Lately I've been exploring Vietnamese food and when I looked at Nguyen's Kitchen's menu, I was…read moreintrigued by some of their menu items, so I decided to go check them out. I was meeting my foodie friend there at 12:30. The parking lot has limited space, which made it an extra challenge to park. Thankfully I only had to circle the block once to come back and snag a spot. (Meanwhile, my friend got there before me and was already enjoying an appetizer). Orders are placed at the counter and they call your number once your food is ready. The dining room consists of mostly booth seating with one "communal" table, and counter seating with 5ish chairs. There are also a handful of tables set outside. I've really been enjoying banh mi and their Bulgogi beef sandwich sounded great. I also happen to have a thing for popcorn chicken, so I got an order of that to round out my lunch. Oh, and based on the rave reviews I've read about their peach & lychee green tea, I ordered one of those as well. Let me just say, lunch was very satisfying! The sandwich was generously filled the fresh ingredients and the meat to veggie ratio was perfect. I'm not sure what the green sauce was that they finished the sammie off with but it was SO tasty!! I requested the popcorn chicken with medium heat and it was just spicy enough to leave my tongue tingling slightly. My friend saved an egg roll for me and it was also really good. (The tea by the way was very refreshing.) Now, this was my first time here but I never saw anyone come out to check the dining room or wipe down the tables after the lunch rush. This was especially concerning to me because they had a guy doing work on the windows who put his feet/ shoes on the tables right under said windows. Ewww. But aside from the parking challenge and the table hygiene/cleanliness, our visit was quite enjoyable and the food was very good. We would definitely return, but we'll have to plan around the lunch rush!

I was really looking forward to trying the crawfish pasta, and the portion was generous with plenty…read moreof crawfish and sausage. The presentation was nice, but unfortunately, the sauce was way too salty for my taste. I usually eat less salt, so the saltiness really overpowered the other flavors and made it difficult to enjoy the dish. Overall, it had potential, but I think the sauce could use a lot less salt to let the crawfish and other ingredients shine.

the place is super private and clean ! service 10/10 they…read moreattend really good and are always on task. Jonathan our server was always on top on attending us. Food was super good, the fried rice was a 10/10 recommended !

Colin is the best waiter that we have ever had. It's our first time at nova but the experience was…read moregreat thanks to him. The food was not only amazing but so was the customer service. I can't wait to come here again especially if Colin is serving us.

Sonder was amazing. We really enjoyed their creative menu and everything we ate was delicious. My…read morefavorite would be the pork belly skewer. It was fatty, juicy, and had a slight charred taste. All dishes ordered were done really well. The vibes were fun and upbeat. I really appreciated the design and interior decor of the dining room. Deeper in you will find more seating, the bar, and a live DJ! Service was good. it was a little slow at times but I understand it was a busy night. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great spot for a night out with friends or date night :-)

Stopped by for an impromptu date night and left pleasantly surprised. Our server Jenny was super…read moreattentive and made sure we were taken care of all night with on point recommendations. She suggested we try the skewers and each one was a 10/10. Drinks were unique and definitely worth the price. The Smooth Operator and Kokomo were our favorites. Overall, great date night vibe with good music, interior and amazing service. Will have to be back with a larger group to try more items!

best food ever i liked it so much it was really good. very good workers. enjoyed the viberead more

I've been back to Ini a good amount of times since my first review so here are my thoughts on some…read moredishes I've tried Calamari: 5/5 this was nice and crispy Crab roe spaghetti: 3/5 didn't love this as much as I thought I would unfortunately Seafood poke pizza: 5/5 the wasabi flavor was stronger than I expected but this was so good overall Mentaiko pizza: 5/5 I thought this pizza had an interesting combo of toppings and they all worked together super well, definitely would recommend Note: they have pretty decent happy hour deals on weekdays that I would recommend if you get the chance. The happy hour items are a pretty small section of the menu though so just depends on which items you like

Service This was my…read morefirst time eating at Sona in Anaheim, and it was such a delightful experience! The service was quick, and they took our order right away. Our food also came out very quickly and was super hot when it arrived. Ambiance The restaurant was nice, clean, and very aesthetically pleasing. It wasn't too loud or too quiet, so it had a really comfortable atmosphere for enjoying a meal. Food We ordered the Lomo Salvador and substituted the rice for noodles. My boyfriend got the brisket pho and a Coke. The pho was good, and my boyfriend rated it a 7/10. He really enjoyed the flavor of the soup. The Lomo Salvador was amazing!** The fries had so much flavor, and the filet mignon was not dry at all. They also gave us a generous amount of meat, and a lot of the pieces had little to no fat, which I personally prefer. The noodles were super garlicky and tender. Overall, this was one of the best lomos I've tried compared to a few other spots! Price Price: Good price for the big portions you get.

A modern fusion restaurant offering a variety of Asian inspired dishes with Vietnamese influences…read more The interior was clean, with a mix of warm lighting and simple decor that created a feeling of comfort that works well for both casual and group gatherings. There were enough parking spots for the plaza. We really appreciate how the staff were so friendly, welcoming, and super attentive. Ordered the following: - Garlic Chicken - Popcorn Chicken - Lomo Saltado Shaken Fries + Filet Mignon + Garlic Noodle - Signature Vietnamese Pho (special combination) - New drinks: Banana Matcha Milktea & Banana Coffee Everything that we ordered was absolutely delicious! The one I liked the most was the Lomo Saltado Shaken Fries with filet mignon (which had a combination of tender steak, savory fries, and garlic noodles). The garlic chicken was savory and flavorful while the popcorn chicken was crispy and nice bite sized with a great balance of seasoning. Definitely would love to come back and try their other items!

The XLB was really good the original and spicy. I wasn't a huge fan of the ham fried rice but it…read morewas still good. Service was good and atmosphere was good

This was my first time coming to a Seven Grams restaurant and I loved everything we ordered. My…read morefavorite thing, by far, were the black and gold lava buns. Those were incredible. They weren't too sweet and had a hint of salt. You could also still taste the natural flavors of the egg yolk. Absolutely delicious! I also enjoyed the lotus root crispy fries. Do not be alarmed if you bite into one and find a stringy substance in there. That is normal apparently. It was my first time trying lotus root crispy fries and I enjoyed them a lot! More than I thought I would. The tomato beef noodles were also delicious as well. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was very tomato-y and beefy. The only thing was the kale. It really didn't do anything to the dish so other than just being a green, leafy veggie, it really didn't need to be there. Same with the parsley. The beef rolls were also quite nice. I thought that the ones I had dine-in were perfectly crispy with just the right of sauce to not overpower the other ingredients in the roll. Also, some places skimp on the meat and fill up the "beef" roll with too much cucumber. I thought this place was very balanced with the beef and cucumber! I did however, order a second beef roll to go and noticed that they didn't put enough sauce. So, that seemed a little inconsistent. I also ordered the spicy wontons and they were so delicious that I ordered a second one to go! Overall, I thought the experience was a great one. The service was good and friendly. The food was delicious. I will say that it gets quite busy. There was a large amount of people still waiting outside the restaurant after we finished eating. Definitely expect a wait (but it'll be worth it)!

I love this place! There's always a wait list but worth it, they have the best loma saltado with…read morefilet anywhere. Today I also had the short rib pho and the chicken wings with fried rice. Everything is so good and lots of food for 2 with leftovers. Bonus - extra noodles with your pho - no charge. You can't beat that. Lots of indoor seating, including sitting at their noodle bar for quick eating. Our waitress Angela was so amazing and she doesn't forget a thing. And that is difficult when they're extremely busy and there's really no down time for these folks. If you're in the area, you have to try this place. You can also waitlist online. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area.

Beef belly pho definitely worth for lunch special. I also got the anthony togo as well and it was…read moregood. Broth was definitely different due to the smokey beef. They also use fresh noodles. Warningg** veggie pho is not vegetarian.. They have in small font showing its made with beef. But most older people dont read since its so small already on the phone. Honestly makes no sense because why would someone pay almost $17 for veggie pho if its in beef broth if they eat meat. We only found out because we asked for extra noodle and the noodles came with broth. my aunt was nice about it and didnt make a scene. But the waiter did mention that he will remember to double check next time to make sure customers know its not vegetarian. +0.5 for service.

BUSINESS PERMANENTLY CLOSING 6/28/26…read more Came here with some gals for afternoon tea. It's a cute little restaurant in Old Towne Orange. It's decorated really cute inside and out! Everything was creatively planned and decorated. It was also very clean and spacious inside and out. When you go in, there's a tea sampling station with the menus so you can see which tea you would like to order. Our server was really sweet, but she was the only one serving all of the tables, so she would come by every 10-20 minutes to check on us and some things we asked for didn't make it to the table. If they had more servers, customers would be happy with quicker service. The food and tea were delish! There were 6 of us so we shared a bunch of different teas. I really enjoyed the teas they had. The sweet and savory treats were really yummy! I really enjoyed them. Each person got 5 little savory treats and 4 sweet treats. I kind of wish we got one or two more for $45, but either way they were delicious! We had a great time and were sad to learn that the business will be permanently closing down tomorrow (6/28/26), I would have loved to continue going back!

Didn't realize the spot rebranded itself until I got here with some friends looking for a quick…read morebite in the area. Previously, it was mainly serving their tea menu. We got a variety of dishes to try out, and overall it was just ok. The soup was good but was a little light on ingredients, the papaya salad was decent with a little kick, noodles didn't really have much truffle taste but was ok, green beans were crunchy and probably the best dish here, and the mango sticky rice was not ripe. Most of the mango pieces were hard / not sweet and proportion to the rice was off. The staff was friendly and the space is very open and welcoming. Not sure if I'd come back though unless I was craving the Asian fusion tea service.

Mango bango still one of my fav desserts. Tried the new chicken skin chips. Wish some pieces were…read moremore crispy. I think frying them another time would've been perfect. Great service and chicken karaage this time was the juiciest and most moist we've had here. Think changed sauce it comes with as it's yuzu aioli now which I prefer but I could be wrong

Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

My friend and I happened to be in the area and came across a TikTok showing the food at VOX…read moreKitchen, and we immediately said, "Okay, we HAVE to try this place." And I am SO glad we did because everything about our experience was seriously a 10/10! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was amazing. The gentleman at the front greeted us and escorted us to our table, and right away we felt welcomed and comfortable. Our server, Quang, was absolutely the sweetest! He was so friendly, outgoing, attentive, and helpful, especially when it came to giving us recommendations since it was our first time there. He had such a positive energy and really made our experience even better. And the FOOD!!! If I could give it 1,000/10, I seriously would. We tried the Ube Cloud, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Garlic Parmesan Fries, Spicy Shrimp Wontons, Corn Ribs, Garlic Butter Prawns, and Filet Garlic Noodles, and honestly, there wasn't ONE thing we didn't enjoy. Everything was full of flavor and absolutely delicious. But what really stood out to us was that it wasn't just the food -- it was the entire experience. The staff, the atmosphere, the music, and just the overall vibe made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. The music they were playing was amazing too! My friend and I were enjoying ourselves, eating good food, listening to good music, and just having such a great time. The whole place honestly had such a warm, homey feeling to it. When we were leaving, the gentleman who had greeted and seated us earlier ended up having a whole conversation with my friend and me. He was so sweet and personable! He mentioned that they may be opening a location in Culver City, and I told him I really hope they do because that would be much closer to home for me. I was even joking with him that if they open one, they need to bring the whole staff from this location over there too because everyone here was THAT amazing. At the same time, even if there ends up being a location closer to me, I would honestly still make the drive back to this one. When you visit somewhere for the first time and have such a great experience, that location becomes special. You can visit the same restaurant somewhere else, but the people, atmosphere, and experience aren't necessarily going to feel the same. This location definitely left that kind of impression on us. I really hope this review reaches management because the staff here deserves the recognition. Everyone we interacted with was wonderful, and Quang especially took such great care of us. This was our first time at VOX Kitchen, but it DEFINITELY won't be our last. We're already talking about coming back and bringing our family and more of our friends so we can all enjoy it together. 10/10 food. 10/10 service. 10/10 atmosphere. 10/10 experience. You guys definitely gained some returning customers!

Second time coming here, it's been a while since my first visit. Service was really good and…read moreattentive but all their food tastes similar and really saucey. Beef congee was a little over the top but if you like a lot of toppings and a lot of beef, this is for you. Lomo saltado came with like 6 pieces of beef. Is that the norm? Overall nice upbeat venue.