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    Nguyen's Kitchen

    3.9 (2.8k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gwyneth N.

    NGUYEN'S KITCHEN @ ORANGE The food here was good but the sauce was REALLY flavorful. The rice bowl was a decent size for the price and everything came out pretty fast. Really nice late night spot to eat. Overall 5/5

    Garlic Noodles with protein, bulgogi
    Sydney S.

    Came for a late-night meal as usual! This place was a great option since it's open until very late. Parking was a bit of a challenge since the lot is small, but some of us were able to find parking in adjacent lots or on the street. Once you walk in, there's seating along the edges and a counter where you place your order. It's a very small and cozy spot. Once you order, the cooks call your number when your food is ready. I went for the garlic noodles with bulgogi. You also have the option to add Parmesan cheese for free, which was cool! The flavor was very garlicky, as advertised, but not too overpowering. The sauce they give on the side has quite a kick, so I'd be cautious if you're sensitive to spice. I loved the variety on the menu and was pleasantly surprised to see a bit of Korean fusion in some of the dishes. Everyone enjoyed their meal and had a great time. I'd come back! :-)

    Lizelle P.

    Restaurant is on the border of Orange and Santa Ana by the CHOC hospitals. I've come back a few times and I love the grilled pork sandwich here. The green sauce that comes with it is delicious. I appreciate that everything is made to order here. There's indoor seating and a small free parking lot available.

    Grilled pork vermicelli with fish sauce.
    Thao Cindy T.

    Love their grilled pork vermicelli & beef sliders. I usually ask for extra fish sauce. Veggies are fresh and pickled carrots & daikon give it added flavor. Parking at the Orange location is a beast but otherwise love these 2 dishes. Hits the spot every time!

    Bulgogi Short Rib Steak Sandwich
    David B.

    I was SO disheartened when the Nguyens kitchen by my house closed down a few years back, I mean what other place has plenty of seating, open until 2am, and makes amazing food that isn't your normal fast-food chains? I mean it's this place right here, and I was so glad to visit this location in Orange, absolutely nothing changed from the old location. My go to and possibly the best item in the menu is the bulgogi short rib steak bahn mi. It's extremely tender, it's not dry there's tons of juice, the pickled vegetables add the freshness you need and the cilantro with the little spike at the end. One of my favorite sandwiches I'm always in the mood for, and they come out pretty quick once you order. Very good turnaround. Late night bite to eat? This is the spot, it's always the spot

    Samantha P.

    Really tasty and good for a late night meal! I ordered a grilled pork banh mi and their egg rolls. The egg rolls were a 10/10 I could eat a whole plate of those! The grilled pork banh mi was solid, nothing over the top. Good tasting pork and I like the spread they use. I personally prefer a stronger pickling on my veg and more spice but overall I was still happy with the sandwich.

    Letty P.

    Came here first and didn't even realize it's connected to PUR Bowls--dangerous (in the best way) because I couldn't say no to dessert after. I ordered the garlic noodle protein bowl with jumbo shrimp, and wow... the aroma alone sold me. Super flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. I got it to go, but it smelled so good I was tempted to dig in right there. Ordering was quick and easy at the register, and my food was ready in about 5-10 minutes. Fast, efficient, and still high quality. Perfect setup for grabbing dinner and then sliding next door for dessert. This is definitely going to be a regular stop for me.

    Jasmine rice hard, not fully cooked
    Jed S.

    Their rice is not fully cooked. How can an establishment let something so basic go unchecked? Less importantly I wouldve preferred their grilled shrimp unshelled. And their garlic noodles and steak were bland. Lastly, I had to repeat my order (of two items) several times.

    Tintin B.

    Good fried chicken and garlic shrimp noodles with Parmesan cheese and special sauce. Nice clean environment inside and outside here. Restroom is nice and clean too. Service is almost like self service because you pick up your food order as they call your number here. Mainly takeout orders for Togo as they are next to hospital. Parking is limited on both sides and no drive through here. A beautiful place for lunch on Saturday by the hospital. Definitely worth the drive here. Price wise it's reasonable and full savory flavors and salty taste buds good with beer for sure. Enjoy the sunshine today.

    Bulgogi Steak Sandwich   Vietnamese Coffee
    Luis L.

    The Bulgogi Steak Sandwich with the Vietnamese coffee was really good. The protein is cooked when ordered. Received my sandwich fresh off the grill. Great flavor and that sauce they put on top was delicious! Bread was not hard, it was soft and delicious. Prices are pretty reasonable. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

    House Marinated Chicken Sandwich
    Sabrina N.

    When we arrived, we were able to find parking with what limited parking they have. It was around 8:30 pm. Luckily it wasn't busy when we arrived. Upon entering, we notice that it's two establishments and you can easily go to one or the other. The staff happily welcomed us after seeing us. Looking at the menu, everything seemed to peak my interest and prices were relatively affordable compared to other restaurants. We ordered the Crawfish Pasta, Popcorn Chicken, House Marinated Chicken Sandwich, and Cajun Garlic Fries. When ordering, they offered free Parmesan cheese either on top or in the side. They had drink options, and I went with a fountain drink. Crawfish Pasta: Loved that it had crawfish. It tasted pretty good. I do wish they cut up the cilantro smaller length. Overall, still a flavorful dish. House Marinated Chicken Sandwich: Honestly, I didn't expect it to be this big. Luckily we were sharing food. The marinated chicken was packed with flavor and super soft and not dry. As a veggie lover, I loved that it had pickled carrots and daikon radish. Again, would have preferred the cilantro to be cut up a little more. Bread was so soft and fluffy. The green looking sauce that each dish and sides had was also really good. All in all, sandwich was really good. Cajun Garlic Fries: For almost $6, this was quite a lot of fries. There are many places that charge $6 and you don't get that many. Fries were crispy, just enough saltiness and flavor. I really liked the fries, although I didn't notice too much of the garlic flavor. I still enjoyed the fries, especially with that sauce on the side. Popcorn Chicken: The chicken was very soft and moist, and tasted pretty good also. I love the seasoning. However, it wasn't a lot when I compared it to the amount of fries we got. But it's worth a try. I do wish they added more chicken. It was quiet at the beginning and by 10 pm, a lot of people came. It became more lively. When we left, there were a bit of cars emergency lighting. Can't blame them. Food was pretty good. I'd definitely come back.

    Bulgogi garlic noodles with egg (egg not necessary for $2.50 more), Vietnamese iced coffee and fries in back
    lisa j.

    A friend recommended Nguyen's Kitchen to me. She said the bulgogi garlic noodles (with fried egg) and chicken wings would change my life! I stopped by for an early dinner on my way back to San Diego last weekend. My friend and I each got the bulgogi garlic noodles (I added the egg but for $2.50 not sure it added a lot of flavor or value to the dish), shared the wings and an order fries. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee on the cashier's recommendation--good suggestion, nice flavor without an overpowering amount of sugar. The wings were fantastic. Fries were fair, good portions and flavorful. I liked the noodles but weren't blown away. Everything was very soft, not a lot of textural change. The portion was generous with lots of bulgogi beef. The service was great--friendly and responsive. They have a small lot which was fine at 530pm on Sunday but probably problematic at lunch or normal dinner hours. My one complain was dirty dining room. Maybe it was just after the lunch rush, but the tables and floor could have used some wiping and the trash cans were full. Nice easy meal stop off the freeway at Orange.

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    Cristian B.

    The night was dark and the hunger was grumbling and this place was open to save the day! The place was packed and the staff was friendly I got a good amount of knowledgeable details on what's good and what can be a fav later on into the days of eating there. I have gotten a bun mi sandwich that seems to be made with love and goodness I would have asked one to go however it really is something best eating while fresh so I held back on ordering more but I will next time.

    Crawfish Pasta 5/5

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    Meh, people there are cool but food is good if you're hungry or it's late at night . Nice set up so point for that

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    Wow , this place is good. Imaginative food , very tasty, and for a fusion place great prices. Highly recommend. Great long hours as well.

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    Can I bring a small dog setting with me indoor? Thank you.

    I called and they said they're not dog friendly

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 25, 2023

    It looked like 3 small tables with seating for 2 per each table. It's on the side of the building where you first drive in to park from the main st. side and it did have shade from the building roof but it was not fully covered. July 3, 2023

    I'm trying to order Grilled Pork Noodles in door dash but it's not showing. But when I try to order here in Yelp it does show. Did you guys stop selling it in door dash? I have credits there thats why I want to use it

    Why does this show up as halal? Is it?

    No, it's Vietnamese Asian Fusion

    Are you opened on Xmas day?

    Are there gluten free items on the menu?

    What time does the kitchen close? My girlfriend flies in today at 10:30pm and I would like to take her there if the kitchen if the kitchen I open.

    I went on New Year's Eve at 1am (my son was in NICU at Choc and I was starving) and they were still very open so with that being said they are open late. I believe 2-230am!

    Will you be opening for indoor seating now that it is allowed on CA?

    Hi Jen, we haven't start indoor dining yet but we do have patio seatings available.

    I heard there Portions are very small?

    The noodle dish portions are fat, not small by any means. The crawfish pasta specifically has a lot of meat between the crawfish and sausage.

    What time is last call for food?

    2:30am..

    How can we order party trays? How much? Thanks

    You could call them and ask. The staff is friendly and informative.

    Are there any vegetarian options available, e.g. tofu?

    Noodles contain eggs as an ingredient. Consider that. Isn't there a menu you can look up on this page? Or just wanted to point out the lack of vegetarian options? I think there was one item with no meat in there.

    Does anyone know if there is an outlet here? Thinking of bringing my laptop to do work while I grab lunch

    There is an outlet next to one of the bigger tables near the windows closest to the cashier!

    Does Anybody know what there green sauce is?

    Jalapeño and mayo base

    I have a friend that cannot have any gluten. Are there any gluten free options?

    Best to call them. I don't know. Good Luck

    What brand of coffee is the Vietnamese coffee made with?

    Folgers. It's the best part of waking up.

    Has anybody tried adding a fried egg to their garlic noodles or rice bowl?

    Yes it's delicious, totally worth it

    What's good here? Their sandwiches or garlic noodles?

    The sandwiches are good, but the noodles are the best! :)

    Is the crawfish pasta no longer available?

    We were out temporarily, we will have it again soon

    How many calories are in your Bulgogi sandwiches?

    A lot!

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Irvine - Beef Belly Dry Noodles & Wagyu Carpaccio

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    4.3(3.3k reviews)
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    I love this place! There's always a wait list but worth it, they have the best loma saltado with…read morefilet anywhere. Today I also had the short rib pho and the chicken wings with fried rice. Everything is so good and lots of food for 2 with leftovers. Bonus - extra noodles with your pho - no charge. You can't beat that. Lots of indoor seating, including sitting at their noodle bar for quick eating. Our waitress Angela was so amazing and she doesn't forget a thing. And that is difficult when they're extremely busy and there's really no down time for these folks. If you're in the area, you have to try this place. You can also waitlist online. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area.

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

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    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Casual dining
    Locally owned & operated

    I frequent this place a lot! I met one of the servers at a different restaurant and now he works…read morehere. His name is Tommy! He has wonderful and amazing customer service. Not only that but the food here is amazing. This time I got the garlic ribeye noodles. The portions were huge and it was so delicious. I usually get the lomo Saltado. Either way I recommend anything on this menu. Everything here is also super reasonably priced! I enjoyed my food and my experience here. I will be coming here again!

    Stopped by on a Thursday night and the restaurant was busy, so we had a short wait before getting…read moreseated. Parking is available in a lot, but it was pretty full when we arrived, so we ended up parking farther away, but still within the same lot. Inside was nice, and we were seated in the corner so had some privacy to our meal. We ordered a few different dishes to share, and honestly, everything was really good. The cucumber salad was simple but well done. The cucumbers were crunchy, and the dressing had plenty of flavor without being too heavy. The spicy wontons had a nice kick, although they were a little salty for my taste. Still, the spice and overall flavor made them easy to keep eating. The Filet Fried Rice was another standout. The filet was tender, and the fried rice itself had a good balance of flavor without being overly greasy. The Grilled Chicken Garlic Noodles were also solid, with a good amount of garlic flavor that paired well with the chicken. It was great, but nothing that blew my mind. My favorite might have been the Saltado Fries. They were extremely crispy and packed with flavor, and I love a good combination of the fries with savory toppings. Service was good despite the restaurant being busy, and everything came out tasting fresh and well prepared. Overall, I'm excited to go back.

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