OC Lau | Garden Grove's Vietnamese Gem! 🍴✨

Though my first visit to OC Lau was years ago, I recently returned and knew I had to share this spot! A must-try for Vietnamese seafood lovers in Orange County. 🦐🍚 📍 Location: 10130 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843 (OC Lau 2 is nearby too!) 💡 Pro Tip: Use Yelp to join the waitlist before you go – it gets busy! 💰 Price: ~$40-50 per person 🏡 Ambience: 7/10 – A bit crowded, and tables turned quickly, so cleanliness could improve. 👨‍🍳 Service: 8/10 – Friendly but slightly understaffed. 🍽️ Food: 8/10 – No major disappointments! Since the menu is in Vietnamese (with English below), here’s my English guide to ordering: Coconut Smoothie 🥥 Their signature drink! Topped with coconut meat & nuts, blended with coconut milk and sugar. A dream for coconut fans 😍. Spicy Seasoned Shrimp 🌶️ Don’t let “spicy” scare you – it’s mild! The shrimp are firm and tasty with dipping sauce. Pineapple Fried Rice 🍍 Loaded with shrimp, squid, and assorted seafood. A little heavy on calories but totally worth it! Grilled Escargot 🐌 Buttery, garlicky, and clean – reminiscent of French-style escargot. Give it a try! Grilled Razor Clams 🔪 My personal favorite! Tender, well-cleaned (no sand!), and perfectly grilled. Grilled King Scallop 🐚 Huge scallops – each like two regular ones! Topped with roe and seasoning, flavorful as-is. Abalone Solid but not mind-blowing. Good texture and size – order by the piece. Deep-Fried Quail 🐦 A MUST! Tender, juicy, and reminiscent of roasted pigeon. About 2 quails per order – ideal for sharing. Stir-Fried Water Spinach 🌿 A classic Southeast Asian side – always reliable and tasty! ✅ Final Picks: Coconut Smoothie, P3 Shrimp, P4 Pineapple Fried Rice & P9 Fried Quail – these stood out! The rest? Still good – order based on your cravings 😉 **#OCLau #GardenGroveEats #VietnameseFood #SeafoodLovers #OCFoodGuide #IrvineEats #CoconutSmoothie #QuailDelight #FoodieShare #TrySomethingNew