Irvine Hidden Gem Japanese Fusion Restaurant ✨

I’ve tried almost all the fusion spots in Irvine, and this one takes the crown, no doubt! 👑 Location: CIR Lounge (make a reservation on Resy ahead of time!) The lighting is pretty dim – you might need your phone flashlight for photos, camera flash doesn’t work too well here 📸 Must-order dishes: Bone Marrow Bibimbap 🐂 – You HAVE to get the bone marrow rice! They’ll ask if you want the bone – say YES! 😂 It’s mostly for looks but makes for a great photo. The server will scoop it out for you… so aromatic, with that rich buttery flavor coating every grain of rice. 🧈🍚 Wagyu Slider 🍔 – Also amazing. I’m usually not a burger person, but this one has a black truffle salad sauce that’s just chef’s kiss. The bun is toasted and crispy, not soft and boring. Potato Korokke – This one was just okay, you can skip it. Their bar is super fancy and beautiful too. Aside from the dark lighting, this place is actually really photogenic – perfect for drinks, photos, and dates. 💫 Price: Around $100–150 per person. Have you been here? What’s your favorite fusion spot in OC? Share below! 👇 #irvine #irvinephotography #irvinefood #irvinejapanese #irvine #irvinejapanesefood #irvinecheckin #irvineexplore #fusioncuisine #japanesefusion #date night #finedining #ocfoodie #eatsandseats