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    Mi La Cay

    3.4 (145 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Vietnamese
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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

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    Cindy T.

    Went to Long An on Bolsa St to get sugar cane drinks but saw Mi La Cay restaurant here and went in without hesitation. I was craving Mi La Cay for a while as it was one of my childhood favorites. I used to visit the one on Goldenwest & Westminster, so I thought it'd be nice to try the one here. I was disappointed that it didn't taste as good as I remembered, and my mom felt the same. The broth was too salty, the char siu pork was dry, and the chicken was also dry & tasteless. The fried shrimp was good, but it was missing the piece of crispy fried wonton on top. Despite my disappointment in the food, I appreciate that my server was very friendly and attentive.

    Hu tieu thap cam (house rice noodle soup)
    Tina T.

    Authentic Chinese noodle soups! You can't expect too much in terms of service as this is your authentic Asian restaurant where you walk in, they point where to sit, take your order and you just eat. Food is really good. This spot has been around for well over ten years! My go to is their special with either egg noodle, rice noodle, or you can have both noodles!

    Chicken leg  order  vịt quay ma give chickens leg.
    Amy P.

    Bà con ơi sáng nay tôi tới mua mì là cây o Bolsa. Gần cho em ABC. Tôi order hai tô mì vịt quay có đôi tôi không ngờ họ đưa đồ ăn hôm qua về nhà nhai 1 tiếng rồi cũng chưa mềm. Mình Nada mì vịt quay tại sao là đưa đùi gà chiên mình trả tiền chứ đâu phải an free. đâu. Bán hàng kiểu như vậy sao mà có khách không bao giờ trở lại

    Charles N.

    This restaurant is located in the strip mall that resembles the streets of Vietnam. There's vendors selling goods on the sidewalk. It's noisy with loud music blasting from inside a salon and loud chattering of vendors trying to get the attention of onlookers. I walked into the restaurant with fond memories of the Mi La Cay located on Goldenwest. Unfortunately, that restaurant closed down and this one doesn't serve fried noodles. So I ordered their dry noodle. To imagine this was the best noodle house in the past. Wow, how time has changed and left this restaurant behind. It doesn't really compare to some other noodle house.

    Menu. Higher prices than the last post which I saw.
    Chris V.

    A pileup of issues sank this spot. Mi La Cay is a pretty old-school restaurant in a pretty old-looking plaza in Westminster. This location in theory has easier parking than the other one nearby in Garden Grove, so we settled on it even though the Yelp rating is lower. Perhaps it was a mistake. A number of factors combined to make the experience a bit unpleasant. I got the #21 Mi Kho Dau Hao Vit Tiem ($11.50), which is a dry egg noodle coated in oyster sauce, a braised duck leg, and a side of soup stock. Off the bat, the duck leg is too salty. I had to sip the broth not for flavor - it was fairly bland - but just to wash the salt off my palate. The green onion garnish in both serving vessels helped when I got it in a bite. And speaking of garnish, what's up with romaine lettuce being served instead of something like chives or bok choy? The noodle is the best part. It is al dente and very tasty, but it's not enough to carry the dish. The portion is also unsatisfyingly small, which I suspect doesn't change much even if you pick a different protein. On top of that, the heat was creeping in - not spiciness, but a warm summer day plus the hot broth. The A/C either isn't working well or the thermostat was deliberately set to a high temperature - shoutout to all my Las Vegas spots who know what needs to be done in the summer. And that's why it's a problem that they didn't even bring out the requested glass of iced water at first. You know Asian service makes it really hard to get anything served after your order is brought out, so I was over halfway done with my food anyway by the time I could find relief. There are better options for your noodle needs in this area. Skip this version of Mi La Cay if you can.

    Mi lac cay dac biet
    Chanelle N.

    This place has always been the place to get mi lac cay for my family. Weirdly enough I feel like there's not many places that sell mi lac cay. Customer service is quick and I love their pickled jalepenos. I did wish they had the deep fried shrimp on a wonton. I've been here countless times!

    Partial menu

    Testing new place. I took the specialty here ( #1 Mi La Cay) Food was ok. Relatively Clean place. Service was quick. Ambiance relatively ok. When busy it's a bit loud. Ample places for parking. Total bill is $39. Each dish $12 x 3= $36 , we didn't order tea but they bring as default thinking it's free like the other restaurant. So it is NOT free. They should say before the bring at the table. So careful at this kind of practice.

    fish balls noodles
    Mikey S.

    noodles is good nice and crunchy not soggy the fish is old been in freezer too long stay away from fish balls ask for large lady brought out small

    Mi La Cay exterior
    Ian A.

    Everything tastes great every time I go. No fancy decor in here and probably not the most sanitary looking but good is consistently good. I wish the waiter spoke English because he never gets my order right but eventually the lady comes out and corrects it. Love the hot sauce and vinegar sauce too.

    Marcos R.

    The restaurant is old and the food is also. The duck was dry but had good flavor because maybe they get it from next door and freeze it. I wasn't satisfied with my dish but the coffee was good and woke my tired self up for a long day of driving. I'm sure their soup is better and I'll try it out next time. The server speaks English so don't feel discouraged by not knowing the language. I live in the Bay Area and we have one here that I haven't tried yet, but soon will and I'll compare to see what's best.

    Exterior
    Angie W.

    For years now this has been a family staple. Super quick service with delicious food. This is our favorite place to get Chinese style egg noodle soup in all of Orange County. The broth is flavorful and they give lots of protein as well. You can't go wrong with the number one soup order. Don't forget to get the fried donuts to dip into the broth. Honestly the perfect bite! They have a habit of closing a little before their listed time. We've missed them a few times. I was worried they wouldn't service COVID but I'm happy to see they're still going strong.

    House special soup
    John T.

    Actual rating : 3.5 This place is your old school noodle house. Pretty straight forward menu options from soup noodles to dry noodles. Upon ordering - The menu can be found pasted under the glass table top. Very filling meal as I ordered their mi Dac Biet (soup) comes Mixed with chicken, shrimp, and pork. The egg noodles were a bit hard to chew through as they're more on the bouncier side. The chicken was really tasty as I could tell it has that perfect smokiness to the skin upon biting into it. The pork was good as it had 10 spice flavor. Fried shrimp were ok. Tip : To avoid feeling rushed I recommend people should go into this place knowing what they want to order as typically Asian places like these expect to take your order upon sitting down.

    The shrimp tasted old...didn't want to piss off my stomach, so I basically ate noodles, vegetables and squid.
    SrirachaLena N.

    First and last time trying this location. Lacked flavor...didn't have certain meats like other locations. Will resort back to my usual location on Westminster/Brookhurst.

    Mi xa xiu (Bbq pork noodle soup)

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    BBQ Duck and soup on the size oh man what heavenly food indeed

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    Seafood soup was not good! The noodles were undercooked or stale. I left a large full bowl uneaten.

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    11 years ago

    75cent for a cup of tap water? This place is ghetto... Water should be free... If you get dry noodles it will be greasey...

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    11 years ago

    Their mi co is amazing. The sauce is derrrricious. Also the meat is pretty good. And and and, they have iced water.

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    pretty good food for cheap price! i always get the deep fried shrimp noodles with broth. cheap and satisfying!

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    Whenever i come here i always get the wonton noodles soup because its bomb!!! Ask for the white thick noodles. Its called hu tieu

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    check your bill. they will over charge you. goldenwest and westminster is the better one and they won't rip you off

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    When: - Thursday lunch…read more What: - Grilled pork spring roll - Grilled beef and asparagus spring roll - Brodard vermicelli - Mango dessert Experience: - Food was ordered online and ready for pick up as stated - good service. - Spring rolls were amazing! The grilled pork spring rolls had the crispy pieces inside which raised the texture experience of spring rolls giving every bite a crunch. While the asparagus and beef spring roll had a different crunch from the asparagus. Definitely one of the best spring rolls I have had and will be back for these spring rolls! - Brodard vermicelli was delicious and had good variety of protein - shrimp, grilled chicken, grilled pork, and crispy egg rolls. - Picked up a mango dessert when picking up food and it was pricey (~$14) but it was amazing - layers of mango mousse with a layer of mango cubes.

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    4.4
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    4.6
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    So worth the walk from Banh Khot Lady to here! I made it a mission to visit this spot when I was…read morevisiting OC. I've seen so many IG reels about this spot and let me just say it did not disappoint! Love at first bite. The wings were hot and spicy! I ordered 4 pcs spicy garlic butter + 4 pcs fish sauce wings. Everything smelled so good! The chicken wings were fried to perfection. I liked the spicy garlic butter a tad bit more cause I like dry rub. Although the fish sauce was yummy as well. Not too fishy but had good flavor. The staff here were very friendly. I would come back!

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    0.0 mi
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    Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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