Jenny L.
Tried this long-time local spot after a friend’s recommendation. The menu is extensive, and we ordered Teochew satay noodles and seafood noodle soup with kway teow. There was some confusion about whether the satay noodles came with beef or pork, but the owner was very kind and offered to remake it with pork.
Portions are huge and the complimentary soup was good, but the satay flavor was milder than expected and the Kway Teow was like pho to me. The seafood noodles were better overall, with house-made fish balls.
Affordable prices, plenty of seating, but staff were sweeping and vacuuming around our table while we were eating and no other customers were around. This probably can be waiting after we leave.
Trieu Chau Restaurant
4401 W 1st St #4016, Santa Ana, CA 92703
… moreJacqueline
Overall the rice noodle soup was good, with tasty broth. Ingredients were fresh. Ordered a half roast duck. This one came out very disappointing. Dried skin and meat, more to the salty side with just the flavour of soy sauce. Far from the more authentic Teochew (Chao Chau) ones I have tasted before. Probably best to stick to the soup or stir fry dishes.
… moreNaomi Young
Not my favorite place for Hu Tieu (it’s not fully comparable to that flavor I miss so much from Tung Kee Noodle house). They have a different flavor for their broth and it wasn’t what I was looking for. I’m sure they have other dishes I may have liked. The service is fast once you can get a server’s attention. However the food is lacking in flavor. I will have to keep trying other Vietnamese noodle houses. I can see why some people like this place as the portions are generous and the service is relatively fast. It just left me wanting more of a different noodle soup, similar to what I had when I was a child.
… moreQueenie Tang
The best Trieu Chau restaurant in LA. MUST GO! We are from out of state. Come back each year lol
… moreRifat Ziadeh
No reservations, no signup lists, first come first served. Absolutely delicious Vietnamese/Chinese food. Eat the Crispy fried donuts by dipping them in your soup broth. One of us ordered the duck noodle soup and a couple of us ordered the #29 combination beef. I liked the small egg noodle best but my friends liked the big. You can get your noodles dry with the broth on the side or have it all already mixed together. We also ordered the Ox tail that just fell off the bone. The fried rice was delicious and nice to have as a side if you’re really hungry. Very filling, inexpensive, and fast service.
… moreChung Liew
There was a line out the door when we arrived. It moves pretty fast, we waited about 3-4mins to get seated. The seats were a bit dirty with some residue of soup or sauce from previous patrons. The menu has lots of pictures. The soup is a bit too sweet for my taste personally. But, I still enjoyed all the items we ordered. The bean sprout and lime that came with our order were really fresh as it was really white and clean while the lime was not dried up. Parking wasn’t too bad to find but the number of spots are limited. The service was friendly and fast.
… moreAndy Mai
What a let down. We had noodles at this place like 20 years ago and it was one of the best authentic Trieu Chau noodles at that time. Recently, we attempted to try the restaurant again multiple times but not until yesterday since it was always crowded with long line of people waiting. They WERE SO busy and they had 2 lines, one for dine in and one for order Togo. I overheard (and confirmed later) that people couldnt order over the phone since they are so busy. While waiting to order our food, the phone rang non stop and no one was available to pick up. The place was quite clean and bright. The food came out really fast. The food quality on the other hand was not as expected. The duck is pretty salty and chewy but the chicken is tasteless and so soft in a bad way. The shrimp is like melting butter and the shrimp meat felt off from the shell just by picking up by chopstick. All of my shrimps and not just one or two. Same with another bowl of noodles. The wonton was better and but it’s not good enough to save the day. We had better noodles from other non noodle specialty restaurants also in Little Saigon. The price is quite decent however. This place is handicap friendly at the entrance but one you are inside, they would need to move chairs around abit to make way for wheelchair access. Small parking lot but plenty of street parkings.
… moreLong L
If there is ever a place I can safely say is my number one restaurant in all of the US, it would have to be this place, Trieu Chau. Yes, I am highly biased as this is the place my parent’s would take us to growing up as kids and still continue to today. That childhood nostalgia and pure foodgasmic joy experience from each and every meal here is simply priceless.
Their noodle soup, is something I have not tasted anywhere else. Theirs is the best. My usual go to is either the #19 – Chao Chow or the #21 – Chao Chow with duck. Order some of their #05 – fried dough also to dip in your noodle soup and you will quickly find your place in a food heaven of flavors. Be warned, sometimes the fried dough sells out so come early. Today we also ordered the #01 – fried crab and shrimp ball, not my favorite, but a lot of my family craves this dish with a passion, and the one that they make here is superb. Another favorite here (I don’t know which number) is their chow fun type stir fry dish with mix of beef and seafood (similar to pad see ew dish if you are familiar with the Thai variant).
There was about a 20 minute wait for our party of 4 to get a table on this Sunday morning around 10am. Service is always impeccable and efficient. My noodles quickly were absorbing all my soup and pretty soon I could not see much soup left. Asked the wait staff if I could get a small bowl of more soup stock and we quickly got that right away. Top notch place, with our 30+ years of loyalty of dining here year over year, we will continue to come here for many more years come. Try for yourself, you will not be disappointed.
P.S. Google has this categorized as Vietnamese, but I feel it is more closer to a Cambodian, Chinese, Vietnamese Restaurant.
… moreYen Blakely
Trieu Chau is a must-try if you’re looking for a unique blend of Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Chinese cuisine. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of delicious dishes that showcase the best of southeast Asian flavors.
If you’re visiting for lunch, be prepared to wait in line as the restaurant tends to get busy during peak hours. However, by late afternoon, the lunch rush dies down and you can easily find a seat. The service here is speedy and efficient, with servers taking your order within minutes of seating. Your order will be ready in just 2-3 minutes.
One of my favorite dishes to order is the Satay beef with egg noodles, served with cooked bean sprouts. I always add extra spice with satay sauce, jalapeños, and peanuts for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The broth is hearty and the peanuts add a nice crunch to the dish.
The restaurant’s interior is a fusion of traditional Chinese lanterns, artwork, and small Buddha statues, with touches of anime posters throughout. It’s a cozy and comfortable setting that makes you feel right at home.
Be sure to keep in mind that the restaurant only accepts credit card payments for orders over $15. Once you’re done with your meal, take your receipt over to the cashier area to pay.
As a Chinese Vietnamese American, Trieu Chau is always a comforting place for me. The food, ambiance, and flavors remind me of home and bring back fond memories of enjoying meals with my mother. Now, it’s a place where I can create new memories with loved ones.
… morePersnickity
I had wonton noodle soup. It came with chicken, duck, shrimps, slices of fish cake, and meatballs. It was delicious. It’s like a canteen setting, nothing fancy, but you get great value for the food.
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