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Orange County - Cafe 'n Te restaurant
5.1

Cafe 'n Te

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • European
  • Casual
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Tasteiness lost in blandness

The so-called best dishes at Cafe N Te definitely could’ve used more flavor. In particular, the Garlic Noodles, Chicken Pho, and Vietnamese Plate all lacked taste and were quite disappointing overall. The noodles tasted as though they had been sitting in the fridge for too long and the pork pieces were dry, not fresh as one would prefer. Even worse yet, these meager portions did not justify their high price tag.

  • Great Variety

    Wide range of options ensures something for every palate.

  • Small Portions

    Small portions, light, leaving customers possibly still feeling hungry.

Top 3 dishes at Cafe 'n Te

  1. 1

    Garlic Noodles 🏆

    Full of flavor, paired well with various meats, and sizable portions.

    Garlic Noodles dish
  2. 2

    Pho with Chicken

    The pho rice noodles were the best ever tasted.

    Pho with Chicken dish
  3. 3

    Vietnamese Plate

    Shared by three with good flavor and nicely presented.

    Vietnamese Plate dish

Vibe: Stealing hearts with ambiance

Despite the food fiasco, Cafe N Te showcases a beautiful, modern, and spacious ambiance that certainly enhanced the overall dining experience. The live music performance was also a hit among customers, featuring an older gentleman playing Vietnamese music and the piano. Unfortunately, the excessive noise and overcrowding hampered the experience, with privacy almost non-existent.

  • Great Ambiance

    Beautiful, modern, and spacious ambiance consistently enhances dining experience.

  • Bad Drinks

    Overpriced and poor quality drinks disappoint despite the nice ambiance.

Perks: Promising space, disappointing service

While the space is indeed spacious and parking ample, the overall service left much to be desired. Service was often slow, with long waits, unattended tables, and staff members that bordered on rudeness. It's an environment not ideal for pets or children, with suspicious activities like dogs scooting on floors, and patio smoking, respectively, described in reviews.

  • Great Outdoor

    Spacious, comfortable outdoor seating enhances dining experience significantly.

  • Hard To Hear

    Noise level sometimes disruptive, hard to enjoy conversations during music performances.