Always a favorite! Seafood soup with tasty tapioca noodles! A not-so-hidden gem, come early or be waiting. ;)

Smaller busy business, good Crab udon ( vietnamese style), Delicious eggs rolls ( vietnamese rice paper) Service okey

The first time I tried to come here the wait was sooo long! I came again and there was maybe 5 parties before me. The restaurant is very small, it gives hole in the wall vibes but busy. The workers waste no time! They gave everyone a menu as we waited and took our orders down so by the time we were seated our food would come out shortly. Impressive! I got the egg rolls which were delicious! My husband and I shared their famous banh canh cua. The thick noodles with starchy soup reminds me of the lao soup Khao piek but much more flavorful with the crab. Don't forget to add some hot sauce at the table for an extra kick. Their food is on the pricier side which would make me think twice about coming back.

My favorite Hu Tieu Kho in Little Saigon. Cash only. It comes with a good amount of pork, shrimp, and fresh crab. This is one of my favorite to go items period. The hot sauce is fire! You can buy a glass container of it for $10. They are also known for their banh canh and imperial egg rolls. The rice paper egg rolls are far superior than the egg wrapper. I guess that's why they are called imperial. Probably not, but let's pretend that's the case. As for the venue, it is small inside and there's no AC. It's a hole in the wall place and if it had the tiny plastic chairs, you would think you are in Vietnam.

This place was decent. The noodle udon soup was good, and the crab flavor and meat are definitely there. I got the egg rolls since I wasn't as hungry and it came with lettuce, chicharrones and fish sauce for dipping. The wait was long since they only have 5-6 tables. We waited almost one hour for a table of 3. It's a hole in the wall place, but those have the best food usually. I will come back, but maybe get it to go or go during non peak hours.

First time trying Banh Canh (Vietnamese thick noodle soup) and I'm a fan! Order the #1 (tapioca noodle soup with crab, shrimp and pork ). They use REAL crab! The broth is rich, thick and flavorful.

Apparently listed as closed on Friday but that wasn't the case today. They only served soup options when I came in which I had ordered the Bun Rieu. I can see why people would line up for this type of food. Very authentic and gives nostalgia home cooked vibes. They dice their tomatoes into perfect cubed portions. Self serve bottle of mam Tom is always a plus!

Mai Phung is always a must have when we're in the area. We will always get the egg rolls, banh canh and crab fried rice. They are super efficient and nice when it comes to ordering and getting the food to table. Pricing has stayed consistent over the years and they definitely maintain their hole in the wall vibe, which is great. I also recommend the lime soda if you need something by bubbly, not too sweet and very refreshing!

If you're looking for the best banh canh, Mai Phung is your spot. They have the most flavorful, satisfying bowl of banh canh. The broth is rich, thick, and packed with savory goodness. The crab meat is plentiful and shrimp are large. The wait can be crazy because there's only a few tables, but banh canh is not the same to-go. It's worth the wait!