Mama Hong's

March 2024 I hadn't really come across a Vietnamese takeaway before so this was interesting. I ordered a combination of Vietnamese prawns, meats and spring rolls served on rice with salad. It was very tasty!

I have mixed reviews about this spot. There’s a small parking lot at the top of the mini shopping complex with additional parking on the street or taking the ramp down. Service was quick, ordered online and quick pick up. Don’t forget there’s only pick up and zero dine in at this location. Ambience was clean from what I could see. Food Banh mi sandwiches were packed with tofu and chicken. both marination was good but made my stomach extremely sore after, Spicy Garlic Chicken Sandwich $11.95 Spicy Garlic Tofu Sandwich $11.95 Veggie Pho $16.50 Extra Mixed Veggies $2.25 Pho was stacked with veggies but a little bland Pork Sausage Spring Roll $0.00 Pork was extremely dry……….. I don’t think I would come back only because the sandwiches or overall food made my stomach extremely sore…..

had to call out the terrible service. the young man who handed me my pickup up order was extremely rude and roughly handed the food over. he gave an aggressive look and forcefully insisted “everything” in the bag. came home to realize they skimped us and forgot sauces (which is what i was asking for). i feel bad for this kitchen. would have loved to tip- if only they understood how far a smile and a listening ear could go. if you can afford to have it delivered, do it… the vibes here are horrid

I asked to try a sip of the broth to taste, since I wanted just the vermicelli grill special. Very delicious, and the service was lovely. Definitely will come back again for the food. I wish though they had a place to sit down and enjoy.

It’s about time I review this place! I’ve had just about everything on the menu. Here is a brief summary of each meal I’ve tried: Pho - The Pho here is solid. I wouldn’t say this is a “Pho spot”, but since it’s the only close place to get Pho in this area I’m not complaining. I prefer the chicken Pho. The broth pairs well with the packet of hoisin and Sambal they provide. Grill combos - I find these meal combos to be the best bang for your buck. You get a large portion, and can even add an egg roll. My favorite would be the Grilled Rib Eye Steak. The Pork chop is also worth a try. Make sure you pair the meat of your choice with the Vermicelli noodles! From The Wok - The Shaken Beef with garlic noodles was really tasty! The tenderloin was perfectly tender. The only veggie in this dish is onion, so you’ll likely want to accompany this meal with a spring roll. The Spicy Garlic Tofu and Chicken variations of the dish definitely warrant a try! Banh Mi - These Vietnamese sandwiches are the safe option when you don’t know what to get here. They won’t disappoint! I loved the Spicy Garlic Chicken Banh Mi. It had a sweet and spicy sauce in a small baguette that wasn’t to thick. Spring Rolls - These are ok. The dipping sauce is key, as they over stuff lettuce in these with a small amount of meat. Other Appetizers - I prefer the Egg Rolls over the Spring rolls. You can get one egg roll with your grill combo, or get 2-4 as an appetizer. The cream cheese wontons are always a hit, however it didn’t come with sweet chili sauce. You may need to request this. The Spicy Salt and Pepper Wings were underwhelming. They were not spicy at all, and didn’t pack a ton of flavor. Mama Hong’s used to have seating, but they moved locations and it’s only to-go orders now. I recommend calling ahead because there is usually a long wait. If your itching for some Vietnamese cuisine in West LA, then this place will tick most of the boxes. I can’t promise you that every meal will blow your mind, but I can assure you there is something on this menu that will make you happy!