Làng 8 Vietnamese Bistro — Restaurant in Garden Grove

I want to shout out to the young girl server, she elevated the entire experience for me. The food is great too.

Most obvious pros: Amazing food Vegan vegetarian options with clear marking on the menu Good vibe for hangout Good pricing Plenty of parking. Cons: none

My experience: I was in the area with my dog and made an impromptu plan to grab dinner and have a solo date. I stumbled upon this place and called ahead to ask if they have outdoor seating (for the dog) and I was told that they didn't. I was in the same parking lot so decided to peep in to see if they would serve on the outside benches but they advised me to get take out. I explained I was wanting pho and immediately they decided to grab outdoor table and chairs and decided to create a spot for me and my dog. And mind you, she (the server) didn't forget about me. She was frequently checking on me, got my dog some water and a bowl and was just generally really nice. I'm glad I stopped in and not take the guys word on the phone. The phone didn't...

Ah, I don’t often write reviews for restaurants often but felt really compelled to this time. First and foremost, the food was high quality and at a great price, which is unheard of in today’s economy. My mom has gastritis, so I’m very careful about where she eats due to her diet restrictions. Naturally, that rules out a lot of asian restaurants lol, but i feel comfortable taking my mom here because the food is not greasy or unhealthy, but still very delicious!

What stood out to me the most, however, was the menu! So much creativity, keeping the traditional vietnamese cuisine yet adding a nice modern twist. It’s clear that the owner really loves what he does, and it’s shown in the overall experience from the menu to the atmosphere. Found one of my new go to places for a casual dinner and a...

BE AWARE! They charge a HEFTY FEE for paying with a CREDIT CARD! We visited this restaurant during its soft opening, and while the food was decent, the overall experience had some drawbacks. The service was lacking — staff seemed to focus on cleaning rather than customers, and it was difficult to get their attention when needed.

One thing that stood out, and not in a good way, was the additional fee for using a credit card. It wasn’t mentioned upfront, and we only noticed it when we received the bill. Between the slow service and the unexpected fees, the experience did not invite another visit. If the restaurant couldn’t pay service fees to house their credit service, why would we...