Ta Chen

. 17853 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park, 714-998-9500, yangminggarden.com Crispy Sichuan beef, string beans and garlic spinach from the new Yang Ming Garden in Villa Park (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) 7. Ta Chen The sign in the window

, almost-brittle texture unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere. The mu shu pork rolls are as big as burritos. 6082 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 714-892-6994, tachenrestaurant.com Kung pao chicken, fried rice, egg rolls and snow peas from Ta Chen in Garden

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, sichuanimpressions.com Cumin toothpick lamb at Sichuan Impression in Tustin (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Ta Chen Old-school “Mandarin cuisine.” Truly outstanding dry braised beef, plus mu shu pork rolls as big as burritos. Takeout: Yes

. Delivery: Grubhub, Uber Eats. 6082 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, 714-892-6994, tachenrestaurant.com Kung pao chicken, fried rice, egg rolls and snow peas from Ta Chen in Garden Grove (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG) Tan Cang Newport