The food was fresh and the customer service was 10/10. Favorite Nguyen's Kitchen Location. Business was also extremely clean. read more

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I have been to this place for dine in before, but I didn't take pictures. This time I ordered again but for to go. I had the popcorn chicken, garlic noodles with pork, and a regular salad. Everything was really tasty. I'm pretty sure it's even better if you eat the food right away (dine-in). The place is located next to Trader Joe's, Target, and other businesses. Parking can be busy at times, but they're always available. If you dine in, you order at the counter. Service was pretty fast. Ambiance is casual. They share the space with an acai bowl business. I haven't tried that one though. Will definitely come back for some quick and reliable asian food! read more

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Came here after doing a site visit and enjoyed my meal. I ordered the pork rice bowl and a sandwich. This location is located inside Purbowls as well and is in the same plaza as Trader Joe's. Parking was decent to find and the people at the place working here were nice. The dishes were really good too and filled me up. I even had some leftovers :) read more

I was in the Long Beach (LB) area for an event. I was introduced to Nguyen's Kitchen (NK). It happened to be nearby where I was at so I swung on by to see what they have to offer. They are one of the tenants at the Los Altos Shopping Center. Parking is available near the front. Limited parking in the back of the building... just walk in Trader Joe's to cut through so you don't have to walk around the building to get to NK. Btw, NK shares the same biz space with Pur Bowls. You can get lunch and/or dinner plus healthy acai bowl in one spot. Cool beans! Outside has a couple tables and some chairs. Inside has a bit more seating. Decor is simple with bright lights. Once you walk in, just go straight to the back to order. A young nice lady greeted me immediately. Thank you Miss! Menu has a mix of Vietnamese and Asian Fusion dishes. Since this was my first time here, I asked the young lady for her recommendation. She said her favorite is the Crawfish Pasta. I love seafood so that's what I got. It didn't take too long for my order to be ready. Pasta had plenty of noodles and sausages. Crawfish was tiny, but this wasn't news... just wished it had a lot more amount of crawfish to compensate for its size. Overall flavor was good, but I found it a tad salty for my taste. Love the spicy kick. Price was a bit pricey for the portion size though. I don't live in the LB area so this may not be a place for my frequent returns. I'll sure to drop by next time should I be in the area to try their other unique dishes. Thank you NK! Btw, this location opens until 1 AM every day for the night owls. read more

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Moving on tasting all the menu I have tried the chicken sandwich and the bulgogi sandwich. The garlic noodles bulgogi they are all great, however my favorite of all is the Bulgogi bowl ! read more

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We recently dropped by before our trip to trader joes. Ordered deep fried baos, garlic noodles and steak. They were delicious and came with sauces on the side. There was ample seating inside. I would definitely come again! Service was fast and friendly. read more

It's ok. I got a pork sandwich and a Vietnamese coffee. With tip it ended up at around $20. The pork sandwich was well seasoned and a little on the fatty side, which made it very tasty, almost like bulgogi. The bread could have been way crispier, but I did get it to go, so that probably was the to-go container. I think if they wrapped it in paper though versus the plastic lid container, it would be much better and not steam the sandwich so much. The Vietnamese coffee was ok. Lots of cream. I like them a little darker but it was still strong and got me nice and wired to finish my work that afternoon. All in all, not super notable but not bad. A decent option in the area and open very late. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Tried Nguyen's Kitchen at a local Yelp event at Sports Basement last month and so glad I did! Their wings are so crispy, and my husband and I love their Short Rib Bahn Mi. Located in the shopping center next to Trader Joe's, it shares a space with Pur Bowls, making it an easy spot to find. Such a great place for a quick, casual meal! read more

A combo wombo over here... it's a 2 in 1 establishment. Açaí bowls to the right and Nguyen's kitchen to the left. Pick your choice! I ordered their bulgogi bowl although I should've ordered their bánh mì.... I'll be back. Bulgogi bowl was a healthy portion sized bowl. I added the sauces it came with and mixed it all around. It was pretty good, not anything that really made me "omg this is so good" but it was good. Bulgogi portion was skimpy for sure. You'll see in the photo it was more cucumber, pickled radish? And a huge bed of rice. I felt like 50% of the bowl was rice. I ended up leaving a lot of rice. I ordered their Vietnamese coffee which took a while to come out. I'm unsure what the employees were up to but it took a whiiiiiiiile for my coffee. I received my bowl first so I was like hm that's different usually it's the other way around. Beats me, but it's yuuuuummy! Keep u energized x100 hrs frrrrr super good and strong. Don't drink it at 11pm like I did. This is def a "late night hangout spot/munchies" because it gets loud at midnight and so with the people. Ironically I came to study with a friend but that kinda flew out the window due to the noise level in there. There's a single use restroom. Some seating inside and outside. There's outlets inside which is convenient for charging. Parking is within the plaza. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

We ordered a bulgogi banh mi and egg rolls to share. The egg rolls were delicious, but paired with a creamy sauce, I didn't really care for the sauce, but I would get the egg rolls again. The bulgogi seemed a little under marinated, but the optional sriracha helped. The bread was soft and delicious. I think I will try the grilled pork sandwich next time. The staff is great and the eating area is clean, I look forward to my next visit. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Bulgogi Banh Mi and Egg Rolls (2 pcs) - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here on a friday night. The place shares a store with pur bowls. We ordered garlic noodles with shrimp, garlic fries, and bulgogi bahn mi. The garlic noodles with shrimp was the best dish of the ones we ordered. It was flavorful and super garlicky. The shrimp skin was super crispy as well. The bulgogi bahn mi was great. Tons of flavor in the meat but the only thing is i wish it had more veggies in it like some lettuce or something. The garlic fries were meh. If you got some of the garlic bits with your fries they were good but the other ones didnt really have much flavor. read more

I've been here twice and I'm definitely a fan! First time I went, I had the Grilled Pork Rice Bowl with an added egg and I had a bite of the Grilled Pork Sandwich... both were delicious! My second visit I had Garlic Noodles w/ Bulgogi. This dish was fine. A tad more filling than the rice bowl I had my previous visit but I definitely prefer the bowl and as far as protein choices go, I think the pork is much better. Employees here are super friendly and food comes out a lot faster than I thought it would. The inside gives me modern coffee shop vibes and is very clean and comfortable inside. There's also outdoor seating and although there's not much of a view outside of ample parking, I appreciate that I have a choice and prefer eating outside. I definitely see myself returning and look forward to trying the shrimp and chicken for my protein! read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Grilled Pork Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Walking into this place is nice. The marble counters paired with wooden tables give it a clean, modern vibe. There's booth seating along the wall, a few larger tables, and even some outdoor seating. I also noticed outlets at the booths, so this would be a great spot to get some work done. Bonus: Purr Bowls is inside too, and I'm not gonna lie--their bowls looked so good I wish I had ordered one. Definitely trying that next time. Drinks: We got two Vietnamese iced coffees, and they were exactly what I expected--strong AF . If you need caffeine, this will absolutely wake you up and keep you going. Food: * Bulgogi Steak Bowl - I loved this. It was flavorful, filling, and still felt light/healthy. Everything just worked together perfectly. * Bulgogi Ribeye Steak Sandwich - My boyfriend claimed he's "not really into sandwiches"... yeah, okay . He completely devoured it--crumbs and all. Safe to say it was a hit. Overall, great vibes, strong coffee, and really solid food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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Always love this place. Food is great and desserts are excellent. Though, the Carson branch gives more than the amount on the desserts and the fries is better too. We didn't get a chance to take picture of the Cajun fries, it's an additional order. Not fond of the taste in this location; it's like air fried. Just tastes different from the other location. But overall, our experience was great. Staffs were excellent. Located next to Trader Joe's and across Five and Below. Ample parking. Limited dining space, but couple of single tables available inside and outside too. Place is clean. It's a must try. Enjoy! 3-22-2026 read more

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I first tried food from Nguyen's Kitchen at one of my daughter's classmate's birthday parties and was pleasantly surprised. Fast forward a month later, a friend chose this spot for dinner and I was totally down since I'd really enjoyed the catered food. The menu is small but solid which I didn't mind at all because I already had my eye on the House Chicken Bowl. It was just as flavorful as I remembered. I love the veggies especially the pickled carrots and daikon which paired so well with the rice and chicken. I ordered a cucumber limeade to go with it and it was super refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. Looking forward to trying their other bowls next time! read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Chicken bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tasty. Clean. Fast. What a winning combination! I got the bulgogi sandwich and devoured half of it before I even realized - then I tried to save the other half for later but that only lasted like 5 minutes (lol). I can't wait to try their other menu options and maybe even get an açaí bowl from Pur, with whom they share a space with. I appreciate how the food was worth the price - there was so much meat and pickled veggies but the ratio was still perfect! Their sauce is yummy and I added sriracha and jalapeños at home for added spice. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Bulgogi sandwich - devoured half immediately! So good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Vibe: Very clean, modern, and easy for a quick lunch. It's also two businesses in one space: Nguyen's Kitchen is on the left toward the back, and PÜR Bowls is on the right (açaí and build your own bowls). What I ordered: Bulgogi ribeye steak sandwich. The bread was soft and warm, and I loved the fresh herbs and carrots. The steak was a little on the chewy side, but the sauce helped a lot and pulled the flavors together. Kid order: Egg rolls. Super crispy. Service: The woman behind the counter was very nice, and they thanked us when we walked out, which I appreciated. Overall (3 stars): A solid, pleasant lunch with kind service, it just didn't really stand out for me. I'd come back if I was nearby, and I'm especially curious to try PÜR Bowls because the topping options looked really good. read more

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The garlic noodles with crawfish and sausage was delicious, though I wouldn't describe the dishes here as Vietnamese.

Ordered the bulgogi sandwich, NK wings and golden Bao. Must try!! They also have pur bowls at the same location. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Starting with the food, I'm not sure if I should describe this place as a boba shop that serves food? Or a food place that serves Açaí , etc? Well, they do both! We had the food and loved it. I had the grilled pork sandwich and was impressed! The bun was crispy outside just like a banh mi sandwich. Inside was sauce, cilantro , carrots and daikon and that sweet tasty meat. The wife had garlic noodles... everything was yummy! There really isn't much room in this place so if they are busy, be ready for takeout. Parking is also a hassle because it is right next to a very busy Trader Joe's. Plenty of parking ... just VERY busy!! No ambiance to speak of, plain, simple, and clean. We will return PS with a name like "Nguyen" you'd think Vietnamese food like pho? Nope. Viet fusion would be a better description... and No Pho on the menu read more

Super consistent but corporate and slightly expensive. Ask for the green sauce. It's amazing and takes it to a whole new level... I could literally drink it. Also, the wings are impeccable, so crunchy and juicy. read more

I REALLY wanted some good noodles, and I found this place on Yelp. Really nice establishment, very clean. They had many different options, noodles and nice. I got 2 bowls, one with bulgogi meat and one with shrimp. (Then when I got home I put half the meat on one and vice versa so it was steak and shrimp). The noodles were delicious and I'm glad I added the steak and shrimp. The bulgogi was very flavorful and had a tiny crunch from the sesame seeds. The shrimp was tasty, I wish it was peeled though. One the side it looks like they had an ice cream bar, or gelato, not sure but it looked good! And the customer service was 10/10. Definitely recommend and plan to be back! read more

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solid food. we've ordered via door dash before and the food was okay. but this last time we picked up a takeout order and it was much better. interesting combo, there is an acai bowl counter located inside the restaurant? read more

I love Nguyen's kitchen coffee but their food is also not to be missed! I got the shrimp garlic noodles which are amazing. Also can't skip their crawfish pasta! Service is always quick and efficient and a pretty casual dining area inside. Conveniently located next to a Trader Joe's and Target! read more

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A friend wanted garlic noodle and were about to head out to Hiccup when I saw this, so we made a stop here. No pho but my friend got her delicious garlic noodle. I got the crawfish pasta, very cheesy. read more

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This is my favorite spot!! The food is delicious every time. I am always greeted by the kindest girls in the front, too. One of the workers, Pat, always asks me about my day and is always so helpful! read more

Fast casual Vietnamese fusion? Sweet (literally). My little one had an oddly specific craving for garlic noodles, so we decided to indulge him. I've had pretty mediocre experiences at other Nguyen's locations, but was hopeful walking into this one. The vibe was really simple and modern! Service was prompt and friendly. There are two separate counters here -- one for the smoothie bowls, and one towards the back for Nguyen's. Prices are a little steep considering the quality. A banh mi costs about $11 and tasted delicious (the grilled pork is possibly the best protein on the menu), though the texture of the baguette and the veggies didn't quite hit. Garlic sauce to the rescue! That sauce is so good. The Cajun fries with bulgogi were pretty basic, meat was tender and super marinated (their bulgogi marinade is tasty but heavily on the sweet side) and the fries seemed not too fresh and were unfortunately served cold. Garlic sauce to the rescue! And my toddler's plain garlic noodles with no protein were $10 and were like extra tangy and ferment-y. Like I swear by fish sauce, but these noodles were legit drowning. Garlic sauce wasn't gonna save these guys. Vietnamese coffee wasn't bad. All in all, our family of four ate for about $65. Not the cheapest, but could be worse. Overall would give them another try. read more

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I came here for a Yelp event (to the Pur Bowls side) and obviously saw Nguyen's Kitchen attached. What really caught my eye is that they are open until 1am. My husband works nights and is always looking for places open late to eat. He and our son went there last night and he liked it so much that he had me pick it up for our dinner tonight. Not super big on these types of sandwiches but I did try a bite and it was alright. I really enjoyed the cilantro in it though. I got the garlic noodles and they were very good. read more

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I was impressed by their sliders last time, and I am surprised that their bulgogi steak sandwich is even better. There is a perfect balance among the delicately shaved carrot and daikon slices and well-marinated grilled meat. That's topped off with a generous amount of cilantro, and the mysterious dipping sauce is even better than icing on the cake. NK shares the same staff with Pure Bowl, but they do a good job shuttling between the two registers. I can imagine it can get pretty hectic at times. The dining area was clean and the furniture very comfortable. Having a bony butt, I appreciate a cushioned seating surface. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Bulgogi sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here because the pictures on their Yelp make their food look delicious. It's a cool front that does food food, and Acai bowls. The workers were super nice, and the place was clean. Golden Bao - I could survive off these. These were delicious. Packed with flavor. Fried. Mmm. Garlic pasta with chicken, and the steak sandwich - these lacked flavor for me. These felt like a quick 5 minute lunch you at make at home. They weren't bad, just lacked a bit of flavoring. Very very basic taste. Added some flavor by dipping the brown golden bao sauce on the sandwich is it was pretty good! read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Garlic Noodles (Protein) Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love this place so much. The really pretty employee Pat always brightens my day. She always welcomes me, chats with me, and makes me acai bowl amazing! 10/10 would recommend read more

WOW!!! this place is my number one stop when i'm out grocery shopping (super convenient location next to trader joe's)!! The girls who work there are SO NICE!!! they always compliment me on my outfits and i can tell they love their jobs!! would recommend going if you want to feel great about yourself from the kindest staff read more

Don't waste your time coming here. The service was so bad. The girls working there were so rude. You can teach someone how to work a register, but you cant teach good work ethic or positive attitude. When I went to grab my food she threw it down on the table and slid it toward me and walked away. The whole time I didnt hear a "hi how are you", "welcome in", "please/thankyou", nothing. Even still, I was willing to look past everything but then she started talking about my friend and I while we were sitting down trying to enjoy our meal. We heard her making racist remarks and called us names. The whole service experience ruined my appetite. The way she approached us from the moment we walked in set the tone for the entire experience, and it goes to show that she's comfortable to talk to other paying guests like this. I asked her a refund and she got mad, telling me there was nothing wrong with the food. I explained to her that her service was terrible and I wasn't going to eat the food anymore and she dismissed me saying the food was fine because she didn't make it and walked off to get someone who looked like a kitchen manager/shiftlead. customer service was awful, 1/10 (1 point for the cook who came out from the kitchen and interacted with us for 2 seconds). The food was mid. 4/10. Id drive 30 minutes out the way to the other location in carson just to avoid the terrible service and mediocre food here. read more

I didn't realize this was a chain. Had the one in Carson. First time to the Long Beach location. Quality of rice, steak, fries - excellent! Juicy, good portions, lots of flavor. Not too much seating but it wasn't too crowded. Padded seats and bench. We were right under the air conditioner though so it was a bit cold. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Cajun Garlic Fries Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

The garlic noodles with chicken was really good. The portions were big and there were a lot of pieces of chicken. The popcorn chicken was cooked perfectly. The green sauce that came with my food was spicy. The inside has a nice, clean modern look. The service was friendly and I got my food in like 10 minutes. read more

I had the garlic noodles with house chicken and an order of the wings as well. Found this spot since it was still open late night. They close at 1 AM! Overall, the food was good, and hard to find a place like this that is still open late night haha. The green sauce isn't as spicy as other places, but it was still good with the garlic noodles. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Checking out the new Nguyen's Kitchen. Ordered the bulgogi sandwich, garlic noodles with pork, and a Thai tea. They have comfortable seating inside and a small outdoor seating area as well. The Thai tea was very good, on the top end of the spectrum for Thai teas in Long Beach. The bulgogi sandwich was good, but missing a little something in terms of flavor. It needed a good pickle or something acidic to offset the richness of the meat. With the green sauce poured on it was better. Last but not least, the garlic noodles with pork were very good and definitely something I would have again. This location also has a Pur bowls on site for your acai fix. read more

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I was able to attend the YELP Event at the Sports Basement in Long Beach. Nguyen's Kitchen represented well with a very tasty beef and garlic noodles sample size. The beef was fresh and flavorful and the noodles were very good as well. I will for sure be checking them out at their Long Beach location. read more

Stopped by for dinner and got the Garlic noodles with grilled pork and an egg, added sriracha. I thought it would already be cooked in the garlic but you have to add your own. They give you a garlic aioli to add to your noodles. I'm not an aioli fan, so I just went with sriracha. It was still pretty good, but not as seasoned as it could've been. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Nguyen’s Kitchen - Garlic Noodles (Protein)with grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've love the location in Orange and I'd always get their garlic noodles! My go to spot! Glad they opened one up in Long Beach! I hate doing these reviews but hopefully it was a one time thing. There was hair in my food, rice wasn't fully cooked and crunchy. read more

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