We didn't care for this place at all. Let's start with what was acceptable. Service was fine. Young and pleasant waiters. Orders were taken quickly and the food was served promptly. The restaurant itself is new, clean, and well appointed. Now for the negative. Prices are high, particularly for the small portions. The pho had decent proteins but the broth was appalling . It was way too sweet and the flavor was dominated by an herb or spice which we could not identify, but which clearly did not belong in a bowl of pho. read more

I didn't have any crazy expectations when I first thought of trying it but honestly, the quality of food and service was top tier. The vibe of the restaurant mixed both modern with homey ambience making upping whole dining experience a level. I personally would compare it to NEP Cafe. Definitely a top choice for viet food in Irvine. read more

I really appreciated the great service from Valerie, Valentina, and Kevin. The pho and banh mi fries were delicious and would definitely go back again. Food came out fast and they have really good portion sizes. The atmosphere is really peaceful and the servers really made my evening! read more

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We decided to try this place today as we were nearby and pho sounded so good on this rainy day. We ordered and shared a brisket pho and the pork banh mi. Both were delicious. Some of the best we've had. The only reason I docked a star was this was a pretty expensive restaurant. The pho bowl was very small for the price. And the banh mi, although delicious, was pretty expensive. I'd still go back though bc of how delicious it was. read more

My friend and I visited on a Tuesday around 7PM, parking was a little annoying since it was so busy and we ended up parking further away in front of Target, which was fine, but something to consider for anyone who prefers better accessibility. When we arrived there were no other customers, and the spacious interior was nicely decorated--pristine and colorful. It would be a great spot for a casual date night for sure. That said, I can see why the prices are higher than at most other Vietnamese restaurants. My friend ordered phở, while I chose the bánh hỏi with pork and chicken. My dish arrived in about 10 minutes. The scallion oil on the vermicelli added a nice touch, the meat had a great char, and the portions were just right. The cutlery was also eye candy and there was hand sanitizer in the sauce caddy too. I noticed the bánh mì was priced at $11, which seems a bit steep for an average-sized sandwich. While I didn't try it, I doubt there's much that can justify double-digit prices for bánh mì idk. I also spotted bò lúc lắc on the menu, which I might try if I decide to return. Overall the restaurant hits all the right notes with great food and a lovely casual atmosphere. read more

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Sadly the pics of the food here look great but my personal experience was much different when I had dined in. The menu is very nice and hold a variety of items to chose from like rice, noodles, rolls, banh mi, and other items. I was excited to try a few items like the Pork Spring Rolls. They were just ok as the flavor was just not there for me, and the sauce was just terrible. Compared to places in Westminster where you can find Nem Nuong Cuong that are just addictive, this one here was just alright but the sauce made it worse. It was just like a salty sauce. Along with that, I wanted to try the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and rocket shrimp. When the food came out, the pork was definite not grilled, it was sautéed as there was no grilled texture or flavor. The best part of the dish was the rocket shrimp but it was just one piece of shrimp. The presentation was also not that great as shown in pictures online. Lastly I requested the rolls to come out first for an appetizer but the entree came out maybe 3 mins into placing the order so I questioned the freshness of the food. This place is beautiful and pretty inside and has a great ambiance. Hopefully management wakes up and matches the food and quality and keep the restroom clean as well. read more

399 Kitchen - Nem Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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DO NOT - I REPEAT - DO NOT ORDER FILET MIGNON PHO aka Phở Tái unless you want to eat chewy rubber band meats. Filet mignon is supposed to be soft and super tender. I shared with the staff and she apologized for the "chewy meat" and that she will let the kitchen staff know. Definitely not coming back here for Pho. I was very disappointed. Felt very thirsty after - maybe MSG? For some strange reasons, they do not have culantro (ngò gai). My entire life, I NEVER eat Pho without culantro. I asked the same female staff and she made a face and said "sorry no we do not serve that here". Yes I AM that ASIAN that I need Ngo Gai for my Pho. The scent just brings it home. However, I noticed they put regular cilantro in everything from the rice dish, to eggrolls/lettuce to Pho and Vermicelli. $12.00 - Egg Rolls - Chả Giò: Surprisingly tasty but too expensive for me. I'm still getting use to all this inflation price increase. Soft inside and crunchy outside and you can wrap with lettuce and dip in fish sauce - yummy. $9.00 - Grilled Pork Patty Rolls - Nem Nướng Cuốn: 2 Rolls with peanut butter sauce. I still like Brodard rolls and dips more. $16.00 - Vermicelli with grilled pork and grilled Pork Patty - Bún thit nướng: Tasted very similar to other Vietnamese Places. I would not order "grilled pork patty" again thought. Other than that - overall tasted deliciously fresh. Other places come with grilled shrimps, egg rolls, grilled pork and generous amount of crushed peanuts for similar price. $16.00 - Filet Mignon Pho - Phở Tái (DO NOT ORDER). Pho broth is strong with cinnamon if you like that scent. Broth has a taste of sweetness to it which I don't mind. The filet is another story - I had never tasted such chewy filet like a rubber band. 100% do not recommend unless you can taste test the meat before they put them inside your Pho. $16.00 - Grilled Pork served with white steam rice, salad (lettuce, 2 slices of cubumer, 1 slice of tomato, cilantro) and fish sauce - Thit Nướng. I recommend this particular dish because grilled pork was very tender and well marinated - delicious! Parking is GREAT since it's inside a big shopping area. Inside of restaurant is very clean with beautiful décors that remind me of Vietnam. The first staff who took our order was super friendly and polite. The other staff - the young lady was ok. Coupon: if you happen to attend St. Thomas More Church nearby, their bulletin has a coupon of 399 Restaurant with 15% but you need to CUT the coupon and present to staff. There is no QR or or any code on it but they want the actual PAPER cut out. No screenshot. There was one odd Vietnamese family - parents with a young child - sitting next to my table - mother glanced at the menu and said that her kid won't eat anything and they all got up and left. read more

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Tasty albeit a bit pricier Vietnamese option at the Tustin Marketplace. Located between JSan Ramen and Class302, 399 adds to the diversity of food options tucked in this corner of the marketplace. The interior is nice, clean, and spacious, and the servers are sweet. The servers seem to be on the younger side and not too familiar with their own menu (indicating the wrong dish when asked what dish a picture represented or not knowing a certain dish doesn't come with protein) or restaurant processes (time-consuming endeavor to get a common coupon processed). However, these things can easily be fixed with some training. The food itself is generally decent to great. Some items, like the egg rolls and fish sauce, are on the great end of the spectrum. The egg rolls have a nice delicate fried lace texture on the outside and a meaty full filling on the inside. It goes perfectly with their fish sauce which has a bit of thickness to it and has a good tang to it (on the sweeter side). The pho is decent - the broth is not too oily or intense. It's a good option if you're craving some nice warm broth - the meat is tender and well cooked. However, the vermicelli seems to be the better dish here. With the vermicelli, you get to choose from up to two different proteins, including grilled pork, pork patties, grilled chicken, a couple types of egg rolls, and tofu. You can't go wrong with the egg rolls, and the grilled pork is flavorful. The only downside is the grilled pork can be overly fatty at times. The accompanying fresh veggies (lettuce, sliced carrots and radish, and cucumbers + cilantro and green onions), the crushed peanuts and crispy shallots as well as the accompanying fish sauce make this an excellent dish. The banh mi is also a pretty good option if you're looking for something a bit heartier. For $10, it provides better bang for your buck since it's pretty filling. The garlic noodles are also pretty tasty (strong garlic and umami flavors), but it doesn't come with anything other than noodles (you can add protein for additional charge). While prices aren't outrageous, there is certainly an upcharge for location. The food is generally enjoyable, but for the price point, likely not enough to draw folks from further away. With that said, this place is closer to a 3.5. If you're in the area and want Vietnamese food, 399 offers a nice, fresh option with a pretty diverse menu. read more

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399 surprised me! This is a Vietnamese restaurant with several meal options, but what pleased me the most was each of them could be made vegetarian; there was a tofu, mushroom, or veggie option as your protein choice for anything whether it be a rice, noodle, or roll option. The service is also fast, restaurant is clean, and a nice selection of music playing which creates a relaxing vibe. The tofu was fried to a perfect crisp, and overall the flavors were pretty fresh and delicious. read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Good Vietnamese food, especially their bun cha and egg rolls. The egg rolls are special, they have a great crispy light skin covering a tasty filling mixture that is delicious, the skin is what makes it so good. The bun cha is also delicious, with lean meat in a tasty savory sweet sauce combined with the bun and vegetables. It's really excellent. We come here for these 2 menu items many times, it's consistently good. read more

excellent and delicious ! all staff deserves a raise for their service. especially those in the kitchen.

It tastes better than the pho restaurants I've been to before, and most importantly, it's clean. They use ceramic bowls, which is a plus. There weren't many people when I went there read more

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This restaurant is in a plaza with plenty of tables inside and outside and ample parking. There is quite an extensive menu, however, the authenticity of the food here is questionable. I got com tam (a rice dish) and they ran out of rice at noon on a Friday - didn't even know that was possible. (For more details: after ordering, they told me about a 10 minute wait and I went outside to wait. I came back about 10 mins later and they said another 5 mins. I went back about 5-8 mins and THEN they let me know there was no more rice and if they could substitute with noodles.) When they gave me the plate, they offered a metal knife but it really didn't cut well. Also, the dish should come with an egg-loaf-like thing but it was simply a fried egg. No fish sauce (nuoc mam) was given; just a sauce that I would like to believe is for the veggies because it didn't taste anything like fish sauce. Overall: use the Retail Therapy app as there's a discount if you'd like to give it a go. I can't see myself returning, especially for the prices. read more

so gooood!!! food is so yummy and always consistent. service is 10/10 so friendly. vermicelli and spring rolls are so good and affordable read more

399 Kitchen - vermicelli & spring rolls! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Way overpriced .We ordered Vietnameese eggrolls and they were small and not the best tasting.$15 for a small portion.will not be back . read more

399 Kitchen - Doesn't look like the traditional eggrolls and way too small . - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm Vietnamese and my I've had a lot of Pho in my lifetime. The broth was just okay with a weird hint of herbiness, and brisket was thin and cheap. For $17 it's not worth it, we left hungry because it wasn't enough of anything (noodles, meat, veggies). Go 10 min away and portions of pho at other places and quality is better read more

I found this amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Tustin Marketplace called 399 Vietnamese Kitchen. I have to say, this is the best place to eat in Tustin Marketplace if you are craving some Asian food. I completely fell in love with their meat quality and taste. The salmon plates and salmon cube dish are so moist, juicy, and full of flavors, and they pair so well with plain rice and flavorful veggies. Their lychee lemonade is also very fresh with perfect sweet level. The pork meat in Loaded Banh Mi Fries was tender like jerky, with a soft and perfect thickness, and a delightful sweet taste. I also tried some unique cultural dishes, like the crispy spring roll, which was the best I've ever had. The servers are excellent, super friendly, and provided excellent recommendations. We even got the chance to learn the heartwarming story of the owners: a mom and daughter team. They use their own homemade recipes, with the mom as the chef. I can't forget to mention the restaurant's decor, so pretty, modern, and showcases Vietnamese culture. It's a great spot for family, friends, and dates. I already miss the salmon dishes as I write this review. I need to go back and have the salmon dish again, and try even more dishes. read more

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Amazing quality! The chill music, the tasty flavor profiles with mint leaf, pickled radish, green onion, peanut, etc was perfect. read more

399 Kitchen - Vermicelli with grilled pork and chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

We shared a vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls, and spring rolls. Food was underwhelming and taste was a bit off. Fish sauce didn't slap. Presentation was nice though. The seating seemed spacious and clean. I liked how you could mix and match 2 different protein for the vermicelli bowls. read more

399 Kitchen - Bún thịt nướng chả giò - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Small portions and expensive, for Pho. Maybe it's the neighborhood, but it's definitely cheaper to eat elsewhere in the same plaza.

It was sad to see Thai Spice, a long-time restaurant fixture at Tustin Marketplace, go out of business but 399 Vietnamese Kitchen is a more than adequate substitute. With a menu offering rolls, banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli, pho, rice dishes, wok fried dishes, and beverages & desserts, there is something for everyone. We visited on a weekend during the lunch hour and to our surprise, it wasn't too busy. We were seated quickly and ordered/received our lunch in a reasonable amount of time. The server even checked on us once to see how we were enjoying our meal. I ordered the Vermicelli (Bun) - Pick Two and selected the Grilled Pork and Grilled Pork Patty as my choices of protein. It was a hearty meal that actually filled me up. I also sampled the Shaking Salmon Cubes that my wife ordered, and we were both impressed by how delicate the salmon was prepared. My only criticism of the establishment would be the pricing - $16 for Bun and $24 for the Shaking Salmon Cubes seem overpriced but maybe that's the going rate these days? All in all, we enjoyed our Vietnamese meal. read more

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Such amazing, attentive service and kind workers, always feel welcomed and a great atmosphere! Especially Valentina, such a lovely girl and a great waitress!! The food is so fresh and made with care and love, a go to restaurant for sure!! The lychee lemonade is to die for as well :) read more

ts was delicious and awesome. i dont really go yo viet restaurants often but would reccomend read more

399 Kitchen - Bò Né - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

399kitchen is one of the best viet food spots in the area. all of the food that came out was so fresh and flavorful that we finished it all so fast. the thai tea here is my favorite and the service was amazing read more

delicious pho delicious thai tea delicious chicken wings amazing service and hostess 10/10 would come back again

Order was wrong. Asked for a combo pho to go, got home, just meatballs. Like yea it's still good but to pay more but not getting it all. Disappointing, but the staff were at least nice. read more

This is an okay Vietnamese Pho place, but there are better options out there, especially in Lake Forest. I don't think I'd return. We went in during the weekend at dinner time, but there were many empty tables = not so good sign. The staff were friendly but they didn't seem to regularly clean the condiment containers. The sriracha bottle cap had so much of the dried out sauce, and this was the case for several tables. Kills your appetite before you can even begin. I got the Brisket Pho ($16.00) and my partner got the Combo Pho ($18.00); we also added the Egg Rolls ($12.00). The veggies were fresh and clean. The biggest downside was the broth: it was too sweet for both of us. The broth flavor is soooo important for Pho; this usually determines the success of the restaurant. I really wanted this to be my regular Pho place, as Lake Forest restaurants are a bit far, and a few places that are good in Irvine charge $20 or more per bowl. Well, I guess I need to drive out to Lake Forest the next time I crave Pho. read more

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the food and service was super good!!! best vietnamese food in irvine by far, our server Valentina was super kind and accommodating!! the bo luc lac was extremely tender and well seasoned! read more

We enjoy the food. We do a lot of take out from this place. We have dined in from time to time. Highly recommend the Pho, shaken beef, various noodle dishes all good. Oh yeah get those chicken wings on the side. The servers are really nice and helpful. Overall this is a clean joint with nice vibe for casual sit-down. Nice decoration too especially for a shopping center place. I think they must be understaffed. Staff on the floor need to do a lot more ABC on tables that have turned. Remember cleaning is as important as the food. You shouldn't leave dirty dishes unbussed on like 7 tables when you only have two or three covers sitting there in post-lunch rush day parts. If you only have three tables, you aren't busy so you have time to clean. Unbussed tables ruin the experience for dine-in, and people you're just seating shouldn't have to look at it. It also doesn't look good to walk-by customers because you can see the disarray through the windows. You may be turning away walk-bys. don't do that. it's hard enough to make a buck in restaurants doing everything right. Doesn't mean the place is dirty, just not organized. My message is ABC. ABC. ABC. Your food is really really good, but you aren't helping yourself by leaving tables unbussed for 30 min or more. We want you to succeed. read more

very delicious food, the pho broth is so flavorful and different from other pho places i've ever tried. they were also playing chill music like malcolm todd which i love. my fav dishes have to be the dried pho (100% recommend) and the egg rolls! valentina and kevin were our servers and they were very accommodating, as well as valerie. kind and fun staff ! read more

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New favorite Vietnamese food spot!! 399 Vietnamese kitchen is located in the border of Tustin and Irvine -- super close to the market place in Tustin! Parking is easy in the lot outside of the plaza. They don't take reservations and can get very busy during the dinner hours so be sure to get a good time to go in! The staff are very helpful and friendly at the front. Valerie was great with our service and she always had a smile on her face. The food tastes authentic and super homemade here. We started off with some shaking beef with rice. But you can also get it with garlic noodles or fries. Next we tried the Vietnamese steak and eggs! This was by far one of the best piece of steak that I have ever had!! It came with two pieces of soft baguette :) the lobster pho had the biggest lobster tail. They definitely don't miss out on the size of that lobster!! The bone in rib pho was also huge. P.S. get the house made LYCHEE SLUSH!!!! I loved every sip of it and I'm craving it again :-) Overall the experience was wonderful! I'll be back soon to try out other menu items. If you're every craving Vietnamese food give this place a try! read more

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Convenient and yummy place to get Vietnamese food in the Irvine/Tustin area. It's a little pricier than places in Westminster but not too bad compared to other places in Irvine. Food: (4/5) I tried their Combination Pho, Pork Spring Rolls, and Thai tea and would honestly recommend all 3. Service: (5/5) The servers were all really nice and attentive read more

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Solid food and speedy service. Nice place to catch dinner after work. Good parking nearby. Definitely would visit again!

Here is my experience. Space is comfortable to dine in, services were quick and nice. That s about all the positive things I can say. Portion is small, especially for the price is about 20% - 25% higher than other local Vietnamese restaurants. We ordered the Combo pho is $19 and rib bone pho $20. My husband found the protein in the combo pho was significantly less than other places. And my rib bone pho only comes with 1 bone. Taste of the broth was okay, texture of the noodle is good, not mushy. But the rib bone was extremely chewy and not edible. I had to let the staff know and requested it to be taken off the bill or get a discount. They ended up taking it off the bill. You can see the photo attached. Disappointed on the quality of the foods. read more

this place exceeded my expectations!!! the food was so good and i don't think that there is better vietnamese food in irvine fr as a vietnamese person myself. i recommend the bo luc lac and the nước mắm chicken wings!!! read more

Hey there! I was searching for a Vietnamese restaurant near me so I wouldn't have to drive all the way to Westminster and came across this place. Feeling relieved, I immediately headed to the restaurant to give it a try. I came with a friend and was greeted immediately when we entered. The front counter is directly in front of you when you walk in, and the menu up above (if you're ordering to go). With only one family in the restaurant at the time, we were seated right away. As we were being directed to our table I couldn't help to notice how modern the interior was. Being the fatty that I am, I ordered some finger food to try and my usual dishes that I would order at a Vietnamese restaurant: Thit Nuong, Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork & Rocket Shrimp, Rocket Shrimp, Nem Nuong Cuon, and Egg Rolls (Cha Gio). Well, how was everything? - Thit Nuong: The usual rice, veggies, and grilled pork with a side of the nuoc mam sauce. Though not as authentic as other places, the pork is pretty good. Definitely different than other places, but not bad at all. - Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork & Rocket Shrimp: Same as the above except with vermicelli. I only got Rocket Shrimp because they didn't have grilled shrimp available. Pour the sauce all over and you're good to go. - Rocket Shrimp: Simple, fried, and good. - Nem Nuong Cuon: They come in a pair with the peanut sauce. The ingredients have an equal ratio. Pretty good. - Egg Rolls (Cha Gio): I was expecting the usual egg roll wrap but these came out wrapped in glass noodles. My first time eating it like this and it was pretty good. Crunchy. Service was good. Everyone was friendly and hospitable. Prices are a little high but it might be because it's in the Irvine area, haha. Parking is plentiful in the big lot, but it does get crowded so you may have to do some walking. A good option if you're in the area! read more

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Very decent bun. The pork could be a tad too saucy but the egg roll was delicious. $16.00 for 2 protein choices. Good service too. read more

399 Kitchen - Bun/Vermicelli with pork and egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The restaurant looked overall clean, they even give out hand sanitizer at each table. Service was attentive and fast, even though there were only two people helping. the food was OK, but I can hardly say that it tasted like Vietnamese because it's too sweet and lack of any fresh herbs. $18 dry pho came with 2 spring roll and one tempura. The washroom floor was wet and messy . I wouldn't suggest to go in if you're wearing sandals with maxi skirts read more

Love their egg rolls and bun bowls. Definately our go to for Vietnamese food in Irvine. read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Great service with a friendly smile!! Ordered their shrimp spring rolls, took 10 minutes to prepare when no one was really waiting? Price was a bit pricy compared to other similar restaurants, so I was hoping for some larger filled rolls. When I received them and opened the box, the rolls were about the same size as others so a bit sad that I paid $17 for 2 rolls, now hoping the flavor will take it over the top to explain. The price. My first bite I took a piece of shrimp, I saw the shrimp had not been cleaned out, still poop inside the vein, so I spit out what was in my mouth! Couldn't believe it. I was hungry so I cleaned alll the shrimps myself before eating, what a disappointment especially for the price I paid. Maybe you need to retrain your cooks and lower your priced, because this 1st visit was not pleasant. read more