The District at Tustin Legacy is getting a fresh wave of new restaurants and beverage concepts, adding even more variety to one of the busiest shopping and dining destinations serving Tustin and Irvine.
Located at 2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782, The District is a roughly one-million-square-foot lifestyle center at Barranca Parkway and Jamboree Road, anchored by major destinations including Costco, Target, Whole Foods Market, AMC, Lowe's, restaurants, fitness concepts, and entertainment.
For local residents, the bigger story is that several new food and beverage concepts are now in the pipeline.
Array 36 Is Bringing Modern Chinese Fine Dining to Tustin
One of the most notable additions is Array 36, a modern Chinese fine-dining concept preparing to open its second Southern California location at 2493 Park Avenue, Unit 100, Tustin, CA 92782.
An exact opening date has not yet been announced.
Array 36 currently operates in San Gabriel and describes its concept as a celebration of Chinese culture and gastronomy, with an emphasis on premium ingredients, presentation, and refined service. Its existing menu includes dishes such as signature roast duck, black cod, seafood, Szechuan-style beef ribs, jellyfish with yuzu sauce, and other elevated Chinese dishes.
For Tustin and Irvine diners, this could become one of the more upscale dining options at The District once it opens.
Pho N Mor Is Also Expanding to The District
Vietnamese restaurant Pho N Mor is also preparing a Tustin location.
Current business filings show the upcoming location at 2493 Park Avenue, Unit 140, Tustin, CA 92782.
Pho N Mor already operates several Southern California locations and is known for pho, bún, noodle dishes, rice plates, barbecue items, and other Vietnamese comfort food.
An official Tustin opening date has not yet been posted, so I would confirm hours and grand-opening details before making a special trip.
Jabal Coffee House Is Bringing Yemeni Coffee to Orange County
Another particularly interesting addition is Jabal Coffee House, which is scheduled to come to Tustin in fall 2026.
The upcoming location is expected at 2483 Park Avenue, Suite S004J, Tustin, CA 92782.
Jabal specializes in premium Yemeni coffee and describes its concept as an elevated coffee-house experience centered around Yemeni coffee culture, craftsmanship, and community.
The company says its coffee is sourced from Yemen's high-altitude regions and is known for notes of dried fruit, warm spices, and chocolate.
Its Tustin location is expected to occupy approximately 2,500 square feet and is being positioned as more than a traditional grab-and-go coffee shop.
More Concepts Are Reportedly on the Way
The District's incoming restaurant pipeline has also included Tang Tang Karaoke Bar & Lounge, along with the additions of Array 36, Pho N Mor, and Jabal Coffee House.
The exact opening dates and operating hours for several of these newer concepts have not yet been formally announced, so those details are worth checking closer to opening.
The District Has Already Been Expanding Its Dining Lineup
This new round of tenants follows several additions that arrived in 2025. Those included:
- - Café 86, known for ube-based pastries and drinks
- - The District Eatery, serving customizable Asian-inspired bowls
- - Le Macaron French Pastries
- - The Lobby Cafe
- - Wagyu Factory
- - Activate Games, an interactive entertainment venue combining physical activity and technology
The District also launched a recurring dining series in 2026 featuring participating restaurants and special promotions throughout the year.
What to Know Before You Go
The District at Tustin Legacy — 2437 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782. The center sits near the Irvine/Tustin border at Barranca Parkway and Jamboree Road.
Parking is spread throughout the center, but the property is large enough that where you park matters. Costco, Target, Whole Foods, AMC, and the main restaurant promenade sit in different portions of the center, so it is usually easier to park near the business you actually plan to visit rather than assuming everything is a short walk from one central lot.
The center is especially busy around dinner, weekends, Costco shopping periods, and movie showtimes, so allowing a little extra time for parking and internal traffic is a good idea.
Why This Matters Locally
The District has always been an important retail hub for both Tustin and Irvine, but the continued arrival of more specialized restaurants is helping it evolve beyond its big-box roots.
The mix is becoming increasingly diverse:
- - Modern Chinese fine dining
- - Vietnamese cuisine
- - Yemeni coffee
- - Desserts and specialty drinks
- - International concepts
- - Entertainment
- - Traditional sit-down restaurants
That gives nearby residents more reasons to stay local instead of driving to Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Anaheim, or other parts of Orange County for dining and entertainment.
Final Thoughts
If you live in Irvine or Tustin, The District is worth keeping an eye on over the next several months.
Array 36, Pho N Mor, Jabal Coffee House, and other incoming concepts should continue changing the dining mix through the remainder of 2026.
We'll update this guide as confirmed opening dates, menus, operating hours, and grand-opening details are announced.