I've been eyeing this restaurant every time I head to Orange County, and I'm so glad I finally got the chance to try it. It definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered the Vietnamese Hainan Chicken, and it was absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. They also serve complimentary tea, and don't forget to ask for a refill to-go. It's such a nice touch and keeps the great experience going even after you leave. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese comfort food, this place is well worth the stop! read more

The original Luc Dinh Ky is located in an older plaza off of Bolsa. When I visited, there were questionable characters roaming the parking lot, though none of this deterred people from stopping by for dinner. This place was cracking on a Monday night. I ordered what everyone orders - #1 Hot Pot Rice with Crispy Salmon ($15.50). The salmon is deep fried to perfection - it's crispy and some pieces are fatty. It's good, however, it's very plain. You do get a side of a slightly sweet sauce, but it doesn't do much. I think the salmon would taste so good with fish sauce or something to give it more flavor. I've never had cơm tay cầm as an independent carb before. Here, it's just crispy plain ole rice. Lots of crispy textures, but not enough flavor for me. We also ordered #33 French Style Beef Steak Fried Rice ($16.50). Even though the meat was nice and tender, it could have stood for a little more seasoning. I didn't care much for the fried rice - just cabbage and egg. I would choose the beef over the salmon next time. Luc Dinh Ky is worth another try, though I'll be making it to their second location next time. This location, my friends, does not have AC. read more

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Haven't been back in years but recently came back and everything is just as delicious! Service is also great and quick! Food always comes out piping hot! I love the free refreshing drink and they always give refills perfect for a hot day. They menu has gotten pretty large and vast since my last visit but I got my usually crunchy fried beef noodles and tried a new rice noodle dish with shaken beef. Prices have gone up but Portions have gotten bigger too which is perfect for my growing family. Everything was great loved all the veggies they had in the crunchy noodles and the beef in both dishes was perfectly cooked nice and easy to chew. read more

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Haven't been here for decades and from what I see, nothing changed much. Came for lunch since in the area. Parking is good, no hustle. A lot to go and I was the only customer dine in. The place is clean, bright and spacious. Easy ordered and quick turnaround from good & friendly staff. The food is still great as I remembered, flavorful and the broth is well make. And the price is not bad at all. Overall, glad I stopped by for a good noodle soup and a good free herbal refreshing drink. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the area. I usually go on Saturdays around 1/1:30 PM and it's relatively empty. Service is fast and the servers are nice, possibly due to the emptiness. I usually get my food by about 5 minutes or so. I always order the French Style Beef Steak with Fried Rice. The steak pieces are juicy and the sauce is delicious. The fried rice is also great as it is not overly oily and has egg and some veggies in it. I have also tried the fried salmon and that is another really delicious option. Every person also gets a cup of herbal tea. I request a to go cup and get a refill before I head out. You can also buy a bigger bottle of the tea to take home The plate of beef steak costs about $20 after tip, so it is not the cheapest meal in the world. However, since I don't eat here too often I'm willing to pay it every few weeks Overall, I'd rate this restaurant an 8.5/10. Good food, fast service, not the cheapest but not outrageous, and also getting parking in the lot can be hard sometimes. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - French Style Beef Steak with Fried Rice Free Herbal Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The workers here are super nice. The food here is a lot different than tap 2. I think Tap one is a lot better in my opinion. The. Menu has a lot more to offer. Good thing is this location also offers their free Tea :) read more

I've gone to the other Luc Dinh Ky, so I was curious to give this place a try. I got the Com Bo Luc Lac (French Style Beef Steak) -- wasn't a fan of the dish. Maybe I'm too biased but I do think the other restaurant down the street is better as I'm more used to that style. The service was really attentive and sweet. You honestly can't go wrong with either places. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Yumm!! I saw pics on Yelp of the bo luc lac over crispy chow mein so has to try it out. It's in the order of a plaza and right on the street so easy to find. Big parking lot so lots of parking. We came on a sat afternoon but surprisingly it was not busy. We came during off hours so possibly that's why it wasn't busy. Got seated right away. There are 2 locations so not sure how the otter location is. I ordered the bo luc lac with crispy noodles and it was so good!! It comes with a complimentary tea. My bf really like it too that we ended up eating all of it there. I also ordered the bo luc lac with crispy rice To-go for the next day, which was also really good. It goes really well with their sauce. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - French Style Beef Steak with Hot Pot Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I have to let you know that this is the best bo luc lac or french style beef for $16 PERIOD. All those negative review either not for the food or due to credit card charge... or due to bad customer service (cos the waitress don't speak english well) Everyone should try this. read more

Our family "go to" for noodles... mostly the "BBQ pork wonton noodles" and "chow fun (dry)! So good read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Solid food. I came for a late dinner and got the salmon that people talk about. It was pretty unique and I can't say I've had anything like it anywhere else. The clay pot rice was a nice touch with its soft and crunchy textures. Prices here have gone up tho and I don't think the price really matches how basic the food is at face value. I could definitely get more bang for my buck at so many other places. Otherwise, pros are the food is good and convenient. read more

Ordered a soup noodle to go. There was barely anyone there at 8 p.m. on a Sunday so there should be no rush. After finishing the bowl did I see this piece of rusty metal at the bottom. Not sure what it is a part of, but this should not have happened. Highly disappointed in this restaurant as I've never had this situation happen before, ever. Won't be coming back, and everyone should be wary. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My boss brought me here after I gave her a ride to an appointment. We got the salmon with hot pot rice. The salmon was perfectly fried and the hot pot rice was crispy and delicious as well. It came with two dipping sauces. A thicker gravy like sauce and then a spicy soy sauce like sauce. I ate every single bite!!!!! You get a free order of nuoc mat which is an artichoke and pandan tea which is delicious! read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Salmon with Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Every time I go here, I order the same meal, which is the Fried Salmon with Crunchy Rice. I have yet to see any other restaurant make crunchy rice the way they do. That or this restaurant was one of the first to do so years back. The food quality has stayed consistent for the nearly 10+ years this restaurant has been in business. I keep coming back just for this Fried Salmon meal. Service is mediocre. The restaurant environment and ambiance are lacking, but the meal itself is worth it. The price is well worth the quality of the food. It is best to eat inside the restaurant, that way the rice stays crunchy. You also get a free sweetened drink with every meal. Summary: - BATHROOM. It is a one-person-only bathroom. - CLEANLINESS. The restaurant's interior is pretty old. The furniture and tables aren't the nicest or modern-looking, but it's decent enough. - COSTS. Very affordable for the portion of food given. I think eating in person will have a large portion compared to to-go because the container package limits the amount. Around ~$15 per meal. - CUSTOMER SERVICE. Lacking. They only see you once for the order and once for the bill. - FOOD QUALITY. The ingredients are fresh and always crispy. Eat there in person so you can savor the moment! - FOOD QUANTITY. A decently sized portion. You will get full from any one meal. - WAIT TIME. Around 10 minutes for the crunchy salmon with crispy rice. This was even during peak lunch time, so it is pretty quick. read more

I got here a little before lunch on a Saturday, the parking lot is huge but was full. I came for the beef noodles Dac Biet it a house special. The service was very accommodating and helpful so the little bit of language barrier was comfortable. The dish took no more than 10 min. I guess since I was at that time one of the only ones in there, however it started filling up as I was eating. The Dac Biet was really good the meat super tender with bean sprouts and green onions a very tasty dish, I highly recommend. This was a nice little discovery amongst so many restaurants in this area. I will come back just for the free Vietnamese ice tea. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Dac Biet Beef Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My go to dishes are: Com ca Salmon Pho ap chao Mi Luc Dinh Ky I've been going here for years and it's hasn't changed one bit. Good comfort Vietnamese food. They give free nouc mat, a cold sweet chrysanthemum tea, which is really refreshing. read more

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My goto crispy rice place in Orange County. You get a bowl of crispy rice and a choice of entree, shrimp, chicken, shaken beef, salmon. Free sweet (Lurn cha) tea Wonderful clay pot rice place. Ambience is acceptable. Service is quick. Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rate in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to like businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product quality, Service, and Ambiance read more

Since the early 90s, this restaurant is very well known in Little Saigon for its tasty, delicious Chinese foods. I retired now and am still go there with my family. We always get #31 Salted Fish/ Shrimp Rice, #33 Fried Salmon Rice, #34 French Style Beef Steak Rice, #49 Beef Chow Fun, #25 House Special Egg Noodle Soup. The inside is what you expect at a busy, crowded Chinese restaurant. Waiters/ Waitress are courteous, fast, and attentive to your needs. Free herbal tea comes with each order. Parking can be difficult because of so many great stores and Wells Fargo bank in one business complex. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get com bo luc lac (shaken beef) in the area! I like to order it with the hot pot rice, since I love crispy rice. The beef itself is super hot, fresh and flavorful. I've been coming to this location for years and it never disappoints. They also give you free nuoc mat (with free refills) with your meal as well, which is a plus! read more

Order twice already and they messed up my order. Order chicken and salted fish fried rice and both time got no chicken. Called to complain and he ask me to bring it back to exchange. Already back at work and home. I dont have time to go back. Didn't offer to get my name or credit some refund for their mistake. I'm done with this location. read more

Luc Dinh Ky Tap 1 is legendary and it's a Little Saigon institution. It's a no frills restaurant with some of the best Vietnamese food around, including some great Bo Luc Lac and Pho Ap Chao. The food comes out in an instant and the prices are great for the portion sizes. My go-to is the Bo Luc Lac with Burnt Rice + Lap Xuong. Every meal comes with free Nuoc Mac, which is undeniably refreshing. read more

I ordered the house special soup yellow noodle and the chicken soup rice noodle. The meats they gave us looked dried and old. I would not recommend this place since there are many options in the area. Plenty of parking in the lot. They do take credit card but will charge a fee. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

my uncle brought me & my boyfriend to try pho for the first time. after paying my uncle went to use the restroom and me and my boyfriend decided to wait outside. while waiting outside one of the lady who sat us down came outside and asked why we didn't tip and if we plan on leaving one. I told her we didn't pay how my uncle paid for us but I don't carry cash, she went back inside to ask the person who charged my uncle if we left a tip and because of the situation my boyfriend and I felt super uncomfortable and ended up going to the car to wait for my uncle. their behavior was unacceptable and definitely ruin our experience! we definitely won't be coming back! read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Lots of parking. Food comes out fast and always hot! They always treat us like family. We've been coming here for 10+ years and don't plan to stop coming anytime soon! read more

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Yelpers, and Public, please inspect your food at all times before consumption at Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant. I repeat "Please inspect your food at all times before consumption at Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant. Found hair on First and Second Bowl of Pho Soup, plus two Forks and a Spoon in it. My family and I are Mexican, and love Pho Soup. We been going to a different Vietnamese restaurant for years and on Friday November 15, 2024 we decided to try Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant for the first time. We walked into Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant at around 8:30 pm, and we waited for directions from staff as to where to sit. So the waitress pointed out a table but her demeanor was not pleasant. We sat and after that everything was really unexpected. My family and I felt very unwelcomed here, the environment here was not pleasant at all. So the waiter came to our table like if he was in a rush placed the menus and left. He came back minutes after to take our order, and as we were almost done ordering I said "and to Drink we want Sprite and.." he interrupted me by saying Free and another word in Vietnamese and left me talking. The waiter came back with some iced tea that I didn't order and left again. Came back for the third time with our Pho and placed it on the table in a rush and left. As I was about to eat the soup I found a long hair on my Pho Soup. So I turned and he was standing few feet away, and politely called him and showed him the hair on the soup and asked him to please correct the mistake. So he took the bowl of soup to the kitchen and comes back with a bowl of soup and placed on the table and left. So for the second time I stirred the bowl of soup and the hair was still there. I called him for the second time showed him again, and politely told him that I was not going to eat that and to take that back. He ignored me left the bowl of soup on the table. During this time he never apologized for anything. It took about 5 minutes for a women to come to our table and apologize, offered another bowl of soup at no cost, so I explained to her that by that time my family and I were already disgusted. So we paid for all the food we ordered minus the bowl of soup. We are not going back to Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant ever again! It was terrible! We suspect that this is more of a race/discrimination situation. They wanted to make sure we don't go back there ever again and they got what they wanted. Please don't be deceived by the good reviews! read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Service was typical Asian style-not overly friendly but solid. Both crispy rice dishes were flavorful and we enjoyed them. The chicken shrimp one had a lot of flavor and decent amount of veggies. The French beef was tasty, but I'm not a huge fan of overly tenderized beef. The herbal tea with the meals is refreshing. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Shrimp, Chicken & Beef with Hot Pot Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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It's an old charm with good food. Been here twice as we have to drive 40+ minutes to get here. I love the crispy rice with salmon. We also ordered noodle soup on the side, opt for just fish cake only and they can accommodate. Came at Thursday dinner, the place pretty pack, but the service still alright. We didn't need to wait long for the food. Will be back again! read more

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Went there for a late night dinner and boy that salmon with crispy rice hit. Never fails and the lady that served us was so funny and friendly. read more

Very nice spot for some goof Vietnamese dishes. The Bò Lúc Lắc fried rice was well seasoned but the beef with sauce was excellent. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk past, with the courtyard even busier to find a parking spot, you can't miss the store as it is the first store when you drive into the plaza--apparently, it's been here for a LONG TIME! The shaken beef (com bo luc lac) is AMAZING. It is true that every order comes with a free chrysanthemum drink! Inside, you can see the wait staff busy packing things and cleaning things in the middle of the dining table with people eating all around. However, I am not here to judge the interior, being the food connoisseur that I am. I took my order to go and when I opened it at home. IT WAS AMAZING. I got the crispy rice that you get when you cook rice in a pot that was surrounded by succulent, tender beef. The sauce is out of this world! I didn't expect that from the store front. The meat melts into your mouth, culminating into a perfect harmony. The portions are large enough that you can save half for a second meal! I give this place 5 out of 5 stars in terms of taste! Who cares what the store looks like when you have a gem of an item like this?! read more

Salmon with rice -big ole piece of crispy fish with regular rice. I used to never eat the fish skin here but then gave it a try one day and omg it was sooo good. Salmon is flakey and skin is super crispy. Goes well with rice. Ask for the chop chili's to add on to some soy sauce. This is my spot to get this dish. The sauce here taste different too. It's more thick and has less of the fish sauce taste. It's rich and buttery? I'm not sure if there's butter in the sauce? The sauce combined with the fish is soo good . It brings out a buttery flavor. Love this location . Very nice people. Very generous on Togo portions as they are with dine in . read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Togo salmon and rice (sauce added) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I came here for the clay pot beef dish however, I was expecting a little bit better. The meat itself wasn't as tender or flavorful, but the rice and other vegetables in the dish were good. The staff were also attentive and nice, seems like an authentic place. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

4.5 stars CASH ONLY!! Hot Pot Rice w/ Salmon ($10.50): The name of the dish is deceiving since "hot pot" to me is soup but the hot pot here is the crispy rice. Decent sized deep fried salmon with sauce on the side. The salmon also tasted really good with soy sauce and jalapenos provided on each table. Must order entree item! It's no surprise the restaurant sells bottled soy sauce ($4) here. Not your average soy sauce as their version is has a hint of sweetness (similar to Kim Lan). Our party of four all agreed we could just sit there and eat the crispy rice with soy sauce and be happy! Staff speak minimal to no English. Each meal comes with a complimentary herbal drink that tasted like sweet chrysanthemum tea - very refreshing on a warm day. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Shaken Beef Chow Fun - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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This is one of our go to spot if we are craving beef chow fun or hot pot /clay pot rice. Their French style beef hot pot rice is popular , but we actually like the one with shrimp / chicken better. The beef is somehow too chewy for us. read more

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This has always been my family's go-to spot for late night dinners or what we get when we don't know what to eat. Luc Dinh Ky has DELICIOUS food and I always find myself craving it. I came here recently with my boyfriend and got my favorites, French Style Beef Steak with Grilled Rice and Pan Friend Noodles. The food is cooked to perfection, everything is flavorful and always leaves you full af but still wanting more. They also give out free nc mt and free refills! Would definitely recommend for a late night bite or going out for family dinner. read more

One of my favorite places to visit since I was a child! It is a noodle/rice store that has been faithfully serving the community with their dishes and a free drink of nuoc mat. It is still cash only, so be aware. I personally perfer this one over the one a few blocks down because parking is a little easier in this one. I don't think there's a single bad item on the menu but here are my favorites: Mi Xao Do Bien/Ga Luc Lac/Bo Luc Lac: Fried noodles with seafood, chicken, or meat. I always order mine with dry noodle so it is crispier and crunchier. There's little difference in each dish other than the protein it comes with. Eating this always takes me back to childhood. Hu Tieu Hoanh Tanh: Noodle soup with wontons. Another classic favorite because of how instantly comforting the soup is. i love the wontons in the soup. Com Chay Bo Luc Lac: Crispy rice with shaken beef. the crunchy texture of the rice goes wonderfully with the marinated beef cubes. read more

Luc Dinh Ky 1 Restaurant - Mi Xao Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Best place for a cheap meal in the OC. Opens late and it family friendly! The must get dishes here is their fried salmon with crispy rice, this dish is delicious and its super cheap considering the portion size. They also give out chrysanthemum water on the house for dining in. If you're looking for a late night spot in OC & your wallets tight, look no further, LDK IS THE SPOT!!! read more

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This is only for the terrible service I received the last time I came here. I was never a regular and only come here on the occasions my boyfriend craves for their egg noodles or the crispy salmon dishes. I'm personally indifferent. I hear the servers here talk/grumble about and laugh at customers all the time. The male server would make a joke out of a customer he just serviced and another lady would join in. I always go on selective hearing mode when I eat here because I find it to be very unprofessional, especially because they think it's ok to do that in front of all the customers. I am fully aware that the typical Asian restaurants don't usually boast on service and why I often choose to ignore it, but the last time one of the female servers made a super rude comment when I was trying to ask in Vietnamese if we could have the fresh chilies. My boyfriend doesn't speak Viet so he asked me to ask our server if we could get the fresh chilies, me not knowing exactly what he was talking about, I just basically translated fresh chilies to "ớt mới cắt". Right when our server understood that we wanted "ớt hiểm", this other server who was doing something 5 ft away and probably eavesdropping the whole time, jumped in and said, "muốn ớt hiểm thì nói đại cho mẹ đi". Wtf. Nếu cháu biết thì cháu đã nói...MẸ nó rồi nha không cần cô phải dạy. Mà cháu cũng không nói chuyện với cô nên cô nhảy vô như vậy, nếu nói nhẹ, là bất lịch sự đó cô ơi. And she knew fully well that I know Viet so it was beyond my understanding why she thought it was ok to say that to a customer?? read more

Food is good here if you're looking for a Viet style Cantonese dish lol. If you're getting Mien/Mi then you're in good hands. Flavorful broth and big portions for the price. The one with the roast pork (Heo quay) is crispy and flavorful in the broth. They have some spicy jalapeños as condiments on the table. The rice (com) or crispy rice (com tay) is okay. They have Hainan chicken rice which uses "Asian" chickens. The chicken is good, but the ginger scallion oil is meh. Not the same taste as you'd get at a Cantonese spot. They load you up on rice - swear it was like 2 cups of rice. Service is quick but attitude is something to be missed lol They just drop table mats and utensils and run. Ambiance is nice though - open glass style and a bunch of traditional wooden tables and seats. The nice part is that they give each entree order a free drink - iced herbal tea (Nuoc Mat). Solid promotion. Overall, good for noodles ...okay for rice. read more