The mango fruit roll-up really was a pure fruit roll, sliced so thin it almost melted in my mouth and played off the fat of the pork belly perfectly. The pork belly was seared to a slight crisp on the outside, glazed with a soy-lime mixture and served on top of a tortilla puree, with a smear of serrano sauce for additional zing. This plate was a deconstructed Korean taco of sorts. I love it and could eat it in a lot of different ways…so I have, yet the Tempo Urban Kitchen approach was different. I may or may not have offered to eat the last leftover piece and thankfully found someone willing to share it without anyone else stabbing us with a fork. Octopus is one of those things that is so easily overcooked, but that wasn’t a concern. I’d never had octopus prepared this way before, with a slight char but in big chunks that were the perfect consistency. Not only was the food delicious, but the plating was beautiful and each of us received an individual serving plank, ‘painted’ with smears of varied house-made sauces for dipping.

Next up was this unique play on grilled octopus, topped with micro-greens and a side of chipotle aioli. The tajin rim, well, I might have licked mine entirely clean. The infusion sits for a week so the flavor is fantastic! I love anything mango, so to hear this was the first course of the night was perfect. I can’t wait to go back and try some more food.and have another one of these terrific Mango Serrano-Infused Margaritas. The modern American cuisine menu is varied and offers something for everyone. Tempo really wants to stay engaged with their customers and interact with you, and that’s something you pick up on the second you walk in the door. They even offer a free ceviche or taquitos if you check-in on Facebook. You’ll see that they’re very people-oriented and social media plays a large part in how they operate their restaurant. Take a peek at the Tempo Urban Kitchen website. The chef team, which also includes Executive Chef Salvador Carrillo, who won second place in the national competition “Cocinero del Año 2014” and Charly Urban, is a dynamic trio with the goal of making your experience good from the minute you walk in the door. With a “campestre” approach, or farm-to-table, everything you eat is fresh and delicious.

Owned by Jorge Cueva, Tempo has a fun vibe in a unique building with bold flavor-filled menu. Zorin, a recent winner on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games. Located in Brea, about 1/2 mile off the 57 freeway on Imperial Highway, the restaurant is easily accessible from both Orange County and the Inland Empire, as well as Los Angeles County, and even if you have a bit of a drive, this dining experience is completely worth it.Ī bit of a background on Tempo Urban Kitchen: the head chef is Chris T. On Monday, the husband and I got quite a treat: the opportunity to hang with the Gigasavvy Social Club crew for a night out at Tempo Urban Kitchen in Brea.

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