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AnQi Bistro Costa Mesa Reviews
Duy was amazing! Food (his recommendations) were amazing.
I was lazy to write a review but his recommendations were so good that I had to come here to thank him. What an amazing ambiance the staff create here, thanks Duy.
Oops!.
..We Tried It Again. What happened to this once great restaurant? After being disappointed the last several times we were here, my Wife and I decided to take a break for a while. We decided to give it one last try. It's hard to believe the
Went today since I was craving garlic noodles etc.
, I'm very disappointed is seeing the decline here. The ambiance is off, they weren't very busy, I'm guessing business isn't so good. Once the very vibrant restaurant is now bleak (it's like they're trying to save on ele
The food was good , the service was nice , only it was very
The food was good , the service was nice , only it was very quiet for such a big restaurant
Flavorful food, nice service, easy parking and nice vibes.
The food here has improved over the years and the quality and flavor is much better. Great option for a pre-theater meal! Highly recommend their famous tuna tacos, truffle gem Caesar and the wok vegetables.
Honestly shocked they're still in business.
If you're in the mood for disappointment, this place delivers ....literally. I ordered the eggplant and was generously served what seemed to be deep-fried eggplant skins. A bold culinary choice, I suppose. The rest of the meal didn't try mu
Nicolai was a very lovely server.
He did a great job of explaining everything. The drinks were on point. Appetizers were so good! For dinner, drunken noodles - delish!octopus papaya salad- yum! 2 steaks were ordered- one was on a giant square of pink salt. That was perfect. The other
Came to AnQi on a Saturday for lunch and the inside was
Came to AnQi on a Saturday for lunch and the inside was absolutely beautiful with fancy upscale vibes. I ordered the Kagoshima A5 Wagyu lunch special and thought it was kind of odd that the waiter told me a lot of people don't like it and asked
Have been looking at a return visit for months, but the
Have been looking at a return visit for months, but the stars were not aligned until now. 1,000 points on Open Table for a 5PM seating. First off, the crispy Pastrami Rolls ($18) were good but not as we remember them. Plus the truffle sauce has been
Beautiful place, friendly admin and staff, yummy food.
Try those donuts with pastry milky cream - it is heaven! Also please try the fried rice with eggs that comes in the huge bowl able to feed 2 people. We will come back and bring our friends!
Ambience was fantastic and parking was easy since it's at a
Ambience was fantastic and parking was easy since it's at a mall. The food was good but it's definitely for a special outing. Service was great and attentive!
Always passed by AnQi Bistro and finally gave it a try
Always passed by AnQi Bistro and finally gave it a try since it's known for Asian fusion. The food was okay -- nothing really stood out flavor-wise, but the presentation was nice. Convenient location right by the mall entrance, so easy to get in
Came here as a guest for a friend's birthday dinner--an
Came here as a guest for a friend's birthday dinner--an impressive 40-person celebration tucked away in Anqi's sleek private room. First off, the ambiance definitely screams "we do luxe here," and that was echoed in the menu... ma
The food was top-tier amazing with delicious flavor.
The service was great and the food came out quick. The ambience of the place is beautiful. The food is just a bit pricy for the serving sizes.
This review is coming from somebody who is an AnQi LOVER
This review is coming from somebody who is an AnQi LOVER and has been here for the last 5+ years for her birthday every year. I'm writing this with sadness, as my birthday dinner yesterday was not of the same quality that it was from previous di
Not worth it
Food was good but didn't appreciate the surprise 3% BOH fee on my bill at the end of my meal or telling me on my receipt I should tip 20% or more. I also did not appreciate the need to put a credit card down to make a lunch reservation (show up
Delicious.
excellent service and food. extensive menu. nice combination of foods and sauces. nice quiet upscale ambiance. one of my new favorites. I've been there twice recently. i can't wait to go back.
Our evening could not have gone any better! Josh makes the
Our evening could not have gone any better! Josh makes the best drinks at the bar, Shannon our server deserves an A+ and Bon, GM came over to check on us a few times and was so personable and attentive to all our needs. The food was so exceptional,
the anqi steak 16oz is definately way too salty, the shrimp
the anqi steak 16oz is definately way too salty, the shrimp dumplings are bland, but the tacos are wonderful, service was good. Plus, the kimchi fried rice is really so so.
Food was overpriced and not very good.
I was expecting to find food out do the usual but nothing was really mind blowing. Maybe it was this dishes I got, but there are definitely better places for modern Asian food.
This place is good overall but expensive.
Some plates of food are a miss. Some dishes have a little extra something with added caviar. The garlic noodles are $20 but its a small portion and the taste is ok. Lychee martinis super good. The desserts are great with the Magic Coconut ice cre
Such a lovely place to celebrate a friend's birthday lunch!
Such a lovely place to celebrate a friend's birthday lunch! AnQi had a card written up and propped on our table to wish my friend a happy birthday. Our waiter Alan was great and super attentive. Here's what we ordered to celebrate: Lychee Cloud Mo
The food here is outstanding! The service is exceptional,
The food here is outstanding! The service is exceptional, they really aim to please here. We came with a larger group and sampled our way through most of the menu. The garlic, rice and garlic noodles are must, their Vietnamese coffee and desserts are
Beautiful and dimly lit main dining room.
Perfect for a date. Asian fusion dishes are very tasty and prices are relatively high but as expected for this type of restaurant. My all time favorite is their butter fish! It is soooo delicious and melt in your mouth texture. Their garlic noodles
Excellent food in a beautiful place.
I normally avoid restaurants in malls and hotels, but this place is an exception. Outstanding Asian food, perfectly cooked and delicious. Good service. Good wine and cocktails. I would recommend the leek dumplings, the eggplant, garlic noodles and t
Recently had dinner there.
Service was pretty good. Water cups kept at approximately 60% full. Decent return rate from water and associates to check on our satisfaction. Food came out rather quickly although the place wasn't very full. Quality of food was okay. Rib eye cooked
I hurry to write this review because this restaurant has
I hurry to write this review because this restaurant has been on my mind for a long time but somehow I never went there, I decided to take the plunge today after I saw the Crustacean restaurant in Beverley Hills, wow, you know you have arrived if you
AnQi has been a long-time favorite, especially whenever
AnQi has been a long-time favorite, especially whenever we're craving their ridiculously flavorful garlic noodles and garlic rice! Both are "famous" for a reason! We recently had an epic Sunday feast to introduce two of our friends to AnQ
Service and Decor were excellent but food was delivered at
Service and Decor were excellent but food was delivered at room temp, dumplings soggy and $20 noodles insanely overpriced and simply dumped in an oversized bowl and looked like top Ramen
Four of us went for dinner not knowing it was Restaurant
Four of us went for dinner not knowing it was Restaurant Week in Orange County, and was surprised that we could take advantage of such a good deal. We got a 5 course meal for $60/person that was so good. First the restaurant is beautiful and the ser
Was here for restaurant week.
Good deal for $25 as the snapper(chefs choice) was good but the salad was more of a side salad and not an entree. Chris the server was great and attentive which brings this review to a 5 star.
We were so excited to see the Pastrami Egg Rolls on the
We were so excited to see the Pastrami Egg Rolls on the Restaurant Week menu. These have been off the regular menu for years and as such this place fell off the rotation. Took a day off work to enjoy lunch. What a disappointment to find the appetize
Everything is always delicious and flavorful.
AnQi never disappoints, I've been a fan since they launched in South Coast Plaza!
This review is about prices not service or food.
Price for "large" bowl of garlic noodles is $20 but this would be considered a small bowl, 1/2 filled by anyone else. Seriously like 4 bites....
I recently dined at this upscale Vietnamese restaurant and
I recently dined at this upscale Vietnamese restaurant and was impressed by the fusion cuisine and beautiful ambience. I ordered the Tombo Tuna Tacos, Bulgogi Wonton Nachos, Lobster Dumplings and Misoyaki Butterfish. The dishes were a delightful ble
Good food, ok service, they don't accept more than 3
Good food, ok service, they don't accept more than 3 credit cards per bill, which is inconvenient and probably a deal breaker.
A Very Disappointing Experience
Had lunch on Sunday, Oct 22. Beautiful decor. Attentive service. Very disappointing food. Ordered kung pao chicken and ginger prawn noodles. The chicken was insipid. It had no character, no distinct flavor. I’ve had better at cheaper price at a loc
Delicious!
Friendly professional service from everyone, hostess to servers. The pear cocktail was extremely delicious!!! Hoping that stays on menu for a long time so I can order next time I go there. Fish was fresh & perfectly prepared. This restaurant is o
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