This place specializes in Central Vietnamese food, and great place for large group and family to hang out. The restaurant is huge and clean. The service was quick. I like the banh beo, you never go wrong with banh beo and banh bot loc. The fish sauce was perfectly made. Price is reasonable. I need to try bun bo Hue next time because of the girl in our group said it’s really good.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Good Vietnamese restaurant with a nice seating arrangement. Ordered the Bún Bò Huế, Mít Xúc Bánh Tráng, and the Bánh Ướt chả for the first time visiting.
Bún Bò Huế: was robust but I definitely wish it could be a bit spicier in broth. I needed to add the chili to have a more spiciness as I imbibe the flavor of the broth. Other than the broth, the blood cubes, pork and beef slices were abundant and were the first to be devoured while eating.
Bánh Ướt chả: was ok, the fish sauce overpowered the dish completely and made eating it too sweet in taste.
Mít Xúc Bánh Tráng: this was definitely the best of the three and this dish would definitely be a good addition to what you order. The cracker that comes with it was crispy, and the jack fruit + shrimp was delicious with the fish sauce. Both the savoriness of the dish with the sweetness of the fish sauce balanced each other well.
Fun fact: it made LA Times top 101 2023
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soda Xi Muo
This place is an upgrade from Ngự Bình 1 restaurant. Spacious, great seatings and beautiful decoration. We got seated right away after coming in. The food we got here was perfect. I definitely get more toppings on my plate for Combo bánh bèo, nậm, lọc. The plate of veggies and herb that came with Bún bò Huế or mì Quảng was definitely fuller. And, my oh my I can never get over the mì Quảng that we had here. Rich and deep flavors with perfect toppings. Absolutely satisfied with the experience that we had here!
The managers and workers were friendly. Also, they also sells chả lá separately for anyone who is interested. One more thing, they have very clean bathroom (definitely a plus compared to many other places). We will be back for sure if we ever come back to California!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Mỳ Quảng
I've been here twice; the food is good, but the first location has a better flavor in my opinion.
The service depends on the day's staff members; the first time I came here, the service was excellent.
When my aunt paid the money for the second time, she said twice that she wanted to tip in cash, but the cashier (guy) kept asking her if she wanted to tip in card. When I walked by the restroom, I overheard them gossiping about my aunt.
I knew they were talking about her because it was just the group of us that early in the morning.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4
Same owner, same food as the original Ngu Binh on Magnolia, but bigger, cleaner, quieter with tasteful decorations and seating for about 100 people.
We went for lunch on a Friday, the place was pretty much empty with only 12-15 guests. We got seated immediately unlike the normal hour-long wait at the old location. They offer a good menu of noodle dishes from Central Vietnam, bun bo Hue, mi Quang, Bun rieu oc and various pastries, beers $3, wines avail.
We ordered large bun bo Hue and bun rieu oc, large bowl $14, small bowls $13, both are large portions, authentic and the tastiest, served with generous veggies and herbs.
I cannot think of another place in So Cal that can do better in both quality and value with these dishes. Even a few connoisseurs from Vietnam agreed their noodle soups are much better than what they can find in Vietnam, cleaner too. Recommended.
We ordered the 3 items combo that consisted of steam rice cakes and dumplings and the rice with chicken salad. It was very delicious and the waiter was very gracious with the order. Very good authentic Vietnamese food 👍
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I went this place on Memorial Day with party of 9 people around 7pm. We got the table right away and the food came out very fast. 10/10 for the good service. The staffs are so nice. I ordered Canh Bun & Bun Bo Hue no spicy. They are so delicious. The restaurant is so clean and nicely decorated. Highly recommend for small or big party. I will come back for sure.
I was looking for a delicious and authentic bowl of Bún bò Huế. A friend recommended this place. This place serves the best version of this spicy beef noodle soup that I have ever tasted. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat is tender and generous, and the noodles are cooked to perfection. You can customize the spiciness level to your liking, but I recommend going for the maximum if you can handle the heat. It will make your taste buds sing and your nose run.
The environment is also very pleasant and spacious, with high ceilings and comfortable seating. The service is friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. I always leave feeling satisfied and happy.
Now this place is one of my favorite spots to eat in the area, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Vietnamese cuisine or wants to try something new and exciting. You won't regret it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bún Bò Huế
Caveat, after three days of driving and only breakfast sandwiches and Panda, this was great! Comb appetizers and Bun Bo Hue was perfect for the two of us. Staff was super friendly and accommodating to my 9 yo whom took a bit and asks questions. They asked a couple of times if the spice will be ok for him. He loves spicy food. We thought both dishes were good! Like the broth, meats, vegetables and herbs!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
