Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant is a casual, family-owned Vietnamese spot in Temple City. It offer a plethora of food and drink items for dine-in, take out or delivery. Staff were nice and competent. I had a Bun Nem Nuong bowl; it was tasty with huge serving. Prices were reasonable and competitive. Parking was easy. Overall, as a first time visitor I enjoyed their food. And I recommend this Vietnamese restaurant. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Vermicelli x chicken x veggies. (Bún gà nướng) - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

I've only discovered this restaurant recently, and have already dined here 4 times in less than a month! They have so many different options. Apparently, this is their new second location with their first being in Garvey (open for over 20 years!). They're known for the bun bu hue dish. I've tried so many so far, and here are some of my favorite items: - Jackfruit salad - Mi Quang Ga (yellow noodle with grilled chicken), highly recommend this! - Beef pho (includes rib eye, cooked beef, tendon, tripe, and meatballs), the pho is piping hot and the noodles are extra chewy They even have party trays available, they need at least one day advance notice. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

The bun bo hue here is the best bun bo hue I've had at a restaurant in SoCal, and beats all the well-known bun bo hue spots I've tried like Nha Trang and Summer Rolls in SGV as well as Quan Vy Da, Ngu Binh, and Ben Ngu in OC. The broth of the bun bo hue here has a profound depth of flavor as well as a nice spicy kick to it. The noodles and the meat toppings are good but it's really the broth that distinguishes this place. My Vietnamese friend's aunt makes the most legendary bun bo hue from a home kitchen. Her bun bo hue has led me to a relentless journey to find a better bun bo hue in SoCal and although Kim Hoa Hue still doesn't beat her version of the dish, it certainly has come the closest. Maybe I have to travel to San Jose to expand my search for the greatest. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

This unsuspecting restaurant serves up some of the more Vietnamese classics that you don't see often in the 626! Items like Banh Nam, Banh Ram It, Banh Uot Thit Noung are especially delicious and are quite satisfying when you don't want broken rice or pho. There's plentiful parking with a large lot to the right side of the restaurant. We ordered the Banh Uot which came hot and soft, the juicy grilled meat + mint leaf pairing very well with a mild peanut sauce. This dish really reminded me of my childhood days during large gatherings with all the cousins, aunties, and uncles haha. The Banh Nam (my mom likes to call them Vietnamese tamales) were so soft and practically melts in your mouth with the fish sauce. Everything is shareable and was quickly devoured!! Overall if you're hankering for some other classic Viet dishes, look no further! Final Verdict: Authentic! read more

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I came here specifically for one item. Their Banh Uot Thit Nuong. Food: Banh Uot - The first time I've had this, I was blown away by the smooth rice paper and sweet pork. Kim Hoa Hue serves a decent version of this. The meat is lemon grass grilled pork. I prefer the other place I went to in OC, but their take on this is not bad at all. Pho - Small bowl compared to competitors. It tasted okay, but nothing special. Papaya salad - Lacks a refreshing touch Service: Service was a bit slow (I dined in once). Weekday to go order, I had no issues. Environment: Limited parking lot spaces. If you're coming here on a weekend, it might be a bit of a challenge. On weekdays there should be plenty of parking in the street. It's fairly new inside. Decor is nice. Place looks clean. Price: I think it is well priced on certain items and expensive for others. The pho was pretty small for it to run $16-$18. Food: 4 Service: 3 Environment: 4 Price: 3 read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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Kim Hoa Hue serves up Central Vietnamese dishes such as Bun Bo Hue, Banh Nam, and Banh Canh. They opened up this new location in Temple City about a year ago. These imperial dishes are so good, you'll really want to keep coming back for more. Bun Mit Mam Nem: This is a bowl of dry rice vermicelli noodles on top of crisp leafy lettuce that bursts with sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy flavors. The mam nem sauce contains fermented anchovy paste, mixed garlic, and crushed pineapples, and citrus, which packs a potent pungent funk. The sauce is the hearty and soul and you'll want it to coat all the ingredients to achieve the proper taste sensation. The main proteins are jackfruit, shrimp, and slices of pork meatloaf. The shrimp and jackfruit are chopped to complement the oceanic notes of the sauce. The soft and sweet jackfruit also taste like bits of crab. In addition to the squishy ingredients, the fried garlic bits, toasted peanuts, and cilantro add fresh and crunchy textural contrast to the bowl. Com Hen: Here's another tasty bowl of vibrant flavors and strong textures. There's rice above a base of lettuce and spongy/crunchy elephant ears. On top are a bunch of tiny clams. Pork cracklings and toasted peanuts add crunch while julienned apples provide sweetness. A separate bowl of hot clam broth that you add to the rice. Banh Canh Hue: The thick udon-like noodles are in a gloopy tomato-based soup with pork and shrimp meat cakes. It's nice, but it can be a bit one-note. Dining Area: The interior is modern and spacious with around a dozen tables. Parking: The lot is super tiny, but there's ample street parking out front. read more

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I saw this Vietnamese restaurant when walking home from the gym. I never really thought to try it until my brother suggested it for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised by their offerings of things that looked less common. I saw a lot of "Hue" style in the dish names. I went for a beef salad dish that had beef slices and banana flowers. I think the flowers were deep fried. And I think they put shallots and some other herbs. It had a sauce that kind of tasted like honey mustard mixed with fish sauce. Overall it was quite yummy. The beef does have some tendon in it. I also tried the goi cuon (spring roll) that is common. Theirs was adequate. My dad got a vegetarian dish (V3 on menu) and it was vermicelli with a bunch of things like mushroom and what I believe is vegetarian pork. I tried a bite and it tastes like some of the Buddhist vegetarian food I've had in the past. Very umami with the mushrooms. My brother got a chicken rice dish that had a passion fruit sauce I think. It tasted like karaage a bit. It was okay to me. Overall I liked the dishes I chose for myself, and their prices are quite good. The beef dish was only $11! I would say this place is worthy of being a hidden gem. It's got the hallmarks of a mom and pop ethnic restaurant with some misspellings and a not very aesthetic menu. But the interior is very clean cut, with that scent that reminds you of an ethnic restaurant. I would gladly come back again to try their other dishes. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - A7. Goi Cuon (2pc) - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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I used to go to their old location on Garvey ave. Glad to see they opened a new location here. Always enjoy this type of foods. It is not your run of the mill Pho restaurants you find all over. This is a unique type of restaurant serving Hue style of dishes. Wish we have more of this type of foods. Anyways, glad to have found their new location. Went here one weekend with my family. There are plenty of parking next door. There's also parking on the street if you are lucky. The inside is fairly new. Very bright and nicely decorated with that great fish tank. Staffs were friendly. Greeted us and sat us down promptly. Gave us the menu and water. We ordered the Banh Beo Chen, Hue Combo #1, and Mi Quang. All dishes were so good. Enjoyed every bites. Family like it as well. Would definitely come back again to try their other dishes. read more

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Finally found a spot that has banh bot loc that is dine in! Texture is so good!!! Service is really fast and portions are big. Definitely bring more people to be able to try everything! Big parking lot. Definitely a hidden gem in sgv. read more

4 stars and not 5 mainly because as non Vietnamese, it's very hard to read and understand the menu. It's located across not too far from Bistro Na. Thought about not trying that hard to enjoy a meal but I really like their young fresh jackfruit salad. We tried 3 dishes today and all very very nice. Very friendly staff. Clean inside. See pics read more

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Was craving a bowl of noodle soup and stumbled upon this restaurant in Temple City. Ordered the Bun Bo Hue and Banh Uot Thit Nuong Bun Bo Hue: one of the better ones I've had and this featured a lot of meat and delicious flavor in comparison to like Nha Trang. I did add a little bit of the satay sauce I think it was that was on the table and it made it even better. Would definitely come back just for this. Banh Thit Nuong: first time ordering this and was surprised at how much pork was in each. Good flavor profile and enjoyed the dipping sauce that was provided. Service was the usual, asked for things and it was quickly attended to. Went in on a Sunday early evening so the restaurant wasn't very busy. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - H1. Bun Bo Hue and C6. Banh Uot Thit Nuong (7c) - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

Good Vietnamese food, I enjoyed everything I ordered. The crab noodle soup had so much flavor and I like how chewy the noodles were. The banh xeo was different than what I'm used to but in a good way. I will come back soon! read more

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This is my second time coming. The first try I got their small bun Bo hue. Second time I ordered their large. There's more protein with the large and I will come again soon!! The best bun Bo hue I've had. Very friendly service too and plenty of seating if you choose to dine in. It can be a little warm in there sometimes as I was there to pick up at the end of the day. But around opening it's normal. ambiance is good for families! read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Chili oil - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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I wanted to love this place, since I've been craving bun Bo hue and there's no good places around me. This is a lot closer than going to Orange County. However OC still proves to be the only place for great quality bun bo hue. This place's broth tastes a little off to me. It's delicious don't get me wrong, just missing some bun Bo hue flavor? Im not sure how else to describe it. The service was also pretty bad, but that's expected of a Vietnamese restaurant lol read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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Got pick up from here. Really fast service that's also friendly. I thought the food was good, but not memorable read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Noodles with pork and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

Found them on yelp. I love their bun Bo hue. One of the best I have ever tasted. Their yoghurt is amazing too. read more

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There's plenty of street parking, the restaurant is clean, and the service is great. The BBH was fantastic--tender meat, flavorful broth, and the chili oil was exceptional. They offer a variety of rice rolls, some of which I had never tried before. It's a great spot if you're in the mood for Vietnamese food, with a taste that feels like something a grandmother would make at home. It really gave off a cozy, homey vibe. read more

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I normally go to the El Monte location when I'm feeling for authentic Bun Bo Hue, but I was in the area. The food tastes the same as the original location. The restaurant looks clean and modern. The bathroom was clean. Food tastes great and the service was great. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Appetizer. Not sure if the name. It comes with fish sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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I think this is a second location for this pho restaurant. Unfortunately they don't seem very busy. Hubby says it's too bad bc they've got really good pho and tasty pho broth (which is the heart of the pho dish itself). It's not mastered as well in other places as Kim Hoa Hue, per hubby. I'm only giving 4 stars because I am not into pho. Maybe pho places are getting to be saturated in this area or this is just not a good location on Las Tunas. But I would encourage that you give this new pho restaurant a try!! read more

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Came here twice already! And will be back for more! :) Bun Bo hue: one of the best I've tasted. I've tried a lot in SGV and this one is very flavorful. It also doesn't come all red like most places and the chilis they have here on the side to add are spicy! Pho Dac Biet: a little different from your usual Pho. I find it to be more savory and you can really taste the beef broth more. Rice rolls. C6. Banh uot thit nuong. This was really good! This place makes thit nuong the pork inside much more flavorful. I will definitely be back to try more. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food from Hue this is the place to check out and support local businesses. Ambiance is quiet like your typical mom and pop place. Service was friendly. read more

Seems like a good authentic spot. Packed on a Friday night although the place isn't very big. I'll be honest in that I wasn't overly impressed with the food but the smoothies were legit. I like that they make smoothies from scratch with real ingredients. I had the mung bean smoothie and you could taste the real chunks of mung bean in it. For food, my boyfriend ordered bun bo hue. He said the beef was tender and they gave a lot of pork knuckle. I ordered the C9, which was a rice cake combo. Unique since I haven't had some of these cakes but it was very filling and the taste left me wishing it was more flavorful. Relies a lot on the fish sauce for added flavor. Textures were nice to explore but this almost feels like a dish to be shared. I think the bánh bèo lacked the crispy scallions I'd get from some places so it wasn't as flavorful or interesting in terms of texture. But convenient and a nice family restaurant makes this a 3.5 star place for food, rounded up as encouragement for a mom and pop shop. Parking easily available in the lot next to it. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Bún bò Huế - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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We always order bun bo hue here. It's my family's favorite place! I'm sad that they moved from El Monte to Temple City. We have been loyal customers for more than a decade! Service is always good. The only minor issue is sometimes the broth for bun bo hue is more salty than other times. Overall good but could improve with its consistency. We always come back though! read more

We've found a new spot to frequent! We were looking for pho on a rainy night and the other spot we went to was jam packed so we looked up closeby places and Kim Hoa Hue came up. Swung by and it looks pretty new - the inside reflects that too as everything was nice and new, and they still have the welcome/celebration banners and plants up near the front, with a very clean fish tank. While my toddler was occupied watching the fish, we ordered the Banh Bot Loc, Nem summer rolls, a Pho Tai with meatballs, and a Bun Bo Hue. Everything really hit the spot, and service was quick and good. I haven't found too many places with Bot Loc (I'm no expert so I haven't personally seen it on too many menus around here), so anytime I see it, I need to get it! Spoiler alert: it was okay. BUT I was happy to just see it and be able to fill the re-emerged craving. Their broth is more peppery than I'm used to, but made it unique. The two noodle soups we got were delish, and the BBH shot to the top of our list, so we've definitely added this new spot to our rotation! read more

I was the only one in the restaurant so I was served pretty quickly. The food was average at most and unfortunately the little rolls I got with my dinner was cold and probably fried earlier in the day. I ate one and unfortunately left the other ones. I ordered a hot tea which I got but the waiter never came back after delivering my food. I wanted to give this place try since it was new, and for my first visit I was not impressed. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

We tried this place a while ago. This place was talked about on social media. And I was excited to try it. I wanted to find some good Hue food for my mom and I had been to the El Monte location years ago. Husband picked up 3 dishes, 2 pho dac biet and 1 mi quang. The portions were very small and skimpy on the proteins. Taste was bland and watery. read more

Food - 5/5 - The food quality is consistent as the first location and just as tasty. With Hue Cuisine as the specialty, this restaurant never misses with the authentic and delicious flavors that go into each dish. This is one of the go-to spots that my Hue lineage approves of. My favourite is getting the combo plates of the rice cakes or Bun Bo hue. Price - $$ - The pricing isn't cheap but it is decently priced. Whether it is a bowl of noodles or a plate of rice cakes, the pricing is quite average. Service - 4/5 - The servers are quite kind and efficient. Some members of the staff aren't as proficient with English as others so please have some patience when communicating. They really are trying their best. If you speak the language, of course that makes communication much easier. Ambiance - 4/5 - The atmosphere is cozy and clean. It has quite a typical Vietnamese restaurant vibe. Great for family and friends to gather. Location - 4/5 - This location is much larger than the El Monte location and has a nice parking lot right next to it. Definitely more convenient to go to. ____________________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

Found this spot randomly on yelp. 1. bun bo hue, strong flavored broth, beef was solid, definitely not a bland place like a lot of other Vietnamese restaurants in 626 area. 2. pho tai with beef ball (sleeper item), soup has great flavor, noodles were nice and bouncy. Would come back. Great for 626 pho. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Bunbohue - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

The Pho here is bomb. My friend and I order the Bun Bo Hue, Pho and combo plate. Everything was good. They specialize in party trey if you have any special events. read more

We were craving some Hue dishes and drove to El Monte for a quick bite. Thankfully, there was a huge sign directing us to their new location, which luckily coincided with their grand opening week. Happy find. Happy tummies. The taste hasn't changed from their previous hole in the wall location, but now you can enjoy dishes in a nicer location with clean decor. Tables turn relatively quickly so don't shy away if you see a line. The wait list is at the front by the register. Staff appeared slightly overwhelmed, but it's their grand opening so give them a chance to become accustomed to their roles. Solid food. Easy parking. Friendly staff. I wish they offered more do-it-yourself options, like nem nuong or nem chua cuon options. I mean, why not? Less work for them! read more

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Agreed with most people's reviews so far! Woke up from a long nap wanting Vietnamese food and this place is so mom and pop vibes. In a good way? I'm not sure yet. I found the service to be relatively quick and attentive, no complaints. I started off ordering bun Bo hue as a safe bet, and I was satisfied, but I'm on board with others reviews saying it kinda lacks a bit in flavor. In addition, I ordered banh nam(flat rice shrimp and pork dumpling) and it was pretty tasty with generous portion. I saw sinh to mang cau(soursop smoothie) and immediately ordered that since it's one of my favs! Food is definitely more on the homestyle side tasting if that makes sense, seems like they might be using less artificial ingredients which is good. I saw a few flies roaming around when I was there. Overall, I'm happy to have a new option for smoothies and hue style dishes that I dont have to drive down to valley or Garvey or little Saigon for! My favorite was the smoothie, but that's neither here or there. It's honestly a 3.5/5 place for me so far but they deserve the 4 stars as a new business! For really good BBH I'd definitely recommend nha trang or five stars hue in the sgv. I would come here mostly for their drinks and unique banh banana leaf wrapped style dishes. read more

Kim Hoa Hue Restaurant 2 - Bun Bo hue (beef noodle soup) 7/10 - Vietnamese Near Me - Temple City, California

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Ordered on DoorDash for the first time and I really enjoyed it! Will definitely order from here again. Chao long hue (pork) so flavorful you don't need to add anything!! Tasted like how my mom/dad would make it. It was really good especially now that I'm sick. Banh uot thit nuong wow never had it before and it was really good. Pork tasted great Che bau mau yum! Not my favorite Che but it was really good! Bun thit nuong the pork was the same as the banh out. Very tasty Overall everything was really good and exceeded my expectations! read more

Great place to eat and cater Central Vietnamese food. Banh Canh, Bun Bo Hue, and Nem Nuong cuon are a must try.

6/22/2024. This place wasn't a disappointment but also not impressive. Service was good. Food is definitely mom and pop quality. Pricing is decent and parking is awesome, as compared to summer rolls (the original location). It wouldn't be a must to return but if I had a quick craving while visiting SGV I guess this would be an option. read more

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Love their food here. Fast service, and reasonable price . I like to order "Bun Bo Hue " and "Nem chua nuong " . Highly recommended Hue - Vietnamese food . read more

Huế combo#1 was great! The bánh were flavorful. I haven't had these since I was a child because it's not easy to find them around. This restaurant serves Huế cuisine dishes that most Vietnamese restaurants don't. It's a treat to have them in SGV. I look forward to trying their other dishes next time. read more

I love the hue combo and pho. I always make a stop here when I'm in the area. This is my go to spot when I'm craving hue style food.

Really wanted to like this place. But definitely not worth it. Food is mediocre. Service is ok considering not a lot of customers. I ordered Togo from here a few nights ago. Total disappointment. Said pick up was ready in 15mins. I got there 30mins later food wasn't ready. Didn't seem like anyone wanted to run the restaurant. So if they aren't going to care for customer service why should I care to support. read more

decided to give this place a try when i heard that there was a new vietnamese place in town. the bon bo hue was very flavorful and the broth was rich. the egg rolls were super crispy and we thoroughly enjoyed the spring rolls. took off a star because it does get pretty crowded on the weekends and also ten dollars for two spring rolls is a bit wild to me. however, i would say that this is a pretty solid spot if you're craving for some vietnamese food. the interior of the restaurant was very clean and well lit. read more

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Wow! Amazing flavors on every dish! Quick too! You can tell they take pride in the Vietnamese cuisine. I tried their Ban Lac (I hope I'm spelling that right) and pho. Both delicious. Noodles were tasty and tender meats. Next time I will cater for my party. I know they are family owned which is awesome. read more

Mi Quang was the best out of SGV. However their Nem Chua smells really bad because it didn't come with chilies and garlic. I did talk to the server but he gave me an attitude, saying that Nem Chua Hue supposed to smells like deadass rat like that, Lmao 4 Stars for food 0 star for service read more