Irwan McGregor
We visited Chợ Tràm Chim for dinner with friends and family and were excited to enjoy fresh seafood, especially since our hosts are very knowledgeable about seafood quality.
We ordered over six dishes, including two live lobsters that our hosts specifically asked to select from the live tanks to ensure freshness.
However, when the lobsters were served, something seemed off—we only saw one lobster head and two claws on the plate, even though we had ordered two lobsters. When questioned, the staff claimed the other set of parts (head, claws, etc.) had been “thrown away.” This explanation felt dishonest and left us feeling cheated.
Given that our hosts have expertise in seafood preparation, it was especially disappointing to be treated this way.
The experience cast a shadow over the entire meal and made us question the restaurant’s integrity.
We had hoped for a memorable dinner, but instead left feeling misled and dissatisfied.
We do not recommend ordering live seafood here unless you can verify what you’re being served.
… moreTiffany Hwang
Definitely will visit this restaurant again! The flavor is special and the portion is pretty nice!
Also the staffs and owner are amazing!
Thank you so much for these yum yum food!
(I love the fried squid and yogurt )
… moremary
The restaurant very dirty , the food is not great , the manager is not hornor her word when we ordered food to go and it was wrong food when i got home . She said she will give me a credit for the restaurant mistake when i have time to come by her restaurant. But she fussed and gave me a hard time when i stopped by couple weeks later. The second time my friend picked up the food for me ( 2 hot pot soup orders) and he didn’t check until we opened at home then no noodle and vegies for the soup pots. I called the restaurant about the missing food then the manager said she will credit back partial amount when next time we stopped by . Then again she fussed and tried to not honor her word. Also one old lady waitress very rude . She acted like we got food for free when we eat there. The younger waitresses and waiters have a better manner. I will never go back there again since it was so dirty and the workers are bad manner. There are many restaurants had alot good review and good service and the price is not that much different.
… moreThanh Hương Đỗ
I really disliked the atmosphere and service here.
We came with a large group. While we were ordering, one staff member kept aggressively pushing us to buy extra dishes we didn’t want. We understand ‘upselling,’ but they were so pushy it made us feel very uncomfortable.
Also, I couldn’t believe they charged $1 for a small plastic boba-style cup of plain water. It’s not about the money, but it wasn’t on the menu and they didn’t tell us beforehand. This lack of transparency is the main reason we stopped ordering more food, even though the food was OK and we were still hungry.
On top of that, the staff kept hovering over us to clear napkins and shells while we were still eating. It felt like they were rushing us to finish and leave. Even if they just wanted to keep the table clean, it made us feel very uneasy. I won’t be coming back
… morejulie vu
I order Lau Thai at Tram Chim after Lunar New Year. They gave me old seafood. I had a heavy food disorder. I called the restaurant and told the manager. She said that she would replace a new dish for me when I came back. I came back after one month and reminded her. She was not only replaced a new Lau Thai but also showed her bad attitude and was very rude. Bad food, bad customer service. Never come back
… moreCali Native V
Food was pretty good order than the oversauced and very sweet fried squid plate. The steamed clams and snails with herbs were tasty. There’s a lighted outdoor patio that’s not really visible if you don’t already know. Service is very good. English is spoken. CASH ONLY
… moreTin Le
This place was awesome!! If you want true Vietnamese street food, this is a place to go. They have a variety of food from fried chicken, oysters, to fried rice.
I am from Vietnam and this place remind me of home. It’s a good place for lunch with affordable pricing. Only accepting cash though so bring your cash.
… moreRobert Nguyen
There are a lot of choices here. They are all good. It is a popular place to eat. They have become so popular that they have opened several locations in the area.
… more1MarkTwainLover
My friend ordered crab Fried Rice and shrimp Fried Rice for me.I took it home and shared it, and it was very good.I would definitely recommend going to this nice place for some really good seafood and Fried Rice. it looks like the rest of the menu was pretty amazing.I just did take out and will go back
… moreIrene Phan
I had heard about Tram Chim at Westminster but had never dined there. Hence, I decided to visit and savor some delightful dishes from my hometown. The experience was fantastic, featuring delicious options like shaking beef, roasted cuttlefish with a spicy fryer touch, and grilled beef wrapped in piper lolot. Contrary to some opinions, the prices are reasonable, and the restaurant even provides a variety of additional dishes. I’ll definitely be back to support them next time.
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