

Wasa Sushi

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A very popular Sushi bar and Japanese restaurant. Start you meal with some well executed appetizers such as the Negimayaki – grilled asparagus and green onions encased in grilled rib eye or the pretty good soft shell crab. The chef offers many daily specials and the dressy preparations common in most sushi bars today – dynamite rolls, crunchy roll, rainbow roll – all executed well.
What To Order: Ninja roll, rainnbow roll, seared toro with ponzu sauce, albacore tataki

Wasa Sushi

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http://www.wasasushi.com/
13124 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Irvine Marketplace, just north of the 5 FWY
714-665-3338

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Counter, Table seating, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Non-smoking, Speedy Service

Categories : 3 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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Jan

2007

Taco Rosa

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Taco Rosa is the ퟙfine diningퟘ sibling to casual and innovative Taco Mesa restaurant. Go for lunch. The dinner crowd is noisy and the dishes blend together and less tasty then the lighter lunch menu. Do try the Mojita Margarita and the Platon De Botanos (steak nachos), carnitas, and any of the salads.

Taco Rosa

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http://www.tacorosa.com/
13792 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92602
Irvine Marketplace, just north of the 5 FWY
714-505-6080

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Bar dining, Table seating, Private room, Patio, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Non-smoking

Categories : 2 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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Dec

2006

Mr. Stox

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One of the better restaurants in Anaheim. Mr. Stox has a great chef and a historical legacy that few other restaurant in Orange County can match. Here, attention to detail extends to things like growing and harvesting their own herbs, and making their own bread. Mr. Stox also hosts special dinners designed with the gourmand and the wine aficionado in mind. One of my favorite of these was a Frogs Leap Winery dinner, hosted by the winery’s founder, John Williams (not to be confused with the composer). Special events range from $ 50 to $ 85 per person (OK, the Opus One winemakers dinner was $ 150). Regular menu is ranges from $ 17 to $ 30 per entree.

Mr. Stox is more suited to the business lunch and client dinner then a romantic one. Check out their extensive wine list.

Originally reviewed 10/28/2000
Notable Staff: Scott Raczek

Mr. Stox

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www.mrstox.com
1105 E. Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92895
About 10 minutes from the Anaheim Convention Center, and even closer to Edison Field and the Pond
714-634-2994

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $30 to $50
Private room, Credit cards, Bar, Beer and wine, Exceptional wine list, Snappy Casual, Non-smoking

Categories : 3 Forks, Fork on the Road, Orange County, The Happy Fork reviews

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Dec

2006

Ruth’s Place

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Hit and miss. Ruth runs the place and appears to do all the cooking herself, which means, even in this strip mall location, she is challenged to keep all of the items fresh. Try the fried chicken, gumbo and yams.

Ruth’s Place

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1236 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92703
714-953-9454

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less
Limited, Cash only, No alcohol, Casual, Hole in the wall

Categories : Orange County

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Nov

2006

Houston’s

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Great service and food. The rib eye steak (Pittsburgh style) is about as good as it gets.They don’t take reservations for small groups, so if the wait is long try Jack Shrimp across the street.
What To Order: Roasted artichokes, spinach dip, calamari, steak salad.

Houston’s

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http://www.hillstone.com/
2991 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA
In Park Place Center. Of Jamboree, just South of teh 405 Fwy.
949-833-0977

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Bar dining, Table seating, Open Every Day, Credit cards, Bar, Snappy Casual, Non-smoking

Categories : Orange County

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Nov

2006