I feel like this restaurant is so underrated cause they literally have the best Com Tam in town. In the list of 10 meat options, you got to choose up to 3 items for your broken rice plate with the price of $14, also comes with a complementary soup broth. The meat super flavorful, rice is well-cooked, fish sauce on point, and the soup broth is also yummy! I understand the portion here might be considered small compare to other places, but of course quality comes with a price. This is my third time visiting this place and servers here always very nice to us. Overall, their com tam tastes way better than any com tam spots I have tried so far in the area. read more

Located in a busy plaza, Com Tam Bui is sandwiched between the Chuze Fitness and the supermarket. We came on a weekday afternoon, so it wasn't crowded at all, and there are plenty of tables inside. You can choose between rice or vermicelli, and then you can select up to 3 items/meats. It's the same price if you pick 1 item or 3 items. I got the com tam (broken rice) with suon nuong (BBQ pork rib) and chao tom (shrimp). My husband got the com tam with thit nuong (BBQ pork meat), chinese sausage, and egg. We both really enjoyed the rice, and for my dish in particular, they were very generous with the portion of suon nuong. The portion was perfect to fill you up without feeling overstuffed. I enjoyed the pickled veggies on the side although the flavor was light/mild and I wish it was stronger, haha. Overall, a solid place for com tam! I like how spacious it is inside, although the floor/tables seemed a little sticky and not the cleanest, lol. I can see parking being challenging on the weekends, but there definitely is always spots, you just might have to park farther away. read more

When this place first opened, it was one of our family's favorite com tam spots. But after our recent visit, I don't think we'll be returning. Keep in mind, this review and 2 stars is relevant to this specific visit and our experience during this particular visit. We've experienced great visits before, but this visit was not it and the review below reflects our experience. Prior to our recent visit, the food was great. The thit nuong and suon nuong were really good so we used to visit often and recommend this place to friends and family. It's located in a plaza shared with many businesses. Parking in front of the restaurant is a bit tight, so we park by the market and walk over. The store itself is quaint, typical average tables with utensils, and they'll give you a bottle of fish sauce to pour out into small bowls that are located on the table. Our recent visit may have been a very off day, but I don't know what happened. We did visit towards the evening, so maybe things had slowed down, but it isn't an excuse to lack on everything. Our food was barely warm, the portions were significantly smaller than our previous visits, and we ordered hot teas, but were given room temperature teas. The "hot" teas are $2, so we paid for room temp drinks when we ordered *hot* tea?? They were in styrofoam cups and the teas were completely room temp, so what happened there? The pickled veggies were sweet instead of being tart and sweet. Same with the soup. It was sugary sweet and the soup was also room temperature. Our rice was also barely warm, if anything - it was room temp, like everything else. The only thing that was remotely warm was the suon nuong; everything else was nowhere close to being warm. We basically paid for a meal of room temperature food. The service wasn't terrible, but they didn't do much, so it's not like there's much to comment on. We were told if paying with a card, there would be a 20% service fee. Not sure if we heard it correctly, but 20% is insane. So prepare some cash to avoid this fee if you'll be visiting. Again, I don't know if this was an off day, but it seemed like everything was off, and this was a disappointing visit. We left questioning if this was the same restaurant we went to not that long ago. read more

Good food quality! The broken rice is $14 with 3 meat selections. I got 2 BBQ pork and 1 grilled shrimp, that plate was my lunch + dinner for the day. The BBQ pork was delicious, very tender, just a little bit too sweet for me (most people would like it I believe). read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Today I bought the to go for family, the rice so dry and fish sauce in little container too small not enough.

Went here with my parents for Father's Day. Negatives: -cleanliness, the tables are sticky and the men's restroom had a lot of small flies. Would not go back to this restroom. Positives: -taste, the broken rice is good with decent flavor. Very similar flavor to com tam Xi gon without the crazy long wait. -value, better value than most com tam places. I would return just for the value. -service, quick and responsive no complaints here. Overall 5/5 I will return to this place for the food and the value, but I'll be going to a different restroom lol read more

Com Tam Bui - Short rib, pork, and shrimp paste broken rice with egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Okay, we walked in today 7/10/2025. Open floor and it smelled really good! A young man told us to take a seat anywhere. We sat and ordered our food really quickly! Food came out quick, we ordered the BBQ Beef Ribs, Shrimp, Shrimp Stick, Chinese sausage, & BBQ Beef. Everything was seasoned really good and it tasted amazing! I knocked off a star because the customer service could be a bit better! Again, both guys were really nice, but the pace was a bit too slow for us, and on top of that the AC was down, so the door was open and we had to keep swatting our flies away from our food! Overall food was 4.5/5 and service was 3/5! read more

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The food is delicious and the servers are always friendly! I usually get the broken rice with bbq pork meat and bbq pork meat. Really large portions for such a great price. read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

They don't operate according to their posted business hours. The business says it opens at 8 AM, but when I arrived, I had to wait a long time, only to be told that the food wasn't ready and they wouldn't open for customers. I can't comment on the food since I didn't get to try it, but the customer service was extremely poor. If you're not able to open on time, you shouldn't list those hours on your business profile. People may be coming from far away and end up not being served at all, which can ruin their entire day. I will never come back read more

I tried the Com Tam with BBQ pork and grilled shrimp on cane. There wasn't as much meat as my first visit, but the marinade was good. The side of extra BBQ pork was also smaller than expected. Overall, it was average. The food was cold, so I had to microwave it. I might have received old food since it was only 9 AM. The total was almost $24, and I'm not sure if I'll return. read more

Com Tam Bui - Extra bbq pork meat. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I went here on a Thursday night and there was no wait. The staff were quick to greet me and hand me a menu. I ordered the Com Tam - Pork Egg Cake, Shrimp, Pork BBQ, Pork Skin. Was served with a hot pork broth. The fish sauce was in a pincher and self served. I thought the food was a bit too peppery for my taste. The shrimp was charbroiled and marinated well. The rice plates start at $14 and go up as you add sides. The down side might be the meat options are shrimp and pork. It's in a large strip mall with plenty of parking. The place is on a corner and you won't miss it. read more

Com Tam Bui - Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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GF suggested this place cuz I was craving com tam for dinner and it today hit the spot. I did the rice with suong nuong, Thit nuong, and cha trung; it was a solid portion. Ate too much and currently having a hard time breathing. Would definitely come back. read more

I saw this place through IG and they sell com tam (broken rice) dishes. What makes it different from other places, they allow you to pick your 3 toppings and charge extra when you want more than that. Location- Located inside a shopping plaza, decent amount of parking. Restaurant is located on the corner facing the driveway entrance. They have ample tables and chairs. Restroom is limited, but they have sinks outside to wash hands. Food- It is solely focus on com tam, so it was nice to pick out your toppings. Toppings filled up the plate and could be two meals worth for some people. Since it is com tam, it comes with soup and pickled vegetables as well. Everything tastes good, but the rice was a little too moist. Plus, if you are dining in, you get a small free jello dessert. Price- It's reasonable and average pricing, considering there are many com tam places nearby, if you are interested in pork chop, there's another place known for offering large pieces. This place is good because you can customize your plate of the toppings you desire. However, make sure you bring cash or else you will be charge 3% convenience fee for using your card. Service- It was quick for them to bring out the food and drinks. Overall- Convenient place if you are nearby and craving com tam or want a personalized dish experience. read more

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They do not SKIMP on the portion of food. We went for a late dinner and luckily it wasn't busy (it was a weekday). The vermincelli noodles with bbq pork and egg roll surely hit the spot. However I wished there was another egg roll to balance all the other ingredients. The meat was very juicy and had a nice charred taste. My family got the broken rice dishes and surprisingly they were able to finish the whole plate, given they don't each much. With a plate larger than their faces and to be able finish everything, it's worth coming here! The service was quick and the staff was very friendly :) we would come back when we're down in SoCal again read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Not my favorite. I love com tam and this place is not it. For $14, you choose 3 items from a list of offerings. Unlike other com tam places where they offer a solid base with a main protein and a few other things, i.e. bi and chả trứng free of charge, you have to build your own here. I chose thịt nướng, chả trứng and tàu hủ ky. There was nothing particularly memorable about my com tam experience here - the chả trứng and tàu hủ ky were pretty dry. Yikes. No bueno. In all honesty, it's not a very good value here and portions are small. They just kinda assemble your plate. I'd skip this place if you're on the hunt for a good com tam place. There are far better places in the area to eat this dish. read more

Com Tam Bui - thịt nướng, chả trứng and tàu hủ ky = $14 - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I went for lunch with my 2 friends at 11 am on a Wednesday, and the place was not crowded. Got seated right away and food came out in like 10 minutes. I got the com tam with thit nuong, tau hu ky and cha trung. The portion was very generous for the price. I especially like their tau hu ky, which was very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Would definitely come back! read more

The food portion is decent. Ribs were flavorful. The restaurant seems clean. The only regrettable thing that made me not wanting to come back here is the 2% credit card fee charged to customers. Their reason is because the bank charges the fee. This BS excuse from multiple restaurants in this area needs to be stopped. This is a business expense that can be claimed for tax deduction. With your charge of $15 for a plate, you can't expect the customers pay for your business cost then claim the fee for tax deduction end of year. Let me know if you need a a referral for a CPA. read more

Com Tam Bui - Pork ribs only rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

1. The rice dish was well-made, and the Vietnamese iced coffee was strong! 2. The spot has casual vibes! 3. There are only indoor seatings! 4. The staff was timely with our order but not attentive after they bring the food out! 5. Parking spots are plenty! Note: There is 2% fee for all card transactions, and it seems they really preferred payments and tips in cash! Photo: Com Tam and Vietnamese Iced Coffee read more

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Com Tam Bui hits different. Their Com Tam is delicious and is easily my go-to Vietnamese rice dish. The rice is cooked to just the right texture. Fluffy yet slightly sticky. A perfect base for the meats/sides you prefer. If you add nuoc cham, it ties it all together, making every bite slap harder than the last. You can fsho leave full and satisfied after dining here. If you're in the area pull up. read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My favorite place for delicious Cơm Tấm. Fish sauce is not salty, and is lightly sweet. Charcoal grilled Sướng Nướng is tasty, chewy. Chả is unique and authentic like in Vietnam. Shredded Pork / Skin (Bì) is fresh, chewy. Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) is hot and delicious with green onions. The young waiter and waitress are polite, knowledgeable and fast. Place is cold even when it is hot outside. My "Devilpup" Yelp account crashed and disappeared so I have to re-start all of my reviews throughout the years. So sad! read more

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Restaurant was pretty full around 1pm on a Saturday. Business doing well, was able to sit right away. Menu is very small - iced tea ($2) 2.5/5 Regular green tea, not even jasmine - Vermicelli with Grilled Pork, Shrimp Cake on Cane, Grilled Shrimp, & egg roll (extra $2) 3.4/5 I definitely would have liked it more if they added more lettuce/greens. The fish sauce is on the saltier side. I like how they have a side of red chilis on the table. I thought the grilled pork was good. It was juicy and tender. The shrimp cake on cane was okay, not quite flavorful. Three pieces of grilled shrimp was good. Egg roll was extra wrapped and super hot coming out. It was okay. Egg was okay, pork skin was okay. Free parking in lot. read more

Walked in on a Sunday around 1pm and there were only two other tables occupied. Hosts looked very tired probably from a busy morning prior, so we didn't really get a good service but no hard feelings there all is good. All 3 kinds of meat are very tasty, my favorite would be the BBQ pork meat. Cha gio is absolutely delicious, very crispy! Don't forget to ask for the free coconut pudding for dessert. read more

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If you like Vietnamese broken rice this is very well the best place to eat at. Service was great and fast despite us coming close to closing time. Granted, our group spoke fluent Vietnamese to them, so treatment/understanding might vary in English, but they're still incredibly kind. As for the food itself, BIG portions for a GREAT price, and an AMAZING taste. I'm not from California, so I often feel like I get my penny's fleeced at overpriced restaurants, but this was the opposite. Flavor was on point for every single item -- the fish sauce was perfectly seasoned, an unlimited amount of Thai chilis, the char taste on the pork items were perfectly balanced. I can go on and on, but it wouldn't do the flavor justice. Once again, if you like broken rice, this is perhaps the best you're going to get, and I'm from a Vietnamese family, so that speaks volumes. read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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First time here and it didn't disappoint. Portion of meat and rice was a good ratio. You can order an extra side of rice and share between two people. Fish sauce is a bit on the saltier end so a little goes a long way. read more

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I will come back. Starting my review with a promise. The food is excellent for the price and quantity that you get. The choices of proteins that they offer is well barbecued. My only issue and it's not even a complaint is the service. As they were very kind and as helpful as they can be, I think It's the language that makes the Service difficult. There was no personal touch or friendly hospitality feeling. I feel most restaurants that keep their menu small and less to offer are able to focus on the important things. read more

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Google maps will try to point u towards cvs but the location is actually across from ha noi corner. Very delicious com tam, portions are huge and great value for 14 dollars Thit nuong was moist and flavorful The rice was good and fresh Loved the tau hu ky and the egg The plate can be easily shared but I felt like being a pig so I finished it It came w a bowl of light tasting broth - not salty at all Lots of parking towards the back where the supermarket is Restaurant was clean read more

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Food was very tasty & delicious -- exactly what we expected. Service was super: friendly and quickly and free (tasty) dessert. It was very convenient for us to dine here. We enjoyed the food and dining experience. The reason it didn't get 5 stars due to the lack of cleanliness. The dining tables, the chairs, the utensils holder, the windows, and the floor are in need some cleaning. The restroom was cleaned -- which was nice. We visit this area often but first time dining here. We were impressed with the food and service -- hopefully next time the restaurant will be nicer & cleaner. read more

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The place is opened for the past month so please do not report it as closed. They just moved to a new location which I have already submitted a change of address. The booth area next to the corner smells fishy, please do something about it. Food was amazing like always but I would avoid suon nuon pork chop. It is too dry. I would not order this again and give it a 2/5. The suon nuong in the skewers are just right with enough moisture. They raised the price since last time they opened but oh well. The service is fast. Soup is free and delicious. I will come back. read more

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Great Com Ta place with large portions and tasty pork The soup that comes before the meal is also quite flavorful and not bland. Highly recommend their bbq pork options but the shredded pork skin is not the best read more

If you are looking for traditional Vietnamese broken rice dish, this place has you covered. If you aren't a fan of rice, you can opt for their vermicelli noodles bowl instead. Either way you get three choices for meats, veggies, and/or tofu. Their sugar cane shrimp and pork chops are a must have. Delicious food and great service, I highly recommend you try it. read more

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The first impression of the place was cold and boring since not much of inviting and the welcome was lukewarm. I guess the place was packed prior our group arrival since all the plates on tables weren't cleaned at all. The service was okey, they dropped off the menu and gave us 3mins and took the ordered. Not much of conversation nor tell us about the foods. The foods came out quickly and look great, but somehow at room temperature but it's aok for the type of the dish. For the prices, I would say not bad at all and the portion is very reasonable, I had to have a doggie bag for the ribs since I couldn't finished it. The foods are tasty and good. I would come back when I'm in the area and craving for broken rice for sure. read more

Com Tam Bui - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Stopped by this place after the gym. I've seen this place posted on IG and it's right next to my gym. $15 for the vermicelli combo and $14 for the rice. I got the pork chop,pork rib, sugar cane shrimp. They have many choice for you to choose. This is my new go to com tam and bun. read more

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I like the simple menu. Just com tam (broken rice) $14 and bun (vermicelli) $15. You can select up to 3 items in your food. We got com tam thit nuong, cha, tau hu ky (broken rice with grilled pork, egg cake, fried shrimp cake) and bun thit nuong, tom nuong, cha gio (vermicelli with grilled pork, grilled shrimp, egg roll). Everything was delicious! My favorite was the grilled pork. It was marinated perfectly and very flavorful. The portions are huge. What a great deal! read more

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Came here on a Friday morning and ordered 2 orders of com tam. One was with thit nuong, suon nuong, bi and the second one was thit nuong suon nuong and ta Hu ky. Overall the com tam was huge and good. The thit nuong and suon nuong was flavorful, soft and you can taste the charcoal. Lots of meat, you can eat it 2x with extra rice. If you are looking for a new com tam place, come try com tam bui, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Food was tasty. The pork could have been more tender. They give a lot of food. I don't like smelling cleaning fluids while eating tho. Staff was friendly. Decor was ok. read more

Good food. The atmosphere was chill. I would go back there to eat again next time. It's in a somewhat decent size plaza read more

Com Tam Bui - The food was good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Good foods and service . Food came out in a timely manner. Fair price , plate is huge . Not crowded at all. They're grilled pork delicious . The meat is well marinated , I like the charcoal grilled pork, it's very flavorful and tastes the same like the one I ate in Vietnam , the rice is not the usual soft fluffy broken rice that is ideal. However, the other stuff are so good I'm willing to overlook that . read more

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This is a chill little place that has a modern cafe vibe. We were not greeted immediately but the lady at the register was nice to us when we got to the register inside. She offered us to sit anywhere and we were promptly given menus and also were able to order pretty easily. The place is pretty clean and it was dead when we got in but I noticed quite a few people coming in for food pick up. DRINK: Vietnamese Coffee: This was delicious! Great balance of coffee and milk! Not overly sweet, just right! FOOD: Soup: I'm not sure what it is called but it is a wonderful start to the meal. It is light, delicious, and refreshing. Com Tam (Broken Rice): Wow! First of all it was weird for me not eating Pho when I eat Vietnamese food, and this was AMAZING! The rice is cooked perfectly and the meats are also cooked very well. I got the chinese sausage, pork rib, and some other pork meat. The veggies are also a nice refreshing taste and texture to the meal! OVERALL: The food was great! This is a new meal for me so it feels life changing, but I don't think the idea is revolutionary. The service was not what you would expect in a sit down restaurant, but every interaction we had was great. There was just no order to the service. We got our meals first, then our drinks. They did not really check on us at all as well. I think that despite the service not being as great as I would have liked, the food pulls it through to a 4/5. read more

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I loove com tam so I had to check this place out! The menu is very straightforward and easy to order from. Look at how huge these menus are and the font size! It was perfect for my grandpa to easily read everything. Good prices and good com tam. They were pretty busy Saturday lunchtime with many people coming in and out for to go orders. Service was a little slow, but they looked like they might be understaffed. Cash only!! read more

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Craving com tam for lunch. Meat was pretty good, the portion was small I was still hungry after