I ordered pho beef, vermcille with bbq meat and a few egg rolls. Idk what the reason was but gosh my pho had like no flavor. In addition i recieved only one jalapeno with the veggie bag. Also the sauce for the vermicelli was freaking nearly empty so that too was lacking in flavor. I think the last thing you should be serving your guest is limited portions of sauce and vegetables. Fyi My meal was brought to me by post mates driver, which was one of the best parts of the meal because he delivered it do quickly. read more

Delicious fresh flavorful food. Great service. Kind owners/managers who work hard! Our favorite place for pho in LB now for at least 10 years! read more

Favorite Banh Mi in SoCal! Make sure you plan lunch here for the best bread and favor of any banh mi. We always go for the tofu and it is so tasty. All of the other dishes are also fabulous, including the fried beans, spring rolls, and pho. I would note that the banh mi is never available at dinner time, so make sure you go earlier in the day. read more

Had the fresh squeezed lemonade , eggrolls, wings, and lemmongrass spring rolls. All were delicious! Can't wait to try more. read more

The people here are very friendly and happy to serve you. The food is good. I think they have the best fried rice around. It's a good value.

Ryan is fantastic!!! He single-handedly took care of the whole restaurant with great speed and attitude. Food was good, small (but perfectly portioned). Drinks were ace. But really... The service won my grandma and I over! read more

Great brisket pho, and great beef fried rice. Excellent customer service and fair prices! Will return, only drawback was the little bit of toughness in the brisket. Going to try the rare steak next time! read more

I was kinda skeptical because this place is not located in a predominant Asian community. But after giving it a try it's legit pho. The pho is simple but that is what makes this place good. You won't get options like tendon nor tripe nor other authentic pungent dishes like bun bo hue. But the simple beef slice pho or brisket or meat ball works fine. Broth is clear, clean and flavorful. Compared to most Vietnamese restaurants the meat quantity and noodles quantity is less here. But I guess you can't have everything. The pho price is slightly over priced for pho standards. The noticeable overpriced items are the non pho dishes. The spring rolls or rice dishes are much over priced compared to most Vietnamese places. $4-5 dollars more than most Vietnamese places charge for good quality. But due to the area and clientele i can see why. What also impressed me was the Vietnamese ice coffee. it's legit here. I make pho at home and viet coffee at home. Eat often in little Saigon in the OC and eat often in the SGV area. So this place is legit. Good job on bringing quality pho to this area. read more

It's hard to get Viet food wrong, but when it's good it's good. Solid place, clean establishment and always quick friendly service. I like how the waitress/hostess doesn't try to chit chat. It's weird to say that, but it's not common in Asian restaurants. When I eat Asian food at Asian restaurants I tend to get in my naturally introverted state. They have all my faves plus the crispy green beans is definitely a must have as a treat. read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fresh food, wonderful staff. I work in the shopping center and they always pack my food to go so nicely, definitely don't skimp out on food just because it's to go. Delicious pho and love love love their spring rolls read more

We love their braised short rib, but had take out Friday 09 April and both of us had upset stomachs. I only had 1/2 a bowl. Not sure what the problem was. One of us had noodles and the other had rice with it so it wasn't that. Disappointed, almost $40 wasted. read more

"Mom and Pop" style restaurant with incredible food. I ordered the Pho/Bahn Mi lunch special and it was delicious. It's hard to find a good bahn mi and this place has definitely got it down to a science. Pho broth was rich, fatty, and full of flavor. Cute decor and very attentive service. Do not overlook this place if you're wanting vietnamese food. read more

We've been coming here for years and the food is consistently delicious. The pho is always flavored well, goes perfectly well with a side of banh-mi. Definitely one of our go-to places especially for a quick lunch. Highly recommended! read more

I called this place few times to order takeout and they're not picking up the phone. No point of driving just to order and wait - last month I did that, they made me wait 40 minutes after I only order bahn mi. Thank you, next read more

Great Pho and incredible staff that helped me create a vegan option for spring rolls and Pho. Would absolutely be back. Sometimes their line is busy but if you leave a voicemail they will call back. Also available on food delivery apps! read more

Came here to have bahn mis in the evening time, unfortunately they only serve them for lunch. We decided to stay and try the pho, fried rice, and the fried green beans(they have a 1/2 order of you request it). we started out with the pork spring rolls, they come out with a peanut sauce on the side, although really good , we really liked dipping it in the green bean sauce... lol! The pho was so delicious, lots of flavor, plenty of shrimp in my pho, and the noodles were just right. The fried rice was perfect, a different type of flavor, I would recommend you give it a try. And in the end we had dessert as well, like a fried banana with ice cream, amazing, looked like a huge egg roll, but it was the banana. I have to say, it is small place that gets really busy. There was only one waitress/server, but she was on her grind! She was super helpful!! There is plenty of parking. And for the price, you can't go wrong! read more

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The food here is ok. Not sure how else to describe it. I ordered the Shrimp and Pork Egg Rolls, String Bean Tempura, Garlic Chicken Wings, Panko Breaded Shrimp, and the Filet and Potatoes. First off the waitress forgot to put in the Shrimp so we never got it nor was charged for it. Oh well. The Egg Rolls were good but I like to eat them wrapped in the lettuce. Unfortunately the 2 pieces of lettuce wilted underneath the Spring Rolls so it made it difficult to eat. The String Beans were good and crispy. Probably the highlight of the meal. The chicken wings were uneventful and they were some of the tiniest wings I had ever seen. Most of the flavor sat on the plate. Last but not least, the Filet and Potatoes. The pieces of filet were cut into bite sized pieces. The potatoes were cut a little bigger than a French fry and the onions were on the raw side and plentiful. My first piece of the filet was cold but my husband insisted that the rest was warm and I had the only cold piece. The flavor seemed to be salt and pepper? There was not much flavor but my husband enjoyed it. Service was not good for a Wednesday afternoon around 2:00. No refills were offered but maybe it's because there was only one waitress in this small place. read more

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We LOVE this place. My boyfriend and I are regulars here and I cannot say enough good things. We love the food, their pho broth is delicious. Occasionally it has been busy, but they get us a table right away and the food comes out quick and super hot! It's also awesome that they remember us and we barely even have to order, they usually just say "the usual, right?". read more

This review is way over due I've been ordering from here for years and everything they make is dynamite Tempura green beans their pho cookies spring rolls and salmon are amazing read more

Food is still good, service was GREAT. The problem is $60 for LUNCH for 2 people. We had 2 lunch dishes, appetizer, and 1 coffee. We understand cost of goods has increased but $60 for lunch is a bit outrageous. No upgrades of any kind to the place (bathroom, tables, etc all the same). LONG time customers but no longer. read more

The service was incredible but even better was the catfish tomato confit! I haven't had this dish since I was a kid at my aunts house. It's had such perfect balance of being salty and sweet from the tomato and frying the catfish to keep it crispy. Definitely suggest mixing the tomato sauce into your rice ! read more

This place has been here for awhile so it has to be good (at least most of the time) because they certainly don't get a lot of foot traffic at its hidden location. Almost invisible from the street, at the end of a strip mall, we finally tried it & were pleasantly surprised. The first time it was a cold night and Chicken & Rice Porridge sounded warm & comforting. It was. The Garlic Chicken Wings were sticky & sweet with a breath of heat. The second time, a few days ago we ordered the Garlic Wings again and Chicken Curry. The chicken was generous & chunky. Thigh meat can be flavorful or gross, so I'm pleased to say it was the former. The halved, peeled potatoes stood out like hills in a curry chicken broth stream, cooked al dente. It also comes with a side of white rice. You can order off the Starter menu & be quite happy but the Entree & Pho sections offer tempting choices to try as well. It seems like one server waits on all the tables but so far that hasn't been a problem for us. It's a small, narrow space that stays full but we've been able to sit right away. I would think if you like Vietnamese food you'll be happy here. See the TJ Maxx & then look to your right...a hot, fragrant bowl of Pho awaits! read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Chicken Curry in front, Garlic Chicken Wings in the back. - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place rocks! Spicy green beans, shrimp lotus salad, pho, it's all good! We have been coming here for years. Spicy chicken wings are likely the fan favorite! read more

I have been going to Benley's since I was a high school student. It has become a go-to when I need comfort food! I love to get the chicken curry with a side of spring rolls and a Thai Tea. Their lunch special is a great price and you get a lot for what you pay!! Always happy to stop by for a bite when I am in the area!! read more

We love their tasty food. We get vegan pho (the "taste of" dish is a great size), soft veggie spring roll, chicken pho, and soft pork spring roll. All the items are consistently fresh and delicious. We order to go, sometimes through online delivery. Everything is always well packed and ready on time. Back when we had to be more cautious about dietary restrictions, they were super careful, gracious, and never made mistakes. Try out the bakery next door for gluten free tasty sweets to finish off your meal. read more

My favorite spot to get Vietnamese food in my area. Always great food and it hasn't changed at all. I've been coming here for years and I will keep coming as long as Benley's is around. read more

Great quiet place at the corner of strip mall. Good down to earth Viet food. Lots of parking. Decent place where entree coasts about $12-16 per person. Would recommend spicy green bean n the rolls as appetizers. Good variety choice for entrees. So yes I would go back again. read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Spicy green bean. - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The secret's out, I guess: I found one of the best Banh Mi's I've eaten, located less than 5 min driving distance from home. I endured 3 chronological methods--dine-in, walk-in for to-go, and phone order pick-up--to try 3 different proteins (ouch, that's a lot of hyphens, Fia). Result? Uhh, please read on =P... At 1st encounter--oh wait, I mean 2x--I think it's just me unluckily stepping foot at this very clandestine hole-in-the-corner that adjacently shares TJ Maxx, Dollar Tree, & 2 pet-care facilities in 1 strip mall. One was during Monday--gosh, what's up w/ me going on Monday closures x/--and another was at 12ish pm, when I discovered that a woman RIGHT BEFORE ME ordered the last Banh Mi, or technically the last baguette, available! Keep in mind this was over an hour post-opening =\, & so I'm thinking, "No wonder my friend raved about the Banh Mi..." Still I was headstrong to get my sandwich, & so on another lunch weekday I decided to sit myself in a very narrow, 1-roomed, grayish-blue dimmed setting, noting that at 11-something on a non-Friday it was already getting packed, & most of the time 1 waitress was present to serve 20+ guests at Benley. The Banh Mi Bo Nuong/Sliced Beef ($4.95) caught my eyes the most, w/ [a costly] Iced Vietnamese Coffee ($3.50) to "typically drink with." Although it costs a buck or 2 more than other Vietnamese sandwiches (e.g. Banh Mi Che Cali), this 10-incher (if not cut in 1/2...) was more than incredibly filling. Benley uses all the essential superb-quality, flavorful Vietnamese ingredients--very pickled, julienned daikon; thinly sliced cucumbers; julienned carrots; and generously sprinkled CILANTRO--to construct a way-more-than satisfying lunch. The beef was juicy & subliminally marinated without being too saucy (which I'm not so fond of) and the fresh baguette had that wonderfully delicate crunch & softness, outside and in--respectively--that it only left off w/ tolerable amounts of crumbs that can be easily swept off w/ a paper napkin (& good thing those crumbs were on a plate, haha). Hmm, did I forget to say "filling?" The same descriptions--both quality & price--can be described in my other two subsequent tries. A few weeks later I ordered my 2nd sandwich walk-in, which was a bad idea b/c I had to wait a bit too long before it was wrapped up. In spite of that moment, this banh mi was the one I was teasing my friends about, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Md8NI-1DCEsBYCgKIVujDQ?select=5o8KBKOHkTsOa-YUCWISBw, b/c I totally didn't expect this guy to be abundant w/ equally succulent & delectable PORK BELLY, aka Banh Mi Thit Ba Chi. I may not be a pork belly fan myself, but I certainly am recommending this to my bacon-loving buddies. Yet I wasn't done with my banh mi quest :P. A few days before writing this review I was in a vegetarian mood, and from that walk-in lesson I called for pick-up instead. 15 min later I happily carried my Tofu Banh Mi/Banh Mi Dau Hu & Rau home. MmMm hmmm, it had that consistent freshness & tastiness of the veggies & bread, & the likewise satisfying tofu was quite meaty & not so much flimsy to absorb that wonderful, "brothy" sauce used in that beef & pork belly. Conclusively, what I noticed in these few visits is that about 3-5 workers (including the waitress) fully operate in this tiny yet usually busy restaurant, such as myself calling thrice b/c Benley's phone line was busy. Thus, I can understand why my sandwiches--obtained from all 3 methods--took over ten minutes to make. So from that reasonably slow yet friendly service, the slightly pricey foods OTHER THAN banh mi, & yummy lunch in all occurrences: 4 stars. Btw, their Banh Mis are only served from opening time 'til 4pm. But if you were unlucky, at least they do Happy Hour (1/2 off foods) every day, 5-6pm =). read more

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One of the best spots for pho. Simply amazing and delicious. Also, try the Vietnamese iced coffee. I tried it once, now I get it every time I visit! read more

I love this place. Nice food and good pho broth. Staffs are friendly and quick service. I usually order lunch special small pho with a half size of Bahn Mi. If you are vegetarian, you can still choose some vegetarian dishes. Only I don't like here is they don't have any tendon or other meat selection than rare steak and chicken.(of course you can choose shrimp) read more

This place surprised me on where it was located at and what type of food it offer to attract people in coming here. Even though the name suggest a Vietnamese restaurant, Benley is an Asian fusion place with a reboot of French influences mixed into the cooking. The location is on a very sketchy plaza, but the interior of the place suggest a French bistro with very dim lighting to offer a low case atmosphere to get you relaxed to dine here. It was challenging to read off the menu only because it seemed like it was going for fine dining, but with Vietnamese cuisine as the centerpiece to draw people in. I can only fathom a thought of pho or vermicelli (thin rice noodle), spring rolls, and a few bo luc lac (marinated beef) as part of that dining experiences. So it was a little bit shock to me what had came out of that kitchen for the big surprise. Our starters came out with Shrimp & Pork Egg Rolls http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/TLUkAUeo_kwH3qM80IKGMQ/l which was a nice little beginning. Then came our tasting portion of each of the noodles I had mentioned. We got a bowl of the "Taste of Pho" http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Xw81nmaJjPHKaLTjIPcAIA/l which is essentially beef tripe with white noodle. Nothing really stood out other than the fact it was a starter that cost $8. Yeah, shoot me! A regular bowl in most places cost $4-$5 and had more to offer in that bowl of noodle. The "Taste of Vermicelli" http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/9vHfbJSL31v5xNDJqdeQfQ/l was not going to be any better either. We had about six different main courses to try out: *Bo Luc Lac http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/rYjXV_h0bPAq_jYJpB-LkA/l which they called it Shaken Filet Beef was not bad, but I had other places that was more seasoned than this plate of beef I got. Surprisingly it lacked the lime or lemon juice I have gotten from a few other places. So this was something different I noticed at this place. *Chicken with Lemon Grass http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/KDz9SopAoldBkKVwHmVZ9Q/ls which is the Flattened Chicken with Red Wine at this place. This was probably the best dish of the night. I thought this was done correctly and very nice bok choy to go on this plate really complimented the chicken very well. *Vegetable sprouts http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/XKkkD78LH8K4IZRwEpUOwQ/l which is the Ong Choy with Garlic at this location. I am beginning to crave for this vegetarian dish. This is the second time in as many weeks which I thought this greenie was a nice wing man to the Lemon Chicken as I had before at Battambang (San Gabriel). I figured it would go hand in hand next time time when I ordered the same two dishes together. *Catfish with Tomato Confit http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/5tpOyau67dAdjic4IB1TRw/l . It passed, but barely passed on my tastebud meter. It is...what it is... a fish with tomato sauce with little greens on top. *Pan Seared Salmon with sauteed green leafs and cilantro aioti http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/QPXeXonq-mjdx7XvYdQNRQ/l . Take a look at that little guacamole-like sauce and you'll understand what aioti is like. It tasted like a puree or a reduction sauce for the salmon. Goes well with it, but something I didn't believed it was needed. *Short Beef Rib Stew http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/fxSel7vYPb7aFgA-79qKKQ/l It looked like a pot roast to me. I'm not a big believer in braised beef or pork and this was another test of will for me on this particular stew. It wasn't bad, but had a shortcoming against it......it still look and taste like a pot roast. As we finished the main courses, it was the dessert that really blew everyone away and rejuvenate the table. *Buttermilk Panna Cotta and Lime Anglaise http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/3BZDHiUVTf8WfSXQE8j6Kg/l . This was a marvel and a must order if you decide to come here. I heard the nephew of the owner of the place learned some of the techniques from what he learned at Campanile. It's a good thing he got this marvelous dessert with him. *Melting Vairhona Chocolate http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/9xAAopktbtLoDtHn6OL2jw/l . Since there's no chocolate souffle, this is the closest to a chocolate bomb. Well worth that admission price. *Casava cake http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/u0paHFFnDaEs4oWzHfujJg/l . Funny thing about this thin gelatinous layer cake was that it reminded me banana pancake sliced in four pieces. Better than a crepe I thought. Another delicious dessert. With the dessert rescuing from the impending doom left by some of the other dishes, I was ready to give it around 3 stars. I looked at other part of menu and thought there was potential to come back here more often to try out more of the adventurous dishes they offered. The service was awesome throughout the night and make this dinner an even more enjoyable meal. Just to imagine a Vietnamese cuisine reinvent itself with updates of contemporary French and New American style. What you get is the food you will experience at Benley. read more

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Winner Winner Vietnamese dinner! I heart Benley oh so much. I have been there twice this week and have been happy with both meals. The staff is lovely, and the food is consistently delicious. I love the bahn mi with beef while my husband's favorite is the pho with rare steak. The only downside is that it is a little pricey. Also, the hours are strange. They are closed Sundays and open late on Mondays. I will return anyway. Don't forget the Thai Tea! read more

Love this LIL hole in the wall. The food is good and customer service is great. up. Combo order is good. Soup and sandwich thumbs up.

Great spot for pho. I haven't tried any rice dishes. The owner does a custom order for me. Veggie pho with beef broth. Not in the menu that way but she'll whip it up for me. Great service. Good pho. Close by. Nice staff. All the ingredients to be a regular spot for me. I just figured out what's for lunch tomorrow! read more

Hands down THE BEST tofu vermicelli bowl in town. I've tried so many different Vietnamese tofu vermicelli bowls & this is by far my favorite. The tofu has a very unique delicious flavor that sets it apart from regular fried tofu. I don't know what it is but it is VERY FLAVORFUL. The past three times I've ordered from there I've ordered for take-out and the lady taking the orders has been SUPER NICE. Please support this small business. read more

Serving flavorful Vietnamese dishes at affordable prices. Their spring rolls are packed with delectable flavors with a killer peanut sauce. Pho has good broth and delicious noodles. Server was great and managed to provide excellent customer service despite having multiple tables to attend to. read more

The sandwich is good. The pho is so so. When it says rare beef, i guess no. And the portion of veggie is the most pathetic one i've ever seen. The bean sprout is only 6 pieces ish? and few basil :( I know I ordered half size, but this is too sad? Also the noodle are all jammed. Feeled like prepped long ago and bc no one came so it's all sticky to a big ball. Took me some stir to separate them. And the price is more expensive than average. So I guess won't go again. read more

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This restaurant is located in the corner of a plaza. If you see TJ Maxx, you are in the right place. I did a random Yelp search before eating here, so I had no idea what to expect. Upon entering the place, I realized that it is a little different than your typical Vietnamese place. The space itself was small and intimate. It was really clean and decorated well with old black and white photographs hanging on the wall. I came on a Monday night and it was pretty empty. Kelli, our server, told us that Monday nights are usually very busy because they are closed on Sundays. Kelli offered great customer service and was always asking us if we needed anything. The menu offered a lot of other items besides pho. It is primarily in English with the Vietnamese names underneath, so it is a good place to take people who are not familiar with Vietnamese food. We ordered the lemongrass pork spring rolls, beef vermicelli, and Imperial crepe. I thought the spring rolls were tasty, but did not have the usual veggies and ingredients that spring rolls typically have. My vermicelli was also delicious and consisted of an abundant amount of beef slices, which was nice. The fish sauce was not too pungent so that's good if you don't like the fishy smell. The Imperial crepe was large and the outside offered a good crisp. I hear their banh mi is really good so I will definitely try it the next time I go. Overall, this is a good solid place to introduce to your friends or family who are not familiar with Vietnamese cuisine. Although the food was good, the prices were pretty high but that is what you pay for when you eat at a nicer, clean restaurant. I grew up on Vietnamese cuisine so although I don't think the food items were super authentic, they still tasted good on their own. read more

LOVE this little hole in the wall. The location is unsuspecting, but the food packs a huge punch. I like coming for dinner since it's intimate (good date night spot) but their lunch deals are too good to resist. They offer 1/2 pho or bun and 1/2 bahn mi, so you can get the best of both worlds. Side note - their sandwich bread is realllly good. My all time favorite thing is their spicy green beans, which I could eat all day long and never grow tired. Shaken filet and filet and potatoes are also tender and delicious and they don't skimp on the meat portions. Don't forget to grab dessert - you will not regret stuffing yourself with their incredible bananas foster. Their prices are fair because it's evident that their ingredients are fresh and quality. Service is also warm and quick. This place is a must! read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Shaken filet - super tender and loaded with crunchy, flavorful peppers and onions. - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I typically don't write reviews but a friend recommended this place to me and I couldn't have been more grateful! I've been going here with my friends and family for over 2 years and their food is amazing. My favorite on the menu is their lunch time special with the taste of pho (rare slices of steak) and their 1/2 bahn mi (lemongrass pork). A huge favorite is also the shrimp and pork spring rolls with the peanut sauce. I definitely recommend eating here! :) read more