We love coming here for the chicken and shrimp pho. The restaurant is clean and simple. The wood tables and wood accents give it an inviting atmosphere. Kelly usually serves us and is so sweet to remember special things. She knows I always order extra bean sprouts. This restaurants dining room is totally wheelchair accessible. Lots of families come with their children. We never hear children having a difficult time. Just all smiles. Update: February 2019: Still consistently delightfully delicious! read more

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Was super excited to try this place. We've heard great things from friends. Came here at 745 and they say kitchen closes in 5 minutes, online says open till 9. This would be totally understandable if they were slow.. no customers. Except it was packed! Not very decent customer service either. Sad we won't be trying this like we hoped read more

Disappointed. I ordered take out for pick up. Got home and realized they did not include all the items I ordered. Also, typically when I order pho from other Thai restaurants the noodles/meat are in a bowl container so I just have to add the broth, fixings, and eat. No bowl--I had to look for something at home large enough to put the chicken, noodles, broth, and fixings in. Pho is normally a fairly large bowl of soup--cereal bowls won't do. I had to resort to a mixing bowl. Not very much fixings provided--a sprig of Thai basil, small packet or hoisin sauce and sriracha, etc. Overall, not a great take out food experience. I guess they are great if you eat at the restaurant. read more

Hard to find but worth it! This restaurant is in a nondescript strip mall - and I would never have found it if I weren't dropping off some stuff at the Goodwill just a few doors down from the restaurant. [The Goodwill is in the same strip mall. There's small gym right next door, and the restaurant shares a wall with the gym, which makes for the occasional interesting (read, amusing) background noise, whilst dining.] Moving on to the food... The pork & shrimp egg rolls were so good! They were piping hot, definitely made to order. If the egg rolls were the only thing I ate, I'd return just for them. But I also had the rice vermicelli, also with pork and shrimp (2-item arrangement on menu); it was savory, refreshing and scrumptious. Portion was ample. I barely could finish my bowl but I wanted to keep eating, eating and eating; it was SO good. Thai iced tea was equally on-point. Didn't have time to indulge on dessert (hello cassava cake!) but I will definitely be back!* Parking is not a problem; lots of spots available in the strip mall. Prices were reasonable. Service was friendly and excellent. Great find!! *Trust the other review that noted they quickly run out of Bahn Mi sandwiches. They were out by 3pm on a Tuesday. read more

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Oh wow it has been 3+ years since my last visit to Benley and overall I still think it is one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in Los Angeles & Orange County, but there are other places in Little Saigon (e.g. Pho 79 Restaurant) that offer cheaper prices (just as good as Benley's food) and Benley's service has gone from great to average (e.g. I had to share the menu with my friend because our server only gave us one copy of the menu). *** Lemongrass Charred Pork Spring Rolls (2 spring rolls cut in half, $6.99): This dish also came with peanut sauce. Pretty expensive for 2 spring rolls, but I did NOT feel a bit of disappointment. Bowl of pho (rare slices of steak, $9.49): The broth was so savory that I drank the entire bowl of broth. The noodle were tied together like a globe knot, but nonetheless still tasted pretty good. *** If you ask me where can I find a bowl of pho with excellent broth OUTSIDE of the Little Saigon, then the first place I recommend checking out is Benley (yes - I like Benley's pho better than Golden Deli's pho). read more

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I found this place within a short driving time from my work and was really surprised. Most people could miss it as it is not within obvious view from the streets. It gets packed during lunch hours in the middle of the week. The servers here really hustle, though. I love their lunch special: small banh mi or vermicelli bowl and a banh mi sandwich. The banh mi sandwich can run out though (or at least the bread), but it is really good. I also love their lemongrass pork banh mi -- it is my usual go-to. I usually pair it with their pork vermicelli noodles. If you have peanut allergies, do not forget to request for no peanuts if you order this! The pho here was also not bad -- the broth is quite flavourful and it is definitely better quality than what I have eaten in other parts of Long Beach and the western OC area surrounding Seal Beach. Because one person is taking orders and servicing all the tables, you can expect to wait for your food or a table. The price is not bad though, considering most meals in the area are at least $10. read more

I've eaten in this establishment a couple of times several years ago. It was very nice but very crowded and hard to get a table. Food was great. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed everything I got to try. I had the lunch special with a lemonade and shared the fried green beans. The lemonade was delicious. Not as sweet as most places make it which I was super grateful for because usually lemonade is way too sweet for me. The green beans were so yummy. Crispy and sweet and just spicy enough. There were enough for four of us to share them. The banh mi was great, tasted fresh, and only got better as I got farther into the sandwich. And the pho had a stronger, richer broth than I'm used to. It was really good. I might not want that much flavor in the broth if I was eating a larger portion. Overall a delicious meal. I'll definitely be back and how nice that they have a GF bakery next door to get my wife some goodies. read more

Great little place. We had the Bahn mi lunch special and Pho. Both super yummy and the waitress was very helpful and had great recommendations. Will definitely come back. read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Lunch special Bahn Mi/rice and Pho Beef/ rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

We accidentally stumbled onto this gem on a random strip mall - WOW! We both got the lunch specials and they were so flavorful. The staff was very friendly and the food was phenomenal. Yum! read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Lunch special (Bahn Mi + Shrimp and Pork Egg rolls on rice noodles) - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

My favorite place to get Pho in this area!! They always accommodate impeccably for gluten-free dietary restrictions!! Don't sleep on their chicken wings - they're soooo good read more

My Benley's restaurant experience was as always, excellent. The food (though the brisket pho especially) was very delicious and affordable. The restaurant was small but cozy and pretty clean. The waitress was very kind and I love supporting Asian family owned businesses that deserve it. read more

I moved to Westminster this past summer and I still travel to Long Beach for the best Pho. You have to try the spicy cauliflower tempura!! read more

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

During these uncertain times, small businesses struggle to stay open. Please leave a current phone number with take out orders. When orders do not get picked up it is very hard for this small business, they are trying their best! Please let them know if there is anything to improve on! read more

Been to Benley's many times for lunch. Their lunch specials are great! I usually get the rare beef pho and pork lemongrass sandwich. Plenty of food. It's always the same waitress that provides phenomenal service with a smile on her face. read more

Really love this place! Shrimp (Gluten-free) pho is my usual with added veges. The service is always great too!!

Vegan pho offered as well as a few other menu items. Staff is knowledgeable, just ask! I appreciate the little details such as the Cafe Du Monde cans, being that New Orleans is one of my favorite places! The spring rolls were delicious and peanut sauce made them over the top. The pho was my favorite part and although looks simple in my picture, once you start stirring it's like a little treasure chest. I found bok choy, cabbage, carrots, etc! I can't wait until it gets colder so I can visit more often! Please consider adding more vegan items... perhaps a vegan green bean option? :) read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Spring rolls made vegan - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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In the world of yummy Viet food in So-Cal, there's always plenty of choices in Westminster or Garden Grove or.......... wait for it................Long Beach??????? That's right Yelpers. I have officially submitted a request to the state of California to change the name of Long Beach to "Little Saigon" based on the quality of the food. Everything is amazing (including the Pho which is super clean and they must be skimming the broth more than a politician is skimming from the top of their campaign fund). And how about the deep fried green beans??? Parents..........I know how to get your kids to eat green beans........ask for the deep fried green beans and your kids will be begging for them every night. Honorable mention to the fried egg rolls/fish sauce and Spring rolls/peanut sauce. I know this might sound crazy, however their peanut sauce is LEGIT. Trust me - you might just drive here for their peanut sauce. read more

STOP YOUR SEARCH! FOR YOU HAVE FOUND A DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE DINING EXPERIENCE! I found this hidden gem on complete accident while visiting a gluten free bakery next door & was told this is the BEST vietnamese food you will find in the city that has GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS!!! I'm so glad I checked it out because it's so hard for me to find safe food to eat having celiacs disease but as soon as I walked in I was greeted by Chi (the owner I believe) she was such a delight to speak to & made me feel so comfortable & safe to eat there. She was right! NO ISSUES AT ALL! I'm so grateful I found this restaurant! Definitely going to be my constant go to! So go check it out you will be glad you did! read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Gluten free Shrimp Spring Rolls! Sooooo fresh & Delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This restaurant is definitely more hipster rather than authentic. Nothing was wrong with the food, but it was definitely over priced. For 9.49, their lunch menus offers a combo or either pho or bun cha with have a banh mi. I chose their lemon grass beef bun cha and their Vietnamese "ham" banh mi. I also shared an order of Benley's charbroiled pork spring rolls. Overall, the meal was good and filling, but I felt like my bun cha and the spring rolls were just vermicelli. The service was good and the restaurant itself is hidden within the plaza. It's a tiny little thing, but cute and minimally decorated. When I had gone during a weekday, I didn't have to wait for a table. The place was filled with the right amount of people to where yelling over others wasn't necessary. read more

They finally REOPENED and it's exiting! I want to make this review super short and sweet. My favorite Pho restaurant ever. They have the best vegan pho and substitutes!! Always great service! read more

Great tasting flavorful food. Lunch specials are just right portions and a great way to sample a variety of entrees and appetizers. A good bad thing Not enough seating! read more

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

Food is so very good but they have raised their prices several times and made the portions smaller each time. We brought home beef stew, great flavor underneath 1/2 oil....2 carrot pieces that's it!!! Filet and potatoes gets more like minced beef! If we're going to pay more keep it like before Covid!! Value isn't there for stew or filet and potatoes. Very disappointed read more

Food is always great. Service to go and dine in is always exceptional. I recommend the jasmine tea.

Benley is hands down my favorite neighborhood restaurant. I ALWAYS get the spicy green beans - must have if you haven't tried them from here yet. It's never too loud in there and you can always get great service :) read more

This is our go-to pho place! We have tried numerous places around this place is the best! They also have great egg rolls and chicken fried rice too! read more

What a refreshing oasis! This restaurant is tucked back from Wardlow Road. There is plenty of convenient parking. Now for the good stuff... We were greeted by our server, Lindsey. She went on to become a favorite. She answered our questions and provided quality service. What more could we ask? I STRONGLY RECOMMEND the Spicy Green Beans! Others shared how much they enjoyed this dish. Now we know why. The beans are about the size of an asparagus spear. They have a light coating, similar to tempura, and served with a pleasant sauce. Don't miss out on this dish. I enjoyed the Meatball Pho. The meatballs had the texture of a hotdog. If you are expecting an Italian meatball (like me), you're in for both a very pleasant treat and surprise. My wife enjoyed a combo vermicelli. She added the pork and egg roll. She made a great call, but then I'm not sure if a bad call is an option at Benley. At lunch they have a sandwich available. I forget the correct name, but the people eating them looked mighty pleased. At $4.99, this looked like a great value. It is available with several different meat options. I'm done for now. Your job is just getting started...plan your visit NOW. read more

I'd give this place a 3.5 - ATMOSPHERE It's a cute little spot tucked away at the end of a strip mall in Los Alamitos/Long Beach. I pass this strip mall all the time and had no idea it was even there. Glad my friend shared it with me. It's definitely a little gem of a place. It's nice and clean inside. They use the space well. It's small inside, but there's plenty of seating. We got there early but stayed through the lunch rush, and there was never a wait, but the place was packed. The decor is nice. They have photos of Vietnam (both HCMC/Saigon and Hanoi) actually taken by the owner's mother. Really cool! CUSTOMER SERVICE Our server is the owner. She was so great and welcoming. She was very helpful when I had questions about a few dishes and she always had a smile on her face. Gotta love that! FOOD I ordered off the lunch menu which, by the way, is a killer deal. So, if possible, go for lunch during the week! I got the BUN CHA GIO and the CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD. I love the Bun Cha from Hanoi and was excited when the owner told me that the bun cha gio is the kind from Hanoi. I was sadly disappointed when the dish came, as it did not resemble the bun cha I had in Hanoi, but more of the bun cha I had in Saigon. Still good, nonetheless, but definitely not the bun cha I was expecting. The CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD was definitely not one my palate enjoyed. I definitely wouldn't order it again. There was no real flavor to it. It was bland. It needed some type of dressing with some acid to give the dish any kind of taste. My friend ordered the GREEN BEANS. These are an ABSOLUTE MUST. They're battered and deep fried, totally making the healthy green bean not so healthy, but oh so freakin' tasty! They drench it with a sticky sweet and sour chili sauce making it a crunch, sweet and sour bite of amazing! DEFINITELY ORDER THESE! So good! OVERALL I will absolutely be back to order some other things on the menu and plan on updating my review. I'm certain that I just picked some things that may not be their best dishes. read more

This is the first time I have been to. Vietnamese Restaurant. It will not be my last . The curry chicken and the flat steak entrees were incredible, however, the green beans with the honey sauce that we started the meal off is what really exceeded my expectations of Vietnamese food. Loved it so much for dinner. Went back for lunch there 3 days later! read more

The team at Benley's is wonderful ... you feel like you are family just arriving for a wonderful meal at home. The team is very attentive and they are all so wonderful. They have an incredible selection of entrees that vary from meat lovers to veggie delight to everything in between! Our dinners were incredible and the flavors, attention to detail and portions are a true sign that who ever is in the kitchen really pours love into the food. There are NO steamer tables of pre-cooked food here at all! Everything was fresh and truly awesome! Benley's is tucked away in a shopping strip but don't let that fool you ... it is a true gem of a find for anyone that loves Vietnamese food! Come on in and enjoy a wonderful meal!! read more

We always go to Gentle Care Pet Clinic right next to this Vietnamese restaurant and today we decided to give it a try and we were happy to have tried it. The brisket pho was traditionally sized and not monstrously big like most pho places and the pork banh mi was one of best that I have ever had. The pho broth was flavorful and the brisket tender and delicious, the texture of the noodles was perfect, garnish was fresh! 5 stars for this dish! Benley is welcoming and she knows her pho!!! read more

Quick: Delicious, thoughtfully presented and fresh. Pho is yummy, almost elegant but not the "best" you could ever have. Just a flavor of it's own. Banh mi's are also good and the green beans are a must. Pros: Vietnamese food, presented clean and a touch of care. Cons: If you're looking for "cheap" viet food, this is not it. So Benley lives in this strange place among restaurants. It presents a lot of authentic Vietnamese, but it has an Americanized feel and taste that differentiates it but doesn't take away from the experience. That's what I mean by touches of care or thoughtful. For example, the pho comes out and when you eat it, you don't think to yourself "Wow! This pho is beyond any other I've had!" I find myself thinking more, "This is very simple pho, but very delicious. Very balanced." The banh mi as well. The green beans though, these are a pow of flavor. Crispy breading and a slightly sweet and sour sauce makes these a tasty appetizer. Overall, Benley fills the void for Viet food in the area that is lacking such establishments. I think the lunch specials are a fair deal and the food overall is good but it is not cheap eats. read more

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen - Lunch combo: Beef Banh Mi & Beef Pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good food and terrible service.I got a really bad experience with this place. They treat you like a homeless.

Tried Benley yesterday.... The good: Pork & shrimp eggrolls were probably some of the best I've ever had. Spicy green beans were phenomenal!! (*my favorite!) Vietnamese coffee- perfect. Service was quick, and very friendly! As far as the pho we had, it was just ok. Not bad, but not the best I've had. We will definitely be back again to try other things. read more

Me and my mother have been dining here since I was in 4th grade! (I'm a senior in high school now) We have gotten to know the owners and they are so kind to us every time we come. We have even grown to know the waiters who always provide excellent service. I have brought my friends here and can guarantee a good meal here! I have gotten the same thing for nearly 8 years, the salmon with extra aioli. Occasionally I get the pork chops and with a fried egg. My mom loves the pork chops as well. The Banh mi is DELECTABLE! By the time I'm out of school, they've run out but when they have not, the banh mi is a MUST. Grilled pork banh mi is the go to! I always wash everything down with an iced coffee (it will keep you up, very good for finals) or an iced jasmine tea (QUENCHES THIRST). My mom enjoys the cassava cake and I frequent the banana foster. The lemongrass pork springrolls are AN ABSOLUTE MUST! The Benley community has shown us so much kindness and we have enjoyed every moment there. We've laughed, shared stories, and made memories while sitting at those tables. I will definitely miss Benley when I go to college read more

This place absolutely slaps. We tried the pho and Bahn mi lunch special and the chicken curry so we could try multiple things. The pho had great broth and flavor and curry had unique flavor and was delicious. The stand out however was the bahn mi the bread was crunchy and also soft, probably the best one I've had in recent years. Lunch special is definitely worth it read more

Wonderful and charming family-run place. Great service. They make you feel like a guest. The food is great with good ingredients prepared carefully and thoughtfully. The soups, salmon, etc. all made you feel like they actually enjoy feeding people and want them to feel good! read more

If I could afford it, I would eat here every week. The vegan pho is amazing and everything else as well. Order today people.

I've purposely neglected writing a review because I hate it when this place gets too busy. I want to keep it to myself...BUT...it is one of my all time favorite places, so I should give it the stars it deserves. The Spicy Green Beans deserve their own rating. They are a 10/10!!! Every person should order them. I also LOVE the vermicelli bowl with pork and the Lemongrass Pork Spring Rolls. My husband and I eat here almost every week and are usually only disappointed when it's busy because we are spoiled. We've tried the chicken Bahn Mi and the Pho as well...ALL of it was delicious. Check it out! (Just don't fill the restaurant up around 11am on weekdays.) read more

Tiny small restaurant in a strange strip mall that looks abandoned half the time. The restaurant is TINY so be prepared to wait if there's a lunch or dinner rush. They have probably 15 table seating arrangements against one wall or the other and a small aisle in between. The great thing about a small restaurant is that you get to smell the heavenly aroma of delicious food and see what everyone else is ordering as the dishes are brought out to neighboring tables The crispy green beans are delicious. Think tempura with more spice. This is a must order! The pork egg rolls are bigger than normal and cooked perfectly. Served on a traditional long leaf of lettuce and a side of dipping sauce. Roll up the egg roll in a pulled off piece of lettuce, dip it in the sauce, and it's practically healthy! I love their simple pho with beef brisket. The meat is tender and has almost no fat on it at all. The broth is delicious, rich and savory. The serving size is great. The only cons are that it is a little pricey and they tend to run out of items on the menu after the lunch rush (like the banh mi). I've been there four times and there is usually only one server working. The restaurant is small but sometimes I think they need more help. Overall so so good. read more

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