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Quan Bun Ban Mai

3.4 (209 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese
Open • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Bun Bo Hue (TikTok: @justandyvu)
Andy V.

1. The BBH was hearty with a good portion of noodles! The iced coffee is strong! 2. The spot has a casual ambiance! It has a cozy interior! 3. There are only indoor seatings! There are also good number of tables! 4. The staff was friendly and quick with our orders! It took about 15 mins for the food to come out! 5. Parking lot is huge, but be a bit more cautious of other drivers specially in this area! Spots are single-lined and not compact! Note: Cash Only Photo: Bun Bo Hue and Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Canh bún! Oh how I miss this so much during this time!
Grace N.

This has been very long overdue. My family and I have been going here for years and I can't believe I never wrote a review for this place ever. This is a family owned business. Grandma still runs the show and she is always sitting at the cashier table. It is cash only but they comp priests and religious people since they are a Catholic family. Everyone here is so nice and I think they have been working here for years, it's always the same staff. Their food is comfort food and I love their canh bun here. BBH is also decent and I love the different variations of their bun nuoc (noodle soup). Would highly recommend for an authentic home comfy meal.

Diane J.

Always love the established diner. Today we order canh bun and husband order bun thit noung. It's always tasty every time we com here. I also order sua dau nanh is so fresh and delicious.

Canh Bun Dac Biet with extra $5 Rieu
Tonia T.

Quick service, ultimate comfort food filled with all types of seafood. Pretty authentic Vietnamese food so they provide fermented shrimp paste in a small container for if you want extra aroma and flavor. I always get an extra $5 rieu to make my every bite so satisfying. Everyone tends to order for Togo so it's never busy for dine in

Canh Bun
Eric H.

The best Vietnamese Canh Bun noodle soup in town with friendly and fast service. It is located in a shopping plaza conveniently around many other Vietnamese shops.

Before is good, now is so nasty. Never come back again.  complaint the owner, owner don't care the noddle so hard to eat,

Before is good, now is so nasty. Never come back again. complaint the owner, owner don't care about the noddle so hard to eat,

Canh bun
Cathee C.

The canh bun was decent but not amazing. The broth lacked depth and umami. Noodles were white, not the iconic orange color you get with canh bun. The portion was generous, but the toppings were lackluster. They do give lots of veggies. The inside felt outdated and a little dirty. An okay spot as it's conviently located by ABC market, but not a must-visit. Also, cash only.

Canh Bún
Vivian C.

If you like Canh bún this is the place. Bún Mắm & bún bò Huế it's the worst here. It's too bland The sitting area is just okay, it may need some improvement. . However I must say the place is dirty and sticky. Well that is the sacrifice you must make, to get authentic canh bun.

Karalynn N.

My mom and her friend took me on a food tour. This is definitely a place to stop by! We all got a bowl of bun rieu. The flavor is so pungent, and tastes very good before the added shrimp paste. They put a lot of meat toppings which is reassuring. I really like the taste of the rieu in the bowl.

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My favorite part were eating the vegetables. Other than that, I felt like they could've gave us more crab meat. It is a crab soup base lol.

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Miss their bun mam, their bun Bo hue is decent but bring it back! Please! The ladies there are sweet.

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My homie and I got stomach ache afterwards. Don't recommend. It used to be good not anymore.

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Great authentic food and great price for the amount of seafood. Get dish #1. Even the shrimp paste comes out without asking.

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Love the noodles! Especialy Canh Bun and Bun Rieu. No MSG added which is really a good thing!

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Food is ok but customer service is very poor. Particularly a man in there-(forgot to get his name) was rude.

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Loi's Kitchen - Heo Quay Banh Hoi...crispy pork  yummy

Loi's Kitchen

4.6(608 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

I love a good Vietnamese place that not only gives you good portions but also great deals. They…read morecaught my eye a while ago and I saw they had the infamous Waterfall Chicken for only $10.99, a steal of a deal especially with tomato price & an egg. The chicken was crispy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra yummy goodness. The dish also came with a side of broth that had chicken bits in it, was nice to help digest your dish. I also loved that they gave you pickled veggies & fresh veggies. We also ordered the Loi's Fusion Saltado, upgraded the rice to garlic egg fried rice. The beef was soft and tender, the fries were nice and crispy and the fried rice was fresh. You 100% need to get the Thai Tea. A lot of place add too much cream/half and half diluting the tea flavor, they do not skimp on the actual tea in their drink. The color speaks for itself on the dark orange hue!

Welcome to Day 2 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to…read more Today's stop was Loi's Kitchen, and honestly, this review is a little overdue. I'm a bit late getting around to writing this, and unfortunately, they are already closed, but I still felt like I had to share my experience. I'm not completely surprised that they closed, especially after trying their bò né. I've had this dish many times at different places around Orange County, and unfortunately, this was probably the weakest version I've come across. The first thing that stood out was the presentation. As you can see in the picture, there was this purple-colored sauce on the meat itself, which honestly did not look very appetizing. To make things worse, the sauce was cold and did not heat in time with the skillet, which really took away from the experience. The flavor itself wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't anything memorable. It was just okay, and when you factor in the cold food and the presentation, it made the whole dish disappointing. With so many places around Orange County serving bò né at a much higher level, I would probably recommend spending your money elsewhere. If you were wondering whether you missed out on some hidden gem, don't worry, you didn't. This one felt more like a piece of coal than a diamond. That being said, every restaurant has its journey, and with more time, maybe they could have found their footing. Hopefully, they can take this experience as a lesson, refine their recipes, and bring something better in their next venture. I am rooting for you Loi!

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Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

Oc & Lau Restaurant

4.1(3.5k reviews)
2.3 mi
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I love Oc & Lau so much that I ended up visiting both locations within a few weeks of each other…read more The location on Garden Grove Blvd is smaller so seating is not as comfortable. This review I assume is the OG on Garden Grove -- parking could be tough during the weekend. OC & La, is a Vietnamese seafood spot for sharing a bunch of dishes. I found out that "OC" means snails! I thought it was Orange County! Hahaha. We tried - razor clams, scallops (HUGE), the selection of salads are amazing so we got the spicy mango - House Special Mango Salad with squid & escargot -- is spicy , tangy, refreshing, and the refreshing taste! My favorite dish was the HUGE fried fish...color is amazing and the way the fish was presented seal the deal for me. Between two people, we devoured the entire fish !! It's the kind of place where you order "just a few things" and suddenly the entire table is covered in food. But, I'm not complaining since the team is very quick in getting the used plates off our tables. Also, both places offered FREE dessert. It's like a coconut based taro and other root sweet dish.

Almost every time I come down to OC, I come here. It's not dusty or sticky and they try to make the…read moreinterior look modern and nice. The most recent time, we came at 8:30pm on weekday and there were 29 parties ahead of us (LOL), soooo plan ahead and join the waitlist through yelp. We probably waited about 30 minutes. Here are a few things I can think of to recommend: --Deep fried smelt fish ( i love smelt ) --Stir fried glass noodles with escargot and crab ( make sure to dip in the maggi sauce they give ) --House special mango salad ( squid & escargot ) --Razor clams ( sometimes sold out :( ) --Deep fried Quail ( this is one of the best ) --Stir fried water spinach with garlic ( for bowel movement assistance ) --Grilled garlic butter oysters ( the cheese one overpowers the oyster ) --Scallops with fish eggs --Coconut Swirly Escargot with Basil Leaves ( this is not my fave, but people i go with, love it ) Service is good.

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Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

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Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

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Brodard Chateau - Shaken beef with red rice - still good!

Brodard Chateau

3.9(2.8k reviews)
1.6 mi
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Catering service
Full bar

I'm from the bay area but when I'm in Southern California I always try to make an effort to come to…read moreBrodards. I go here specifically for the Nem Nuong spring rolls (grilled pork). I'm not sure if this location makes it differently, but the portions seemed much smaller. It still has that same signature chive and dipping sauce. Presentation was nice, taste is always good, but I couldn't get over the portion size. As for other items, we got to try the beef broth pho which was safe for my daughter to eat who has a gluten, soy, sesame allergy. According to the waiter, the rice noodles that are usually safe are cooked in the same water as the other non allergen friendly noodles. So we just ordered a side of rice instead. Shoutout to our server who was kind enough to help us. He went above and beyond. If we're ever in the area and needed a place for my daughter to eat on a whim, I've booked marked this spot for future reference. I probably need to try something else on the menu but the spring roll just didn't do it for me this time around. Nonetheless, the flavor was there and service was incredible.

We arrived at Brodard at 9:35 PM because the restaurant's posted closing time is 10:00 PM…read more Unfortunately, we were turned away and told that they had already made their last call. I understand that restaurants need time to close and prepare for the end of the night, but if the kitchen stops accepting guests before 10:00 PM, that should be clearly communicated in the posted hours. It was disappointing to arrive expecting to dine based on the advertised hours, only to be refused service 25 minutes before closing. Better communication about the last seating or kitchen closing time would have helped us avoid the wasted trip. A restaurant's posted hours should accurately reflect when guests can expect to be served.

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SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New special dishes

SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

4.4(742 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Established in 2022

I have nothing but good things to say about SEN Vietnamese Cuisine and the food and experiences I…read morehave had. The staff works hard to make sure that everything is delivered fresh and yummy. The food is so delicious and flavorful. I have so many favorites when I eat there.Here are a few: Cha Nem - these eggrolls are amazing. They are hand made and always fresh and yummy. Bun Cha Ha Noi - OMG this dish is so incredibly good. The grilled pork and pork patties are amazing. Bun Cha Ca Thi La - This fish soup was amazing. The fish cakes were so good and I love dill so that made it even better. All in all I highly would recommend SEN. Get there early on the weekends as it gets busy. Go try it out. You wont be disappointed.

I like how simple and straightforward the menu is here. I ordered the Miến Tôm Gà (Nước) and Bánh…read moreĐa Cua Hải Phòng. Both were pretty decent and had their own flavors. Bánh Đa Cua Hải Phòng was probably my favorite, the flat noodles were nice and chewy, which I really enjoyed. There was only one waiter when I visited, but he worked pretty fast and was very efficient. Even with just one person handling the service, I didn't have to wait too long for my food after ordering. Overall, a simple spot with a focused menu and some dishes with their own unique flavors. I'd come back to try some of the other items.

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SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm

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SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)

New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)

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Pho 79 Restaurant

Pho 79 Restaurant

4.2(3.9k reviews)
1.2 mi
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Delicious bowls of pho with consistently well-balanced broth and generous portions of tender meat…read more They also offer a side bowl of oxtail at an incredible price, which makes this spot feel even more special and worth the visit. When I arrived with my family, there was already a lineup and a waitlist board hanging by the door. I recommend stopping by to add your name before searching for parking so you can save yourself some waiting time. A huge recommendation if you're looking for a satisfying bowl of pho in Westminster!

Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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Pho 79 Restaurant - Pho tai chin

Pho tai chin

Pho 79 Restaurant - Ca ri ga (Chicken curry)

Ca ri ga (Chicken curry)

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Quan Bun Ban Mai - vietnamese - Updated October 2026

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