iacrenter
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Kirin Noodle House opened next to Mitsuwa on Culver.
Retail Openings and Closures
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Think it's still soften opening, aka open they feel like to.
Tried to order from them on Sunday, the order went to Lakeforest location.
I'm still surprised that He's Noodle Zone randomly closed. They seemed to be doing better than C Fruitlife.
Wanderlust is a trendy LA ice cream shop that had lots of anticipation for its opening. It's funny because I haven't been to Wanderlust where it was packed for a while. I thought the hype died down, but now it's hotter so maybe that's why.
the last batch of Thai milk tea and boba was ... bleh.
It's surprisingly well know in Southern California, had a few people drop by Irvine just to try there.
Think it's still soften opening, aka open they feel like to.
Tried to order from them on Sunday, the order went to Lakeforest location.
irvinehomeowner
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Tried the new Golden Spoon that opened in Oak Creek. They said they have been open for 2 months.
They are back to old school pricing, based on size, toppings extra... max flavors depends on size (mini can get up to 3).
Not sure if they are going to make it a 2nd time around, Yogurtland has more variety.
They are back to old school pricing, based on size, toppings extra... max flavors depends on size (mini can get up to 3).
Not sure if they are going to make it a 2nd time around, Yogurtland has more variety.
GrowthStateofMind
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Handels would have been better.
Hugo Township
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I'm still surprised that He's Noodle Zone randomly closed. They seemed to be doing better than C Fruitlife.
B2FiNiTY
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Next to stinky tofu king which was a surprise.
strawberrybun
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Handels opened next door in Alton Square Plaza in the former Pick Up Stix site.
irvinehomeowner
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I'm not sure of the appeal of Handel's. The other locations I've been to, there has always been a line... the Alton one doesn't seem as busy.
Wanderlust on the other hand always seems packed.
Wanderlust on the other hand always seems packed.
irviniteeee
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Handel's has almost too many flavors and it's your run of the mill classic ice cream shop. I also think it was hyped up because it wasn't in OC until 2017 or 2018 I believe. The first time I ever had it was actually in Carlsbad and that location was crazy busy.
Wanderlust is a trendy LA ice cream shop that had lots of anticipation for its opening. It's funny because I haven't been to Wanderlust where it was packed for a while. I thought the hype died down, but now it's hotter so maybe that's why.
that makes two boba shop in one plaza. Interesting.
Wonderlust also has rotating flavors that they are willing to rotate and well.. make mistakes.
the last batch of Thai milk tea and boba was ... bleh.
yeh, I don't know why on that on either.
It's surprisingly well know in Southern California, had a few people drop by Irvine just to try there.
irviniteeee
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Yeah I've definitely been there before where the flavors were really bland and then much more flavorful the next time...
irvinehomeowner
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Looks like Broken Yolk opened, even outside looked crowded from Barranca.
Starbucks opening where Outback used to be.
Tried the Bagel Shack off of Alton and Jeffrey (old UPS store location), not sure how good a business bagels are.
Starbucks opening where Outback used to be.
Tried the Bagel Shack off of Alton and Jeffrey (old UPS store location), not sure how good a business bagels are.
potsticker
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Bopomofo opening soon: https://www.irvinecompanyretail.com/centers/irvine/alton-square/bopomofo/
sgip
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@irvinehomeowner
Having structured home mortgages for a few bagel shop owners, I can assure you there's gold in them thar hills.
Bagels and Brew, Lake Forest is my go-to for great bagels. They need to open one further North for the Irvinites to enjoy.
Having structured home mortgages for a few bagel shop owners, I can assure you there's gold in them thar hills.
Bagels and Brew, Lake Forest is my go-to for great bagels. They need to open one further North for the Irvinites to enjoy.