I loved the flavors of the grilled pork in the banh mi and loaded banh mi fries. everything was so fresh and delicious, even though it is a little pricey, u really get ur bang for ur buck because the ingredients are top quality. my server, valentina, was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. i would definitely return again for the banh mi fries, super delish! read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Service was excellent and all the food came out quickly. Thai tea is one of the best I've had in a while. I will definitely be back!

The food was aromatic and delicious. You can smell the pho broth walking into the restaurant, and the ambience of the living room is was quite inviting. The service was excellent and my server was friendly, and helping out w menu choices. I recommend the Beef Belly Pho! read more

Stopped by 399 Vietnamese Kitchen to check out their Orange County Restaurant Week menu and it did not disappoint. We ordered a few items to share and everything came out fresh and well prepared. The chả giò (egg rolls) were crispy and a great starter, and the bánh bột lọc tapioca dumplings had a really nice texture. For mains, the bún chả Hà Nội was one of our favorites with flavorful grilled pork and fresh herbs. Portions were generous and the menu made it easy to try a mix of classic Vietnamese dishes. Overall a great spot if you're craving authentic Vietnamese flavors in OC. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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I tried 399 Vietnamese Kitchen during Orange County Restaurant Week and ordered from their $25 OC Week lunch menu, which was such a good deal for the amount of food you get. For my order, I got the combination pho, which came with their Rocket Ship appetizer, and the portion was super satisfying. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the appetizer was a fun, crispy start to the meal. I also tried the vermicelli with chicken and pork, which came with an eggroll appetizer. The meats were nicely grilled and paired perfectly with the fresh vermicelli and veggies. Another dish we had was the chicken and rice plate, which came with tofu eggrolls on the side. Everything felt like a full meal on its own, and the lunch menu made it easy to try multiple dishes. If you go for dinner, they also have a $55 menu for two people where you can choose two entrées, one appetizer, and one drink, or two appetizers, one entrée, and one drink, which is another great option if you're sharing. Overall, it's a great spot if you want classic Vietnamese dishes with generous portions, and the Restaurant Week menus make it even more worth trying. read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

you could tell fake reviews from real ones. the dead giveaway is when they have only 1 review or they give 1 and 5 star reviews and rarely give 2,3,4 stars. however, most people don't read reviews and only look at the star rating. businesses have figured out how to game the reviews to attack their competition. i'm here because my cat is at the vet. got lucky as happy hour starts at 2pm decor is very nice, restrooms smell like candy...probably from the soap they use. very clean. normally the pork chops are 20 but during happy hour it's 16 and i have a soft spot for vietnamese pork chops. the water carafe is stylish but you have to pour slowly or u will make a mess. the food took a while so the server came by and offered me a free drink. places that are 3.5 stars don't offer free stuff when you are inconvenienced so imho, the true rating of this place should be higher and this is great service. at other places, vietnamese pork chops probably would have cost 17 but don't forget we are in irvine and the landlord is a greedy mofo and collects high rent so 20 for non-happy hour pricing is probably fair. however during happy hour at 16 is pretty good. all in all, i had a very good experience and will return read more

399 Kitchen - pork chops - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in OC!! The meats were so flavorful and juicy and perfectly complimented the vermicelli sheets! Would recommend ordering those if you're looking for a switch up from your regular vermicelli noodles- I liked the texture it added. Portions of everything are huge, and the amount of veggies makes the meal feel very fresh and healthy. Tried the eggrolls too and they were a highlight- loved the light flaky exterior and how packed the inside filling was. The interior is spacious and well-decorated, could see it being a nice spot for a special occasion but also for a casual bite! Will be back to try all the other menu items- I wanted everything here read more

399 Kitchen - pork patty and grilled pork vermicelli sheets, grilled pork and tofu vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Was looking for ramen but ended up at Tustin Market Place and decided to come for Pho. The food was surprisingly good. The loaded fries was not traditional but the combination of grilled pork, veggies french fries and sauce was delicious and a good idea. I would have it again. My daughter had the wok fried noodle add grilled pork $22 (pricy in my opinion) but she gave it a 9/10. I had the grilled pork vermicelli noodle $18 it was 8/10 good. My other daughter had the meat ball pho $18. I tried the pho broth and it was good. Our total bill with tip is $91.88, no drinks for 4 people. That is pricy. The restaurant was clean and staff offered good service. I would recommend and come here again just expect to pay more than other restaurants. read more

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We read about 399 and wanted to give it a try. Craving a goof Bahn Mi, I ordered the grilled pork version. It was really tasty with a bit of kick. We also ordered the fried tofu and egg roll vermicelli which was also very good. Could have used a bit more sauce but very good. I ordered the iced Vietnamese iced coffee which was strong but sweet. The only downside was the homeless guy sitting on the wall right outside the window staring at us the entire time. Awkward. But overall, it was good and we'll certainly be back k when in the area. read more

399 Kitchen - Grilled pork bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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We ate here for the first time and we were quickly greeted and seated in this beautiful restaurant. The service was excellent but the food was even better as it was flavorful and the vegetables extremely fresh! Will definitely return. read more

If you've been following me here on Yelp, you know I take pride in giving you my honest-to-goodness assessment--not just on the food, service, and ambiance, but also on something we all care about: parking. So let's start there. PARKING To my fellow high-heel lovers, be prepared to walk a bit from your parking spot to the restaurant. That said, there's plenty of parking, and I absolutely love that we don't have to deal with a cramped structure or pay $10 just to leave our car. Big win! SERVICE Excellent. The woman who assisted me was incredibly kind and informative. She walked me through items I wasn't familiar with, and when I asked for extra peanut sauce, it was no problem at all. FOOD Since it was my first time here, I went for their Brodard Spring Rolls. Each order comes with two large rolls packed with steamed shrimp, pork, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, mint, chives, and cucumber--wrapped in delicate rice paper. I love rice paper! If you've never had it and you're watching your weight, trust me, you NEED to try it. AMBIANCE It feels cozy--modern yet warm and inviting. The space is large and can easily accommodate over 50 guests. Perfect for foodie meetups! There are even outdoor tables where you can enjoy the beautiful California sunshine and the calming sound of the big water fountain at the entrance. read more

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Today I order the beef brisket pho. There's hair inside? And no taste for the soup, no bean sprouts, no green peppers, no lemon. It usually comes as a bag of veggies but nothing for this time, and there's hair inside the pho , and I can't eat anything. I don't believe this worth $17. Worst experiences ever read more

399 Kitchen - Hair? - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a hidden gem !!! One of the best beef belly pho I have had in Irvine!! The ice tea was just perfect !!!!!! & the rocket shrimp wow I can eat 10000 of them they were so crunchy and flavorful!!!!! I will definitely be back for more read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a one and done for me. I had the pork Banh Mi sandwich and two egg rolls. The pork in the Banh Mi was lacking in flavor and was over priced. The egg rolls were tiny and didn't look like Vietnamese egg rolls I've had at other places and friends houses. I can get double the food for the same price at THH. Their food also has more flavor. The service her was a little slow too. read more

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We visited around noon for lunch, and the restaurant wasn't very busy. Despite that, the service was extremely slow. it took about 20 minutes to receive our food, and we had only ordered one bowl each. The staff, though young and somewhat attentive, moved at a very relaxed pace. The pho was just okay, and each bowl cost $20, which felt pricey, though understandable given the location. The ambience was pleasant and spacious, but overall, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

399 Kitchen - All combination of meats - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is just okay. Food is alright, but not particularly consistent or flavorful. Food presentation is pretty good. Menu could use better descriptions and needs pictures. Prices are too high for what you receive. Ambiance is kind of industrial. read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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I was really, really excited to try this restaurant after seeing the menu and spotting a few home comfort food dishes that aren't typical of other Vietnamese restaurants, plus some unique dishes. However, our first, and only experience with this establishment turned out to be a total let-down. First off we ordered two lychee green teas, nem nuong cuon (pork spring rolls), and the nui xao bo luc lac (filet mignon stir fry rice macaroni) to share. The tea and spring rolls were great, no complaints there, but then our main dish came out and it wasn't what we ordered. When questioning the staff multiple times about the incorrect order, they informed us that this is what we confirmed with them (they heard "mi xao" and not "nui xao") and there was nothing more they could do for us. Okay, I will accept that I should've properly confirmed the order instead of assuming they heard me correctly. I am Vietnamese American, I grew up eating at restaurants that don't exactly provide good service but still good food. So let's just forget about all that for a second and talk about the dish that did come out. We received the mi xao bo luc lac, which is filet mignon with garlic noodles. The "garlic" noodles were completely flavorless, not a hint of garlic or even butter anywhere on them. The texture was both mushy (overcooked) and crispy (fried) at the same time, and it was absolutely drenched in oil. The large cubes of filet mignon were inconsistent. Some pieces were more tender, but most pieces were rubbery, tough, and extremely hard to chew. This was one of the worst restaurant meals we've ever eaten, and to top it all off, this rubbery, flavorless, oily dish cost us THIRTY! TWO! DOLLARS!!! And we didn't even order it!!! I had such high hopes for this restaurant. I was excited about a restaurant serving nui xao, a comfort food dish I grew up eating at home. I knew it would be expensive, but we like patronizing small businesses, and I expected good quality at the price point. We got one of the most expensive items on the menu, and it was pure slop. With many dishes between $25-$35, this place is a rip-off, nothing more. We will be patronizing elsewhere with businesses that not only have edible food at fair prices, but also provide us warm and friendly service. read more

399 Kitchen - Oily oily garlic noodles that cost us $32 - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped serving food an hour before closing. Why ? Wasted my family's time. Website said they closed on Sunday at 9pm. Showed up at 8pm an hour before and kitchen was already closed... bad first impression. read more

I didn't even know this place was here, but randomly discovered it walking in this plaza. I didn't have time to dine-in, so I opted to order takeout instead. Their menu seemed really interesting with classic Viet dishes, and innovative ones. I got the banh mi fries, which was essentially banh mi toppings loaded onto fries. I did look at some of their other menu items, and the pho prices seem a bit high to me compared to the ones in GG, but I get it. Irvine rent is probably more expensive. The restaurant itself looked super cute, and had plenty of seating options. When I got home, and opened up the fries, I was blown away! The portion size was huge, and the fries were definitely loaded. It kind of reminded me of carne asada fries, but Vietnamese. There were tons of pickled veggies on there, cilantro, and of course the meats. The fries were the thin kind of fries, which had a nice crunch when paired with the toppings. I think something that could have made it better is maybe if the fries were coated with a bit of fish sauce for that umami taste. read more

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The food and service were really good! The beef was super tender and the broth was flavorful yet clean. The waitress helped me find a good dish to order and was extremely patient and welcoming. Perfect meal for a hearty lunch or dinner! I'll be back with my family read more

399 Kitchen - Pho Brisket Chn and Pho Filet Mignon Tai with Lychee Lemonade - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Yummy Vietnamese food dishes. Love it! Highlights of the menu: 1. Egg rolls chả giò - super crunchy. Rolling with fresh salad 2. Banh mi pork thịt nướng 3. Phở combo đặc biệt 4. Bánh cuốn gà nướng - Steamed rice sheet with chicken 5. Nui xào bò lúc lắc - Wok rice macaroni with steak 6. Thai tea read more

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I've eaten here several times since it's located right next to my house at the Tustin Marketplace. On my most recent visit, I ordered the combination pho for $20 and it didn't include a lot of meat (hence the 4-stars). However, they served an abundance of bean sprouts, jalapeño, and lime. Also, I wouldn't say their wings are worth the price point. Overall, this restaurant is not a bad option for pho. It gets the job done! read more

Food was subpar and not consistent. I ordered the brisket pho and the whole thing lacked flavor. My son ordered the filet mignon pho and he said the broth tasted like hot water. He politely told the server who asked if he would like something else then she came back and said "the cooks tasted the broth and it's supposed to taste like that". Excuse me, WHAT?? It's supposed to taste like hot water?? I decided to bring mine home to try and season it more and they gave me a tiny bowl, I asked if they had a bigger container. The server gives me a bowl with a lid that didn't fit. I asked if they had a lid that fit and she said "No, we just try and keep it on with stickers". Lucky for me, I had a plastic grocery bag in my brand new car because I got home and the juice spilled everywhere in the bag! First time trying it and I will NEVER return! read more

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I hate to leave negative reviews, but it really was such an unfortunate experience visiting here...so unfortunate that my friend and I didn't even get the chance to ever sit down and eat! 399 Kitchen was participating in OC Restaurant Week, and I just don't understand how they did not plan for the amount of people coming through. I came with a friend on a Thursday which I thought would have been better than coming on the weekend - not sure there would have been any improvement. In general, it was like watching a slow motion train wreck. I did feel super bad for the three staff members who were doing everything in the front room from being at the front desk, taking orders/serving, and bussing...know that they were trying to balance everything as best as possible. Anyways! I was told my wait would be 15 mins, but we were waiting for over 40 mins and still no end in sight. Mind you, there were two person tables that opened up and just needed to be cleaned, yet they prioritized cleaning/prepping the four person tables and called parties of four who were after us on the list! We decided to call it quits after I flagged down a server to help this table who their party of three kept raising their hand to get anyone's attention. Also, I could see people turned in their chairs looking around, desperate to pay and get out of there. Wish I could comment on their food. Won't be back. read more

I came here with my family for an early dinner. We got seated quickly and were tended to immediately. The interior design was super cute and modern. Loved the lanterns they had used as the light sources, it feels very cozy and at home. I got the pho tai which had a very delicious broth and ample amount of meat. For appetizers we had the fish sauce chicken drums and the eggrolls. The fish sauce chicken was sooo delicious, would recommend if you've never had before because it's a very unique flavor. (def nothing like the wingstop or bww flavors) We also had the eggrolls for appetizer and it was cooked to the most perfect texture and crunch! I would never get sick of these eggrolls they were so simple but filling. I also got their iced thai tea, which was genuinely so perfect it tasted like it was on a first class ticket from Thailand. It's super creamy and sweet, it tasted very freshly brewed unlike the other places that use powder. Would definitely recommend! read more

399 Kitchen - pho tai, fish sauce chicken, eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Pho is more expensive than other places, and smaller. How much does it cost them for more broth and noodles??... $0.50????? Also, got the combo pho and had very little meat. Drive 5 minutes away for any other place. read more

Hi first time visitor as well as poster to yelp, yes thats right this place was so bad i decided to sign up to save you a trip here, an heres why. I took my mother and I here to try for the first time since it was near are place an we have passed by an looked at reviews to see some good things some bad but we took the chance at coming here an had the worst service, food, an ambiance here. They had a small speaker playing random music that was more for the young workers than the customers. An to top it off when i got my pho an added everything even other side sauces to try an get any taste other that hot water but nothing but bland all the way through. An when i requested for another dish i was told by the waitress the chef said thats how the broth is suppose to taste an then said a very non apologetic "sorry" and didn't really do much other than offer me a drink which at this point I was ready to pay an leave, but no I was stuck waiting for my bill with my mom listening to terrible music and as well as just being looked at while passed by an not being given a bill because it seemed like they were more worried about the two other couples that didn't complain about their food. An to top it off they didn't give my mom a proper bowl or lid for her left overs an gave her stickers an a paper bag an made her put it all away herself with chop sticks out of the bowl. Overall horrible experience, wont ever be visiting here again an i hope i saved you from trying out someplace that is just all around awful. read more

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We have been here many times. I would recommend if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food in the Irvine/Tustin area. We really enjoyed their spring rolls, egg rolls, pho filet mignon, pho with oxtail, vermicelli, and shaken beef with rice. Parking is easy and plentiful as it is located in the Marketplace in Irvine/Tustin. read more

I came here with my kids. The ordered the steak and eggs and I had the Grilled Hanoi Fish and we shared the egg roll appetizer. Everything was so good. I love how everything had a lot of mints and lettuce. Vietnamese food is so healthy, our tummy was so happy. I was so impressed by the Hanoi Grilled Fish. The display was amazing and I will definitely keep ordering this dish when I go back. It was perfection! The service we got was awesome too. Noah and Solomon helped us. We had time to eat but they checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance is really nice with lush plants and good music. Oh and the drinks were tasty too. I had a beer and the kids had Thai Tea and Vietnamese coffee. I wish I took better pictures but I was eager to eat... NOM NOM ;) We had leftovers which we packed since who wants others to touch your leftover food? We'll definitely be back! I am already craving the Hanoi Grilled Fish!!! read more

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OXTAIL PHO is what I airways get. It's hard for me to take the time to drive to Westminster so the closest place I found in Irvine is 399 kitchen where they have oxtail pho. That is my favorite. People are friendly and I've tried the spring rolls as well. It's a little pricey compared to going to Westminster but you save time on driving. read more

Best Banh Mi, Best Garlic Noodles. Ambience and Service are great. Located in the Tustin Marketplace, this is a sit down service or to go place. read more

399 Kitchen - Half of the Chicken Banh Mi. The best! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I totally recommend this place for Vietnamese food. Their grilled pork with Vermicelli noodles so flavorful. Shrimp rolls also very tasty. I crave it everyday. A must eat. They also have a happy hour. read more

AMAZING! i love the service and the food was so good :D i would recommend it's def one of the better vietnamese food places in irvine

The rice dishes are always a favorite of mine I come back to the egg rolls they have are really unique as well. read more

399 Kitchen - Rice pork dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Visiting back home after a while and this place is still great! Got the pork rice dish this time but I need to come back during happy hour for their grilled porkchop dish read more

399 Kitchen - Grilled Pork Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Super tasty and delicious Chicken Bahn Mi! All flavors combined made it very very good. Service and ambiance were excellent as well. Would highly recommend this place! Variety of delicious foods and experience was great! read more

399 Kitchen - Chicken Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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so yummy!! everything was very good & hot when it came out, my favorite dishes were the ga chien nuoc mam, garlic noodles, bo luc lac and the banh mi fries! genuinely one of the best spots to get authentic viet food in irvine + service was very amazing too, im ready to come back. it's also very clean inside with good ambiance, great spot overall read more

399 Kitchen - banh mi fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The service was very attentive. Food was super delicious and yummy. The lychee lemonade was the perfect amount of sweet and tangy and the loaded banh mi fries were crispy and flavorful. Would come again! read more

We love this restaurant!! The turmeric fish with vermicelli noodles is absolutely amazing!!! The best I've had. Everything is delicious. We keep coming back. read more

Pretty disappointing experience. The pork was dry and had a strange consistency, almost like chicken, and didn't hold up to what I expect from Vietnamese spots. The fish sauce was bland, and overall, the food just lacked flavor. Wouldn't come back, as there are much better Vietnamese options elsewhere. read more

399 Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California