Food was great, service as well! Yelp is asking fir 85…read morecharacters which is annoying :)

Still good. Still yummy. Still awesome service…read more Make a reservation to avoid hungrily looking at the diners enjoying their food in front of you.

~ The pho of Theseus ~…read more What happens when you get a bowl of pho that includes unlimited refills? U basically get a new bowl of pho. Legends say such a bowl of pho exists here. I got the lunch special and omg. 12 dablooms for this succulent bowl of pho. Unlimited refills. If you haven't ~arrived~ at the thought of this then there's something wrong with your head

I'm from a land with fighting contenders for best pho in x location, especially pho bo. In NorCal's…read moreSan Jose, there's a war whenever anyone discusses where to get the best pho of any type, and I've tried nearly all of them. I was curious about Kei Concepts and their empire of polished restaurants around SoCal, and my first entry is here, at SUP Noodle Bar. I was also intrigued by the claims of one of LA's best places for pho. Unlimited pho refill is certainly convincing by itself. Luckily, I was visiting LA right when they started a beef belly pho lunch special, which made our meals such a fantastic value! - Golden "Bao" (one bao) Literally a steamed pork bun that's been fried, so it's crispy on the outside. It was interesting, and the fried aspect made the bread part more doughy opposed to pillowy. The inside was a typical minced pork meatball, a little ginger forward. I'm not too fond of steamed buns or meatballs, so not created with my taste in mind, but it's certainly unique. - Pho Beef Belly The broth is a little extra salty, sweet, and sour than I prefer. It's also more mellow yellow instead of a clear brown so I am missing beefiness. It could maybe could use some additional earthy spices and more savory beef flavor, though I respect that it's flavorful in some aspect. The beef belly basically comes off as hot pot beef slices, which are always welcome in my mouth. I found it interesting how we were asked whether onions were okay to include in the bowl when ordering. The amount of fresh green onions and cilantro atop the noodles were perfect. If I came here again, I'd try some other side dishes and get my pho shaken style, as that seemed to be popular. While I don't think the broth compares to my favorites in NorCal, I really like the refill availability and fusion sides. Considering they look a little extra fancy and modernized over a traditional pho place, the prices are still pretty good. Work on that beef flavor!

Amazing traditional Vietnamese food! Honestly the best egg rolls and spring rolls I have ever had…read more If you're craving pad Thai it's delicious and the service is as good as it gets! Lam is the best waiter I have ever had!

Food is high quality . It is always delicious . Service is excellent . Our family enjoy every…read moretime we are here.

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.

Learned two new words today: Ốc and lẩu -- escargot and hotpot in Vietnamese! We tried the Coconut…read moreSwirly Escargot with Basil Leaves. I like the coconut source. Tasty, on the sweeter side. The Filet Mignon Shaken Beef with Fried Rice was the champion of the night. The fried rice has that smoky taste. So good! And lastly, Steamed Clams with Tom Yum were refreshing. Everything was delicious. Unfortunately, they don't have razor clams that day. The wait was about an hour, so joining the Yelp waitlist while driving to the restaurant definitely helped. The atmosphere felt lively and dynamic, especially with the upbeat background music.

Such a great spot to take people who are from out of town, to experience vietnamese food in the OC…read morearea. ( no pun intended ) Meet up with a group of friends and it was nice because we got to order more and share the various dishes. You can literally find sour, spicy, savory, and sweet on the menu. Anything with green onion oil is killer. Our server was so nice and tentative, reason why the table turnover rate was high. People enjoy their food and move on. Really love the dessert they give you when you're done , such a nice way to end the meal.

We were in the area from out of state and found this place , let me tell you the food was amazing I…read moreordered the NK sliders and my husband ordered the garlic noodles with bulgogi beef both dishes were delicious and you can taste all the ingredients that blend so well together! A+ for the garlic sauce ! Definitely recommend!

A friend recommended Nguyen's Kitchen to me. She said the bulgogi garlic noodles (with fried egg)…read moreand chicken wings would change my life! I stopped by for an early dinner on my way back to San Diego last weekend. My friend and I each got the bulgogi garlic noodles (I added the egg but for $2.50 not sure it added a lot of flavor or value to the dish), shared the wings and an order fries. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee on the cashier's recommendation--good suggestion, nice flavor without an overpowering amount of sugar. The wings were fantastic. Fries were fair, good portions and flavorful. I liked the noodles but weren't blown away. Everything was very soft, not a lot of textural change. The portion was generous with lots of bulgogi beef. The service was great--friendly and responsive. They have a small lot which was fine at 530pm on Sunday but probably problematic at lunch or normal dinner hours. My one complain was dirty dining room. Maybe it was just after the lunch rush, but the tables and floor could have used some wiping and the trash cans were full. Nice easy meal stop off the freeway at Orange.

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.

We just placed an order for 40 nem nuong rolls with Kaitlyn for pickup later in the afternoon…read more Giving her a shoutout for the fast and friendly service. Our family orders nem nuong from this location every time we are in the area, to eat and to bring back home. The nem nuong here are always perfectly rolled and the crunch of the fried wonton strip inside makes it feels like party in your mouth! so good! Note: requesting to cut rolls in half costs extra. We prefer this location compare to the other one because it has faster service, quieter romantic atmosphere and polite attentive staff.

FOOD - Mango salad: lotus root, lettuce, onions, mints,…read morecucumbers, tomatoes, topped with mango, peanuts, and shallots. 4.5/5 - Salmon Belly: battered salmon with steamed veggies. This was probably the winner! The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. 5/5 - Charbroiled Black Tiger Shrimp over Garlic Noodles: shrimp and noodles were good. The noodles were buttery and garlic-ky. 4.5/5 - Holy Crunchy Chicken Wings: 6 pieces of sweet and spicy wings. So good! 4.5/5 - Shaken Filet Mignon: seared filet mignon with onions and bell peppers over a salad. This was the most tender filet mignon I've ever had. It was melt in your mouth! 5/5. - Ong Choy with Garlic: sautéed one chop. Love the garlic and shallot pieces. 4/5 SERVICE: Fast and friendly. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would definitely come back. Everything was good. Their menus is extensive so there's something for everyone.

I really enjoyed my first experience at garlic and chives. Came here two time so far and both times…read morewere decent. My favorite dish is the pomelo salad. It's so refreshing! The seafood is also good there and last time we got the seafood hot pot. The most recent time, we ordered the salmon belly but I just thought they were okay. My boyfriend really enjoyed it though. I still have lots to try here but I will forever get the pomelo salad! Going to try the chicken wings and one of the clay pots next time I come here. Lots of parking spots as it shares a plaza with may other neighboring restaurants. Service is great as well. I would definitely come back.

This place is a Korean own pho spot and this did not disappoint. The service was super fast and…read moreamazing. The pho was decently priced and the ambiance is fast paced. Everything we ordered hit the spot. I give it a solid 5/5. Not much to say but you have to try it.

Pho 45 serves an amazing bowl of pho. They really pack it with ingredients, and the meat-to-noodle…read moreratio is excellent. The broth is clear, smooth, and full of clean flavor without feeling heavy or overly seasoned. You can tell the ingredients taste fresh and high quality. From the cuts of meats, to the noodles, and the table side veggie add ins. The venue itself is on the smaller side, so expect a wait during busy hours, but it's definitely worth it once you're seated.

I've always heard great things about Au Lac and I'm so happy I finally got to try it! I can't…read morebelieve there's no meat whatsoever in their dishes! Everything tastes incredible and I feel that even non vegetarians can enjoy their food. The Bo luc lac was superb, the sauce was sooo delicious. Honestly if I can take a jar of that sauce they used to make the shaken beef, I'd pour it over everything lol. They used a ton of watercress though and I'm not the biggest fan of watercress. I understand it's a salad but damn the ratio of watercress to "beef" is insane. The salt and pepper shrimp was also good and the sauce that paired with it had a spicy kick! They've got a big menu so I def want to come back to try their other items! Service was great. Everyone was very helpful and communicative and appreciated any feedback we had. Felt very welcoming!

After many years, I still love this place. I'm a meat eater, but I also enjoy the creative,…read moredelicious takes on vegan and raw foods that Au Lac offers. Many dishes I've tried I would get again. The dining area is cozy with plenty of booth and table seating. The staff and service are always friendly and attentive. If you're adventurous with food or you are vegetarian/vegan, there are plenty of choices depending on what you're craving. From soups to rice dishes, vegan and raw entrées you won't find anywhere else. Most of the "meat" textures are pleasant and close to the real thing. A few of my current favorites: * Chicken Lemongrass has been my go-to and one of the cooked dishes I'll recommend for anyone who still eats meat. Comes with salad and black rice. * Wonton Soup has a clean, yet flavorful mushroom broth without being heavy. The wonton is tender with soy protein and mushrooms inside. * Humanese (Living Soup) is creamy and smooth with a pleasant flavor. * Yellow Noodles were a delicious bowl of light yet savory mushroom broth, fresh ingredients, a mix of vegan proteins, and thin noodles. * BBQ "Pork" Roll is a light starter with a tasty peanut sauce. * Salt & Peppered "Shrimp" - I enjoyed this, and the texture is close to an actual shrimp * The Paella is a pleasant and tasty surprise, with big slices of avocado and a blend of fresh, clean ingredients. * Bun No.35 is a refreshing, hearty dish that fills you up without feeling heavy. Pour the vegan fish sauce over the ingredients and mix well! * Curried Rice has a cool presentation, and the live food and fresh ingredients are delicious and filling. A few of my friends also enjoyed this dish. * Green Papaya Salad is a nice shareable classic dish with fresh ingredients, and the spice level is mild to medium. Elixirs, juices, teas, and smoothies can satisfy your taste buds and your body. Vegan desserts are also worth a try. Recently, they added vegan cakes! I'm looking forward to returning and trying more dishes!