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    Mama Hieu's

    4.6 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fish sauce glaze
    Ann Q.

    The only reason I'm not giving full 5 stars is because they really need to turn on the AC and not be so cheap sometimes. I was dripping sweat and I could see the workers glistening hard too, I can't imagine what it was like in the back kitchen with only a fan on. We got the fish sauce glaze and the Andy's special today. Andy's special is basically the fish sauce glaze with garlic and jalapeno toppings. They were VERY generous with the toppings!! Jalapenos were really spicy too so maybe they were serranos instead? Not sure but both were equally delicious. I did prefer the original fish sauce glaze more while my BF preferred the Andy's special so it worked out haha. That extra bit of lime adds a much appreciated citrus lively note! And you know what, you needed rice with these wings but the rice was also delicious with little crispy garlic on top. Service was good, they were knowledgeable of the products. Order online to skip the line. Indoor dining can seat maybe 10? There's a 2 seater table that sits very close to the stool tables so I never saw anyone sitting there at the same time. It was always one or the other. Restroom is also available. They provide napkins and a wet towelette. The napkins sadly does very little since your hands get sticky from the wings and it just shreds the napkins apart.

    Shannon W.

    First time trying Mama Hieu's! I've been wanting to check them out since hearing they opened a storefront after being successful during the pandemic, if I remember correctly. I knew about their fried chicken, but I didn't know they had chicken sandwiches too. I got the Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich, 4 wings, and garlic noodles. Tip: If you order through the app, you can skip the wait and get a free garlic noodle. I think it's only for your first order on the app, though, and I'm not sure how long the deal lasts. Wings -- 3/5 The wings were okay, but pretty mediocre. I got one flat and three drumettes, which was a little disappointing. The flavor and crispiness were both kind of lacking, and I ate them fresh too. The seasoning reminded me of that lobster green onion sauce you'd get at a Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant. Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich -- 4/5 The sandwich was definitely better. The chicken had a good crisp to it, but sadly, it was overfried and wasn't cooked evenly. The edges were noticeably darker than the center, and the chicken itself was thinner than I expected. The sauce didn't taste like anything particularly special either--it was giving spicy mayo, if anything. The vegetables and pickles made the sandwich taste similar to another famous chicken sandwich place. I actually liked it overall, but because the chicken wasn't fried evenly, I'd give it a 4/5. Garlic Noodles The garlic noodles were okay. They definitely had a lot of garlic, but I didn't think the cheese on top was necessary. It kind of ruined it for me. I won't rate this one since it was free, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Service wasn't bad. It was super busy when I went, so I had to wait a little longer than the estimated pickup time. There's ample seating inside, although the AC was kind of lacking. Overall, I'd probably come back for the chicken sandwich and give it another try, especially if a friend wanted to go. I wouldn't really recommend the other items I tried, though.

    4 Original Garlic
    Lauren S.

    Little overpriced, but good quality of food. I got just the 4 wings and it was filling. The garlic noodles are too greasy for me, but their fries are solid. Also not much seating inside especially when there is a rush. Definitely want to try their shrimp next time.

    Garlic Wings
    Brandon C.

    The food was pretty good. I came here because I heard the sandwich exceeds Howlin' Rays, since I've had both, I would say that it is just a different version - think granny smith to Washington: it's just a different animal in taste and texture. I thought the chicken was done well, but it did. Fall apart as you grab it and bite, Howlin' would be a thicker cut that is juicy and does not fall apart. This version has some Vietnamese veggies in the sandwich which is not what you can find at Howlin'. In terms of pure chicken, it was slightly overdone at the edges but still was very juicy. The sauce helped a lot more than it should for a standalone chicken sandwich. The garlic noodles are not amazing, it just felt like boiled noodles and with residual heat it got the garlic and cheese to meld into it, nothing note worthy. The chicken pieces, we got the garlic wings. The sauce or flavor did not stick well to the wings, it was just a nicely fried wing - the sauce just fell to the bottom, texture wise not amazing. The sandwich is probably the thing to go for here, nothing else was note worthy for me. Get the house sauce as well, you will need it for that extra oomph. If you decide to eat here during summer, there is barely any air conditioning, I was sweating a lot.

    Half Tray (half original / half spicy).
    Cindy Z.

    I was obsessed with Mama Hieu's back when they were serving out of their house during Covid, so very excited to see them grow into a storefront. Since then, they've also got some new flavors too. I made a pick up order online ahead, but still had to wait an extra 15-20 minutes when I arrived. For the four of us, we ordered Mama's Family Pack ($45), which includes 20 wings, garlic noodles, fries, and sauces. Since it only includes two flavors as we opted for Salted Eggyolk and Fish Glazed, we also added an additional 4pcs wings in Garlic Butter and Andy's Special, so I could try everything. Of all the flavors, I enjoyed Andy's Special and Fish Glazed the most as the sauciness was more flavor. The egg yolk was so subtle that I didn't find the flavor being a standout. The wings are crispy and I do appreciate the Asian flavors though. As for the fries, they're as is. The garlic noodles were decent, but a tad on the softer texture for my liking. With all this fried food, we paired a large order of Pickled Veggies ($8), which was much needed to cut through. This was so refreshing to have with the chicken and alone. Overall, great Vietnamese chicken wing spot with some unique flavors. It's not something I'd probably come back for too often, but definitely worth checking out. The party platter are great for groups though.

    Joan C.

    Finally tried Mama Hieu's and it did not miss! I got the spicy garlic house box and the wings were sooo good with a nice kick. Love that it's a dry rub seasoning topped with minced garlic and green onions instead of a heavy sauce. The portions were perfect too -- rice and wings balanced just right. The pickled veggies were a great tangy side, and the Mama Hieu's sauce that comes with it tied everything together. I ordered over the phone and customer service was friendly. Their store is also very clean! Will definitely be back. Worth the hype!

    Filled to the brim.
    John T.

    Ordered the advertised popcorn chicken (extra spicy). Output time - 15 minutes Atmosphere - Definitely a lot of foot traffic, might have to eat in the car as very limited seating to about (11). They do have water station nearby register. Price 10$ Portion 5/5 Huge bouquet of popcorn nuggets. They pile the chicken on a tray and continue to add more on top similar to "five guys" method. Value 5/5- Definitely worth the price. Taste 4.5/5 75% tender juicy pieces The other 25% were the crunchy ones. Spice level - extra spicy is tolerable with a good heat. The only missing topping were Thai basil leaves.

    2nd ordered
    Hai L.

    I ordered 48 wings in the Spicy Garlic flavor the first time, and everything was honestly perfect. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and not too salty. The garlic and onions were especially delicious, and I enjoyed them so much that I came back and ordered 8 wings just for myself for dinner other day as a little treat. Unfortunately, the second experience was completely different. The 8 wings were very salty, didn't taste fresh, and the overall quality was disappointing. I'm not sure what happened, but the inconsistency was really noticeable. After having such a great experience with my first order, I was expecting the same quality the second time. Great wings when they're done right, but the quality definitely needs to be more consistent.

    cristina p.

    I am so glad my bf told us to stop by here when we were in LA; because this was the best thing we ate out here during our little weekend trip! Mama Hieu's started out during COVID and was a small business that was selling plates from the house and due to all of their success, opened up two brick and mortar locations! The spicy garlic butter chicken was soooo good and crispy! It was actually pretty spicy too. I love how they included the pickled veggies! The box came with 7 wings and two scoops of rice and your choice of sauce. We got the Mama Sauce, which was a mayo like sauce. We didn't know what the Andy's Special flavor tasted like, but the workers explained that the flavor is similar to Vietnamese style crab (cua rang). So like oyster sauce, garlic, fish sauce like flavor; sticky. It was hella good!!! No need to dip in the side sauce either. Their fried chicken comes in many unique flavors like salted egg yolk and fish sauce. We weren't really feeling the garlic noodles; come here for the fried chicken box with rice instead! Definitely coming back next time we're in LA!

    Catering menu 7/8/26
    Maynard O.

    Came here on a Wednesday afternoon at 3:30pm on the way to the Hilary Duff concert. It was pretty quiet inside with music playing on the overhead speakers. There was only a group of two eating inside and there were plenty of tables to choose from. We were greeted at the register right away and they were pretty friendly. Customer service was about standard. My wife and I ordered the house box with original flavor, spicy popcorn chicken with ranch, and a side of garlic noodles (since I've heard so much about it on IG reels). The food came out about 10mins after ordering at it was exactly as they say it is. So crispy and juicy. The water matching they have is top tier and came out super cold and crispy. There was enough food to fill us up and take home too. I'd easily come back.

    Spicy garlic butter wings // fish sauce wings
    Lisa N.

    So worth the walk from Banh Khot Lady to here! I made it a mission to visit this spot when I was visiting OC. I've seen so many IG reels about this spot and let me just say it did not disappoint! Love at first bite. The wings were hot and spicy! I ordered 4 pcs spicy garlic butter + 4 pcs fish sauce wings. Everything smelled so good! The chicken wings were fried to perfection. I liked the spicy garlic butter a tad bit more cause I like dry rub. Although the fish sauce was yummy as well. Not too fishy but had good flavor. The staff here were very friendly. I would come back!

    24 wings spicy garlic butter
    Momoca K.

    Came back again because the owner reached out and wanted me to try the same wings again. So of course I got the spicy garlic flavor again, and omg it tasted just like the first time! Perfectly crunchy and so tender on the inside, with a really good kick of spicy, the aroma from the green onion on top, as well as some fresh garlic. Thank you Jimmy for reaching out! I will be back again for more when I'm in the area :) definitely try them out!

    Popcorn Chicken, Brussel Sprouts, and Chicken Wings Garlic Butter
    John D.

    Overhyped. I've tried this place two times. I decided to give it another try because they added Popcorn Chicken to the menu. The chicken wings are nothing special. They are crispy, but the seasoning is ok. The brussel sprouts were too sweet. The popcorn chicken was too bland and lacked seasoning. I really wanted to like this place, but I don't plan on coming back.

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    How big is garlic noodle tray?? How many does it feed?

    Around 10-15 people

    Is your fried chicken gluten free?

    Do they have boneless?

    All bone in wings.

    Is there an a la carte wing option?

    Minimum 5 wings though.

    How far in advance do we need to order a party tray? Thank you

    Best if you can order a couple days ahead of time, however I think 1 day in advance is ok. I'm answering from previous orders I've made. However, during Super Bowl they were taking orders a month ahead.

    What the current methods of payments accepted @ the new 9090 Bolsa location?

    Do your chicken wings have eggs in them?

    Yes our product does contain eggs in them.

    Can we eat in? Take out only?

    Only take out, it's a phone order then set a time for pick up. It's homemade food made in her kitchen and there's no place to eat in.

    I'm allergic to seed oils. What kind of oil do you use? Also is the chicken breaded at all?

    We use canola frying oil. Our chicken in lightly breaded. It’s also gluten free

    Do they have delivery service?

    Yes but a private one place an order on insta (dm them) and then schedule a delivery time :) or I think you could just call the number then place the order from there :)… 

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    What an awesome gem of a spot here in Orange County! I've been eyeing checking District 36 Diner…read moreout for the longest time - ever since they opened up earlier this year - but they have the weirdest opening hours! I always thought of them "as the restaurant with the bizarre hours" - literally four hours a day during the week (closed Mondays) - and only slightly longer hours during the weekend. Upon first stepping foot into the space - you're transformed into an old-school diner with Vietnamese influence. The walls are well decorated in Vietnamese memorabilia. I was greeted by Brian almost immediately - who directed me to a spot "wherever I'd like to sit" - and I opted for one of the booths. Brian - is the co-owner of the diner, but is also part of "old-school" Little Saigon culinary royalty - a descendant of the family that founded the OG Song Long restaurant off Bolsa Ave. that has since shut down (known for their Cha Ca Thanh Long dish - which sadly, you can't get here). He is incredibly warm, genuine, and easy to chat with. After trying to decide between their Bo Kho variations (which is my favorite Vietnamese dish next to pho) - I settled for something new for me - their Five Spiced Chicken Fried Steak - which also comes with two eggs your way (I picked "Sunny Side up"), tater tots, and a Diet Coke. The wait was minimal - and the food was awesome! The tater tots tasted fresh - was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. I found myself eating those first - while letting the gravy seep into my chicken fried steak to soften it up a bit. The chicken fried steak was perfectly flavored - you could almost taste a bit of pho spices with each bite. The homemade gravy was out of this world amazing - making the chicken breading soft enough for me to eat comfortably. The two sunny side up eggs had perfect yolks - I like to poke, and then suck each yolk up - before eating the whites. I appreciate Brian cranking up the AC since I forgot to bring in my portable fan - and it was a pretty warm day. Hoping to check them out again this Saturday for their take on Bun Bo Hue or maybe one of their Bo Kho dishes! Plenty of parking in the shared lot with a Grocery Outlet and Artisan 7 Leaves (which I stopped by after my lunch here). Hope to see them more busy! Brian told me he'd definitely consider opening longer hours during the week if business picks up. Check them out!! They have a unique twist on traditional diner foods with a bit of Vietnamese flair!

    This diner is in the same plaza as several other restaurants and cafes. The parking lot was not…read morefull when I got there but it did get busy after. The diner is very clean with interesting artwork and vibrant colors. I got the Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, Mama's Crispy Rolls, and a cup of Chicken broth to share. The rolls were hot and crispy with fresh leafy greens. The chicken fried steak was very crispy with a consistency almost like fried chicken. The taste is different from a traditional southern type of chicken fried steak. It had an interesting flavor like a mix of the pho seasoning. It is a brownish yellowish color and tastes a little like curry. It paired well with the tots. This was a hearty but not super heavy brunch dish and having a cup of the chicken broth was perfect to wash everything down. The breakfast burrito looked very good on the menu and I might try that for on another visit. I would recommend this diner for anyone looking for one with a retro modern feel and fusion food and good service.

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    District 36 Diner - American diner meets Little Saigon vibes

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    Mama Hieu's - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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