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    Sweet Temptations

    4.5 (6 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kimmy L.

    I've been going here for years but never knew the English name was Sweet Temptations. I always eat at the Canton restaurant next door then swing over for dessert. So my review today will be about my favorite desserts, the others I've tried and the recommended dessert based on customers in the lobby. My favorite is Che Banh Lot (green pandan noodle jelly) the Jellies have to be soft, fresh of pandan aroma, and the coconut can't be overly sweet. I've had other places where it leaves a gritty after taste or is simply too hard and breaks vs being chewy. Ofcourse the trick to this is ordering with ice on the side, or ice on top only if you're going to eat immediately because once it gets cold, it hardens. However I have not experienced that hardness here. I also add mung bean in my dessert and this needs to be silky in texture when eaten and still have a paste texture. I personally dislike having grit in my mung bean that tasted like dried curd or raw beans that some places may have when it's not cooked long enough, or they use low quality beans that are stale or too dried taking longer to get the texture. So they pass on these two aspects. The second popular dessert is Che Thai (Thai style desserts with all the fruit and jelly mix) this location used more condensed milk to sweeten it. So far from individual ingredient perspective, I would rate it on a higher quality. For example you can buy 3 different kinds of jack fruit cans from the market and a fresh jackfruit. The fresh jackfruit will always taste better, but there is a brand of can jackfruit that will be closest to a fresh one in quality. While some other brands make their canned fruits very stale and mushy. So the can and brand choice they use for this desserts is better in quality than other places. I am also assuming their steep price of $5 per dessert takes this quality into account. Today while I was here, a lady recommended the banana sticky rice and mung bean sticky rice wrap. According to her, they are made fresh with quality sticky rice from scratch. This I have no tried, but considering her detailed description, it is worth mentioning. Finally I ask the owner for the specialty of the savory dishes they had posted. According to the owner, the beef Kho does not have MSG in it and the stew is brewed the night before to ensure all the seasoning, aroma, and flavors seep into the beef when served the next day. I personally have not tried this, but I assume their recipe may be good enough to include it in their menu. Imagine a late night hot bowl of stew with a baguette to satisfy your nightly cravings or simply after some drinking, this could be very warm for your tummy for breakfast. Another important note to make is that the place is clean, has a lot of choices, the owner seems quite nice and willing to assist food photos without any grief.

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    1 year ago

    Best che ba mau I've had in oc! None of the other places use shaved ice. This place packs in the ingredients! So good!

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    4 years ago

    Extremely tasty..Our cousin bought four. I bought two to try..So we had some gif the next day..

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    4.1
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite Vietnamese seafood restaurants in the area. If you like anything and everything…read moreshellfish (claims, scallops, escargot, etc), then this is the place for you! Have been to this restaurant many times, and food is always consistent! Came visit to the restaurant last week, and ordered my favorite Grilled Escargot with Garlic Butter and Peppercorn, Grilled Scallops with Cheese, and my all-time favorite Chilean Sea Bass hot pot! The grilled escargots are a must-have when visiting this place! These are perfectly grilled with rich garlic butter for sweetness, and with a slight kick of spiciness from the peppercorn. Don't forget to also dip the escargot meat with black pepper and a few squeeze of fresh lime juice! If you like melted cheese, then the grilled scallops with cheese would be the perfect match. Each scallop is covered melted cheese and comes sizzling on a hot plate when ordered! Last but certainly not least, my favorite dish of this restaurant is the Chilean Sea Bass hot pot. The order comes with your own tabletop gas stove, along with a hot pot filled with a tom yum like sour soup base. For ingredients, it also includes a plate with slices of pineapple, quarter cut fresh tomato slices, fresh bean sprouts, rice noodles, and a full plate of large pieces of Chilean Sea Bass. Just put all the ingredients in the hot pot and let it cook for 5-10mins on high, I promise you it is one of the best soups you will ever have! Service is good as always. This place always seems to be busy, so you may have to be on the waitlist during certain business hours (eg holidays, prime dinner time, etc). Parking wise, the restaurant is located in a busy plaza, and so you may have to drive around a few times before finding an open spot. However as I said earlier, it's worth the wait. Highly recommended.

    Every time I come here, the restaurant is busy, which says a lot about the quality of the food…read more The hotpot is packed with fresh ingredients and a rich, flavorful broth that's perfect for sharing with family and friends. The standout for me, though, is their authentic Vietnamese snail dishes. The snails are fresh, perfectly cooked, and seasoned with bold, traditional flavors that remind me of eating street food in Vietnam. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, the staff work hard to keep up with the crowds, and the service is friendly despite how busy they are.

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    4.4
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    2.1 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    We found this place while getting some coffee at Kei Coffee next door. This place has a small…read morenorthern Vietnamese menu. It's pretty much a hole in the wall type of place with some large TV's on the walls if you wanted to watch sporting events like the World Cup. We got banh mi pate que which comes with 2 piece that are breadstick sized filled with pate and pork floss. A great appetizer for sharing or having some coffee with. It comes served piping HOT so be careful! We also had the bun cha ha noi which is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese Nanoi dish. It has grilled pork patties and pork belly in a sweet savory fish sauce served with fresh herbs and cold rice vermicelli. You pretty much eat it by wrapping it with the lettuce or dip your noodles into the sauce. Very authentic and delicious without being overly heavy. There isn't much service here since they seem to be super short staffed but they do have delicious authentic Northern Vietnamese food so we absolutely will be back again!

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    4.6
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    1.1 mi
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    Came here on a Wednesday afternoon at 3:30pm on the way to the Hilary Duff concert. It was pretty…read morequiet inside with music playing on the overhead speakers. There was only a group of two eating inside and there were plenty of tables to choose from. We were greeted at the register right away and they were pretty friendly. Customer service was about standard. My wife and I ordered the house box with original flavor, spicy popcorn chicken with ranch, and a side of garlic noodles (since I've heard so much about it on IG reels). The food came out about 10mins after ordering at it was exactly as they say it is. So crispy and juicy. The water matching they have is top tier and came out super cold and crispy. There was enough food to fill us up and take home too. I'd easily come back.

    I am so glad my bf told us to stop by here when we were in LA; because this was the best thing we…read moreate out here during our little weekend trip! Mama Hieu's started out during COVID and was a small business that was selling plates from the house and due to all of their success, opened up two brick and mortar locations! The spicy garlic butter chicken was soooo good and crispy! It was actually pretty spicy too. I love how they included the pickled veggies! The box came with 7 wings and two scoops of rice and your choice of sauce. We got the Mama Sauce, which was a mayo like sauce. We didn't know what the Andy's Special flavor tasted like, but the workers explained that the flavor is similar to Vietnamese style crab (cua rang). So like oyster sauce, garlic, fish sauce like flavor; sticky. It was hella good!!! No need to dip in the side sauce either. Their fried chicken comes in many unique flavors like salted egg yolk and fish sauce. We weren't really feeling the garlic noodles; come here for the fried chicken box with rice instead! Definitely coming back next time we're in LA!

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    4.2
    (3.9k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Good soup but they accept cash only!!! Be careful if you dine in here : no cash caution at cashier…read more I was lucky to have emergency cash to pay. What is it in 2026?!?!?!

    Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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    4.5
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
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    We've been wanting to try Redbo for a while and I'm happy we finally did. Upon walking in the…read morerestaurant was clean, cozy, and inviting. We ordered combination pho and Wagyu fried rice. The flavors of the pho and fried rice were perfect! Savory Wagyu fried rice with that rich Wagyu taste. And the combination pho had a lot of meat which was all very good and tender. The broth was a win too. You get a taste of all the spices that are supposed to stand out in a bowl of pho. I liked that the thin noodles were chewy and not overcooked. The fries were also really good and our boys of course loved them! Eggrolls were off the chain!! The service was outstanding. Our waiter was so kind and accommodating with our requests. It's a pretty decent sized restaurant

    This has to be one of the best bowls of Wagyu Pho I've had! The broth was crystal clear yet…read moreincredibly rich, with a deep, slow-simmered beef flavor that was comforting without being overly salty. You can tell they put a lot of time and care into making it. The Wagyu beef was the real highlight. It was beautifully marbled, incredibly tender, and practically melted in my mouth after just a few seconds in the hot broth. The quality of the meat really elevated the entire bowl and made it feel like a premium pho experience. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fresh herbs added great aroma, and every ingredient tasted fresh. The portions were generous, and the presentation was beautiful from the moment it arrived at the table. The restaurant was clean, modern, and welcoming, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and made the dining experience even better.

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