As spring arrives across The Irvine Ranch, a new wave of flavors is taking root in our premier dining destinations. This season is all about the art of the craft, whether it is the delicate fold of a Michelin-star dumpling or the precise rotation of a modern sushi belt. We have curated a guide to the latest restaurants joining our collection, offering everything from soul-warming Thai comfort food to sophisticated dim sum elevated with truffles and caviar. Discover the new arrivals that are making The Irvine Ranch the definitive destination for spring dining.
Ralph’s Coffee at Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr, Suite 201A
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Ralph’s Coffee recently opened its first West Coast location at Fashion Island. The cafe serves Ralph’s Roast Coffee, featuring organically grown beans roasted by La Colombe. Iced favorites such as vanilla lattes and matcha lemonades are already proving popular with guests. A curated pastry selection offers croissants, pain au chocolat, and American-style cookies like oatmeal raisin. For those looking for gifts, the shop offers housewares along with pre-wrapped mini chocolate chip cookies and brownies. A highlight is the Ralph’s ice cream, available in vanilla and coffee-flavored soft serve—which is ideal for a classic affogato.
Din Tai Fung at Irvine Spectrum Center
812 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
Din Tai Fung began in 1958 as a humble oil shop in Taipei, Taiwan. In 1972, founders Bing-Yi Yang and his wife, Pen-Mei Lai, transitioned to selling xiao long bao, sparking the growth of a global dumpling empire spanning 13 countries. In Hong Kong, the restaurant is a five-time Michelin star recipient. The Irvine Spectrum Center location features their legendary handmade noodles and a robust selection of vegan dishes, including crisp cucumber salad and sautéed kale with garlic. To round out the experience, guests can explore an extensive craft cocktail list.
Palette Dim Sum at the Market Place
3015 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92782
The highly ranked Palette Dim Sum is a modern Cantonese destination that serves dim sum all day. The Northern California-based Koi Palace and Palette Tea House restaurant group expanded the concept to Las Vegas before opening Palette’s first Orange County location at The Market Place. In February 2026, local food critics featured Palette Dim Sum on the list of best dim sum in Southern California. Signature dishes like fried rice and glistening Peking duck are elevated with shaved truffles, while dumplings are finished with delicate beads of caviar. The bar also serves sophisticated cocktails like martinis infused with peach, lychee, and green tea.
Manaao Thai Comfort Food at Irvine Spectrum Center
771 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA, 92618
OPENING SUMMER 2026 AT IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER. Engineer and web developer Kanate Ungkasrithongkul founded Manaao Thai Comfort Food to recreate the homestyle flavors of his childhood in central Thailand. Alongside his wife, Anita Lin, he serves soul-warming dishes like khao soi noodles with braised beef. This signature coconut curry-infused dish has already earned high praise from local media and food writers.
Sushi Rev at the Market Place
13262 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92602
This popular sushi destination serves diners an array of nigiri and rolls via a modern revolving conveyor belt. At Sushi Rev at The Market Place, guests select from fresh sushi, carpaccio, or specialty rolls that are continuously replenished by the chefs. The menu also features hot dishes like karaage, tempura, broiled mussels, and sea salt-seasoned yellowtail collar. Sushi Rev has built a massive following through social media, with local critics naming it a must-try destination for sushi lovers in Orange County.
