Delicious food. Definitely need to try the bone marrow pho. Great ambience and good service too.read more

Generous portions, meat cooked to perfection, and the broth was on point…read more Got the Bo Tai Chanh (beef carpaccio) which is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes and Gao did not disappoint. Must order. Wanted to try every pho on the menu but will have to save it for subsequent trips. Will definitely be coming back plenty of times.

Wow surprised I never left a review since we come here so often…read more They are known for their Hanoi style chicken pho. My Vietnamese friend from out of town once brought me here and told me it's her favorite pho spot in the Bay Area! She was surprised the restaurant doesn't have Vietnamese owners. However, I think their rare beef pho is THE BEST in the area. Super tender. Their portion size is big, so I usually share a large rare beef and meatball pho with my husband. If we are really hungry, we will add in an imperial roll too. Apparently, for imperial rolls and the butter tofu appetizer, you can order half portions. That's really great to know because we are always debating whether to order because we can never finish. The fried butter tofu is also delicious. We tried it for the first time today. We also tried the wine sauce oxtail pho, and it is so good. They cook the oxtail for 4Hrs+. Over the years, we've tried a variety of items and all are solid, but the ones mentioned above are the standouts. Also, their service is 100!

A staple along El camino, we came on a busy weekend so had to wait about 20min. Large inside with a…read moregood amount of seating. Parking along El camino or in lot behind restaurant. Service is quick and friendly. They specialize in northern style pho, so expect wider noodles and different toppings, but still delicious nonetheless! We were really impressed by the seasonal shaking beef, that decibel was a standout. The tofu appetizer was fried to perfect crispness but could've been a little saltier (or come with a sauce). Pho and chicken were good. Overall definitely hit the spot and so convenient for when you need your viet for fix!

Freakin' yummy Vietnamese pork sandwich. I added sliced jalapeño peppers…read more Customer-service: good:

The bf has been wanting to try this place out but they were always closed. Decided to try our luck…read moreafter work, and finally got to try out their imperial roll and beef plate. We ordered to go as we were both tired. Imperial rolls were nice and crunchy, beef was a little dry but used the sauce for rolls and it was fine. The bf got their beef pho and killed it! Service was quick, took about 10 minutes to get our order. Looks like the place has been for years, nothing too fancy. Overall good.

Every time I visit this restaurant, the service from the staff is consistently excellent. I always…read moreorder the same Vietnamese beef pho. The noodles are delicious, the broth is rich yet not greasy, and the beef slices are incredibly tender and smooth. It is almost impossible to find any flaws. If I had to point out one area that could be improved, it would probably be the choice of beef chunks. They are still very tender, but the texture feels just a little dry at times. Even so, this small issue does not take away from the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend this modern pho restaurant. They also offer many other dishes with great value for the price. Strongly recommended to everyone. 每次去拜訪這家餐廳，服務員的服務都非常得好，我始終點一樣的越南牛肉粉，好吃的麵條，濃郁的湯頭也不油膩，加上超滑嫩的牛肉片，無可挑剔。硬要說一個能改進的地方，唯一美中不足的部分應該就是牛肉塊的部位挑選，感覺也是非常嫩，但是口感始終有一點柴。但是瑕不掩瑜，整體來講，我非常推薦這一家好吃的現代河粉店，裡面還有非常多性價比非常不錯的餐點，強力推薦給各位。

This is such a cute and unique place! Came here on a Friday at 7pm for 4 people and waited like 20…read moreminutes. It's a smaller dining space that's why. The outside has a cute little garden walkway. We got the soy milk pho - such an interesting dish that I was dying to try! It was actually really good since the broth was light. The pho was a little sweet from the soy milk. The original pho broth flavor is subtle. The noodles were cooked perfectly chewy and I lovedddd!!! The wagyu skillet was tender and juicy! My friend and I both thought the meat tasted like al pastor for some reason lol. Not a bad thing.

Overall, the food was good. The papaya in the Green Papaya…read moreSalad with Beef was fresh and crunchy. The beef was tender and flavorful. The Ben Tre Appetizer Combo was also good. The shrimp rolls and grilled pork meatballs were my favorite as they were delicious. I was not happy with the Pho Dac Biet because the broth tasted watered down and was also not hot enough. On the positive side, it had a generous serving of tender meats, and the vegetable accompaniments were fresh. If I am in Millbrae and wanting Vietnamese food, I will give them another try.

It's always solid when we come here!…read more Loved how fresh the rolls were and my food is always so hot! Piping hot so you know it's made fresh. I love their special with the pho bowl and the five-spice chicken or the pork. Delicious! The flavors are solid and you get a plentiful amount. More than enough for leftovers for a second meal honestly (unless you're super hungry). I love the BBQ park as well and their vermicelli bowls. They have some garlic noodles that are hit or miss. Sometimes they are super flavorful but sometimes they're a little dry. Staff are nice and super quick and the ambiance is quick casual.

I had a pretty awesome experience here at Pho de Nguyen. The service was great. A very friendly…read morestaff who steadily checked in on me if I was ok or needed anything. Customary at most Vietnamese restaurants, you get your food with minimal check ins and not even a plate clearing until the bill comes. This was NOT the case here. There service was definitely in the A/A+ range! I ordered on my phone via QR code, but there was an option to order in person from a server. I ordered many items to try out. I ordered spring rolls, crispy salt and pepper wings, grilled pork banh mi, beef dac beit pho, and a Thai iced tea. Thai Iced Tea was pretty good. Grade: A I thought the Spring Rolls were decent, but what made them even better was the peanut sauce! I always hate when the peanut sauce is watery and this was far from that! An excellent gooey peanut sauce and maybe one of the best I've had fpr consistency. Grade: A- Crispy salt and pepper wings definitely had an incredible crunch. They were up there in crunchiness. The drumettes were meaty which I appreciated. They were well seasoned also. I think I need to try their other wings before crowning these, but some of the cruncheist wings I've had for sure. Grade: A- Beef Dac Biet Pho had some real high quality meat in it. I had options in noodle and my go-to for any pho spot is the egg noodles. I wish it had more bo vien in it, but I appreciated the combo of meats. The broth seemed authentic, but I wanted a tad more flavor out of it without adding sauces. Overall, the pho grade was a B+ bordering an A-. The star of the show was the grilled pork banh mi. The meat was tender and saucy. In fairness I asked for extra pickles and mayo, but I was very impressed. The bread had the crispy crunch we all look for but minus the stale bread. The breads soft yet crispness made it seem as if it just came out of the oven! I'm going to dub this as the best I've had in the Bay Area! There I said it! Grade: A+ Everyone who ordered the sampler seemed very pleased at other tables, I would definitely try that. Also, want to try the other banh mis and noodle options for the pho. There was a nice vibe at this place. I didn't feel rushed although they do close fairly early at 8pm. The server's mom is the one cooking in the kitchen and I appreciated the family feeling at this place. They do have a newer location in San Francisco that has a DJ Friday nights that I may check out. I believe the server said that they are open til 2am on most nights, but I may have misheard her. Feel free to Yelp that location. My only disappointment was that I really love papaya salad and it was not an option. I may make this my go-to spot from now on, but as a Yelper, we all know we will keep trying new places. This will be the one I continue to frequent. Well done Pho de Nguyen!

Never wanted to write a review so quickly after having the meal! Mainly because we got A+ service…read morefrom our server, who was absolutely sweet, accommodating, and great with kids. Upon getting seated, she asked if we wanted a plastic water cup, regular bowl, and plastic utensils for my toddler. I highly prefer being environmentally friendly, so I only opted for the reusable bowl. I truly appreciate her asking me before automatically bringing everything. I ordered the Pho Tai Gau (rare steak and brisket) with thin pho noodles, split bowl with extra noodles to share with my toddler. The meat is super thin and tender! Although we ordered "extra" noodles, it didn't feel like extra compared to a normal bowl, but my toddler wanted more soup than noodles so it worked out. We also got the imperial rolls appetizer. It was tasty but I felt like it was a bit overdone, because it hurt the roof of my mouth haha, but I do prefer it to be crispy than soggy so I'm not complaining! Just be aware :) Nowadays, my best eating out meals are those in which my toddler enjoyed and allowed her to be on her best behavior. Our server checked up on us multiple times (never had to flag her down) and took great care of us. My toddler even let her pick her up! So thank you for the great service!

Hunan mifen is a welcome addition of a very specific Chinese dish/cuisine in an area otherwise…read moredominated by pho, southern (Americanized) Chinese food with which is competes with in a no-frills, but satisfyingly delicious shop in the middle of San Mateo. This place was discovered by my wife while looking for noodle soups in the area. Me, I'm not particularly fond of super spicy. But their signature spicy beef has a very unique and addictive quality to it. Be forewarned - the chili oil the beef is bathed in is no laughing matter. We used to get warnings for the works to spoon in the chili oil a little at a time as it is a slow but powerful burn. But that's not what has be coming back. The main draw for me here is the blackened stinky tofu. They accompany this pungent snack with fresh cilantro. Peanuts and a sauce that match it so well. Might not be the best date food but it is delicious. Service is fairly minimal although staff are very informed and can answer questions. Order through the phone and for any toppings, you can get up and help yourself. Overall. This is probably one of my favorite noodle dishes when in the mood for something spicy or something quick. The portions here are also very healthy so come hungry.

Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

My go-to spot when I'm craving ramen. I like the niku spicy when I want soup and the Tokyo classic…read moreaburasoba when I want soupless. (I want no soup 95% of the time.) I've tried the tsukemen, and it's not for me. The broth has a fishy flavor that I do not enjoy. For apps, we have consistently ordered the karaage and calamari. On occasion, the calamari can be a bit tough, but it comes with a lot of seasonings/toppings that take it over the top. Really kid friendly - they have boosters for booth seats AND high chairs, plus special utensils for kids and just started serving water also in special plastic cups.

This used to be my go-to spot, but unfortunately it's become a no-go spot for me…read more I was really surprised by how much both the service and food quality have changed. When I got my noodles and broth, I immediately noticed a huge difference from what I remembered. At first, I thought maybe they had changed the recipe, but after trying my boyfriend's broth, it was clear there was a major inconsistency. Mine was so watery that I could barely taste any flavor--it honestly felt like they were running low on broth and tried to stretch it. I asked the server if I could get a new bowl, and he seemed confused by the request, so I had to further explain what I meant and mention that I've eaten here many times before. I hate sending food back or asking for replacements, but at that point it just wasn't enjoyable. When i got the food, it was the same thing but a little flavor and SO MUCH ONION. This is what i mean by inconsistency?! why are there hella onions in this broth but not the previous ones??? What disappointed me even more was the service. After my replacement arrived, none of the servers checked in on me. It felt very much like a quick "here you go" and then they disappeared. I didn't feel welcomed as a customer. I'm not sure what happened because this used to be one of my favorite places, but I left feeling really disappointed.

Amazing food and service! The owners were very attentive to our group and provided quick service…read more The ambiance is very homey, giving off nostalgic vibes. Pho tasted great--had a lot of flavor with tender meat. The food was cheaply priced, I'm very happy with my experience! Will definitely go back :)

The owners were very sweet and personable. The food was amazing and the restaurant was very cute. I…read morewill going again soon!

I stop here every time I'm in town for work, the food is phenomenal and the staff are super…read morefriendly (my server July was especially great)! I always get the nem cuon (the portions are huge) and their ginger honey lemonade. The northern style pho is delicious, with generous portions of beef and clean broth.

Consistently great pho and service. On of my go to place for work lunch and dinner. July is very…read morefriendly!