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    4.4 (396 reviews)
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    Oxtail hot pot with adds ins
    Benny C.

    Super solid for Vietnamese inspired hot pot. I got the oxtail broth base and it left me breathless. It was filled with a ton of beefy flavor and sweet. I wish I could have that broth everyday! It comes with assorted vegetables such as mushrooms, pumpkin, and noodles. There were also a good amount of oxtails if I do say so myself. I tried my girlfriend's pork bone broth and that also had a ton of savory umami as well. It was borderline addicting! The noodles soaked up all the broth and flavors to the point where they were like sponges. Every strand of noodle was bursting with complete deliciousness. They were individual DIY style hot pots so you can order extra add ons as well. It reminded me of Tasty Pot or boiling point but more of a deconstructed version. Excellent place if you wanted to try Vietnamese hot pot!

    Mama Rose's Dungeness Crab Cha Gio
    Cynthia C.

    Best wings: fried I think without any batter, super crisp skin, juicy meat and flavorful sauce. Extra points for the fried garlic bits and sometimes they will have some herby like basil or cilantro - wish they would be more consistent with that. Haven't dined in yet, all DD orders. Enjoyed what I have gotten here so far. Smaller portions but they spend a lot of time with the food here, not greasy, some meats from Spain and Australia.

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    Jacqueline T.

    Recently revisited Bacogai for lunch. The last time we were here, we really enjoyed the hot pot, but this time we decided to try something different on their menu. We started off with a Vietnamese iced coffee ($6). The coffee was strong (just the way I like it) and slightly sweetened with condensed milk. We ordered the beef luc lac (shaking beef) banh hoi platter ($28), which is served along with lettuce, herbs, and nuoc cham. This seems to be a popular dish among those that frequent here. The beef was delicious and surprisingly super tender! Second dish we tried was the braised salmon clay pot ($23) that's served with rice. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Definitely spoon some of the sauce over your rice! Portion-wise, I did wish there was more from both taking in consideration of the price. Total price came out to about over $60 before tips.

    Pandan waffle
    Camila Y.

    The hotpot was really good. The soup was flavorful and they give you plenty of vegetables and side dishes to cook yourself. The claypot with pork shoulder and egg was okay, but the pork was too dry, probably overcooked. The wings were delicious and give big pieces. Unfortunate the dessert portion was lacking. Pandan waffles came out cold, which was a bit disappointing. Also the espresso in the affogato was not hot or warm, so it was like just drinking coffee and eating ice cream separately instead of an affogato dessert. Overall, the hotpot and wings are the highlights, and I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

    I really enjoyed the duck salad. Super savory and refreshing, the fish cracker/chip added fun crunch. Def recommend!

    Wei Y.

    Food 5/5 I ordered the Salmon Claypot and Small Hot Pot -- both were excellent. The salmon was well-seasoned, though the portion was surprisingly small. For the hot pot, the soup was very flavorful and delicious, quite different from other restaurants. Service 2/5 To be precise, I should say the restaurant's management was the real issue. There were only two waitresses, and they had to welcome customers, clean the tables, deliver dishes, and help customers check out. The restaurant wasn't even full when we arrived, yet we still waited at least 15 minutes just to get seated because the waitress too busy to clean tables. The wait time for the dishes was also unbelievably long. Checking out took even longer. It was clear the restaurant was extremely short-staffed, which seemed like a major management problem. Overall, the dining experience was disappointing, even though the food was good.

    Karen N.

    LOCATION: Blanding/Fruitvale PARKING: Lots WHAT WE ORDERED: * Bo Luc Lac Garlic Noodles ($22) - My least favorite dish of the three, but it was not bad! I wish it had more garlic. The bo luc lac was a little overcooked and tough for my liking. * Bo La Lot Banh Hoi ($27) - The nuoc cham that came with it was pretty light. I usually like to drench my food with nuoc cham, so I had to add a lot. The bo la lot was unexpectedly pretty yum! I love banh hoi so I'm glad I got to try it here. * Oxtail Lau ($28) - Light and tasty broth with a platter of fresh vegetables. It comes with ramen noodles, but you can sub it out with vermicelli. Pretty decent (but pricey) Vietnamese food in the East Bay. Bacogai has both a traditional and modern blend. I'm glad I got to finally try it, but I don't think I'll return regularly because I'm not used to such high prices at a Vietnamese restaurant. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to try more homey and cozy Viet food!

    The fixings for our Lau Oxtail
    Patty P.

    Went to Bacogai on a Monday for my partner's birthday and it was a relaxed vibe. We had a reservation, and was seated quickly and had dedicated, supportive, helpful service the whole time. It was our first time trying hot pot and our server gave us a ton of information, recommendations, along with some suggestions on additional food to pair with the hotpot. We got the duck salad, which was savory, full of citrus, chunky due to the large shrimp chips, and was amazingly delicious. We also a salmon bowl, which I guess I didn't get a photo of but the salmon was so tender, rich, and memorable. Finally the hot pot, full of oxtail, large pieces, great tofu, mushrooms, and we followed the recs of when to put in certain items, was recommended to get extra broth if needed, and also if the burner goes out they can re-light it. Because it was my partner's birthday he did get a little treat, which was lovely. We will be back to try more food! Loved what we had and excited to try more.

    Selina G.

    Great spot with a calm, quiet atmosphere and aesthetically designed interiors. The area around is also great for walking around after, to fight the food coma. The food was excellent across the board and hit exactly what I was craving, especially the lemongrass pork bánh hỏi. The green thai tea was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. On top of that, the staff was very attentive and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

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    Maria F.

    Amazing service, our server was very attentive and the food was delicious. It was my first time here and I enjoyed it so much!!

    Hotpot
    Michelle L.

    What a surprise! Want hotpot on that day but didn't want crazy amount Chinese style or the Shabuya buffet type. Found this one because saw the review has the one person hotpot. The one person hotpot was exactly what I want and I added an additional Australian wagyu beef which was very tender. Just enough amount of the food and all the vegetables were very fresh. My son ordered the duck salad and the clay pot pork belly. Duck salad was a very refreshing taste. Lime sauce over the braised duck, it cane with shrimp crackers. Pot belly was very tender and plenty of sauce. Perfect to eat with steam rice Only one server but she was very friendly and handled the whole place very well. Clean environment with beautiful green walls which were very nice to use as the picture background . Will be back to try their other dishes.

    Tiffany M.

    Very delicious lunch. I ordered the mushroom and tofu clay pot. It came with a side of jasmine rice. I also had the vegetarian spring roll. The clay pot had the best tofu I've ever had. I mean marinated in some richness that complimented the mushrooms. The best. The only downfall to this establishment is service is a little slow and it's kind of dry in there although it's decorated pretty modern. Thank clay pot is a go to for sure.

    Garlic Shrimp Noods
    David C.

    First time picking up Bacogai to go, but won't be the last! We ordered a few items to share, and everything traveled really well for takeout. Got home 30 min later and still fresh, vibrant, flavorful, and didn't lose its luster on the drive. Shrimp Garlic Noodles: Chewy, garlicky, and 6 big plump shrimp. Flavorful but not overpowering. Definitely a staple dish when ordering for a group. Veggie Udon Hot Pot Kit: Broth packed separate so nothing gets soggy. Fresh veggies, fish balls, and noodles ready to build at home. You can definitely get 2 full meals from this dish. Shaking Beef Vermicelli Rolls: For me, this is a gold medal dish! Fun little noodle bundles and sliced beef organized perfectly for wrapping & dipping. Even when the beef is gone, I'm dipping all the scraps - no waste! Crispy Tofu Salad - Crunchy tofu over a fresh slaw with tangy dressing. Huge portion and saves well for a few days. Everything traveled perfectly, portions were big, and the flavors hit. Feels like restaurant dining, just in your kitchen. Big time stamp of approval!

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    Rip off portions, even when ordering add ons. Don't go here if you know what real asian hotpot is.

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    I love this place! All our orders were so delicious! we will definitely come back to try other menus!

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    Ask the Community - Bacogai

    Is there option for AYCE during lunch or dinner?

    No. This is not a AYCE hot pot place.

    In your banh hoi with lemongrass + mushroom should I as for no fish sauce to make vegan?

    Yes. Fish sauce on the side so you could ask them to just not provide it.

    What are your hours? We showed up today (Sunday) at 11:30 am. No one was there and lights were off. I tried calling your listed phone # around 11:45 am....no answer. So we left.

    Does the MAMA ROSE'S CRAB CHA GIO vegetarian vegan (no fish sauce, oyster sauce, and dairy free)?

    Yes, they have vegetarian version for Mama Rose's Cha Gio. Make sure to mention it with your server when ordering.

    Does the ramen noodles contain egg?

    Yes! It contains egg.

    What vegan options you have?

    They have mushrooms hotpot as vegan and Mama Rose's Egg rolls as vegetarian options Both are very well made and yummy.

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    Came here for a friend's birthday dinner celebration few weeks back. It was a first time for us. We…read morewere lucky to find nearby street parking. Upon walking in, it was very spacious. They even got a cute backdrop for photo ops. The celebrant had the private karaoke room. Nice roomy set up. Any available song to your choosing. Then by 9pm, there's a DJ setting up in the main room. Few of us got our groove on. Used the restroom once cause they had ran out of paper towels. Tried a few of their appetizers and they were good enough. Bartenders are attentive. Wasn't expecting all they had there. Pretty chill place for all that they provide.

    3/5. Service 1/5 They…read moredid bring the menus and sat us promptly. It was slow nothing special. 11:00 pm. Didn't come check on us even once when we were eating. Just brought the food and disappeared. No water was refilled without asking. Zero attention to detail Food 3.5/5 Pho combo 2 was good. Big bowl, normal amount of beef, noodles. Side of beef sprouts basil, lime and jalapeño came included. Sriracha and hoisin sauce at every table. What made the experience bad is fried calamari. It felt like they just pulled it out of a frozen bag and warmed up in a microwave. Spicy though like I like it and sauce that came with it was good. Another point for me getting full. I got a to go box (no waiter came so I had to stand up and find them to ask for it). Atmosphere is BAD. Tables stay unorganized. They are probably getting moved all the time. Feels so OUT of place like the furniture was picked up for free from some other random restaurant after getting closed. So much overhead lighting when you enter feels discomforting and underwhelming. A plus is a VIP room we went there to take a look and it was soundproof with disco and 2 TV's. Some disco equipment was getting disassembled in the far room. There is a spot for taking pics and playing darts which is cool but again everything feels so out of place. Managers were smoking outside with random friends when we came in. Super unprofessional. One of their friends at the bar was drunk and smelled with alcohol. Not coming back.

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