Its under New Management! Called SAIGON HOA PASTEUR Its Vietnamese Restaurant that serve Pho (check menu) i bought the sauce, just to check and taste Bahn mi pork, Bun thit nuong cha gio, TO GO..waited sbout 30 mins. Got home and check the sauce its too small, the bahn mi the bread is so thick, salad? That goes with the sandwich, apparently no salad, the bun thit nuong, im just saying very disappointed.. the eggroll is cold should be hot, the meat (grilled pork) should be warm again its not, and its too sweet! Im a fan of Vietnamese food. Very disappointed However this new or under new management for sure, I'M NOT coming back!! Service slow, i understand new management soft opening, tsk tsk tsk.. read more

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It's been a while since I had cajun seafood and I'm glad I tried out this place to break that long deficit. I ordered takoutand submitted the online order 30 mins before they opened, and the employee actually took the time to call me to confirm my unique accommodations for my kids, because they don't eat spicy. I had a combo with 2 lbs of shrimp, cooked well and not rubbery, with savory garlic, and a pound of snow crab legs doused in a seafood boil with sausage, potatoes, corn, and a savory and ultra-garlicky sauce that paired well with the garlic bread and fried calamari that had a nice light crunchy batter down to the last piece. The place seems accommodating for large groups so I'll have to dine in next time, but they were nice enought to package everything very carefully and bring it out to my car. read more

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Ordered over $200 of take out the other night and was disappointed in the quality of food. The amount I paid for versus what was received..was really off. And what annoyed me the most was I paid for calamari and literally received a handful as seen in photo. This place was completely empty when I came in so they could've shown my order some more love. read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - The portion of Fried Calamari - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, this is the perfect place to enjoy seafood that's finger-licking good. Sure, you could wear gloves while eating, but what's the fun in that? Besides, eating with bare hands is the best way to get intimate with such delicious food. I had the seafood combo with mussels, potatoes, and corn on the cob, all simmered in a rich garlic broth and tied in a large bag. I literally dug into the bag and started slurping my seafood. I only came up for air a few times to wipe my face, after it was splattered with all the juice. The friendly staff brought out the food quickly, but the restaurant was mostly empty when I arrived for lunch on a Wednesday. This is certainly an under-rated restaurant. People are missing out. read more

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Was craving Cajun seafood and since this was in my neighborhood. We figured we'll give them a try. Our go to is Kickin Crab thus far but I'm always down to give any new spot a try. Especially one that's local. Inside was cozy. It was also empty. They had basketball playing on their tv. The vibe was very chill. Our waiter was super friendly and very tentative. We ordered the shrimps and garlic noodles w/the sauce on the side. The sauce that came with the shrimps was a bit watery for me. The flavors were there but it felt watered down. The shrimps were really fresh so that's a plus. Garlic noodles were ok. I'm glad I told them to put the sauce on the side because that would've been a bit too much flavors for the garlic noodles. Over all, I might go back if I'm lazy to drive to Westminster because the service was great. read more

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Mlem Mlem is slang for how delicious in Vietnamese and I can tell you we had a delicious time dipping everything in the Mlem Mlem Crab Sauce! Mlem Mlem Crab sauce is a combination of their Cajun Butter + Lemon Pepper + Garlic Butter! It does cost to get a side of it but it's so worth it!!! What did we order? - Crispy Chicken Wings - Soft Shell Crab Po'Boy Sandwich - 1lb Seafood Lunch Combo : 1 lb Seafood (half shrimp & clams) + Sausage + Corn + Potatoes and Choice of Sauce What impressed me the most was the Soft Shell Crab Po'Boy Sandwich which includes 2 whole soft shell crabs. Most places will give you one and slice it in half but Mlem Mlem Crab gives you TWO!!! It's perfectly battered fried in between crusty baguette with Cajun mayo, lettuce and tomatoes. It's so Mlem Mlem (DELICIOUS!) that you can't stop eating it! It is super filling and satisfying. Loved every single bite and I am okay with getting a bit messy with this Po'Boy. I heard from the restaurant that the Crispy Shrimp Po'Boy is also another customer favorite. read more

Came for my daughter's graduation per her request for seafood boil. Two adults and three teens. We were automatically charged 15% gratuity for a large party.. when is 5 people considered a large party? I will never visit establishments that charge this, and there was no obvious sign that this would be added to our bill. Also, we were interested in the AYCE but because one of my daughters, who is ALLERGIC to shrimp/crab, was unable to order the AYCE we weren't allowed to pick this option as EVERYONE in your party has to get it or no one can. I looked at the menu ahead of coming to ensure other options were available for her. Food: 6/10 Sauce was decent and semi-flavorful, but I've had better elsewhere. Also, portions were acceptable. However for the price of the food the quality is subpar. Service: 8/10 Friendly, patient, knowledgeable of menu. Ambience: 6/10 Layout needs work, clean enough to trust eating there at the least. Won't return if they will FORCE patrons to pay gratuity. read more

Dive into a flavor explosion at the brand-new Mlem Mlem Crab Cajun Seafood! The Cajun seafood boil is a taste sensation you won't want to miss! Don't forget to ask for a side of their Cajun sauce. We had crab, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, some scallops, corn on the cob, potatoes in our seafood boil bags. This is the star of the show!! It's mesmerizing to watch them pour everything onto the table!! Definitely, a wow from everyone! Other dishes and appetizers we tried were the garlic shrimp pasta, Cajun fries, Fried Calamari, Edamame!! So great variety for a group. So yummy! Get ready to indulge in a seafood extravaganza that will make your taste buds dance! Kudos to the staff for their wonderful service. read more

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Small restaurant with good food and excellent costumer service. Very clean place Highly recommend read more

Such a great seafood boil place! There is both indoor and outdoor seating offered at this fun restaurant! The interior has such a great vibe with all its decor, signs and long tables. The service is very attentive and everyone has a happy attitude in this great atmosphere! The outside area offers large tables and umbrellas. Perfect for outdoor eating! The food is a-mazing! I love the flavor of the boil itself and they have so many seafood choices, even scallops!! The boil itself have enough heat to be legit but not so much it'll blow you away. Their boil includes sausage, potato and corn! They have a great variety of yummy aps as well that you need to try! I can't choose a favorite This is a must try place for sure! read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! I'm so happy it's by my work place! Great seafood but what I really like is their sauce!! I've never had spice like this at any seafood boil place. I'm so sad theyre closing, I hope to have their seafood boil if they open again! read more

The customer service was good and it was a nice vibe to the restaurant! We were tired and needed a quick spot that was in our area and Mlem was down the street. We decided to try it but the sauce was just not it. I got the house sauce, it was too buttery and not enough Cajun or spice even though I ordered spicy. I think if the spices are more flavorful, it would be good. I will try it again and hopefully it'll taste better. read more

First timer the place was nice he got us water but my daughter's water had hair in it so we didn't bother with water even tho he gave us another cup. The food was not what we expected we would not come back we probably have different taste buds overall the food was bland not great no taste and customer service was good. Honestly could make the same thing at home coming here. read more

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Mlem mlem crab is a small owned seafood boil spot near Lakewood mall. I went in to order to go but saw that they didn't have any customers sitting in so I decided to dine in. I ordered a pound of shrimp & a pound of crab. The service was excellent & they were so attentive to my needs! They were playing good music as well and I love the layout of the restaurant. There was a lot of natural light & a lot of seafood places doesn't have a lot of light coming in. The food was really flavorful and was able to eat in peace. The crabs were not overcooked, you know when it sticks to the shell? It didn't stick to the shell and fell out of the shell easily! I hate overcooked seafood & it wasn't at this place. 10/10 would go again!! read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Combo #1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Great local spot for seafood boil. We ordered 2 lb of shrimp, an appetizer of calamari, raw oysters, and soft shell crab entree. I recommend when ordering your boil, to get it at least on medium spicy level which was perfect. The fresh raw oysters were also a good deal, $1 each on a Friday night and they were a decent size and tasty. Service is timely and staff helps you choose what to order if you're having a hard time with all the options, they even showed us their special combos to make it easier. I want to come back to try the crab next time! read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

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This is one of the coziest little crab boil spots in the area. You can tell it's a family affair. Super clean, which you can always tell upon entry! Special day for my daughter and I, and the food was amazing. read more

The nicest server greeted us (likely ownership?) and even though I was clueless what to order, my kiddo and I chose a combo and it was great. A fun activity for a weekend afternoon, and we both learned how to take apart a crawfish. Casual style and a diverse menu with pasta, rice, sandwiches. Will return. read more

Good taste, but snow crab was not fresh. The shell was too soft and cracking the shells mashed up the meat. Calamari was a bit oily but still tasty. Maybe try lightening up on the batter. I would say overall, ok spot for a family owned place. Can use better cracking utensils for the snow crabs. I will say, the service was on point. Very attentive staff. Whoever was working on the night of 4-21-24 kudos! I may skip the soft snow crabs next time and just double up on the shrimp...... read more

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Craving seafood at night. Had to try this place out. Family owned and friendly staff. Atmosphere is calming. Food is great! Better than most places out there. Season is on point. Love their baguette dipping with their sauce. Have to try. Crispy and soft in the inside. All in all it was a great experience. Great job. We will be returning. read more

Service was great. Ambiance is meh. I had head on shrimp, crawfish and snow crab in the all in one sauce. NO FLAVOR! Pounds of garlic and NO FLAVOR! Sticking to Stinkin' Crawfish. read more

They're just opened! They serve Cajun/Creole cuisine, seafood, and offer many side options like garlic noodles and wings. Love the experience of putting on gloves and bibs and enjoy some delicious seafood with my hands! Service is fast. They provide indoor and outdoor seats! Plenty parking spots, read more

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Sweeeeettt. This is a newly open Cajun seafood boil spot in Lakewood! Their House Crab Sauce is so tasty! Their food has a fushion of Asian and Creole style. There's a good variety of appetizers including Edamame and Cajun garlic noodles. There's so much selection for the boil. I haven't been to a place that also offer scallops and hard boil egg as an option. My favorite will have to be the Snow Crab Legs and the shrimps. The Snow Crab legs are easy to break open and they have tools for it too. The shrimps was sweet and juicy. Scallops was also tender and savory. Service was outstanding. The owner was very friendly and staff was very quick. It has a decent open space as well as a nice patio on the side. Plenty of parking in the lot. I'm so happy there's a new seafood boil place in my hood. read more

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Had this place over the weekend and oh man, it's great! The appetizers were all above average. The fried scallops were my fav with the aioli sauce. All seafood was very large and plump! The sauce had a great tang yet subtle spice to it. Not too buttery or cajuny. Service was exceptional with fast and friendly service. Dine local! read more

Food was great.. service was quick and pleasant. No beer yet but lady said they should have some I guess b4 months end.. not crowded..very clean..they have tvs and sports was on. Prices were good too. We ordered: Hot wings - 6 Garlic noodles w/shrimp..that was take home. 1.5lb crab - nice size 1lb shrimp - nice size 1lb crawfish + corn, sausage, potatoes The house sauce- medium spicy..yummy Ordered extra spicy sauce on side..yummy We will come back.. read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - 1/2 lunch menu Jan 2024 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Mlem Mlem Crab is one of the best cajun seafood spots around! I am so glad I came across this while in the area. To start, they have a cute indoor atmosphere that makes it seem like you're underwater with 2 TVs that play sports (so you won't miss a game). There is also an outdoor patio with umbrellas. I came in a group so that we could try quite a few items here. We started off with a ton of appetizers that included cajun fries, fried calamari, and edamame. All so delicious. Then on to the main entree of a couple of HUGE seafood bags. The service is very friendly, attentive, and quick. Note, don't wear white here, despite them giving you gloves and a bib. The food is so good but can be messy! Overall, fun vibes and highly recommend coming here. read more

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We had a great experience here, the best staff.. great flavor great oysters! Only complaint is that crab legs were over cooked and unfortunately couldn't remove meat properly. The crackers were for walnuts not crab legs. But aside from that great experience super clean.. Rafael was amazing and made us feel at home, we will come back bc of him. We may not try crab legs again (though they are why we came) here unfortunately but everything else was great ! read more

Another night at Mlem Mlem in LKWD. No time to take a before picture again. Nothing left! We enjoyed the Cajun and sweet potato fries, calamari, garlic bread and combo#1 with extra mussels in House sauce with Lots of garlic. So delicious!!! Until next time. read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

We saw a sign for the grand opening and decided to try this new seafood spot. We opted for the crawfish and shrimp boil, which included sausage and corn. The seafood was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend this with the house seasoning option. Staff was super friendly and helpful. No wait for a table. We will be returning again to try some of the plated dishes and other boil options next time .Go soon and your Polaroid may end up on the customer wall. :) read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Just a little portion of the 2lb bag of shrimp and crawfish. Delicious! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

Sauce is unique flavor, try the Mlem Mlem house sauce . Even on this season still have not live Crawfish yet but the frozen is really big and flavorful. I got 4lbs Crawfish togo for trying and really enjoy it . They have 30% off for the grand opening . Cool ! The store is brand new , clean , good ambiance. They also have outdoor patio . Staffs are nice and accommodating. For sure will come back again read more

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Flavor was good: 3lb shrimp, sausage, corn. Service was friendly. Nice family owned space read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Yum - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

I really enjoyed this place because it is such a lowkey spot and it was not packed. The shrimp was cooked perfect, the customer service was good. I love edamame so I was super excited for it but it did lack a little bit of flavor. My fiance loved this place and we will definitely be back! read more

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My fish was soo fishy . Smelled and tasty like a freezer and was salty . The food was bad - I will be calling for a complete refund . read more

Spent almost 300 plus but the food is worth it. I always order the garlic butter with mild spice for me and my family. Delicious AF

There not going to last, trust me, the way they only cater to a certain a "ground", the price was ok, the seasoning lack for being a boiling crab and that one time they messed up my order and I had to drive 30 minutes to get there another 30 minutes back home to find out they were messed up my order then and another 30 minutes back and they would "make it up to me" to only add an extra sausage after waisting my time and gas at this point and another 30 minutes back, that's 2 hours for lack of flavor of food read more

This place was really good The location is great I recommend anyone Trying seafood I'm definitely looking forward To coming back read more

Can't review anything. Got there and the place was pretty empty only 4 parties in there They sat us down and took our drink order and then Took a while before taking our food order We never got our food. 30 mins went by till we asked and the guy never put in the order They're not even busy for you to lose track!!!!!! We walked out. ZERO stars. read more

Mlem Mlem seafood is amazing! The boil is different than others you see. Their signature sauce is to die for and the boil is mouth watering. Our party got the mussels, snow crab, shrimp and craw fish and it did not disappoint. The wait staff was amazing and the ambience was perfect. We'd go back just for the sauce it self. 9/10 must try again. read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California

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There is a trick to eating the crawfish! You have to learn how to de-shell it. Once you know how to do it, it's much easier to eat and it's so delicious! It took me a few tries, but I got the hang of it. The seafood here is so fresh! It's well seasoned, juicy texture and it's messy to eat of course. The food is hot when it comes out of the bag so be careful The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Parking is easy. read more

Food and price were really good. Everything I've ordered so far, it's been really good. Service was fast and friendly.

I am not expected much when tried out a new restaurant in town. But the sauce here tastes very impressive and made me to write this review. I picked Combo #3 with Mlem Mlem Crab House Sauce and Cajun Garlic Noodles for 2 people. I'm full until tomorrow morning. This can serve enough for 3 people as well. The service was super friendly and fast. The seafood is fresh. Highly recommend and we will comeback. read more

Mlem Mlem Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lakewood, California