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Modern Vietnamese Cuisine  - Nep Cafe - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Nep Cafe - Irvine

4.7
4.7
203 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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Our take on Modern Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of Orange County.

NEP Café in Irvine – Now open for dinner with extended ALL-DAY hours. Your favorite brunch spot is now your go-to dinner destination too. Dive into a world where each dish and drink is a nod to what's current in Vietnam's food scene, tailored with our own unique twist.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:45 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 527-6533
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nep Cafe - Irvine offers an inviting atmosphere with "wonderful staff and ambience" and "beautifully plated and delectable entrees." Diners rave about the "fantastic food and service," noting highlights like the "seafood ceviche" and creative cocktails. Though some find it "very loud," the vibrant setting is perfect for gatherings, birthdays, and memorable first visits.

203 Reviews
  1. ERIC

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a good brunch but a bit pricey. Food portions not much but a great experience.

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  2. Lowina

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat, food was amazingly good. Will different go back again.

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  3. Kelly

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really the star ✨ everything is delicious that I have tried. Last night I had the whole branzino which had lovely crispy skin. It came with piles of delicious herbs on top and more herbs on the side with lettuce wraps and pickles veggies and onions. We also had the Brussels and the seafood hotpot. The hotpot was a little spicy but I literally powered through because it was so good. The mango and sticky rice is always a must at the end. I have had a LOT of different mango with sticky rice dishes and this one is the best. It has a salty peanut mix on top which I would have never thought would be good on it but it really enhances the whole thing! They are very careful about allergies but I would not recommend to come here if you are allergic to peanuts since it is in everything. They have specialty drinks and we had a cocktail and the house sake which was delicious. Highly recommend for a date. It is really loud so beware if you are trying to go some place to have a conversation. Definitely will be back soon!

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  4. Elizabeth

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious and great service, always enjoy our experience at Nep!

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  5. Jessica

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, our table loved every single dish that came out! And all the desserts as we ordered one of each! This place was the perfect setting for our birthday celebration. Will definitely be back in the future and sad to live so far.

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  6. Tiffany

    Greater Taipei

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good is good . Service is just okay. The whole restaurant has noise all around, make me feel exhausted to talk.

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  7. Rani

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food and service. The Branzino, seafood hot pot and squid & mango salad are the best

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  8. Achza

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our to go place for hangout, birthday ect. Foods are ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations for six people and we were seated as soon as we arrived. Our waiter was prompt and efficient with everything we ordered. The calamari and the Vietnamese salad was good. We also ordered the hot pot, the steak and the pork which was delicious. We had shrimp fried rice and garlic noodles with fish that was exceptional! Highly recommend this hidden gem!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good but very unpleasant service. Hair was found in Beef Tongue Fried Rice, told the server and they took away the food and my plate. Did not propose any compensation and only asked if we wanted another plate of the dish or to have it taken off the bill. I asked for another plate and for the dish to be taken off the bill as it’s the restaurant's sanitation issue, and the server said they’d ask. Never came back to our table despite passing by multiple times, and neglected us until the manager saw us confused and came asking if we needed help. I also even had to ask for my plate and utensils to be back, they were taken away with the dish and new ones were never given until we had to ask. We understand it’s a busy time and hair situations could happen from time to time, but this already raises a concern for sanitation, and neglecting customers in the middle of working out an issue was egregious.

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Nep Cafe - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

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Google Map for Nep Cafe - Irvine

14346 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:45 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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