Blue Bowl
Panthers are known for their great appetite and their strong will to feast. That’s why we have gathered locations near Chapman that will fill you up, yet will leave you craving more!
A place Chapman students tend to visit often is Blue Bowl located at 3835, 417 S Main St, Orange, CA 92868. This place offers a build-your-own setup in where you can design your own fresh acai/pitaya bowl with choices of fruit, steel-cut oats, and so much more! One of our own, Karina Cardenas, went out to the place to see what the “hype” was really all about. Click on the link below to watch her Blue Bowl vlog!
Albertacos
In the mood for a delicious Mexican meal? Try out one of Chapman’s local restaurants, Albertacos, for a variety selection on authentic Mexican food such as tacos, burritos, and even carne asada fries! These tasty french fries come with carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, shredded yellow cheese, and a salsa of your choice (red or green)! Stop by at 878 N. Glassell St, Orange, CA 92867 for a taste of Mexico.
Green Tomato Grill
Green Tomato Grill is located on 1419 N. Tustin St., Orange CA 92867 (located across from Toyota of Orange). The restaurant features Rice Bowls, Flatbread Melts, Wraps, Salads, Stews, a unique variety of snacks and fresh made Lemonade. Signature sauces along with locally farmed produce help make the flavors unique and absolutely delicious!
To say that there is something for everyone wouldn’t even begin to describe what Green Tomato Grill’s menu is all about. One of my favorites is Chile Verde Bowl ($9.75) which sees cilantro lime rice at its base, then topped with steak, corn, onion, shishito peppers, black beans, bell peppers, Cheddar Jack cheese (no cheese in pictures though), and chile verde sauce sauce. The steak is incredibly tender and flavorful with beautiful juicy flavors throughout.
The other item I got was the sweet potato fries which were unforgettable!
There is so much more on the menu which will take several more trips to get through all of it. The food is fresh, healthy, and most importantly, TASTY! I’m no fan of bland tasteless food but Green Tomato Grill has definitely figured out the right recipe.
For a Green Tomato Grill location near you, please visit their website.
(Chile Verde Bowl & Sweet Potato Fries in Pictures above)
La Michoacana
La Michoacana, a famous ice-cream parlor, is home to authentic Mexican treats including a variety of different ice-cream and paleta flavors, tostilocos, aguas frescas, bionicos, elote, tostilocos, raspados, and so much more! They also have delicious dairy-free and gluten-free options. Stop by one of Chapman’s local La Michoacana ice-cream spots to experience a great taste of Mexico on the tip of your tongue!
Yoshiharu Ramen
Craving some authentic Japanese Hokkaido ramen? Stop by Chapman’s local Yoshiharu Ramen place located at 1891 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92865. They have both pork and non-pork options and are mostly known for their Japanese-Hokkaido ramen pork bone broth, which they boil for over 14 hours. Don’t miss out on this quiet to low-level noise dining experience! Kitto ki ni iru!
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