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    Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant

    3.8 (975 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Chinese
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    House Special Chow Mein /  Mi Xao Dac Biet
    Anh T.

    At Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant, I ordered the house special chow mein. It was a hearty dish that had plenty of ingredients, including shrimp, chicken and Chinese sausage. I loved that there was a good portion of crunchy noodles that "nested" the softer noodles and dish itself. The portion size was generous for the price, and there was plenty leftover for another meal. Service was really friendly, and the waiters came by often to make sure that we were satisfied with our meal.

    Tulisa T.

    the rice dishes are so delicious. the chow fun wasn't too bad. it's a spacious place with lots of seating but it can get crowded easily. the crispy rice had nice texture and the portions are good. service is quick. overall, a great local spot and i highly recommend the rice dishes.

    Easy. Fast. Efficient. Open really late. Free chrysanthemum tea. So good!
    Jennifer W.

    Very good, every time, they offer a free chrysanthemum tea. It is easy fast efficient and they have a line at 10:30 PM which lose fast.

    Donna S.

    I came here because of a Reddit recommendation. The food is good, just not memorable. I tried the salmon plate with grilled rice since everyone on Yelp said it was a must-try. It was good, but not amazing. The Hainan chicken was okay too. I really liked the free drink that came with the meals. It was perfectly sweetened. You can order it with ice or without - but fair warning, no ice means it comes very warm in a plastic cup. It's not room temp. They do take apple/google pay. It's not cash only like I had thought, thank goodness. But when I tried to leave, one of the ladies yelled at me and held me hostage. She insisted the transaction didn't go through because the receipt said "signature not required". I showed her my copy of the receipt that said "approved," but that wasn't enough. She made a scene, it was embarrassing and annoying. Eventually, after taking pictures and sending them to her boss, she finally let me go. What a first impression!

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    Tammy D.

    Luc Dinh Ky Restaurant is super nostalgic for me I've been eating this growing up. It's definitely a staple when it comes to hủ tiếu mì Lục Đỉnh Ký and cơm nướng bò lúc lắc. It's very much a mom-and-pop spot, which I love because I'll always support my people. I'm pretty particular about my Vietnamese food, and this place usually hits the mark for me. On my most recent visit, the rice with my beef dish was a little mushy, but other than that, the flavors are usually very on point and the service is quick. There's typically no wait when I go, which is such a plus especially if you're already starving. They move fast: your food is often out by the time you sit down, and even faster if you already know what you want. Portions are generous, and they also offer free herbal tea with every order (no refills). Another plus they're open until 11 PM, which is clutch for late-night cravings. If you're in the area, definitely check them out. There are two locations this is the original spot, and the other one down the street is a franchise.

    Free drink
    Nhi R.

    Pho ap chao bo aka beef chow fun is the best here. Comes with a side of their special spicy soy sauce so you can control the saltiness. Love that they give you a free chrysanthemum tea with each entree, even for to go orders! Portions are great value! Could feed two or perfect leftovers for the next day. After dining in and getting more entrees to go, they gave us an additional free bottled drink to go.

    Pork and shrimp soup
    Jessica N.

    Pretty convenient late night Vietnamese diner open until midnight. Food and service was fast. Cash only! Plenty of parking. Portions were large and straightforward. No frills and free herbal drink. Actually decent amount of people getting food but no wait at 11pm.

    Salmon with rice. Great option during lent
    Marie V.

    We've been to this location for years. Always order the shaking beef and salmon with rice. My husband likes the crunchy rice and soft for me. Parking can be tight during peak hours and weekends. I also love their free herbal teas.

    Salmon With Grilled or Steamed Rice / Com Nuong Ca Salmon
    Amy L.

    The food is home style and could work on the seasoning. Salmon with crispy rice - overall bland and the sauce served with it is the saving grace. Stir fried noodles - unlike the salmon it was a salty. The lup cheong pieces alone were salty so the dish itself could've done without it.

    Esther C.

    My friends and I came here on a whim to eat before getting matcha next door at Viland. We were very satisfied with our meal! I took pictures of our food, which looked delicious, but I thought it would be good to show how we literally all emptied our bowls completely. I ordered the beef stew pho, one friend ordered wonton noodle soup with yellow noodles, and another friend ordered congee. All meals come with a cup of sweet tea. We couldn't figure out what tea it was... maybe chrysanthemum? But it was VERY sweet. A lot of Vietnamese restaurants are cash only but they take card here.

    Mi Luc Dinh Ky
    Daisy T.

    Easy spot to find with its convenient location. There's a parking lot available, though it can get a bit busy at times--but overall, it's not too bad. Prices are reasonable, especially for the portion sizes, and it's nice that they include a house drink with the meal. The food is better than average and comes out pretty quickly. Service is warm and friendly, with sweet older ladies taking care of you. The place itself is a bit older, and cleanliness is about average, but still comfortable enough to enjoy a meal. Overall, a solid spot for decent meals.

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    Amy N.

    I'm from San Jose, but I always come here whenever I vacation in SoCal because my boyfriend loves this place. We usually come for the crispy salmon rice alone. This time, we still got the salmon crispy rice but I also ordered the Hu tieu luc dinh ky to try because I was craving soup. The crispy salmon rice was as good as I remembered it being the last time I came here. Not sure how they get the perfect crispness but they did. The sauce and veggies that come with the plate completes the dish as a whole. Even if you don't really like fish or seafood, I think many people would enjoy it. Now, the Hu tieu luc dinh ky was good too. The only thing I didn't like was that the noodles inside were the thin noodles like pho. Most Hu tieu restaurants I go to use the flat, white and thick noodles. I wished I knew this because I would have ordered it with the mi (yellow noodles) instead. The Hu tieu was still good nonetheless. The broth was flavorful and savory, you don't really get tired of sipping the soup. Some of the meat like the chicken in the soup was overwhelming for me to eat because it was so thick. I wished they had cut it into smaller pieces, but it's okay. I'll be back here still every time I come back to socal. Now at least I know what to order for next time when I'm craving the soup along with the crispy salmon rice hehe. Also, the complimentary drink they give you with your order is so refreshing. A great audition to have with the meal.

    Wonton and Xa xiu egg noodles soup
    Natalie T.

    Never say no with the Egg noodles soup . It's always good. Highly recommend it. Yum yum

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