Noodles in Fountain Valley, CA

“Linh, our server was super friendly and pleasant. She always smile and attentive to her customers. You always feel happy to have her serve you. She's best at her jobs. She has great personality and superb skills with customers. Phở, rice with Salmon, rice with lemon grass chicken are so good. There portions are huge. Your money are well spent here. As for dessert, you also get free chè đậu xanh(mung bean sweet dessert) I highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely come back again and again. Thank you Linh for your kind service ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆“

“Absolutely loved this Thai station! The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish was perfectly seasoned and reminded me of home. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent service. The restaurant was clean, cozy, and had a warm atmosphere. If you’re looking for delicious Thai and Lao food, I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back!“

“Excellent food and very friendly service. One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants now ! Definitely recommend 😊“

“One if the best Pho's in the area hands down. The broth is VERY hot which i love. Ive had the chicken, beef, and shrimp pho and all are consistenly good. The noodles are firmer than most places but it works well since the soup is very hot and the noodles don't turn to mush.“

“There is a sublime, almost religious satisfaction in sitting down in front of a live fire with a plate of raw, heavily marbled beef and a freezing cold beer. It’s an interactive theater of fat, smoke, and instinct. And if you want to experience this ritual at its absolute peak, you don't look for white tablecloths or corporate steakhouse polish. You look for a place that feels a bit tucked away, cozy, and smells instantly like caramelized soy, rendered fat, and sweet wood charcoal the second you open the door.

This is world-class Yakiniku.

You start with the yukke—the raw beef tartare. In lesser hands, raw beef can be a texture game with no payoff. Here? It’s seasoned with precision, rich, clean, and spiked with an egg yolk that ties the whole beautiful mess together. It’s a declaration of intent: we know meat, and we know how to treat it.

Then, the main event. Plates of A5 Wagyu, Kobe outside skirt, and prime beef tongue arrive, sliced with the kind of geometric reverence usually reserved for fine tailoring. The marbling on the Wagyu doesn't even look real; it looks like a geological map of some frozen, beautiful landscape.

You drop a piece onto the grill. It hisses. The fat hits the element, flares up, and perfumes the air. You don't leave it on long—just enough to get a quick sear, a bit of char, while keeping the inside beautifully rare. You dip it in the tare, put it in your mouth, and it simply ceases to exist as a solid. It melts. It’s an absolute explosion of umami that makes you want to close your eyes and laugh out loud at how absurdly good it is.

Even the sides here aren't an afterthought. The kimchi fried rice has that deep, fermented funk and spicy kick that cuts right through the luxurious weight of the beef, waking up your palate just in time for the next round of short rib.

It’s not a cheap night out, and it shouldn't be. This is a celebration of the animal, handled by people who deeply respect the craft, served in an atmosphere that strips away all the pretentious nonsense of high-end dining and leaves you with what matters: incredible food, good company, and the smoke in your hair. It is, quite simply, perfection.“

“I got the banh khot tom and they were so gooood! Light and crispy, goes so well with the sweet and sour fish sauce, remember me of the banh khot I had in Vung Tau a long time ago. A reminder to tell the cashier how much you want to tip as they can only add it before coming to the total bill, unless you do it in cash.“

“The best ramen you will ever eat anywhere. Great service. Great prices. Worth the wait.“

“The food is delicious I’ll be back for more love their panang curry 😋“

“The Pumpkin Curry with Shrimp was wonderful! 😋“

“Warm light, wood accents, and the soft hum of a dining room that feels unhurried. You catch the aroma of simmering broths and fresh herbs as you sit. The room reads welcoming and polished, a neighborhood spot that treats dinner like a small occasion.

The Food
Clean, balanced flavors with the depth you expect from central Vietnamese cooking. Broths taste clear yet layered, sauces stay bright, and textures land exactly where they should. Plates feel satisfying without heaviness, the kind of meal that leaves you content and clear headed.

Service & Atmosphere
Gracious and organized. Staff check in at the right moments, pace courses well, and offer helpful guidance without hovering. The room holds steady energy without getting loud, easy for a date night, family dinner, or a relaxed meal with friends.

More Details
• Vegetarian options: A solid handful of meat free choices. Staff can help assemble a full vegetarian meal.
• Dietary restrictions: Fish sauce, soy, peanuts, and shellfish are common. The team is attentive to adjustments where possible.
• Parking: Typically ample plaza parking with steady turnover during dinner hours.
• Kid friendliness: Comfortable for families, quick pacing and shareable plates.
• Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level entry with movable seating. Ask for a roomier table at peak times.

Final Take
Refined comfort with clarity and heart. Five stars for flavor, kindness, and a room that makes you want to linger for one more conversation.“

“05/18/2026
I posted this as a reply or add on to KimPham's review, just as another perspective. I was there when it happened.
Yes it was the server's fault to forget to put in the order for the table but they only had 2 servers running when suddenly many tables came in. One thing is the other server came to explained didn't yell at her. SHE was the one who YELLED at him and slammed the table when he did explain the situation gently and said the food was coming out right away if she would just give it another 2-3 minutes. She refused it and left. It was about 10-15 minutes for the time she had to wait until they realized the order wasn't put in.
At the end, she was right to be upset since the server didn't put in the order, but she was the one to yell and slam the table and then claimed it was the other employee who came to explain the situation that he yelled at her lol“