Chinese Food in OC

[Behemoth]

In town for a few months. I've seen some posts saying there is good Chinese food to be had in and around Irvine. Details, please? In particular, someplace that does a great Peking Duck would be grand. And, any hope of finding Sichuan-style food in the area?

[Professor Salt]

For Sichuan food, Chong Qing Mei Wei on NW corner of Walnut & Jeffrey.

[Behemoth]

Thanks, that looks like something I should check out!

[JAB]

And for Cantonese right next door, S.W. Seafood.

[Das Ubergeek]

Second. Heartily. Excellent Sichuan.

[baetis33]

Tri-Village in Irvine off of Jefferey and the I-5 freeway makes a very good Peking Duck. You need to call 2 hours in advance.
Tri-Village
14121 Jeffrey Road
Irvine, CA 92620
[phone]

[Behemoth]

There was a post on yelp saying it was run by new management. Is it still good? I remember reading that the old owners decamped elsewhere and also do a peking duck but you have to either do take out or eat outside (which might be OK in a month or so.)

[JAB]

I think that Chef Chen and Asian Tapas are both off shoots of Tri Village.

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Chef Chen's Restaurant
5408 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604

Tri Village
14121 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 92620

[Professor Salt]

You have to eat the Peking duck outside? Not when I've had it there.

[Behemoth]

Apparently the former owners of Tri-Village went off to start Asian Tapas. From the Asian Tapas website:

"Our famous Peking Duck takes 24 hours to prep and 2 hours to cook to perfection. Therefore, 24 hour advanced notice is required. However, due to the limited seating capacity inside the restaurant, we are only able to serve the Duck in the heated patio or as a take-out item. Thank you for your understanding."

The really good reviews of Tri-Village were from before the change in ownership. I guess my question is whether Tri-Village has maintained the quality of their duck, or whether I should wait for warmer weather and try the Asian Tapas one instead. (Or more likely, just try both...though bad peking duck can be really bad...)

[Das Ubergeek]

I've had the duck at Tri-Village many times since Asian Tapas opened. In fact, elmo, Prof. Salt and I had it together one night a couple of months ago. It's still excellent.

[Behemoth]

Just to report back, the duck at tri-village was really nice. Now I have to go back to try the regular menu. Thanks for the tip!