What to Eat in ORANGE COUNTY! OC Food Tour (viet food, boba, tacos, thai pizza, noodles + more)

[@feedmeimei]

Happy New Year y'all!!! 🥳🎉 What videos do you want to see from me in 2023? Comment below!👇 Also, check out my VLOG CHANNEL here: www.youtube.com/@moremeimei

[@lilynguyen9028]

Happy new year!!! I love these food tour videos there the best but can we have more boba specific videos?

[@loading..192]

HIIII

[@LathaNWorldz]

Happy 2023 to you to mei mei!

[@Dwoww1568]

I love it too! Makes my day . I have about 100 videos left. I’m binging

[@songfamily5911]

HAPPY NEW YEARRRRRR

[@J.P.Kl3]

I love how descriptive you are on your food tours. The breakdown really helps. Your videos are what has encouraged me to expand what I call my elementary kid palette lol. I LOVE Japanese bbq over KBBQ, especially out in Seattle but now I have to go out to the OC and try it! The crispy rice and skirt steak with the sauce looked so yummy!

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

For real She’s really good at explaining the food 💯💯✅👍😀

[@marshmallowsix4966]

I love the amount of cuisine diversity you include in your videos! ❤❤❤

[@naonao9528]

The leaf in the pho is called perilla leaf. Sometimes you'll see them translated as sesame leaves, but they don't grow on the same plant as sesame seeds. Very popular in east Asian cuisine. Often included in Korean bbq. The red variety is also what makes Japanese pickled plums(umeboshi) red.

[@KylaA5952]

Is it the same as Shiso?

[@naonao9528]

@@KylaA5952 Yep! Shiso is the Japanese word.

[@itsnotif.itswhen]

I'm Vietnamese. I started cooking when I was 7 because I love cooking and exploring ingredients. Pho never has perilla leaf in it, it would change entirely aroma of the dish. Only Thai basil, culantro and beansprouts as the side veggies (mostly use in the south Vietnam, northern pho doesn't have these side veggies). Green onions, cilantro, sliced white onions as toppings. I'd even say that Vietnamese cuisine just doesn't use perilla leaf. I got to know it from Korean BBQ. We have leaves with similar shape to perilla though, such as rau tía tô.

[@naonao9528]

@@itsnotif.itswhen it was my understanding that rau tia to is a Vietnamese variety of perilla. It's good to be more specific though since there is a lot of variety in the flavors and appearance.

[@yangyang양양]

@@KylaA5952 no it’s little different

[@julieb3996]

I live in OC. The variety of cuisine here is so amazing I feel as though I could eat at a great local restaurant every day of the year, and never eat at the same place twice. But I'm pretty shy, so if it wasn't for this kind of food tours, I wouldn't know what to order!

[@WingChunBoyz]

The owners of Trieu Chau are ethnic Chinese from Cambodia and speak Chiu Chow 潮州 dialect. It’s Chiu Chow style food catered to a Cambodian/Vietnamese palate. Glad you got to try it. It’s so good and the owners are very nice people. 😀👍🏽

[@ouranhshc100]

I think the son is running it now? The husband passed away a couple years ago and the wife was running it for awhile and she finally retired from the business. My family used to live across from them. They've lived in the same neighborhood for decades. The wife is a really nice person, she used to give my mom fruits from her backyard all the time.

[@bigmeatytomatoes]

i grew up going here, amazing food and people

[@WingChunBoyz]

@@ouranhshc100 RIP to the dad! I remember him coming by our table and talking to my family.

[@WingChunBoyz]

@@bigmeatytomatoes it’s so good, it’s been a minute and I’m due for a visit. 😋👍🏽

[@ouranhshc100]

@@WingChunBoyz yea,it's so unfortunate:( They were really nice humble people. If i remember correctly he had a heart attack. My parents were talking about when he did pass. A great guy went in a horrible way. They still kept the restaurant in the family though.

[@peachrevenge7991]

i think that leaf is called a perilla leaf! frequently used in korean cuisine as well.

[@JetsetMikey]

That pho omg. Always happy to see a new video notification! I’ve been going through quite a lot lately but when I watch your videos it helps me escape to feel better and reconnect with my love for food. Thank you MeiMei and your videos for helping me, never stop. :) Was just in LA/OC and enjoyed tons of yummy food, coffee and boba! I hope you had great holidays and always look forward for the next video. 🤍

[@keepingupwithanaly3458]

i was happy to see a noti to!!!!!!!!!!

[@khalilahd.]

Idk how but each dish looked better than the last! Omg I need to eat before I watch your videos because now I’m hungry 😅❤

[@PhilipLemoine]

This came out so great! It was awesome hanging out again with yall and it really inspired me to shoot a TON of foodie style restaurant content here in Hawai‘i in 2023!

[@emiliay5636]

It was cool seeing you in the video Philip!!

[@myadvantures0426]

Orange County is the soul place for best Asian food, beside Los Angeles Asian town.

[@Sydorrah]

That cookie looked delicious. Eating vicariously through meimei once again. Another great video

[@brookenguyen1726]

7:10 I believe the leaf is actually called a perilla leaf! I am viet and I love watching your videos

[@Mayanne1321]

Omg all that food looks so good! Love your videos 🤍

[@leihuey]

I’m super excited when you post LA/OC food tours cause I’m from So Cal so it’s close enough for me to check it out so thanks so much! 🤗 I’d like to try the Phoholic and the thai pizza place is intriguing!!

[@jadeflowersduque]

So happy to see this video being that I just moved to the OC and haven’t explored the foods as much as I would like. Thank you!

[@yeahmyg]

ive lived here my entire life and still have a lifetime of places to try out, its truly never ending bc we have everything. welcome to oc!!!!

[@lechildren2116]

OMG yasss more food! You showed us so much of other cultures through ur vid!

[@feedmeimei]

aw omg i'm so glad!!! thank you so much for watching 💕💕

[@lanivu6561]

The purple leafy mint eaten with Banh Xeo is called purple Perilla Leaf. They also have green Perilla as well. A lot of people mistake it with Japanese Shiso leaf but they could be more different in flavors. The Perilla leaf is much more herby.

[@Espresso_baby]

This video is so helpful to find new food spots! I just moved to So Cal a few year ago and I’ve been going to the same restaurants for a while now. Thank you!!! 🤍

[@lorenaaguilar5169]

I love ur videos it’s the best boba videos❤❤i have no doubt to subscribe

[@vividlyxx2914]

Your viet pronunciation is so good ! Love watching all your vids ❤️

[@thehapagirl92]

Born and raised in OC and haven’t been to a lot of these places. I recommend Tuttu Fresco for Italian

[@raycho7785]

THAI CURRY PIZZA REPRESENT!!! that place is AMAZING!! so glad you're showing more attention to it!

[@ReginaScholey]

I’m from OC and I loooove these videos! I live in Korea and am moving home soon and want to try all these out

[@juliachng]

hi meimei!! I just finished gymnastics and got my full turn back on beam!! And now i'm watching my favorite video and eating homemade karaage!!

[@pauloszetarinielli69508]

I like how lettuce is used as wrapping, very healthy vs deep fried carbs

[@cat_kimchi]

I agree about Anjin, it’s a must for great quality beef in OC. Went years ago and still remember it

[@maryamhussein2192]

congrats on 1.45 million!

[@nganly7195]

All the food you try very good. Thank you

[@dearharuu]

these foods look so good! You explain ur vids so well omg! Your vids always cheer me up :)

[@divinebluesky]

Everything looked delicious!

[@tayshow5642]

The #19 you ordered is called Phnom Penh noodles at other Cambodian restaurants. Definitely did it right with the soup on the side and dry noodles. Looks legit

[@sydvw]

yay!! love new food tour videos!! everything looked delicious!! ❤❤

[@feedmeimei]

thanks for watching :)

[@saucyfbaby]

the rising phoenix from orobae is worth waiting in line for ! i'm usually not a big fan of tea , but the way they've roasted it for that drink is amazing ! it's sooo good !!!

[@lynron3867]

Love love the Vlog channel; just watched ring shopping 🥰

[@journeyandwander]

Just moved away from OC after 10+ years there, and as someone with an addiction to boba, I had so many more places I wished you’d gone to!

[@karak239]

Great video! Everything looks super yummy.

[@feedmeimei]

orange county food is 🔥🔥🔥

[@GraceLieu]

My favorite food from the video was the banh xeo!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, it's probably my favorite Viet dish. i haven't been to the oc in a while, so i def gotta check out some of these places whenever i go!

[@randomcool_edits]

I love your! channel! u should do a only eating boba for a day challenge!

[@fr.its.ur.fave.tinoooo]

7:12 I think the herb is perilla leaf but idrk

[@4jairus]

Thank you for these recommendations, plan to hit all of them next O.C overnight stay.

[@annawayne5282]

That cookie looked incredible! 🍪😍

[@Addie931]

omgg i live very close to orange county! i might go to one of those places they look all of them look DELICIOUS 😋

[@taitrieu7879]

For Orobae, the fruit smoothies are criminally underrated. Especially on a hot day, those drinks are perfect!

[@samsam.628]

Hi MeiMei!! Thank you so much for always keeping us entertained. As always, love your videos! I hope your new year is really great so far 😊💖

[@birdtunes]

we need thai curry pizza!!!

[@vclarisset]

love paderia and trieu chau!!!! paderia has good coffee too, it’s a must visit place for me when i go back to irvine

[@Lara_Ameen]

Hi, Meimei! Wow! I live in Orange County and I’m glad to see you have a video of great spots. I’ve actually never heard of most of these! My favorite boba places that are close to me are Ding Tea in Rancho Santa Margarita (I go there a lot) and The Alley at the Irvine Spectrum. I hope you try The Alley at some point next time you visit. I’ve tried a few other boba places and didn’t like them as much. Please come back soon! This makes me so happy! 🥰

[@jacquelinetruong9969]

Happy 2023! Everything looked amazing! But top 3 things I want to try are the banh cunh (never seen it made with egg before either!), Banh xeo & the taco place! 🤤

[@toshikiuchiha13]

Check out blazin on harbor Blvd also for boba check out t on ice also shabuya is a good spot to check out

[@Suwanginbabe]

Yes!! Anjin really is a go to place for yakiniku.

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

Definitely gotta try the Thai pizza 🍕💯💯💯✅✅🔥👍😀

[@pernillestrandthoresen2210]

Girl I love your videos, really helping me out as a chronically tired university student😊 I’m from Norway so we don’t have as much cool places from different cultures, so seeing you eat all that food makes me so jealous yet happy that you can live of off your passion🎉 I’ve been a subscriber since 2019 and you’re a gem. PS can you tell me where Bird got that grey crossbody bag he usually uses in videos, it’s so cute!

[@angelcake7]

-Love Orobae!! The Rising Phoenix is my fave, and for coffees, the Formosan latte (Guji Haro) is the BEST. -Tacos Los Cholos is by far my favorite taco spot!! Rib Eye tacos ALL DAY. -And Paderia!! Best cookies! Please also try LAGU Cafe near there.. Strawberry Sakura latte, Melon latte, and Sea Salt Matcha!

[@kailynjael]

I’ve never been this early. But I love your videos and I look forward to them meimei ❤️❤️❤️

[@feedmeimei]

aw thank you so much!!! welcome to the early squad 💕

[@dohulia]

That leaf is called tia to in Vietnamese. It's a bit similar to shiso as others have noted but I wouldn't say its the same. For Japanese and Korean cultivars they come in either red or green and have a differing flavor between the two colors. In Vietnam I feel like I exclusively seem them bi-color (green on one side and red on the other). I find the flavor of Vietnamese tia to different as well, not as "herby" or "medicinal compared to Korean/JP shiso. In English it's called beefsteak plant.

[@kevinhsieh3269]

Trieu chau is me and gf go to spot for noodle shop we go there either once or twice a week

[@briebeauty3880]

Instant boba craving 🫠 Everything looked so good!!

[@baopham8676]

OC/LBC has so many good restaurants and dessert options. Quan Mii (banh xeo), Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, Nomad , Yummy Banh Bao, Oc & Lau, Nep Cafe, Da Vien coffee, Phin Smith, SweetHoney, Pasta e Pasta, Hiro Nori Ramen, Don Churros, Porto's Bakery

[@ouranhshc100]

I actually tried to apply to work at rodeo 39. Before they opened up they had a big job fair; the owner of the building was there and I had the honour of picking up a conversation with him. He told me the people who own banh xeo boys are actually 2 dentists; banh xeo is their passion. Their original location is in downtown Santa Ana. Also, if you're ever back in the OC you should defs try shootz. It's fusion Hawaiian, their kimchi fried chicken tonkatsu is really good! And the musubi too. Anyways, glad you enjoyed your foodventure in the OC! ^°^

[@Hany600]

Banh Cuon all the way. One of my favorite Vietnamese dishes I crave when I’m away for work. 😭 so jealous

[@oddorangeowl]

I’m moving to OC soon and this made me so excited! Thank you for the breakdowns on how to eat it because I would make a fool of myself 😂

[@DJ-qp7cw]

happy new year. love your food review tour . if you are in oc. might want to try 405 Noodle-pot in westminster, ca. or 98 shabu grill buffet . capital seafood restaurant

[@elladuyanen4274]

I was waiting for this! Love you mei mei ❤🥹

[@feedmeimei]

aw yay hope you enjoy the video!!! ily 💕

[@themysterytraveler6536]

Paderia has the best Portuguese egg tarts that I've had outside of Portugal, and they're cookies seem like copy cats of Levain bakery.

[@foodwithmichel]

Banh Cuon Thanh Tri 😍 Lets all eat again soon! Maybe in Japan 🥹

[@jerryshepherd2784]

I’m in Orange County and you introduced places and culinary delights that are a must try ! Next time your visit SoCal you must check out all the Asian must try’s in Hacienda Heights and City of Industry . The largest Buddhist temple is in Hacienda Heights and their veggie lunch is amazing ! Just over the hill on Colima you will find places that will keep you exploring for days ...

[@bertocollection]

I would recommend going back to square where you went to paderia and try out Cluck Kitchen I think it will be the best Nashville hot Chicken you will have in Orange county area

[@luckydoanofficial]

I love Orange County, I already went there from last week and I love the foods.❤️❤️❤️

[@feedmeimei]

yesss the food there is so good!! what foods/restaurants were your favorites when you went? 💕

[@luckydoanofficial]

@@feedmeimei My favorite food is Pho and I went to Phoholic and of course you already know I’m Vietnamese

[@feedmeimei]

@@luckydoanofficial omg love phoholic!!! 🍜🔥 hope you had a good time in OC :)

[@luckydoanofficial]

@@feedmeimei yes I had a good time in OC and now I already fly back to my hometown (Seattle).

[@remonemo123]

AHH I JUST STOPPED BY RODEO 39 AND THERE WAS SOO MUCH GOOD FOOD

[@cecemluong]

the second location my family owns 🥰🥰🥰 !

[@Flavia_Flav]

That cookie looks so delicious with gooey warm the inside 😋🥰

[@danielmoce4226]

I just wanted to say that I always look forward to your videos!! :D

[@feedmeimei]

aw thank you so much!! appreciate you! 💕

[@danielmoce4226]

@@feedmeimei Can't wait for more of your videos this year :)

[@isilgedikli]

Ughh I am craving those cookies and pizza soooo badd 🥹❤️🍪

[@iPoon23]

What spot do you and bird go to get curry pizza in the bay area?? 😊

[@arcie3716]

Love learning more about culture from this comment section 👍

[@DAVID-eq7xo]

Wow the banh cuon with egg is really interesting

[@socalpie2332]

Thank you!!! We have moved to OC for a few years and still need help with food/boba recommendations ❤

[@maxtran9399]

good job with the vlog🎉 and love ur vids😊

[@feedmeimei]

thank you so much!!! appreciate you & happy new year! 🥳💕

[@nmelgar74]

Omg I used to live right by that curry Thai pizza place in Long Beach when I was in graduate school. I love Long Beach. But if I were to say which meal looked best I’d have to say the tacos all the way. They made me want to go get them and it’s like 11 pm almost lol. Good video

[@Luvher_zoe]

Love your videos Mei mei! Happy new year!

[@feedmeimei]

thank you so much, appreciate you!!! happy new year 🥳💕

[@songfamily5911]

MMM!!!! It looks so yummy! You never fail to make me starve to death!!!!

[@feedmeimei]

manifesting yummy food in your near future!!! 😋✨

[@legomars1]

I plan on trying every restaurant you featured. 🤗

[@piercechan]

The next time you come to OC check out Nice To Meet You Skewer Hot Pot in Irvine, really delicious!

[@Rubyandchubsparkle]

If you’re still in oc you have to try vox kitchen and get their lomo saltado fries!! It’s my guilty pleasure ❤️‍🔥

[@hannahippo]

Thanks for sharing Mei Mei! My husband has a severe nut allergy but he loves pho so it's been tricky finding a pho spot in LA area that he feels comfortable going to. Phoholic looks very promising since their menu looks like it's ONLY pho and nothing else. Thank you for the recos!

[@jeffsmart3]

Gotta try that Thai curry pizza 😋

[@Aya-kn1kf]

wow i've never been this early! everything looks delicious!

[@feedmeimei]

early squadd let's gooo!!! thanks for watching 💕💕

[@aiccorp6001]

Anjin has been one of my favorites in OC, probably before you were born. I like the premium Beef tongue at Manpuku better though but they always sell out early.

[@adriangalindo8342]

Tacos Los Cholos is my FAV taco spot in OC!

[@lucasw802]

Missed Meiji Seimen in Costa Mesa. Excellent fresh made Ramen, Udon and Soba.

[@4kFamilyFunWalk]

USA Walking Tour here watching!

[@GarryFanata]

YOU MISSED THE BEST BOBA in THE US!!! Soma tea in Irvine. Omomo is a must try too!

[@notrllyelena]

omg you should of went to tea Maru its so good

[@Abliv]

Next go to SAN DIEGO!!!! Come visit us down here!!❤

[@debnorr4992]

So funny, I live down the street from the Thai Pizza place and I’ve never been there! I’ll have to try it out now

[@papapepe2232]

So thrilled that you you are in SoCal Mei Mei 🥰 Hope you enjoy your stay in my home town 👍 Sorry I haven't been viewing as much lately so I didn't know you came to LA

[@jessicaneonlovee]

What was that tea with chia?

[@Luisa-vg6lq]

I watched with a hungry belly 🥲🥲🥲🥲😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@petal_octopus]

happy you did somewhere closer from where i am, i'm in san diego heh. love ur videos