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Came here about 5 years ago for their garlic noodles which absolutely blew my mind. Came back again and tried their grilled pork bahn mi which was equally as delicious. Their garlic sauce really made it stand out with the intense flavor and spice it provided. The pickled vegetables added a great amount of acidity to balance out the fatty pork. The dining area was clean but a little cold so I sat outside. Their servers were chatting away and did their work like normal. I would definitely return here again in the future.
Lately I've been exploring Vietnamese food and when I looked at Nguyen's Kitchen's menu, I was intrigued by some of their menu items, so I decided to go check them out. I was meeting my foodie friend there at 12:30. The parking lot has limited space, which made it an extra challenge to park. Thankfully I only had to circle the block once to come back and snag a spot. (Meanwhile, my friend got there before me and was already enjoying an appetizer). Orders are placed at the counter and they call your number once your food is ready. The dining room consists of mostly booth seating with one "communal" table, and counter seating with 5ish chairs. There are also a handful of tables set outside. I've really been enjoying banh mi and their Bulgogi beef sandwich sounded great. I also happen to have a thing for popcorn chicken, so I got an order of that to round out my lunch. Oh, and based on the rave reviews I've read about their peach & lychee green tea, I ordered one of those as well. Let me just say, lunch was very satisfying! The sandwich was generously filled the fresh ingredients and the meat to veggie ratio was perfect. I'm not sure what the green sauce was that they finished the sammie off with but it was SO tasty!! I requested the popcorn chicken with medium heat and it was just spicy enough to leave my tongue tingling slightly. My friend saved an egg roll for me and it was also really good. (The tea by the way was very refreshing.) Now, this was my first time here but I never saw anyone come out to check the dining room or wipe down the tables after the lunch rush. This was especially concerning to me because they had a guy doing work on the windows who put his feet/ shoes on the tables right under said windows. Ewww. But aside from the parking challenge and the table hygiene/cleanliness, our visit was quite enjoyable and the food was very good. We would definitely return, but we'll have to plan around the lunch rush!
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
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! :-)
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Noodle was a disappointment, it didn't have any flavor and was very plain. No garlic flavor , or anything at all. The beef was cold while I was eating at the restaurant. I'm not sure if it was intentional not to have any flavor around $18 for this, I think not. But the fried popcorn chicken was good.
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.
2 years ago
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Hi Sabrina T.,…
7 years ago
I'm convinced that people who like this place have a bland palate. Things taste like it's coming from a cheap to go fast food Chinese place but has the pricing of a sit down place. Food 1/5: I'm always so disappointed at this place whenever I dine here... Service 2/5: People don't seem to like working here, the cashier here is always so grumpy. Ambiance 3/5: Diner vibes but kind of dirty if it gets busy. No one really cleans the dining area. Price 2/5: Pricey for shitty food. Tip: they're open late. read more
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Hello Michelle,…
5 years ago
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Hello Alice,…
5 years ago
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Hello Kris!…
Tried this delicious Vietnamese place while visiting my sister in California. They are open late which was great since my flight got diverted from Santa Ana to LAX. We went around 12:30 AM. The service was pretty quick. They are known for their garlic noodles. We ordered the garlic noodles with chicken breast, popcorn chicken, sliders with onions and mushrooms and their home made Thai tea. The Thai tea was delicious! It was one of the best I have had. Living in Hawaii I have tried plenty. The garlic noodles were very flavorful, and they put a good amount of chicken mixed in with the noodles. I highly recommend this dish. The sliders were tasty and flavorful topped with onions and mushrooms, you didn't need any condiments. Staff were friendly and they have a rewards program. Reasons for the 4 stars is that they forgot to put my popcorn chicken in the bag. I had to go back the next day to pick it up after a day at Disney land. The good thing again was that they were open late. When I went to pick up the popcorn chicken which was seasoned with mild spice. I was offered a drink free of charge, I tried their flavored iced tea. It was really yummy! The popcorn chicken was cooked well and had a nice mild spice. Delicious Vietnamese food! read more
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Hello Tina,…
YUMMY!! Bulgogi was tender, the bread was fresh, the vegetables were very fresh and pickled. Overall, it was quick service and very good quality especially their jalapeño sauce! read more
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Hello Grace,…
3 years ago
I love Nguyen's Kitchen. I have been coming here for 2 years now and it has never disappointed me! I wish I lived closer. I always get the pork rice bowl. So flavorful and I love the carrots. I would definitely recommend!! read more
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Hi Loesch K.,…
7 years ago
Most of the dishes I tried came off sweet and I like more of a savory taste. Green sauce: awesomely garlicky and has a kick but has a sweet after taste. Honey? Brown sauce: super sweet. Chicken wings: really juicy and fried nicely but came with the above sauces already on it. Next time I would ask for no sauces and dip it in sriracha. Cajun pasta with hot dog and crawfish: creamy but sweeeeet. My least favorite dish. Garlic pasta with shrimps is the best one as it's the least sweet dish but unfortunately was my friend's so I couldn't eat more :) Fries with egg and meat: the meat was just so sweet it made the whole dish sweet. Even the rich creamy egg yolk and the savory seasoning on the fries had a hard time competing. Next time I'd love to order my own garlic noodles and ask for wings with no sauce and maybe try their bahn mi. Their peach and lychee drink was delicious. Area is small and meals are Instagramable! read more
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Hello Bea,…
4 years ago
Sooo good! Random late night yelp find after a wedding. I didn't want the typically fast food, so I was so happy to find this place. Small dining area, but that don't matter! I ordered the BBQ banh mi and yo!!! It was and the garlic noodle was good too, but I would've preferred as a lunch or dinner item-very flavorful and heavy. Going back to the banh mi, the pork was grilled to perfection, slightly charred- exactly I how I like it. Lots of pickled carrot and amazing sauce. Definitely a must try and a future go to spot when in Orange County. read more
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Hey C.N,…
3 years ago
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Hi Yasmin R.,…
Very hip and cool place for lunch or dinner. Imagine halal guys, but vietnamese food. The flavors were very bold and packed a punch, but definitely a little less authentic and more fusion, which is fine as well. The drinks were awesome and tasty. The service was decently quick. The garlic noodles were decent but I personally think the noodles can be better. Overall, I enjoyed the food. We were actually able to dine in too. This is the first restaurant I've dined in at for months! Lol read more
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Hey Kevin,…
2 years ago
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Hey Frances W.,…
5 years ago
Located near the hospital, this restaurant definitely will get much foot traffic. I tried the garlic noodles with an egg and bulgogi. The dish was good but nothing too special. I wish they had used fattier cuts of meat for the bulgogi since the meat came out a little tough. The crawfish pasta was also just ok. The sauce did not draw me in. Perhaps cooking with shrimp heads to draw out a little more unctuous mouthfeel. Overall, the food is decent but nothing too extraordinary. Parking is in a very small lot so may be challenging depending on time of day. read more
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Hello Anhtuan T.…
4 years ago
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Hello P M,…
I was excited to come here but sort of disappointed. My crawfish pasta came out pretty good but with very little crawfish meat, it had more sausages instead. The chicken wings and fries were good along with garlic noodle read more
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Hey Bong,…
3 years ago
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Hello Deno B.,…
Had just finished the Night Nation Run at the Angels stadium and wanted something close by and that was open late, and my friend came across Nguyen's Kitchen. I didn't look at the menu so i was expecting the typical Vietnamese pho restaurant, but instead it was more of a Vietnamese-fusion which I loved. The restaurant is small but it had a great feel and look to it. I also love that their menu is small cause it makes it easier to choose from. We ordered the following: Wings and Cajun fries: wings were just ok, I've had better. Fries were great. Park banh-mi sandwich - fantastic! Bread was soft too. This was the best item out of the 3 Garlic noodles with bulgogi - noodles were cold and bulgogi was bland I really wanted to like this place and give it a higher rating but unfortunately my experience was the opposite . Did I just come on a bad night or?? what really set it back for me was it took at least 35-40 minutes to get our order. read more
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Hello Rachel,…
After seeing the great reviews about Nguyen's Kitchen, I thought I would give this place a try. The cashier had recommended the garlic noodles with bulgogi so I got that and added jumbo shrimp to the same plate. I also wanted to try one of their specialty drinks which includes green milk tea, peach/lychee tea, or Thai tea. I was told that the Thai tea was the most popular so I gave it a shot. They used whole milk instead of condensed milk but it was still pretty good. My garlic noodles, bulgogi, and shrimp had so much FLAVOR! The meal was amazing!! I waited about 27 minutes before I finally got my food but the wait was worth it! I got a side of the black sauce (I have no idea what's in it) it was sweet, salty, and thicker than soy sauce (tasted like something I've previously had on roast pork). Along with my garlic noodles plate I was given a sauce that had the same kick as Chinese yellow mustard but this sauce was greenish maybe it was a wasabi aioli (I have no idea). Both sauces tasted great with the garlic noodles. read more
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Hello Joanne,…
9 years ago
Cool place to try out. This was my second time. The garlic egg noodles were just too salty and the chicken breast tasted frozen and unseasoned even though it had sauce. Garlic fries were good though. Service this time around was a okay as the cashier didn't seem like she wanted to be there. read more
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Hello Pascale,…
9 years ago
Oh gosh. I don't even know where to start. All I can say is that I wish we had one up in NorCal. The food is soooo good. 3 of us ordered different things and tasted from one another. We couldn't say anything bad about the food at all because it was so good! Not to mention the prices are decent enough! Their sandwiches are BOMMMMB! Man, I don't even like chicken and I'm still not over the house marinated chicken Banh Mi! The garlic noodles were great as well! This place is open pretty late, definitely great late night munchie food. Even if you order one to go because you know you're gonna want to eat this after a night out... Parking is okay! They have a lot on their property. Service was fast and very friendly. Bathroom for customers are clean. My review isn't as good as the food is, but I'm just at a loss for words to describe how great everything was for our experience. read more
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5 years ago
Delicious- a LOT of garlic. Do not come if you do not love garlic. We ordered the shrimp noodles and they were good. read more
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Hello Shreya,…
3 years ago
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Hi Jino P.,…
5 years ago
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Hi Razerone49,…
7 years ago
2 years ago
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Hi Adrie D.,…
While not quite as pretty as the Instagram pictures, the food was still pretty darn good here. We were so obsessed with their egg rolls that we ordered another two after trying our first order. The fries are also amazing, some of the best ever. The bread was not dark and crispy like in the pictures, it was sort, not what I would have preferred. Also not a huge fan of the pork or beef, but the veggies and spreads were amazing, so fresh and full of flavor. I will have to try the chicken or one of their bowls next time. They are still not quite set up yet, tiling isn't done yet, tables stacked all over, bathroom a mess.. They have amazing potential, I'm sure we'll be back! read more
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Hello Nijole,…
7 years ago
One of the Best Thai Tea I have ever had. Perfect combo of tea, cream and sweetness. I order Thai Tea quite often. and will be crazing this one. My partner and I ordered Cajun Garlic Fries, Garlic Noodles with Bulgogi, Bulgogi Steak Rice Bowl and Thai Tea for $28. The garlic noodles were my favorite part of the meal. I am glad I added the Bulgogi, I felt like I need more than just the noodles. The Bulgogi meat was good but could have been more flavorful in both dishes. The bowl was good, and the fries were crispy and garlicky. Next we will ask for extra sauce that it comes with because that stuff was delicious! We were so full we didn't even get to try the wings or popcorn chicken. I am sad I don't live closer to a Nygen's Kitchen. This place would quickly become a regular favorite. read more
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3 years ago
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5 years ago
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Hello Kevin!…
7 years ago
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Hello Christine!…
4 years ago
Wow was not expecting how good this place was. Simple and delicious menu options and professional chef like environment. This place is small but a Big Bang for what you get. read more
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Hello Ticky!…
3 years ago
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Hello True M.,…
3 years ago
i personally only had the burger sliders, it came with grilled onion, mushroom and a choice of either bulgogi or their own sauce (thousand island) and parsley, so so much parsley ... that's one of the main reasons why i didn't really like my meal. the fries also had a crazy amount of parsley but they did make my fries on the crunchier side which i love. too bad i didn't finish it because the parsley was just too much man. every single bite from everything i could just taste the parsley. service was completely fine judging from the fact that we went around 1:40am. they had a lot of booths and 2 tables, it's also kind of neat that they share a room with another food establishment, just something different that you don't see very often. my friends LOVED their Garlic Noodle with Steak and others had Pork and even Chicken but they literally loved it so next time i'll probably get that instead read more
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Hi Brandon O.…
7 years ago
Usually order a pick-up to feed my staff late night, since we're at the hospital across the street, or to feed the hangry manfriend waiting for me at home.. I don't really order food for myself cuz the taste isn't that appealing, since my close friends are viet--it's Americanized, chicken is sauced with alfredo in the Bánh mi.. customer service is below average, not very invitingly friendly.. had to wait a few times, despite calling orders 45 mins earlier.. I'd stick to real viet food, it's probably the viet in me. I'm done with this place. read more
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Hi Kat,…
Decent food. The name feels a bit misleading. There wasn't a whole lot of Vietnamese items on the menu. What we ordered: popcorn chicken, egg rolls, garlic noodles with steak, and banh mi. I have a feeling the majority of these reviews come from the employees who work at the hospital and eat hospital food all day. Overall it was good. Cute set up. The garlic noodles were very garlicy in a good way and their popcorn chicken was cooked perfectly. The banh mi was just alright. read more
We came here after the Discovery Cube based off Yelp reviews. On a Sunday at 2:00pm the parking lot wasn't too bad. Our order took about 15-20 minutes to prepare. There was no one cleaning tables. Everything was pretty heavy and salty as the other reviews have all mentioned. I was only able to finish half a sandwich and the kids barely made a dent in their garlic noodles due to how oily everything was. The garlic fries were freshly cooked and crunchy. I'd chose the fries over the garlic noodles. Overall just ok due to the slow service and oiliness. read more
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Hi Jen,…
Came here late at night (~11pm) and there are still a good amount of people dining in. We ordered the garlic noodles with no protein and crawfish pasta to see what's the hype about. The price of the dishes are decently cheap in my opinion! And the fact that they open until 2am really attracted me to try this place in the first place. Very disappointing that we waited 30 mins for our food and the food came out to be warm...I'm a fan of hot food so this is really a turn off for me. Garlic noodles: looks very depressing without protein so do get a protein if you order this! The dish is garlicky with a hint of sweetness. I wish it was more savory! Crawfish pasta: it's a crawfish and sausage pasta with a creamy tomato sauce. Tasted sweet as well...but slightly better than the garlic noodles. Both dishes came with a side of house special green spicy sauce. It's pretty interesting taste wise but it's too sweet for me. read more
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Hello Gina!…
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445 S Main St
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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
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.
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!
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
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