Cháo Đêm

If you appreciate traditional Vietnamese flavors done right, Cháo Đêm is absolutely worth seeking out. This spot is very understated, tucked into a corner of a plaza on Garden Grove Blvd, easy to miss, no flashy decor. But once the food arrives, everything makes sense. This is clearly a place that focuses on flavor and technique rather than appearances. The clientele was mostly Vietnamese, and the menu is short and focused. Aside from porridge and drinks, most items are listed in Vietnamese with photos. Staff were friendly, and the younger server was able to communicate in English. Highlights: 1/2 Duck Combo (with porridge & salad) $27 This is the standout dish and a must-order. The duck is tender and clean-tasting, lightly seasoned in a way that’s reminiscent of salted duck but far mo

CASH ONLY! Only 7 days a weeks, 10 AM-3 AM! 3.5/5 overall, but 5/5 for late-night cravings and quail balut CASH ONLY. Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! That alone earns this spot serious points for night owls and post-party cravings. We came here on Saturday, 7/19/2025 at 10:35 PM, party of seven after our cousin’s wedding dinner reception. Expect a wait during peak night hours, but tables turn fast, so it’s manageable. Overall: 3/5 for quality of food, 5/5 for rare menu and late-night hours. You don’t come here expecting top-tier cooking, but you do come here for those dishes you can’t find at most places, especially not past midnight. What we ordered: -Hot Vit Muối – $5: Standard, nothing memorable. -Củ Cải Muối – $7: Skip it. Tough texture and off-seasoned. -Cháo Ếch Singapore –

We went to Chao Dem last night, and it’s usually one of our favorite late night spots since they are open so late. The chao itself is very good and comforting, and the ginger nước mam that comes with it is sweet, tangy, and well balanced. I personally prefer the chicken over the duck, but the chao overall is still wonderful. It also comes with a cabbage salad on the side, which adds a nice freshness and lightness to the dish. We also ordered the organs, which were a little chewy but still good. That said, they came out pretty late and by the time they arrived, we were basically finished with our chao. The Chinese donuts came out promptly and were crispy, perfect for dipping, although they were a bit oily. The only part of the experience that really upset us was the service when it came t

Salad and porridge comes with half chicken or half duck and you get 1 refill for porridge & salad. If you don’t want porridge you can switch out to vermicelli soup. Half steamed chicken is $25 and half steamed duck is $27. Though the porridge is Super salty, the vermicelli soup is right on.

This is the kind of restaurant you can’t forget after your first visit—it keeps you coming back! My favorite is their chicken/duck porridge, which I order every single time. Pair it with their youtiao (fried dough) and century egg—it’s unbeatable! A friend also recommended their pork chop rice, and it didn’t disappoint. Even though almost no one here speaks English, I keep coming back and have even learned how to say my favorite dishes in Vietnamese.