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Testimonials
Testimonials
So Fresh!
"The freshness of the ingredients & the friendliness of everyone who works there are the key to the success of this restaurant" – Melissa S.
Yummy All Of It!
"We ordered a variety of food. From appetizers (chicken wings, spring rolls, egg rolls, garlic fries) yummy all of it " – Joanne S.
What's Not To Like?
"what not to like! we had the duchess salad, shaken beef, and the spring rolls. everything came out perfect." – Y.O.
Just Plain DELICIOUS
"I'm not a dessert guy, wifey ordered it and wow!! that was creamy, chocolaty, just plain DELICIOUS!" – Steve S.
Shockingly Good!
"Salad dressing was shockingly good" –Yashlene S.
Monarch Fries!
"Monarch Fries! Seriously the best fries I have ever had in my life" – Randi B.
First Timers
First timers! My husband and I loved it! We tried the spring rolls and filet mignon pho, both were freshly made and delicious!" – Teresa D.
I Want To Up My Rating To 6!
"the Shaken Beef and the Chicken Pho. Those two dishes make me want to up my rating to a 6" – Wendy B.
Go-to Spot For Pho
"So glad I found this hidden gem, I can't wait to make this my go-to spot for pho" – Payton N.
The Food is Amazing
"The food is amazing. Their baguettes are super fresh, their pastries are delicious (especially their Madeleine)" – Alex F
What a Gem
"First time here, what a gem. Banh mi is the best I've ever had. Beautiful looking restaurant. Staff friendly. I look forward to trying everything on the menu." –Henry D.
Full of Flavor!
"When I read Monarch 9 Cafe describes how they make their broth using the traditional way, We went to give it a try. Oh my, the soup is clean, light and full of flavor" – Jean C.
Wow!
"Wow!, yes WOW! I have to say this is Vietnamese cuisine at a very high level" – Steve S.
This Place Is Amazing!
"This place is amazing. We came in with a big party and the service was amazing. All the food was excellent" -Joanne S.
It Was Amazing!
"I had the OxTail fried rice and it was amazing. I'd never had anything quite like it before." -Benjamin
Absolutely Superb!
"Absolutely superb authentic Vietnamese food. Everything was fresh and tasty" -Chris H.
I Want To Try Everything On The Menu!
"The place is very well put together.. The decor, ambiance, lighting all really nice.. The staff awesome! Friendly & helpful.. I want to try everything on their menu." –Stevie D.
Egg Rolls
"We also had the egg rolls, which were some of the best I've had. The crab flavor was strong, fyi. I love seafood so thumbs up from me" – Shelley W.
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One Of The Best Vietnamese Places
"Honestly one of the best Vietnamese places not only to eat but for their customer service" – Marina G.
Family Owned Hiddens Gem
"I love this little family owned hidden gem. I have never eaten Vietnamese food and now I am a fan" -Lisa D
Consistently Fantastic
"I've been here a dozen times now and the food is consistently fantastic" – Diane B
THAT Good
"I've had this place bookmarked for a while simply because they offered a vegan alternative, but I never expected it to be THAT good" – Claire K.
One Of The Best Chicken Salads Ever
"Eating the Duchess chicken salad now and this is also one of the best chicken salads ever." – Sam W.
Healthy Flavors
"Impressed by the complex but healthy flavors!" -Kristina P.
Large and Delicious
"The cocktails are large and delicious, and not too sweet". –Christine A.
Original Homemade Recipes From Southern Vietnam
"Grandma is the holder of some original home made recipes from southern Vietnam's central highlands. We are talking old, time consuming and 100% authentic!!." – Tony M.
This Banh Mi is No Joke
"The Duke (Grilled Lemongrass Pork strips, pickled daikon and carrots, sliced English cucumber, cilantro, and Mayonnaise) This banh mi is no joke. Delicious!" – Steve S.
A Little Slice Of Heaven
"I purchased two deserts to go, Chocolate Temptation and Chocolate Caramel. Both were a little slice of heaven" -Bridget M.
Thai Iced Tea
My wife said her Lychee Mojito cocktail was excellent and their Thai ice tea was smoothest most well balanced I've ever had. –Calvin Y.
Holy Cow!
"Holy cow. This place is absolutely amazing! I thought I knew what Pho is supposed to taste like until now. This is hands down the best pho restaurant in OC!" –Yelpster M.
The Flan Was Soooo Good!
"The Flan was soooo good with the coffee on top. Each spoonful of the Flan with the soupy coffee was heavenly" – Calvin Y.
So Yummy!
"Oh and the best was their peach ice tea they all got! So yummy and slushy and full of peach chunks next time I might get one too!" – Laura C.
Monarch 9 Delivers
"Wow. This area was starved for standout Vietnamese food, and Monarch 9 delivers." – Pin Pin
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