The OG Trieu Chau is consistently very tasty. Despite (sometimes/peak hrs) the longer wait times, once you get seated, beverages and food will come out extremely quickly! During peak hours, especially on the weekend, plan additional time for parking as there are a handful of good restaurants within the plaza. We ordered a special combo of noodle soup (loaded with duck, chicken, pork, meatballs and more) along with a gigantic portion of roasted duck fried rice. Ambience is easy going, can potentially get rowdy when the place gets busy, but still very good and quick service. Hard to go wrong with any of the dishes at this restaurant. Looking forward to returning and trying more dishes! read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Special combo rice noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place feels like it's still stuck in the 90s. The food is average at best, yet many of the regulars seem to be older customers who swear by it. Maybe it's nostalgia or maybe they've just lost their taste buds. What really bothered me was the service. Why hand customers a menu if you're not even going to give them time to look at it? I had barely sat down before a waiter rushed over asking what I wanted. I told him I had just sat down and hadn't even opened the menu yet. He rolled his eyes and walked away. I kid you not....about 30 seconds later, another waiter came rushing over asking the same question. I felt rushed and annoyed at the same time. What's going on here? To be fair, I grew up eating here and have returned about three times as an adult. Unfortunately, each visit has been worse than the last. The restaurant seems to have no motivation to improve. The place feels dirty, the food is mediocre, and the customer service is pretty terrible. read more

A family favorite. This place has been around for quite a while. You have to come here early to get a donut before they run out. Service is very quick to sit and order so be ready. My go to is the combination beef with egg noodle, soup inside. If they have it, with a donut. Parking is not the best but if you can find it it's worth the wait. I frequent here at least twice a month. Even more during a cold day! read more

After 16 years Trieu Chau Restaurant in Santa Ana is still doing business authentically and making people happy each and every day. Congratulations to the Original owners for keeping it alive and thriving in 2026. We love you guys for all your hard work and dedication to making the best noodles soup in town. Hope to see more people come here and try their traditional style comfort foods from the motherland. Blessings to you and your beautiful family today. Much love and success in everything. Love Tin Tin Lucky Phat Buddha. read more

See all

Chow fun is super yummy. The Chinese broccoli does it for me. Usually busy, opens early and closes early. Typical busy, quick atmosphere with a high noise level. Parking is not great as the lot is small and cramped. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Chow fun beef (dry) - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

What a blast down memory lane. Haven't been here for a few years, and today we were craving some great noodles. I remember in Santa Ana, Trieu Chau was always a stable. I used to come and eat with my parents on the weekend. Today, we came by and got the beef/ball noodle soup and the dry beef Satay noodles and the egg rolls. Everything was great and tasty! The dry beef satay noodles were a 10/10; the beef/ball noodle soup was a solid 8/10; I wish the meat were a little more tender; and the pork egg roll was an 8/10. If you're local or driving past Santa Ana, come and give Trieu Chau a try for some great Satay! read more

See all

Growing up in Santa Ana, Tiêu Châu has always felt like home. This was one of our go to breakfast spots the kind of place we'd roll into early in the morning, still sleepy, and leave completely warmed from the inside out. I've been eating here for as long as I can remember, and somehow it tastes exactly the same as it did when I was a kid. That kind of consistency is rare... and special. We always order the house special rice noodle soup with a side of crispy fried doughnut sticks. The house special is loaded minced pork, shrimp, duck, chicken, meatballs, pork roll slices every spoonful has something different. It's hearty, comforting, and full of flavor without ever feeling too heavy. And of course, it's all paired with hot tea that just makes everything feel complete. Pro tip: don't skip the crushed peanuts on the table. Add them to your dipping plate with a little hoisin sauce it completely elevates the flavor and gives it that perfect nutty richness. If you like a little heat, throw in some pickled serranos or a squeeze of sriracha and some lemon But the peanuts are a MUST. That combo is the real secret. There's something so nostalgic about sitting there, hearing the clink of bowls and chopsticks, sipping tea, and sharing breakfast with family. It's more than just food it's memories layered into every bite. I loved coming here as a kid, and I still love it just as much today. Places like this don't just feed you, they grow with you. I already know this will always be in my rotation, and I can't wait to bring my own family one day and tell them, "I've been coming here my whole life." read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - House Special Rice Noodle 5. Crispy Fried Doughnut (limited from 8-10am) - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

See all

Nostalgic! I've been going to this place since I was a child and it still gives the same vibes that it did back then. This restaurant is one of the go-to spots in OC for authentic Vietnamese/Chinese noodle soups. The broth is flavorful and the bowls are always packed with lots of toppings. Service is quick, this is a fast casual place so the ambiance can seem busy/hectic but the food makes it all worth it. There can be a line on weekends around lunch time so avoid them then if you're not a fan of long waits. Overall, highly recommend to both locals and those visiting out of town! read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Hu tieu mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Tried this long-time local spot after a friend's recommendation. The menu is extensive, and we ordered Trieu Chau satay noodles and seafood noodle soup. There was some confusion about whether the satay noodles came with beef or pork, but the owner was very kind and offered to remake it with pork. Portions are huge and the complimentary soup was good, but the satay flavor was milder than expected and the Kway Teow was like pho to me. The seafood noodles were better overall, with house-made fish balls. Affordable prices, plenty of seating, but staff were sweeping and vacuuming around our table while we were eating and no other customers were around. This probably can be waiting after we leave. Trieu Chau Restaurant 4401 W 1st St #4016, Santa Ana, CA 92703 read more

See all

I've been coming to this place for over 40 years and it's been amazing most of the time but this last trip I was very disappointed. We came with a party of 6 and yes, there is a wait most of the time. It's super popular so it's busy. We ordered the house noodles, 3 of them with duck. Then also the seafood house, then finally a fried rice. The fried rice is usually amazing with smoky flavor and rice that is typically amazing but this trip it was just wet and mushy and the meat was pretty much non existent. The noodles were just ok, idk why this time was so different. Since I've been coming here for so long. I hope the next time I come back it lives up to the hype that I remembered for the last 40 years. read more

See all

This place is packed when we came. There was a wait-list and they do it the old school way where they give you a piece of paper with a number on it. When it's busy, you'll have a hard time parking because it is a shared parking lot and it's not big. So come at an off time. Aesthetics is not what you're looking for here. They do have cool Pokemon artworks on the wall though. The food is good a tad bit salty on some but still feels familiar to me. They did forget our orders until we called upon a person to ask where it was. They had only brought out one that we ordered and we were pretty much done when we were waiting for our soups. There were a handful of staffs as well. We'll be back if we have any cravings. And I'll probably bring my family here when they visit. read more

See all

Service is not the best. They don't help you, nor do they care any bit about you, so make sure you do what you feel is right. They are very fast paced, since they have so many customers, they can care less if you want to eat there or not. After you order, your food comes out pretty fast. Skip the duck, it sucks.... Trust me, or go ahead and waste your money. Come here to get a bowl of noodle soup, any choice is going to be good. Dry noodles are good too. Any noodles, just order noodles. The inside is not that clean, but it is very spacious. They also have outdoor seating too. read more

Good food, but long wait time. Don't forget to join the waitlist. Parking is hard to find. Beef chow fun never disappoints. Service is fast and staff work hard. It's always crowded, which says something. I recommend you give this place a try. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Beef chow fun - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This is definitely the OG spot for some Hu Tieu. Parking lot and plaza is definitely small and you will definitely fight for parking. Luckily we were able to get parking as we pulled in but usually it's packed and insane. You'll also need to grab a ticket with a number so you can get called for your table. We waited around 30 mins for a table of 4. It's definitely a typical Vietnamese shop where it's settings is sit, get greeted and they'll take your order right away. Simple and very Asian. They're nice and friendly and it's just typical noise level inside of family chatter. Menu is easy to follow for the Hu Tieu. Pick your noodles and what type of broth you want. I got a regular beef meatball broth with thick noodles and my husband got the egg noodles with the seafood and broth on the side. As soon as we order, food and drinks were out in 5mins and our bill was given to us so we can easily go pay once we're done eating. Simple but definitely hits the spot when it's cold outside. Reminds me of home when we have these type of meals. Definitely still the go to spot for Hu Tieu. read more

See all

I've grown up going to this place and eating the Chow Fun Seafood (Pho Xao Do Bien). It is the best thing I've ever had for chow fun!! It has tons of veggie options from Chinese broccoli, shrimp, imitation crab, squid and carrots. It is sautéed perfectly and has a great gravy sauce to it. Recommend to get the gravy, not dry version. Service is good, quick and straight to the point!! Recommend to bring your own water bottle, which they don't mind. Once done eating you pay at the cashier and mention your table #. Ambiance is extremely busy during lunch hour. You have to go inside, write down the number of people in your party on a clip board and take a number. They will call out your number. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Chow Fun Seafood (Pho Xao Do Bien) - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Trieu Chau has been around for decades; we come here for quick bowl of rice noodle soup and stir fried chow fun. As an old school diner, there isn't fancy decor, but there are enough tables to seat customers inside and outdoor patio. Food comes out fairly fast, and it's a quick turnaround that the wait is not too bad. We had the #19 Chao Chow Rice Noodle soup for $13.50 and Seafood Chow Chun $14.50. Price has gone up over the years, but the ingredients also doubled in the noodle soup; there were two of everything in the noodle soup. Flavor was good, although we tasted more msg now than before. They used to only take cash, but now they also accept credit card ($20 minimum). read more

See all

I come here pretty often. I love the portion size of noodles and broth we get. I have 3 go to noodles I always order: #19 Chow Chao, #28 Beef Stew, or #29 Beef Combination. 10/10 on all of them. I also love it with small egg noodles and small rice noodles! Broth is so flavorful by itself, but I always love adding in the pickled garlic, pickled serrano or jalapeño peppers, and their sate. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - #19 Chao Chow with small egg noodles and small rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

See all

Great fast service! If you're looking for a quick meal that has so much flavor & authenticity- you have to try this spot! I love the Phnom Penh dry noodles which comes with a side of broth. It's a busy spot and parking is tough because it's so busy all the time. I haven't been here in ages so I was nervous if it actually would taste the same as I remembered. So to my surprise- it sure did not disappoint. It was flavorful & yummy! I want to go back and order the one that comes with the broth vs dry. Until next time! The take cash and credit card but they prefer Cash- they have an atm side as well! read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Phnom Penh dry noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Service is always adequate. Output time is always blazing fast upon placing orders as food arrived in less than 2 minutes. This place does it fast as long as you speak their language of knowing how to order . Ordered three ball soup and pork Bone soup this time, great meal to order when you want to break down into two meals for later on. read more

See all

I haven't been to this place since I was 8, but it sure left a mark on me because it's still the same! I got the Chao Chow Wontons with Crispy Fried Doughnuts (Chinese Donuts) and it was delicious as I remember. The broth was rich and full of flavor. I like to add some of the crispy fried garlic to it and chili satay to maximize the soup. My favorite part is the pork balls for sure. I usually don't eat the beef balls in my pho, but these pork balls are addicting. I'm considering just getting the egg noodle pork balls in the future! Tony was our server and got mine and my dad's order in and out so fast!! I will be coming back to this place for all my egg noodle cravings. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Crispy Fried Doughnut / Chinese Donuts - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

See all

It's been decades since I've been back and now I remember why. Maybe we ordered the wrong items. The hu tieu place we wanted to go is closed Tuesday so we settled here because it's one of the OG restaurants that the elders still remember and my uncle wanted to go here. They have a lot on their menu but known for hu tieu and I got the seafood wet version. You can also get dry and get a side bowl of soup. There were 4 different types of noodles to choose from and I picked two to mix. The skinny rice noodles and egg noodles. The broth was missing the umami flavor and it tasted diluted. Thin noodles were over cooked. Oh and they charge for tap water. Also please double check your bill prior to paying. We ordered crispy long doughnut and they ran out but didn't remove the charge. Sneaky! read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Seafood thin Rice Noodle & Egg Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I visited Trieu Chau years ago, and it was great and much cheaper than it is now. However, it was never a regular spot for me, as it's a bit out of my way. I decided to revisit the restaurant yesterday (6/19/2025), and the food is still delicious. The prices have increased significantly since my last visit, though. What used to cost under $10 for a bowl of Hu Tieu (Chao Chow) is now at least $14 or more! The staff here is incredibly efficient, which is why orders are taken promptly and food arrives quickly. One of my favorite things about dining in is the unlimited pickled garlic and jalapeños at the table. I love adding these to my bowl of noodles. We went all out and ordered #21, which is Chao Chow with Duck and egg noodles ($17). Duck is considered a premium ingredient, so it comes at a higher price. We prefer it dry, with the soup served on the side. The flavors were great together, but the duck was a bit dry. Honestly, I don't think it's worth $17. I also ordered #23, Chao Chow Satay with big rice noodles ($14.25). This was my first time trying the satay, and while I really liked the flavor, it was a bit too sweet for my taste. It's also made with beef only, unlike the other Chao Chows, which come with seafood. Overall, both Chao Chows had plenty of noodles and meat. I couldn't even finish the satay one on my own, so the portion sizes are still generous, just like before. I also appreciate that this place opens early at 7 a.m., so I can avoid the lunch crowd. It gets packed later in the day, and parking can be a bit tight during peak hours. read more

See all

I know this place has a lot of high reviews mostly from people who grew up eating here. I didn't so this is just my honest food review. I ordered the seafood noodle soup and the flavor just wasn't hitting. Even after adding sriracha, it still tasted bland. The fish cake and fish balls were actually good I'll give them that. The restaurant gives so little bean sprouts which is literally so cheap at the super market. But honestly Trieu Chau in San Diego does a much better job at their seafood noodle soup. It is a different owner their soup is so yummy that you literally do not need to put anything. The portions are well balanced with enough veggies. I tried to order Chinese donuts but the server gave me bánh tiêu instead. It came out of a big gray container sitting open to the air. The $1.75 felt like a waste it was super doughy and dry. I highly do not recommend their bakery goods. By the way the restaurant charges you for water. Look at your receipt carefully. Usually water is free from other restaurants. Sometime the server will just give me water when I don't even ask for it and I still have to pay for it. I ain't paying water when I can just get a soda from a gas station for almost the same price. The cleanliness was a big turn off. There were specks of food along the edges of the table and the floor looked dirty. I ended up wiping the table down myself with napkins. Customer service is basically non-existent it feels like you are there to eat and leave. Parking is also hectic since it's in a small plaza. Overall there are better options in the area and I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - 30. Seafood Rice Noodle or Egg Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

See all

Food was decent Service was prompt Price was reasonable Ambience was acceptable 3-4/5Rating 4-star rating read more

I thought it was time to update my review of one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I am still madly deeply in love with the wontons. I refuse to get anything else here. I take my family and friends here all the time. It's an absolute OC institution. Limited parking. Good customer service. I like saying Hi to Tony when I'm there. Casual. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

See all

Don't come for the service or the ambience, because that doesn't exist. Come for the delicious soup and mixed noodles. I can't get over their broth, it's so good! We also ordered their fried rice and duck, but I wouldn't order those again as they were not good. But the soup, the soup is the winner here! If there's a line, they give you a number to wait for a table but don't expect to get a number first if you were waiting first - they will give it to the person who pushes themselves to the front of their face so it's that type of place. There's ample parking in a shared lot. read more

If you're from the area, then you know this is one of the OG noodle spots. I admit I haven't been in a long time, but decided to take my husband to try for his first time! We both ordered the chao chow rice noodles -- very savory, flavorful, and come with a variety of meat toppings. A solid choice and can't go wrong with this order! You get to pick egg or rice noodles and with or without soup. The restaurant itself has gotten cleaner and more organized over the years. If it's busy, you'll get a number and wait to be called in. Servers are quick and everything is straightforward. Card minimum is $20. Parking can be a nightmare though if it's busy so be prepared to deal with not-so-great drivers lol read more

See all

Trieu Chau has been established for decades, I heard. We came on New Year for breakfast, and it was busy with both dine-in and take-out. The operations were sufficient enough to handle the rush, but somehow, I felt like the staff didn't build the connections with customers via interactions. They delivered just what the customers' ordered. My noodle soup had too many noodles, I think. But the broth was tasty. The coffee with milk was also very good. read more

See all

First thing first, I think Trieu Chau makes the best fried Chinese doughnuts. I'm not sure if they make them in-house or source them elsewhere, but they're perfect every time.. crispy on the outside and soft inside. I ordered the Chiu Chow shao mai and bone soup, and had it with the doughnuts. The shao mai was really good. the bone soup was a little on the bland side, but I didn't mind it. I'd definitely order the Chiu Chow shao mai again every time. read more

See all

This neighborhood gem has been a staple for AWHILE. Food: 6.5/10. A hearty bowl of soup and noodles but nothing that amazed me. It's definitely a delicious bowl of comfort but taste aside it's very much average. Be sure to dress your bowl up with all the chili and adds on as it does make it better. Service: 8.5/10 it's very quick service and food is out very fast, helps to know the language but they have pictures on their menu to help. Ambiance: 6/10 a classic Cantonese joint where they don't care for the aesthetic as much as they do for fast service getting you in and out. I would recommend trieu chau to people who have never had hu tieu before read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant is the finest authentic 潮州 experience in Orange County absolute must-try for anyone who appreciates true Chaozhou cuisine. the fragrant to the skillfully prepared dishes you'll taste generations of tradition in every bite. The service is fast and attentive, good atmosphere and each plate reflects a deep respect for authenticity. parking can be a little chaotic, but the exceptional flavors and masterful cooking make the hectic parking situation well worth it. read more

See all

Restaurant with a lot of history, dating back to even before I was born. Taste and portions have dwindled down over time but still a solid choice for hu tieu / chao chow noodles. Highly recommend what they're known for - number #19 chao chow noodles. (4/5, $13.75). You get a choice of: small/big rice noodles, small/big egg noodles. The noodles are accompanied by shrimp, fried slice pork, grounded pork meat, pork meatball, liver, duck, chicken, & beansprouts. I prefer the dry version, so your noodles don't overcook & expand during your meal. They'll provide you with soup broth on the side. The highlight is really the soup! Cooked for hours, clear, savory, clean, & light. Before you know it, you'll finish the soup and want more. Service & food is fast. Not much of an ambiance here - you go in, enjoy your noodles, and go on with your day. Pro tip: Get their freshly fried Chinese donuts and dip it into their delicious soup! Pro tip 2: You can ask for more soup broth (free of charge). Pro tip 3: You can request for a combination of both rice noodles & egg noodles for added texture and variety when ordering their chao chow noodles. read more

See all

You walk in, and first thing I notice is that the floor is carpeted. And wet. Like they had just spilled something, and they couldn't just mop it up, because it's carpeted. We got sat on the back left corner table. If you come here and get taken back here, ask for another table. The space is tight. Meanwhile I'm looking at how much room there is between the backs of chairs at other tables. The menus were a bit sticky. They had a bit of that stinky damp towel smell on them. We ordered two bowls of the #19 Chiao Chow bowls that they're supposed to be known for, one with wide rice noodles, one with thin rice noodles. Also ordered the #43 House Special Chow Fun. The handles of the fork and spoon that were brought out with the Chow Fun were sticky. I used my straw and my ice water to wet and clean the utensils. Thank goodness for disposable chopsticks. Can't say there was anything impressive or special about the food. Service was ok though. Overall, I don't think I would come back. read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon the parking plaza is a mess and a challenge to navigate and you're lucky if you snag a spot. There was a bit of a wait as I had a larger party of 5 this place does not do well for large parties they shoved us all into one small tables and the condiments on the table already took up 1/4 of the table so there wasn't much room to eat. The service here is quick, nice, and friendly. We ordered and the food came out 5 mins later piping hot. I got the wonton combo soup with wide egg and rice noodle. The portion was huge way too much for one person. It was not good though it was flavorless. I tried adding the toppings on the table but it didn't help. I ordered two fried breadsticks (gio chao quay) these came out cold and it was chewy but not crunchy the flavor was sweet I was not a fan it reminds me of Vietnamese banh tieu without the sesame seeds. Lastly I got the fried crab and shrimp ball and I also did not like it it was lacking in flavor the sauce it came with did not pair well with it and it tasted more like grounded beef or pork I didn't taste any crab or shrimp. Overall I would not come back the parking situation is terrible and the wait is not worth the food being flavorless. read more

See all

Love coming here. It's fast and delicious. I get same thing every time. Chao chao noodles which comes with a variety of proteins, with the small rice noodles, dry, soup on the side with Chinese donut. I've tried the egg noodles and the wide rice noodles and it was alright. I'll have ton try the wide egg noodles when I'm feeling adventurous. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - #19. Chao Chow Rice Noodle or Egg Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

See all

"Newhope" is what my husband calls this place. His family has been coming here ever since he was a kid & this place is nostalgic to him. It is always so busy here especially for breakfast. Husband's fave is the duck noodle soup & I love the beef chow fun dry (no gravy). Can't leave without bringing a few cha quai breads to go. Nothing fancy. Just your no frills, local noodle spot. Service is good. They turn tables here quickly as well so the wait isn't so bad despite the lines. read more

See all

I came here based on a friend's recommendation and was excited after seeing all the great Yelp reviews, but was really disappointed with the food. I think it gets really good reviews based on nostalgia, but the food itself was very mid... the restaurant itself is a little run down (expected, since its a long standing establishment). Food prices and portions are normal (was expecting it to be cheaper), but they were SO skimpy on the veggies that came out with our noodles. Service was quick and efficient. Parking is terrible. read more

First time here and I'll be back! I got some sort of beef soup w fat rice noodles and it was BOMB. Like, truly a delicious soup for breakfast. The Vietnamese iced coffee is also good. Friendly and fast service. 10/10 recommended. read more

Trieu Chau Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place is absolutely legendary and has been a staple that my family has gone to for 40+ years. My favorite thing to order is the wonton noodle soup with thick egg noodle and thick rice noodle. The wontons are magical with a silky smooth and thin wrapper filled with the right portion of meat. It hits every single time. They also have this magic sauce in squirt bottles on the table, make sure to dip the wontons into it!! The broth is always super light and packed with flavor, it's not overall salty. They are always heavy handed with the portion sizes and I find myself always lugging a huge bag of togo with me when I leave. They also offer a dry noodle version which has everything in the wonton noodle soup just with the soup on the side. They also put this tasty sauce into the dry noodle which gives it a completely different flavor profile. I can't say whether the wet or dry version is better because it is totally up to personal preference and just how I feel on a given day. Their soy milk is also so tasty. It's not overly sweetened and has a strong soy bean flavor. I usually like it cold but they also offer it hot. Depending on the time of day you go this place could be packed with long wait times. Usually the morning time is super busy and it trickles off towards the afternoon/evening. But beware that if you come later in the day they might sell out of things for the day! The parking lot is pretty small and really hectic so be prepared to do a couple of loops if you come in the morning! The restaurant has a pretty cozy feel to it but it can be tight when there's a lot of people. They recently renovated and updated the tables so it feels a lot cleaner than the past. Overall Trieu Chau is a great place for a hearty and homey meal. A must try if you are visiting the area!! read more

See all

This is my second time here. Parking space is very limited. Ive heard this business has been opened for the decades, a true OG. Space is small, typical OG asian restaurants filled with delicious food aroma, customers talking, eating, and enjoying their food, and moderate noise level. This establishment is always packed especially on the weekend. Trieu Chau is well- known for their duck noodle soup, I ordered the same item: duck noodle soup with egg noodles. The broth is very tasty and flavorful. The egg noodles were freshly made, soft, and delicious. There's enough duck meat, veggies, onions, and fried garlic. Never a dull moment coming here. read more