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    Orient Restaurant

    4.0 (174 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Chinese
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Vietnamese Crab Cake Soup
    Angelica H.

    WOW. I am really shocked at how much this place exceeded my expectations for Vietnamese food. specifically their bun rieu!!! I did not expect any Vietnamese restaurant by Seaside/Monterey to serve such a specialty dish, and not only serve it but even make it better than some places in San Jose which is known for Viet food. their portion sizes were very generous for the price. My bun rieu bowl was $14 for a small which was more like a regular size bowl. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone craving Vietnamese food in the area. Bonus: this restaurant is in the same plaza as Lynn's Arcade which is an amazing local pinball arcade. Very fun for a date idea :)

    Roast pork with noodles
    Phuong D.

    This review is based on my UberEats order from Orient Restaurant. Speed: Quick. I received the food pretty quickly. The food was packaged well. Value: Poor. Pictured was carry out that was $61. The braised catfish was NOT worth $16. There was only 5 pieces of fish in a half filled container. The Crispy Spicy Beef was over cooked and over seasoned. The roast pork vermicelli noodles were OK. The roast pork was very dry and noodles were cold. I was very unsatisfied with my order. Huge disappointment.

    Sake and beer
    Adriana V.

    Excellent service and delicious food. With new ownership, the atmosphere is now more inviting.

    Egg fried rice (delivery)
    Juanita H.

    I can't believe I hadn't posted a review yet. As you'll see in a few of my reviews, whenever I move to a new area, at the top of my to-do list is to find my new favorite local Asian spot (usually Chinese) and Orient is it! They are a little pricier than I'm used to with much smaller portions than I've experienced in the past, but, it's still totally worth it. The food is cooked to order and always fresh and tasty! You can certainly tell that they are using quality ingredients. Just two days ago I had their wonton soup and it's the best wonton soup I've had to date. Everything tasted soo good. My go-to items on the menu are their bbq pork fried rice, salt n pepper shrimp (shell on) and crispy spicy seafood. I also note that whenever I pick up my food there's usually a few patrons in the dining area diligently working on cleaning their plates.

    jj c.

    Hightly recommend it; the place is spotless and has lots of parking lots. The only place that I find the best dry egg noodle around here. Also the best service

    Small Beef Comb Pho
    Isaak C.

    Came here on my lunch and ordered the Beef Combination Pho and man, I was blasted away with superb flavor. The broth was perfect along with the noodles and meat. They have hoisin sauce, sriracha, chili crisp oil, and this very good green salsa type deal that made the soup absolutely POP. The Fresh Lemonade was really delicious and refreshing. Staff is very nice and bubbly and helpful! 10/10 would Pho again!

    Lunch special fried rice  Orient Mixed Vegetable
    Deary L.

    This is a bit up the beaten path, and I realized I hadn't been there in a very long time. It's small and comfortable if the price of the food is a good value however, it seems like every other Chinese restaurant I've been to.

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    Wasn't sure what to expect but we got was fast great service and great flavor. The Kung Pao was awesome worth the stop.

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    Very clean, amazing service. A new go to place for our family. It's been in business since 1986. Keep it local!!

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    Flavorful food. Mandarin chicken wings was delicious, crispy. Catfish in black bean sauce was excellent. Service is great and friendly.

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    lovely place. clean. friendly staff. quick service and wonderful food. Prices are affordable. Kid friendly too!!! Check it out

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    Great freshly made food with big portions for a reasonable price. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. It's worth a visit!!!

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    The food is pretty good here! The chicken wings were our favorite out of everything we ordered. They close before 9pm FYI.

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    Noodle Bar - Lemongrass chow fun overflowing and underneath veggie chow mein, also overflowing. With fried shrimp and egg roll in the bowl.

    Noodle Bar

    4.2(527 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    We have been going to Noodle Bar (NB) for a few years now. They are still in a very narrow strip…read moremall with somewhat limited parking, but we have been able to get a spot every time. The area is still pretty sketchy and since COVID there is still no seating at the restaurant so plan to get your food to go and take it back to a safe place to enjoy it--we do not recommend eating in you car. We tried that before and the homeless people walking by made it super uncomfortable. On this visit, a guy who belonged in a psychiatric hospital was yelling so loud while crossing the street that two of us left NB to go outside and see what the problem was--just a sick man yelling so went back inside. Despite all that, NB does great business, and as other Yelpers have noted, NB food quantity is still very good for the price. Prices have gone up but not as bad as elsewhere and it is still a good deal for what you get. The food quality really depends on personal taste. We live in San Gabriel, so there is no shortage of stellar Asian food there and NB cannot compete. However, we really like NB's curry chicken. Their noodle dishes really vary in quality, but none of them are bad, all are at least ok, and some are good. This time we also got a chow mien. It was basically fried ramen noodles, not chow mien noodles. It was not stellar, but hey we still liked the flavor and enjoyed it. We tried for the first time the catfish nuggets. It is basically what is called salt and pepper fish filet elsewhere, but with catfish at NB. It's fried, salty fish so what's not to like. It comes with what appeared to be sweet chili sauce, but we did not try that. Business was so good that after trying to call in our order twice, which we definitely recommend doing, no one answered. We drove over and put in our order in person and saw that they were super busy--the lady taking orders missed at least one call in just while taking our order in person. Her and the people cooking were working super hard--massive props and respect to them for working hard to create a successful and long standing business in the community. We will definitely be back again and definitely recommend you give them a try. I believe the only or best (lol) menu photos were the ones I posted about 3 years ago and so I am posting and update if those with this revues and to their business. Last thoughts, they are cash only so come prepared, they have boba drinks, and they have dessert (never tried that). Give them a try!

    Noodle Bar? No, you must mean HAIR BAR! ANOTHER DNA sample wound up in my fried rice! What is…read morehappening here?! Another hair! And no, not my own. Definitely not my own, because the length and colors are off and it was in the middle of the food. I tried going back to them, but alas, they are hair ENTHUSIASTS here. Folks, what about opening a salon? Or using hair nets? I'm sorry for the rudeness, but there just isn't any way else to say it, because twice is pretty strange. (Three, if you count someone I know.) I went back a year later hoping things would improve. Damn, and I do intensely crave that soup. I'm sure I'll give in to my craving eventually, so wish me luck.

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    Noodle Bar - Inside of restaurant

    Inside of restaurant

    Noodle Bar - Seafood Noodle Soup

    Seafood Noodle Soup

    Noodle Bar - Vermicelli with lemongrass chicken. Yum!

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    4.3(150 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I gotta keep it real:…read more Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return!

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    Cong N Go - Cambodian Fresh Salad With Asian Vinaigrette (plus tofu as our protein of choice)

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    Cong N Go - Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18)

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    Jack's Bao - Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (XLB)

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    3.7(209 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    The place is nice and clean. Thumb up. Food was decent and…read moreservice is fast. It is located right in front of hotel continental.

    i went into this place with really low expectations. like any ethnic food in tourist areas, it's…read moreusually pretty bad. now before i give my review i do know what's up with bow. as a kid my grandmother who was born in china town would buy these from china town all the time and feed them to me as a kid. so i know what's good and bad and what bow should taste like. looking at some of the bad reviews i really don't think these people know what's up or maybe they been eating at Panda Express too much (you know real Chinese food‍‍) anyhow the bad first... it's pricey but this is a tourist area so you shouldn't expect anything less. waiting for it might take some time BUT they are fresh and hot even in China town they are only warm most of the time from sitting around for awhile. so the good... yes it's takes time but what would you expect from something made to order as a bow. i did order the red bean one because i was craving something sweet. now most reading this probably have no idea what red bean is but iykyk!! the bun was super soft and the bean was smooth. also my kid knows this type of bow bread as well and she won't hold back if it is bad. their first impression was "yeah good" so the bun is spot on the way it should taste. you also need to eat bow fresh for the best taste. because the longer you wait the worst it will taste. the bread will get hard fast. saw a lady in these reviews complain about no paper on the bottom of the bow. huh? they put paper on bow only when they are sitting too long... say in a pastry shop or when you order them to-go to bring to friends or family later in the day so it don't stick. they don't need it if you eat it right away. either way i give them a 5 out of 5 for the bow. 2 out of 5 for the price since you can get them in china town for $2 bucks but good luck in finding that around here so a totally fair price so stop bitching. but again very decent bow and would go back again for sure.

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    Jack's Bao - Clean, bright, and spacious

    Clean, bright, and spacious

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    Jack's Bao

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    3 Mundos Sandwich Shop

    4.3(798 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$

    Visiting the area and stopped by! Had the pesto sandwich and it was delicious and my son had the…read moreturkey sandwich he also loved it! Great customer service and food was out quickly!

    So I was driving down to Monterey from Sacramento for a quick little 36 hour golfing trip.When I…read morearrived in Monterey,I was starving so I quickly jumped on Yelp and found the closest breakfast burrito spot I could find-That's when I found 3 Mundos Sandwich Shop on Fremont Street,which is a sandwich shop that also makes breakfast burritos. When we arrived they had a small parking lot but busy because they do a lot of Door Dash and Uber Eats business. Once inside I took a quick look at the menu and saw they had breakfast burritos of either Chorizo-Sausage-Ham-Bacon or Veggie. I chose Chorizo breakfast burrito($10.39) The shop is run by the owner-he was the cashier and the cook. In talking to him,he was telling me that his family owns multiple Mexican small shops like this in the Juarez Mexico area and El Paso Texas area.Says that all the shops use the same recipe for their hot sauce that is served with the burritos. Once the burrito arrived,it was both heavy and warm.Once I cut it open,I was able to appreciate the craftsmanship of this burrito in all its chorizo,egg,potato and cheese glory-it was beautiful. As pretty as it was though,it tasted even better,I had planned on only eating half of it as I had a tee time in less than an hour but one bite led to another and then it was gone. I've had many breakfast burritos in my day and as unexpected as this is to say,this may have been the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Also the aforementioned family-recipe hot sauce that came with the burrito was so spicy yet so tasty--perfect combo to a perfect burrito. In closing,if you ever find yourself in the Monterey area and you want to treat yourself to some upper echelon breakfast burritos-do yourself a favor and stop at 3 Mundos sandwich shop-a top tier food experience awaits.

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    Inside

    3 Mundos Sandwich Shop - Vegan chickn bacn ranch sandwich and it was delish! (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

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