My favorite seafood boil restaurant near campus. I love going here with my friends after class all the time. The service is always good and everyone is super attentive. You have to get the cajun fries here and a boil with the whole shabang sauce. read more

Owner and waitress are very friendly. Pho was decent--6/10. Not bad at all. You can tell the flavor is likely adjusted to suit the local area and customer base. Growing up Vietnamese, though, pho is usually much more layered and aromatic, with deeper broth complexity. The oysters were juicy and fluffy, a pleasant surprise and easily the highlight of the meal. I'd come mainly for the seafood and not the pho! read more

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This was my first time coming here and it smelled awful in there. The picture I showed them is not what I received some baked mussels so disappointed. Smh wast of money and they charged 10.75 for this read more

Cookin' Crab - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Placed 200$ order on doordash for a large party where no one eats meat. Every part of the order contained sausage. I called the restaurant asking for a resolution like remaking the order and they said no, talk to doordash. None of us ate the food. Ridiculous. read more

Cookin' Crab - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Our visit was from 12/16/25. I called in the order for dine in since I was on lunch break. When arrived to restaurant the food and a glass of water was waiting for us. Chicken lemon Vermicelli was so good perfect amount of flavor and crunch. Rare steak and well done flank was seasoned perfectly. Such a pleasant place to have lunch, noise is moderate since there's tv's around showing world cuisine. Our server was friendly and attentive, food was delish that we forgot to take pictures of before.. but we took pictures of after. read more

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I was at jury duty at the Fullerton courthouse and we went on lunch break. This shopping center was the closest food to the courthouse so I walked over. I saw so many options but cooking crab and pho jumped out at me. So I went inside. I was greeted by friendly staff and clean dining area. A lot of people were eating shrimp by the lb, but I really wanted Vietnamese food so I opted for the vermicelli bbq pork bowl and some spring rolls. Everything was fresh and fast. You can tell the owner cooks the food with pride here. Several TVs played sports and news channels so you can stay up to date on your favorite subjects. I kept coming back for more so now I eat here 2-3 times week. Look at the pics of the delicious food. read more

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Great customer service! Love the combo deals on the menu. The mild seasoning is a perfect amount of spice and flavor. read more

Cookin' Crab - Combo 1& House Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

We met our family friends for New Year's eve dinner last night. It was a cold, foggy night, we all just wanted to be warm and have comforting food the cold evening. Everyone was pretty hungry, our kids were hangry lol so it was imperative we got food right away. Our friends didn't know what to order but my bff ordered the small Rare steak Pho, we ordered the 2 Large rare steak Pho and baby girl and her friend ordered the Teriyaki chicken plate and my bff's husband ordered the shrimp stir fried noodles which he really enjoyed. The pho was perfectly hot, delicious and inviting lol. They give a good portion too, I couldn't finish it all but it hit the spot perfectly. The kids had fun playing lol they are really friendly here, little slow but they were sort of busy so it's ok. They are always kind here and some nice family moved for us so we could all fit at a table, thank you so much so nice of them. I forgot to get a photo of everyone's meals cause everyone was hungry lol. Thank you always for our delicious meal and friendly service with a smile. Have a beautiful day and Happy New Year 2025. :) share kindness to everyone Aloha read more

Cookin' Crab - Rare Steak Pho - warm and delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Looking for a quick lunch option around the North Justice Center. Based on the name Cookin' crab, I didn't think that it was a Vietnamese restaurant, but was excited when I saw that they had Pho on the menu - perfect for a cold rainy day! Service was friendly and quick and I got the filet mignon pho upon the waiter's recommendation. The meat was tender and pho was cooked perfectly. The only negative is that the broth was a little too salty. I still enjoyed it overall and think it was well worth the $15! read more

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Food was so good forgot to take a photo when we opened the bag and service was amazingggg!! Everything we ate was cooked with so much flavor and I loved every dish we had. Everyone is always so nice. I always like to come here with my friends and family for seafood and they even have Vietnamese food which is a plus! Always going to be my favorite seafood boil restaurant. read more

Cookin' Crab - Food was so good forgot to take a photo when we opened the bag. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The food is outstanding! We started the dinner off with cajun fries, garlic edamame, and spring rolls! Crazy! We got combo #3 which included 1 lb of shrimp, crawfish, and mussels! We added snow crab legs and eggs as well! The seafood was extremely delicious! Easy to peel, very fresh! The sauce was OUTSTANDING!! We got the whole shabang and did a spice level of hot! It was well made and very flavorful! Service was great and they made sure we were taken care of! The ambience was nice and relaxing! Also saw they have Vietnamese dishes as well! Def have to come back and try out their other dishes! I will be back again!! read more

Cookin' Crab - This was the after math of everything! IT WAS SOOOOO GOOOD and filling! Def recommend!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

We went in & ordered to go. We asked for the brisket & well done flank pho, crispy calamari, & beef salad. We had a good amount of white rice at home so we needed some meat & veggies to go with it! The place is kinda divey, w/ seafood nets on the wall, but they also have TVs up, playing sports & even the movie 'The Proposal' was playing. The 2 men serving that night weren't all smiles & warm greetings, but they definitely were fast & efficient! We got our order in pretty good time. I wouldn't order the calamari again - it was full of onions & was a bit too salty for me. The pho was good; the broth was flavorful. We probably liked the beef salad the most. Even though it had a lot of onions, the bell peppers balanced it out & the beef was cooked well - it was slightly blushing but not overly red. read more

The brisket and well done flank pho plus the shaken beef was great! First time here and it was good overall read more

10/10 The guy that greats and serves you gives you the best service. He is so friendly and kind which makes you feel welcomed! The food was also 10/10. I would get all the same dishes AGAIN but I kind want to try what else they have. Definitely, recommend! read more

The cooking crab has always been delicious and I appreciate the kind service the staff offers without many words. I love getting the seafood boils for the selection of seafood and spices. I wish I could eat here more often read more

One star because of our visit today on 8/25/25 at around 6:30pm. Also cashier name is Ky. Not sure if it's the same person in my story. the older gentleman is who is at fault. The younger worker was extremely nice and no issues with him. Anyways, here is what happened. Came today for dinner with my nephews and sister. Service was great as always, until the bill came. The server, main guy tonight brought the pay machine. He pressed buttons and "tip" button to show me final total. I noticed immediately the amount was way over what are bill was. I immediately asked him why it was so high. He said that's the total.. I said no that was not the total. My total was literally $30 under what he had put on the pay device. He then attempted to say "oh no that was you". Like I hadn't even touched the device yet. I ended up pressing the exit screen and asked him to please reset everything. Of course that's when I see he tried to tip himself almost max amount or more. That isn't cool. We love the service here, but don't know if we will be back! I always tip generously, but this time it really left a sour taste. Please be aware if you come here. Make sure to check the full total amount before your card is swiped or scanned. read more

Cookin' Crab - This was my original total. He tried to make the whole total around $126 without my consent. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

We always get the best service here and great food. The atmosphere is totally kick back

This place is sub-par at best. If you don't mind microwaved and still coming out cold crab legs, then you're in the right spot. The service wasn't too bad, but if you have a habit of forgetting things, you should probably have a notepad. We had to remind the server about almost everything we ordered. And who ordered what. Never got our drinks. If you eat the seafood, just be aware. The oysters even tasted off. read more

Best pho in the area. The broth is flavorful and portions are decent. Used to go alot but Westminster is only another 5 minutes from home so I haven't been back in 5 years. Good option to order from here if I don't want to drive to Bolsa. read more

The food, service and ambiance is amazing. The service is always welcoming and accommodating. Their fried rice is delicious with crispy bits. The cajun mix is so good. read more

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Amazing service! I had a bad day coming into this establishment, and the man was so incredibly kind and hospitable. Can't even emphasize how great the service was, and to top it off, the food was amazing! So generous with the portions, the seafood boil was sooo full of sauce. Just a great place all around. :-) read more

Food is yummy and the price is very reasonable. Staff is very welcoming. Food came out quickly. Seating is nice too it doesn't feel cramped.

Been here about 3 times now because of how good the Flame Broiled Pork with Vermicelli Noodles. They are always on point and a great price too. I would definitely recommend trying this. Service is always great too and very welcoming. First time I sat inside I felt very well cared for and was checked on very often to see if I needed anything else. Don't see such great customer service anymore these days. Ambience inside is very nice too. read more

The food is good here, we have got spring roll pho and shrimp boil on several occasions. One time we did get the crawfish which were not fresh and not good but they made it right and replaced them. They are quick to keep you enjoying your food and the kids love the fish nets with all the toys hanging in it. It's a hidden gem read more

I loved this place. They literally have soo many things that it was almost hard to choose but it was exactly what we were looking for. I went with my Fiancée. I ordered the Pad Thai and she got the combination Pho. We also ordered Crab Puffs (Crab Rangoons) and Cajun Fries as appetizers and they were all delicious. It was so much food and definitely affordable. We had a lot left over for dinner. It came out pretty quick since there wasn't a lot of people there during lunch time on the weekend. They had TVs up playing the games and some themed decor. This is definitely a place we plan to come back to whenever we're back in town! read more

I had their fish and chips twice. Each time the fish was okay. But a little over cooked/fried. The fries were very garlicky. Good though. But no kisses the rest of the evening for sure. I wish they'd time their fish fry time to master the crust. Their portions are perfect. read more

I was seriously craving some spicy seafood and stumbled upon Cooking Crab while searching on Yelp -- and I'm so glad I did! The Cajun fries stayed crispy until the very last bite, and the fried calamari was unlike anything I've had before -- super flavorful with a deep ocean taste. Definitely the best calamari I've ever had! We ordered the 2-choice combo, and it was so good we ended up adding more. The owner was also incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for bold, delicious seafood! read more

What can I say? Cookin' Crab continues to be a very good Vietnamese restaurant. I think that ever since I came here (years ago and even til now) and started to eat a lot of the different dishes, it's always very delicious. The food is very flavorful. I love Vietnamese food and it's always excellent and definitely recommend it to anyone to come and taste the savory flavors of garlic, spices and good seasoned food. read more

Food is great and service is amazing. Perfect ambiance for a great crawfish boil. Third time here and is always good. Thank you.

I've been coming here for about 2 years never fails to satisfy always great service fairly priced always shrimp is always seasoned well but if you come I recommend the fried rice combination it's really good read more

Cookin' Crab - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came back with a group of 13 and had the same staff! A patient and kind woman who really made sure we were ok the whole time. Took a while for most of us to get water, nearly finished my Pho before getting some water. Garlic noodles were BOMB and fries are the BEST. when you buy 2lbs of shrimp you half a half lb for free !! Our waitress was very kind letting us know that deal read more

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Found this place via Yelp and we were all happy with our meals, service was just ok (bummer because there were only a few other patrons). A few Pho dishes with filet mignon were ordered, several of us ordered vermicelli with pork, and a few appetizers. Again, not blown away but also not disappointed. Would we dine here again? Sure we would. read more

Cookin' Crab - Flame Broiled Pork with Vermicelli Noodles and a diced up egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Nice food and good price lots of menu to choose come here for Cajun seafood delicious read more

Cookin' Crab - Cajun seafood - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Service here is so friendly and the food is great awesome local spot in Fullerton with a big menu :)

Decided to eat in the restaurant instead of ordering take out..... My experience: Great customer service. My waiter helped me through the menu and I was able to get a seafood boil that was exactly what I wanted and my food was delicious. Clean. Great music (80's soft rock). Sports on the TVs. Good beer selection. A perfect solo dinner out. read more

Cookin' Crab - Seafood Boil Combination 2. I paid a little extra for all peeled shrimp and the steamed veggies were a side order $5 - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Nice atmosphere and the price is reasonable, we order ed , Cajun seafood and fries and spring rolls. read more

Cookin' Crab - Area - Vietnamese Near Me - Fullerton, California

Great food, good place for a easy lunch. Wear the bibs tho, very messy. Spring rolls really hot the spot

I have been going to this spot for a couple years now and it never fails. The food is delicious and the service is amazing. The place has an under the sea vibe but it's nice quiet and chill vibe nothing crazy with really loud music. It's also In a nice location with plenty of parking. We always get the shrimp it's delicious and highly recommend it read more

Awesome service food ambiance. Highly recommend this place. The lobster is incredible the sausage is awesome.

I love that cookin crab is open late. Their pho comes in two sizes which is perfect for different appetites. The egg rolls were delicious and crispy. The only downside was that customer service wasn't the greatest. read more

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