Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    HOT Com Tam

    4.3 (162 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Order HOT Com Tam Takeout or Delivery

    HOT Com Tam Photos

    Business Info

    HOT COM TAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - HOT Com Tam

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    lemongrass clams
    Angeline N.

    I was pretty impressed by this com tam place, and there's so many options to choose from in OC! Ordering was very simple on an iPad, but the workers were very attentive and available in case we needed help. I love a Viet restaurant that plays food videos on their TVs while you're eating, and this place does just that. It just gives authentic vibes... We started with the thai basil clams and lemongrass clams. They were good, but we wished the flavors were stronger. For mains, we tried their com tam and their chicken curry. I usually never finish my com tam but this time I did! For my three toppings, I chose the tau hu ky, grilled pork, and steamed egg cake. The tau hu ky was so crispy, grilled pork was perfectly seasoned, and I loved the texture of the steamed egg. The complimentary soup that it came with was also actually super rich and flavorful and complimented the com tam very well. I'll definitely be back!

    Linda V.

    Funny how the place is called HOT but despite being 1.6 miles away it was delivered to me cold. SMH Portion size is small (I'm talking half what it should be) compared to other Vietnamese places, but the nearby place I order bánh thịt nướng chả from in Westminster (LanAnh) closes early on Sundays so I ordered DoorDash from here to be delivered 5:50pm. I played my order 3:30 and it arrived 5 minutes before my scheduled time. Wanted to try something new off Yelp with good reviews so I went with this. Next time I'll skip DoorDash and go get orders at the restaurant myself. That way, I don't get lukewarm food at best. Both orders came same temp. Must've been made at least 30 minutes before driver picked it up. My son liked the fish sauce because it was straight up sweet from the sugar in the fish sauce. He finished his portion and was still hungry. Skipping this place next time. Paid $40 when I could've cooked a much more satisfying meal with leftovers for $20.

    Susie K.

    The food is SO good! I don't usually order com whenever we eat, but decided to give it a try since they specialize in it. I ordered with it thit and it was SO good; it actually reminded me of the food I had in Vietnam. Our server was really friendly! I never got his name, but he was the guy with glasses. He gave us a run down of the menu and what/how to order.

    Special 3 items broken rice
    Michael T.

    First time try this restaurant area OC. Com Tam is good a little on the dry side. Overall, I would recommend and we would come back.

    Tam C.

    Great food and great service. We ordered the 4-item plate and it was very filling. The price is also reasonable. Would definitely come back!

    Digital kiosk for ordering at your table
    Peter N.

    I do want to provide this honest update. This has nothing to do with the food quality but more of the restaurants "policy" and how it's routinely conveyed to us which kinda makes us not want to eat here but we do anyways because of the food and hence -1 star. The restaurant closes at 11pm. Most places that want to cleanup or shut down the kitchen typically have last call at closing or 30 mins prior to. This place is 1 HOUR before closing. Crazy! My family came here as usual just about 10pm and they were hesitant to let us eat here. Place had only 2 people at one table. I was reminded that it's 1 HOUR before closing is last seating. Next time I come here 5 mins before this time and still the same speech which makes us feel not wanted as a customer when you keep hearing this. 10 mins after is another couple came in, same speech and they were able to sit down. 30 mins later 2 guys come in and same speech and was still able to sit down and eat. Whether this is the true restaurant's policy or not, it gets very old hearing this and really detracts from the dining experience. If this is actually the way it is, they need to put a sign at the front door so people are aware but I still find this to be absurd.

    Mi Cari
    Randy T.

    I came to this restaurant for a late lunch with my parents today. The food was yummy as always because my dad and I ordered the dry ramen (broth seperate)

    Hiroyuki M.

    HOT Com Tam was delicious! We came in today and tried a bunch of dishes: the hủ tiếu, bún chả, lemongrass clams, and egg rolls. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The passion fruit juice was refreshing, and the aloe vera with chia seeds was perfect with the meal. Ordering on the tablet was super easy and convenient, and the customer service was the best. One of my favorite little details was the table condiment with ginger it was so good I kept picking the ginger pieces straight out of the container. Great food, great flavors, and definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Nikol P.

    Tried this little Vietnamese spot near my house and honestly... I'm glad we did. The food was super yummy. I've definitely had better Vietnamese food before, not gonna lie, but this place is a close second, and what really makes it stand out is that it's open late. That alone makes it such a win, especially when you're craving something that isn't fast food at 10-11pm. The restaurant itself is really clean and inviting. It wasn't busy at all when we went, which made it a perfect place to just sit, eat, and chat without feeling rushed. There were plenty of tables and even a cute little outdoor patio if you want to eat outside. Bathrooms were clean too, which always gets bonus points from me. You order on a tablet, which I actually loved. I'm terrible at making decisions, so being able to scroll through everything, look at pictures, and take my time was super helpful. No pressure, no awkward "I'm not ready yet" moments. The food wasn't my absolute favorite Vietnamese food ever, but it also wasn't bad at all, it was solid, comforting, and hit the spot. I can totally see myself coming back again and again for a late-night snack or casual bite, especially since most other places are closed by then. Overall, it's a great little late-night option that feels way better than grabbing fast food. Clean, chill vibe, decent food, and open late, that combo alone makes it worth going back.

    Connie T.

    If you're craving a quick fix of broken rice, this is the place! I didn't expect much at first, but it actually turned out pretty good. You order on an iPad, and the staff brings everything out to you. The ambiance is surprisingly nice too. We ordered four items, pork chops, egg, shrimp, and egg rolls and everything hit the spot. We also tried the fish sauce wings, which were delicious. Plus, it's super close to home, so that's a win!

    Spring rolls
    Cat N.

    I really wanted to like this place more because its not to far from me. I came in here for pickup. I did like how spacious it is inside with plenty of chairs and tables to dine in. It was also a little busy on a weekday for lunch. However there was only one lady working the floor and everyone had to wait. I ended up ordering the 4 item com tam combo and an order of spring rolls. My 4 item com tam included steam egg cake, eggroll, pork chop, and a beef short rib for an additional $3. I did like that there were plenty of different items to choose from for my 4 items. The com tam ended up being meh and underwhelming. The meats were on th de dry side. thought it would be a large order but it ended up being pretty small. As for the spring rolls it came with pork and shrimp. It was ripped when I got home and not the best I've had. It was okay but the sauce was not good. The pricing here is reasonable and affordable. I did like that it had its own parking lot which made it easy to get in and out. I would come back to try their other items.

    Charbroiled pork chop broken rice
    Jonathan B.

    Nice spot for broken rice! Charbroiled pork chop is my go to broken rice order, this place does it great! Love the free tea and free soup too, can't pass up free food. I like the tablets at each table, makes it super easy to order! Sports was playing in the background too, nice place to hang out!

    Fish sauce fried chicken wings appetizers
    Kenneth M.

    Wow, I'm honestly surprised at this hidden gem. From the outside it seems quiet and dead, but suddenly it gets busy. We came here on a whim because we live 2 mins away. Pro: Plenty of seating, enough room for a stroller, clean with plenty of TVs. The Fish Sauce chicken wings and it was pretty good, it was garlicky, savory and sweet. We both ordered the 4 item Broken Rice with pork chop. You can customize the items to mix and match here. So you can theoretically get all pork chops if u wanted. But it was good and at a decent price. The grilled shrimp was juicy and fat. The service was also good and friendly. Con's: -ordering from a tablet (can be good or bad up to the user) but it is user friendly. -echoes inside due to the concrete floors. -slow but friendly service due to only having one server (weekday) -Thai tea had a lot of cream. We will come back for sure.

    See all

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Helpful 36
    Thanks 4
    Love this 19
    Oh no 7
    Photo of Andy C.
    3
    50
    22

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    18 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 14
    Thanks 4
    Love this 9
    Oh no 5

    10 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J F.
    51
    159
    805

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Faez H.
    239
    115
    1804

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Go J.
    190
    82
    40

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Leeza D.
    138
    1735
    8575

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cindy T.
    1
    58
    216

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Terry M.
    48
    674
    1988

    1 year ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 3
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rae L.
    0
    19
    44

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - HOT Com Tam

    Are they using the same cơm tắm nước mắm for bún or different one?

    View All 2 Questions

    You might also consider

    The Crawfish Hut

    The Crawfish Hut

    4.7
    (601 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    whenever i have a strong craving for a seafood boil, the crawfish hut truly never disappoints me !!…read moremy friend and i kept talking about getting a seafood boil at work and decided to get it on a random monday evening, and it wasn't too crowded yet so ordering and service was really quick! they give you an apron and gloves too, which i always appreciate getting. combo 1 was perfect for us since i love shrimp, she loves crawfish, and we both love manila clams !! we ordered it in mild with the hut special sauce which is super addicting. we also ordered sausage to go in the bag, which you can never go wrong with. everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned so well !! we also got a side of popcorn chicken gizzard, which had a great crunch and chew and acted as a great opposing texture to the seafood boil. this place remains as my favorite seafood boil spot to eat with my friends and family!

    This place is for my crawfish lovers (and other seafood too lol)!…read more They hands down have the best jumbo crawfish around (compared to BC, Kickin', etc). Typically other places offer frozen or in season but they are always on the smaller size and sometimes can be super mushy. The jumbo crawfish here is always fresh. I also like how much garlic they add into their sauce. Another plus is they have a lot of TV screens so you can catch a sports game here too! They also have happy hour if you're looking for a quick seafood bite!

    Photos
    Interior/entrance
    Interior/entrance
    Fried Calamari
    Fried Calamari
    Crawfish Hut Sampler

    See all

    Crawfish Hut Sampler
    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    Oc & Lau Restaurant

    4.1
    (3.4k reviews)
    3.1 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

    Photos
    Night time outdoor dining
    Night time outdoor dining
    Night time outdoor dining
    Night time outdoor dining
    Outdoor dining now available

    See all

    Outdoor dining now available
    LAON Korean Street Food

    LAON Korean Street Food

    4.8
    (158 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Saw their poster for the Dubai chewy cookie and had to stop in. Got both the original and matcha,…read moreplus kimchi fried rice, bulgogi kimbap and kupbap for takeout. The original cookie was less sweet than other places I've tried in the best way. Crisp texture, just right. The matcha wasn't bitter at all, more creamy and soft. Definitely coming back to grab more!!! The kimchi fried rice was buttery with chunks of army spam (favorite part), kimchi and cheese. Not spicy at all but so addictive. The bulgogi was the staff's recommendation and I get why it's their best seller... Fresh ingredients, well seasoned, you could taste everything individually. The spot is in a plaza near Target. Inside feels like a cute Korean convenience store, individual Korean ice cream bars (no more buying the whole pack at H-Mart ), hangang ramyun, alcohol, and Korean drinking game sets. Next time I'm coming back for the hangang ramyun and those games for sure!

    Decent food and reasonable pricing (for nowadays cost anyway). Great spot for a quick lunch…read more Spicy pork bowl was really, highly recommend. It was not super spicy. Adding spicy mayo sauce was perfect. But if you dont like spicy food, try the teriyaki bowl. Each bowl can be customized with 1 choice of meat and w toppings. The simba was good snack, appetizers. Friendly services. Easy parking. Plenty of indoor seatings.

    Photos
    Dining area including ramen wall and water boilers
    Dining area including ramen wall and water boilers
    Bulgogi Kimbob
    Bulgogi Kimbob
    Potato Jeon

    See all

    Potato Jeon
    Oc A Chay

    Oc A Chay

    4.6
    (207 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Great menu with a wide variety of seafood and other dishes. Everything we tried was super…read moreflavorful and delicious. Chicken feet- good and unique blend of fish sauce sweetness. Nice crispy exterior, but there wasn't much meat. Snails- very small snails, but packed with flavor. The satay and corn flavor reminded me of those addictive Asian snack flavors, like seasoned chips. Crispy Shrimp- Really tasty with rich, buttery garlic flavors. Slightly overcooked, making them a bit harder to peel, but still enjoyable overall. I wanted to try something different than OC & Lau around the area, and glad I did!

    The decor is kind of hard to pin down, but parts of it gave me the vibe of being tucked away in an…read morealley somewhere in Hong Kong- low-key, a little gritty, but in a cool, intentional way. Service was quick and non-intrusive. The food holds its own too. One thing I really liked is that with most dishes, you get to choose the sauce it comes with. It adds a nice level of customization, and it's especially great that they offer salted egg as an option which I don't see often.. Oysters w/ garlic butter: 8/10 - Fresh, huge, and super succulent. Lobster in salted egg yolk: 8/10 - Good portion for the price with decent-sized lobster tails. The sauce is the star here. Salted fish fried rice: 8/10 - Simple but really well done. Great mix of textures, and whatever they're doing with the seasoning works. Easily one of the better fried rices I've had in a while.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Sò điệp phô mai
    Sò điệp phô mai
    Má heo chấm chao hết sẩy

    See all

    Má heo chấm chao hết sẩy
    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley

    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley

    4.5
    (277 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    You don't need to fly to the East Coast to get a legit lobster roll. This place nailed it…read more We tried the Clobster roll which is a mix of crab and lobster, the Cali truffle roll, lobster bisque, clam chowder, lobster pasta, and the lobster mac and cheese. Washed it all down with their fresh bottled lemonade in strawberry and regular. First thing, the bread. So good. It honestly tastes like it's baked fresh daily and that alone makes a difference. Second, they are not stingy with the lobster. Every bite actually has lobster in it, not just filler. Everything was rich, fresh, and super satisfying. The bisque and chowder were the perfect add ons and the pasta and mac and cheese just took it over the top. The vibe is really cute too. It gives under the sea meets Fisherman's Wharf. Easy location, friendly staff, and they even have coloring contests for kids which is such a nice touch. Highly recommend if you're craving a solid lobster roll without leaving Orange County. We'll definitely be back.

    Stopped by here for lunch with my family. We ordered a combo with the lobster roll, the flaming hot…read morelobster fries, and the fish tacos. Service was good and there's a decent amount of seating inside with cute little marine themed decor. Lobster roll combo with the soup ($32) - I got the Maine style (cold) lobster roll which had really good flavor and the amount of lobster was really nice. I wish they pushed the lobster down into the roll a little more instead of stacking it on top to make it look fuller because it made it a lot harder to eat. The side salad was okay. I liked the clam chowder a lot. Fries and tater tots were perfectly crispy! Flaming hot lobster fries ($25): This feels a bit overpriced for what it is and kind of lackluster. Fries were good and crispy but the cheese wasn't melted well. Lobster is thrown on there and I think it would be better with cheeto dust versus the random cheetos thrown on top. Fish tacos ($15): You get three tacos which is decent pricing. The fish was crispy and flavor is basic but good. All in all, a good spot to get your lobster roll fix without having to drive too far!

    Photos
    Signature Combo $29 includes a lobster roll, soup, and fries (or tots)
    Signature Combo $29 includes a lobster roll, soup, and fries (or tots)
    House Salad Full with Lobster Bisque
    House Salad Full with Lobster Bisque
    Inside

    See all

    Inside

    HOT Com Tam - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...