Mai Phat Noodle House is one of those places that does simple food really well. I ordered the dry…read morewonton noodle with BBQ pork and a side of steamed wontons. The noodles had a great chewy texture, and the star of the dish was definitely the sauce. It had that classic Vietnamese-Cantonese flavor, perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, coating every bite of noodles without being too heavy. The BBQ pork was quite dry, the wontons were generously filled, and the soup on the side was clean and comforting. The steamed wontons with soy sauce were also delicious and packed with flavor. Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and everything tasted fresh. I'd happily order this again.

Follow this restaurant on IG because their noodle soups always look so good. Finally got to go try…read more1 weekend not too long ago around about 6pm. Mind you, they don't close until a few hours later. Went in to order takeout and there were a few dishes we wanted that they didn't have available; oxtail noodle soup and pork knuckle noodle soup. They came to tell us twice for each individual item. We had to opt for other noodle dishes which weren't bad. They were actually good. But not what we went for. Instead we got the beef stew noodle soup for my son which smelled really flavorful and he said was good. I got some sort of Taiwanese noodle soup that was on the front page of the menu that looked good and tasted great as well. It came with a bunch of assorted proteins such as hard boiled egg, tendon, tripe, stewed meats. It was a spicy noodle dish which I loved. I will most likely get it again next time. Their chili oil sate is actually really spicy and has that kick so I appreciated that since most places are not spicy. The portions were also pretty big; each order was good enough for 2 bowls. We enjoyed our noodle soups but still want to go back what we anticipated.

soooo good this has been my grandma's favorite spot for the longest time and now i totally get…read morewhy. everything is so comforting and full of flavor and it always hits the spot the owner is so funny and cute and makes the whole place feel so welcoming. definitely one of those places you'll keep coming back to

Score 3.5 I think this place took over Zan Kitchen nearby…read more Yelp listed closed however business is up and running. Chef or owner has character. Customer remarked the order was wrong when they wanted glass noodle instead of pho. Owner jokingly said in Vietnamese "it's still good", just eat it LOL. Prices are not too bad. Ordered Fried chicken glass noodle soup. Skin was not fried crispy at all. Temperature appears that it was left out sitting just after lunch rush. The sauce that is paired with is quite sweet and oily. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Free herbal drink. Place is quite cozy with 8 tables only. Everything is all chicken dishes here , so don't expect anything amazing.

We have enjoyed eating here and at the Irvine location many times, and would like to shoutout the…read moreamazing service today! We arrived around 12pm on a Sunday, and was greeted immediately. We wanted to order to-go but eat a little bit at the restaurant, and the worker understood our request. He ended up serving us as if we were dining in, giving us extra sauces and sides. The restaurant was clean and spacious. We ordered the sweet garlic tenders, chan chan kimpbap, and rose tteokbokki with wide glass noodles and cheese. The food was delicious and the tteokbokki was not super spicy.

We ordered the chicken (upgraded to large with sweet garlic and Chan Chan sauce) + tteokbokki…read more(spicy/original) + kimbap (tuna) combo and a kimchi fried rice with spam. We tried to order beer as it was on the menu, but apparently they don't serve alcohol at this location and the menu they use is Irvine's menu. We heard another group come in after us try to order alcohol too and were told they don't serve it. Would probably be good to update the menus or at least include a sign on it that they don't serve alcohol? The fried chicken came plain and were soo crispy! I'm glad the sauces came on the side because we were not a huge fan of them. The sweet garlic somehow tasted like chocolate. Both were pretty thick and sweet. The tteokbokki and kimchi fried rice were so flavorful and kimbap was solid too. The portions were bigger than we expected!

Amazing Vietnamese Street Food at Great Prices!…read more Such a great spot for delicious Vietnamese street food at very reasonable prices! Everything looked fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The crispy fried snacks were perfectly golden, the seafood dishes were delicious, and the fresh herbs.

Value and decent quality. Hue Tieu are very good, only critic is a little too much liver...I'm on…read morethe fence with the addition of celery pieces. I get it, it's for a crunch texture but not a real fan. Biggest surprise is the com ga xoi. Huge pieces and portion size is very good. I will be coming back for the Bo Ne.

finally got to try juicy dumpling factory and let's just say we ordered a lot on our visit! it is a…read morepretty casual establishment with a handful of seating and service was very nice. everything was overall delicious and portions were huge! definitely family style and everything came out fresh and hot! - yogurt drinks: 8/10 refreshing almost frozen/smoothie like drinks with good flavor but i will say the flavors were just a bit artificial - bbq pork buns: 8/10 good flavor and light, fluffy buns - prime beef chow mein: 8/10 love these thicker kind of noodles and the beef were all tender, flavors were good but definitely much better with their chili oil and some vinegar - chicken dumplings: 8/10 love the meat to wrapper ratio, these were huge dumplings and they were tender and juicy! sauce that it came with was good, unique but a little salty for my taste - hong kong style shrimp and pork spicy wontons: 10/10 so yummy! probably one of my favorite dumplings we tried but not much spice to them - beef rolls: 9/10 great flavor and they really stuffed these! tender beef inside and crispy yet chewy crust - pork juicy dumplings: 10/10 these were one of our favorites, great taste to the soup and pork filling - string beans: 10/10 came out piping hot and good snap to them, great seasonings as well - pan fried dumplings: 10/10 these were also very juicy and tender and loved the pretty crispy lattice, gave the dumplings good texture

We had lunch here today and WOW... absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered was outstanding. The…read moredumplings, chicken, fried rice, shrimp, chow mein, and especially the pan fried potstickers were all fantastic. Honestly, the quality of the food is right on par with DTF at South Coast Plaza, which is a pretty high compliment in my book. And here's the best part... you don't need to plan your life around getting a reservation a month in advance. You can actually come here, get a table, and enjoy amazing food without having to schedule it before you even know what day you're going to be hungry. I highly recommend giving this place a try. The food is seriously that good. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, and we left very happy and very full. Just one word of warning: bring your wallet! Our lunch came to $84, but considering how much we enjoyed everything, we thought it was money well spent. Great food, no ridiculous reservation wait, and a very happy table.

I'm Chinese, but had never had Yunnan food before, so thought of giving it a try…read more I walked in and was immediately sat. It's a QR scan to see the menu and place your order through your phone. The food came out so quick. Less than 2 minutes and everything was in front of me and tasted fresh. The service is extremely fast. I got the classic Roodle and as soon as I put all the ingredients into the broth, they swung by and collected empty dishes immediately. The portion was large and ingredients fresh. I enjoyed the variety and the amount of rice noodle. The broth was salty and refreshing. They have some side sauces to adjust the flavor, but I found myself not needing it. The dish reminded me of a form of hot pot but a soup version. Loved it! I highly recommend and will be returning!

I decided to give this place a try because I heard their noodles were very authentic, and as…read moresomeone who loves noodles, I was excited to try it. I ordered their most popular dish, the A1 set, but honestly, it didn't really live up to the hype for me. The broth tasted pretty underseasoned overall. From what I understood, you're supposed to mix all the toppings into the soup with the noodles, but even after doing that, I still felt like the flavor was lacking. Yes, they provide seasoning on the side, but personally, I wish the broth already had enough flavor on its own without needing to adjust it myself. Would I come back? Probably not. Nothing really stood out to me enough to return, and it felt more like a one-time experience. Overall, everything was just okay.

The broth is the same as the original, and the meat quality is good. The staff are friendly and…read morework very hard. However, the restaurant is quite warm and humid. Since this is a hot pot restaurant, good air conditioning is especially important. Unfortunately, the dining area feels warm, and combined with the heat and humidity from the hot pot, the atmosphere can become uncomfortable and make it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. In addition, the restaurant seems understaffed. You often have to wait quite a while for someone to come by when you want to reorder or even pay the bill. Unless I'm really craving the broth, I'd probably choose Shabuya instead.

This AYCE hotpot is a hidden gem of HB. Used to be Lazy Dog....a restaurant that allows dog owners…read moreto bring in their trusted companions. It explains why you recognize the area with no tables. So parking is peak during busy hours and it's next door to Gen KBbq. Inside is inviting. Complimentary water while waiting for table. Was seated right away during lunch time (11am to 3pm). Table has two metal scoops, which one has holes for you dig your hotpot goodies. Chose House Spicy Broth and chose the lunch option (which includes only 3 meat and chicken). That's not bad for $22. Premium is $41 but adds other stuff including wagyu meat. You can order selected meat as separate to be added to your current AyCE plan. What's separate this place from others is that you can choose to have a divider and not. Divider is an option if you/your party don't like mixing stuff with another broth. Chose no divider. Drinks are included as well, water is by request only if you don't like soda (Pepsi products) Like other AyCE hot pots, there's the area where it has all your selected vegetables, seafood, noodles and sauces. All are continently label so you know what you are getting. There's an area where selected hot sides are there like pad sew/fried rice and even fried gyoza. Choosing no divider can be overwhelming because then pot is so big that not even four full plates is not enough to cover the whole pot. Was eating for over 30 minutes and I just realized I forgot I got shrimp Only complaint is that getting house spicy broth can be annoying because you will be scooping up those red schwann peppers everytime you dive into your hotpot. Overall, highly recommend on giving this place a try.

Huong My Vi Noodles is a wonderful place for both meat lovers and vegetarians. The food is…read moredelicious, fresh, and flavorful. The service was phenomenal, everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and happy to help with menu recommendations. What really stood out to me was how warmly we were treated. The staff made us feel like valued, longtime customers from the moment we walked in. Yes, the restaurant has a quiet, comfortable atmosphere, and despite that, the food arrived at our table surprisingly fast. Great service, great food, and a great experience overall. We will definitely be back!

I got the Hủ Tiếu Đặc Biệt, and honestly, I thought it was pretty mid. It wasn't bad at all, but…read morenothing about the flavor really stood out to me compared to other hủ tiếu places I've tried. The portion was also a little smaller than I expected, especially for what you're getting. The food itself was still good and I finished it, but personally, I don't think it's something I would come back specifically for. I also noticed that the tables were a little sticky, which could've been cleaner. On the positive side, our server was really nice and friendly, so I appreciated the service! Overall, it was nice to try once, but probably not a place I would personally go out of my way to come back to.

While waiting, I saw an article (displayed on their counter) about how this restaurant started or…read moreoriginal was opened in Seattle area. I believe the concept replicated HK Cart Noodle from mobile food stalls and let customers choose noodles, broth, and toppings. Hue Ky Mie Gia, with business so great, extended hours to 2AM! More interesting to side, you could order fresh steamed buns both savory or sweet. The noodles dishes are amazing. You cannot go wrong with either the dry or soup based noodles! I love that you could add some much more than just extra wontons! You could add fishballs, quail eggs (I did), big shrimps, tofu skins, etc -- including the type of noodles. Service is quick without compromising the quality of the food. I was surprised they topped the meal by providing free desserts! Thanks for making the meal sweeter! :))

I had heard quite a bit about Hue Ky Mi Gia and had seen a lot of advertising, so I wanted to try…read moreit at least once for myself. Unfortunately, my actual experience did not quite match what I had expected from the reviews and promotions. I ordered the Beef Stew Noodle Soup, and my husband ordered the Roasted Duck Noodle Soup. For me, the broth was very light and lacked flavor. If I'm being completely honest, it tasted quite bland. The beef was also very tough and did not have much seasoning or aroma. It tasted more like plain boiled beef than beef stew. The roasted duck itself was actually pretty good and had decent flavor, but the broth did not complement the duck at all. It almost felt like the duck and the soup belonged to two completely different dishes. It is a little difficult to describe, but the flavors just did not come together. On the positive side, the service was friendly, attentive, and quick. The restaurant is not very large, and the dining area did not feel especially open or spacious. I can imagine that it may feel quite crowded on busy weekends. Parking, however, is very convenient and spacious since the restaurant is located in a shopping center with a supermarket. Overall, the service was good, but unfortunately the food did not live up to my expectations, especially the broth.

Amazing comfort food! The service at this location was super friendly, attentive, and quick. The…read morelocation is a little small but there was no wait and we were seated immediately on a Friday night at 9pm. We ordered the large combo pho, which was more than enough to share between two people and came with a generous variety of meats. The broth was incredibly flavorful, and their chili oil added the perfect kick of spice that took the soup to the next level. We also tried the rare steak pho, which was equally delicious. The broth was packed with flavor, and the thinly sliced steak was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving a comforting, flavorful bowl of pho!

Great tasting pho and shaken beef. The broth was tasty and flavorful, and there was a lot of meat…read moreand noodles. The shaken beef was also tasty too and came with a side of the same broth, which was appreciated. The service was great too. My only complaint is the price. The prices are ridiculously high for it being soup with noodles and rice with beef. Those two items and a peach tea came out to be over $60 including tip, which is just too high in my opinion. So I probably won't be coming back anytime soon unless the circumstances call for it.