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Hours
| Thursday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 18912 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (657) 247-0112
Website: https://district36diner.com/
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Reviews
Dailyn Nguyen
Got the 5 spice chicken fried steak and pho Bo kho, both cool takes on Asian fusion. I liked the chicken fried steak a bit more due to its crispy texture and gravy used on top. The bo kho had flavor, I would’ve preferred a stronger, deeper flavor of the bo kho soup! Overall 7.5/10 spot (my ranking: 7+ worth trying)
… morePhil
I ordered the pho and spring rolls. My girl ordered breakfast sandwich. The pho is delicious and the price is good. Lower then alot of pho places around here. I love that the limes they give you are actually good limes where you get alot of juice from them vs every other place ive been do where limes always look dried out. The spring rolls were very good as well. I absolutely love the peanut sauce it comes with. The breakfast sandwich is a good size, looks colorful and presentable. Tastes so much better then what she was expecting. Will be back again.
… moreKhuê Trương
Very fun and flavorful creations of Vietnamese and American cuisines. All dishes that we tried were a delightful discovery of unassuming combination of ingredients. Would highly recommend the Boat Bouillabaisse, Cha Hash Bowl, and Bò Kho Fettucine. Lovely staffs. Can’t wait to try out more from this place.
… morechris daniluk
Saw this restaurant instagram as a Vietnamese/American Diner style and had to try it. We got the OG Beef pho, 5 Spice chicken fried steak and the bun cha hash. All 3 dishes were top notch especially the 5 spice chicken fried steak! The gravy was amazing. The hash bowl was delicious, especially how the eggs were done, as you can taste the hint of fish sauce. The Pho itself was really clean and savory, really good meat quality years as well. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon!
… moreY L
District36 Diner is an American-Vietnamese fusion diner that serves American breakfast foods with a Vietnamese twist along with classic Vietnamese dishes if you’re looking for lunch or dinner. It’s located in a quiet plaza that matches the chill, cozy interior. I love the retro decor and all the artwork they feature on the walls! All the staff are super friendly and their service is on point, too!
I visited during their soft opening for dinner, and the food was exactly what I wanted after a gym workout. The coconut juice was super refreshing and probably the best you can get without ordering an actual fresh coconut, and the chicken pho was solid! Something special was the dipping sauce you get for the chicken. At first it seems like a standard salt, pepper, fish sauce dip, but there’s a perfect hint of spice, fresh herbs, and citrus that really elevates it. I also ordered the lemongrass chicken Bún Bowl, and was very happy with the portion size. It had plenty of chicken and I ended up taking home half.
Definitely looking forward to trying their breakfast next!
… moreI visited during their soft opening for dinner, and the food was exactly what I wanted after a gym workout. The coconut juice was super refreshing and probably the best you can get without ordering an actual fresh coconut, and the chicken pho was solid! Something special was the dipping sauce you get for the chicken. At first it seems like a standard salt, pepper, fish sauce dip, but there’s a perfect hint of spice, fresh herbs, and citrus that really elevates it. I also ordered the lemongrass chicken Bún Bowl, and was very happy with the portion size. It had plenty of chicken and I ended up taking home half.
Definitely looking forward to trying their breakfast next!
Nick B
Came here bc of social media postings. First impression was there’s no one here, so I felt a little sketchy. Ordered some food and to my surprise the Tuna melt was pretty good except for the cheese not being fully melted. All the other dishes that we ordered were good. The hash bowl was worth a try and pretty decent in my book. The Pho good too.
… moreAngelica Cabiles
Amazing service and food! Our server May was very attentive and sweet. We ordered the chicken fried steak, which was crispy and juicy, and the OG beef pho (rare steak and brisket) which was also really yummy. Definitely worth checking out!
… moreAustin Trask
Stopped in at the brand new District36 Diner in Fountain Valley this morning. They are Vietnamese/American homestyle cuisine. It’s a cute spot and has a nice feel to it.
It’s good, but may need to work out some kinks. I ordered the Fresh Spring Rolls, Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, and a Vietnamese Iced Coffee.
The spring rolls were very loose (a little difficult to eat) and served with pickled carrots/radish on the outside, would have preferred them inside the rolls. Plus I did not detect any herbs like mint, cilantro, or basil within. It was just lettuce, noodles, and protein. The hoison/peanut dipping sauce was quite tasty but very thick, basically a paste, and needed to be applied with a knife. Definitely needs to be thinned out.
The five spice chicken fried steak had nice flavor, the spices gently came through, it was a tough piece of chicken and needed more gravy. It was very crispy, which was nice, but yeah, needed at least double the amount gravy. Perfect Tots and over easy eggs cooked properly.
The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is probably the darkest and strongest I’ve ever had, it was borderline muddy thick. Not saying that’s a bad thing but was wow, thick. I drank a third of it, brought it home, and added creamer and water to it, and it was still strong and muddy. Maybe it was straight-up concentrate? If you like it that strong, definitely stop in.
I know this may sound trite but I’m a big napkin guy, hate it when paper napkins are so thin you need 5 to wipe you hands/face with from one bite of something and these were that thin. Also, no salt & pepper on the tables. They may have been available if asked for, but…again, annoying.
There are other things on the fairly simple menu I’d like to try, so I’ll be going back.
… moreIt’s good, but may need to work out some kinks. I ordered the Fresh Spring Rolls, Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, and a Vietnamese Iced Coffee.
The spring rolls were very loose (a little difficult to eat) and served with pickled carrots/radish on the outside, would have preferred them inside the rolls. Plus I did not detect any herbs like mint, cilantro, or basil within. It was just lettuce, noodles, and protein. The hoison/peanut dipping sauce was quite tasty but very thick, basically a paste, and needed to be applied with a knife. Definitely needs to be thinned out.
The five spice chicken fried steak had nice flavor, the spices gently came through, it was a tough piece of chicken and needed more gravy. It was very crispy, which was nice, but yeah, needed at least double the amount gravy. Perfect Tots and over easy eggs cooked properly.
The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is probably the darkest and strongest I’ve ever had, it was borderline muddy thick. Not saying that’s a bad thing but was wow, thick. I drank a third of it, brought it home, and added creamer and water to it, and it was still strong and muddy. Maybe it was straight-up concentrate? If you like it that strong, definitely stop in.
I know this may sound trite but I’m a big napkin guy, hate it when paper napkins are so thin you need 5 to wipe you hands/face with from one bite of something and these were that thin. Also, no salt & pepper on the tables. They may have been available if asked for, but…again, annoying.
There are other things on the fairly simple menu I’d like to try, so I’ll be going back.
Quan Nguyen
Came across an instagram post for this new Viet/American diner concept and HAD to check it out!
First off, the place is so well decorated and put together and reminds me of establishments in Hanoi, Vietnam. And love the diner fusion feel of the restaurant’s seating!
My group and I wanted to try the breakfast items and we were so impressed with the concept and flavors! 2 people in my group were born in Vietnam and came here later in life and were pleasantly surprised with how all the food tasted and the American spin on the traditional flavors!
Mama’s crispy rolls (viet eggrolls) 8.5/10: perfectly crisp and super fresh (and not oily like most Viet establishments, compliments on the clean oil as well since we all know how viet restaurants aren’t the best with that). Good balance of filling as alot of places tend to skimp out on the meat inside. Sweet fish sauce vinaigrette (nước chấm) was authentic enough and not too pungent for the demographic of South Fountain Valley.
The District Breakfast sandwich 9/10:
The lemongrass sausage patty they make is such a smart take/fusion of American breakfast patty and Viet lemongrass sausage (chả for bún chả Hà Nội). Hearty but not heavy! Egg inside was fried perfectly and the slaw was a nice acidic balance. Was unsure how cheese paired with everything but it was what was needed for the richness. Came with nicely seasoned Tater Tots!
Bún Chả Hash Bowl 8/10:
A vietnamese take on a hash bowl with tater tots for the spud! The scramble was delicious and had that addictive lemongrass sausage (we couldn’t get over the familiar but new flavor until we realized it was a great modern take on a classic) and bell peppers which helped to enhance the lemongrass flavor! Most american hash bowls have that overwhelming bell pepper flavor but this was the perfect pairing. We felt it needed another element in terms of flavor besides the pickled onions on top but wasn’t too sure what. Maybe a “freshness” element to tie in the Vietnamese influence?
Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak 11/10:
This was by far our favorite. Five-spice is usually very overwhelming but the chicken was PERFECTLY seasoned! Super juicy and moist and the batter was extra crispy! On top was a healthy amount of their take on sausage gravy (made with that lemongrass sausage… couldn’t get enough. We were about to get the biscuits and gravy just to indulge in the gravy but were too full with 4 items between 3 people) sprouts and pickled onions. Everything worked so well together and we ended up “licking the plate” with the tater tots it came with to get the gravy. I do suggest serving this dish with bread or something instead of the tater tots (even though we loved the tots) to tie in the breakfast dish as it did come with eggs (sunnyside-up. The only way to enjoy breakfast eggs with fried chicken and gravy).
All in all, my group and I really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back again and will be spreading the word! Biscuits and gravy are gonna be a NEED next time and the Avo Toast with pate.
As a fellow Vietnamese-American, thank you to the owner for reinventing and expanding our culture and cuisine for Orange County to experience in a familiar setting that also gives comfort those with our heritage.
… moreFirst off, the place is so well decorated and put together and reminds me of establishments in Hanoi, Vietnam. And love the diner fusion feel of the restaurant’s seating!
My group and I wanted to try the breakfast items and we were so impressed with the concept and flavors! 2 people in my group were born in Vietnam and came here later in life and were pleasantly surprised with how all the food tasted and the American spin on the traditional flavors!
Mama’s crispy rolls (viet eggrolls) 8.5/10: perfectly crisp and super fresh (and not oily like most Viet establishments, compliments on the clean oil as well since we all know how viet restaurants aren’t the best with that). Good balance of filling as alot of places tend to skimp out on the meat inside. Sweet fish sauce vinaigrette (nước chấm) was authentic enough and not too pungent for the demographic of South Fountain Valley.
The District Breakfast sandwich 9/10:
The lemongrass sausage patty they make is such a smart take/fusion of American breakfast patty and Viet lemongrass sausage (chả for bún chả Hà Nội). Hearty but not heavy! Egg inside was fried perfectly and the slaw was a nice acidic balance. Was unsure how cheese paired with everything but it was what was needed for the richness. Came with nicely seasoned Tater Tots!
Bún Chả Hash Bowl 8/10:
A vietnamese take on a hash bowl with tater tots for the spud! The scramble was delicious and had that addictive lemongrass sausage (we couldn’t get over the familiar but new flavor until we realized it was a great modern take on a classic) and bell peppers which helped to enhance the lemongrass flavor! Most american hash bowls have that overwhelming bell pepper flavor but this was the perfect pairing. We felt it needed another element in terms of flavor besides the pickled onions on top but wasn’t too sure what. Maybe a “freshness” element to tie in the Vietnamese influence?
Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak 11/10:
This was by far our favorite. Five-spice is usually very overwhelming but the chicken was PERFECTLY seasoned! Super juicy and moist and the batter was extra crispy! On top was a healthy amount of their take on sausage gravy (made with that lemongrass sausage… couldn’t get enough. We were about to get the biscuits and gravy just to indulge in the gravy but were too full with 4 items between 3 people) sprouts and pickled onions. Everything worked so well together and we ended up “licking the plate” with the tater tots it came with to get the gravy. I do suggest serving this dish with bread or something instead of the tater tots (even though we loved the tots) to tie in the breakfast dish as it did come with eggs (sunnyside-up. The only way to enjoy breakfast eggs with fried chicken and gravy).
All in all, my group and I really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back again and will be spreading the word! Biscuits and gravy are gonna be a NEED next time and the Avo Toast with pate.
As a fellow Vietnamese-American, thank you to the owner for reinventing and expanding our culture and cuisine for Orange County to experience in a familiar setting that also gives comfort those with our heritage.
Atsuna Matsui
It was my first time ever coming across a Vietnamese American fusion restaurant, so I was super intrigued to try it! The ambiance of the restaurant is so cute, and I absolutely love the retro vintage Americano diner concept. They really put a lot of thought into the decor–even down to the details in the bathroom for those cute mirror selfies! Seriously, such a hidden gem in Fountain Valley with so many unique dishes I want to try.
I stopped in for a quick snack, so I got both of their breakfast sandwiches and split them with my friend. You can definitely taste the Vietnamese twist in both, especially with the distinct flavor of lemongrass that paired so well with the dishes. The breakfast sandwich is hearty, filling, and perfectly portioned for one person–so I’m glad we ordered two to share and have the best of both worlds.
The staff were incredibly friendly and courteous, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out in just a few minutes.
A few other dishes on the menu also caught my eye, like the Bo Kho Pasta, Thit Kho Mashed Potatoes, and Mushroom Swiss Melt–definitely planning to try those next. All the items on the menu are super affordable, and I can’t wait to come back and explore more whenever I’m in the area again!
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Such a cute retro diner spot with Vietnamese American fusion food–I just had to come back! This is my second visit, and the avo toast paired with the yogurt sauce was so refreshing.
… moreI stopped in for a quick snack, so I got both of their breakfast sandwiches and split them with my friend. You can definitely taste the Vietnamese twist in both, especially with the distinct flavor of lemongrass that paired so well with the dishes. The breakfast sandwich is hearty, filling, and perfectly portioned for one person–so I’m glad we ordered two to share and have the best of both worlds.
The staff were incredibly friendly and courteous, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out in just a few minutes.
A few other dishes on the menu also caught my eye, like the Bo Kho Pasta, Thit Kho Mashed Potatoes, and Mushroom Swiss Melt–definitely planning to try those next. All the items on the menu are super affordable, and I can’t wait to come back and explore more whenever I’m in the area again!
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Such a cute retro diner spot with Vietnamese American fusion food–I just had to come back! This is my second visit, and the avo toast paired with the yogurt sauce was so refreshing.