From the moment you walk through the door, you can feel the heart and soul this family pours into their restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of the kind of genuine hospitality that instantly makes you feel at home. Every member of the staff treats guests like family, and that personal touch makes the entire experience unforgettable. The food is absolutely incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love and tradition. The pho broth is rich and deeply comforting, the spring rolls are perfectly crisp and refreshing, and every dish tastes authentic and thoughtfully prepared. What truly sets this restaurant apart is the passion behind it. In a world filled with chain restaurants and rushed service, this place reminds you what dining out is supposed to feel like: comforting, personal, and memorable. Supporting a family-owned business like this is easy when the quality, care, and kindness are this exceptional. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food made by people who genuinely care about their customers and their craft, this restaurant is an absolute gem. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. read more

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If your anywhere near Martinez then this should be your go to Vietnamese restaurant. We went here on an early Saturday evening. The atmosphere is very nice and casual. Family owned and it felt like we were invited over for dinner. We had the garlic noodles with shrimp, BBQ combo platter, and of course some fresh spring rolls. I asked for some sriracha, and our server ( very nice older man) asked if I want to try their homemade chili sauce. Of course, I said yes. It was similar to a chili oil crisp you see in little jars on tables at other places. However this was thick not as oily. Dang! So good! Didn't miss the sriracha at all. Everything was amazing. I've had lots of Vietnamese food and this was some of, if not the best I have had yet. Every plate was cleaned. Delicious! I am even getting hungry writing this review. We left and walked up the street about a block or two and our other server ( younger guy) came walking up behind us and said, "Hey you forgot these. " Then he hand me my sunglasses. So nice of him. I will Definitely will go back soon to try other items on the menus. read more

We love Kim Phongs!! Kevin and his family are so wonderful. Kevin always suggests items and they never EVER disappoint. Must tries so far: Imperial rolls, garlic chili sauce, Vietnamese coffee, bhan mi pork sandwich, steak pho, and spring rolls. Seriously, there is not a bad thing on the menu. If you're looking for your new Vietnamese spot, look no further. We have lived in Vietnam for 6 months and we come here at least 3 times a month. Its amazing and takes us right back. read more

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The food is delicious! I got the drunken noodles with tofu and my mom got the chicken pad Thai. We split avocado rolls (amazing!) and I got a Thai iced tea. Everything was flavorful and cooked well. Service was good and the music and interior were inviting. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Kim Phong Vietnamese Bistro - Drunken noodles with tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Martinez, California

The food was very delicious and the staff was very nice! The atmosphere didn't change much from the Thai place that was here previously. The tile floors keep it cool, and the tall ceilings add to the sound bouncing around. The pho was really good and the brisket was not fatty. The shaking beef was delicious, and the avocado rolls were also very tasty. The staff was very nice but not super attentive. Our water glasses were empty several times during our meal. I'd come back because the food is that good and the staff is very nice. read more

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Newer place in downtown Martinez, cute, charming. Vietnamese food is usually a tad simpler than say that of Thai food, think more of a country style feel to it. We started with the crispy imperial rolls - the sauce is more vinaigrette in style, different. Could have used a couple more leaves of lettuce, MAYBE add some fresh cilantro or mint so one can wrap the little roll up in lettuce with the shredded carrots & a leaf or two of mint or cilantro; just saying. Onto the mains: hubby ordered the basil fried rice with chicken - this is a shareable item, which he should have separated out onto his dish to eat. The dish was good, but just not what he was thinking it would be. I ordered the vermicelli noodle salad bowl with shrimp; I've had this bowl many times before at different Vietnamese restaurants, usually at least the shrimp are served piping hot, the noodles would be slightly warm - here the noodles are cold, as were the shrimp, meh . I know maybe it's their style of cooking, just not quite hitting the mark for me. Service was good. Immediately greeted at the door & seated, water is directly brought out. Overall, I'd be back, I'll ask next time that my shrimp come out hot if possible. read more

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Usually have large portions. I paid $19 (before fees) on door dash but had a 45% off deal. This is what they gave me!!!??? Barely anything in this box. Very disappointed! So much for a deal! I would have rather paid the full price for a full portion! I think they shorted me because of the discount. Not cool! Also, the chicken tasted like day old reheated chicken! read more

Omg the food is amazing in this owner ran restaurant.! The chicken curry was really good as was the noodle salad and egg rolls but the drunken noodle and sandwich was absolutely delicious and amazingly delicious!! The chia tea and Vietnamese coffee were authentic in flavor! Can't wait to come back read more

My friends and I had dinner here tonight! It was amazing! We started with the shrimp egg rolls with very yummy peanut sauce, followed by pad thai with shrimp and eggplant with chicken. Each dish had so much umami flavor without being too spicy. And we were pleased that they now serve beer and wine. Kevin, the owner, was very kind and interested in our experience. read more

never disappoints!! the food is always fresh, flavorful, and comes out quickly. The pho is amazing, and the friendly service made the experience even better! read more

I made sure this place was open for a while before I tried it. They replaced Lemongrass bistro. Really disappointing food. We ordered through door dash. We didn't want to order too much, only to just try it for quality sake and flavors. The only thing I liked was the rice. We ordered drunken noodles, and a wok fried eggplant with chicken. The drunken noodles and no flavor whatsoever. The chicken in both dishes was dried out and not appetizing at all and cut in odd squares. The eggplant dish tasted like something I could make with just soy sauce in a pan. Don't think I will return. What a shame to lose Lemongrass for this. Starting to think a couple or so of these glowing reviews are family or friends as most only have one review and it's this place. read more

Kim Phong Vietnamese Bistro - wok fried eggplant with chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Martinez, California

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Today for lunch, I wanted to try their pho đặc biệt and it was delicious! That broth was so good that I cleared my whole bowl. It reminded me of the pho my dad would make at home. You can tell the freshness, flavor, clarity, and aroma of the broth in the first sip) The shrimp spring rolls are very good too! I opted for the fish sauce instead of peanut sauce because my friend is allergic to peanuts, but I would definitely come back again and invite my friends. They had lots of seating and the hosts were very well attentive to all the folks that came in for lunch. I highly recommend getting the pho dac biệt (Special Pho)! read more

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On the quaint corner in downtown Martinez, there is this tiny oasis of absolute deliciousness. My wife and I used to go to the previous restaurant and it was good, not gonna lie. But, I think this place has outdone its predecessor by leaps and bounds. From the calming atmosphere and relaxing background music to the ever present and super kind waitstaff, everything about this eating experience was top-notch. Our appetizer was unexpectedly decadent (in the best way possible), and our equally-delicious entrées were soon to follow at a perfect time. we were cared for, we were looked after, we had AMAZING food at a super affordable price, and we can't wait to become regulars at this soon-to-be landmark on Main Street in Martinez. read more

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Everything 'I've I ordered thus far has been delicious Thr owner and the staff are very welcoming and hospitable. Some of the dishes they serve is a fusion of Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisine. Another thing I like about the place is that one can specify the level of spiciness. For instance, Pad Thai can be prepared with varying degrees of spiciness whether mild, medium, or hot spicy. Like their noodles, sandwiches, spring rolls, and soup. read more

First time trying this place. I have eaten at many different Vietnamese restaurants so I have a lot to compare to. Sadly...we wanted to love this place as a friend highly recommended it. We ordered Togo. Food was ready fast however, portions were very small for the price. We ordered 2 garlic noodle shaken beef. Barely noodles and steak but tons of bell peppers and onions. The pork bahn mi was good but barely any meat and veggies. The sliced pork plate was good. Decent amount of meat. We spent over $80 for 4 items and my boyfriend and his son were still hungry. read more

Amazing food and the owners are so nice! They work inside the restaurant. The owner used to work in the kitchen of the last place that was here and has carried on the traditional food and I would argue that it is better! read more

Great addition to downtown Martinez. It's not your normal pho place, this is more of a fancy Vietnamese restaurant with staples like shaking beef.. not 28 varieties of soup noodles. They also incorporated several dishes from the previous chef. Which I have to say were delicious. Highly recommend! read more

This was our second time eating at Kim Phongs, and both times they've hit it out of the park. Absolutely delicious. The service is wonderful and the food couldn't be better. I had to finally write a review because this is the only pho place where my left over Pho broth coagulated in the fridge. THAT is how you know its quality broth. I love this place. read more

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the vermicelli noodles are SO GOOD. I ate them so fast I honestly blacked out. I'm usually so picky so I'm shocked that I didn't have to modify anything 15/10 read more

The food was delicious. The pho and banh mi is a must try! It's a family run business, the owner was very nice. He would come and asked if everything was okay and how was liked the food. It's an excellent addition to downtown Martinez! read more

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Not at all the level of Lemongrass. Papaya salad was empty - no flavor, no fried onions, just a few shrimp. Cucumber salad was just a few hunks of cucumber - tasteless. Imperial rolls were tiny and greasy. Will never again order from them. read more

Generous portions, fair prices and good food. I recommend this restaurant. Give it a try.

Great new Vietnamese spot with a bit of Thai cross-over. New owners is a very nice family. The pho (broth) was great and all the food is very fresh and taste great! Have already been back a couple times since they opened just a month ago! Will definately be a regular here. read more

I'm am so happy this place is in downtown Martinez! The Banh Mi sandwiches were so delicious. Honestly, so flavorful! I got the chicken and my husband got the beef and they were big, like 12". I ordered delivery (DoorDash), so I can't speak to the service quite yet, but I will definitely go there soon. 10/10 recommend! read more

We were big fans of lemongrass and were so sad to see them go, but luckily this place is just as great! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was great and friendly. We brought our kids and they were so nice and hospitable with them, even with the mess that they inevitably make. We will definitely be coming back! read more

This is my third time here! Awesome Vietnamese food on Main Street. Newly opened. Good service and very nice ambiance with light music. Recommend to everyone who like Vietnamese read more

We tried the shaking beef with rice and eggplant at the softening. It was tasty. Next time we will try the shaking beef with garlic noodles. Looking forward to seeing more Vietnamese dishes in the menu in the future. read more