Review: Yes, Sichuan noodles and crispy orange chicken can co-exist

Critic Brad A. Johnson says this new cafe in Irvine brings together all kinds of Chinese food, from tongue-numbing Sichuan to classic American Chinese stir-fry dishes.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • November 4, 2021
It didn’t take long for word to get out about Northern Cafe opening a branch at University Center in Irvine. The new Chinese restaurant has been open for only a few weeks and already the line stretches out the door and around the sidewalk at...
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