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    Nguyen's Kitchen

    4.0 (510 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Garlic noodles
    Karina S.

    I ordered the garlic noodles with buogoli and the food was amazing. Food was fresh and seasoned well. You order ar the counter and they call your number to grab your food. This establishment shares a space with PUR bowls. They have their own parking lot, and we found parking easily on a Friday at lunch time. There are a few tables inside, which we choose to eat at. The aroma in the restaurant was pleasant, smelling of garlic. The pricing also was reasonable. I ate half my bowl there and saved the rest. The bowl heats up well in the microwave. Can't wait to visit again for some garlic noodles.

    Garlic noodles with shrimp and egg rolls
    Stephan T.

    A great quick lunch spot. I wanted something not too heavy, so I got the garlic noodles with shrimp and some egg rolls on the site. Quick, casual, affordable and tasty. You order at the counter, and food comes quickly. It's open and shares the space with an Açaí bowls place.

    Garlic noodles
    Peter H.

    TL;DR - good spot, nice for families. Grilled pork rice bowl and garlic noodles were delicious. Portion size was more controlled, so perfect if you don't eat much. Get an appetizer too if you are on the hungrier side! Decent spot! The service was good, speed was normal (waited 10ish minutes for the food to arrive), ambiance was nice too. Easy to hold a conversation and good place for kids. We got the garlic noodles with pork was good. Not amazing, not awful, but decent! Portion size was on the slightly smaller end for what I was hoping for but good thing my partner doesn't eat as much so I gobbled up their bowl too lol. Good flavors and made well. We also go the grilled pork rice bowl. The grilled pork sits on steamed jasmine rice, chopped lettuce, pickled carrots and daikon. Nice flavors and cooked well. Portion size was also on the controlled side. If I come here next time, I'll be getting myself a side to supplement the entree. I'd recommend both dishes. I'd get them again!

    Chencha B.

    Really good food. Awesome service! Great place to enjoy a nice meal and great ambiance and good music

    NK Slider Burger (2 pcs) - beef patties, grilled onions, mushrooms all grilled in bulgogi sauce
    Tom B.

    Yoooooooo! I stumbled upon this place since it is across the street from the 24 fitness. This place apparently stays open late. They have sliders, wings, fries, bowls, pastas and sandwiches! I ordered the sliders to try and they were really good! 2 for $7.95 and they have a jalapeño sauce that goes great with it! The service was friendly and they play some really good beats! If I was a college student.c I would be studying here. They have booths so it's great to hang at. In the same space, they serve healthy bowls using açaí bases as well as other ones! Quite a good mix! I'm definitely coming back to try out their other dishes!

    Steven W.

    I stopped by Nguyen's Kitchen in Carson and grabbed both the pork and chicken rice bowls from their quick-service spot that's connected to Pur Bowl (an acai bowl place next door). The setup is pretty casual and convenient -- there's a dedicated parking lot right at the plaza so grabbing a bite is easy, even later in the evening since they're open late into the night.

    Cajun Garlic Fries / Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Sandwich / Crawfish Pasta
    Ashley V.

    Pasta, sandwich, and fries are always my trio when I go to Nguyen's Kitchen! The cajun fries are perfectly seasoned and the green dipping sauce gives a nice cilantro-y kick to both the fries and the sandwich. The bulgogi short rib steak sandwich is like any other classic banh mi sandwich, but the crawfish pasta has such great flavors! Little spicy but makes you want to eat more with each bite! The service at this location is welcoming and pretty fast. I like how there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating provides a relaxing ambiance with music and nice lighting. I've been to several of the Nguyen's Kitchen locations, and I can say that this location is up to par with the ones in Orange and Long Beach. Flavor-wise and service-wise are both consistent. Definitely recommend, even for late night snacking, as these locations tend to be open pretty late!

    Nguyen's Kitchen
    Rick C.

    Great late night spot with healthier options. Their chicken meal options are good. I approve.

    Beef Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Bowl
    Aldwin J.

    Best restaurant I eat at in this area. Whenever I'm down here. I make sure to grab food from here! Amazing flavor and very filling! The service is good and the ambiance of the place is great to pick up and/or eat there.

    Menu as of January 2026
    Stephanie C.

    My husband and I came here after discovering the IKEA across the street no longer has a cafeteria (very disappointing) however this place did not disappoint! We had the pork banmi and the beef bugoggi banmi . Both really good . But I would have liked a bit more veggies . Will ask for extra next time . Also if you like a sweetness to your meat get the buggogi otherwise get the pork.

    Garlic Noodles with House chicken: yummy!
    Travis W.

    So much flavor in one bite! I'm so happy I got a chance to come here and enjoy the cool ambiance with such a kind and helpful staff. I got something that sounds so simple but it sure ended up bringing a smile to my tummy. I ordered the garlic noodles with house chicken and wow! The chicken was moist and juicy. And then followed the lovely garlicky flavor packed noodles. Great prices. Even greater experience.

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    Decent food! the set up for dine in is a little weird. Like a mini food court. Prices are a little high

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    3 years ago

    I love Nguyen's Kitchen! The service was very amazing! Krystal was so friendly, kind, and helpful! Highly recommend!

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    Food was amazing and the service was good everything clean and best place I ever been to

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    Fire everything I had from here was delicious af lol no cap !! One of my new favorites

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    3 years ago

    Food was delicious! We ordered the garlic noodles, sliders, fries and wings. 10/10 would recommend

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    Alexis was awesome! She gave us good recommendations, and the food was so yummy! Will be back again.

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    Great service! Clean environment, food made in a timely manner, great customer service. Jordan was very nice !

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    Crystal was able to provide great service! We got our food very quickly and the staff was very welcoming!

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    4 years ago

    My friends and I enjoyed the delicious dinner last night, and I appreciate the excellent service.

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    Food was fresh & they give you good portions, plus the environment was really cool!! Cool place

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    Nasty noodles and flavorless bulgogi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Krystal energy is always good! Need more people like her! I also love how late Nguyen kitchen stays open .. no fast food!‍

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    Crystal was extremely helpful and nice! She was fast with the orders and had excellent customer service!

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    Love going to Nguyen's! Great food and workers! 10/10 always! Shoutout to Krystal for the amazing service!

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    Crystal and Alexis were very helpful and had amazing customer service. It was my first time here and was very glad with my experience

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    Ask the Community - Nguyen's Kitchen

    I'm allergic to shrimp, but can i still go and eat here (i saw that you had yakisoba noodles and i wanted some)?

    Make sure to share your allergy and any concerns when you place your order and they will accommodate.

    Does the beef bulgogi have onions in it?

    Yes, the beef bulgogi sandwich has onions in it.

    Wanted vermicelli noodles since I saw it on the menu and in the photos here on Yelp, however i called in and they were clueless and had no idea what that was. What is the mix up here, are there vermicelli noodles here?

    Hi Michelle, vermicelli noodles and chicken breast are not available at our Carson and South Gate location. Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Is there outdoor seating and can I bring my dog?

    Hi, we do have outdoor seating and you are welcome to bring your dog for outdoor seating

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    Ladybug Café

    4.4(516 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Mylee, is the greatest waitress! Amazing service and great food and very low cost. Great place to…read morebring the family

    Why has no one told me about this gem??…read more As soon as you enter the restaurant, it feels like your grandparents home. I mean that as a compliment, follow my train of thought now. There is so much love, so much heart that is put into the food. Additionally, the amount of food is coma sending. I finished the food and was so ready to take a nap in the warm weather. It's literally like eating grandma's food when youre a young child. The spicy tuna came out first and we were shocked at how delicious the fish was. There wasn't a lot of rice which I appreciated and that fish had a bit of a kick. Pair that with some wasabi shoyu and you're tasting some real goodness. The spam musubi was solid with the furikake. My only gripe was that it had a bit too much rice which could have been better balanced with a thicker slice of spam. Regardless, it was solid. Now the star was the chicken combo. Boy oh boy, that Ladybug Fried Chicken was amazing. The batter had so much flavor and added to the juicy chicken. Pair that with you salad and mac salad.. oh my.. youre tasting a slice of Heaven! Fair warning, there is some grinded celery in the mac salad, so if youre allergic then let them know. Otherwise, that aroma of celery added so much depth to the mac. I can't emphasize enough, there is so much love in the food and the servers take gooooood care of you. It was also amazing to see how much attention to detail the owners put in the restaurant. There is ladybug decor all throughout the place and hand drawn papers from customers. It was really neat to see how much love they receive from their customers.

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    ON + ON Fresh Korean Kitchen

    ON + ON Fresh Korean Kitchen

    4.3(338 reviews)
    2.6 miHarbor Gateway
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    If my diet had a Yelp account, it would personally thank ON + ON Fresh Korean Kitchen for giving me…read morea chance to redeem my life choices. This spot is all about custom‑built salads, clean flavors, and that modern Korean‑fresh vibe that makes you feel healthier just by walking through the door. The place is clean, bright, and modern, the kind of space where you instantly feel like you're making responsible decisions. Sleek counters, fresh ingredients on display, and a layout that whispers, "Miguel... cleanse your soul." I swear the lighting alone shaved off two calories. Service here is friendly, fast, and genuinely attentive. The staff crafts your salad like they're assembling a masterpiece, focused, precise, and with the kind of care that makes you think, "Wow, maybe I am worth a premium salad." They walk you through the toppings, mix-ins, and proteins like salad sommeliers. Decisions...decisions, Hmmm, can you please add some more of that? "Now let's talk about the real reason my soul felt renewed." * Chicken Gyoza pot stickers, Crispy, savory, and way too good for something I told myself was part of my diet. These little pockets of joy had me questioning whether cleansing the soul requires this much flavor. * Classic BBQ Beef Bowl Salad, tender beef, fresh greens, and that sweet‑savory BBQ hit that makes you forget you're technically eating a salad. It's the kind of bowl that says, "Yes, you can be healthy and happy." * Fiesta Chicken Salad Bowl, wow was it bright, zesty, and full of personality. This bowl tasted like a celebration of all the good decisions I pretend to make daily. The flavors were lively enough to make me believe my diet is actually working. Listen... I came here trying to cleanse my soul, detox my week's sins, and remind my body what vegetables look like. But these salads, super delicious. They had me feeling like a saint. I took one bite and thought, "Wow, maybe I am turning my life around." Second bite: "Okay, let's not get carried away... but this is a good start." ON + ON is the kind of place that makes dieting feel less like punishment and more like a reward. Fresh, flavorful, and just wholesome enough to convince me I'm doing something right. "Always remember, the energy you give is the energy you receive in return." One bite at a time! Miguel C.

    This food was really good, I enjoyed it. This was my first time here and just felt compelled to…read moreleave a review. The vibe was very chill, I was pretty surprised there weren't really people here that were dining in on a Friday night. But it was really nice still, I enjoyed my meal peacefully. The lady that helped put my meal together was kind and helpful, and she hooked me up on the food.

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    FAKA’S Island Grill

    4.3(241 reviews)
    2.4 miHarbor Gateway
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    We've been here four times in the past month alone! The first time we stopped by, they were sold…read moreout an hour before closing, so we left empty-handed. The same thing happened on our second visit, and we were honestly heartbroken. However, Sunny (I think that was his name) went above and beyond to make sure we still got to experience their food. He kindly gave us samples of the Spam musubi and fried chicken to take home. That's 100% top-notch customer service right there! Since then, we've returned twice more with friends, and the food has been absolutely amazing. The shrimp is hands-down my favorite, and the karaage chicken with the green sauce is super addictive. I also finally got to try the crispy Spam musubi, which was unique and delicious . We'll definitely keep coming back. In fact, I'm tempted to throw a party just so I have an excuse to cater from them! Even though they're located inside a food hall, you can take your food and enjoy it anywhere in The Enclave's spacious outdoor seating area, which makes it a great spot to hang out and enjoy a meal with friends.

    Overall good but it's always a hit or a miss... Ordered the…read morekaraage chicken meal but it's always 1. Karaage Chicken is over cooked (like it becomes hard and dry from over frying it) 2. The rice is hard and dry (who ever is cooking it needs to learn how to Cook rice properly. Don't get me wrong the people there are friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic but every time I order food, I come out at a loss for what I paid for.. But love the Mac salad which I recommend

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    Wooga Sullungtang - Mul Mil-Myeon - chewy noodles in cold beef broth

    Wooga Sullungtang

    4.5(420 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    We have always come as big party here! Whenever someone's birthday or something to celebrate!…read moreThis is a small store with the best braised beef short ribs and soups. Very friendly service and unlimited side dishes, definitely recommend

    Came here as our post-church lunch spot. A Korean place open on Sunday is already rare. Came…read morelooking for Naeng-Myeon on this hot, summer day, and this fit the bill. It was a busy day for Mul Naeng-Myeon but they conveniently had a couple tables for us. They can get busy, and there was a line forming as we were eating, so it is understandable if the service can seem a little pushy at times, and this comes out in very subtle ways (i.e. There's no AC, only a small fan. If they want you to leave, they'll position the fan away from you). Cold water is also only available upon request, as well as extra napkins. Otherwise, you'll be wiping your mouth with a one-ply napkin the whole time. The banchan was great. I especially loved the onions and perilla leaves. The kimchi tasted fresh and tangy, but the radishes were a bit too sweet and cut very clunky. The Naeng-Myeon was good; it tasted very heavily of sesame, and not much else. The meat was also pretty tough to chew. Very filling, but expensive for the amount of meat you get. Definitely made use of the vinegar and mustard, which they eventually took away to give to another table. I'm thinking I just ordered the wrong thing and came on the wrong day. I saw what other people ordered, and it looked delicious, always served with enthusiasm. Next time, I'll have what they're having.

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