Bánh Cuốn Thanh Trì

If you're Vietnamese looking for some authentic banh cuon, then you've come to the right place. If you're not Vietnamese then you're gonna be pretty happy with your food. Ordered Banh Cuon Dac Biet (House Special) and it was absolutely delicious! It's got a classic Viet-owned restaurant vibe with some Labubus chilling around the cashier stand (had to add that detail, yes they are for sale). The water they serve isn't typical tap water either, it's a sweet kind of water that you might find at a restaurant in Vietnam. Would highly recommend! Service is friendly and the food was phenomenal.

This place gets packed way before it even opens! We were lucky to have a short 15 minute wait. We sat down and got a glass of herbal tea and Viet coffee. They brought out a mason jar of dipping sauce. We ordered: #6 banh beo (8) $9.99- mini steam rice cakes #8 house special steam rice roll $14.99- every dish comes with egg rolls, steamed pork ham, fried pork ham, fried prawn cake, fried yam with prawn, fried shallot, bean sprout and herbs. #34 shrimp and crab udon $15.99- the udon was clear and chewy. Plenty of shrimp and crab. Everything was so tasty. I love that the steam rice rolls were thin but filled with meat. The fried pork ham had lots of herbal spices. They sell steamed rice rolls and soup. Surprisingly they are great at both! We will for sure be back time and time again! Oh and they have a second location opening soon in the Wells Fargo plaza.

Craving satisfied… sort of. Mixed experience at Bánh Cuốn Thanh Trì. I had a specific craving for Bánh Cuốn Thịt ($14.99) with bánh cống during my visit to the area this weekend for my cousin’s wedding. The fact that they close at 5 PM and I was nearby at 3:40 PM on Saturday, 7/19/25 helped seal the deal. I came in with my son and we were seated right away. I didn’t read the menu carefully and ended up ordering the Bánh Cuốn Đặc Biệt (same price, $14.99), thinking I could get a mix of toppings with only Bánh Cuốn Thịt. Instead, it came with 1/3 bánh cuốn thịt (which I wanted), 1/3 bánh cuốn tôm, and 1/3 bánh ướt (which I didn’t care for). That was my oversight, but a heads-up for others wanting a specific combo. What we liked: -The Bánh Cuốn Thịt itself was solid: classic ground pork and mushroom, just how I like it. They make it the rolled style instead of flat folded. -The fish sauce on the table was generous, but a bit flat for our taste, adding fresh lime (we asked for extra) really brought it to life. It took about three wedges to get that perfect zing, but once we did, it hit the spot. -They serve complimentary herbal tea (nước mát), which is a nice touch though it was a bit too sweet and diluted for my taste. -Bánh Bèo Chén (8), $9.99 had all the OG toppings I love, especially the mung bean for that Southern region flavor. The thickness was perfect, but unfortunately, the batter was slightly undercooked. What we didn’t love: -The rice sheets were thicker than I prefer, and the tôm filling and egg sheet (offers on their menu-but we didn’t order it) felt like a modern take that didn’t hit home for me. -The bánh cống was a real disappointment: dense, chewy dough with no crunch, no shrimp, and bland mung bean. Just heavy and flavorless. Bánh cống was the main reason I decided to check them out. Other Notes: -Small space, so expect a wait during peak hours. -Plenty of free parking in the plaza. -Big shoutout: They have toilet seat covers! (A rare win at Vietnamese and Asian spots!)

Came here for lunch at 12 noon, there was a line which is a good sign. We added our name to the waiting list. Waited 15-20 minutes. The restaurant is small, containing approximately 10-12 tables. Bottom line, it was worth the wait. They specialized in Vietnamese rice crepes. Sweet Vietnamese ice tea was provided when we sat down. We ordered #7 and #8 combo’s. Lots of food & we finished everything because it was so delicious. Definitely add this Vietnamese restaurant to your list for Orange County. The host lady was friendly & courteous. We will definitely return.

Delicious and authentic Vietnamese food. All of the banh cuon are legit; the bun bo tastes good, too. Reasonable prices. Friendly and fast service. No wonder there's always a line to dine here... even on a regular week day. We'll be back!