Craving Vietnamese food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable restaurants serving such fare around Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Pho Asian Grill
Topping the list is Pho Asian Grill. Located at 2110 N. Tustin Ave. in Meredith Parkwood, it's the highest-rated low-priced Vietnamese restaurant in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 259 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant is family-owned and "dedicated to serving you the most authentic of Vietnamese cuisine," the business says in its Yelp profile. "We are committed to bringing you the freshest and healthiest ingredients everyday. Come in for a hearty bowl of pho, fresh vermicelli, banh mi, or a delicious rice dish."
2. Clever Leaf Modern Asian Eatery
Next up is Clever Leaf Modern Asian Eatery, at 3751 S. Harbor Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 135 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese, Vietnamese and Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The restaurant offers signature dishes like grilled salmon, garlic prawn noodles, honey walnut shrimp and bo luc lac — filet mignon with mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato and jasmine rice. It also serves a variety of banh mi sandwiches, as well as skewers and salads.
3. Chef's Pho & Restaurant
Santa Anita's Chef's Pho & Restaurant, at 3647 W. McFadden Ave., is another top choice. Yelpers give the cheap Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews.
Established in 2018, according to its Yelp profile, the restaurant serves signature items like its Vietnamese noodle soup with beef or chicken. The menu also features stir-fried tofu, shrimp fried rice and charbroiled pork chop.
4. Hai Ky Mi Gia
Hai Ky Mi Gia, a Vietnamese spot in Riverview West, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 70 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4504 W. First St. to see for yourself.
The eatery offers a variety of fare, including pho, fried rice and noodle dishes. Meals are available for dine-in, take-out or delivery.
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