Hello Pho

4.1 (486 reviews)

ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Sandwiches

Closed • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

Add Review

Call

Directions

Order Hello Pho Takeout or Delivery

Order Takeout or Delivery

Hello Pho Photos

Hello Pho - vegetarian spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Pork grilled plate 43 - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - 7/28/23 - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Size of a banh mi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Front - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Credit card surcharge - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Interior. - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Menu front - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

+597

Hello Pho - Fried Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho Popular Dishes

13 Photos29 Reviews

10 Photos11 Reviews

8 Photos7 Reviews

Hello Pho menu photos

See all

HELLO PHO ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

Inside

24 Photos

Outside

11 Photos

Casual

Moderate noise

Good for kids

Good for groups

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Hello Pho

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.

Start your review...

Browse more easily on the app

Reviews With Photos

Kev H.

I tried their Combination Dried Noodles, which came with shrimp, BBQ pork, house sauce, and chopped peanuts on top, along with a hot bowl of broth served on the side. For the noodles, you can choose between rice noodles or egg noodles. I opted for the egg noodles. The bowl looked very appetizing when it arrived. The BBQ pork slices were juicy and succulent, and the shrimp seemed lightly grilled, giving them a pleasantly slight crispy exterior. The noodles were slightly overcooked for my liking, but it was not a big issue. Overall, the dish was quite yummy. I also really enjoyed the broth, which was savory and complemented the noodle dish well. For condiments, they offered the usual hoisin sauce and sriracha, but they also had a house-made chili sauce cooked with shallots and possibly shrimp paste. It was extremely spicy but incredibly delicious. The restaurant ambiance was fairly standard, but the service was immaculate. The lady who served us was very friendly and attentive. She refilled our water frequently and never rushed us, even when we took our time chatting after the meal. Overall, the service was excellent.

Cherie T.

Cash or debit is preferred. There's a 3% free on Credit card. The grilled pork sausage and grilled pork vermicelli was delicious! I tried the broth of the pho and it was clean and flavorful. Because I'm in search for a good banh mi, I ordered one on the side to try. For $9 this banh mi was very small... The cut a while loaf in half. I got the combination one, and it was not very packed with meat. One order would not have been enough if this is all you're eating. I personally don't think this is worth it and will not order it again. Overall we enjoyed the food and would go back again.

Kia V.

This place is good. It's a little different from the other pho restaurants. The veggies come in a packet form. The service is quick and the food is served quick as well It's a hole in the wall casual vietnamese pho restaurant. Lots of to go orders.

Jennifer G.

They put a lot of veggies in their sandwich which I really like. Their sandwiches are on the small side but I like all the veggies. My husband felt they didn't put enough meat in his grilled chicken sandwich. I was fine.

Al L.

In the area to pick up an online order, we had a craving for Vietnamese food. Checked out Yelp for ideas and decided on Hello Pho. It's located in a mini mall with plenty of parking. There were two tables of customers when we arrived and the lady manning the front said we could sit anywhere. The dining room was spacious with about ten tables. Checking out the menu, we placed our orders and the food came out fairly quickly. #16 Combo Pho - comes in small or large, I opted for large. The soup had sliced steak, brisket, tripe, tendon and meatball. The bean sprouts, Thai basil, cilantro and lime were prepackaged in a plastic bag. It was a good bowl of pho, but I thought the broth had a lack of depth in flavor. #65 Vermicelli with grilled pork with egg roll add-on. The W enjoyed the food and said the pork and egg roll were well made. The waitress brought more fish sauce when requested. Good Vietnamese food with friendly service in a nice spacious clean restaurant.

Kat S.

Food was great! Came here for a quick dinner and it was super quiet, but it was also a Tuesday night. Ambiance was nice with quiet music playing and plants all around the restaurant. Food was quick and delicious!

Kit G.

Let me tell you about the religious experience that is their banh mi - that first bite of crackly-yet-cloudlike bread giving way to the riot of pickled daikon, crisp cucumber, and savory meat made me instantly forgive every other flaw. Bread Sorcery - Baked fresh hourly, with that perfect shatter-crunch Vegetable Alchemy - Pickled carrots so bright they glow in the dark Sauce Magic - Their house aioli should be bottled and sold as happiness * Yes, the pho's more noodle than broth (think of it as "deconstructed") * Those spring rolls? Call them "vintage style" and enjoy the chew * The staggered food arrival? Builds anticipation like a good Netflix season

Samantha A.

First time getting pho in the concord area and it did not disappoint! Plenty of parking in front of the establishment. Its a clean small restaurant with indoor dining. Very laid back atmosphere. The menu had many options from appetizers (I got the spring rolls which were delicious!), pho (the beef pho was a 8/10), vermicelli bowls and banh mis (i got the bbq pork one 9/10). The service was quick and efficient. All the staff was friendly which I appreciated. Bathroom is available to customers. I would definitely come again:)

Ang S.

Delicious pho and fried egg rolls! Service is super fast and the workers are so kind. My kids love pho noodles and this place doesn't get as packed as the Vietnamese restaurants in Walnut Creek. I find the quality here to be better with slightly higher prices. The area is a little sketch, so be sure to take your belongings when parking here.

Ruvic Anne L.

Cozy Pho Place quick and easy Service was friendly too, recommended this restaurant nearby

See all

tuan t.

4170

13 years ago

Friendly efficient staff, nice & clean, great location with plenty of parking. The food We tried the 3 house special dishes: Pho, Bun Bo Hue and Bun Cha Hanoi. The XL Pho #17 was huge and flavorful. The broth is clear 4/5. The Bun Bo Hue is 3.8/5. The Bun Cha Hanoi is 4/5. Real vegetarian menu options ( no nuoc mam used ) Hello Pho is now our preferred 'authentic Vietnamese' restaurant in the Concord area. read more

Hello Pho - Hello Pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - #17 pho tai nam bo vein - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Sea food noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Bun Cha Hanoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Pho Tai Chi Bo Vien X-Large - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gii - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Carol B.

6 years ago

This place is dynamite! Great service, great Pho snd delicious menu! Wish they delivered!!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Maria T.

4 years ago

They had great pho and we loved their spring rolls. My kids enjoyed the fried rice. Overall a good experience.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Pablo A.

6 years ago

Came here because they said they had dine-in service. They do not! Just bought bahn- mi and it's just meh!!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jen S.

Elite 26

135

8 years ago

Checked this place out since I was close by. Ordered to go and it was ready quickly, which was great since they were super busy. I got the bun with beef. It was good. Just what I wanted. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kat D.

Elite 21

5 years ago

I ordered takeout for the first time here yesterday and will definitely be back. It's hard to find veggie pho, but Hello Pho has an easy-to-follow menu with a vegetarian section. My takeout order was ready in about 10 minutes, and the pho was still piping hot after my 10-minute drive home. The person who took my order was really nice and also brought out my order to me when it was ready. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Michael S.

5 years ago

The soups at this place are just tremendous. Very friendly staff, too. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for pho.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Gabriela D.

5 years ago

This is me and my partners go to every single time! We love it here, 100% recommend! And the owners are so sweet! read more

Hello Pho - Amazing!!!! Honestly, it is always delicious here! Potstickers are amazing too! (Sea food pho ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tony B.

6 years ago

One of the highlights of the last few months! Our favorite place in Walnut Creek had shutdown in 2019 and we have been trying the Vietnamese places near us, which were all fine, but not stellar. So happy to have found Hello Pho!! We're there at least once a week now. (TBH when we found them it might have been 3 times a week) The Banh mi is fresh and tasty, the vermicelli bowls are great and the spring rolls are super fresh, and the meat plate always hits the spot. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Cameron B.

4 years ago

The food is always fresh. This is a great placer, although a little hole in the wall.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Emily X.

Elite 26

552

525

8 years ago

The pho tastes pretty good, the rice dish is lame. The meat is not good quality (oily), but the pho was decent.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Stefani K.

391

158

5 years ago

So nice to have a hieu tieu place in the east bay! It's not vh level but it'll do the job! Their wontons are bomb too

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Roger A.

241

1790

181

9 years ago

I've passed this place a few times and finally, I had a chance to check it out. Parking lot is shared with Food maxx and a few other spots like Subway and what not, but the times I've been in the area, parking isn't bad. ----------------------- Entering Hello Pho, we are asked how many. Menu on the table and start looking though. ------------------------- I ordered the Beef Steak Pho. I also order Fresh spring roll with chicken (which has to be added on). So the Pho was delicious.. I mean tons of soup and noodles even for a small bowl. -------------------------- The spring rolls... my god.. those were SOOO GOOD. Besides that: -good menu with good selection. -price is good. -service fast -staff is friendly read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

glenn w.

126

9 years ago

Very Friendly! I got here at noon and a lot of people soon after arrived, until the place was buzzing. Great food! I got the egg rolls, pot stickers, and grilled pork Bahn Mi. Definitely Will be back again. read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Julia C.

4 years ago

When I'm craving a nice rice or vermicelli plate this is my go to. Customer service is always great and the food is just as good. I usually order the pork or beef rice/ vermicelli plates. Its a large serving of both meat and noodles that leave me stuffed. Their banh mi sandwich with chicken is my absolute favorite and is very filling. Avocado shake here is super refreshing and compliments their delicious food. Definitely give it a try here! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Bettina D.

10 years ago

Oh yumm! Owner is so nice. Delish! I will be back. I started coming about a month ago and i am trying to make it almost once a week. They are very friendly and their pho is really good. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Steve P.

6 years ago

Avoid this place, was there last night and noticed what might be a fruit fly in my food. I stopped eating my pho right away and went home and got food poisoning. The service was terrible as well. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Revan N.

Elite 17

10 years ago

I've come here twice a week in the last month! Their Bahn Mi is worth every penny. Super cheap and the sandwich is so delicious. Every time I'm hungry and don't know what to eat, I just come here. Never been disappointed! Besides they let you add anything to it, for example I added an egg to mine and it was super delicious! Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for Bahn Mi! Hello Pho, I'll be back! read more

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

J B.

5 years ago

Was in the neighborhood and stopped in on a whim. Very fresh, nice selection of hot sauces and very friendly staff.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Sena H.

9 years ago

I'm a regular here now I drive from Pittsburg often. They know my order when I walk in. I order the spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce really good. The fried chicken wings are big crispy with just the right amount of spice. I love the pork chop combo It comes out grilled to perfection with green onion to top and rice with a fried egg. Really delicious I recommend if you want pho don't miss out! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Yen H.

Elite 17

260

134

148

9 years ago

One of the better pho places I've had. Service is great, food even better. They're super fast too. The restaurant is small, probably seats about 30. They have a great variety but I've only had their pho. read more

Hello Pho - Strawberry smoothie with boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Toppings for pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Chicken wings without the fish sauce dressing/sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Hello Pho - Large #17 - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Samantha P.

6 years ago

Been searching for a delicious pho, and right here is where the search has ended! Very friendly and quick service, yummy pho!!! I don't eat pork and got the "chicken soup", it was so perfect for a cold and cloudy Day to warm me up :) read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jenevieve S.

387

7 years ago

I can't stop thinking about their Spicy Soup (Bun Bo Hue) it's amazingly good. Their Hello Chicken Wings are delicious as well, super crunch on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everyone that works there are super nice and very attentive. Our new found favorite Vietnamese place!!! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kelli D.

4 years ago

10/10 would recommend. Got the grilled pork bahn mi and Thai iced tea. Both very good! The grilled chicken bahn mi was also very delicious!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Amanda O.

Elite 26

168

369

9 years ago

We got a seat right away & had an attentive waiter. The seafood pho was excellent, along with the vegetarian spring rolls. Huge portions for a great price. I got the small soup & it was less than $10. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Leed M.

11 years ago

This is a small cozy restaurant centrally located in mostly residential area and on one of their main road monuments blvd. The menu is easy to read with pictures which is good. The decor of the place is not the best but pretty clean and staffs are friendly. Once you place your order, it doesn't take long for your foods to arrive at your table, which is an A++ for me. The pho' is the same as any Vietnamese Pho' restaurants in the bay. I think what make a pho' special and delicious is the broth and their special chili oil sauce. If you're soup broth isn't good to great, atleast you need the chili oil sauce for flavor. read more

Hello Pho - The final presentation after I add the condiments and prior to eating it. - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Angela M.

110

7 years ago

I love this place! Small friendly place and great food! I'm never disappointed here. Yum! The vegetarian spring rolls are to die for! Mmmm

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Ellie Y.

226

12 years ago

I am only going to review the vegetarian pho, as that is the only thing I have ever ordered, and also the only thing I will continue to order. For one thing, as far as I know, it is the only place except Veggie Today that you can get it. The broth truly is vegetarian (say what?), and the vegetables are really fresh in the broth instead of clearly getting the bejeezus cooked out of them. I always dump in much chili oil, just because that is how I roll. read more

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 4

Oh no 0

Dana L.

Elite 24

463

198

363

8 years ago

I came here on a warm Thursday afternoon for lunch. The food came out insanely fast. I ordered the vegetarian/tofu pho with chicken broth. The broth was pretty tasty, but I felt like there were not that many ingredients in the pho. Also, the restaurant seems a little run down-- e.g. the chair seats were ripped. However the waiter was friendly, and it's definitely a nice place to go for a quick and inexpensive lunch. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Hetta M.

4 years ago

I'm thrilled to have just discovered this place. I usually drive all the way to Oakland for good Vietnamese food. I no longer have to, Hello Pho ticks all of the boxes. Had a fabulous Banh Mi grilled pork sandwich and brought home a large pho custom made with only veggies and won tons. I could eat that every day. It's a no-frills gem! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Summer M.

296

253

365

7 years ago

Yes yes yes!!!! This place is soooooo good. I'm so happy to discover these hidden gems. Try their spicy beef soup. It doesn't have the blood cake but it's still good. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Laura P.

13 years ago

Best pho in Contra Costa county. Hello Pho should be in Walnut Creek. Friendly customer service and clean atmosphere. The pho broth is clear, not too salty or greasy, and overly seasoned. I always get # 7 small and it's just right. My boyfriend always get's the Veggie noodle soup and loves it. You can tell there's care and consideration taken into presentation of the pho and other dishes prepared unlike other Vietnamese restaurants because it alway come's out photo ready and fatilicious. Try the chicken wings, they're finger lick'n amazing! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 4

Oh no 0

Grace Anne D.

Elite 18

317

389

696

14 years ago

I give them 3 stars because it's alright. Not bad, not great: just alright. It's hard not to compare this place to Kevin's because I always go to Kevin's but my boyfriend and our friends wanted to try this new place out since it just opened. It was empty when we came in and we already knew what I wanted, except for me. I'm glad that they have banh mi ! All the boys ordered their pho and I ordered a bbq pork banh mi. My boyfriend ordered their meatball pho and it was good. My banh mi, idk what it was but the meat kind of looked like corned beef in a way? Like it wasn't cooked all the way, or just wasn't put on a grill. I didn't like it :( I wouldn't mind coming back. :) read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

Kathleen B.

170

12 years ago

Vegetarian tofu soup is choice here. Full of veggies And it varies what veggies. I like that. And they are very very nice:) They have a wonderful fresh lemonade too. I always leave with a sandwich for my son The timing is always perfect. I always feel really cozy here. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Grace V.

Elite 21

165

127

906

10 years ago

Slim pickings when it comes to food options in Concord. I get a 45 min. lunch break and this is the closest Pho spot from my work. It's small, about 10 tables, but clean. Fast service. Sit down. Water is served. Waiter is ready to take your order. Two mins later, hot bowl of Pho. Super friendly staff and I always end up talking with the owner about random things like fruit. There's a 10 dollar min. if you pay with card. Bowl of Pho is about 8 bucks! I never carry cash so I end up having to buy a bottle of Fanta to go. read more

Hello Pho - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

J G.

167

9 years ago

Ordered a banh mi to go. Idk why the whole sandwich and wrapper is soaking WET. Like they dipped it in watery bbq sauce or something... disappointed. read more

Hello Pho - This is not how it should look.. - Vietnamese Near Me - Concord, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Sean O.

Elite 12

149

146

13 years ago

Great Vietnamese and they even have graphics blocking out the windows so you don't have to see all the riff-raff outside! My favorite here are the banh-mi's - I usually go with beef or chicken, but the pork is great too. Fresh ingredients and they are always willing to acquiesce my requests for extra jalapenos. I'm from New Mexico ok? I have a high tolerance for spicy foods. Never tried the Pho because I just don't like soup in general. I make some good homemade soups, but that's really the only time I like warm liquids running down my throat. (Well, the only time I'm willing to share here!! RANDY.) Spring rolls are also the bomb - I am a sucker for anything with peanut butter or peanut sauce, so I shove my rolls in that goop deep. Staff is always really friendly, the prices are VERY reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

Yelp75443588654322367 G.

137

12 years ago

Yes, we saw a roach here too. We had just finished our meal, and we saw one on the wall. We will not be back. The service was slow and the food was not good enough for us to go back. The roach just ruined it for us. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kerol C.

10 years ago

My 2nd visit. First time I was craving Pho so I yelped and saw Hello Pho. The Pho and Vietnamese sandwich are good. I especially like the fried chicken. Crispy and not oily. Came with a delicious sauce. The servers and owners are very courteous. I will go there again to get my Vietnamese food fix. read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Erin O.

13 years ago

Preface: I give it 5 stars because it IS "as good as it gets" for the area! *Spring rolls are made fresh, and are delicious *Veggie Pho has big chunks of cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, celery, and chunks of yummy fried tofu. All veggies are cooked to a perfect texture, and it's MSG free! *Vermicelli is good and clean... though I like a bit more mint and basil in mine! *Pho is generally good (though my husband wanted thicker tendon in his) Bottom Line: Great place to catch a quick meal, and priced reasonably. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Page 6 of 13

1701 Monument Blvd
Ste E
Concord, CA 94520
Directions
(925) 969-9449
Call Now

Full menu

Hours

What time does Hello Pho open?

Hello Pho opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hello Pho close?

Hello Pho closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Hello Pho is closed on Wednesday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:30 PMWed Closed

Payment methods

Does Hello Pho take credit cards?

Yes, Hello Pho takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hello Pho have catering options?

Yes, Hello Pho does have catering options.

Does Hello Pho have a drive thru?

No, Hello Pho does not have a drive thru.

Does Hello Pho have a happy hour?

No, Hello Pho does not have a happy hour.

Does Hello Pho serve alcohol?

No, Hello Pho does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Hello Pho allow dogs?

No, Hello Pho does not allow dogs.

Does Hello Pho have TVs?

Yes, Hello Pho has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hello Pho have bike parking?

Yes, Hello Pho has bike parking.

Does Hello Pho have outdoor seating?

No, Hello Pho does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Hello Pho have parking?

Yes, Hello Pho has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Hello Pho have free WiFi?

No, Hello Pho does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We bring Vietnamese culture through our foods....

History

Established in 2012.

Hello Pho is a family owned restaurant that offers a vast selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes. Our popular and delectable pho (beef noodle soup) is a must try! We also serve other appetizing dishes such as rice, stir-fried, rice vermicelli, vegetarian dishes , and desserts . We offer a variety of drinks to quench your thirst from our most popular Vietnamese ice coffee with condensed milk to fresh fruit smoothie . We also offer catering services for special occasions.

Ask the Community - Hello Pho

Do they have outdoor dining?

no they do not, just call your order in, and then go pick it up, enjoy the banh mi!

View question details

Do the crispy egg rolls have meat in them or can they be ordered vegetarian/vegan style?

The crispy rolls do have meat, I don't know if they might make them vegetarian upon request.

View question details

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

You might also consider

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

4.5(205 reviews)

1.4 mi

All of the staff were very friendly And Seollong Tang was…read moreRich & flavorful. Kalbijjim also perfect

Daeho is one of my favorite new-ish restaurant additions in the East Bay…read more I first heard of Daeho and their signature Kalbijjim when my partner would frequent it in San Francisco. I think since they, much to his dismay, the SF location closed down but they established this new location, much to my delight, in Concord. The first time I came here was for my friend Maria's birthday. She treated the table of 9 for her birthday. We ordered three Kalbijjims with torched cheese and extra egg with varying levels of spice. Additionally we ordered a dolsot bibimbap with fried tofu for my vegetarian bestie, japchae, and countless bottles of flavored and unflavored soju for the table. It was a feast and a magnificent and delicious one at that. Since that dinner, I had been meaning to come back. Within the year, I ended up coming here a total of four times, each time ordering their signature Daeho Kalbijjim. It had continued to hit the spot each time, and the service has been great. This Concord location also does a good job at keeping everything clean and immaculate. Huge kudos.

Photos

Inside

Doh Gal Jjim (Short Rib with Ox Tendon)

See all

Signature Kalbijjim with Cheese Topping

Tang Jip

4.3(315 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$$

Plenty of free parking on a Sunday around noon. The retardant wasn't too busy upon arrival, but did…read morestart to fill up within 30 minutes of being seated. was greeted immediately and seated. Our server was very prompt. The restaurant didn't feel too loud once it began to fill up. Good was delivered very promptly after we ordered. Loved the pork bulgogi. Our rice was slightly on the mushy side, but was fine once we paired it with the tofu soup. Loved the green onion pancake and Banchan. Great flavors. Hearty portions.

I ordered small size of Bossam for togo and this is what I got today…read more Do you see all stained "gochugaru"? (Spicy paste) I'm so disgusted by this cause It looks like someone's leftover food. I'm afraid to try this for my dinner...such a horrible experience

Photos

Interior Glimpse

LA Galbi on sizzling hot plate

See all

Rosé tteokbokki, my favorite! ig - @eat.w.alyssa

Dumpling and Noodle House

4.3(334 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$$

Amazing fresh food! Delicious delicious delicious What more is there to say? Great service period…read morefree service. Super friendly service.

Draft from 2/2025 - Delicious, I came here their first week or during their very soft opening where…read morethey had a discount (which I didn't know about). I quickly yelped to look for something new. I ordered noodles and dumplings the first time around. And got Ma Pao tofu the second time. And their Boiled Szechuan Fish the last time with an order for their custard buns. - I've gone there for at this point almost a handful of times and everything has always been great.

Photos

Interior

Siumai

See all

Chinese Beef Roll-牛肉卷饼

Impression of Lanzhou

4.6(402 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$

Door dashed this after a meet up with friends and it was delicious :)…read more Braised beef and potatoes: 9/10 omg the beef was so so tender, potatoes were perfectly cooked with bell peppers, onions and herbs. Sauce was a tad oily but so so flavorful. Would definitely get it again! Pork steamed buns: 8/10, not what I expected, i thought it'd be a red marinated pork but it was more of a seasoned meat ball in a bun. I didn't hate it and it paired well with the sauce of the braised beef :) Signature spicy wonton: 9/10, different for sure. I was expected more chili chucks but the oil itself was different from what I've had before. Love that they packed the wontons and oil separate for me to pair at home. Honestly, I'd come back and dine in. I saw things on Yelp that weren't options on Door Dash. All my dishes felt different from other places I've been with similar menu items. Would love to come here again, service was quick and interior was pleasant ^_^

The beef bone noodle was tasty! I like that you can choose the type of noodles that come in it…read more Service was very good. Very tentative servers. I like how bright and simple the place is. Clean and roomy. Steamed dumplings (pork) were tasty. The skin can be slightly thinner though. Cold noodles and pig ears were tasty too. Will come again to try other items.

Photos

Pork XLB

Beef steamed buns

See all

Lamb Chow Mein in Spicy Cumin Sauce

Tasty Pot

4.3(310 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$$

I was so sad when the Berkeley locations closed, so my husband and I were really happy to find…read moreTasty Pot when we were craving individual hot pot instead of all you can eat. This place definitely hit the mark. I ordered the spicy lamb hot pot and absolutely loved it. The flavor was rich, comforting, and had just the right amount of heat....My husband got a beef based one and really enjoyed his as well. We also tried a few appetizersz Our food arrived fast and was piping hot, just how it should be. It was a really busy night, but the service still kept up and the overall experience was great. If you are looking for individual hot pot instead of AYCE, this is a solid spot and we will definitely be back.

Ordered a to go beef rice and there is no corn? The sauce is…read morenot cook with the rice and beef is overcooked. I ordered this before and definitely not cooked this way. Obviously they just scoop some rice in the container and cook some beef to put on top. No garlic butter at all! Wow! This is bad!

Photos

First Customer on a Monday Morning!

Inside coconut lava balls. Inside is light thickness liquid coconut flavored filling w/small tapioca pearls. Not heavy, not too sweet.

See all

7. Kimchi Dumpling Hot Soup

Spicy Joi Banh Mi-Noodles-Lao Street Food

4.3(768 reviews)

1.3 mi

•$$

I had the BBQ pork Banh Mi. It's delicious, a good size…read moresandwich and worth the price. I walked in and ordered, they told me it would be about 15 minutes since they had three orders in front of mine. I went and sat in my car for about 8-10 minutes and went back in, my order was ready. There's plenty of indoor seating and a beautiful mural on the wall, if you prefer to eat in. I took it to go.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. This casual restaurant is located in a strip mall with many food…read moreoptions, but this place should be at the top of choices. The Nam Khao/Crispy Coconut Rice Salad was extremely satisfying. The flavor was immense, and when wrapped with the lettuce, it was perfect. The Lao sausage Banh Mi was delicious. The pork sausage in it was tasty. There is a menu on the wall at the counter. There's also printed menus stacked at the counter. I think the printed one has other items. Ordering is done at the counter and you are given a number to place at your table. Your food is brought to you. There's about 15 tables. Some for two and most are for four. Larger groups can be easily accommodated by combining tables. If you go, check out the beautiful mural.

Photos

Order at the counter (01/2026)

Nam Khao Crispy Coconut Rice

See all

Phad Krapow: perfect

Shabuya

4.0(1.7k reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$

Was looking for a good hot pot place, and was in the Concord area…read more So I'll start with what I didn't love, but I did think it was a great gimmick for the area. The music was way too loud, almost like a night club - where you have to practically raise your voice to talk. It's great for guys, where their voice projects, but it's more difficult for anyone that has a bit higher. There are no tongs (but they will give you extra chopsticks). Also, the individual induction units are right on the table, instead of inset. This causes the potential of hot soup base spilling as a more likely experience for clumsy people. For the thing I love about this place? First... value for money. $29.99 per person for all-you-can-eat hotpot? This is amazing in this age where an entree is like $25-30. Appetizers are ordered 2 at a time, and meats are 6 at a time. Meats only come one on a thin tray, which holds about 4-6 slices. So you'll be ordering other helpings, since there are I believe 5 beef selections, and a pork and chicken selection (7) total. The middle of the restaurant is a large bar where you get everything that isn't a meat. The selection of vegetables, and noodles are pretty vast, and almost always refilled. The seafood area has shrimp, clams, tilapia, and mussels. Sauces area also on the sides which makes it pretty much an on-going motion. It's not the high-end of hot pot by any means, but the ambience that they're projecting works for the area that it's in and how they compete with the rest of the restaurants in the area. But for the money? I'd go here. We did sit in a side-middle area where it wasn't a booth. However, they made sure to separate out the seating so that if you were a group of 3, they situated in opposite ends to create space. That attentiveness of spacing actually created a better atmosphere which was a small thing, but a smart thing. Love that they actually celebrate birthdays with banging of pots, and wishing well. It's something that is fun for groups and definitely nice if you happen to be celebrating a birthday! Definitely will come back.

We were in the area and remembered that this place had really good hotpot meat, so we decided to…read morecome back again! When we arrived, only bar seating was available, but we took it anyway because we were hungry and wanted to eat. They offer an extensive selection of food, and the quality is solid overall. The bartender was our server, and he's super attentive, frequently clearing empty plates and checking in to see if we wanted to order more. Highly recommended!

Photos

See all

Tasty Szechuan

4.5(283 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$

Tasty Szechwan opened 2 years ago where El Tapatio Restaurant once was. Immaculately redesigned…read morewith overhanging red lanterns and food pics on plastic divider on right side. Cool, comfy setting. Large parking lot. Inside seating only. Outside chairs are for people on wait list. Quickly & courteously seated. English & Mandarin Chinese spoken. All patrons spoke Chinese. Served hot & cold water initially. . Offerings (Chinese): Chinese American food, Chef's special, Szechwan Hunan Taste, iron skillet, appetizers, vegetables, dry pot & hot pot soup, mu shu, noodles & rice, rice noodles, handmade dumplings, soup, desserts... Bites: Cumin lamb (22.95) medium spicy -came in 10ish minutes. Dish looked plentiful. Found out later 50%+ were wok fried chili pieces. -tender, small to medium pieces lamb tossed friex with light batter/cumin. Deliz it was. Ate only 1/2z Told associate it was very good. Weather too hot, I didn't have an appetite. Dish wasn't "hot". Slurps: Cup Hot & Sour Soup (comped) -don't know why associate offered it to me. I accepted of course. -came hot off the wok with the usual tofu bits, scrambled egg drops, black fungus, green onions, black pepper & vinegar. No contrast of notes. A delightful medley of flavas. 4.5 stars everthing 4 or 5 stars May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month.

Terrific food. Great service. Comfortable seating…read more We ordered Kung pao chicken, calamari, fried rice, chow mein, spicy wings.

Photos

Inside

05/12/2024: Spicy Salt Pepper Chicken Wings Dinner

See all

Soft tofu with crab roe (Oct 2025)

Pho Huynh Hiep 5 - Kevin's Noodle House

3.9(708 reviews)

1.4 mi

•$$

Solid place and fast service/food!…read more Shared parking lot, it can get busy so keep your eyes open! 2 Single occupant bathrooms in the back~ Always consistent and good food at all of their locations (at least Kevin's noodle house name haha) - Egg rolls came out hot and fast! - seafood noodle with fish cake is solid. Love the wide noodles~

Pho is personal like tacos or pizza and it seems like contra costa has heavily united around KEVIN…read more Whether the WC location or this concord one they are always packed and keeping those tables moving! I want to say the broth is FANTASTIC! But, going back to the personal aspect... you gotta come down to find out if you feel the same! I am allergic to corn and sometimes rice noodles will have cornstarch in them so I actually order my pho: no noodles, add a side of rice. Often times this annoys staff and then I feel bad or just stop going to not be a nuisance... I appreciate I have never felt like a burden here! They have been beautifully accommodating. I think you should try rice and pho!

Photos

Grilled Pork and Chicken Combo

See all

A1. Chả Giò (4 Rolls)

Ohgane

Went here on a Monday and service was very fast and efficient. The food was so good ! Meat cuts are…read morehigh quality and delicious. Restaurant was not too crowded and the server was very nice and polite.

Yummy food with good portions and plenty of options. The service was great, quick, and the waiter…read morechecked on us often. The ambiance is good--it has an open layout with a decent amount of seating options. The only downside is there is no included dessert for the price.

Photos

Galbi

See all

Mixed Bbq meat on the grill

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

27 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Stevey K.

277

13 years ago

The X-Large pho ($8.50) came in bowl big enough to bathe a small dog in. The basil, cilantro, jalapenos, sprouts, and lime were all very fresh (no wilting or rotting leaves) and not soaking wet like a lot of places. The sprouts were well cleaned without roots (I'm talking to you Golden Star). The broth was flavorful and not watered down. It passed my TLAM msg test (thirst level after meal), indicating that there was very little to no msg. Good variety of beef and other naughty bits like tripe and tendon. Now to the magnum opus, The Hello Wings ($6.50 for 6). Notice that it's capitalized because these wings have earned my utmost respect. They are split at the shoulder (aka drummette), so in essence you're getting about 12 pieces of chicken. The radius and ulna of the wing are split from the elbow, so you don't need to tongue out that last morsel of meat that's trapped between the two bones. That is customer care at its finest. The minced garlic they were covered in was slightly sweet and not pungent and the overall flavor of the wing was delicate and balanced; not too sweet and not too salty. The meat was moist and well marinated while the bones and cartilage were fried to a crisp and tasty to gnaw on. Alternating each wing with a bite of the pickled vegetables they came with provided a refreshing interlude, much like a icy cold shower on a hot summer day. Overall, it was a massive but not violent (and welcomed) attack on the taste buds. Although billed as an appetizer, these wings could easily be the main attraction of this resturant. One order should be a very satisfying portion for the average person. One item of note is that the wings were served in the middle of our pho session, so if your preference is to enjoy the wings before the pho, you might have to inform the waiter ahead of time. The Siracha bottle green tip was clean and the other sauce bottle were well maintained. The chopsticks, sauce dishes, and spoons were clean and not greasy. Service was fast and friendly enough (the waiter/owner greeted us in the parking lot while on his smoke break). The men's room was clean, smelled fresh, and well lit. Toilet was stain-free with the seat up (A+), and no fluids pooling on the floor. As far as Asian restaurant bathrooms are concerned, one could tell this one was cleaned with a sense of pride and workmanship. I even made an extra effort to leave it in the same condition it was found in. With so many Vietnamese resturants in the area, this place has stepped up to claim the seat of the dragonhead. read more

Mass C.

12 years ago

this is a very beautiful place. yesterday i have lunch brought. Freshest veggies and tastiest meal we have had in a long time. We go out to eat often and haven't found a better place. Portions were hearty. Choices were many. Service and cleanness was very qiuck and good..\ sataff are friendly and all staff behaviour is not rude. they all loving every customer and asking very friendly what we want eat like as he gave us a free party. Butt this is not a party so that we orderd that we want to eat in meal. this restaurant is specially famous for Lunch and dinner. Butt Mostly friend went there in groups for take a lunch. And families came there taking a dinner. beacause location of this restaurant is very good like as a pick nick place and families came there and take dinner and enjoying there beautiful night. Food was simply delicious. We are definitely coming back soon and often. Thank you Hello Pho. read more

Nicole F.

1 year ago

A fantastic Vietnamese dining experience! The restaurant exceeded all expectations with its combination of excellent service, delicious food, and a cozy yet stylish atmosphere. The servers were polite, fast, and made sure we felt valued as guests. The goi cuon (fresh spring rolls) were a refreshing start, followed by a bowl of pho that was rich, fragrant, and filled with fresh ingredients. The ambiance was inviting, with warm lighting, comfortable seating, and subtle Vietnamese decor that added to the overall charm. This is now our go-to spot for Vietnamese cuisine! read more

Chandara S.

2 years ago

My experience didn't live up to expectations. Their pho portions were noticeably smaller than I anticipated, leaving me still hungry after my meal. As for the taste, it was average nothing special to make it stand out. Given the combination of small servings and mediocre flavors, I won't be returning anytime soon. There are better options nearby that offer more satisfying meals for the price. read more

Alfonso C.

9 years ago

The food was wonderful, first time having pho and it was amazing. The beef curry with noodles was absolutely delicious! Perfectly seasoned and simple, not over done. Noodles were perfectly textured, I'm super impressed. The veggie pho also comes with an option of chicken, beef, or vegetable based broth; all of which have been wonderfully flavored. read more

Amy N.

7 years ago

First off the service here is super friendly! And the pho here has got to be one of the best I've had. I came back a few times and brought some friends along and they all loved it here. They are also constantly cleaning and sweeping so I can tell it is very clean. read more

Kathy D.

213

13 years ago

I was here today. Pho is the BEST. Banh MI is my favorite too. The restaurant is very clean. Next time ill try different order. This is the BEST in Concord. Try and you will love it. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Vi H.

9 years ago

What can I say? We went here one night with my family and by far good food and fresh! I recommend all but the best one I like us the combination pho! The broth is fresh and with the spring rolls, yum yum read more

Dan M.

10 years ago

This is my go to pho spot in the area. The spring rolls here are a favorite of mine and the broth is tasty. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Jason D.

12 years ago

I love this place, nice , friendly and super clean. I tried grill pork sandwich and wonton BBQ pork with egg noodle very good, the broth was fantastic. Highly recommended. read more

Christine H.

204

10 years ago

The quality of their pork is good and their soup and rice plates are good. I thought they were really fast and good customer service. Try it if you are in the area! read more

Dhana S.

10 years ago

Great consistent tasty. Come with cash if under $10 or $15 dollars. Better taste and quality than the two or three neighboring PHO shops in PH or Concord . read more

Martin K.

11 years ago

Been here a few times and not just because it's close to home. Good food, good service, the right price. Any of the chicken dishes are very good. read more