TLDR: Classic, no-frills Vietnamese comfort food that tastes like home cooking. Not flashy, not pretentious, but satisfies if you want the dishes you grew up with -- especially the ones you don't see elsewhere. This is comfort Vietnamese food at its most basic, and it delivers exactly what it promises. Remember those meals your mom made when you were in middle school? The kind of dishes that feel familiar but aren't offered at many trendy Vietnamese spots? That's what you're getting here. Small, unassuming, barely skirting the health code, and deliciously authentic. Like most Vietnamese restaurants, the menu is massive -- easily 60+ dishes. You can order à la carte, but they also offer family-style dinner pairings that make things easier. For two people, the family dinner comes out to about $37.50, which includes one soup, one savory entrée, and one stir-fried dish (usually a vegetable), plus rice. The four-person family dinner is $72.50, which includes one soup, two savory entrées, and two stir-fried dishes. It's a straightforward, affordable way to eat well. Food: * Cá Kho Tộ ($12) - 3.5/5: Braised catfish that's sweet, savory, and very much classic comfort food. The fish is cooked well, the marinade isn't overly sweet, and the meat stays tender. Yes, you'll deal with some bones, but that's part of the deal with this dish. Decent and enjoyable, but not a standout. Feels like home cooking. * Cá Lù Đù Ướp Sả ($13.50) - 5/5: This is the standout. The fish here is a species local to Vietnam, fried crispy and topped with a generous amount of dried or fried lemongrass. Easy to share, especially with fluffy jasmine rice and a dip in fish sauce. The textures and flavors work beautifully. As a Vietnamese American, I'd never had this dish before coming here, and it's something I return for on its own. * Đậu Hũ Nhồi Thịt ($12) - 4.5/5: Deep-fried tofu stuffed with ground pork and spices, giving it a golden exterior and soft interior. This is true Vietnamese comfort food when combined with rice and fish sauce. It feels like being called to the dinner table after your parents tell you to put your toys away. Nostalgic and satisfying. * Canh Chua Cá Hoặc Tôm ($12) - 4/5: Sweet-and-sour soup with fish and shrimp. It's comforting rather and it works best as part of the full meal. Not huge, but great for sharing between two or three people. Complements the heavier dishes. Service and Stuff: This place isn't winning awards for ambiance or polish, and it's certainly not pretending to. It's a family-style dinner spot that feels casual and a bit rough around the edges. That's part of the charm. You come here for the food, not the vibes. Would I Return Rating? Yes. Regularly. The food is good, affordable, unpretentious, and consistently satisfying. I've eaten here with my whole family and just with my partner, and it always works. If you're looking for comforting Vietnamese dishes that taste like home rather than something trendy or elevated, this place absolutely delivers. read more

Hinh Thanh Restaurant located in a plaza and tucked in the middle is a small restaurant is known for the taste of 'serving home-cooked meals'--or at least that's what a few reviews alluded to. Came to try it for myself and really loved the catfish and soup! The space is pretty tight, with about 5-7 tables squeezed into a small dining area. With another family's kid running in circle, bumping into another table and ours several time made the eating experience okay. The small table made it inconvenient if you order multiple dishes as there's little room on the surface of the table left -- oftentimes you have to maneuver dishes, utensils or water around to avoid breaking or dropping items. The menu is solid overall. I tried the bitter melon soup, vegetable on choy dish, spring rolls (could be better), and marinated catfish (my favorite). The pennywort drink, however, was disappointing. The portions are not that big -- not sure it's "family style "!?!? read more

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Came here with my family as my parents just got into town and I hadn't gotten a chance to cook dinner. I've been wanting to try this place since I have other family members that have been here. We ordered banh beo which I thought was good and a must to get. Then we got the family dinner combo for 2-3 people which was canh chua, ca kho to and rau muong xau. All was pretty good but kind of small in potion and cost a little high. We did enjoy the food though but not a place to go to all of the time. Service was a little slow but there wasn't many people working and place is an okay size as it can't hold too many people. read more

We love this restaurant for authentic homemade Vietnamese family style food. They have the freshest ingredients. Everything is delicious especially their Com Phan (family style combos) Must orders: small fried baby fish, rau muon, ca kho and canh chua. read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

If you like com phan, this is the place to go. Family style Vietnamese dinners! I thought for the amount given that the price was fair. Hien Thanh Restaurant makes it good-- the flavors are spot on, nothing was overly salty or sweet. You have fresh veggies as well as nicely cooked down one's. Fish, meat, etc. I absolutely loved the stuffed tofu stewed in tomato, it was so delicious with rice. We also tried their artichoke tea, I believe, and it was amazing!! My aunt said it was a little sweet for her, but I thought it was lovely since it was iced and refreshing. The service was good and they have bathrooms available. The restaurant was clean. It was very busy, but we were able to get a table thankfully! I highly recommend coming here for dinner if you're ever in the area. You won't regret it. read more

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The store is clean and the staff are nice. They are fast with orders. We always come here for rau muong, canh chua and cá or thit kho to. Their dishes are always freshly made and tasty. The food was well seasoned, not too salty or not too plain. The prices are also very reasonable. Highly recommended if you are looking for family meals. read more

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This place has really authentic, family-style Vietnamese food. The flavors feel very homemade and traditional. The only downside is that the tables are a bit small, so seating can feel a little cramped when dining in read more

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I enjoyed this place! It's not fancy. Small place. Tables are super close. Small mom / pop location. Food is delicious! Like visiting my aunt Phung's house. Catfish soup and clay pot catfish is my fav. They even have bitter Mellon (which I don't like) but it was ordered. I would come back! 3 items - $39 read more

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Hidden-gem Vietnamese family-style dishes, away from home. They closed at 9 PM, yet the line was out the door at 8:30 PM -- so it must be good. We had to pre-order our dishes while waiting then got our food upon seating. The restaurant is a little crowded but cozy. We got cơm phần gia đình ($39), it's a family-style prix fixe menu for 2 people. You will get to pick 3 dishes: 1 soup dish, 1 savory dish, 1 stir-fried dish and it comes with rice. We ordered canh chua cá (sweet & soup cat fish soup), cá kho tộ (caramelized catfish), and khổ qua xào trứng (stir-fried bitter melon eggs). We added the sườn rim (caramelized pork spare ribs). Caught by surprise everything was delicious, from the seasoning and flavoring in every dishes. Staff were attentive. read more

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Great place for a vietnamese home-cooked style meal. The dish that keeps me coming back is the caramelized cat fish. The ooey gooey saltiness of that sauce is oh so delicious with rice! Their rau muong (morning glory) is also amazing as it's stir fried with garlic. Service and ambiance of the restaurant is average. Saw alot of large families and group of friends dining here and sharing the food, family style. read more

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Classic, home style Vietnamese meals! I love the family style dining (when dining in), which reminds me a lot of eating home cooked meals with my family. They have such a variety of options to choose from -- ranging from soups, meat and vegetable entrees, and more specialty/hard to find dishes -- it's definitely my go to when I'm craving a specific meal that I reminds me of my childhood. read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant is a local Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Little Saigon. This spot sits in a very tiny corner of the plaza, about my friend's parents recommended it. I came on a random weeknight, and it was surprisingly packed! I ordered a Bun Bo Hue because I was craving it, and the soup came out delicious. I thought the meats were also pretty good, but I wish there were more. I liked the amount of veggies they gave also! The sauce was yummy. The service left a lot to be desired, but it was solid. Overall, Hien Thanh Restaurant was a solid spot for Vietnamese food! read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I've heard so much hype about Vietnamese cuisine so I was really excited to try it. Sadly the banh mi I had didn't live up to the expectations. The bread was soft but not crispy enough and the fillings were a bit bland. The pickled vegetables weren't as tangy as I like and the meat could have used more seasoning. It wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't wow me. I might try something else but I'm not in a rush. read more

Super delicious canh chua and ca kho! Shrimp or fish option for canh chua, perfect for hang over days. I ordered the family meal for 2 which comes with 3 dishes. Pick a soup option, vegetable option and entree for $39. Definitely well worth your money! read more

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My favorite Vietnamese comfort food for family type meals (com phan). Flavor and food is always on point! Unfortunately they are on the pricier side with their small portions, compared to other restaurants that serve this type of food. Braised Cat Fish (Ca Kho To) (5/5): The catfish fillets are braised in a sweet and savory caramel-y fish sauce. The sauce has the perfect caramelization and balance of flavors, fully penetrating the fish. I even drizzle extra sauce on my rice (it's that good). Sweet & Sour Catfish Soup (Canh Chua Ca) (5/5): A delicious combination of sweet, sour, and salty - a true definition of umami! The soup has fresh pineapple, tomatoes, celery, beansprouts, elephant ear stalks, and catfish. The soup is served in a pot, which keeps it hot throughout the meal. Thit Rim Tom (Caramelized Pork and Shrimp) (3/5): Thinly sliced pork belly and shrimp in a sticky caramelized fish sauce (similar to the one used for the braised catfish). The pork was a little dry with abundant fat pieces. The dish was so-so with small portion sizing - I wouldn't get this again. The menu may be a little intimidating with few English translations, but don't hesitate to ask if you need some help. FYI, their popular dishes are pictured in the menu. Service is average with food coming out quickly. It's a small casual restaurant that can quickly get packed. They also accept credit cards (which is a plus for Vietnamese restaurants in Westminster). Overall great spot to get a Vietnamese home cooked meal! read more

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food is good and very tasty. little on the higher price but match the quality in this market. we definitely come back again.

Food: 5/5 Braised fish was delicious, sweet cooked perfectly, flaky. The sour fish soup was also very tasty with plenty of different veggies. Lastly the vegetables plate with beef slices completed the whole meal with a side of freshly made rice. Can't beat this level of voeVietnamese comfort food. Service: 3/5 Was ok, a restaurant where you really need to call for a server for any assistance whether that be water, ordering or being seated. Payment is done at the counter, no need to wait for the bill to come. Ambiance: 3/5 Was ok, located has minimal seating and can get packed pretty quickly and rightfully so. This place was fantastic. read more

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since our go-to VN family style restaurant closed last year, we are so happy to have found Hien thanh. Dishes remind me of home cooked meals I grew up with . Highly recommend. read more

Very shady experience. Cash only with no sign informing customers beforehand. No Zelle or Venmo, and an extra $1 fee for card payments. Not transparent. read more

Came here to celebrate the New Year and there was quite a wait around 6pm. We waited outside near the heat lamp and were given menus so that they can take our order before we got seated at the table. We got the family dinner with ca kho, canh chua ca, rau muong, fish sauce chicken wings, shaken beef plate, rice with grilled pork plate, and vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and an egg roll. The shaken beef plate was skimpy. The meat to rice ratio was way off. The grilled pork plate was the same. Not nearly enough meat for the rice. The vermicelli also had little grilled meat and had more veggies and noodles than protein. The family dinner was yummy but the portion was on the smaller side especially for the price. Service was not it. They didn't check up on us and no refills. The food was good and t but service could be better, food portion was off, and the place is way too small and uncomfortable. read more

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They have lots of options here.... Just a little pricey for a Com Phan place. Some of my favorites are the sauteed bitter melons with scrambled eggs, fried fish, fish hot stone pot, and fish soup. I started seeking other places due to their prices. read more

My grandpa put me on to this place -- turns out my parents put him on. Full circle. We always come here for his favorite: Cơm Phần Gia Đình (Family Dinner). You get to choose your dishes -- soup, main, appetizer, etc. The portions are sized by how many people you're feeding. We always get the meal for two even though there are three of us (me and my grandparents), but it's perfect since my grandma doesn't eat much. Our usual lineup: Rau muống xào tỏi (water spinach with garlic) -- extra garlic always. Worth the upcharge. Canh chua -- classic, solid. Cá kho tộ (caramelized braised catfish) -- this is why we come back. It's done so well here, better than most other spots. Rich, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth kind of good. They also give you a side of white rice, of course. Service is quick, staff speaks both English and Vietnamese, and it seems like everyone in the restaurant is always ordering the same set. It's just one of those comforting, homestyle Vietnamese spots -- nothing fancy, but clean (no sticky floors!) and consistent. Bonus: It's just a hop, skip, and a jump away from TK. read more

Ok so this place is like home to me. Their food is like the way my mama cooks real authentic viet food and reasonably priced.

My parents were craving the Vietnamese Family Style meal, Com Phan Gia Dinh, and they had heard about Hien Thanh from one of their friends. We came for an early lunch on a Saturday and found that the parking was hectic and interior of the restaurant was cramped. The layout was probably an afterthought to the builders squeezing out every random square footage to sell or lease off. Don't expect any ambiance here. You basically seat yourself and they'll bring out some menus. The layout of the menu needs as much care as the layout of the restaurant. A lot of random spacing resulting in extra pages. Photos stuck on randomly without any flow. Very old school. We all started off with drinks. My mom had their Rau Ma ($5.50), a pennywort drink, she didn't complain so I'll assume it was sufficient. My dad had a Ca Phe Sua Da ($4.00), a Vietnamese iced coffee that was MORE ICE than coffee. Within 2 sips his coffee was gone. What a rip off. I ordered a Sam Bo Luong ($5.50) a longan mixed herb drink that for some reason came in a small plastic cup, despite my parents drinks coming in glasses for dine-in. So tackyyyyy. As for our meal, we got the Com Phan Gia Dinh we sought out to eat. With 2 nguoi, or 2 people, portion includes 1 canh, 1 man, 1 xao for $37.50. In correlating order in English, that is a soup, a protein, and a stir fry. It also comes with rice included. If you're alone you can order these items a la carte for $11.50/each. There isn't too much of a deal ordering the meal, compared to other restaurants where the family meal is usually a better deal than a la carte. We opted for the Canh Chua Ca, Ca Kho To, and Rau Muong Xao Toi. Canh Chua Ca is a tamarind fish soup. They really sliced up all the ingredients which made the dish lose texture, and they did not have okra so something felt lacking. The ca kho to, or braised fish, came a bit dry and shrived. In general I feel like we've had better quality and taste at other places. The rau muong xao toi is a Vietnamese water spinach stir fried with garlic. It was a bit oily, and not that garlicky at all. I think I got more garlic in the tamarind fish soup. Honestly I'm surprised my mom's friend recommended such a mediocre restaurant. We left feeling not hungry but not satisfied. My dad literally asked if I want to pick up some braised fish from another spot. I'm not sure we'd be back. The parking was really cramped and inconvenient without a worthy upside. read more

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It was my first time eating here with my friend and OMG, everything was super delicious! We ordered a simple family dinner that reminded me of my mom's cooking back home. If you want real traditional Vietnamese food, definitely give this place a try! I don't know how to explain what I ordered so enjoy the photos! This place gets super packed during dinner time even on weekdays. Great customer service and reasonable prices! read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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By far the best meal we have had. Sometime "poor people foods" hit differently . The place is small but foods are great, no complaints on the service either. Don't let those 2 stars 1 star review fool you. They either had a bad day or just do not appreciate this style of meal. My husband and I enjoyed our time there very much and would definitely come back. read more

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The service is really nice. The foods are always delicious. Highly recommended for traditional Vietnamese dishes for family. I am not recommend " Dau hu nhoi thit" read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Canh chua, kho quet , ca kho va dau hu hoi thit - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Authentic Vietnamese Food! Family owned! Excellent food! Nice service Huge menu Love this restaurant! Highly recommend! Amazing yummy drinks too! read more

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Located in a strip plaza. Small restaurant. Service was good. Food order taken promptly & the food came out fast. Food was good

I never go back there , yesterday my family 7 people go eat dinner , after finish my brother go got some topic , but hot to get that my brother l Put loiter had the gril I thinh she the waitress there so angry and tell my brother very bad thinh and số lound in frond of all pepole in the restauran , make my family so bad , never comeback there read more

Hien thanh rest we can eat all tuoi of Vietnamese food as fish soup , fish stew ... and desert so good , small restaurant but the food very fresh ! Menu for 2 pp 39 $ we have steam rice , soup, fish or meat , salade... small group food good cook ! Good service , big parking read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Canh chua cá , fish soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

One of my favourite family meal restaurant! If you love home cooking come here! Although it's smaller inside and often very busy. Smaller portions than thanh My but it's good if you like variety. My favourite dishes is: Their fried egg has minced beef o Highly recommend! Will come back read more

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Food to price ratio is very lopsided. Very small portions and they charge $4 for rice. This is unusual as these dishes anywhere else would come with rice. Otherwise the dishes did taste good. read more

I came here with friends because we were all craving Com Phan. It a small place that has all the Vietnamese food that we grew up with. We ordered Canh Chua, Ca Kho, Rau Muong, and thit kho. All of which were good and did hit home. The portions are small, but I would come again when I crave com phan. read more

Bad service. The waitress was so rude. she was very saucy with the older people She is better stay home than going out to restaurant to do a serving food. Not worth to made automatically charged 18% when the table have more than 6 persons. If your restaurant charged 18% services tip to you customers you better have a nicer waitress or waiters. Very bad service of this restaurant. I better give this restaurant Zero star. Not even can't have 1 star. read more

-Service: 4/5 -Food: 3/5 -Clean: 5/5 - Vibe: 1/5 - parking and location: 4/5 This place is good in marketing , i wish the food is good as too. however, you can give a try read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I know this is going to upset some people here but contrary to people who love this place I will make some constructive criticism about the dishes I experienced in simple format 1.Grilled salmon plate served with rice and salad. The grilled salmon was dry and the same thickness of a thick slice of Bologna. The second the server placed on the table you could see the energy sucked from the table in disappointment 2.Their (Vietnamese) certain of Tom Yum Soup. I call it this because that's exactly what it was except no complex flavor as you get in Thai Tom Yum. This version was Tom Yum powder, water and lots of sugar 3. Caramelized fish in a clay pot. Basically it's a thicker piece of fish (13mm) with brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, water and topped with even more brown sugar and baked in a pot roll the fish is cooked to death All and all it was the worst $100 dollars I've spent on dinner in a long time. Why do people line up for this place? I don't have any idea but it's a hard pass for me read more

I was craving the Vietnamese catfish sour soup and didn't want to cook since it was so hot. My sister suggested I pick up some from here. I went in, ordered to go and took it to her house for lunch. The older man taking my order was nice and friendly. I interacted with a few other employees but didn't get the same 'rude' experience as other diners, they were all polite and nice. The catfish sour soup was really good, not too salty as other places and the broth is very light and subtle. The fish was a bit tough, I don't know why but it was still good. Yummy! 100% recommend this dish. I also decided to get an order of the braised pork with boiled eggs. It was good but in my personal opinion, it could do with a thicker broth and more seasoning. However, a lot of Vietnamese people prefer this dish light in flavor with a looser, not so Thick broth. They also made it with pork shoulder (I think) instead of pork belly which what I prefer. The pork shoulder doesn't have as much fat as the belly so if you don't like a lot of fat and prefer a leaner cut... this dish is for you! I personally wouldn't order again. read more

Hien Thanh Restaurant - Catfish soup soup and braised pork and eggs. Take away. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Love their food! Highly recommend this cute clean authentic Vietnamese cuisine restaurant!

I came here with my parents and family friends. We got the Family Style dinner and ordered a few additional dishes. Everything was amazing. The canh was the perfect balance between sweet and sour. The catfish had an incredible sauce. The thit kho was probably my least favorite dish because the sauce was thinner than I'd like and what I'm used to. The restaurant is small but service was fast! I highly recommend coming. read more

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