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    Zan Kitchen

    4.1 (41 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
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    Bun mam
    Dan P.

    Bun mam - this hits with a bold fermented shrimp aroma, but is not overly fishy or pungent, just savory with a nice umami depth w mild spice kick. the broth is more sweet rather than sour. Eggplant and crispy pork toppings paired well! Banh hoi bo la lot - the vermicelli bundles had a great soft texture, but they came out a bit cold. the scallion oil was underwhelming, lacking that fresh, fragrant punch it usually brings when it's just-made. the beef was savory with a well-balanced mix of fatty and lean meat, grilled perfectly. putting all of this in lettuce wraps was really fun and refreshing! Service quick and friendly! Easy free parking and there's some cool dessert shops in the plaza for quick stops afterwards.

    Banh canh
    Janelle P.

    Just had lunch here! Very good food and service! We had the bo la lot, banh canh, and bun bo hue. Bo La Lot was tasty and came with vermicilli noodles and lettuce, the nuoc mam (fish sauce) was very flavorful and paired well ! The banh canh was not very deep in flavor, but still rich and tasty! I enjoyed it! The bun bo hue was also lighter in broth consistency, but still tasty. Next time we look forward to trying the grilled fish!

    Nasty veggies
    Anna T.

    I really do not know how this place got the current reviews it has. We once walked in there to dine but it was freezing inside and my son didn't want to stay because he was so cold. We decided to walk out and 3 people surrounded us too get us to stay, it was overwhelming and uncomfortable. There was no one else in the restaurant. We decided to get food to-go on a diff occasion. We ordered few plates but I'm going to review 1. We order the grilled catfish for spring rolls. I ordered and XL fish . My husband picked it up and it was wrapped so he didn't look at it until we got home. When we saw it, it was a joke! The fish was so small ( and we paid for an extra large). You can see in the pic that the head was the size of an orange slice and barely bigger than two hands . It was a total rip off. They packed 5 pieces of rice paper ( for an extra large) . Which means I've essentially paid $80 for 5 rolls. and the vegetables they packed were not only scarce but it was rotting and looked like left overs that were picked through, I was pretty livid that they thought this was okay to do as we don't unpack to-go orders until we got home. I'd never buy from here again and get why this place is completely empty every time we walk by. The food was flavorless and the sauces were just salty with a weird smell.

    Top: #7 bamboo soup with a side of duck Bottom: My friend gave me some of his #6. Shrimp paste soup
    Jill W.

    If you're in the area and hungry, this stop is worth it. I love pho but was interested in trying other Vietnamese soups. This place did not disappoint! The place is clean and looks like most Vietnamese restaurants. The server and chef were very nice. The chef brought out the food and helped us box and bag leftovers. The menu has English underneath, so that helped me. We order a #6 and #7. I wasn't sure I liked shrimp paste broth (#7). It was one of the best soups I've ever had. The broth was perfectly balanced and delicious. They added a good amount of fish cakes, shrimp, pork. The bamboo soup (#7) Came with a separate plate full of duck. It was so much food, we went home with a whole second meal. If you're not into leftovers, just order one soup. Pro tip: The duck in the air fryer the next day was amazing. Take home the sauce for dipping.

    Ca nuong seasoned with green onions and roasted peanuts
    The Most Interesting Man In The W.

    The Most Interesting Woman in the World had been eyeing this restaurant for awhile now and we recently had a chance to try it. We found the staff to be super friendly and grateful for our business. The ca nuong (broiled fish) was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and not burned at all. It had all the helpings including really good nuoc mam, greens, and rice paper. They had a high chair for the kiddo as well. The only downside is that there aren't public restrooms

    ca nuong
    Cindy T.

    this is my place for catfish now! i love that it is baked and not fried. i just call ahead and he set up the table already for us. very fresh! not oily bo la lot was great as well! service was friendly

    Food L.

    I'm pretty picky when it comes to food, especially Hai Nan style rice chicken. However, Zan Kitchen definitely got my attention..the place to go to for this dish! Chicken was excellent with its texture and the rice was perfectly flavored to balance with the soup that goes with the meal. As for the nước mắm... OMG!!! it's well made to complete the true taste of the Vietnamese Hai Nan style! I cannot wait to try more dishes from Zan... the baked fish is next on my list!

    Bun mắm Bac Lieu

    Nice hole in the wall restaurant with yummy food! Bun mam and bo la lot (ate too fast to take picture) were delicious! Service was friendly and attentive.

    Charles N.

    New restaurant. I had to try it to see how good it was. The chicken dish was pretty good. The pork feet bun was interesting, but it was yummy as well. The bun cha Ha Noi was okay, but definitely not the best. It's one of those restaurants where it's good but I don't have a particular desire to go back because there wasn't one particular dish that was compelling enough for me to go back. There's so many new restaurants available that I want to try out. The place is clean and the service is typical. There's no long lines at all.

    Bun Mam (Fermented Fish Vermicelli Soup)
    Tonny V.

    I'm not sure if it's still soft opening or grand opened already, but for the fact that I know it's a very new Vietnamese restaurant in Little Saigon. The service is excellent. Small restaurant which makes you feel cozy. We all tried Bun Mam which is pretty flavorful, the broth actually comes from fermented fish (not like some restaurant that puts flavor powder which is not good.) That's why we really like the dish. It's one of best Bun Mam that I've ever had. The lady (I think she is the owner) gave us more vegetables without us asking for more which is very good customer service right there. Will come back!

    Hainam chicken and rice
    Gina T.

    Love the new mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant! Authentic noodle dishes that always hits the spot and that reminds me of how my mom used to make it. Love their bun mam and bun vit mang sao (rice noodles with bamboo and duck). Hainam chicken is solid too. Super clean restaurant and friendly service. Glad to have a new restaurant I can get my carvings filled when I miss home.

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    I love this place their bun mam is so good!!! I like the service, they are very kind. It is a nice little restaurant to eat at.

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    The fried fish is very delicious and fantastic food and ambience service and and the service is fantastic and friendly and nice service

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    Thank you Tonny for visiting us! I'm glad you enjoyed the food!

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    Thank you for coming by!

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    Excellent services. The restaurant is clean & the food tastes great. The banh hoi with bo was very tasty.

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    2 years ago

    Parking is good. Food on point. The service is nice. The ambience is relaxing. The price is reasonable.

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    The Foods are flavorable but little bit salty. Service is great & friendly. Would come back again!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food and ambiance. Can't wait to return for another occasion. Staff was incredible and such a treat for the family.

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    Came hear for their ca nuong , it is not deep fried , it doesn't taste as oily , friendly staff , will return to try their other dishes !

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    Thank you for your kind words! We will let the kitchen know.

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    Clean, cozy, great service, reasonable prices. Delicious bánh hỏi bò lá lốt and hu tíu nam vang. I will return with my mother.

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    Thank you Nikki for visiting us! Please come again!

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