Sam HingcoKnown for the bustling night crowd and wide variety of Asian cuisines, residents both in and out of Irvine frequently visit Diamond Jamboree. The mixture of restaurants and stores offered in Diamond Jamboree are abundant. These endless options, however, make it difficult to pick the perfect place for a meal. This article includes the best spots in Diamond Jamboree that are valued for both price and quality.
Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch is that perfect meal to fill you up quickly and comfort your cravings. The sizzling beef paired with the rice are the ultimate combination. The Classic Beef Pepper Rice is their most popular menu item and offers quality meat for its price. Pepper Lunch also provides several variations on their classic pepper rice, such as the Sizzling Steak Curry Rice and Kimchi Beef Cheese Pepper Rice. These countless options, custom to every individual’s appetite, make Pepper Lunch a must eat in Diamond Jamboree.
Meet Fresh
The high quality shaved ice and jelly desserts at Meet Fresh are loved by many and attract quite the crowd. Meet Fresh surpasses its fellow dessert competitors because it not only provides delicious and quality items, but limitless options that are custom to varying appetites. The most popular menu item is their Q Mochi Shaved Ice. Great for sharing, the Shaved Ice consists of chewy mochi, ice cream, jelly noodles, mini taro balls, egg pudding and almond pudding. Meet Fresh’s culmination of shaved ice, jellies and puddings are what make this spot a gem in Diamond Jamboree.
Urban Seoul
Urban Seoul
Urban Seoul is the epitome of fusion. From Korean elote to gogi quesadillas, Urban Seoul’s brand new menu have some of the most unique combinations. Being one of the few fusion restaurants in Diamond Jamboree, this Mexican Korean fusion spot has the best appetizers, great for sharing and with reasonable prices. The aforementioned street corn is one of their more popular menu items — somewhat like a Mexican elote but with a Korean twist. Urban Seoul as well offers a selection of teas to finish off the meal on a sweet note. This is the spot if you are looking for a fusion restaurant to hearten this hunger.
85 Degrees
85 Degrees
85 Degrees is the place to go for those that are hungry for a small meal or quick snack. The selection of tasty breads, sweet cakes, rich coffees, and refreshing teas are what make 85 Degrees loved by many. The milk tea bun, loaded with a milk tea custard and a tapioca filling, is a necessity for boba lovers. While most commonly known for the delicious and fresh breads that aromatize the entire shop, the teas and boba at 85 Degrees are some of the most underrated out there. The Sea Salt Jasmine Green Tea is an interesting, yet appetizing fan favorite. All in all, 85 Degrees offers an array of options which make it such a valuable gem within Diamond Jamboree.
Love Letter Chicken and Pizza
Love Letter Pizza and Chicken
Within the few restaurants at the grocery store H Mart, Love Letter Pizza and Chicken is a Korean chicken and pizza restaurant that introduces several unique variations of Korean food on a traditional chicken and pizza. The bulgogi pizza and sweet garlic chicken combo are always well-received by the crowd. The warm pizza coated in tender bulgogi and drizzled with a savory sauce along with the rich and delicate chicken make for the ultimate duo. The Korean variation on the classic dishes offered at Love Letter Chicken and Pizza make this spot a precious treasure within Diamond Jamboree.
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