Monarch 9 Café
Monarch 9 Café
A favorite among kids, sliced chicken breast marinated with chopped garlic, ginger, fennel, cloves and star anise. Thinly coated with flour and deep fried with Thai basil leaves and served with honey chili dipping sauce.
Pork and shrimp. Handrolled to order with choice of protein, vermicelli noodle, Thai basil, mint leaves, cilantro and lettuce. A hand wrapped with gluten free, non gmo rice paper. Monarch signature peanut plum sauce for dipping.
Our most popular appetizer starts off by braising oxtail in our pho broth for 6 hours until the meat is fall off the bone tender. We then pan fry the oxtail meat with white onions and garlic and top it over a bed of shoestring french fries. Our signature monarch aioli sauce is drizzled over the top.
Not your average chicken wing, our deep fried chicken wings have a unique taste of sweetness from honey, butter and lime balanced with roasted garlic, fish sauce and white pepper.
A traditional French appetizer, our baguettes are baked daily with a crispy crust and soft interior. The baguette is served toasted and sliced along with a 78 g can of pate de foie imported from france.
Thinly sliced russet potatoes deep fried with minced garlic, flat leaf parsley and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions.
Handrolled rice paper wrapped around ground pork, ground shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, bean thread noodles and cabbage deep fried to perfection
Tofu and mushrooms. Handrolled to order with choice of protein, vermicelli noodle, Thai basil, mint leaves, cilantro and lettuce. A hand wrapped with gluten free, non gmo rice paper. Monarch signature peanut plum sauce for dipping.
A delicious blend of taro, jicama, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, cabbage, carrots and bean thread noodles. Hand wrapped and deep fried to perfecrtion. Served with homemade fysh sauce.
Pho bo. Sliced filet mignon and braised beef with fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch beef broth. Our beef broth is made to perfection by simmering our fresh ingredients, beef stock and our signature marinated oxtail. Pho is our specialty and we make it fresh every day. Our pho broth is packed with flavor from simmering fresh daikon, charred white onions, fresh ginger root, star anise, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, sea salt, rock sugar and fish sauce seaweed is used as an alternative in our vegan pho. Our pho bowls are served with Thai basil, bean sprouts, fresh lemon wedges, sliced jalapenos, red chili paste and plum sauce.
Pho ga. Shredded free range chicken with fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch chicken broth. We only use free range chicken in our pho because chickens from major meat distributors are pumped full of unhealthy chemicals and antibiotics.
Pho chay. Marinated tofu, mushrooms, fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch vegan broth. Our healthy vegan broth is made from scratch only using fresh vegetables, fruits and spices.
Our filet mignon pho in a smaller size. Sliced filet mignon and braised beef with fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch beef broth. Our beef broth is made to perfection by simmering our fresh ingredients, beef stock and our signature marinated oxtail. Pho is our specialty and we make it fresh every day. Our pho broth is packed with flavor from simmering fresh daikon, charred white onions, fresh ginger root, star anise, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, sea salt, rock sugar and fish sauce seaweed is used as an alternative in our vegan pho. Our pho bowls are served with Thai basil, bean sprouts, fresh lemon wedges, sliced jalapenos, red chili paste and plum sauce.
Shredded free range chicken with fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch chicken broth. We only use free range chicken in our pho because chickens from major meat distributors are pumped full of unhealthy chemicals and antibiotics.
Marinated tofu, mushrooms, fresh gluten free rice noodles and monarch vegan broth. Our healthy vegan broth is made from scratch only using fresh vegetables, fruits and spices.
Mixed baby greens, green leaf lettuce, sliced red apples, cranberries, roasted walnuts, red onions, hardboiled egg and drizzled with monarch signature ginger sesame vinaigrette dressing.
Marinated stir fried lemongrass pork on top of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with homemade ginger sesame vinaigrette dressing.
Marinated stir fried lemongrass chicken on top of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with homemade ginger sesame vinaigrette dressing.
Our most popular dish starts off by marinating cubed filet mignon with honey, gluten free soy sauce, lime and crushed garlic. Pan fried over high heat with white onions and bell peppers caramelizing all flavors together, served with monarch side salad and jasmine rice.
Mom's famous recipe filled with contrasting flavors of saffron and bay leaves, a kick of spice of cinnamon and paprika and balanced with the sweetness of japanese yams, taro, and kombucha pumpkin. Slowly cooked in coconut milk with chicken breast. Served with choice of baguette, jasmine rice, vermicelli noodles or steamed cabbage.
Choice of pork or chicken. A healthy traditional vietnamese dish filled with freshly chopped vegetables and your favorite protein. Choice of marinated grilled pork or chicken pan fried with string beans, mushrooms, white onions, bell peppers, sliced cabbage, carrots, jalapenos and minced garlic. Served with monarch side salad and jasmine rice.
Choice of pork or chicken. Choice of grilled lemongrass pork or grilled lemongrass chicken served with sliced crispy egg rolls over a bed of fresh vermicelli noodles, chopped lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots and topped with crushed peanuts. Served with lemon chili fish sauce.
We start by braising oxail in our pho broth for 6 hours until the meat is fall off the bone tender and loaded with traditional pho flavors. The oxtail meat is pan fried to perfection with jasmine rice, sweet onions and scallions.
Mom's famous recipe filled with contrasting flavors of saffron and bay leaves, a kick of spice of cinnamon and paprika and balanced with the sweetness of japanese yams, taro and kombucha pumpkin. Slowly cooked in coconut milk with cubed pan fried tofu. Served with choice of baguette, jasmine rice, vermicelli noodles or steamed cabbage.
A healthy traditional vietnamese dish filled with freshly chopped vegetables and marinated tofu. Pan fried with tofu string beans, mushrooms, white onions, bell peppers, sliced cabbage, carrots, jalapenos and minced garlic. Served with monarch side salad and jasmine rice.
A vegan option of a traditional vietnamese dish grilled tofu and mushrooms served with sliced crispy vegan egg rolls over a bed of fresh vermicelli noodles, chopped lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots and topped with crushed peanuts. Served with lemon chili vegan fish sauce.
French butter cake baked fresh daily. Their light sponge texture with crispy buttery edges pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
The layer of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams with a thin layer of hazelnut wafer crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze.
A layer of raspberry sauce topped with a creamy custard and decorated with mixed berries coated in caramel served in an individual glass cup.
Creamy custard flavored with espresso, topped with caramelized sugar served in an individual glass cup.
Graham cracker crust with creamy and smooth vanilla cheesecake filling and topped with key lime curd.
Traditional tiramisu made with espresso soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa powder.
Hazelnut, pistachio, strawberry cream cheese, chocolate, vanilla, taro and coconut.
Freshly baked butter croissant filled with chocolate.
A flourless chocolate almond cake studded with crunchy chopped hazelnuts, topped with creamy caramel and hazelnuts drizzled with chocolate. This amazing dessert is served warm.
A red hued flourless cake, filled with smooth cheesecake mousse, finished with red chocolate glaze and surrounded with dark chocolate crumbs.
A must have for a chocolate lover. Flourless chocolate cake topped with dark chocolate glaze finished with dark chocolate mousse and surrounded by dark chocolate crumbs.
Chunks of seasonal fruits.
Chunks of peaches.
Chunks of lychee.
Served with condensed milk.
Extra strong coffee with condensed milk.
Black vietnamese iced coffee.
Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite.
Hot coffee with condensed milk.
Hot vietnamese black coffee.
Green or lemon ginger.
Monarch Shaken Beef, our most popular dish made with the most tender filet mignon stir fried with bell peppers and onions.
Monarch 9 Cafe, authentic healthy French Vietnamese food hand crafted the way our family has been cooking for generations.
Unique cocktails made premium Soju and real fruits from Vietnam. Happy Hour daily from 2pm to 5pm
Oxtail Fried Rice, a must try! "Fall off the bone" tender oxtail is pan fried with rice and onions. Featured on OC Weekly's "Eat This Now"
Madelines, only 2.50 each this French butter cake is baked fresh daily and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee
Popcorn Chicken a favorite among kids. Chicken breast marinated with fresh herbs coated with flour and fried with Thai basil leaves.
Red Velvet Cake (gluten free) a red hued flourless cake, filled with smooth cheesecake moose and dark chocolate crumbs
Fresh Fruit Tea, fresh brewed tea sweetened with fresh squeezed oranges and chunks of fresh cut seasonal fruits.
Mama's Yellow Curry, made from scratch available with chicken or Vegan option (Tofu) slow cooked with Japanese Yams, Taro and pumpkin.
Chocolate Temptation is our most popular dessert, a chocolate layer filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a thin wafer crunch
Braised Beef Stew (Bo Kho); slow cooked boneless beef chuck in a stew of carrots, onions, cloves and lemongrass.
Grand Dukes Eggrolls hand rolled with ground pork and shrimp, bean thread noodles, cabbage and carrots and fried to perfection
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Lychee Mojito and Yukuza are two popular cocktails. 20% all alcohol and appetizers 2pm to 5pm daily.
Our mission at Monarch 9 is to provide a healthy Vietnamese cuisine in a unique environment with friendly yet un-intrusive service
Vegan Salad: Mixed greens, sliced apples, cranberries, walnuts, red onions, cherry tomatoes topped with ginger sesame vinaigrette dressing
Monarch Shaken Beef, cubed filet mignon carmalized with white onions, and bell peppers. Served with jasmine rice and side salad
Peach Iced Tea, fresh brewed black tea sweetened with fresh squeezed oranges and chunks of peaches.
Ginger Chicken Pho, made only with Free Range Chicken (no hormones or antibiotics) healthy and delicious.
Imported Asian Lager; Saigon Export, Lucky Buddah, Tiger and other popular beers such as Lagunitas and Sculpin IPA
Monarch Shaken Beef: cubed filet mignon stir fried with bell peppers and onions. served with side salad and jasmine rice.
"Chocolate Caramel Crunch" (gluten free) flourless chocolate cake topped with caramel and crunchy almonds, hazelnuts and chocolate.
Viscount Tofu, String Beans and Shiitake mushrooms stir fry plate.
We pride ourselves on serving our customers fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes the way our family has been cooking for generations.
Elizabeth A.
Feb 13, 2025
Food was hearty, and fresh. Service was kind and quick. Ambiance was causal, cozy. It was a nice break, close to the freeway.
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MJ M.
Feb 6, 2025
Drove by the area and noticed this restaurant in an unassuming plaza amongst spaces one would probably associate more with offices or storage, and the first thing I thought was this place must be good if they're all they way out here and standing.It felt great to be right, this place was phenomenal in all regards. We came in on a pouring weekend, and were greeted inside with a cozy, quaint interior and a full house! They don't have a waitlist or anything, so when we came we placed our orders before sitting so when we got a table our food was ready sooner which was nice.The service was also amazing, all the staff were so kind and attentive, and definitely gave off homie vibes.For the food, I ordered a Large Filet Mignon Pho and my table shared some of the Monarch Fries.Pho: Wonderfully rich broth with incredibly tender meat. For around $16.50 for a large bowl of pho on a rainy day from a family owned business cannot be beat for this quality.Monarch Fries: Easy to see why this is their #1 appetizer. The addicting aioli layered on top of the fries with the the oxtail felt so indulgent that I'm glad I shared with others I don't think I'd have the self control to stop my hand from reaching over hahaThere were so many great looking and highly rated items on the menu that one visit is definitely not enough to appreciate this place!
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Tiffany S.
Feb 1, 2025
Saturday, 02/01/2025This restaurant is a local gem in Yorba Linda. We have been going to this restaurant for years. This is a family owned restaurant. The husband and wife is a great couple. The wife is super nice and friendly. We like the cleanliness of the restaurant. Great friendly service. They also have a small outdoor patio seating area.Their food is made with quality. The egg rolls are crispy and very tasty. The chicken pho is made for comfort taste of home cooked meals.I definitely recommend this local gem.
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Vince P.
Jan 26, 2025
Monarch 9 Cafe is an award winning, family-owned Vietnamese restaurant serving up some amazing dishes. This spot is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. Wifey and I stopped by for dinner at 7pm and were seated right away.Inside, they have a nice cozy setup with about 8-10 tables for seating along with more additional seating in their outdoor patio. As for their menu, they have a nice selection of different appetizers, pho, and rice dishes. We opted to try the Ginger Chicken Pho and the Filet Mignon Pho with a Lychee Lemonade to wash it all down. The pho broth was valid off the first sip and the rest of the meal was amazing from there! Overall, this spot is definitely showcasing some authentic Vietnamese cuisine for the Yorba Linda community. All of the staff here, including the owners, are very friendly and welcoming. Keep in mind that they are only open from Wednesday to Sunday. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews! Monarch 9 Cafe is Viet gang approved!
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Zachary P.
Jan 30, 2025
Parking: small business lot with good sized spaces. Free. I had high expectations and this place delivered. Was a fan of all the dishes really, and was very surprised of how good the pho tasted. Definitely taste the love and effort put into the broth, still tastes authentic but of higher quality. Service was really good, never felt like my water cup was empty which is a huge plus for me. Fried rice was a pleasant surprise, it's a lot bigger than it looks but it tasted amazing. Chowed down on it again after bringing it home. The restaurant layout was nice and accommodated a wheelchair for my mom with room to spare. Layout is very nice and both the dining area and restroom are really clean without smelling like chemicals. Would love to come back here.
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Abraham K.
Feb 17, 2025
Tasty pho, cute decor. Very friendly staff and great spot to meet up and grab a quick bite.
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Margarita W.
Dec 6, 2024
Very nice place with excellent customer service. They use seaweed as a substitute for fish sauce so it's a great place for vegetarians and vegans. They also use only free range chickens that are not full of additives, according to their menu. They say they make all their broths from scratch. I didn't see any banh mi on the menu, but the pho is excellent. It's so good. I will definitely be back. I'll have to try one of their drinks next time.
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Melanie G.
Oct 31, 2024
Went on a Sunday night around 5:30 and we were seated right away. You order up at the front. Food took a little while, but maybe that's because they started to get busier.I got the small vegan pho for around $12. It's a fair price for what they give, especially because they give a lot of tofu! It was tasty, with a good mix of noodles, proteins and veggies. Nothing standout but glad I got to try!
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Michael T.
Nov 2, 2024
We got here on a Sunday evening around 5:30 and were seated almost immediately. I thought it was interesting how they seat you first and then you go up to the front to order. The staff was very friendly and checked in on us which was nice! I got the Vegan Buddha Stir Fry but went with the Pork for the protein! The mixture of all the vegetables and pork were very tasty! Also the jalapeños in the stir fry added a nice kick to it as well! I also enjoyed the seasoning that was on the salad! I thought it was perfect!
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Jennifer W.
Feb 28, 2025
Amazing quality food. Best Vietnamese food around town by far. We love the filet pho and they have the best vegan pho.. my vegetarian sister raves about visiting to get her vegan pho.
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Rated: 4.3 (143 reviews) · $$
Noodles, Seafood, Asian Fusion
