Vietnamese pork organ porridge (cháo lòng Miền Tây) - delicious down to the last drop! The porridge is hot and flavorful, with fresh and clean-tasting organs, no unpleasant smell at all. Everything is tender and well-seasoned, especially perfect with crispy dough sticks on the side. A generous portion that leaves you full but still craving more, Friendly staff, fast service, and a clean space. Definitely com read more

Son Kieu - Cháu Lòng Miền Tây - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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Small place serving unique dishes, bún mắm bún đậu bún suông bún quậy Write your name to the waiting list and standing outside waiting. We waited about 16 minutes for 4 tables, 11 people ahead of us. There is only 10 tables of 4 inside. No outside seating. You can review the menu first so the moment the table is clear you can order immediately. Table is clean. There a wet wipe package on each table for cleaning your hands and your table as you wish. A very sanitary option vs the server using the same towel to clea after tables. Service is adequately ok for Vietnamese restaurants. Butterfly pea flower with lemon grass drink. One of a kind. We ordered Bún Đậu mắm tôm and bún mắm cá bông lau tôm. It took 10 minutes for bún mắm and 18 minutes for bún Đậu. All are recommended. Ambience is normal for the specialty restaurants. be warn about the "fragrance" in the air and in your clothes read more

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Stopped by to grab my favorite squid soup and they're closed!! There's a new shop under construction with a different name and food offerings. I hope they open somewhere else bc I need my fix! read more

Stop by their new location ( Brookhurst/ Wesminster) This location bigger than the one in the Bolsa and hard to fine parking here by next to some another restaurant. Back here still order #1 is Bun Mắm specials Service nice here Great food read more

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+ Yummy bình dân nostalgic Vietnamese food. + Concise, specialized menu options. + Polite, helpful staff. - Crowded parking. - Limited seating. - Crowded general interior layout. - Only one, tight restroom. - Located on super busy, slow Bolsa Ave. read more

Delicious Vietnamese soup noodle. Everyone knows about pho and bun bo hue, Son Kieu offers lesser known Vietnamese cuisine that is just as good. I asked the waitress for recommendations. She said #1 is really popular, but cautioned that the dish is an acquired taste for people unfamiliar with the dish. My mom recommended #15 to me and which is their Hủ Tíu Mực Sửa. It's a delicious noodle soup dish that comes with many different protein offering which include squid, fried pork skin, meat balls, and fish cakes. The bowl of noodle also comes with some hot sauce. This bowl hit the spot just right on a winter day. The service was great. The restaurant isn't very big, the noise level isn't loud. There is plenty of parking outside. I'll def be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Ok, I've tried and ventured my way around Little Saigon sampling different bun bo hue (Vietnamese spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup) and bun mam (fermented seafood noodle soup) since those are two of my favorite dishes. This place lands into my top three of spots. So it's located in the corner of the plaza next to a clothing store and a another restaurant. Store had ample amount of seating. Upon sitting, there's all the original accruements that should be on a table; mam rước (fermented shrimp paste), sate (lemongrass chili oil), fresh chopped chili, sugar, black pepper, nước mam (fish sauce), and I believe soy sauce. I really appreciate having these out on the table already Verus having to ask every time. EXTRA spotlight to the fact that they cook the shrimp paste into a very flavor variation that has lemongrass and I believe garlic which added so much more flavor and depth. Now to the food, their bun mam was phenomenal. May I say one of my favorite... flavor had so much umami and depth of the fermented fish and sweetness of a long cooked broth. It was filled with toasted crispy pork belly, homemade fish cakes, FRESH squid, and fresh cat fish filets (bone in as that is traditional). I was so impressed with the variety of toppings and then the vegetable platter was fitting. They included the OG of herbs including the bitter leaf which not all places include. Vegetables platter was fresh. Soup came out piping hot. Delicious as can be. Also want to say that their squid tastes incredibly fresh and they make a cha out of it and have it in the soup. They also offer another dish that is silently focused on squid and will try another time. Second time I came for the bun Bo hue and wow another heavy hitter. The soup was so well balanced with the earthy notes of the lemongrass with a subtle but umami kick of mam rước (fermented shrimp paste), and some sweetness from the bones they cooked down with it and definitely some rock sugar. The flavors were all very well balanced and didn't require too much additional seasoning but I will always add extra mam rước once vegetables are in and dilute the flavor of the broth, the bun Bo hue was well topped with all the usual suspects of pork hock, pork blood cubes, beef shank slices, homemade meat patty.Not too much spice but that's why you can add your flare to it and customize with all the fresh date and chili they have. Overall, food is absolutely fantastic and has a lot of heart to it. Service is ok and your average. They accept Apple Pay! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Very flavorful food and worth the price. read more

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Rainy day this morning made me crave some bun mam! Came to Son Kieu to try it out. During the Covid lock down I had bought some bun mam from her via fb before and it was a bit on the sweeter side so I didn't buy again. Today, I figured I'd give it another try since it was close to where I was and I was craving bun mam:) Hubby and I both ordered the bun mam. Pros : Bun mam was on point today, not too sweet and definitely not too fishy. Flavor was rich with umami and seafood was fresh. Veggies were plentiful. When waitress has a moment to address ur needs or concerns they were very nice and accommodating... I came during lunch so it was busy so I had to be patient with staff. Service was expected for peak lunch time. Don't have anything bad to say about it but nothing amazing stood out either. Restaurant is small and quaint. Cons: Maybe I ordered wrong cause my bun mam bd no heo quay, no meat, and that's one of my favorite proteins in a bun mam dish. So next time when I come back I would ask about the heo quay and see if they have option to add that. Hubby was happy and says we will come back in the future! Hubby approved read more

Son Kieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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There's two locations. The newer location is near Brookhurst and Westminster, where Pho Quang Trung used to be at. The parking is kind of bad, but the food is excellent. Son Kieu is known for their bun nam, a dish that I can't eat because of smell. Way too strong for me to handle. Known for food from mien tay, or western part of Vietnam, there's a huge Khmer influence in the cuisine. But I found canh bun or bun rieu, a northern Vietnamese dish, to be extremely good here. I mean, it's now my to go place for canh bun or bun rieu. It's so good, especially with the fresh red chili peppers. Be warned, it's very spicy. The canh bun's broth was so good. And there's plenty of shrimp balls and tofu for me to be full. Yummy! I highly recommend this place. For Thinsulin fans, there's not may green light options here. read more

Son Kieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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This place has very good Bun Mam, today I tried their Bun Ca and it is very good as well. The fish was fresh and the Cha Ca is very good, and lot of meat in the bowl. read more

Son Kieu - 11. Bun Ca Kien Giang - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Dear SK, We ordered 4 soursop tea and 4 more to-go: strong jasmine flavor and tangy citrus fruit. We liked their 1) mi quang, 2) bun mam with catfish, and 3) bun dau mam tom. Everything was prepared well. They even give extra veggies if you ask for it. We have been here 3x and will come back again. Service is nice and friendly. There are about 6-7 tables. The space is small. Prepare to wait. Prepare to sweat. Prepare to be delighted by all the umami flavors. They also give you table wipes for each table - excellent decision. read more

Good blend of savory and sour flavors, you can taste the lemongrass coming through. Personally not a fan of the meatballs with full beads of black pepper embedded. The place itself is small and gets packed fast, come during off times or you may need to wait. read more

Son Kieu - 14. Bun Bo đặc biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Whenever I'm craving something stinky or just in the mood for some good ol' bun mam, Son Kieu is my go-to spot. I always get the Bun Mam and Bun Dau Mam Tom, and both dishes hit the spot with their bold, pungent flavors. The Bun Mam had that perfect blend of fermented fishiness, paired with a rich, flavorful mam broth (sometimes it's a bit sweet so add some of that tamarind sauce), while the Bun Dau Mam Tom was loaded with crispy tofu, fresh herbs, and that strong shrimp paste kick I crave. The restaurant itself is a bit on the smaller side, and it tends to get pretty busy, especially during lunch and dinner hours, so expect a bit of a wait. But if you're looking for authentic, unapologetically stinky Vietnamese food, Son Kieu is worth it! Price is also decent. read more

Son Kieu - 6. Bun Mam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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've visited the original location three times, and the first trip was okay. The owner, a friendly lady, suggested what to order and hyped up "pepper salt noodles" as the current trend in Saigon. I gave it a shot, but they brought the wrong dish. I ate it all anyway--I was starving--and then the waiter delivered the correct one later. It was decent enough under the circumstances. As for the pepper salt noodles? They're exactly what they sound like: plain noodles tossed with salt and chili. Nothing exciting or special. I brought my girlfriend back another time, and the owner swore her homemade Bún Mắm was "to die for." She said she cooked it herself in a small pot and only had two bowls left. We tried it, but my girlfriend's verdict was a blunt "sucks." It was a total letdown--overly fermented and underwhelming. A year later, Facebook recommended a "new" place. I told my girlfriend it looked like the same owner, but we decided to give it a chance. Sure enough, we walked in and there she was. To play it safe, I ordered Heo Quay (crispy roast pork)--something that can't really go wrong. What arrived? Just plain Heo. They completely forgot the "Quay" part: no crispiness, no flavor, cold, and zero color. It looked promising with all the sides--veggies, rice paper, herbs--but at $20, it felt like a rip-off. Plus, listening to her chat endlessly with every single table made it impossible to relax and enjoy the meal. Overall, it's the same everything, just in a new spot. The food isn't good, the place is average at best, and the prices are too high. As the owner herself said (overheard while she was talking), "If something's good, you don't have to advertise." Wise words--maybe start by fixing the menu first. read more

We were seated before 2 parties near us, ordered not even 2 minutes after sitting down. The order was 1 buon dau mam tom - for 1 The other two parties had 2 people each, got their orders first AND their togo order. We waited for 30 mins. When asked why we haven't gotten our order as a female waiter was setting down what we ordered NEXT to us (the pair that arrived AFTER) - she told us to wait - never came back Parking is a headache, idk if it's worth it - unpleasant experience. A male waiter apologized for the mishap but at that point the food no longer seemed appetizing as the result of the disinterest and disorganization of staff. read more

My family and I went to Son Kieu without much knowledge of what the dishes were! We were curious to try new, not as popular, dishes. Upon being seated, we asked the waiter for her recommendations and she was very friendly! Overall the dishes were very light and flavorful. It specializes in a soup with fermented shrimp paste, and smelled great. All of the broths were warm, and the meat was tender. The portion sizes were also generous for $15. Being a smaller shop, it can get crowded fairly quickly. Overall, not bad and I would recommend if you want to try different Vietnamese dishes! read more

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Place was jammed pack during lunch hours. Be advised as this place is quite cozy with around of 8 tables. Ordered Bun Rieu dac biet as I haven't seen any reviews on yelp. Score 4/5 They do it a bit different here as the blood block is quite larger in size than typical other spots. Two pieces of fried tofu and somewhat of a white rectangular firm tofu that has an infused peppercorn taste to it. There are two different types of crab/fish paste balls. 1 is quite light and the second has more peppercorns infused in it. The broth is quite nice and you can certainly add shrimp paste to elevate the flavors. They don't do the minced crab style as their rendition is quite different in a good way. 14.99 for a bowl is justified. read more

Son Kieu - Bun Rieu dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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We stumbled across this pho place thinking it was the old establishment. Since I was already there, I thought might as well give it a try. As soon as I stepped in, immediate regret. The smell was a terrible mix of bad seafood and dirty mop water. Our kind hostess asked where we wanted to sit. I asked if we can sit in the back (away from the kitchen and hopefully the mop). We were seated immediately but the smell was so strong I did not even wait for the waitress to take our order. I left immediately. I didn't want to sit another moment in that smell, and I feel the smell is following me in my car. I thanked the hostess on my way out. I didn't say anything bad, just kindly thanked her, and proceeded to leave. I expected a question if everything was alright or a good night but all we got instead was a moody face that seemed to match the smell of the restaurant. I can't speak for the food unfortunately. But as for the experience, TERRIBLE read more

Ordered takeout bun bo hue and bun mam. Twice in one week is a lot for me but honestly this place deserves it. Always reminds me of home. Consistent and large portions. In total it came out to around $35 with tax. The person who picked up the phone was very helpful and nice, which is a huge plus. read more

Decent place for Bánh canh and bún nắm. Quick service. Like most Vietnamese places, you don't come here expect tip notch customwr service. Bún nắm was decent, has nắm flavor but not too overwhelming. All required ingredients are there: fish filet, pork belly, eggplants, squid, shrimp, rau chuối, etc. The eggplants was hard, not my favorite in this dish. But overall, it's good. Good Bánh canh and mì quãng. Mì quãng has the soup in separated bowl. This is great, some people like soup in mì quãng. Some might like it less. read more

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I was there from bún lá in bún đậu mắm tôm But it was just normal bún The topping was good but kinda disappointed read more

Food is as terrible ! Just took my wife and her best friend to eat here. I had the canh bum and they both order the bum mam! It was so salty and the meat did not look fresh! I took two spoon and dump the rest! Now I know why the restaurant was so dead in there! $59 for thee bowl! No drinks... will not come back ! read more

Came here on a recommendation for their Bun Mam and Bun Bo Hue; it did not disappoint. :) I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and was very pleased with their recipe, proper ingredients and lots of flavor! The service was on point, our cups were never empty, and the place was nice and clean with a decent amount of seating (although there was a line by the time we left, it's clearly a popular spot). In all I enjoyed it and will certainly be returning. read more

Son Kieu - 28. Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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This was our 2nd time to this restaurant. We had the bun mam , mi quãng , and Bún riêu . All 3 dishes were delicious . Service was quick and friendly. I love that all the condiments are readily available on each table . The restaurant is a little small so avoid peak time if you can otherwise expect to put your name on the waiting list . read more

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Bun mam was ok, could be more generous with vegetables though. I would come back for their roast pork, very tasty

Yummy food and decent service. We ordered Bún đậu (tofu, pork, rice noodle, sausage, herbs), Bún mắm ( salted fish soup with seafood and thick rice noodle), and Mì Quảng (Rice noodle with meat and shrimp sauce. They are all very flavorful and we really like Bún đậu here. We requested the staff for a few things and they were very accommodating. I'd love to come back and try a few more dishes on the menu. Parking in the weekend can be challenging so I'd highly recommend coming here during the week when there's plenty of parking spots. read more

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Rat la ngon. Mua mot to canh buon, ngon qua. Giong nhu me lam. Nguoi don an rat la hien, giup cho mua do an va noi cai nao ngon nhat. Cho nay cung re. Thich di day voi chi de di an tay vi no re read more

Veryyyy veryyy good bun mam and bun rieu! Ngon lam. Rat la chat luong. I will try other bun' next time!!!! Excellent. read more

Son Kieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

While trying to find a restaurant to eat lunch in Westminster. There are too many options in the neighborhood, therefore Son Kieu was chosen. There are just few tables in the small restaurant. It appears there aren't many options on the menu when you look at it. I ordered the Bun Mam, Bun Rieu Dac Biet, and Mi Quang with my family. A cup of ice water costs.50 cents at this restaurant. When everything was served, it all looked good and tasted delicious! Despite being next door to Quan Nhii restaurant, there are a lot of people waiting there, thus it doesn't greatly effect this restaurant. There are a lot of customers eating in this restaurant. I truly appreciate food here with my family. read more

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The squid bun i very yummy, the broth very flavorful. And dipping sauce was so good. I have to buy it togo

4.5/5 I'm on a hunt for good "bún mắm" and this place is solid. The bowl is full of crispy roast pork and other toppings. Soup is not too salty. Place is clean and not overly crowded/hyped. We were seated right away and service is nice. The only complain is the "mắm me" dipping sauce is a little sour. But they have sugar and fish sauce at the table so you can adjust the bowl to your taste and they don't offer the appetizer anymore. My man has Bún Bò Huế and he likes it as well. They also gave us a decent amount of vegetables so overall, I'd come back. read more

Son Kieu - Bún Mắm đặc biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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They change location,more customers,taste is badly,not like old restaurants at bolsa. I never come back and recommend for everyone knows. Thanks read more

Đây lần đầu tiên ghé quán mình order bún mắm cá , trà mãng cầu, coke và món thịt luộc mắm nêm ngon quá luôn . Nhà hàng khung cảnh đẹp bày trí sạch đẹp read more

Good points: large bowl, taste good. Improvement points: no water serving at first, we have to ask for water and then ask for ice. read more

Son Kieu - 6. Bun Mam - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

Great menu. Menu has been reduced to speed up service. Nui Xao Bo is no longer offerred. Love the freshness. The place is small. Food is tasty and worth the wait. read more

Amazing food. Mì Quảng and bún mắm is very good here. I don't recommend canh bún there is no tatste to it. However, my other two items is amazing. We had a family of 10 people majority of us order. Mì quảng and bún nắm they get big chunk fish and a lot of topping. read more

When I came at 11am for one person, there were 3 tables left. I sat in a one person table. The restaurant is small. 15 min later there were people waiting outside The food was served very quickly. I think one lady is the owner because she went around talking to random people. Thanks goodness she didn't talk to me because I wanted my peace Food was good. I wish there were more toppings read more

Son Kieu - Bun mam. Fermented fish vermicelli soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Westminster, California

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I loved the food over here. Everything is good, food are fresh and the staff are friendly. I would recommend and be coming back.

We came here for lunch and ordered the small Bun Mam hotpot. Upon stepping into the restaurant, we were greeted by the mam aroma. It didn't take us long to get our hotpot set up and all the fixings. It was not super busy when we came (maybe 3 other tables), so we were cared for quickly. The place is small and might get stuffy during peak time. The bun mam broth was flavorful with the right amount of mam. They provided the tamarind sauce for dipping. I added a bit to my broth bowl. This balanced the salty and sour flavor, which gave it another taste dimension. Good place to curb my bun mam craving. The lychee lemon iced tea is very refreshing for this kind of food! read more

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As soon as I sat down and saw the menu, I knew I was in for a treat. The menu is completely in Vietnamese (well, except for the headers which is funny because if you can read the food names you probably can read Vietnamese headers.) I love authentic food from various regions of the world. When I travel, I like to ask police officers and taxi drivers where the locals eat. My belief in the authenticity of the food was confirmed when their side sauce was shrimp paste. A lot of people find the aroma of shrimp paste overwhelming. Anyway, I got number 20 on the menu, the special Nha Trang fish noodle soup. It was very tasty and came with fresh vegetables to add to the soup. I look forward to coming back and trying other authentic dishes on the menu. read more

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