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    3.7 (61 reviews)
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    Bun Mang Vit
    Darlene D.

    So delicious! First time stopping by from SGV and I'll definitely be back. I had the Bun Mang Vit, Bánh Xèo and a Cuon but I forgot the name oop. The Banh Xeo was crispy and fragrant with coconut milk. Also super big with lots of toppings and the fish sauce was so good. The Bun Mang Vi's broth was super clean and the side of duck was tender. The ginger dipping sauce was also super yummy with chopped chilies added. So yummy and the service was good as well!

    Our party eating all their signature dishes
    Cecile W.

    We have come here about a dozen times, even at their prior location on Bolsa Ave. They have relocated to a corner spot that is smaller and cozier, but these padded chairs are not conducive for large groups like their prior wooden ones . Our party of 10 were banging on each other's armchairs trying to get in and out of our seats. My banh canh was flavorful but the ratio of tom cua to noodles was so sparse. I was not full after eating it. The hot tea is served in individual paper coffee cups, which was alittle weird. The rest of my table had all their popular items. My sister said their bun rieu was C that morning (Saturday at 9am).

    Barb B.

    Took my parents here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It's a pretty busy place considering the reviews don't show it. My mom has been here several times and really loves their cooking and she's picky considering she knows how to make most of this food. This restaurant is known for their duck soup. The duck meat looks nicely cooked and tender. The flavor was amazing. Bun thit nhon was really good as well especially the egg roll. The rapper was so different from anything I've tried extra crispy! Service was fine and the place is clean and bright located in a little shopping center. That's pretty rundown. Apple parking.

    Bún chả HN ngon lắm. Bún nóng, thịt băm đầy ít độn, thịt nướng ít mỡ, rau sống sạch. Tuy nhiên bún hơi ít, nếu thêm tý bún thì tuyệt vời. Tóm lại đã là very delicious!

    Front entrance & sign
    Tony F.

    Don't be discouraged by the mixed reviews, we were a little concerned at first, but we are glad we trusted our Vietnamese Daughter-in-law. This is an amazing, different-from-you-typical pho & sandwich Vietnamese food that you'd be glad that you tried! The Dac Biet dishes are make your own lettuce wraps. Fun, delicious, and healthy. Porridge was my favorite, soothing and light with lots of hidden treasures. Duck was one of their must-try specialties. Highly recommended for this popular authentic Vietnamese restaurant!

    Vivian L.

    Hong Mai has such a nostalgic place in my heart because I've been coming here since I was growing up. The bún vịt xáo măng is so good and something I would recommend every time! The duck portion is super generous, and I love that it still tastes just like I remember from when I first tried it. Definitely one of those comfort meals that brings back memories. Overall, the food is always so good and never disappoints!

    Gỏi vịt
    Vivian C.

    Hong Mai Restaurant has been around for decades. I thought it had closed permanently, but they've recently relocated. I came here for dinner on a weekday and was surprised, it wasn't as crowded as their old location in Catinat. The new restaurant is small, but there were plenty of empty tables. The food came out very quickly. I ordered Bún Vịt Xào Măng (duck with rice noodle soup, served with cabbage salad), one of their signature dishes. The duck was tender, and the ginger sauce made it even better. I requested duck legs only, but they still included some bones and wings. I also tried Cơm Tấm Bì Chả Gà Ốp La, but I don't think it's their specialty, it wasn't very good. Service was fast and friendly, and it was easy to find parking nearby.

    Julie N.

    Lots of parking Takes cc only if its 20 dollars or more Tried the bun vit sao mang Portion big The goi/salad was refreshing Meat was cold like refrigerated cold - we had to dunk it in the soup The bamboo n noodles were yummy Hot tea very fragrant Service good I would come back and try other items

    Rice noodles, vermicelli, and clear vermicelli menu
    Elizabeth N.

    If you're looking for an authentic Vietnamese steamed rice roll spot that stays open later than most, this is the place. While steamed rice rolls (banh cuon) is traditionally more of a morning to early afternoon dish, it's hard to find a spot that serves it into the evening. so the fact that they're open until 8pm is a huge plus. My parents were craving steamed rice rolls for dinner and I immediately thought of this spot. I ordered the #17 (grounded mixed pork rice roll with sliced steamed pork). The rice rolls came out soft and warm. It was super comforting and it definitely hit the spot. Service here is quick and is great if you want to dine in without a long wait. Also, it's a casual kind of place.

    Lunar New Year Promo! Buy 4, get 1 dish free!
    Bellana N.

    I've been a local fan of Hong Mai since their original location. They just moved here a couple of years ago but the quality has still remained the same. I absolutely love their duck noodles! The quality of the cabbage salad is so fresh and the duck portion is generous with a lot of meat. The soup itself is very flavorful and the portion is a rather good size. Another item that I would always recommend and get myself here are the egg-rolls. They are so good and honestly I can eat the entire portion myself. Those two are the two I would highly recommend. The location is just a bit tighter than the other but it's not bad. The service was good. They were nice to bring us extra bowls and scissors for the kids without us asking. They were attentive and helped us everytime we needed anything. The bathroom was pretty clean as well.

    Trash on floor

    Food is ok. They didn't give much meat or Bi. And only one Eggroll. The meat has no taste. Eggroll was not bad but small. The restaurant is not so clean. Trash almost everywhere on the floor. They don't have AC !! WTF! This place will be a first and last time. Owner and waitress had a sour puss face. What a way to make customers feel welcome. I'm surprised they're still in business.

    Rachel T.

    Hong Mai - My favorite Viet restaurant for Banh Cuon ( steamed rice rolls) and Mien Vit xáo măng. Their flavors are just the same as 8 years ago. Sometimes I crave the vermicelli duck noodle and specifically the one at Hong Mai only! Clear broth, duck meat doesn't have a lot of fat and cooked well ( some place it is so dried), meat are juicy and tender. has such a comforting flavor and nostalgic vibe. Restaurant is clean and service were very nice. Even the condiments/ togo box comes along with specific nuoc mam for each dish. Would love to come back to try Bun Moc

    Bun rieu
    Rica J.

    Place has a variety of dishes... we got bun rieu, bun thit nuong, banh xeo... all delicious!!

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    Foods were alright. The staff tho they're not rude per se, but they'll sure be damn passive aggressive with you

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    bún riu quá dỡ. thôi ăn cho biết không bao giờ quay lại không biết các món khác như thế nào. thấy quán rất vắng khách cũng nghi rồi...

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