Peach Factory Pizza & Chicken

This review might not seem fair but I drive out 20 miles to try this place out on a weekend to find out that they don't open until 5pm. What kind of pizza joint opens at that time of a night? Seems odd but I guess people do have weird opening hours. I will update my review once I'm able to make it back out. Until then, I still feel that opening at 5pm is way too late!

Came here last Thursday with some friends because they have never been to a sool-jeep, or have ever had soju, ummmm or have ever had korean food - ever.  we walked in at 9pm and it was empty except for one other table of two people.

i was not a fan of the atmosphere.  it had quiet k-ballads playing in the background, football and kpop videos playing on the tv.  stuff on the tv was ok but i was expecting energetic music.  the waiter/host seated us but never came back.  in fact, anytime i needed anything i buzzed him.  which is okay, but i kinda would like that waitstaff come to check on me every once in awhile.

we looked at the menu and it looked great!  my friends were super interested about the pizza.  the idea of bulgogi pizza sounded so delish EXCEPT they didn't have it!  the waiter said "i know how to make it, but i don't really make it you know?" ummm ok...  whatevers.  ok, so i ordered my fave, chum-churum soju.  too freaking bad Crystal, they don't have it.  so i just ordered regular soju and a pitcher of hite.  the hite was not that cold.  highlight of the night was the extremely hot and crispy chicken wings and sweet potato fries.  we ate that up so fast.  we ordered another pitcher but we regretted it - we just wanted to leave!  the atmosphere was killing our energy.  

i'll come back again sometime later... way later when they've really established themselves and actually have everything that they list on their menu.

really wanted to like the place.  the tustin/irvine areas need more izakayas and sool-jeeps.  =/

P.S.  rolled over to honda ya and the night was redeemed.

I can't remember why I have been to this shopping plaza before...tenants include a small dinner theater, OC kosher, a small Indian market, an asian karaoke joint and now the Peach Factory.  I've got to say, in this strip mall that is so diverse, the Peach Factory is a perfect fit.

So what is Peach Factory?  They don't produce peaches or even dessert really...not to confuse you but the do make pie though, pizza pie!  Peach Factory is a restaurant featuring Korean fusion, with bulgogi topped pizzas and KFC.  Yes, Korean Fried Chicken!  The food is similar to what you used to find at Pizza & Chicken Love Letter, featuring all of the classics like thousand island and sriracha covered slaw to start, bacon wrapped quail eggs, spicy chicken with cheese, an more...but they have quite a few unique offerings like their Peach BBQ Chicken Pizza with it's crispy tortilla thin crust topped with chicken & peaches.  The owner told me and i can confirm, its even better than it sounds...sweet, but not too sweet, and then that thin crispy crust.  It was great, but different from any Korean pizza Ive ever had (it's fair to say I've had quite a few).  They also have new chicken calbi pizzas and several gizzard and spicy intestine appetizer options to keep your date entertained.  If that doesn't work, you can always grab a 2000cc pitcher of Hite or some yogurt soju to mix it up.

The decor is pretty simple, with one LCD TV showcasing K-pop videos and the other sports.  It's kind of nice, when it's just ESPN highlights, without distraction, you can focus on the people you came in with...your friends, your date, whoever you're with, enjoy your time a the Peach Factory, pour that pitcher of Hite, and celebrate your time together.  Good times!