Orange County has so many different varieties of food, so why is it so underrated?
Perhaps it's because not enough information is known about the restaurants in Orange County.
LA has area like Korea Town, Little Tokyo, and more.
SOO does Orange County, we even have Little Saigon and if you didn't know (because I didn't) we even have Little Arabia.
Before we go down that rabbit hole of what the food scene in Orange County is like... Let's start with some of my favorite Vietnamese food places to go.
Bánh Cuốn Lưu Luyến When I crave bánh cuốn, I will go here. They have come a long way since they opened. Their food is delicious, but their mung bean pandan drink is my favorite. Just be ready to wait to be seated because of how busy they are. You can also order takeout to avoid the wait. Avg price per person is $10-$20. This place is hidden in a plaza. 14351 N Euclid St #1j, Garden Grove, CA 92843 They close early, so be sure to plan accordingly. Sunday - Saturday : 8 AM - 4 PM Give them a call for catering or to go order: (714) 554-0212
Phở 79 They are a James Beard award restaurant. Not sure how many restaurants in Little Saigon can say that and it's for a good reason! I haven't been here in awhile, but I can still remember the umami taste of their phở broth. The wait can be long during their busy hours, but it's definitely worth it. Avg price per person is $10-$20. They're a cash only place. Go check out what this place is all about: 9941 Hazard Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844 Hours. Tuesday : CLOSED Wednesday - Monday : 7 AM - 9 PM Give them a call : (714) 531-2490
Phúc Long Coffee & Tea his place gives me Vietnam vibes, and I like how spacious it is. I come here for meetings and to eat their banh mi. I haven't tried many of their drinks so I can't comment on that. Avg price per person is $1-$10. This place is located on Main St in Garden Grove. 12936 Main St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 They're open from Sunday - Thursday : 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday : 8:30 AM - 11 PM Give them a call: (714) 636-3534
Vox Kitchen This more than just a Vietnamese restaurant. It is also Peruvian, Chinese, and Taiwanese influenced cuisine. Avg price per person is $20-$30. This place is located in the Fountain Valley Town Center. 16161 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 They're open from Sunday - Thursday : 10 AM - 9 PM Friday and Saturday : 10 AM - 10 PM Give them a call: (657) 231-6493
Nếp Cafe One of my ALL TIME favorite Vietnamese brunch places. They now have 2 locations to try from. Location #1 : 10836 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 3pm Phone No. : (714) 516-8121 Location #2 : 14346 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604 Hours: Monday - Friday: 10am - 10pm Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 10pm Phone No. : (949) 527-6533
Thuyền Viên Vegetarian Restaurant One of my favorite places to go eat on Meatless Mondays. They serve vegan Vietnamese food. Located in Garden Grove: 1740 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802 They open only for dinner and for 4 hours only. So plan accordingly Tuesday : CLOSED Wednesday - Monday : 4 PM - 8 PM Call to order take out: (714) 490-0242
Loving Hut Another one of my favorite vegan restaurant. My favorite dish to get here is the jackfruit salad. It's quite delicious! Located in Garden Grove: 237 S Tustin St, Orange, CA 92866 They are open for both lunch and dinner for 6 days a week: Sunday: CLOSED Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM Friday & Saturday: 11 AM - 7:30 PM Call to order take out: (714) 490-024
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