Absolutely amazing. It's a small hole in the wall but very clean and best customer service. I've been coming g here for years and it never disappoint. Banh Canh Cha Bun Bo xao Canh bun Cha Gio Everything very good. read more

Mai Phung - Always the best. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I've heard about Mai Phung for a while on social media. I came with my mother for lunch on a Monday. We waited probably around 15 minutes and there were about two or three other parties before us. Be sure to sign in on the notepad. There are a few plastic stools in the front. While you're waiting, they will take your order to add it to the queue for the kitchen. When our turn was up, we were seated at small table for two. I noticed another gentleman by himself at a table for four people. Hmmmm. Anyhow, there were about five tables total inside or maybe six. It was very warm inside since there is no AC. This is a type of life where you eat and leave as quickly because it's a no-frills no ambience type of place. That's fine with me except it was pretty hot. They charge you a dollar for a little tiny paper cup of water. I ordered the number one since this is their specialty or what they're known for. My mom had the bun thit nuong cha gio. My noodle soup had a good amount of crab pieces and shrimp. It seemed like there was not a lot of noodles though. I thought the broth was a little bland. I guess I'm just not a big fan of this type of soup. If there is a next time, I'll try the bun rieu. My mother was not that crazy about her dish. She said she didn't really like the egg rolls that much. For the price, the wait and the taste of the food, I likely will not be returning when there are so many other places in the area. I try to support various mom and pop restaurants, but for the previous stated reasons, I don't think we'll be back. read more

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I've been coming here for over three years, and it's easily one of the top three spots for bánh canh tôm cua in Orange County. I recommend arriving early, since the line gets long around lunchtime. They take your order while you wait though, so your food comes out quickly once you're seated. I'm also a huge fan of adding extra lemon to my Viet noodle soups, so I love that each table has plenty of pre-cut slices for self-service. This place really knows what it's doing. read more

Mai Phung - Bánh canh tôm cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Had a group of 10 and waited about 30 minutes or so. It's a super small place. They will also take your order while you're in line so you can get it a few minutes after you sit down. Broth of the banh Canh cua was real flavorful with the crab and thick broth consistency. I'd def go back. Must also get the egg rolls. Be aware of the hot sauce. It's super spicy read more

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Ate again at this tiny restaurant with my Vietnamese speaking friend. She ordered for me "bun thit Nuong cha go". It was for me an absolutely flavorful and satisfying broth noodle soup with pork & shrimp. Make sure to arrive early to get a seat at this restaurant with only a few tables or plan on ordering take out. read more

Mai Phung - bun thit Nuong cha go - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Get their banh canh #1 on the menu! It's really tasty and we waited about 10 minutes to get in. Their spicy sauce is extremely spicy - straight up Thai chili spice! Expect to enjoy your noodles and head elsewhere for dessert/boba/iced coffee! read more

Just warning you, you will wait. It's a small restaurant with about 7 tables. Is it the worth the wait? Most definitely. This restaurant is known for its banh can com của. The broth is perfectly thick. And there is so much crab! I was surprised to see mushrooms (I love mushrooms!). There is a homemade chili that will set your mouth on fire so be warned. But it's delicious. Service is quick and friendly. read more

Mai Phung - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Hadn't been back here for years and it's still so good ! They accept cards now too. There is a wait so be prepared read more

Mai Phung - Banh canh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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great hole in the wall for traditional Vietnamese food this is an extremely small restaurant that can fit maybe 15 people (4-5 tables), but it seems they do a lot of takeout. We were able to be quickly seated on a Monday afternoon, but there is quite a wait for food release. I got the bun rieu which was delicious and flavorful. They had shrimp paste, lemons, and a very spicy chili paste. The bun rieu is authentic. They charge $1 for water and provide in a paper cup. We also got the day xanh la dau (mung bean pandan drink) which was very sweet and very thick, I would've liked it more if it was a little bit less thick. read more

Very limited seating and quite busy on weekends of course, but worth the wait. We arrived around 1pm and got seated by 1:50pm for a table of 2. There's a yellow notepad near the entrance on the window sill which is where you can write your name and party number down if staff is too busy serving tables. They go down the list and take your order prior to getting seated, menu is taped to the window to view. 1. Banh Canh Tom Cau Thit -thick silky rich broth perfect for cold weather with silky noodles, wished it was slightly more chewier. Shrimp was fresh with a crisp snap. Crab was fresh and flavorful but there were a few crab cartilage here and there but not too many, just spit them out. Pork was thinly sliced and tender. I'm from San Gabriel Valley and there aren't many restaurants that serve Banh Canh. I personally think it's worth the drive out here. 15. Phan Cha Gio (eggrolls)- so crispy! It's the rice paper type of eggroll, paired well with my hot bowl of Banh Canh. Pork filling was juicy and tender. read more

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By far my favorite banh canh spots, my boyfriend and i love coming here for their banh cảnh and recently we just discovered they offer chinese donuts. The wait can be pretty long on the weekends if you're coming in right when they open. Be mindful that there's only like 6 tables inside. read more

Mai Phung - Bánh Canh tom của with side of cha quay - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

A small restaurant with limited seating but is usually busy, as they are only open a few hours of the day. There was a notepad outside to add your party's info onto and a few short, plastic seats available for use. A few minutes before being seated, the host would take your order. So after being seated, you'll just wait a bit longer for the food to arrive to the table. I had the banh canh cua tom thit and the noodles and broth consistency were nice. The noodles were soft and bouncy, while the broth had just the right amount of thickness for my liking. The toppings were plentiful and the bowl itself was filling. The banh canh is what they're known for but honestly, I was overhyped for it. Don't get me wrong, it was ok but I was expecting much better. Would I crave it again? No. Would I wait as long for it? Probably not. But it's probably good to have when you do crave banh canh since there's not too many other places in the area that serves it well. My group also had the bun thit bo xao and mi kho tom cua thit. The bun thit bo xao was said to be not as appetizing compared to the mi kho. The mi kho was said to be flavorful and enjoyable, and it also came with a small side of broth. Prices on the menu is a flat charge. So, if it was $17, your total is $17. Also, heads up! There's no A/C in there and the door stays open. So be prepared to be hot while eating, unless it's cool outside. read more

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The bánh canh was amazing, made with fresh ingredients like shrimp, noodles, and crab. The soup was incredibly flavorful! I just wish they gave a bit more noodles. Each dish is around $17. Be prepared to wait in line since the restaurant is very small, with only about 6-7 tables. I would definitely come back! read more

Mai Phung - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Mai Phung is highly recommended on Yelp for its Banh Canh noodle soup, so I had to give it a try. I ordered the Banh Canh Tom Cua ($17), and it was flavorful and hit all the right notes. The noodles were soft and thick, served with just enough shrimp and crab meat. The broth is on the thicker side, but the lime wedges on the table help balance it out nicely. I also tried the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio ($17). It was solid, but it didn't stand out compared to similar dishes at other Vietnamese spots. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is quite small, so expect a wait during peak times. My only complaint is the price, at $17 per bowl, it feels a bit steep. Still, I would come back for the Banh Canh when the craving hits. read more

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Modest little place with some cheap tables and chairs. And the customer service...it's a true Asian restaurant. The food though...out of this world. The only place I have had "better" Banh Canh Cua was My Canh in San Francisco. Definitely a "hole in the wall". And worth it for authentic Banh Canh Cua in Orange County. read more

Mai Phung - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Service was great. Bánh canh tôm cua was Ok. Red chili is really good and spicy. No bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro. Some other places even have tép mỡ. read more

Place is amazing. One of the best pho dac biet and banh canh tom cua I ever had. I will definitely recommend this spot. It's small so expect a wait but it's worth it. read more

Mai Phung - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We came to Mai Phung to try the dish which is known as the best Banh Canh Cua in OC, and it did not disappoint. We arrived during lunch time and there was already a long line in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is quite small just like many restaurants in Vietnam with not many tables so wait time was a bit long. You would better plan ahead of time if you want to try this out. We made the order outside while waiting and once the table is ready, they bring the food out for you. We tried both the original Banh Canh Cua and the clear broth version that I hadn't heard of before. Both have their own unique taste. The portion and flavor were decent and really close to what I remember in Vietnam. However, I still feel like it's not there yet. In overall, Mai Phung is a great place if you want to try out the infamous Banh Canh Cua from Vietnam. I'd still want to come back again next time if I have a chance to visit OC. I personally think this place could use a little refresh with a cleaner surroundings and upgraded tables and chairs to make it shine brighter. read more

Mai Phung - Banh Canh Cua clear broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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highlights: - best banh canh cua in OC - only 6 tables inside, be prepared to wait - they take card - #1 is classic but i tried #6 nuoc trong and broth was really good - dau xanh la dua is a little too thick - $1 for ice water is kinda crazy - $17ish/bowl - chili at the table is VERY spicy, use only a little! read more

Mai Phung - banh canh cua (#1 and #6 clear broth nước trong), dau xanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I love banh canh and have been eyeing this location for so long! A small hole in the wall restaurant serving delicious bowls of banh canh and egg rolls. There was a wait when due to limited seating but they take your order while you wait and the food comes out as soon as you sit down. I love that the banh canh noodles are chewy and broth was full of crab flavor and was piping hot. I was told the hot sauce was spicy so I added 2 drops and squeeze in a little bit of lime. Definitely get the eggroll. They are crispy and hot. Wrap them in some lettuce and herbs for the perfect bite. They do charge for water so I just brought in my own bottle. read more

Mai Phung - Crab banh canh and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I love this place!! This place was introduced to me by my brother in law, and tbh, it's the best thing he ever introduced me to. I always order the bánh canh cua [10/10], super great for seafood lovers. I'd love it thought, if the noodles are a bit more on the chewier side. But their chilly is super spicy but soo yummy There's always a HUGE line, and you'd have to check in by writing your name on their checklist. They have very limited seatings, so I'd always prefer to get it to go. The vibe is great though!! read more

Came in for a late lunch and waited a while to get seated. Theres a paper pad to sign in to get a table. Seating is limited and the restaurant overall is small. We placed our order while waiting for our table and were served a few minutes after being seated. We ordered banh canh and egg rolls. Banh canh was good with a squirt of lime and a dab of their house chili paste. FYI, chili paste is spicy so I suggest you add a little at a time. Egg rolls were really good when wrapped with the veggies provided. Most of the customers do take a long time eating and talking hence the long wait times. I would suggest coming in a little later in the day if not right at opening to avoid a long wait. Customer service was friendly and quick. read more

Cozy little hole in the wall restaurant that serves amazing Banh Canh. Banh Canh is my favorite vietnamese dish and this place takes the cake on making it perfect every single time. Currently the Banh Canh price is $17. The portion is crazy. It's so much food. I always have a hard time finishing it all. The crab bits with shrimp is chefs kiss. The thick broth is the star of the show. The umami goodness intertwined with the banh canh noodles works so harmoniously well. I've tried every Banh Canh place in OC and this place is still my favorite spot. Their take out hours differs from their regular restaurant hours. read more

Mai Phung - take out hours - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I eat here solely for their banh canh tom cua (I think thats the name). Basically their most popular dish. Point to a neighbor's bowl and you'll have a 99% chance of ordering the right thing. Shrimp, crab meat, slivers of some type of meat in a thick broth with chewy noodles. Pair that with some lime and their house chili sauce on the table and you're in business. Everything about this dish is flavorful and addicting. The tables are small for 1-4 peeps because its really a hole in the wall place. Been there at least 8-10 times and I have had to wait nearly every single time. Parking is usually fine because its in a strip mall. If I didn't live so far I'd be up in there weekly... read more

My friends said this is the best spot for banh canh so I wanted to try it out. The restaurant is small with about 6-8 tables. I heard it gets very busy on the weekends, but I came on a Sunday around 11:40 AM and luckily there was only 1 party ahead. It did get more crowded after 12:00 PM. They're very efficient and quick though. They take your order before your table is ready so make sure to check the menu that's posted outside beforehand. Once your table is ready, your food comes out very quick after you sit down. I ordered two of the recommended items: * Banh Canh (Vietnamese udon) with crab, shrimp, and pork - $17 Comes with a good amount of crab. Wish the noodles were a little chewier, but would definitely get it again. * Bun Thit Nuong Cha Giáo (vermicelli with pork and egg roll) - $17 The pork and egg roll were very flavorful. I think the egg roll was a little hard on the outside, but still good! They do charge $1 for iced water or you can get iced tea for the same price and it comes with refills. I also don't think there's AC in the restaurant so it can get a little warm, especially if you're having hot soup. Overall, the food was good and I would come back. My mom enjoyed the banh canh and said the flavor is good. read more

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My friends wanted to come here after seeing it on tik tok and I had this place bookmarked so I was excited to go. There are a lot of places on tik tok that has steer us wrong but this is not one of them. Parking is easy with a good amount of parking. This place is small so write your name and wait for your call. Please look over the menu because you do put in your order before seating just to keep the line moving. We ended up getting four items, we got the banh Canh which is the Vietnamese udon which is their house specialty. We also ordered the hu tieu, stir fry clear vermicelli, and egg rolls. Most of the dishes we picked came with crab, pork, and shrimp. Everything came out great. Surprisedly, my favorite was the stir fry vermicelli, the flavors on that dish kept me wanting to eat more. It was made really well. The service was quick and outstanding. The man was running around and was on it. He was like doing four jobs at once and killing it. Overall, if you're cravings for some comforting Vietnamese food, this is definitely a place to try. read more

Mai Phung - Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Small shop, small menu, quick service, just the way I like it. This restaurant makes everything convenient for you. Great banh canh, amazing egg rolls, love their fresh chili sauce! read more

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10 out of 10! When people say hole-in-the-wall joints hit, this is exactly what they mean. I was on TikTok and saw a video of a girl eating Banh Canh, so that got me craving Banh Canh since I'd never tried it. Then found another video of someone recommending this place. Man, it did not disappoint especially for my first experience of this dish. We tried #1, the Banh Canh, #3, the dry noodles, and #16, the stir-fried clear noodles. I loved all of them! What really stood out was how much filling they packed into these dishes. When they say there's crab, they mean it. There was so much crab laced into the soup and noodles. I also love that the Banh Canh soup is a little thick so the broth perfectly coated the thicker udon noodles. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots, and I highly recommend it! Prices aren't bad considering the amount of seafood you get with each dish. Parking is easy as they're in a strip mall. There might be a little bit of a wait considering how good they are. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a decent experience. Parking was available in the private lot or on the street. There are half a dozen tables indoors and a few stools outside for waiting. There is a wait list outside the restaurant and the staff takes orders while waiting for tables. It was interesting to see the competition amongst the restaurants as it appeared that the restaurant a few doors down kept on soliciting diners in line to check out their restaurant instead with no line... Once seated, the order arrived quickly. The queue for a table took about ~20 minutes. The iced Vietnamese coffee was strong and quite tasty. I wasn't able to finish. The cha gio was decent although a touch pricey at $16 for a plate of fried egg rolls served with a side of lettuce. The banh canh that seems to be a house special was decent. Portions were on the smaller side and the udon came out slippery and al dente. The crab tasted like it was frozen and/or from a can. ~$27/head for lunch. Menu prices seem to be "tax included" and I didn't see anyone leave any tip on the table or with the staff. read more

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Their banh canh tom cua thit (#1 on their menu) is so good! Very flavorful and very generous with their real crab meat. Their spicy sauce is extremely spicy! I thought I handle heat well, but it was overwhelming for me haha it was tasty though! You can buy a jar for $10 read more

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I am in love with these small mom and pop shops around OC and need to start dining more at this places. Parking in this plaza is a little tight and inside is small too. There are 23 food items on the menu. We got the crab noodle soup (#1) and fried rice (#23). Bánh canh tôm cua had a thick broth with udon like noodles. So yummy. Squeeze a few lemons and it's perfect. I was surprised how much I liked the fried rice. It had that crispy rice burn from the wok. We will be back to try more dishes. read more

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Excellent crab udon soup served at this authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The broth was very good and the crab-to-noodle ratio was also generous. read more

If you're a fan of Vietnamese food (or just delicious food in general), Mai Phung in Westminster is a must-try, I only had one dish during my visit, the banh canh cua but WOW, it was incredible. The broth was rich and flavorful, perfectly thick and comforting without being too heavy. And the crab? So, so good. Fresh, sweet, and tender--basically the star of the bowl. I couldn't put my spoon down and literally finished the entire thing in under 10 minutes (no shame ). It hit all the right spots. While I only had the banh canh this time, I noticed they also serve bun thit nuong and egg rolls which looked amazing coming out of the kitchen. Definitely planning to come back and try those next! If you're in the area and craving Vietnamese comfort food done right, give Mai Phung a visit. You won't regret it. read more

Mai Phung - Banh Canh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Hole in the wall spot. Small restaurant, fast service, delicious food. Be prepared to wait 1-1.5 hours to be seated on a busy day! My sister introduced me to this spot, and at first, I debated if the wait was really worth it (given I have a baby too). It is. You put your name down, place your order before being seated, and then once you're seated, the food comes out. We ordered #1 around the table, and it did not disappoint. The noodles were chewy, the broth was tasty, and the bowl was filled with protein! You can make a dip on the side- I did fish sauce, chili and lime. Their house made chili is SPICY but soooo addicting. If you love it, you can buy a jar to go for $10! There's maybe 6 tables of 4 people and 1 table for 2 people. They will accommodate large parties by putting the tables together so that's nice. The parking lot is small and busy, so I recommend dropping someone off to get on the waitlist while you're finding parking. read more

Came here because everyone online says they have the best banh canh. This tiny hole in the wall only have several tables so it makes a long wait. We were there 10 mins before noon. Got seated almost an hour later. We got their popular items which is #1 banh canh with pork and crab, pho tai and egg rolls. We have some better Eggrolls in Dallas so these don't impress me that much. My husband says the pho is normal. While the banh canh is good, I didn't think it was an hour wait good. The soup contains lots of crab meat and the consistency of the broth is thick to my liking but the flavor is mild. The chili sauce is so spicy which I like. read more

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We called in for a togo order 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead and we had to wait like 30 minutes when we came to pick up the food. We literally only ordered 2 banh canh and 1 cha gio. When we got there he asked to repeat the order and I guess they just started making the food by then. We also had such a bad experience last time dining in. There's only 1 person taking care of every thing in the front. I can tell they prioritize their togos while customers waiting outside with so many tables uncleaned. They even had our order taken when we were waiting outside just for us to wait for another 30 minutes before the food came since seated. What's the point then? Such an unorganized and careless restaurant. They need to be organized and efficient to become better. Sorry this is the last time we ever come here and I'll never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Best crab udon bánh canh cua in OC for the time being with lots of crab meats. Weird hours of operation and small space make it a bit difficult to dine there. But they keep quality food cause of that probably. Spicy af ớt so be careful if you are "white". Cafe sữa is underatted! read more

This restaurant is so small for the amount of traffic that goes on here due to popularity. They literally have 8 small tables of two. I waited about 30 minutes until we were seated at 12 noon on a weekday. They took our orders while we were waiting. Service was good but to an extent because the main guy was working all the tables and the cashier stepped in when needed. The guy and gal were attentive and professional even when it was super busy. We got the #1 banh canh, #5 vermicelli noodles, #15 egg rolls, and the mung bean pandan drink. The banh canh had so much lumps of crab meat and loaded with protein. At first it didn't look like a lot but it filled me up and I was stuffed. The flavor was good but maybe I'm just not that into banh canh. The vermicelli noodles had grilled pork that was charred and had good flavor. The egg rolls were delicious and fried with rice paper and not egg roll wrappers. They gave us plenty of veggies to wrap the egg rolls and plenty of dipping sauce. The mung bean pandan drink was so good we bought a gallon of it to bring home. It was worth the try coming here but for the price and wait I'm not too crazy about it. Maybe ordering takeout would be better. read more

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Food was so good. There's only one size to their banh canh. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients. It is a small mom and pop restaurant with only 6 tables. We waited about 5 minutes, the staff took our orders before sitting down. read more

Mai Phung - Banh canh tôm cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Hole in the wall place but food is amazing. Their crab and pork tapioca noodle soup is phenomenal. There is usually a wait to get seated but it is worth it. A must try read more

Mai Phung - Banh canh cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California