Fire at Cairo Restaurant and Cafe [Hole in the Wall]
It’s a Sunday night, and Cairo’s dining room is bustling with families and Disney-goers. The chef peeks her head out from behind the kitchen curtain to see diners quietly enjoying their meals as...
View ArticleOld-School Char at the BurgerStop [Hole In the Wall]
The cheeseburger is a tried-and-true, all-American classic that we keep coming back to, and lucky for us, Orange County has a great selection of steamed hams from joints including TK Burgers, Brea’s...
View ArticlePhotastic Broth at Sup Noodle Bar [Hole in the Wall]
The broth on its own is fantastic: a standard-looking bowl of steaming-hot pho sets itself apart from the rest with its strongly flavorful bone broth and fragrant spices. We recommend coming in for...
View ArticleAromatic Flavors at Khaosan Thai [Hole in the Wall]
Don’t let the hipster Edison bulbs fool you; Khaosan serves up savory Thai classics and surprising signature dishes. This cozy spot in Santa Ana’s section of Little Saigon sits between old-school Viet...
View ArticleSouthern Spice and Indo-Chinese Food at Godavari
When I asked the person I was dining with what he thought of the food, he responded, “If I stop eating, my mouth will be on fire,” referring to Godavari’s fiery fusion of Indo-Chinese flavors. While...
View ArticleTacos and Memes at Tacos Way [Hole in the Wall]
There’s a bit of a Mitu-inspired whimsy at this taco joint—Spanglish-influenced meme wall art, a staff that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and an illuminated outdoor sign stating, “No esta bueno...
View ArticlePakistani Delights at Spicewood Grill and Curry [Hole in the Wall]
Nestled in a tiny shopping center off Orange’s long stretch of Glassell, just past Riverdale, stands Spicewood Grill and Curry, which serves up Pakistani bistro-like renditions of homestyle dishes....
View ArticleIce Cream Treats and Espresso Drinks at Azules Coffee [Hole in the Wall]
Coffee and ice are great on their own, but combined, they make the perfect pick-me-up. Mexi-style parlor Elado Ice Cream, which we’ve praised in the past, has rebranded as Azules Coffee and now offers...
View ArticleBento Box Combo at Panda Kitchen [Hole in the Wall]
Aside from its less-than-subtle logo and name mimicking a familiar American-style Chinese chain, Panda Kitchen is your standard local takeout joint, equipped with friendly service, comfort and...
View ArticleBaja Tacos and So Much Más at Poquito Más [Hole in the Wall]
Inspired by his trips to San Felipe, Mexico, a coastal shrimping and fishing town in Baja California, Kevin McCarney opened his first Poquito Más in Studio City in 1984. His dedication to small-batch,...
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