Celebrate the Lunar New Year at one of Irvine's top Chinese restaurants

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Jing's Kitchen

On Jan. 25, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Lunar New Year. To kick off the 15 days of celebration, Chinese families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Eve for a reunion dinner, often featuring noodles for longevity, fish for prosperity and dumplings for wealth.

If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Rat with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find Irvine's top Chinese restaurants, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!

1. Jing's Kitchen

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Topping the list is Jing's Kitchen. Located at 196 Technology Drive, Suite K in the Irvine Health and Science Complex, it's the highest-rated Chinese restaurant in Irvine, boasting four stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp.

2. Haidilao Hot Pot

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Next up is the Business District's Haidilao Hot Pot, at 2710 Alton Parkway, Suite 215. With 4.5 stars out of 636 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot, which offers hot pots and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Running Chicken

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El Camino Real's Running Chicken, at 5408 Walnut Ave., Suite I, is another top choice. Yelpers give the Chinese and breakfast/brunch spot four stars out of 333 reviews.

4. Qin West Noodle

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Back in the Business District is Qin West Noodle, a fast-casual Chinese spot that offers noodles and more. It's another go-to, with four stars out of 154 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6200 Scholarship to see for yourself.

5. BZ Bees

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Another favorite in the Business District is BZ Bees, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Chinese eatery at 2636 Dupont Drive, Suite 40.

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