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Sam Woo


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3 of 5 stars 44 ratings
44 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
4
4.0 of 5 stars
24
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#20 of 356 restaurants in Irvine
  • Cuisines: Chinese
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 4, 2008

Went there for my first Dim Sum experience and it was bad. I couldn't understand the server and it seem that they just wanted us to keep ordering rather than giving better service. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 13, 2008

Excellent Chinese restaurant with wonderful selection. There are two restaurants, here--one express and one sit-down. I've only done the family-style sit-down and I enjoyed it very much. When you go, order a smaller number of entrees than you have guests. It's all family style so you save money passing plates. more

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4 of 5 stars
AnthonyGSan Diego 40 contributions
Aug 6, 2008

Like this place, the food is always fresh. service is friendly and fast. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 19, 2008

Pretty good dim-sum... I went at an odd hour, so no wait! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

salt and pepper squid, order with dipping mix (salt, pepper, lemon etc) more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008

Great food, so many choices more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 6, 2008

Try to go to avoid the bad service and long waiting. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 29, 2008

too greasy and not very authentic. go to tri village instead. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 28, 2008

Acknowledging the harmony of heaven, earth, and man, dishes are prepared Cantonese style. Table cloths and cloth napkins set it apart from most Chinese restaurants, and the live seafood displayed in the special tanks guarantee freshness. Reasonable prices in this elegant setting ease the pain of the frenzied service from irritable servers. Favorites include the daily dim sum and Peking... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 19, 2008

Good Chinese food, but expect a long wait during peak times. more

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Sam Woo Address

15333 Culver Dr. - Suite 720, Irvine, CA 92604
Tel: 949-262-0688
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.