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. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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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. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Jasmine rice hard, not fully cooked - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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When we arrived, we were able to find parking with what limited parking they have. It was around 8:30 pm. Luckily it wasn't busy when we arrived. 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. It was quiet at the beginning and by 10 pm, a lot of people came. It became more lively. When we left, there were a bit of cars emergency lighting. Can't blame them. Food was pretty good. I'd definitely come back. read more

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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! All smiles here!!! read more

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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. read more

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The bulgogi noodles is such a let down. This is a thought I've had before too. When it first open it was fire. Now this place sold out read more

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. Another important fact, it was kid friendly because my 2.5 yo almost ate all the grilled pork! 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!! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - NK Chicken Wings (6) - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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Quick, casual and affordable. This spot has cozy booths for dine in, but not optimal for large groups. My kids split a garlic noodle with chicken. Noodles were great, but some of chicken pieces were burnt. Husband got the chicken sandwich which her really enjoyed. I got the salad with chicken and my only complaint was that it was that I'd had too much garlic cream sauce. Overall service was friendly and would return. read more

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I tried this place because it had a ton of favorable reviews and had been on my "mega try" list for a while. Okay, I'm here, now as Yelpies can relate to, the toughest decision of the day...what do I order? I was solo, so no sharing my top 2. I had to pick one. I literally stood there awkwardly staring at the overhead menu and anxiously staring over my shoulder for people behind me. I was craving something full of flavor, so I went with the cashier's favorite -- the grilled pork bowl. BINGO. Tender teriyaki pork pieces, perfect soft rice, the grilled jalapeño sauce (hands down must do), and crisp cucumber slices and carrot shavings that balanced everything perfectly. Not heavy, super favorable, Just bomb. I came in craving real flavor, and this hit exactly right. Super fresh, super tasty and the food was genuinely delicious -- worthy of the hype. Walking out I spied on other tables choices, Bulgogi fries, some fried chicken pieces - yum! I'm coming back, the only question is when....tomorrow? And what do I try next? Bonus points: the woman cooking had a big, warm smile when I chatted with her -- you could tell she genuinely enjoys making great food, and that energy comes through in the bowl. read more

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After arriving in Anaheim California from Las Vegas on a Wednesday evening around 9:30 P.M. for the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon, my husband and I looked for restaurants open in the area. There weren't many restaurants open that late, but Nguyen's Kitchen was and it was only a mile away from our hotel! When we arrived there, it was very busy. The parking lot was difficult to maneuver around, but luckily we were able to back our vehicle into a parking spot. The restaurant space has two restaurants, but Nguyen's Kitchen entrance is off to the left. Nguyen's Kitchen is a Vietnamese restaurant. There are several locations in Southern California, but the one we went to was in Anaheim. The menu offers a wide range of dishes from noodle bowls, rice bowls, signature sandwiches, sides like popcorn chicken, slider burgers, and so much more! I was really excited to try out the Bulgogi Steak Garlic noodle dish. My husband got the Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Sandwich which included cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, cilantro and a side sauce. The order was ready in about 10 minutes! It was super fast! I haven't had garlic noodles like this in a long time. It was so flavorful! The beef bulgogi was super tender and there was so much bulgogi in the dish! There was just the perfect amount of garlic in the noodles. The restaurant hours are typically open from 9:00 A.M to 2:30 A.M (next day). On the weekends, it does open a bit later in the morning. The service is fast! The seating is limited inside, but when we had arrived around 10:00 P.M, there were a few seats available inside. The food is great here! If you're visiting Anaheim California and looking for an alternative place to the theme park restaurants, you should try out Nguyen's Kitchen. The service is wonderful and the food is fantastic! read more

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This is the 2nd location that I have been to. I was in the area and wanted to grab a marinated chicken sandwich for later. Parking is tight but there was one spot available and I snagged it! This place gives Vietnamese fusion vines and I am here for it. Love that its open late. I am a huge fan of late night spots! Delicious read more

So I got the jumbo shrimp bowl . Wow I could say that the taste was impeccable . The sauces were super tasty too . I would say it tastes super fresh and feels healthy . The one thing I wish they would've peeled the shrimp but other than that , amazing !! Definitely recommended read more

Delicious spot but be warned very garlicky! I got the garlic noodles with pork and it was just what I needed. A bit on the oily side and a bit heavy since it doesn't have veggies. But always hits the spot. Highly recommend it They have their own parking spot and is also connected to a açaí bowl right next door read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Love that there was a minimal wait for us on a Sunday evening! It was really cool watching the chefs make your food right in front of you The popcorn chicken was so fresh and crispy and perfectly seasoned like the traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The garlic noodles were decent and the shrimp was slightly sweetly seasoned. The crawfish pasta in theory sounded great, but we found the crawfish had a fishy aftertaste. Definitely would return for the popcorn chicken though! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Crawfish Pasta Garlic Noodles with protein Popcorn Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Consistently great noodles and delicious sandwiches, prepared fresh with helpful service. The pork Bahn Mi sandwich is a toasted & buttered baguette stuffed with grilled pork, cucumber, pickled carrots & daikon, cilantro...a perfect combination! I also enjoy the yakisoba noodles with butter & garlic, either with or without meat. Very good iced coffee, as well. read more

I ordered Nguyen's Kitchen for the first time earlier this week, 2/4/2025. I got the following delivered (prices via the Postmates app and as of 2/2025)!: Crawfish Pasta - $16.95 - Yummy It was very delicious - even though we didn't eat it immediately! The pasta has chunky crawfish, spicy sausage, house tomatoes, and cream marinara sauce. This has a slightly smokey flavor from the sausage, and the crawfish didn't taste too fishy. When my husband and I took a bite, our eyes lit up because we didn't think it would be this tasty! Of course keep in mind that this dish is pretty oily/buttery, but I loved the sauce and the texture of pasta was still al dente (not soggy) I definitely and highly recommend for those who like a seafood pasta! Peach & Lychee Green Tea - $5.45 I didn't get to try this, but my husband enjoyed it. However, he said he didn't taste much peach flavor - just lychee. Popcorn Chicken - $6.45 - My husband said there weren't many pieces, and it wasn't flavorful. I would not recommend ordering this. My review is five stars, primarily due to the crawfish pasta, so I'd consider returning and ordering again! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Crawfish Pasta - $16.95 via postmates (Feb 2025) - YummYy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

So glad they are open so late! Went here with friends after a concert, so the food hit! It was a bit crowded when we went, so there wasn't much parking. The staff was nice and quick with our food. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Garlic Noodles with protein - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Nguyen's Kitchen is a great casual spot tucked in a small plaza in Orange! I ordered the crawfish pasta here and it tastes like a creamy seafood boil. The sauce was very rich, slightly spicy, and flavorful. I also love how it comes with sausage since it gives the pasta even more flavor. Overall, really great dish! It's very creamy and slightly a bit too rich to eat it all in one sitting, so I recommend sharing with a friend! Really unique spin on a cajun pasta. Staff were friendly as well! Parking and indoor seating is a bit limited, so definitely order take out from here. Portions are very generous. read more

A little overpriced for what they serve but it is a good place if you're in the area for quick food, quick Vietnamese fusion food. My favorite are the chicken wings. read more

OMG! I've always ordered the chicken sandwich on baguette which is delicious but today I ordered the egg rolls and NK sliders and they were AMAZING! The sliders came loaded with grilled onions and mushrooms. I always do get the peach & lychee green tea, what I love about it is that it's not too sweet. I had a satisfying lunch today. Nguyen's Kitchen never disappoints! read more

Food: 7.5/10 Popcorn Chicken- These were mid popcorn chicken. I've had better at boba shops. I do like that they give you the option on how spicy you want your chicken. I chose the spiciest level and they had a kick just like I liked. 7/10 Cajun Fries- The fries are super thin cut which I was not expecting. They're more soggy than they are crunchy. It was okay! 8/10 Garlic Noodle Shrimp: I'm biased because I always feel that garlic noodles never have enough flavor/sauce. This was nothing different. It definitely lacked it but my boyfriend seemed to enjoy it. 10/10 Service: Fantastic. The cashier was super kind and answered all our questions. 8/10 Cost: Garlic Noodle Shrimp- $15.95, Popcorn Chicken- $5.95, Cajun Fries- $5.95. All prices are pre-tax. This spot is priced alright. It's more of a fast casual spot. read more

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Came here to eat twice, within a month, after work. My co workers and I came here because they stay open pretty late. Tried their Chicken Bahn mi, Garlic Noodles, and Crawfish Pasta. All were reasonably priced and tasted great! This place gets pretty busy late night and seating and parking is limited. Would highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen is a modern Vietnamese eatery with multiple locations across Southern California. This location in Orange is next to the CHOC Main Campus and has a small parking lot. Like they advertise, they are "open crazy late" until 2:30am everyday. GRILLED PORK SANDWICH ($10.95) - this was a standard banh mi and the pork was good. 4/5 GARLIC NOODLES ($15.95) - we ordered this with bulgogi steak which was good. The noodles, on the other hand, were not. They were more like spaghetti noodles and we were not fans. We would've much more preferred egg noodles which has more bite and chew. 3/5 CAJUN GARLIC FRIES ($5.95) - there was a decent amount of garlic and seasoning, and I was glad that they were skinny fries. The portions were also good as they almost filled up the platter. 3.5/5 All three of the dishes came with their house spicy green sauce which went well on everything! We also got the peach and lychee green tea ($4.95) which was really tea-forward and refreshing. I surprisingly really enjoyed the drink and would definitely come back to get it again. read more

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I like that they are open late and I have never really tried any of the other dishes besides the crawfish pasta before today. For future visits, I think I will stick to the crawfish pasta because I didn't enjoy the beef bowl or the sandwich. Usually gets pretty crowded and the tables are usually dirty because people don't clean up after themselves. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

I drive all the way from Corona off of Green River to come here and eat the sliders that they make here with mushrooms and grilled onions and a drink their coffee. I am so hooked on this place and I love coming to see Kimberly the cashier she is great five stars. I would give her 1000 stars if I could. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Been going here for years and it's been consistent. Good place to get late night eats, especially since they're open till 2am. I usually get a steak sandwich and some garlic noodles with steak. The steak sandwich is banh mi style with the pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and cilantro. It's pretty good and hits the spot. The garlic noodles are just standard butter and garlic with the meat. Also a good choice. Highly recommend for late night eats. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Garlic Noodles with bulgogi - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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This isn't a big restaurant, so be aware that parking and indoor seating is limited. Our late night meal was under $75 and included: the NK wings, garlic noodles with grilled pork, garlic noodles with chicken, a bulgogi steak bowl, and two green milk teas. These wings are the perfect addition to a shared meal. They're perfectly crispy without being excessively oily. The sweet shoyu and spicy herby sauces are both delicious additions. The garlic noodles here are quite tasty, but could go heavier on the garlic! The entire meal was satisfying and it's so nice to have a place that opens so late. read more

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Food tastes so good here! Love that it's open late night til 2:30am!!! It's a nice spot after an Angels baseball game too! Tasty Pork Banh Mi sandwich-- get it w/a fried egg! The bulgolgi bowl is good but only with the sauce so make sure you put that or even ask for extra! Definitely get the peach & lychee green tea! Oh, also their eggrolls are delicious too! (They use same wrapper as a Filipino lumpia/eggroll!) read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Pork Sandwich (banh mi) with a fried egg (extra cost) and peach & lychee green tea. @ojbaylen - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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I used to order from here a lot when I worked at the nearby hospital but it's been a while. The pork sandwich is still really good. I love their spicy green sauce, which has a nice kick. The bread is soft too, which is perfect for me. I used to like the crawfish pasta but now the sauce is too sweet. I remember it used to be a bit spicy. The price has gone up but is still reasonable. I would definitely come back again. read more

My bf and I come here every now & then, and every time we visit, we always leave satisfied. Parking: They're located in a small corner plaza with limited parking. You can probably get lucky with a spot because there's constant people coming in n out. Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: They have a shared space with Pur Bowls next door. Their side is also small with a decent amount of seating. It accommodates groups of all sizes. It can be a bit tight. Service: The cashier is very courteous, patient, and efficient. Throughput did take a while. We ordered 4 food items, and it took 16 min for us to receive our order. What we ordered: 1) NK Slider Burgers - These sliders were definitely flavorful. The grilled onions and mushrooms were delicious. The beef patties were also cooked well. 2) Cajun Garlic Fries - I paired this with the sliders. I felt there was a bit more garlic than Cajun seasoning. I still enjoyed the fries though I prefer the seasoning to be balanced. 3) Garlic Chicken Breast Sandwich - There was a generous amount of garlic cream sauce. I need to know what they put in this sauce bc it's like crack. The chicken was cooked well, and the baguette had a perfect crunch. 4) Bulgogi Steak Bowl - This was bigger and more filled than we thought. We appreciated the amount of meat. The sauce on the side gave it extra flavor. 5) Peach & Lychee Green Tea - I looove this drink! It's sooo refreshing! The lychee flavor definitely overpowers the peach, but I love lychee so it's okay lol! Pricing: Prices are decent $$ for the amount you get. I'd say it's worth it. We enjoyed everything and always leave fulfilled & satisfied! read more

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Trash. Don't. Eat. Here. Came here at 2 pm on a Tuesday. There were only two sets of people there eating so it wasn't busy. It was FILTHY!!! The tables. The bathrooms. Spent $17 on a beef bowl with noodles. The beef was tasteless. I don't know how they got so many good reviews!!! do yourself a favor and don't ever eat here!!! Also.. The employees behind the counter were being so loud and carrying on.. they should've been cleaning the restroom and the tables. read more

Awesome lunch spot. Always disliked Fusion restaurants due to lack of authenticity. I mean, there's not even any Viets working here. All Mexicans lol. But our group couldn't agree on what to eat. Some wanted Western food, others were craving Asian. So we ended up picking this spot. It was perfect. read more

Do yourself a favor and skip this place! My sister and I split a beef garlic noodle bowl for $17. We decided to eat in because we were stopping before we had other errands. This place is a pigsty. The tables were filthy. We had to clean our own table with hand sanitizer, and after wiping the table, the napkins were covered in dirt and grime. Also, do not use their restroom! I have seen truck stops and gas station bathrooms in TJ that are cleaner than this place. I don't know how they bamboozled everybody into getting as many reviews and stars as they did but don't go here. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Beef Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Definitely a modern/fusion take on Vietnamese food. We were on the hunt for a banh mi around 9 on a Thursday near Irvine and this popped up. Glad they have such late hours as a lot of the other banh mi places were closed. We got the grilled chicken banh mi. All the flavors inside the sandwich were good. Chicken was well seasoned (love the lemongrass!) and tender. The veggies were plentiful, fresh and had a little crunch. The only let down was the bread. VERY soft and no crust or crunch at all. And they put it in a circular tin for takeaway orders which holds condensation as well. It's counter service so you order at the register, they give you a number and you wait for them to call your name. We waited about 10 minutes and we could see them making the sandwiches fresh. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Menu as of 10/24/24 - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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Love the crawfish pasta and popcorn chicken here . I was looking for the place opening late and i found this place , they open until 2:30 am . The shop look clean and cute , love the open kitchen . Food was great , will be back ! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Popcorn chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

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The best spot for late night eats. I love the garlic noodles and popcorn chicken. It's the perfect size for sharing if you want too! Service is fast and friendly! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Bulgogi garlic noodles, Popcorn Chicken, and Peach & Lychee Green Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Orange, California

Best noodles! I always get the garlic chicken noodles with a Thai tea. It's a great late night dinner. They're open later so I appreciate that. read more

It could have been better. I had high expectations for Nguyen's kitchen because of all the reviews on yelp. But it really didn't live up to the hype. I'm actually quite confused why this place is so popular. For starters, there really aren't many vegetarian friendly options on the menu. They have a garlic noodle dish that is vegetarian friendly. And a shrimp bowl, that you could maybe order without the aheimp. You would then only be getting a bowl with cucumber, carrots and rice. Pretty boring for vegetarians. I've heard that the garlic noodles are extremely garlicky in flavor, so much so that it's overpowering. Since I recently started eating seafood again, I was able to order the shrimp bowl and that was OK. I received about five jumbo shrimps, and had to peel off the shell and legs of each one. I hate having to do that, I don't like having to peel off the shell and get my fingers all dirty. I'd much rather the shrimp already be de-shelled and put in the bowl. The cucumber, carrots and rice were all fresh. But overall, it just was a kind of boring dish and it's not something that I would crave or want again. My fiancé ordered the skuders and Bulgogi sandwich. He said both were just sort of OK. Nothing to rave over and really nothing blew our socks off. This place was super mediocre. read more

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Not that I tried everything on the menu... but the crawfish pasta is the best item hahaha read more

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Glad I found this late night spot! Garlic noodles is my favorite so far on the menu. The prices are reasonable and love the house made drinks! read more