What a gem! The food was excellent and priced right! I had the pork chop rice dish and the pork was delicious and flavorful. The workers were kind and helpful. I think this is my new go-to spot in South OC for Vietnamese food! read more

This place is a family run hole in the wall with every dish flowing with love and effort. The main show runner tried his best tk get the dishes to taste as similar to authentic Vietnamese dishes from the OG district 5 and as a Vietnamese American who has been to Vietnamese, he nailed it! The food takes some time because they make it fresh and in house! Don't sleep on this gem. The wait is so worth it! My favorite is the house special chicken and fried rice, the beef back rib(insanely good fall off the bone rib), and the filet mignon saltado fries. Come get some! read more

The pho broth was really good! One of the best pho places I've tried. Will definitely come here again.

The garlic noodles were gross. Mushy, sticky and not fresh. There was no fresh garlic, it was some kind of garlic powder. So the base price is $16.50 for basic noodles with no meat and no vegetables. What! How does this make any sense? The only good part was the salmon. It was extra crispy and hot. I enjoyed it, but couldn't eat it often because it was Deep Fried and very greasy. 1 extra star for the salmon. The side lomato sauce was strange, but acceptable. I asked for not spicy and it was made not spicy, so that was OK. The interior looks like a standard sandwich shop. No decor, basic hard chairs, music trying to cover up the loud sounds of the kitchen freezers and whatever else is humming back there. Don't believe the other reviews! This was not the best garlic noodles I've had, this was literally the worst! Anyone who said this is the best has never tasted real home-cooked garlic noodles. A total waste of $33. Yelp, you let me down. The reviews are inaccurate here, because this is nowhere near a 4.4 star restaurant. This is a 2 star restaurant. read more

District 5 - Soup, no meat. $13 - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I was under the weather and was looking for a good bowl of bone broth soup . I found this restaurant after browsing on Yelp . I ordered plain hot stone beef soup with rice . It was delicious. The broth was very hot ( as I like it) and the flavor was right on . I will definitely return for more soon read more

I really wanted to like this place because the eatery located nearby my workplace, so I could have a place to go for flavorful, delicious Asian dishes. All the dishes we tried from the first visit were excellent, from the texture to the sauce. However, customer service was not good. I did not see the hospitality or even a smile from the waitress/cashier. If you don't mind about the cold customer service, the food quality is worth coming for. The dishes we had were all delicious and flavorful. We ordered Fam's combo, spicy noodle with wonton, and garlic chicken wings. Fam's combo included salad, rice, a sunny side up egg, and a choice of protein. We chose roasted chicken and it paired really well with the salad. Spicy noodle with wonton was flavorful. I appreciated the spicy level, which was not too spicy to cause pain, but warm and bearable, balancing out perfectly with the sauce. If you preferred higher spicy level, you could ask for extra chili flakes. We wanted to ordered chicken wings, but since there was no staff around, I came up to the cashier to ask for help. The waitress/cashier saw me and said: "What do you need?" in not-so-welcome, cold tone voice, which I did not see that coming. I politely ordered garlic chicken wings still because we wanted to try based on the high reviews and suggestions. At first I thought maybe she did not speak English well, so she chose a brief sentence to response. But I was wrong. She still took phone order fluently in English. Getting that treatment, we looked back at ourselves also. The only thing that we think we did wrong was just ordering two cups of water instead of the drinks from menu to start. Every time I thanked the waitress and complimented the food, there was no reply, or a nod, or even a smile. As I stated in the beginning, I honestly gave high scores for the food quality here. However, customer service also played a huge role in determining if customers would come back or not. I hope the owner could read my constructive feedback to make food quality and customer service comparable, so future customers won't be treated like me. Food 5/5 Customer service 2/5 Overall 3.5/5 read more

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Extremely sweet people and an amazing sandwich! Happy to see they are back open, and I will be returning as soon as possible. Thank you!

I am in love with the garlic noodles! We ordered them with filet mignon which was about $20. That was the best thing I tried. The sauce that came with the Lomo saltado was very spicy but was good with the French fries. The dumplings were a little sweet. I asked for vinegar which I think made it better. The prices are very high at this place but the food is tremendous! read more

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I got the saltado tofu fries and they were ridiculously delicious. I wish I had more to keep eating! I don't know who thought to mix tofu and french fries in garlic and sauce, but it is genius! I'm very happy (if you can't tell). read more

15% off until March 7. Food is yummy and atmosphere is relaxed. The service is nice and not too imposing. We ordered the spring rolls and a dish that reminds me of galbitang. Will come back! read more

I'm writing this for my fiancé because she is still not feeling well. She went yesterday in the afternoon and picked up House Special vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls. The egg rolls didn't have any flavor, they were not greasy. The pork was the issue. When she opened the dish at home I told her something didn't smell right. She thought it was the sauce. That night her stomach was in knots and it continued till today. We went there because it was rated 4.4. I went back and read the reviews. Most of the good reviews were old before a remodel months ago. Since then it seems the restaurant changed names. Most of the negative reviews were after the remodel. Unfortunately there were too many old good reviews to change the score. Beware, serving a tainted dish is not good. No pictures as the food went in the trash read more

We came here yesterday at an odd time (a little after 2:45pm) and we were the only customers. Parking was easy, service was quick and a handful of takeout orders. We decided to get the truffle fries, the garlic wings, and the garlic noodles with filet mignon. The truffle fries were good - crispy, hot, and not too overpowering with truffle or oil. It was a pretty large amount of fries we got for $8. The garlic wings were good - crispy and salty and came with a really good spicy sauce (same sauce that came with the fries) $12. The garlic noodles were the winner -- great texture, flavor, and the filet mignon was so tender and flavorful $15. Overall, I thought the value was pretty decent, food was good. I'd come back to try some of their other menu items. read more

District 5 - Truffle fries and Garlic Wings - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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What an amazing little find in Lake Forest, of all places! I came across this Asian fusion place on Yelp, and after seeing photos of the food and all of the positive reviews, I knew I had to try it. They're located off of Rockfield Blvd & Commerce Centre Dr, in a small strip mall called Forest Lanes Plaza, across the street from The Hat. The parking lot is small but appropriate for the few businesses there. It's a somewhat small establishment with a few tables available inside to eat. I placed my order online for pick-up and it was ready in 20 minutes. I ordered the Saltado Shaken Fries with filet mignon, and it came with rice and green sauce for $19.50. Basically it's their version of lomo saltado. The filet mignon was so tender! The dish was seasoned very well and it included the fries, tomatoes and onions. Although it may not look like a lot of food, I was able to make two meals out of it, however it's best to eat it when the fries are fresh. Hubby ordered the House Garlic Noodles with salmon for $19.50 and absolutely loved it. The prices are a bit high, but considering the quality of food and the amount you get, it seemed reasonable. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely return soon to try some of their other menu items! read more

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No complaints. Ordered take out and it took some time. Probably not going back for no particular reason. Try it out.

Fabulous food, and service! The menu selection was very good. My server was extremely attentive and thorough and explaining the specials, the ambience was quiet and very clean. read more

Really good service, and the food is good too. Had the District 5 Pho and the lomo Saltado. Definitely recommend.

Food is always great whenever I come here. Although there was one time I came at opening per their schedule and after 30 mins it was still dark inside. So maybe a new schedule is needed so people are aware of actually when you're open. read more

My wife and I were craving for Vietnamese coffee, and by chance we were at a place a Blick down from Fam's. Great coffee, and very friendly staff! They have a promotion running until March 7th where you get a free drink with every food ordered. Definitely will be back! read more

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Delicious! Home style Perfect portions of protein & carbs! Food is overall not salty, not too spicy, not too strong of a particular flavor; well balanced. The roasted chicken was cooked on point! Overall, we had a good, happy lunch! read more

District 5 - House Garlic Noodles with Filet mignon - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Excellent takeout experience. The Saltado fries with filet were my fav but the garlic noodles were a close second. We had the fried rice too with prawns and one with short rib. The salmon we got with the garlic noodles was nice and crispy and the number of prawns was generous and they were large and easy to peel. The short rib had some splintery bone bits that my mother in law encountered but I did not have any. It had wonderful flavor and my kid loved the steak and noodles which was a big plus. The filet was very tender and nicely cooked (pink in the middle), and full of flavor. The fries are saturated with sauce so not crispy but sooo delicious. I felt like this place was a very good stand in for Vox and was very pleased with our meal. Would totally do again when in the area. read more

Fam's Kitchen was a hit! We ordered party trays for team lunch today and everyone was impressed with the food. We got 2 fried rice tray one with filet mignon and one with shrimp. We got a garlic noodle tray with half tofu and half chicken. A salad tray, a steamed veggie tray and some wings. Everything was so good even down to the steamed veggies. All the dishes was fresh and you can taste the quality of the food. Prices were very fair for what we got. Fam's kitchen staff was super helpful and courteous with the whole process. Please book them for your next party and event! The food will definitely impress everyone with taste and quality! read more

District 5 - Party trays - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We stopped by for a quick Friday night dinner and it was nice! The food was quick and the sauces were delish! They had really good non-alcoholic drinks and we enjoyed our visit. I had the BBQ ribs and the sauce that came with it was good! My husband had the shrimp plate and I felt like the shrimp could have been more- he only got 6 medium sized shrimp and it didn't feel like a lot for the price. We definitely would give them a try again! read more

District 5 - Bbq rib plate - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Was looking for someplace new to try around the area and went to Yelp. Fam's Kitchen came up and it said mom and pop. Sold! Always looking to support small businesses. Located in a small strip mall. It looked like a small hole in the wall but it was bigger when you went in. We chose a table and our waitress came over to give us the menu. We ordered the popcorn chicken, spicy wontons and Fam's combo with shrimp and the filet mignon for me. Also ordered a Vietnamese coffee. Everything was excellent! Definitely 5/5! Popcorn Chicken-Perfectly cooked and seasoned and loved the Siracha Mayo dipping sauce 5/5 Spicy Wontons-loved the flavors and textures. Definitely recommend this dish 5/5 Fam's Combo-we ordered one with shrimp and one with filet mignon as proteins. They were both perfectly cooked and seasoned. Nice runny egg and the salad had a great tangy light dressing. 10/5! If you are in the area, stop by to try this place. Definitely recommend it! read more

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This spot really took me by surprise. I didn't expect much from this place despite their good ratings, mainly because it's a hole-in-the wall type of place with a small menu, serving a fusion of Asian and Peruvian dishes. But what few items they do feature on their menu, they do them very well. The Saltado Shaken Fries with filet mignon were damn delicious. Their version featured tender pieces of delicate steak served with perfectly crispy shaken fries and was better than any lomo saltado I've had. I loved how the fries remained crispy even when coated with the savory aji sauce, making them subtly addicting. The spicy shrimp & pork wontons and garlic noodles weren't quite home runs, but flavorful enough to make me want to try their other offerings. If you're ever in this area of Lake Forest, give these guys a try. read more

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Food is delicious. Extremely cheap and quality. Customer service is the best I've ever experienced!

Hole in the wall joint next to Lake Forest Lanes. Small mom & pop restaurant with 4-5 tables inside. Small & simple menu of asian fusion food. Garlic chicken wings was okay, 8 pcs in an order. Their popcorn chicken was good. I loved dipping it in their citrus soy sauce that came with the tofu. For our entrees, we went with the Fam combo (salad, steamed rice, egg with your choice of protein - tofu). The tofu was fried crispy on the outside & still soft on the inside. The tofu fried rice was also a good option. Overall, a great choice if you're craving simple asian fusion food for a really reasonable price in the area. read more

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An interesting Asian fusion cuisine here. It seems like it's an Asian/Latin fusion as they have Lomo Saltado and some other dishes that raises your eye brows. Started off with the corn and cheese, which was just OK, it's something I don't think I would ever crave or want to order again. But I'm guessing with the right combination of items that could've been a good addition. The fried rice with shrimp, and Saltado was pretty good. The sauce that the Saltado was sautéed with was pretty tasty. The menu itself isn't very big but this is a new place so I'll give it a little time for it to have a larger menu and other items. It's a clean little shop with some inside seating area and service was good. read more

District 5 - Saltado With Beef and Rice - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Sadly I had high hopes for this place. We ordered the hot pot soup (mine had tofu) and although it looked appetizing, the broth was bland. I asked for a hot chili oil or hot sauce but I got a vinegar chili sauce that did not compliment the soup. My son ordered the fries and steak dish. The fries had good flavor but the meat was chewy. It came with white rice so the portions were good but definitely not a repeat for us. read more

District 5 - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A hidden gem! We ordered a variety of their appetizers and they were all delicious. Would highly recommend their cheese corn and their garlic chicken wings (sooo tender and flavorful). Ordered two plates of their Saltado Shaken Fries- one with salmon and one with filet mignon (would recommend the latter). Their seasoning is spectacular and the fries stood out more than the filet mignon in my opinion. The sauce the dish comes with is moderately spicy so I would recommend tasting it before pouring it everywhere. Ultimately, their garlic noodles were the winner for me.... they weren't dry despite some of the photos on yelp and it was very flavorful. Note- Parking is quite limited but I think it's worth it for the food (it is a bit pricier but definitely check them out at least once if in the area!) read more

District 5 - House Garlic Noodles w/ Filet Mignon - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Stumbled upon this mom & pop Vietnamese American fusion place while driving home from Lake Forest. Very simple menu which is often great because I hate to choose between too many options. We ordered (take-out) Popcorn Chicken ($7), Saltado Shaken Fries w Garlic Noodles ($12) & Stone Bowl Soup - comes with glass noodles w Short Ribs ($15). Only complaint I have is for the popcorn chicken, because I was sort of expecting it to be in the Taiwanese style, but instead it was really plain and had not much flavoring to it, tasted like the popcorn chicken you would get from Walmart for like $3. However, the 2 entrees we got were both pretty good, especially the short ribs that came with the Stone Bowl Soup! Generous portion. Definitely go for the Garlic noodles too if you are a fan of garlic. read more

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I originally was not a big Vietnamese food fan, but tonight I came here with my roommates, and now I am in love with Fam's Kitchen! I ordered the Spicy Noodles with Shrimp, and it was on fire! The waitress we had was so gracious and kind and worked so hard to make us feel welcome and comfortable! I am coming back! Thank you Fam's Kitchen for introducing me to the most amazing Vietnamese food ever! read more

I wanted some lunch but I wanted something different than my normal routine! Where do I go? YELP of course! I came across Fam's Kitchen in Lake Forest. Saw they had some grand opening specials still happening so I thought I'd give them a try. I ordered the Saltado Shaken fries with Filet Mignon with Garlic Noodles and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. (The Vietnamese iced coffee was another reason for my decision to come) The food came out presented nicely smelled amazing! The filet Mignon was cooked PERFECTLY!!! It was so tender and flavorful I couldn't eat it fast enough! It was so good I was tempted to take another order of it home, but decided to just come back another time instead! The Garlic Noodles were so good and garlicky!!! Social distancing was enforced. I ate inside and they had the tables spread out and they did so temperature checks as well. Will definitely be back!! read more

District 5 - Saltado Shaken Fries with Filet Mignon & Garlic Noodles. - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The soup was so good! I had to fight my baby for it! Highly recommend for kids and good food lovers

Great option for lunch. I come here a few times a week. The food is great. Service is top notch and the prices are phenomenal. I highly recommend. read more

Fam's Kitchen offers a variety of Asian fusion dishes and is tucked away in a small strip mall in Lake Forest. I picked up takeout on the last day of their soft opening and was able to take advantage of their great promos (free drink with any entree and free upgrade to garlic fries for the Saltado). In the service business, it begins and ends with service and I found theirs to be both helpful and courteous. Lychee Sweet Tea was sweet and refreshing. Stone Bowl Soup and Saltado Shaken Fries lived up to my high expectations. If we weren't living in the age of COVID-19, I feel like the food would've tasted even better eating it fresh and dining at the restaurant. Support a local family business and check 'em out! read more

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I must say, the food here is so good and was pleasantly surprised how kind the staff was. They were trying out a new sauce for the French fries and it was so good! Definitely will be coming back read more

Really good food with affordable prices. Limited options on the menu but a great place for a quick bite to eat. I had the garlic noodles with shrimp. read more

District 5 - Garlic noodles and shrimp - Noodles Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Fams kitchen doesn't look like much when you walk through the doors. It's a small hole in the wall establishment in lake forest, but their food is truly delicious. You'll always leave full and happy. Highlights: spicy shrimp and pork wontons, corn cheese, garlic noodles (must get), shaken fries. read more

Best Asian Fusion spot in Lake Forest. Their menu is similar to Vox's in Fountain Valley. I had the ribeye with garlic noodles.

Ohmg! Adding this place to our food rotation. I am both surprised and excited that we have this hole in the wall gem!!! Finally ate here with the bf, he got the fried rice with roasted chicken, I got the garlic noods with the beef robs. Both amazing! Their garlic noods hands down by far my fave and even surpasses the Anqi's garlic noods in my opinion. The fried rice was the perfect rice consistency, egg and scallion ration, evenly seasoned. The extremely spicy sauce is great, but beware, it is very very spicy. read more