Came here the morning after Coachella ended! Was a great spot, very tasty, perfect to balance the alcohol and festival food from the weekend! The staff were nice, and although it was packed and busy, they were friendly and worked fairly efficiently! Food was delicious, felt clean and had great portion sizes! Pho and the jerky were good, and the ban xeo was yummy! The only thing that wasn't so great was the papaya salad which was a little salty, but overall a good experience! read more

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Came here after Coachella weekend. My friends and I were in need of recovery soup. There wasn't too many spots for pho around the area so we were glad to find this spot. The service was terribly slow but the servers were friendly. We had to wait a while to be seated but we noticed there were a handful of tables that just needed to be cleared We ordered the veggie egg rolls, veggie spring roll, and all got pho. Their spring roll was a bit pricy for it being veggie and it was the length of my iPhone. Their veggie egg rolls were pretty good but we were bummed they were out of the regular ones. I got the steak pho and the meat was dry and tough to eat. Their food was decent. I wasn't expecting much for a spot in Palm Springs. read more

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Staff were super friendly and welcoming and i loved that this place was open late. I got the pho tai and I honestly thought it was mid. For a 14 hour broth I definitely thought it would be more flavorful. The chili oil had a kick which I loved. Mango sticky rice was great. Price was what it was for Palm Springs I believe it was like $20 for a bowl of pho read more

Everytime we've been it's always been a nice experience. It's one of our go to place if we can't figure out what to have. Nothing too fussy but an easy eats. A mixture of Vietnamese and Laos dishes. It's pretty much a mixture of southeast Asian. Restaurant itself isn't that big. There's patio seating out front but I've never seen it been utilize. Inside has a bar area with some bar seating. I believe it's a full bar as some of the cocktails are specialty on the menu. Service has alway been great all the times we've been. Menu has pretty much loads of everything. Your stater of springs rolls, papaya salad, and so on. Mains of course pho with different option, noodles dishes, and pretty much loads of other flavorful dishes. I tend to alway get the same thing whenever we're here. Started off with two cocktails, on of the pink martini which was tasty and strong. One was enough for me. And the other was somewhat of a dragon drink. It was quite tasty. Food, we always get the papaya salad Laos style. That comes with sticky rice and beef jerky. It's a must if you like papaya salad. You could also get it the classic way. And the deluxe pho which comes with all the meats. You can choose two items as the main or add additional for a fee. It's easier to just go with the deluxe. That's come with the bean sprouts, Thai basil and jalapeño slices and lime wedges. Broth is good. Nothing major but still good. Potion is a little smaller than other places. Plus it's one size only as well. Another dish, the beef stew served with baguettes bread for dipping. It was quite tasty. Nice decent chunks of brisket in a flavorful broth with veggies. The food has alway been good. Service is alway excellent and the staff are always so friendly and efficient. It's an easy eats place that does fill you up. Plenty of parking in the lot out back and parking structure across the street. Street parking available as well. read more

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Good Vietnamese food. I had the Egg Rolls & Lettuce, and the Classic Spring Rolls. The Egg Rolls & Lettuce were really, crisp and tasty. The fresh lettuce, mint, and cleantro add to the egg rolls flavor. The Classic Spring Rolls were good too. I liked the peanut sauce that goes well with these chewy and fresh spring rolls. The service was great. Got greeted and seated right away. The server was very attentive. The ambiance was a little mixed. We sat outside, and though the day was nice out, there was traffic and construction near. Maybe next time I'll sit inside. read more

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The beef jerky, papaya salad, and sticky rice I ordered was okay. I wished I ordered something else. I've had other beef jerky that tasted a lot better. It was too hard and didn't have the food overall didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The service was good. The Thai tea was also good. Prices were okay. Restaurant is nice. read more

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Very good dining experience. There was only one server and he covered everything. We were one of two couples when we arrived. But look out here they come. At least 20 people and still he served everyone. We started with spring rolls and a tangy red sauce for dipping. Freshly made and excellent. Then Koi Pba (golden triangle), lightly seared Ahi Tuna, salmon and poached shrimp on an extravagant salad with two sauces and sticky rice. She had beef pho which she raved about. Mango boba finished me off. Beautiful inside with a ceiling of paper lanterns and decorative designs on the walls and ceilings. This is a wonderful restaurant for Vietnamese or Lao cuisine. Each dish was made fresh and the seasoning was true to the origins of the dishes. read more

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I love this place First time in my while life to dine in and the servers greeted ne "Happy Friday". They are so nice. I love the food. Everythinh is small serving though. Food is always expensive here in Palm Spring because of limited resources. But I love everything about this place. The food, the ambience, people and parking. They have plenty at the back of the building. Will come back for sure read more

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We are vacationing in Palm Springs and ordered this for dinner take out. The food was prepared quickly with fresh, tasty ingredients. I got the deluxe egg roll salad so good! The service was fast and friendly. The spot was really cute when we picked it up. As a group we also had veggie curry, basil chicken and pho plus egg rolls. All so delicious! We'd go back! read more

Nice, pleasant looking restaurant with good service. Partly because I have trouble finding Lao cuisine and partly because it sounded delicious, I ordered the Golden Triangle (koi pa), which is lightly seared tuna, salmon, poached shrimp mixed in kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, fresh chili, cilantro, mint, shallots with tamarind paste, lime juice and fish sauce. This dish had those unique Lao spices I was hoping it would have. They are delicious. I should mention that I ordered this medium, and it came out blazing hot. And bear in mind that I'm someone who has traveled in Thailand twice, and India six times, including Kashmir. In other words, I am used to hot food and love it. But I would say that this dish's "medium" is most people's "hot." There is a free parking structure on the other side of Palm Canyon Drive. Definitely, definitely recommended. The food is fresh and delicious, the place is pleasant, and the service is good. What more can you ask for? read more

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Hard rice. Horrible service. We told the server what was wrong with the food and he told the manager. When we tried to tell the manager he did not apologize or compensate some of the bill. Sir, this was not sticky rice! Drunken noodles does not even use the correct type of noodles. Very greasy and uses Ramen noodle noodles. What kind of drunken noodles is this? more vegetables and meat than noodles. Chicken curry noodles had no curry. It tasted like Tom Yum soup instead. Tasted like freezer chicken. The potstickers were from Costco. Sticky rice was hard as a rock and seemed like steam rice couldn't even form a ball. Jerky was hard that was served along with papaya salad. Mango Boba smoothie was artificial and tasted disgusting along with the Boba inside. All of these plates cost $20 plus and were tiny portion size with more lettuce than the main meal (i.e. larb and papaya salad). Please skip this restaurant!!! These rude people do not deserve your money. read more

Again I find that many restaurants here are average. We had a number of dishes from spaghetti to chicken Marsala and felt that the flavor profiles were ok but the food in general lacks strong flavors. The Marsala was weak as were other dishes. Needs more spices and taste. Ok place but not rushing back. read more

The kind of restaurant I LOVE giving a good review to. Mom&pop business who punch above their weight on what they deliver compared to what they charge. Attentive service. Reasonable prices. Charming decorations (a little noise control might help) But the food... Original spring rolls were delicious. Drinks were well made. The Bo Kho was the star. Just spicy enough. Tender beef. And a small loaf of hot crispy bread perfect for dipping into the broth/stew. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Food was delicious and service was great, can't wait to come back. We had Lao Dishes, taste very authentic. We came back two days in a row! read more

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The vegan curry noodles are SO GOOD! Ask for them to be very spicy. They use Thai peppers & this adds good heat & flavor. They also have purple mango sticky rice made with coconut milk rather than condensed milk. They add honey but you can just veganize it by asking for it without the honey. Did I mention the good selection of yummy cocktails? My friends are carnists & they also thought their meals were delicious. The restaurant is cute & the staff is friendly. read more

Fuzion Five - Vegan curry noodles....delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Fantastic experience! Our party of four arrived for happy hour, and stayed for dinner. Delicious, homemade food was cheerfully served by friendly staff. The ambiance is unique and spacious. When we looked around, the restaurant was packed, so plan on showing up early. Two of us thoroughly enjoyed the ahi/salmon/shrimp entree. "Shaking Beef" was a hit, as well! Short Rib stew with baguette for dipping was succulent. In addition, the local draft beer hit the spot on a warm day! Highly recommend! read more

Came in with my son for lunch while visiting the city. The atmosphere is nice - blue cloud ceiling w paper lanterns was pretty but the food was ok. I had the spicy tofu & asked for medium heat & it was so spicy that I had tears in my eyes, and the flavor of the dish was just ok, aside from the red pepper flakes, not much flavor. CC accepted read more

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I bought a pho and shrimp fried rice, the both that was in the container was filled less than half way which was so disappointing. I took out the meatballs and i couldn't believe how skimpy and sketchy this was. Then I opened the fried rice which was even worst because they only filled half way of the container. For the price you pay, it ain't worth eating here. You might as well drive to pho of the desert. And when you give them a feedback they don't care. He said in his own words that's how they feed people there. Lol wish I could show you how much broth was given. Normally broth is given more than half but nope. read more

Fuzion Five - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

After day 1 of Coachella I needed something to soothe my SE Asian soul lol. I was so excited to find this fusion place near me! The kao poon I got was DELICIOUS! So flavorful and spicy! The staff was quick, attentive, and friendly. Great vibes! read more

I love spring rolls and I find it really difficult to make them cause it's really hard to roll Rice paper when it's wet and slimy but this place knows how to do it. They offer three different types. They're all good from what I can tell their pho seems to be good although I did not have any everybody seem to enjoy it at the other tables. Highly recommend. read more

ORDER pad thai (3/5) the menu is diverse... they have lao, viet, and thai options. i was surprised to see so many people rave about the pad thai here. it was tasty, but definitely not authentic. the noodles were wrong, they use pho noodles here. as for flavor, i can best describe it to be similar to curry. we tried other dishes as well, one being bo kho. the meat was tender, but again the flavor isn't like authentic bo kho. i also tried the thai tea, which was tasty and for a good price during happy hour! SERVICE we were seated immediately. nothing special about the service, but nothing to complain about. AMBIANCE the restaurant is spacious. there's a free parking lot near the back, as well as street parking. read more

Fuzion Five - Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Mid level Vietnamese food. Nothing to complain about just an average experience. Service was mid as well. They serve Laotian food as well which was just as average tasting. read more

I'm half Vietnamese & Lao and am always going to try a Vietnamese and/or Lao cuisine when I visit different towns. This was the first Vietnamese/Lao fusion place I've ever seen and was curious so I decided to try it out. I am usually skeptical of "fusion" places most of the time because I feel like one region always lacks. In this case, both did. My boyfriend & I tried the pho & kapoon, both which I feel are very standard dishes to their respective region. To start, the pho lacked A LOT of flavor. I did not taste any of the spices that are usually found in pho broth (star anise, cardamom, coriander, etc). It honestly just tasted like watered down beef broth. Same issue with the kapoon, tasted watered down and lacked flavor. Honestly pretty disappointed, especially since all the places I ate in Palm Springs lacked so much seasoning & flavor, I was really hoping this one would make up for it. The service was very good, though. Everyone was welcoming and checked up on us multiple times. The ambiance was nice & the place was very spacious. I just wouldn't come back here knowing how much better you can get elsewhere. read more

Dropped in on a Sunday evening and we got lucky with street parking and a table right away at Fuzion Five. There's a mix of Asian foods here, but we tried the pho and fried rice. Both were decent, but the pho was quite small for almost $20. Also recommend to skip the happy hour offerings and stick to the menu. read more

Fuzion Five - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I stopped by for lunch and it was pretty decent food. It's not the best, but definitely better than I expected. I ordered more food after I tried out a few dishes. All dishes were decent and edible. I didn't like that they automatically gave themselves 20% tip for a party of 5 included in the bill. read more

Always amazing Lao/Vietnamese cuisine and excellent service. Bahn Xeo is one of many favorites.

A must-try fusion gem in Palm Springs! We visited Fuzion Five as part of Dining with The Davids--a local culinary group where a rotating crew of food lovers (aka "Taste Buds") come together to experience multi-course meals at standout restaurants across the Coachella Valley. At the end of each event, everyone votes on their favorite dishes--and the results are turned into a short video to spotlight the best bites. Fuzion Five was an absolute standout! While they're well known for their pho, we were blown away by the creativity and flavor of the rest of the menu. The Pork & Chicken Egg Rolls took top appetizer, with their crispy texture and sweet garlic dipping sauce. For entrées, the Chicken Curry Noodles were the clear winner--layered with warming spices, herbs, and that signature Lao-Vietnamese richness. And dessert? Don't leave without trying the Fried Cheesecake with ginger caramel and ice cream--it's next-level delicious. The staff was incredibly welcoming, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors felt both nostalgic and elevated. Can't wait to return for more--and to feature their pho next time! Highly recommend for anyone seeking authentic Southeast Asian flavors with a modern twist. read more

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Loved Fuzion Five. I went there for DAP Dine Out for Life fundraiser and they donated 75 percent of the night's receipts to the fundraiser. Thank you Fuzion Five! I highly recommend Fuzion read more

Food and service were amazing. My husband and I sat at the bar for dinner and had the best time. The bartender along with the other waiters and bar staff were so welcoming and super friendly. read more

Best Vietnamese Restaurant Owner and Staff super friendly.. they were always very helpful with my 96 year old Dad ..they went the xtra mile to make my Dad his " special " diet.. They were always so kind with Him .. Now my Dad is not longer with Us ..and when they found out about my Father passing.. they were so nice with Me .. Now I go there without Him .. and miss Him so much .. My Dad 's favorite place They are so friendly and kind Love this place Food is great !!! read more

Good: It was nice sitting outside after our warming lamp was lit. My boyfriend's was temperature hot and spicy hot and he seemed happy Not so good: I think our waitress was overwhelmed. At one point at the end she said she "forgot" about her two outdoor tables. My food was lukewarm and bland. read more

Food is bland, no flavor and not as tasty as before. Food presentation is poor and not appetizing.Temperature for pho soup is not temperature hot. Service is fast and good customer service. Ambiance is warm and friendly. Venue is clean. read more

We stopped by Palm Springs on our roadtrip and came across this Viet and Lao restaurant and it is a hole in the wall. Definitely a must try if u come to Palm Springs. It's also downtown area so u can walk around after u eat. The service was so nice and very catering. The food was delicious. The pad Thai was flavorful and savory. We got the tofu option and I love the tofu in it. We were also craving banh xeo which is the Vietnamese egg dish and it was delicious. It has pork and shrimp inside and comes with a bunch of veggies. The larb was also a hit and it is definitely really good with the sticky rice. read more

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A quaint little restaurant with out door seating right up to the curb. It wasn't busy coming in on Memorial Day after shopping. We did have to wait to be seated, not much wait time at all. Menus and drinks were brought over almost immediately. We were still full from lunch and just needed an app or two. There were 2 staff taking orders but it took a little while to get their attention to have ours taken. It smelled so good we couldn't wait to get our order of papaya salad and Laotian sausage. I had parked the car at the public parking by the Hyatt Palm Resort. The restaurant was a few blocks down an easy walk as we continued to shop. It sits on a corner having several window seating options of the street side actions. Not much going on this day. Walking in the dim lighting amidst the modern décor with neon lights was an ambiance to attract a hip young crowd. That wasn't us. We did opt to sit by a window. A good choice indeed. A tv hung in back of a full bar listening to music. Not too loud so we could talk easily. The papaya salad had strips of beef jerky placed on top. A nice crunchy bite. Two dressings came very spicy and semi sweet. Poured these over the white rice was the way to go. The rice absorbed some of the heat while retaining the flavor. This allowed you to take the heat and get a good taste of the flavor fo the sauce, which really makes this dish, with the spaghetti noodle like papaya. Ate the lettuce and chopped cabbage as a separate salad. Fresh it was. An excellent combination. The sausage came on a small plate of two. Cut into 3 pcs each perfect for our party of three to share equally. Included was a spicy sauce, chopped carrots and cilantro with a leaf of lettuce. Meaty and delicious it was nice match with the salad and rice. Mildly spicy and sweet. We will definitely have to have a full meal next time trying more of the menu offerings. read more

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Went to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and came down when it was dark, went to this spot in nearby downtown Palm Springs that's open until after 9pm. Our family ordered pho and bún thịt nướng, broth was excellent. The wait for our food was a bit long, but luckily baby was sleeping and the restaurant had nice ambiance, perfect for some relaxing conversation. read more

This is a go-to whenever we are in Palm Springs. Food is always fresh and delicious, their happy hour is great. I always order the Pho. My beautiful wife thinks their Pad Thai is the best she has ever had. After trying it I have to agree. We always sit at the bar and the service is awesome. Must try if you are in PS and in the mood for Asian food! read more

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We were in Palm Springs for the day and tried out this place. We order pho, yellow pancake and the chicken fried rice. Food was good super clean inside and friendly staff. Prices were a little high. They have a bar and the decor was amazing. read more

Fuzion Five - Banh Xeo/ yellow pancake - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Hit Fuzion Five after showing up too early for VillageFest. We were hungry and a party of four. It was crowded, but we were seated right away. The restaurant seemed short-staffed. A person was working the bar and another was covering (seemingly) all the tables. There was a constant flow of people coming in to pick up take out. Some of them customers, some of them probably Door Dashers. There was someone coming out of the kitchen (a cook?) dropping food at tables. The food took a while to arrive, as you might imagine. When it did arrive, it was very good. I would love to go again when they aren't so busy and see if service is better. Our server was very nice but just stretched too thin. read more

Exquisite food, beautiful decor and attentive, kind service. What more can you want? The iced tea is jasmine, imported from Vietnam. Delicious. We ordered the golden triangle and the Phad Thai. The golden triangle had great presentation and was a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. Also, being open on a Monday is helpful. A lot of restaurants here seem to be closed Mondays. The hey even have a great happy hour. I haven't tried the pho yet, but will as soon as the temps drop a bit. They've got nice luncheon specials and a full bar. Just a great experience all around. read more

We were craving pho after a long hike nearby so we decided to drop by this place. We were happily greeted and seated by the host/server. After looking over the menu, we decided on a Laos curry noodle dish, pho dac biet with all the meats, and the golden triangle, a ceviche type dish with lao flavors. It's more of an appetizer though where you wrap veggies around the lime cured raw fish. The curry noodle and golden triangle came out first which was odd. I ended up sharing the appetizer and finishing my noodles while my partner's pho was no where in sight. At that point, I tried to flag down the server but they were all in the back. By the time, our original server came back, I told her that we had been waiting for his pho and she just told us that she would check on it. Turns out there was some mistake and that's why he didn't receive it. No apology at the moment. One came later at the end of service, which was a little late. Anyway, the pho was pretty laughable. It came out warm not hot and the flavor was a bit odd. The worst part was there were like 4 pieces of meat including two hard meatballs. I've never paid $20 for a small dac biet bowl of pho in my life. The size was ridiculous for the price. The curry noodles tasted fine so it seems like they specialize in that cuisine more. The golden Triangle was not worth $23 as it was literally an appetizer. This place was convenient and on the main road but I wouldn't come back. The service and food were disappointing. read more

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