I randomly discovered the place for Ban Xeo. Quite an interesting dish. It is very crispy. You wrap each bite with the lettuce. I am new to it, so my table was a bit of a mess.
The owner, a guy, spoke english. That’s good.
There was a sign that says they’ll take credit card, but charge a $1 fee. I think that’s a bit steep.
There’s ample parking at the back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kess Q
Personable employees. Love the pizza box for take out orders. Will custom order your Banh Xeo to your liking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
khang tran
Definitely one of the best places to get banh xeo in this area -fast service, nice waiters who know English and Viet -lots of herbs and salad, which is a must for this dish -super crunchy! You can hear it in every bite. This is a result of using more oil, which can be felt in some bites, but overall very good -fair prices, though it may feel a bit steep at $17 per plate -the restaurant itself has a nice homey feeling
Would definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Wu
Banh xeo is probably the only thing I would recommend and it is still quite a bit pricey, the noodles are tasty but at almost $18 per bowl I don’t think I could justify for such a simple made dish especially in such a run down environment (it does feel like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant from Vietnam in that regard but at 20x the cost) maybe if you could price the noodles at half the price it would seem more fitting for such an ambience — the portions aren’t super big either and you have to pay extra for everything like rice paper and extra veggies — honestly at such prices I can go to Mendocino Farms or just Golden Delight
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Hung Do
Best Banh Xeo ever! Limited menu food items, just 4 but they are dam good. Huge Vietnamese crispy crepe with pork, shrimp, onions, bean sprouts & mushrooms. Small restaurant with a few tables inside. Limited hours: 10 to 3 pm Mon-Sat. Small parking lot in the back & street parking. The stewed duck noodle soup was on point. It’s been years since I’ve had one. The Vietnamese iced milk coffee hit the spot - strong & sweet. If you want Banh Xeo, this is the joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MÌ Vịt Tiềm
alex d
The fish banh xeo was excellent, i think this is probably the best banh xeo (been to about 10 places so far between SGV, Rowland Heights and Westmin) in LA for a few reasons - crispy, aromatic shell, balanced ratio of everything each bite. The bite itself - clean, not oily and the nuoc cham works perfectly with this dish. Highly recommended. Price was as expected and the portion was perfect for an extra bit of take home. Mind you, the entrance appears sketch as heck, but we're talking about Garvey blvd, this is the norm. But inside, you'll get a very gracious host and familial vibes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo, Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper
Tom Huynh
specialty in Vietnamese crepe and Vietnamese duck stew ( Vit tiem)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crepe, MÌ Vịt Tiềm
Valerie Ma
Love this place! Best Banh Xeo around with a uniquely crunchy outer shell and the most beautiful assortment of perfectly fresh and delicious greens. Costs more, but it's definitely worth it. The atmosphere is exactly as it should be... you know you're paying for tasty, authentic food, not fancy decor. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper
Jim Sherman
I was in New noodle city and fresh from HCMC when I realized I never had a bahn Xeo when I was in Viet Nam . Then I found out it's pretty hard to find on Valley Boulevard. So I did some research and found this place. I begged The Worm to take me and we chatted our way over there. The look of the place from the outside was not promising -- I thought it was closed -- but inside in was super cool, an old shotgun donut diner. Half the tables were filled and the owner, James, seated us and gave us the simple menu. I was going to get the vegan one because gout but he sensibly intervened and suggested we get the fish. We did. It arrived huge and with a big plastic bag of greens -- he told us to wrap it and drip it in fish sauce, and further suggested that if I liked spicy I could put siracha or Chile sauce IN THE FISH SAUCE. I cannot believe I got this far without knowing about, much less thinking of, this genius step. It tastes so, so good, god knows how James got all that flavor in there. So very satisfying in ways I was not expecting. The Worm was well impressed that Thai Tea was only $2.50, and it was very good. The iced sue da was full of flavor too. New addition to my top five. Thanks James!
Vegetarian options: Vegan B X! But don't order unless you have to, the fish is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo to Go, Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper, Crepe, Sauce, One Fish Sauce Bottle Ready to Eat
This is my favorite Banh Xeo place. Nothing comes close!
Wonderful World
The Vietnamese banh xeo is awesome
Jill Anderson
I found this place from a Google review! I had to try the crispy fried crepe they are known for. When I stepped in I was greeted by one of the owners, a woman, who asked me if I'd been there before. I told her that it was my first time. She informed me that they are famous for the Banh Xeo, which are the fried crepes. I ordered the first one on the menu, which comes with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, beansprouts, eggs and onion all sautéed into what looks like an omelette; the crunchy crust is colored by the turmeric. She told me the proper way to eat them: you eat them with your hands. Start with a leaf of lettuce, add some mint leaves, then some of the banh xeo, then some vinegar sauce. If you like it spicy, add some chili sauce too. It was fantastic. It was like comfort food but not too heavy. I ate all of it, every bite, and left feeling great! Comfort food you can overeat! They offer tea, boba, and vietnamese coffee.I loved the ambiance. There was quite a few happy customers in but still the service was attentive and fast! I felt very welcome here and I enjoyed the conversation with the friendly owners. They do take credit cards. FYI the owners are taking a month off for a late New Year celebration and the place will be closed Feb 19, 2023 to March 19, 2023. Mark your calendar for March 20 and try the Banh Xeo!
I randomly discovered the place for Ban Xeo. Quite an interesting dish. It is very crispy. You wrap each bite with the lettuce.
I am new to it, so my table was a bit of a mess.
The owner, a guy, spoke english. That’s good.
There was a sign that says they’ll take credit card, but charge a $1 fee. I think that’s a bit steep.
There’s ample parking at the back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Personable employees. Love the pizza box for take out orders. Will custom order your Banh Xeo to your liking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely one of the best places to get banh xeo in this area
-fast service, nice waiters who know English and Viet
-lots of herbs and salad, which is a must for this dish
-super crunchy! You can hear it in every bite. This is a result of using more oil, which can be felt in some bites, but overall very good
-fair prices, though it may feel a bit steep at $17 per plate
-the restaurant itself has a nice homey feeling
Would definitely go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Banh xeo is probably the only thing I would recommend and it is still quite a bit pricey, the noodles are tasty but at almost $18 per bowl I don’t think I could justify for such a simple made dish especially in such a run down environment (it does feel like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant from Vietnam in that regard but at 20x the cost) maybe if you could price the noodles at half the price it would seem more fitting for such an ambience — the portions aren’t super big either and you have to pay extra for everything like rice paper and extra veggies — honestly at such prices I can go to Mendocino Farms or just Golden Delight
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best Banh Xeo ever! Limited menu food items, just 4 but they are dam good. Huge Vietnamese crispy crepe with pork, shrimp, onions, bean sprouts & mushrooms. Small restaurant with a few tables inside. Limited hours: 10 to 3 pm Mon-Sat. Small parking lot in the back & street parking. The stewed duck noodle soup was on point. It’s been years since I’ve had one. The Vietnamese iced milk coffee hit the spot - strong & sweet. If you want Banh Xeo, this is the joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MÌ Vịt Tiềm
The fish banh xeo was excellent, i think this is probably the best banh xeo (been to about 10 places so far between SGV, Rowland Heights and Westmin) in LA for a few reasons - crispy, aromatic shell, balanced ratio of everything each bite. The bite itself - clean, not oily and the nuoc cham works perfectly with this dish. Highly recommended. Price was as expected and the portion was perfect for an extra bit of take home. Mind you, the entrance appears sketch as heck, but we're talking about Garvey blvd, this is the norm. But inside, you'll get a very gracious host and familial vibes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo, Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper
specialty in Vietnamese crepe and Vietnamese duck stew ( Vit tiem)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crepe, MÌ Vịt Tiềm
Love this place! Best Banh Xeo around with a uniquely crunchy outer shell and the most beautiful assortment of perfectly fresh and delicious greens. Costs more, but it's definitely worth it. The atmosphere is exactly as it should be... you know you're paying for tasty, authentic food, not fancy decor. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper
I was in New noodle city and fresh from HCMC when I realized I never had a bahn Xeo when I was in Viet Nam . Then I found out it's pretty hard to find on Valley Boulevard. So I did some research and found this place. I begged The Worm to take me and we chatted our way over there. The look of the place from the outside was not promising -- I thought it was closed -- but inside in was super cool, an old shotgun donut diner. Half the tables were filled and the owner, James, seated us and gave us the simple menu. I was going to get the vegan one because gout but he sensibly intervened and suggested we get the fish. We did. It arrived huge and with a big plastic bag of greens -- he told us to wrap it and drip it in fish sauce, and further suggested that if I liked spicy I could put siracha or Chile sauce IN THE FISH SAUCE. I cannot believe I got this far without knowing about, much less thinking of, this genius step. It tastes so, so good, god knows how James got all that flavor in there. So very satisfying in ways I was not expecting. The Worm was well impressed that Thai Tea was only $2.50, and it was very good. The iced sue da was full of flavor too. New addition to my top five. Thanks James!
Vegetarian options: Vegan B X! But don't order unless you have to, the fish is good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo to Go, Banh Xeo Rolled in Rice Paper, Crepe, Sauce, One Fish Sauce Bottle Ready to Eat
Delicious
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Noodle with Oyster Sauce, Crepe, Soup, Sauce, MÌ Vịt Tiềm
Restaurantji Recommends
Delish as usual!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo
Always good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bahn Xeo
This is my favorite Banh Xeo place. Nothing comes close!
The Vietnamese banh xeo is awesome
I found this place from a Google review! I had to try the crispy fried crepe they are known for. When I stepped in I was greeted by one of the owners, a woman, who asked me if I'd been there before. I told her that it was my first time. She informed me that they are famous for the Banh Xeo, which are the fried crepes. I ordered the first one on the menu, which comes with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, beansprouts, eggs and onion all sautéed into what looks like an omelette; the crunchy crust is colored by the turmeric. She told me the proper way to eat them: you eat them with your hands. Start with a leaf of lettuce, add some mint leaves, then some of the banh xeo, then some vinegar sauce. If you like it spicy, add some chili sauce too. It was fantastic. It was like comfort food but not too heavy. I ate all of it, every bite, and left feeling great! Comfort food you can overeat! They offer tea, boba, and vietnamese coffee.I loved the ambiance. There was quite a few happy customers in but still the service was attentive and fast! I felt very welcome here and I enjoyed the conversation with the friendly owners. They do take credit cards. FYI the owners are taking a month off for a late New Year celebration and the place will be closed Feb 19, 2023 to March 19, 2023. Mark your calendar for March 20 and try the Banh Xeo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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