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Orange County - Luc Dinh Ky restaurant
3.5

Luc Dinh Ky

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Vietnam
  • Casual
  • Food
    bad
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Dull, dismal dishes

Even Luc Dinh Ky's best efforts like the Com Nuong Ca Salmon and House Special Egg Noodles Combo cannot salvage the lackluster culinary experience. The two standout dishes prove quite forgettable amidst the restaurant's obvious deficiencies in menu creativity and freshness of ingredients. The salmon and egg noodles fail to excite the palate, falling short in taste and succumbing to the same negative criticism as the limited variety on the menu.

  • Great Value

    Great value place with great service and ambiance, very positive.

  • Okay Taste

    Reviews note good food but service quality impacts the overall experience.

  • Bad Variety

    Limited options and hit or miss dishes disappoint some patrons.

Top 3 dishes at Luc Dinh Ky

  1. 1

    Com Nuong Ca Salmon 🏆

    Salmon is fried to perfection and paired with delicious crispy rice.

    Com Nuong Ca Salmon dish
  2. 2

    Salmon with Grilled Rice

    Melt-in-your-mouth salmon with perfectly grilled, flavorful rice.

    Salmon with Grilled Rice dish
  3. 3

    House Special Egg Noodles Combo

    Egg noodles with flavorful broth, lots of toppings; very satisfying.

    House Special Egg Noodles Combo dish

Vibe: Chaotic, clamorous chaos

In terms of vibe, Luc Dinh Ky disappoints as well. The ambiance is disrupted by the overwhelming noise, bright lighting, and overcrowding. The chaotic environment is not conducive for a date night, further weighing down the restaurant's rating. Despite its buzz and lively crowd, the negative aspects far overshadow the restaurant's energy and popularity.

  • Great Buzz

    Packed with a lively crowd, indicating high energy and popularity.

  • Okay Drinks

    Service attentive with drink refills, balancing limited menu concerns.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Noisy, crowded, and bright lighting disrupts the restaurant's mood.

Perks: Lackluster service, cramped space

Parking frustrations and discomfort in the outdoor seating area further take away from the restaurant's allure. The issue of crowdedness resurfaces in group dining, with the cramped seating and extended wait times proving to be recurring nuisances. The unfriendly and dismissive staff, as well as cleanliness complaints in child-friendly areas, taint the overall experience of dining at Luc Dinh Ky.

  • Bad For Kids

    Vomit in restroom sink, clearly not child-friendly or clean.