Reviews for East Borough in Costa Mesa, CA
I?ve been coming here for quite some time and it never disappoints. The pho baguette could be one of my favorite sandwiches of... all time. Beef stew is full of flavor and they have a great selection of beers and natural wine as well. Staff is always helpfuland friendly. Highly recommend!! Read more
Curry soup with chicken and rice noodles was delicious. The spice wasn't overwhelming, more like a nice kick. Clean place, they... bring you the food on a tray and clean tables well between clients. Bathroom was clean and maintained. Read more
The bread tastes a little more buttery but that's not a complaint at all. Flavors & texture were exactly what I was looking for... on a hot day: cool, light, crunchy, tangy with a bit of heat. The size of the pickled daikon & carrots don't complement the tofuwell, but I imagine they pair better with sturdier proteins. Service was quick & friendly. Three tables inside with plentifuloutdoor seating. Clean bathroom can be found inside. My go-to banh mi place in the area. For $10 tofu banh mi, not so bad! Read more
The outside dining area was great on a nice, sunny, and breezy Sunday. That was the highlight of this experience. The food... however, would do wonders with more improvement. I ordered the Bo Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) with noodles. The broth tasted goodafter a couple sips but it is just too rich and thick for my tastes, if it was soupier and lighter it could?ve been perfect. Thevermicelli noodles with beef was okay. The taste lacked so we needed extra chili sauce and nuoc mam (Vietnamese fishsauce) . Server was friendly and it was a nice ambience. Even though I felt a stomachache after eating, I would give this placeanother chance to see if my impression changes. I think Americans/foreigners that aren?t familiar with Vietnamese food wouldlike/love it, but me being Vietnamese, my expectations are high for our cuisine. Read more
Staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. The Banh mi is amazing. Guve them a try and support your local small business... community. Read more
This is one of my favorite places to grab a great bit of food. I really like the Beef Stew Baguette. It's great to share or just... a meal on its own. The Jasmine Lime Ice Tea is very refreshing or you can indulge from a great selection of beers and wines! Highly recommend giving this place a try, I have always enjoyed anything from the menu! Read more
All I had was the Vietnamese Coffee and it was very Tasty and Strong. Friendly Staff and Cool atmosphere ????
East Borough is nestled in the Camp mall which is a worthwhile tourist attraction by itself. I came here because the online... posts showed the bhan mi was $9. Wound up being $14 plus tip, so I think I'll head back to my hole in the wall mom n popVietnamese spot. That being said, their bhan mi is a massive footlong sandwich with fresh crusty bread, veggies that taste likethey were all picked one minute ago, and the aioli and pork absolutely melts in your mouth and brings the whole thing together.Taste is 10 out of 10, but I think there's better price/value elsewhere. Read more