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    Tay Giang Restaurant

    3.9 (375 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Rock and roll beef
    Amabel Y.

    Took my parents here for dinner and it was a fun dining experience with the DIY spring rolls. Highly recommend calling in advance to make a reservation as the restaurant is pretty small and they may run out of the DIY deep fried catfish spring rolls. For 4 people, the medium size catfish was the perfect size! It came with vermicelli, assorted veggies, rice paper, and dipping sauce. We also ordered the crab fried rice, tofu clay pot, pork chops, and the rock and roll beef. I must say after finishing the spring rolls, everything else tasted mediocre. The fried rice didn't stand out and a bit too salty. The pork chops were a bit dry, the tofu clay pot was very flavorful but too salty as well. The beef was tender but the flavors was alright. Next time I come, I would just order the large catfish spring rolls and maybe the pork or beef skewers.

    Catfish
    Tien D.

    I have been wanting to try the catfish wrap for a while and I finally made it. I called to make reservations and put in my order at that time. By the time we sat down and got our drinks and put in the rest of the order, the catfish was ready. It was fresh, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Absolutely delicious and I would definitely recommend. It was also beautifully presented. There were only two of us so we ordered the small for $60 so a bit steep. However, The menu indicated a small would feed 1-2 people but it could easily feed 3 and possibly 4. We also had the salad with chicken and that was refreshing. I would definitely come back to have the catfish and try other dishes.

    David L.

    So one of my friend's said that I had to try this place. They are famous for their fried catfish. So I went there to check it out. It is in a strip mall across from the college. There is ample parking and we found a spot not to far away. When driving down Bruceville you can see their sign at the corner. However from the parking lot you really don't see any signage. We entered and there were only two tables occupied. They greeted us and lead us to a table. The lady brought us water and then an older lady came to see if we were ready to order. My wife said we needed some more time. The menu is huge with so many options. They even have Pho here too. We of course got the catfish and she said a small one since there were only two of us. I told her I ate a lot. I hop it was big or I anted a big one. We got the lemon grass pork and the chicken fried rice. Started with that. The lady said it was a lot. I was hungry though. She said we would have to sit at a different table since all of this food would not fit at the small 2 person table we were at. She moved us to a 4 person table. The food started coming out and there was a large plate of what looked like raw vegetables and pickled stuff to. A plate of vermicelli I think with green onions and peanuts on it. I asked the server what all this was for and she said it was for the fish. The pork came and then the big fish. It looked pretty big for a small one. I wonder what a big one looks like. The fish was really crispy and it was good. I am not sure it was worth the $60 bucks but I did like it. Plus it came with all the extras. I really loved the flavor of the pork. It was really yummy. The fried rice was great too. The old lady had to come out and show us how to eat the fish. They had brought out some wraps and a hot water thingy to boil it a little. She told us to put the wrap in the hot water and then put it on the dish. Load the fish and vegetables and other stuff and wrap it up and then eat it. I of course made a mess of things but the wife s were looking picture perfect. I'm a guy All in all the place was really good and I would definitely come back to try more food. it was very clean and the staff really friendly and helpful. The place was a decent size. It was getting fuller as time went by.

    Fillings
    Jason R.

    I love catfish and some friends, well they're really family at this point, said they had a place that has catfish like we've never had before and they weren't lying. I love new food experiences and even more so when the food is good. We had the largest whole fried catfish I've ever seen. It's so hard to explain the flavor, the rub/crust was crunchy, salty And slightly sweet all at the same time. It comes with rice papers and veggies to make your own spring roll. The fish was so good, there was a sardine sauce I believe. Our family said I should dip the fish but it nearly burned a hole in my throat (thanks family ) I'm not a spicy food Guy. Overall great experience, great company and Great food!

    Tamarind Fish Sauce
    Regina N.

    Tay Giang is the only place in Sacramento that serves up DIY catfish spring rolls, and is great when you're craving something healthy and different. Grilled Butterflied Catfish DIY Wraps (Spring Rolls) 4/5* Tay Giang's version is ok and can satisfy my cravings, but it is a copy-cat version of the original slow-baked catfish from Southern California. It seems the catfish here is deep-fried, I believe to cut down on the wait time, but I still prefer the original Vietnamese version where they can take up to 45 minutes to slow roast the catfish. Still, this version is tasty with strong marination and slather of scallion/peanut oil. The deep frying creates a lot of crispy pieces for added texture to your spring roll. But warning.. if you order the small catfish, there isn't much meat and is mostly fried crispy parts, so I recommend the medium fish. Like all Vietnamese dishes, it comes with loads of fresh veggies and herbs. I also like that they provide the flattened vermicelli noodles (banh hoi) instead of rice noodles. They also give you a variety of sauces: tamarind fish sauce, regular fish sauce, and freshly chopped chilis to spice up as you'd like. Authentic Catfish Claypot 5/5* Catfish stewed in a peppery carmelized sauce. They didn't have the usual boiled egg with it, but this dish was bursting in flavor. Sweet, salty, savory, and lots of black pepper with hints of spice from the rest chilis. Best eaten with rice to soak up all the sticky sauce and flavor. This dish sends me back to my childhood days. Bun Bo Hue 4/5* Flavorful and lots of meats and veggies. I'm not a spicy eater, so I thoroughly enjoyed this BBH. Most other places make it too spicy right off the bat, but here they let you add your own spice. The noodles are springy and broth is perfectly salted to enhance the beefy flavors. Banh Xeo 1/5* Don't get this. This was terrible. The batter was so thick and deep fried, inside had too much bean sprouts and onions and not enough pork or shrimp. I've never seen onions in a banh xeo before and it was weird. The batter was what really ruined everything. Banh Xeo is supposed to be thin and crispy, but this was thick and crunchy. I've also tried their pho here and it was decent but not memorable. The star here, of course, is the catfish spring rolls. They do have an extensive menu though, serving a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes and well as vegetarian-friendly. They've gone thru tough times during the pandemic and I've seen vandalism and broken windows, but I'm glad they survived the pandemic, because this is the spot when it comes to Vietnamese catfish dishes. I'm hoping they stick around for many more years; we often frequent Tay Giang for dinner.

    Small Butterflied Catfish
    Ethan N.

    *4.5* Update post over 1 year later! Tay Giang has gotten popular enough to the point where there is a chance you will actually not be able to eat in on a weekend if you don't call in a couple of days before to make a reservation, which is great news for them and not so great news for us. My family found this out the hard way when we showed up on a Saturday after a long day of driving and were unfortunately told they did not have room to accommodate us. But wait! They let us know we could order an entire catfish to go (although only small ones were left in stock), which from ordering to walking back out the door took exactly 25 minutes for the catfish and two plates of beef and shrimp skewers. They provided us with 3 boxes of fresh vegetables, which was way too much and therefore the perfect amount, rice paper, and many sauce containers. Eating this in the comfort of home was a revolutionary experience, and when we uncovered the metal foil lid we were greeted with a catfish that appeared to be the same size as the XL from the year before (see pictures for hand comparison) - the only kind of inflation I can accept. The light, crispy, savory fish was just as I remembered, and the beef and shrimp were both very solid in their own respects. Thank you again!

    Grilled fish spring rolls
    Chau P.

    The best Vietnamese spot to get grilled fish spring rolls. Their food is a bit on the expensive side, but most of the dishes are very delicious and worth it. I personally like the grilled mussels, grilled fish spring rolls, fried chicken wings, and shaking beef. I would skip on the calamari as there is too much batter. I recommend calling in and reserving a table and fish as they tend to run out. Service is slow because its family ran and there's only 2 servers. Overall, food is very delicious and I highly recommend!

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    This place seems to sit people on bigger tables based on your Culture/Race Every time I come here with my lady. Always get a very small table when they have bigger tables available.

    Fried fish comes with sauces
    Sonny N.

    Seriously impressed me from the start. I called ahead to order their fried fish, and right away, the staff was super nice and welcoming on the phone, which already set a great tone for the experience. When we got the food, it was absolutely delivered. The fried fish was fresh, crispy, and full of flavor--perfectly cooked without feeling heavy. You can tell they really care about the quality of their food here. The flavors were bold and comforting, the kind of meal that makes you immediately want to come back and try more of the menu. The vibe is casual and comfortable, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Service felt genuine, not rushed, and that honestly made the meal even better. Best for: Family meals, comfort food cravings, or anyone looking for solid Vietnamese food in Sacramento. Between the great food and the warm service, this was an easy 5 stars for me. I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving fried fish.

    Catfish
    Abby C.

    Came in on a Sunday as last minute dinner plans, and did not realize how popular this place was. For my party of 3 people, they asked us if we made reservations before hand (which we obviously didn't have), but decided to wait it out which took about 10-15 minutes before we were seated. Just by observing the place while waiting, it just seemed like they were short staffed and nobody was rushing to buss tables so there were a few tables open, they just weren't clean. Also, a lot of families come in groups here, so it did seem like a full house. We ended up getting seated in a tucked corner of the restaurant, and it took a while for us to get water and our orders taken. My table ordered the DIY spring rolls with the fried catfish, beef carpaccio, and the grilled pork chop rice plate. Overall, everything was very good!! My friend mentioned that the rice plate was supposed to come with pork skin, but they ran out, so they added extra vegetables to the salad on the side to compensate. The beef carpaccio was probably my favorite out of everything we ordered. It originally does come topped with a TON of peanuts, but we requested it to have none due to allergies. Note: we came in during 100 degree weather outside, and this place barely has air conditioning, if any at all. I walked out of that place covered in sweat.

    Beef carpaccio
    Jacqueline C.

    Tldr worth the drive. Make a reservation for next time to be safe We came for the fried fish and it was delicious. The fish was very flavorful and wrapping it is always fun too. This is just one of those dishes where if it's good, it's good. If it's bad then it's bad lol. Today was definitely good. We also ordered the beef carpaccio, grilled beef and prawns, and butter garlic chicken. These were also tasty! Nothing super special but I would happily order them again to eat. I came early with my group and luckily we were able to be seated but definitely recommend making a reservation just to be safe.

    Grilled Lemongrass Pork and Sugarcane Shrimp
    Christian D.

    This is mine and my GF's first time here. We went here cause we were craving Vietnamese food. This place is a come back. We saw few tables that have the Fried Catfish. We are going to try that this when we come back. Food was delicious, I would recommend.

    Candies Togo
    Helen N.

    One-of-a-Kind Catfish, One-of-a-Kind Wait Second time here, and it's definitely an experience if you haven't tried it yet. People rave about their fried catfish spring rolls-and honestly, they're not wrong. You'll need to call ahead to order the Bánh Hỏi Cá Bông Lau Nướng (Grilled Butterflied Catfish), which is their signature dish. You can choose between small, medium, or large sizes, serving anywhere from one to four people. Here's the catch: even if you place your order 30 minutes to an hour in advance (like we did), you'll likely still wait another 50 minutes once you arrive. If you've got time to spare, great-but if you're on a schedule, this spot might test your patience. The fried catfish leans on the sweeter side, with a sugary fish sauce glaze that's drizzled after frying. A few bites in, it started feeling a bit too rich for me. It's designed to pair with dipping sauces, but since the fish itself is already quite sweet and salty, it can get heavy fast. The oil tends to settle at the bottom, so when you flip the fish, that side's drenched-though if you love fried food, that buttery finish might be right up your alley. The greens are a highlight-crisp, fresh, and generously portioned. We also ordered the cuttlefish plate, which arrived nearly two hours later-after we'd already finished the catfish. Between the 50-minute wait for the fish and 30 minutes to eat, timing clearly isn't their strong suit. All in all, I'd give it a 4 for the experience and uniqueness-this kind of dish is hard to find elsewhere-but a 3 overall because of the long waits and slow pacing. Service was okay; it seemed like one server was managing the entire place. For the pricing and wait times, I'd say this is the kind of place I'd happily go to if someone suggested it-but probably wouldn't go out of my way for. Still, I'd definitely recommend it for the experience of the dish itself, because it's something you truly don't find everywhere- Group gathering/Family kind of establishment.

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    Ask the Community - Tay Giang Restaurant

    Do they open ơn wensday?

    Yes

    What is the best way to call in an order as I have been calling but no one picks up?

    You would just have to keep calling- the only way to make an order

    Are they opened for lunch? I called many times but no one pick up the phone

    They no longer open for lunch, last I checked.

    How much is an order of the fried catfish? I can't find it anywhere in the menu.

    I believe it's 50.00

    Came by at 1230 and it was closed; no sign indicating why they weren't open.. and they've got their normal business hours and it says open today till 3pm. Does anyone know if they're still open?

    Went there today. I forgot to get the hours but I noticed they are open for dinner service starting at 5pm.

    Has anyone gone there lately? Wondering if they are open

    Yes they are open 5PM-9PM Mon- Fri… 

    What vegan options do they have, and can they adjust menu items to be vegan?

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