9/10. I came specifically for the viral bánh ít. TikTok recommendations can be hit-or-miss, but this was a hit. It was the perfect combination of crispy, chewy, savory, and fresh flavors and textures. Wish it had a bit more meat filling, but it was carb maxxing in the best way possible! I recommend ordering ahead on their website, as it takes 15-30 minutes to make. I've also had their bún bò Huế and mì quảng in the past, and both were really good. Portions are solid for the price too. The restaurant itself is pretty no-frills, and service was nice. I'd definitely come back whenever I'm in the area and recommend it for central Vietnamese food. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Banh it ram--worth the hype! - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

The service here is amazing! I placed a takeout order with extra requests and they were so accommodating. For the food, we tried the Banh it ram which was sooo crispy and flavorful. It was everything I imagined it to be. Nem chua was delicious and perfect bite size (smaller than usual). Combo plate was perfect for my friend to try all three of my favs. We also had the durian smoothie and it was delicious. I would come back. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We came here on a whim and were so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, the hostess was incredibly kind and welcoming. Since it was our first visit, she was very patient with us and took the time to answer our questions. We ended up sitting on the patio since the wait for an indoor table was about 45 minutes, and it turned out to be a great spot. Their menu has so many Vietnamese dishes that we wanted to try, but we decided on the mango squid salad, coconut escargot, and chicken wings. Every dish was flavorful and delicious, and it definitely left us wanting to come back to try more. Overall, we had a great first experience. I'd absolutely come back and bring my family next time. If you're thinking about trying this place, it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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Was craving all the delicious looking Vietnamese food that has been popping up all over my socials, especially the crispy mochi ball specifically from this restaurant from Instagram reels Very glad I got to try it. Lots of carbs! read more

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Even though I got the small size, it was basically 2 portions for me. Had to rest the rest to go It comes with pork blood cake, pork hock, sliced meat, and viet ham. It was a good bowl of bun bo - I dressed it up with the herbs and banana flower (not pictured) read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Bun Bo hue (small) - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Wait was about 20 min on a Sunday! Banh it ram (6.5/10): overhyped imo....95% dough and 5% filling. Would be much better with more filling, but I did really like the crunch & that there aren't any mung beans in the filling LOL mi quang dac biet (7/10): very solid. The noodles are white bc they don't use food coloring to dye the noodles yellow anymore. The broth was seasoned perfectly and wasn't lackluster or too salty. I'd consider getting this again but there's prob better out there! Great service though, everyone was so sweet read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Banh it ram - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Jumped on the viral bandwagon. The banh it ram was what others had to say to about it: crispy, mochi-like. Although it lacks filling, the super chewy rice texture makes this good carb savory staple. Good to share - 1 piece was enough carb for me. Looks like fresh mochi like texture made on their end so definitely worth a try in you're if the area. Also got the banh beo - was surprised by the portion size here. They give you a lot of the rice cakes here. Paired with some at home veggies, good for more carb loading. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Banh ít ram to go - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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FOR THE BBH FAM Waited 15 mins for 3 for lunchtime on a Saturday! Wasn't too bad. The service attentive was quick and nice. Got the BBH, the combo banh, and banh ram it. Everything was tasty and just want to note that the banh ram it took 30 mins! If you have time, it's worth it! Here's a pic of it!! read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We came here for the Ban it ram for to go! The restaurant is located inside a mall, plenty of parking. The ban it ram was $17 and comes with 4 large pieces. Was a little disappointed with the dish, too much carbs and the fried part is too rich, can barely finish one, wish the sauce was a bit thicker. This dish wasn't it for me but would love to try other dishes here. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Ban it ram - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

We came here specifically to try the Banh It Ram, please note they make the dish fresh so we did have to wait 20 minutes for it. The service is SOO friendly! Thank you to the nice uncle who let us sit inside even though we had a to-go order and made our drinks quickly while we sat and chatted. Banh It Ram - 4/5, large portions with good flavor! I'd compare it to a crunchy rice cracker with mochi and shrimp filling on top. Lots of nuoc mam sauce! Salted plum drink - 5/5, really good sour plum flavor and the club soda isn't bitter!! One of my favorite drinks, soo happy to find somewhere that makes it well. Vietnamese coffee - 4/5, very strong and bitter. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Came here to try the viral ban it ram, but honestly it was the least of my favorite things that we ordered. The star here is definitely the bun bo hue (in my opinion). My friend and I shared the spicy soup, banh it ram, and banh beo chen. This was too much for food us, but we loved trying everything! Both of our favorites was the soup and then the banh beo chen, which is a lot for 2 people since you get 10. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee and my friend the pennyworth juice. The juice had a very grass-type flavor to it, would recommend something else if you're looking for something with some sweetness to it. The coffee was good! I would come back to get the bun bo hue again and try other dishes. There was no wait around 11am on a Friday, but it did start to fill up as it got later. read more

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Our family comes here as much as possible whenever we are close to Santa Ana. Great food and services.

know this vietnamese restaurant from reels and decide to come here while on my way to san diego. when i was here, it was packed. the restaurant is quite spacious. for foods: * bún bò huế đặc biệt: taste is mediocre but it comes quite complete with blood and meats... * bánh bột lọc trần: this dumpling is a must dish that has to be ordered. the sauce is also quite spicy and perfect combination... * bánh bèo chén: another dish has to be ordered. the crispy pork rind is so crunchy and so good... * cơm sườn tôm riềm: a rice plate that comes with pork ribs and shrimps. the pork ribs is so tender and sauce is so good. a bit sweet but when it mixed with rice, the taste is just right. just a suggestion: giving radish and carrots pickle will make it even perfect... * bánh ít kẹp bánh ram: love this appetizer actually. almost cannot find it at other vietnamese restaurants ~ must try!!! * nem chua: it is good but don't like it when biting the pepper. wonder if pepper ground powder can be used instead of whole one??? overall, if you are a vietnamese foods lover, you have to try the dishes at this restaurant. prices are wise, just a bit difficult to find parking space... read more

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Date of visit: June 2025 This seemingly low-key restaurant allowed me to try some Vietnamese dishes that were new to me. I came here on a recommendation by a friend. It's his favorite place to get bun bo hue. I was curious about other dishes, so I got other things too. 1 bun bo hue dac biet $15.95: this was really good. I'd come back for this. Also it was my first time seeing banana flower served with the bean sprouts and other veggies! 12 banh beo Chen $12.95: It was fun to try, but too much food! It was weird to take them home. It comes in 10 small plates. 16 mi quang dac biet $15.95: Nice flavor. I enjoyed the noodles! 20 nem chua $1.50. Good to try haha. It's just a meat wrapped in banana leaf. I wouldn't know if this is authentic compared to the other bajillion Viet restaurants in Little Saigon, but I enjoyed my experience. The server was so helpful with answering questions and added suggestions. -free parking lot -bathroom available -credit card accepted read more

Food was amazing! We had the banh it ram, banh beo, bun Bo hue, and banh bot loc. Our server was super nice. A little warm inside but loved the food! Hit the spot. read more

I arrived here just before they were closing which is 7:00 pm. Parking was easily accessible since most of the businesses close early at this strip mall. Service is on point and I went with a large bun bo hue. The portions of protein are generous and I was totally satisfied and full with my bowl of soup. They now accept credit cards versus the old policy of cash only which is convenient. Ngu Binh remains one of my favorite spots for Bun bo hue in Little Saigon, Westminster. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - My Bun Bo Hue. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Finally tried this viral spot. I recommend the banh bro and banh bot loc. They give generous amount of fish sauce. I didn't like the banh it ram as much - this takes 20 minutes to make so order in advance. Service is fast but there is no AC inside so it's a struggle during summer. read more

Maybe it was an off day, but I remember the bun bo hue being better. Maybe it was lacking spice this time around. The banh beo has always been really good here. I also got a catering order of banh nam for a holiday party and my family loved it. The staff were super friendly. The restaurant is spacious. I once brought my family of 20+ people with no reservations and they had no probably accommodating. read more

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Our family was visiting from out of town and really wanted to try this place. We were honestly surprised by how low the ratings were because we enjoyed everything we ordered, from the banh beo and banh ram it to the bun bo hue. Then again, places with lower ratings are usually the hidden gems, so I'm glad we decided to give this spot a try. Luckily, we came for lunch and were seated right away. The service was amazing, the servers kept checking on us, making sure our order was correct, and refilling our water. Everything came out hot and perfect with no issues at all. Our family was so quiet during lunch, and we realized it was because everyone was too busy enjoying the food 10/10, we'd definitely come back! read more

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After seeing this Instagram influencer, @TheSpicyJuju, crunching on Ngu Binh's Banh It Kep Bahn Ram in her car, I was so excited to go try it out for myself with my family. Unfortunately for us, the experience was disappointing. I usually dislike giving negative reviews, but I want to be as honest as I can be if I'm taking the time to post one. I'll start with the only positives: we got seated quickly, and the auntie who took our order was really sweet and great at promoting their specialty drinks (we just wanted iced water tho). The menu was very small, and they're probably well-known for their noodle soup, Bun Bo Hue, which we didn't order. To be fair, this review is only for 2 menu items that we got for lunch. Since the Bahn It Ram takes at least 20-25 minutes, we got their Con Suon Tom Riem (steamed rice with pork short rib and peel-on shrimp) to tide us over. It looked good, but when we started eating the pork it was so tough, and probably needed at least 2 hours in the stewed liquid to tenderize the meat. The shrimp was plump and decent, but peeling it was annoying and they didn't clean the shrimp IYKYK (I had to remove the icky stuff myself). ‍ I'm being generous giving this dish a 4/10. As for the "viral" Banh It Ram, we got 2 orders because I thought we would all love it. Each order of 4 pieces was $16 (!), so I really regret this decision. These finally came out after 25 minutes (auntie was up front about the wait time), and were visually appetizing like in the video. When we bit into them, sorry to say, but it lacked flavor. The steamed mochi on top was supposed to be stuffed with pork and shrimp, but it was mostly dough (very little filling). It did have a nice crunch on the bottom fried mochi, and the dipping sauce had a sweet, sour, spicy, umami kick to it, but it still didn't satisfy us flavor-wise. It was ok at best - giving it a 5.5/10 because texture-wise it was so interesting and very crispy. Our bill with tip for 3 items came to over $60 -- not worth the money. With so many other great Vietnamese restaurants in the Westminster area, I would say skip this one. read more

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I came here to try a few things, starting with the Banh Beo. The portion size is great. One order comes with ten pieces, and they are generous with the dried shrimp, which is the key to good Banh Beo. I was indifferent about the fried onion on top, but overall it was solid. I also ordered the Bun Bo Hue. The broth was not very flavorful or beef forward, and it fell a little flat. The pork trotter was mostly the foot rather than the meaty part, and the pork blood was on the overcooked side. I did appreciate the homemade cha. This place doesn't have tendon which is a bummer. After a while, the broth tasted one note even after I added lime and sate. I did not finish my small bowl, which is unusual for me. I tried the Nem Chua as well. I might have gotten a bad batch because it looked dull instead of a vibrant red, and it had a strange aftertaste. I would not order this again. The lady working the counter tried to upsell a lot, which was a bit annoying, but she was very sweet and friendly. The restaurant is clean, the food comes out quickly, and I love that they bring out a full assortment of veggies to go with the Bun Bo Hue. It is decent overall, but it is not one of my top spots for Bun Bo Hue. read more

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In need of a snack we stopped by for the Banh It Ram. It exceeded our expectations. Made fresh at time of order, when paired with the dipping sauce it was the perfect balance of salty, sweet, spicy, crunchy and soft. The wait was 40 minutes once takeout order was placed. Staff was so kind and helpful. Wait for a table was 30-45 minutes of you prefer to eat there. We will be back soon! read more

I have come here for their Bun bo hue and maybe a durian smoothie for years. Quality has not changed over the years and still tastes delicious. Portions on the large bun bo hue are very generous. I have yet to find a better place for bun bo hue. The wait can sometimes suck and parking can be bad, but still worth it. read more

Best Banh Beo in town. Restaurant is located in a strip mall and parking was challenging. They offer a variety of different Vietnamese dishes such as Banh Bo Hue, Mi Quang, and others. I come for the Banh Beo. Loved the toppings. It had the perfect assortment of crunchy and flavor. The fish sauce was so delicious and accompanied the dish so well. It's definitely a must have if you can visit. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Banh Beo - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I just ordered takeout from this spot today and I ordered two items Ban Beo and Bahn Ram. Was super excited to try these dishes since I'm a big Vietnamese food fan, but as I was eating the Bahn Ram, I noticed a wire cooked into it, it sort of looked like a part of a sponge and it was blue, right away I lost my appetite and couldn't continue. I decided to move onto the Ban Beo and I come to see a piece of hair in my food also... thought they could possibly come back from the sponge cooked into my food, but on top of that there was a hair.. As for the food it was delicious, but I genuinely lost my appetite. I do have high hopes for this restaurant as it was busy on a Saturday afternoon but they definitely need to double or triple check the food they send out because I almost ate a wire or sponge.. read more

Here's an updated review for Ngu Binh. I still absolutely love this place. The staff, who tend to be on the older side, are always warm and attentive, at least in my experience. Ngu Binh continues to be my go-to spot for Bún Bò Huế. I usually order the small Bún Bò Huế ($14.95) and Bánh Bột Lọc Trần ($14.95). The food comes out quickly and consistently hits the spot. They accept credit cards, which is a huge plus in this area. Parking can be a bit limited, but if you come in the early morning, you'll usually find spots right out front. read more

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The food was very very good and the bun bo hue was also very good. Will come back for those chewy shrimp balls! The service was excellent too! The crispy mochi's came our fresh and yummy! read more

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Called in at 4:10 for an order of banh ram with extra Thai chiles. The lady on the phone took my name down and explained it'd be 20 mins. I Drive across town and arrived at 4:42. Walked in and the 3 employees looked super confused. They're like we don't have your order or a ticket? They're like maybe you called our other FV location. I show them the number I called and they confirmed I was at the correct location. They apologized and said they don't know how my order was not placed. The restaurant was completely empty. He was like well I can make it for you now but it'll be 15-20 mins. Absolutely not! I have things to do & showed up on a time crunch that's why I called ahead. I've never experienced anything like this before, save your money and time. read more

I haven't been back here for over 2 decades. The place looks the same style (simple with big screen tv of fish tanks or VNese scenery), well kept, clean and organized. Parking was easy since it's in a big plaza so big parking. Well services, or abit too well since got in, got table, got menu and was asked what I would ordered and was standing there the whole time...with smile. Got ordered and fast turn around. And almost every time I got food into my mouth, got the staff stop by asking if I need something. I guess people complained about lack of service here but I got over serviced. The foods were good, thought it would be better and their spicy was not at all..I would say the"white" version of spicy. Even their chili saté on the table was not even a 1 star for spicy, I kept adding (6 spoons) into my bowl and not a thing, not even a hint of it. Yes it cost from $15 from small bowl to $17 for big bowl, and it was decent size. Broth was okey, lack of something, seasoning was okey....somehow I remembered it would be better, but just AOK. Their cha Hue were good, well seasoning and worth it for $3.75 for 2 rolls. Overall, good but nothing standout or memorable. Glad I stopped by and give it a go. read more

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Ngu Binh is my go to spot in oc for bbh. This location specifically. I love how they always give me so much veggies. Great amount of meat. Pork leg was cooked perfectly. Meat is all done well. Broth isn't too salty. But I love coming here for the banh beo. Fish sauce is just right. Good amount of toppings. Yes parking in the plaza can suck. But If you time it correctly it's worth coming here if your craving Bbh read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - The best here - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Food: Came in wanting the mi quang and it was pretty tasty, definitely enjoyed it. The bun bo hue was okay, not bad but not super standout either. Also tried the cha and it was decent. Service: Really friendly and accommodating. The staff were conversational and made the experience feel warm and welcoming. Ambiance: The space is big, clean, and well kept. It's a chill spot overall, easy to relax and enjoy your food. read more

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I don't know what happened, but they changed their recipe for the famous Bun Bo Hue noodle soup. The new version as of Jan 2026 is watery, thin, lacking in flavor. It tastes like water and weak beef broth, totally mid. And they raised their prices, up to $15 for a small bowl. Disappointed. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue, watered down - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Good flavors and portions Mi quang is default on the saltier side so add limes and chilis and it's well balanced ! Service is always very nice and warm. restaurant is clean and decent :) read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Combo 2 items - banh beo , banh bot loc - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I used to like this restaurant but I think the quality of the food had gone down. To go order was pretty fast though. Not to noisy of a restaurant to have a sit down meal. read more

The service was quick and friendly. I had the number 2, size small and it was fulfilling. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Bun Bo Hue. - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

10/10 delicious food, great and attentive service, and calm ambience! Would recommend if you're craving Vietnamese food! read more

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Food: went here for their bun bo hue, but was disappointed with the lacking in flavor. The waitress recommended a fried mochi kind of dish and it was delicious. Banh xeo is good, topped with the pork skin and shrimp bits. Service: the waitress only spoke Vietnamese good thing my mom was there to help. Ambiance: seem nice and clean read more

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One of the best Bun Bo Hue spots I've had. Rich, deep broth with that slightly spicy kick--feels really authentic. Honestly better than some places I've tried in Vietnam. Simple, no-frills, just really solid food. Definitely coming back. read more

Ngự Bình Restaurant - Bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

I came by today try their Banh It Kep Banh Ram, and it was amazing!!! I have never had anything like this! I love Vietnamese food! The service was amazing, the ambience was nice and clean, and the dish I bought was the bomb.com! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I'd been here for ten years ago. At that time, everything was okay. I suddenly stopped by this place a week ago, and everything had changed dramatically. The quality of food (not tasty at all) and service were awful and slow. The floor was dirty, so I was concerned about their sanitation. The cashier (I guessed an owner) was so mean, impolite, and rude. She didn't appreciate customers who came to support her business. Maybe she's been in the US for years, but she still didn't know how to treat customers properly compared to others, especially in American restaurants. Will never be back here again, even though they're free. So long!!! read more