We ordered the chicken noodle soup (miến gà) and vermicelli noodles (bun cha). The owner herself is from Hanoi, and every dish, drink, down to the condiment, is unmistakably Hanoian. The food immediately transports me back to the streets of Hanoi, a statement true to the restaurant's spirit and without any exaggeration. 11/10 read more

We had an amazing time here! The Miến Gà and Bún Chả tasted just like home. I can really tell the owner puts a lot of love and care into every dish it truly shows in the flavors. I'm from Hanoi, and I can honestly say the food here is very close to what I grew up eating. The portions were generous, the prices were great, and my friend and I both loved everything we ordered. We'll definitely be back very soon! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Miến gà & bún chả - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I accidentally found Hanoi 36 Restaurant, and now I'm here almost every day. I don't speak Vietnamese, but the owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming. She always greets me warmly and often offers me tea. Even with the language barrier, she makes me feel right at home. It reminds me of the old-school family restaurants where customers are treated like family. The first time I came here, I was feeling under the weather and looking for a comforting bowl of soup. I ordered the regular chicken pho, and by the time I went home, I felt so much better. The broth was rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. I've been searching for the best pho for years, and this is honestly the best pho I've found. My favorite dish is the Miến Gà Trộn with dark meat chicken thigh. The glass noodles are perfectly chewy, the chicken is tender and flavorful, and the broth that comes with it is phenomenal. It's one of those dishes I keep craving and ordering again and again. I've also tried the Chả Cá Lăng fish dish, which was outstanding. I've sampled some of the pork specialties as well, and everything has been delicious so far. I still have a few dishes left to try, including the eel noodle soup and some of the other Hanoi specialties. The portions are generous, the prices are very reasonable, and every dish tastes like it was made with care. One thing I always notice is that there are usually older Vietnamese customers eating here, which tells me the food is authentic and well-loved by the local community. I'm so glad I found this place. Great food, great value, a wonderful owner, and the kind of restaurant that keeps you coming back. Five stars all the way. Highly recommended. read more

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I'm from Hanoi and for all the years of searching for authentic Hanoi taste in SoCal, this is the only place I can have that! Had phở gà nước, phở gà trộn, miến gà, bún đậu mắm tôm, chè bưởi. They are all delicious and especially of authentic northern style, which is savory and naturally sweet from meats/bones rather than being sugary sweet. Some hightlights: - The phở broth is not crazily salty and sweet like almost all the other acclaimed northern restaurants that I've been to. In fact, this is the only place where I can slurp all the broth from my bowl! It is nicely seasoned and sweet from chicken bones instead of sugar or MSG. And they give you lots of meats on top too. - Chả cốm is easily the best in Socal! The meat is fresh as you can taste it, and especially there's so much cốm inside, it's so nicely full of young rice fragrance. - Chè bưởi actually has a lot of cùi bưởi. They don't skim on ingredients on any dish. I have been and will be coming back for more. Small menu and all dishes seem to be carefully crafted by the owner(s). Foods come out fast, service is great. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Also, more trust in this place when I see the owner(s) cook(s) and also go around to supervise the whole operation, you can see their utmost dedication there. Again, I cannot press more on the holy level of seasoning here, never too salty or sweet like all the other (popular) viet places I went to, it is such a gem! I love this place so much! I wish them prosperity and continuity, so more authentic delicious northern/Hanoi foods will be served and known. Highly highly recommended! read more

bun cha Ha Noi - skip it. The meat was so hard and chewy. The service sucks and the cashier girl is kinda rude. They don't bother bussing the tables and it makes the place look just so messy. read more

1. The dry noodles were delicious, and I love the broth the came with the meal! 2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior is cozy! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! It was ready within 10 mins! 4. I only saw inside seatings being used! There are a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot is huge, but nearby parking can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: They do accept card transactions! Photo: Pho Ga Tron read more

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We came here on a weekday when they first opened. We ordered the dried version chicken noodles and clear chicken noodle soup. Everything we ordered was tasty. My dried noodle bowl can used a little more sauce. This is my first time eating the dried chicken noodle, not with soup. Although it is tasty, I would prefer chicken pho with ginger sauce dipping a little more. This dried dish would be good when it is hot and I don't feel like eating hot soup. Service was great and plenty of parking. read more

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I was very excited to try the chicken mixed pho and chicken glass noodle soup, and I ordered both with chicken thigh. Recently, I've noticed that Hanoi-style chicken pho and glass noodles are very trendy . I see many places offering Hanoi flavors everywhere. From my experience, the staff were very sweet and polite. This is something I highly appreciate and was very satisfied with. The food was prepared quite quickly, but for my taste, it was a bit salty. There was one small issue that made me uncomfortable. When I ordered bun dau mam tom, I was told it was sold out. However, a customer who came after me was able to order it (maybe they were friends with the staff and were given priority). Even though the owner came to the table of regular customers and recommended that they try the bun dau here because it's very good, I didn't feel happy about that. If you run a business, it should be fair -- first come, first served ,not based on personal relationships. The restroom was not very clean, but the restaurant itself was tidy. Food: 2/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 2/5 read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Foods is good I recommend it. Service is ok bit slow but its ok , ambiance is ok nothing new from the last owner. I would say portion to be a bit more then it'll be a 5 stars. Updates menu, see pictures. read more

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Food is ok. We ordered two miến lươn and extra lươn (fried eel). Some of the big pieces are hard to chew but some are crispy, make me wonder is it old and new mix together? We want to like this place since I am from Hanoi and love miến lươn but waiting 30 mins for 2 bowl is not fun especially we have a toddler with us. We rarely going down to OC because we are far away (1h30 commute) and always excited to try good food but this place just turned my mood down. read more

This place doesn't disappoint. I drive 30 miles to come eat here. The owner is very nice and accommodating. Good food takes time. It's worth the wait. My favorite is the Pho Ga Tron. 10/10 read more

Second visit in, and we're already regulars. That says everything. The food: * Mien luon (eel glass noodle soup) - the eels were crispy, well-seasoned, and dangerous in the best way. I have zero self control around this bowl. I also had mien luon in Hanoi last year, this hit very close to that high bar * Bun dau was solid, but the cha com and fried tofu? Genuinely unhinged how good that was * They adjusted the dipping sauce on request without missing a beat - stronger, exactly how we wanted it The service: * Owner is warm and accommodating, the kind where you feel like a guest, not a transaction * Attentive without hovering The vibe: * Classic mom-and-pop Vietnamese shop - no frills, no gimmicks, just the real thing * If you need mood lighting and a QR code menu to enjoy your food, this might not be your spot. But you'd be missing out. We came back a second time before we even finished planning when to come back the first time. That is either a glowing review or a cry for help. Possibly both. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

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This is a newly opened eatery--small, tidy, and clean--featuring a simple menu of authentic Hanoi-style dishes. I ordered the *bún giả cầy* It was truly delicious and seasoned to absolute perfection. The pork trotters were cooked to just the right tenderness and thoroughly infused with flavor. The bowl retained heat exceptionally well, keeping the dish piping hot right down to the very last bite. I was truly delighted with this meal. The service was polite and attentive--a level of dedication rarely found in Asian-owned eateries. I will definitely be returning to sample the remaining items on the menu. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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A new restaurant. They only have 7 dishes on their menu. Wow! So good! I tried the pho ga (chicken pho) and bun thang. The best bun thang in California. Hands down. My mom usually makes this at home and this bun thang is amazing. What makes it so good? The fresh chicken. The dipping sauce. And the broth. Each dish is made differently. They don't mix the broth. If it's made for pho ga, then they cook a whole pot just for the pho ga. They don't use the same broth for the bun thang. This is a sign of excellent cooking. The attention to details really makes this restaurant stand out. I'm glad to see more Northern Vietnamese restaurants in Orange County. So far, this is the best one. The price is very reasonable for the high quality food. What's the significance of the number 36? In Hanoi, there's 36 provinces in Hanoi. I had a chance to talk to the owner/chef. She's originally from Hanoi amd her parents owned a pho restaurant in Hanoi. I hope the family continues to pass on their family recipes through these amazing dishes for us to enjoy. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I love it! I will definitely be back. For Thinsulin fans, it's hard to avoid the red light noodles, but it's possible to just make it green light. read more

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The Chicken Phở dried style was tasty especially with the garlic soaked in vinegar. The server was friendly and quick. This place has just been opened a little under a month. Mainly the focus is on various dishes that come from Hà Nội Old Quarter (36 phố phường). The overall vibes are pleasant and quaint. I'll be back to try other dishes as well. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Hanoi cuisine then this is the place. By no means I am the expert in Hanoi foods but you would know quality when you taste it. The menu is not expansive since this is still soft opening period but there should be enough dishes to satisfy your craving. We tried all the items from the menu (again not a very long one) Chicken Pho (soupy): very authentic chicken pho and the chicken were fresh and tender. More than one occasions I heard some dinners requested bean sprouts, basil and ginger dipping sauce. Hanoi phos (chicken or beef) are supposed to be eaten as is and I understand why some people want to add veggie and condiments but that would alter the taste. I like both Northern and Southern Vietnamese phos because they're good in a different way. The owner told me she got complaints because the tastes of her dishes don't fit some palate but I appreciate her effort to keep her food authentic. As some dinner questions the freshness of the chicken I never tasted anything but fresh meat and the owner told me the leftovers chicken is given to her staff at the end of everyday. Dry chicken pho: this one is unique due to tangy sauce and if you add the special hot sauce (shipped from Vietnam) it would elevate the dish greatly. Mien Ga: simple dish but tastes much better here. Bun thang: I was a little hesitant to order this because this one you can make easily at home. Boy was I wrong. The both and the ingredients convinced me I would definitely order this again. Mien Luon (fried eels bean thread noodles soup): the broth alone is worth the price. One of my picky companions love this dish so I know we have a winner here. Gia Cay Hanoi: I love how the pork was cooked and if I don't have to watch my cholesterols I would order this EVERY TIME. I fact some diners would just come here for this dish. Bun dau mam tom : the cha com is the best I've had. The tofu is on point (crispy outside and soft inside). The service is always polite and friendly. I love how the owner greets customers with enthusiasm and loves to share her love for food and cooking. Foods like this can only come from someone who loves foods and their craft. She told me she would add more items to the menu soon if she can find the right ingredients. I hope this restaurant would be busy and stay in business because it would be a shame to lose a place that offers great authentic Hanoi foods like this. read more

We tried the food here 2 weeks ago and it was so good so we had to return. We came here this time on a Saturday around 11am. The dining room started to fill up. We tried a different dish this time: Bún Thang and Dried Pho Ga (not sure of the name). The food was so good again and satisfying; the broth was addictive. The chicken was so flavorful and tender. Usually, Vietnamese restaurants are very dirty especially in the kitchen. To our surprise, the kitchen here was spotless. Will come back again soon to try a different dish. read more

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Trải nghiệm rất tệ tại Hanoi36. Nhóm mình đi 3 người, có dặn rõ "KHÔNG HÀNH" vì có người không chịu được mùi hành (gần như dị ứng). Tuy nhiên quán vẫn bỏ hành vào. Khi tụi mình yêu cầu đổi tô khác, quán chỉ vớt hành ra thay vì nấu lại, trong khi mùi đã hòa vào nước lèo. Điều khiến tụi mình khó chịu nhất là thái độ của chủ quán. Cô không nói trực tiếp mà đứng giữa quán nói lớn: "Đây là khách không ăn hành đó hả, sao chướng thế", rất thiếu tôn trọng khách. Lúc tính tiền góp ý thì đổ lỗi cho nhân viên viết note nhỏ, không nhận trách nhiệm. Mãi cuối cùng mới xin lỗi. Sai sót có thể thông cảm, nhưng thái độ và cách xử lý thì không! I had a very disappointing experience at Hanoi36. We clearly requested "NO GREEN ONIONS" because one person in our group cannot tolerate even the smell. However, the kitchen still added onions. When we asked for a new bowl, they only removed the onions instead of remaking it, even though the smell had already affected the broth. What upset us the most was the owner's attitude. Instead of addressing us directly, she spoke loudly across the restaurant saying, "This is the customer who doesn't eat onions? Why are they so difficult?" This felt very disrespectful. When we gave feedback at checkout, she blamed the staff instead of taking responsibility. Only at the very end did she apologize. We understand mistakes can happen, but attitude and accountability matter. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Let me just say ...bun cha Ha Noi dish is the best I've ever had. No need to back to Vietnam to try Anthony Bourdain's favorite dish. It's here where they grill meat on charcoal. And it's delicious. They give you so much meat and noodles. I've also try the bun đầu with the fermented fish sauce...,it's so delicious. The tofu was fried to perfection along with the fried cha cốm. We come every Sunday the staff is very friendly! read more

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Bún chân giò giả cầy rất ngon. Bún chả làm nhớ vị Hà nội Sẽ thử thêm vài món nữa. Ra món nhanh hơn một chút nữa thì thật tuyệt vời! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Ngon - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Delicious Phở Gà Trộn ( Mixed Combo Phở) and Crunchy Eel vermicelli soup. It was the 1st time ever in my life having these. The staff is friendly. Definitely, I will come back to try other dishes from the Northern part of Vietnam. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Delicious Phở Gà Trộn ( Mixed Combo Phở) and Crunchy Eel vermicelli soup. It was the 1st time ever in my life having these. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Tried out this place for the first time. Ordered chicken pho and this is what was brought home. Noodles were super hot which completely wilted all the veggies. I'm not sure why they didn't pack the onions and cilantro separately. The chicken did not seem very fresh, possibly cooked a few days earlier. It had some what of a "slimey" feel to it. No veggies such as beansprouts or basil or jalapeño, was told that pho ga from this region does not offer that. No ginger fish sauce for dipping. The broth was a bit too gingery, was not my favorite. Pho ga is one of my most favorite dishes so I was pretty disappointed with this version of it. I wouldn't recommend. Hopefully they take some critique to heart and improve. read more

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Probably the best new Vietnamese restaurant in OC right now. Be ready because they are going to be busy in the next couple months. Best tasty and accurate to the flavor! Cozy and family vibe support! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - We ordered everything and x2 the platter! No more left - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I really enjoyed the food, it was my first time going and the server was also super kind. They kept coming back to check on me & also taught me how to eat the dish. I will definitely be coming back :) read more

Had dinner here, the nem ran cua be was very good. Would not recommend bun cha Ha Noi at all, not flavorful, no lemongrass in it, most importantly didn't smell the charcoal or bbq smell, the meat looked kind of pink inside and we didn't finish eating thinking that it was undercooked, rather go to Bing Minh for this dish. Overall, cute restaurant, but they need to clean up the dishes after customers leave cuz saw a few sitting there and attract flies. read more

Great staff and amazing food. They added a new menu grilled fish. It's refreshing with dill and fish goes very well with peanuts and fried shallots. They have this smoke sucking machine too. Futuristic read more

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My second time in a week! That's how much I love it! I had pho ga tron for my first time, it's perfect and deliciously marinated and they give you a generous amount of chicken! The second time I tried mien ga it's beyond my expectation too. if you like Hanoi style and if you have been to Hanoi you would love it! The servers and also the owner are very sweet and helpful. The food comes out fast and hot! I'll definitely come back to try other things on the menu! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - The restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I absolutely love Northern Vietnamese food. My mom is from the North, and I've tried just about every bún đậu mắm tôm spot in the area. This place is, by far, the most authentic I've had. It truly gave me that "wow" factor and made me want to explore more of their menu. You can really tell the owners put their heart and soul into each dish. The mắm tôm and cốm taste incredibly authentic. I wouldn't be surprised if they source it directly from Vietnam. The chả cốm is especially standout, so fragrant and full of that signature cốm flavor. The tofu is soft, fresh, and cooked perfectly chef's kiss. The pork is also amazing, so tender, juicy, and moist, which is hard to get right. I rarely write reviews and honestly wanted to gatekeep this spot, but it deserves to be more well-known. I'll definitely be coming back. On top of the food, the owners and staff are so kind, polite, and welcoming. read more

I COMEBACK!!! Today I bring my family comeback, my family try 2 Miến Lươn and 2 Phở Gà Trộn. It REALLY DELICIOUS, my mom said Miến Lươn they do really good, best in town haha. And finally you can see we it all done . WE SO RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT!!! They do service really friendly, good job, fast !! So recommend everyone come to try ! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Phở Gà Trộn ( Chicken dry noodle ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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My husband and I really love coming to this restaurant. It's clean, the prices are reasonable, and the owner always comes out to personally check on the customers. The food is delicious and perfectly seasoned. My husband and I are quite picky eaters and have dined at many places, but whenever we come here, I absolutely love the chicken pho..... mỗi tuần tôi đều tới 2 lần read more

This is my second time coming back to the restaurant to try dishes I hadn't had before. This time I ordered Miến lươn and giả cầy - the best dish was definitely the giả cầy! It had a rich, flavorful Northern Vietnamese taste and was very delicious. The owner is very friendly, cares about customers. The restaurant is clean and the service is good. My family will definitely come back again. read more

The best chao quay of my life. This one was perfection with a little more dough and balanced. I enjoyed dipping it into my pho ga broth. Owners take pride in their craft. Pho ga and dau mam tom were amazing. Dau mam tom had fresh veggies, satisfying sauce, and the tofu were crispy on the outside and soft inside. Staff were helpful and friendly. I'm going to take hubby back next day to try. You think of your loved ones when you try great foods. read more

This restaurant is amazing! The food is authentic and full of flavor. I especially loved the bún đậu mắm tôm, it tastes exactly like what I had in the Old Quarter in Hanoi, Vietnam. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and brought back so many memories of home. The atmosphere and quality really impressed me. Highly recommend -- 10/10! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Celebrated my sister's birthday lunch here. Everything tasted so fresh--I highly recommend the chicken pho (thigh); the chicken was perfectly tender and the noodles were spot on. The service was fast and top-tier; staff was super attentive and even switched the music to birthday songs to help us celebrate! They serve north Vietnamese cuisines and the menu is simple. Would come back again! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We were disappointed with this restaurant. The foods were NOT really good at all. We Ordered chicken glass noodle soup "miến gà" and was asked if " miến gà with leg (đùi )or wings?? We chose đùi ( leg) but when the dish arrived there was no leg, only skin and a small chunk of chickens... We also ordered the HaNoi Style grilled pork with vermicelli ( bun cha Hanoi) but it didn't come with enough fresh herbs , the " bun Thang" was bad too there was no " ( giò lụa ) no slice of eggs and I could only had a few bite and lost my appetite. The customer service was not very good either. Overall , it was a bad experience and waste of money. We didn't leave any tips either because we were not satisfied with either the food and the service. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back and HaNoi 36 will be a history for us! read more

Everything we tried was excellent! I have never tasted better chicken broth, which is in most dishes. Last visit I had chicken pho; this time I had "dry chicken pho" which came with a small bowl of broth. Other people in our group had different dishes and they were all very good. I highly recommend Hanoi 36. I forgot to highlight "Service" which was great, as well. read more

The food was decent, but the service experience was disappointing. Customer interaction felt tense at times, which made it hard to fully enjoy the meal. I hope this is something the restaurant will work on. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We stopped in for some Hanoi style food and super glad we did. The food here is excellent. We ordered the Bun Dau Mam Tom and the Mien Ga Tron. I've never had Mien Ga Tron, and it was so good. I'll definitely be ordering this again. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Mien Ga Tron - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Congrats Hanoi 36! I have been eating Chicken Noodle Soup there twice this week. The soup is very tasty and healthy. The meat is so fresh. I ate them all. The owner, the staff, and the service are very kind and enthusiastic. Love it! read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - I finished all because it is so delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We came in Friday night around 6 pm. Luckily we beat the dinner rush. Restaurant seemed clean. Staffs were alright because they were both younger teens. The reasons i have this restaurant a try because my girlfriend is from HaNoi and they had pickled sliced garlic (from the pictures on yelp). My girlfriend loves it. However, we came in and i spotted, all of the pickled garlic were gone. It left with only jar of liquid left. I asked the boy server for more pickles and he took it from other table from a couple and gave it to us. The jar only had a few slices of garlic left :( sadly not enough. We didn't ask for more because the dinner rush started and there were only two servers so. Anyways we ordered miến gà and bún thang. Food came within the reasonable wait time. It was at the right temperature. Honestly the flavor of both, soup broth could have done better. I don't know maybe I'm from the south and we do love flavorful and when i tried, it was whatever. Lots of meat though. I would definitely give this restaurant another try though because bún đậu mắm tôm is my second wanna tr item from this restaurant. read more

Hanoi 36 Restaurant - Miến gà and bún thang - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California