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    Sao Bien

    4.1 (248 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ca Kho Tho and Rau Muong
    Dom N.

    I loveeee Ca Kho Tho paired with Rau Muong it's just one of the best combos ever. When my mom said she tried this new place she wanted to take me I was more than down. The fish and pork belly was cooked to perfection and the Rau muong portion is quite large and full of garlic which I love. They also gave a spicy fish sauce to dip stuff in which was yummy. I definitely want to come back to try their crawfish!

    The food was very delicious at a very reasonable price! The salmon noodle soup was very tasty and was also pretty healthy as well. The staff were all very friendly and greeted me with a smile on their face. I am always very happy and satisfied with the food and the service, when I come here and a lot of my friends and family love the place too!

    Michelle M.

    Authentic Vietnamese seafood restaurant located in Little Saigon. I was recommended go here by my Vietnamese friends, and it did not disappoint. Definitely drink the pennywort drink, get some garlic noodles with steak, and try out the Vietnamese soups The service is fast and you get your food easily. Is a family style restaurant. There is a menu here in Vietnamese, but there is English right next to it so you know what's inside it. Definitely get the crawfish!

    Vivian N.

    New restaurant in Westminster and it's so good! Also very good pricing. It's so hard to find food at a decent price now. I enjoyed the bánh canh and my mom enjoyed the pho Thai. Would get it again for sure!

    Bun Rieu
    John T.

    Ordered Bun Rieu - 3.5 Value - varies Broth- Slightly on the sweeter side from the tomatoes. Definitely requires shrimp paste to adjust for taste. Veggies are fresh. 14.99 a bowl is definitely higher over here as the proteins given aren't justified. You really get four micro sized fried tofu pieces, 2 mini pork paste balls, 1 blood cube, and some crab rieu. I recommend people who want to save some money and feed a small family of three then order from their special " buy 2 get 1 free deals". Output time is decent along with good service. No long waits as was only diner at 11 am.

    I was excited to return to Sao Bien for a bowl of bún bò Huế, but today's experience was disappointing. We ordered two bowls for our party of three, as my 97-year-old grandfather cannot finish a full portion. At other restaurants this has never been an issue. When we asked for an extra bowl to share, we were given a tiny disposable paper bowl--smaller than the soup spoon itself. When we requested a proper bowl, we were told it was against "policy" since the kitchen is separate from the restaurant. This explanation felt unreasonable and made what should have been a simple, enjoyable meal unnecessarily frustrating.

    Egg roll
    Cemby K.

    Service was good, our waiter recommended the clams and also a vegetable dish (not pictured) that we saw everyone ordering. Everything tasted authentic, fresh and amazing! The broth for the clams was so light with a hint of garlic/butter and spice- highly recommend. I would definitely be back to try other items on their menu.

    Clams
    Sandy K.

    Saw this on yelp and just happened to be in the Little Saigon area. Parking was no issue since it's located in a large strip center. Yelp reviews suggested the crawfish and yelpers were correct. This entree was outstanding! We also ordered Ala carte clams, catfish soup and claypot fish. Everything was fresh tasting, piping hot and flavorful. Definitely recommend checking out this establishment if you're in the neighborhood.

    Bun bo hue, so good!
    Nick C.

    We loved our meal here at Sao Bien! Note, it is cash only but there is an ATM in the restaurant. The dining space is about medium-sized I would say, but as a party of 2 we didn't need a reservation. The menu here is quite extensive, which is awesome. I got the Bun Bo Hue here, and it was phenomenal. Plus, the restaurant's chili sauce was insanely spicy but still so very flavorful. The service was great, and the meal was overall wonderful and very enjoyable. The restaurant is part of a major strip mall complex, so there is plentiful parking in the area. I highly recommend coming here!

    Great food, fast service, and price very reasonable. I wish there are more restaurants like this. The server is very friendly too.

    Bún mắm soooo good

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    Great local place for Viet food. Highly recommend their bánh canh. However they only accept cash here and their atm charges a fee.

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    It is our first time here to try the noodle dishes. We will come back to try other ones later. The food is tasty.

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    Great service. Well- cooked food with huge portion. Friendly owner and dedicating service

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    Worse seafood I've ever tried around dis area. Not authentic, not even cheap, will never come back here

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    Momonoki - Prosciutto salad

    Momonoki

    4.1(324 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    First time here and I was truly impressed! I literally had lunch just 2 hours before, but came with…read morea friend to try this place and I'm so glad I did. The girl helping us was so sweet and attentive. She recommended a pasta dish and it was SO good! The bread was super fluffy, and that garlic butter was to die for. Highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back!

    Momonoki has been on my list of restaurants to try since it first opened and I'm so happy I finally…read moregot to go this weekend! We went on Friday night and I was surprised that we were seated right away. The service was great and friendly and the restaurant itself felt cozy and high-end. We ordered the garlic parm fries, momonoki chicken wings, and dashi pesto. The garlic parm fries were crispy and fresh and were like the best version of a McDonald's or Potato Corner fry. I could smell the garlic as soon as the fries came to the table but unfortunately, the taste wasn't as strong as I was hoping. Still really delicious, but the high price point means I probably wouldn't order this again. The chicken wings came out next and they were HUGE. They were super juicy inside and the fish sauce glaze was strong and had a nice kick. I appreciated that despite being glazed, the wings were still pretty crispy. The slaw that came on the size was a little heavy on the mayo and had a bright peppery taste. Definitely a nice fresh component to an otherwise heavy meal. Finally, the dashi pesto came out and the udon was perfectly bouncy. The pesto had a subtle seafood flavor and was very herbaceous. Most pesto I'm used to pack more of a sharp, garlicky punch, but this one leaned heavily into the fresh basil which I enjoyed. The scallops on top were also cooked beautifully. I was a bit sad that we received each dish at very different times, the dash pasta coming out much much later than the fries but they did warn us after we placed our order that the kitchen would be very busy so I appreciated the heads up. All in all, I think this is such a fun and classy fusion restaurant and they executed very well.

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    Pappardelle Bolognese

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    Slice House by Tony Gemignani - FIGGY PIGGY: Bacon, Mozzarella, Fig Preserve, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese Crumble, Ricotta, Orange Zest, Pesto, Hot Pepper Oil | $7.5

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    4.3(469 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    What makes this pizza so great is the thin crust and the tomato sauce. It sings. It's a perfect…read moresauce, a balance of savory and tomato sweetness. It's no wonder I saw a tomato sauce pizza in their slices case. I will have to get that when I return. They also have a pizza flavor of the day in the case, which are typically unique creations. The basic cheese pizza was very good as well as their fig, pesto, pine nut pizza special. They have lunch specials for their sliced pizza. Employees are friendly and there are adequate dine in tables.

    OVERALL : Even as I branch out and try different pizza…read morestyles, I find that my favorite is always the thin, new york style slice. I've heard a lot of good things about this spot, so I knew I had to check it out! The restaurant is big, with lots of seating for big groups and plenty of TVs to watch sports. They have a core menu of pizzas as well as specials / rotating flavors. I appreciate that they sell slices as well as whole pies, so that I can try them without having to get a whole pizza as a small family. Ordering was super easy and the food came out hot and super quick. Huge slices / portions overall -- they do not skimp! One slice here is prob 2x bigger than the standard pizza slice elsewhere. Hot, crispy bottoms, and yummy toppings. I do think that the dough was a bit thicker than I would have liked, but nonetheless still a solid slice. PARKING : Plenty of parking in the parking lot! We found a spot just a few steps away from the store. FOOD/DRINKS : Wiseguy Slice - Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Sweet & Spicy Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Ricotta, Tony's Hot Pepper Oil & Green Onion -- the italian sausage on this was the standout for me! looooved the sweet and spicy flavor combo here Tomato Slice - New Jersey Style With Tomato Sauce Over Sliced Mozzarella With Garlic & Basil -- simple and fresh with the tomato and basil flavors! wished there was more tomato though and that it was "juicier".

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    Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Inside, you choose alices in your left and they are heat up for you

    Inside, you choose alices in your left and they are heat up for you

    Slice House by Tony Gemignani - FIGGY PIGGY: Bacon, Mozzarella, Fig Preserve, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese Crumble, Ricotta, Orange Zest, Pesto, Hot Pepper Oil | $7.5

    FIGGY PIGGY: Bacon, Mozzarella, Fig Preserve, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese Crumble, Ricotta, Orange Zest, Pesto, Hot Pepper Oil | $7.5

    Slice House by Tony Gemignani - WISEGUY tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet & spicy Italian sausage, thin pepperoni, ricottta, Tony's hot pepper oil & green onion | $7.5

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    WISEGUY tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet & spicy Italian sausage, thin pepperoni, ricottta, Tony's hot pepper oil & green onion | $7.5

    The Sun Vegan - Heavenly Salad

    The Sun Vegan

    4.8(693 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    What an amazing find! The food here was awesome! We ordered spring rolls, the Heavenly salad which…read moreI didn't expect much but the chicken that came with had hefty portions along with the salad which was great, Pho Xao noodles taste and flavor exceeded my expectations, the Au Lac Curry was rich with flavor and texture, the spicy lemongrass chicken was great with the veggies that came with it. But though everything was so delicious, by far the best was the Royal pho which was the best pho I've ever had, this pho went off the charts! The restaurant looked elegant and high class although it would be hard to find if it wasn't for the sign outside pointing the way. I love this place, one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to in a long time. So good that I'll go out of my way to come back again. This place has my heart.

    Yum! This place is going to be a staple of mine! Nice bright ambiance inside the restaurant with…read moreanimal statues lining the super cutely decorated patio out in the back (which is dog friendly!). The spring rolls are huge! And they come in an order of 4 that I wasn't prepared for but they were so good that I didn't have difficulty finishing 3, my husband ate the other. Loaded fries were a tasty app- the pico that's on it is very good and fresh. Shared the Date Shake with my husband, but regret not getting my own. The Au Lac curry was SO GOOD, I loved all the fresh veggies in it!! I want to try everything on this menu. Service was quick and very friendly.

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    Inside eating area

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    Spring Rolls

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    Jan's Health Bar

    Jan's Health Bar

    4.6(203 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I haven't been to Jan's Health Bar for a while and usually to their other location, but today I…read morevisited this spot for the very first time. I noticed they updated the recipe for the Berry Bonanza smoothie to include dates and flax seeds. Honestly, it's such a fantastic upgrade. Berries can be hit-or-miss with how sour they are depending on the season, but the dates add the perfect amount of natural, whole-food sweetness to balance it out without needing added syrups. Plus, the flax adds a great nutritional boost. Love that they are constantly improving their menu. The staff here are very friendly, too. Highly recommend!

    *Edited to reply to JHB's response 9/4: Kitchen staff confirmed twice that they were cashews in the…read morecaesar dressing. Please educate your staff properly for situations like this. The man working directly with preparing the food was the one who stated there were cashews in the dressing so I was inclined to trust his call, but seeing you say there isn't any nuts in it leaves me with little confidence on what the actual answer is. I have zero issues with the fact this is not an allergen free kitchen but I still think items should be properly noted/staff should be educated on what things do *directly* contain allergens. Original Review: Was excited to try Jan's after hearing so much rave about them. Tried their chicken caesar wrap today. Those with nut allergies beware, the caesar dressing has cashews. I feel like this should be obnoxiously labeled everywhere. Most people will not think to even ask about nuts in a caesar salad/dressing and tree nut allergies are one of the most common. I almost didn't ask myself but at the last second choose to because these health bar places sure love to hide nuts in the randomest things Perfect example of today. Considering it isn't labeled on the advertisement or menu anywhere, it should be confident knowledge amongst your staff at least. The cashier said she didn't think there was any nuts and listed all the ingredients in the wrap but luckily double checked with the kitchen staff and confirmed the cashews in the dressing (which is mixed into the wrap + on the side) I was able to swap out the dressing. Then I proceeded to stand by and wait for 20+ minutes because I made the mistake of telling her to put it in a togo box so it'd be easier for me to pack up if needed. Apparently if you request a togo container rather than dine in, everyone in the kitchen automatically assumes you're just a delivery app/online order and they place it off the side instead of calling out your name like they should do with all orders. I stood there for over 20 minutes (with the cashier walking by noticing me and not acknowledging my wait) until I saw a couple who came in AFTER me get their order literally dropped off to them. Then I asked the cashier to check on my order because at this point, I assumed they forgot it. But nope, it was just sitting off to the side with 3 other orders because no one decided to call it out like they did with several orders before mine? My order was a single wrap, I felt like the cashier should've at least considered that I had been standing in front of her for a long time for one single item and taken the initiative to check on it or something. I imagine this is a common place for many folks to stop by in hopes of a quick lunch, during a work break, or with the fair expectation that they shouldn't be waiting as long (if not longer) than a sit down full service restaurant. I luckily came early enough otherwise I would've been way late for my doctors appointment waiting for my single wrap. The prices here are not cheap and while I don't mind paying a higher price for quality food, quality service should be apart of that experience. The wrap was enjoyable even with the swapped out dressing but the overall experience left me unsure if I'd be willing to come back. It all felt extremely disorganized and careless.

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    Jan's Health Bar - Tuna salad protein bowl with a classic chicken breast sandwich.

    Tuna salad protein bowl with a classic chicken breast sandwich.

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    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley - Connecticut Style Lobster Roll with tots

    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley

    4.6(289 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Wow for the food alone! Visit date 9/4/26. Came for dinner since we were craving seafood. Great…read morecustomer service from the young man in front as soon as we walked in. Told him it was our first time and he gave us time to look over the menu. We got the signature combo ($31.95) that came with a lobster roll, a side, spring mix salad, and cup of soup. Got the maine lobster roll, fries as the side, and clam chowder. We also got a classic butter lobster roll ($21.95) with salad since we weren't too hungry and shared the fries. For such a decent price the lobster rolls had a very good amount of lobster meat and not too heavy handed on the mayo and butter. The buttered roll was not too thick and held the fillings perfectly without breaking apart. We enjoyed the crunchy battered fries and the dressing on the salad was perfect. The spring mix was really fresh as well. The clam chowder had a thinner consistency than what I would prefer but it had a rich seafood flavor. The items we got did not include drinks but we prefer water anyway. For the total price we paid, it was a great meal and we left very full and satisfied. Rated 10/10 for the food, flavor, amount, and price. Oh and the customer service too! There's a good amount of tables mostly for groups of two or four. It was a nice place to grab a casual delicious meal and enjoy the food without feeling rushed. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back to try more items.

    Tried Lobster Guys and decided to do a little lobster roll taste test! We ordered the Maine Style,…read moreConnecticut Style, and Classic Butter Lobster Rolls. All three were loaded with a really generous amount of lobster, definitely not skimpy, and at around $22 each, I thought the portions were pretty good for the price. The Connecticut Style was my favorite. The lobster is served warm and poached in butter, with just a touch of mayo, green onions, and Old Bay. I really liked the combination of the warm buttery lobster with the creaminess from the mayo. The Maine Style is served cold with lemon aioli and celery, while the Classic Butter is warm buttered lobster with Old Bay. Both were good, but I'd order the Connecticut again without hesitation. If you're a lobster lover, this is a fun spot because you can try the different styles and actually taste the difference. Connecticut Style = the winner for me!

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    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley - Signature Combo $29 includes a lobster roll, soup, and fries (or tots)

    Signature Combo $29 includes a lobster roll, soup, and fries (or tots)

    Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley - Crab Roll: Fresh lump crab served your choice of Connecticut style (warm) or Maine style (chilled). Served w/a side salad & lemon | $17.95

    Crab Roll: Fresh lump crab served your choice of Connecticut style (warm) or Maine style (chilled). Served w/a side salad & lemon | $17.95

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