Was brought here by my "shrimp" to try the fish after I requested something "fish" for my birthday. Don't think I've ever had catfish~or if I have, it likely wasn't good because I can't remember it. Place is located upstairs in the back of a strip mall....would never have found this place on my own....the location is as sketch as can be...you go up these stairs on the side of a building and when you enter you'll find a couple mom and pop shops operating together. Its almost like a caring village--everyone helps eachother. Loved it. Anyway, we ordered a medium sized catfish for two and some banh khots. I've never had them but supposedly these are more coconut-y. They were piping hot and fresh when they came out. Perfect on a bed of lettuce dipped in sauce. The catfish was perfectly soft and moist. We rolled them into the rice papers along with all the veggies and condiments and dipped them into either some sort of fish sauce or tamarind sauce. During the meal I found out I suck at rolling rice paper rolls...but I was able to make a few on my own thankfully. Ended up with half the fish remaining because we were so full...either way, really had fun because its such a unique experience. Would totally come back again. read more

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1. The fish was nicely grilled with crispy skin! I also love the greens and items to make spring rolls! 2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The spot is hidden on the second floor of the supermarket! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! 4. There is only indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot has a lot of parking! Note: They do accept card transactions! Photo: Grilled Fish read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Baked Fish (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Up some sketchy stairs behind an asian supermarket, you will find a literal hole in the wall. The lady working there walking around is the boss. She is a hustler, just tell her what you want and she'll hook you up. We got a $40 catfish and it was just the right amount for 2 people. If u get more people you can get the bigger ones and different dishes to share. I love this diy type stuff, the catfish was crispy and delicious and I loved all the toppings and the rolling. It's more of a group effort but fun nonetheless. read more

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The size of the fish can vary a bit, even when you order the same S, M, or L option. Even so, the prices are still much more affordable than at many other places. The baked fish is always flavorful and worth ordering. The service has been good whenever I visit. It's a spot I keep coming back to. read more

Very hole in the wall and run by one older sweet auntie. She always makes me feel like I'm family. I generally talk to her in Vietnamese so not completely sure how smooth the process will be in English. Food is absolutely delicious! The 30-40 dollar fish is perfect for 2/3 depending on hunger levels. Bigger fishes do tend to be juicier since they're fatter so keep that in mind! Comes with sauces and fresh veggies to make your whole grilled fish rolls. Definitely a must try! read more

This is a great place to bring people who haven't experienced Vietnamese food before. It's like a speakeasy where it's kind of an adventure to find it and it's not easy an obstacle free path. I don't know if the health department just doesn't like stairs, but everything's messy, sticky and in disrepair on this upper floor of the Saigon supermarket. I've been to Vietnam four times and this place seems most like Vietnam. Almost no signs or menus are in English. Some people will not want to eat at here because it's so sketchy, but eat anyway. Just like Vietnam, the dish put in front of you is clean, safe and delicious even if the surroundings don't make it seem that way. I had the banh khot which are hard to explain. They are mini savory pancakes topped with shrimp (with shell), onion and coconut cream. I had it in Nha Trang where it was invented. These were good just slightly too sweet. You wrap one of these in lettuce with herbs and dip it in the sauce. Delicious! The other dish was fish cake soup with rice noodles. The broth was clean and flavorful. Ate every drop. This place proves that people make the hike up here stepping over trash and around Christmas items in July to get here just to get to the delicious Vietnamese food. Affordable too! read more

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We were driving back north from San Diego while my friend was searching for something to eat. He quickly found five or so restaurants for us to choose from, everything sounded great since we essentially skipped lunch to go hiking. Ultimately, the Yelp review from friend Amy L swung the vote (many thanks!). The three of us arrived right as the sun started setting, so walking from the parking lot to the rear of the building and up the stairs felt rather sketchy. To be fair though, there were plenty of cars parked back there with what seems to be apartments on the opposite side. Speaking in Vietnamese, my friend ordered Cá Nướng, roasted catfish. While we initially wanted to order a small, the lady told us that they had ran out so gave us a medium for $5 more. In addition, we also ordered a plate of Bò Nướng Lá Lốt, grilled beef with guised leaves. Finally, we had wanted to order the Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm, the fried tofu pork with vermicelli, but the shrimp paste guy had left for the day. Their attentiveness was exceptional, and the food came out quick. Turns out the medium sized fish was perfect for three people. Amazingly flavorful with the pineapple and tamarind dipping sauces, we devoured everything and had little left over. The beef was also deliciously succulent, and the soup was a perfect complement. Right next to the restaurant was a bakery selling pork floss cake which proved not too sweet and delicately creamy. All in all, a very satisfying meal. read more

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My grandfather bought us the baked catfish fish meal for $45. It was a great family meal and it was very delicious. The skin was very crispy and everyone enjoyed the fish meat. The sauce that it came with was amazing as well. I would definitely come back here again! read more

Grilled catfish is a great comfort food for my family. Wrapping up a crispy, tender morsel of fish along with vegetables and vermicelli noodles is something I crave very often. I ordered the large catfish and I must say, it was cooked very well. 9/10 I noticed that they also had a ton of Vietnamese classic dishes on their menu which I'll be back to try another time. I would HIGHLY recommend calling ahead. Even with me ordering it the day before, I had to wait an extra 30 minutes which wasn't very ideal but I also understood that they have a ton of orders. Service: 3.5/5 for the timing as I wish that if I ordered something that it would be prepared by the time I arrived, especially if it was calls in the day before. This spot is tucked up top behind Saigon grocery which can be a little difficult to find but once inside, it's like you're transported back to Vietnam. Overall, the fish will definitely be the star of the show for me and I'll be coming back for it! read more

I have a feeling this might turn into an annual tradition where I update my review of Quan Ca SaiGon. Honestly, this place never fails! It's still my go-to spot for catfish spring rolls. I appreciate how easy it is to order over the phone, pick up, and enjoy a delicious meal at home. The catfish is always perfectly prepared, the sauces are consistently amazing, and the price is spot-on. I always order the Small Catfish ($30), which comes with all the fixings to make your spring rolls. In my opinion, the small size is enough for 2-4 people, though if you're especially hungry, it might be more like 2-3. For those who haven't been, you can access Quan Ca SaiGon directly by driving to the back of the Saigon Supermarket parking lot. You'll spot a staircase outside (see photo) that leads you straight to the restaurant, so you don't have to navigate through the supermarket. read more

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I bought a delicious grilled fish to go, the fish was crispy, and the dipping sauces were truly tasty. It was enough for my family of three and cost only 40USD; although I had to go upstairs to get it, the trade-off was a meal that was both affordable and delicious for the whole family. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Super dry and bitter taste. Fish look like she have deep fry it for over 10 times before she serve it taste very old, dry and bitter. Used to be good, but I will not come back anymore. Service was lack and auto charge 10% for service fee. When I confront her about it, she said the owner told her to add it in each bill. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Super dry and bitter taste. - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We came here based on Yelp reviews. Ordered $50 fish for 2 & had left over to take home. Fish came out pretty fast after we sat down, it probably was precooked before. Skin was crunchy but the meaty part was a bit dry for my liking. They served very small amount of bún & not too much herbs & small amount of pickled carrots & daikon.The lettuce was plenty for 2 people. We had to order extra bun for us. The server lady was nice. This is a food court eating style, so I was not impressed of the ambient there. I preferred a nice sitting down restaurant & probably will pay at a higher price for the fish. There's a bakery in the same area their salted egg cake was delicious! May be I should do a review on that bakery. read more

Ordered takeout from Quan Ca Saigon in Garden Grove and went with the XL fried catfish. Everything traveled really well and was still fresh and delicious when we ate it at home. The catfish was crispy on the outside and tender inside. They included everything needed to make your own spring rolls at home. Rice paper, fresh veggies and herbs, and a variety of sauces were all packed separately and thoughtfully. It was fun putting everything together ourselves, and the flavors were excellent. The portion was huge and easy to share. The lady that brought out the food was so nice and welcoming! The restaurant is tucked behind a market, so it's a little tricky to find, but it's well worth it. Even as takeout, the quality held up. 100 percent recommend. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Catfish - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Support your small local businesses!! Got the Medium baked catfish for $40. Such a steal, most other restaurants sell this fish for $60-70. I called ahead so they had enough time to prepare. The catfish was pretty big (despite the bad camera angle in the pic), feeds 3-4 people. Owner is an older Vietnamese lady, super sweet and kind, speaks primarily Vietnamese only. Make sure you bring cash because they charge extra with card!! read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Their baked catfish is one of the best in the area so far. The price is reasonable and cheaper (at least 25%) compared to other competitors. However, service is slow because there is only one lady who does multi-tasks so it's understandable. Besides, they accept EBT for seniors so it's beneficial for some customers. The environment is not quite decent but I'll come back for sure. read more

This place is the same as it always been for years. You really have to be a local to find the place. The service is meh and if you don't speak Vietnamese youre going to struggle. You take the shady staircase up and keep walking until you see tables. Inside youre now in Vietnam, no passport needed. You sit, not sure what to order you point and hope for the best and when the food arrives it's delicious. No communication needed. I love bringing my non Asian friends here. It's an adventure for them and it's all they talk about for weeks. read more

Was craving grilled crispy catch fish fish and found this place. This is not a stand alone restaurant but set up sad a part of the food court. Tuck in the far right corner above a supermarket. Signs are everywhere to lead you to the place. Once you're there, the. The enjoyment begins. The main dish is the grilled and very crispy fish. Order the approximate size for your party. The squid mango salad was good. They charge for all additional condiments even with the dipping sauce. The main dish came out quite fast but be prepared to wait for your drinks and other dishes. All over all are good. read more

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Recently came here for the Ca Nuong and it was really bad. There's no A/C so it was really hot inside. Service was non existent, no menu was given, and wasn't asked if we wanted water for maybe 5-10 minutes after we sat down. We asked for a few extra things and didn't get it for over 10 minutes. We had to ask multiple times. Few customers came in and sat down and ended up leaving because there was no service. As for the food, the fish meat was really mushy and didn't taste fresh. read more

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This is such a hole in the wall, "if you know, you know" type of place. In our first time here, I called in for an order for 2 medium fish $40 each. I had no clue where or what this place was about but my friend sent the yelp page to me and I sent my bf to go pick it up. Since we were both unaware of how to navigate and get to the restaurant, he went through the long way and told me he was almost creeped out by the entire walk because there were just empty shops and not much else going on the building. My friend sent me an Instagram video after the matter and we saw that there is a back secret entrance that leads you straight to the restaurant. Wow. What an experience for my bf. He thought I was sending him off to die. Haha. Anyway, back to the food.. everything was so good and well cooked/crispy! This was the perfect amount to feed 6 people (one person didn't eat much though) and with no leftovers. Pro tip: take this to go and make more vermicelli/buy more spring roll wrap at home. Veggies and sauces were plentiful (more than enough) and it's just such an enjoyable experience to eat with everyone! I would definitely come back again and introduce this place to other people. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Two go order - 2 medium $40 each - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

It's a mom & pop shop restaurant with one lady running the cashier and serving. She is the sweetest lady and though we had a language barrier, she did her best to check in on us, make sure the food was okay and served us quickly! It's a grungy, unsuspecting place but it's a small business that deserves more recognition! The food was great, price was amazing and service was excellent! Please support! read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Hear me out - worth the adventure for good baked fish spring rolls at very reasonable price. AND USE THE REAR ENTRANCE. First time trying this place and ordered for pickup. Never knew second floor existed above the supermarket. Finding this place was a mission - entrance is the stairs from the supermarket, walk down 2nd floor pathway with open view of supermarket, don't let the chained closed vacant shops with newspaper windows scare you, turn left at the end to see another straight shot pathway with now what seems to be rows of restaurants, two large buckets catching the leaking ceilings, and at the end is where you find the final boss - Auntie Quan Ca. She's busy but still accommodates to her best as what looks like 1-2 WHOAman operation. She then shares there's a shorter entrance to the side and after two flights of stairs is the BACK OF THE SUPERMAKET. Food was prepared nicely and tasted delicious. Would give this another go! read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Medium Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Located upstairs of a Saigon supermarket, this is truly a hidden gem. You can find high quality square photos of Vietnamese foods along with my favorite; ca nuong. A savory grilled catfish that is topped. With scallion, fried shallots and peanuts. So if you're allergic to peanuts, definitely remind them! 30-35-40$ for your sizes of small to large. Highly recommend! read more

So if you never been before it's in the Saigon market and go upstairs because that where it is. There are a lot of signs if you don't go through the main entrance but if you do go to the main one just as a worker if you are lost and they will tell you where to go. Once I walked for like 2 mins up the stairs and kept walking finally found it. I called an hour before hand and they still weren't ready with my fish so I would call an hour and a half ahead from the time you want to pick it up. The lady was working alone and she was quite busy handling customers that were dining in. I was the only one picking up. I had to wait 15 mins there until she packaged it and took payment and then I was on my way home. When I ate it at home it was not warm as I wanted it to be which was okay because the lettuce, rice paper, white noodles and sauces made up for it being not warm. It was so good and I would definitely consider going to purchase from them again if I don't find another place I like. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Ca Nuong SMALL SIZE $35 4 LBS - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I ordered the large size fish grill for 4 people. It was perfect with the combination of crispy skin, savory onions, crunchy peanuts, fresh vegetable with especially mam nem, mam me. The price is super affordable. It is the best value for your money! read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Likes: + I like the crispy fish spring rolls here. + Ample parking and indoor seating. + Open on holidays. + It felt like I had the whole dining area to myself. Pretty peaceful. . Located in a secluded place, quietly tucked away upstairs of a declining supermarket. With not many people knowing about this restaurant, it helps keep the wait short if you're dining in. On holidays, a lot of people order to-go here. Non-likes: - Restroom in need of repair. read more

The business a few doors down from the bakery closed down and sold her shop to a pho, noodles, and dim sum place. This was our must stop for bun mam when we are in OC. I'm so sad. If anyone knows of a bun mam place that has good broth that's not fishy or too sweet and a good amount of crispy pork belly, LMK. Dim sum wasn't that great. Tasted a little on the sour end like it's about to go bad. The homemade soy sauce and chili oil were both very delicious. We used that in our catfish rolls. read more

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I've been going here to get the oven roasted catfish. The location is hidden but once you find this hidden hole in the wall, it's amazing. The lady that cooks the food and also handle the front is a very sweet individual and has a straight shooter personality. Sometimes Vietnamese ladies will try to speak loud and demand their order even if they came after you. I had assumed she would fill those ladies order first but nope, she would politely tell them they had to get in line and wait. First come first serve. I was like she's my type of people. That's why I am a repeat customer. Yes, you have to climb some stairs but think of it as getting your steps in. One can gain access through the supermarket as well. There are other restaurant vendors besides her and it seems like they work as a team when you order food. Because the menu is for all the vendors there, team work. I've seen the lady's daughter also helping her out because it can get busy. If you don't speak Vietnamese, I think the other vendors will be able to assist. Or just point to the picture of the food you want. read more

Went there on a Tuesday night. We were the only one there. If you scroll a bit, you'll see a review with ratings. Yeah, he's spot on. Sauce was good. Lady was very friendly. Everything else was forgettable. read more

The food is decent, but there's no system for taking and picking up orders at all. When you call her (the owner, yes the only & 1 woman taking phone orders), she'll promise the type of fish you want. However, every single time you come to pick up, it'll be a different story: I'm out of the big one, can you take 2 small ones instead. They will try to get more $ from you instead. We'll not come back here again. read more

avoid at all costs on a holiday! Placed an order of 2 $50 ca nuong a few days in advance at 4pm pick up. Good thing I arrived 40 mins prior cause they were so short staffed and when I told them I'm here to pick up they said okay right away just hold on. Didn't even ask for my name or what I even ordered. Just be patient. Your food will eventually come. I was able to leave at 415pm with my cat fish but some were waiting over an hour. Mine was just short of an hour even though we all called in and ordered ahead of time. However, when it isn't a holiday and slow they are able to actually give you decent service and in a timely manner. Catfish is great but with how unorganized it is. I rather go somewhere else if I need them at a certain time but if you have all the time in the world, yes check them out. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - 2 of the $50 ca nuongs togo - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I saw many good reviews about this place so I decided to give it a try. Last Saturday I went there around 5PM and ordered a medium size baked catfish ($40) to go and less than 5 minutes later my order was ready. I asked the lady (owner?) why it was so fast and she said Saturday was a busy day so they had baked the fish in advance and she picked the best one for me. I went home and immediately started my dinner. What I found was that the fish was so dry, the meat on both sides of the head was hard and not edible. The whole fish looked like it was deep fried not baked. The meat inside the fish was dry and tough like jerky. I couldn't believe they sold me this horrendous fish. So much for the "best" fish. I have been going to Nam Giao which is just a few steps around the corner for years and was never disappointed, their baked fish were 100x better. I should have just gone there instead of this horrible place. This was the first time and the last time for me with Quan Ca Saigon. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

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So it was really confusing to get into this restaurant but we went through the back door way since we didn't know the main entrance is through the super market but the super market closed at 7:00pm. It looks very sketchy to go through the back stairs LOL! The atmosphere is not much and there's a lot of fans going on because it's extremely hot in here! Hotter than outside and no air conditioning... But the nice little mom and pop was helping us and recommended the bun vit and Banh hoi dish and they were both AMAZING so all the sketchy stairs and hotness is forgiven. I will be back to try their famous ca nuon !! read more

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This has the worst sanitary ever. They won't sell a $30 fish to us because there are four of us. The fish tastes so smelly and not fragrant. The whole restaurant is so horrible The drinks are expensive and they are bland and the water is dirty. I will never come back Banh cong was also so fishy too. Since many restaurants serve, it was very confusing. We had to ask for spoons, napkins, and very basic utensils read more

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It was my first time ordering for pickup at this location after families and friends tried the catfish here and liked it. I also read other reviews about their catfish from this place. This is what I think: First of, the place was hard to find. I was a bit lost in the parking lot and had to call my dad to figure out where. They are located in the back of this plaza, where the supermarket is. It's in the corner all the way in the back where it is pretty shady and scary feeling at night. You walk up the stairs (there might be more than one stairway up but the one I found was the "front" of the super market). When you get up, it is like a maze. The only way to go once you're up there is to the right and you keep going all the way to the other side of the supermarket on the second floor. This place is at the other end upstairs, near the elevator, which I think there might be two elevators lol! Second, the catfish. I called to order it for pick up Wed at 5pm, TG eve. Lady on phone was nice and quick, Vietnamese mostly. I ordered the $50 size. When I came to pick up, a lady only asked which size I ordered to pick up and I said the $50 size. Another lady came out to tell me she'll get it for me. She brought the fish out after a while, maybe 5 mins, and showed me the fish. It was pretty big, fed 4 of us and we still had leftovers. They already pre-packages rice papers, 3 kinds of dipping sauce, veggies, and vermicelli. They accept cash, credit card, and EBT. The quality of the fish was not bad, it was good and the dipping sauce were good. BUT, like some reviewers said, I think they deep fried their catfish here, or at some point of their cooking they fell fried it then baked it or something, because it was super oily!!! I haven't had "baked" catfish this oily before. Overall it was AOK, taste was fine and I got full pretty quickly. I'm still torn because I'm not sure if I really like this place. But the pick up and ordering was smooth and I didn't have to wait long for pick up. And the ladies were so nice! I prob still order from here if I crave catfish for a gathering.... read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - $50 size - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We were influenced by TikTok and saw this catfish place that was in a hidden food court that was upstairs of a supermarket. At first, we didn't know if we were at the right place, but...we went up the stair, around the corner, and down a hall to their stall. It definitely looks like an old-school food stall. We quickly sat down and order a medium size catfish that could easily feed 3-4 people for $40. the catfish wasn't too oily and tasted pretty fresh. We love their sauces that we dipped our catfish spring rolls. I wish they had more green onion and jalapeño on their baked catfish. I think next time we will definitely get it to go instead of eating it there. Definitely check them out if you like catfish. read more

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Price : 4/5; good price! Taste: 3/5; the fish was not that fresh. Services: 4/5 nice staff. Banh khot: 2/5 Bo la lot: 2/5 Cleanness: 3/5 not very clean. Sauce: 4/5 good sauce. read more

The definition of hole in the wall restaurant! Probably my all-time favorite place to get Ca Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Fish). If you have never tried ca nuong before, please do yourself a favor and have this be your sign to go. Such a simple yet unique dish! Typically, you start off by ordering the size of your fish, which varies by pricing. I recommend the $45 fish; it can most-definitely feed around 4 people. It comes with lots of veggies to your heart's desires, rice paper with water to soften it, dipping sauces, and noodles to add into the rolls. The fish comes out as whole, and you will have to cut into it yourself. It is flakey, soft, and buttery! Something that I promise is a must-try once in your life. A perfect roll for me is the rice paper on the bottom, lettuce next, the fish with bits & pieces of the crunchy skin, cucumber - dipped in fish sauce. I am drooling with my tummy growling, just thinking about it at the moment. PSA: If you are allergic to nuts, this is a nut-filled dish! I recommend asking for no nuts or nuts on the side for the other people in your party! For the service, there are nice Vietnamese ladies that will accommodate to your needs and wants. They are pretty straight forward and will help you order exactly what you want. Ambiance of the place is pretty quiet; since it is more of a low-key spot, I wouldn't compare it to a normal restaurant. Most-likely, you may be the only one there eating the entirety of your visit or have one/two parties there with you if they know the secret gems of Orange County. read more

Quan Ca SaiGon - $45 Ca Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Garden Grove, California

A very random restaurant behind a grocery store on the 2nd floor. You park near the dumpsters and follow the signage to a homemade fold up tables setup. Solid baked catfish with peanuts and dried onions. Their largest size was about $60 and fed about 4 people okay. Very Vietnamese and not super English friendly. Definitely bring an older relative to navigate if you're not confident. We ate the catfish with vegetable springrolls so pretty healthy too. Food came out quickly and the staff was very nice. They had the usual Vietnamese drinks like pennywort, salted sour sugar plum, sugar cane and carrot orange juice. The price isn't much different from other catfish places and the aesthetic isn't something I would bring someone unless they want that Vietnamese meal in someone's living room energy. read more

This place has amazing grilled catfish. The Bun Rieu was also very good, not too strong but very flavorful and savory! Grilled cat fish: 10/10 Bun Rieu: 9/10 We got the small catfish but it's a pretty good size even though we got the small. It comes on top a blanket of lettuce and then layered with peanuts, fried onions and scallions on top. Comes with some rice paper you dip into water, a side of noodles, cucumbers, carrots and some greens to top your fish into a spring roll. Overall, very good, great flavor, very affordable and the ladies were super friendly and patient. Finding this place was a little hard though. It's kind of hidden, it's inside a grocery market, you really need to follow the signs if you enter from the same entrance as we did. you go upstairs and that leads you into this food hall and they're all the way at the end read more