Sushi Noguchi

Hello everyone,
This week I'll be talking about a great place that specializes in sushi, Sushi Noguchi.

Located at:
18507 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Hours:
Lunch  Tuesday-Friday     11:30a.m. -   2:00p.m.
Dinner Tuesday-Thursday  5:00p.m. -   9:30p.m.
            Friday-Saturday      5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
            Sunday                    5:00p.m. -   9:30p.m.
Phone: (562) 889-1784

Sushi Noguchi is owned by Hiro and Jun Noguchi and the quality of the sushi is good. Aside from sushi they also serve other dishes for lunch and dinner so this isn't a sushi only place. The inside of Sushi Noguchi also has a nice simple look to it and doesn't look cluttered at all.

Here is some of the food from Sushi Noguchi:
Hiro Style Roll

Mixed Tempura

 
Seafood Salad

The menu has a large variety of things you can order including Jun and Hiro's Omakase, where they pick the best sushi and sashimi for you. If you would like to see what else is on the menu it can be found by clicking here.

Overall, Sushi Noguchi is a pretty nice place if you are in the mood for sushi or anything else that sounds delicious on their menu. The owners, Hiro and Jun are very nice and try to provide the best they can.

Sushi Noguchi has won an award in 2013 for best sushi in Orange County.

Sushi Noguchi also have their own website and social media pages to check out.
Sushi Noguchi || Facebook || Twitter
If you would like to see what other people think about Sushi Noguchi on Yelp click here.

Thailandia

Hello food enthusiasts!!
Welcome back to another exciting update here on O.C Food Treasures.
This week I will be talking about an exquisite Thai food restaurant called Thailandia.

Front of restaurant (credit)

Thailandia is located at 2500 East Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA. 92831, which is not very far away from the CSUF campus.

Thailandia offers an extensive Thai food menu that consists of Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Curry, Noodles, and different types of rice; among other things. Here are some examples:

Shrimp Choo Chee

Crispy Chicken w/ Chili

Seafood w/ fried rice

As someone that has recently visited the site, I can assure you the food is great. Before discovering Thailandia, I had never tried Thai food. After going to the restaurant, I instantly became a fan of not just the great food, but the great welcoming service provided. 

Credit: Itzayana Leal

The staff at Thailandia are very attentive and always make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. 

The prices at Thailand are not very high, considering the amount of food that you get in exchange. The plate of food tends to range from 9-12 dollars, and it provides you with more than enough food to keep you satisfied.

Despite the establishment being a bit small, Thailandia is the perfect place for anyone to try Thai food, especially for the first time. So if you ever find yourself craving some Thai food, do not hesitate to visit Thailandia.

For more information about Thailandia visit their official website: http://www.thailandiausa.com/index.html  or call (714) 526-0777

Also check out their yelp reviews for other people's opinions on this restaurant,


Disclaimer: Some visual material provided by Thailandia http://www.thailandiausa.com/

Dat Thanh

Hello everyone,
Today I will be talking about Vietnamese restaurant, Dat Thanh.

Dat Thanh is located at:
10032 McFadden Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday   10:30a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Wednesday             Closed
Thursday-Sunday  10:30a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Phone: (714) 650-0910

Although the place is small you can expect to eat good Vietnamese food here with about a 20 seat capacity. Dat Thanh is mainly known and reviewed for its Com Tam (broken rice) which comes with a combination of food like sasuage, bbq shrimp, etc. and Nem Nuong Cuon (Vietnamese pork sausage spring rolls).

Com Tam                                                                                               















Nem Nuong Cuon














Along with that, the menu at Dat Thanh also has noodles, side orders, and various drinks.
The whole menu can be viewed from their website here.

Dat Thanh has nice, helpful staff if you have questions about the menu, and the food usually comes out pretty fast so there isn't too much of a wait. If you have never tried Vietnamese food before, I would recommend at least trying Com Tam or Nem Nuong Cuon once.

Dat Thanh also has a website and social media pages you can check out.
Dat Thanh Restaurant || Facebook || Twitter
If you would like to see what other people think of Dat Thanh on Yelp click here.

Tutto Fresco

Hello everyone, welcome back to O.C Food Treasures.
Today I will be talking about my favorite Italian restaurant in Orange,CA, Tutto Fresco.

Photo Credit (Examiner)

Have you ever found yourself wanting to go to an Italian restaurant without all the formality and expensive prices?  If so, Tutto Fresco is the place for you.

About Tutto Fresco

Tutto Fresco has been named one of the Best Italian Restaurants in Orange County for its excellent service and menu full of delicious dishes. 

Tutto Fresco is an Italian restaurant that is simple, good, and affordable. This italian restaurant provides an excellent dining experience in a relax and casual environment, so if you are not too into formalities, I will assure you will enjoy Tutto Fresco.

When you walk into the restaurant you will find a counter in which you can order your food, quite similar to fast food restaurants. Do not let that foul you. Although ordering italian food that way seems unusual, this does not reflect the amazing service that is provided on site. After ordering, the food is brought to your table just like in any other dining restaurant.

 

Tutto Fresco counter (credit)

The staff at Tutto Fresco are very friendly and always make sure you have everything you desire. The wait for your food tends not to be long, and while you wait, freshly made garlic bread is provided. If you enjoy eating out in the open, patio seating can be provided as well.

Patio seating (credit)

Dining Area (credit)

Tutto Fresco has three different locations in Orange,CA, Santa Ana,CA, and Santa Margarita,CA, and offers a variety of services including: catering, dine in, drive thru, and delivery.*services may vary depending on location

The mentioned locations can be found at :

1333 N. Glassell
Orange, CA 92867

Hours: 

Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm

Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm

1808 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92867
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am-9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday:11:00am-10:00pm

30642 Santa Margarita #E104
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday& Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm

The following video provides a little bit of insight into one of Tutto Fresco's Restaurants:

For more information about Tutto Fresco restaurants visit: http://www.tuttofrescorestaurant.com/
You can also check out their Facebook: Orange & Santa Margarita
and Yelp reviews: Orange, Santa Ana & Santa Margarita

Tutto Fresco is a must try for Italian food lovers, their service and great quality food will have you coming back for more.Trying this amazing restaurant will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.


Disclaimer: I do not own any of the visual material.

Smokey Fred's BBQ

Hello everyone!
This week I'll be talking about one place you can go to if you are in the mood for BBQ.

 

Smokey Fred's BBQ is located at:

129 E. Collins Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
Hours: 
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Sunday                    12:00 p.m.-7:00p.m.
Phone:(714) 393-4900

The appearance of Smokey Fred's BBQ can be considered the definition of a hole-in-the-wall place. Although one look at this place can lead anyone to dismissing it entirely, you can be assured the food is great. Smokey Fred's BBQ boasts having four different and famous BBQ styles from Memphis, South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas City which is reflected in the menu.

The menu contains variations of:
Ribs                                                                                                      

Sandwiches

 

and sides like:

Mac-n-Cheese

Homemade chili

 

For the complete menu click here to see everything Smokey Fred's BBQ has to offer.

Despite its appearance, Smokey Fred's BBQ is one place you should definitely check out if your craving for some BBQ.

You can also check Smokey Fred's BBQ website and social media pages.
Smokey Fred's BBQ || Facebook || Twitter
If you would like to see what other people think of Smokey Fred's BBQ on Yelp click here.

El Farolito Jr.

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to another weekly update of O.C Food Treasures.
Today I will be talking about one of my favorite Mexican food restaurants in Anaheim,CA, El Farolito Jr.

Location: 1339 N. East Street Anaheim, CA. 92805
Hours:  
Sunday - Thursday 7:00am-12:00am
Friday & Saturday 7:00am-1:30am
Beer and wine available
Catering and Banquet services available
Phone: (714) 533-6032
El Farolito Jr.  

El Farolito Jr. has been in service for more than a decade and it's the perfect place to enjoy an extensive menu of different mexican dishes. Their menu includes breakfast, sea food dishes, specialties, and desserts that are traditional of the Mexican cuisine; some of the favorites dishes include(but are not limited to) the traditional mexican tacos, tacos dorados, enchiladas, burritos, and flan.

Tacos

Tacos Dorado

Flan

For a complete menu visit: www.elfarolitojr.com/Menu-Download.php and download the menu for free

El Farolito Jr. provides great customer service and a clean family environment that makes you feel welcome. For more reviews you can check Yelp 

El Farolito Jr. has two other locations conveniently located in Fullerton,CA and Placentia,CA

El Farolito Jr - Fullerton
310 N. Harbor Blvd
(714) 441-0269

El Farolito Jr - Placentia
201 S. Bradford Ave
(714)993-7880

Don't miss the opportunity to try some great Mexican food and visit El Farolito Jr, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.


Disclaimer: I do not own any of the visual material.
Photography by El Farolito Jr. (http://www.elfarolitojr.com/Photo-Album.php)

The Lime Truck

Hello everyone!

This week I will cover one of the more well known food trucks in Orange County,
The Lime Truck.

The Lime Truck started up in June, 2010 and won first place in Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race". The Lime Truck does not have a set location, but to find out about its scheduled stops you can refer to their social media pages linked at the bottom of this post.

On the menu, the usually mentioned favorites are:
Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos













The Carnitas Fries














If the mentioned favorites don't appeal to you, The Lime Truck offers a variety of other food, for example:
Sweet & Spicy Steak Taco                          

Chimmi Noodles














You can also refer to this link to see the complete menu of what The Lime Truck has to offer.

Aside from being a food truck, The Lime Truck provides catering and has two other locations that serve as restaurants, for those who cannot meet at the scheduled stops of the food trucks.

The restaurants are named TLT Food and can be found at:
1116 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
405 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 (not open yet)

The Lime Truck has their own websites and social media pages:
TheLimeTruck || TLTFood || Facebook || Twitter
For reviews you can take a look at Yelp to see what other people think.

Welcome!

Hello everyone and welcome to O.C Food Treasures!
We are two students from California State University, Fullerton, and today we are here to tell you a little bit about us and our blog. Our names are: Itzayana Leal and Phillip Huynh. We are business students and are very passionate about food, so we decided to create this blog in order to share our favorite food spots in the O.C area. We are excited to start this blog and hope you will like our content. We will be making weekly post and keep you updated on the new food treasures we have discovered throughout our week . Once again, welcome and enjoy our blog!