Chef Roy Choi Returns to Orange County | Orange County News

Chef Roy Choi is bringing his iconic Korean-LA fusion restaurant, Best Friend, to Anaheim — his first California location — set to open in fall 2027 at the buzzy OCVibe development. Rooted in Orange County memories, this won’t be a Vegas replica; it’ll celebrate OC’s local artists, flavors, and neighborhoods like Fullerton and Santa Ana. A culinary trailblazer who launched the food truck revolution with Kogi BBQ, Choi sees this as a triumphant homecoming and a key anchor for OCVibe’s massive food scene, which will eventually host 35+ concepts. He’s ready to cook up something truly special — and deeply personal — for his hometown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb9f171c806a189d