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    Dong Nguyen

    3.9 (523 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DONG NGUYEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Bò lúc lắc (Shaking Beef)
    Andy T.

    I made my way back to Dong Nguyen after having a great experience a few years ago. After placing some takeout orders, I went over around 6:00 pm to pick up. This store is located in the same plaza as the 168 market and CVS. One thing to note is that the store sign was a bit hard to see from the parking. For parking, there wasn't any issues since it's a large lot. What brought me back here was specifically their Bò lúc lắc, so that was the dish I ate. My brother also got the Hainan chicken rice for himself. The order also came with some soups as well. For the Bò lúc lắc, the beef had a lot of flavor. The rice was a bit mushy and not how I remembered it. The chicken and rice for the Hainan chicken tasted a lot better. One thing that stood out for both dishes was the portion, which was easily a serving for two people. The soups were also pretty basic and didn't really standout. I'd probably won't come back for the Bò lúc lắc, but possibly the Hainan chicken. Keep in mind it's a cash only establishment.

    Jenny K.

    I was introduced to this restaurant by my friends years ago, and unfortunately haven't been back since until today. I was too caught up with the new restaurants and viral marketing videos, never making time to visit mom and pop shops. Came here around 2:40pm and it was empty due to the lack of foot traffic. Business slowed for them a lot too. Even so the staffs still delivered and made quality food and provided excellent service. Free soup on the house as soon as I sat down. The portion was so big for me that it became 2 meals. The cubed steak was juicy but the rice was a little softer for my tastebuds. Definitely needs to come back more often to mom and pop shops like this since it reminds you of eating at your grandma or at home. To add they accept only cash!

    Cubed Steak
    Oscar B.

    The fried cornish hen was great with a light crispy skin and tender/juicy meat. The hainam style chicken and pork chop with rice and cubed steak (bo luc lac) were pretty good but weren't that impressive imo. Prices are pretty affordable. Good service.

    Bryan C.

    A rustic yet appealing family-style Chinese Viet restaurant located in the historic and bustling Valley Blvd. We opted for the popular Hai Nam Style Chicken with Rice and Cubed Steak Rice. Both were consistently excellent, delicious and nuanced despite the simple ingredients. The free soup was refreshing and acted as a much needed palette cleanser. Highly recommended for any local occasion.

    My favorite Hainan Chicken
    Christie C.

    There's different versions of Hainan Chicken everywhere - i happen to love this one. I've been coming here for years - and the flavor hasn't changed ( although the chicken portions have become smaller and the rice is a lot - the proportion is off). their sauce is excellent and delicious. I wish they sell it by itself. I come here often and i complain about the chicken portion all the time to the husband. Oh well - i wish they would just increase the price a bit more and add more chicken and I'll happily give them a 5 star. The husband likes the cornish chicken and the fillet minion steak. I always stick to my Hainan Chicken

    Cora S.

    First time at Dong Nguyen. I can tell this small business has catered the local community for years and is a welcoming favorite amongst customers that return to support them. Their items 1) Hainan chicken 2) Cornish hen with tomato rice 3) beef cube with tomato rice. We opted for two of the beef cube with tomato rice dishes. Each meal came with a veggie broth on the side and a large portion of tomato rice and beef. The beef was on the chewier side but I think was a nice cut. The tomato rice has bits of eggs folded in but was on the wetter side. There was also a salt and lemon on the side as a dipping sauce if wanted an even bolder flavor. Overall, it was filling and a large portion. I can see why it's been around for so many years. Note they are cash only.

    Filet mignon with tomato rice
    Jason C.

    This place is so nostalgic for me. They have the standard Chinese/Vietnamese staples. I highly recommend you try the filet mignon, Cornish hen, and tomato rice. One of the best in town and possibly best price too. It's kind of sad that prices have gone up a little bit because of inflation but I still think their food and prices are better than the competition. Nice hole in the wall vibes so beyond the food, I just like eating here and supporting their business. I feel at home here and they get the food out fast.

    Front of the restaurant- next to 168 Market and CVS in Alhambra, CA. Plenty of parking.
    Cindy S.

    The Hainan Chicken at Dong Nguyen is very good. The rice is not oily; infused in seasoned chicken broth. They use bone-in chicken that's tender for their chicken rice version- it's delicious. A simple dish not fancy; but so tasty when done right. I think this place is better than Savoy. Majority of the orders were takeout, am not sure if dine-in is available. Service was very friendly and there is no English barrier. -CASH ONLY

    Linh Y.

    I wanted to try Dong Nguyen for their Hainan chicken rice plate since my brother's wife's real estate agent's husband recommended it. I brought my Mom with me on a Saturday afternoon. It is located in the 168 Market shopping center. It's not a very big restaurant, but still comfortable. Nice and clean place. We were greeted upon entry. We sat closest to the door. Surprisingly, there weren't too many people at the time at 2:00 PMish. I didn't look at the menu too much as I was targeting the one item I came here for. Yep, we got 2 Hainan chicken rice plates and 2 waters. Btw, price for the chicken is very reasonable. Wow, the chicken was very moist and yummy. Rice was nicely flavored with seasoned chicken broth. Cucumbers were fresh and crispy. And the garlic ginger sauce was amazingly tasty and drinkable! LOL The nice lady server and gentleman (he may have been the owner not sure) consistently came over to our table asking us if we wanted more sauce. We ended up getting a small container of extra sauce for the left over chicken. Thank you miss and sir! It was a quick lunch. I would definitely return here for more Hainan chicken and maybe even try their other food items. Thank you Dong Nguyen for your many years of passion for food and sharing it with us across continents!

    Hainan Style Chicken Rice
    Katie C.

    Cash, Venmo or Zelle only! Can't believe I forgot about this hidden gem. We placed a phone order and they said it would be done in 10 minutes. Take out also comes with complementary soups. Red rice here is pretty flavorful and the texture is soft and fluffy but not mushy. There are pieces of fried egg scattered with in. Hainan Chicken Rice- with red rice was the move. Chicken was tender and juicy. Server asked if I would like extra sauce before we left, the one it comes with was just enough. Fried Cornish Hen- crispy skin but meat was still really juicy. We also ordered this with red rice.

    Filet mignon with red rice
    Ray L.

    I have been coming to this place since I was a young child. Food: 4/5 We ordered the beef filet mignon with red rice, Cornish hen with red rice, and Hainan chicken rice. The filet mignon was the best dish, the beef cubes were well seasoned and cooked to tender. The Cornish hen was crispy and the red rice was light and fluffy. The Hainan chicken was alright, a little too plain for my liking. Price: 4/5 This place is about a dollar or two more than your average cafe. Each plate came out to about $20 and the portions were not super big. Each of the meals do come with a delicious warm soup. Service: 5/5 This place seems like a little mom and pop shop. The servers were very friendly and personable. They came around refilling our sauces and teas. Ambiance: 5/5 I would recommend this place as a small hole in the wall or mom and pop shop. It's cute and quaint. They also specialize in take out as their phone orders kept coming.

    Cornish hen with macaroni
    Ken L.

    Cornish hen with macaroni. Very crispy not too salty like other places. You get a dish of salt and lemon on the side if you happen to be a sandworm from Arrakis. The macaroni was al dente and lightly coated with tomato sauce. You can get it chopped or whole. I probably shouldn't gotten it chopped for photo purposes but I'm lazy

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    Homecooked food: great flavor, massive portions, tender meats (velveted beef cubes), and a very clean taste.

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    Its been a long time since i came by this area to grab food but we stop by for my mom to get something to eat. Thank you for the service.

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    Cash only. Delicious selections and adequately priced. Speedy service and quaint decor.

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    Great food and friendly staff. It's cash only or Zelle. Highly recommend to everyone I know. Will definitely go back.

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    4.3(806 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I have been coming to Nem Nuong Khánh Hòa for years and don't see a lot of people coming here. It…read moreis ran by your Vietnamese aunty and uncle and their food is authentic. Their prices have not changed in years and the portions remain the same versus shrinkflation. Their menu is not that big but it has your essential Vietnamese dishes. Today I ordered the banh beo bi, vermicelli with nem nuong and egg rolls, nem nuong coun and che ba mau. Banh beo bi are rice cakes topped with shredded pork. It comes with chilies and fish sauce for you to pour on top. The rice cakes are served warm and are super smooth and soft. The thai chilies it comes with are spicy so don't use too much. The vermicelli with nem nuong and egg rolls comes with a slab of meat and a whole egg roll. The bottom are the noodles and mix of veggie and herbs. The nem nuong is sweetened charbroiled pork that is grilled. Think of a sweet meat ball. The egg rolls are super crispy and filled with meat. The noodles go well with the fish sauce and there are a lot of veggies inside. The nem nuong coun is a spring roll that's wrapped in rice paper. It has the meat and lettuce wrapped inside and comes with a dipping sauce. I believe the sauce is made with ground shrimp. For $8 for 3 rolls it is a steal compared to other restaurants. If you are craving Brodards in OC this place can satisfy your craving. Their che ba mau which is a 3 bean dessert has a lot of beans inside topped with coconut milk and shaved ice. It is the person drink to finish your meal and it is not too sweet.

    Yelp doesn't disappoint with this authentic Vietnamese spot…read more Don't expect a fine dining experience walking in. However, what you'll find is a clean and efficient mom-and-pop place with plenty of tables for the family. Service is quick, and parking is available in front. Parking might be challenging on busy nights. I ordered the Pho and spring rolls; I found the broth to be rich and freshly flavored. The spring rolls are large and filled with shrimp and pork, meeting expectations. I'll definitely return.

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    Pho N Mor - Welcome!

    Pho N Mor

    4.1(764 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Established in 2018
    Family-owned & operated

    Oh wow. Today's lunch was a step back into the COVID days. We came here several years ago, when…read morethey set up tables in the parking lot and we ordered at a table that blocked their front door. The food was comforting then and still is. Today we had: *Shrimp Spring rolls (tender and delicious shrimp) *(Vegan) Mushroom and Tofu Spring rolls (So freaking good) *Filet mignon cubes with garlic noodles and salad (holy cow. I could really hurt myself with this dish. I rarely eat meat but couldn't resist when I smelled the dish. That beef was like BUTTUH! Melt in your mouth tender and juicy and seasoned so well it didn't need any extra sauces. *Thai Iced Tea, which comes in a nice tall cup. Priced right and great flavor. Next time I will try the Coconut Thai Tea. Our server had a great sense of humor and was also friendly and helpful with our choices. Will definitely be back!

    First of all, packaging matters with pho and they did it right. The broth came separate from the…read morenoodles and toppings, so nothing was soggy by the time it arrived. Everything was sealed well and still hot. The broth was flavorful and comforting, not oily, and had that slow-simmered depth you want from good pho. The noodles were fresh, and the portion size was generous. They didn't skimp on the meat either, which I appreciate. Delivery was on time, and everything was organized neatly in the bag. It felt like care went into packing it, not just tossing containers together. If you're craving something warm, filling, and reliable, this is a solid delivery option.

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    Golden Delight #1

    4.2(703 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. There is parking on the street as well as an underground…read moreparking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is very nice, bright, and clean. The decors were cool. We signed in to the waiting list. Waited outside and before long, we were called in and got our table. The staffs were courteous and friendly. This is a Vietnamese restaurant that also serve Chinese Foods. They have two sets of menus. One for Vietnamese dishes and the other one for Chinese dishes. Both menus offer a variety of selections. They even have Set Dinner Menu that comes with pre-set items. Have to give that a try one day. We ended up ordering the Bún Bò Huế and the Vietnamese Braised Fish. The Braised Fish did not come with steam rice, so we had to order the steam rice. For the drinks, we had the Peach Oolong Iced Tea and the 3-Colored Dessert. The Bún Bò Huế was very good. The Braised Fish was a little salty but still tasted good. The Peach Oolong Iced Tea was refreshing. The 3-Colored Dessert was very yummy. I enjoyed the sweet taste of it. They gave us orange slices for dessert on the house. The orange slices were so sweet and delicious. Will be back to try their other dishes I saw on their menus.

    There are very few Vietnamese restaurants that I've come across growing up in the SGV that offer…read morethe fermented fish vermicelli soup (aka bun mam) but Golden Delight does! This soup is so pungent that the only time I get to savor it is at home and the stink doesn't leave your home for a few days. So, it is to my delight that they offer it here during the weekdays. It is a nicely stacked bowl that has everything but the kitchen sink in it - roast pork belly, catfish, squid, eggplant, and stuffed jalapeno with fried fish cake. Very filling and reasonably priced! The only reason I gave this place a 4 instead of 5 rating is because you can only order certain items from the menu when they open. I wanted to get some Chinese food to-go for my husband, but was told by the server that the other items were only available beginning at 10 am, which is odd to me.

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    4.2(583 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    In business in MPK for 15 years yet i just discovered this treasure!…read more Where do i even start?! The food is sooooooo fresh!! Nothing frozen everything made to order Delicious Quality ingredients So tasty And the customer service was spectacular...that's so hard to find nowadays. I cannot sing enough praises My family and I came in for Sunday dinner and were seated quickly, food came fast and servers so very attentive. I look forward to making our family dining here a regular thing!

    This place it doesn't matter if you gatekeep because they will have enough soup / noodle readily…read moreavailable and shouldn't be a long line because its really in and out. I tend to eat on the slow side but this sizeable bowl was slurped down quickstyles. They are know for their Bún Bò Huế. So had to give them a try. Honestly I haven't had the delicious red soup in a while but its probably the best I ever had. Service is great foods delicious and the ambiance typical mom and pop spot, feels like an asian household which is also warming inside. Clean also I always like to add. Parking on street and the backside. This yummy soup so tasty but overwhelming with salt. has levels of flavor and obviously cooked for hours on end. Alot of meat also. My wife got the pho and also bomb diggity, there was spots of yellow floating on the soup which meant.... flavor. Springrolls also delicious, pretty big 2 for $7.00 wish there was another but killed everything anyways. The Bún Bò Huế is sometimes slept on and this place makes it the best in the area!!

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    4.3(247 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Wow. Who knew pho could be so fancy-ish?!…read more The whole interior is decorated with fake marble vinyl sticker - from the table to the walls, accented with gold. It's very well lit. I've been to the first Golden Delight location where there are LED videos of waterfalls -following a very different aesthetic. I enjoyed my Pho Tai. It taste in line of what I expected in the 626 area. I ordered extra beef slices. They gave me a really generous portion for $2.50. I definitely felt they were competitively priced. I think if you want a more elevated experience, order pho with a stone pot. The stone retains heat and keep the broth warmer, longer. I would visit Golden Delight again. I saw many tables ordering the Central Vietnamese Steamed rice cakes with shrimp sauce, so I'm exited to see what that's about. If you read enough of my reviews, you know parking is a big thing for me. And you're in luck, the Empire Commercial Center has plenty of parking (there's always parking, just if you're willing to walk across the large lot)

    I had a great experience at this Vietnamese pho restaurant. The broth was rich, flavorful, and…read moretasted like it had been simmered for hours. The pho noodles were perfectly cooked, and the beef was fresh and tender. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted authentic and high quality. The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I also enjoyed the fresh spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee, which paired perfectly with the meal. Prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. I would definitely come back again and recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Vietnamese pho.

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