"El Monte’s beloved Viet Huong Restaurant serves half a dozen varieties of Vietnamese-style porridge (chao). Whether it’s brimming with congealed pork blood (huyet) or made with shrimp or beef, every bowl comes topped with cilantro and golden shallots. The Asian diner-style interior (check the red fabric-lined booths that flank the windows) and chill atmosphere solidify this as a locals’ favorite." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff