AnQi Bistro

About the Business

Specialties

AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.

History

Established in 2009.

House of An has been in business for 49 years, since 1971, starting off in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and now here in Orange County. Anqi Bistro was launched in December 2009, adjacent to Bloomingdales.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Elizabeth A.

Business Owner

House of An is a portfolio of restaurants and a catering company all featuring the Euro-Asian fusion cuisine of Master Chef Helene "Mama" An. The company is run by the close-knit members of the An family, which includes Helene's five daughters and now, a new generation of their offspring. The company began with Thanh Long in San Francisco, which opened in 1971, bringing Euro-Vietnamese food to the city. When Crustacean San Francisco opened, in 1991, the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper called it the first Asian fusion restaurant, and dubbed Helene An the "Mother of Fusion." In 1997, Helene's daughter Elizabeth An took the idea upscale by opening Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills, which quickly attracted raves reviews in national press and a sizable celebrity clientele.

AnQi Bistro also recommends

Crustacean Beverly Hills

884Seafood, Asian Fusion, Breakfast & Brunch

Elizabeth A. says, “The Beverly HIlls destination of Hollywood power players and stars, Crustacean is an upscale Asian fusion restaurant known for healthy, fresh fare.”

Dà Lat Rose

10Vietnamese, Asian Fusion

Elizabeth A. says, “Da Lat Rose is a passion project between founder of House of AN, Chef Helene An, and Chef Tony Nguyen. An homage to their Vietnamese roots.”