The Empanada Maker - Irvine

Great food and more than I thought I was getting which was great! I love the bento box style!

Stumbled across this place on Yelp and the food looked too good to pass up. They are apart of a ghost kitchen concept. I got the BBQ Mix Bento Box. Everything in the order was delicious and they gave a good amount for portions of meat each of the chicken beef. I will definitely be coming back here again.

I was craving a Korean bento box and found The Goban! It's a little confusing navigating to the center where the store is, but they operate from a smart kitchen. This was my first time seeing one, so it was super cool! You just order from the Kiosk and have an option of choosing multiple choices from different restaurants. The food comes out in a reasonable time. I ordered the BBQ grill box, which came with bulgogi, grilled chicken, fried dumplings, and a side of four vegetables. The box itself is so cute and looks super modern. The serving size is large as this was two meals for me. The bulgogi with onion was perfectly cooked and marinated on a bed of white rice. The chicken was also super flavorful and juicy, not over-cooked at all. The fried dumplings were so crispy and delicious, they definitely hit the spot. There were four vegetables in the bento: pickled carrots, broccoli, pickled red cabbage, and bean sprouts. They added a refreshing crunch to the flavorful meats. I do wish it came with kimchi, but that's also an option as an additional side. Delicious food, I can't wait to come back to try their cheese katsu! Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for a yummy, filling meal.

I was confused at first with the high tech they have. Food was ready sooner than the estimated time. Chicken was tender and their spicy red sauce was perfect match. I would come back again. Enjoyed alot!!

This place serves the best Katsu! I ordered the Goban Katsu Box that comes with chicken and pork Katsu, gyoza, broccoli, corn coleslaw and pickled red cabbage! It was so good. I also had the Cheese Pork Katsu bowl and loved it, I recommend trying that on your first order! The chicken was flavorful and tender with a nice crisp. The portion was very generous and the quality was great overall. I also appreciated the fast service, the order took less than ten minutes to be ready. I will visit at least once a week from now on!!!