La Ka Viet

Came by for lunch and got their Bo Ne special - Vietnamese steak served in a sizzling hot off the grill which came with a Banh mi on the side. It was delicious and super satisfying! . Also got their lychee jasmine tea which was very refreshing. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or just coffee and dessert, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

I was hoping this place was going to be good! I used to work here as a teenager when it was tapioca express. Oh the memories, the good and the bad! Over the years I have seen it been renovated and turn into a few other businesses. Now it's a cafe place, so I stopped by to check it out. Decided to get a matcha cream coffee. Although it does look good with extra ice, unfortunately it was just normal tasting. I dont think ill be back given there are many coffee houses within a mile radius. Good luck!

I don't normally review beverages, but I hope the owners take constructive feedback because this experience was more than underwhelming.Drinks (0/5)- Paid $14 for a matcha einspanner and a vietnamese coffee that were basically un drinkable, sadly. The coffee lacked iconic flavors with an almost alcohol-like aftertaste like something in it was bad. The matcha was very clumpy, lacked prominent aromatics, texture, and flavor. The "cream" for the einspanner part was very dense, did not mix well, and was overpoweringly sweet like it was just a scoop of Cool Whip thrown in. We asked nicely to have it remade, barista asked if we wanted it sweeter, we said no, only for the 2nd one to have even more cream. I hate wasting food but all the drinks got tossed.Service (1/5) - 2 people working at a slow time during mid day, i don't know if the poor drinks are the result of a training issue or an ingredient quality issue at this point. Ambiance (2/5) - the cafe design is cute, the chairs are comfy but most tables looked...sticky. The parking is just ok but it's at a really optimal location right in the middle of garden grove/westminster so it had potential.

Small cafe with weird/awkward seating and tables. There was only one worker on a Monday night and we ordered one avocado kakigori. Took at least 15 minutes to come out. They forgot the avocado pudding (one of the main toppings) and gladly gave it to us after we informed them, but it was hard to track down the worker since you only order from a kiosk.- avocado kakigori ($12): 7.9/10. Pretty good! The shaved ice is actually just milk flavored, and not avocado flavored which is what I expected. However, they do make up for this with the amount of toppings that come with it. I loved how many different toppings there were. My favorite toppings were the coconut jello strings, avocado pudding, and crunchy pandan tapioca clusters. There was too much cream/foam on top which was overpowering and a large layer of mochi on the bottom that felt unnecessary. I enjoyed this particular item and would definitely come back to try their other kakigori flavors (che thai) and other desserts/puddings.

First time here to check out the new boba desert in town, and i really like it here. The aesthetic inside is cozy to study and get work done, the coffee drink is strong and spot on, the desert is unique. The only down side is the parking, but that's how it is everywhere here. I actually think that the price is very descent ($5-6) for latte compared to boba nowadays. I see lots of other young professionals and some students there, smushed they play some good kpop playlist to helps with the moods?! Overall, We enjoyed our time there!

My first review of 2025...! I checked this spot out after a colleague mentioned it to me a few weeks ago. I remember visualizing the plaza at the time, and exclaimed that "that's the plaza with the super tight parking/tiny spaces!". Luckily, my first time here, I opted to check it out the morning of New Years Eve. The plaza was relatively empty when I stopped by (somewhere between 8am and 9am). I was instantly greeted by a friendly guy that provided some suggestions after I asked what his most popular drinks were. They have a decent breakfast menu - but I was coming back from a rather heavy meal - so just settled for a drink instead. I opted for the Matcha Einspanner. The wait wasn't bad at all - while I was waiting, I noted their spacious interior. There's lots of seating/tables, and outlets. In a time where many cafes are removing/blocking outlets to discourage people from working in them - it's refreshing to see that La Ka Viet has outlets in abundance. All seats have a nice view of the shopping plaza if you like to people watch. The current decor of Christmas was peaceful - they have a nice tree upfront too. Clean bathroom - although the lock is a bit flimsy. The Matcha Einspanner ($6.50) had a rich matcha taste to it - probably among the better matcha drinks I've had in recent time. It didn't have any gritty or grainyness that other reviews were complaining about. The thick layer of cream at the top added a nice balance to the matcha taste. Definitely on my top 5 list of matcha drinks. I wanted to try out their coffee jelly, but they were out today. They also have avocado pudding too - and if I wasn't so full from breakfast, I would've picked one up. Wifi is strong and fast - I did a speedtest and it was measuring at 100+ MBPS. The only downside I can see is the parking situation. Not only is this one of the busier shopping plazas in Little Saigon, but add to that the tight roadways in the lot. The parking spaces are small - and while my little VW has no issue fitting perfectly in a spot - I get a bit apprehensive driving through this lot with other drivers who seem to have issues navigating safely. The majority of the spots in this plaza are timed for One-hour. So it's not really the most conducive for studying or working. The cafe guy did tell me that parking gets better in the evening - only worsens during the day. While I don't want to fault them for the parking situation - parking is really a big factor you have to consider when you're checking places out around here - especially if you plan to stay longer than the provided timeframe.

MY 1ST REVIEW OF 2025! LETS GO!!I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this café. From the minimal design to the well crafted menu and the incredible service. We were greeted when we came in and greeted when we left. I'm so glad we decided to dine in and enjoy ourselves (even tho it was a short visit). I was blown away when I found out they actually had a food menu. To my surprise, it was everything they needed to make this café complete. We ordered the Xiu Man, the Viet ice coffee, and the che Thai with avocado. I highly recommend getting two pieces of banh mi per dish. It was so crispy and the way it melted away when dipped in the sauce. That Che Thai with avocado was amazingggg!! Literally the best I ever had. Oh my gosh, I can't wait to come back.

My partner and I already had lunch but we were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by! Just to share a drink and a small dish. Loved our experience!We ordered the viet coffee 10/10. Strong and delicious! And I'm a sucker for small ice cubes :) We got the small banh mi chao xiu mai trung. $9 and it came with a baguette. 10/10. I was full (from my 1st lunch), but we finished the entire thing without a drop of sauce left lol. We promised to come back with an empty stomach next time. The ambiance is very cute. Simple and clean aesthetics. The prices make sense. Thanks for not making coffee 8+. The staff are very kind. Very welcoming and friendly. I love that they know they're in their opening era and making every customer feel loved and appreciated. Wish them good luck!

Matcha einspanner - very strong matcha flavor but matcha needs to be whisked a lot better, there were lots of clumps in my drink. Drink is sweet but I thought the bitterness from the matcha balanced it well so not too bad! I was also told that this is one of their most popular drink! Interior is very sleek and pretty with lots of tables/seating for studying or hanging out. Staff super friendly and drink came out quick.

I like this new tea store! The ambiance seems chill. I wish the girl who took my order asked if I want toppings for my drink, because I usually like to add boba. Once in a while I forget to tell them, but it would be much helpful if they ask every time. I still would come back for more drinks! Cheers