50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Garden Grove

“I'm a Korean, and I’ve traveled all over Vietnam many times, and I can confidently say this place has better dishes than anywhere in Vietnam...!!! Make sure to add oxtail — it’s absolutely heavenly. I’ll definitely be coming here often!“

“Đậm đà miền trung. Quá ngon“

“Highly recommend as someone who’s gone to many pho restaurants this one exceeded my expectations. I got the Thai tea, egg rolls and filet mignon pho everything was delicious and the customer service was outstanding. Everything tasted very fresh. Highly recommend.“

“I'm really impressed with this restaurant. Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere is also very pleasant. The Beef Stew I tried yesterday was extremely flavorful, but what I liked most was the enthusiastic and friendly service.“

“Đồ ăn Việt Nam chân thực, mang hương vị quê hương“

“I love this place amazing foods and amazing chef🥰💖👏❤️😋“

“Very delicious good food and great service Recommend for family Come there to enjoy food and have good time with family and friends“

“Food is good, service is prompt. A shame is parking lot is a bit too small.“

“If you're a pho lover, this place is a must visit. The broth is deep and savory, and the beef practically melts in your mouth. I also tried the beef hot pot, and it was packed with flavor and very satisfying. Clean space and fast, friendly service make it even better.“

“Saw this place on TikTok and had it saved for when I visit OC (im from SD). So when my friends and I went to Disneyland it was the perfect opportunity to try this place the day after! The food was incredible, everything we ordered was so flavorful and the perfect portion size. My boyfriend and I ordered the shaken beef noodles and the banh mi chao. My friends also ordered the banh mi chao and the banh mi bo kho (not pictured). Definitely cant find vietnamese food this good in San Diego! We also ordered a side of pho broth and that was amazing as well. Service was also great, our waitress was a really nice vietnamese auntie who took amazing care of us. 10/10 restaurant in all aspects and we will definitely be coming back here!! Highly recommend!“

“First time here, and it's a cozy cơm tấm place in garden grove. I was quite surprised how good everything was. It was a classic cơm tấm sườn/thịt nướng. No frills nó gimmicks. It tasted like my childhood. Best tàu hủ ky in town! I loved the filling of it and was fried to perfection. The thịt nướng was a bit chewy, but the flavor was great. If you're looking for a good cơm tấm place, I highly recommend this place! Bonus was they were playing classic Vpop!“

“A Vietnamese friend recommended this place to me, saying it offers authentic Vietnamese snacks — and I’m glad I gave it a try!

I sampled a few different snacks (though I’m not exactly sure what they were called), but everything I tried was tasty and very affordable.

There was a short wait before ordering, but once our order was taken, the service was quick and efficient.

Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking to try authentic Vietnamese desserts and snacks!“

“Since I returned from a trip to central Vietnam 4 years ago I’ve been chasing down a bowl of authentic cao lau. Living in San Francisco and Portland I can hardly get my hands on cao lau, so little Saigon has been a destination for me. This was my first and only required stop when I finally visited the area and it did not disappoint! The Cao Lao noodles were perfectly square and chewy, the broth herby and flavorful. The pea greens were also delicious. The lovely man who works and runs this with his wife was so friendly. I’ll be back!“

“It is a family owned restaurant serving yummy Vietnamese dishes that are vegan. We love this place. We tried almost everything and each is delicious. The service is a friendly mom and pop restaurant service. They are really accommodating what you need.“

“Food is delicious! Will come again“

“My family and I come with my friend and his family to Brodard Chateau for outdoor dining in May 2024. Foods are real Asian foods and tastes. Lovely foods, tastes and services.“

“tremendously huge mugwort sugar cane drink definitely reminded me of Vietnam in the summer where you need a icy cold drink to keep cool, reminiscent and Tad's too sweet, but I like it when the ice melt into it. I like definitely like the experience“

“I’ve found myself coming to this spot many times whenever I’m in OC. It’s one of the few places where you can find a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes beyond just pho, which, honestly, a lot of places still don’t get right.

I’ve tried more than six different dishes here, and every single one has been flavorful, delicious, and truly authentic. It tastes just like home.

Some of my favorites are the Bún Mắm, Bánh Hỏi Heo Quay, Bún Riêu, and Hủ Tiếu Mì Khô—all so good and packed with flavor. I don't recommend Bột Chiên tho!

The service is always friendly, and the food comes out quickly, which makes the experience even better.

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for real Vietnamese food that goes beyond the usual. A hidden gem worth checking out!“

“I normally don’t comment on food but we liked this place. First time there and food was excellent. My family and I really enjoyed sample platter which had so many variety of flavors. Really enjoyed that. The owner and service was cool too. We’ll be back!“

“Great food, good service, friendly staff.“

“Very good. Highly recommended“

“If you love Hu Tieu like I do, this is a place for you to try out. Their menu was very simple and easy to order. The hu tieu dry style with the broth on the side was so good. Bring me right back to my childhood time in Việt Nam. I recommend to go early to minimize waiting in line and finding parking.“

“Great soups. I tried pork blood here for the first time. 👍🏽“

“Lưu Luyến Bánh Cuốn is always fresh and delicious. It is consistent through t out the year. Not expensive and the staff is courteous and friendly.

With families or with friends place to hang out for quick breakfast or lunch.“

“Great service and food was awesome! Coming back tomorrow!“

“Tran Co Nuong Kitchen is a cozy restaurant that serves authentic tasting Vietnamese food. The atmosphere inside is cute, it has a “tropical” vibe with the brightly colored lamps and bamboo walls. We ordered the cha ca la vong (Vietnamese grilled fish) and the bun cha hanoi (grilled pork vermicelli). Hands down the best part is the amount of herbs and lettuce given with each meal- other Vietnamese restaurants I’ve gone to give nowhere near the amount this place does. I think this really adds to the food appeal, since you’re able to freely adjust the flavor profile of your meal depending on your tastes and preferences. The Vietnamese grilled fish was the perfect amount of crispy, and I was really able to taste the infusion of dill into the fish. The meat in the bun cha hanoi was tender, and the broth was flavorful and was balanced out very well by the side of pickled vegetables. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a light and authentic tasting meal.“

“Ngon 🤩 Khỏi cần phải về VN ăn uống làm gì 🤔 Cứ sang đây Đến loay hoay đây ăn là chuẩn 😎 K sợ ôm bụng chạy 😅“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Khoi is such a gem! The Vietnamese hotpot here is absolutely delicious, and the Tom Yum soup base is hands-down my favorite — the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and comforting.
I also love that they offer Yakiniku-style cooking options with short ribs, shrimp, and pork — it’s fun, interactive, and everything tastes so fresh. On top of that, the variety of sauces is fantastic, giving you endless ways to customize every bite.

The service is always outstanding — attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Khoi makes dining feel like an experience, not just a meal.

Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving bold flavors, variety, and a place that truly takes care of its guests!“

“Omg this is my new favorite spot for Hu tieu nam vang! I got the dry version with rice noodles which came it to around $15. It was soo delicious and perfectly balanced. The sauce brings the whole dish together and love the pickled garlic! Broth was so good and comforting. The gentlemen taking our order was so friendly and upbeat. Definitely recommend!!“

“great food - variety of food to enjoy“

“We had an amazing dining experience at Hot Stone Pho! Andy took excellent care of us—friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He recommended the Hot Stone Short Rib and the iced green tea, and both were absolutely delicious. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls, which were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made.

The restaurant itself is spotless, with a welcoming atmosphere and a team of staff who are all very helpful and polite. Everything we tried was packed with flavor, and the presentation made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone craving quality pho and great service!“

“Pretty good brisket,and rare beef slides“

“Everything was absolutely delicious!!! The hot passion mocktail was the perfect blend of tart and spicy. We had the duck tacos and pumpkin and prawn soup, which we would make a special trip back for. Manny was excellent and checked on us throughout the meal. Above and beyond service! There was live music with an amazing violinist and pianist. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Plus it's absolutely beautiful inside!“

“First Experience It was so yummy and delicious I would recommend it😋🤤“

“The food was great. This would be a great place to take your date.“

“I only visit this restaurant for the Baked Catfish (Ca Nuong Da Gion) so I will review that dish only. The fish was amazing as it smells really good and very crunchy. I think this restaurant is one of the best restaurant to come for this dish and I highly recommend it. Though, I don't really like the dipping sauce as much as I think it is a bit too diluted with water so the taste was not strong enough. But overall, still enjoyed the fish with my family.
It was $58 for the whole fish, so it's a bit more expensive compared to the past.“

“Amazing texture on the egg noodles. You probably know this already but their noodles are made fresh every day. At this price-point, you cannot beat it for value. In addition, their duck noodles are also the best in town. The duck leg quarters are tender and delicious.“

“We go to this place so much I think they need to have some point reward system for regulars like us. Our favorites from Thanh Son Tofu: Thai ice tea (best and cheapest in town), Pandan tofu pudding, soy jello, and fried mushrooms onions tofu. Ăn ngon, ăn sạch và ăn thanh đạm nha.“

“First time trying during the soft opening, i shared the birria broth pho with beef rib meat its absolutely delicious it doesn't come too spicy so you can add Sriracha to spice it up, the meat was very tender and flavorful. The price was very fair the atmosphere is clean and looks good, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I will return again to try other items like their smoothies and other pho flavors“

“Fish was very crips and perfectly cooked!!! Will be back for sure!!!!!!!!!“

“MUST TRY place. This is probably the only restaurant that did not jack up the price after pandemic. The place is kept tidy. Great pho under $10 and love their egg rolls. Their pork dishes are great, too. Service is phonemenal, when I bring my elderly mom, the owner lady sits her by the door so mom does not have to walk far. Just LOVE this place!“

“Food is always served right away by friendly staff. If they don't understand English they send a happy friendly man to help translate right away. Good amount of vegetables for the Pho were served in a separate plate. The egg rolls are nice and crispy fried very well.“

“This is very beautiful restaurant. Their food is really delicious, and service is great. The owner is friendly. I think the food taste is special. They have unique cooking style. They also have vegetarian choices. I love the place, will come back often“

“The best bánh mì and coffee in the world. I recommend it!👏💥❤️“

“Absolutely delicious! I had the chicken Pho which was very flavorful. The egg rolls were very tasty. A small intimate restaurant that is very clean& the staff is very accommodating. I always pop in when I am in Garden Grove..You will not be disappointed.“

“The restaurant has plus points:
+ convenient location
+ lots of parking
+ airy
+ plenty of seating inside and outside
+ familiar Vietnamese dishes, seasoned quite well
+ variety of food and drinks
+ clean
+ agile staff
Points for improvement:
- Add filtered water
- pay more attention to customers“

“Small and clean Viet restaurant. Love this place cause they've variety of Viet street food with cheap prices. The rice paper salad is okay, the fermented shrimp past was kinda salty and I wasn't enjoy it at all. Pha lau was the best.“

“After finding this gem 3 years ago, we've been religious about ordering their eggrolls for parties and potlucks'. They fry them fresh, prices are steal, pork and shrimp eggrolls are both delicious! They only take cash and be sure to place an order before you head out since they don't take ore orders!“

“I decided to try this place for the first time because I had heard good things from people I knew. This is the greatest chicken and rice with eggs mix I’ve ever had. The Thai Tea was beyond scrumptious, superb even. They need to give Chris a promotion because he passed the vibe checks and was working harder than anybody I’ve seen in a restaurant. I was able to taste the blood sweat and tears that was put into prepping my deviously delicious meal. I witnessed Chris at the register, counting cash and taking orders with such efficiency I was shook. I could see myself eating here everyday, which is possible with these magically glorious prices This place will be considered a classic in the restaurant industry, and it’s well deserved.“

“The catfish medium is good for 3 people and it’s so GOOD seriously!!! The porridge is just so so in my opinion. Will come again for its catfish.“