HOT Com Tam

Yum! This place is so good and the com tam definitely met my standards. I ordered the 2 item com tam with tau hu ky (bean curd fried shrimp) and nem nuong (Vietnamese grilled pork sausage). Both tasted authentic and just how I had it growing up. The broken rice itself was cooked perfectly. The side soup was tasty and light. My friends got the Thai tea which was perfectly made, good balance of sweet and herbal-y. Price is very fair and reasonable for both the food and drink. We ordered on a tablet and it was fairly easy. I can kind of see older generations potentially having a hard time with it. The service was really great, our server was nice and helpful. The restaurant looked great inside and the restroom was clean/didn't smell bad. The only issue I had with the set up was the snake plants on the tables attracted small flies. Overall I would definitely recommend and come back. The food tasted great and the pricing is generally good.

Broken rice is my favorite Vietnamese rice dish. BBQ meat, an egg quiche and pork skin salad on a bed of broken rice with fish sauce. It's a classic combination and a comforting meal that keeps me full the whole day. The secret is all about the BBQ pork for me and HOT falls flat. It is just ok. Parking is easy. Casual. Indoor seating. Good service. Please come and create your own experience.

HOT Com Tam is a restaurant that advertises being "famous" for Vietnamese broken rice. IMO it can be risky to make such a claim but credit to them because their menu offerings live up to the hype! Located in Westminster near the corner of Goldenwest Street and Westminster Boulevard, their broken rice plates are served in 1, 2, 3, or 4 course variations. Customers have the option to select from the following options:- Shredded Pork and Skin- Steam Egg Cake- Fried Egg Rolls- Fried Chicken- Chinese Sausage- Vietnamese Sausage- Sunny Side Up Egg- Charbroiled Pork Chop- Tofu Skin Shrimp Cake- Charbroiled Pork- Charbroiled ShrimpYou can also add Beef Short Rib for an up charge. I chose classics like Fried Egg Rolls, Fried Chicken, Vietnamese Sausage and Charbroiled Pork Chop, and I can honestly say this was one of the best meals I've enjoyed in recent memory. There was only one server working the entire restaurant but he provided exemplary service and we were commenting how he was smiling the entire time. After being seated, he brought us a tablet so we could place our order. Their prices are reasonable too, so I can't wait to visit again and also try out some of this restaurant group's other concepts like hot pot!

Com tam is in its name but they also have some solid items outside of broken rice! The 4 items (steam egg cake, fried egg rolls, charbroiled beef short rib, and charbroiled beef short rib) I got with the com tam had solid flavors and were great quality, and not every com tam place has the beef short rib like they do which is a plus for them. Hu tieu bo kho tasted fresh with flavorful broth and tender beef. Mi kho with char siu, wonton, and shrimp was fine but was nothing memorable - char siu could have used more flavor and I feel like they could do more with the filling in the wonton. Very friendly service. Interior is modern and comfortable. This might not be one of the best com tam in OC but their com tam is still delicious.

The service we got here was amazing. Very attentive.We ordered:Fish sauce wings - delicious and crispyBroken rice with 3 sides (shredded pork, pork chop, and tofu skin cake) - the flavor on the meat wasn't as strong as we wouldve liked. Also the tofu skin cake was a bit undercookedWonton noodles soup with char siu and dry wonton soup with char siu and shrimp. - soup was good but one of the wonton pieces was a bit off.Bun Cha nem ha noi - the flavor of the sauce that the meat was in, was not strong or flavorful enough for me.

This Vietnamese restaurant took over Princess Thai which took over Pizza Hut. A lot has change in this area over the past two decades but some establishments stay the same. Parking is limited during their peak timesInside reminds of Pizza Hut but decor has change. There are flatscreen TVs all over to display food. Menu is small and simple. Water is free. They do have fountain but no refill (WTH). This place is know for their broken rice. So I order the 4 meat combo which includes bi (shredded pork), cha (egg), tau hu sky (tofu skin shrimp cake) and nem nuong (grilled sausage)All rice dishes come with fish sauce and small soup. Rice combo presentation is a bit emailer than other typical Vietnamese places but I guess it rewards in taste. However, the rice is not broken.Overall, it's very good and should try it out. Can't say about the service because I was the only one there but waiter was nice and patient for first timer look at the menu.

This place is GOOD. My favorite com tam place I've had in a long time and I will be back. PARKING & LOCATION //Parking is easy with its own lot but kind of the middle of not that much. Hard to miss and I wouldn't worry about parking.FOOD //I ordered the com tam with ba mon (3 sides): lap xuong (Chinese sausage), tau hy ky (tofu skin), and thit nuong (grilled pork). I also got a side of their broth. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. It did not feel greasy at all and just tasted really authentic. You order on an iPad and they bring it out. I would absolutely get this dish again and the tau hu ky is a MUST side dish for me.AMBIANCE //I was nervous because it felt so modern and new inside and didn't want to give up that home-like feel/taste to the dish but they really nailed it! The restaurant itself is quite big and the tables are spaced out. Because of the iPads, you technically don't have to talk to the staff if you don't want to but I did see some older couples just order verbally as well.OVERALL // 5.0No frills but very modern com tam place that I think about every week. I can't wait to go back!

We were the first customers on a Sunday at opening,So we had really good service. Really efficient as every table has a tablet that lets you order anything from the menu. Would be even better if they had pictures to go with the itemsLots of tvs with different videos of diff parts of Vietnam showcasing our culture & that scored bonus points for my mom. Food was really good, with good portions and well priced. Ordered 2 Com Tam dishes w/ 2 sides as well as the Mi Kho w/ all the proteins (be sure to click all 3 if you use their tablets to order)The grilled pork, short ribs, nem, and fried shrimp patty wrapped in tofu skin, were all delicious. Surprisingly enjoyed the Mi Kho (dry) egg noods the most. Really good texture and plentiful meats + veggies on the side. Sauce was a bit sweet but balances out well once you have the soup and veggies that are served on the side + highly recommend adding some chili / pickled garlic/jalapeno that's provided on the table Viet coffee is basic but good. Strong. Will def return for more.

Shocked how cheap their prices was! Their food was pretty good too. I recommend getting the steamed basil clams besides their com tam

I tried many com tam places already and my favorite one has always been thanh restaurant on Bolsa. I compare every com tam place to it and this place was DELICIOUS the side items are slightly better than thanh restaurant. I think the only thing thanh did better was the meat because it has more char. The cha was incredibly flavorful and warm. The price is very cheap as well I got the fried chicken and the main meat and fried shrimp roll for only 13.99! Going to come here more often!The wings are juicy and meaty. The fish sauce wings are not too overpowering and has a nice garlic flavor as well.