OC Food/Drink Recommendations for Fanfest 2026!

Hi it's juni/ico!
Here are places I can vouch for as a guy who lives in OC :)
Try some out when you're at Fanfest 2026!
If there are any questions for other establishments, please DM me @ aetherflow.bsky.social on Bluesky and I can provide a specific recommendation!

Food Hall/Court
- Anaheim Packing District
https://www.anaheimpackingdistrict.com/merchants

- Steelcraft (Garden Grove)
https://steelcraftlb.com/steelcraft-garden-grove/

- 4th Street Marker (Santa Ana)
https://www.4thstreetmarket.com/food-drink2

- Rodeo 39 Public Market (Stanton)
https://www.rodeopublicmarket.com/

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Bakeries:
- Porto's Bakery - Cuban Bakery - Makes delicious pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and drinks! HIGHLY recommended!
https://www.portosbakery.com/

- Okayama Kobo Bakery - Small Japanese bakery. Has a location very close to the Anaheim Con Center and one in LA! VERY good!
https://www.okayamakobousa.com/

- Paris Baguette - Korean French-inspired bakery. It's a chain, so there's a lot of locations!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/paris-baguette-anaheim-4?osq=bakery

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Hot Pot:
- Haidilao - Renowned for their customer service and quality - NOT All-You-Can-Eat
https://www.yelp.com/biz/haidilao-hotpot-irvine-irvine-5?osq=Haidilao+Hot+Pot

- Shabuya - All-You-Can-Eat Shabu Shabu
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shabuya-fountain-valley?osq=all+you+can+eat+hot+pot

- Umi Hotpot, Sushi, and Seafood Buffet
https://www.yelp.com/biz/umi-hotpot-sushi-and-seafood-buffet-city-of-industry?osq=all+you+can+eat+hot+pot

- ZZ Hotpot House - Prepared Hot Pot - Also has pasta and other plates - NOT AYCE
https://www.yelp.com/biz/zz-hotpot-house-garden-grove-3?osq=all+you+can+eat+hot+pot

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KBBQ:
- Bullgogi KBBQ - Cheapest option for AYCE KBBQ - Pretty good quality for the price
https://www.yelp.com/biz/bullgogi-korean-bbq-garden-grove-3?osq=all+you+can+eat+kbbq

- Gangnam Station KBBQ - AYCE KBBQ with lots of options
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gangnam-station-korean-bbq-buena-park-buena-park?osq=all+you+can+eat+kbbq

- Mr BBQ - High quality KBBQ - I definitely recommend!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-bbq-fullerton?osq=all+you+can+eat+kbbq

- BWON KBBQ and Shabu - Has both options for KBBQ and Hot Pot if you can't choose one!
https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/UGUpTedVbyMc2V5n4xJcnw/348s.jpg

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Phoholic - My favorite Pho place. Very limited parking space but well worth it!!!!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/phoholic-westminster-2?osq=phoholic

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Tacos:
- Tacos Los Cholos - My favorite taco spot in Anaheim!!!!! They also have a location in Fullerton. Parking spots are very limited.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-los-cholos-anaheim-anaheim?osq=tacos

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Sweets / Boba / Coffee/ Tea / Ice Cream / Etc.
- Requiem Coffee, Tea, and Fantasy - Final Fantasy-inspired cafe!!! Close to the con center! Come for the immersion. The food and drinks are just OK though.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/requiem-coffee-tea-and-fantasy-anaheim?osq=requiem+cafe

- Joe's Italian Ice - Local, family-owned Italian ice shop very close to the con center. Highly recommended!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-italian-ice-anaheim-2?osq=italian+ice

- Salt & Straw - Ice Cream
https://www.yelp.com/biz/salt-and-straw-anaheim-16?osq=ice+cream

- Tierra Mia Coffee - Mexican coffee chain. Unique mexican twist to popular drinks. Good options!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/tierra-mia-coffee-anaheim?osq=boba

- Da Vien Coffee - Vietnamese coffee/tea cafe. One of my favorite places for a drink! Highly recommend the ube coffee! A few locations in the OC! HIGHLY recommended!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/da-vien-coffee-westminster-2?osq=da+vien

- Airoma Cafe - Another place for great coffee and matcha
https://www.yelp.com/biz/airoma-cafe-garden-grove-2?osq=boba

- Claws & Cream - Ice cream & drinks - The matcha is VERY good here. Also has claw machines to pass the time.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/claws-and-cream-garden-grove?osq=Claws+and+Cream

- Sunright Tea Studio - Chain boba and tea cafe. One of my usual go-to's for decent boba!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sunright-tea-studio-fullerton-2?osq=boba

- Fraise Cafe - Crepes (both savory and sweet)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fraise-cafe-fullerton-5?osq=fraise

- Three Blossoms Cafe - Cozy spot for amazing drinks
https://www.yelp.com/biz/3-blossoms-cafe-westminster?osq=three+blossoms

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Kei Concepts get its own category because it's a branding chain with a variety of restaurants! HIGHLY recommended. I love these places.
https://www.keiconcepts.info/our-concepts

- VOX Kitchen - Asian fusion with Peruvian flavors. Most popular of the restaurants. SO GOOD!!!!
https://www.eatvox.com/

- Nep Case - Vietnamese-inspired brunch spot
https://www.nepcafe.com/

- SUP Noodle Bar - Pho and other dishes that are shared with Vox and other establishments
https://www.supnoodlebar.com/

- Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya - Ramen and small portions bar
https://www.kinizakaya.com/

- ROL - Hand Roll Bar / Sushi
https://www.rolhandroll.com/

- INI Risorante - Italian-Asian fusion. Pasta!!!!
https://www.iniristorante.com/

- Kei Coffee House - Nicely crafted coffee and tea drinks
https://www.keicoffeehouse.com/

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If you're not a West Coast native, please give In-N-Out Burgers a chance!
Everything is great! Fries are a mixed bag, but to make it better, order it Well Done for extra crunch!