Tasty Food Trends In Orange County
We may technically just be a suburb, but the whole of Orange County has plenty going on when it comes to tasty treats and trendy eateries to explore. Like everyone else, we turned to Yelp to get the scoop on what’s new and thriving in the local food scene. Here’s what we learned.
Poke and artisan ice cream are still popular with more and more new places to enjoy popping up around town and it looks like local butchery will gain in popularity in 2016.
POKE IS STILL GOING STRONG
Poke, traditionally chunks of tuna marinated in soy and sesame, is a popular Hawaiian dish that’s been making a splash here in Southern California. It may be raw fish, but it’s not the specialty roles and thinly sliced sashimi you’re used to. Tuna poke is cut into thick cubes and mixed as a free-form salad and here are the latest and greatest places you can get it in Orange County.
POKE DISTRICT
1924 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92865
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Source: Yelp
Choose your protein, fill your bowl, pick a flavor and top it off. The portions are great, the service is good and this place will keep you coming back for more. According to the reviews, the Godzilla avocado sauce is a favorite. Soon there will be a new location in Westminster as well – even more to love!
THE LOW-KEY POKE JOINT
9904 Westminster Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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Source: Yelp
This poke place might be low-key now but the word is getting out about this hidden gem in Garden Grove. The décor is trendy and tiny and their menu has a great variety including some interesting refreshments like the Cornchata. They’ve got all the classic options you love tons of creative toppings as well to keep you on your toes from hot Cheetos to taro chips.
LOVFISH SUSHI POKE
12902 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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Source: Yelp
Lovfish is one of the newest Poke places in Orange County and the Yelp reviews are already numerous and well performing. Great mix of poke and sushi with your choice of sushi roll, sushi bowl or poke bowl. And for dessert, Yelpers suggest you try the green tea cheesecake, yum!
ARTISAN ICE CREAM IS STANDING ITS GROUND
From liquid nitrogen to creative sandwiches and toppings, the artisan ice cream scene is well established and still going strong with new ways to enjoy a scoop coming out of Orange County. Whether you’re new to the scene or looking for the latest fix that’s popped up, here’s where you should head this weekend for a sweet treat.
LONG BEACH CREAMERY
4141 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90807
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Source: Yelp
Everybody’s talking about the delicious waffle bowl at Long Beach Creamery. And the organic, creamy, creative ice cream to go in it makes this place the perfect indulgence for your sweet tooth. You’re always guaranteed something new and exciting with different flavors every week, plus you can get a pint to-go and enjoy this treat at home!
CAULDRON ICE CREAME
1421 W MacArthur Blvd
Ste F
Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Source: Yelp
Cauldron Ice Cream in Santa Ana uses liquid nitrogen (all the rage right now) to create a line-up of unique and tasty flavors and it’s home of the original puffle cone which makes this little ice cream shop a must try. Crispy and fresh with just the right amount of puff, it’s the puffle cone that makes these guys stand out.
MILK BAR
16051 Brookhurst St
Ste D
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Source: Yelp
We would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the ice cream sandwich craze and the latest place to get your fix is Milk Bar in Fountain Valley. Scoop, cone, cup, milkshake, sandwich, whatever you’re in the mood for they’ve got it in eye popping colors for amazing Insta pics.
LOCAL BUTCHERY IS GAINING POPULARITY
Local butchery is all about quality and locally sourced meats so it’s easy to see why it’s becoming so popular in Orange County.
ELECTRIC CITY BUTCHER
201 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Source: electriccitybutcher.com
Electric City Butcher is located inside the 4th Street Market and it’s all about strong relationships with sustainable farmers and humanely raised meats and of course a friendly relationship with customers. The Santa Ana shop is modeled after the family’s shop in Sicily and they’re all about the hometown service and experience. Master butcher and owner Michael Puglisi is dedicated, friendly and always willing to share his exhaustive knowledge.
Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information useful.
Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California