Top Southeast Asian Restaurant in Santa Ana
Pho Asian Grill
2110 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, United States
I am an enthusiast, I take ?pho seriously and believe it to be a kind of spiritual experience when its done right. Pho Asian Grill formerly Pho America, is probably my favorite for the city of Orange they are definitely worthy.If you want some Round Steak or Brisket, or Pho Ga, they deliver and with a great broth Personally I go Pho Tai every time. i eat meat rarely but its enjoyable chilled or room temperature on the side like carpaccio, and allows you to inspect freshness. a bonus here for rare and medium rare steak eaters is by eating raw and dropping every other piece into the bowl slowly so guarantees it never gets tough and overcooked or well done...because thats repulsive and disrespectful to worthy meat.Ive never been disappointed here. Good Thai Iced Teas, the mung bean desert is a great touch at the end. Other dishes are excellent here like the buttered rice with garlic diced filet mignon.Price is fair, service is outstanding, very friendly, notable as its exceedingly rare in vietnamese joints.My first pho experience was here, I awoke that night and many since craving it. Ive returned the favor by breaking in many first timers here. Nobody has ever been dissatisfied.Easy parking, convenient location, if you work around chapman its perfect. Ive held many lunch meetings here, groups of 5-6 ppl.Its a great casual or budget date spot too. The booth size is really comfortable for 3 or 4, and the whole place is very clean. small enough to be intimate, but lots of open space, never stifling, totally chill. Plus theres a cool fish tank, and interesting wall murals. love it!
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The world famous Karachi chicken was delicious, full of spices and flavors as well as hot chili peppers. It was served in a wok itself directly from the fire. Chicken curry was different from the watered down curry served elsewhere. This is a real homemade curry with different types of spices in different amounts. Garlic naan was fresh. Gave generous portions of rice for one order. Daal was probably my favorite because it was unlike most other places where daal is usually not fresh and dull. The daal here has a kick, and it is addictive. I just couldnt stop eating it. Chai was chai, and mango lassi was mango lassi. In other words, nothing unusually better or worse but they tasted like they should. The cashier girl was friendly enough. The prices were reasonable enough. The place was clean enough, too. Not fancy, but good enough for a hole in the wall. I would like to try more stuff here, so Ill be back.
Trieu Chau Restaurant
4401 W 1st St #4016, Santa Ana, CA 92703, United States
Trieu Chau is a must-try if youre looking for a unique blend of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Chinese cuisine. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of delicious dishes that showcase the best of southeast Asian flavors.If youre visiting for lunch, be prepared to wait in line as the restaurant tends to get busy during peak hours. However, by late afternoon, the lunch rush dies down and you can easily find a seat. The service here is speedy and efficient, with servers taking your order within minutes of seating. Your order will be ready in just 2-3 minutes.One of my favorite dishes to order is the Satay beef with egg noodles, served with cooked bean sprouts. I always add extra spice with satay sauce, jalapeños, and peanuts for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The broth is hearty and the peanuts add a nice crunch to the dish.The restaurants interior is a fusion of traditional Chinese lanterns, artwork, and small Buddha statues, with touches of anime posters throughout. Its a cozy and comfortable setting that makes you feel right at home.Be sure to keep in mind that the restaurant only accepts credit card payments for orders over $15. Once youre done with your meal, take your receipt over to the cashier area to pay.As a Chinese Vietnamese American, Trieu Chau is always a comforting place for me. The food, ambiance, and flavors remind me of home and bring back fond memories of enjoying meals with my mother. Now, its a place where I can create new memories with loved ones.