HOT Com Tam was delicious! We came in today and tried a bunch of dishes: the hủ tiếu, bún chả, lemongrass clams, and egg rolls. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The passion fruit juice was refreshing, and the aloe vera with chia seeds was perfect with the meal. Ordering on the tablet was super easy and convenient, and the customer service was the best. One of my favorite little details was the table condiment with ginger it was so good I kept picking the ginger pieces straight out of the container. Great food, great flavors, and definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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I do want to provide this honest update. This has nothing to do with the food quality but more of the restaurants "policy" and how it's routinely conveyed to us which kinda makes us not want to eat here but we do anyways because of the food and hence -1 star. The restaurant closes at 11pm. Most places that want to cleanup or shut down the kitchen typically have last call at closing or 30 mins prior to. This place is 1 HOUR before closing. Crazy! My family came here as usual just about 10pm and they were hesitant to let us eat here. Place had only 2 people at one table. I was reminded that it's 1 HOUR before closing is last seating. Next time I come here 5 mins before this time and still the same speech which makes us feel not wanted as a customer when you keep hearing this. 10 mins after is another couple came in, same speech and they were able to sit down. 30 mins later 2 guys come in and same speech and was still able to sit down and eat. Whether this is the true restaurant's policy or not, it gets very old hearing this and really detracts from the dining experience. If this is actually the way it is, they need to put a sign at the front door so people are aware but I still find this to be absurd. read more

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Funny how the place is called HOT but despite being 1.6 miles away it was delivered to me cold. SMH Portion size is small (I'm talking half what it should be) compared to other Vietnamese places, but the nearby place I order bánh thịt nướng chả from in Westminster (LanAnh) closes early on Sundays so I ordered DoorDash from here to be delivered 5:50pm. I played my order 3:30 and it arrived 5 minutes before my scheduled time. Wanted to try something new off Yelp with good reviews so I went with this. Next time I'll skip DoorDash and go get orders at the restaurant myself. That way, I don't get lukewarm food at best. Both orders came same temp. Must've been made at least 30 minutes before driver picked it up. My son liked the fish sauce because it was straight up sweet from the sugar in the fish sauce. He finished his portion and was still hungry. Skipping this place next time. Paid $40 when I could've cooked a much more satisfying meal with leftovers for $20. read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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This place is so tech-y! Love the POS at table side! My favorite thing is the bitter melon soup! Yummmmo! read more

HOT Com Tam - Bitter melon soup! YAAAAAS! - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The food is SO good! I don't usually order com whenever we eat, but decided to give it a try since they specialize in it. I ordered with it thit and it was SO good; it actually reminded me of the food I had in Vietnam. Our server was really friendly! I never got his name, but he was the guy with glasses. He gave us a run down of the menu and what/how to order. read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Tried this little Vietnamese spot near my house and honestly... I'm glad we did. The food was super yummy. I've definitely had better Vietnamese food before, not gonna lie, but this place is a close second, and what really makes it stand out is that it's open late. That alone makes it such a win, especially when you're craving something that isn't fast food at 10-11pm. The restaurant itself is really clean and inviting. It wasn't busy at all when we went, which made it a perfect place to just sit, eat, and chat without feeling rushed. There were plenty of tables and even a cute little outdoor patio if you want to eat outside. Bathrooms were clean too, which always gets bonus points from me. You order on a tablet, which I actually loved. I'm terrible at making decisions, so being able to scroll through everything, look at pictures, and take my time was super helpful. No pressure, no awkward "I'm not ready yet" moments. The food wasn't my absolute favorite Vietnamese food ever, but it also wasn't bad at all, it was solid, comforting, and hit the spot. I can totally see myself coming back again and again for a late-night snack or casual bite, especially since most other places are closed by then. Overall, it's a great little late-night option that feels way better than grabbing fast food. Clean, chill vibe, decent food, and open late, that combo alone makes it worth going back. read more

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I ate here before with my mother on 3 other occasions. This time I was on my own. The restaurant nice open and very spread out so you're not right next to another party. The AC was nice. There was a lot of TV on all direction showing Vietnamese cuisine but I rather have a game on. The table has generous helping of condiments, pickled jalepenos garlic, chili paste and chili oil. Tables and condiments container were clean. Utensils were metal spoons and chops sticks which was nice. You get 1 napkin. So restaurant gives you what you need and avoid waste. Waiter gives me an ordering iPad that you order and send it directly to the kitchen. I debated over Bun Rieu or bun Bo hue. I got Bun Bo Hue. It was very tasty. Good amount of meat but not enough noodle. Little bit more would be perfect. The veggie were just enough for the soup. I would prefer extra, I'm not sure if they would charge for extra. I enjoy this place. I am including a picture of Bun Rieu that I had and my mother had the Com tam. read more

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Was craving for com tam so stopped by here since it was close to where I was. Plenty of parking and clean too. Very nice simple decor, clean, spacious, airy and well kept inside. Plenty of TVs hung around with different channel of cooking or food traveling shown. You ordered on the tablet that they provided along with a menu in case you can do on the tablet. Easy order and quick turn around...the foods look delicious and tasty plus it comes with free veggie soup - a really small soup that you wonder why bother. All are good and tasty plus good portion. I was impressed or really hungry that I cleaned up the plate, except the soup (it was so so). Coffee was good, too much iced. Overall not bad at all. read more

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If you're craving a quick fix of broken rice, this is the place! I didn't expect much at first, but it actually turned out pretty good. You order on an iPad, and the staff brings everything out to you. The ambiance is surprisingly nice too. We ordered four items, pork chops, egg, shrimp, and egg rolls and everything hit the spot. We also tried the fish sauce wings, which were delicious. Plus, it's super close to home, so that's a win! read more

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I revisited this gem of a restaurant for lunch today. We both ordered the Dry Egg Noodles with all toppings! It was delicious and very peaceful of a luncheon. I shook the owner's hand for still keeping the vibe and the price reasonable read more

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We are definitely ' regulars 'at this spot now. Updated review for 3/23/26: Please find something else for the older Vietnamese lady server to do. By the way she treats customers, I dont think she wants to be here at all. She didnt smile or greet anyone. And had a long face the whole time. Not everyone is cut out to be a server! We'll still be back, but hopefully not on her shift. read more

HOT Com Tam - Long faced server- - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I really wanted to like this place more because its not to far from me. I came in here for pickup. I did like how spacious it is inside with plenty of chairs and tables to dine in. It was also a little busy on a weekday for lunch. However there was only one lady working the floor and everyone had to wait. I ended up ordering the 4 item com tam combo and an order of spring rolls. My 4 item com tam included steam egg cake, eggroll, pork chop, and a beef short rib for an additional $3. I did like that there were plenty of different items to choose from for my 4 items. The com tam ended up being meh and underwhelming. The meats were on th de dry side. thought it would be a large order but it ended up being pretty small. As for the spring rolls it came with pork and shrimp. It was ripped when I got home and not the best I've had. It was okay but the sauce was not good. The pricing here is reasonable and affordable. I did like that it had its own parking lot which made it easy to get in and out. I would come back to try their other items. read more

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Wow, I'm honestly surprised at this hidden gem. From the outside it seems quiet and dead, but suddenly it gets busy. We came here on a whim because we live 2 mins away. Pro: Plenty of seating, enough room for a stroller, clean with plenty of TVs. The Fish Sauce chicken wings and it was pretty good, it was garlicky, savory and sweet. We both ordered the 4 item Broken Rice with pork chop. You can customize the items to mix and match here. So you can theoretically get all pork chops if u wanted. But it was good and at a decent price. The grilled shrimp was juicy and fat. The service was also good and friendly. Con's: -ordering from a tablet (can be good or bad up to the user) but it is user friendly. -echoes inside due to the concrete floors. -slow but friendly service due to only having one server (weekday) -Thai tea had a lot of cream. We will come back for sure. read more

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Picked a random viet restaurant near my friends new house and hit gold! This place was a great find with authentic flavors at a decent price. We visited during pretty slow hours on Labor Day and the service was just okay. Food (5/5) - Good concept letting customers customize their own com tam plate rather than listing 10,000 different combinations on the menu. Flavors were on point, portions were alright, probably the best com tam i've had in the area. Just a bit on the more expensive side. I ordered the grilled pork and viet sausage, and everything was good quality even the sides. Service (3.5/5) - As mentioned above, visited at a slow time and still had pretty sluggish service, which was countered with great food so it wasn't a huge deal. Just a hot summer day and was rushing to get some ice waters going! Ordering off a tablet is a bit slow for groups of people. The staff here is very nice, however. Ambiance (5/5) - I really like the sleek design of this restaurant, appears very spacious, is clean, and comfortable seating. Lots of parking, nice bathrooms, not super loud inside, can't complain. read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

First time here and the food was really good! Spacious interior with plenty of seating too. Inside is very clean and organized with lots of TVs which makes for a perfect location to spend time with friends and family. The service was very professional and quick. We got their com tam with 3 and 4 items (two separate orders). Everything was cooked so well and it was so delicious. I grew up eating these dishes and I was so happy to be able to find a restaurant that served well made dishes. The shredded pork and skin, steam egg cake, charbroiled pork chop, and char-broiled pork were delicious. The pork was very smoky too. The best thing about this place was the pricing of the menu items. They're VERY reasonable and a huge reason why I would come back to this place. So many restaurants feel expensive nowadays due to inflation/costs of living/etc but the pricing on this menu takes me back a few years. I'd be happy to come again! read more

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Stopped by to try their broken rice (cơm tấm) and had a great experience. I was the first customer of the day, so I got to sit wherever I wanted, which was a nice start. They offer both a physical menu and an iPad menu, and ordering directly from the iPad was quick and easy. The space itself is spacious, clean, and feels recently remodeled, with lots of windows letting in natural light and giving a nice view out to the street. It's casual and comfortable without trying too hard. I ordered the 3-item combo and was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the price was for the portion size. The food came out fast, was filling, and hit the spot. Nothing fancy, but solid, tasty Vietnamese comfort food done right. I'd definitely come back again. read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

A casual spot for affordable and good portioned Vietnamese food! The com tam was customizable and came with options for 1- 3 add ons. The pork chop was definitely my favorite, it came with a lot of meat and had a nice grilled flavor. I tried the bun rieu, which had a flavorful broth and a variety of toppings like pork blood and fried tofu, but I wish there was more crab. I also loved how the soup and tea was complimentary, and the tablet ordering system was very convenient and efficient. read more

HOT Com Tam - Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I found this place by accident, and it turned out to be a very happy one. They make broken rice exactly the way I like it, and the best part is that you get to build your own. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the portions are generous. My go-to order is double pork chop with steamed egg and shrimp paste. A classic! The service is always friendly and fast, and parking is a breeze. read more

HOT Com Tam is probably one of the better cơm tấm places I've eaten at recently. The cơm tấm is a choose your own adventure here. You can choose up to 4 things ($15.49) from a laundry list of items. For $15 bucks, you can create the plate of your dreams. For mine, I chose my favorites: chả (steam egg cake), tàu hủ ky (tofu skin shrimp cake), nem nướng (Vietnamese sausage), and thịt nướng (char broiled pork). I must attest that everything was quite tasty. The tàu hủ ky in particular was excellent. It was meaty and neatly wrapped into the tofu skin. Delish. The thịt nướng also had a really nice char taste. I felt like the nước mắm was a little watered down, but I think that's a matter of preference. Don't sleep on the apps - the fried wontons and fried shrimp rolls ($5.99!) were excellent starters to our lunch. 10 out of 10 dining experience even if the tablet situation is a little wonky. Will definitely be back to try other menu items. read more

HOT Com Tam - fried wontons - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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The food was very tasty. Typical for a com tam place in Westminster and garden grove. I ordered the two dish combo, pork chop and shrimp. The food portions was in the smaller size. For a 2 item combo for $15 I wish they gave at least more rice and veggies but it was smaller portions. The meat was adequate. The indie of the restaurant was nice but the one thing that I took away two stars was their service. I can during the day in a Tuesday and it was very under served. There was one lady working as the waitress, busser, counter where you pay and food runner. I saw other frustrated folks waiting to order and waiting for their food. I waited about 20 min for my to go and honestly that's too long. read more

I was on the hunt for some good com tam but it was getting late and every other com tom place was already closed or they stopped taking people! However, hot com tam was still open and I'm glad I was able to find and try this place out! I got the 3 item plate for about $15 which is a steal! The fried tofu skin shrimp paste is one of my favorite items but this place tasted alright. The winner here is the charbroiled pork as it was cooked perfectly. The lemongrass is charred nicely and the char flavor is very prominent. They use iPads to order everything and they even have free tea! I highly recommend this place if you're ever on this side of the town. read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Really liked this place, a nice quiet late night spot for some affordable and delicious food. Our waiter was very professional and the restaurant was spotless and cozy. Food was plentiful, perfectly cooked, and promptly served. Will definitely add this to my regular rotation. read more

HOT Com Tam - Pork chop com tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I would put 0 stars if I could. I cam with a group of 7 on a sunday night around 9pm. most of us got com tam dishes and they were such small portion sizes for the price. Food was inconsistent, the steamed egg cake (cha), one person had it perfect and the other had a dry, and chewy one. How does that make sense. Name of item says "filtered ICE water", our water came with no ice. The sever was just okay, you can tell we are Vietnamese. She spoke to us in english the entire time, until we spoke to her in Vietnamese and she disappeared. The white guy there started serving us, and hearing him speak to her and other customers while we were there. He was so rude and demanding of them. As many other reviews are 4-5 stars, Its not worth your time or money eating at this restaurant read more

I had the shrimp rolls and pork with broken rice. Very tasty overall. Soup was really nice although in a weird dish haha. Good service. Lighting was nice and seating was comfortable. read more

HOT Com Tam - Grilled pork with broken rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Normally I don't do bad reviews, but I just had to this time. I've got food from here a few times, it's like my go to for Com Tam because it's near where I live and the food here are delicious. Anyway, today I ordered a Togo, while she was doing a transaction I wanted to order a drink and asked if I could get a drink too. She said yeah but she gave me an attitude. No smile at all and just tossed me the receipt. So rude. I was so mad that I just walked out and forgot about my drink! then I remembered. Luckily I was still in my car. When I got back inside she was like "oh you just left.." then headed to the fridge and did the drink omg didn't bother to go after the customer. What if they forgot?? I love this place, but don't want to have any interactions with her anymore. She shouldn't be at the register if she has that kind of personality. She acts like I'm begging for food or something when I actually paid for them. I think her name is on the receipt. Phuong. She should be in the kitchen instead of customer service if she doesn't change. The guys were so much polite and better! read more

HOT Com Tam - Receipt1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Nice spot for broken rice! Charbroiled pork chop is my go to broken rice order, this place does it great! Love the free tea and free soup too, can't pass up free food. I like the tablets at each table, makes it super easy to order! Sports was playing in the background too, nice place to hang out! read more

HOT Com Tam - Charbroiled pork chop broken rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Just amazing. I had Bun Bo Hue noodle soup and it was by far the best experience, best tasting Vietnamese food I've had in 10 years in Southern California. There is plenty of parking, the service was great, the food was AUTHENTIC and insanely good. Highly recommend. read more

HOT Com Tam - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The food and price is unbeatable here. I enjoy the com tam with beef and bi. I wish the servers were a little more enthusiastic and checked in on us, but otherwise good restaurant. read more

HOT Com Tam - Com tam combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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My friend and I were looking for a good Vietnamese rice place to go to and we stumbled upon hot com tam. And boy, am I sooooo glad we did. We believe that hot is a new place because when we came here on a Saturdays night there were only two other families that occupied the space. Environment - this place looks like it took over a black bear diner or something bc it's huge! There are square tables for four seaters surrounding the perimeter of the restaurant and a couple of extra long tables to connect the middle. And like most Asian places, there are a TON of flat screen TVs that have Vietnamese commercials and shows on repeat. One of the favorite thing about this place? It's clean. Service - the workers were really nice and there was this little girl (that I assumed is maybe one one of the workers daughters) who ate dinner with them too. So cute. You order via a table side ordering screen and your order promptly shows up in front of you! Food - anything is good. Everything rice dish is newly packaged and placed in front of you for consumption. I thought the pork was really good and I actually got the bbq pork where not a lot of places serve. Oh yeah, you also get free iced tea! I can't wait to come back and this time I'm bringing my parents who are the ultimate judge. And I think they'll deem it a high score :) read more

Broken rice is my favorite Vietnamese rice dish. BBQ meat, an egg quiche and pork skin salad on a bed of broken rice with fish sauce. It's a classic combination and a comforting meal that keeps me full the whole day. The secret is all about the BBQ pork for me and HOT falls flat. It is just ok. Parking is easy. Casual. Indoor seating. Good service. Please come and create your own experience. read more

HOT Com Tam - Broken rice with BBQ pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We were actually here for Mi La Cay but sadly it was replaced by Yummy. So mom & I decided to try Hot Com Tam since it is basically next door & the pictures of the dishes on their window looked pretty good. As we entered the restaurant, we were coldly greeted by a woman. The restaurant looks clean and we were the only customers at the time. Mom had Bun Bo Hue. She said it was good. I had the Egg Noodle Wonton Char Siu Pork with soup on the side. Soup was okay, Char Siu Pork was good but the noodle was hard & very chewy felt like I was eating plastic noodle instead of egg noodle. read more

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My son was craving some com tam, and I had been hearing about this place for a bit now so I figured I would give it a try and see what the hype was about. My son ordered com tam w/ bbq pork and egg rolls, and I decided to be risky and ordered the bun bo hue. Both dishes came out quickly and exceeded our expectations. My son gobbled down his meal (so I know it was good), and my bun bo hue hit the right flavor notes. The service was quick and friendly, and our cups were never empty. There's plenty of small and large party seating options, and it's a chill atmosphere all around. I'll be back, and I hope to see you there. :) read more

HOT Com Tam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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First time here... it was really good You can taste the char grill fire taste Food was flavorful, they have many options to choose from! I'm happy I stop by for my birthday dinner! I will be back! I think I found my new favorite broken rice spot!!! read more

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Very reasonably priced. They give you a tablet to place your order. We got the 3 item which included short ribs, pork chop, egg, rice and salad. I was really surprised at the portion sizes. Also ordered the cream cheese wontons which I personally wouldn't order again but the broken rice is definitely would return for. I couldn't believe soda was only 99 cents I've never seen it that cheap before. read more

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HOT Com Tam is a restaurant that advertises being "famous" for Vietnamese broken rice. IMO it can be risky to make such a claim but credit to them because their menu offerings live up to the hype! Located in Westminster near the corner of Goldenwest Street and Westminster Boulevard, their broken rice plates are served in 1, 2, 3, or 4 course variations. Customers have the option to select from the following options: - Shredded Pork and Skin - Steam Egg Cake - Fried Egg Rolls - Fried Chicken - Chinese Sausage - Vietnamese Sausage - Sunny Side Up Egg - Charbroiled Pork Chop - Tofu Skin Shrimp Cake - Charbroiled Pork - Charbroiled Shrimp You can also add Beef Short Rib for an up charge. I chose classics like Fried Egg Rolls, Fried Chicken, Vietnamese Sausage and Charbroiled Pork Chop, and I can honestly say this was one of the best meals I've enjoyed in recent memory. There was only one server working the entire restaurant but he provided exemplary service and we were commenting how he was smiling the entire time. After being seated, he brought us a tablet so we could place our order. Their prices are reasonable too, so I can't wait to visit again and also try out some of this restaurant group's other concepts like hot pot! read more

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The service we got here was amazing. Very attentive. We ordered: Fish sauce wings - delicious and crispy Broken rice with 3 sides (shredded pork, pork chop, and tofu skin cake) - the flavor on the meat wasn't as strong as we wouldve liked. Also the tofu skin cake was a bit undercooked Wonton noodles soup with char siu and dry wonton soup with char siu and shrimp. - soup was good but one of the wonton pieces was a bit off. Bun Cha nem ha noi - the flavor of the sauce that the meat was in, was not strong or flavorful enough for me. read more

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Get the GRILLED spring rolls , the flavor of garlic and lemongrass on the grilled pork was so yummy, even the grandkids were raving over them. You order from a tablet at your table which was convenient, just be careful of what you're ordering as I mistakenly ordered the wrong item without realizing it , still was good though. Not speaking or reading the language, was a bit challenging, but made it fun experience. There are pictures and in English, but had to go back n forth when ordering. Lots of tables and never had to wait , it can get busy. Videos playing of their home town singers / local food preparations surround the restaurant which keeps you entertained while waiting for your food. Great atmosphere friendly quick service. read more

Yum! This place is so good and the com tam definitely met my standards. I ordered the 2 item com tam with tau hu ky (bean curd fried shrimp) and nem nuong (Vietnamese grilled pork sausage). Both tasted authentic and just how I had it growing up. The broken rice itself was cooked perfectly. The side soup was tasty and light. My friends got the Thai tea which was perfectly made, good balance of sweet and herbal-y. Price is very fair and reasonable for both the food and drink. We ordered on a tablet and it was fairly easy. I can kind of see older generations potentially having a hard time with it. The service was really great, our server was nice and helpful. The restaurant looked great inside and the restroom was clean/didn't smell bad. The only issue I had with the set up was the snake plants on the tables attracted small flies. Overall I would definitely recommend and come back. The food tasted great and the pricing is generally good. read more

HOT Com Tam - Tau hu ky and nem nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My son recommended me this place. I always drove by but didn't stop by. Glad I had the chance to eat there their rice portion is a lot! For the price of $15 you choose up to 4 add ons. Service is good and one guy literally running the show. He very friendly always smiling. Place is very clean and service is the best! Been there twice and will be back for more! Best com tâm place! read more

HOT Com Tam - Com tâm with Shrimp Lap xuống pork chop - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This Vietnamese restaurant took over Princess Thai which took over Pizza Hut. A lot has change in this area over the past two decades but some establishments stay the same. Parking is limited during their peak times Inside reminds of Pizza Hut but decor has change. There are flatscreen TVs all over to display food. Menu is small and simple. Water is free. They do have fountain but no refill (WTH). This place is know for their broken rice. So I order the 4 meat combo which includes bi (shredded pork), cha (egg), tau hu sky (tofu skin shrimp cake) and nem nuong (grilled sausage) All rice dishes come with fish sauce and small soup. Rice combo presentation is a bit emailer than other typical Vietnamese places but I guess it rewards in taste. However, the rice is not broken. Overall, it's very good and should try it out. Can't say about the service because I was the only one there but waiter was nice and patient for first timer look at the menu. read more

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