Nguyen&#x27;s Kitchen

If you want great food at great value where the customer service goes above and beyond (shout out…read morePaulina), you have to come here!! Food is always made fresh and you can tell they really care Tantalizing Eggplant Bowl (no peppers) with Thai Steak on the side, Garlic Rice & Side salad! I loved how customizable the bowls are because you can switch out your proteins and sides. Everything was bomb, the steak was really flavorful and not dry at all! Also the eggplants hit the spot cause I was craving it, has slightly sweet notes and pairs really nicely with the garlic rice. Side salad was great too. I can't wait to come back again. My friend got the drunken noodles and they have three spice levels. She got the middle spicy and that one packed a punch for me, abit too spicy for my liking but she said she wants to try the Thai spicy (highest level) next time.

The fried rice and pad thai were both absolutely delicious full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and…read morehonestly some of the best I've had. You can really tell they put care into the food. The owner, Jack, was incredibly kind and welcoming. His friendly attitude made the whole experience even more enjoyable and comfortable. On top of that, the service was great overall, and everything felt clean and well taken care of. I really appreciated the warm hospitality. I'll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Thai food!

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your guys service is really good the environment has good energy n it's really clean n good food!!read more

The pho here has a very unique flavor--rich, flavorful, and really aromatic. The staff were also…read morevery friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the visit. The only downsides were that the tables and chairs can sometimes feel a little sticky, and the wait for the food can be a bit long, especially when it's busy. Overall, though, I really enjoyed the pho and would definitely come back.

Pho Shrimp, Pho Veggies, Pho Chicken

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Mui sushi

4.6(62 reviews)

1.3 mi

The rolls are always so delicious and fresh! The miso soup is so flavorful and always hot and…read morenothing beats their teriyaki combos ! Anyone looking for great sushi and teriyaki plates need to check out Mui Sushi !

Tasty and convenient The flavors were on point and its…read morebetter than your typical yoshinoya

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Narai Thai Cuisine

4.0(1.1k reviews)

1.1 mi

If you looking for neighborhood Thai food, Narai may be the one for you. The service is always…read moreprompt with friendly service. I am simply addicted to their Thai Iced Coffee and Thai Tea. You can get it with boba for an extra $1. Pineapple Fried Rice is one of my favorites along with the Grilled Pork if I am feeling I need to be healthy and not thinking about carbs. This restaurant does use white chicken meat. Is it authentic Thai food? Not really but is it pretty good, yes. Plus its been there for like 40 years and generations of families simply love this place. The owner and severs tell me if they change anything, the regular customers get really upset. Best part about Narai is they have a separate dining area that is great to have a small party of 20-30 people or if businesses to do a catered meal with a presentation. There is no fee to use that space as long as you order food.

Had an errand to run in the area and this place was the closest to me and I'm so glad I came here…read more Ordered spicy mint noodles and they were delicious. The service was great. Would come here again, if given the chance. 10/10. Oh, and good music. Clean tables.

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El Sushi Loco Sushi & Mariscos Downey

3.4(862 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food was great, and serving was very generous. There was another table of patrons when we arrived,…read morebut it took awhile to receive our food. Service was good and attentive.

We went this past Sunday around 5pm and were told the wait time would be about 5 minutes. The lady…read moreat the front with the red hair looked like she did not want to be there and was not welcoming at all. While we were waiting, two parties arrived after us and were seated before us. After waiting about 20 minutes, we went back to ask what was going on and were only told, "sorry about the wait." I don't think it was professional to seat other parties before us when we had been waiting longer. On top of that, the quality of the food has significantly gone down. The food did not taste fresh, and as shown in the picture, the seafood was not cleaned properly. Overall, this was a disappointing experience compared to previous visits.

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Queen Taco & Sushi

4.1(223 reviews)

1.4 mi

We came here on of a whim one day because we saw a TikTok that showed a car table and our toddler…read moreloves cars so we thought it would be a cute lil thing for him. We definitely didn't expect the food to be so great! We've been here about 4 times now and their food is consistently delicious. My order is always their Yakimechi bowl. Which is their version of fried rice with squash, carrots, shrimp, beef & chicken. They top it with cream cheese, crab, avocado, eel sauce & sesame seeds. HIGHLY recommend this dish! We've also tried some of their sushi rolls and all have been tasty. Today we tried their Masago Sinaloense which has crab inside and is topped with shrimp, spicy mayo, eel sauce, sriracha & sesame seeds. Their Culiacan Roll is one of our favorites! Besides really great fried rice and sushi, their birria is one of our favorites. My toddler absolutely loves their tacos de birria con consomé. They are not stingy with the birria either! Very filling portions. Their micheaguas are super refreshing too. Now, as far as the service and the vibe, this restaurant has to be one of the most wholesome spots in Lynwood. The restaurant is ran by a family and we met the dad on our first visit. He told us he opened the restaurant and his kids help out. Everyone we've met is super friendly, attentive, and welcoming. This helps them a lot because the wait time is veeerrrryy long...30min+ sometimes. We ordered in advance this time and when we arrived, our food was ready. I do recommend dining in the first time because they have great food presentation BUT fair warning that it will be a bit of a wait. It's worth it though. After that, call in your order and just pick up or eat there like we did. They have a great outside area with plenty of seats and shade. They also have TV's all around now (guessing bc of the World Cup?) but this was a great addition. Overall, this is a great lil hidden spot in South Gate/Lynwood area. Would absolutely recommend!

We choose this place as they have outside seating to allow our dogs. We ordered the Criminal and…read morethe Queens burger. I also ordered a michelagua de Jamaica. Homerun! Out of the park. Everything was amazingly delicious. We can not wait to plan our next visit!

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WaBa Grill

2.4(71 reviews)

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Food is always great! Except when you come in and it's always the short paisa in the back cooking…read moreand he has an attitude because I came over and told the cashier I wanted brown rice instead of white rice. I didn't like how he slide through the bowl to the cashier. I mean I'm not asking for free I'm paying body language has everything to do with it. Maybe the cook guy was having a bad day or is tired of working there.

For starters my boyfriend asked for extra sauce it seems like they're stingy with it because they…read moreonly put 2 sauces for 2 veggie rice bowls and 10 dumplings. How would that ever be enough maybe be more considerate and put 2 for each plate incase 1 isn't enough. For second it seems like the broccoli wasn't even steamed or cooked or anything it was hard to chew. Last but not least they didn't cook the shrimp enough it was too soft/squishy.

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IPPA Sushi Ramen

3.9(229 reviews)

2.6 mi

Definitely would recommend the anime and hello kitty posters are so cute ! the ramen was very…read moredelicious and the sushi was the cherrie on top! The owner is very friendly and welcoming, 5 start rating service for sure. Come try it for yourselves. Good for a ramen date

I greatly recommend Ippa Sushi Ramen to anyone looking for a yummy and affordable Japanese menu…read more The customer service was very pleasant, the food was ready quickly, and everything tasted delightful. Good udon is hard to come by, and Ippa sushi did NOT disappoint. Anime fans... rejoice!!!

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91. California Roll. 96. Salmon Roll Naruto Ramen Combo Coke Ramune(japanese soda)

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Yoshinoya Downey

2.2(162 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great team at Downey location friendly and very helpful I appreciated their efforts. Helped me…read moreinstall the app and showed me how to use and take advantage of offers.

Found a hair in my bowl, once brought to their attention , they gave me attitude . Told me they…read morecouldn't exchange my bowl through the drive through . I mentioned my child was sleeping and wasn't able to get off , they decided to give me a new bowl .

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Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors

4.0(280 reviews)

2.5 mi

It's confirmed! I'm "officially" a Pick up Stix "addict"!!! I was in the area and this is the first…read moretime I've been to this location of Pick Up Stix in the city of Downey... (prior to this I think I've been to about 90% of their different locations...in LA and San Diego!) Anyway, as usual, the food was terrific, hot, fresh and healthy! Kimberly, (the Shift Lead) helped me and she was fantastic... very courteous, friendly, and just "great energy"! When I'm in the area, I will definitely stop back in to this location.

Easy, tasty and healthy Asian eats…read more Went for a quick lunch - ordered the hot honey chicken. Was pretty spicy and cooked to order (was piping hot). Was honestly the best fast food Americanized Chinese fast food in a while. Service was also awesome - they brought me some extra sauce while I was eating. Will be back!

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Dannye G.

1 year ago

Nguyen's Kitchen in South Gate provides Asian-fusion eats with flavorful dishes in a relaxed fast-casual dining environment. I visited for a fast meal during lunchtime and found the wide selection combined with quick service to be impressive. The popcorn chicken delivered excellent crunch and flavorful seasoning which became even better when paired with the house jalapeño sauce. The garlic noodles with bulgogi beef provided deep savory flavors but the dish felt excessively greasy. Still, very satisfying. The Vietnamese iced coffee delivered a robust flavor that served as an effective afternoon energy boost. The restaurant charges higher prices than expected for the amount of food served but delivers quality dishes. The establishment maintains a clean modern design which makes it suitable for grabbing a quick meal while running errands. The restaurant serves excellent fast food but serves smaller portions than expected. I will return to taste additional menu items starting with sandwiches and crawfish pasta. read more

Jamie W.

Elite 26

1 year ago

I tried the Amazon Bowl based on the employee's recommendation--they said it was the most popular, and I can see why. I'm usually not a huge fan of açaí, but this one was surprisingly good! It was creamy, smooth, and not overly tart or sour like some others I've had. The bowl came with a generous amount of toppings, although mostly just banana and strawberry. That was fine, but I think it could have been even better with a wider variety of fruit. The crunchy topping was a standout though--super tasty and added a great texture. We shared the small portion between two people and it was just enough. The service was friendly and the ambiance was really nice. One thing to note: this place shares the space with a savory kitchen. It works, but it definitely threw off my senses a bit with the mix of smells and sights. Still, overall a great experience and I'd definitely go back! read more

Jesse T.

4 years ago

First time here didn't know what to expect but once I ate the rice bowl bulgogi short rib steak with the egg roll and cucumber lemonade if you don't know what to get I recommend this order if it's your first time here, and the staff are really committed to serve you with a kindness and smile specially Camilla that serve us today. read more

Ronny A.

4 years ago

First time customer and I'm hooked! The menu is packed with great choices! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone they're open late! And the employees treat you to a one of a kind experience! Absolutely loved it! Big shout out to Camila she was on top of things making sure I walked away wanting to come back soon! read more

Raylan C.

1 year ago

Nguyen's Kitchen offers a tasty escape with its delicious takeout options! The flavors are vibrant and the portions generous. I especially loved their Pho and spring rolls! Service was friendly and efficient, just a little wait time during peak hours. Overall, a great spot for a quick meal that's full of flavor! read more

Christina L.

4 years ago

This is our absolute favorite restaurant for so many reasons. One, it's a few minutes away from home. Two, the food is amazing! Three, they stay open super late! And lastly, the service is wonderful! Camila is always smiling and greets us like family. We look forward to seeing her cheerful self every time! read more

Montese H.

4 years ago

I really enjoyed the presence of Camila , The hospitality whem we came in was very refreshing and her smile lit the room uppp . Antoniaa alsoo has wonderful energy and can cook her ass off . We sat down and ate and they were very nice company :) read more

Amaris P.

2 years ago

As you know, catering from a restaurant is always a risk so I had to come here and say this was 10/10, so delicious, and great service! I'm definitely ordering from you guys again. People couldn't stop talking about the jalapeño dip ;) read more

Richard C.

462

5 years ago

I love Nguyen's Kitchen! This location has a great vibe and the food is amazing as always. My go to is their garlic noodle and chicken breast. Their green sauce is so so good... If you like garlic flavored dishes, NK hits the spot. read more

Isaac L.

4 years ago

the food is really good here, I love the rice with the chicken, sometimes I get the pork tho, they're both equally as good, also Cam is pretty cool, she should get a raise or something lol, read more

Jacob C.

4 years ago

The food here is so good!! I got the Grilled pork premium sandwich and it was so delicious would definitely recommend!! the staff here are also so sweet!! read more

Jorge A.

3 years ago

The food here is amazing! But what makes it even better is Brigitte Widget she is one of the nicest girls that works on the cashier here in Nguyen's. :) read more

Brian Y.

5 years ago

First time getting this food and was extremely happy with the experience. Food was made quickly, price was great and great quality as well

Mike N.

642

3 years ago

Do any of you that review this even know what Vietnamese food is? What is this? This not even Vietnamese food where is the real pho???

Sara H.

1 year ago

food was okay. There was ants crawling on our table great employee very friendly steak was over cooked, and the shrimp had no seasoning

Karla M.

2 years ago

The grilled pork sandwich had incredible flavor and was the perfect size for my lunch. I would highly recommend and would come again!

Kammeron B.

730

4 years ago

Awesome food and service!!! I highly recommend Come in here the service was great the waitress was great the food was cooked fresh

Fersko H.

6 years ago

Very good I would recommend and I am a picky eater, Never had Vietnamese food before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jane L.

4 years ago

Ordered delivery on Yelp. After almost an hour received cancellation message. Should not open for online ordering if not open

Melisa H.

5 years ago

Food was so delicious and the staff was friendly upon order pick up. Our food tasted fresh and the portions were quite large.

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