Irvine 🇺🇸 Chinese Food — Northern Cafe

📍 Address: 4175 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 Located inside University Center Clean, simple exterior with a few outdoor tables Inside, it feels more like a casual eatery We tried: 🍖 Spareribs with String Beans Pot — pretty good flavor! 🍗 Kung Pao Chicken — spicier than expected, personally prefer Mei Zhou Dong Po’s version 🥚 Custard Buns — soft and tasty 🥟 Beef Steamed Dumplings — a bit tangy, not really my taste Portions were generous — couldn’t finish, so we packed leftovers for dinner 😅 The restaurant has a canteen-style vibe, with some students dining solo. The menu includes individual hot pots (mostly spicy) that look tempting! 💰 Total for 2: ~$62 (including tip) The food here is homestyle — nice for an occasional meal or takeout. Order at the front counter, grab a table card & receipt, and the staff will bring your food over. #Irvine #IrvineLife #IrvineEats 🥡✨🍚