Having traveled in Vietnam, my husband and I are devotees of the wonderful food from that part of the world.
Short of a trip across the ocean, Orange County residents are in a perfect place to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. We have the privilege and gastronomic delight of residing within a few miles of the largest population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam. According to the 2011 census, about 189,000 Vietnamese-Americans live in Orange County.
If you have never tasted pho, summer rolls or vermicelli noodle salad, just to name a few popular dishes, you have a great treat in store.
As a bonus, Vietnamese food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world with its emphasis on fresh ingredients, vegetables and herbs, and minimal use of oil.
Recently, we had the pleasure of dining at Hue Oi in Fountain Valley. The restaurant recently moved to a new location and is modern and very attractive, by far the prettiest Vietnamese place we've encountered.