Just got back from China Garden in Irvine, and I had to express my thanks to those who recommended it. The three of us (mOm, fiance, and me) went for three dishes: 1). Live king crab two ways- this was spectacular. First they... (0 replies, last updated by AndrewS February 14, 2005)

Stopped in to China Garden in Irvine for Dim Sum today. Short wait. Food was ok, about average to below average for Dim Sum. Shumai- Average Shrimp Har Chung Fan- was pretty good Egg rolls- had mushrooms in it. Didn’t... (13 replies, last updated by russkar July 20, 2005)

Thanks to all of you who recommended China Garden. We went there last night and I’m hooked. The Sweet and Pungent Shrimp were the best I’ve ever tasted. (1 reply, last updated by jschyun September 7, 2004)

Going to China Garden for the first time after hearing good things. Any hints on what to order? (8 replies, last updated by ocjen April 2, 2005)

dinner there. For dinner, I like SW Seafood, just across the street from China Garden in the other shopping mall across on Walnut. S&W Seafood 5406 Walnut #A Irvine (13 replies, last updated by sportsfan8 September 17, 2007)

A friend of mine invited us for live king crab at Irvine's China Garden. It’s close to home, and I go there when I want good dim sum without schlepping to the San Gabriel Valley. For the usual Hong Kong style dim sum,... (4 replies, last updated by russkar December 20, 2004)

On a Lazy Sunday afternoon at about 1PM, we decided to go to China Garden in Irvine for Dim Sum. There were only 2 of us and when we arrived the restaurant was full, but clearing out. There were several people waiting outside.... (6 replies, last updated by jschyun June 9, 2005)

This Sunday my wife and I are taking my family to China Garden. I have only been to Dim Sum once in Monteray Park at Ocean Star. We went with a Asian couple who did all of the ordering. We loved it. This is the first time I (5 replies, last updated by jennyantepenultimate April 17, 2005)

. We finished with a few egg custard tarts. They had a light, sweet, flaky crust contrasting the cool custard; one of the better renditions I’ve had. Irvine China Garden (949) 653-9988 14825 Jeffrey Rd Irvine, CA 92618 TO... (4 replies, last updated by raytamsgv January 4, 2008)

Went to China Garden in Irvine last night. They have new menus, much easier to read. We ordered the almond flavor souffle for dessert, since we saw it being served to another table. It was not like any souffle I’ve ever... (4 replies, last updated by Karen August 6, 2005)

I had dim sum at China Garden in Irvine and loved it. My parents want to do dim sum this Sunday but want to go to Sam Woo’s in Irvine which is where they normally go. Question. Should I give Sam Woo a try or should I try... (6 replies, last updated by elmomonster May 18, 2005)

My mom lives in Irvine so some Sundays I drive down Jeffery near the five. On Sundays, there are lines out the door of Chinese families waiting to get in to China Garden. Is this dim sum? Anyone been? (4 replies, last updated by empfam June 21, 2008)

China Garden's pretty good too. Jamillah Garden in Tustin for Halal Chinese food (no pork, mostly lamb dishes). Link: http://elmomonster.blogspot.com/2005/04/china-garden-dim-sum-irvine.html (9 replies, last updated by Wonginator May 23, 2006)

Restaurants(SW’S) at Jeffrey and Walnut in Irvine. The best thing at China Garden I’ve had recently was the “LIVE” King Crab, cooked two ways. Body(leg joints) Tempura, Legs Chilled, WOW! Their Dim Sum is... (2 replies, last updated by russkar February 13, 2004)

strip malls on the corner of Jeffrey & Walnut. Taiko for terrific sushi, China Garden for Cantonese, New Shanghai (but order their Szechuan specialties, their non-Szechuan is middling at best), a couple of soon tofu places, etc.... (2 replies, last updated by Bob Brooks February 17, 2005)