Anaheim’s Packing District lets you enjoy the culinary artistry of small businesses. This food hall contains a very diverse population, fresh produce, and world-class culinary talents that make Southern California one of the best places to eat in the world. This Packing district is only two miles from the Disneyland® Resort, making it an easy and accessible stop to add to your Anaheim adventure. Although it was challenging to conclude which are the best restaurants in this food hall, we bring you this list of the five most innovative establishments you’ll find.
The Chippy Fish & Grill
Website | (714) 603-7865
440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA
The Chippy Fish & Grill offers only the highest quality ingredients and prides itself on fresh, simple, and healthy eating. All fish and chips are cooked using unique family recipes from the United Kingdom that are healthier and lighter than most traditional cooking methods.
This restaurant uses significant, top-quality generously cuts of fresh fish dipped in lightly seasoned batter with zero trans fat soybean oil, served up crisp, light, and golden brown. Topping this off, lemon, malt vinegar, and homemade tartar sauce will surely leave your taste buds smiling! They’re well-known for their grilled and foil-wrap baked fish; although it takes a few more minutes to prepare, it will certainly give you that fine-dining experience at a fair price.
Their award-winning food has been featured in publications for the best Fish and Chips in Orange County by OC Weekly, Yelp, and Monster Munching. Their dishes are made to order and served timely to provide a warm, gourmet, and memorable seafood dining experience.
Rolling Boil
Website | (714) 618-0248
440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA
Taking a twist on a classic, Rolling Boil offers a wide variety of soup broths, from vegetarian to spiced-up concoctions, and a multitude of dipping sauces. Like it spicy? Ask for their Ghost Pepper extract drops! Too spicy? Cool yourself down with Asian craft beer and Whiskey.
The fun part of this restaurant is that you assemble your ‘bowl’ however you want. First, you need to pick a protein (some of their most popular options are New York Steak, Rib Eye, and Pork Tenderloin). Then you must choose a broth (we suggest you pick a combination broth), and lastly, select a sauce; it can be citrus, sha cha, toasted sesame, or all three sauces!
Do you want delicious food that is piping hot with every bite? Do you want to be a chef without any hard work? Pick your fresh garden vegetables, sliced to order meat, and start swishing away at Rolling Boil!
The KROFT
Website | 714-635-5900
440 S. Anaheim Blvd.Anaheim, CA 92805
The KROFT opened its doors in 2014. It encompasses a whirlwind of fast-casual gastropub fare paired with local-production craft beers. This rustic gastropub culinary kitchen offers homemade goods ranging from poutines to sandwiches and sides.
One trend this restaurant hopes to ignite is the love of poutines, a dish consisting of crispy fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. This Canadian junk food staple is a specialty on their menu.
This restaurant offers an extensive selection of homestyle comfort food, from their famous gourmet sandwiches to crispy, gravy-battered poutines and hand-selected draught beers to match. They craft delicious dipping sauces, specialty drinks, and savory cuisines, all made in-house and fresh daily to satisfy all your cravings.
The Iron Press
Website | (657) 220-9388
440 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805
Located on the second floor of the packing house, The sitting area right in front of the spot is limited, but you can take your food elsewhere in the packing house. If you get a seat, grab a nice dark beer and catch a game on the big TVs!
This restaurant is best known for its waffles. They serve up all kinds of both sweet and savory waffles, like jalapeño cheddar waffles, herb waffles, bacon, smoked gouda waffles, churro waffles, and of course, the classic Belgian waffle.
They offer loads of specialty local and imported beers along with their waffles. They’re focused on sourcing fresh ingredients and working with the local community to create a fun and interactive dining experience.
Zabon Ramen
Website | 714-829-4715
440 S. Anaheim Blvd.Anaheim, CA 92805
This unique ramen restaurant, originating in Japan, opened its second North American location in 2022 within the historic Anaheim Packing District. It is distinctive for its richly flavored soup made using bone broth—currently popular in the US—from pork bones and seafood.
Zabon Ramen attracts a loyal following of ramen enthusiasts seeking a more uncommon soup base, combining Tonkotsu (pork) broth, chicken broth, and soy sauce. What also sets Zabon apart from other popular So Cal ramen destinations is a generous mound of fresh vegetables and charred chashu (Japanese braised pork belly).
Always pursuing new flavors, Zabon Ramen delivers a unique taste you won’t find anywhere else with their zabon ramen noodles. This passion allows this establishment to continue serving up ramen noodles with confidence and pride each day.
