You can tell this is a staple in the community. The food comes fast. And it's delicious on top of that. Theres plenty of seating inside but it does pick up on the weekends. It's really good and filling eats especially if you're on a budget. I think next time I'll be asking for more meat because they do load up on the carb portions but it's soooo good either way especially when you drench it in the fish sauce. I love coming here and will continue! read more

Ive been eating com tam from here to-go throughout my entire life but the encounter that i had with a worker yday was appalling. Initially, my friends and i were deciding where to eat in the plaza so we sat on the benches outside looking at the online menu. We didnt realize the benches belonged to the restaurant since they stretched to a few other restaurant. Keep in mind that no one else was waiting to eat here so it was literally just us outside. We didnt even sit for one second before a man walked out and asked us how many were in our party. Myself and a few other of our viet friends responded in vietnamese telling him to please give us 5 more mins. I didnt see the point in giving him our party size when we didnt know if we were going to eat there and we didnt want to waste the staff's time trying to set up a table. Rather than asking us to politely get up from the bench, he asked us, "do you not know how to count?" DO YOU NOT KNOW BASIC MANNERS????? After receiving that comment, i told my friends to get up and leave bc we werent gonna eat at a restaurant that was blatantly rude to us. read more

Came here late on a Thursday night for dinner and the service was fast! The food portions are big with plenty of choices for protein. I got #8 on the menu with some egg rolls! There was more than enough food for one person. Would come back! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I have been coming here since 1997. AM short story about the owners. As youngster's we loved to come here as the older brother was a nice gentleman. Peace be upon his soul who has passed. He was a nice guy... this place still has its original crew of staff which tells you the consistency of service. The meal is decent size and flavorful. Yes it has changed abit in taste but the legacy continues. Also at close to 30 years as a patron of this spot. This place has define my upbringing and exposure to Viet cuisine over time and has been a place where I have introduce my other non Viet friends to the food of Vietnam. What a gem of a restaurant. I hope they expand closer to my home area so I can get a meal every week read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I have been coming here over 10 years, hands down the ONLY place i am willing to eat com tam. I drive 5+ miles for the yummy food! If you're new, I recommend trying the bbq pork plate with everything, Com Tam Thit Nuong with Tau Hu Ky (Shrimp Mousseline), Bi (Julienne Pork), and Cha (Steamed Pork Cake). Comes free with a side of fish sauce and a small bowl of the BEST soup. I usually get (#23) Com Tam Thit Nuong Cha and Trung Chien (bbq pork plate with steamed pork cake, and an egg). My last visit, I found hair in my food :( read more

Service was quick and food came out quickly. For first timers, you eat first then walk to the front counter, tell them your table number, and pay there. Restaurant and bathroom was clean and decently crowded at 2pm on a Saturday. Food was unfortunately disappointing. - The bun bo hue lacked that signature beef flavor and was overwhelmed in lemongrass. It tasted like barely spiced lemongrass soup. My husband thought adding chili oil/sate saved it a little. Portion was decent for the price. - The com tam and the soup was great. Meat was marinated well, not to sweet or salty. Fried shrimp paste in tofu skin was delicious. Pickled vegetables was decent and rice was cooked well. However, the fish sauce was terrible in my opinion and ruined the meal. I'm used to all kinds of fish sauce, strong, weak, sweet, fishy, but this fish sauce sadly tasted like chemicals. Skimped out on the meat, so it was pricy for the portion. This is my second time trying the same com tam dish. The first time I was hoping they just made a bad batch of fish sauce but after trying it again, sadly this is just how they make their fish sauce. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place to anyone. If you do decide to come, I recommend bringing your own fish sauce. read more

Com Tam Thanh - 37. Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Very good - well portioned and a decent price. Service was good for a a small viết place as well. Definitely more mom and pop style. read more

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Super delicious food I usually come here w my hubby and little dog. She gets to sit outside where I can see her. The rice js good but the price is a bit expensive over the year read more

Based on seeing the great reviews so I decided to give it a try. I ordered 2 boxes of pork chop with rice and one box of beef with rice. The portion was small. One small piece of pork chop with A LOT of rice. For $37 I don't think the food quality and quantity will bring me back to this restaurant. **** I paid with my credit card and found out they ran my card 3 times. I had to call my credit company to dispute the charges. **** I would suggest pay with cash if you want to try this place out. read more

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I grew up eating at Cơm Tấm Thanh, and it's still one of my go-to spots. The portions are generous, everything on the plate is perfectly balanced, and the flavor is always on point. One thing I really appreciate is how fast the service is--they get your food out quickly without sacrificing quality. It's efficient, no-frills, and consistently good. It's also super affordable, which makes it an easy choice when you want something satisfying without breaking the bank. Definitely a solid local gem that's been doing it right for years. Highly recommend if you're craving classic Vietnamese comfort food done right! read more

tl,dr: Affordable comfort Vietnamese food. Likes: + Yummy Vietnamese food. grilled meat, fried egg, shredded pork... homey food alongside broken rice and veggies. + Thankfully they open later than other VN restaurants. + A cơm tấm (broken rice) order comes with a small bowl of broth for moisture and a small bowl of fish sauce for taste. Neutral: . Service was fast enough. Typically crowded in the evening. Non-likes: - Bình dân ambience. Translates to "affordable". I mean the vibes aren't high class. The staff aren't attentive to small personal space details. For example, I'm dining at a table placed near some decoration plants. One waiter came and sprayed water on the plants, even though some of that water dripped on my table and close to my food. A non high class experience. - When I walked up to the cashier to pay, a girl was casually, intimately leaning on a guy. idk their relation, but also a non high class look. - Cash preferred over card. They'll charge extra for card. read more

I've been eating here for years with my family but we haven't been back in a while until recently. We were seated upon entry. Depending on where you're seated there might be another group next to you in a long table. Feels like you're hostage to conversations but what can you do when sitting next to strangers basically. I had the Com Tam Thit Nuong Cha. I love that the rice plate comes with a soup. I highly recommend the broken rice dishes. You should also ask for extra sauces or non-spicy sauce once your food gets to your table because it's not likely the servers will return after. The meat is well-seasoned and is charred a bit but not burnt. There's gacha machines in the back for a dollar if you want to try your luck at getting a trinket. Once you're done eating, you can go ahead and pay at the register. Also recommend getting take-out for a meal the day after. read more

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I am ok with the prices increased due to inflation, however, the portion is too small.

I searched com tam, or Broken Rice, in Yelp and this is the first place that popped up. The glowing reviews gave me high expectations, and I would gladly be back. I came in on a 2pm on a Sunday and it was busy. There was no wait, but there were many people inside. I was seated quickly. The menu is expansive, but you can pretty much customize your plate any way you want. I ordered the shredded pork, tofu and shrimp cake, and bbq pork plate. It was $12.95. My friend ordered one of their specials, which was everything I had, but had a whole pork chop instead of pieces of pork. It also had an egg cake on top and $14.95 I believe. The food was excellent and the portions were filling. My pork was seasoned well, and I enjoyed the pickled veggies on the side to cut the richness of the meat. I've been searching for a regular broken rice place and I think I found it. Place is also clean overall, and servers are attentive. Cash is PREFERRED BUT If you pay with credit card, there is a surcharge if your bill is under $25. They have a sign on their counter. Couple doors down is a Vietnamese che dessert spot, which is convenient. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Shredded pork, tofu and shrimp cake, rice, pickled veggies, and bbq pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Every OC kids sentimental com tam place. This place has solid com tam and they are very quick. Can be salty though, but Vietnamese people (including myself) love salty . Parking lot is a mess though so I would recommend going on weekdays if possible. read more

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Please ask for your receipt. I asked for it when inquiring why my 3 plates came out to $62... the cashier frown and said I was going to tell you we included the tip already AFTER you were going to pay. How does that make sense. What if I or my dad not known and gave you another tip. She asked for the receipt back and printed me another one without the tip amount. read more

Spacious restaurant with fast service. Ordered the #8 to get a variety of everything. I love com tam, and it did not disappoint. Good portion size and price was reasonable. Highly recommend read more

Com Tam Thanh - 8. Com Tam Bi Cha Suon Tau Hu Ky - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Very very bad food Don't come to this place they mix tàu hũ ky with flour to cheat their customers the way they prepare food is reheated by microwave , because the old food not fresh read more

My wife used teach in middle school near Vietnamese community in east San Jose in the late 90s. We used to eat at some amazing places in the for reasonable price for great food. This little gem reminded me of a family run place with great food and great prices like I used to see in San Jose in 90s. Situated is shopping complex on Bolsa the place is on corner part of the complex. Just look for a long line outside as there was one when I arrived. Make sure you put your name in or you might be waiting awhile. I like to have the staff surprise me when I go to a new place because I like trying new things. Since most people here mainly speak Vietnamese, getting a surprise dish took some finessing. They ended up giving me a beef noodle dish. It reminded me of Korean 'Yeukejang' just not as Spicy. Very flavorful, hearty and little spice. It's lemongrass flavor was a nice touch to beef dish that let you know your in Vietnamese restart. On rainy day in socal, it was amazing. With hearty beef soup dish, egg roll app, Diet Coke I about passed out because it was so cheap compared to Vietnamese places I used to go to in 90s. Nice to see family run place like this doing well. Keep up the great work!! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Beef soup w noodles. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

This place is a staple in the Vietnamese community. I've been going here since I was young. Parking can be a little hard during the day, but there's plenty of seating inside so it's good for large groups too. They have a large variety of options of the menu, but I always get the com tam, which is really good and filling. read more

only picked up an online order for sua hot ga so I can't say anything about the food, but the soda is delicious !!! was feeling lazy and didn't want to make it myself so this helped LOL. also the employees were very nice. read more

Com Tam Thanh - soda sua hot ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Classic Com Tam restaurant. Being from the east coast you don't get the value you get from THIS place, especially the shrimp wraps. Everything you would expect from a Com Tam place and more, no frills type of place but everything is in the food. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Local's favorite and cash only! Broken rice is what they specialize in and you can get any type of meat you want with it. Pork chops, beef, bbq, chicken the list goes on and on. They are also know for a type of meat that you can get alongside. Best to dine in and look at the menu with pictures for different combination ideas - that's what I do. As if all the meat options are not enough, you can get eggs on the side as well! You will leave this place full! They also offer a few Vietnamese desert- the coconut based ones are fun tim try. Parking spaces are small and the lot can get full. If you decide to try this place best to come on a weekday. There will be a line on the weekdays. Again, bring cash! read more

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The first impression is this place is always crowded. People come here in groups, so it might be overwhelmed if you go there just by yourself. They have a good selection of choices for a plate of Com Tam (Vietnamese broken rice). I ordered a Suon, Bi, Tau Hu Ky, and it came out so fast even though they were with full house seats at that time. In my opinion, the fish sauce and soup on the side did not go well with the main Com Tam dish. The fish sauce needs to be adjusted to have more sauce than chilis floating on top while the soup needs more flavors to it. Overall: 8/10 for the Com Tam. I will come back to try another dishes too. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Com Tam Bi, Suon, Tau Hu Ky. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I love Cơm Tam probably more than any other Vietnamese dishes even Pho but this place is just ok

A Childhood - Adult's restaurant. Ok I really do not know how long I've been eating here at all because all I remember is we ate too many times that the entire staff knows us. Yes it is a bit expensive and lesser quantity now but let's be real here. It taste good and that's what matter. No other com tam places can beat it. Not even xi gon, sa bi chuong, thuan kieu, sisters, thien hao, dao vien, and etc...My usual is com tam thit suong bi cha. The other 1 stars is either about the small portion or ego high saying service. Definitely a busy place on weekends and smaller crowds on weekdays. read more

Take out since the bf needed soup. Love the food. Tastes like my childhood. Forgot to take a pic of my rau ma but it did not survive the drive. The staff is super nice. The got my order right with my terrible vietnamese accent. 10/10 my fave com tam place in Little Saigon. read more

Com Tam Thanh - 1. Cha Gio 27. Com Tam Bi Cha Thit Nuong (suon nuong) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Com Tam Thanh is nestled in a corner in Liberty Square Plaza. I'm proud I can call this my favorite Com Tam Restaurant in Orange County because for the years I've been coming here, they've remained consistent throughout the decade that I've been coming here with family and friends. Service is sub-par as expected at your local Vietnamese restaurant, but don't expect that coming here. Your dish will usually arrive within 10 minutes and there's also Nuoc Mac available, along with Nuoc Mam and a soup. The menu has a variety of Com Tam dishes, each with their own twist such as the addition of Lap Xuong and Tau Hu Ky. Prices have gone up but inflation is to blame; dishes usually range from $10-$15. Come here if you want some authentic Vietnamese broken rice! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We came here not once but twice during our short trip to Southern California and it was the family's most favorite restaurant in Little Saigon!!! We got the rice with BBQ pork, eggs and etc. The pork was grilled just right and not as dry as other restaurants!!! The egg was amazing, buttery soft, and again, not as dry as other places!! The pickle is unique, and made of cabbage. Very authentic! I had to order some pickle to take home!! The service was amazing!! Every single of the staff members was very nice, polite, genuine and welcoming! They remember us the second time we came!! Best Vietnamese restaurant with best service in the entire US! I have to come here every time I go to Southern California. read more

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I was craving some com tam so I found this restaurant on yelp as the most and highest reviewed com tam restaurant in Little Saigon. I ordered #33. Charbroiled pork and baked egg tasted good. The fried soy sheet shrimp paste was bland and had no shrimp taste whatsoever. I'm not sure I would return. My controversial option is that I've had better com tam in the SGV. read more

Com Tam Thanh - #33 - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Pros: Quick service Love their broth that pairs the com tam Pork chop is flavorful and not dry Cons: Parking is terrible near the restaurant read more

Com Tam Thanh - Com tam sườn nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Good rice and pork chops is my favorite! They are always busy, I always call to orders and pick up, so save time from waiting line.

Love love this food. Always a great meal and a family favorite. Favorite is their lemon grass chicken plate. Fragrant and tasty!!

Great quality authentic food. The service is a bit difficult because of the language barrier (they speak minimal English) so it was hard to order, but the food was great! They're known for their broken rice dishes, which were delicious and came with a bowl of soup on the side. Their bun bo hue was great too. read more

After 4 years, I came back here and the quality of food greatly improved. The service was super quick. I walked in at noon on a Saturday asking for 1 person table and got seated immediately. I was served very quickly. The restaurant is very fast pace and loud. The food is delicious and my plate is $18. The rice was a little soft. Yep They only take CASH which is a negative aspect. You need to pay at the registry area instead of waiting for them to bring you the bill There are plenty of parking on the other side. The whole plaza is big and split into two. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I ordered the BBQ pork, egg quiche, and shrimp patty plate, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was perfectly marinated, and I enjoyed every bite. For around $15, the portion was incredibly satisfying--I left feeling completely full! I've been searching for my go-to spot for cơm tấm, and this place is now my top choice. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Never really thought about looking up this place. I just knew it was the com tam place in the corner I've been going to since I was a kid. I recently went back a few days ago and it's STILL bussin. I get the usual which is: #34. Com tam (broken rice) with shrimp cake wrapped in crispy fried tofu skin (it tastes much better than it sounds), BBQ pork, a Chinese sausage, and a steamed egg cake. And there's little bits of crispy fried pork which adds a nice texture to each bite. They offer different combinations of "ingredients/toppings" based on your preference (pork chop instead of BBQ pork or egg roll instead of Chinese sausage) so read each one carefully. But the most popular is the #34, as denoted with a little logo next to it. My wife gets the #57 banh canh, which she finds to be the best anywhere and she's tried banh canh at MANY different places. It's a slightly thick red/orange broth, with crab, shrimp, and pork feet/hock which we omit as we're not really fans of it. Their #57 is their most popular banh canh dish. The only minor gripe I have about it is their portions. There have been times in the past where I order two plates. The portions for the rice could be a biiiit bigger and it would be perfect. Good to see that this place is doing well. When we went during lunch it was almost a full house. Service was speedy and the staff was nice. read more

Our go-to place for com tam (broken rice). It's a popular place and has history among the Vietnamese community in Orange County. There are lots of different combinations that you can choose from to eat with your com tam. Service is fast and typical of a Vietnamese restaurant. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Very delicious and authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The broken rice dish was excellent

Saturday lunch the place was packed. Cash Only. There is a clipboard on the left door right when you walk in to sign up. The wait was 10 mins with a few parties ahead of us. This place is straight up Vietnam inside so you know the food is amazing and authentic. Ordered the broken rice with pork chops, and broken rice with grilled pork. The food comes out in 5 minutes which was a little concerning at first but the food is delicious. All the various elements from the meat to the veggies to the shrimp is all tasty. Pricing is about 10-12 bucks each which is reasonable for todays standards. Recommended if you are looking for something besides pho. read more

Com Tam Thanh - #11 Broken rice with grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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