Cháo Đêm

9754 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844, United States
+1 714-363-8897
$$$ Vietnamese restaurant , Porridge restaurant
(477 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Cháo Đêm stands out as a go-to late-night spot in Garden Grove for those looking to satisfy Vietnamese comfort food cravings well past typical dining hours. Specializing in traditional chicken and duck porridge, this restaurant delivers hearty bowls that are both filling and flavorful, making it a favored destination for night owls and anyone touching down late or wrapping up an evening out.

The atmosphere here is functional and straightforward, catering less to formal dining and more to the practical need for a satisfying meal at unusual hours — Cháo Đêm is open daily from 10 AM all the way to 3 AM. Expect a casual, bustling vibe, especially during late nights when locals and visitors alike stop in for something warm and substantial. Seating is basic, and service tends to be efficient though mostly conducted in Vietnamese, which adds to the authentic neighborhood feel.

Menu highlights firmly anchor around Vietnamese porridge classics like Cháo Gà (chicken porridge) and Cháo Lòng (pork offal porridge), often accompanied by sides such as youtiao (fried dough sticks) and century egg. For those looking to share or extend their meal, options like cabbage salad and various chicken dishes provide complementary textures and flavors. Notably, dishes are sized to share, with generous portions and refill policies that emphasize comfort and hospitality over strict dining formalities.

Beverage choices follow Vietnamese traditions too, with iced milk coffee and tamarind drinks refreshing the palate. The spot attracts both newcomers eager to experience an authentic taste of Vietnamese late-night cuisine and locals who trust Cháo Đêm for a dependable, no-frills meal after sundown.

Because the restaurant operates on a cash-only basis and can get busy particularly at night, planning a bit of extra time for seating during weekend late hours is wise. Cháo Đêm is far less about ambiance and more about delivering a reliable, authentic porridge experience that fills the belly and feels familiar to those who grew up with these flavors.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 2:00 AM

477 Reviews
Kiet TT

12 Dec 2025

Best midnight snack ever..! This place is open late and I drove here to eat some good Vietnamese food after touching down at LAX on a late night. I enjoyed the rice porridge with chicken and duck and it was delicious! The taste is very authentic and the chè is good too. The server was friendly. Perfect place to eat Vietnamese food!

Z Z

10 Dec 2025

This is the kind of restaurant you can’t forget after your first visit—it keeps you coming back! My favorite is their chicken/duck porridge, which I order every single time. Pair it with their youtiao (fried dough) and century egg—it’s unbeatable! A friend also recommended their pork chop rice, and it didn’t disappoint. Even though almost no one here speaks English, I keep coming back and have even learned how to say my favorite dishes in Vietnamese.

Nikky Barr

21 Nov 2025

CASH ONLY! Only 7 days a weeks, 10 AM-3 AM! 3.5/5 overall, but 5/5 for late-night cravings and quail balut CASH ONLY. Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 3 AM! That alone earns this spot serious points for night owls and post-party cravings. We came here on Saturday, 7/19/2025 at 10:35 PM, party of seven after our cousin’s wedding dinner reception. Expect a wait during peak night hours, but tables turn fast, so it’s manageable. Overall: 3/5 for quality of food, 5/5 for rare menu and late-night hours. You don’t come here expecting top-tier cooking, but you do come here for those dishes you can’t find at most places, especially not past midnight. What we ordered: -Hot Vit Muối – $5: Standard, nothing memorable. -Củ Cải Muối – $7: Skip it. Tough texture and off-seasoned. -Cháo Ếch Singapore – $13: Lacked the bold flavors it’s known for, I don’t get the hype about this dish. -Cháo Lòng – $13: On the sweet side and a bit thin in texture for my taste. -Lòng Gà (L) – $12: My second favorite dish after the quail balut. Worth ordering again! -Giò Cháo Quẩy – $2.50: Stale. -Cút Lộn – $24 for 2 dozen: GET THIS! If you love duck balut, this is the jackpot!!!!! -Cánh Gà Rôti – $14: The chicken itself was standard, but the rice it came with was so flavorful I would order just the rice next time. -Cơm Gà Kho Gừng – $14: Forgettable. The sauce and texture lacked punch. -Bình Trà Nóng – $3: Cold, diluted, and not refilled. -Nước Đá Me – $5: More ice than tamarind. Skip. Cost Breakdown: -Subtotal: $112.50 -Automatic Gratuity (Party of 7 @18%): $20.25 -Total: $132.75 Final Notes: -If you’re Vietnamese, you’ll recognize this as classic nhậu-style food. Think drinking snacks, late-night bites, and comfort foods for hangovers or hard cravings. -Strip mall parking is free and plentiful before 11 PM. -Loud environment is expected—most folks are coming from bars and clubs. -Must Get For Balut Lovers and Intestines Chicken Lovers: Cút Lộn (quail balut) and Lòng Gà. -CASH ONLY SO BRING IT! Great for what it is: a place that’s open late and hits specific cravings you won’t find elsewhere in Garden Grove and Westminster area. Just don’t expect high-end cooking and top notch service.

Lisa Le

01 Nov 2025

Food: ordered the duck porridge, 1/2 duck special order. It comes with big bowl of porridge, 1/2 duck, and big plate of gối. All were super delicious! On the table there is the sauce to eat with anything and everything. This special order comes with 1 refill of the porridge and 1 refill of the gối. However, the refill is about 3/4, not the full refill. It was more than enough for 2 people! Service: to the point Atmosphere: basic I would come back JUST for the duck porridge!

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