First/Last Meal in OC

My taste buds have been all messed up of late because of some treatment, and my next treatment is going to completely wipe them out (for about 4 months). I am hoping that I get a little window between the two where my taste buds will hopefully pop back (at least partially) before they get wiped out again.

Spicy food is out, but I think that I would like some bold flavors. Chewy carbs - rice, bread, pasta... - are really bad tasting right now, so Chinese, Thai, and Italian are not top choices.

So, where should I go for something bold without being too spicy. Sashimi is going to be too subtle for me, and I can do a good enough steak at home that it will not be worth it to spend big bucks at a steak house.

I live in central OC, so anywhere is really within reach. I care more about the food than the decor.

As a semi-related question, what would you eat when you could not taste anything?