The food here is really comforting and flavorful. The porridge was warm, smooth, and satisfying, and the chicken was tender and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and very home-style, especially with the crispy fried dough on the side. One thing to know is that there is a noticeable fermented-sauce aroma inside the restaurant, which can be a little strong when you first walk in. If you're not used to that smell, it may take a few minutes to adjust. But once the food arrived, it was definitely worth it. Overall, a great place for traditional comfort food with authentic flavors. I would come back for the porridge and chicken! read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Ordered chao ga (chicken porridge) with dark meat to go 14$ Output time 10 minutes- Environment- dingy with the vinegar aroma in the air. Under staffed as tables aren't cleared from previous patrons. The porridge itself has good flavor however the meats served were pretty tough . This place might be hit or miss as I did see excess waste from previous patrons leaving seemingly behind meat portions. read more

Fast delicious juicy chicken soft duck amazing home vibe porridge the salad was light and I couldn't stop eating it The best sauce ginger sauce ever!!!!! I can just drink that!!!!! Even the ice Asian tea was nice .... I want you to try to clean no greasy food, makes me feel so light and full The Asian donut in the porridge is so good too People here are sweet and quick Cash only read more

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If you know, you know. And if you don't now you do. Cháo Đêm in Garden Grove is exactly the kind of spot that reminds you why you love food. Total mom and pop vibes, and we love to see them winning. This place has been on the radar of the Viet community for a reason, and one visit will show you exactly why. We ordered a full duck and honestly? Cooked to absolute perfection. You get two bowls of porridge and two cabbage salads with it, and we also grabbed a side of Chinese donuts because how could you not. The porridge is spectacular rich, deeply flavorful, the kind of bowl that just hits different. The cabbage salad is fresh and bright, and the ginger fish sauce ties everything together beautifully. And yes, you get one free refill on both the porridge and the salad. That's love. Service is quick too no long waits, no fuss. They get you fed and they get you fed fast, which you appreciate even more when the food is this good. Fair warnings before you go: it's cash only, so come prepared. And the space is cozy as in, you're sitting back to back with your neighbors. But honestly? That just adds to the charm. The food is so good you'll forget everything else anyway. Already telling everyone I know. Family, friends, strangers if I like you, I'm sending you here. This is a forever spot. read more

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My friends and I visited this establishment after an evening at Disneyland, and we were quite hungry, seeking Vietnamese cuisine. We also needed a place that was open late. I recalled my son's previous recommendation for this restaurant, though I hadn't had the opportunity to try it until now. Upon our arrival, the restaurant was somewhat busy, with several tables occupied. We were seated, and the service was typical of Vietnamese establishments and quite satisfactory. An older lady kindly took our order, and she was very friendly. The food was truly excellent. We ordered two bowls of congee and duck. The duck was exceptionally juicy and flavorful, and the fish sauce, enhanced with ginger, was perfect. We also added chili pepper, which was a delightful touch. A highlight of the meal was dipping the Chinese donut into the congee. I have rated this establishment three stars primarily due to the cleanliness, as there were dishes and bowls from previous customers that remained uncleared for an extended period. Perhaps hiring additional staff for bussing would be beneficial. The food itself was outstanding, and I have no complaints in that regard; I would certainly award it four stars for taste. The environment, however, was a bit mediocre and noisy, though it did evoke the atmosphere of a restaurant in Vietnam. Nevertheless, I highly recommend visiting this place to experience the excellent food. read more

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Came back for a second visit and once again ordered the 1/2 duck porridge combo, plus two kumquat honey drinks. More than enough food for two and we were completely full. Shoutout to the young guy who helped us order this time. He was really thoughtful and even reminded us, "Do you want to add fried dough sticks?" which was a great call. Everything was just as good as we remembered. If you really enjoy porridge or well-prepared duck, this is a spot you shouldn't miss. read more

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Food: 4/5 Porridge was wonderfully season, can't rave enough about this restaurant. Seriously worth check out, get the duck! Cooked perfect, perfect amount, not heavy so good! The fish was awesome, mixed off strong flavors. Service: 3/5 Staff was quick, attentive. Drawback is the fact that its cash only : ( Ambiance: 3/5 Odd decor, sorta has some character. Plenty of seating! read more

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My favorite place for cháo! The duck cháo is absolutely delicious- it's flavorful, comforting, and always hits the spot. Every time I'm craving cháo, this is the place I come to. The quality is consistently good, and the portions are satisfying. If you're a fan of Vietnamese rice porridge, I highly recommend trying the duck cháo. Definitely my go-to spot! read more

One of the great mom-and-pop spots that stays open late. The only downside is that they're cash-only, but if you're craving late-night chicken soup or duck, this is definitely the place to go. One thing I would point out is that the restaurant itself could use some improvement ; the floors are very sticky, and the utensils should probably be replaced. Besides that, I'm always down for their chicken soup at night. It's such a comforting meal after a tiring gym workout or a night out drinking to help replenish and recharge. The chicken soup is really good. read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Huge PSA: they are cash only. I have never eaten in the restaurant, only gotten food to go. The restaurant is fairly large and it seems to get very busy late at night. Service is standard for a Vietnamese restaurant. I typically only go here when someone is sick and needs chao. The chao ga is super flavorful. More flavorful than any chao ga I've ever had. It comes with a side of chicken and cabbage. You can't pick dark or white meat. The best part of the meal is the ginger fish sauce so get extra if you love sauce. I also get the chicken and rice which is pretty much the same thing except you get rice instead of chao. read more

Welllllll, seen this place a dozen times, never been here til I was dragged. Aesthetically, it's not the most pretty place. It smells like you're a great auntie's house when you walk into her home filled with aroma, but not the cleanest. But don't those make the best restaurants? They pretty much serve their main dish, which is rice porridge aka Chao. I had the steamed chicken with her ginger fish sauce. Reminds me of taste from home. The food is good considering not a lot of places offer this. Their Chinese donut company the food food, and the prices are reasonable. Services quick and oh, bring cash! read more

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I literally feel like I am in Vietnam at this place, the decorations the colors, felt like home. The food, the chao was excellent hot and steamy, I didn't care much for their duck but the chicken was moist. And the salad was nice and crisp. It was busy so I will give a pass on service because the servers were slow. Still a great place. read more

Cháo Đêm - The half chicken half duck combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Although rice porridge might not be the first thing people think of when deciding where to eat out, I can see how this place might be a go-to for those looking for a late night Vietnamese comfort dish to warm their stomachs. This stores opens late (~2-3AM) and can get pretty packed, partially because the store is a little smaller, but there are still plenty of tables inside for big and smaller parties. I went with family who spoke fluent Vietnamese so service wasn't an issue for us. We ordered the porridge with half chicken along with the cabbage salad and fried Chinese dough. Although initially skeptical, I was pleasantly surprised at how well-seasoned the food was, especially the cabbage salad. The chicken was also pretty tender and flavorful as well; and the fried dough had a great texture that complimented the porridge well. read more

-CASH ONLY! Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! -3.5/5 overall, but 5/5 for late-night cravings and quail balut. CASH ONLY. Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! That alone earns this spot serious points for night owls and post-party cravings, or post-wedding dinner for our party of 7 We came here on Saturday, 7/19/2025 at 10:35 PM, party of seven. Expect a wait during peak night hours, but tables turn fast, so it's manageable. Overall: 3/5 for quality of food, 5/5 for rare menu and late-night hours. You don't come here expecting top-tier cooking, but you do come here for those dishes you can't find at most places, especially not past midnight. What we ordered: -Hot Vit Muối - $5: Standard, nothing memorable. -Củ Cải Muối - $7: Skip it. Tough texture and off-seasoned. -Cháo Ếch Singapore - $13: Lacked the bold flavors it's known for. -Cháo Lòng - $13: On the sweet side and a bit thin for my taste. -Lòng Gà (L) - $12: My second favorite dish after the quail balut. Worth ordering again. -Giò Cháo Quẩy - $2.50: Stale. -Cút Lộn - $24 for 2 dozen: GET THIS. If you love duck balut, this is the jackpot!!!!! -Cánh Gà Rôti - $14: The chicken itself was standard, but the rice it came with was so flavorful I would order just the rice next time. -Cơm Gà Kho Gừng - $14: Forgettable. The sauce and texture lacked punch. -Bình Trà Nóng- $3: Cold, diluted, and not refilled. -Nước Đá Me - $5: More ice than tamarind. Skip. Cost Breakdown: Subtotal: $112.50 Automatic Gratuity (Party of 7 @18%): $20.25 Total: $132.75 Final Notes: -If you're Vietnamese, you'll recognize this as classic nhậu-style food. Think drinking snacks, late-night bites, and comfort foods for hangovers or hard cravings. -Strip mall parking is free and plentiful after 11 PM. -Loud environment is expected, most folks are coming from bars and clubs. *****Must try: Cút Lộn (quail balut) and Lòng Gà***** -BRING CASH! Great for what it is: a place that's open late and hits specific cravings you won't find elsewhere in Westminster/Garden Grove. Just don't expect high-end cooking and top notch service. read more

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Worst experience ever at Chao Dem. My mom called 30 minutes ahead to place a simple to-go order. I got there 20 minutes later, and even though the place was nearly empty -- only one table inside -- they still 'forgot' to make the order. No apology, no urgency, just told me to wait another 20 minutes like it was no big deal. On top of that, when I finally paid, I gave them a $50 bill for a $15 total. They handed me $20 back. Really? Simple math -- I should've gotten $35. When I said something, they acted confused, like they couldn't figure it out or hoped I wouldn't notice. Either they don't know how to count or they're scamming customers. And to make it even worse, the restaurant was filthy. Tables weren't cleaned, napkins and trash left out, and I literally saw roaches crawling near the kitchen area. Absolutely disgusting. This place clearly doesn't care about their service, their customers, or even basic cleanliness. I'll never come back here -- and I'll make sure to warn everyone I know. read more

Cháo Đêm - didn't even give the right change - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Late hours, large portions, AND good prices?? Say less! I ordered the Chao Goi Vit which is the duck congee with salad. The flavors of the congee and the salad were good. The congee is a bit thinner. My family usually likes to eat their congee that way as well, however personally, I like it when it's thicker. It was still good and comforting though! The duck came on the side and it was super juicy and tender and came with a good portion of meat. Keep in mind, this is a cash only restaurant. I didn't realize that until I walked in and luckily I had some on me so I didn't have to turn back around. Plenty of seating inside. The service is not very attentive though. Only time someone came to my table was to deliver the food. Nonetheless, I like the food and it's also great for if you're feeling sick or just need something comforting. I'll definitely be back! read more

Cháo Đêm - Chao goi vit - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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The Pho Ga used to be 5 stars but today its was pretty oily. Not sure of they have a new cook since it's been a while for me to come here. Still good but not as good as i remember it. read more

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We went to Chao Dem last night, and it's usually one of our favorite late night spots since they are open so late. The chao itself is very good and comforting, and the ginger nước mam that comes with it is sweet, tangy, and well balanced. I personally prefer the chicken over the duck, but the chao overall is still wonderful. It also comes with a cabbage salad on the side, which adds a nice freshness and lightness to the dish. We also ordered the organs, which were a little chewy but still good. That said, they came out pretty late and by the time they arrived, we were basically finished with our chao. The Chinese donuts came out promptly and were crispy, perfect for dipping, although they were a bit oily. The only part of the experience that really upset us was the service when it came to ordering. We came with a party of 12, 8 adults and 4 kids, and arrived around 1am. By that time, the kids were extremely tired and did not really want to eat. When we tried to order half chicken and half duck, the waitress insisted that we were not ordering enough food for our party and strongly pushed us to order more. It was presented as a requirement rather than a suggestion, which made the situation uncomfortable. We ended up ordering an extra bowl of chao just to be left alone. What made it worse was seeing the waitress discussing the situation with other coworkers during our meal, which felt unprofessional. We do not like wasting food, and there is no stated requirement to order more simply because you have a larger party, especially when we were not even able to finish everything we ordered. We still enjoy the food here, especially for late night chao, but the way the situation was handled definitely took away from the experience. read more

This place is good but i always have the diarrhea after. Watch out. Come here and eat with the mindset you will get food poison later

4/5 This place opens late and very good price for whole or half boiled duck/ chicken. They have a variety of options from Vermicelli ,too rice noodle to Porridge. Popular place for family gatherings since their seasonings are perfect for homemade meals. They use ducks that are not too fatty, so the meat tastes great. Boiled to perfection, meat is tender not chewy Their chinese fried donut ( giò cháo quẩy) is exceptionally good !must try Their Nuoc mam gung is really good as well Maybe crowded at night. Overall, they have been nearly perfecting and maintaining the flavors of Chao Vit in my opinion read more

Cháo Đêm - Mien Vit - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

TLDR: It's a pretty solid spot that provides a light meal with good portions. This is a sick or cold weather day restaurant. This place only takes cash, though, so I would come prepared. Chao: The congee is on the thinner side. Some people love this, but not me. I was hoping for a thicker congee. Nonetheless, the flavor of the congee was pretty good. There was a hint of pepper, which offered a bit of unexpected heat. Pho: This is one of the better pho broths that I've ever had. I like it since most of the phos that I eat will linger in my mouth hours after the meal. This one is not one of those. The chicken soup broth was light yet packed with the chicken flavor. The rice noodles were good, and the portion could feed two people if they wanted a "heavy snack." Chicken Thigh (Ga Dui): The chicken thigh was essentially boiled chicken. It's not the softest and offers minimal flavor. I wouldn't go here if I just wanted chicken. Ambiance: It's your everyday Vietnamese restaurant. Paper table covers and a very unremarkable restaurant design. Service: You're here because you want to get fed. The staff don't really care for your well-being. They only want to know what you want so they can give it to you. Some of them aren't comfortable with English, so be careful with ordering, since they will try to sell you something that you may not want. Know what you want before ordering, and order just that. read more

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Been a fan of Chao Dem for the past few years. Very generous portions without breaking your wallet. We love their Chao Ga (chicken porridge) which comes with a large serving for Goi Ga (cabbage salad). One order is enough to be split into two portions. Their Pho Ga is also very delicious. They give so much broth! Love their chicken breast chicken pho. Meat is super tender and their ginger fish sauce dip is out of this world. Only downside is the cleanliness of the restaurant. If you can look past that, the food is great. read more

Cháo Đêm - Half of the chicken pho - so good - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Got the pho ga, mien mang ga, and hon vit lon (balut). The pho ga was whatever since I don't typically get pho ga served like this, and the mien mang and balut was also fine. They forgot to give us the balut until we finally flagged them down. Portions are big. It was a good experience, but I don't think I would come back. read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Chao dem is my favorite go-to spot for porridge. Porridge and the salad is quite well-seasoned. And it opens late, which is perfect for those late night hunger. I didn't give it 5 stars because service can be improved a tad bit. Servers are often missing orders or come off rude. The place can also be cleaner and more appealing. I found hair in my salad 2 out of 10 times I visited the place. read more

The foods I have tried are delicious because the soup came out fresh and hot, especially going out at night to enjoy and warm you up. Service is also good with friendly staffs and the ambiance is exciting in a crowded place. I would come back again at this place to try different dishes that they have. So anxious to find out more..... K in Anaheim. read more

This restaurant food quality hasn't gone down the last time I went which was about 2 weeks ago compared to when their first and second year of operation. The left over chicken smelled bad after storing in the fridge over night. This never happened before. There's no customer service to begin with so nothing to comment there. You could tell that they have lost foot traffic because of how empty the restaurant is which was not common in the past. Sad to see a good restaurant going down like this. They were used to be my mom's favorite spot. At $50 for 2 chicken porridges which is only one whole small chicken, this is not gonna cut it for me to come back and spend my money here. read more

Not sure why this place got such a low review for their food. But personally, every single time when I was here, the food never disappointed me. I try a couple of their drinks and nothing really stood out to me, but the food is definitely amazing. Services are also really sweet and nice. Last week I went there and I had a tired day so after to order the food, I just packed everything instead of dining in. And the ladies asked me if I'm doing okay or if I need anything. They opened really late so mostly everyone comes here after party or late work or late night " snack". If I live closer to the spot, definitely come here almost every week. Definitely recommended. read more

Cháo Đêm - Chao long - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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y'all i ordered some com thit nuong while i was drunk and i swear it's some of the best com thit nuong i've had in a while!!! love that they're open late and the workers there are always so nice. they are cash only though read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Im obsessed with this spot. Chao is the exact consistency I love, a true viet porridge, and the chicken is oh so delicious. After eating here I'm always craving it again the next day. The open really late, which is perfect, and food comes out FAST. Service is typical viet spot, but you came for the food, not the service. read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This place open really late, porridges is always good after a log night. We got quail balut, so good. Duck porridge is better than the intestine porridge. Quick service, didn't have to wait long for the food. Big restaurant, but it's a bit outdated and dirty to me. We had to rinse the utensils before using it and bowl and dishes are cracked on the edges, careful don't cut yourself. If you don't care about the 'esthetic', then the cháo is good. read more

Cháo Đêm - Chao long - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I've been a loyal customer for years, but this will be my last visit. I know that once I post this review, the restaurant will probably know who I am. I've brought countless friends from out of state here over the years because I used to love this place. But after what happened today, I feel completely let down and disappointed : Hot water was spilled on my leg and not a single word of apology was given. The water was still steaming hot when it was spilled directly onto my leg. My skin was burning, and yet the staff didn't say a word -- not even an apologizing!! To make things worse, I was still charged for that cup of hot water The water was undrinkable. We ordered 2 cups of warm water and the rest were regular. The large container of regular water had an oily film floating on top, and some strange black particles sinking at the bottom. Not a single person at our table dared to take even one sip. The food was loaded with MSG which made us extremely thirsty -- but the water was so gross, we couldn't drink it. Honestly, I don't understand how a business can operate like this. I always knew this place was a bit dirty, but I never thought it was that bad! This is not just a poor service. It's disrespectful. So here it is: My last words to this place -- I wish you luck with your business, but I have completely lost hope. I won't be returning, and I won't recommend it to anyone ever again. read more

Tried for the first time recently and thought their chao was very good. I ordered to go. It can get a little pricey but not that bad. They only take cash FYI, luckily I had some on me. I really like their stuffed sausage! I ordered it on the side and they put it in a broth which was great bc it kept it warm and kept from drying out. The broth the sausage was in was really good too, full of ginger! I love ginger. For the porridge I got the minced pork with the thousand yr egg. Yum, very good chao. No additional seasonings needed as it was very flavorful. I added some fresh thai chili, yum! Will def come back and try the chicken and duck. 4 stars due to: shop could be a bit cleaner. read more

Cháo Đêm - Chao with minced pork, thousand yr old egg and sausage. To go order. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

They should change their hours if they aren't going to open on time! We waited outside and there was no sign of it opening

If there's an option for zero star I would be giving this place that. What we ordered was chao long with extra long, chao sườn thịt bằm, com gà Hải nam, chao vit with goi vit. The chao is sweet and has a terrible smell of the duck feather. I was only able to stomach literally 2 spoons of chao sườn. My family was only able to tolerate half of the ordered food. Overall, i would not recommend anyone to come here. The bill was expensive for the quality of food given. read more

Cháo Đêm - Com ga hai nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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The food at this restaurant was absolutely awful! I ordered a $9 chicken dish and there were only 5 pieces of chicken - it was ridiculously expensive! The porridge was both sour and sweet, it was so bad! read more

Cháo đêm with 1/2 chicken, porridge, Chinese donut, and salad served with an amazing ginger sauce. Everything was delicious, and the staff were super nice! read more

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Out clubbing and hungry? Have a midnight craving for Vietnamese food? Well this place is opened all night! We drove back from San Jose and was hungry at 1am, so we stopped by for some duck porridge. For $25.99, we got a big bowl of duck porridge, half a duck, and a large side salad. There is a free 1 time refill for the salad and porridge. If you can't finish it, you're welcome to pack it to go. We had leftovers the next day and it tasted just as good! The restaurant was crowded, but service was really quick. read more

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First the place was dirty, the seat was ripped up and the waiters there had a attitude. It was a late day and lots of customers there, once they took us in , it took very long to get our food about 30 minutes . When we asked where our food was they didn't say anything. And when we got our food half of it was missing , they included the tip in when they didn't ask us? Also there was 7 people and they still charged the full table when only 2 people was ordering. The food was okay and I felt uncomfortable eating . If the restaurant is too busy then don't service us. Also they ran out of food and did not tell us at all. I'm very mad and upset and I will not be coming back read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat, and it's open late, which is a great deal. For a place with only three stars, it's always packed. This place has good chao, chicken, duck, and other porridge, and great price. read more

Cháo Đêm - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Worst service I've ever experienced. Didnt even look at me when I came in the restaurant, they acted like I didnt exist. When I asked to be seated the server didn't say a word or even glance at me he just pointed at a table. Whole time I was there and ordering, no one said a single word to me. They gave me the wrong food after 30 minutes, when I tried to correct them they didn't even apologize but instead tried to gaslight me into thinking that I ordered something completely different. The food was loaded with MSG so it wasn't even that good and gave me a headache. Restaurant is also extremely dirty, there was a weird black lump in my marinated cabbage. When I tried to pay, they said they only accept cash or zelle. Fine. I zelled them 25 dollars, since my bill was 24 dollars. The one dollar was a tip despite me being treated with the respect you would show to an animal. I digress. I showed the worker my proof of payment, but he started going off on me saying that he didnt receive it. He kept demanding to see my bank statements and everything. And I showed him everything he demanded, but he kept screaming at me in Vietnamese, so loudly that everyone was staring. Finally, after I kept shoving the zelle receipt in his face, and he finally put on his glasses, he calmed down and realized I actually did pay. spare your time, energy, and metal health and dont come here. read more