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Welcome to La Xanh

La Xanh is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Santa Ana, CA, known for its delicious bun rieu and banh xeo dishes. Customers rave about the rich and flavorful broth in the bun rieu, complemented by fresh herbs and spicy chili paste. The banh xeo impresses with its crispy texture and generous portions of protein. Despite limited parking, the speedy service and friendly staff make dining at La Xanh a pleasant experience. With a cozy outdoor patio and a menu full of authentic Vietnamese flavors, La Xanh is a hidden gem worth discovering for a satisfying meal.

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Welcome to La Xanh, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Santa Ana, CA. This hidden gem offers a wide range of delicious dishes and has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

La Xanh is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine and is especially popular for its bun rieu oc, a flavorful noodle soup that comes piping hot with a variety of condiments, including stinky fish paste and spicy chili. Customers rave about the rich broth and generous portions, making it a must-try dish at this restaurant.

In addition to the bun rieu oc, La Xanh also serves other traditional Vietnamese dishes, such as banh xeo and com bo luc lac (Shaken beef). The banh xeo is thin, crispy, and packed with delicious fillings, while the com bo luc lac is a savory and satisfying choice for meat lovers.

Customers appreciate the friendly service at La Xanh, with many mentioning the quick and attentive staff. The restaurant is cozy and casual, with options for outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy.

Overall, La Xanh is a great place to experience authentic Vietnamese flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of bun rieu oc, banh xeo, or any other Vietnamese dish, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings. Make sure to stop by and discover your new favorite spot for Vietnamese cuisine in Santa Ana!

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jenny t.
jenny t.

Highly recommend the bun rieu oc. Noodle soup came out piping hot. The condiments included a plate of veggies, and stinky fish paste, delicious. The container of chili is spicy so it gave it a good kick. The waiter recommended against the banh xeo because it takes awhile to be served. It looked quite large and crispy when it was delivered to other tables. The service is expected for a small Asian restaurant. Was originally seated in the patio but in this chilly day, it was too cold so we switched to inside seating, no issue. Not a large place so wait is expected. Didn't wait too long this Sunday lunch. Parking is quite limited with possible parking in a nearby residential area.

Christina V.
Christina V.

This is a solid and great spot for bun rieu! The broth is rich and so flavorful! I love the fresh herbs and chilli paste they provide. It was a full house when I arrived, but service was quick and the food came out shortly afterwards! Definitely coming back here for more soon!

Frank S.
Frank S.

Easily the best bun rieu I've tried in Little Saigon. Big portions, so you can share it. I also think their banh xeo is pretty darn good, although they didn't cook the sprouts enough the last time I got it. I wish they would stay open for dinner, but sadly they close at 5pm.

Eddie E.
Eddie E.

Bun rieu with Oc- very very good. The veggies and garnishes add a nice flavor. The OC is great! Banh xeo - I finished it myself, wrapping it in lettuces. I would say it was pretty good I would definitely come for the bun rieu again and would be a 5 star if its consistent. Only bugger is parking is a challenge here.

John L.
John L.

The food was good. The banh xeo was big, but that's it. They give free dessert, but charge automatic gratuity. Ice water came in a styrofoam cup, not sure if they charged for that though.

Nathan N.
Nathan N.

La Xanh is a hidden gem I've been visiting with my family for a while. Classic brunch spot to hit after a round of golfing at Mile Square Park. I always get the Banh Xeo here because it's delicious, refreshing, and filled with generous portions of protein. Paired with the rice paper, it makes for the perfect meal. Don't forget to enjoy the fresh veggies that come with it! Service is speedy, but beware of the tricky parking! The parking lot is extremely small so you might have to park in the neighborhood beside the restaurant. After reading some of the other reviews, I definitely want to try some of the soup dishes when I come back!

John T.
John T.

Parking - Very small lot.. 5/5 Perfect Bun Rieu Oc This place specializes in bun Rieu as it was a packed house during early am. You get a sweet dipping fish sauce which goes well with the escargot and tofu. The crab paste pieces were huge! Broth wasn't lacking at all. Free( che) salty sweet bean dessert per order.

Grace N.
Grace N.

This was my first time trying La Xanh and my whole family was wondering how come we never tried this place yet in the past. It is in a pretty small plaza with very limited parking, next to Huong Restaurant (Quan Huong) plaza.. But they are at the corner to a small residential street so maybe you can do street parking. They have a nice outdoor patio with about 6 square tables and they covered it pretty well so it is not dusty or that noisy at all.. Actually, I preferred sitting in the patio because the inside is pretty small, maybe also 6 tables.. The food and service here are pretty good! Service was fast and very friendly. The owner is super friendly and he was so nice! Food came out pretty quick. We got Banh Xeo, bun Rieu, and Com bo luc lac (Shaken beef). Like many Yelpers said, the Bun Rieu here is pretty flavorful and solid. I think this might be my new favorite place for Bun Rieu. The bowl is big and is packed wit tons of flavor. They ground/crushed fresh red chilies are pretty spicy! But it's so good...We got the Shake Beef togo and they packed a big portion. The place is also pretty clean and they take CCs. Highly recommend!!

Kiona V.
Kiona V.

Server recommended Canh Bún as their most popular item. So I ordered that and a Banh Xeo Tom Thit. I thought the bun was average. To be fair I've never been a fan of Canh Bún. I'm more of a Bun Rieu girl. The Banh Xeo was thin, crispy and ginormous. So big it would only fit in a party tray. Down side, it gave me heart burn. Too oily. There was free che dessert.