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Orange County - Chai Lan restaurant
6.3

Chai Lan

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Chinese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mediocre taste eclipses creativity

Chai Lan dishes come with their own unique mix of charm and challenges. The Black Bean Sauce Noodles and Jjampong Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup are worth a try for their creative approach and satisfyingly fresh quality. However, a common theme among the reviews is the underwhelming taste and confusing variety of the menu.

  • Large Portions

    Generous, large portions often appreciated, exceeding customers' expectations.

  • Okay Quality

    Food generally satisfies with solid quality and fresh ingredients.

  • Bad Value

    Some customers find the restaurant a bit overpriced for average food.

Top 3 dishes at Chai Lan

  1. 1

    Black Bean Sauce Noodles 🏆

    Rich, flavorful sauce and perfectly plump noodles received high praise.

    Black Bean Sauce Noodles dish
  2. 2

    Jjampong Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

    Broth is perfectly rich, noodles chewy, with fresh and ample seafood.

    Jjampong Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup dish
  3. 3

    Garlic Fried Chicken

    Garlic lovers celebrate the deliciously different crispy chili chicken.

    Garlic Fried Chicken dish

Vibe: Inviting atmosphere draws crowd

The ambiance at Chai Lan is pleasing, with a nicely decorated modern interior. The energy is high, as a lively crowd often spills out onto the sidewalk. Their vibe is undeniably positive, perhaps masking the food's mediocrity for new customers who are drawn by the trendy setting.

  • Great Buzz

    Lively crowd, eagerly waiting outside suggests popularity and high energy.

Perks: Easy parking meets slow service

While one would love parking easily at Chai Lan, there might be a bit of disappointment in the perks category. Notably, the average diner finds delays in service and certain lack of attentive staff. Even though the restaurant sits well with group diners, reviews suggest the service is not always up to standards.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample parking frequently mentioned, indicating parking is easy and convenient.

  • Okay For Groups

    Handles groups well, but can be crowded and somewhat cramped

  • Bad Service

    Rude staff, slow service, and lack of attentiveness frequent points of criticism.