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Ho Sum Bistro
- Orange County
- $$
Casual
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- great
- Perks
- great
Food: Edible balance with mild disappointment
Ho Sum Bistro's Chinese Chicken Salad, Crispy Crab Bellies and Greg's Garlic Chicken offers a consistent experience given their limited menu, but lacking the thrill of culinary adventure. While the portions are generous and dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients, some customers found the taste to be uneventful and underwhelming, and variety to be unfavorable.
Great Portions
Often described as huge, generous portions, perfect for sharing.
Okay Taste
Food ranges from mediocre to great; inconsistency in dishes' flavor
Variety
Menu is hit or miss, with some dishes being very bad, lacks consistency.
Top 3 dishes at Ho Sum Bistro
- 1
Chinese Chicken Salad 🏆
Fresh, generous portions, and addictive ginger dressing.
- 2
Crispy Crab Bellies
Crispy crab bellies are described as great, delish, and a treat.
- 3
Greg's Garlic Chicken
Greg's garlic chicken has amazing flavor, wonderful, and tastes great.
Vibe: Downbeat décor with intrusive hubbub
The ambiance at Ho Sum Bistro detracts significantly from the dining experience. The outdated decor, hot environment, unimpressive window views and limited drink selection diminish its appeal. Its popularity as a local spot does not compensate for its unstimulating atmosphere.
Okay Buzz
Busy, popular local spot with a relaxed vibe but could use refresh.
Aesthetic
Ambiance severely lacking; too loud, outdated decor, hot and sticky environment.
Perks: Harsh conditions with lackluster services
Navigating the conveniences at Ho Sum Bistro can feel like a cryptic euphemism. Parking is a challenge, the noise level is excessively loud, and it's hard to secure a table. The outdoor seating and area for groups is cramped. They do, however, offer an array of dietary options and have a service that's friendly, if a bit slow at times.
Great for Diets
Variety of dietary accommodations, customized vegetarian, healthy options.
Okay Service
Friendly service but occasionally slow, especially when restaurant is busy.
Kids
Needs ability to handle traffic, issues hinting not kid-friendly.