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Nice friendly staff and was really pleased with the fish cake that we bought. The flavors were really nice, not too salty. Having the frozen version is great too, because we were able to stock up on a few to have on hand. Overall, happy with the quality of the fish cake and the $9 value. read more

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This review is for the fish patties only as that the only thing I got from this place. Great taste and reasonably price. These fish patties are great as snack or add them to your favorite noodle or udon soups. Pick up a few when you are in the neighborhood. Parking can be difficult. Come on weekdays for easy parking. read more

Mama’s Cha Ca - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Mama’s Cha Ca - Nice and freshly cooked. $12.50 each - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is primarily a take place, but they have 2 tables out front in the courtyard where you can sit, eat and smoke, sharing space with cafe I4 and Quan Bun Co Giao Thao which seemed to have closed for good. Bun rieu was $13, tasty broth more of pork stock than pure crab, a chunk of minced crab meat, slices of fish cake, 2 cubes of blood curls, fried tofu, served with plenty of fresh herbs, hot pepper sauce, lime slice. Bun rieu here is unique with the addition of slices of cha ca, which were tasteless to me. Lots of people ordered take outs. Good food, reasonable prices, quick service, nice airy outdoor sitting where you can smoke, a good place for lunch. Parking is tight in this strip mall. Will try their other dishes. read more

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1. The fish cakes in the sandwich are good! The coffee was also comforting! 2. The spot has fast-casual vibes! 3. One table inside and another table outside! 4. Staff was friendly and timely with my order! 5. Parking lot is medium size but there is street parkjng nearby! Note: There is a single restroom! Photo: Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Banh Mi Cha Ca read more

Mama’s Cha Ca - Vietnamese Iced Coffee (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Recommended this place to my mom and now this is her favorite place! She also told her friends, and now they all frequent here. The ladies love their frozen cha ca. They buy dozens. The frozen version is a cheaper alternative to the pre-fried cha ca. They seasoned it well, so you don't need to season it before frying unless you want to garnish. Highly recommend. read more

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I don't know about the other foods but for sure, you can't go wrong with the fish cakes. Super fresh!!! They make new ones on the daily. I came here twice today lol The first time, I got 1 lb. They just made it, so it was still very hot. At first, she wrapped up a whole piece for me. However, I wanted to eat it right away, so I asked if she could cut it. She was really nice. She got it cut and packed up neatly. Also, she gave me utensils and napkins. The fish cake was chewy and tasty. I usually like mine with dill, but these were good even without. My mom enjoyed it very much as well. We went back and got 2lbs. I didn't think we would get fresh hot ones. However, they were almost done making a new batch, so we waited. Such a good snack or add it in bun rieu or whatever you want. read more

Mama’s Cha Ca - Fresh hot fish cakes!!!! 1 lb - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Honestly one my favorite Cha Ca Chien(Fried Fish Cake) & Bun Rieu(Vietnamese Crab/Tomato Soup) places! The Cha Ca Chien which is fried fish cake, was absolutely flavorful & very light & tasted amazing in the Bun Rieu. Bun Rieu is a light & flavorful tomato pork broth that is generally accompanied by crab paste/mixture/meatballs, fried tofu, & vermicelli noodles, along with choices of herbs & vegetables. Truly one of my favorite dishes that warms the heart & Mama's Cha Ca definitely hits a home run for it. Most notably I'm super impressed by the Cha Ca, & how delicious it was. Definitely coming back just for the $12/LB to add to some home-cooking! Recommend to go here since theres barely any space to really dine, but super grateful to had the chance to! read more

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Cathy N.

Thank you for stopping! Glad to hear our bun rieu is one of your…

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This place is specifically for delicious fresh, chewy traditional fried fish cakes. I can eat this high quality fish cake with steamed rice, noodle, baguette, etc. Fresh fish cakes are made each day. Beautiful decoration and clean interior. Courteous, friendly Customer Service. Parking can be difficult because of small lot with many merchants. I actually witnessed a lady walked in with her family and asked for 20 pieces (each is about a pound) of fried fish cakes right after I bought mine. Wow! read more

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I like the Fish Cake here it's really good the Owner is a young beautiful girl she takes care customers so good explaining clearly if you need some information about the products she sold in store Inside the store is clean and neat . If you like Fish try to get this and see how good it's read more

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Nhân Viên thân thiện , nhiệt tình . Shipping nhanh chóng và tiện lợi . Sẽ tiếp tục ủng hộ ! read more

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I came here on a random afternoon because I was craving banh canh. It's really good! Their broth has so much flavor that I literally finished the entire thing. It's a very small place, there's not really seating inside and maybe 2 tables outside so definitely not a dine in kinda environment. read more

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3 stars The 3 stars is just for the fish cake. Personally, I really love fish cake - the more pepper, the better! But I thought this was really pricey for 1 lb of fish cake. The total came out to be $13.05. It's definitely worth a visit and I will go back to try their noodle dishes. I'm just not sure if I'd buy the fish cake by itself again. With that said, it is approved by my mom, who immediately made her rice noodle soup with the fish as toppings...so there's that. read more

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We are regulars to the Banh Mi Cha Ca. Hits the spot every time. Best Cha Ca place by far.

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Soo delicious!! Highly recommend! We'll be back for sure! Service was great! Overall, amazing experience!

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Location* In the corner of a small L-shaped plaza Atmosphere* Small, clean, fast-casual to-go but they do have 1 table inside for dining---at least 1 outdoor table, sometimes I've seen 2 Food* They specialize in cha ca which is all made fresh from them. However, I just want to share that their bun rieu cha cais sooo good especially since they give a generous amount for price of $13. I crave it all the time... They also have banh canh, bun cha ca, banh mi cha ca. Beverages* Very limited selection: water, tea, milk yogurt with condensed milk, soda chanh, might be missing a few more options read more

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Very sweet service. Fish cakes tastes homemade, which is why I found some bones in it so be careful while eating but that's how you know it's legit fish and not fillers lol. The broth was a bit light but you can add your own fish sauce and shrimp paste they put in the side to taste. I would come back for more fish cakes :) read more

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Thank you for stopping by! I do apologize for some fish bones in the…

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Alright, so my sister told me about this place and said it's really good. I don't live in the area so I wanted to try it out. I saw one review that said, she found fish scales in her raw cha ca that she had bought but I didn't pay much attention to it. I did read her review and the comment with the owners family member responding to it. My two cents as a person who fishes, I already knew that, even when cleaning fish (no matter how much there is) you spray water to wash off all the fish scale off the fish or as much as you can see. Apparently they don't do that here. They prefer quantity over quality. I ordered a cha ca sandwich to try this place out and even when eating the sandwich, I felt the texture of fish scales. I thought it was just in my head and pretended it was maybe the texture of the bread or pickled veggies but then I found a piece of scale in my mouth. The sandwich was tasty though and they always say dirty places do have good food lol. But probably, I won't be coming back! As for their service, they suck here. It's a very small place and customers had to go towards the back to get the attention of their staff to come to the front. Never again! read more

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Cathy N.

Hi! Sorry for the bad experience and that our cha ca did not meet…

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It's a small little place that sells chả cá and chả cá related items such as bánh canh chả cá. Bánh canh chả cá was really good and was only $10 (tax already included). My piece of chả cá (1lb) was $12. Prices might have gone up since I last got these items. The girl taking my order and ringing me up was super nice and friendly. If you need fish patties, give this place a try. read more

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Chan H.

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Wow.... Came all the way from San Jose to pick up 20 cha ca to give out to friend and family, all the cha ca have fish scale in it , what's is going on? Didn't want to leave a yelp review, ( preferably handling it in private ) but then After I Called the mom number to let her know there's a lot of fish scale in the cha ca then she started yelling on top of her lung saying she been doing it more than 10 year no one complain blah blah blah ( it's not a complaint it's a feed back ).... I told her if you want I can sent you all the fish scale picture from the cha ca , she hang up WTH . I hate leaving a negative review on the new businesses . When she was selling at home the quality is legitimately good, but I don't know what's going on now. It just a friendly call to let her know it has fish scale so please check the batch but then she started scream .. fix your dam mistake not denying the problem OMFG. It just to bad. please remember, word of mouth is strong especially now we have Yelp. read more

Mama’s Cha Ca - Fish scale.... What a Waste of time! - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Cathy N.

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Maple L.

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Cha ca is good but customer service isn't great Hopefully you can improve on that. I did get yelled at on the phone when asking about something. read more

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I happened to be in the little Saigon area and I needed to make a quick pitstop for lunch. Seeing the five star review of Mama's Cha Ca, I decided to give it a shot. I bought one bún, one bánh mì and at the recommendation of one of the workers, I got the kumquat tea instead of the passion fruit. I had a few places to stop by in the area, but I finally got to take a moment and take a bite of the bánh mì. Wow! The bread was fresh, flaky, and chewy. Whatever their secret sauce is was flavorful and unique and the fish cake was delightful. I am looking forward to trying the bún. The restaurant is next to a café, and there is no indoor seating. You can expect to pick up your food and go. Otherwise, the place was well-kept and clean and the workers were very nice. I will definitely be back to Mama's Cha Ca. read more

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Cathy N.

Thank you for the kind review!

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Heinrich V.

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A friend recommended this place when I was visiting OC. I have to say this is the best cha ca I ever had. read more

Mama’s Cha Ca - Best Cha Ca in town - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Mama’s Cha Ca - Ready to eat! Super yummy - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Chi N.

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Good fish cake but not out of this world. Space is more like a deli with some tables out front. We had the bún riêu, bánh mì - both were tasty. Service was a little slow but overall good. read more

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I tried this place for the first time today with my mom. We had bún riêu chả cá. We both think it's pretty good. The portion is big. The broth is very flavorful. We enjoyed their cha ca! We also ordered cafe sua da. It's also good and creamy, it's kinda similar yo Lee sandwich coffee lol. The service is very good! They are very friendly. The store is very clean. We will come back for sure! read more

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I hope this place stays and prospers. The lady was very nice and helpful. Prices are very reasonable. I got the fish cake banh mi with fried egg. Really good. Only thing is that the bread got a little soggy cuz I did not start eating until one hour later. read more

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New favorite spot for bun rieu. The portion is generous with lots of topping. Love their crab/shrimp balls it's flavorful. The aroma of the broth will certify it authentic. Bought frozen fish paste to fry for bánh mì too and the family approved. read more

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Vincent T.

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Ordered bun cha ca. Fish cake was good but the broth was way too sweet, most people these days already know that sugar is the culprit of many diseases. Less sugar would be better. read more

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My to go spot for bún chả cá. I also buy the frozen fish paste so I can make at home. They do have fried, steam ready to eat fish cake.

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Omg the food is so yummy. The udon broth was sweet and the fried fishy omg so yummy. We came back the next day and got the Banh mi...SO GOOD!! Fresh veggies and it's packed with fried fishy goodness. $6 something ..so so worth it. The service was sweet and amazing. The place was clean. Small shop but probably the best cha ca I've ever had. read more

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Cathy N.

Thank you for the 5 stars!

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Delicious bun rieu and bun cha ca!! Great customer service too! They're known for their fish cakes . read more

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Good service. Great price, very tasty fish cakes! I appreciate that they are made daily

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Aside from their bomb ass cha ca (vnmese fish cakes), my 2 other favorite things on their take out menu is the bun rieu & banh mi cha ca. I appreciate the fact that they offer dishes that highlight their cha ca cuz it can get kinda boring just eating with plain rice at home. I love that veggies in the bm were cut so thinly cuz I'm not a veggie person so it was way easier to chew thru along with all the other goodies in the bm. Idk what they marinade their do chua (pickled daikon/carrots) with, but it tastes different (better imo) than ur typical do chua at any other viet places...oh and that homemade sauce in the bm cha ca though *chef's kiss*. Don't mind my messy pic of the bm. I gobbled halfway thru before realizing I should take a pic for the review. I tried to make it look pretty, but I'm no professional food photographer . read more

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the homemade fish cakes here are just so delicious. the lady who helped me was very nice and helpful. parking can be tough if it's busy, but it's definitely worth it! read more

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Cathy N.

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Michelle P.

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I will come back again love drink it's so sweet and light so perfect for summer!! Very nice place read more

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Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We will be having…

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The best Cha Ca ever! The noodles and fish cake were perfectly made, the broth delicious. Add some homemade chili for extra spiciness and it's a perfect lunch. The homemade yogurt was amazing too, light and flavorful. We bought the rolls as well to cook at home! read more

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Loved the Cha ca here! Very small place . The udon soup had no color but tasted ok. The bun rieu was also good ( not the best) but both had a ton of Cha , which was what we really wanted to eat :). read more

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I came here with some girlfriends after a night of drinking. The menu is small - frozen or cooked cha ca (fried or steamed) along with some noodles soups. The banh canh cha ca really hit the spot. I didn't know cha ca could be that good. The broth is light yet flavorful. the chili paste is a MUST if you like spicy. Can't wait to come back to try the bun cha ca! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday. Located in a strip mall with a Parking lot with a decent amount of parking! Limited amount of seating available outside! Menu is small but concise! Owner answered all my questions about the menu especially since I'm not familiar with these dishes! Ordered the banh canh cha ca. comes with a generous portion of fried and steamed fish cakes. I don't normally eat fish cakes but these are the only fish cakes I like! The fish cakes had the perfect bite and didn't have any fishy taste! Clearly made with real fresh fish rather than the store bought stuff. The broth was light and clear with the perfect amount of spice. The green Onion and cilantro added the perfect amount of freshness. Can ask for homemade chili paste it is sooo good but is quite spicy! This is one of the few restaurants where i feel like I could return everyday because it is so good but also feels homemade! Bought some frozen fish cake paste but I'll be back soon!! read more

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10212 Westminster Ave
Ste 115, 116
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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(714) 591-5157
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Hours

What time does Mama’s Cha Ca open?

Mama’s Cha Ca opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mama’s Cha Ca close?

Mama’s Cha Ca closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Mama’s Cha Ca closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSat-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mama’s Cha Ca take Bitcoin?

No, Mama’s Cha Ca does not take Bitcoin.

Does Mama’s Cha Ca take credit cards?

Yes, Mama’s Cha Ca takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mama’s Cha Ca have a drive thru?

No, Mama’s Cha Ca does not have a drive thru.

Does Mama’s Cha Ca serve alcohol?

No, Mama’s Cha Ca does not serve alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mama’s Cha Ca have outdoor seating?

No, Mama’s Cha Ca does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Mama’s Cha Ca have parking?

Yes, Mama’s Cha Ca has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mama’s Cha Ca wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mama’s Cha Ca is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mama’s Cha Ca have free WiFi?

Yes, Mama’s Cha Ca has free WiFi.

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99999 Restaurant - Phở Út Nô

4.8(1.3k reviews)

0.6 mi

Food is great at a reasonable price! Service is friendly…read moreand the location is large! Highly recommend!

The food was on point and fire the server (Trey) made sure I was satisfied and the atmosphere was…read moredope , will be coming back soon -man man

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Hanoi Old Quarter

4.6(1.9k reviews)

0.3 mi

Very good food and service Price reasonable and we will…read morecome back anytime location in bolsa next to oc ba lau

variable menu with many Vietnamese food good service and…read morefriendle good decor and many tables

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Crab meat spring rolls and veggies

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Loi's Kitchen

4.6(606 reviews)

1.0 mi

Extremely delicious and home-y Vietnamese food!!! Food has been inconsistent (color of soup,…read moreportion size, but still tastes really good each time? BÁNH CANH TÔM CUA: yummy udon in thick orange broth with shrimp, crab, and fish cake BÒ KHO with BÁNH MÌ: flavorful Vietnamese beef stew with side of bread (can also get with noodles instead) BÚN RIÊU: delicious crab vermicelli soup!

Tried this spot after seeing an advertisement online for their fried chicken and rice plate. The…read morepromotion was only 11$ for a plate. The chicken was crispy just as expected. It also came with their dipping sauce, red rice and a fried egg. They also give you a side of broth. I was not a fan of their rice. Not sure if it was just that night or if it's how their rice is always cooked, but the rice was on the drier side so I had pour soup on my rice or else it was too dry. Service was okay. I would give them another try. Maybe for their noodle soup dishes.

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Oc & Lau Restaurant

4.1(3.4k reviews)

1.0 mi

Such a great spot to take people who are from out of town, to experience vietnamese food in the OC…read morearea. ( no pun intended ) Meet up with a group of friends and it was nice because we got to order more and share the various dishes. You can literally find sour, spicy, savory, and sweet on the menu. Anything with green onion oil is killer. Our server was so nice and tentative, reason why the table turnover rate was high. People enjoy their food and move on. Really love the dessert they give you when you're done , such a nice way to end the meal.

I have been coming to this restaurant for several years. I love the scallop here, especially the…read moreking scallop. This time, I got the quail eggs one! It was decent but I still prefer the quail eggs scallop. I love the fried crab too, it was amazing :) The service is decent. The wait was about an hour or so but totally worth it! Very crowded restaurant, I don't remember if there was music or not. It's decently aesthetic.

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Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

Absolutely loved this Vietnamese restaurant! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read moreprepared. The pho was rich and aromatic, the spring rolls were incredibly fresh, and the herbs and vegetables tasted amazing. Great atmosphere, very clean, and excellent service. You can really tell they care about quality and authentic flavors. Perfect balance of comfort food and fresh ingredients. One of the best Vietnamese spots we've tried lately. Highly recommend!

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SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

4.4(723 reviews)

1.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Established in 2022

Long time customer here!…read more They have a brand new dish: Bún Chả Cá Thì Là. The fish and the fish cakes are super tasty, and the amount of thì là (dill) they use makes it the perfect combo. It really nails that traditional Northern-style flavor profile. Pro tip: make sure to mix in some sa tế, as it completely amplifies the broth and takes it to the next level! Also, I'm so hyped that the Cháo Sườn Quẩy is FINALLY back on the menu! It came out piping hot and is just as comforting as I remember. Honestly, this bowl right here is what keeps me coming back and craving more. Solid spot, totally hits the spot if you want some legit, comforting Northern food.

SEN has been on my list of Vietnamese spots to try for a while, given all the glowing reviews…read more Unfortunately, the food was just okay. Food Bánh Mì Pate Que (2) - $5.99 Served as two pieces, this Hải Phòng-style bánh mì came with pate, shredded pork, and a house chili sauce. The bread was nicely toasted and served warm, making it easy to share. Bánh Ướt Đặc Biệt - $14.50 Steamed rice sheets topped with pork patties, fried tofu, and fresh vegetables, served with a house fish sauce. The sauce leaned light and slightly sweet, which may appeal to some but felt a bit mild overall. Bún Chả Hà Nội - $16.50 Rice vermicelli served with grilled pork, pork patties, fresh herbs, and house fish sauce. Similar to the other dish, the sauce was on the lighter side in terms of flavor. The protein portions also felt a bit small for the price. Service My party and I were greeted and seated promptly upon our arrival. A server brought menus and returned shortly after to take our order. However, they did not check-in throughout the dining experience. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and the food came out quickly. Payment is processed at the register near the back by the kitchen. Ambiance The restaurant is dimly lit with plenty of seating for dine-in. Location It is located in a strip plaza with a shared parking alongside other businesses.

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New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)

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Mama Hieu's

4.6(1.3k reviews)

1.5 mi

I was making it a habit in coming here when they started their weekly wednesday promos where $4 for…read more4 wings and then the following 2 weeks it was $8 for 8 wings. When I would come inside, I would see their other limited time food items, like their brussel sprouts and order that as well. I really enjoyed their brussel sprouts and now sad to see it gone. I joined the Mama Hieus App which makes ordering ahead easier for pickup. I really like the app bc its simple to plan your dinner ahead. You can pick the day and time you want to pick-up. If I could make one request, is if you can give customers (me) the option to pay like extra $1-$2 for their orders to be ONLY FLAT WINGS on small orders. The chicken is so well crispy and coated and the non flat wings are too meaty but then carry less of your delicious seasoning in my opinion. Does that request exist? I guess I should ask this with your staff in person if I can get a special request to get all flat wings only. Overall, still love your wings and travel once a week when I can from Irvine to get them to share with my Mom for our bonding time.

Chicken was crispy, juicy and packed with flavor - def up there with some of the best Vietnamese…read morestyle fried chicken wings. We got the Garlic Butter Wings and the Fish Sauce Wings (similar to Bonchon/IYKYK) with a side of sweet potato fries which also was delicious. Service was great, food came out in a timely manner. Can't ask for more. Seating and Environment was highly appreciated as there was plenty to select from. Will def return if we are back in the area.

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Pho 79 Restaurant

4.2(3.9k reviews)

0.5 mi

Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

@endoedibles on Instagam 09/15/24

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Pho Tai + meatball - small

Pho Redbo

Tried Pho RedBo and honestly this spot really surprised me. Finding halal pho in OC already makes…read morethis place stand out, but the food itself was actually so good too. The broth was rich, comforting, and super flavorful without feeling too heavy, and you could really taste the quality of the meat. My favorite dish from the meal was definitely the shaken beef because it was so tender and packed with flavor. I also really appreciated that the entire menu is halal certified because it makes the spot feel even more special and inclusive. Overall such a comforting meal and definitely somewhere I'd come back to again.

Came by Pho RedBo in Garden Grove and was pleasantly surprised--plus points for being halal…read morecertified. We started with the Vietnamese coffee ($7), which was bold, strong, and nicely balanced with the sweetness from the condensed milk. A great way to kick things off. The egg rolls ($10) were packed with beef, shrimp, wood ear mushroom, and vermicelli--crispy on the outside and paired perfectly with fresh lettuce and fish sauce. The standout for me was the flaming wagyu ($18), torched tableside. For how thick the cut was, it was incredibly tender and soft. Definitely go medium rare. The ponzu dipping sauce really enhances the richness of the beef. We also tried the shaken beef ($21), which came with plenty of caramelized onions and bell peppers that added a subtle sweetness. The beef was slightly charred, bite-sized, and super satisfying--especially with rice. The combo pho ($25) came loaded with a variety of meats, all tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The broth had a deep, beefy richness, and the noodles were perfectly soft. Add in the garnishes for some crunch and it really ties everything together. Overall, a solid spot with quality ingredients and flavorful dishes. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Halal certificate

Water melon/ passion water melon.

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Pho meat-ball

An Vat OC

4.4(847 reviews)

1.1 mi

The place gets crowded sometimes and food takes long. But its very pretty…read more The foods were yummy and enjoyable, very nostalgic. However, the corn was too oily for my taste and the price is quite expensive for Vietnamese street food but we ball.

Great food! The corn was nicely seasoned and crunchy. I got the Salted Kumquat drink and it seems…read moreto have a actual kumquats, very nice. Server was also very patient when we went to make the order.