Rustic Eats

Reviews

• Kyle E.

  star star star star star 27 October 2026

  I always drove past and kept saying I would stop in but regrettably I had not.. Until now, at which point I am kicking myself for not trying it out sooner!
  
  Upon recommendation from the young gentleman behind the counter, I decided on the Bulgogi pulled pork hot sandwich as seen in the picture (which doesn't not do it enough justice). This sandwich was well thought out.
  
  Soft and tender pork packed with flavor met with the crispness of fresh pickled veggies and the crunch from the bread (Little heat packed in as well with the jalapeño slices) all come together for a very tasty and well rounded sandwich.
  
  I am looking forward to trying another sandwich in the future.

• Connie T.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 21 October 2026

  I'm soooooooo sad the new owners did not keep the original ingredients in the signature beef! It's not juicy, it had totally a different taste to it, it did not melt in my mouth and the bread had a weird taste to it I recommend people because of the yummy mouth watering sandwich today I made the drive from GG just for the signature beef and it was . How ever the lyche lemonade juice was refreshing and very tasty

• Corey S.

  star star star star star 15 October 2026

  This place has new ownership and is now called Pho 99 the chicken pho is really good as is the signature beef and chicken wings! Management is very nice and food came out quickly!

• Hanz W.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 October 2026

  Wth I swear I've reviewed this place. I think I Stumbled across it a few months back (ok now it's like a year) looking for bahn mi fusion sandwiches.  My biggest gripe is that they're listed as open till 6pm, but on more than a few occasions I get here around 5-520pm (I blitz over as fast as I can, 20min maybe, after work) and it's already closed up (I found them leaving/locking up right after I parked -_-).  Someone there explained to me they close early cuz there's not a lot of customers for dinner usually (Then freaking don't list open till 6!!! Can you imagine if other people drive over while it's still operating hours and it's all dark and cold? ENRAGE)
  
  Bulgogi Pulled Pork $8 - it's good. Not great. Meat is plenty but not standout amazing to me. I love the bread, yea weird pro, the bread is delightfully chewy, not dry not stale, is delightful. The spicy sriracha aioli has a build up spicy profile
  
  Signature Beef (bulgogi sauce+brisket) $8.5 - I like the flavor better here but maybe 15% of this meat has that stringy tendon whatever that makes it unchewable and you spit it out. Which is not that much of a loss for me, there's plenty of meat in these sandwiches, I'd actually be happier with less meat and more of the pickled onion & carrots. Definitely want more than 1 sprig of cilantro. Please no more jalapeños. That plus the sriracha aioli and my mouth is on fire halfway thhru, thank goodness the bread is so chewy delicious. Again I LOVE THIS BREAD.
  
  Philly Cheese, brisket $8.5 - nothing beats a Philly cheesesteak off a stand from philly but that'd be some drive.  Surprisingly I think this is the yummiest of the 4 sandwiches I've tried here. Super duper ooey gooey cheese everywhere. Again the meat quality is subpar. I could go to a Mexican stand and I wouldn't get stringy meat.
  
  Breakfast Bahn Mi $8.5 - the most underwhelming sandwich I've had here so far. The concept I like. Tastewise it's not wow or anything, just literally egg bacon ham combined with a normal bahn mi but still the soft thick bun here.
  
  Location - next lot over from McDonald's, with a steakhouse and a small gym and some american eatery and a couple other shops. IMO really bad location for high customer traffic (drive by or walk by), seems more like a local lunch hour spot or unless you're like me yelping specifically for Bahn Mi fusion sandwiches. It's really hard to notice it in the corner cuz McDonalds is very visually attracting. And from the other side it looks like a steakhouse then this American diner whatever and some small shops after. And then when you leave, right turn is the only option. To left turn you need to do a right out, then change to left lane, then u turn when able (annoying)
  
  Parking - super small lot shared by bunch of small shops and a steakhouse. It's always been ghostly when I come by for a fix.
  
  Tip: if you get to go, the sriracha aioli is inside the witch and it will ooze and drip for sure.
  
  I realize this review looks underwhelming but I greatly think they have great potential. The cute signs do me in too.

• Janine D.

  star star star star star_border 3 October 2026

  Rustic Eats is tucked away in the corner of a row of shops next to McDonalds on Katella. It is a nice, little sandwich shop. Clean and efficient, it is a counter service restaurant.
  We came here today for the  soup.  I ordered the chicken noodle. It comes with a petite Caesar salad on the side. The soup is very good, with generous amounts of chicken, noodles and celery & carrots. The both is nicely thick and well seasoned.
  My lunch companion ordered the tomato  soup, which comes with rustic croutons on top and the side salad.
  Prices are quite reasonable at $4 for each. The soup is about 8oz.
  The menu is small, but has a good variety, with something for every palate.