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    Banh Mi So 1

    3.6 (98 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Open 5:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    11/18/24 bomb nem nuong $2.25
    Long H.

    Banh Mi So 1has the best nem nuong on stick. The nem nuong is absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning and nice chewy bounce. The nem nuong is deep fried and garnish with peanuts and green onions. Its perfect for a snack, and a hit for parties. I also love the banh tieu, huge and fresh, and not too doughy.

    Tofu, Chowmien, and fried chicken
    Kevin B.

    Ahh, what could I say? I have been coming to Bahn Mi So 1 for many many years now. They have some of the cheapest combos of Vietnamese food ever. I love their Tofu, Chowmein, Rice, Pork, BBQ Pork and Beef too. I usually come out the door buying a whole bunch here. I believe they are under new ownership for the past 4 years now. People are nice here too. Some speak very little English. I think they take cash only too.

    Christopher T.

    Was craving for banh mi and happened to drive by here (for countless times but have not checkout yet) around 8:30am. 1st, the store name is Banh Mi #1 and they don't have Banh mi, what??? But they do have plenty of foods for lunch, dinner and snacks plus drinks. 2nd, Parking spaces are plenty since in a big mall strip. 3rd, Runs by bunch of ladies that are very friendly & helpful since I got helped by 4 ladies with smiles. I was disappointed, but got distracted that they have Bò nướng lá lốt & Bánh Tiêu and Cháo Lòng. Yup I got those plus egg rolls and coffee. Got to say , this place reminded me of the 80s & 90s where folks got meals to go for lunch and/or dinner plus snacks and coffee for their VNese craving. Still feel the same since it's not the cleanest but decent place with plenty of dishes choices and varied congees and they're known for Bánh Tiêu (VNese sesame donut). Price: sooo sooo reasonable or cheapest I see so far, 2 big and thick eggrolls for $1.75 (or less), Cà Phê Sữa Đá for $3.75. Food quality wise, not bad it all. Tasty and not bad of the portions but for that prices...Very generous. By the time I got my foods and drove away, I realized that I was there for banh mi and walked away with others - oh well, can't get mad at them since I got more and paid almost the same as a banh mi, 2 egg rolls and coffee. Therefore I forgive them =) and my tummy says "thank you".

    Tam M.

    I like coming here for lunch! This is my new go to spot to grab something quick and homey and yummy. I got the egg omelet, pork ribs, bamboo so yummy! But I wish I got some fish sauce on the side for dipping. I didn't love their pickled mustard green because it was a bit too sweet for my liking. I also got their soup which was good. They have a huge variety here so I'll definitely be back to try more.

    Alexa T.

    My family and I came here 3 days in a row because it's that good. We absolutely love their Banh Tieu, which are only $1 each and are huge (like the size of my face)! They're not that doughy inside - which is just the way my family like them. Their "food to go" is also an amazing deal. You get white rice, 2 entrees, and soup (canh) for $7.50. The food is flavorful and is the best substitute for a home cooked meal.

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    The party tray egg rolls were really good . Cash only, the service was great . Just call 20 mins before you pick up!

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    Their banh tieu is the best in town! They only take cash so keep that in mind. They make it throughout the day so you know it's fresh.

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    Like their fresh bread. Their number 1 special was ok. It needed more meat and mayo.

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    Loi's Kitchen - Must get! KHO ha gioi

    Loi's Kitchen

    4.6(609 reviews)
    2.0 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!

    Tried this spot after seeing an advertisement online for their fried chicken and rice plate. The…read morepromotion was only 11$ for a plate. The chicken was crispy just as expected. It also came with their dipping sauce, red rice and a fried egg. They also give you a side of broth. I was not a fan of their rice. Not sure if it was just that night or if it's how their rice is always cooked, but the rice was on the drier side so I had pour soup on my rice or else it was too dry. Service was okay. I would give them another try. Maybe for their noodle soup dishes.

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    3.9(2.8k reviews)
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    Catering service
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    Where do I even begin? Brodard Chateau gave our group of eight the most unforgettable dining…read moreexperience we could have asked for, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. We were celebrating a very dear friend's 40th birthday and wanted her table to feel extra special. I reached out ahead of time to ask if we could bring our own tablecloth, dinner plate ware, and small florals to dress the table, very minimal -- and not only did they say yes, they were genuinely accommodating and warm about it. We had offered to handle all the cleanup ourselves (scraping off the food and taking it off, bringing home all the dirty dishes), but our waiter Vu went far above and beyond: after dinner, he offered to take our decorative plates to the kitchen to have them washed -- and they came back warm, dry, and spotless. That single gesture said everything about the kind of person he is and the culture of this restaurant. Vu was attentive, thoughtful, and made our entire table feel cared for all evening. The manager also stopped by a couple of times to check on us, which was such a lovely touch. When I had requested a quieter, more private area of the restaurant with less foot traffic, they delivered exactly that -- a cozy corner that felt like it was just ours for the night. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was wonderful. We also brought a homemade matcha cake from Sugar Farm Bakery, and we offered Vu and his team a slice -- they came back out to rave about it and thank us, which just warmed our hearts. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like family. Whether you're coming for the incredible food or looking for the perfect place to host a meaningful celebration, Brodard Chateau is it. We are so grateful and will absolutely be back. Highly, highly recommend!

    Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

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    Mama Hieu's

    Mama Hieu's

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    This place was amazing !!!…read more Listen to me y'all. You could smell this food from across the street on the corner. Now the parking is.. limited at best. When you see a parking spot open, you gotta jump in it fast like double Dutch with the jump rope. There is not a lot of seating so I would recommend to take your food to go. The ladies at the front were extremely nice in taking care of me! I needed 100 garlic chicken wings for my daughter's sixth birthday party and boy did they come in clutch. I also ordered a plate of the garlic noodles, and that almost went as fast as the chicken. I WILL be stopping by here at least once a month. If you're in the mood for some Vietnamese chicken wings, please come through and check this spot out!!!

    Visited today for the chicken wing box they have five different flavors. It's very good definitely…read morea must try if you're a fan of Vietnamese style fried chicken with the rice powder or a fan of chicken wings give it a shot. If you're in little Saigon, you won't be disappointed I was greeted by a friendly staff member who explained to me all the latest specials and the most popular flavors I like it when the staff is connected to the menu and what they do. Restaurant has sit down dining room not a lot of tables but enough for the space that they have place is clean with music in the dining room great little spot.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

    Pho 79 Restaurant

    4.2(3.9k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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