Cháo Đêm

“Price is very reasonable for the quality of food.”

Myra Maturos★★★★★

I had a wonderful meal at Cháo Đêm. While they have a great menu, the highlight for me was definitely the Bánh Bèo. ​These steamed rice cakes were served perfectly—soft and silky, topped with savory dried shrimp, crispy fried shallots, and scallion oil. Pouring that light, flavorful fish sauce over them made every bite amazing. It’s easily some of the best I’ve had in the area. ​We also really enjoyed the tea they served; it was very good, fragrant, and balanced the savory flavors of the meal perfectly. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese flavors and great service, this is the spot. I’l

Jenny L.★★★★★

If you appreciate traditional Vietnamese flavors done right, Cháo Đêm is absolutely worth seeking out. This spot is very understated, tucked into a corner of a plaza on Garden Grove Blvd, easy to miss, no flashy decor. But once the food arrives, everything makes sense. This is clearly a place that focuses on flavor and technique rather than appearances. The clientele was mostly Vietnamese, and the menu is short and focused. Aside from porridge and drinks, most items are listed in Vietnamese with photos. Staff were friendly, and the younger server was able to communicate in English. Highligh

Southern Pearl★★★★★

We had chicken rice porridge, Goi and chicken, eggrolls. All were delicious. The last time I dined here was 2 yrs ago and came back for more.

Kelly Huynh★★★

We went to Chao Dem last night, and it’s usually one of our favorite late night spots since they are open so late. The chao itself is very good and comforting, and the ginger nước mam that comes with it is sweet, tangy, and well balanced. I personally prefer the chicken over the duck, but the chao overall is still wonderful. It also comes with a cabbage salad on the side, which adds a nice freshness and lightness to the dish. We also ordered the organs, which were a little chewy but still good. That said, they came out pretty late and by the time they arrived, we were basically finished with