I've been here several times. They sometimes host parties for local viet people to gather, sing, and eat. The food was good, no complaints. Ok ambiance. read more

It was just ok. They are open really early so that's nice but probably would not order again. The beef rib soup + banh mi combo was a little misleading - literally beef ribs, soup broth (no noodles) and baguette but not a sandwich. Still good though. We also got the pho filet but only because they did not have brisket or flank. The egg rolls were probably my favorite part of the meal, which comes with a really garlicky chili sauce. The bao were BOGO on a delivery app and also not bad but not a fave. read more

Cafe Nho - Pho filet, egg rolls, bao, beef rib soup banh mi combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Confusing! A hidden gem...You can eat here but the food is actually next door at the South Bay Restaurant. So this is the offshoot cafe but you can sit here. Anyway, lesson learned, we will sit at the South Bay restaurant next door. I love Banh Cuon which is really hard to find outside of Westminster/Garden Grove but alas, here it is in Hawthorne! It was fantastic. My husband ordered the Pork Rice dish which he enjoyed as well. The Uncke and Auntie that b work here are really nice. This will be in our Viet food rotation. Street parking. read more

Cafe Nho - Banh Cuon. Yum, not a common dish here in the South Bay - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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So I'm not sure if this spot is connected to South Bay restaurant next to it, but I've been here twice. First time I parked on the street and felt like I was coming into someone's house in Vietnam. A bunch of uncles/aunties watching TV eating and drinking with some guys talking in the back. Super casual and laid back - that's when you know the food will be good. I got the bun Bo hue and wasn't disappointed. Soup was well balanced - perfectly sweet/salty and I like how you can add the chili yourself to adjust spice level. They barely speak English and you have to Zelle afterwards Will be back to try the rest of the dishes read more

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A solid 4 for Vietnamese offerings for being out of OC. Tried the bun Rieu - Pros - you get a lot of proteins for sure 3 minced balls, 3 piece of cha chien ( fried fish cake) 3 fried tofu and 1 blood cube. Ask for shrimp paste to elevate the broth taste. Prices are moderate at 13 for a bowl that isn't commonly found in Torrance area. read more

Cafe Nho - Bun Rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Yes yes yes. Listen, my order of importance is food, service then ambiance. But the most important, and the one that can forgive rude waiters and an interior that hasn't been updated in 30+ years, will always be the food. I knew this spot was gonna SLAP when I parked in the back lot and saw a gang of Vietnamese grandpas playing cards on a little table. The inside and possibly hygiene is questionable, but the service is so warm and the uncle was so cute and nice. I think this place and the place next door are connected because I got my BBH from one side and the coffee from the other. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and by first glance I was disappointed but as soon as I had a taste... good lawd!!! The broth looked pretty clear but it tastes deep which tells me they boiled it low and slow for maaaad long. I don't think there was a pork hock in it but I didn't care. I drank all the soup. Came with fresh veggies. Their iced coffee with condensed milk was straight jet fuel crack so naturally I loved it. The total cost of the meal was so cheap. I think my BBH + coffee was under $20 which is unheard of nowadays. My vet is in the area and I will come back every time I have to go. read more

Cafe Nho - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Moving to LA from OC, it's been difficult the find good Vietnamese food. After church, I wasn't willing to make the hour drive to Little Saigon, but I decided to check on Yelp to find any viet restaurants that sold Hu Tieu Nam Vang and I found this spot! It is hard to find good, authentic Vietnamese food in LA... it can never be as good as Orange County, but at their Hu Tieu Nam Vang - it hit all of the right notes! My only complaint would be I think they use a chicken broth vs pork for the dish. It wasn't as rich as I'd like, but other than that it made me feel just a bit less homesick. I loved the fresh pennywort juice and small talk with the workers. The service was very fast and courteous. I was the only person in the restaurant which bums me out because the food is decent and very affordable! read more

Cafe Nho - Fresh juice - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

It's a hidden gem in the area, and this place operates same as South Bay Restaurant. They serve authentic Vietnamese food, I've tried their pho and vermicelli, both were great. read more

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Cafe Nho and South Bay Vietnamese Restaurant are located right next to each other. We arrived early Sunday morning around 8AM as this was one of the few pho restaurants open early. They open everyday at 6:30AM! There was plenty of parking in the rear. AMBIANCE It literally feels like walking into a restaurant in Vietnam. It doesn't feel like one of those other pho restaurants catered to Americans in the South Bay. This felt like where all the local Vietnamese go. It was clean and plenty of seating. SERVICE The two servers were very friendly and smiled a lot. I wasn't sure if it was because this is a traditional Viet restaurant or it was super early, but they didn't stop by throughout the meal to check up. To be honest, it didn't bother me at all. FOOD We got the Bun Bo Hue and Pho. When I first saw the Bun Bo Hue, I thought it looked watery but it was soo FLAVORFUL. The Pho broth was also very tasty. Both came with generous amount of meat. We also ordered Banh Mi sandwiches, but I didn't like them as much much. The pickled vegetables weren't flavorful enough (missing more sugar/vinegar flavor). PAYMENT They do take credit card! Out of all the Pho places in South Bay, this place and Pho Hue Oi are the most authentic restaurants in the area. However Pho Hue Oi is always super packed and tables are close together. Although not the best in LA/OC, this is our new favorite authentic Pho spot in the South Bay! read more

Cafe Nho - Pho with Brisket and Flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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They open up super early which is really nice and the food is served very quickly, so you know they got the authentic part of that down. Taste wise I would say 3.5. They have the ingredients but the soup tasted a bit diluted. I went super early in the morning before work so I can't say how busy it was but they have a small parking lot in the back so that's super convenient. Their viet coffee is pretty good, I would stop by for that again. But since it's already in Torrance, I would just drive the extra 20 min down to fountain valley for much much better viet food. read more

Cafe Nho - Garnishes - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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If you can't get to Westminster this is a great little place! Got takeout the other day and they served me hot tea while waiting. I enjoyed banh mi, pho with oxtails , chicken sticky rice com ga hai nam , xoi ga. All very good read more

Searching for good Bun Bo Hue in Los Angeles is hard, but Cafe Nho with it's small, family owned, hole in the wall appeal, hits just right. You know you've come to the right place when all the people sitting and eating are actually eating, not on their phones. Came in to meet a business contact around 2pm and place was quiet, service was good, food and prices were excellent. Would definitely recommend the Bun Bo Hue and come back again. Parking exit is sketchy though, I would suggest street parking for easy leaving. Parking lot in back is huge. read more

I will never stop by for sandwich again. I buy sandwiches here frequently, but this is the first time I experience this. The meat and ham were super dried and smelled so bad. This must be old from yesterday or sth. Stop selling spoiled stuffs read more

Cafe Nho - It's yucky - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

this place is super good! came for the nam vang rice noodles soup and the pho and both were really good and authentic tasting. read more

Cafe Nho - Nam Vang Rice Noodles Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

The parking is good. The price is reasonable. The food have great portion and good taste. The service is very warm and friendly. The ambience is like a typical Asian restaurant. read more

No frills place with very authentic, delicious Vietnamese food that's made from scratch with bumping music in the background. Stumbled upon this gem and gave it chance and now have been back multiple times that the owners recognize us. Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. I missed it a few times while trying to find it it's so unassuming. I came here specifically to try the Mi Quang. It is so hard to find this dish in the LA area, so I was really excited to find this place. The Mi Quang here is solid and it was only $13! It's hard to find any dish for that price in LA. They also had a variety of other Vietnamese dishes that I want to come back to try. Highly recommend this place! read more

Cafe Nho - Mi Quan's - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Best Vietnamese coffee in South Bay! I came here one morning based off the reviews and I was not disappointed. They are quick to serve and very pleasant. Don't have cash or card at hand, they can take zelle! Which is what I used last time I went. I've ordered their banh mi Sandwhixh and it was just as good as Mr. Lees but better with their own twist. The coffee was amazing! Strong and with a big punch! Will be coming back soon! read more

This is a local restaurant that has authentic cuisine! I love the mom and pop feel and we ordered the Banh mi that was such a good price and they give you a good amount! I am def coming back for more!! read more

The best Vietnamese foods in South Bay. We come here every weekend! & the owner/ staff are so nice and friendly. Feels like home read more

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What can I say? Amazing banh mi for the price. Authentic and plentiful. Reminds me of what I would get in Vietnam! read more

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Early morning Vietnamese food fix. Filet mignon pho is my go to! Sandwiches are yummm. Service is fast and prices are reasonable.

A real hidden gem in the South Bay where authentic Vietnamese food is scarce. This is a hole-in-the-wall so don't expect anything other than real, authentic Vietnamese food. There's not too many Vietnamese eaters around here where you can get tasty hu tieu (Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle soup), bun rieu (Vietnamese crab noodle soup), and bun bo Hue (Vietnamese spicy beef and pork noodle soup). I was also delighted after trying their bo kho (Vietnamese beef stew)! Just stop reading more yelp reviews and go try. read more

Ok so yeah, no one was wearing masks and seating was entirely full of only men when I walked in. The guy working the front didn't really speak English and kept telling me only sandwich, so I got a sandwich. I tried to order a drink by miming it, and ended up with him giving me a free cup of tea. After a few more attempts, cause I saw other people taking out delicious looking boxes of food and drinking iced Vietnamese coffees in take out cups, I managed to ask when some young guys were nearby to help translate and got a delicious coffee. Watching the coffee technique was something! He pulls a few spoonfuls of condensed milk in, pours from a metal tea container, and then looks like he's churning the whole thing into a froth with a spoon going up and down real fast. The sandwich was pretty darned good too. So this place was't for me at all, which is a shame. And definitely not during COVID. Everything I got was great and I'd love to try their other food. People who were there slowly enjoying their drinks seemed to like the vibe. I did see one lady walk in as I was leaving. read more

Most authentic Vietnamese food in the South Bay! Very mom & pop hole in the wall. If you bring some patience, you will be handsomely rewarded! read more

Facility stated that their open at 0600 but when I went after work, no where to be found nor did they answer the phone.

Best whole in the wall Viet restaurant in the area. Menu changes all the time. There is no menu here so you have to ask what they're serving on that day.. All dishes are amazing!! Cash only. read more

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I often get Chao Long here. It is pretty good. Will definitely check out other dishes they have.

Simply delicious . From its rice dishes to its soups and excellent iced coffee this remarkable eatery stands above many. My favorite is the iced coffee and Viet'namese sandwich. With modest decor and unpretentious location Cafe Nhó is truly a gem to be explored. Don't say "no" to Cafe Nhó. read more

If you have never been to Vietnam and want to have a sneak peak of their culture, you have to some to this place on a Saturday morning!! This is reminded us so much of our visit to Saigon and Hanoi local restaurants. You have Vietnamese music blasting on the speaker while you have 4 TV with different shows to watch. The food?? It is homecooked, authentic and delicious! The Banh Mi is as good as it gets. It you can get past the hint of cigarette smell, aluminum chairs and veneer tables, barely speaking English wait staff. You will absolutely enjoy it here! read more

Cafe Nho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Proceed with caution! No one was wearing a mask nor gloves (employees and patrons). I would be hesitant to come here again until they do.

I'm a Hugh fan of the traditional Vietnamese sandwhich call "Banh Mi Dac Biet". When I first discovered Lee's Sandwich I though that was the best around. Throughout the years Lee's has declined in quality so my desire to find a decent replacement brought me to try this place. Unfortunately it's just ok. The sandwiches were really skimpy and without high turn over, you're not going to find the freshes bread which is a big part of a sandwhich. The service was the best part of my experience. While waiting for our order, the owner brought use free ice tea which not only was refreshing, it was the best part of the meal. read more

Cafe Nho - Egg & sausage sandwhich - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

seems like they don't have hot coffee; I ordered hot black coffee with no sugar but it was sweet and tasted weird. As long as you like Asian food, you'll enjoy sandwiches. People there are nice and kind but they don't really know English so it was pretty hard to order. read more

I first heard of this place because one of my coworker knew the owner. We always ordered food here every weekend because they have very good Vietnamese food for only $7 and no tax. The owners are very friendly and know me by know because I go here at least once a week to get the Vietnamese coffee. However, I wouldn't recommend dining in because since it's a Vietnamese cafe, smoking cigs are allowed indoors. So if you are uncomfortable with the smell of cigs everywhere, take your food/drinks to go. Anyways, I will definitely be coming back for the very affordable coffee and food. read more

Cafe Nho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawthorne, California

This restaurant has so many different breakfast items such as com tam, banh cuon, banh mi, chao long,... They had their own parking on the back but I didn't know and parked on the road. read more

This place has the best banh mi in town! If you have time then I suggest you eat there while it's fresh. I notice if you take it home the banh mi get stale, but still delicious! Yes it does smell like smoke. That's how all Vietnamese coffee shops are. Who gives a damn when he banh mi is so gooood! They also have other authentic Vietnamese food too which are also good! read more

This is a great place for authentic and delicious Vietnamese Banh Mi at very reasonable prices. I should know, I have been to Vietnam about 6 times, I'm married to a Vietnamese lady, and I speak Vietnamese. I'm intimately familiar with the culture. To the reviewers who complained about service or smoke, I'd say "get over it" because this is how things are in Vietnam. If you want to find a place where people wait on you and check on you every 5 minutes, go to Denny's or Subway Sandwiches. If you want the authentic Vietnamese sandwiches, do yourself a favor and go to Cafe Nho. They have a very friendly staff, free wifi, huge televisions playing either sports or Vietnamese programming including Vietnamese music, etc. They also supply cards and other games for their regular customers to play and occasionally have karaoke. This place is fun, relaxed, has comfy couches, and has a casual family atmosphere. I can't recommend it highly enough for those who appreciate real Vietnamese food and understand the culture. read more

More like Cafe NO. Today I had the worst craving for some bahn mi, but I only had a little time for lunch so I couldn't drive to any beloved spots. I figured surely there must be something nearby and came across Cafe Nho. After reading the very mixed reviews I was a little bit hesitant but I figured hey, why not give it a try, there aren't any other bahn mi places super close. Oops. While the owner smoking inside the restaurant, right beneath a no smoking sign, was funny, it was anything but appetizing. Neither was any element of the sandwich unfortunately. The bread was flat and OK at best, not the fresh heavenly baguette I'm used to. Then the fillings were pretty blah. Even the cucumbers were slimy and not very crisp at all. Bottom line, I'm no expert but this was the lamest bahn mi I've ever had and the inside of the restaurant reeked of smoke. It's been illegal to smoke inside California restaurants for ages and ages. Sorry guys, you're little no smoking signs aren't fooling anyone. read more

I wouldn't obv eat here due to the air quality. As a patron who doesn't smoke cigarette, I can't stop someone else. But the owner can at least vent out the air a lot better for their other non smoking customer. I would rather eat Thai Li banh mi. This would be an option if I had no other choice. Bread is good but shady on the stuffing. Cafe Sua Da (iced coffee) hands down. Using coffeemate hazelnut is really sad. Lees coffee still wins. read more

I am constantly amazed by the wealth of amazing ethnic eateries within walking distance of my house. Vietnamese places aren't too rare around here, but I hadn't seen a specifically Vietnamese sandwich place in the neighborhood, so I was excited to try out Cafe Nho. My husband and I walked from our house Sunday morning to find the place busy with about a dozen customers inside. No one gave us direction so we just sat at an empty table. When no one came to take an order, we just walked up to the counter to ask for 2 sandwiches: the House special and the ground pork. After enduring just 2 minutes of the thick cigarette smoke in the place from at least 4 of the customers smoking in violation of the posted "No Smoking" sign, I decided we'd take our order to-go and went outside while my husband waited for the food. For 2 sandwiches in a place that only makes a handful of items, it took a surprisingly long time. The sandwiches were delicious though. And the other commenters are right about the bread - it's great! I'd love to go back and try the other things on the menu, but I don't think I could stand the heavy smoke filled air in there. The restaurant operators encourage the violation by providing small tea cups for the smokers to use as ash trays. My smoky experience was definately not a rarity. I have to recommend this place only because it's hard to find this type of food nearby. But do be prepared for the foul air and get your meal to-go. read more