Reviews East Borough

Loved this place near OC airport. Great, modern cluster of shops and eateries. This food was outstanding. All homemade ingredients including the fish sauces, etc. Vegetarian options also.

Food is great! I have eaten here several times and everything has been great. I try to stop by to get food when Im in the area. Photo is of chicken curry.

The bread tastes a little more buttery but that's not a complaint at all. Flavors & texture were exactly what I was looking for on a hot day: cool, light, crunchy, tangy with a bit of heat. The size of the pickled daikon & carrots don't complement the tofu well, but I imagine they pair better with sturdier proteins. Service was quick & friendly. Three tables inside with plentiful outdoor seating. Clean bathroom can be found inside. My go-to banh mi place in the area. For $10 tofu banh mi, not so bad!

so unique and tasted so amazing. wanted to take some home. can make most things vegan, big plus. so much flavor. the employees were super knowledgeable about the menu. made it so easy to order. water was chilled which i love, didn’t need ice. outside seating was warm with heaters.

East Borough is a cute lil Vietnamese restaurant that offers Bahn Mi Sandwiches and Rice bowls with an American fusion. They are located in The Camp plaza of Costa Mesa, OC. I came to grab a lunch. Their outdoor was very chill as well as their indoor. However, both have limited seating! I was perfunctorily greeted by a cute female staff. I perused their menus and decided to get a Chicken rice bowl (bokchoy, a hard boiled egg, jasmine rice and citrus vinaigrette) and Jasmine Like Green Tea. Food taste good and flavorful. Drink was refreshing and citrus. Service was on point. Staff were professional. Prices were modest and affordable. Free Wifi. Atmosphere was relaxing. Overall, I recommend this spot.

Curry soup with chicken and rice noodles was delicious. The spice wasn't overwhelming, more like a nice kick. Clean place, they bring you the food on a tray and clean tables well between clients. Bathroom was clean and maintained.

It's been a very long time since I've revisited. I was in the area to get a tire rotation and wanted to grab lunch while I waited. The service was going to take roughly 30-45 minutes, so why not start the year with a brisk walk. Plus, it beat the hassle of looking for parking in that lot! After a short stroll, there were only a few places opened before 11am when I arrived, but East Borough caught my eye considering it was the first shop I saw when I entered the plaza. After a quick walk through, I chose to stop in and grab a sandwich. I wanted something quick at first, but then I decided to place another order to bring home to the boyfriend, which happened by two transactions haha. First and second order was pork banh mi. Once bf confirmed, I went on to Yelp and found that they had a check in offer for $2 specialty drinks. The options were Jasmine Lime Ice Tea (similar to an Arnold Palmer as it's mixed with a sort of lemonade), Oloong Tea (unsweetened) and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. I originally wanted to try the Jasmine, but the drinks are pre-made and not adjustable by sweetness. I was a bit hesitant about it, so I opted for the Vietnamese coffee (originally $4.50). It probably has way more sugar out of all the drinks, but at least I can dilute it for the next few days since it's such a strong beverage for someone who's sensitive to caffeine The pork banh mi is prepared with all the toppings: pickled radish/carrot, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño all inclusive. The jalapeños were not too spicy and the pickled vegetables were an equal balance of crunch and pickled flavoring. I love their baguettes since they're not the type to cut sh*t up in your mouth, while maintaining a good crust + fluffy interior. Quality feels the same from when they first opened and the menu, to me, has expanded from what I remembered. They now have brunch and other unique items - dip sandwiches, rice bowls, salads, spring rolls. Now that I think about it, I prob should have gotten two different protein options, but I was playing it safe! Next time, I'll have to try their other protein options - shrimp (cajun coconut milk), tofu (braised black sesame?!) and braised pork belly. Hopefully before my next tire rotation appointment!

Delicious bahn mi burger! And their customer service was incredible. Definitely worth it. We will come back for sure!

All I had was the Vietnamese Coffee and it was very Tasty and Strong. Friendly Staff and Cool atmosphere 😎