Bun Bo 533 is tucked away in the corner of a smaller plaza. There's plenty of parking. This spot is hidden, but I'm glad I found it. The interior is big and aesthetically pleasing. They have nice flower decorations all around. They have tables for longer groups which is nice. They have a lot of the menu and I got to try their spring roll and bun bo hue. The spring roll tasted nice and fresh. The bun bo hue comes with a veggie plate and shrimp paste. The soup was stacked with pork and brisket. The broth was nice and hot. I enjoyed the flavor. It warmed me up. There was only one other table eating besides us. Once we got all our food, we weren't checked on at all. Their food is good so I'm hoping they get more customers. I'll definitely be coming back for my future soup noodle craving. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Welcome to Day 5 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to. Today's stop was Bun Bo 533, a recently opened Vietnamese restaurant that I was excited to try. Unfortunately, after visiting, my first thought was that this place might have opened a little too soon. When I went in April 2026, there were still construction materials around, and part of the restaurant didn't even feel fully finished yet. It gave the impression that they were still trying to get everything together while already serving customers. I always want to give new restaurants a fair chance because opening a new business is not easy, but the food itself also needed some work. I tried their bún bò Huế, and unfortunately, it was probably one of the weakest versions I've had in Orange County. The biggest issue was the lack of flavor. It honestly felt like I was eating noodles with water. I added a lot of mắm and other sauces hoping to bring the dish back to life, but even after trying to adjust it, it still didn't come together. The bún thịt nướng had a similar issue. The majority of the flavor came from the sweet fish sauce they provided on the side. Without that sauce, the dish was extremely bland. There are so many places around OC that serve this dish well, so this was a disappointing experience. If you're craving bún bò Huế, I would personally spend my money elsewhere. Places like Ngự Bình or even Fusion Corner on Beach Boulevard, which surprisingly has a good version, would be better options in my opinion. I do think Bun Bo 533 has room to improve. New restaurants need time to adjust, and hopefully they can revisit their recipes and bring more flavor into their dishes. However, considering the price wasn't especially cheap, I think there are better choices around Orange County for the same amount of money. The restaurant has potential, but between the unfinished space and the lack of flavor in the food, I wouldn't recommend it right now. Hopefully they can improve because Vietnamese food has so much room for great flavors, and I'd like to see them find their footing. read more

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I love this restaurant so much because of 3 very important reasons. Everything on the menu tastes amazing. The soup called Bun Bo hue is their signature. Located next to my favorite boba Ding Tea. The ambience is extremely romantic and so clean, beautiful. The owner also the chef when he has free time, will come to your table and chit chat. He has amazing stories. He also served in the military read more

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Clean restaurant with great food and reasonable prices. Found this place by accident and glad I stopped by for lunch. Service was quick. Got the Bo Kho; satisfied. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Beer - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Found this place on Yelp. It's a new owner and business and I like that they're not in little Saigon. Bun Bo hue was just ok. 3.5. It lacked a little bit of taste / flavor. I'm not sure I would order it again. Bun thit dac biet is good. Flavors are good, egg roll tasty. I also got the soda lime chan. Decor is cute inside, space is large. They have an extensive movie. read more

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This review is for their catering service. We celebrated my daughter's 6th birthday at Discovery Cube and had them cater Italian food. The food arrived on time, and delicious. The food packaging was meticulous and well received by our guests to include children and adults. We ordered lasagna, mac & cheese, chicken and eggplant sliders, assorted fruit, and coconut panna cotta (amazing!). read more

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This place was so good! Don't sleep on the breakfast menu it was delicious and the service was great.

Delicious!!! Wow! Didn't expect this at a Vietnamese restaurant but the chef/owner is talented and well versed in international cuisine. Enjoy! read more

Bun Bo 533 - Mussels - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Amazing food and the best vietnamese Bbq noodle I ever tasted. We hire them for catering on our company meeting and the staff was blown away with the delicious line up of food. The service is phenomenal and the place is clean and classy. This place is highly recommended. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Best vietnamese resto. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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At a glance: Food- 1 star Service/effort- 1/2 star Location/easy parking/ambience-1/2 star I should have known something was up the moment I spotted this restaurant's advertisement sitting at a nearby nail shop. I called in to order after their grand soft opening, excited to try their Bun Bo and Vietnamese crepes--only to be told, "Well, we don't have Vietnamese crapes now because no one in the kitchen knows how to make it." Odd choice to put it on the menu if you can't serve it, right? Still, I decided to give them another shot in person a bit later and went in to try their Bún Bò Huế and Bánh Canh. The restaurant was nearly empty, but it took forever just to get someone's attention to even sit down. With only a couple of other small tables occupied, it seemed like one person was juggling the entire floor. By the time someone finally took our order, I had to rush through my meal because it had already eaten up most of my lunch break--about 35 minutes waiting and still no food. When the food did arrive, it was subpar. The broth was bland, the meat was tough and not stewed long enough, and some cuts were chewy and cut against the grain. My friend and I both agreed it was disappointing. The extra star is for the fact that I can see they are trying. The restaurant looks clean and nice, good ambience. The server lady seemed very apologetic and earnest. I just feel like they spent a lot of money on the aesthetic and not enough money on hiring staff for the basic level of operation needed for a restaurant. Despite the great location, easy parking, good ambiance, the restaurant misses the mark on the essentials: quality food and attentive service. And just to be clear: I can't be bought. This is an authentic review to save others from spending their hard-earned money in this economy only to be let down. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Just to be transparent, evidence that I did go here, actually tried it, and paid for it myself! My review can't be bought! - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Authentic Vietnamese food with a beautiful and modern atmosphere inside! The owner is extremely friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure you're well taken care of, even offering great suggestions from the menu. I absolutely love the decor and the fresh, modern vibe of the place. The dishes are truly authentic and full of flavor -- I can't wait to come back and try more! Definitely worth checking out this new local business, and don't forget to read the beautiful story they share on their menu -- it really adds a special touch to the whole experience. I ordered the Bún bò Huế read more

Bun Bo 533 - Bún bò Huế - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This place is a gem of a spot. The most delicious food, so fresh and the loveliest staff. I will be back so I can try more of the menu. The restaurant was clean and comfortable and we sat laughing and chatting for ages. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped by today and ordered the bún bò Huế. Strong execution across the board. The broth came out hot, rich, and clean. No excess oil, no heaviness -- just disciplined flavor and balanced lemongrass. Veggies were fresh and crisp, which is the fastest way to measure whether a Vietnamese kitchen takes itself seriously. Noodles had the right bite. Portion size was generous without feeling sloppy. The pork feet were a standout. Very clean, no hair, none of the usual issues you find at other Vietnamese spots that cut corners on prep. Service was fast. Pricing was fair for the quality. Bottom line: A legit bún bò Huế with clean broth, fresh produce, and proper protein prep. Worth the stop and an easy repeat visit. read more

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Summary: tasty broth and great veggies, meat quality was inconsistent, long wait for to-go, would not return I ordered the Bún Bò Huế at Bun Bo 533. The broth was delicious, but it lacked spiciness and a hint of lemongrass. I loved the vegetables that came with it, especially the Vietnamese coriander and banana blossom. That said, the meat was very inconsistent. Some pieces were tender, but others were chewy. My bowl also had two pieces of meat that were very dark and had a sour taste, which really put me off. I honestly was not sure if the meat was spoiled. I also waited about 20 minutes for my to-go order, even though there were no other customers inside. Overall, I would not come back. read more

The restaurant is very clean and spacious. Foods are good, the broth is tasty. I ordered a small side of bun bo hue and it came out with a decent portion. The waitress name Mai is helpful. I recommend this hidden place that located in the corner to everyone. read more

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Delicious food, super clean place and the staff are very friendly and tentative. I would visit again.... read more

Bun Bo 533 - Bo kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Bún bò đặc biệt $18.00, BOGO, ngon ,grand opening on sale for 1 wk. Price from $13-15-18. Phở gà sale 3 days only , don't know how much ? Tiem rộng rãi, sach sẽ. read more

This was my 3rd time coming to Bun Bo 533 the food was amazing tried the Vietnamese beef stew I would highly recommend you try it the owner was amazing friendly and to read his family story about how the escape communism Vietnam we will be going back read more

Bun Bo 533 - Vietnamese beef stew with a fresh baguette - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Visitors from out of town and came in for the bun bo hue. Very happy with the service and food. My husband ordered goi cuon and pho ga. Definitely satisfied my bun bo hue craving. Restaurant was clean and I will definitely be back! read more

Bun Bo 533 - Bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Food was just good. Service was out of control & not enough thought. Could be better being nice. Love the noodles & visually though. Wait time was ok. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This rating is for their signature bún Bo Huế only. The beef noodle lacks a lot of flavor and seasonings. The broth was bland and does not taste like bún bo Huế at all. The beef also tastes very off. The restaurant is very nice and clean though. read more

I've been here twice, once for takeout & once for dine-in. The restaurant is beautiful with a nice ambience. The service was friendly & helpful when I was debating a few menu choices. Everything I've ordered has been delicious (hot at the moment, even cold as leftovers the next day). Yes, it's a new restaurant but they are trying hard. I hope to see this place succeed long term! read more

Just try the corner hen with cabbage and rice and to die for. Chickens smoked grape flavor delicious also great drinks great Thai tea great piña colada soda and the great piña colada soda with the energy. This is highly recommended. read more

The BBH here is very decent. Lots of flavor. They also other tasty dishes that is worth trying. Great service and very friendly staff.

I tried Bun Bo Hue here for the first time. The restaurant just opened. The soup tastes okay -- quite normal, nothing special yet. The large size costs $18, (already discount 15%) which is a bit high compared to other places. Since there's a lot of competition around, I think it would help if they offered something special for customers -- maybe a signature flavor, side dish, or small desert may be new customer will come for soft opening The restaurant itself looks a bit dark inside, and from the street it's hard to notice -- maybe they could add more lighting or a bigger sign to attract people passing by. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Still awaiting overdue City Permits to be able to open.they have worked daily to get ready to open All new restaurant equipment... Menu looks great read more

A very nice restaurant in Westminster, clean facility, I had the chicken pho it was really goo, the broth had so much flavor and the egg rolls were delicious too. Oops no pictures were taken but if you are looking for a nice traditional Vietnamese restaurant Thai is the place. Don't forget to read the owner's story on menu's front page-it really touched my heart thank you for sharing! read more

Service not good, I came in standing around for while no one greeting nor . I asked for bún bò Huế . The guy sad have to wait 30, it's not boiling get!! only midday but no soup available. Wasted a long trip from Long Beach to support grand opening read more

I had a bun bo Hue here. The food is delicious. I love the sea food paste, and the customer service read more

Bun Bo 533 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This is our third time here. We ordered Bun Bo Hue and Pho. Everything was as expected and did not disappoint. The broth had strong flavor and generous amount of protein. We'll be back soon. read more

Bun Bo 533 - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Di bua nay. Ngon. Bun rieu is yummy. Server are hien hon other pla.ce. I like here. Music good volume

This place was an absolute disaster from start to finish. We stood at the entrance for nearly 5 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us, and when they finally did, they told us to "sit anywhere," but every table was still covered in trash and leftover food from previous customers. We verified our order twice with the server, and it still came out wrong after a long wait. The utensils were dirty, and we even noticed they reuse the veggies that are sent out to other tables, which is extremely unsanitary. They didn't even have satay for the Bun Bo. What kind of Bun Bo place doesn't have satay? When it came time to pay, they overcharged us for 4 large bowls when we only ordered 3 small and 1 large, and even then, all the bowls were the same size. When we asked which was which, the staff couldn't tell us. Between the filthy tables, incorrect food, slow and rude service, and shady billing, this place is a total scam. Save yourself the headache and go literally anywhere else. read more

New spot close to home that I've been eager to try. They finally opened a few days ago so I decided to stop in after work and ordered the medium bun bo hue with only meat and cha. The cha is a combination of shrimp & pork and the meat is good quality. They offer medium and large sized bowls, but the medium was plenty with lots of noodles. The price is good, $12 for medium, $15 for large. The service is friendly and the establishment is cozy & clean. I would recommend this place and will be back to try other dishes. I give it 4 1/2 stars! read more

Bun Bo 533 - Dining area, bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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service - 1/2 food - 0 After 25min of waiting for my bun bo and the restaurant was totally empty. We walked out. These guys are not in a real business - just a fake one since no one cares to take order or answer any question at all and let people wait and wait and wait...I am wondering what the stories they have in the kitchen...So weird! read more

Delicious food, good ambiance! Really enjoyed the appetizers, the shrimp skewers and pork ribs especially were great. You can tell they're working on their service and as a new location, I appreciate the effort. read more

Absolutely amazing food, that wagyu fried rice was one of the best fried rice dishes I've ever had. The service was also really good, we got seated right away and everyone was super nice. Would recommend this place, just fantastic. read more

Authentic bun bo hue restaurant but they also offer other dishes like com and bun !! I would definitely come again. The broth is rich and flavorful, portions are generous and the herbs are super fresh. There's plenty of seating for large parties and it's clean. read more

Took the family here for some authentic bun bo. Was good and the service was excellent. Will be coming back soon!

The food was excellent and so was the service thank you Larry and company, see you again soon

My kids and I were really excited to try this place because we always go to Ding tea and keep waiting for its opening. We went on a Thursday after school pickup 3pm. The restaurant was dead with a couple of people waiting for to go. We walked in stood there for 10 mins with no acknowledgment by the older man waiter. My kids were confused. He was helping a togo customer and when he was done he just went back to his reception area and didn't even come to us. It was soo uncomfortable standing there. Wanted to leave but kids were hungry. Even the togo people felt sorry for us, they kept looking at us. Finally after what seemed like forever standing, he comes over and asked if we are ordering togo. I was like, noo we want a table. He then said it will take 35 mins to get your food. I was in shock. He pointed to the people in the restaurant and said they are all waiting 35 mins to get food. C'mon you are a bum Bo restaurant, it shouldn't take 35 mins to get a bowl of bun Bo. Absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable. We left and went to Ghien Bun Bo, it took literally 3 mins for us to get our food. And it was delicious. When you open a new restaurant, you have to be equipped and ready. You have to train your staff properly. I'm sorry, we will never return. read more