I was craving banh canh early morning on a Saturday, and this was one of the only places open. You know a restaurant is going to be fire when they only specialize in a handful of items. We got the bun bo hue and the banh canh with thick soup. Both dishes came out really fast in massive bowls. I was a little skeptical at first because the broth in the BBH looked pale, but was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was. The banh canh was flavorful as well. Both dishes had a decent amount of meat. I inhaled every last drop of the soup. I will definitely be back! read more

Hue Kitchen - Banh canh - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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recently went for dinner time and it was busy but quick service! very nice staff i got the banh canh, banh nam, and banh bot loc. super nice since a lot of places dont sell banh nam, i loved it! prices were a tiny bit high for what it was and portion but not bad. def very good and well made food! read more

Me and my partner were looking for a place to eat nearby around Garden Grove area and I was craving for some Vietnamese central dishes and found this like nook and cranny in the area. It was such a pleasant and nice find! They are a small shop but also nicely presented and very clean. Service was pretty typical for a Vietnamese restaurant so don't expect anything extra, but the food made up for it. The broth was very clear and perfectly balanced! I love that they have unique options compared to other locations such as beef tongue and shrimp paste balls. I had the balls and my partner got the beef tongue but we tried a little bit of each dishes and I was pleasantly surprised on the beef tongue. It was super tender and pretty much melts from first bite. The shrimp was was packed with flavor in each bite. I definitely want to come back and try their other options! read more

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Hue Kitchen has all the right ingredients for an Authentic Hue Central Vietnamese Breakfast experience here in Santa Ana. The chef and owner cares meticulously on each customer and two additional servers assist her to make everything just perfect. Fresh hot and made to order just the way your favorite auntie makes in Vietnam except its much cooler here the in Central Hue Vietnam in May 2026. Enjoy a lovely breakfast and walk over next door to enjoy a delicious hot cup of coffee. See y'all soon. Enjoy the sunshine of love on Mother's Day next weekend. read more

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I come here for literally one thing and one thing only: mi quang. I've had it at other restaurants, but nobody does it like Hue Kitchen. The meat is so tender, and the soup is flavorful. They gave you a ton of protein and I am super stuffed. I've never actually dined in. I only ordered to go. Regardless, the staff is really friendly and nice each time I go. read more

Best bun Bo hue in my opinion in oc Quality and flavor is a 10/10 Chili oil sauce tasted like it changed I have been eating here for a while now and it all of a sudden tastes less spicy and less flavorful than before. It tasted better before then now and makes a huge difference when you're eating with bun Bo hue . It can make or break this dish. Please consider making the chili sauce more spicy and more flavorful as it was before . read more

Update: Dec 2025 Still absolutely amazing. Generous portions of meat in the bowls. Bun Bo hue is very well flavored. Broth has great umami and depth from the shrimp paste and lemongrass. Meat is very tender. Plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs. Safe chili is on point with smokiness and fresh bites of lemongrass. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Definitely in my top three for BBH places. Love how they have a fresh made shrimp patty in each bowl. Every bowl is literally decked with all the proper fixings. Cha Oc (snail ham) is filled generously with tender sea snail and super aromatic with the lemongrass. Bahn bot loc (tapioca dumpling) is ok. Not bad, nothing to rave. The meat in it was very lean which I think for some crowds it would be great but I like mine a little bit fattier with pork belly and shrimp. Texture was a soft with a slight chew as it should be. Service is excellent. Very nice folks. Clean restaurant and at the end of every meal you get a free dessert! read more

Hue Kitchen - Dec 2025 BBH with beef tongue - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My mom craved banh nam after her facial. I remember seeing this place a while back. I decided to take her to try it. We ordered cha hue, bbh, banh beo, banh nam, and a sugarcane drink. I wanted to order the rau cau pandan soymilk, but the staff told me it was complimentary desserts. Yay!!! BBH - the broth looked so clear that both my mom and I were wondering if it would be good. Surprisingly, it was not bad at all. It was almost a perfect bowl. It was just missing mam ruoc... Banh nam and Banh beo tasted fresh. It was so much better than the ones we had in SJ. The fish sauce made it even better. Cha hue was yummy. They didn't over do it with the pepper. Good snack!! The rau cau was ok. It smelled really good. However, it wasn't cold enough. Sugarcane was pretty good. They do add kumquat. Wish they would have mentioned it. We usually prefer just pure sugarcane. Service was great. We didn't even need to ask for an extra bowl. The only strange thing about the place was the restroom. It was already tight inside. Not sure why they placed such a big, fake & dusty plant inside. I almost bumped into it. Decent price Great CS RR avail Parking avail read more

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We drove from San Diego in search of a good Hue meal. Service was great, the menu offerings were a good variety. The restaurant was clean & cozy. They give you tofu dessert as a palate cleanser when you're done. We ordered a little bit of everything and ate family style. The banh beo toppings were full of flavor. Mi Quang, Banh Canh, and Bun Bo Hue were also good. I'm used to the BBH being spicier than they prepared here. Overall, it was a good comfort meal. read more

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Bun bo hue is my favorite Vietnamese dish and this place does it soooo well. The broth is light yet packed with flavor, and it always comes out at the perfect temperature. The meat is also generously portioned and perfectly tender! Each bowl is served with a plate of lime, cabbage, banana flower, chili, bean sprouts, and basil. The banh beo is also very tasty. Each platter comes with nine dishes, freshly steamed with minced crab, pork skin, and green onion, served with a sweet and spicy nuoc mam to add on top. The cha gio (egg roll) is good, but I think it's a little pricey for the portion size. Water is also an extra charge here so it's better to get an iced jasmine tea for the same price. Overall, great spot! read more

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First time trying this place and the banh beo was delicious! It was soft, freshly made and perfect flavor. The menu has just about any Hue regional food you can think of. Restaurant is clean and nicely kept. Definitely recommend trying this place out. read more

Hue Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came here for lunch and ordered the banh bot loc, bun bo hue, banh canh, nuoc mia, and soybean milk pudding. Banh bot loc was very delicious and paired well with in house nuoc mam! Very savory and gave enough filling inside! Nuoc mia is refreshing and not at all watered down and they gave soybean milk pudding on the house! Banh canh was rich and had lots of seafood, with shrimp bits and full shrimps! Bun bo hue is rich and they have a lot of noodles and meat! Had to take it home to finish later! Overall really delicious, was very satisfying, and will be coming back again! read more

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Very good spot and always grab it when I'm in the area. My girl really craves bun bo hue so we always come here and grab it before heading home. Really small place and small parking lot so might be busy when you get there or not too busy just depends on the time of day and weather. If you really bun bo hue I would recommend coming here. read more

Today I came here with my dad and my aunt. It was our first time here. I have seen this place near trung Nguyen before but never tried it. Today, I got the strawberry sugarcane & bun Bo hue which is a spicy Vietnamese beef noodle soup. The strawberry sugarcane was 3/5 I love the color contrast of the sugarcane, but I wish it tasted more like strawberry and sugarcane in between. The bun Bo hue I would give it a 3/5 the broth was decent, great flavor, and aromatics. The meat was delicious, great texture, and easy to chew. The noodles were soft, chewy, and smooth. The service was fast & employee is very nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. I would definitely come back if I want a good bun Bo hue. There is plenty of parking. I'm only giving it a 4 because the service was good. read more

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Back here again and tried the bun bo with tongue and it was so good ! Super tender and it tasted fresh. read more

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Wonderful service! Menu offers noodles soup, rice dishes, a few appetizers, coffee, juices, and tofu puddings! There's something to satisfy your pho craving. We tried a few dishes, also got the Vietnamese coffee (would be a crime not to) and passionfruit juice! All delicious and the herbs for my soup were beyond fresh! There are two small picnic tables for outside seating and we did just that with our pomenrainian. Parking is limited; it will likely test your patience if you visit on weekends. The restaurant shared the parking lot with a popular coffee house (Trung Nguyen) and a water store next door. read more

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A solid spot for some Bun Bo Hue. Having had my share of this particular dish, I must say the flavor was pretty good. The broth had a lot of flavor and the spiciness level can be controlled to your desire. The meat could be a little more tender, but that's me being a little nitpicky. Overall a very solid spot for Bun Bo Hue! read more

Hue Kitchen - Bun Bo Hue - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Tasty and very generous portion. Lots of toppings and everything feels complete. However, the broth is way too salty -- it burns the throat a bit, and I had to drink water while eating. Good quality overall, but the seasoning really needs to be toned down for a better balance. Bún bò Huế Ngon, tô rất đầy đặn, topping đủ thứ: thịt, chả, giò... nhìn là thấy đã. Nhưng nước lèo quá mặn, mặn tới mức rát cổ họng, phải vừa ăn vừa uống nước mới trôi. Tổng thể ổn về chất lượng và khẩu phần, nhưng nêm nếm cần nhẹ tay hơn thì sẽ tròn vị hơn nhiều. Bớt muối lại.... Mặn quá, cao huyết áp read more

Hue Kitchen - Quá mặn. Bớt mặn sẽ ngon - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place has amazing Bun Bo Hue especially when you're craving it!! I like bo bap meat so I only got that in my Bun Bo. My boyfriend got the super loaded Bun Bo Hue which had extra meat! Perfect for extra protein intake. Broth was super flavorful and food same super quick! Very clean restaurant and amazing service. They even gave us small tofu pudding for dessert! read more

Hue Kitchen - Bun Bo Hue with only Bo Bap and Super Loaded Bun Bo Hue - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I had this place bookmarked and I decided to try with my boyfriend. We got 3 dishes BANH BEO, BUN BO HUE, MI QUANG Banh beo is one of my favorites northern viet dishes and these were perfect. I could taste every single ingredient and the rice cake was thin so it didn't fill me up too fast. Also it came out really fast and me and my bf inhaled it in like 1 minute LOL. The BBH was good too. I feel like it was missing a little ~flavor~ but it was still good. Halfway thru the bowl I was SOOO full. It has a good amount of meat and noodles to balance it out. Pork blood cube was given to my bf :p My bf got the Mi Quang. It was my first time trying this dish ever. I quite enjoyed it. The flavor reminded me of Thai curry. And how could I forget the salted plum soda my FAVVVVV. It was okay here :/ I've had better but still yummy nonetheless. The inside was giving traditional authentic Vietnamese restaurant but with a modern vibe. Service was good and quick as well. It's located in a pretty lowkey plaza. Parking was easy. read more

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Place is clean with nice decoration. Services are good since no many customers during lunchtime. We were here for food and just little below average. Bun bo hue is just okay, pig blood is smell bad , I don't think they cleaned well, banh beo comes with topping like dried shrimp was sticky and others dishes also not much taste. Only Vietnamese coffee is good read more

Hue Kitchen really impressed me from start to finish. The Banh Beo I ordered was delicate and flavorful, with just the right balance of textures and seasonings. Each bite had that fresh, vibrant taste that makes you appreciate careful preparation. The service was welcoming and attentive. The staff were friendly, checked in occasionally without being overbearing, and seemed genuinely happy to help with recommendations. The ambience is casual and comfortable, with an open, airy layout that makes it easy to relax while enjoying your meal. It has a modern, clean feel without being overly fancy, which fits perfectly with the approachable style of the food. Overall, Hue Kitchen delivers on quality, service, and atmosphere. It's a spot that makes you want to come back for more, whether you're craving Banh Beo or exploring other dishes on the menu. read more

Hue Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Not very impressive.... They don't offer pork nuckle (gio heo), broth is plain, not authentic.... Not sure why it gets hi rating .... I won't come back. I m generously rating it as 3 stars, should be 2.5 read more

I been eyeing Hue Kitchen for a couple of years and never made an effort to drop by. With so much other "pho" like restaurants in the Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Westminster areas, I never felt compelled to stop by. Who knew I've been missing out. :) I finally got an opportunity stop in to support this great family owned business to try their "specialty" noodle soup, especially the Bun Bo Hue. The owner/hostess greeted us as we walked through the door and quickly seated us. There are over a dozen tables available to accommodate both couples and groups. We ordered two different noodles bowls so we can try the broth. The soup is flavorful and not overly spicy (so I added chili peppers), the ingredients of pig blood were surprisingly good. The noodles cooked to perfection, and the meatballs are flavorful. I just wish the temperature of the soup was a bit hotter. It was room temperature hot. Overall, Hue Kitchen's casual setting, combined with the quality of the food and good service, will certainly encourage me to come back. read more

Hue Kitchen - The "pig blood"...was good. - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Overall: Hue Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants for bun bo hue, but they aren't always consistent. Food: 4 Bun Bo Hue: Their version comes with beef, pork ribs, crab cake, and pork blood cakes. The broth is flavorful and not sweet or too salty. The meats are well cooked. It comes with a large plate of veggies. Banh Nam: Their version is decent but Vy Da does a slightly better one. Banh Beo: These are pretty standard and taste like other restaurants. I like that the shrimp is chopped a little larger and isn't a fine powder. Bonus points for the tofu pudding that they give as a free dessert! Service: 5 The servers (owners?) are always very nice. Food comes out quickly. Ambiance: 4 Hue Kitchen is located in a very small plaza with limited parking but I've never had a problem parking despite the very busy coffee shop in the same plaza. The restaurant is fairly clean. read more

My family often comes to Hue Kitchen for dinner. The parking lot is well lit with plenty of convenient parking spaces, which makes visiting easy and comfortable. The service is welcoming and attentive. The staff are friendly and make you feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The ambience is casual and comfortable, with an open, airy layout that makes it easy to relax while enjoying your food. It has a modern, clean feel without being overly fancy, which perfectly matches the approachable style of the cuisine. We ordered the Bun Bo Hue and Mi Quang, and everything was flavorful and well prepared. They even gave us a small dessert for free, which was a nice and thoughtful touch. Overall, Hue Kitchen delivers on quality, service, and atmosphere. It's a place that keeps us coming back again and again. read more

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Good food, small cozy place, nice service The bánh khoái was good and crunchy. We will come back.

Located off Euclid Street near the corner of Fifth Street in Santa Ana, Hue Kitchen is a cozy Central Vietnamese eatery specializing in beef noodle soup (bun bo hue). We didn't try this delicacy because we wanted to sample their other menu options including appetizers, rice dishes and beverages. Although the staff appeared to speak limited English, they were friendly and more than capable of providing an enjoyable dining experience. I tried one of the Hue Style Steamed Rice Cakes with Shrimp (Banh Beo Khay Hue) that my family ordered and it was quite the medley of ingredients atop a rice cake. I recommend topping with the included fish sauce and chili sauce for extra flavor. I personally ordered the Rotisserie Chicken Rice w/ House Special Sauce (Com Ga Roti Dac Biet), and I appreciate how crispy the chicken skin was and how fragrant the rice was. They also include cucumbers and pickled cabbage for a more balanced meal. I washed everything down with a refreshing strawberry sugarcane juice. They also include complimentary coconut pudding for dessert...oh yeah! read more

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The broth is good, but they are so cheap with very little broth. Tastes like mì quảng, not BBh. I bring it up every time, and the owner just said if I want more broth, I have to buy more. Nước lèo ngon, mà hà tiện cho ít quá. Ăn sệt sệt như mì quảng, chứ không phải BBH. Nói chủ mà chủ cứ nói "muốn thêm nước lèo thì mua thêm đi." read more

Hue Kitchen - Too cheap with the broth, not enough to eat - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Our family of 7 came here for lunch today. We had several orders of each: banh beo, banh nam, cha tom (shrimp paste) banh canh tom cua (shrimp & crab udon), bun bo hue (BBH) (beef noodles Hue style) , etc. Banh beo was really good, especially the fresh ground shrimp topping and the sauce. 5 of 5. My sister had 2 orders of Banh nam and she loved it. 5 of 5. My other sister and I ordered the udon with shrimp & crab meat. The soup was kind of lukewarm and not piping hot as how I like my soup to be. It comes with big chunks of pork leg meat but it was kind of fatty so I gave them all to my cousin. I've had this dish better at another restaurant. 3 of 5 I didn't try the BBH so I can't comment on it. Service was good and food was brought out very quickly. We ate too quickly I forgot to take some photos until we were almost done eating. :) read more

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Love Banh bèo and Banh Nâm! The restaurant is clean and reasonable price! We be back for more! read more

Ordered #1, #5 and #9. #9 might've been the best I've ever had. And this is comparing it to spots in San Jose, all around OC and San Diego (random but we found a lot of good Vietnamese spots there too) #5 was good and #1 was alright, a little on the salty side for me. read more

Hue Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Walked into this warm and friendly restaurant on the border of the cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana here in North Orange County, and we were pleasantly comforted by the variety and flavor of all the Vietnamese dishes, from the soups to the banh khot! The service was attentive to not only water, but also made some promising promotional offers that hit the spot! Would definitely return here again soon :) read more

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The Small Sized Restaurant Has About 13 Tables. The Service Was Decent. I Tried Their Specialty Huế Style Beef Noodle Soup With Thinly Sliced Rare Steak. The Broth Did Not Come Out Steamy Hot, But The Broth Looked Clean & It Was Good! The Herbs/Veggies & Chili Peppers Was Very Fresh. I Also Tried The Crispy Rice With Caramelized Shrimp. Pretty Good!! read more

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Nice restaurant. Didn't feel like dirty hole in the wall. The strong pungent smell takes you straight to the motherland. I didn't eat there bc my baby fell asleep in the car and did to go instead but the service was excellent. 10 minutes turn around time. Super fast. And courteous. Accepts credit card. Ordered bbh original and bbh with rare beef. Both excellent. Get the one w added beef. It's $1 extra and worth it. The broth was clean and deep flavor. The toppings didn't have pork knuckle sadly. Veggies were a bit skimpy with the banana flower but at least they had it. Bánh beo was good. They used fresh instead of dried shrimp. A bit pricier. Overall because of the broth I would come back. It tasted clean. Not heavy shrimp paste is how I like. read more

I recently stopped by here because I was craving a bowl of bbh(bun bo hue) and hubby wanted mq(mi quang). Bbh was sorta disappointing - my bowl came out just lukewarm and the flavors were just lacking. I didn't get the typical aromatic garlic/lemongrass aroma that you should get from a good bowl of bbh. Some of the protein was a bit tough and come on pls add some more tendon! My husband said his mq was good. Better than some other places we've tried but I'm not sure what to expect since it isn't a favorite dish of mine. The broth for the banh canh was good. My kids loved it minus the extra fatty tougher pieces of pork belly. Service was good. We did not have to wait long for a table. They were quite busy for a Monday morning. They were super friendly and also gave us a soy milk dessert at the end of the meal so that was much appreciated. I do want to come back and try the banh beo, banh nam and banh bot loc. read more

Hue Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I tried Bun Bo Hue and Banh Beo here from the reviews. Eeeeeh! Very minimum standard portion of 1-3 pieces of different types of protein fixings. I did not get throbbing headache or extreme thirsty afterwards... meaning either no MSG or very subtle or other flavour enhancer. Banh Beo was ordinary with minced shrimp and 2 pieces pork skin (they were pre-made plain chicharon from some bag of chips). Service was attentive and excellent. read more

My first visit to this establishment. Came on a Sunday afternoon w/ my little family of four. Place was small & busy, but was seated immediately. FOOD ORDER: Com Ga Roti Dac Biet (Vietnamese Rotisserie Chicken Rice w/ house special sauce) I opted for this dish. This was one of the best rotisserie chicken's I've had in a while. The crunch as soon as I took a bite of the chicken was astounding. That house special sauce tho! It was a sweet garlic soy sauce flavor. SO YUMMY! The dish also included some sliced cucumbers & pickled cabbage which was also appetizing. Bun Bo Hue (Hue Style Beef Noodle Soup) My husband picked this dish. He ordered it spicy of course. As soon as the waitress brought out the soup, I could smell the aroma of it. It smelled heavenly. The soup came with a side of garnishments such as the cabbage, mint, basil, banana blossom, & coriander leaves. He enjoyed his dish. The broth was flavorful & were really generous with the meats. One of the waitresses gave us a complimentary dessert. It was a soymilk flavored pudding which also tasted delicious. Service was great. Both waiters & waitresses were polite & respectful. read more

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Great quality dishes from bun no too yogurt and even viet coffee. It's just good food.

My third visit to this establishment. I've been to Vietnam and garnishment are big part of soup based noodles. I ordered spicy beef and pork noodle aka Bun Bo Hue all the time. The noodle soup is the staple. It comes with garnishment that I recommend. Pluck out the mint, basil, coriander leaves. Then add beanspouts, cabbage, banana blossom (purplish), squeeze all the lemon and chilli. Mix it good. Savor all it like there's no tomorrow. You'll thank me. Taste is out of this world better than pho. Parking is not big, right few establishment over, there's coffee shop. It's called Nguyen but I am not sure if this coffee is the chain famous spot at Vietnam. I may stop by someday. Inside the restaurant, it's medium dining area but it's packed as well., I was there at noon on Saturday and I was seated right away, but I was alone so any place is good. read more

Hue Kitchen - Bun Bo Hue # 1 in menu - Noodles Near Me - Santa Ana, California