We've been coming here regularly for 6-7 years now. Every single time we are here, service is so warm & spot on, & the food is all FANTASTIC. Today we came for lunch to celebrate a birthday. The size of this location is so great for groups! I will always appreciate the easy parking too. We all LOVED everything we ordered: Pork & shrimp dumplings w/crispy skirt - made fresh, chewy, meaty, yum! Salmon belly fresh rolls w/tamarind sauce - we always have to get at least 2 orders bc these are so good! Pomelo salad - the freshness of this light salad is amazing. Pomelo chunks, shrimp, red onion, crispy shallots, mint, carrot, bean sprouts, lettuce, a light dressing & crispy shrimp chips makes this one of the most perfect dishes! Garlic noodles w/shrimp - another one of the best dishes on the menu - fat shrimp, garlicky umami-rich noodles. So good! Shrimp skewers - head & tail on, super garlicky, super fresh shrimp! Sizzling filet mignon - the most tender chunks of beef, in a delicious sauce with bell peppers, onions, tomato & cucumber. Served with steamed rice & a dipping sauce that I wanted to pour on the rice & just eat that alone. Just writing this makes me wish I had leftovers to snack on right about now. But everything was so good, we ate it all. No leftovers for me, so I'll be back again very soon! read more

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Spacious restaurant with pretty easy eats. Went for a workday lunch. There's plenty of parking in the plaza and we were the first ones in the restaurant (came around when it opened). There's quite a few things on the menu, including some all-day specials. However, heard the better dishes are not from that menu, so opted for some appetizers and an entree. Ordered the salmon belly spring rolls and pork spring rolls. We also ordered the pork clay pot. Spring rolls came first - they were both well made and tasty. The sauces match great with them. I preferred the salmon belly spring roll but that's all relative - both were good. The clay pot dish came shortly afterwards. The rice was nice and crispy from the rice pot and went well with the pork belly pieces in the other pot. The sauce was on point - was worried it would be salty, but wasn't. Price point was decent. Would come back and try out a few other dishes next time around. read more

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Great Vietnamese food and excellent service! Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. They also have a Lunar special menu, which is a nice touch with seasonal dishes you don't usually see. Definitely a great spot to enjoy authentic Vietnamese food. Highly recommend! read more

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I only ordered a couple items for the NFL DRAFT but very flavorful food. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the gal who helped me was super nice. There's also a pretty decent bar there. I just wanted something to gnaw on with my beer chaser. The Crispy Chicken wings were delicious and super crispy. I also had to get the Garlic Noodles with SHRIMP. They were huge. I am looking forward to my next visit there so I can sample more of the menu. read more

Garlic & Chives - Crispy Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Huge restaurant but not busy. We ordered the bloody clams and the scallops. The bloody clams were over done and chewy. The scallops had some sriracha on it which was all that you could taste. Took away from the actual scallop taste. We also ordered a noodle dish, bun cha, and tofu. The portions here are TINY for the price. The flavor of the main dishes were good but the positions don't justify the prices. Decoration of the restaurant was pretty. Lots of seating and even a private room for hosting a party. The waitress is friendly. We probably won't be coming back unfortunately due to the price and quantity of food ratio. read more

Garlic & Chives - Blood Clams - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

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This Garlic and Chives is so much better than the one in Garden Grove and has many more decorations upon entering. We tried their special garlic crab, which is seasonally priced, along with shaken beef, egg rolls, spring rolls, garlic noodles with prawns and drinks. A word of advice is to get to know your server, as there is really not enough staff when it's busy. I'm glad I made it out here to try some delicious Vietnamese foods and nice environment. read more

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Located by a shopping center. This restaurant is able to accommodate large groups for any occasion. The food is so delicious. Each plate is very pleasing to the eye. They were short staffed, but once the order was placed, each dish came timely for us to enjoy each dish. The staff came to check if our order was complete and how everything was going. The crab was so well seasoned with garlic flavor. The garlic noodle was so well accompanied by the garlic flavored tiger shrimp were my highlights for the meal. Definitely will come back to try their other dishes on the menu. read more

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We went on a Sunday at 1:30 and was seated right away. We were actually the only ones there and they gave us their full attention. Love the ambiance and lovely details of the decors and they also have a private room nicely decorated with a chandelier for special occasions. I inquired and they had a $600 consumable for 2 hours to reserve and it fits like 20 on this gorgeous long wooden table but they said the room can accomodate more. Food was really good and our fave was the mango pomelo salad. I also love the crispy noodles ghat came with yummy sauce and lots of veggies and meat on it. Actually everything was good. We also ordered the fried salmon (not in picture) and it was not fishy at all and very crispy. Servers were very attentive and nice! Loved our experience and definetly coming back. read more

Garlic & Chives - Walnut Shrimp, Aalted Fish fried Rice, Noodles, Mango Pomelo Salad, Fried Pork Chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

I was a bit hangry and chose this restaurant for so home cook Vietnamese food. I ordered the caramelized salmon with rice and it absolutely hit the spot. Salmon was not too salty and complimented white rice well. They offer a nice menu of Vietnamese classic and fusion offerings. Casual. Good service. Good parking. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

Garlic & Chives - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

I had a great time here, celebrating my gf's birthday. We came as a big group of 6; it was no problem to get a reservation. We enjoyed the server, she might've been the owner, but it felt great and authentic because we asked her to suggest her favorite dishes. We ordered a ton of food and all of them were good. I thought the cocktails were good and that the food was delicious! Nice decor! Looked like a wedding, lol. read more

I've been here before and have not really been wowed by the food. I came back to see if anything might have changed for the better. There were only two tables occupied when our family & I arrived for 7 pm dinner, but no one was out front to welcome us at all. It seemed like that was a harbinger of how the rest of the evening's dinner was going to be. We got several dishes , although mostly they were just shy of being mediocre to forgettable. They have a lot of dishes on the regular menu plus an all day specials menu. We got dishes from both menus. Chicken pho was so salty, and the chicken thigh slices were not tender. Braised vegetables was the usual mix of cauliflower, broccoli , carrots and some bokchoy. Fried crispy tofu was crispy but bland , even with the garlic and chives sprinkled over it and the sweet chili dipping sauce. Whole fried flounder with mango strips was smaller than I've had elsewhere. The sauce was exactly the same as the tofu except with shredded mango added. Grilled spareribs in lemongrass marinade did not really taste like it. Although it was tender. Rice was included and served in a hot metal pot that gave it a crispy crust, I prefer my rice to be soft. The decorative motif is also bordering on overly floral that it's almost tacky. These are my own personal impressions. Most unlikely that we'll be back. read more

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Great service and delicious food! The decor is very pretty. Perfect for a celebration. Also found out they're Michelin recipients. We ordered the ahi tuna rolls. So bomb! My hubby ordered the spicy tofu and he inhaled it. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They want to make sure your experience and meal is great. We loved it so much we returned a few days later with my brothers. read more

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I've been here twice now, and I really really want to give this place 5 stars. All the food I've had so far is flavorful and the service is great, but some things are definitely not hitting the mark for me. Overall, I feel like it's not enough food for what you pay for. There's ample parking here. This restaurant is huge and every time I've come for lunch, it's practically empty. 5/5 Charboiled pork spring rolls: Delicious, has a crunch from wonton skin. I love when spring rolls have mint which is rare in the area 4/5 Combination beef pho: Great broth, but usually combination beef pho comes with meatballs which this one did not have. Definitely felt like they skimped out on meat. 3/5 Garlic and Chives fried tofu: Wanted to love this, but looked nothing like the photo. In the photo each piece is COVERED with a layer of garlic/chives and definitely felt like there was only a little sprinkle of it. Also, felt like the photo showed more pieces than what we were served. 4/5 Pork Ribs Clay Pot: Super flavorful and delicious. Just feel, again, that there could be more meat for this. read more

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Ummm... what?!? This food was fire . The flavor was on point, prices good and portions good. Ambiance was beautiful! Very romantic. I went with a friend but can't wait to take the husband. We thought service wasn't good at first but as we left we realized there is a button the table for service. Ooops. I'm sure they would have come more often if we pushed it. Great date night spot! read more

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Yummy Vietnamese spot. The location is huge and great for groups. Although it's a casual place, it has a somewhat nicer upscale vibe to it and can be a good option for a family gathering or a celebration of some sort. I came here for lunch with a friend on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. We shared 3 dishes: - Pomelo salad: AMAZING! WOW! I absolutely loved this dish and still think about it and crave it. It's perfectly balanced, super refreshing and also has that umami flavor. Even if you don't really like grapefruit, I challenge you to try this dish. This one is up there on my top 3 favorite salads of all time. Ugh I want this right now as I'm typing this. Literally salivating dammit! - Chicken wings: yummy! Sticky, savory, delicious. - Garlic noodles with shrimp: just okay, a little bit underwhelming. It was lacking in the flavor department. It needed just a pinch of salt and a lot more garlic. Maybe it was just an off day. Service was fine. Parking: free in plaza lot read more

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Came here to meet up with an old colleague and we had a blast. Ambience here was amazing with a 2019 Michelin Guide. Food was delicious and very tasty. Our favorite was their Nem Nuong, a meat roll and Bu loc lac which is a filet mignon dice and cooked medium rare. Service was excellent and they're open until 9:30 pm. Plenty of parking. A must visit if you're in the area. Cheers! read more

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Really bad Bun Rieu, basically ketchup soup with some tofus and bean sprouts. $17, go to garden grove for better value and quality. Will never return. read more

This place needs is one of my favorite vietnamese restaurants in Artesia! The place is clean and beautifully decorated. staff is friendly and very helpful in answering questions. Their drinks are delicious and have a generous amount of alcohol. We got seated in one of their comfortable and spacious booths. I got myself started off with a lychee martini. We ordered their famous corn cheese as an appetizer, then the claypot pork spare ribs, walnut shrimp, and garlic fried rice for our mains. Lychee martini- Sweet and refreshing with a good amount of alcohol. I felt my drink after a few minutes and enjoyed eating the garnish lychee at the end. Corn cheese- This has got to be the best version of this dish I've ever had. Perfectly buttery and cheesy and practically melts in the mouth. Has a hint of sweetness to it as well. Walnut shrimp- Engulfed in a signature sweet and savory sauce, the shrimp has a nice crunch outside and soft inside. The walnuts add an extra depth of texture. Claypot pork spare ribs- The meat is perfectly tender and the caramelized sauce is delicious and pairs well with rice. Served with a side of vietnamese kimchi that was nice and crunchy with a sweet-tangy taste. Garlic fried rice- Abundantly sprinkled with pieces of fried garlic and a must try for those who adore the herb like I do! Paired perfectly with our entrees. Thanks for a wonderful meal! read more

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Came in for lunch and I was greeted warmly letting her know that I have a certain diet I'm following. Wow! Chef Kristin hooked me up with the perfect fish fillet dish steamed in lime sauce. So goood that it's now one of my new fav place. The atmosphere is cozy and clean too. Folks, bookmark this one for sure! read more

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Garlic and Chives' original location in Garden Grove was in the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand selection in 2021 for its quality and value. It was recommended by Jonathan Gold in the LA Times as one of LA's top 100 restaurants. Nevertheless, I actually feel that this location is underrated. It's one of my favorite spots to eat in this area for Vietnamese food and it's usually easy to get a seat. These are my go to dishes: 1) Toothpick lamb: This lamb appetizer offers flavorful meat that's cumin forward without being too gamey. It's tender and delicious with plenty of garlic and cilantro. 2) Egg rolls: I love eating their eggrolls wrapped in generous amounts of lettuce and herbs. Wrapping it with fresh herbs and veggies gives a freshness that is really nice. 3) Salt and Pepper Shrimp. This is my favorite dish at this restaurant. The shrimp is nicely fried and the skin is carefully butterflied back. You get a garlicky and perfectly cooked shrimp, and you could eat the skin of the shrimp like a salty and peppery chip. You can't miss this dish. 4) Beef loc lac: Eating tender steak stir fried with peppers, onions, and garlic with a garlic fried rice is my ultimate comfort food. This is a fair rendition of this dish. Garlic and Chives and Vietnamese food, in general, are incredibly underrated. If you order these dishes, then you will be able to eat some flavor bombs. Let me know if you give any of these dishes a try! read more

Located in a busy plaza, I'm not sure if people really notice this restaurant since it's towards the back! Deserves so much recognition! Such a delicious Vietnamese restaurant with a vast menu. The owner is really involved with her staff & customers. She was so kind & helped us order since it was our first time here. We pretty much ordered all the OG appetizers & they were all 10/10. The crispy tofu was to die for because it had the perfect crunch on the outside & soft inside. The dipping sauce was like a fish sauce sweet & sour something. It paired so well. Chicken wings? Drenched in sauce, textured in a crisp perfect way that was so mouth watering. PAPAYA SALAD?! ugh u can't go wrong with any of their salads. It helps so much with like not feeling bloated & full. Speaking of, all of their dishes are laid on top of fresh veggies!! The only thing I can say is that the fried flounder we got tasted a bit too fishy for me. The mango sticky rice however made it all up because it was delishhh!! This is the first place that didn't skimp out on the creamy coconut-y white sauce! Although some of the rice was a little hard & chewy...but we can look past that!! We will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. The interior is so chic & clean. They even have a big party room in the back if you're celebrating a birthday or something! Being here on a Tuesday night was so relaxing & quiet because we were literally the only customers! I can only imagine how they are on the weekends! read more

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Met up for an early dinner with a couple of friends here on a Saturday, and we made a reservation but it was pretty empty so we didn't really need them. I appreciate that they take reservations though! They have both booth and table seating. It looks like they would be able to accommodate larger parties as well. The menu here is Vietnamese/Asian fusion focused, and it's pretty extensive! They have several noodle dishes, clay pots, seafood, meat entrees, hot pot, soups, and salads. Can't go wrong with a classic garlic noodle dish with shrimp. Tasty, garlicky, and a little sweet. Pretty good portion size too. I enjoyed this dish! Always a bonus when the parking situation is good! Plenty of parking in this plaza that's shared with several other businesses and eateries. read more

Garlic & Chives - Garlic Noodles with Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

Ordered salmon spring rolls Togo, it came with a delicious fish sauce dip. Salmon was really good. $9 for two salmon spring rolls. Get their penny wort drink, so good and refreshing. My go-to drink. Service was great! read more

Garlic & Chives - Salmon spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Food: - Samon Roll (2): the salmon was flavored, but the roll, overall, needed more flavor that's why it came with a sweet/fish? sauce - Garlic Noodles: a little on the sweeter side. It came with 5 pieces of tiger shrimp. You could taste the garlic, but not overly flavored at all. - Ong Choy: do not recommend this at all. The snail it came with were thinly sliced but they were really hard to chew. The flavor was a little sweet, but like the other food, no significant flavor. - Combination Porridge: comes with fried tofu. It's savory and it came with squid, fish, and shrimp. - Clams: this was probably the most flavored item we ordered. Savory, but the portion was very small considering it's almost $20. Service: - if I were to come back, I would come back solely for the service. The staff were very respectful and perfectly attentive. Ambiance: - we dined in on a Thursday night. We're pretty much the only customer. Very pretty inside. I think events could be hosted here. There was even a seminar was taking place when we came in. read more

Garlic & Chives - Garlic Noodles with Tiger Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Everything we have eaten here has been very good. Also the service was fast and attentive. We tried the following: garlic noodles, toothpick lamb, salmon belly spring rolls. Our favorite was the pomelo salad! In fact this is my current favorite salad. We also tried the steamed whole fish, pictured below. It was delicious and moist. Last but not least, we met Kristin. No wonder the food is so good - she loves to learn about new ways of cooking and travels the world doing that! read more

Garlic & Chives - Steamed whole fish with chili sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

Good food, amazing hospitable service. Try the Pan fried chao fun, it's really good! The Ambiance! Thank you read more

Had a 10/10 experience at Garlic & Chives today for Restaurant Week! 3 time Michelin star chef, Kristen, came out and introduced herself, along with a full explanation of the entire menu! Suggesting different drinks, appetizers, and entrees. I've been here a couple times, but today's experience tops it all. Service was awesome, and the food was absolutely divine! Photographed: LA Times winning Best Salad in LA, the Pomelo Salad, and the Crunchy Chicken Wings. Not photographed: Mango-rita, Lychee Martini, Lemongrass Gin & Tonic, Shaken Filet Mignon over grilled vegetables, Garlic Noodles, and a Vermicelli Bowl with pork egg rolls. read more

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Having no other prior knowledge of this place besides the fact that it was recommended in the Michelin Guide at one point, we randomly came by for a weekday lunch before running errands in the area. Initially, we were kinda intimidated by the menu, as we thought it was just your regular pho/bun thit nuong type vietnamese restaurant. But there were some unique items that I was excited to see and ordered, like rice paper salad (Banh Trang Tron) and holy crunchy chicken wings (Canh Ga Chien Gion), along with the more commonly known grilled pork vermicelli (Bun Thit Nuong) and shaken beef (Bo Luc Lac). The prices are... pricey, but given the restaurant's pedigree, I guess it's justified. The food portions are generous and every dish was good. We have no complaints about the food! And those chicken wings *chefs kiss* damn, they were good. The only odd thing was the service and ambiance. We were 1 of 3 tables during what was a typical lunch hour, so that was kind of depressing. Music was kept low, as if they had just opened (or closing). Our server was nice, if not a bit inattentive. We had to ask for water more than once, for the same refill. And it appeared to be one of those manager acting as server type situations? I'm not sure, but maybe it's a sign of the times. Restaurants be struggling y'all; support your local stores!! All in all, I think I'd come back for a special occasion or celebration but probably not for a quick drop-in lunch. It's pricey, but at least the food is good. Yelp 2024 Adventures - 2 of ?? read more

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Service was excellent! Ambience is formal and friendly at the same time! I like their fish casserole and pork (bacon) casserole ( cá kho, thit ba roi kho) the most, soups to go with them, and many other dishes! Price is a little higher than other Vietnamese restaurants but I can understand the location and the size of the restaurants influence the price also. If they increase the serving size a little, it would me much appreciated. Otherwise, I love and support this restaurant as my to go dining place! Also, I took Vietnamese visitors who out of town who are connoisseurs and they like the foods here! read more

Took my aunt here for a birthday treat . I honestly enjoyed every dish we ordered but it's on the salty side so the rice does balance it out They were also had friendly service read more

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Very underrated place in Cerritos! We got an order of the tofu spring rolls, garlic noodles with chicken, and rice porridge with chicken. Tofu spring roll was great. Very light and fresh with some crunch. Peanut sauce was also on point. Garlic noodles were amazing! The chicken was a little crispy, but not breaded. Dish had a good amount of heat, but was not overpowering. Rice porridge was a perfect option for a cold day. Very warm and comforting. Service was very friendly and food was cooked fresh to order. The inside is very spacious. This would be a great place to get a group together. Also, prices are very reasonable considering portion sizes. read more

I'm sad to say I'd rather go to BIEN HEN or OC & LAU. The quality of the food was just not there. AMBIANCE: Empty on a weekday @ 7pm FOOD: $15 LOTUS ROOT SALAD: it was good! LOVED THIS! BUT there was only 2 pieces of shrimp cut in half & 2 shrimp chips on the plate. $18 GRILLED SCALLOPS: sooooo disappointed in these! They obviously put them thru a broiler cuz everything was BURNT. The scallops were over cooked and so tiny. I was so excited to get some seafood, I wish ordered something else. Because of this I won't be back here. read more

Garlic & Chives - BURNT bits everywhere - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

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If you're into Vietnamese Asian fusion seafood, this is a good place to start. Check in on Yelp ahead of time or you can head straight there. There's plenty of parking in the plaza but can get very busy as there are other popular restaurants. They're able to accommodate big parties but need some slight work on service. Our waiter had to double check on our order a few times and make sure we didn't have any peanuts as we had allergies. Of all the dishes we ordered, the shaken beef with sauce was one of the best along with the chicken wings. We were really there to try the scallops, razor clam and snails. The scallops were overcooked, razor clams needed some additional sauce and snails were super big. The bigger the chewier and the smaller they were, the juicier. I'm not sure if that's the preferred or how it's supposed to be. Overall it was a good dinner, but some dishes need a little more work. read more

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Came here on a Saturday for lunch with friends to celebrate a birthday. Beautiful decor and there is also a private room with a long table for more privacy. Among the 3 of us, we ordered two spring rolls, beef and shrimp, the garlic noodles with tiger shrimp and two salads: pomelo and lotus root. The spring rolls order is only 2 rolls per order. The salads were definitely refreshing during this summer and they are able to put the dressing on the side as we asked but this time it was on it. Did think it was too much dressing making it a tad bit salty. Nonetheless it's a delicious way to get your veggie intake. It's a bit on the pricier side. Plenty of lot parking and excellent service. read more

Came in to try this spot for lunch and the food was delicious! Great service and place is really nice. Will definitely come back to try more of the menu and bring the family. Highly recommend read more

Garlic & Chives - Beef chow fun. Excellent! - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

Service was great. Refilled the water and was attentive to our group. We tried a few dishes. We had the garlic noodles with shrimp. That was good. Also tried the salt and pepper calamari. It's good but caution about it being spicy. We also tried a few different salads which was refreshing. The decor was nice and pretty. I think it's a nice place to take a date. Weds evening there wasn't too many people which was nice. read more

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Our good friend knows the owner/chef Kristin, So we let our friend ordered the dishes. The service, ambiance and decor are excellent! And all the dishes were super delicious. What an amazing chef! This is now one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants ! read more

I have had many amazing food experiences here that I leave in a food coma each time and feeling so satisfied. My last outing was for a birthday get together so we ordered dishes to eat family style. Their pomelo salad with a soft shell crab topper (off menu item) is off the charts delicious! This has got to be the best salad in town! We also love their honey walnut shrimp and if you want to splurge, try their lobster (much more expensive since lobster is by the pound but worth every ounce)! I love Garlic & Chives: great service, great food, & great ambiance! Love love love this restaurant is an understatement! read more

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The holy crunchy chicken wings and caramelized salmon clay pot are my go tos here. The garlic noodles were just okay for me. The salmon just melts and is delicious. One thing I love about the place is that they really use lots of garlic in their food which for me gives sooo much flavor. I've been to their garden grove location as well this location has much more seating especially if you're a big group. The staff is really nice and very attentive. read more

Garlic & Chives - Calamari, garlic noodles, wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Artesia, California

We ordered 4 dishes: Baked clams with garlic and chives, Charbroiled black tiger shrimp with garlic noodles, Hanoi Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork, and Pineapple Basil fish. Everything was great. Lots of strong flavors. Like for the basil fish, it had a strong basil flavor and was spicy but it wasn't spicy for two of my family members. The clams were soft, juicy, and fresh. The garlic noodles were lovely and the tiger shrimp was juicy but the the perimeter can be a bit charred. The grilled pork is very flavorful and the vermicelli was good. The interior design is very nice and aesthetically pleasing and pretty. The service was decent. read more

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