I created this Yelp account after I read so many disrespectful and nonsense comments from some of…read moreyou for this restaurant. Somebody has to stand up for these businesses!!! This is what happens when you never hear the word "NO" growing up. I love love love this restaurant. Food is great. Service is great. Yes of course, sometimes the foods are not as good as the usual, but that's normal for any restaurants. We are all humans. We cannot keep 100% quality at all times. Even when you go to a 5-star restaurant, you will be faced with this reality. Get over it! For those people who complain how the prices went up or the quantity went down, you should just stay at home and cook your own food. For some of us who don't have our head up so deep in b*tth*le, we know that prices EVERYWHERE have gone up ever since pandemic. In order for restaurants and other businesses to survive, they need to either increase the price or reduce the quantity. For those who keep saying this is your favorite restaurant but then again you complain about the quantity or the price or both, COOK AT HOME THEN!!! Here is Economy 101. Businesses exist to make money. I know that it's a BIG SURPRISE for some of you. If they don't make money, they will close. If you don't understand that, maybe you should go back to school. I really hope more people stand up for what's right. Not just for this restaurant, for others as well (whether they are restaurants, car wash, etc). I see so many complaints but rarely anyone defend them.

Been coming here since they opened before Covid & is my go to for service, convenience & price…read more But I slower see the impact of the cost of living & eating out bc their pho bowl meatball was cut in half vs. before you got about 4 whole meatballs & steak slices were sparse. Flavor was on point. Orders: Eggroll-beautifully crisp, filled w/vegetables & meat, this is a great appetizer we haven't gotten in a while & it didn't disappoint. Pho Rare Steak & Meatball- full of flavor in the broth but as mentioned before it was surprising to see my meatballs cut. Steak was sparse but good. Pho Play is convenient & fast & a place visit periodically.

Part of our cruising around the bay involved casually finding the bistro where we need to meet for…read moredinner later tonight. It's crazy what you bump into when you're not looking. After a couple of hours sight seeing, we took a wrong turn and ended up in this town and stumbled onto this beauty. It's like a new generation of Thai food for us. Not at all what we're used to or have ever tasted. It was great! A very intimate, joyous fellowship broke out with great friends and an even better atmosphere. Seating is outdoors only and you're surrounded by flowers and the very vegetables we were about to eat. Very surreal! I believe it's the first time I've ordered food and they literally grew it outside the eatery. It was all delicious and I highly recommend you get lost and stumble into them, yourself. I love this place!

I'm very disappointed with my visit and I had been wanting to try this spot out for the longest…read moretime!! Finally made it and they only do take out and cater to just make the food rather than providing at all any public service. No one greets you or offers assistance especially with how the online menu you would order on at this location. Even after waiting and calling out to the people preparing the food for help I still did not get what I ordered completely I was missing the blue rice which would have kept a star up but because I was denied what I asked what was pictured and even paid more since there was a lunch special and told if you want what is pictured on the menu order the dinner item Their online menu isn't updated so don't look at their website Their other locations are way better than this spot which is an express only with rude employees I definitely suggest the other locations in Oakland and Palo Alto Beautiful areas with great customer service and they present their food instead of getting missing items over priced take out only. I will say the food was still delicious and I ate everything but with the blue rice that extra star would be there Expect No help To go only And missing items with the miss communication of rude service The reason stars fell off on my end The 2 stars I did give was just for the food still being delicious but that missing rice made it seem not amazing as the sit down locations aside from here And the other star was for it being close by to me so convenient I would had told all my family and friends but I will tell them to never go here unless you just want the food ok but check the items before leaving Go to their other locations the food and service is far way better than here

As someone who has spent a long time in San Leandro, there are quite a bit of restaurants I had not…read morebothered to try. The parking lot is a bit small and thankfully it wasn't too busy so it was easy to get a spot. My partner really wanted to try a different pho restaurant so we came here for a dinner after our big sur 21.2 mile race! He got the chow mein with beef, along with a banh mi and I got the pho with beef tendon and flank. The tendons were so fatty and the best texture while the flank was so fresh and cooked to perfection. The beef in the chow mein were so tender and the banh mi were seasoned perfectly. This place is very much a sleeper hit for me and the service was fast.

I ordered their beef stew with rice noodles (beef was tender and a bit fatty I loved it), fried egg…read morerolls (so good) and their delicious Vietnamese coffee! (Someone in the review mentioned it has a hazelnut taste to it and it did not disappoint:) I was satisfied with everything. I wish I ordered fried rice but next time I will! You will not be disappointed go and get yourself a meal and enjoy it! Can't wait to try their other food on the menu!

Food amazing, customer service amazing it was quick if you're looking for quality food definitely…read morecheck it out one of the best pho I've tried.

Oooo we came in a good day! The combo pho had very tender meat and the broth was so soothing…read more The banh mi had crispy meat and the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll were all so well made. This place continues to impress and would be the best place to get party trays from too!

Very nice crew and the food is superb and nice view of dining area. I really appreciate and…read morerecommend for everyone. Thanks.

This was my second time eating here. The first time was for a party that my friends had at this…read morelocation. We came 20 to 30 minutes before closing and the staff was super friendly and that was a surprise. I expected them to be short with us being that it was so close to the end of the night, but that was just the opposite. Food came out quickly, and everything was perfect. The broth was flavorful. Everything in the soup was tasty. The Imperial rolls were really good and the peanut sauce was different than I expected, but I really liked it The waiter came over 2 to 3 times to check on us, and at the end of the meal asked how we like the food and if anything was wrong. The prices are very good. The portions are large and the food is fresh. To go back to the Imperial roles I'm gonna say that they were extremely fresh. The vegetables inside were really crispy which I liked, you can tell they were just made using really fresh ingredients. Definitely going to be one of my go to Vietnamese spots in San Leandro.

My daughter and I were on our way to Oakland Airport with a rental car. There's a cheap Arco gas…read morejust around the corner and it's close to the Oakland Airport so we came here for lunch. I was going to get Pho but the Bun Rieu looked pretty appealing and it's not a usual item to be offered so I opted for Bun Rieu. My daughter got garlic noodles with beef instead. Both items were very good and filling. I like the fact that I can choose the size of my Bun Rieu as most places only offer one size and it's usually for Pho rather than Bun Rieu. Might try their Bun Bo Hue next time. The place gets pretty packed around lunch time so it's a good sign that it's a popular joint for lunch. We arrived just after 12pm. If we were a little later, we might not get a table at all. There was plenty of parking in the strip mall. There's a cheap gas Arco just around the corner.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while, but every visit ended the same way. The…read moreparking lot was so packed that I couldn't find a space, so I'd just give up and leave. This visit was finally my lucky day, and I'm glad I stuck with it because it was worth the wait. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a comfortable atmosphere. The staff greeted us with a smile, answered our questions, and were friendly throughout the visit. I ordered a bowl of pho with a side of spring rolls, and both were delicious. Everything tasted fresh, the flavors were well balanced, and the portions were satisfying without feeling overly heavy. One feature I really appreciated was the ability to choose from a small, medium, or large bowl. It's a nice option whether you're looking for a lighter lunch or a hearty meal. There are still several menu items I'd like to try, so I'll definitely be back. My only suggestion is to be patient if you're driving because parking can be a challenge during busy times. Once you get inside, though, the food and service make it well worth the effort.

It's been awhile since I've written a review on Yelp but their Khao Mun Gai and Butterfly Pea Milk…read moreTea was bomb! I had it DoorDashed to me - drink was still cold (ice not all melted) and soup was hot. The ginger sauce though in this meal was hitting authentic notes! I could probably have had two more of these to pour on the chicken. I'm definitely ordering again! Thanks for serving a dish that doesn't get as much "popularity" as the Pad Thai and making it one of your star dishes! This was one of my favorite dishes my grandma would make for me and I'm feeling so comforted by it!

Long overdue post. Have ordered Moo Dang noodles, papaya salad, and Khao Mun Gai a few times…read more Delicious! Flavors all on point and cohesively work to make a delicious meal. Only thing to note is the papaya salad can be a hit or miss. I hope it's more consistent with the amount of food and flavor. When it is on point, it is good! Definitely my go to spot for Thai street food! .... Awaiting to re-open. Please open soon! So hungry.

I am so sad to write this but must for my fellow people who love Thai and Lao food. I will not be…read moreordering from this place again. Having eaten both cuisines my entire life as a Southeast Asian and having made both myself growing up. Service was good and staff were friendly. 1) pad Thai: ok, but didn't have enough tamarind flavor. Generous amount of chicken and tofu. This saved our meal. 2) Laos style papaya salad: worst I've ever had. The papaya is shredded wrong, was missing an ingredient, and I've never had it served with purple cabbage. A must skip. I have a feeling they do not make it in a mortar and pestle.

Ok - hear me out. This place is so strange because it's more of a grab and go place INSIDE of…read moreCastro Village Bowl. But we got the pad see ew and the fried rice here with a drink (total $44) because we were starving and didn't have time for dinner before meeting up with a friend group to bowl - and I was pleasantly surprised at the value of what we got?? Pros: - The 2 dishes we ordered, came with HUGE portions - I was so surprised because I expected it to be overpriced (since it's inside the bowling alley and the place also services bar food/fried food fitting for a bowling alley) - Tasted pretty good honestly! not bad. it didn't hold up well later in the night or the next day, but not terrible. - decent amount of veggies and meat in the pad see ew! - Pretty quick service, food came out in less than 10 mins, and they gave us a buzzer so we knew when the food was ready Cons: - obviously service can be a bit hit or miss, but it's a bowling alley, so set your expectations accordingly Overall, I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here - but it is refreshing to not only be stuck eating fried bar food at the alley