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    Bo De Tinh Tam Chay

    4.0 (911 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lau hoa tuoi
    Jennifer L.

    My aunties love the lau hoa tuoi here, but haven't been here in ages, so I took them! I've never dined here and don't eat vegetarian food, but it was such a pleasant surprise and as delicious as people have mentioned. The place was absolutely packed on a Sunday afternoon, and I feel like there weren't enough servers to go around for this particular day (weekends in general?). In spite of this, the skinny man in black was 100% amazing and SO expedient when we flagged him down since our broth was evaporating quickly. He was super patient dealing w/ the masses. There were two others - one was our main server who was super over it (understandable lol) and a girl who was also doing her best - three total for a full house. The only other tip I have is to keep your hotpot on low heat immediately after it boils. There's a notch on the stove (at the bottom, under where the flames are) where you can move it to the right to adjust the temperature.

    Banh Xeo with mushrooms and soy ham. Thick batter and too much oil. 2 stars
    Lynn N.

    Mi Vit Tiem was good, but not outstanding, as it was lacking some complexity. It included a lot of toppings of vegetables and mock meat. The restaurant wasn't too busy for midweek lunchtime. Food is served fast. They have a lot of seating making it a great place for groups.

    banh mi & cari
    Debora K.

    Delicious vegetarian/vegan Vietnamese food! It holds its own even compared to a regular Vietnamese restaurant. So many great options to choose from, not enough space in our tummy. Love the warm feel themed decoration that helps you travel along w/ your tastebuds. I read a lot of the Yelp & Google reviews & most of the bad ones were about service, so you know it's legit & we came prepared. Service is probably a hit or miss because they are so busy, but you do still get what you need, & understandably so since the food was very good. A local & reliable eatery. You can barely tell there's no meat in any of these dishes since everything was delicious & full of flavor. We got the bun hue, bun rieu, ban beo, Vietnamese coffee, & banh mi cari. We really enjoyed everything but the ban beo was probably one of the best. Also the bahn mi was so fresh & perfect; crunchy outside, soft warm inside. Dare I say it tasted better than the curry itself. The soup noodles were great balances to each other. And the best part of it all was how cheap everything was. 5/5 bc in this economy??! Definitely will be back again

    Bun riêu
    Phillip T.

    Vegetarian Vietnamese! Enjoy your favorite viet classics with a vegetarian twist! I got the bun riêu! They did good job making a vegetarian version. While you can't match the original dish's tasty seafood broth, they did a decent job with their vegetarian broth. They also gave a filling amount of veggies and tofu as well and I was very satisfied finishing my soup. Wait to be seated was long on a busy Saturday afternoon and service was a bit slow so be wary during peak hours. Give this a shot if you're in the mood for some vegetarian Vietnamese!

    Betty G.

    My sisters suggested we do vegetarian foods tonight so we met them there for an early dinner. We had: Spring rolls (2 different kinds) Soft pan fried rice noodles Crispy pan fried rice noodles One bun rieu And a combination fried rice Spring rolls: good flavor but the wrapping paper were too tough. Soft pan fried noodles: very tasty. Love the variety of mushrooms. Crispy pan fried noodles: noodles were a bit over fried so somewhat hard. Some of the fried noodles were partially soaked in the gravy and that was okay. Bun rieu: my brother-in-law liked it but wished it was a bit hotter (temperature-wise). Combination fried rice: meh. Disappointing. Service was just okay. Nobody came to check on us once they dropped off our orders on the table. Foods came out quickly.

    Taylor Y.

    The food at this restaurant is absolutely fire. I came here on a weekday evening with my family and we had no trouble getting a table. The food came out promptly after being ordered. We had ordered several dishes to share, and the portion sizes were generous. Prices are reasonable given the quality and quantity of food. We had ordered a noodle soup and a rice dish, both of which were delicious. Ambience is relaxing and comforting, and the decorations are tastefully done. Overall, will definitely be back!

    Banh Hoi Hu Quay
    Michael U.

    Hands down one of my favorite vegan restaurants in OC. This place never disappoints every time I go there. My usual go to is their fish cake, Banh Xeo, and their Banh Hoi with crispy pork. Service is great as always and food comes out really fast.

    Bun hue
    Thu-Ha T.

    I finally had the chance to visit this restaurant for the first time during this week for lunch :). Ambiance was calm, peaceful. There were spacious seating and service was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed the chao phu chuc (vegetarian fish porridge) and the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe). The dishes were delicious, the banh xeo was crispy, and these came with beautiful fresh herbs which were plentiful. The sauces were not salty and paired with the dishes quite nicely. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza northeast of Beach Blvd. and W. McFadden Ave.

    Christopher T.

    This place is an institution for vegetarians in OC. It has been here for ages. Services can be hit and a lot of miss. If you come early then it will be better per my observation. I ordered to go most of the time so I can avoid the hassle plus the long wait for the foods. Prices wise, same as other veggies places. Menu is big with variety of dishes from appetizers, soups, salad, main courses, family courses, hot pot, to desserts. Foods are generally good to great here, especially with hot pot but others are good/great too. The decor has been the same for ages but somehow it works well for them...very calm and peacefully plus spacious.

    Bún Măng Gỏi
    Katherine N.

    Bồ Đề Tịnh Tâm Chay is a wonderful restaurant that puts a delicious vegetarian twist on a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes. This place single-handedly disproves the common belief that vegetarian food can't be as good as food with meat. I am not a vegetarian, but I love coming here. The restaurant is located in a decently busy plaza, but I've never had trouble finding parking. There are times when it's pretty crowded, but in my experience, I've never had to wait super long to get a table. Everything I've ever gotten here was super yummy, and I can't wait to try more. FOOD: Nem Cuốn Bồ Dề (5/5) - Vietnamese spring rolls with "pork" and fresh vegetables. Comes with a tasty, nutty dipping sauce. If you add the fresh chillis they provide to the sauce, it will give a good kick. Mì Tiềm (5/5) - Vietnamese "duck" noodles that I might like even more than the actual meat version. Dark broth that tastes light, herbal, and healthy. The fake duck meat is pleasant. I love the pickled papaya on the side that comes with this dish! Bún Măng Gỏi (4.5/5) - Vietnamese bamboo noodle soup with a side of "chicken" salad. Delish! The broth was super light and flavorful. They were generous with the bamboo, the noodles were the perfect texture, and the salad was super refreshing. Not sure I can tell the difference between their "duck" and "chicken" though. Added the dressing/sauce to the salad along with the chillis and loved it. Not pictured, but all the hot pots I've tried from here are super delicious as well. In my opinion, the prices are affordable and the portions are pretty big. I often bring home leftovers or share with the table. SERVICE: (4/5) I've been here a few times, and the speed of service can vary with how busy the restaurant happens to be. Everyone is well-meaning and just doing their jobs the best they can, which makes for a pleasant atmosphere. To pay, walk up to the register. TLDR// Love this spot for vegetarian Vietnamese food! I wholeheartedly believe more people would consider vegetarianism if this place was their first introduction to vegetarian food. Will be back to try more of their extensive menu!

    cá kho tộ
    Linus L.

    I had never tried vegetarian Vietnamese food before this restaurant and this was a stand-out experience. The clay-pot dish, "cá kho tộ" was very good with white rice, and I enjoyed the papaya salad. The papaya was young and cut fresh. Very unique flavors that I had not tried anywhere else. The decor has an old-world Pacific-island feel and the venue is very spacious and attractive. A must-try!

    #77 bun with egg roll and charbroiled bean curd
    Hemesh P.

    Came back after a long time I got #77 - the bun with charbroiled bean curd and egg roll. The egg roll was my favorite part I think I remember why I don't come here too often. The protein feels very over processed and chewy. It was ok I ordered takeout and it was ready really quickly.

    Julie N.

    Parking is kind of hectic in this plaza because of all the banquet/ bar restaurants. Service - was slow Food - delicious! Very flavorful and filling We got the crown daisy/mushroom hotpot and some spring rolls Thr hotpot was delicious - so many different mushrooms. The spring rolls were actually super tasty especially the peanut dipping sauces Dinner overall was very light and healthy tasting.

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    Ask the Community - Bo De Tinh Tam Chay

    Is everything on the menu vegan? :)

    No, some have eggs (egg noodles, choose bo de noodles for vegan) and butter in their dishes. Some smoothies have dairy, ask for soy milk instead.

    Is outdoor dining in the shade?

    Yes, it's in the shade.

    Do they use MSG? (Pls. confirm with the owner) My throat always seems to have problems the day after I eat the food there. Anyone notice any strange allergies/reactions?

    There is something called MSG symptom complex. These symptoms often include headache, skin flushing, and sweating. There's very little scientific evidence showing a link between MSG and these symptoms in humans.The FDA considers MSG safe. Most… Read more

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    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

    We just placed an order for 40 nem nuong rolls with Kaitlyn for pickup later in the afternoon…read more Giving her a shoutout for the fast and friendly service. Our family orders nem nuong from this location every time we are in the area, to eat and to bring back home. The nem nuong here are always perfectly rolled and the crunch of the fried wonton strip inside makes it feels like party in your mouth! so good! Note: requesting to cut rolls in half costs extra. We prefer this location compare to the other one because it has faster service, quieter romantic atmosphere and polite attentive staff.

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    Mama Hieu's

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    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I took over responsibility for another facility and needed to feed my staff. Did a quick "food…read moresearch near me" and found Mama Hieu's. I wanted to order food for 10 people and saw they had party trays. Food looked good online and tasted even better in my mouth!!! I asked for recommendations and she said that the original garlic butter was very popular both regular and spicy so I ordered 48 wings half and half.....DEVOURED. Also got the white rice with fried shallots and garlic noodles....ALL GONE! I'll definitely put them in the rotation when buying lunch for the staff. Oh there was a part of the order that was missed but they took care of it right away. Also parking at the plaza is very busy but there's parking in the back so no problems. They even brought it out to me so I wouldn't have to carry it all around the building. A+ service. If you're in the area and want some good wings...don't hesitate to stop by! Thanks guys and gals!!!!

    I came here to pick up a quick snack before dinner. I ordered 3 different types of chicken wings,…read moreoriginal, fish sauce, and salted egg yolk. You order from The counter and I waited about 15 minutes for my order. The restaurant had a few tables for dine-in with a cute wall decor and a few write-ups on how the restaurant was started. All the flavors were delicious and you can gauge your spicy level. Definitely should give it a try.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

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    4.2(3.9k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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