Was very excited to try this spot after seeing it in the SF Chronicle. We came around 1pm as a party of 5 and we were only able to get 1 of each item on the menu as that's all that was left. We ordered 3 drinks: viet iced coffee, viet coffee with a cream top, and the lotus tea. For $6-$7, this was extremely overpriced. We got a small plastic cup of coffee with mostly ice. The coffee itself was fine, but the cream top was over salted and the lotus tea was just a big miss. This is a 1 person run spot, but we did get our food relatively quickly. The pho had good flavor and tender meat, but the noodles were very overcooked and kept breaking. The pork banh mi was good, quite small, but flavorful with crunchy bread. The salmon belly rice was fine, very fatty salmon but tasted just as you would expect. We ordered the Cajun shrimp banh mi as well, which I've never had a combo like this before, but it was fine, nothing crazy. We didn't feel too welcomed here as we didn't feel any friendliness, but just felt like we were ordering too much food. Wasn't worth it for us so we likely won't be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Saw someone recommend this place on Reddit- such a cute hole in the wall place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street parking on a busy street- could park like a block away in the residential streets for ease~ Service - super friendly and was a 1 person show, they did great! The menu seems to change so it makes sense I couldn't find a menu online - so I'd be excited to see what other items they have~ I got the beef congee- it was such a refreshing take with the lemon! The beef was very flavorful and the cohesiveness was on point for me. My partner got the steak and eggs banh mi. The bread was crunchy but soft on the inside. It had a really good umami taste we both enjoyed. read more

3 Bottled Fish - Beef congee- super tasty - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Mama's Pho with bone marrow is a hit! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice spot for coffee and lunch on the first day of spring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Banh mi has a depth of flavors and textures - goodness! Will be back to try more dishes! read more

3 Bottled Fish - Mama's Pho and Ca Phe Sua Da - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Yay, I made it! :-D And 3 Bottled Fish delivered! I drove by today at around 1:30 and saw it was open, so I turned around as fast as possible. Now I also know the opening hours (Wed through Sat 11 to 2) and I am sure I will make it many more times, even though I'm a late luncher. The menu today featured a pork belly and jelly banh mi as well as a savory porridge with beef and mushrooms among other things. I chose the latter plus a Meyer lemon and honey spritzer. Since I had to skedaddle, I took everything to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But I really wanted to stay, the ambience was so cute and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a tiny karaoke party going on and a nice lady in the corner told me about her food choices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef was friendly and reasonably fast, the price was ok, the food phenomenal. This is what a neighborhood joint is all about, folks. I don't want to sound tooooo gluttonous, but if there are banh mi AND porridge on the menu next time, I'll just get both! The porridge was So.Good. Layered flavors, some chili, nice textures, little slices of ginger. Man, I want more now, just thinking about it. Yes, I will be back. read more

3 Bottled Fish - Beef and mushroom porridge with a Mayer lemon and honey spritzer - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is mediocre at best. I was excited to try, especially after the Chronicle review-which now seems that it was paid for. Like others mentioned, the smell here is as strong and likely altered the taste of the food. No need to return, which is too bad. read more

3 Bottled Fish has been a Viet pop up vendor for years. This is the 3rd time for me and it was a "charm". Opened where Orbit coffee was. Menu changes slightly every week. Disappointed i missed Bun Rieu, Bun Bo Hue. 2ish tables inside for dining. Flatscreen showing drama. Minimal decor. Ordered at counter, pay, food came out in 5ish minutes. Offerings: banh mi, Eastside noodles, sunset spritzer. Eats: Eastside noodle aka Bun Tit Nuong (14) -sliced house made sausage, slightly chewy, with carrots, greens, bean sprouts, sliced cucumbers, peanuts atop rice vermicelli noodles. -Poured the sweet tasting nuoc cham over the dish, mixed it up, tasted deliz & authentic.. Drink: ca phe sua da (Vietnamese coffee, 7) -tasted like the usual cold Viet coffee, nothing special. Did taste smoother than usual. 4.5 stars. Would repeat to try shaking beef, the buns. 1st time for bun tit nuong, impressed. *entrees are made in limited qualities. Can sell out... read more

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I normally get a coffee and a sandwich, and this week, the pork belly sandwich sounds delicious. However, I saw shaking beef on the menu and I dropped everything this morning to go get one. I don't usually write more than 2 reviews (1 initially and 1 update) per place I go to, but this is an exception because the shaking beef was so good. I also had to share a photo of it. The beef is perfectly seasoned and seared, not too salty and not bland at all. Eat it right away while it's hot and fresh off the grill, the beef melts in your mouth. The use of broken rice and a perfect crispy on the outside while runny on the inside over medium cooked egg gave it a real authentic Vietnamese feel. Please come and get some. The portion size is just right for lunch. read more

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Best roast chicken and pate banh mi I've ever had. Cool owner/chef. I love that they have non-caffeinated iced tea drinks, but if you're a caffeine lover, they also have Vietnamese coffee. Good spot for yummy eats. read more

Food was just normal. Not bad but nothing special either. Had the pork & shrimp noodle (tu rieu), a pork patti banh mi and the cream topped coffee. The coffee was good. read more

Ordered a $16.00 pate chicken banh mi. Very average and the sandwich was skinny . Not worth at all. I could've gotten 2 banh mis at another spot for the price they charge here. This is gonna be the last time I try a new banh mi spot. I'll stick to my regular $8 one on international blvd. Whoever left the review that said this was the best pate banh mi chicken is cappin hard or they've never had one in their entire life. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On the other hand place looks clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole vibe was very hipster.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lady that worked there was cool. This review is solely based off the $16 banh mi. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We walked in and immediately felt the blanket of fish sauce smell in the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My kid really didn't like it and he wanted fresh air.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He stood by the door and held it open but the owner said the flies would come in so we closed it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seats and tables were all full. It is pretty small inside - like 2 spots for a total of 2-6 people to sit and eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a chair on the other side but more like for drinking coffee and looking out the window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didnt end up staying and ordering because the menu rotates and they werent serving anything my kid wanted. So we just left! [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I got to the car, I noticed my clothes smelled of fish sauce and I didnt love that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'm glad that I discovered this place for lunch before work. Paulette is a one-person show. It is amazing to watch how she handles a full house during a busy lunchtime. She put passion into her cooking with traditional Vietnamese receipts passed down from her grandmother and mother. She sold out on her BBH on this particular day. read more

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Cute owner operated neighborhood cafe serving up Vietnamese dishes and coffee. Can tell food is made with love - packed with flavor, yet clean and balanced. Don't miss out on the at the beach noodles - definitely will come back for this. Loved the addition of coconut milk in this dish - making an amazing partnership between savory and sweet. I asked them to throw in some jalapeños because i love a little kick! Vietnamese coffee is how I like it - strong espresso and not overly sweet. Great lunch spot if you're in the neighborhood! I will be back to try the rest of their menu. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a wonderful little place for a daughter and dad date![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a great time and enjoyed a small book that was in the library that explained what your color was in relationship to your birthdate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's only one person in this luncheonette, so be patient because that individual has to wear a lot of hats. read more

3 Bottled Fish - The page that shows my birthdate color - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Do yourself a favor and Get This FOOD! I've had beef noodle soup (Bun Bo Hue) and Big Market Banh Mi and they were both so tasty and succulent. And the Viet Iced Coffee is BOMB. I drive out from Pleasant Hill just for that! The staff makes everything with care, and it's worth it! read more

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!!!!!!!!!! If you love good authentic meal made with love this is your spot. cant express how much I love the food here. come check it out yourself! read more

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If you know anything about Vietnamese food you will recognize the fact that the chef/owner really prides herself on the quality of the food. Yeah for once the YELP hype is well deserved. I read a glowing review in the SF Chronicle by their restaurant reviewer (I think it was Soleil Ho) couple months ago and the place lives up to it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place with only a few seats to sit and eat. More of a to-go spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

paulette's food is amazing she's amazing the care that she puts in the food and the followers she has yes you have to wait for perfection !! read more

I was excited to try this new place in our hood. Got to the restaurant at 12pm and most items on the short menu were not available. Strange since they were open since 11am. There was no line so unsure what happened. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the place smelled like spoiled shrimp.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love the food! Been following 3 Bottled Fish since their start at the farmer's market. They take their time with the food, well worth the wait. My favorite is the Big Market Banh Mi, and At the Beach noodles. read more

3 Bottled Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I'M IN LOVE WITH VIETNAMESE FOODS HERE! It's my new favorite place for the savory dishes that I can't find in other viet restaurants. The dippings and sauces are 10/10 recommended. The service is good overall. Staff are friendly and dedicated as how every ingredient of the dish is displayed. Super cool interior decor as well! I don't normally write a Yelp review but GOTTA this time. The owner is passionate and you will be impressed by the foods at this little corner of Vietnam read more

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We just ate here for the first time. Had pork bahn mi and pork vermicelli bowl. Both were super delicious and everything was really fresh. The iced coffee and lotus tea were also very good. Just get here early as she sold out of everything by the time we left at 1. read more

I was very impressed by the super high quality here. I've been around and I can say this is one of the finest ever Vietnamese places. Very authentic but very fine too. Bun Bo hue was a masterpiece and the sua da cafe was sublime. Congrats on being a transcendent experience-to Paulette. read more

Great pho and atmosphere! Small quaint clean and friendly. Not very many tables to sit at but we were the only ones so grabbed the small round by the front window. What a great neighborhood addition! read more

Delicious steak n egg banh mi and super fun vibes. Fun folks singing karaoke and cooking up a storm on a Saturday, and nice ambience and great books in the small seating area. I'll be back! read more

Delicious and authentic Vietnamese cafe with a cool vibe and legit viet iced coffee to go. We came hungry and enjoyed the banh mi, noodles and rice plate. Check this local joint out, you won't regret it! read more

Went here for lunch. Nice place on the inside with good seating. What blew me away was the food. Had the vermicelli bowl with homemade pork sausage. I lived in San Jose and worked in East San Jose and this was the best vermicelli bowl I've had in the bay. Whatever they did to make that homemade sausage as good as it was I dunno, but I plan on eating here on a regular basis. The Vietnamese coffee is also better than anything you'll find in the town. To top it off the chef is super nice and delivers great service. If you're nervous coming here in Fruitvale don't be. It's a nice little street with plenty of parking. Support this new place and the wonderful people inside it. read more

3 Bottled Fish - Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love the food!!! The coffee is the best!!! Can't wait to come back for more!!! Best Vietnamese cafe around!!! read more

3 Bottled Fish - Loving the food!!! And the coffee is the best!!! We will be coming back for more. - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been going to 3 Bottled Fish's stand at Stonestown for almost 7 years, so I had to check out their first-ever brick-and-mortar in Oakland. Paulette immediately recognized me as soon as I walked through the door and thanked me for crossing the bridge to visit her place. It's a tiny storefront in a mostly residential neighborhood with a tire place on the corner. It's a really cute and welcoming space with embroidered sampler artwork on the walls. I purchased three banh mis, three shaking beef rice plates, and three viet iced coffees for me, my daughter, and her roommate. All of it was [chef's kiss]. As a Viet who lives in SF, I'm always on the lookout for Viet cuisine that doesn't require a drive to San Jose (which is where most of the Viet diaspora lives). Local peeps, be sure to support Paulette and 3 Bottled Fish! read more

Love the vibe here. The only restaurant that has Thick Noodles and Creamy Coconut Milk- Banh Tam Bi in NorCal. If you are a true Vietnamese then you MUST try this restaurant. They would make your dishes like how your Vietnamese mama makes at home- feel like home. Service was fast and the CHEF was very thoughtful in every customers dishes (you could tell it in how they decor in your dishes). THIS IS A MUST TRY VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT IN THE AREA. read more

3 Bottled Fish - exterior - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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