Nguyens Kitchen in Costa Mesa

Review №1

2023-04-30 06:17:20

Bulgogi steak sandwich: I normally don’t like pickled anything on my sandwiches but this one was a just eat together kind of deal. It’s not too sour and it pairs well with the Bulgogi. The bread could’ve been a bit more toasted since the sauce made it soggy really fast. It comes with a signature sauce? and it taste even better with that sauce. Use it! They even asked if we needed more.Garlic noodles: many people recommended me to try this noodle here. if you like garlic in general. I think you’ll like this. you can definitely taste the garlic and the noodles are bouncy. I enjoyed this! Also comes with the signature sauce. I didn’t need it but can definitely put some in if you want a bit of spice.Fries: they don’t skimp out on the Cajun which is nice. They have the same sauce from the sandwich and noodles. Dip it in the sauce! Delicious!Parking: it’s a bit difficult since the plaza is small and there’s lots of stores.Got to come back to try the rest of the noodles!

Review №2

2023-09-03 21:02:24

My first time trying this restaurant, menu is attractive, few good looking options, I tried the classic Vietnamese sandwich grilled pork and was good, I liked it, nothing special but is a tasty, big enough, I’ll come back to try other items.

Review №3

2023-11-05 09:02:48

When I didn’t receive my delivery order (via a third-party service), the staff was very helpful toward my situation. I haven’t seen this kind of accommodation in many other restaurants. Their popcorn chicken and garlic noodles are great. The bulgogi could use just a little more love, but it’s still pleasant. Great service and good food.

Review №4

2022-07-16 08:22:58

*This review is only on the Garlic Chicken Sandwich*Overall I really enjoyed the sandwich, but there were some things I thought could be improved:The sandwich is grilled chicken with a garlic cream sauce, mushrooms and cilantro. The sauce is incredibly flavorful, and the cilantro cuts through with some freshness. I did think the sandwich overall was a little bit too salty though, and I’m not sure if I would pay 10 dollars for this sandwich again as well.

Review №5

2022-02-26 06:13:27

Great little place in the food central of Costa Mesa, East 17th., Street! Our first time here, the menu looked friendly, simple and exciting. The food was in well proportions, delicious with good presentation. We had the Tiger shrimps with in a rice bowl with vegetables, short rib sandwich, chicken wings, and finally the Cajun Fries. The food was really delicious and the short rib sandwich was one of the best I have ever had.Highly recommended as a semi gourmet fastfood! #letsguide

Review №6

2023-08-06 20:30:53

The garlic noodles and shrimp were cold and soaked in oil! It looked like half of a portion! I had it to go and it was my first time trying this place since it had good reviews. The staff was very friendly but the food unfortunately wasn’t what I’ve hoped and expected:-(

Review №7

2019-12-01 19:57:14

Excellent food. Most of the food we got were very good. The crawfish pasta was a bit salty, but the bulgogi rice bowl, shrimp rice bowl, and the shrimp garlic pasta were excellent. The cajun fries were great as well. The portions were large and their sauces were excellent. The shrimp and the spicy green sauce were our favorites.

Review №8

2022-11-26 18:54:29

Homey but elevated Asian cuisine. Always my go-to place because the food here never fails me.The chicken wings are crispy, juicy, served with this spicy sauce that I recommend to be put on the side instead of on the wings because it really has a kick.The spring rolls are crunchy, not oily at all, the fillings are flavorful with a good dipping sauce as well.The fried bao buns are surprisingly good! It looks heavy and dense on the outside, but the inside is airy, not fatty, well-fried, and the meat filling is super duper good.The Thai tea! The thing I live for! Not too sweet, just enough, literally the best Thai tea looking for a competition.Aside from these dishes I have also had the pasta and the sandwich, both were awesome as well. This place deserves more love!

Review №9

2022-05-17 08:24:38

IMMA TELL YOU RIGHT NOW, DONT WEAR A WHITE TEE!!! ITS A BLESSING BUT ALSO A CURSE(i wouldn’t even call it a curse because i wasn’t even mad after looking at the stain(WORTH IT))So, let me start by saying the Cajun pasta was naturally saucy and for the first time i didn’t ask for extra sauce. I did however ask for a side of beef because i just had to try it and of course i put it in the pasta as well. I did ask for some extra sauces on the side too and honestly there wasn’t really a need for them. But it was cool when i wanted to just add a drizzle of something different.To be detailed, the noodles were great. Texture on point, shrimp and sausage were pretty good as well, adding the beef really took it to the next level tho i must say. And yes, i did drink a lil sauce put the bowl when i was finished. That’s how you know it was fire.Would definitely recommend with out doubt.

Review №10

2022-08-05 20:40:02

Amazing fresh food. No wonder this place is always packed with students and togos until the wee hours of the night. I had the bulgogi steak garlic fries. I don’t know how I ate all of this. It was massive. So delicious. My husband had the highly suggested garlic noodles. He says it was also delicious. I hope to try their new location off harbor soon too!