Starfish Restaurant

16525 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley - 92708
150 reviews
Vietnamese Seafood
(714) 531-1479

Really, really good. Hidden delight. Dishes are simple but complex in flavor and balanced. Egg rolls are amazing. The tofu is good too. Fresh food/vegetables. Not sure why others have left lower ratings, but I’m now questioning the sanity/palette of those reviewers

Make sure you get the Ong Choi (basically some amazing garlic sauteed spinach), if you like catfish the catfish dish is always here! Okay...make sure you try the garlic noodles with beef or shrimp...The beef is so tender and amazing, and shrimp is cooked perfectly, no rubber shrimpery at all... Ever! And there is no bad juju here at all ever with the hostesses, servers, chefs, this whole place is just 100%! I grew up in Little Saigon, OC (represent!!), And I got to tell you this is one of the most beautiful gems I have ever found! They are kind to me whether I'm by myself or with 50 people.On top of that they have to go orders and they have exception of EBT even for to go orders. It is an amazing spot and we really love coming here!

very friendly staffs! good food and environment

Pretty glad I tried this place. They offer a big variety and the prices aren't too bad. Only thing is that the service could be a little more attentive and speedy. Took awhile to get our food but once we did we were satisfied. Tried the fish sauce glazed wings, fried calamari, combination fried rice, filet mignon with garlic noodles and it was all delicious! Oh yes they also accept EBT for payment.

The roasted catfish for rolls is excellent. A variety of herbs, rice noodles, rice paper, and sauces accompany the fishes. You customize the rolls yourself. You need to preorder the fish since it takes 45 minutes to prepare. We called ahead and got our fish 10 minutes after we got our other dishes. Everything tasted great.

incredible food for a decently fair price.

A nice place to visit if you are hankering authentic Vietnamese dishes other than pho.

Can be inconsistent, fresh/good fried catfish or overcooked fish. I recommend ordering 45 min-1 hr ahead of time for takeout. The fish was medium size for about $50. They gave us plenty of lettuce and raw banana slices with two big cups of tamarind and fish sour sauces. We haven't tried other dishes so I can't say.

Nice restaurant, best foods, n nice service

The food here is good. I ordered for pick up and the food was delicious when I brought it home.