OMELI Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (916) • $$

"I came to Omeli Kitchen on Valentine's Day around 7 PM and was seated right away, even without a reservation. The restaurant was full, yet the three women running the show handled everything seamlessly. The space is a bit snug, but they make great use of it and keep it spotless.Service was great and attentive. The food was next level. Every dish had so much flavor, and the portions were generous--you'll leave feeling well-fed and already planning your next visit."

Pho Akaushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (822) • $$

"Ordered pho combination to go. It felt very home feeling when I walked into the restaurant and was greeted by an elderly couple. They were very kind, and patient. Although I ordered food to go, they offered me water while I waited for my food to be prepared. I appreciate it the hospitality. Broth was very flavorful. Meat to noodle ratio was fantastic. It definitely hits the spot, especially during these cold winters. Location: love that there is plentiful of parking."

Bien Hen Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (966) • $$

"The seafood here was amazing and fresh... I recommend coming in early so they don't run out of certain seafoods... as they did not have all the clams when we came last. The service was pretty good but you do have to wave down the server a few times to bring napkins and water when they are busy.I'd give them 5 stars but their noodles are meh... and the soup I had last time was lackluster as well. So I highly recommend seafood and stick to the seafood!"

Pho Pioneer

★★★★☆ 4.3 (872) • $$

"Hidden gem with great food and great customer service.We have been coming here for about 8 years now and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. We always start off with the shrimp spring roll that comes with the sauce on the side that is amazing! But of course the star and what you came for is the Pho.Now in all honesty I'm not the biggest Pho phan I am more of a ramen fan but this place has changed my mind. My go to is the Pho house special. Now or $1 or so more you can get the large but honestly the regular size is more then enough. It comes out pretty fast but is always super hot and delicious. Perfect for those cold winter days.I recommend everyone come try this place out especially if you are a Pho fan, you will definitely become a repeat customer like my self."

Soup Shop - State College Blvd/Lincoln Ave.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (793) • $$

"I have been sick and store bought soups are worthless. How wonderful to find a delicious, cozy little soup spot near me that serves fresh, hot, packed soups of nutritional value that are just what the doctor ordered to help me regain my strength. They have much more than soup too. I'll be back because if their soup was this amazing, I'm sure the rest of the menu is too."

Grandpa's Kitchen - Grill Bar 168

★★★★☆ 4 (815) • $$

"Been wanting to try this place mostly because I love egg noodles and I actually prefer dry noodles. This restaurant in garden grove serves dishes that are $9.99 and everything on their menu is delicious. My friends practically ordered half the menu and I needed to try all of them cuz I knew I'd want to go back. They serve dry noodles and soup noodles and appetizers. Service was excellent and very fast! I was more impressed with their noodle dishes versus their appetizers. I also had the green thai tea and tasted the herbal tea and both were good and would definitely get again. I'm already craving this place and will ask them to add extra quail eggs in my noodles."

Vinh Loi Tofu

★★★★★ 4.7 (588) • $$

"I was in Orange County for work today, and I always struggle finding healthy places to eat when I travel for work. I googled "healthy vegan food near me" and this place popped up. It was heaven sent! The moment I walked in, I saw healthy drinks that they sell at Erewhon and Whole Foods, so I knew right away this place was going to be good. A young employee named Christine helped me figure out what to order, as I asked for suggestions on something healthy and not fried. She was so sweet! The dish I ordered was light but very tasty. The tofu melted in your mouth. The shrimp was made out of a root vegetable. The flavors were delicious. I didn't feel bloated or heavy afterwards. I took some leftovers home (that's how good it was). She said there's a location in Reseda closer to where I live, and I hope it's just as yummy with a clean vibe.Will definitely be back and strongly recommend for anyone who wants delicious, healthy vegan food."

Pho Nam Dinh

★★★★☆ 4.2 (728) • $$

"This pho was ok.....was it the best...no but it satisfied my craving for some soup! Service was pretty quick and the prices were decent. This place was very casual and not fancy at all."

Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (919) • $$

"This place has gone down the drain. I ordered the special crispy noodles and salmon rice. Both dishes taste not the same as before, especially my crispy fried noodles did not have any meat nor squid like before. Instead they put Chinese sausage and something that tasted like vegetarian meat, very strange and I could not eat it all because it was very difficult to eat.The customer service was terrible. Food quality has decreased significantly. I'm not sure if they have a new cook or new management but someone definitely ruined this place. The portions are also much less now ."

SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (641) • $$

"Let's get to it. Yum and yum. I stopped by for lunch and tried their phở Bắc đặc biệt & bánh mi que pate. Bánh mi que - try it with or without the lemon grass chili sate on the table! One of my 2 top bánh mi que in the area. The other spot that wins my tastebuds is Trung Nguyên E-Legend's. You've got better ones in mind? Please do share--I'm dying to hear about them! Pho - fresh wide noodles with the perfect softness! Broth well-balanced not as fatty and meat very tender. 10/10 would visit again and again!"

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (678) • $$

"This place is so Gluten-free celiac friendly! It's right next door to a great Gluten-free bakery so they know their audience. My family ordered bun and all the meats were flavorful and delicious. It's exciting to find a safe and tasty place to eat!"

Hoa Sen Vegetarian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (565) • $$

"Calling out to my Vegetarian-Yelper, be ready to be bedazzled by a small family own restaurant!I recently visited Hoa Sen, and I'm so glad I found this gem in Westminster! As I try to incorporate more plant-based eats, it's a bit challenge to find a spot with truly delicious and satisfying plant-based dishes, that serves great Chinese/Vietnamese flavors and styles. I found a several in Westminster that's worth a trip!! Yippee. From the moment I walked into Hue San, the atmosphere was inviting, with friendly hostesses and staff ready to serve. The menu is extensive, featuring a variety of flavorful Vietnamese dishes made entirely from plant-based ingredients. I like the old school "placemats" which are those paper Chinese astrology. :)It was hard to choose what to order, but we ordered papaya salad, crispy noodles, "fish" and the spring rolls--all four were amazing! 1- The papaya salad is a must. I think I pretty much ate this whole plate that was meant to be shared.2- Vitamins spring rolls had the perfect balance of fresh herbs and savory fried tofu.3- The fish dish was too salty but very aromatic. My friends liked it.4- The vegetables crispy noodles were "meh" and drenched with thick sauce.Overall, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The only downside was that parking can be a little tricky (one-way round about), as the location shares with other businesses."

Soup Shop - Euclid St./Ball Rd.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (604) • $$

"The Soup Shop on Euclid/Ball is our go-to for awesome late-nite food after a long day at Disneyland. Chianti and all of the night crew are efficient, attentive and friendly, even when it gets close to their closing time. With Disneyland employees and guests both heading over after the park, the restaurant is still bustling at 1am! Just be sure to be there before 1 and if they still have room, they'll be able to seat you.The rib-eye and rib bone pho options are both excellent and our kids love the popcorn chicken. With such consistently excellent service and food quality, we're regulars even though we're not locals!"

Loi's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (552) • $$

"I don't understand why this place is so highly rated. My friend and I ordered 2 bowls of Bun Mam. My bowl was brought out first. The broth wasn't hot enough and the fish was still raw because it hadn't completely thawed. I was so hungry that I left the fish and ate the meat and fish cake. The roast pork was very hard to chew . I had almost finished 1/2 my bowl but my friend's bowl still hadn't been brought out. Meanwhile, the two of us ordered 2 bowls of Bun Mam at the same time. And I reminded the waiter, my friend's bowl of Bun Mam was also brought out and the result wasn't any better than mine. The broth wasn't hot enough and the fish was raw like mine. After that, I had diarrhea all night. It was scary. Opening a restaurant requires a conscience and careful cooking to serve customers, otherwise no one will dare to come back to eat."

LePho

★★★★★ 4.5 (547) • $$

"Tried out their vermicelli bowl with chicken with Thai tea and I loved it. Fresh, warm and delicious."

Com Tam Thuan Kieu

★★★★☆ 3.7 (714) • $$

"Coming from a Vietnamese, this place is THE BEST com tam in Orange County... hands down. I like to try com tam at different places but always come back to this place. I've been eating here since their OG location which was literally a few restaurants down from where it is now. Used to come here after every Sunday mass with my family. Their rice, meat selection, fish sauce, spring rolls, everything is sooo delicious! Not to mention took the huge portions they give you! Honestly their com tam incomparable imo. Try this place out and I know you'll also love the food. This place needs more love! I'm sad to see this place not as crowded as it used to be at its original location. I hope they stay in business because they're the best in town."

Nguyen's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (503) • $$

"What a surprise. We just stopped in as a last min choice for a quick dinner before the movies for Father's Day. We left satisfied and delighted. It's a pretty cozy spot, was quiet when we got there but got louder as people showed up. It was clean and well kept, has a nice to go station by the door in case you don't finish all the goodies.The garlic noodles, chicken, steak and shrimp were all tasty! The Cajun fries were super crispy and fresh. That being said, I think the fries could use a bit more seasoning imo.Overall the service was pretty quick, for the amount of food we ordered. We ordered quite a bit, it came out with in 20 mins I believe. We ate it all, it was delicious.I love that they're open late, so we're definitely coming back at some point."

Pho America

★★★★☆ 3.5 (687) • $$

"Brought my granddaughter here for the first time. She had never had Pho. My go to is the Rare Steak. We shared and she loved it. Also got the wings and an order of the spring rolls. She had the Coffee Boba to drink and I had the French Coffee with Creamer. All delicious"

Soup Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (524) • $$

"Ordered the beef broth with veggies only & A green tea Thai tea. I went here when my throat, nose, lungs, stomach, gums everything was sore in my body, I couldn't breathe, bite, and this pho soothed my whole body, I didn't have to worry about my sensitive gums because I was able to slurp the noodles & broth. I asked for extra chili oil to add in my pho & the way the chili blended with the broth, veggies & noodles were perfect. The drink was perfect ! I crave this pho everyday now!"

Pho Lux

★★★★☆ 4.2 (471) • $$

"Great location & easy parking! Quick drive from the Beach. Big menu with lots of options, including Vegetarian dishes. I ordered the classic Pho Chicken (soup) & spring rolls. Casual seating and near other eateries (in shopping center) if you decide to take-out. The Thai Tea is perfect for dessert."

Pho Nic

★★★★☆ 4.4 (419) • $$

"Pho Nic is one of those rare spots where the energy is always calm, no matter how busy it gets. My sister is autistic and easily overstimulated, but we come here every single Sunday because the atmosphere is consistently peaceful. It's never chaotic, never overwhelming. The customer service is another standout. The staff is proactive, accommodating, and never rushed. Even when it's busy, they handle everything with ease, making sure you're taken care of without feeling hurried or brushed off.The food: it's solid and feels health-conscious. It's not mind-blowing or the best Vietnamese food I've ever had, but it's decent. The shrimp wontons are packed with actual shrimp (no filler), the egg rolls are crisp without being too greasy, and overall, the quality is there. Plus, the location is super convenient.If you're looking for a place with good food, great service, and a consistently welcoming vibe, Pho Nic delivers every time."

Carrot & Daikon Banh Mi - Bolsa

★★★★☆ 4.4 (418) • $

"I had to try what was dubbed "OC's best banh mi" on various internet posts. I am usually a THH loyalist as it is close to my house, but I need to give Carrot and Daikon its well-deserved flowers. The baguettes are large, soft, and crunchy. The meats are savory and addicting. The pickled vegetables offer the perfect refreshing note. I highly recommend the #6 (Crispy Pork Belly) and the #14 (Lemongrass Beef). I gave the #15 (Lomo Saltado) a try as well, but I think the former options are tastier. #15 could use a little more sauce, it was a little drier than the others. Anyways, highly recommend. These sandwiches will fill you up quickly."

Hoa Binh Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (536) • $$

"This place has been here for decades and I feel bad that I never gave it a try until now! It shares a kitchen with the now-closed Banh Canh (vietnamese udon) place across the street and so they have 2 menus! There is so much to choose from! I got the wonton BBQ pork soup and my cousin got the recommended banh canh #15; both were solid. The BBQ pork in the soup was delish. Banh canh was actually very good too; you could get the broth more thickened or a thinner broth. My cousin ate the entire thing and said she's definitely coming back. The lady serving tables was so sweet too. She had recommended the banh beo but we had no stomach space. I presume the owner was the elderly gentleman who came by our table to ask how everything tasted. He was also very sweet and happy we enjoyed the food. Definitely coming back with a bigger party next time so we could try different things!"

Bao N Baguette

★★★★☆ 3.7 (560) • $

"In a world where so many banh mi places are shrinking their bread and giving smaller and thinner slices of meat, I'm so happy to have found Bao N Baguette! I ordered a couple of #1 combo banh mis to go. I am happy to report that they have head cheese and meat that is thick and hearty with a healthy amount of veggies on the side. Please don't ever change. Will definitely be making this my regular spot when I'm in the area! Please open one on the Westside! Will have to try their baos next time."

Fusion Corner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (414) • $$

"Came here one evening based on reviews and was in need of some nice broth. Service was great, place was clean and employees were very tentative. Bummer was we waited about 15 minutes for our food once ordered. We asked the waiter as there was only one other party dining, is are food almost ready and the gentleman said yes give it a minute or two, next thing we know the microwave bell goes off and out comes our food, I'm like damn what a bummer-he microwaved pho. I was hungry, scooped a spoon full of broth and it was luke warm! I asked the dude hey put it back in the microwave another 10 minutes and should be good to go lol.Never went back and probably will avoid this type of restaurant. I mean just put the broth in a pot, turn on stove heat add the goods and serve it up hot n proper. I won't comment on wilted veggies and quality of cuts in my pho."

Pho Hana Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (581) • $$

"Underrated restaurant that deserves the recognition it deserves! We came here for lunch on a soup kind of day and it did not disappoint. We both ordered their pho each and a Thai tea to share.The pho broth was HOT (just how I like it) and perfectly made. It was very clean and flavorful; it's not overly rich with different flavor profiles like other places. It's also not fattening like other places either. If I wanted a good bowl of pho, this is definitely my go to place from now on.The Thai tea was also on point- you can actually taste the tea! It was properly portioned with the right amount of milk- honestly I could've had 2 cups to myself lol and I'm picky with my Thai tea!The service is really good! Everyone here was really kind and considerate. One of the employees saw that I was cold so she offered to close the back door. Super sweet of her! The food was ready pretty quickly and all in good quality.If you're in the area, do give this spot a try!"

Hue Oi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (594) • $$

"Just for the bun bo hue.Tasty and all the meats were tender, the blood cake was very clean .Service was gracious and fastCareful with the side serving of hot sauce ,it is NOT sriracha .Lit me up like a Christmas tree \but it was soooo good"

Banh Mi & Che Cali

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (710) • $

"Yes they are impolite and the environment is chaotic BUT it's an OC staple for a reason. Egg rolls are amazing! And good deal on the Bahn Mis. I get sad when lady tells me to hurry up and says other mean things but it's all part of the EXPERIENCE. I Get the egg rolls and bbq pork (or the shredding chicken) bahn mi. Egg rolls in particular are great when you can douse them in that oily stuff they have at the table. It's just one of those places you can always count on."

Pickle Banh Mi Co - Fountain Valley

★★★★☆ 4.3 (387) • $$

"Officially my go-to banh mi spot! We got the #12 Heo Quay ($8.99), #1 Dac Biet ($7.25), 4 Pork Egg Rolls ($4), and 2 3piece sesame balls ($2). It was all super delicious and affordable. The bread was especially yummy and you can even smell how fresh it was while waiting for your food.We went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too packed. It was slightly busy, but didn't wait too long to get our food. It was also super easy to find parking for us.There are a few tables outside and inside, so you can eat in. I didn't try the drive through but nice that they have that. Can't wait to go back here again. :-)"

Phở Hello

★★★★☆ 4.3 (376) • $$

"I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy this pho was! I don't like to try new pho places bc I'm so picky with pho but we were in area and I was super hungry! The place didn't have anyone in there besides us so I was nervous lol We ordered the #1 with the steak, short rib, tendon and meatball and split it to see how it was before ordering anything else. It came quick with a very friendly owner who we chatted with most of our dinner. I always know if it's a good broth if I don't need to add much hoison or sriracha and I only added a little to enhance the already yummy flavor! We ended up getting full sharing it and we're both very happy with how good it was! My fav pho place shut down so now we have our new spot! Would definitely recommend!!"

Pho Long Beach

★★★★☆ 3.6 (517) • $$

"3.5 stars!We ate here simply because of its convenient location. I ordered the #16 phở chín tái nạm ($12.50) which has rare steak, well done brisket, and flank.The phở comes out in very unassuming lightweight ceramic bowls - the kind you might find at your auntie's house. It looks like a $12.50 portion of phở.The broth tasted very clean and a bit underdeveloped. It lacked the rich body phở flavor, which might have explained why the restaurant was void of any aromatic phở smell. I guess if you leave the restaurant smelling squeaky fresh, there's a little something missing in that phở broth. Broth aside, they give you a generous portion of meat - though I didn't love the enormity of my flank slices. The phở was just good enough to satiate my craving, but not good enough to woo me back for another bowl. The menu offers a wide array of traditional Vietnamese dishes, so I may be back for that.q"

Pho Place

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (598) • $$

"Was in the area and wanted to grab a quick bowl of pho nearby so I ordered to-go and food was ready in about 10 mins. Place had lots of seating and definitely a mom n pop shop. They were so nice and I was happy to support their business. The Pho was pretty average but really decent! Prices were not bad too."

Pholuscious

★★★★★ 4.7 (292) • $$

"Originally, my husband picked Pho Lab. When I saw pho luscious right next door with the nice spacious interior, we went on yelp like ninjas to compare the two. We saw tons of fake reviews for Lab (ppl who only reviewed once) but once I saw the bashing review of a non asian customer on Luscious, I knew we had to give Luscious a try. It sounded like a competitor .Luscious did not disappoint. The portion is great. Pho was piping hot with the stone bowl. Noodles perfectly cooked and not sticky. Flavor was savory but not overwhelming with pho cardamon smell, and didn't make me dry or sleepy after. Price was amazing. $14 or $16 for combination. Beef brisket was tender with perfect amount of fat, tendons were plump soft. Vegetables had good amount. My first visit was near closing time so that time only had 1-2 ngo gai. Otherwise, vegetables on my second time was plentiful. The shaken beef was quality beef. Very tender like from costco . My only negative is that it was a bit oily and the pasta wasn't cháy cạnh but that's a personal preference. Overall we ate everything and even bought to go's. I'm now spoiled and can't eat Pho without that stone bowl. It made all the difference with this cold weather and crazy kids. We'll definitely come back."

Soup Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (301) • $$

"Cute small shop in a big shopping center. I've gone twice and service was always great. They were always attentive and quick.I've had the pho brisket both times and both times it was amazing. The broth is so flavorful and fresh tasting. The brisket was tender and delicious.I could honestly just drink their broth and be happy.I also tried the fried bao, it was really good, I just wish it had some type of sauce or chili oil for it, it can be a bit dry. But the flavor was great."

Pho & Roll

★★★★☆ 3.5 (519) • $$

"Our first time trying this place. The restaurant is a very big restaurant. They have lunch specials, if you are not a humongous eater it is a great portion. The pho tasted really good. I had the pork vermicelli bowl, the pork was different, they are very thinly sliced, it also came with beansprouts and iceberg lettuce. The sauce with it was really good! The menu is huge, I just didn't take a picture of the appetizers page. Service was great, very attentive staff."