Ho Sum Bistro - Newport Beach

It's been here forever, it even burned down once! The salad is their signature dish but there are much better items on the menu. Ho Sum is always my Tuesday night choice. The staff are friendly but recently there was some confusion when members of my group paid separately, causing bills to be swapped when we paid in different cards and cash. Someone else ended up paying for a much less expensive meal in cash while I paid for theirs on the card and the waiter pocketed the cash difference. It was obvious, it was theft and it was fixed. After 15 years of attendance I won't be back for that specific reason,no matter how good the mu shu is.

I can't believe I've driven by this restaurant for years without trying it! I was amazed by how delicious the food is, and the prices are fantastic too. We ordered the large Ho Sum salad with chicken, which is so generous that it can easily be shared by four people. We also tried the Mu Sho with pork, and it was equally impressive. The value here is truly remarkable. We'll definitely be returning soon!

The small combo salad is actually quite large for a single person. The lunch specials available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. are the best value in Orange County.

Spicy pear margaritas were great and the dim sum was delicious! Califoriental food at its best!

The food was fantastic! I enjoyed the crispy crab bellies in the Califoriental Lo Mein.