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4.4 (548 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Shaken Beef Noodles (Bo Luc Lac)
Binh L.

Been here twice now and I have yet to eat anything I didn't like. It's located in a very small plaza with limited parking. Came here on a Monday night one time and I almost just had to go elsewhere because there was no parking available but luckily the universe heard my plea to devour another bite of the garlicky and buttery cuts of meat that are freshly prepared at Khoi Hung, and a parking spot magically appeared (someone left). I've ordered the shaken beef noodles, garlic butter ribeye, and garlic butter lamb chops. As I mentioned before, you can really taste the garlic and butter they use here. Everything was delicious. I loved the soft and chewy texture of the noodles, the steak bites were tender, and the watercress salad was a refreshing addition. The rib eye and lamb chops were tasty as well. Some cuts of the rib eye were tough to chew, but overall it was fine. The lamb chops were my favorite. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. I would want to order this again. I also ate it with a side salad. The service is pretty standard and the food comes out at a reasonable time. There are plenty of tables inside as well. Definitely looking forward to returning another time.

Barb B.

Update, I got the sizzling plate With grilled halibut garlic butter. OMG it was so good! They are always quick with their service and the food comes out hot, sizzling and incredibly tasty. Family owned business super friendly and the prices are all super reasonable. I can appreciate establishments like this and I will support them. Disregard the have eaten plate. I am so hungry. I forgot to snap the photo of the hell of it

Chanel K.

My friend told me about this spot so we went to try it out. There's a good amount of parking, but I imagine it getting busy. There's a good amount of tables inside. I tried the garlic noodles with shaken beef and filet mignon The meat was good but some bites were rough to tear off. The garlic noodles were thin which I liked compared to other spots. The overall dishes were really good. Service was quick and they were friendly. I definitely want to come back.

Dining room
Alex M.

I was near Westminister, so I had to stop by Khoʻi Hung and try the viral garlic ribeye. The place is in a strip mall and parking is tight. The restaurant is large inside, and clean and bright. I was seated at a booth and there were only 3 other tables dining since it was between lunch and dinner. The interior is decorated in an ocean theme. My good came out of the kitchen quickly. The spring rolls showed up first. They were good sized, with shrimp and veggies. The problem was the rice paper wrapping was tough and dry. They weren't freshly made. The peanut sauce was good. Next came the garlic ribeye on a sizzling platter!! The presentation is so nice. This steak comes out steaming and sizzling and smelling like a million bucks! The meat is tender and the garlic cloves are mild. It could use some seasoning, but a bit of soy sauce does help.

Shaken beef with garlic noodles and side salad
Vivian T.

Had to come back for my favorite garlic noodles with shaken beef. They load it up with garlic and the meat is super tender. The food takes a bit of time to come out but the quality and kind staff make up for it. Seating is always ample. Everything is affordable too, highly recommend!

Calamari
Jenny T.

The restaurant felt really homey when I come in and sat down. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Even though there was a big birthday party sat in a whole section, they were still very prompt with service and checked on me a few times during my visit. For lunch I ordered a calamari and ribeye steak. My ribeye steak came out sizzling and covered in garlic on a bed of onions. I loved cutting the steak and smearing the garlic over every bite. The steak came with a baguette or some rice. I ordered both haha. The bread was good but the rice with the sauce and steak was the star. I ended taking the bread home. The calamari was very crispy and had thick cuts of squid. I really enjoyed it with the sauce and ended up eating the peppers that came with the calamari with the steak. This place makes my top 3 Bo Ne in so cal. Definitely coming back because I hear they have an amazing chicken skins dish!

Fresh squeezed orange juice
Diane T.

We've been here once before years ago. It's been a while but I was craving their garlic buttery sizzling iron skillet ribeye steak. We ordered that along with frog legs, soft shell crab, chicken wings, 2 bowls of seafood udon noodles, and filet mignon shaking beef with red rice. We also had Thai iced teas and fresh squeezed orange juice and coconut juice. The ribeye was delicious, the star of the meal. Tender and buttery, sizzling upon arrival. The frog legs were huge, as were the wings. Nothing special about them. They were not marinated or seasoned at all. Just fried crispy. Same thing with the soft shell crab which came 3 per order, except they weren't fried crispy. They stayed soft, and almost soaked up the oil. Again, not seasoned. Everything fried was served with a salt, pepper and lime/lemon dipping sauce. The filet mignon shaking beef had too much of a soy sauce base sauce, and was much more salty rather than savory, which I found off putting. The seafood udon was really good and had a delicious hearty base with balls of minced crab/shrimp in it. The udon noodles were larger and slipperier than normal, but still really good. The Thai iced teas were okay... a little on the sweet side. The fresh squeezed orange juice was really good though, as was the fresh coconut juice served in the actual coconut. The Vietnamese auntie that served us was really sweet too. If we do come back in the the future, we'll skip the fried stuff and go for the sizzling steaks, and pass on the shaking beef.

Limeade with sparkling water (soda chanh on the menu)
Betty G.

We were craving for halibut and came here for dinner last night. Foods still amazing. Price is the same but protein portion is smaller now. We used to get two (2) pieces of fish per order but only got one piece now. Service still very good. Note: your clothes and hair will have this lingering smell of their foods because majority of their dishes are served on their sizzling skillets!

Table with lots of flat screens all over the restaurant
Steve H.

Two of us decided to try Khoi Hung Restaurant since we both love meat. Service is very friendly! The restaurant is traditional Vietnamese that serves variety of traditional dishes with fusion take of steaks. Vibe is welcoming and love the flat screens all around the store. The menu is simple. We tried #11 Com Bo Luc Lac which is shaken beef with red rice. The meat is tender the sauce is on the sweeter side. And #12 filet mignon: rare with black pepper sauce. The black pepper sauce is not as strong or fragrant as we like. Maybe garlic butter is better choice. The meat is tender on the steak too. We enjoyed the lunch and food here. It's more Asian take of steak and traditional food. Good size and portions.

Soft-Shell Crab Seuteed with Garlic Butter
Brandon N.

This place is hands down one of the biggest hidden gems in Orange County. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant feels cozy and welcoming. There's plenty of seating, TVs to keep you entertained, and the overall vibe is relaxed and comfortable. It wasn't too loud at all, which made it easy to actually enjoy the food and conversation. The service was excellent. All of the staff were extremely nice and attentive, checking up on us often. We ordered the Shaken Beef Rice along with French fries on the side, and it was amazing. The beef was incredibly tender and full of flavor, literally melting in your mouth with every bite. The fries were cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Simple, but done right. We also ordered the Ribeye with Garlic Butter and got the black peppercorn sauce on the side. The ribeye was delicious, packed with flavor, and not dry at all. It was cooked medium rare perfectly and came out on a hot sizzling skillet, which made it even better. The garlic butter was well balanced and didn't overpower the steak. As for the appetizers, another standout was the chicken skin chips. I believe it was still new and it wasn't on the menu yet as it was on the wall. They were extremely crispy with a good amount of spice, maybe a little on the spicy side but still very enjoyable. The dipping sauce was very unique and paired really well with the chicken. We also tried the soft-shell crab sautéed with garlic butter. The first few bites on the outside seemed a little dry at first, but once you get closer to the body and head of the crab, it becomes very juicy and flavorful. It tasted fresh and ocean like in a good way, and the dipping sauce they provide was perfect with the crab. My girlfriend and I ended up finishing all of the food, which we almost never do. That alone says how good everything was. The prices were absolutely worth it for the quality, the service was great, and overall this place is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back soon. Another true hidden gem in OC.

Garlic & Butter Filet Mignon | IG @moniquedao
Monique D.

Dined here for the first time today and had a great experience. The garlic butter ribeye was absolutely delicious--juicy, flavorful, and with just the right amount of fat, exactly the way I like it. The garlic butter filet mignon was also excellent if you prefer a leaner cut of steak. Clumsy me accidentally touched the hot skillet and burned my finger while moving it around. One of the staff members noticed right away and was incredibly attentive. She advised me to dip my finger in the cup of ice water, gave me some ice and brought me another water for drinking. When I asked if they had any burn cream, she went to check and later came back to let me know they had run out. I appreciated her effort and care. All in all, the food was great, the service was wonderful, and the staff was genuinely attentive. I'll definitely be back for more delicious steak!

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Julie H.

I honestly didn't like this place the first time I tried it awhile back.. went back to try it again and I actually loved everything. Ribeye with red rice and salad: 10/10 So good. I asked for my steak medium rare, and it came out perfectly cooked. Meat was soft. Came with a sweet soy sauce. Paired perfectly with the rice. The salad was refreshing with their light vinegar dressing. Com Ga Roti: 10/10 Fried chicken was as good as $1.99.

Lamb chops with garlic butter
Annie L.

If you're craving some protein, this place won't disappoint. Lamb chops and ribeye with garlic butter. The meats were perfectly seared and juicy and the garlic butter was amazing. Your meal arrives on a sizzling cast iron hot plate that keeps everything hot. Our meal came with rice and salad. Staff is friendly and considerate. The place was no frills and well kept. Will be back to try more items! Delicious!

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Ask the Community - Khởi Hưng Restaurant

Do they accept credit card?

Yes with a surcharge

Are you open for business? I visited the other day and you were closed during the middle of the day. Thank you.

I remember calling to get food to go and i think they were gone on vacation for lunar new year, should be back in a few days.

Is it run by the new family now? Seems like it changed owners last year?

Same owner, same chef

Is it easy to find a parking lot, Thanks?

Your question doesn't make sense to answer.

As of November 5, how many tables do they have outside and how many people does each table seat? Also, how many tables do they have inside and how many people can sit at one table?

As of August 9th, 2021, there are no tables outside.

How is the bun rieu here?

In my opinion it's ok

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4.4(494 reviews)
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I hope when you come here, you get, Emily as your server. You won't regret it…read more This is located next door to one of my favorite bakeries, Moulin. After I spent an hour at Moulin looking around and getting some of their pastries, one of the workers told me about next door, Bouillon As soon as I walked in, Emily greeted me. She was extremely personable, knew the menu like the back of her hand and she kept our drinks FILLED without us having to ask. She was on top of it. We had a couple questions about the menu, but we went with what was really popular. -Boeuf Bourguignon Classic beef stew, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms and tagliatelle pasta. -Le Burger Français Homemade sesame brioche bun, Angus beef patty, raclette cheese, tomato, lettuce caramelized onions and Dijon aioli (I got it with no onion or tomato) You can also add bacon for a price. (I did not. But sometimes I'm in the mood for a good bacon burger) -the burger came with fries -we also got bread to start with which was freshly baked and comes with French butter. The French butter was absolutely delicious. It was so fresh. Tip- they sell the French butter next door at moulin The atmosphere was really cute. It was your typical French bistro vibes The place was clean The place is perfect to meet up with friends or on your lunch break They have a private up close parking lot A few outdoor tables Food was great, it was perfectly seasoned. And the service was great Don't come here without checking out Moulin before or after. They take reservations on their website. Also, while I was looking at their website, it says it features wine tasting Every last Tuesday of the month. 6:30-8:30 pm And Call to book

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4.2(1.7k reviews)
8.3 mi
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We've had the chicken with mustard three times now and it was cooked thoroughly each time without…read morebeing dry. The mustard sauce goes really well with the mashed potatoes and broccolini. We tried the branzino as a side (which is priced pretty well). We also tried the beef bourguignon pasta. You can split one meal among three kids and the price comes out very reasonably. We got takeout, so I can't speak to the service. They use paper takeout boxes, which I appreciate because it means less mystery plastic to worry about with your hot food. The containers are lower waste and sturdy enough to hold up overnight. That's a huge plus for me, if packaging counts as ambiance.

I had been curious to try Moulin, seeing how popular their cafes are. Finally visited the one in…read moreNewport Beach, situated on a busy street corner where the sounds of the traffic and revving sports cars are hard to avoid. We came for lunch on a weekend and it was pretty busy. It's fast-casual, so you place your order at the counter and then find a table. I ordered the vegetarian omelette, which said it was a mini ratatouille, though tomatoes were not listed as an ingredient. The omelette was pretty plain, with some chopped up eggplant, onion and squash, that did not impart much flavor. It came with an overdressed salad and a piece of toast that was so dry that I don't know who'd want to eat it. I thought maybe I should have ordered one of their sandwiches instead, but my husband, who is normally not very particular about food, ordered one of their premade smoked salmon sandwiches was very disappointed. Not sure if we came on an off day or if perhaps pastries are the main attraction here. My curiosity has been satisfied.

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4.8(462 reviews)
4.5 mi
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Family-owned & operated
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My first time here was during COVID and they had tables in the courtyard. It was so nice and…read moreromantic (I prefer this over dining downstairs). My second visit, we sat at the bar and left since they couldn't serve us without ID. On my latest visit, I finally got to dine in the speakeasy. The location is actually very easy to find IMO. There's signs around the building. There's a parking lot behind as well but it is limited. I highly suggest making reservations. The food here is good for the most part but they need to work on presentation of their food. For the price you pay, it's just looks like shlop on a plate. We got the bone marrow, filet and duck breast, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The bone marrow was served with an herb butter but to me, it didn't complement it well. It was too fresh and bone marrow is fatty and rich. The filet was cooked perfectly and it came with mashed potatoes and kale. The duck breast came with an overly sweet sauce and pumpkin polenta that we were not a fan of. The duck itself was cooked well, but the dish in its entirely was not appetizing. We ended the meal with sticky toffee pudding and it was so good. The outside was lightly crispy and the inside was spongy. They have a seasonal cocktail menu but you can also ask for the bartender to make a custom drink that is more acquired to your tastebuds. Service was good. Our waitress was very informative. The restaurant is dark and moody. You don't have to dress up but I definitely wouldn't wear tshirt and jeans. It wasn't the most fine dining experience I've been to but they try.

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4.5(368 reviews)
5.7 mi
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This restaurant is located inside South Coast Plaza (2nd floor, a few shops down from Macy's). We…read morecame for lunch on a weekday. Reservations were made, but they weren't necessary. I ordered the Croque Madame. It came as an open-faced sandwich: a thick piece of toast with rosemary ham, Gruyere cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg on top. I'm not sure what spices they used, but it was a tasty brunch-type dish. And very filling! The dinner and weekend brunch menus look seriously delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. The casual, relaxed vibe was a pleasure and a recommended place to stop in and experience if you find yourself shopping at South Coast.

Great food. Even on a Friday night, it's not busy at all, but don't let that deceive you…read more My girlfriend and I got the steak and the fish. I think the fish might be a seasonal; it was definitely new. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The snap peas that accompanied the fish was also crispy and well seasoned. The steak was good too. The steak pairs with the sauce, so the steak itself is not really seasoned. But, the sauce more than makes up for it. I think that's how it's supposed to be eaten anyway. Bread was mid though. Cute vibes for a date spot overall before or after a walk around the mall.

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4.2(803 reviews)
7.3 mi
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This place is easy to find and easy parking. It is a smaller building on a busy street, so slow…read moredown so you don't miss the turn in for the driveway. Get your photos with the entrance as you arrive. You will be welcomed in as you reach the door. Incredibly nice staff. Small dining rooms so it stays feeling intimate. Cool wine cellar and seasonal drink and food menu. Come early to enjoy drinks in the cellar or on the patio. Dont expect a hobbit theme. Overall this place is worth the experience.

My family has visited The Hobbit over the years for our very special events. We all have amazing…read morememories of those dinners. So this past weekend when we were there to celebrate a birthday and my parent's anniversary, we had high expectations. The service was stellar! The wait staff is always so attentive and watching service is like watching a beautifully choreographed ballet. Upon arrival, we learned we would be upstairs and my mother was having difficulty with stairs. So they moved some things around to accommodate us on the main floor. So appreciate that. Where the experience fell down was the dinner itself, primarily the entree. The current menu online and when we booked listed the entree as either Beef Wellington or a Sea Bass. However, we were informed after our arrival that the Wellington was replaced by a filet. When it arrived, it came on a plate with a bit of demi on it, accompanied by two sad little plain potatoes and two carrots. Honestly we could've gotten a filet anywhere and it would've come with much better sides. It was such a disappointment. I expect so much better from The Hobbit. And for $150 per person plus drinks - well let's just say we won't be back.

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The Hobbit - Patio

Patio

The Hobbit - Ahi Tuna Tartare

Ahi Tuna Tartare

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Creme de La Crepe - Diner with wine

Creme de La Crepe

4.4(804 reviews)
3.4 mi
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Outdoor seating
Locally owned & operated

The FOOD how does one fall over IN their seat? sad that it comes down to just Stars or a 5…read more Who am i? Am I Qualified to say Come, or No? I am Retired abroad and I was in the Food & Beverage business 45yrs [shhh my Hobby, my Passion, my Love is still 'Sauce' i will be in the US only a few days this year n already i have Reservations for this place i will without doubt enjoy Fromage Crepe. its very hard to venture out of my own kitchen but this is what most people do not see This Place is Amazing From the Back end even moreso than the front they Treat everything with the right respect serving some fresh n well cared for [your family, your friends, people you work with will be safe to suggest n Enjoy] here. It is Clean, Organized you can see it in the windows n any surface n well shh even their kitchen n behind the counter. Creme - Thank You

came in on a weekday morning and it was pretty slow, so service was quick and easy. the interior is…read morethemed very cutely and appropriately, and there was plenty of seating outside too on the sidewalk. you can choose where to sit if it's empty, which is nice. i got the build your own crepe and it was a solid portion filled with nutella, banana, strawberry, and topped with roasted almonds which added a nice crunch. fairly priced and i liked the mint in the whipped cream. i also got a tall glass of milk. a great breakfast spot and would be a great place to meet with friends!

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Creme de La Crepe - Cheese always with red...

Cheese always with red...

Creme de La Crepe - Chef V and Sacha during a catering at Crème de la crepe!

Chef V and Sacha during a catering at Crème de la crepe!

Creme de La Crepe - Bisuos sweet crepe & house coffee

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Bisuos sweet crepe & house coffee

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