Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9442 Garvey Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Phone: (626) 450-0729
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Reviews
Phil Lee
Very small restaurant ran by one person so the service isn’t the quickest but definitely freshly made. I really enjoyed the meal and happy to support this local small business
… moreJimmy Su
My friend and I stopped by Bánh Cuốn Hương Bắc and ordered the bánh cuốn đặc biệt, it instantly brought back memories of Bánh Cuốn Tây Hồ back in the ‘90s. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. You can really tell it’s made with care. The fish sauce is crack and I just poured the entire sauce on top of my Bánh Cuốn.
The owners, a husband and wife team, were incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s the kind of mom-and-pop spot you just feel good supporting humble place, great people, and even better food.
Heads up: it’s cash only and parking is limited to street parking, so be ready for a short walk. But it’s worth it. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe owners, a husband and wife team, were incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s the kind of mom-and-pop spot you just feel good supporting humble place, great people, and even better food.
Heads up: it’s cash only and parking is limited to street parking, so be ready for a short walk. But it’s worth it. I’ll definitely be back.
J W
Huong Bac is a quintessential “hole-in-the-wall” eatery that surpassed our expectations during a recent out-of-state visit. Craving authentic Banh Cuon led us to this hidden gem.
Despite our late arrival—merely 15 minutes before closing time— the lady welcomed us with open arms, allowing us to place our order. We opted for the #9 Banh Cuon Dac Biet and #12 Bun Rieu, eagerly anticipating our meal in the cozy ambiance of the small dining area. The kitchen was bustling, with the gentleman wrapping what seemed to be freshly made Gio Lua.
The aroma of sweet and sour fish sauce wafted through the air, a hallmark of genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The wait was about 20 minutes, as the lady needed to boil water anew for our noodles and steam the Banh Cuon. She apologized for the delay, though we insisted it was our oversight for arriving late.
Tasting the Banh Cuon at our hotel room was revelatory. The rice rolls were thin, the batter didn’t make the banh cuon “cakey” nor runny, it maintains a delightful stretchiness. The seasoning of the meat and mushrooms was spot-on, with the addition of meat floss and fried onions enhancing the aroma. The Gio Lua boasted a pleasant chewiness without being mushy. However, the real standout was the house-made sweet and sour chili fish sauce—a masterful blend that added an explosive burst of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that I fell in love with their banh cuon instantly.
As I’m writing this, I haven’t had the chance to try the Bun Rieu yet because I was eager to share my exceptional experience with the Banh Cuon. It was so memorable that I felt compelled to write this review immediately. If I ever return to the area, Huong Bac will definitely be on my must-visit list!
… moreDespite our late arrival—merely 15 minutes before closing time— the lady welcomed us with open arms, allowing us to place our order. We opted for the #9 Banh Cuon Dac Biet and #12 Bun Rieu, eagerly anticipating our meal in the cozy ambiance of the small dining area. The kitchen was bustling, with the gentleman wrapping what seemed to be freshly made Gio Lua.
The aroma of sweet and sour fish sauce wafted through the air, a hallmark of genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The wait was about 20 minutes, as the lady needed to boil water anew for our noodles and steam the Banh Cuon. She apologized for the delay, though we insisted it was our oversight for arriving late.
Tasting the Banh Cuon at our hotel room was revelatory. The rice rolls were thin, the batter didn’t make the banh cuon “cakey” nor runny, it maintains a delightful stretchiness. The seasoning of the meat and mushrooms was spot-on, with the addition of meat floss and fried onions enhancing the aroma. The Gio Lua boasted a pleasant chewiness without being mushy. However, the real standout was the house-made sweet and sour chili fish sauce—a masterful blend that added an explosive burst of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that I fell in love with their banh cuon instantly.
As I’m writing this, I haven’t had the chance to try the Bun Rieu yet because I was eager to share my exceptional experience with the Banh Cuon. It was so memorable that I felt compelled to write this review immediately. If I ever return to the area, Huong Bac will definitely be on my must-visit list!
Minh Do
The banh cuon and bun rieu was delicious but service was not so good. There was only one guy there when we were there and he seemed overwhelmed even though there were just 3 of us eating in the whole restaurant. As far as the food, the banh cuon is probably the best in the SGV and the Bun Rieu was one of the best I’ve ever had. Wish the service can get a little better.
… moreNate D. Suppanade
Was craving some banh cuon but didn’t have time to go to OC. Found this place and decided to give it a try. We ordered banh cuon dac biet (#9), spring rolls (#7), and bun cha gio thit nuong (#17). The banh cuon wasn’t as good as OC, but it was still enjoyable and really hit the spot. The spring rolls I did not really care for, I wouldn’t order that again. The bun was also really good. The portions were a lot, there was 2 of us and we couldn’t finish it all, literally had a whole other meal for later. I would definitely come back for the banh cuon and the bun though! This is a mom and pop operation, it took probably 30 mins to get our food. I don’t mind the wait to support a family operation like this, but just know that ahead of time, if you are in a hurry, this might not be the right choice.
… moreSam G
Took my family here and we loved it!
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Pearline Lam
The banh cuon is very good. Thin and very soft, just the way it’s in Vietnam. Love the fried shrimp /yam in top of it. The fried shallot and shredded pork is nice to top it off. Will be back
… moreCFP
I past by time place all the time and finally decided to give it a try. Never in my life I went to a restaurant with just 1 person working. Waited at least 30 minutes for the food and it wasn’t that great. I ordered 3 different things on the menu which includes banh uot, bun rieu, and bun thit nuong cha gio. I did not find the guy working there very friendly either as he did not interact with any of the customers. There was also two other customers that went by themselves after me and they seemed very irritated.
… moreLani Nguyen
Everything here is so good. They have all the fixings and toppings, and the owner is so nice. Service is just unfortunately very slow, so I would only go here for a leisurely meal.
A hole in the wall vibe with some of the best banh cuon (rice rolls) and noodle soups in the area. Even my non-Vietnamese partner loves this place and gets the canh bun every time.
Bring cash. It’s cash only!
… moreA hole in the wall vibe with some of the best banh cuon (rice rolls) and noodle soups in the area. Even my non-Vietnamese partner loves this place and gets the canh bun every time.
Bring cash. It’s cash only!
Lan Hoang
To me, the most important thing about Bánh cuốn (rice rolls) of any kind is the fish sauce you dip Bánh cuốn in. Sadly, their fish sauce was so salty & not tasty (probably due to bad quality of fish sauce they used, plus lack of sugar & lime). If you eat here all the time, your blood pressure will be surely running high!
Their bun riêu ( shrimp noodle soup) too. Salty!!!
Also service was super slow even I ate there for lunch at 2:30 pm on a weekday Wednesday.
Service attitude was not nice either. The owner didn’t want to accept any positive suggestions!
There are very few parking spots at the front & a few at the back. If you choose to eat here on weekends, you might have problems with parking.
I don’t think I will return to this place!
… moreTheir bun riêu ( shrimp noodle soup) too. Salty!!!
Also service was super slow even I ate there for lunch at 2:30 pm on a weekday Wednesday.
Service attitude was not nice either. The owner didn’t want to accept any positive suggestions!
There are very few parking spots at the front & a few at the back. If you choose to eat here on weekends, you might have problems with parking.
I don’t think I will return to this place!