I Tried The Best Vietnamese Food Outside Vietnam (Little Saigon Food Tour)
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In this episode of @GarethEats, we head to the heart of Little Saigon for an unforgettable Vietnamese food tour through one of the largest Vietnamese communities outside of Vietnam. From comforting bowls of traditional dishes to legendary banh mi sandwiches and classic Vietnamese desserts, this food adventure explores the authentic flavors that have made Little Saigon a must-visit destination for Vietnamese cuisine in Orange County. If you’re searching for the best Vietnamese food in Orange County, this episode is packed with local favorites and hidden gems.
Join us as we explore bustling markets, family-run restaurants, and beloved neighborhood spots that showcase the incredible diversity of Vietnamese food culture. Whether you’re craving banh mi, pho, Vietnamese street food, or traditional home-style dishes, this Vietnamese food tour highlights some of the best places to eat in Little Saigon. If you love food tours, authentic Asian cuisine, and discovering local food scenes, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
📍 Little Saigon Vietnamese Food Locations We Visited (In Order)
1. Nam An
A cozy Vietnamese restaurant serving comforting traditional dishes that highlight authentic home-style Vietnamese cooking in the heart of Little Saigon.
2. THH Sandwiches
One of the most famous banh mi shops in Little Saigon, known for its crispy Vietnamese baguettes filled with savory meats, pâté, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Asian Garden Mall
A quick stop at the cultural hub of Little Saigon, this bustling Vietnamese shopping center is packed with markets, bakeries, and local businesses that showcase the community’s vibrant culture.
3. Bep Me Nam
A beloved local restaurant known for Bún Bò Thố Đá, a dramatic Vietnamese beef noodle soup served in a sizzling hot stone bowl that continues cooking right at the table.
4. Favori
A French–Vietnamese fusion restaurant famous for its whole baked catfish, a show-stopping dish that blends Vietnamese flavors with classic French culinary influence.
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17 Comments
Made my Saturday!!
this guy learned nothing from howkeveats, always requiring a guide for his food reviews so he misses out on the true authentic experience 🤷♂️
San Jose, California, has the largest Vietnamese population of any city in the United States. As of 2023-2025 estimates, the city is home to roughly 143,000–180,000 Vietnamese residents, representing over 14% of its total population. It is also considered the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam
Looks so good! Where is Little Saigon?
Absolutely do the night market! Please! The OC Vietnamese community is so important in that area.
Great video, but you missed the best part of Little Saigon: the Vietnamese Cafe's .. you gotta do a separate video on those 👯♀
Its nice how Vietnamese food look so authentic even in America.
Kudos to you Gareth for eating the chicken skin. Couldn’t pay me.
You are in my old stomping grounds. Enjoy ❣️
There's a surprisingly large population of Vietnamese in Albuquerque, which has a ton of Vietnamese eateries and asian markets.
everybody knows the best vietfood outside of Vietnam is in East Vancouver
YUM
dam she says you're phat lol
OC is a big ass place. Just say Westminster lol. Exit Bolsa
Nice move mate 😂😮 4:04
great video. thanks!
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