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    4.1 (129 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    Chicken sandwich
    RINA Q.

    Im so glad I found this hidden place. By Trader Joe's Los Altos. I had the bulgogi bowl a while ago. Today I tried the chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. I will be working my way to try every item on the menu.

    Bulgogi Banh Mi and Egg Rolls (2 pcs)
    Karey R.

    We ordered a bulgogi banh mi and egg rolls to share. The egg rolls were delicious, but paired with a creamy sauce, I didn't really care for the sauce, but I would get the egg rolls again. The bulgogi seemed a little under marinated, but the optional sriracha helped. The bread was soft and delicious. I think I will try the grilled pork sandwich next time. The staff is great and the eating area is clean, I look forward to my next visit.

    Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl
    Ashley M.

    A combo wombo over here... it's a 2 in 1 establishment. Açaí bowls to the right and Nguyen's kitchen to the left. Pick your choice! I ordered their bulgogi bowl although I should've ordered their bánh mì.... I'll be back. Bulgogi bowl was a healthy portion sized bowl. I added the sauces it came with and mixed it all around. It was pretty good, not anything that really made me "omg this is so good" but it was good. Bulgogi portion was skimpy for sure. You'll see in the photo it was more cucumber, pickled radish? And a huge bed of rice. I felt like 50% of the bowl was rice. I ended up leaving a lot of rice. I ordered their Vietnamese coffee which took a while to come out. I'm unsure what the employees were up to but it took a whiiiiiiiile for my coffee. I received my bowl first so I was like hm that's different usually it's the other way around. Beats me, but it's yuuuuummy! Keep u energized x100 hrs frrrrr super good and strong. Don't drink it at 11pm like I did. This is def a "late night hangout spot/munchies" because it gets loud at midnight and so with the people. Ironically I came to study with a friend but that kinda flew out the window due to the noise level in there. There's a single use restroom. Some seating inside and outside. There's outlets inside which is convenient for charging. Parking is within the plaza.

    Grilled Pork Bowl
    Michael G.

    I've been here twice and I'm definitely a fan! First time I went, I had the Grilled Pork Rice Bowl with an added egg and I had a bite of the Grilled Pork Sandwich... both were delicious! My second visit I had Garlic Noodles w/ Bulgogi. This dish was fine. A tad more filling than the rice bowl I had my previous visit but I definitely prefer the bowl and as far as protein choices go, I think the pork is much better. Employees here are super friendly and food comes out a lot faster than I thought it would. The inside gives me modern coffee shop vibes and is very clean and comfortable inside. There's also outdoor seating and although there's not much of a view outside of ample parking, I appreciate that I have a choice and prefer eating outside. I definitely see myself returning and look forward to trying the shrimp and chicken for my protein!

    Mario D.

    Ordered the bulgogi sandwich, NK wings and golden Bao. Must try!! They also have pur bowls at the same location.

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    Vanessa C.

    Walking into this place is nice. The marble counters paired with wooden tables give it a clean, modern vibe. There's booth seating along the wall, a few larger tables, and even some outdoor seating. I also noticed outlets at the booths, so this would be a great spot to get some work done. Bonus: Purr Bowls is inside too, and I'm not gonna lie--their bowls looked so good I wish I had ordered one. Definitely trying that next time. Drinks: We got two Vietnamese iced coffees, and they were exactly what I expected--strong AF . If you need caffeine, this will absolutely wake you up and keep you going. Food: * Bulgogi Steak Bowl - I loved this. It was flavorful, filling, and still felt light/healthy. Everything just worked together perfectly. * Bulgogi Ribeye Steak Sandwich - My boyfriend claimed he's "not really into sandwiches"... yeah, okay . He completely devoured it--crumbs and all. Safe to say it was a hit. Overall, great vibes, strong coffee, and really solid food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Joyce A.

    Always love this place. Food is great and desserts are excellent. Though, the Carson branch gives more than the amount on the desserts and the fries is better too. We didn't get a chance to take picture of the Cajun fries, it's an additional order. Not fond of the taste in this location; it's like air fried. Just tastes different from the other location. But overall, our experience was great. Staffs were excellent. Located next to Trader Joe's and across Five and Below. Ample parking. Limited dining space, but couple of single tables available inside and outside too. Place is clean. It's a must try. Enjoy! 3-22-2026

    Chicken bowl
    Jenny W.

    I first tried food from Nguyen's Kitchen at one of my daughter's classmate's birthday parties and was pleasantly surprised. Fast forward a month later, a friend chose this spot for dinner and I was totally down since I'd really enjoyed the catered food. The menu is small but solid which I didn't mind at all because I already had my eye on the House Chicken Bowl. It was just as flavorful as I remembered. I love the veggies especially the pickled carrots and daikon which paired so well with the rice and chicken. I ordered a cucumber limeade to go with it and it was super refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. Looking forward to trying their other bowls next time!

    Bulgogi sandwich - devoured half immediately! So good!
    Molly B.

    Tasty. Clean. Fast. What a winning combination! I got the bulgogi sandwich and devoured half of it before I even realized - then I tried to save the other half for later but that only lasted like 5 minutes (lol). I can't wait to try their other menu options and maybe even get an açaí bowl from Pur, with whom they share a space with. I appreciate how the food was worth the price - there was so much meat and pickled veggies but the ratio was still perfect! Their sauce is yummy and I added sriracha and jalapeños at home for added spice.

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    Tiarra J.

    Vibe: Very clean, modern, and easy for a quick lunch. It's also two businesses in one space: Nguyen's Kitchen is on the left toward the back, and PÜR Bowls is on the right (açaí and build your own bowls). What I ordered: Bulgogi ribeye steak sandwich. The bread was soft and warm, and I loved the fresh herbs and carrots. The steak was a little on the chewy side, but the sauce helped a lot and pulled the flavors together. Kid order: Egg rolls. Super crispy. Service: The woman behind the counter was very nice, and they thanked us when we walked out, which I appreciated. Overall (3 stars): A solid, pleasant lunch with kind service, it just didn't really stand out for me. I'd come back if I was nearby, and I'm especially curious to try PÜR Bowls because the topping options looked really good.

    Tori H.

    I REALLY wanted some good noodles, and I found this place on Yelp. Really nice establishment, very clean. They had many different options, noodles and nice. I got 2 bowls, one with bulgogi meat and one with shrimp. (Then when I got home I put half the meat on one and vice versa so it was steak and shrimp). The noodles were delicious and I'm glad I added the steak and shrimp. The bulgogi was very flavorful and had a tiny crunch from the sesame seeds. The shrimp was tasty, I wish it was peeled though. One the side it looks like they had an ice cream bar, or gelato, not sure but it looked good! And the customer service was 10/10. Definitely recommend and plan to be back!

    James A.

    I love Nguyen's kitchen coffee but their food is also not to be missed! I got the shrimp garlic noodles which are amazing. Also can't skip their crawfish pasta! Service is always quick and efficient and a pretty casual dining area inside. Conveniently located next to a Trader Joe's and Target!

    Rom H.

    A friend wanted garlic noodle and were about to head out to Hiccup when I saw this, so we made a stop here. No pho but my friend got her delicious garlic noodle. I got the crawfish pasta, very cheesy.

    Cajun fries with bulgogi

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    S T Noodle Bar

    S T Noodle Bar

    4.3
    (771 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Great food and friendly staff. We got Crab fried rice and Rib eye Boat Noodle soup So Yummmmm it so…read moregood. Perfect portion and reasonable price. If you're looking for authentic Thai food. I'm recommended. Cheers..

    Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

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    Cozy & unique decoration
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    Garlic & Chives

    Garlic & Chives

    3.9
    (525 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    3 MICHELIN star restaurant!!!…read more My sister's birthday treat for my daughter and me !!! Chef Kristin also the Owner gave us a warm welcome !!! Servers gave stellar service by always stopping to check on us!!! Food dishes ordered were all delicious and artful plating were so mouthwatering indeed!!! First came was the refreshing Pomelo Salad with Segments of Grapefruit, shrimp, pork strips, banana blossom strips, julienne cut carrots, sliced red onion, mint, and crushed peanuts tossed in their house vinaigrette and 3 shrimp crackers !!! Delish House Special 2 lb Lobster topped the yummy garlic noodles was the feast of all feast!! My favorite Soft Shell Crab in lightly crisp batter and tamarind glazed was served on top of a bed of greens !! Highly recommend if you love crabs!!! Garlic Butter Chicken Wings were crunchy and tenderly flavorful !! Highly recommend to dine here !! Stellar service as well as delicious dishes indeed!!!

    I've been to the other Garlic & Chives location before, so I came in with high expectations and…read morethis Artesia location absolutely delivered. I ordered the rotisserie chicken along with the Bo Ne (the sizzling skillet with eggs and filet mignon), and wow... that combination was ridiculously good. The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfect for dipping into their amazing sauces. And speaking of essentials, whenever they ask how many baguettes I want, the answer is always two. One is simply not enough. The bread paired with their spicy chili oil sauce is next-level delicious. Their Thai tea is consistently amazing too. I've had it at both locations, and it's always rich, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. What really makes Garlic & Chives stand out, though, is the service. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seems to care that you have a great experience. Great food, great drinks, and top-tier hospitality..I'll definitely keep coming back.

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    Fried salmon belly 11$ not as good as their other location. No fish, mostly fried skin and fat
    Fried salmon belly 11$ not as good as their other location. No fish, mostly fried skin and fat
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    Pomelo salad
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    Pocha Eats

    Pocha Eats

    4.7
    (198 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Large group friendly
    Kid friendly

    I've been wanting to try this pocha spot and it did not disappoint! Here's what we got:…read more Pocha Bossam (large for $29.99) The pork belly was so tender and I loved that the meat was marinated so it was flavorful on its own. It paired perfectly with the spicy radish Kim chi and the sliced pickled radish and green onions. Royal Soba w/ Perilla Seed ($17.95) Most unique soba dish I've ever had. It came with an assortment of toppings that added a lot of texture and flavor when mixed all together. The soba sauce was light, but it was packed with umami and super refreshing - perfect for a hot summer day. Overall, everything was delicious and I love the vibe of the restaurant with the BlackPink posters and KPop playing in the background. The owner and staff were friendly and attentive as well. I would come back to try their other dishes!

    Mediocre spot whose menu pictures did not match reality…read more We ordered the Rose Tteokbokki with ramen and Marinated Chicken Quesadilla. -The Marinated Chicken Quesadilla labeled and pictured in the menu was NOT marinated when our plate arrived. It was just a normal chicken cheese quesadilla. -The Rose Tteokbokki with ramen was mediocre. It was heavy/filling and very creamy. This dish can be sharable between two people. The tteokbokki didn't come with as much sauce as I expected. -We arrived at 4pm on a weekday. It was not busy. Food arrived at a moderate pace. -To-go is available here. -There is plenty of seating. Booth seating and table options. -There was plenty of parking.

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    Rocharin Thai Bistro

    Rocharin Thai Bistro

    4.4
    (825 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I love coming here for lunch, they have a great Lunch special of a small salad, soup and entrée…read more for a good deal! I ordered the Beef Thai Boat Noodles. It was so tasty! The service is also great, they are very attentive and helpful. Also the restaurant gives nice cozy local vibes which keeps me coming back :)

    I love this place. I often order to go from here... but I finally got to sit inside this time…read more The deco is nice inside. Wood and bronze/gold throughout.. nice, calm, Thai feeling. Everyone is pleasant, attentive and nice. The atmosphere is relaxed. Would be great spot for an intimate date or quality time, as it is not loud. I have always loved their Pad Thai and my little man loves their eggrolls. Thai Tea is delicious. The rice, white or other, is always fresh and perfect. I do recommend you ALWAYS get their garlic fried rice. Sounds plain- but trust me- you won't regret it! Ask my adult kids- they always want it! I have tried several of their food items. My older son loves their orange chicken- it is not what one would consider a traditional orange chicken... it's more like tempura chicken with a nice glaze. Much lighter and fluffier than what you're used to. But it's gooood. I love their eggplant. I almost always get their dumpling curry- it's a spicy green curry with chicken dumplings in it... great with white rice. My only complaint- and they know it- is that they don't have a delivery service of their own.. they use postmates or one of those crappy services that likes to mess up my delivery- so I usually just order and pick up.

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    Inside is cute
    Mongolian Beef
    Mongolian Beef
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    RiceString Noodle Shack

    RiceString Noodle Shack

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Today Was My Thirty Seven Birthday Also…read more Thirty Seven Years Old Went To This Restaurant Today The Service Was Good Barbeque Beef Sticks Were Supremely Wonderful The Ambiance Was Amazing As Well Too Going Back Again Supremely Soon From Alexander

    I was greeted immediately when I walked in. Wanted a table so I waited for the cleaning of a table…read morethat finished and was being cleaned up. Maybe 7minute wait. It is my first time here but saw yelp n just ordered what looked appetizing--Garlic Shrimp Egg Noodle (fried not noodle soup) The dish came with a soup on the side and the entree, which included 3 slices of pineapple probably to wash away the garlic after eating. The noodles were clumps together and tasted a bit raw/flour-y. That wasn't too bad, but would've liked it without that taste. The shrimp tasted ok...there were a good portion. The garlic...honestly this was something I didnt like as i knew this flavor...its either raw garlic that is passed due and has those clear parts and a bit sour or those preserved garlic in citeic acid, but tasted as if it were left out. Like a wet dish rag smell. I know this as i've used large bag of garlic from Costco that became this as I didnt use by the best buy or that it had fridge burns that cause the bruising and when I used it my dishes, it tasted lik this. This flavor ruined the dish and I didnt eat it all and took home thinking I can pick out the garlic pieces and just eat the rest. This took off 2 stars. Service was ok, altho I only ordered, food came, and asked for check, so didnt need much service. I added a Khrak Cambodian iced coffee at the end to take home... this was ok too. Just Cambo version of a Vietnamese Coffee. This here was a little darker coffee flavor I felt and less sugar (which is good for me). Im not sure I'll come back, not because of the food or rating, but because there are plenty of places to go for lunch and chose this place for today. Thank you.

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    Garlic Shrimp
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