We're visiting from San Francisco and happened to find this restaurant by chance -- what a great surprise! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the restaurant was very clean. We especially loved the fish congee -- the fish was super fresh, and you definitely have to get the Chinese fried dough (youtiao) to go with it! Their dill turmeric sizzling fish was also AMAZING and definitely a must-try. So glad we found this place. We'll definitely come back whenever we're in the area! read more

Whenever I'm in the LA area, this is the only place I trust for my all-time favorite Vietnamese dish: Chả Cá Thăng Long. It's a sizzling platter of pan-fried fish cooked with fragrant dill and scallions, served tableside with fresh vegetables, rice paper, and herbs so you can build your own wraps. I've ordered it here at least three times, and it's been consistently outstanding every single visit. The fish is perfectly seasoned, and the aroma from the dill and scallions alone is enough to make your mouth water. I also highly recommend their selection of congee. Each version is made to order with your choice of meats, and the porridge has that silky-smooth, creamy consistency that makes it the ultimate comfort food. Rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying, it's one of those dishes that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - close up of Cha Ca - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Very good place to get cha ca. The portion was decent for 2 people. I added the Rice paper wraps. That made it more filling. When the last piece of fish was gone, I wanted more. We also ordered some noodles, which were pretty decent. Overall, a very good experience. Attentive staff and friendly. Everything was made to order. Definitely recommend.. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Cha Ca - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Order Fish Egg Noodle Soup. The soup reminds me of wonton soup base. Bok Choy were perfect in size however I found slivered white onions which I felt was an odd pairing. Egg noodles were blanched perfectly. They put a lot of MSG because my heart rate spiked soon after while making the drive home. read more

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We shared: 1. Chả Cá Thăng Long - Dill Turmeric Fish on a Sizzling Platter (incl. vermicelli, vegetables, peanuts & sesame crackers, shrimp or fish sauce) 2. Chảo Đặc Biệt Quảng Đông - House Special Porridge w/ shrimp, squid, chicken, fish 3. Bún Chả Hànội - Hanoi Style Grilled Pork with Vermicelli & Vegetables I've never had Viet-Canto style porridge before and it was flavorful and comforting. Dill turmeric fish was perfectly cooked. Grilled pork was dry unfortunately. Good portions of vermicelli and fresh veggies. No issues with service. Ambience was unassuming and fine. read more

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DELICIOUS! The best congee I have ever had. We called in a pickup order and it was ready super fast. We got a pork/preserved egg congee with a Chinese donut and my husband got a chow fun. Both were delicious but the congee was the standout star. Something so simple had so much flavor. I highly recommend it. Place is cash only. Very small with not a lot of seating but the plaza has a lot of parking. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This place has authentic Chinese- Vietnamese food. Place is cash only or Zelle. Service was great. Had some Language barrier but that's how you know this place is legit. We ordered the seafood porridge and combo wonton soup. Everything was fresh and great. Interior is nice, nothing dance but serviceable. Prices are great, would definitely come back again. 5 stars. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Wor wonton soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Fish porridge was really good. I got a Vietnamese coffee too. Great late lunch for me. Never had fish porridge before but glad I tried it. I would stop in more often if I lived in the area, you should get the fish porridge! Parking was kind of challenging but a spot eventually opened up. Cash only but they accept Zelle. Smallish restaurant, casual ambiance. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Came here twice, once a year, for that delicious and amazing and healing fish porridge. The flavor did not change, but I feel like it got even better because here, your memory won't fail you. Right off the boiler, into the beautiful wooden pot, served straight to your table with extra bowls and a ladle. White peppery congee with tender, melt in your mouth white fish -- the perfect amount for the portion. Plentiful ginger, a little vinegar and fish sauce. YES PLEASE. We had to get the wonton soup special again. As we were eating the delicious meal, the other guest on a weekday afternoon was served the house special broiled fish on the hot plate. The sweet aroma filled the room. We almost ordered that too, but we were stuffed. I can't wait to go back and get the broiled fish! Thank you to the amazing Vietnamese aunty and uncle who took such good care of us. They know their food brings people together and heals their soul, and they bring that kind energy while they check on you and drop off your meal. Every penny is worth it going to them. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - fish porridge - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Absolutely incredible meal! The dill fish was hands down the best I've ever had! It was perfectly cooked, incredibly fresh veggies , and just enough flavor. The fish porridge was also outstanding: comforting, sweet, rich, and delicious. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. Kind and welcoming service too. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This restaurant lived up to the hype! It was so delicious and I was famished from driving up from San Diego. Loved the white fish porridge/congee, the bun cha, and cha ca la von. Customer service was amazing, fast and friendly and the cashier recommended I try a few different items next time I am around this area. read more

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Delicious traditional Chinese/Vietnamese food 15 mins away from Disneyland. I got tired of eating the burgers/fries/pizza during my trip to SoCal recently and really missed some good Asian food. We found Canton restaurant on Yelp, and it was only about 15 mins away over by Westminster. We drove to the strip mall, filled with other eateries, bakeries and etc. I am not a local and don't really don't the safety around so I don't think I would venture out here at night. The food was great. They serve their porridge in a wooden tub, seasoned just right. I saw every table had one and we also got one. Sooo good. We also had a couple of noodle soups and their version of egg rolls. Both were great. Will visit again if the chance arises. read more

I get their Chao Ca with the Chinese donuts whenever I'm sick. The added sliced ginger is the perfect touch. Add some lime, salt, and pepper, and you're good. read more

I was craving chao so my friend took me here and it did not disappoint. The chao was perfect and not too salty and they serve it to you in this giant wooden pail LOL. My friend told me the star of the show is the sizzling fish so I'm gonna have to come back for that but the chao hit the spot for me !!! And the salted plum soda IS MA FAVVVV. I will ALWAYS get it if they have it. My friend got the beef egg noodles and it was delicious as well. There's also this Chinese donut thing that you dip in the chao. Fire. Food came out super fast and chao hit the spot so good I got food coma and knocked out. Will def be back to try more dishes. read more

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Hours: Monday - Sunday 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Ngôn lam ! Em thít lắm. Nhiều Cho dau xe (stater brother) parking lot. Interesting cháo spot. I went with my mom and tried their porridge ( Chao). $13.99 The texture was thick and hearty, which I learned is more of a traditional Cantonese-style consistency. I appreciated that authentic thickness. Flavor wise, the base porridge was a bit mild for me and could've used more depth. (hồi lac trước siêu nhưng mà không sao, minh là người viết nắm mà, THÍM NƯỚC MAM. Their $27.99 cháo cá Thái Long, though, was very good. The fish was fresh and tender, and the dipping sauce was perfectly balanced . That sauce really elevated the whole dish. It's a cozy Vietnamese and Cantonese fusion spot with plenty of parking located to the left side of the Stater Bros parking lot. read more

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We have been coming here for years and it has maintained the flavors and quality of the menu all this time. If you feel like Chả Cá Thăng Long (Fish with Turmeric & Dill), you must try it here. It is grilled on a hot cast iron plate and stays hot the whole time during your meal. Seasoned with turmeric and other secret ingredients, the fish is grilled with onions on this hot plate, then garnished with fresh dill. The fish is served alongside fresh green leaf lettuce, perilla, peppermint herbs; rice noodles, peanuts, toasted sesame cracker; and the sauce of choice for us is nuoc mam (fish sauce). The default sauce is mam tom (a fermented shrimp paste sauce) Ask for the pickled jalapeños, for you chili fans. You can eat this by wrapping some herbs, fish, and noodle in a lettuce leaf and dipping in the fish sauce. Or just pile a little of everything in a bowl and eat bite full at a time. There are many other items on the menu, but another popular dish is rice porridge - really good for when you're feeling under the weather. Plenty of parking. Look all ways and be careful. Service is polite and fairly quick. Enjoy! read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

My mom and I shared dill turmeric fish on sizzling platter and order of fish porridge. It was very good and tasty. Service was great as our drinks were refilled without being asked. The restaurant is small but we got table. It was around noon. I would recommend this place. read more

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First timer! Sunday lunch. Very busy plaza so finding parking may take some time. Small restaurant but we were able to snag a table right away. Very clean. Cash or Zelle payments only. Friendly and quick service. We had their sizzling fish platter (cha ca thang long) and it was delicious! One is enough for two people. Would like to try other items off their house special one day. Til next time! read more

CASH ONLY OR ZELLE. aside from that, everything is great! The chao ca (fish porridge is delicious!) I had to add the Chinese donut and the thousand year old egg, makes the entire meal complete and reminded me of grandpa. Seasoned to perfection. Got the Hanoi meat noodle dish too. Flavor is good. Simple place but was super crowded. Service is good and pleasant. I would come back on another cold day. read more

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Been seeing good reviews of this place so decided to give it a try. There's not many places you get Cantonese style food with a flair of Vietnamese. They're known for their congee, so I would definitely get at least one congee to try when you come. I got their 2 recommended house dishes, fish congee and their dill sizzling fish platter. The congee had a great flavor with just the right amount of ginger and plenty of fish pieces. The dill fish sizzling was also good, not overpowering from the dill. The fish was nice and soft and cooked well! The food came out pretty quickly too, and the staff were friendly and helped explain the dishes. The only thing is they are cash only, which I didn't expect. Luckily they also had a QR code at the front where you can pay via Zelle. read more

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One of our favorite places although we do not come often enough. The shrimp on sugar cane was delicious and the porridge is always a good choice... Friendly staff. Efficient service in a clean bright space. read more

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**CASH ONLY** Was in the mood for porridge so decided to finally check out this place. It wasn't busy when we arrived. The menu is extensive and I'll have to come back to try other dishes. I ordered the fish porridge with an order of Chinese donuts. The porridge hit the spot with the sliced ginger. The donuts were crispy and were so good w the porridge. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Chinese donuts - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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When the weather outside is frightful...ok, maybe just a tad colder for Cali...delicious comfort food is key. Canton has those super flavorful dishes you are looking for on a chilly-ish Saturday night. Good service too. Cash only. read more

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I've come here a few times for the congee, and it's delicious! It's one of my go-to comfort meals for the day after a night out or whenever I'm feeling under the weather. I typically order the chicken congee and add a century egg. I also like the added green onion and ginger. It gives an extra crunch and provides a fresh, aromatic kick. The congee itself is also thick, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. I've also tried their wonton noodle soup, which was decent, but nothing special. I'd definitely stick with the congee moving forward. My food always comes out quickly, and even though the space inside is small, I've never had to wait long for a table. One important tip: it's cash only, so make sure to bring some with you! Overall, this spot never disappoints when I'm craving something simple, hearty, and comforting. read more

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We got porridge here to go, and it was delicious! Cash or Zelle ONLY! The fish porridge had a decent amount of fish with cilantro and ginger on top. Parking lot is a bit sketchy and gets crowded. Restaurant inside has ~10-tables and service is really fast. They also have a bathroom (1 bathroom for both genders). read more

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This place is a bomb! It looks like you dined in at the traditional restaurant back in Vietnamese, but with some elder gentlemen who become your server and cook! Initially came here for congee but then when seeing other reviews, this urged me to try also the Turmeric Fish! The century eggs & pork that I ordered came in a cute bucket. The chicken and veggie over a rice also delish (quite pricey to me for $15) and when the fish turmeric came, I was in awe on how many variations on the table! A lot! For 2 persons we couldn't finish the meal and had it to go. The table in this restaurant also features a unique drawer that can be pulled to get your cutleries. IMPORTANT NOTE: this place doesn't accept card, only cash or Zelle! read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Century Egg & Pork Porridge - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Cha ca thang long (turmeric dill fish) served on a sizzling platter was fire! SOooOoo good, I went to eat solo and finished the whole thing. Very small mom and pop shop, but they are very sweet, great customer service. They don't take CC but they do take Zelle so I was happy to save a trip to the bank because let's be honest, no one really carries cash on them anymore. I'll def be back again! read more

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AMBIENCE: (5/5) - Felt very much like the cha goon restaurants I used to go to as a kid living in HK, classic faux leather booths and wooden tables - Spacious and clean SERVICE: (5/5) - Didn't expect much of service from an authentic Asian place but they were polite - Food came quickly FOOD/DRINKS: (4/5) - Dill Tumeric Fish on Sizzling Platter (5/5): Highlight of the day. The fish was so fresh and came off in flakes. Not a huge dill person? No worries! The dill did not overpower the dish at all and gave it just the right amount of zing. Will order again - #18 Stir Fry Garlic w/Beans (4/5): Classic and something I always order. Garlicy enough but just a bit too oily & missing some of the wok hai. - #24 Wonton Noodle Soup (4/5): Wontons were really good, great skin to filling ratio. Soup was also not bad - #32 HK Style Beef Chow Fun (5/5): Perfectly sauteed with great portions. Beef was so tender. Will order again - #42 Beef Chow Mein (3/5): noodles were over fried and super dry. The sauce was also under whelming. Usually one of my favorite dishes in general but underwhelming. OVERVIEW: (4/5) - Dill Tumeric Fish on Sizzling Platter - #32 HK Style Beef Chow Fun - Would come back next time as everything was fresh & authentic read more

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This is a solid Cantonese/Vietnamese comfort food restaurant. The menu is pretty broad offering things like rice dishes, vermicelli, porridge, noodle soups, fish. The Auntie owner is very friendly and warm and made our dining experience pleasant. 10/10! We will be back! read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

It's fin-tastic There is plenty of seating inside, so it's good for groups, but be warned: parking is tough. The lot is tight and fills up fast. Chao Ca (Fish Porridge)- very generous with the amount of fish Beef Chow Fun- good, flavorful with great "wok hei," though I wish it had a few more veggies Bun Cha Ha Noi- tasty and well-seasoned. Salad/veggies still had dirt stuck to it They take Zelle, which is convenient if you aren't carrying cash. Overall, a nice place for a casual, flavorful meal. read more

Really enjoyed the combination porridge and turmeric fish dish. We decided to make spring rolls with the fish. The egg rolls are wrapped with rice paper which are my favorite kind of egg rolls. Restaurant was clean and the service was good. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Tumeric Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Holy moly, the flavors! I was picking up my daughter from college nearby, and we were craving some cháo on a cold evening. After checking out the Yelp reviews, we decided to give Canton Restaurant (Chao Ca Cho Cu) a try. Wow, the reviews were spot on. We ordered the Fish Porridge (Cháo Cá) and the Dill Turmeric Fish, and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The combination of dill, turmeric, and all the accompanying herbs created layers of flavor. The cháo was comforting, rich, and exactly what we needed on a chilly night. This meal hit all the right spots, comforting, authentic, and packed with flavor. I can't wait to come back. If you're in the area, this place is a must try! read more

Love the fish porridge from here. Its my comfort meal when I'm feeling under the weather. Also love their dill fish and their beef stir fry noodles. Solid items. Reasonable prices and shareable portions. Only item to skip is their wonton noodle soup. The price is good but flavor isn't there and it smells super shrimpy. read more

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Been here several times and the main reason is the jook! I can't find jook at too many places so glad this place has it and it was good! The won ton is also excellent! Theres only a few places that I find has good won ton. And this place is top of my list. People there are always nice. Just need to remember it's cash only. But they do accept Zelle read more

Yesterday, I went back for the second time in two weeks for another order of the Fish Porridge. SO DELICIOUS. The fish is so flavorful and tender. I did some Yelp homework and was anxious to try the Beef Chow Fun. What I was unfamiliar with though when reading was the "seasoned wok" bits that actually taste to me like burnt particles off the wok. Honestly, not a fan, but I'm happy I tried it. Back to the amazing Fish Porridge. Can't go wrong there!! read more

New go-to chao spot for me--really good and comforting. The chao is flavorful, and the dầu cháu quẩy (Chinese donut) is crispy and perfect with it. Definitely coming back. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - cháo bò bằm - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Chinese rice porridge with side items to order like the Chinese donut, the century egg and bean sprouts. Pretty straight forward and light. There's other hot meals you can order off the menu but people come for the fish porridge. Not salty at all and warms the belly on a cold night or if you're hungover. read more

Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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My mom ordered porridge and donuts. I had the pork chop and fried rice with egg rolls. All very good!

We don't drive to the OC area very often but saw this come up and wanted to give it a try- and we were happy that we did! The restaurant is located in a plaza. From the outside the restaurant looks kind of old but it was clean inside. We ordered their fish porridge, donut and vermicelli bowl. Everything tasted really good!! Nothing tasted too oily or salty. Service was a bit slow, but I think it's family owned. Overall it was a great place to eat! Definitely want to try their fish next time! read more

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Awesome mom & pop Chinese place with quite a large menu Got the: - House special Wonton noodle soup: 10/10, so good my hubby ate half of it before I could even stop him - Bok Choy veggies: 9/10, good but I wish the portions was a little more - House special Porridge: 8/10, lots of ingredients and cooked really well, but I prefer the true Canto style better as it could be more umami Hot tip: bring cash as they are Cash only. Parking: plenty in large lot shared with other businesses in this large strip mall read more

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