This spot is a cure for your weekend hangover (just not on Sunday). Their signature dish and also my fav is the half duck porridge. For less than $30, you'll get a bowl of porridge, cabbage mixture, the yummy juicy duck meat, and a refill of porridge and veggie. The line can be quite insane on the weekend. The decor and furniture could use some TLC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Porridge and Duck Salad
Jing ling
Really disappointed with this place. The staff were rude and seemed annoyed to be helping anyone. On top of that, the food tasted old and definitely wasn’t fresh. Won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nikky Barr
CASH ONLY! Only 7 days a weeks, 10 AM-3 AM!
3.5/5 overall, but 5/5 for late-night cravings and quail balut
CASH ONLY. Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! That alone earns this spot serious points for night owls and post-party cravings.
We came here on Saturday, 7/19/2025 at 10:35 PM, party of seven after our cousin’s wedding dinner reception. Expect a wait during peak night hours, but tables turn fast, so it’s manageable.
for quality of food, 5/5 for rare menu and late-night hours. You don’t come here expecting top-tier cooking, but you do come here for those dishes you can’t find at most places, especially not past midnight.
What we ordered: -Hot Vit Muối – $5: Standard, nothing memorable. -Củ Cải Muối – $7: Skip it. Tough texture and off-seasoned. -Cháo Ếch Singapore – $13: Lacked the bold flavors it’s known for, I don’t get the hype about this dish. -Cháo Lòng – $13: On the sweet side and a bit thin in texture for my taste. -Lòng Gà (L) – $12: My second favorite dish after the quail balut. Worth ordering again! -Giò Cháo Quẩy – $2.50: Stale. -Cút Lộn – $24 for 2 dozen: GET THIS! If you love duck balut, this is the jackpot!!!!! -Cánh Gà Rôti – $14: The chicken itself was standard, but the rice it came with was so flavorful I would order just the rice next time. -Cơm Gà Kho Gừng – $14: Forgettable. The sauce and texture lacked punch. -Bình Trà Nóng – $3: Cold, diluted, and not refilled. -Nước Đá Me – $5: More ice than tamarind. Skip.
Final Notes: -If you’re Vietnamese, you’ll recognize this as classic nhậu-style food. Think drinking snacks, late-night bites, and comfort foods for hangovers or hard cravings. -Strip mall parking is free and plentiful before 11 PM. -Loud environment is expected—most folks are coming from bars and clubs. -Must Get For Balut Lovers and Intestines Chicken Lovers: Cút Lộn (quail balut) and Lòng Gà. -CASH ONLY SO BRING IT!
Great for what it is: a place that’s open late and hits specific cravings you won’t find elsewhere in Garden Grove and Westminster area. Just don’t expect high-end cooking and top notch service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Anthony Tran
The porridge was delicious but the meat was overcooked and had a bit of a smell.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
VAN HONG
Beside cháo, pho ga here is on point!
Review Minnesota
Thách tao review thì t cho Lun 1 sao rồi t báo Ben health xuống phạt :)) The food they use have bunch of maggots inside the egg that they service me The service said it ok to give review I will sue them and get my right back Never and never coming back this place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Egg Gacha
Food was O.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andrew Le
Best Chao Goi Vit (rice porridge with a side of cabbage salad, sometimes pickled but not here, and duck) I've had. When I need to get away from my parents to respectfully get away for a moment, this is my go to comfort place. Brings me so much peace, even with the chatter during a full house at times. It depends on how many families are taking over the tables, waiting time could be 15 mins to 45 mins or more, but believe me on this. From my parents telling me about the best chao of the best in Westminster, this is truly the best. Make sure you always tip the lovely grandmother in front of the restaurant. She's very respectful and nice. Please keep her after reading this, managers.
Kid-friendliness: Just watch out for oncoming cars on the street from the curb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anh Dung Le
Porridge is not delicious. It must be said that Vietnamese people in California are terrible at cooking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
amy nguyen
I had high hopes for this place, and the cháo was indeed delicious. However, the service fell short. Our waiter was overwhelmed, and we never got a chance to ask for refills or modifications after the initial drink order.
Disappointingly, my cháo gà didn't come with gỏi, which was a letdown. If I had known, I would've opted for the cháo gỏi Vịt instead.
One more thing to note: this place only accepts cash, so be prepared.
Overall, while the food showed promise, the service and inconsistencies need improvement
I regret that there is no 0 stars to rate this restaurant.
We were very disappointed with the service here. We ordered 1/2 duck with salad and porridge, but the porridge had a strong odor, as if the duck wasn't cleaned properly. I called the table service to let them know, and they replaced the bowl. However, the new bowl still has the same smell. Even though we were very hungry, we couldn't eat the porridge.
When we went to the counter to pay for the meal, they still charged us the full price, even though they knew the entire bowl of porridge had not been consumed.
Afterward, we went to the food court next door, QT Golden Marketplace, and tried Mini Porridge. They had the same items as Chao Dem, but the food was much more delicious. The duck was fragrant, the service was excellent, and the price was lower than at Chao Dem.
Chao Dem should review their entire system, from the kitchen to customer service. It was a very bad experience for my family.
Unfortunately I cannot rate 0 stars for this unit. My family came here last night.. I ordered 1/2 duck plus porridge and salad. After eating the first spoonful of porridge, I couldn't eat it because it smelled like duck and the duck wasn't cooked properly. I called the staff to inform them that they replaced the garlic porridge with a new one. Still has that bad smell. My family only ate duck meat and salad, then stood up to pay, not touching the porridge. When checking out, even though the staff knew that the family did not eat porridge even though they were very hungry, they still charged the full price without caring about the customer's disappointment. I think this is the worst customer service ever. We went to QT market place next door, at the Mini Porridge counter, we ordered 1/2 duck and porridge salad. The food here is very delicious, duck meat and porridge are very fragrant, prices are lower, customer service is very good. We are very disappointed with the quality of food and customer service here. I really hope the restaurant should rectify it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Calvin Hoang
Open late, and service is fast
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cabbage Salad
Liem N
Porridge and cabbage salad were excellent! We ordered duck, oyster, and abalone, all 👍. Opened late too.
I gave only 4 as 1) they only take cash, 2) they ridiculously refused to take our $50 bill with a small rip on the side due circulation (but nothing lost and it is truly a very small damage). Don't come here if you don't have cash or your bills are old!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Victoria Nguyen
My friend and her husband always come to this Chao Dem restaurant for a late-night dinner whenever they visit the Garden Grove area. They recommended that I come here to try the chicken porridge rice soup. They said this restaurant makes the chicken porridge rice soup very well. I was so eager to try the chicken porridge rice soup. Their chicken porridge rice soup wasn't that good at all. There wasn't any flavor. The rice porridge soup was just tasteless and cold. The restaurant is small and is located in a decent area.
This spot is a cure for your weekend hangover (just not on Sunday). Their signature dish and also my fav is the half duck porridge. For less than $30, you'll get a bowl of porridge, cabbage mixture, the yummy juicy duck meat, and a refill of porridge and veggie. The line can be quite insane on the weekend. The decor and furniture could use some TLC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Porridge and Duck Salad
Really disappointed with this place. The staff were rude and seemed annoyed to be helping anyone. On top of that, the food tasted old and definitely wasn’t fresh. Won’t be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
CASH ONLY! Only 7 days a weeks, 10 AM-3 AM!
3.5/5 overall, but 5/5 for late-night cravings and quail balut
CASH ONLY. Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! That alone earns this spot serious points for night owls and post-party cravings.
We came here on Saturday, 7/19/2025 at 10:35 PM, party of seven after our cousin’s wedding dinner reception. Expect a wait during peak night hours, but tables turn fast, so it’s manageable.
for quality of food, 5/5 for rare menu and late-night hours. You don’t come here expecting top-tier cooking, but you do come here for those dishes you can’t find at most places, especially not past midnight.
What we ordered:
-Hot Vit Muối – $5: Standard, nothing memorable.
-Củ Cải Muối – $7: Skip it. Tough texture and off-seasoned.
-Cháo Ếch Singapore – $13: Lacked the bold flavors it’s known for, I don’t get the hype about this dish.
-Cháo Lòng – $13: On the sweet side and a bit thin in texture for my taste.
-Lòng Gà (L) – $12: My second favorite dish after the quail balut. Worth ordering again!
-Giò Cháo Quẩy – $2.50: Stale.
-Cút Lộn – $24 for 2 dozen: GET THIS! If you love duck balut, this is the jackpot!!!!!
-Cánh Gà Rôti – $14: The chicken itself was standard, but the rice it came with was so flavorful I would order just the rice next time.
-Cơm Gà Kho Gừng – $14: Forgettable. The sauce and texture lacked punch.
-Bình Trà Nóng – $3: Cold, diluted, and not refilled.
-Nước Đá Me – $5: More ice than tamarind. Skip.
Cost Breakdown:
-Subtotal: $112.50
-Automatic Gratuity (Party of 7 @18%): $20.25
-Total: $132.75
Final Notes:
-If you’re Vietnamese, you’ll recognize this as classic nhậu-style food. Think drinking snacks, late-night bites, and comfort foods for hangovers or hard cravings.
-Strip mall parking is free and plentiful before 11 PM.
-Loud environment is expected—most folks are coming from bars and clubs.
-Must Get For Balut Lovers and Intestines Chicken Lovers: Cút Lộn (quail balut) and Lòng Gà.
-CASH ONLY SO BRING IT!
Great for what it is: a place that’s open late and hits specific cravings you won’t find elsewhere in Garden Grove and Westminster area. Just don’t expect high-end cooking and top notch service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The porridge was delicious but the meat was overcooked and had a bit of a smell.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Beside cháo, pho ga here is on point!
Thách tao review thì t cho Lun 1 sao rồi t báo Ben health xuống phạt :))
The food they use have bunch of maggots inside the egg that they service me
The service said it ok to give review
I will sue them and get my right back
Never and never coming back this place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was O.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best Chao Goi Vit (rice porridge with a side of cabbage salad, sometimes pickled but not here, and duck) I've had. When I need to get away from my parents to respectfully get away for a moment, this is my go to comfort place. Brings me so much peace, even with the chatter during a full house at times. It depends on how many families are taking over the tables, waiting time could be 15 mins to 45 mins or more, but believe me on this. From my parents telling me about the best chao of the best in Westminster, this is truly the best. Make sure you always tip the lovely grandmother in front of the restaurant. She's very respectful and nice. Please keep her after reading this, managers.
Kid-friendliness: Just watch out for oncoming cars on the street from the curb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Porridge is not delicious. It must be said that Vietnamese people in California are terrible at cooking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I had high hopes for this place, and the cháo was indeed delicious. However, the service fell short. Our waiter was overwhelmed, and we never got a chance to ask for refills or modifications after the initial drink order.
Disappointingly, my cháo gà didn't come with gỏi, which was a letdown. If I had known, I would've opted for the cháo gỏi Vịt instead.
One more thing to note: this place only accepts cash, so be prepared.
Overall, while the food showed promise, the service and inconsistencies need improvement
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Very very good chicken.
Need to revisit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quality of food and service here is so bad!
I regret that there is no 0 stars to rate this restaurant.
We were very disappointed with the service here. We ordered 1/2 duck with salad and porridge, but the porridge had a strong odor, as if the duck wasn't cleaned properly. I called the table service to let them know, and they replaced the bowl. However, the new bowl still has the same smell. Even though we were very hungry, we couldn't eat the porridge.
When we went to the counter to pay for the meal, they still charged us the full price, even though they knew the entire bowl of porridge had not been consumed.
Afterward, we went to the food court next door, QT Golden Marketplace, and tried Mini Porridge. They had the same items as Chao Dem, but the food was much more delicious. The duck was fragrant, the service was excellent, and the price was lower than at Chao Dem.
Chao Dem should review their entire system, from the kitchen to customer service. It was a very bad experience for my family.
Unfortunately I cannot rate 0 stars for this unit.
My family came here last night.. I ordered 1/2 duck plus porridge and salad. After eating the first spoonful of porridge, I couldn't eat it because it smelled like duck and the duck wasn't cooked properly. I called the staff to inform them that they replaced the garlic porridge with a new one. Still has that bad smell. My family only ate duck meat and salad, then stood up to pay, not touching the porridge. When checking out, even though the staff knew that the family did not eat porridge even though they were very hungry, they still charged the full price without caring about the customer's disappointment. I think this is the worst customer service ever.
We went to QT market place next door, at the Mini Porridge counter, we ordered 1/2 duck and porridge salad. The food here is very delicious, duck meat and porridge are very fragrant, prices are lower, customer service is very good.
We are very disappointed with the quality of food and customer service here. I really hope the restaurant should rectify it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Open late, and service is fast
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cabbage Salad
Porridge and cabbage salad were excellent! We ordered duck, oyster, and abalone, all 👍. Opened late too.
I gave only 4 as 1) they only take cash, 2) they ridiculously refused to take our $50 bill with a small rip on the side due circulation (but nothing lost and it is truly a very small damage). Don't come here if you don't have cash or your bills are old!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My friend and her husband always come to this Chao Dem restaurant for a late-night dinner whenever they visit the Garden Grove area. They recommended that I come here to try the chicken porridge rice soup. They said this restaurant makes the chicken porridge rice soup very well. I was so eager to try the chicken porridge rice soup. Their chicken porridge rice soup wasn't that good at all. There wasn't any flavor. The rice porridge soup was just tasteless and cold. The restaurant is small and is located in a decent area.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
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