Kung Pao Chicken lunch set (medium spice) with potsticker as choice. Egg drop soup cup was fine if plain. The potstickers were good but nothing to write home about. The chicken however was perfectly cooked with good flavors. Probably one of the better Kung Pao chicken I've had. On the affordable side. Would eat again. EDIT: given that my opinion of Chinese food on Monterey Peninsula is pretty meh, this Vietnamese/Chinese spot gives me hope that it's a bit of a sleeper. read more

Orient Restaurant - Kung Pao Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

Upon coming into Orient restaurant, I was greeted promptly and seated down very quickly. It wasn't too packed, but it was busy. Every single time I heard the phone go off. It be about every five minutes. The food here is really good, kudos to the chef. Anything you get is probably really good. I ordered the orient fried rice, crab soup, the pho Tai, and another dish I completely forgot the name. Everything was delicious! I would def recommend coming here! Waitress was excellent and made sure we got everything we needed. read more

Ordered a to to. Beef soup pho and crab wagoon. Not the best wagon I've had..the filling did not taste like cream cheese at all. It wasn't tasty. The pho was okay. Normal pho. I like that they had all the hot sauce and chili available at the take. Good Cutomer service and quiet ambience. read more

Orient Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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 :) read more

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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.

Small portions on to go order. Barely over 1/2 the container filled. Called them, no solution offered. What little food there was was ok, but don't charge e full price for half an order. read more

I went for dinner at 5:00 last week and was the only one there. I ordered a chicken salad with 'vegetables'. It was awful - the chicken was so dry and tough it was hard to get down. The vegetables consisted of shredded cabbage - only. I won't be back. read more

Overpriced mediocre Asian food. Most dishes relies heavily on to sauce that's too salty or too sugary. Portions were small. Second rate cooking, charging high end restaurant prices. Poor value for your money. read more

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. read more

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This restaurant was great! I had Won Ton soup which was very delicious ; and I'm very fussy, coming from a plethora of good Asian restaurants in Silicon Vly. And my husband loved his chow fun! (and he hates everything, ha-ha) We will be back ! read more

We stayed in Carmel for the weekend and had too much rich food, so we decided to cancel our fancy dinner reservation and get pho. It was just before 8pm and most places were closed, we arrived at Orient at 8:10 and they were kind enough to let us dine in (they close at 8:30). The service was very kind and super fast. Someone came in and order a few boba to go and the server helped her carry them to her car, I thought that was so sweet! I got the beef pho, I enjoyed it. Perfect for a chilly night. We appreciate how kind and accommodating they were! read more

New owners took over this restaurant and it was very apparent because they took down all the decor on the walls, everything was much brighter, and a new menu. The food was horrible and the service was even worse! The person I was with ordered the papaya salad and I ordered their kung pao seafood. I asked the old lady with glasses (who I believe is the new owner) who took our order if there were peanuts on the salad and kung pao. She said yes, so I told her no peanuts please on both dishes. I repeated myself twice to make sure too. Next thing you know both dishes came out with ALOT of peanuts on them... whatever we just took them off, but imagine if you had an allergy sheesh. Was going to let the lady know but she never came back.. she was busy talking to the table behind us, which I think was her friend? She kept going to them to chit-chat in their dialect and hug them while 75% of the restaurant was still full. Shoot even the table next to us ordered a sizzling rice soup, they brought out the soup, a few bowls, and a ladle to serve but didn't give them any spoons to eat! they were just sitting there waiting for the lady to stop talking to her friends and notice... There was another younger female there working and she was busy running the food and cleaning tables, while the older lady with glasses just kinda mingled with her friends whole time and only stopped to take orders and cash people out. Any who now on to the food, it was VERY bland, no flavor. My kung pao came out in a beige sauce and was sautee but there was absolutely no flavor... The portion of rice was small but didn't matter cause the food lacked any essence. The person I was with didn't finish their papaya salad either, they said it was not good and tasted off. Def will not go back again, I don't think this place will last if they keep this up and don't change their ways. We left super disappointed and still hungry. I honestly don't care how much I pay for food as long as it was good, but this place made me feel so much regret even though prices were around 16 - 25 a dish. Haven't felt that way in a long time. read more

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

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I've been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and food is amazing they also helped out with a potluck that I was hosting Everybody was asking me where did I get the food from. I had to have someone save me some food so I wouldn't miss out neither the food was very good thank you again. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Orient Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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

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! read more

Orient Restaurant - Small Beef Comb Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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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. read more

Orient Restaurant - Lunch special fried rice Orient Mixed Vegetable - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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Ive been a regular for 16 years and we understand there is ownership change and due to inflation the new owner needed to increase the prices. However $8.99 egg fried rice becomes $13.99 for the same amout of portion is ridiculous. $9.99 small beef pho is now $13.99 and on top of that the pho broth is watered down alot. On top of all the price increase they charge 4% credit card fees. The food doesn't taste the same but you are paying 40-50% increase+ credit card fees. Every time we pass by the place looks empty and im sure they lost alot of regular customers. The new owners and people who work there are very nice but we won't be returning anymore. read more

You got me again, Orient restaurant! Looks like they've recently remodeled. The staff is SO incredibly happy and friendly and helpful. I can't say enough about how tasty their food is. Tried the orient chow mein, had bbq pork, shrimp and chicken in it... delicious! Of course for the dry mandarin wings again. I can't say enough about the people who work here- so incredibly kind and hospitable. Everything was awesome. I was having a rough day and their happy mood and comfort food on a rainy day really brightened it. Thank you all! See you again soon. read more

A little hidden gem in Seaside, CA. This place is in a strip mall and tucked in the back of it. It is one of a handful of restaurants in this complex. However, it is worth checking out for their mix of Chinese and Vietnamese food offerings. I had the Pork Vermicelli and steamed pork buns on this visit from January. On this visit, it was not busy and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I hope to check out the rest of the menu. As of April 5, 2020, it looks like they are doing take out / delivery via DoorDash during the CoronavIrus pandemic order. Please call ahead to verify operating hours and menu selection. read more

Orient Restaurant - Steamed Pork Buns - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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We got seated right away, the service is good and the food is absolutely amazing. They have a great variety to choose from and they offer boba drinks too. read more

The best Vietnamese restaurant in the Monterey peninsula. Their Pho is tasty and the price is reasonable. I recommend Mandarine chicken as a side dish. read more

The ownership seems to be doing very well with the menu. Love the clean look and taste of food. Love it. I had the Bun Rieu. Very clean taste and it's delicious. read more

Orient Restaurant - Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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

Had lunch at Orient with family including my 92 year old mother. The servers were so patient and friendly. The food was very good. The price was comparable to other local non-chain restaurants. The ambiance was simple and very pleasant. I give it 5 stars! read more

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

They remade the interior and the menu it looked very clean and calm. They are very hospitable and accept credit cards and cash. The food was already amazing but they made it better. They hot new cups, plates and a new TV! read more

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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!!!

Delicious selection of dishes. The wait staff is efficient and helpful. The wait time between ordering and receiving your dishes is short and the presentation is nice. We especially like the Spicy Fried Fish and the Saigon Soup with Rice Noodles (it is normally served with Glass Noodles). read more

Orient Restaurant - Spicy Fried Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - Seaside, California

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Ordered lunch special Sweet and Sour pork, Fried Rice for $ 16.99, it was horrible, the fried rice was just brown rice with nothing in it very bland it wasn't even a 1/2 cup rice, it was good place to eat, before the New Owners took over. Now I'm only going to eat at Jim's Chinese food way better tasting food. read more

I was hugely disappointed, claimed to have Vietnamese Pho, it was to say just a large bowl of noodle soup. The broth was plain, only choice of beef offered was tasteless, no tripe, or choices of beef offered. I drove 15 miles to try their food, I feel it was more of a Chinese restaurant, even the spring rolls were just okay but peanut sauce was just ... Definitely not a place I can recommend for Vietnamese, chicken soup pho was just as bad, noodle and fabricated chicken, thinly cut but I would not advertise this as anything close to Vietnamese. read more

Nice place to visitors. food is great and I got treated with kindness will return. Very nice place quiet and calm. read more

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Place is tucked in therefore, we had the place to ourselves. Food was great. Service was great. Servers were polite and respectful. Will come back next time we visit Monterey area. read more

We have been coming here for years, they never disappoint! They know our order and have our food ready for us in a timely manner. The service is great and people are nice. It's a great environment and positive experience. read more

I'm coming again -- the Saigon noodle soup with glass noodles was delicious--could have been hotter in Temp, but really good, I'll try the egg noodle next time. The toppings were fresh and the waitress was a bit dry Oh well, not everyone has to be so damn pleasant! Wet ordered the fried shrimp--YUMx2! I'd give this place a 5 if my "Co (auntie)" would have been nicer! read more

Super sad review for me. This WAS my favorite spot to get my Vietnamese favorites. The flavors were always amazing and portion size including the protein of the dish was great. I had no idea they were under new ownership until I started tasting the food because it wasn't good at all. I ordered an extra large beef combo pho and to be very honest the amount of meat and broth were for their smallest size. The tender shank was gross like it had been over cooked and frozen and pulled for daily use. The flavor was like watered down broth without a hint of pho flavor. I also ordered the imperial rolls and the peanut sauce they now use was disgustingly sweet. I was under the weather and looking forward to the comfort of some good soup. If I had been feeling better I would have taken it back. read more

This was a huge disappointment. Ordered delivery, and since I have never eaten here prior--that was a mistake. 1. My food was cold upon arrival. 2. Orange chicken was barely sauced, bland, and dry. Also had no broccoli, which most Chinese restaurants include. I seldom order this dish, and only do it as a treat. Big disappointment. 3. Pork bun was dry. 4. Fried rice clearly had frozen peas and carrots in it. 5. No soy sauce (I asked for no utensils, but soy would have been helpful to add some flavor to the bland food. Maybe an off night, but again: very disappointing. read more

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