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Hatam
- Orange County
- $$
Casual
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- great
- Perks
- okay
Food: Menu: hits and misses
Exploring Hatam's offerings is akin to a cautious culinary lottery - sometimes you're rewarded with surprisingly stellar dishes, other times you're met with a starkly underwhelming fare. Few instances of stale ingredients have been noted. On the plus side, the menu does surprise you with generous and value-for-money portions. However, the lunch options can feel a bit like groundhog day with their repetitiveness.
Large Portions
Generous portions frequently highlighted as very abundant and satisfying.
Okay Taste
Good yet average food; sometimes stellar, other times underwhelming.
Low Quality
Several instances of stale, overcooked, or less fresh ingredients noted.
Top 3 dishes at Hatam
- 1
Charbroiled Ground Beef Kabob Koobideh 🏆
Beef koobideh: flavorful, juicy, perfectly charbroiled and tender.
- 2
Koobideh Combo
Koobideh combo, described as flavorful, juicy, and comes with ample portions.
- 3
Ghormeh Sabzi Stew
Fresh, delectable, not oily, mostly veggies with tender stewed meat.
Vibe: Chic ambiance, drink lags
The ambiance at the eatery is lauded for its sophisticated decor, serene mood - the lighting, the furnishings, just the right blend to strike a romantic chord. The dining experience is further amplified by the lively music. But ensure to avoid special days to avoid any mishap with service that can turn a romantic dinner sour. And oh, brace for a letdown in the drink department, no alcohol is served.
Great Ambiance
Ambiance with sophisticated decor, serene mood, and a romantic touch praised.
Bad For Dates
Poor service on special days can ruin a romantic date night experience.
Perks: Parking woes, pet grimaces
The hectic hunt for parking, thanks to the location and peak hour rush, can be a turn-off. The outdoor seating, facing a strip mall, can be a deal-breaker too with rickety chairs doing no favors. Not so smooth experiences have been reported over reservation bookings - arguments over books akin to a scene from a soap opera. However, the eatery does welcome large groups with aplomb. If you're carrying your fur buddies along, be prepared for a bit of cold treatment.
Great For Groups
Restaurant expertly handles large groups with exceptional service, ambiance.
Okay To Hear
Ambience is generally appreciated, though noise levels receive mixed reviews.
Bad Outdoor
Patio with rickety chairs facing strip mall detracts from dining experience.