Oak & Coal

First, just wow. My significant and I were initially planning to go to a restaurant in the same parking lot, but when we got there they were pretty exorbitant. The parking was tight, so we had parked in front of Oak & Coal and decided to try it. BEST decision today. No exaggeration. The atmosphere is sleek, modern, and intimate. They have an open kitchen and bar, and it’s a pleasure to watch the chefs at work from your table. I can’t praise the food enough. It’s pretty pricey considering the portions, BUT the quality is more than worth it, and the customer service is absolutely prime. I told my partner that I’d be sad if any of the staff quit before we came back because they were so on point. Overall, this restaurant was a exceptional surprise. One of the highlights of our Valentine’s Day. Thank you sincerely for a wonderful evening. Will definitely be recommending this place to my hotel guests going to Costa Mesa.

The mai tai was delicious but the food was all a bit weird. Unagi & crispy rice was very average, the rice was not crispy enough. Garlic noodles was a bit over cooked, the noodles felt soggy. The chicken Karaage was really spicy and sour.

We ordered take out today. 6 different dishes 1.Steamed Chicken lemongrass dumplings 9/10 The noodle around was so delicious. I loved the texture and flavor. The lemongrass chicken was well seasoned and also really good. 2. Bao Buns 10/10 These came with a twist. I somehow thought of Bao, round, steamed dumpling. But these were more like little Tacos , except the shell was a Bao Bun. Flavor was amazing. The little sprouts added a little tinge of spice , the ginger was pickled and sweet and a little sour. The pork belly tasted smokey and juicy. Overall perfect! 3. Kurobuta Pork Belly Skewers 12/10 Omg!!! This! Coming from germany I am used to grilling pork belly. We call it either "belly-rag" - "Baulappen" or a "grill-torch" - "Grillfackel" (name explains itself, since they love to light on fire due to the high fat consent. The smoky flavor and seasoning was on point. I loved that they weren't dried out. Just pure deliciousness . 4. Plain Garlic Noodles 8/10 The noodles were ok , overa