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    Hippo Loco

    3.8 (283 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    bucket oolong milk tea with all toppings
    Amy L.

    tried out this spot for the first time for their bucket teas that includes all their fun toppings and i'd say it's pretty worth it. it was roughly $12/$13 for the whole thing, you can pick your tea and the whole bucket includes all of their toppings so different tapioca pearls and jellies (cheese, melon, pandan, etc). definitely shareable between two people! it's a small casual establishment with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks but i noticed they also had food as well. service was n friendly and helpful so id love to come back to possibly try their food items as well.

    3 liter buckets with full topping!
    Melanie L.

    Haven't tried the food here but have been here twice for the drinks. First time I came for the full topping liter bucket and they were out of toppings that day. I got the lotus flower tee which was nice but not super memorable. But then this time they had the toppings! And I tried their new roasted rice tea with lowest sugar and all the toppings and it was SO SO good. This was the reason for coming back and all the different fun jello toppings are such a nice treat to hunt for in the bucket. Was shocked to finish almost the full bucket in one sitting but if you wanted to you could definitely stretch it out over a few days. Cute place!

    Mai K.

    We drive 1.5 hours from San Diego just to eat here and we've done it 4 times in the last 2 months. That says everything. Their lẩu Thái is unmatched and tastes just like home for me. I also always add flan to my drinks and it's so good. The space is comfortable, food is amazing, and service is great. 100% worth the drive.

    Jenny V.

    Hippo Loco what a cool little shop. The drinks are supper cute with their edible Labubus. This authentic little shop grab my attention. I drove from San Diego to this location to try their Labubu drinks. I was not disappointed! The drinks were delicious and the Labubus made it all so very adventurous. The staff is super helpful. A great place to come!

    Me and my daughter love here and today she got a capybara for a bucket full topping she reallt like it. Thanks for take my order too late. Salted plum so tasty

    Laarni L.

    Unassuming little plaza, plentiful parking. Cute ambiance inside, customer service appropriate. Opted for the milk tea drink with all the jellies! Cute and fun concept! Each jelly had a hint of different flavors, for example the cheese one had a hint of cheese flavor, the pig shape had a chocolate filling, one had a brown sugar taste, one was a hint on the fruity side, boba was as expected. I enjoyed the milk tea, was on the nutty side. I would def come back to bring my little nieces and nephews or cousins from out of town to experience a happy boba drink. Sometimes it's nice to spruce up your day with cuteness! Their instagram account will post when they will serve special edition shapes like Labubu's ! I plan to go for that !

    green thai tea
    Viv N.

    Came here a few years ago before they rebranded & I have to say I prefer the old interior/aesthetic tbh :') However, it seems to be a well-known cafe in the viet community. Not lactose-intolerant friendly as they don't have milk alternatives RIP ORDERED: - Green Thai Milk Tea - my absolute fave! perfectly balanced & sweet enough, very fragrant tasting - Matcha Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - not great but not bad, asked for extra sweetener as it's not strong tasting, wish matcha was stronger - Cup Full Topping of Secret Flower Milk Tea (1 liter) - pretty diluted but we let it sit for long oops, floral taste with lots of cute and unique toppings - Milo bucket - way too sweet and too many flavors/textures going on, also kinda icy so everything tastes melted or watery, good for sharing & families with kids

    Cute toppings
    Binh T.

    First time ordering out of state shipping orders from them and did not disappoint. I didn't stop by the store few years ago when we were in town visiting because of the mix reviews and I thought they would specialize in ramen vs milktea. So glad they decided to try out with out of state shipping orders. The milktea were pretty good surprisingly. Pretty condensed down so a bottle is worth 2 cups if you water down with ice. I feel like the sweetness was good enough with ice. Not terribly just sugar taste. I love the secret flower tea so much. It's so fragrant and strong. The hippo signature milktea was pretty good as well and that didn't disappoint me as their signature drink. I love the details of the toppings. Feel like too cute to eat them. Kinda sad the cheese foam topping got mixed in with other topping so I couldn't do a good photo on that topping box. Overall I think it's good to give them a try even if you live out of state like me. Yes overnight shipping cost is a bit much but it's a lot cheaper than a flight ticket lol :) I would definitely order more in the future. Check them out in FB to order or call the store. The owner is super sweet and responsive.

    Hard boba and cheese

    Came back again due to all the advertising. Disappointed. Paid $12 for this bucket of ice and hard bobas and 1 cheese topping. Would not recommend to anyone

    Long T.

    I heard about this place after her friend of mine told me about all their unique toppings they offer with their drinks, including any Labubu shaped topping. However, for my first time I wanted to go with their signature milk tea with boba and popcorn chicken. Their milk tea was good, a little on the sweet side, but I forgot to ask for adjustments. The boba was fresh and chewy, and well done. I really enjoy their popcorn chicken dish. It was the right ratio of breading to chicken, and it was fried very well giving each piece an even texture. I also really liked that they weren't heavy-handed with the powdered seasoning, and the basil in the dish really came through. The store itself is pretty spacious inside with a few tables. It has a sort of cutesy design, but it was still clean and modern appearing. Service was great as well.

    All the flavors and toppings.
    Thu N.

    I ordered from out of state, and it arrived overnight - super fast shipping! The drinks were still cold and fresh when I received them. The flavors are amazing, especially the Thai green milk tea- it's perfectly balanced, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's honestly my perfect taste! And the toppings...oh my gosh, they're freaking cute and delicious! Each one has its own texture : chewy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The adorable designs make everything even more fun to eat. Their customer service is also wonderful -- very friendly, polite, and quick to respond to messages. You can really tell they care about their customers. Overall, I'm super happy with my order -- from the packaging to the taste to the service, everything was perfect. Definitely ordering again soon!

    Hoang N.

    I give it 2 stars because if the labubu jello, like $2.50, tasted so bad , hard jello, gross, but looks cute . We ordered 3 different noodles from the menu , all came out tasted same and look the same. We asked the waitress, she's nice, she said they were out of certain veggies.well noodles still nothing special. All four drinks were just like sugar water. Tell me what's the hype here? Will not be coming back, such a waste of our time and money

    Caramel coffee
    Caleb G.

    Cute little boba/snack shop. Their food and drinks are really good. Love the popcorn chicken, as well as their fish balls and sausage skewers. Had their caramel coffee and it was pretty good. Definitely want to go back to try some of their signature drinks. Definitely worth checking out!

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    Loi's Kitchen - Must get! KHO ha gioi

    Loi's Kitchen

    4.6(608 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I love a good Vietnamese place that not only gives you good portions but also great deals. They…read morecaught my eye a while ago and I saw they had the infamous Waterfall Chicken for only $10.99, a steal of a deal especially with tomato price & an egg. The chicken was crispy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra yummy goodness. The dish also came with a side of broth that had chicken bits in it, was nice to help digest your dish. I also loved that they gave you pickled veggies & fresh veggies. We also ordered the Loi's Fusion Saltado, upgraded the rice to garlic egg fried rice. The beef was soft and tender, the fries were nice and crispy and the fried rice was fresh. You 100% need to get the Thai Tea. A lot of place add too much cream/half and half diluting the tea flavor, they do not skimp on the actual tea in their drink. The color speaks for itself on the dark orange hue!

    Tried this spot after seeing an advertisement online for their fried chicken and rice plate. The…read morepromotion was only 11$ for a plate. The chicken was crispy just as expected. It also came with their dipping sauce, red rice and a fried egg. They also give you a side of broth. I was not a fan of their rice. Not sure if it was just that night or if it's how their rice is always cooked, but the rice was on the drier side so I had pour soup on my rice or else it was too dry. Service was okay. I would give them another try. Maybe for their noodle soup dishes.

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    Oc & Lau Restaurant - Night time outdoor dining

    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Every time we went to our favorite dessert spot, we'd pass by this restaurant and wonder why it was…read morealways so packed. No matter what day or time, there seemed to be a crowd waiting to get in. Eventually, someone told us it was a seafood restaurant that specializes in snails. Since I don't really eat snails, I was a little hesitant at first. But one night, we noticed it wasn't quite as busy and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the snails, and everything was absolutely delicious. The seafood was incredibly fresh, the herbs and seasonings were fragrant and flavorful, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. Even the snails won me over! Honestly, this is probably one of the best seafood restaurants we've ever tried. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions, which makes it an even better value. Now we've become regulars and probably eat here at least once every couple of weeks. If you've been driving by wondering what all the hype is about, trust me, it's worth checking out!

    Overall, the food is average and the service is subpar. The food arrives very quickly, but after…read morethat you don't see the waitstaff again. House mango salad - 5/5, very tasty green mango salad and the snail/squid were tasty! Coconut escargot - 2/5, initially they were really tasty but towards the end of the meal they got really slimy and they were honestly really gross to eat. Butter scallion oyster - 3/5, the oyster was very fresh and large, but I couldn't really taste the butter scallion sauce. Quail scallop - 3/5, fine. Ordering a regular scallop dish would have probably been better. The scallop gets overcooked in the egg. The service was below average: 1. We ordered snails and they didn't give us the bamboo skewers to eat them with 2. They took away the bin to toss the shells mid meal and never returned it 3. No one checked in on our table during the meal so we didn't get any water refills 4. It was very difficult to get the attention of any wait staff 5. Some of the staff are nice and some of the staff are rude

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    Brodard Chateau - Coconut Cake

    Brodard Chateau

    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Catering service
    Full bar

    Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

    We just placed an order for 40 nem nuong rolls with Kaitlyn for pickup later in the afternoon…read more Giving her a shoutout for the fast and friendly service. Our family orders nem nuong from this location every time we are in the area, to eat and to bring back home. The nem nuong here are always perfectly rolled and the crunch of the fried wonton strip inside makes it feels like party in your mouth! so good! Note: requesting to cut rolls in half costs extra. We prefer this location compare to the other one because it has faster service, quieter romantic atmosphere and polite attentive staff.

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    Mama Hieu's

    Mama Hieu's

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I took over responsibility for another facility and needed to feed my staff. Did a quick "food…read moresearch near me" and found Mama Hieu's. I wanted to order food for 10 people and saw they had party trays. Food looked good online and tasted even better in my mouth!!! I asked for recommendations and she said that the original garlic butter was very popular both regular and spicy so I ordered 48 wings half and half.....DEVOURED. Also got the white rice with fried shallots and garlic noodles....ALL GONE! I'll definitely put them in the rotation when buying lunch for the staff. Oh there was a part of the order that was missed but they took care of it right away. Also parking at the plaza is very busy but there's parking in the back so no problems. They even brought it out to me so I wouldn't have to carry it all around the building. A+ service. If you're in the area and want some good wings...don't hesitate to stop by! Thanks guys and gals!!!!

    I came here to pick up a quick snack before dinner. I ordered 3 different types of chicken wings,…read moreoriginal, fish sauce, and salted egg yolk. You order from The counter and I waited about 15 minutes for my order. The restaurant had a few tables for dine-in with a cute wall decor and a few write-ups on how the restaurant was started. All the flavors were delicious and you can gauge your spicy level. Definitely should give it a try.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

    Pho 79 Restaurant

    4.2(3.9k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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