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    Com Tam Thanh

    3.9 (773 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Com tam bi cha bo
    Mimi M.

    This place has the best cơm tấm in the world. No exaggerations. The meat is so tender and supple, the fresh meatloaf always comes out perfectly bouncy yet your teeth sinks right in, the shredded pork has the perfect amount of flavor without being salty. Not to mention their delicious "broken rice" that is always so fluffy and just 100099x better than normal jasmine rice. Nothing could ever beat this place, especially with such lovely staff members that are quick to assist you with all your needs.

    Cm tấm thịt nớng tàu hú kỳ  number 32
    Lester T.

    10 out of 10 broken rice restaurant very good food and service and ambience my number one pick if I go to this part of town

    bun bo hue or bun rieu I forgot
    Celine V.

    Best part: no wait on a Sunday, but still many customers! Parking is not good, shocker (this city always has cramped parking). The food was significantly better when I was in high school. Now it's alright. I wish that they gave us water during our meal (we asked, but it remains one of life's mysteries). Had to ask at the register again when I was paying because my grandma was actually in need of water. She liked her food, so that's what matters at the end of the day. We always pay tip, but please don't do that again to any table. Family friendly restaurant. Lúc chị trẻ ăn ở cái nhà hàng này thì ngon mà Mấy ngày nay không có ngon bằng. Chị hỏi chơ nước lọc, không có cho lúp đang ăn, phải hỏi lại lúc trả tiền. Chưa có bao giờ xảy ra

    Won ton soup
    Diana F.

    Com tam is yummy. The cha (egg cake) is not as great since it does not have the wood-ear mushrooms, but the meats are tasty. I was very surprised that the won ton soup was good too. Spacious restaurant and service is good.

    best com tam ;)
    Van D.

    Com Tam Thanh has a special place in my heart. My parents have been coming here since they were dating. It is my family's favorite com tam, or broken rice, restaurant. Broken rice is a beloved Vietnamese rice dish made from the broken rice grains, which was once the budget type of rice for the poor farmers, but now it is a delicacy that is enjoyed for the softness of its' textures. While deciding what to eat for lunch, my boyfriend mentioned wanting a rice dish. I knew exactly where to go. I had been missing Com Tam Thanh so it was perfect timing for our taste buds to align. This plaza has awful parking, but it's something I come to accept since I love the food here so much. Service is quick and straightforward, in a good way. The interior is spacious and there are plenty of tables. Com Tam with a porkchop or grilled pork is pretty basic. I was telling my boyfriend they master the Tau Hu Ky here. Their translation for that is a shrimp mousseline in tofu paper. They cut these ridges into it giving it more crispy surface area. I told him whichever dish he gets, I highly recommend one of the dishes that has Tau Hu Ky. My boyfriend ends up getting the #8 Com Tam Bi Cha Suon Tau Hu Ky ($17.75) which is the broken rice with julienne pork, steamed pork cake, bbq pork chop and shrimp mousseline in tofu paper. The #8 is one of their house specials and it is a larger portion than the other rice plates. I order my go-to #10 Com Tam Tau Hu Ky Thit Nuong ($14.75) which is the broken rice with shrimp mousseline in tofu paper and bbq pork. I also added a Fried Egg ($?). While we were waiting for our food, they brought out utensils, water, and the fish sauce and side of broth that comes with the rice dishes. The food came out pretty quickly. The server was teasing me how my boyfriend's order is bigger than my order, but I joked back that I can just steal from his plate. This meal really hit the spot for both of us. Every bite was incredible and there was a generous amount of protein and it perfectly compliments the broken rice. I was savoring the meal and I finished my whole plate. The #10 is perfect for me because I know I can finish it. If you have a healthy appetite, #4-8 are the bigger orders. You can also order any of these proteins a la carte too. Will definitely be back soon!! Cash Only! Just FYI for those who are not familiar with the area, there's a lot of cash only businesses down in this Little Saigon/Bolsa area, so I always make sure to have cash with me in the area.

    Michelle N.

    This place is a solid staple since I was a kid - beware of weekend brunch crowds! It can get quite busy with the waits! The food here is all so great and affordable. I always get the broken rice dishes with an extra helping of egg cake. Service is great and quick!

    Com tam 21. Com Bo Filet Mignon Luc Lac
    Cat B.

    Came to dinner with friends. I didn't think the food was as good as previous times. The meat was not cooked as asked. Did not finish my plate.

    Cơm Tấm Tàu Hủ Ky Bò Nướng Dồi
    Lauren D.

    Ngon! I consider it to be one of the best places in OC for cơm tấm! Although the restaurant is known for its broken rice dishes, the menu also offers a wide range of other items like vermicelli items and soups. * Cơm Tấm Tàu Hủ Ky Bò Nướng Dồi: 9/10 - everything was freshly made and the portions were decently sized Be sure to bring cash because they don't accept cards or Apple Pay! The prices are a bit high, but the portions are a lot bigger than the other places I've been to. The interior is a bit small, but it is capable of fitting a decent number of tables and customers. The workers are always very nice, and the food comes out almost instantly. Everything is great except for the fact that they're located in Liberty Square Plaza, which is known for being very packed usually. One of our favorite places to eat at!

    Com tam bi cha suong nuong tau hu ky
    Cindy H.

    After a few years this place still has the best broken rice compared to other places. Bun mam was just ok . I should order rice instead. Our server was friendly and helpful. I ordered number 34 for takeout it didn't have the bi nor Chinese sausage as shown in the picture. Parking spot was tight and full at 2 pm. But the restaurant was not super busy at that time.

    Sharon B.

    This restaurant used to have a line out the door when I was last here before the pandemic. It's still busy but luckily no lines this time when we visited on a weekend for lunch. We were seated and our orders were taken within minutes. They are known for their Com tam (broken rice) dishes so that's what we ordered. Funny enough our food took awhile to come out. Portions were large and my pork chop was delicious. Very flavorful and still moist. I was a little disappointed in the Tau hu ky (shrimp mousseline). It was a little plain and oily. The stream pork cake was ok.

    22. Com Tam Thit Nuong
    Julie S.

    Nothing beats their pork chops, not even my mama's! Our family has been going here for years. It's a Bolsa staple and favorite with excellent food, quick and friendly service ...and now a more modernized restaurant. I love seeing people from every culture and background eat here too! Yummy for all to enjoy.

    com tam thit nuong tau hu ky lap xuong
    Long H.

    Came in on a rainy Thursday for lunch, place was a pack house, luckily got seated right away and I ordered right there also. I ordered com tam thit nuong tau hu ky lap xuong. The food came out less than 5 minutes. All I can say is the com tam was pretty basic and decent , the tau hu ky wasn't good, not that much shrimp in it, the thit nuong had good flavor but I didn't really taste the char or grilled flavor. Nothing too special, the best thing was the nuoc mam/ fish sauce. Oh yeah they charge $1 for using credit card. Parking can be tough also. Overall 3/5 rating for me, nothing special that would make me come back, especially with so many other Com tam in Oc.

    Louisa L.

    I heard Thanh was the gold standard for com tam, so I was excited to finally have a chance to try it! I ordered the broken rice plate with BBQ pork, steampork cake, and fry bean curd. I also ordered egg rolls and a plate of cucumbers on the side. Everything was solid, though nothing stood out. My favorite dish was probably the egg rolls, but I think Golden Deli in SGV still wins. Service was fine in the beginning, but we were forgotten about, with 0 water refills or check ins, after we received our food. Price is very reasonable, and the portion sizes are good. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

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    Yelp menu picture taken 4 months ago says sườn/thịt nướng, chả, tàu hủ ky $13.95 but Yelp order online says $15+. What's the price so I can bring enough cash?

    I was just there today and paid $16.50. The restaurant does take credit card now.

    Do they accept card?

    I ate here 3 days ago (08/07/21) and it was cash only, no cards accepted.

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    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    4.1
    (3.4k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite Vietnamese seafood restaurants in the area. If you like anything and everything…read moreshellfish (claims, scallops, escargot, etc), then this is the place for you! Have been to this restaurant many times, and food is always consistent! Came visit to the restaurant last week, and ordered my favorite Grilled Escargot with Garlic Butter and Peppercorn, Grilled Scallops with Cheese, and my all-time favorite Chilean Sea Bass hot pot! The grilled escargots are a must-have when visiting this place! These are perfectly grilled with rich garlic butter for sweetness, and with a slight kick of spiciness from the peppercorn. Don't forget to also dip the escargot meat with black pepper and a few squeeze of fresh lime juice! If you like melted cheese, then the grilled scallops with cheese would be the perfect match. Each scallop is covered melted cheese and comes sizzling on a hot plate when ordered! Last but certainly not least, my favorite dish of this restaurant is the Chilean Sea Bass hot pot. The order comes with your own tabletop gas stove, along with a hot pot filled with a tom yum like sour soup base. For ingredients, it also includes a plate with slices of pineapple, quarter cut fresh tomato slices, fresh bean sprouts, rice noodles, and a full plate of large pieces of Chilean Sea Bass. Just put all the ingredients in the hot pot and let it cook for 5-10mins on high, I promise you it is one of the best soups you will ever have! Service is good as always. This place always seems to be busy, so you may have to be on the waitlist during certain business hours (eg holidays, prime dinner time, etc). Parking wise, the restaurant is located in a busy plaza, and so you may have to drive around a few times before finding an open spot. However as I said earlier, it's worth the wait. Highly recommended.

    We came here for dinner on a Saturday and the wait was about an hour and a half, so be prepared if…read moreyou're visiting during peak hours. This Vietnamese fusion seafood restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and hot pots. We started with the razor clams, which were the standout of the meal. They were incredibly flavorful and paired with a delicious sauce that had us wanting every last bite. The spicy scallops were another solid choice with just the right amount of heat. The escargot was a little chewy, but the savory sauce made up for it. For our main dishes, we ordered the Tom Yum seafood hot pot, which was just okay. We also had the deep-fried tilapia, which was cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside. It's hard to go wrong with anything deep-fried here. Overall, the razor clams and deep-fried tilapia were the highlights of our meal. If you're willing to wait for a table, this is a good spot for fresh seafood with a few standout dishe

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    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.4
    (730 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2022

    Came for the bun cha, got blown away by the hu tieu! But first, the bun cha Ha Noi , which came…read morewith a mound of springy vermicelli, a very generous serving of lettuce wraps and different fresh herbs, and a bowl of pork patties, delicious pork slices, and pickled daikon and carrots in fun star shapes in a sweet and slightly tangy sauce. The pork patties were my favorite, and although there were plenty of the grilled pork, many of them were pieces with a lot of fat. That was my only gripe about it. Now about the hu tieu, which came with all the delicious bbq pork, shrimp, shredded chicken, fried garlic and onions, lightly dressed in an oh so delicious sauce. For me, the sauce was actually the star. Mix everything together and get yourself one delicious bite, filled with so much flavor. The accompanying broth on the side was great as well, with hints of dried shrimp reminiscent of a really good HK wonton noodle soup broth. Highly recommend this place!!

    We found this place while getting some coffee at Kei Coffee next door. This place has a small…read morenorthern Vietnamese menu. It's pretty much a hole in the wall type of place with some large TV's on the walls if you wanted to watch sporting events like the World Cup. We got banh mi pate que which comes with 2 piece that are breadstick sized filled with pate and pork floss. A great appetizer for sharing or having some coffee with. It comes served piping HOT so be careful! We also had the bun cha ha noi which is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese Nanoi dish. It has grilled pork patties and pork belly in a sweet savory fish sauce served with fresh herbs and cold rice vermicelli. You pretty much eat it by wrapping it with the lettuce or dip your noodles into the sauce. Very authentic and delicious without being overly heavy. There isn't much service here since they seem to be super short staffed but they do have delicious authentic Northern Vietnamese food so we absolutely will be back again!

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    New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)
    New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)
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    Pho 79 Restaurant

    Pho 79 Restaurant

    4.2
    (3.9k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Good soup but they accept cash only!!! Be careful if you dine in here : no cash caution at cashier…read more I was lucky to have emergency cash to pay. What is it in 2026?!?!?!

    Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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    Pho Redbo

    Pho Redbo

    4.5
    (1.7k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Healthy dining

    We've been wanting to try Redbo for a while and I'm happy we finally did. Upon walking in the…read morerestaurant was clean, cozy, and inviting. We ordered combination pho and Wagyu fried rice. The flavors of the pho and fried rice were perfect! Savory Wagyu fried rice with that rich Wagyu taste. And the combination pho had a lot of meat which was all very good and tender. The broth was a win too. You get a taste of all the spices that are supposed to stand out in a bowl of pho. I liked that the thin noodles were chewy and not overcooked. The fries were also really good and our boys of course loved them! Eggrolls were off the chain!! The service was outstanding. Our waiter was so kind and accommodating with our requests. It's a pretty decent sized restaurant

    This has to be one of the best bowls of Wagyu Pho I've had! The broth was crystal clear yet…read moreincredibly rich, with a deep, slow-simmered beef flavor that was comforting without being overly salty. You can tell they put a lot of time and care into making it. The Wagyu beef was the real highlight. It was beautifully marbled, incredibly tender, and practically melted in my mouth after just a few seconds in the hot broth. The quality of the meat really elevated the entire bowl and made it feel like a premium pho experience. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fresh herbs added great aroma, and every ingredient tasted fresh. The portions were generous, and the presentation was beautiful from the moment it arrived at the table. The restaurant was clean, modern, and welcoming, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and made the dining experience even better.

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    Water melon/ passion water melon.
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