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    Ghien Mien Ga

    4.0 (112 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Ashley H.

    If you're looking for something underrated, authentic, and deeply satisfying, Ghien Mien Ga is your answer. This small, unassuming shop is a hidden gem specializing in two Vietnamese soul food staples: Mien Ga (chicken glass noodle soup) and Pho Ga (chicken pho). FOOD: For newcomers to this dish, I'll say one thing; these are the kinds of dishes that refresh and restore you. Whether you need something to kickstart your morning or to wind down and decompress after a long day, a warm bowl here HITS differently. Light yet nourishing, clean yet deeply flavorful, this is Vietnamese comfort food at its finest. Ordering is simple but customizable: 1) Noodle base: Glass noodles, pho, or rice 2) Style: Soup or dry 3) Chicken prep: Shredded or chopped 4) Chicken seasoning: Plain or marinated in herbs, onion, and vinegar We went with: +Mien Ga -- soup with shredded chicken salad +Pho Ga -- soup with shredded chicken salad Both were outstanding. The broths are clean, aromatic, and clearly made with care. I recommend adding shredded chicken salad for a refreshing, vinegar contrast alongside the warm, silky noodles. SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Although shop is small with limited seating, but we were seated quickly on a weekend morning at 10:30AM during Tết, which is arguably the busiest time of the Vietnamese culinary calendar. Tables were clean and neat, service was quick and genuinely friendly, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and no-fuss. Bottom Line: Ghien Mien Ga is the kind of spot locals treasure and visitors stumble upon by luck. Skip the overhyped spots and come here for the real thing!

    Goi ga
    Tammy N.

    Was looking for a goi ga and found this on Yelp! Came for a late dinner, it wasnt too crowded. It was located in the Hanoi plaza They gave us a small bowl of fish sauce right when we sat. They have sliced garlic, fresh chili paste, and pickled onions on the table. I only tasted the fish sauce and garlic while I was waiting and that was so good. Their fish sauce was sweet. We ordered the chicken salad (goi ga) with rice and sticky rice and a size of gizzard. The salad with rice/sticky rice was about $15.75 each. The gizzard came in a soup broth ($2) We had choice of white, dark, or mixed meat. You can pick chopped or shredded. I went with dark and shredded. The veggies were fresh and it was a good portion. A bit too much fish sauce and on the sweeter side but still delicious. Would def come back

    Daisy D.

    Came here for dinner and had such a great experience. I ordered the miến gà khô and it was so yummy! The noodles were perfectly chewy and the chicken broth that came with it was warm, flavorful, and super comforting. The chicken was also really good quality; tender, flavorful, and didn't feel dry at all. You can tell they use good ingredients and care about the food. Service was excellent too. Everything came out quickly, and the manager was incredibly friendly. He stopped by a couple of times to check on us and make sure everything tasted good, which made the experience feel extra welcoming. If you're craving miến gà done right, this place is a must. Can't wait to come back and try more items!

    Tuyetnhi M.

    I was skeptical but my friend loves this place. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it! The broth was light and clean. The side of cabbage, onions, with the chicken on the plate, the dressing over it, sooooooo frigging good and refreshing. It's rare when an establishment deserves a perfect score. Great service and casual vibes. I will be back!

    Chau B.

    A family recommendation led us here, known for its chicken salad--which is clearly the highlight. Every order comes with a side of the salad and a light soup. We tried the dry glass noodles and chicken rice. The chicken salad was fresh, flavorful, and well-balanced, but the noodles and rice were just okay--nothing standout. Decent overall, but in Little Saigon there are better resturants.

    Chicken that came porridge
    Sanny C.

    Unlimited porridge!! Why not? The service here was really friendly. They talked to us like we're family or friends lol don't get it wrong tho, they were nice. Not rude at all. We ordered the porridge with chicken, rice noodles soup with chicken, and a rice chicken plate. The total was about $50ish with tips- complimentary Nuoc Sam (Vietnamese herbal tea). The porridge was yummy. It was on the saltier side. I believe it was $12 or so. It came with a small plate of chicken with some pickled greens. We requested for no onions. The portion of chicken was pretty small. However, if it was $12 a bowl then, i guess it wasn't that bad. It wasn't the regular kind of chickens we normally get. It was marinated with the sauce from the greens. So the chicken was a bit sweet. Some may not like it this way. I thought it was pretty good. I just didnt like the fact that the chicken plate was more bones than meats. They did allow us to choose how we wanted our chicken. Like chopped, shredded or etc. I guess we should have ordered shredded chicken (no bones). The staff came by and asked us if we wanted more porridge. It was a pretty big bowl so I didnt get more. Actually, i couldn't even finish mine lol it wasn't a lie tho...they do offer unlimited porridge. NOT unlimited chicken ok! Lol The chicken noodle soup had a good amount of noodles. However, the portion of chicken was very little as well. I didnt try the chicken noodle soup, but there was no complaint. So it must be good or alright. The chicken rice plate portion was small as well. I tried a bit of the rice and the flavor of rice was good. It was cooked perfectly. When I crave some porridge, I would drop by here.

    Mien Ga Kho with Goi Ga Xe Dui
    Breanna B.

    One of my go to's now! The restaurant is spacious and the staff are attentive. The owner/manager (?) is very friendly making the experience each time we come great. My family and I go here almost once every week. I get the Mien Ga Kho with shredded chicken (thigh) and salad. They have pho, com, and xoi too. The flavor of their gỏi is different from other chicken shops in OC and it's reminiscent of the one I had in Viet Nam. It's refreshing and has kind of almost an addictive taste to it. The amount of chicken kind of varies every time we come, but I'm always full so it's okay! They used to have free sam drinks, but now it's $2 ): If you love Vietnamese style chicken, I recommend trying this place out!

    Betty G.

    I came next door for dinner but they only had duck and no chicken left for the day. Looked up on Yelp and found this restaurant literally next door. Great, I'm coming over! Ordered the glass noodles soup with bamboo shoots and lean chicken breast. It comes with a side of salad. But the salad doesn't have any cabbage like other places. Only pickled sliced onions (which I opted out) with some chopped herbs. I requested shredded chicken breast with no skin and they followed instructions exactly as ordered. The glass noodles soup was piping hot and delicious, so was the chicken breast. Just need a bit more meat. I got like 3 ounces of protein most. Service was excellent. They are all very nice there, from servers to owner. The owner was very pleasant and quick at bringing what the kitchen missed.

    Sticky rice comes with fried chicken
    Sandy G.

    The owner is one of a kind. He is the most attentive owner I've ever met so even if they messed up your order or forgot something, the way the owner solved it would definitely make it better for you. The portion size of every order here is impressive. I tried all of the dishes they offer and ended up picking sticky rice and rice to be the best. Not that their noodles aren't good but their sticky rice and rice are one of the best in town. The only downside of the restaurant is it might get ramped up easily but they always have the AC on so it's not that big of a problem. The parking isn't fun if you come in during lunch time or weekend

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    Th N.

    The best Mien Ga in town from service to the food itself! - Food: It is delicious, though Gỏi gà missing some cabbages ( hopefully it'd improve) but they have dry option which this the only place that I know that has it! I'm mad at myself for forgetting to take photos of the dish - Service: The owner's hospitality is the reason why my mom wanted to try out, we were in between this restaurant and the other one near the area but we chose this one to try out because the owner was sitting in front and having bright smile welcome us so why not try? The waiters are a bit down energy but it's okay maybe the weather just hot - Ambiance: Cozy, nice and clean inside! I like the decoration gives it calm and luxury feeling. I will come back here again for some more!

    Jaclyn C.

    Hands down the best pho ga I have had for a while! Both dried and wet are great! I love that I don't feel thirsty after drinking up all their soup, so I assume they don't put much or there is no MSG in their soup. The chicken salad is a must have when you order your noodle dish! Made me feel like I was back eating in Vietnam here. Can't wait to come back!

    Chicken salad with lime leaf
    Angela B.

    Xoi with ga xe phay is life (Sticky rice with shredded chicken salad + onions herbs) ======== Came back got the sticky rice with shredded chicken salad Didn't know the sticky rice dish comes with the black shallot crack sauce (that's served with fried chicken typically a la $1.99 restaurant). The sticky rice is cooked with a delicious hint of coconut milk! Each grain was nice and chewy and went really well with the salad, resulting in an almost a sweet and salty combination with the fish sauce dressing (not the one on the side). The ginger fish sauce they provide isn't even necessary lol Soup on the side was a nice palette cleanser between bites! My mouth is elated. Thank you for existing

    Marie V.

    Pictures of our recent visit. Check them out if you are fan of chicken clear noodle soups. Tasty and reasonable prices.

    Mien ga (front) and pho ga (back) both with goi ga/chicken salad

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