We had a great experience at this Oc A Chay. We usually go to the one in Santa Ana but dropped by this location because we were in the area. There is more variety at this location. We had the Goi seafood and squid dish. The shrimp dishes were all amazing. The staff was helpful. Phuong gave us good recommendations, and he knows a lot about the dishes. The restaurant is clean and was quiet with modern decor. read more

The high ratings are what brought me here in the first place. My eyes always light up anytime I see razor clams on a menu, so I was excited to give this place a try. We were seated right away when we arrived, although it took a while before anyone came to take our order. We started with the sizzling razor clams, and honestly, they were the highlight of the meal, perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and a great start. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, and it really missed the mark. Several ingredients felt poorly prepared. The tendon was so tough it was basically inedible and had to be pushed aside. The pork blood tasted like it had been cooked separately since it had none of the broth flavor soaked into it. Even the beef slices felt out of place, almost like they had been pulled from a pho bowl and dropped into the BBH at the last minute. The broth itself lacked the richness, spice, and strong lemongrass flavor that normally makes Bun Bo Hue stand out. It just tasted flat. There was also a mix-up with our order when the wrong dish came out instead of the lobster. When the lobster finally arrived, it was badly overcooked and much smaller than what was shown on the menu. On top of that, the music was blasting the entire time, no one really checked in to see how things were going, and it took multiple attempts just to get our check. When we mentioned the food issues, the response was basically, "We'll let the chef know." Not exactly the kind of service you hope for after a disappointing meal. Really wanted to like this place, especially after such a strong start with the razor clams, but overall it ended up being a letdown. read more

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I bought 3 pounds of crawfish from here today because I was told they had fresh live crawfish available. I placed a to-go order, but after ordering, the employee came back and said they had run out of the garlic sauce and that I would need to wait an hour. I told him I did not want to wait and asked if they could just steam the crawfish instead. When I received the order, the crawfish was covered in a different herbal-style sauce, which was fine. Normally, I do not mind the seasoning as long as the crawfish is fresh. Unfortunately, the crawfish they sold me tasted frozen, not fresh. I was very disappointed because I specifically came for fresh live crawfish. I hate giving bad reviews. Just felt ripped off. I do not recommend their crawfish. read more

Came to this restaurant thinking, why not try something new today after a long day at work? I came in not expecting that much because, in all honesty, I'm usually pretty disappointed when it comes to snails other than when I go down to Orange County. To my surprise, the snails were amazing. Tasted so good. Everything was protein-packed. The dishes did not disappoint. I really enjoyed eating the snails, the squid, the chicken cartilage, and their loaded fried rice. Their water spinach was to die for, and so was their stew. I enjoyed the ambiance. It looked like everyone else was having a good time at this restaurant. Service was top-notch. Cleanliness was pristine clean, and my daughter also enjoyed it. What a great way to end the week on a Friday night. Best dinner I've had in so long. read more

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Came here after my wife raved about this place. They share a plaza with CVS and other restaurants so the lot was pretty packed. I do believe there is additional underground parking but I did not explore it. I was lucky someone was leaving and pulled in. Restaurant was clean and busy - but not chaotic. We ordered a bunch of seafood dishes and everything was amazing. My favorite was the razor clams and the blood cockles but everything was honestly great. Everything was fresh and they sold beer towers as well. I would definitely come back and try other new items on the menu! read more

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Best Vietnamese grilled seafood in town! They're not quite the same as OC & Lau but they are pretty good. I've gone here twice and can say both times did not disappoint! Must order: - razor clams - crab fried rice - fried squid or grilled squid read more

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I was glad to hear there was a new quán nhậu in SGV. I was hoping this one will be good enough, so I wouldn't have to drive all the way to OC anymore. While this is the best of its kind in the area, it still has some catching up to do on flavor and execution. The mango salad with squid needed a bit more fish sauce in their nuoc cham. Squid was tender and the mango was fresh and crunchy. Overall the dish was a bit bland. The bo loc lac was made using filet mignon which is the perfect cut for this dish. It was also cooked to a medium rare which made it very tender. However, I don't think the wok was hot enough because the meat tasted boiled and not wok fried. The fried tofu and the fried frog legs used the same salted egg yolk sauce. It had good egg yolk flavor, but was a bit too sweet. read more

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Wow double wow. Amazing food, even better service and lovely with wife. To start we always went to you know where in OC so glad this place open and we could not wait till the hype dies down so we could taste the authenticity Please please try them and you won't be back to you know where. Fresh seafood plenty of choices and all we had taste great. We will be back and maybe bring an army to feast. Thank you for such a wonderful experience without the drive to read more

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You don't have to drive all the way to Orange County for some bomb Viet food. I'm surprised people are not blowing up this spot! Located in small plaza in San Gabriel, this restaurant serves seafood, snails, hot pot and more. Very friendly and prompt service. After ordering, the food came out in less than 10 minutes. HUGE portions compared to other restaurants with this similar vibe. Decorated with city signs inside and spacious seating. Parking could be tight. Food 5/5. Grilled shrimp my favorite and crab fried rice was so solid. Snails and seafood also flavorful and plentiful. Will come back. read more

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Came across this Vietnamese seafood restaurant since I've seen a restaurant similar in OC and wanted to try. Since it was our first time here, the server gave us recommendations. They have a variety of seafood. I ended up ordering snail with egg yolk, razor clam with garlic butter, on choy and a side of bread to dip in the egg yolk sauce. The food was delicious. I especially loved the razor clams. The green dipping sauce that came with seafood was addicting. I'd definitely come back with a larger party to try out their other dishes. read more

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Out of all the meals during our visit to LA, Oc A Chay was the only restaurant we went back to twice--it was that good. The Viet-Chinese seafood flavors here are absolutely impeccable. Bold, aromatic, and deeply layered, every dish delivers that addictive combination of richness and umami that Oc-style seafood does so well. We ordered the clams, apple snails, and scallops, and each one was outstanding. We also tried the bún bò Huế, which deserves just as much praise. The broth was incredibly flavorful--deep, spicy, and aromatic without being overwhelming. It was one of those bowls that hits immediately and keeps delivering all the way through, easily standing on its own alongside the seafood dishes. This is the kind of place where flavors are unapologetically strong, meals are meant to be shared, and you leave already thinking about what you'll order next time. If you love Vietnamese seafood and bold, soulful broths, Oc A Chay is absolutely worth a visit--and very likely a repeat one. read more

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OC A Chay is the SGV version of Oc & Lau, but with even better prices. The service is unbelievably fast--probably some of the quickest I've ever experienced at a restaurant. The mango and squid salad is a must-order, packed with fresh flavors and the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Great food, great value, and efficient service make this spot an easy favorite. read more

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Food: 4/5 Snails, squid mouth, razor clams, pork cheek were all delicious! Their green sauce is spicy and good, perfect add on. Add some fresh slice chilies and seriously can't have enough. My preferred option is grilled moving forward. The fresh taste of seafood grilled is the absolute fav. Service: 4/5 Everyone is quick, food didn't take long. Seating was pretty quick as well for a Sat night. Ambiance: 5/5 Love the decor and signs in side the restaurant. Parking is decent. Good size for small groups. read more

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Man, haven't had fresh razor clams for the longest time! Glad to find this spot and I had it with the Sichuan sauce; it was more like a Thai chili sauce plus a special green sauce but it went really well with the dish. My daughter wanted to try the hot pot. Her favorite part was the thin egg noodles, which I think was very thin and had great texture. Service was great, the server gave great suggestions and made a special drink with peach and lychee with crystal boba for my daughter. The decor is cool, crossed with some HK business signs. read more

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My friend and I tried this new Vietnamese place today for lunch, and the foods were so delicious. Such an authentic experience and both enjoyed it very much. It brought us back to our trip to Danang and Hoi An. The restaurant specialty is seafood but also have your pho and rice plates on the menu. They serve different dishes and have variety of choices to choose from. I believe their original location is in Garden Grove, so this is their second location. Service staff are wonderful and attentive. The inside vibe is lively. I will definitely will go back to try other dishes. read more

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Friendly service, didn't have to wait so long on a Friday night. They do take reservations if your planning on coming a head of time same day. Taste of the food was ok but not fresh. Seafood tastes frozen. The coconut snail looked nothing like the photo and the snails was not fresh very green inside. Our scallop with fish roe came out half cooked it was still frozen in the center. Typically the steamed scallops are one big scallop but these were several mini scallops which are frozen and low value. I'd say skip! We also ordered the hot stone bun bo hue which was the only decent food along with the crab vermicell. Vibe is moderately loud, but manageable everyone just talks loudly. Decently clean. OVERALL portions are very small. I would say this is nothing compared to OC Lau in garden grove. If you want something good don't waste your time here and just go to OC Lau, better food, portion and quality you won't regret it. read more

Oc A Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Newly opened hole in the wall Vietnamese gourmet restaurant. The place is nice and service was great. Great atmosphere. We ordered; Oyster congee and it was a standout choice, getting that delicate balance of brine and comfort. Hong Kong style wings were perfectly crunchy without drying out the inside. I will definitely come back . There were so many specific specialty on the menu that caught my eye for next time. read more

It brings a different taste of Vietnam food. This is a place you need to go if you like seafood. The price is right ($20 less a dish), food is great, and the flavors and seasonings are unique. There are many Vietnamese restaurants in California but this one stands out Highly recommended. read more

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Never knew I would love this restaurant so much! Everything we ordered was amazing, from the crab fried rice to the shaved octopus salad (best dish here), to the razor clams, and the oysters (in buttery garlic goodness sauce). Everything was flavorful and delicious. Service was really good. The guys kindly helped out with clearing our tables, shell buckets, fills out waters, and got us sauces we wanted. Great ambiance for family and friends. Highly recommend. read more

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So glad they opened a location in 626! The seafood was so fresh and they don't skimp out on the portions. Our favorites were the scallop with quail egg and mango squid salad. The mango squid salad came with a TON of perfectly lightly seared squid omg. Felt like they put a whole squid in there. The scallop with quail egg had such a delightful texture. Everything else was great too! Service was also very helpful and friendly!!! read more

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We were excited to try Oc A Chay and see how it stacks up against the Vietnamese seafood spots in OC. The seven of us shared a wide spread, including razor clams, grilled mussels, cheese shrimp, grilled garlic beef, scallops with quail eggs, grilled octopus, roasted peanuts, crab fried rice, a mushroom hot pot, and a couple of other clam dishes. I probably wouldn't reorder the chewy beef or some of the clam dishes, but everything else was decent. The presentation was nice, though some dishes could use a bit more punch in flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The mushroom hot pot was especially comforting, and they were happy to give us extra broth since we were a large group. Overall, it's a solid spot to have in the SGV with some room for improvement. I'd give it 3.5 stars. read more

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We were over the moon when we heard there was finally a Vietnamese seafood spot like OC & Lau in the 626. We went in excited and ordered all the items the staff recommended. We actually ordered four dishes, but only three came out: razor clams, scallops with quail eggs, and Bun bo Hue Mo Lan (their signature Hue style beef noodle soup). Unfortunately, our first experience didn't live up to the hype. Both the noodles and razor clams were very bland, and we were really hoping the seasoning could be adjusted. The scallops with quail eggs were tasty, but it felt like mostly quail eggs with very few tiny baby scallops. For the prices they charge, the seafood portions were surprisingly small. We left feeling hungry. We really wanted to love this place and hope it was just an off day, but based on this visit, it didn't quite hit the mark. We may give it another try in the future, but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

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First time to try Vietnamese street style food. Very interesting seafood dishes which we enjoyed the flavors and presentations. Server was helpful to recommend their best dishes especially the razor clams. The razor clam dish arrived at table steaming on a grill plate. The clams were tender and extra delicious with the sauce. The restaurant has a modern vibe with large wall murals and signs hanging from the ceiling . read more

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This is my second visit to the Oc A Chay restaurant, and it appears to be empty around 4:15 p.m. There are only one or two tables occupied by customers. We ordered the following: hot stone bowl beef noodle soup with rare beef, beef shank, tendon, sausage, pork blood, pork hock, and Thai seafood hotpot; grilled clams with scallion oil; grilled squid with chili salt; fried rice topped with shrimp and egg; and stir-fried glass noodles with fresh shrimp. All of the food we ordered tasted great, although it was spicy. You'll enjoy this restaurant if you're looking for good seafood, snails, and Bun bo hue. read more

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I've been super excited to try this spot as I have heard good things and I do not have to drive down to OC. The interior is a bit confusing because they still have some HK decor, but the inside was very clean! My favorite dish was definitely the squid cartilage. I love the texture and the sauce that it comes with. They provide a baguette to soak up all the yummy goodness. This particular dish comes with their green sauce that was super bright and spicy. We got the clams with the peanuts next and it was yummy too. It comes on a sizzling plate and keeps the seafood very hot. We also got this soup with huge bone pieces. Plenty of meat and the soup was sweet and sour. The crab fried rice was so yummy and a great way to end the meal on some carbs. The beef slices were so tender and flavored. Definitely best eaten hot and fresh. You can't have this meal without a drink. The peach orange lemongrass tea was so delicious and refreshing. read more

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Food Type: Vietnamese Grill Seafood Flavor and Taste: Decent kind of Blend Portions: Small (it's seafood, so the portion is not as large) Price: High for the portion Service: No dedicated waiters/waitress, but seems like they all do everything Atmosphere: Not like a Vietnamese restaurant, but rather it's the old Hong Kong Macau cafe design. This food is pretty unique, there's another restaurant which I know that started these Grill seafood, snails, etc, OC & Lau in Irvine. That's very very good, however this place seem serve similar food, but yet, it's cooked differently. that's fine, but the flavor is far from OC & Lau in my opinion. My friend went to lunch with agreed as well. The place atmosphere is still the Hong Kong Macau theme. no remodeling from the previous restaurant that's there. So, I think the food could be better with better flavors. It's certainly different than traditional Vietnamese restaurants that serves pho. read more

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Ambiance - Lackluster but they recently opened so maybe they'll put in more deco or make it better along the way. Using some low hanging lights instead of recessed ceiling lights would give the overall vibe a better feel. Chairs and tables are wood with cushioning. I don't love the pink and blue chairs randomly inserted in as it doesn't feel like they fit in with the dark wood. However, cleanliness is excellent. They use a parchment type paper for you so you can freely spit out any shells and whatnot onto the paper if needed. Food - Butter garlic Tofu: I initially thought this was a dry dish but it's saucy. The taste is good overall but you can tell they use some kind of margarine instead of butter. It hits you with that fake butter/margarine taste. I do get some garlic taste and the soft onions are nice. It's not a bad dish? It's nice if you don't mind the taste of margarine but easy to get sick of. Savory and fragrant in its own right. Fries with cheese powder: The fry is good/basic. Not soft but not super crispy. They're about right. Cheese powder has zero taste to it except a vague undertone of creaminess. If you blind folded me, I wouldn't be able to really tell they have anything on them. Garlic Chicken Gizzards: My mom's review - "Fragrant and tasty. They have a nice chew to them with a good flavor." Stone Bowl Bun Bo Hue: The bowl keeps it super hot for much longer. A fun little difference from the regular bowl. Mom's review "Broth is super flavorful and tastes right. The pork hock is also good since many other places cook it separately from the broth, it tends to lack a taste besides meat but they seem to do it correctly here. There's a good amount of spice! It's good enough for me, even though I can't eat spice well. I enjoyed this!!" My dishes were okay but not completely to my taste or just average but my mom loved hers! I would say they don't specialize in my dishes here. You're really going here for the seafood and other things but you should also make sure the other things you include on the menu taste up to standard. Service: Quick to answer, though we were among the few filled tables here since they're new. Patient and friendly people. Can speak English and Vietnamese well! read more

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A relatively new restaurant that is going for a Vietnamese street food vibe, with various snails as the specialty along with clams and other seafoods, noodles, rice. We were seated pretty quickly, but after that everything with service took a long time. I know it was a relatively busy time on a Saturday night, but it should not take about 20 minutes before we even got our order taken, and it was so difficult to get the waiters to bring out waters, napkins, extra dishes or bowls, and even the check. The food was just ok. The mango and squid salad was actually probably the best one, good mix of sweet and savory, lots of crispy garlic that goes well with the dish. The scallops with quail egg was too runny for my taste, and the sliced Babylon snails barely had any snails in it and didn't taste like it contained any snails. Also did not routinely come with sliced bread, and for these reasons I think it is very expensive and not worth the price of what you're getting. With the extremely slow service mediocre expensive food, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

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Amazing flavors and exceptional customer service! Have been meaning to try this restaurant for quite some time. The server was very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us to dishes that go well with our palate. The fish cake with crispy rice is a must try--- super crunchy and somewhat sticky rice to mellow out the flavorful fish cake. The shrimp and egg fried rice has a more Thai fried rice flavor profile but still very good. Their scallop with quail egg also exploded with flavor. Everything is a 5/5. I will definitely come back. read more

A family member decided to try this new place out. Service was great. The store looked good. A good amount of large tables. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to my parent's expectations. The portions on the smaller size. The snail dish was $24? For about 15 snails. read more

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Food was good, worth the price. Service was really good. They could use more AC, it was pretty hot with a lot of body heat. It was packed during a hot day. read more

Was craving bun bo hue and wanted to go somewhere other than nha trang. Arrived around 6 pm and it wasn't too busy. Place was clean and servers move quick. Ordered the hot stone bun bo hue and chicken cartilage. Chicken cartilage was delicious! Quickly fried with some chili powder but was exactly what I was looking for, small snack before the main entree. Hot stone bun bo hue was delicious! The portion size is very generous and they offer banana blossom which I noticed a lot of places don't anymore. The broth was extremely flavorful, they also have a great chili oil on the side as well that pairs very well. The pork hock was a bit tough but still good. I'd absolutely get this again but not the hot stone variation, I'd just get the regular bowl. Took quite a while to setup and it didn't keep it as hot as I'd expected. Would recommend, will try some seafood next time. read more

Seafood was decent, kinda pricey but expected. The chicken wings w/ salted egg was good BUT there an uncooked wing in there and we had to send it back. Servers were nice about it and took it off the bill but that raw ah wing wasn't it read more

We were so excited to try this new spot--and it absolutely delivered. Since moving away from OC, I've seriously missed a solid Vietnamese restaurant, so I was beyond happy to see one open here. We ordered the ong choy, chicken cartilage, bún bò Huế, coconut snails, crab fried rice, fried frog legs, razor clams, and sweet potato fries... and every single dish hit Everything was good, and we're already planning a return to try more from the menu. The service was just as amazing--the owner was incredibly kind and even treated us to some complimentary drinks. Ambiance was great lively and they play all the good songs. Such a great experience all around. Can't wait to be back. read more

Oc A Chay - Razor clams - Vietnamese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I was at CVS and saw this restaurant in the same shopping center. Decided to try it out and was surprised they had a good selection of seafood dishes. read more

I have been here 1st time at LA location. Love this place, foods and service were great. They open late until 11pm. I love how they have hot stone Bun Bo Hue, it's very authentic, the taste is exactly like Bun Bo Hue in vietnam which has no place in LA has that. Definitely come back again. I want to try different dishes here read more

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Came for lunch and it looks like it's still a soft opening. With that said, some/ much(?) of the stuff on the menu is coming soon. Even stuff that was supposed to be available was not available after we ordered them. The vibe is a bit chaotic with neon signs inside and bumping music. Not sure if it was a pleasant setting. The food thought was decent. We go clams and snails and they were both ok. Nothing too flavorful to say you need to get them. We got a corn appetizer which was simple was flavorful and their beef offal with instant noodle was pretty good. Maybe will get better after the soft opening but it was an ok lunch. read more

Great place for Vietnamese seafood! My wife approved! The seafood was fresh and tasty! The clams and mussels were good. The clams were fresh and very plump. The razor clams with instant ramen was surprisingly good. The scallop with quail egg was good but the sauce was a bit too much. Lots of parking and good service! read more

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The seafood was very fresh, the flavors were delicious, and the service was warm and welcoming. Everything we ordered was tasty and well prepared. We had a great experience and will definitely come back again! read more

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The pho was rich and flavorful, the fresh herbs made every bite better, and the staff were welcoming. Portions were generous, service was quick, and I'd gladly come back for another meal. read more