
Hours
| Friday | 6 PM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 6 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6 PM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 18912 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (657) 232-0688
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Out of 4 dishes we ordered, the only slightly memorable one was the beef carpaccio one that tasted a little like Pho. One thing missing from the dish – toasted crisp baguette or something. Everything else I can’t remember any of it being good or amazing.
Service was good. Parking lot is free. But wouldn’t be returning.
The food was amazing!!! We ordered the spicy cajun edemame, crispy pork, and tom yum seafood fried rice. All three dishes were wonderfully prepared! Great job to the chefs!
The only thing lacking was the service, but the staff was young, but I would venture to guess that they will learn and the service will get better in time.
We will definitely be returning soon and recommend giving them a try!
The service is very friendly to us because it wasn’t crowded at the time we came in! I gotta say that the interior here is nice especially in the dark! But I say I would go here again for the dinner experience!
The food was very delicious and fresh. I ordered the beef carpaccio, which was thinly sliced red meat with a variety of toppings, such as chopped green herbs, pine nuts, and fried garlic. It was served on a light blue plate with a white rim, which made it look very elegant and appetizing. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the toppings added some crunch and aroma. It was a perfect starter for the meal.
For the main course, I had the wok-fired tenderloin, which was cubed filet mignon with cracked black pepper, beets puree, lime dressed watercress, simple roasted asparagus, and jasmine rice. It was a hearty and satisfying dish, with the beef cooked to perfection and the vegetables adding some freshness and color. The beets puree was smooth and sweet, and the lime dressing gave a nice tang to the salad. The rice was fluffy and fragrant, and complemented the beef well.
I also tried the short rib ragu, which was prime grade short rib with buttered polenta, stir-fried watercress, roasted tomatoes, and rustic potatoes. It was a rich and decadent dish, with the short rib falling apart in my mouth and the polenta creamy and buttery. The watercress added some bitterness and crunch, while the tomatoes added some acidity and sweetness. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a dish that made me feel cozy and happy.
I also had the Hanoi sampler, which was a traditional Vietnamese dish with tofu, pork, pork pattie, vermicelli, Vietnamese herbs, kumquat, fermented shrimp sauce, and blood sausage (optional). It was a fun and interactive dish, where I could wrap the ingredients in lettuce leaves and dip them in the sauce. The tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the pork was tender and juicy, the pork pattie was savory and aromatic, the vermicelli was light and springy, the herbs were fresh and fragrant, the kumquat was sour and sweet, the shrimp sauce was pungent and salty, and the blood sausage was rich and earthy. It was a dish that showcased the diversity and complexity of Vietnamese flavors.
The interior of the restaurant was very nice and cozy. It had an open kitchen concept, so I could see the chef and her staff working hard to prepare the food. The decor was modern and chic, with some traditional Vietnamese elements. The service was friendly and attentive, and they made sure I had everything I needed.
I would definitely recommend BOK Kitchen to anyone who loves Vietnamese food or wants to try something new and different. It is a gem in Fountain Valley that deserves more recognition and support. I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes from their menu.
Food: Portion is quite small. Flavor seems mediocre and not really memorable. The buttered crab ($18) came soggy and lacked seasoning. The roasted pork hock ($26) was tasty, but it did remind me of the roasted pork that can be easily found at other Chinese BBQ or Vietnamese restaurants at much cheaper price. Oysters had funky smell and flavor, so they were definitely not the freshest ones I had.
Drinks: All the cocktails are made with Soju ($12). The Saigon Smash, cocktail with tamarind, tasted more like a juice with barely any alcohol. Bottled Sapporo is reasonably priced at $5.
Service: Really slow. It seems like the host and waiters were still figuring out how to run the show. We felt like being ignored. It took 10 min since we sat down for a waiter to pass by our table to offer water/drinks but then she forgot to bring us water until we reminded her later. It then took 25 min since we put in the order for the first dish to come out and another 30 min for a second dish. Another note: The host brought the cocktail to our table and said something that I couldn’t hear well so I asked her to clarify but she unfriendly responded something and just walked away.
Atmosphere: modern decors and open kitchen concept. It was noisy and loud for the small space with music playing, loud voices/yelling from a big group of customers at another table and all the cooking noises.