Foodie Guide to The Source OC

Instagrammable treats, savory ramen, hand-made pasta, and gourmet Korean corn dogs—you'll be able to find this and so much more at The Source OC. While it might be best known as a premium shopping destination, The Source OC is also a foodie hot spot with unique flavors around every corner. Come hungry and ready to explore!

Coffee & Tea

In-Sit Coffee: Pour-over coffee + sweet treats like canelės make this a lovely place to spend the morning.

Desserts & Donuts

Cheesetella: If you are a fan of fluffy castella and Japanese cheesecake, this spot is for you.

Don Melt: The star of the show here is the croffle, a delicious combo of croissant and waffle with sweet and fruity toppings.

Monday to Sunday Cafe: Traditional Korean shaved ice is the perfect sweet treat when the temps creep up.

Mochinut: These picture-perfect treats originating from Hawaii combine American donuts and Japanese mochi for a crunchy/chewy bite.

Old Ferry Donut: Here they specialize in tender donuts filled with coconut cream, mascarpone cream, and even peanut butter cream.

Overflo: The soft serve-filled waffles taste as good as they look.

Sweetbox: While the too-cute macarons take up much of the display space, don't sleep on the dragon's beard candy.

The Bakery: Those in the know come here for the Gombo Donut: soboro bread filled with red bean paste or sweet potato and deep fried.

Asian Flavors

dPot: This modern hot pot spot is the perfect pick after a day of shopping. Choose your meat, soup base, and type of noodle and you'll be set for a delicious shabu shabu experience.

Gangnam House: Get your group together and snag a table at this festive restaurant where the Korean BBQ combination plates are the star.

Jaws TPK: Authentic Korean food is the name of the game at Jaws TPK where gimbap and spicy topokki are favorites.

M Korean BBQ: High-quality ingredients and attentive service are always on deck. Choose the beef or pork combo plate and you'll get a selection of meats that you can grill up to your liking.

Jane Ko at Yoshiharu Ramen in Buena Park, CA

Main St. Pho & Grill: Bright, fresh, Vietnamese flavors bring diners back to Main St. again and again. Start off with the spring rolls and then select your favorite pho topped with beef, oxtail, chicken, and other options.

Misoolkwan OC: Fans of this spot know that the spicy pork belly and inventive cocktails are on the must-order list.

Orange Blossom: The Oriental Kitchen: Asian Fusion means you'll have everything from pineapple fried rice to Cajun seafood to choose from.

Yoshiharu Ramen: Deeply flavorful traditional Japanese ramen is an excellent choice at this award-winning spot any time of day.

Quick Eats

Flippoly: Thick brioche bread envelopes fluffy eggs and your choice of toppings for a perfectly Instagrammable bite.

Myungrang Hot Dog: If you've never experienced quirky Korean-style hot dogs you are in for a real treat. A chewy batter and zesty dipping sauces round out the experience.

Pelicana Chicken: A relaxed vibe and deliciously flavorful chicken wings are the reason this spot tops our list.

ITALIAN

Il Fiora: Freshmade pasta, gorgonzola pizza, and attentive service make this a lovely spot to spend the afternoon.

MEXICAN

La Huasteca: This spot serves world-class Mexican cuisine with specialty options like the Molcajete Azteca that definitely needs to be shared.

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