Please please please be patient especially during busy weekends because this business is so popular. Rightfully so, their chicken is crispy and delicious! Before the storefront, my friends and I love Mama Hieu's and would buy from the home! The storefront is in a plaza where parking may be difficult to find yet not impossible! Best enjoyed fresh and we always get them the fish sauce glazed! Sides are an essential and they have many options including garlic noodles and sweet potato fries! The ambiance inside is cute with ample seating. I love Mama Hieu's and will always return! read more

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Super good! I love the story behind this restaurant. Food never disappoints as I get their wings with the rice combo. Sometimes I get their bigger wing combos for larger parties. Service is quick and efficient, very nice! read more

We ordered the garlic chicken plate and garlic parm tater tots! I felt like the chicken had a good balance of crunch and juiciness!! Garlic was very very prominent and I'm here for it!!! Although the tater tots were good, I wish they were a little crunchier bc it easily broke off whenever i'd scoop it with my fork. Service was great! read more

Haven't been here in a min! So excited to see what's new! Parking: There's a free parking lot with plenty of spots. Ambiance/Environment: They have a small indoor space with limited seating. Very clean inside. Yes, they have a restroom for customer use. Service: The cashier was knowledgeable about the menu. Throughput was quick & efficient after ordering. We waited under 8 min. Foods: 1. Chicken Sandos - Best fried chicken sandwich I've had in a while. The buns were buttery, the coleslaw was fresh, and the chicken was seasoned well. Perfect size for one person. 2. Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice - The breading of the shrimp was crissspppyyy! Not sure what exactly the sauce was, but it made the shrimps even more flavorful. Shrimps were also pretty big, and they give you 2 large scoops of rice. 3. Original Garlic Fried Chicken Wings - THE FLAVORS! Now I know why these wings are their most popular! The chicken was fried to perfection and coated generously with the garlic sauce. Pricing: Prices definitely went up but can't blame them. Honestly it's worth it! Love their fried chicken! read more

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Top 3 best fried chicken I've ever had. Crispy, juicy, and so flavorful. The flavor of the wings brought nostalgia to me from a time to family parties with big trays of asian style wings. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant had a nice vibe and was very open. I like that they have options for sides like rice or sweet potato fries. I will have to try the fish sauce wings with some spice next time! read more

Mama Hieu's - Garlic fried chicken with rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

This is the third time that I've had Mama Hieus but first time I came in person. My friend has been meaning to try so I recommended it because I think it's really good and worth trying. We had the 8 wings - Original and Nuoc Mam and it was sooo good! It's perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and soft on the inside, and very flavorful! The service was also great, cashier was very patient with us and gave us samples of their new flavor to try. It is flavored similar to the Chinese lobster noodles and the taste is spot on!! Overall, I think everyone should try Mama Hieu's and I heavily recommend Nuoc Mam and their new flavor (not sure what it's called) but original is great too! I just like the Nuoc Mam especially because of how saucy it is. read more

Mama Hieu's - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

We ordered a 48 wing party tray half fish sauce and half garlic butter for about $75. I appreciated that they took phone orders in advance - highly recommend that you place the order at least a day before any holidays because the wait can get long. I waited 20 minutes past my scheduled pick up time, but that was understandable as it was Lunar New Year and the restaurant was packed. My family definitely enjoyed the garlic butter sauce more. It was savory and packed with garlic. The fish sauce wings barely had any fish sauce flavor and were more on the bland side. Overall good wings but a little pricy. read more

Good lord, this place is good. Came here randomly after visiting Nunu down the street and OMG. The place is tiny and only has counter seating and a few tables, but who cares when the food is this good. Hubby and I both got the butter garlic shrimp with truffle parm tots. Shrimp was some of the best I've had in a long time. Shrimps were huge, perfectly battered and fried, and a heaping pile of garlic. There's some seasoning in there too. Maybe a light Cajun but it's just enough to give you that little kick. Rice was cooked well and I love that they gave you Chinese style picked cabbage/carrots. Reminds me of the jar my parents kept in the kitchen as a kid. I can't say enough how good the food was. Like I'd drive out to Westminster just to have this place. Tots were good but the truffle oil was a little light. Kind of kicking myself for not ordering some chicken as well but I'm already planning to come back to rectify my error. 100% go here. If I haven't said it enough already, Mama Hieu's is really good. read more

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Tried Mama Hieu's after all the hype and honestly thought it was decent. With how great the reviews made this wing spot seem I definitely expected more, but for the price and its flavor I think you can't go wrong. I really liked the fries. It was really crunchy and flavorful, and I thought it was unique how they added green onions for a little Vietnamese flare. The wings itself were really good. The quality of chicken was really great and it was very juicy. I just found the flavoring to be all right- not pictured was the fish sauce wings which I thought were definitely a lot better than the garlic ones. We did a pick up order and it was a very easy process on toast and the service was great as well. read more

Mama Hieu's - 4 Original garlic - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

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Really crispy and flavorful wings! Ordered some fish sauce wings which I really wanted to try. Definitely recommend if you like salty. Also ordered the spicy garlic. It wasn't too spicy. Wish it had more garlic in it. Willing to come back and get the original. Also want to try their garlic noodles. read more

I love their wings! They're always delicious. Service-wise, there are a few improvements that could be made. I ordered online, and my wings were already ready on the counter, but I still had to wait in the full order line just to pick them up. It would be great if they had a separate line for online pick-up orders, so customers don't have to wait unnecessarily. Dining ambiance is limited as well since there are only a few tables available. Overall, great wings, but the pick-up process could definitely be more efficient. read more

i don't think they allow indoor seating anymore, but i might be mistaken. i ordered takeout & food came out within reasonable timing. ordered fish sauce glazed wings, garlic noodles, & garlic fries! the wings had a good flavor, but i wish they were more crispy rather than soggy! (we ate within 10 minutes of picking up the order) the fries were disappointing and tasted frozen fries from costco and lacked a lot of flavor and felt stale. the garlic noodles were awesome tho! noodles were cooked perfectly & flavor was distributed equally. read more

Mama Hieu's - garlic noodles, fish sauce glazed wings, garlic fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

Mama Hieu is well known for their crispy garlic chicken. I live nearby and was craving for yummy chicken. Several friends have recommended this place so it was on my Yelp list. I have been here twice and I remember not loving the garlic fried shrimp because it was heavily battered. The chicken wings were definitely a must order. I have tried their spicy version and their fish sauce version. I personally love the spicy garlic flavor, it's buttery and crispy. I didn't care for the fish sauce version as much because it made the chicken less crispy. Overall, friendly customer service. read more

The wings here are A-mazing. Lines can be long but the wait is worth it. Our favorite is the spicy garlic butter wings. We've always taken it to-go because it's close by and it's usually crowded. This is literally the first time I've seen this place empty and only because it just opened haha. But yeah... You can't go wrong with their spicy garlic butter wings. The regular garlic butter, fish sauce and the salted egg are pretty good too but we get the party platter of the spicy one and never regret it. I wanted to try the garlic butter shrimp but I can't have rice right now so gonna have to hope it's still around next time I come back. read more

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I showed up right before the dinner rush to try out Mama Hieu's Vietnamese Hot Chicken Sandwich, and it was worth the drive! The chicken is perfectly crunchy and well seasoned and the vegetables on top complement its spice blend perfectly! The herbs will remind you of classic, refreshing Vietnamese flavors, and they aren't drowned out by their honey mustard sauce (which comes on the side btw). For the heat level of the sandwich, if you can handle a bag of Takis, you can eat this just fine If you order the chicken sandwich, expect to wait about 10-15 minutes for them to cook it as they make them fresh to order! Also, while the restaurant does have seating, there isn't a lot. I would plan to do take out if you're coming around dinnertime since the inside can become crowded with people dining inside or waiting for their orders. read more

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I ordered the chicken sandwich with the free garlic noodles (app only deal but a $9 value) and it was ready when I got there. The tables were full which says it must be popular since it's 1:30 in the afternoon. The first bite was all chicken because it sticks out. The coating is not greasy and full of dried spice flavor. The shape and first bite tells me this is a large skinless thigh. Second bite had the cole slaw with it and something really spicy. It's actually the jalapeños that I should have had them leave off. The bun is potato or brioche. I saw pieces of dill in the cole slaw - that's unique. The slaw is totally required on this sandwich because the chicken and sauce are super rich. The noodles were excellent. Perfectly cooked noodles in an oily that doesn't scream garlic or butter but maybe chicken powder. I am almost 100% positive the cheese melted on top is not Parmesan but Gruyère. 99.9% positive. Service was quick and friendly and the restaurant is clean. Free filtered water. Will Vietnamese take over the Koreans in the fried chicken arena? No, but I'm glad I stopped by and I am full, read more

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I've been coming to Mama Hieu's for a little over a year and must say that I've never had a bad meal there! Lan has taken my order several times over the last year and is always happy to be there. We did have an issue a long time ago with an order but they fixed it immediately with no questions! (It was extremely busy when the mistake happened, and it only happens once) If you looking for a good chicken or shrimp spot, this is the place!!! Friendly, caring, and energetic staff with amazing food!! read more

Mama Hieu's - Box Original Garlic Butter Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

I remember ordering mama hieus during Covid, when we had to place the order in advance and pick up from their house. I was blown away by the food then and today is no different. Highly recommend! I'll find myself craving mama hieus over any other fried chicken spot. My go to is the fish sauce chicken! Recently tried the shrimp and that is delicious too! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while & finally got the chance! I tried their salted egg yolk flavor, I love salted egg so this was a fave for me! The flavor is subtle without being too overpowering. I can't wait to try the rest of the flavors when I come back! Pro tip: order ahead online! read more

Mama Hieu's - House box with salted egg yolk - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

The concept of a Vietnamese fried chicken was nothing more but a dream once upon a time. Did not know there was a place that made this happen. This was an adventure of taking my mom to the West Coast for the first time, and we both had to experience the largest Vietnamese food town, Little Saigon. Hot chicken sandwiches, fish sauce glazes, aioli dipping sauces, vinaigrette sides, and toppings that compliments the chicken dishes - exactly the right items to make this a true Vietnamese chicken chain. First time visit I had to get the fish sauce glazed hot wings with rice, pickled veggies, red fried onion garnishes and the chili aioli sauce. The wings wasn't just your one layer fried breading, this was thick breaded crispiness to hold that shiny fish sauce glaze. And it's not the watery fish sauce you use as dipping sauce - it was thick and that right element to make the wings last long on the car ride home. Granted my family only lived a 10 minute drive away - I was excited to take my first bite and the takeout order still retained its crispy goodness. Most importantly for anyone who appreciates Vietnamese cuisine - all the punch of flavors was there throughout each wing bite. What I like more about this establishment was the personal touch and journey the business owners done to make this happen. Nothing like this was ever made available for the public as a quick food concept, but the owners wanted to offer the comfort in these dishes as a takeout option. Bravo and 100% can confidently say it's about time. Thank you Mama Hieu for this gift. As a foodie from the East Coast - someone who's still exploring and understanding Vietnamese culture and food day by day, I appreciate this so much. What makes me happier is bringing my mom to let her have the taste of her childhood comforts again. You can't get this experience anywhere back in our home. It's like a nice trip down memory for her and a new learning experience for me. The best way to teach family members with a strong bond towards food. And we do know our chicken. read more

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ORDERS: - Viet Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich x 2 - Spicy Garlic Butter Wings - Fish Glazed Wings - Garlic Butter Shrimp x 2 The hot chicken sandwich was a hit!! The flavors explode in your mouth. The slaw has viet herbs and it was like a banh mi x hot chicken sandwich! Chicken was moist and crispy! Garlic shrimp had a nice and balanced batter. The sauce with it was fire. The wings are a can't miss! My fav is the fish glazed one. Might be the best Nuoc Mam wings in town! Staff are super friendly! Service is quick! read more

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I wish we lived closer to this restaurant. I placed a party tray order for my wedding party and boy it did not disappoint! The ordering process was easy online as we ordered for pickup.. We enjoyed the fish sauce, and spicy flavored wings. We also got the pickled veggies which we really enjoyed! I think about these wings often and would come back here if I were in Oc again! read more

Finally tried this place after seeing so many reels. The place is cozy with enough seatings to enjoy your food and hangout with friends. We ordered the garlic butter wings with rice and the chicken sandwich at the counter and grab some seats. The food came out 10-15 minutes later. The fried wings came with a mixed of stir-fried garlic and scallions. The sandwich was tasty. The fried chicken was not as crispy as other fried chicken places I've been to, but the flavor was there. Overall, pretty good food and good service. read more

Mama Hieu's - Box Original Garlic Butter - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

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The best wings ever!!! Great atmosphere, super easy order-and-pickup process. My wings even came with rice, which was a nice surprise. I'm a total wing fanatic, and honestly, these might be the best I've ever had. read more

Mama Hieu's - Wall art - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

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I've had Mama Hieu's bookmarked forever but some of the reviews kept me from trying. When I finally tried it, i was disappointed. Our group got the family meal that came with fries, garlic noodles, and wings. We also got a box of the garlic shrimp and the garlic parm tater tots. For the wings, we got the fish glaze and garlic butter ones. The good: the flavor on the fish glaze was good and not too salty. The crisp on the chicken was crispy with thin batter. The bad: literally everything else. Garlic butter wings had no flavor despite smelling like garlic; butter was nonexistent. The garlic noodles were definitely not garlic noodles. Just buttery spaghetti. The garlic butter flavor was better on the shrimp but was still a meh. Overall, very overpriced for very underwhelming meal. If you're craving a few fish sauce wings, get it here and make your own sides. read more

Mama Hieu's specializes in Vietnamese-style chicken wings and they started by selling wings out of their home in 202. They eventually opened a brick-and-mortar shop in February 2024 in the heart of Little Saigon. Customers can sign up their free rewards program for special offers and exclusive discounts. [Parking]: Fairly easy and free strip mall parking. [Menu]: They offer four flavors - original garlic butter, spicy garlic butter, fish glazed (choose spice level), and salted egg yolk. Their House Box Speciality comes with 7-piece chicken wings (can only pick 1 flavor) with white rice, fried onion garnish, and housemade pickled veggies. If customers want different flavors, then they must order multiple of 4 pieces of wings. *** Salted Egg Yolk & Original Butter (4-piece for each flavor - $7.50 x 2): These are some really good chicken wings especially with Original Butter as they all had great texture. While Original Butter had a clean flavor, I was not too crazy on Salted Egg Yolk as the flavor had too much cilantro and egg yolk for my liking. *** 4.5-star on wings as they smelled undeniably good, but bump down to 4-star due to hefty prices. Personally I still think their wings are still worth at least a try for any wing lovers. read more

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Quick Update on my review! Since my review, they've moved into a real store location! Still same delicious wings. This is where I take my friends when I want to impress them with delicious wings. read more

The parking lot was full and we were lucky that we came at the same time someone was coming out. There will also be a line so be prepared for a little bit of a wait. They have some tables and restrooms. I got the specialty box of the fish glaze wings and garlic noodles. The specialty box came with rice, pickled veggies, and sauce. It was delicious and perfect sharing size for my sister and I. The garlic noodles were also delicious! It was rich and creamy. Might be my favorite garlic noodles! read more

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Was able to quickly order and waited around 5-10 minutes for my wings. Got 8 original wings and they came out quick, which is assuming especially since the parking lot was so trafficy and it was very hard to find a spot. We got our food from the time we entered the parking lot, before we reached the end of the parking lot! LOL The wings really are amazing! They were so savory and well seasoned. And since they focus on wings, so they are able to quickly prepare it! Plus the wings smell great too! read more

Mama Hieu's - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

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Came all the way from Vegas to try this spot, and it definitely did not disappoint. Tried all the flavors of wings, garlic butter shrimp, garlic noodles and everything was smacking! Favorites were the salted egg wings & garlic noodles. I'll be back! read more

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This place seems to be the most day of the mama locations. I would go here most likely because it got a fast pace service and a good amount of people to keep the place open for business after hrs. I say the inside is cool the outside I rather not. The food an amazing as always. read more

For me personally, probably my favorite chicken wings. So crispy and flavorful. I've been here a few times now and the service is always friendly with the mom/ pop vibe you get at this place as well. I recently came to pick up some wings to bring to my family, who were in town for a family get together. But what also compelled me to update my review or have a newer write up is that this place gave support to the recent LA wildfire victims. I really love seeing small businesses coming together and help out the community...and they're down in OC as well! It makes me happy to support businesses like this. On this visit, I got a split of the original garlic butter and spicy garlic butter. My brothers, niece, and nephew loved them! A perfect late afternoon snack before a big family gathering. Or...also consider them for your big Superb Owl needs! read more

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Tried the new Garlic Butter Shrimp yesterday! The shrimp were huge, meaty, buttery and garlicky. They're fried with the shell on and the batter is a little thick. The sauce it came with is mostly mayo. This meal felt like an indulgence for sure. I waited maybe 20 minutes for my order, they seemed really busy on a Monday 12pm. Overall thought the shrimp was OK! But love to see more items on their menu :) read more

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I have had mama's hieu before since my cousin usually order this for special occasions. They started at a family home to having their own store. Today, I went here with my sister and there was a buy one get one free 4 piece wings. My sister got 4 salted egg yolk wings & I got 4 garlic spicy wings. The tater tots were soft, chewy, and wish there was more crunch to it but the toppings were delicious and great flavor. I would give it a 4/5. The garlic noodles are soft, chewy, and great flavor. I would give it a 3/5 since I'm not a fan of garlic noodles. The wings are soft, smooth, crunchy, and great flavor. I would give it a 5/5 great wings. The service was fast & employee is very nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. There is plenty of parking. I would definitely come back here if I want some delicious wings. read more

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This was super gas. Vietnam twist on fried chicken, the wing flavors were out of this world. Super delicious. Also gave you a bunch of rice and veggies, what a solid meal. Tots were also really good, secret sauce was super yummy. Highly recommend. read more

Mama Hieu's - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

This is a small place with some tasty chicken! This is not for those who have an aversion to garlic, eating with their hands or eating anything with bones in it. The chicken wings and garlic noodles really hit the spot. Crispy, delicious, and full of flavor. I would highly recommended this place if you're looking for some good, crispy, Asian chicken wings. read more

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I tried their salted egg yolk chicken combo and it was delish!! They were not stingy with the salted egg yolk and the chicken was fried perfectly. The pickles paired perfectly on the side. I will definitely be coming here again. Loved it! read more

Incredible service, fresh and delicious food without fail every time we stop by. There can be a wait, but it's well worth it. We recommend the fish sauce glaze and garlic butter + garlic noodles (all 5/5), but I would think the spicy garlic butter would be yummy too if you have a taste for spice! Located in a plaza on a main street where it should be relatively easy to find parking. read more

Mama Hieu's - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster , California

Best chicken wings, I swear. Asians just know how to do wings better--they're never dry, and the flavor is sooo good. Honestly, way better than Wingstop or Buffalo Wild Wings. The inside stays juicy, and this place never disappoints when it comes to wings. I usually go for their box, which comes with rice and pickled veggies. The pickled veggies are to die for--they pair perfectly with the wings and help cut through the oiliness. My go-to is the original garlic, but if you like heat, the spicy flavor is solid too. I also recommend the salted egg yolk wings. The best part is mixing the leftover salted egg yolk crumbs into the rice--it makes the rice extra flavorful. read more

Popcorn chicken tastes crispy yet meaty. Yum! Highly recommended if you are near Westminster.