We went to Fuzion Five because Palm Springs doesn't have many Vietnamese places. Upon arrival, the waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. They have a full bar with some of their signature drinks. I tried their Flaming Dragon and it has a pretty good kick to it because of the chili in the drink. I also tried their F5 boba which was better but the boba pieces were definitely too hard and not good. For appetizers we had the chicken wraps, pork spring roll and the shrimp roll. The lettuce wraps were very tasty and so were the spring rolls. I wanted to try some of their authentic entrees and went for the golden triangle medium spicy. I wish the golden triangle had more fish/shrimp but the dish itself was amazing. The sticky rice, salsa, fish and vegetables have such a fresh and interesting combination. Medium spicy was also more spacier than your average spice level just fyi if you don't enjoy spicy. read more

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Ended up here "by accident" after our first choice had too long a wait, and we didn't even feel bad about our failed plans. Some of the places along Palm Canyon were really poppin' on a Wednesday night, but Fuzion Five offered a thankfully mellow oasis. Dimly lit with a paint job that will make you feel like you're floating in the clouds. Our waiter was friendly, and our food was great. The stir-fried veggies with tofu was tasty, especially with a little sriracha added in. J ordered the chicken curry noodles at a spicy level 3 out of 5. He was trying to behave (sometimes he likes the spicy a little too much), but even the 3 had him sweating. Full bar with interesting sounding specialty cocktails. I'd definitely come back on purpose. read more

Food is good (phoa soup). Fried wings also good to go. Thai tea was a lil sweet, next time , I'll order to lessen sweetness. Server was good & prompt with order. read more

The staff, the food, the ambiance and the drinks! All were seriously so good! I had 1 night in Palm Springs and my friend and I decided to try this place for our dinner and seriously 10/10 would recommend! Everything was flavorful and seasoned. I immediately could taste that wok hei, and if you know what that is then you know it's good! I'm coming here again the next time I go to Palm Springs! read more

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At the end of the meal, we noticed the bill has a suggested 18% tip on top of MANDATORY 20% tip that is already INCLUDED. This was found on our separate take out order as well. The male waiter, (I just learnt his name is Robert) said that is "CA Law legally specified" and refuse to provide a refund for the tip on out take out meal. He ended up going violent. Thankfully, the Manager, Be, is a reasonable and nice person. She came to apologize for Robert's behavior and provided a full refund. But at the end of the world, you don't want to experience that no matter what. read more

Fuzion Five was one of my favorite restaurants in PSP, except the Pork Chop, which was as tender and tasty as a hockey puck. In retrospect I should have sent it back, as the chop didn't get any better the more I cut into it. My waiter gave me a detailed description of how it is cooked, which sadly didn't make it improve. They do have a varied menu, just stay clear of the pork chop. On the positive side, the restaurant is quite nice and well lit, with a nice view of the sidewalk perfect for people watching. The wait staff is attentive and efficient. Nice selection of world beers. read more

Great customer service, great food, and good prices. Pete who helped us today was super friendly and made sure that we were taken care of. Would highly recommend this place. read more

This spot is my favorite pho restaurant in the area. Always fresh veggies and friendly service. I had the brisket pho with veggies to go last night and I was not disappointed. I am craving it again tonight. read more

We were staying at the Del Marcos, and were hungry! This was a great location. We were seated right away. Staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered Fuzion stir fried veggies with tofu. The man ordered basil chicken. My stir fry was delicious, the ginger and lemongrass sauce came through very nicely. Great amount of tofu and veggies. His basil chicken was very delicious as well. Filling dinner for 2 for $30, can't be beat! read more

One frustration with Palm Springs restaurants is many good ones only open for dinner. Another is while the town has evolved into more of a year round commerce, some restaurant proprietors still close for the summer because of the conventional wisdom of summer being too slow. You can't patronize a closed restaurant so it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Trying to find a good lunch can be a challenge! I tried Fuzion Five for the first time today and it's amazing! And they're open during the summer and for lunch! I spent three years in Vegas and I think I got accustomed to average pho. Veggie pho is what I ordered and it was just outstanding. Noticeably fresher than any pho I've had. Aromatic, tasty and a healthy portion at a friendly price. I literally can't wait to come back and try more options! By the way, I overheard they WILL be closed for one week at the end of August but they're back on the 31st! read more

Stayed in town after Coachella and was craving lao food... which I thought would be a hard find in Palm Springs but omgggg let me tell you how happy I was to come across this place. We ordered the khao poon, tiger wings and fire cracker shrimp and coconut purple rice for dessert. Everything was super flavorful and spicy, just like how I like it I'm lao and from the DFW area where there's a lot of good lao food but wowww their Khao poon was one of the best I've had at a restaurant! Their coconut purple rice was the right texture and sweet amazing food and service!!! read more

Fuzion Five - Tiger Wings and Firecracker Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Walked here from my hotel for dinner. Sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bar tender. Order the Pho and it arrived quick and was the base was excellent and full of flavor. The meatballs were really good the steak could have been better. Next time I'm here I will order double meatballs and skip the steak. read more

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Started serving with water, the glass had lipstick on it from previous customer. That should have been a sign to us to walk out. But we decided to stay. Food was not good at all! The alcoholic cocktails had no alcohol! Disappointed with dinner! Never going back ever again during our trip to Palm Springs read more

We came for happy hour/dinner based on the good Yelp reviews. On the plus side, they have created a nice outdoor space w: patio tables and colorful lighted paper lanterns. And the food is very good and reasonably priced. We tried the egg rolls (good), fried tofu (very good), chicken wings (kind of little and unusual, but ok), and lettuce wraps (not very good; the meat was cold and tough). Happy drinks were good and reasonably priced: beer, sake and $5 watermelon margaritas. As for entrees, two of us got pho, and it was very good - flavorful broth; rare steak was much better than the brisket, which was thicker and tougher. I had the chicken basil w/ rice which was very good; tofu pad thai was good. Drunken noodles were very strange - don't recommend - instead of wide noodles, they were curly ramen noodles w/ strange spicy sauce. On the negative side, the service was REALLY slow. It took our two friends 30 minutes to get their drinks. I thought it might be a fluke, but then took 30 minutes to get out drinks. All in all, took 2 hours for dinner, most of it, us waiting for food and/or drinks. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that they were just short-staffed and giving 4 stars for the food, but you've got to get enough staff to provide your guests with good, timely service! read more

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Tried this spot out on a whim when first dinner pad lost power.....the only reason for the second and third star is because the Thai iced tea was so good. Service was average, the people were nice, but not overly. And the recommended dishes were beyond terrible. Club music at a dinner pad with 3 tables also? Got the calamari - wasn't even fried? Smallest portion I've ever seen in my life. Fried tofu - no flavor in the breading, tasted like tofu with panko deep fried. Not a lick of salt Papaya salad with beef jerky(the most dried out piece of meat I've ever seen in my life) - no comment here Nam khao- did not look or taste like the dish written on the left. Was actually like 3 day old rice and cold onions? Strange. Drunken noodles- ramen noodles soaked in sauce with some veggies. Seemed like cheap ingredients for $20. read more

Fresh hot spring rolls! Comforting pho! Delicious avocado shake And really kind service from this little family owned place. The staff are so nice and accommodating. read more

The pho was tasty but, fir the price you pay here, they could add more thin sliced brisket, or which ever meats they put into the pho period. I had the deluxe soup, and was surprised on how little meat and tripe, and nerve was not in the soup. read more

Concise Review Wonderful mix of Vietnamese and Laotian foods Great Cho (with is similar to ramen) ----- Longer Review We visited Southern California - Palm Desert, Yucaipa, and Malibu - for Spring Break 2021. One day we enjoyed the morning leisurely driving around looking at the Palm Springs architecture. When lunchtime arrived we were in downtown Palm Springs and our daughter found Fuzion Five. On such a nice afternoon, we were thankful that they had an available table outside. We ordered ... - we shared chicken lettuce wraps as an appetizer, and our daughter loved her boba mango, which is sort of like a smoothie... both good - our daughter and my wonderful wife each ordered a pho bowl - their website says it best: Our phố broth is slowly simmering for over 14 hours with five Vietnamese spices and roasted shallots and ginger that give it the perfect aroma and flavor. - our son enjoyed his beef medallions, and thankfully he shared with with me - I enjoyed the golden triangle and the seafood - tuna, salmon, and shrimp - and veggies were tasty... with some very good rice on the side in a cylinder-shaped container which which looked to be made from woven bamboo - chic Great service. Great food. Thank you, Fuzion Five! ----- ----- ----- read more

I have no complaints about the food--the chicken larb was fragrant and authentic, and the egg rolls were perfectly crisp. The pad thai was pretty oily, but the taste was unforgettable and the quantity is worth the price. The employees are super warm and inviting, and they were eager to explain the menu for us. However, they did forget one of our orders, which only came out once everyone else was done eating. We asked multiple times for updates on the order, but no one got back to us after leaving to check. They also mixed up our leftovers after offering to pack them for us and charged automatic 20% gratuity, which was a shock. This place is definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area and a fan of Lao/Thai food like me; the service was just a bit frustrating. Granted, I went with a large group of 18, so I'm sure you won't have as much trouble if you're a smaller party. read more

Fuzion Five - Spicy Salad (chicken larb) - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I had a craving for pho and this restaurant was the closest one operating at 8:30pm with outdoor seating. The restaurant has outdoor seating in front and on the side. My friend and I each got a bowl of pho with 2 types of meat each. The waitress tried to memorize the order instead of writing it down. The bowls came with one incorrect meat topping. We didn't bother to send it back because we were hungry, and on a time crunch. The pho bowls here are lacking in size and quantity of ingridients. I would estimate the quanity of the regular bowl to be 2/3rds of a regular bowl at most pho places. The price is higher than usual for pho but this is a downtown restaurant afterall so higher prices are expected. The broth was two sweet and lacked authentic beef bone flavor. read more

Fuzion Five - Pho, lacking in quantity - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Nice food. Friendly staff. Extensive menu. My sister in law loved the pho. I had kwan mee and was pleased. The rice paper appetizers were marvelous with the peanut sauce. read more

GOOD Lao and Vietnamese food is hard to come by! Good location and great service. The pho was absolutely delicious! *not pictured* but the the Khao Poon was also extremely tasty. read more

Fuzion Five - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Excellent food and service. We sat outside and watched people walk by as we enjoyed our Meals.

Wasn't the best pho or the best prices but still pretty good for a quick lunch when you're craving it.

First time here. I started off with a Strawberry Margarita. Served with real strawberries For my entree I tried their Pad Thai. They asked me what level of spiciness (1-5). I ordered it 4, which was just perfect Loved it! Service was great! read more

Fuzion Five - Strawberry Margarita - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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We were wanting some hot clear pho but were quite disappointed. The pho broth tasted like chicken broth with a load of five spice powder. Noodle portions were really small. Bun dish was sad. Basically strips of char siew with salad tiny portion of noodles and two spring rolls that were not great. If you are use to pho standards from LA , I would pass on this. read more

Wow! Their Bo kho! Is amazing ! It's like a stew beef with potatoes and carrots it's just yummy! The broth is the best part

Brown chicken meat in everything that either was rubbery or filled with gristle and overcooked and dry,Gross! The fried rice tasted like it was from a grill that hadn't been cleaned in years. So disappointed and now I know why the last time 6 months ago, we said we would never go back. Done read more

The taste was above average. I ordered drunken noodles and got package ramen noodles. Was it so hard to get white flat wide noodles? The other thing was the Ban Xeo. This is supposed to be a French like crepe. Instead, I got a bunch of stir fry which they lazily threw a bunch of onions in the gooey pancake. The fish sauce tasted good, but the crepe was terrible. This place needs to review what they are serving their customers. read more

FIRST REVIEW ON YELP BAD FOOD BAD SERVICE TERRIBLE ENVIRONMENT. This restaurant provided a terrible experience. The service staff accidentally spilled a drink on my friend, and instead of apologizing, the owner had a bad attitude and even claimed that we were not allowed to bring our own beverages inside. The food quality was poor; it was evident that the lime had been sitting out for too long. Very disappointing visit read more

Truly great food but the service is not so great. They have lots of staff but it took forever to get our drinks (they told us they would be coming soon a number of times) We waited and watched as the 4 or 5 workers ignored our finished dinner and had to ask multiple times for our dishes to be cleared. We asked and ordered desert and after 10 minutes it hasn't yet arrived read more

Modern Vietnamese/Laotian restaurant, offering an ample variety of traditional cuisine, and a full bar. Prices are roughly double what you will find at similar restaurants, but the high markup makes sense considering their tourist-heavy, central Palm Springs location. The interior is clean, but sparsely decorated. They have outdoor seating as well. The Vegetarian Bun with Tofu and Vegetables was served on a plate, instead of in a bowl as it should be, making it difficult to properly mix the components. The sauce was flavorful and the herbs tasted fresh, but the vegetables were canned-shimeji mushrooms, baby corn, etc. The tofu was dense and bland, and the egg rolls were oily mush. My husband got a Thai salad, and the basil-heavy dressing tasted like it belonged on an Italian dish. He got Lettuce Wraps as well, which were equally underwhelming. We spent $70, and left hungry. Maybe we are spoiled with authentic, affordable Viet/Lao cuisine at home in LA, but I say pass on Fuzion Five. read more

Fuzion Five - Vegetarian Bun with Tofu and Vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I love coming here. It's a special place, Vietnamese & Laos restaurant, don't think there's another one like it anywhere close around. Food is so delicious & staff very friendly & accommodating, never disappointed when I come here and I've been often. It's in downtown PS, so if you're here, it's a must to come down & try it =) read more

Fuzion Five - Shrimp fried rice and Beef chow mein. - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Came in during a lunch rush, very minimal seating so no choice but to sit at the bar. I waited quit a few just to be greeted and have my order taken. Not sure if it was the manager that did this, but older male seems like he runs the place, had offered me a to go box but just seemed like he was rushing me to leave since I was sitting there for a bit. I ask for my bill, I decided not to tip bc of the long wait, and the manager asks me out loud after he gives me my card back " How are you going to tip" and I was stunned like "excuse me? I have no cash" and he tells me next time if I want to eat here I need to tip unless I order to go. Probably one of the rudest experiences I ever had. Doesn't deserve even my 1 star. read more

Fuzion Five is an awesome spot for Asian food (Viet/Lao) in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. This was centrally located and within short walking distance from other bars nearby. I had dinner here and they have ample seating in this restaurant. The workers were very nice and helpful last Saturday night. I had wanted to try a particular dish which was their beef jerky and rice, but the server said it's rather small and recommended the basil chicken. The Basil Chicken tasted spicier than the mild level I had ordered, but was still delicious nonetheless. I also tried the fried rice which was savory, light, but also filling with shrimp, chicken and pork. For drinks I opted for some Taro Boba which was the perfect sweet treat with plenty of boba and served in a mason jar with a handle. Overall, a great option when in Palm Springs for some comfort Asian food. read more

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My husband and I visited this place on our Labor's day weekend.As an Asian myself this place is taste pretty close to authentic even they said they're fusion.The food was hot,fast and delicious! Like really delicious.If you order anything that would be spicy and if you're not a pro just be careful,Do mild or medium because if you pick spicy it will be really spicy.I'm glad I asked our server first before I ordered it because all my dish are medium spicy and they are perfect amount of spice! They have outside seating which is perfect.Their service are really good and they do care about their customers I can tell.Next time we are in Palm Springs we'll definitely be back! read more

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Not my first time here but I'm still impressed the food is great and every single employee works ! Talk about service and teamwork You would think you were at maestros the way the employees cater to you Thumbs up read more

We took a day trip to Palm Springs for Father's Day. This is Ike if our to go spots and I am very disappointed! Every single dish was unsatisfactory! Pad tai for example the noodle and shrimp were Beyond over cooked. This will be our last visit here. read more

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

We always enjoy dinners here. With a nice patio it's a good option for couple or groups. The food is delicious and service is attentive. My kids love the pho, my parents enjoy the vegan options and my meat loving partner always enjoys the fried rice or meat dishes. And there's boba drinks available! I would recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

Pho Vu was always good, and I'm not quite sure what's changed. I had the same menu item and it looked and tasted the same. Whatever, works for me. Odd new name. I don't get it. read more