This place really is Asian fusion! The menu is so diverse with so many flavors of different Asian cuisines. I felt almost confused at first, like as if the restaurant wasn't even sure of its own identity. However, once I started eating the food, I understood and am extremely impressed. I had ordered the crawfish pasta, popcorn chicken (spicy), and fried baos. The pasta was cooked perfectly with chunks of crawfish and sausage in a creamy tomato-esque sauce. I usually don't care for crawfish, but it was so delicious here. The sauce was so buttery and creamy, and the sausage added a cajun spice to the dish. The components are all very seafood boil, but felt different and innovative with unique flavors. The popcorn chicken was seasoned very well and had the perfect fried, crispy texture you'd expect from popcorn chicken. What really made this unique was the sauce that it was served with. I am not sure what exactly the sauce is, but it tastes like a ginger scallion sauce that is served with Chinese boiled chicken. The sauce is a little more elevated and flavorful than a traditional ginger scallion sauce. I would've never thought to combine popcorn chicken with it, but it works! The fried baos were the most surprising to me. I was keeping my expectations low because I usually think frying something that's not normally fried doesn't always bode well. Fear not, the baos were fried perfectly. They were fried lightly while the inside kept your typical bao consistency. Also, in case you were wondering the type of bao, it is basically a steamed bao with ground pork, and I think an egg yolk inside. The flavors felt very much like traditional dim sum, yet new and fresh. Hats off to the chefs and the creators of these dishes. So innovative while still keeping the familiar Asian flavors! I ordered delivery, so this review was solely based off of the food. read more

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Was at a convention and ordered DoorDash and have to say wasn't expecting much because it's an unknown restaurant late at night and DoorDash. The driver was so kind. The marinated chicken sandwich (banh mi similar) was AMAZING. All of the flavors melded so well, it was so fresh, the sauce was so good, chicken marinated just right and the egg cooked to perfection. The peach lychee green tea was so good too. Definitely will be back as soon as possible. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Marinated chicken sandwich topped with egg. - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

Nguyen's Kitchen is located in a small plaza with other Asian restaurants and sandwich shops, making it a convenient stop if you are already in the area. We ordered the grilled pork banh mi and the grilled pork rice bowl. The sandwich had a few positives and a few misses. The bread was toasted and soft, which made it easy to eat without tearing up your mouth, but it lacked the crisp outer crust that I personally enjoy in a banh mi. The cucumbers were fresh, and the pork was well marinated, but the pickled vegetables were lighter than expected and did not provide enough acidity. Overall, it did not quite hit that classic Vietnamese banh mi flavor profile. The rice bowl was more disappointing. The pork itself was fine, but the rice was noticeably dry, which took away from the dish. Service was also on the slower side. While we were waiting, six out of six customers who came in after us ordered the PUR bowls, which makes me think those may be the items this place is better known for. Ambiance was just okay. There is indoor seating available, but the space feels designed for quick turnover, with hard surfaces and minimal cushioning rather than comfort. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Nothing was terrible, but nothing stood out either. I would not say this is a place I would specifically crave. read more

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First time trying this spot out, got a house chicken sandwich and Cajun garlic fries they where friendly cool spot to chill and enjoy your food very relaxing read more

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Really cute space! I truly do love the ambience. However, I've had two shrimp rice bowls from two places. I go here for convenience when i sometimes see one - I'm gluten free and can't do soy sauce. Anyway, there's maybe 5-6 shrimp (heads up, that it's skin on) and it's super dry. The ratio of shrimp and veggies to rice is super off. There's lots of rice. The sauces that come with this one doesn't seem to fit. I'd love to try the other things...because there's so many Nguyen kitchens around... but i haven't been too impressed yet read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

Tell me where else you can get an açaí bowl and a banh mi at 1 AM ? yeah, I'll wait. Exactly. This spot is undefeated. Everything they serve hits, but the açaí bowls are next-level. They stack them high and let you build your own without nickel and diming you for toppings. You can really load it up to its full potential. I love that you can mix bases (two flavors!) and the price difference between a small and medium is just a couple bucks might as well go for the medium. The large might be too much for me,but hey do you! It's one of my favorite late-night spots when I want something healthy but still satisfying. The staff is always nice and quick I've never had to wait long except that one time I ordered noodles (which were actually bomb by the way). But if you're here for the açaí bowls you're in for a treat. The banh mi also holds its own fresh, flavorful, and totally worth it. Overall, this place is a hidden gem that keeps me coming back for my late-night fix. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

First timer! Very busy plaza but found parking right away. Clean restaurant and restroom. Dined in. Food came out quick and beautifully plated. Tasty dishes. A little pricey for the bowls, but we enjoyed our experience anyway. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Ordered delivery since I was in a nearby hotel for work. Garlic noodles with beef and shrimp. It was delicious and delivery was fast. There was a live status you could monitor online. I saw them drop it off at the front desk and took a pic and it showed on the status right after to show my food was delivered. They also have açaí bowls that I want to try next time! read more

Pay close attention, unless you are looking for Nguyen's Kitchen you might miss it. It is in the parking lot next to chic fil a but well worth the stop. I enjoyed hamburger sliders and they were delicious. The burger itself was flavorful and the toppings fit perfectly(if you like mushrooms). It has a good amount of seating available, I went around lunch time during the week and I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. read more

I was so sad when they closed the Chino location.. I happened to be in the area to stop by this one for a quick lunch. Food is great but, my all time favorite item that use to be on the menu is no longer offered. I'm not sure if I will be coming back to any of their locations after this. I remember I use to order different proteins with different dishes, mixed and matched. A specific protein for their sandwich wouldn't be on the protein list for their garlic noodles and I would request it. They never have an issue writing it in their special request. Garlic Chicken Breast is no longer on their menu.. Chicken was juicy, saucy and plenty of garlic flavor. It is paired with sautéed mushroom. It was chef's kiss.. Imagine that over top of garlic noodles with special aioli sauce, garlic lover's dream. Garlic Noodles (with House Chicken)- just didn't hit the same. Chicken was dry.. not much flavor. Only thing that saved this was their special aioli sauce, of course I asked for extras! Bulgogi Short Rib Steak (Rice Bowl)- tender and flavorful. Solid rice bowl. Cajun Garlic Fries - wasn't as crispy as I'd like. More soggy than crispy. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Ordered popcorn chicken "extra spicy" and the girl kept insisting they "don't do that" so I asked if I could just get extra spicy seasoning and she still did t comprehend. Her coworker had to come and explain. Then she kept making mistakes on the register while ringing me up which was frustrating and kept saying she "wasn't finished" with an attitude. She jammed the receipt into my hand and when the food came out she tossed the bag on the counter. When I asked for extra sauce she jammed it into my hand like she did the receipt. I don't foresee a bright future in this girls life. Fix your attitude or get another job because customer service isn't for you. read more

Wow, been here 3 times this month and its always really yummy, chicken sandwich and the golden bao are a must every visit, definitely some delicious yummies here, service is always good and welcoming place is well maintained. read more

Had to make a quick stop in the shopping mall for the Tesla supercharger, so we did a little walk and we stumbled upon this little spot. Wanted a quick bite and refresher, so I got their popcorn chicken, extra spicy and crispy!! Gotta love the crunch! Just missing some xtra coriander leaves. Their coffee is strong and did the job for a Sunday midday pick me up. Staff were nice and very considerate in asking me if I needed any sauces to go with my popcorn chicken. What accompanied the chicken was some sort of jalapeño sauce, I believe it was their house sauce. It was a bit tangy and spicy, it was a nice touch with the chicken. However, would like to come back again and check out their entrees! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Ice Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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I've been here several times from the afternoon or late night and their signature sandwiches and rice bowls weren't that good, it was always way too salty. It was either salty or the portion size was never consistent. The only menu item that really stayed consistent was their Crawfish Pasta. Their crawfish pasta is slightly sweet and a bit of spice which is great. Back then, their crawfish pasta had a good amount of sauce but it seems with inflation, it'll be less sauce or it'll depend on their cook. To me, their service wasn't all that welcoming and more of a take-out experience. The ambiance inside is just ok, their tables are weirdly always sticky which is why I never dine-in. I recommend their Specialty items on their menu if anything. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Crawfish Pasta - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

2/5 - Man oh man... The girl at the front was nice. I asked for her favorite item and ordered that along with a Thai tea. The tea was okay, not overly sweet, which I didn't mind. It's very casual. You pick up your order at the front and stack trays over the trash bins when you're done. The space was clean, with tables lined up against the wall. I got the garlic noodles with bulgogi short rib steak, and honestly, I was disappointed. The so-called "short rib steak" was not short rib or steak. It looked like thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin. For the price, I would've rather eaten somewhere else. The bulgogi flavor was basic, sweet, didn't have any depth... think of it as if you're eating a sweet version of Yoshinoya's beef, except you know what you signed up for when eating there. The garlic noodles lacked any real garlic flavor... or flavor in general. They also gave me two sauces: one green & mildly spicy, the other looked like teriyaki (it didn't rlly taste like it IMO). I couldn't figure it out, and neither paired well with the noodles or the meat. If you're someone who won't leave your bubble to go try good Asian food down in Gardena, K-town, OC, or Pasadena, then sure, go at it. Side note: They also sell açaí bowls, but I'm not sure if that's a separate business since it had its own name, even though the same staff was handling both. Not sure if it was good (I purchased it for someone else), but they had a lot of cool varieties of topping and flavors. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Garlic Noodles (Plain) bulgogi short rib steak - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

this is my go to spotlight at night when I feel like just taking a drive and having something to drink, they have so much good stuff here. I believe they're open till 1 AM. Sometimes I can't sleep and I come here. I always get the cucumber lemonade and I have it with the mango drink so good. Food here is amazing. Must try. read more

the food is really good here! I've had a couple different things on the menu. From the noodles to the sandwiches they're all good, the portions are a bit smaller so you may be a bit hungry after but all good tasting! Also the acai is good too and I've always enjoyed it whenever I come by! read more

As a fast food Asian fusion spot this was a pleasant surprise! It's a small spot at the end of a row of small spots in a mall. This is a busy parking lot but it's not difficult to find parking, there's a lot of in and out movement. The golden baos are FIRE! It's a ground pork filled deep fried bun. Delicately sweet and savory. The NK Wings good? They're very lightly breaded and crispy. The light green sauce is tangy and has quite a bit of a kick on the backside. The garlic noodles were tasty but over cooked and a little soft for me. The shrimps are also lightly breaded and fried. I'm a shell eater, I like fried shrimps with the shells on. These seemed like they might have been pre-cooked and sitting as they weren't crispy enough. The Cajun fries were crisped well! I like that, they were a bit salty and could have used a little more Cajun spice. The eggrolls were decent, a little more meat would be nice. read more

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The pork and Bulgogi sandwiches were delicious! Will come back to have the fries next time too. . Friendly service and very clean. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Grilled Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

I order ahead of time in Door Dash for my lunch break. EVERY SINGLE TIME I come to pick up, they never have my order ready. They look on their tablet, say they can't find my order, then they find my order, and they start making my order when I was suppose to be picking up my order. I wasted my lunch break waiting for my order and I'm always late getting back to work. This has happened in 3 separate occasions. Not to mention the food isn't authentic Vietnamese and lacks flavor. It's just ok for the area. I won't be coming back anymore. read more

This was a really great place! I really like that they have the smoothie bowl bar connected as well! I got a really good matcha bowl read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Matcha base, matcha chia pudding, banana, mango, coconut, matcha powder, chia seeds, agave - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

This was my first time ordering food through this app, and I wasn't entirely satisfied with the food itself, but the staff provided excellent service. I'll definitely come back next time read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Great choices for lunch and or dinner. I had the crabmeat pasta for lunch. Very filling. Next time I'm going to try one of their rice bowls...looks very healthy. They also have fruit bowls. Great find. Open late. Great place to enjoy great food. read more

First time trying this place I Got the steak bowl 7.5/10 But the açaí but was a solid 10/10 read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Açaí bowl was 10/10 - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

What a surprise. We just stopped in as a last min choice for a quick dinner before the movies for Father's Day. We left satisfied and delighted. It's a pretty cozy spot, was quiet when we got there but got louder as people showed up. It was clean and well kept, has a nice to go station by the door in case you don't finish all the goodies. The garlic noodles, chicken, steak and shrimp were all tasty! The Cajun fries were super crispy and fresh. That being said, I think the fries could use a bit more seasoning imo. Overall the service was pretty quick, for the amount of food we ordered. We ordered quite a bit, it came out with in 20 mins I believe. We ate it all, it was delicious. I love that they're open late, so we're definitely coming back at some point. read more

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Quick walk up service and tasty garlic noodles! A star was removed because everything was very tasty, but it was not super memorable and all the beverage options where all presweetened and a little too sweet. There was no special unsweetened beverage options which would have been a plus. Place and bathroom was clean. Worth it for a quick solid bite! read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Shrimp Garlic Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Foods good but Mia needs some serious reconsideration of employment, I've witnessed making orders to go wearing no gloves and constantly touching her hair that's down, disgusting and disappointing just like her attitude as well. Wasn't even asked " what can I get you " but a blank stare. Weird behavior. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

This is not a sit down restaurant where servers bring food to the table. You order your food at the counter and pick it up after when your number is called. This place was close by to my work so I stopped by to try this garlic noodles, sliders, and popcorn chicken. Food was delicious, noodles were a bit oily but flavorful. I got the jumbo tiger shrimp with garlic noodles and BE WARNED!!! The shrimp is not jumbo sized. It is regular size shrimp. It felt it was overpriced for the portion. Sliders was ok, decent. Popcorn chicken was tasty and freshly fried. Crispy and juicy. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Jumbo tiger shrimp bowl with garlic noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Ambiance: I went midday for lunch, and it was pretty quiet inside. Decent amount of tables for dining in and the decor is so cute, kind of like a fancy cafeteria. Service: Great suggestions, fast service, and really nice! I had no issue and was confident in what I ordered with the cashiers help. Food: The bulgogi sandwich and the cucumber limeade we so good!!! The sandwich was filling, tons of flavor and even tasted good warmed up the next day! I wasn't a fan of the garlic fries, though, lots of garlic, but oddly, no flavor. So garlic breath for nothing, lol. Also all the sauces were really good, I have no idea what there were but I liked them all. read more

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food was okay. There was ants crawling on our table great employee very friendly steak was over cooked, and the shrimp had no seasoning read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

I had a great time here. The food was just splendid and fresh. The service is really professional and respectful. The ambiance is really cool too! 5 stars definitely. read more

This location is just nasty. Idk I've given it a try more than once and each time I was disappointed. I love Nguyen's, but this location has me away for a while. I ordered the garlic noodles with chicken and the garlic noodles with jumbo shrimp. The noodles were just awful. I've been here before on a late night. Maybe it's the time I come. But yea, no. I felt bad my bf didn't enjoy his food . He only ate the shrimp and I only ate a bit of my chicken. read more

Wow! This is a great place to stop when you are in a hurry but don't want fast food. The garlic noodles were great! There are so many things in the menu I hope to try more in the future. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Garlic steak noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Food was good I got a pasta didn't have to wait long and the workers were really nice

The açaí bowls are really good. They have fresh fruit and a wide variety of toppings. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Small açaí bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California

This place was nice and clean. It had plenty of space too. The garlic noodles were good, just small portions. The sandwich was tasty just little meat. I'll be back hopefully the portions will be fulfilling. read more

The noodles were really tasty and seasoned well. Just kind of greasy and I feel a little fat now but honestly I want to come back to try more food! read more

This place was open CRAZY late! Haha. It's just hard to find an Asian place that's open so late but I'm glad this one was. This place for me gets 3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the banh mi. I got the chicken and pork banh mi. This was probably my favorite out of all the things I got. I really like the meat, its so flavorful. For the banh mi I think it deserves 4 stars. I also got the fries with bulgogi beef and the chicken wings. I wanted to try the sliders so I got that as well. The fries were really good by itself. The chicken wings were ok. However I really enjoyed the jalepeno sauce they had. I couldn't give this place 4 stars in totality bc the sliders was too sweet. Very sweet. It wasn't my cup of tea. The young lady at the cashier was very friendly and nice. The inside was clean and so was the bathroom. If I go and watch a football game. I'll definitely stop by here again. read more

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The crawfish pasta is very delicious. There garlic noodles with shrimp is also good. However, there wings are no longer good like it use to be. The wings now are over cooked and dry. Other than the wings everything else is pretty good. The price is very affordable. Service is great. read more

Came here with my husband and we were both pretty disappointed. I got the garlic noodles with extra shrimp on the side which was $8. It was a bit much. The noodles were also just super mid. The food wasn't awful, it was just super overpriced for super duper mid food. read more

Nguyen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - South Gate, California