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Com Tam Thanh

3.9 (790 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open • 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Cơm Tấm Tàu Hủ Kỵ Tôm Rim
Cindy N.

I haven't been back to this restaurant in a long time, but it's nice to see that not much has changed. The food and overall experience are still as good as I remember. My only issue this time was the Tàu Hủ Ky, which I found to be a little too salty. Other than that, everything was enjoyable, and I'm glad to have come back.

Fried eggs with Chinese sausage
Peter T.

Love this place, my dad loves this place, it one of the few spots we can actually agree on to go have lunch together. The com tam is pretty solid and all the items served to you are really good. A nostalgic restaurant for the area.

Nguyen T.

Food here was so delish and the team here were so friendly and nice. I'd definitely come back!

Diane J.

Another vintage restaurant over 25 yrs even the same worker still there. Good delicious. My favorite banh can crab soup still delicious years ago.clean and fast moving service.

Tony Z.

So good. This place probably has the best com tam I've tried. Usually most places are overall salty, I feel here, atleast, with the chicken it wasn't too salty and had a rich garlic flavor. We also loved the rice paper egg rolls. We will definitely be back!

bun bo hue or bun rieu I forgot
Celine V.

Best part: no wait on a Sunday, but still many customers! Parking is not good, shocker (this city always has cramped parking). The food was significantly better when I was in high school. Now it's alright. I wish that they gave us water during our meal (we asked, but it remains one of life's mysteries). Had to ask at the register again when I was paying because my grandma was actually in need of water. She liked her food, so that's what matters at the end of the day. We always pay tip, but please don't do that again to any table. Family friendly restaurant. Lúc chị trẻ ăn ở cái nhà hàng này thì ngon mà Mấy ngày nay không có ngon bằng. Chị hỏi chơ nước lọc, không có cho lúp đang ăn, phải hỏi lại lúc trả tiền. Chưa có bao giờ xảy ra

best com tam ;)
Van D.

Com Tam Thanh has a special place in my heart. My parents have been coming here since they were dating. It is my family's favorite com tam, or broken rice, restaurant. Broken rice is a beloved Vietnamese rice dish made from the broken rice grains, which was once the budget type of rice for the poor farmers, but now it is a delicacy that is enjoyed for the softness of its' textures. While deciding what to eat for lunch, my boyfriend mentioned wanting a rice dish. I knew exactly where to go. I had been missing Com Tam Thanh so it was perfect timing for our taste buds to align. This plaza has awful parking, but it's something I come to accept since I love the food here so much. Service is quick and straightforward, in a good way. The interior is spacious and there are plenty of tables. Com Tam with a porkchop or grilled pork is pretty basic. I was telling my boyfriend they master the Tau Hu Ky here. Their translation for that is a shrimp mousseline in tofu paper. They cut these ridges into it giving it more crispy surface area. I told him whichever dish he gets, I highly recommend one of the dishes that has Tau Hu Ky. My boyfriend ends up getting the #8 Com Tam Bi Cha Suon Tau Hu Ky ($17.75) which is the broken rice with julienne pork, steamed pork cake, bbq pork chop and shrimp mousseline in tofu paper. The #8 is one of their house specials and it is a larger portion than the other rice plates. I order my go-to #10 Com Tam Tau Hu Ky Thit Nuong ($14.75) which is the broken rice with shrimp mousseline in tofu paper and bbq pork. I also added a Fried Egg ($?). While we were waiting for our food, they brought out utensils, water, and the fish sauce and side of broth that comes with the rice dishes. The food came out pretty quickly. The server was teasing me how my boyfriend's order is bigger than my order, but I joked back that I can just steal from his plate. This meal really hit the spot for both of us. Every bite was incredible and there was a generous amount of protein and it perfectly compliments the broken rice. I was savoring the meal and I finished my whole plate. The #10 is perfect for me because I know I can finish it. If you have a healthy appetite, #4-8 are the bigger orders. You can also order any of these proteins a la carte too. Will definitely be back soon!! Cash Only! Just FYI for those who are not familiar with the area, there's a lot of cash only businesses down in this Little Saigon/Bolsa area, so I always make sure to have cash with me in the area.

Quyen H.

This satisfied my craving for a good savory breakfast! Portions are massive you can probably share one between two people. Service and ambiance is very fast casual, after being sat it may take a while for them to come take your order but once it's placed food comes out right away! I ordered the combination plate and the wonton egg noodle! Classic Viet flavors that I was craving

Alison T.

One of my fav com tam places. Can't go wrong with any of the combo options. Can literally find something for everyone here. Since they're more well known for their com tam, don't sleep on their other dishes. The bun thit nuong is also really good. I do be craving this every now and then. Service is nice and fast

mike b.

The food was delicious and very affordable. The service was fast and everyone so helpful. The ambiance is just a regular place nothing extravagant but who cares. Lots of seating and good food. First time here but will definitely come back again.

Com tam tau hu ky thit nuong
Amy N.

I think this is the best com tam place I've come across. Food is always fresh and portions are great. If you've never tried this place, you should. Fish sauce here is on point and pairs perfectly with their broken rice. Crispy fat bits with the green onion oil is such a treat. Constantly craving this place.

Com tam bi cha bo
Mimi M.

This place has the best cơm tấm in the world. No exaggerations. The meat is so tender and supple, the fresh meatloaf always comes out perfectly bouncy yet your teeth sinks right in, the shredded pork has the perfect amount of flavor without being salty. Not to mention their delicious "broken rice" that is always so fluffy and just 100099x better than normal jasmine rice. Nothing could ever beat this place, especially with such lovely staff members that are quick to assist you with all your needs.

Won ton soup
Diana F.

Com tam is yummy. The cha (egg cake) is not as great since it does not have the wood-ear mushrooms, but the meats are tasty. I was very surprised that the won ton soup was good too. Spacious restaurant and service is good.

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Yelp menu picture taken 4 months ago says sườn/thịt nướng, chả, tàu hủ ky $13.95 but Yelp order online says $15+. What's the price so I can bring enough cash?

I was just there today and paid $16.50. The restaurant does take credit card now.

Do they accept card?

I ate here 3 days ago (08/07/21) and it was cash only, no cards accepted.

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Loi's Kitchen - Heo Quay Banh Hoi...crispy pork  yummy

Loi's Kitchen

4.6(608 reviews)
2.0 mi
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I love a good Vietnamese place that not only gives you good portions but also great deals. They…read morecaught my eye a while ago and I saw they had the infamous Waterfall Chicken for only $10.99, a steal of a deal especially with tomato price & an egg. The chicken was crispy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra yummy goodness. The dish also came with a side of broth that had chicken bits in it, was nice to help digest your dish. I also loved that they gave you pickled veggies & fresh veggies. We also ordered the Loi's Fusion Saltado, upgraded the rice to garlic egg fried rice. The beef was soft and tender, the fries were nice and crispy and the fried rice was fresh. You 100% need to get the Thai Tea. A lot of place add too much cream/half and half diluting the tea flavor, they do not skimp on the actual tea in their drink. The color speaks for itself on the dark orange hue!

Welcome to Day 2 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to…read more Today's stop was Loi's Kitchen, and honestly, this review is a little overdue. I'm a bit late getting around to writing this, and unfortunately, they are already closed, but I still felt like I had to share my experience. I'm not completely surprised that they closed, especially after trying their bò né. I've had this dish many times at different places around Orange County, and unfortunately, this was probably the weakest version I've come across. The first thing that stood out was the presentation. As you can see in the picture, there was this purple-colored sauce on the meat itself, which honestly did not look very appetizing. To make things worse, the sauce was cold and did not heat in time with the skillet, which really took away from the experience. The flavor itself wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't anything memorable. It was just okay, and when you factor in the cold food and the presentation, it made the whole dish disappointing. With so many places around Orange County serving bò né at a much higher level, I would probably recommend spending your money elsewhere. If you were wondering whether you missed out on some hidden gem, don't worry, you didn't. This one felt more like a piece of coal than a diamond. That being said, every restaurant has its journey, and with more time, maybe they could have found their footing. Hopefully, they can take this experience as a lesson, refine their recipes, and bring something better in their next venture. I am rooting for you Loi!

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Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

Oc & Lau Restaurant

4.1(3.5k reviews)
2.0 mi
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I love Oc & Lau so much that I ended up visiting both locations within a few weeks of each other…read more The location on Garden Grove Blvd is smaller so seating is not as comfortable. This review I assume is the OG on Garden Grove -- parking could be tough during the weekend. OC & La, is a Vietnamese seafood spot for sharing a bunch of dishes. I found out that "OC" means snails! I thought it was Orange County! Hahaha. We tried - razor clams, scallops (HUGE), the selection of salads are amazing so we got the spicy mango - House Special Mango Salad with squid & escargot -- is spicy , tangy, refreshing, and the refreshing taste! My favorite dish was the HUGE fried fish...color is amazing and the way the fish was presented seal the deal for me. Between two people, we devoured the entire fish !! It's the kind of place where you order "just a few things" and suddenly the entire table is covered in food. But, I'm not complaining since the team is very quick in getting the used plates off our tables. Also, both places offered FREE dessert. It's like a coconut based taro and other root sweet dish.

Almost every time I come down to OC, I come here. It's not dusty or sticky and they try to make the…read moreinterior look modern and nice. The most recent time, we came at 8:30pm on weekday and there were 29 parties ahead of us (LOL), soooo plan ahead and join the waitlist through yelp. We probably waited about 30 minutes. Here are a few things I can think of to recommend: --Deep fried smelt fish ( i love smelt ) --Stir fried glass noodles with escargot and crab ( make sure to dip in the maggi sauce they give ) --House special mango salad ( squid & escargot ) --Razor clams ( sometimes sold out :( ) --Deep fried Quail ( this is one of the best ) --Stir fried water spinach with garlic ( for bowel movement assistance ) --Grilled garlic butter oysters ( the cheese one overpowers the oyster ) --Scallops with fish eggs --Coconut Swirly Escargot with Basil Leaves ( this is not my fave, but people i go with, love it ) Service is good.

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Brodard Chateau - Shaken beef with red rice - still good!

Brodard Chateau

3.9(2.8k reviews)
1.7 mi
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I'm from the bay area but when I'm in Southern California I always try to make an effort to come to…read moreBrodards. I go here specifically for the Nem Nuong spring rolls (grilled pork). I'm not sure if this location makes it differently, but the portions seemed much smaller. It still has that same signature chive and dipping sauce. Presentation was nice, taste is always good, but I couldn't get over the portion size. As for other items, we got to try the beef broth pho which was safe for my daughter to eat who has a gluten, soy, sesame allergy. According to the waiter, the rice noodles that are usually safe are cooked in the same water as the other non allergen friendly noodles. So we just ordered a side of rice instead. Shoutout to our server who was kind enough to help us. He went above and beyond. If we're ever in the area and needed a place for my daughter to eat on a whim, I've booked marked this spot for future reference. I probably need to try something else on the menu but the spring roll just didn't do it for me this time around. Nonetheless, the flavor was there and service was incredible.

Sometimes fusion restaurants are a mixed bag. Combining two cuisines, even if they are related like…read moreFrench and Vietnamese are, can be tricky because some dishes aren't accessible to modifications. I remember trying a place near Toby's university that tied Indian food to Chinese food. Some dishes succeeded and others I thought were a good experiment but didn't I've up to their promise. Brodard Chateau lives up to their promise as every dish I tried was just classic Vietnamese or put a good twist on a French dish by adding more Vietnamese elements to it. I loved my garlic noodles with the giant prawns. I loved the shaking beef. I loved the chateaubriand. The main dishes just had everything going for them. The service was great. Our server was on the ball, taking our order, as huge as it was, with aplomb and efficiency. He brought drinks, gave suggestions, and was just super professional. The ambiance gave off special occasion and/or upscale dining. I especially loved our upstairs table in the elevated dining room. It felt like a VIP area. The whole restaurant had a noticeable class to it that's hard to pin down to just a few elements. I just knew this food joint would be awesome to be a regular at. Overall, our dinner was good and made for a good night out. I hope I get a chance to come back soon and get another shot at this menu.

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SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New special dishes

SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

4.4(741 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Established in 2022

I have nothing but good things to say about SEN Vietnamese Cuisine and the food and experiences I…read morehave had. The staff works hard to make sure that everything is delivered fresh and yummy. The food is so delicious and flavorful. I have so many favorites when I eat there.Here are a few: Cha Nem - these eggrolls are amazing. They are hand made and always fresh and yummy. Bun Cha Ha Noi - OMG this dish is so incredibly good. The grilled pork and pork patties are amazing. Bun Cha Ca Thi La - This fish soup was amazing. The fish cakes were so good and I love dill so that made it even better. All in all I highly would recommend SEN. Get there early on the weekends as it gets busy. Go try it out. You wont be disappointed.

I like how simple and straightforward the menu is here. I ordered the Miến Tôm Gà (Nước) and Bánh…read moreĐa Cua Hải Phòng. Both were pretty decent and had their own flavors. Bánh Đa Cua Hải Phòng was probably my favorite, the flat noodles were nice and chewy, which I really enjoyed. There was only one waiter when I visited, but he worked pretty fast and was very efficient. Even with just one person handling the service, I didn't have to wait too long for my food after ordering. Overall, a simple spot with a focused menu and some dishes with their own unique flavors. I'd come back to try some of the other items.

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Pho 79 Restaurant

Pho 79 Restaurant

4.2(3.9k reviews)
0.6 mi
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Delicious bowls of pho with consistently well-balanced broth and generous portions of tender meat…read more They also offer a side bowl of oxtail at an incredible price, which makes this spot feel even more special and worth the visit. When I arrived with my family, there was already a lineup and a waitlist board hanging by the door. I recommend stopping by to add your name before searching for parking so you can save yourself some waiting time. A huge recommendation if you're looking for a satisfying bowl of pho in Westminster!

Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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Com Tam Thanh - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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