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

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Gwyneth N.

    NGUYEN'S KITCHEN @ ORANGE The food here was good but the sauce was REALLY flavorful. The rice bowl was a decent size for the price and everything came out pretty fast. Really nice late night spot to eat. Overall 5/5

    Garlic Noodles with protein, bulgogi
    Sydney S.

    Came for a late-night meal as usual! This place was a great option since it's open until very late. Parking was a bit of a challenge since the lot is small, but some of us were able to find parking in adjacent lots or on the street. Once you walk in, there's seating along the edges and a counter where you place your order. It's a very small and cozy spot. Once you order, the cooks call your number when your food is ready. I went for the garlic noodles with bulgogi. You also have the option to add Parmesan cheese for free, which was cool! The flavor was very garlicky, as advertised, but not too overpowering. The sauce they give on the side has quite a kick, so I'd be cautious if you're sensitive to spice. I loved the variety on the menu and was pleasantly surprised to see a bit of Korean fusion in some of the dishes. Everyone enjoyed their meal and had a great time. I'd come back! :-)

    Lizelle P.

    Restaurant is on the border of Orange and Santa Ana by the CHOC hospitals. I've come back a few times and I love the grilled pork sandwich here. The green sauce that comes with it is delicious. I appreciate that everything is made to order here. There's indoor seating and a small free parking lot available.

    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. Late night bite to eat? This is the spot, it's always the spot

    Vivian L.

    I really like this place, especially because they're open late and have such good food for those late-night cravings! We got the garlic noodles with bulgogi steak, and it was SO good. The steak was super tender, and the sauce was really flavorful. I also loved the garlic noodles--you could definitely taste the garlic, but it wasn't too overpowering, and everything paired really well together. I also got the Peach Lychee Green Tea, which was really refreshing and went perfectly with the food. Overall, I had a great experience and I'm already excited to come back and try more of the menu. I definitely want to try the crawfish pasta and bánh mì next time!

    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.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Tintin B.

    Good fried chicken and garlic shrimp noodles with Parmesan cheese and special sauce. Nice clean environment inside and outside here. Restroom is nice and clean too. 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. A beautiful place for lunch on Saturday by the hospital. 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.

    Bulgogi Steak Sandwich   Vietnamese Coffee
    Luis L.

    The Bulgogi Steak Sandwich with the Vietnamese coffee was really good. The protein is cooked when ordered. Received my sandwich fresh off the grill. Great flavor and that sauce they put on top was delicious! Bread was not hard, it was soft and delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

    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.

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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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    My 6th time at Ini - I would say that the ambiance and service has always been amazing. As for food…read morewise, I personally think it is a bit too salty for me even when I asked the dishes to be made less salty. I tried all the pasta options on the menu. My favorite would be Squid Ink Uni and Crab Spaghetti (less salty compared to other flavors) Appetizers: salmon crudo, Calamari, Cauliflower Pizza: highly recommended seafood poke and Mala Lamb. Entree: Scallop, Short ribs and Ribeye are good options. I didn't think Branzino, Chicken or Pork Tomahawk were as special as I hope for.

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    4.5(249 reviews)
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    We were at the mouse house and it was starting to feel like the furnace really opened up, so we…read moredecided to head out and see what's nearby. Although it is a short bit of a drive, it's definitely well worth it! Located in a small plaza, it's easy to turn into, but parking might be a little scarce depending on when you go, as there are quite a number of small businesses within the plaza. Although there are two spots marked for the restaurant in front.....it's right next to the entrance and exit driveway, so keep your eyes open when backing in or out. Inside is very spatious, there is a lot of room that can be filled with tables, and a lot of walls. There were quite a few people dining inside, so it definitely wasnt a ghost town. Service was okay though....it took a while for the server to pop in and check on people, then he'd be gone for a bit. It was hard to see because of the walls. The food is definitely worth the drive! As others have said, this is a combination of two restaurant's menus, with a few slight tweaks. The garlic noodles are good...but not as flavorful as what we're used to. The calamari and popcorn chicken were nice and hot coming out, cooked crispy and juicy. The spicy wontons were also quite tasty......the sauce is sweet with a very slight kick at the end that hits your throat more than your tongue. I felt that the filet mignon and mushroom stir fry's flavor rivals the other restaurant we tend to frequent....but another scoop of rice would be perfect. The pear salad was a hit though. The flavor is just as good, if not better than where we usually go, and they give a generous amount of pear slices. We're used to only getting three or four pieces, but i counted at least 8 or 9 here. No refills on the drinks, and sodas are in cans that come with a metal cup of ice. Will we be back? Definitely! It's a much shorter drive and the food is just as good!

    Ordered some chicken pho & one with brisket for take out. The place is very clean with lots of…read moreseating from what I saw. I was extremely impressed the way the chicken and brisket pho were very fresh and tender for a place that's open so late. The noodles had a great texture and the veggies had a perfect clean quality, to add on to the great experience the broth was very light and beautifully flavorful!!!! I tried the Taro milk tea but it was wayyyyyyyy too sweet to the point where my throat started to kind of hurt but wow the banana matcha was delicious, very very creamy and the banana flavor wasnt too sweet or overpowering. Plus the gentlemen working up front were very kind and helpful. The food came out very fast (less than 5 minutes) and I was really happy the way they neatly packed the food, included fresh produce along with the pho, and packed some eating utensils along with some sauces without asking.

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    Didn't realize the spot rebranded itself until I got here with some friends looking for a quick…read morebite in the area. Previously, it was mainly serving their tea menu. We got a variety of dishes to try out, and overall it was just ok. The soup was good but was a little light on ingredients, the papaya salad was decent with a little kick, noodles didn't really have much truffle taste but was ok, green beans were crunchy and probably the best dish here, and the mango sticky rice was not ripe. Most of the mango pieces were hard / not sweet and proportion to the rice was off. The staff was friendly and the space is very open and welcoming. Not sure if I'd come back though unless I was craving the Asian fusion tea service.

    BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

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    Looking for a drink in the middle of the week? Kin is the place to go and hits the spot…read more My friends and I were sat down immediately at the bar for drinks, which was nice because we were trying to kill about 20 minutes. We got the Yuzu Fizz, Guava Calpico and Lychee Ume Margarita. Each drink was light and refreshing, and the star of the cocktails was definitely the fruity flavors. A solid way to start the night. The restaurant was bustling and it was clear everyone there was having a good time. Even though we were only at the bar for a short while, I could tell that this was a place I would definitely come back to.

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    Pet friendly

    We arrived shortly before closing, but the staff was still very welcoming and attentive. They took…read morethe time to recommend dishes and explain the menu without making us feel rushed at all. The restaurant itself is elegant, beautiful, and very clean, making it a comfortable place to dine. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous--definitely more than enough for a satisfying meal. I really appreciated the great service and relaxed atmosphere, especially considering how close it was to closing time. Overall, a wonderful dining experience and a place I would happily come back to!

    I came here with high expectations for a joint birthday dinner. Unfortunately, I didn't love my…read moreexperience as much as I thought I would. The hosts were very not friendly. It seemed like they were in a bad mood and annoyed that they had to do their job. This wasn't a big deal at all, but it did take a little while for us to get seated, even though we had a reservation and they had called us 5 minutes prior to confirm we were coming. Granted, we were a large party, but it was kind of odd. We were also seated at two different tables next to each other instead of one long table. We were also only given 3-4 menus for a party of 15 and didn't get enough utensils at first. Our server was friendly and helpful, so I thank him for that. However, part of our party's food came out 5-10+ minutes before the rest of the party, so it was kind of awkward having to wait and the food got a bit cold. Maybe it was because they were busy, but I wish they timed the food a little better. I got the garlic noodles with filet mignon ($25). You can choose to have the meat cooked rare, medium, or well done. The taste was good, but nothing special (as I had read in other reviews). On a positive note, they did give us a complimentary appetizer (spicy wontons with shrimp) that I really liked! They also give us complimentary matcha cheesecake because we were celebrating two birthdays, so that was very nice of them. Overall, I don't believe they live up to the hype. Maybe it was just because we were a large party, but I had hoped to have had a better experience. I probably won't be back :/

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    I loved my experience at this restaurant, definitely recommend it, and will for sure be back again!…read moreTo start, the atmosphere is really nice with dim lighting and a bar in the middle for drinks! There is plenty of seating and a room that has more seating inside. For food we ordered bone marrow bibimbap, potato korokke, caviar cones, uni unagi chawanmushi, and for dessert, a banana miso cake! The bone marrow bibimbap was well flavored! After allowing us to take pictures, the server helped us scrap the bone marrow and mix the dish together. I enjoyed it a lot, however the rice was a bit hard for my liking. My favorite was the uni unagi chawanmushi which is a steamed egg with uni unagi on top! I loved that one and wished I had ordered more of it. The caviar cones were really tasty as well and there is a little bit of spice in it! Would definitely recommend try it! The potato korokke was also delicious! The sauce went great with it and it was fried perfectly (crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside). I also loved the flavor of the banana miso cake. The ice cream went great with the warm banana cake and the presentation was wonderful. Will definitely be ordering this dessert again!

    Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

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