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    3.9 (2.8k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Good for kids
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    Grilled pork vermicelli with fish sauce.
    Thao Cindy T.

    Love their grilled pork vermicelli & beef sliders. I usually ask for extra fish sauce. Veggies are fresh and pickled carrots & daikon give it added flavor. Parking at the Orange location is a beast but otherwise love these 2 dishes. Hits the spot every time!

    Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Sandwich
    David B.

    I was SO disheartened when the Nguyens kitchen by my house closed down a few years back, I mean what other place has plenty of seating, open until 2am, and makes amazing food that isn't your normal fast-food chains? I mean it's this place right here, and I was so glad to visit this location in Orange, absolutely nothing changed from the old location. My go to and possibly the best item in the menu is the bulgogi short rib steak bahn mi. It's extremely tender, it's not dry there's tons of juice, the pickled vegetables add the freshness you need and the cilantro with the little spike at the end. One of my favorite sandwiches I'm always in the mood for, and they come out pretty quick once you order. Very good turnaround. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Late night bite to eat? This is the spot, it's always the spot[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Samantha P.

    Really tasty and good for a late night meal! I ordered a grilled pork banh mi and their egg rolls. The egg rolls were a 10/10 I could eat a whole plate of those! The grilled pork banh mi was solid, nothing over the top. Good tasting pork and I like the spread they use. I personally prefer a stronger pickling on my veg and more spice but overall I was still happy with the sandwich.

    Letty P.

    Came here first and didn't even realize it's connected to PUR Bowls--dangerous (in the best way) because I couldn't say no to dessert after. I ordered the garlic noodle protein bowl with jumbo shrimp, and wow... the aroma alone sold me. Super flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. I got it to go, but it smelled so good I was tempted to dig in right there. Ordering was quick and easy at the register, and my food was ready in about 5-10 minutes. Fast, efficient, and still high quality. Perfect setup for grabbing dinner and then sliding next door for dessert. This is definitely going to be a regular stop for me.

    Jasmine rice hard, not fully cooked
    Jed S.

    Their rice is not fully cooked. How can an establishment let something so basic go unchecked? Less importantly I wouldve preferred their grilled shrimp unshelled. And their garlic noodles and steak were bland. Lastly, I had to repeat my order (of two items) several times.

    Tintin B.

    Good fried chicken and garlic shrimp noodles with Parmesan cheese and special sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice clean environment inside and outside here. Restroom is nice and clean too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Service is almost like self service because you pick up your food order as they call your number here. Mainly takeout orders for Togo as they are next to hospital. Parking is limited on both sides and no drive through here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A beautiful place for lunch on Saturday by the hospital.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely worth the drive here. Price wise it's reasonable and full savory flavors and salty taste buds good with beer for sure. Enjoy the sunshine today.

    House Marinated Chicken Sandwich
    Sabrina N.

    When we arrived, we were able to find parking with what limited parking they have. It was around 8:30 pm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Luckily it wasn't busy when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Upon entering, we notice that it's two establishments and you can easily go to one or the other. The staff happily welcomed us after seeing us. Looking at the menu, everything seemed to peak my interest and prices were relatively affordable compared to other restaurants. We ordered the Crawfish Pasta, Popcorn Chicken, House Marinated Chicken Sandwich, and Cajun Garlic Fries. When ordering, they offered free Parmesan cheese either on top or in the side. They had drink options, and I went with a fountain drink. Crawfish Pasta: Loved that it had crawfish. It tasted pretty good. I do wish they cut up the cilantro smaller length. Overall, still a flavorful dish. House Marinated Chicken Sandwich: Honestly, I didn't expect it to be this big. Luckily we were sharing food. The marinated chicken was packed with flavor and super soft and not dry. As a veggie lover, I loved that it had pickled carrots and daikon radish. Again, would have preferred the cilantro to be cut up a little more. Bread was so soft and fluffy. The green looking sauce that each dish and sides had was also really good. All in all, sandwich was really good. Cajun Garlic Fries: For almost $6, this was quite a lot of fries. There are many places that charge $6 and you don't get that many. Fries were crispy, just enough saltiness and flavor. I really liked the fries, although I didn't notice too much of the garlic flavor. I still enjoyed the fries, especially with that sauce on the side. Popcorn Chicken: The chicken was very soft and moist, and tasted pretty good also. I love the seasoning. However, it wasn't a lot when I compared it to the amount of fries we got. But it's worth a try. I do wish they added more chicken. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quiet at the beginning and by 10 pm, a lot of people came. It became more lively.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we left, there were a bit of cars emergency lighting. Can't blame them. Food was pretty good. I'd definitely come back.

    Bulgogi garlic noodles with egg (egg not necessary for $2.50 more), Vietnamese iced coffee and fries in back
    lisa j.

    A friend recommended Nguyen's Kitchen to me. She said the bulgogi garlic noodles (with fried egg) and chicken wings would change my life! I stopped by for an early dinner on my way back to San Diego last weekend. My friend and I each got the bulgogi garlic noodles (I added the egg but for $2.50 not sure it added a lot of flavor or value to the dish), shared the wings and an order fries. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee on the cashier's recommendation--good suggestion, nice flavor without an overpowering amount of sugar. The wings were fantastic. Fries were fair, good portions and flavorful. I liked the noodles but weren't blown away. Everything was very soft, not a lot of textural change. The portion was generous with lots of bulgogi beef. The service was great--friendly and responsive. They have a small lot which was fine at 530pm on Sunday but probably problematic at lunch or normal dinner hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My one complain was dirty dining room. Maybe it was just after the lunch rush, but the tables and floor could have used some wiping and the trash cans were full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice easy meal stop off the freeway at Orange.

    Look at all the mushroom. !!!
    OC Resident R.

    Today I visited your restaurant at approximately 2:21 PM. My ticket number was 056, and I ordered the chicken breast with garlic noodles. I specifically asked the cashier to have the cook cut the chicken into small pieces. When I got home and opened my meal, I was very disappointed to find that it was loaded with mushrooms and contained very little chicken. According to your menu description, the garlic noodles are described as: "Yakisoba noodles sautéed fresh and tossed with butter & garlic. Served with your choice of protein." Can you please tell me where in this description it states that mushrooms are included? As a customer, this is concerning because some people may be allergic to mushrooms, while others simply do not like them. There was no indication on the menu that mushrooms would be part of the dish. I drove all the way home expecting the meal I ordered, only to find it inundated with mushrooms and lacking the chicken I paid for. Was the chicken intentionally replaced with mushrooms? I would appreciate an explanation and a resolution to this issue. I have a picture of the meal that clearly shows the excessive amount of mushrooms and the very small amount of chicken. This was a very disappointing experience, and I am not happy with the quality and accuracy of the order I received. Thank you.

    Bun mi me
    Cristian B.

    The night was dark and the hunger was grumbling and this place was open to save the day! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was packed and the staff was friendly I got a good amount of knowledgeable details on what's good and what can be a fav later on into the days of eating there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have gotten a bun mi sandwich that seems to be made with love and goodness I would have asked one to go however it really is something best eating while fresh so I held back on ordering more but I will next time.

    Crawfish Pasta 5/5
    Nhue G.

    Nice Vietnamese/Asian Fusion restaurant where you can quickly pick up food, especially if you're visiting the hospitals nearby. * Crawfish Pasta 5/5 - This was like a Cajun seafood pasta with crawfish and sausages. It was really good. * Grilled Pork Bowl 5/5 - The grilled pork was good. Love that they included a sunny-side-up egg on top, plus healthy veggies in the bowl. * Thai Tea 5/5 - Drink with delicious sweetness that spread quickly on your tongue the moment you take a sip.

    Saundia S.

    We loved the food, the service was fast and the prices were affordable! Whatever is the green sauce that was fire definitely a must try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]All smiles here!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    NK Chicken Wings (6)
    Ashley W.

    A long day at Disneyland and we didn't stop anywhere before we got back to our hotel so we dashed NK - and WOW!! We ordered chicken wings, popcorn chicken, and the pork noodles, and it was perfection! Everything came quick and looked just like the photos on the menu. You know what you're getting which is important, but even better, it tasted incredible! The portions were generous as well, my husband and I shared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another important fact, it was kid friendly because my 2.5 yo almost ate all the grilled pork![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He loved it too! Disneyland is always fun, and we're going another day. The first thing my husband and I said this morning, "well, we know what we can eat tonight!" Such a win!!

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    Can I bring a small dog setting with me indoor? Thank you.

    I called and they said they're not dog friendly

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 25, 2023

    It looked like 3 small tables with seating for 2 per each table. It's on the side of the building where you first drive in to park from the main st. side and it did have shade from the building roof but it was not fully covered. July 3, 2023

    I'm trying to order Grilled Pork Noodles in door dash but it's not showing. But when I try to order here in Yelp it does show. Did you guys stop selling it in door dash? I have credits there thats why I want to use it

    Why does this show up as halal? Is it?

    No, it's Vietnamese Asian Fusion

    Are you opened on Xmas day?

    Are there gluten free items on the menu?

    What time does the kitchen close? My girlfriend flies in today at 10:30pm and I would like to take her there if the kitchen if the kitchen I open.

    I went on New Year's Eve at 1am (my son was in NICU at Choc and I was starving) and they were still very open so with that being said they are open late. I believe 2-230am!

    Will you be opening for indoor seating now that it is allowed on CA?

    Hi Jen, we haven't start indoor dining yet but we do have patio seatings available.

    I heard there Portions are very small?

    The noodle dish portions are fat, not small by any means. The crawfish pasta specifically has a lot of meat between the crawfish and sausage.

    What time is last call for food?

    2:30am..

    How can we order party trays? How much? Thanks

    You could call them and ask. The staff is friendly and informative.

    Are there any vegetarian options available, e.g. tofu?

    Noodles contain eggs as an ingredient. Consider that. Isn't there a menu you can look up on this page? Or just wanted to point out the lack of vegetarian options? I think there was one item with no meat in there.

    Does anyone know if there is an outlet here? Thinking of bringing my laptop to do work while I grab lunch

    There is an outlet next to one of the bigger tables near the windows closest to the cashier!

    Does Anybody know what there green sauce is?

    Jalapeño and mayo base

    I have a friend that cannot have any gluten. Are there any gluten free options?

    Best to call them. I don't know. Good Luck

    What brand of coffee is the Vietnamese coffee made with?

    Folgers. It's the best part of waking up.

    Has anybody tried adding a fried egg to their garlic noodles or rice bowl?

    Yes it's delicious, totally worth it

    What's good here? Their sandwiches or garlic noodles?

    The sandwiches are good, but the noodles are the best! :)

    Is the crawfish pasta no longer available?

    We were out temporarily, we will have it again soon

    How many calories are in your Bulgogi sandwiches?

    A lot!

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    Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen - Orange

    Mama Hong's Vietnamese Kitchen - Orange

    4.3
    (323 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    The food is why we return…read more Parking here isn't bad! There's enough space to drive around in peace. Leaving the lot though, I recommend you be safe and aware. At random hours, there can be tons of movement outside the restaurant. The food here?? Oh my gosh. I absolutely love that combination plate. I always order the combination meat with grilled chicken vermicelli noodles. I think this time I went was probably the best I've received! My boyfriend and I decided to try their fried rice because we constantly order the same thing here and in all honesty? It was delicious! They added a generous amount of beef to the dish. I honestly thought it was great. Their lemonade straight up tastes like lemons were truly used (we have a lemon tree and it reminds me of my dad's lemonade.) Highly recommend the food here. The environment here is so cozy. I absolutely love coming here at night because the interior is lit up by some string lights wrapping around the restaurant. Great family friendly spot and an excellent date spot. The service? It felt awkward coming in. The 3 people at the counter just stood there staring at us I'm like so do I just go pick a seat or something haha. Eventually the person who would be our actual server showed us to our table and was one of those "I'm here to get things done" kinda workers. Everything came out in an efficient manner and we were checked up on when necessary. No complaints here :) As always though, will definitely be coming back

    Visited Mama Hong's for a pho outing with my daughter, who's a huge fan of the dish. From the…read moremoment we sat down, our server Daisy set the tone. She was attentive, warm, and genuinely great with my daughter. The one hiccup came when my daughter wanted to swap a meat option for steamed veggies in her pho. Daisy let us know the kitchen doesn't accommodate menu customizations, so we got creative and ordered everything on the side. It worked out, though it ended up costing about the same as a kids' pho for what amounted to a simple substitution. Outside of that, the experience was excellent, the restaurant was clean, the service was top-notch, and the menu had a solid variety to choose from. The lack of flexibility with customization is the only reason I'm not giving five stars, but I'd still recommend Mama Hong's without hesitation.

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    Pho Oh Tasty

    Pho Oh Tasty

    4.2
    (976 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    My family and I have been coming here for years, and it's our go-to spot for pho. We always enjoy…read moreit, and I'd especially recommend menu items #14, #15, and #16 if you're looking for the rare beef and brisket options--they're consistently flavorful and satisfying. The service is always fast and efficient, and the food is reliably delicious every time we visit. The portions are generous, making it an excellent value for the price. Sunday evenings can get pretty busy, so be prepared for a wait if you come during peak hours. If you're looking for a quicker experience, lunch or an early dinner is ideal. Their takeout service is also fast, reliable, and just as enjoyable as dining in. Overall, this is a dependable neighborhood favorite that consistently delivers great pho at a reasonable price.

    Our FAVORITE pho spot we've been coming to for 10 years, it's always so delicious. The beef spring…read morerolls were fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite things we ordered. The dipping sauce was very delicious. The rare beef pho soup was rich, comforting lots of flavor, the broth tasted like it had been simmering for hours. My Hubs ordered #34 rice plate with beef, 2 egg rolls & salad, it was a good portion, he said it was a satisfying meal. The beef was well seasoned, the egg rolls were crispy, and everything paired really well together. Great food, generous portions, and definitely a place I'd go to when craving pho & Vietnamese comfort food. :)

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    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

    Saiga Vietnamese Eatery

    4.7
    (486 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I had a really good experience with Giselle she was so kind to me when I was having a bad day I…read morewill de be coming back! The food was also to die for.

    While we were running errands in Orange, my family and I stopped by Saiga Eatery to get a quick…read morebite and try some Vietnamese fusion. After trying it, I can say that I'm so happy that I don't have to drive all the way to the other side of town (Westminster/Garden Grove) to fulfill our Vietnamese food cravings. Items tried + Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles + Grilled Chicken Vermicelli + Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl For me, my favorite out of the three was definitely the grilled chicken rice bowl. I'm not usually the biggest fan of chicken but Saiga's chicken stole the show with its juicy, tender flavor and delicious, seared crunch. Add a bit of nuoc mam on top and the combination is perfection!! For garlic noodle lovers, I highly recommend adding the shaken beef; paired with its green aioli sauce and you have an explosion of rich, savory, and buttery flavor. In addition, each dish was reasonably priced with great portion sizes; I had plenty of leftovers that I was able to take home and enjoy for lunch the next day! Ambiance/Service: This is a modern Vietnamese fusion spot great for grab and go meals or a quick bite. Service is attentive and food comes out quick (wait time 5-7 minutes), with parking easy to find. Next time I'll come back and try their banh mi!

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