Nam Giao Restaurant — Restaurant in Garden Grove

Best ca nuong you can get in OC! I would not get it anywhere else. If you can, they let you do reservations and order the fish ahead of time.

If you don't know what size to get, you can always ask them. Tell them how many people and if the group eats a lot or not. For a group of 4 normal people, size large is good enough with some side dishes.

Veggies are always fresh and the sauces are good! Very flavorful and not watered down. The banh beo also comes out nice and warm! I really like it here. Bo tai chanh is decent. Not the best but I love eating the dish so I like ordering it.

I haven't really ordered anything else here though. They have plenty of other dishes. There's also a sink to the left of the cashier for you to use. The pineapple sauce is pretty strong!

Parking can be a pain so I always recommend carpooling.

I've ordered togo a couple times during Covid lockdown. It isn't as good togo as eating there but still good.

Funny thing is that I usually always bump into someone I know when I eat here. It's where the locals go honestly. That's when you know the place is good.

Also, customer service is okay. I feel like I get good customer service because I'm a regular but the younger guy, that speaks perfect English, that works there is AMAZING! I'm not sure if he's the son or something but if you are reading this, THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS GIVING THE BEST SERVICE WITH A SMILE! You are one of the reasons why I...

I first found out about Năm Giao through a friend whose family knows the owners, and now it’s one of my go-to spots — especially for the baked catfish. It’s tucked away in the OG Tastea Plaza, and honestly, I’d never even noticed it until I was put on to it.

Lots of places serve baked catfish, but this one is honestly my favorite. It’s flavorful, fresh, and decently priced for what you get.

It’s a no-frills, family-run spot, and you can really feel that when you come in. The staff is always nice — you can tell they care. They take cards, but cash is always better for them.

I’ve dined in a few times and done takeout as well. When I order to go, they even bring it out to my car, which is so thoughtful. Just a tip — they don’t give a ton of vegetables with the catfish (probably to avoid waste), so if you like making rolls and go heavy on the veggies, just ask for more. They’ll happily give it to you.

They’ve also got little side dishes you can grab at the counter, and everything comes out in a reasonable time — unless it’s super busy, which is fair.

My other favorite dish here is the bánh bèo — it’s so good. The crispy pork topping is better than most places, and every time I get it, I’m reminded why I keep coming back. Writing this actually makes me want to go again soon.

Definitely recommend this spot, especially for the baked catfish and bánh bèo. Hidden gem in the OG...

Great place for baked catfish (Ca Nuong Da Gion) and salty hotpot (Lau Mam) with great prices. This place can be busy with seatings close together and kids screaming. It's similar to drinking restaurants in Sai Gon very chaotic and loud. Beware if you don't like this type of atmosphere. For us, we feel quite at home here. Service is fast and better than expected. The food especially the baked fish is great. It's crunchy, not oily and the flesh is cooked just right. The salty hotpot (lau mam) is the best we have had so far, even better than Oc & Lau. It's not too salty like other places. It's flavorful and comes with pork, squid, fish, clams and a lot of veggie. It's a steal for the price imo. Banh beo is not firm and overcooked but the filling is good. Overall, we have come here a few times and are satisfied each time,...