Asian Garden Mall is a feast for the belly and the eyes.
Opening its doors in 1987, this Westminster mall quickly became a vital hub for the Vietnamese community that settled in Orange County following the fall of Saigon. Today, it stands as one of the most visually captivating shopping centers. Just look at it: green-tiled roofs, bright red paper lanterns and those soaring red pagoda eaves towering above the floor-to-ceiling glass entrance. Right at the entrance, you will find statues, including the three deities — Phước, Lộc and Thọ — who give the mall its Vietnamese name, Phước Lộc Thọ.
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With hundreds of stores and services, Asian Garden Mall is a bustling place for the famished. As you walk in the front entrance, guests are greeted by the horseshoe-shaped food court. This is where the dining adventure begins, offering a choice array of Vietnamese and Chinese fare, plus a mini-market overflowing with snacks and drinks.
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Many items are ready to order to-go, which is perfect for grabbing and heading upstairs. Once there, you can enjoy the gorgeous wood-beamed ceilings and perhaps a moment of calm at the shrine dedicated to the Chinese general Quan Vũ. Even better, snag one of the semi-private tiled bench seats over the main floor — it’s the best spot for people-watching. (Psst: During the summer months, be sure to check out the mall’s open-air night market.)
A variety of fried rice at Asian Garden Fast Food at the food court inside the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Asian Garden Fast Food
Located on the corner of the food court, you discover hearty noodle dishes like bún mắm made with rice vermicelli, shrimp and a light fish broth; bò nướng lá lốt, a grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves; chicken rice; bánh cáy, a sweet, sticky rice treat; roasted corn on a stick; hột vịt lộn, fertilized duck egg and much more. A variety of colorful fried rice options near the counter offer guests one of several grab-and-go options.
Specialty beverages like coffee with condensed milk, iced soy bean milk, fresh orange juice, refreshing limeade and other drinks are available to wash it all down.
Find it: First level food court.
C&C Express at the food court inside the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Corn at C&C Express at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A variety of snails at C&C Express at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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C&C Express at the food court inside the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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C&C Express
From pressed sugarcane juice to nem chua (a fermented pork dish), C&C Express offers a bounty of fast Vietnamese dishes. There are also wrapped items that you snack on or take to go while you wait for your order, including bánh xu xê, an emerald green, soft and chewy treat made from tapioca flour and mung bean paste; crispy waffle cookies; cherry or blue raspberry ICEE slushies. A great place for taming your sweet and savory teeth.
Find it: First level food court.
Cham Coffee and Tea at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster (Photo by Brock Keeling, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cham Coffee and Tea
A contemporary coffee and tea spot known for its smoothies, ice teas, coffees and milk teas. Beverages here include taro milk tea, pennywort juice and rich egg coffee. Its menu extends beyond drinks to a handful of snack items like popcorn chicken and fries.
Find it: First level food court.
Sandwiches at Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hot dog and dry pork break at Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Sandwiches at Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Champagne Bakery
Similar to 85°C Bakery Cafe, this Asian Garden Mall bakery features baskets full of wrapped sweet and savory pastries, plush bread loaves, sandwiches, egg tarts and more. Note: Cash only. One of two food places not in the main food court, Champagne Bakery is located on the first floor near the rear entrance.
Find it: First level near the rear entrance.
A panda face bun at Dim Dum Bistro at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dumpling preparation at Dim Sum Bistro at the food court inside the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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A panda face bun at Dim Dum Bistro at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Dim Sum Bistro
One part dim sum spot, one part coffee and juice spot, Dim Sum Bistro, as its name suggests, serves traditional Chinese dim sum and more. Highlights here include handmade pork and shrimp siu mai, Cantonese sticky rice with pork and mushrooms, turnip cake, barbecue pork buns, soup dumplings and shrimp rice rolls. Many of the dumplings are made onsite, providing ideal viewing while you wait for your order.
For dessert, freshly made Hong Kong-style egg puff waffles are a highlight, but don’t miss out on the downright adorable panda bear and pig sweet buns filled with sweet custard.
The eatery’s other half features an array of beverages, like Vietnamese coffee, fresh sugarcane juice (nước mía), as well as a handful of pho options.
Find it: First level food court.
Trang Thu and Rosie Le eat at Signature Myra’s Kitchen at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Crab noodle soup, left, and beef noodle soup at Signature Myra’s Kitchen at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fried rice and chicken at Signature Myra’s Kitchen at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Egg Rolls at Signature Myra’s Kitchen at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Trang Thu and Rosie Le eat at Signature Myra’s Kitchen at the food court inside Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Signature Myra’s Kitchen
The standout star of Asian Garden Mall’s roster of eateries, Signature Myra’s Kitchen, a family-owned-and-operated spot, features a menu of Vietnamese standards like chicken rice and an impressive lineup of pho. Highlights include a beef noodle soup (bún bò huế) and a vermicelli crab soup (bún riêu). “This is the one we are really, really proud of, the one people ask for all the time,” said Vu Dinh, operations manager of Signature Myra’s Kitchen.
Another deceptively simple dish is the chicken rice (cơm gà) featuring an intact leg and thigh accompanied by a flavorful, crimson half dome of rice. Other items include squid congee, shatteringly crisp fried egg rolls (chả giò) and butter glazed chicken (gà chiên bơ), to name a few.
Find it: First level food court.
Vua Kho Bo at the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, CA, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vua Kho Bo
This bustling jerky and tea spot, one of two food places not found in the mall’s main food court, features bins and baskets overflowing with different types of beef jerky (ranging from black pepper to spicy barbecue to lemon grass), pork and tuna flosses, dried fruits (the mango and perverse gooseberry are musts), candies (like soursop coconut candy) and more.
Vua Kho Bo also sells tea, with complimentary sips as you walk through the entrance. The friendly yet busy employees also offer generous samples.
Find it: First level near the rear entrance.
Originally Published: October 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM PDT