"I should have come here sooner!" Stopped by for happy hour and was completely blown away. The food was great, the ambience was super pleasant, and everything was very reasonably priced. Here is what we tried: * Lemongrass Beer (7/10): Very refreshing! * Coconut Ube Beer (9/10): Incredible. I've never tasted umami in a beer before! * Shrimp Garlic Noodles (8.5/10): Creamy, garlicky, savory, and salty with shrimp grilled to perfection. * Banh Mi Chao (8/10): A pleasant surprise that brought back sweet memories of breakfast in Vietnam--packed with flavor. Service (10/10): Asia was prompt, attentive, and professional. Zero complaints! Overall: 9/10 | Highly recommended, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Nep Cafe - Garlic Shrimp Noodles! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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I've been here but it's been about a year since I've been back. I came for breakfast around 9:30am on a Thursday. There was no wait and plenty of parking. Our server was nice and attentive. The restaurant is modern and beautiful. I got the mango sticky rice matcha drink and the filet mignon banh mi chao. The drink was tasty. I think it tastes best if you mix the mango with the matcha. The food was nice and hot and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It's the perfect complement with the banh mi as you dip the egg yolk, the sauce with onions, and most importantly the pate. I will definitely always order this every time I go! read more

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Overall, an amazing experience at NEP Café. The service is excellent and very quick. All the food was delicious and the ambience was amazing. Ratings: Curry crab omelette 8/10: this was a solid dish, but honestly, I know it was an omelette, but it just taste like eggs basically just an omelette with a little bit of crab but not bad. Shrimp fried rice 9/10: with the lime sauce on the side this is delicious by itself not so much of a great dish, but with the sauce amazing. Filet mignon banh mi 9.5/10: the only reason I take off .5 is because the bread was very very hard. But overall, an amazing dish and the flavors were amazing. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection. Mango sticky rice 7/10 if you are a fan of black sesame and your desserts, this is perfect for you. Banana bread pudding 100/10: this genuinely might be one of the greatest desserts I've ever had amazing perfection. All of the aspects of it are perfect the crunch the banana, the ice cream, the bread pudding everything about it just amazing if you love banana you will love this dessert. read more

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Always a pleasant experience dining at Nep Cafe. Overtime I do see that the restaurant had elevated every dish to a new level , more attention to detailed for each element on the plate. At first I was not used to the fusion flavor of their sister restaurant, Nep , however, had found the perfect balance between traditional vietnamese dishes ( like crispy pork with pickled carrot / daikon ) with adding some modern twist to it. The drinks are pretty good too, I do prefer matcha to be a little stronger . They nailed it with the egg coffee. Service: Great, attentive. Highly recommend this place for brunch, date. It can get crowded so make sure you get here early during weekend. read more

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Updating my review to include tasty items I tried for the first time: Mango sticky rice matcha- strong coconut flavor, yum Ube Vietnamese Coffee- strong coffee and ube flavor, yum Mango sticky rice dessert- loved the Pandan sticky rice, loved this overall Banana bread pudding - very good, black sesame crunch is perfect to balance the sweetness Also, as I'm reading my first review, just realized Danielle was our gal again, and she was so nice, again! read more

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Long overdue review. This spot is absolutely worth checking out. The Vietnamese coffee was tasty, the food was flavorful and nicely plated, and I also loved the modern, cozy atmosphere that made the whole experience feel extra enjoyable. It's one of those places that's hard to forget after your first visit. The only catch is the wait. This place gets busy quickly, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Had a party of 12 here the other day. Easy to make a reservation via phone call. We had the entire section to ourselves. Food comes out super quick. Everything here tastes unique and amazing. Colors and presentstion are amazing. Customer service is great. Drinks are strong and really good as well. We've been here so many times already and everything is really good. The only thing I wouldnt irder again is their new item, steak frites. The steak was stringy and bot that great. But everything else was amazing!! Some of my favorites were: Seafood tom kha pasta Calamari Crispy pork belly wrap Chicken wings Their drinks are esthetically pleasing and strong. Quality of food is just next level. At the same time the vibes are really chill and laid back. Been here half a dozen times already and will continue to come here!! read more

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Lots to like about the Nep Cafe. Yet another recommendation from a good friend who has yet to steer us wrong. It would have earned 4.5 stars because I did not care for the deconstructed Bahn Mi (my son however raved about it) but everything else was excellent so it was an easy round up. Clean modern interior with on point and friendly staff. We were off rush hour so there was parking but it looks to be tight if things are busy The Food Garlic Noddle with Shrimp: So good. Fresh tasty shrimp with a nice slight char on them paired with rich garlicky noodles. Each could have stood on their own but together they were magic broccolini: nicely cooked and the roasted? garlic added a nutty element to them. Just the right amount of chili added a nice heat to it as well Spicy Wontons: I did not taste but looked fantastic and the table loved them. Why did I not get to taste them? I was distracted by the garlic noodles and my family attacked it like a pack of hungry wolves. By the time I circled back to them I was staring at an empty dish lol Beef belly: This ribbon like strips of beef belly severed almost bento style on rice. Surrounded by a tasty and fresh arrangement of toppings that paired perfectly with the beef. The egg had a glorious runny yolk and lets face it yolk soaked rice is one of life's better pleasures This was a great spot highlighting a modern take on Vietnamese fusion cuisine read more

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We decided to try out this place after we were done fishing. It was lunch time and the place was packed. The restaurant is modern fancy with a comfortable homey feeling. There was also a bar area. Parking was ample and our server was quick and courteous. We tried the tiramisu latte, that's a must!! Everything that we tried was delicious, no leftover to take home. We'll definitely go back next time. read more

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Curry Crab Meat - Hands down one of the best dishes I've had recently. The omelet is pure perfection. Fluffy, pillowy eggs topped with sweet crab meat and creamy aromatic curry sauce. It's savory, slightly sweet and packed with flavor. Seafood Thom Kha pasta - incredible Thai fusion. If you love Thom Kha soup, you need to try this pasta dish. The seafood is fresh and pasta was perfectly cooked. A unique flavor bomb that completely blew me away. The Dao - I was intrigued by the potato espuma. It's is delightful. Potato is smooth, airy and cloud like. Perfect pair with rich, slow -poached egg. Break the yolk into that velvety potato mixture creates the ultimate dip, if you're a fan of poached egg this is a must try. Not to forget the truffle oil drizzled on top that ties everything together. Smells so good. The service is great. Attentive, polite and helpful servers. read more

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Great late afternoon meal option, as it wasn't busy. The lemongrass tofu was flavorful, but a bit too sweet. The garlic noodles were saucy with a thicker noodle. Good flavor though. Mango salad was really good and refreshing. Employees were friendly, service was great. Ambiance is great inside, nice decor and well spaced tables. read more

Nep Cafe - Shrimp Garlic Noodle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

First time visiting Nep as an avid Kei concepts fan. Got the Banh Mi Chao, Dry BBH, Mango sticky rice Matcha, and blueberry matcha. The Banh Mi Chao had great flavor throughout. Well put together deconstructed Banh Mi. I liked the flavors and it was fairly heavy for breakfast. The bread had great texture as well. My only complaint was there was little to no sear on the filet at all. That would've taken the dish over the top. The noodles were solid but nothing crazy. The mango sticky rice matcha was very unique - never had anything like it. It wasn't super strong though. Price was very fair for the entire meal which makes the overall experience 5 stars. Will definitely be back if looking for viet breakfast in the fountain valley area. read more

Nep Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I think I've finally tried just about all of the KEI Concepts restaurants now, and this was one of the last ones on my list. It had always been crazy busy whenever I drove by, so I finally stopped in during an off hour around 1:00 or 1:30 and was able to grab a seat pretty easily. Like most of the KEI spots, the place was clean, modern, and had a cool vibe without trying too hard. I asked the server what he recommended and went with the filet mignon banh mi chao, which is definitely one of the more expensive items on the menu. The dish came out sizzling with filet mignon, potatoes, egg, and a peppery gravy sauce. The flavor reminded me of an upgraded beef stew, kind of like something your mom would make if she suddenly became a chef and opened a trendy restaurant in Orange County. The sauce was flavorful and comforting, but the meat itself was a little gristly & chewy in parts, so I may not have gotten the best cuts that day. Overall, I thought it was good, just not one of those meals that completely blows you away. That said, I still enjoy the KEI Concepts restaurants because they always offer something a little different, and Vietnamese cuisine is just fun to explore. I'm really into bold flavors and unique spices, and while this dish leaned more toward comfort food than adventurous, I'd still come back and try more things. Funny enough, the waiter asked me which KEI restaurant is my favorite, and honestly I still can't pick one. They're all consistently solid, clean, and interesting in their own way. I just keep waiting for the one dish that makes me stop mid bite and go, "Okay... there it is." read more

Nep Cafe - Nice atmo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Came for Saturday brunch, and the overall experience was great. Despite having a reservation and the table being ready, my party wasn't allowed to sit down until a majority of us were there. This was a bit inconvenient as it just made for a crowded waiting area, which isn't big at this location and spills out into the parking lot. Food-wise, I really enjoyed the seafood tom kha pasta and the curry crab omelet. I would come back for those. read more

Nep Cafe was one of my first Kei Concepts restaurants that I truly enjoyed. I came to realize that I only tried it for breakfast, so in my recent visit, it was for dinner. While it was busy on a Sunday evening, my girlfriend and I were able to grab a seat right away. The first thing I noticed was that the table we were seated was still not clean and was sticky. After reviewing the menu, we decided to get items that were a bit different than what we tried in the past. I was craving some curry and decided to get the Curry Crab Omelet. My girlfriend got the Seafood Ceviche. The ceviche was pretty spicy and tasted refreshing. Unfortunately, when it came the curry dish, it was utterly disappointing. The dish comes with rice and I thought it would go well together. The omelette itself was very bland and didn't par well with the curry crab. Eventually, it was unbearable to continue eating the omelet, so I just ate the curry crab with rice. This experience itself confirms that I'd rather not come back for the dinner service. I hope to continue the support with their usual breakfast options... American Express is accepted here. read more

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Nep has a special place in my heart, blending modernized brunch dishes with Vietnamese classics. It reminds me of myself in a way! I feel like I have raved to multiple friends about Nep and how unique and delicious it is. Nep is located across from Mile Square Regional Park and has ample parking. Every time I have been there, it has always been busy, even with its generous indoor and outdoor seating. I also appreciate how on top of it the servers always are and how they make sure you are well taken care of. Nep is known for their Banh Mi Chao, which is kind of like Bo Ne but with an "everything but the kitchen sink" vibe. I definitely recommend first-time visitors try this dish since it is really what makes them stand out. The tenderness of the beef mixes so well with the sauce, tomatoes, and pâté, while the banh mi acts as the perfect dipping vessel that ties everything together. Besides the Banh Mi Chao, there are so many other dishes that are equally mouthwatering, such as their Crab Toast (with a generous amount of crab and a creamy mouthfeel) and their new steamed egg dish with pork floss (a salty flavor balanced with custardy egg). In my opinion, no matter what dish you decide to get, you can guarantee it will be well-seasoned. Really excited to continue being a repeat customer and trying everything under their roof. read more

Nep Cafe - Food: Curry omelet, banh mi chao, steamed egg with pork floss, pork belly rice plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Food here is amazing! Everything here is good. My favorite is the Tom Kha Pasta because I love the combination of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty. The deconstructed bahn mi is also great and I love the freshly baked bread that they give you. If your kids love it as much as mine do, don't worry you can order more bread by itself! The only weird thing was that we made a reservation since we had a large party and they gave us a minimum spend per person and a time limit. Not sure if people just come and tie up a table for hours without ordering much but we were definitely there to eat and didn't have any trouble hitting that limit. Just don't hear that too often at all. read more

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This Nep location is gorgeous! I love the high ceilings, all the greenery and natural wood. We ordered the seafood ceviche. This was phenomenal! Loved this Thai twist to this dish and the Asian chips. Iconic. Loved the pork belly rice dish! So good with the pickled carrot/radish, fish sauce, mint greens for the perfect bite. Skin was super crispy. Shrimp Garlic noodles were good. Broccolini was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The whole pieces of garlic were yummmm. The pandan dessert we tried was also delicious. Cleaned my bowl. Service was excellent. Staff were happy to take a pic for us. Thank you Nep! **They don't have oat milk coffee options. That's a bummer for me. Would like to see that so a non dairy girl can have a coffee. read more

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Every time I visit OC, this is my go to !!! Food and service here is incredible! Everything came out quick and was delicious. read more

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Wow...this is my 2nd Nep Cafe experience/location and this was just as great as the 1st one. Let's gooooo... Party of 5 with reservations otherwise I don't see how you get a table. This place was packed! With that, the service never faltered. Our server was on point, super friendly and checked on us throughout our dinner visit. I loved how she asked if we wanted the dishes to come out in courses or whenever they were ready. Great stuff. The kitchen was great with getting out the dishes quickly. Chicken Wings - Savory and Delish. If your party is 5 like us, put in two orders. Beef Carpaccio - Fresh and yum. Garlic Noodles - They are know for this for a reason. So so good... Seafood Tom Kha Pasta - Creamy and tasty Pork Belly Wraps - Absolute Delish Shaken Beef Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait - Not too sweet, on point I completely understand why NEP Cafes are always packed when I visit my OC friends. We'll keep booking reservations and visiting because it's definitely worth the visit. Cheers! read more

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great food, great service, nice vibe. It's a bit pricy, but it's fair enough for the quality read more

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Mother's day lunch at Nep was busier than a Grindr server during a Republican convention, but our table of 7 was already set and waiting for us. (By the way, I just love it when a reservation means RESERVATION. Because why do some places make me wait for a table. That I reserved. Weeks ago? Thank you, Nep, for doing better than that.) Service staff was warm and attentive, and I can only imagine the kind of system the kitchen has in place because food came out quickly and flawlessly. MATCHA COCONUT: 5/5. Ya'll they use the GOOD coconut water. SUGARCANE KUMQUAT: 5/5. Sugarcane by itself is fantastic, but the addition of kumquat really kicks up the refreshing factor. CALAMARI: 5/5. So good. The jalapenos were not playinggg. BROCCOLINI: 5/5. The sauce. The fried garlic. The freshness and crunch of the green. I wish all veggies could be done this well. CRAB TOAST: 5/5. I'll get to the crab in a second, but first THE TOAST??? The kind of toast all bread strives to be but can never quite become. The crab was super rich and velvety, and not salty at all. 5 SPICE CHICKEN: 5/5. The chicken here was perfectly roasted, and the sticky rice pairing is ELITE. TOM KHA PASTA: 5/5. Holy lemongrass, coconut, seafood trifecta. The flavors were more concentrated than Joe Jonas trying to parallel park in LA. GARLIC WINGS: 5/5. Had to order a second one. Fish sauce makes EVERYTHING better, argue with the wall. BUN BO HUE DRY NOODLES: 5/5. The beef belly was so silky. The sauce at the bottom was incredibly unctuous, which was nicely offset by the pile of fresh veggies. LEMONGRASS TOFU: 4/5. Lemongrass was absolutely the star of the show here. The tofu was on the salty side, but it did come with white rice. GARLIC NOODLES WITH FILET: 5/5. My first time liking garlic noodles. My first time NOT having to ask, "Where's the garlic?" It had the soft, roasted garlic flavor and aroma. The filet was softer than a man's ego. BANANA BREAD PUDDING: 5/5. The banana was PER. FECT. LY. caramelized. The crunch and subtle savory notes from the sesame cornflake, all combined with vanilla ice cream. Heaven. MANGO STICKY RICE: 5/5. My Asian mom who isn't big on desserts in general scraped up every remaining grain of the the pandan sticky rice and every last coconut strip. read more

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We loved our visit to NEP Cafe! The staff was professional and welcoming, and the restaurant had a modern industrial aesthetic. The filet mignon banh mi chao was served in a hot skillet with tender steak, crispy bread, and fresh garlic cloves. We also loved the sea salt Vietnamese coffee--it was creamy, bold, and not too sweet. We sincerely appreciated the 15% military discount and can't wait for our next visit! read more

Nep Cafe - Filet Mignon Banh Mi Chao + Sea Salt Vietnamese Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Exceptional service from Thomas today! I stopped by for a quick lunch and he was very attentive, even when it quickly got busy! Food was great as always. I haven't been to Nep in over a year but I plan to stop by more often! read more

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Amazing dinner spot!! We went with a group of 5, had reservations ahead of time, and we were impressed by everything. Our group ordered a lot of food and I managed to steal bites of it all! Starters: Crispy calamari 8.5/10, the sauce is great Seafood ceviche 8/10, great flavor but very small portions! Crispy pork belly 9/10, perfect for sharing and very delicious Vietnamese shrimp salad 9/10, great portion for sharing Drinks: Thai princess 8/10, too sweet for me personally but I can see why it'd be a popular drink. Calamansi paloma 9.5/10, smooth smoky flavor, mezcal was nice. Sea salt Vietnamese coffee 10/10 truly hits the spot. Not too sweet, perfect mix of flavors. Entrees: The Vietnamese shaken beef, rice was cooked perfectly and the beef was well flavored. 9/10. Bun Bo Hue Dry Noodles, HUGE bowl of food, but still feels light to eat. 8.5/10. Seafood Tom Kha Pasta, amazing, probably my favorite thing we got. The flavors of the noodles are amazing but definitely smaller portioned than the rest of the items. 9.5/10. Garlic noodle, also great flavors but small portioned. Maybe I'm just a big back! 9/10. Dessert: Mango sticky rice, was an interesting taste, wouldn't get it again but it wasn't bad. 8/10. Banana bread pudding, non negotiable, you HAVE to get this. Perfect dessert, 10/10. Our server Joanne was also super kind, so attentive, and had brilliant suggestions and knowledge of the menu. Thanks again! Can't wait to be back. read more

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I came here for Easter brunch and snagged a spot on their patio where the vibes were immaculate, sunny, and perfect for a long, indulgent meal. As someone who's Viet and constantly missing the flavors of the motherland, I had high expectations... and Nep Cafe absolutely delivered. We went all in: Egg coffee w/salted egg: rich, creamy, perfectly balanced nostalgia in a cup Mango sticky rice matcha: unique and refreshing, not overly sweet Ceviche with lemongrass & creamy coconut: fragrant, and addicting Bánh mì chảo with filet mignon: sizzling, flavorful, and cooked just right Garlic noodles with crab: buttery, garlicky perfection that you have to order And dessert sealed the deal! Banana bread pudding: as a banana lover, this completely blew my mind. Warm, comforting, and easily one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Every single dish hit. No misses. You can tell there's real intention behind the flavors and it feels modern but still deeply rooted in Vietnamese taste. Already planning my next visit because there are way too many dishes left to try. Nep Cafe is officially on repeat read more

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Parking: Free, open lot. Tips: Your entire party must be present to be seated. There is a 10-minute grace period if you are running late. I thought NEP was good, but I'm not sure the food was standout enough for me to return--the coffee, though, is another story. I started with the sea salt coffee, which was amazing. It was sweetened but not overly; it was just perfect. I highly recommend it. For food, I ordered the seafood ceviche, beef tongue fried rice, tom kha pasta, crab toast, and the Banh Mi Chao with filet mignon. The seafood ceviche was one of my favorites. It was refreshing and light, with just enough coconut milk to give it some substance. It also came with shrimp crackers on the side. The beef tongue fried rice is what made me realize this was a fusion restaurant; the Peruvian influence really stood out. While it was good, it didn't strike me as particularly special. I really liked the tom kha pasta and can definitely see myself coming back for it. Imagine linguine with shrimp and coconut milk infused with tom yum flavors. The crab toast was decent, but it was essentially just stir-fried, dry crab on top of eggs. It was an interesting mix of textures, but nothing memorable. The Banh Mi Chao wasn't quite my style since I'm not a fan of stewed meats, so take that recommendation with a grain of salt. That said, it was a very well-seasoned dish. All in all, I would return for the coffee and perhaps the pasta or ceviche. read more

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Finally able to get a seat at the table for lunch understood the height it's worth it. I thought the food was very good. I had the chicken wings, which is not pictured. We sat outside this time. Nice quieter than inside. read more

Nep Cafe - Lemongrass Tofu Lemongrass Tofu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Response to nep about my receipt or date of visit. It's posted on my review the receipt with all that info on this review. Do you copy paste that without reading the Yelp reviews or looking at the attachments? read more

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Great food and drinks! Nothing disappoint. Service was great as well. Love the ambiance and decor of the place. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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Very unique café with fusion flavors, with a great ambiance for a cute lunch. We visited on a weekday afternoon and had an amazing brunch here. We ordered the coconut Ube coffee, seafood Tom Kha pasta, and the Xoi Man. The coconut Ube coffee was very strong, and the Ube flavor was pretty subtle. Overall, a high quality and well balanced latte and I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the drinks they had since they have a wide array of Asian inspired flavors. The seafood pasta was delicious, with the tom kha flavors really shining. The seafood was very fresh and the noodles were bouncy and chewy. The portions are just enough to satisfy too. The Xoi Man was delicious too, with the sticky rice and the sweet sausage complimenting each other. There is also quail eggs, and I really liked the pate they had on the side. The service was super attentive and accommodating, making our experience overall very good. There is plentiful parking in the plaza and the park right across the street is beautiful. Highly recommend NEP Cafe! read more

Nep Cafe - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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The menu is most successful when it leans into bold, layered flavors. Familiar Vietnamese influences are reworked with richer sauces, crisp textures, and contemporary plating, making the food feel approachable but still interestting. Portions are generous, and the dishes arrive looking as considered as they taste. Some items can run a little rich, so ordering several plates for the table creates a better balance than committing to one heavy entree. Service was warm and attentive, even with the restaurant's energetic pace. The staff kept things moving without making the meal feel rushed, and the overall experience felt organized despite the busy room. read more

Met up with a friend here and she highly recommended this spot. AMBIANCE Parking: Plaza parking--manageable but can get busy during peak brunch hours. Seating: Spacious but high demand--expect a wait or plan ahead. Vibes: You're in an eventful area whether it may be the events hosted in the plazas or just something in Mile Square Park. The spot itself is trendy, lively, and very much a brunch destination energy. It feels like a spot straight out of a modern Ho Chi Minh City café--colorful drinks, plated dishes, and a crowd that's here to eat and take photos. DRINKS: Seafood Tom Kha Pasta (Recommend) This is probably why NEP shines out, their courage to try new things - this fusion seafood tom kha sure is something. You're getting that creamy, coconut-forward tom kha flavor but translated into a pasta dish with seafood. It's rich, slightly tangy, and aromatic--definitely not traditional, but a fun and flavorful twist. Mango Sticky Rice (Recommend) Ooooiii! The aesthetics from the green rice to the placement of ingredients foreshadows you will enjoy this dish. Sweet mango, coconut milk, and sticky rice--simple but satisfying. Wildberry Matcha Latte (Recommend) Topped with a aesthetic and tasty drink. You get that earthy matcha base balanced with a fruity sweetness from the wildberry--smooth and refreshing. CUSTOMER SERVICE Efficient and used to the crowd. Even when busy, things move at a steady pace. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good selections, delicious food, and pleasant vibes. Fountain Valley has a lot of eateries but this spot stands out from their creativity. I really they had one here in San Diego, I look forward to coming back here when I'm in the OC #RepresentAZN TIPS: * Hard to find--keep an eye out for the entrance * Extra tom kha sauce? You can use that to eat with rice, fries, or additional flavors! * Nep means sticky rice/customs read more

Nep Cafe - Woooo! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Ambiance--very cute and modern. I was skeptical. How can a Viet place be this Tiktok worthy cute and good? Service--the server was so nice and friendly. Just genuinely friendly. Food--egg coffee was 5/5. It was sweet but it's supposed to be. Better than the ones we got at the train/railroad street in Hanoi. We shared the Bò Ne filet dish and it was delicious. It's a big portion so recommend splitting it. read more

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Love nep cafe! The banh mi chao is one of my favorite things to order at nep! The sauce poured over this is so incredible and pairs perfectly with the baguette. The perfect brunch spot! read more

Nep Cafe - Banh Mi Chao - Beef Belly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

What a gem! Dee-licious dishes and the bread was nicely flaky on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was bustling, modern, sunny on one side of the restaurant, dim and quieter on the other side. Great lunch options, tasty drinks, and considerate mouthwash available in the bathrooms! read more

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It was all about the butter noodles for me today. I could become addicted to them. The taste was sumptuous and the texture of the noodles (not too soft or hard) satisfied me. The cookie butter latte was very good with an appealing aesthetic. The service was excellent, which came as no surprise to me because all of the Kei concepts restaurants have been great to me and my family. In terms of the ambiance, the music reminded me of a dance club. Even though one of our party said it was loud, and it was, I found the noise festive. read more

Nep Cafe - Cookie Butter Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Lunar New Year Brunch and Birthday lunch with the sis was a hit Nep Cafe Made reservations in advance. When we arrived we were quickly seated in a pleasant table by the window letting in a some great natural lighting. Our server was friendly and very helpful with the menu selections. We decided on the Filet Chao Platter and Beef Belly Rice Bowl with Mango Sticky Rice for dessert and the DAO for an appetizer. Everything was absolutely amazing! The food was so well presented and yes I almost didn't want to eat it and the coffee, Wow! So refreshing flavorful and robust! Love this place and the perk was getting a red envelope at the end our meal Happy New Year Eats! read more

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I received a $20 coupon on my Nep Irvine visit so I used it in FV. Food quality very consistent. This is a busier location and we waited for about 15 minutes. Easy parking on Sunday. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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