Top Southeast Asian Restaurant in Buena Park
Pho 21
5434 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621, United States
I am absolutely embarrassed and horrified after bringing friends here. The first time I visited Pho 21 it was great. This previous time was completely opposite. I am beyond disgusted and disappointed. Where do I begin?Well, to start, we entered and werent greeted by anyone. We kind of just sat down at a table that appeared clean. Next, we were brought menus and water (in styrofoam cups). Our server quickly returned and rushed us to order, I suppose I was hopeful that this meant the service would be quick, I could not have been more wrong.From there, we then waited a long time for food that is normally prepped and proportioned before opening. To break it down we ordered spring rolls (#1-A), 2 Pho Dac Biet (#4), 1 Fried Rice with beef (#33), and 3 Thai teas. These are all orders that we order at other pho places weve been to as a group and have never taken long at all.The food finally came after about 25-30 minutes of waiting. People came in after us and got their food before us. How would I describe the food, in a word, TERRIBLE! The Thai teas were extremely milky as the ratio of tea to cream was nowhere near the correct balance. The spring rolls were warm and tasted fishy. Yes we did get shrimp spring rolls, but they shouldnt be as fishy as they were. The pho dac biet broth was greasy and oily, and quite frankly tasted like dishwater. The meat either was rubbery or crumbled as I tried to eat it. The fried rice was mushy, and the meat was soft, but not in a good way.To conclude, as I said in the beginning, I am embarrassed and horrified. I will never be returning and I will never, nor would ever, recommend this place to anyone. I would however recommend staying away.
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Uncle Fung Buena Park
7855 La Palma Ave Suite 5, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States
This is the best Southeast Asian restaurant in Southern California. Today was our 4th visit. Would frequent more often if it wasnt so far. As always, the food is delicious and the service is very good. The Chicken Satay was tasty and tender, the Singapore Laksa was delicious. The Roti Prata, though overpriced, was also good, but probably should have ordered the large one instead of the small. The parking lot was pretty full, but we managed to find a spot. My only complaint is that all of the Uncle Fung restaurants are north (Long Beach, Buena Park, Alhambra). Uncle Fung should be available for those of us in central and south Orange County. Tustin has been making inroads in that area. Balacan Grill cant hold a handle to Uncle Fung.
Fresh Bagels & Cafe
6011 Lincoln Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States
This place is awesome!!!!! If you like bagels Freshly made bagels you will love this place. I came up on this place by accident and so glad I did. This Cafe makes the very best bagel breakfast and lunch sandwiches a wide choice of them to choose from, really and every kind of bagel you can think of, including a variety of delicious drinks hot or cold including different flavors of coffee, very delicious coffee, clean place and quick service along and everyones favorite,, yes you guessed it Friendly smiling faces. Oh and almost forgot to mention they also have bagels with cream cheese and you can buy onec or a dozen bagels and plain or flavored cream cheese too. Yummmmy so come on down to Fresh Bagels & Cafe all bagel lovers you wont regret it, I know youll keep going back for more ? ??? happy eating and be blessed