I usually only write negative yelp reviews but decided that this place could get a boost. This…read moreplace is my savior haha. I love their beef pho broth - it is flavorful and clean. Now, others might like the broth to be fatty, but I personally don't. I love how it's clean and as someone who is picky with meat, I love how the rare steak is always fresh, clean, and so tender. It is my pet peeve when the beef is too chewy or has too much fat. This place is my go to for hangover days or just whenever I need a pick me up. It doesn't make me as thirsty as other places as well, I think they use minimal or no MSG. If I had to give one advice, it would be nice to get some more green onion and cilantro, but not the biggest deal.

So it's the 4th of July and my fave pho place is closed. These guys were open...hadn't been in a…read morelong time, and since the last time I was here they've covered the patio which is nice. It used to get super hot outside. The food is pretty good and about the same price as similar establishments on San Pablo. I had the beef pho (I like it without tendon, beef ball, etc) and the broth was great, the noodles bouncy and it came with all the basil, sprouts, jalapeño and citrus I could want. We also got what they call egg rolls which were like imperial rolls in regular egg roll wrappers. They were decent. Daughter got combination bun which she liked a lot. 3 stars cuz I had to use the bathroom which was absolutely horrifying. They have 2 bathrooms. I opened the door to one and had to shut it really fast. I just edited out details because you don't want to read that.

Plenty of street parking right in front of the restaurant…read more There is a long ramp to enter the restaurant from the street side then a long divider inside the restaurant to get to the seats and staff, wonder if there is a reason for this detour. $11.95 nem nuong spring rolls (2 full rolls) This was really good and had the crunchy stick inside for texture. The second time I ordered it on another day though, the pickled veggies tasted a little "off". It is a bit pricey for a spring roll appetizer but at least the portion size is big. $17.45 #2 pho The meat was good quality, nothing too crazy about the portion size here. I thought the broth was light but didn't have deep flavor and the noodles were firm. I was very full after eating this and one of my two spring rolls.

Went here based on Google reviews since I was in the area and craving Vietnamese food. I believe…read morethe owners may be Vietnamese-Chinese, as the menu includes both languages. The pho was a bit off in terms of the broth-to-noodle ratio. I usually like to taste the broth first before getting a bite of everything, but as soon as I dipped my spoon in, I could already tell how many noodles were packed into the bowl. Once the noodles loosened up, there wasn't much soup left. The broth itself was darker, but not in the rich, deeply flavorful way. It tasted more like it had been seasoned heavily at the end with too much bouillon, fish sauce, or something similar, making it too salty without much aroma. The brisket was good, and I did enjoy the traditional toppings like tripe and tendon, but I probably wouldn't come back for the pho. The rice plate with lemongrass pork and shrimp was decent. I just wish there had been more scallion oil, and the salad didn't add much to the plate. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots would have gone a long way.

the pho itself is pretty good (i usually get the brisket original pho). it's not the most mind…read moreblowing but pretty decent for the price point. it's quite empty when i go, so it's nice to have some quick service!

Service was minimal. Which is fine! As long as the food is good. Unfortunately, this wasn't the…read morecase. Overall disappointing experience. The noodles were waaaaay over cooked and super soggy. I can forgive a lot, but overcooked mushy noodles at a pho place is where I draw the line. I paid extra to "upgrade" my pho noodles to yellow noodle... and it was like they punished me for it. Egg noodle so over cooked it lost its curl and was straightening out My friend got traditional rice noodle in her pho and hers was also over cooked. ‍ Broth was a bit oily but decent flavor. Had better, had worse. It was a little bit pricier than your average pho place but they are open late.. so, fair exchange.

My wife had a craving for the crab soup that she normally hours. It has been a day since our last…read morevisit. I stopped I. And ordered the soup to go. Staff is very nice and timed my take-out order so I could swing by Berkeley Bowl so I could take care of my grocery shopping. They do a nice job disassembling the soup for take-out so it is easy to put it together to eat. I tasted the soup, the ingredients are fresh and ample crab meat. We will be back. Still as good as we remember.

Came for a lunch around 12pm on a Tuesday. It wasn't too crowded. The server immediately gave us…read morewater and the menus. I ordered the special pho and my colleague ordered the chicken w/rice. The food came out within 5 minutes, which was fast. The pho was alright - the broth was clear, and the fillings inside were at a good portion. The noodles were pretty clumped together, so it took me some time to pry them apart with the broth heat. My colleague had nothing to complain about her dish as well. All in all, I wouldn't mind coming again for lunch whether I'm in the area or craving some pho for lunch during workdays.

A huge shout-out to Tigon for going the extra mile to provide vegan catering for the funeral…read morereception of my father. I had initially tried to cater from a vegan establishment. However, due to scheduling and resources, I approached Tigon, the nearest vegan friendly restaurant to Sunset Mortuary, to select a fully vegan menu. The food was delivered on time and packaged well. Everything was fresh, smelled and tasted delicious. As usual, the guests only realized there were no animal products because the host is vegan. Thank you Tigon for being extra accommodating and making the lunch service effortless for our family.

Finally got the chance to try this restaurant. The chicken wings with the house sauce was…read moredelicious, as was the combination rice plate. Also enjoyed the bun bo hue. The shrimp spring rolls lacked shrimp, though. Service was quite fast and the food came out quickly. I really liked the decor of the restaurant. Felt airy inside. And the ox statue was an interesting addition.

One of best Pho restaurants in the Bay. I'm fixated on their food and I think about it every now…read moreand then. We ordered the Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup and Pork + Cabbage Dumplings. The sauce for the dumplings was super yummy and had a great ratio of vinegar and chili oil. The portions were pretty decent with a lot of filling and meat. Service was super nice and quick. The inside is very comfy and cozy. The parking situation can be a bit crowded, so I recommend coming in when they open to avoid rush hour. I will definitely come back soon!

We stopped by for dinner and ordered the Dry-fried beef ho fun, teochew noodles, and dry pot spicy…read morebeef! Everything tasted really decent, the portions were nice, and the owner was really friendly. It was our first time trying dry pot spicy beef, and we enjoyed it. It had a nice kick of spice without being too overwhelming. I personally would have preferred it to be even spicier, which would have made it perfect!

Well I liked everything about this place, especially the proximity to taking a break after…read moreshopping. The food is great. I've ordered various Pho,'s, all delightful, salt and pepper tofu, curry chicken etc. Sitting in and takeout food is equally good. It became a staple to meet with a friend there. Would highly recommend. I will miss this place, as I've since moved back to CA.

I needed to meet a friend nearby, so we decided on this cute little place with authentic Vietnamese…read morepho. It's small, but surprisingly roomy, with quick friendly service and lovely varied art arrayed on the walls in little themed sets. First, i tried their intriguing tart salted plum lemonade! An awakening flavor without overwhelming the meal. What a lovely red-plum color! I loved their bright fresh shrimp spring rolls, (gỏi cuốn tôm) of a generous number of medium-size chilled shrimp, with al-dente vermicelli, crisp fresh bean sprouts, cucumber, and lettuce, competing fresh bright mint and tart pickled shredded daikon and carrots, all wrapped in nearly transparent firm but ready-to-melt rice paper. Besides the nice light crunch of the shrimp, what sets this apart is the savory slightly sweet peanut dipping sauce. I can't get enough! Their fried calamari (Muc Chien) is tender with enough resistance, delicately coated in a simple lightly seasoned salt & pepper thin crust, with a lightly seasoned lemon sauce. You wont find a better lighter calamari. I had their pho chicken (Phở Gà (Bánh Phở Tươi)), tender strips of juicy chicken breast and flat noodles in lightly salty chicken broth, that I garnished from the side-dish of crispy fresh bean sprouts, minty basil, squeezed bright lime, and for me just a touch of fresh jalapeno, cut to bring some heat. Of course you can customize the pho with different meats and broths. It was exactly the fresh gentle lunch i was hoping for.

I loveee Kim's. It's my go to everytime I'm back home from school! Their lemongrass chicken…read moresandwich is me and my family's fav and their vermicelli bowl is always packed to the brim! I can eat it for 2 meals! Always a good place to go to grab some sandwiches and have a little picnic!

I haven't gotten Kim's Cafe out of my mind and I want to go back! They have a cute little - if a…read morebit cramped - covered parklet on Solano Ave. The lemongrass chicken banh mi was full of really good and flavorful chicken. Honestly I wish I'd only eaten that. The salad roll with shrimp is basically a shrimp fresh roll that comes with dipping sauce. It's also pretty great. Then there was the vermicelli with beef. I was not a fan. I wish it came with nuoc cham. The beef was pretty dried out. This is the first time I've ordered this dish anywhere and not liked it. If only the bahn mi - 5 stars Because i had beef vermicelli bowl - 4 stars