It was my first time in Santa Rosa and I was craving Vietnamese food, so I found this spot on Yelp. The space is pretty small, but after chatting with the owners (I'm Vietnamese too!), I learned it's a family-run business with just the husband and wife which made total sense why they looked a little stressed haha. I ordered the pho, and my boyfriend got the vermicelli with shredded pork, both were so good! The prices were also very reasonable, especially in this economy. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

Absolutely delicious! One of my favorite cuisines and they do it authentic here. Food is not over salted, veggies and crisp , yet not raw. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Prices are really good for what they serve you. I usually have some food left over to take home and have for lunch the next day. The servers are sweet and offer a wonderful experience. read more

This place continues to serve up a full array of dishes and they have a portable a/c unit in the main dining area now! I was so happy since I normally stop visiting when the temps rise. We arrived around 1:45 when the lunch crowd had cleared out. The owner asked us to sit at one of his larger tables which gave us plenty of room. We decided to order: - Curry chicken with rice and an added egg - Vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and egg roll - Pork banh mi It was a hot day so the a/c and iced water were welcomed. Our food was delivered to our table by the owner when it was ready. Everything looked great like usual. The #45 is my go-to and I have never been disappointed. It comes with vermicelli noodles, cucumber slivers, lettuce and a satisfying dressing that you can pour over your bowl of yumminess. My lunch was as delicious as I remembered. My husband tried a new dish of curry chicken. It was a generous serving of chicken chunks flavored in curry. It was not saucy like a normal curry. He also got the banh mi which had pork slices, sliced jalapeno, cilantro, slivered carrots and daikon. The banh mi roll was surprisingly soft, different texture than other banh mi sandwiches we have ordered. We have leftovers for tomorrow! When it cools down, I look forward to trying their pho noodles. I saw other customers eating it when we walked in and it looked really good. Give this mom and pop place a try and you'll be coming back for more. The interior is cozy with a very small second dining area off to the side. read more

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I had the delight of trying Lee's Noodle House and let me tell you that this place is as authentic Vietnamese as it gets. It's pretty comparable to the food you can get in Vietnamese population dense cities like San Jose. It definitely gives the old Noodle House vibe, especially with the interior and menu design. The staff were super friendly. Plenty of parking in the lot. I got the Lee's Special Noodle soup, which consists of egg noodles and some roasted chicken. The broth itself is liquid gold! You can bet my bowl was empty. The noodles had a nice spring to them. The chicken itself was seasoned very well and the pieces pretty large! I left feeling extremely satisfied. Highly recommend giving it a try and supporting a local family business! Very excited to come back and try more dishes in the future! read more

Lee's Noodle House - Lee's Special Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Came here for pho on a rainy night and it was so healing! That broth was delicious. My partner got beef and broccoli and it was also super tasty. The egg rolls were ok; I think the dipping sauce could be better. Great service and super cute seating area. I'll definitely be back for more pho, yummm! read more

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Glad to have chanced upon this restaurant, very close to the Hampton Inn & Suites in Santa Rosa. Had lunch and of course, had to try the pho. The broth's flavor was on point and authentic. The shop owners were Vietnamese and you can tell by looking at the decor on the wall and the music in the background. Also ordered the pork and shrimp fresh spring rolls. No complaints there. Also tried the Vermicelli bowl with Grilled Pork and Shrimp. Again, it was delicious. Would be happy to come here again when the opportunity presents itself. Had the Vietnamese iced coffee to go and appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. Overall, satisfying dining experience. read more

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A cute, family owned, what you see is what you get type of spot. We just tried the spring rolls, and they were ok, nothing to go out of your way for, but also, not bad. We added herbs to the spring rolls, which didn't come with the dish. Service was good. read more

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Oh wow. In Santa Rosa for medical things and wanted some pho. Checked online and the closest place we had been to prior and it was lacking. Found Lee's Noodle House and the menu was enticing. It is tucked away in a strip mall, and small in size. And had the best beef stew over rice noodles. Having just had surgery I was looking for a rich flavorful broth, and that is what I got. The meat fell apart and was delightful. Ordered spring rolls as well. My friend got the combo pho and was so hair with her choice. I will be making this one of my stops each time I go to Santa Rosa read more

The vibe is dive but the food harkens me back to my Ba Ngai's cooking. The service is not 5 Star Michelin but the food and portions are great... read more

A very belated review- Lee's Noodle House was our go to for years by many staff where I worked. I'm retired now and was craving some superb noodles & knew just the spot. Upon entering you will notice how clean the restaurant is. Although small its cheery decor is pleasing. The servers are very kind. I had the vegetarian Bun with egg rolls & my friend had the pork Bun with a spring roll. Both of our dishes were delicious! I love the fresh veggies in the bowl and take advantage of the various sauces to add to the Bun. read more

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I really wanted to like Lee's Noodle House, but my experience was very disappointing. Our waiter was rude and didn't speak to us at all when taking our order -- it felt like we were bothering him just by being there. I also couldn't help but notice he had thick dirt under his nails, then went outside for a smoke and came right back in without washing his hands. The restaurant itself didn't feel clean, and when I went to the bathroom, the curtain to the kitchen was slightly open. I wish I hadn't looked, it was very dirty back there. I ordered the beef and green onion, but it was mostly onion with very little beef. Overall, this was not a good experience, and I won't be coming back. Cleanliness and basic professionalism are so important, especially in a restaurant, and this place really missed the mark. read more

Have been going here since they introduced the Banh Mi I always get the barbecue pork that has always been perfect On my last trip everything on the inside of the sandwich was tasty and plentiful, however they have change the roll they use from the perfect crisp French baguettes to a spongy fat tasteless roll that really detracted from the taste. I hope that there was just a short break in the supply of rolls they have been using otherwise I won't be back read more

Food is excellent , they are warm and welcoming. Eat there or take out it is wonderul . I love this place and the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet . read more

Excellent food. Better staff. Great quality great price, really cool t-shirts as well. Thank you read more

Lee's Noodle House - Small #5 - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Great food for the price and for those living in the Coffee park and surrounding neighboorhoods this place is quick with pick up orders. Kettels is defenitally better quality wise but you pay more for that so... One thing special about this place is thwir avocado smoothie omg, delicous. Of course their noodles are good too. The meat is good but nothing outstanding. Portion sizes are decent. However I would not dine in. The place looks cheap with outdated and cheap decore. The fish tank is nice though. The service is good. However if rhe resturant is packed the noise level is terrible. read more

Horrible. Staff is rude. Food was gross. Tasted like it was going bad. Ordered to go. Took a few bites and threw away. Should get zero stars. read more

Eat take out here several times a month, consistently good. The bahn mi is tasty, bread isn't the hard kind that cuts the roof of your mouth, it's perfect and chewy. The bun with pork and egg roll is tasty, egg rolls are deep fried and crispy. The owners are people of few words, it's true Vietnamese fast food. You aren't going for the conversation, you get good food and fast service. read more

Fantastic bun Bo hue. Kind of bummed I couldn't substitute the meat for fried tofu and mushrooms. However not mad at all, the meat is super tender and delicious regardless. The broth is so yummy! I'm such a huge fan of this beautifully made traditional Vietnamese soup. Has a nice hint of spice and the noodles are round. Much different from pho but in a really good way. I love pho but love bun Bo hue better! If ya never tried it, this might be your sign to! read more

After coming here for dinner last night and reading some of the reviews, I couldn't help but write this. Let's just clarify some things. This is an authentic Vietnamese noodle restaurant. They're not trying to pander to anyone else's taste and they're providing what is their food from their homeland. So, if you don't like these flavors, and never had authentic Vietnamese flavors, there are other Asian establishments that may be more to your liking. If you've never had fish sauce... you may want to go to some more asian-fusion-y place where the fish sauce is diluted first and see if you like it. This place just isn't for everyone, and that's okay. This family is making their food, and maybe you like it, maybe you don't... just like some people like some foods and others not, but that doesn't make it bad. For example, I had the Bun Bo Hue. I found it to be glorious. My husband (who is caucasian, and generally likes a lot of asian food), was not a fan of it. It crossed over for him to be 'too asian' of a taste - which is totally fair with its 'strange' meats which I love, but not for him. He still absolutely loved his pork vermicelli noodle, and we are both excited to go back and try more. Next: The service. I will admit, I am not Vietnamese, I am Chinese. And I noticed a lot of authentic Chinese places will get bad reviews because of the service, because non-Chinese people don't understand the culture. Chinese people don't coddle. They are people 'on the go' and that includes the service. They are fast, and they don't come around and make sure you are okay. If you need something, they expect you to wave them down and ask them. Lee's Noodle House is clearly a small, family owned, hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese noodle joint. They're not trying to win awards for impeccable service. They're simply trying to cook their food, and feed it to people. In Asia, noodle houses are 'fast food'. You order your bowl of noodle, they quickly submit the order and food is placed in front of you fast. You slurp it up. And you pay and you go. Here in America, there are all sorts of noodle places. So, if you don't like this, go to one of those noodle places where you have to pay $25 for a bowl of noodles. No judgement! I go there sometimes too. I'm just saying ya'll. Know yourself, and know where you're eating. And respect cultures you are not familiar with. P.S. I love that the owner is responding to some of these negative reviews straight forward. Not to say this place is perfect. I don't know if I was blown away necessarily which is why I give it 4 stars. It could change the more I go there. But I just wanted to write this to set some expectations out there. Either way, I am so glad to have found such an authentic noodle house, and will definitely be back. Peace out! read more

I came across a few social media post on Lee's Noodle House, via Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook and even few News segment. Where the owner's daughter felt sad for her dad, waiting for customers. I can relate as my uncle had a Vietnamese restaurant during my childhood days, so I wanted to check out Lee's Noodle House and support them. Even if it meant 2 hours drive plus I was staying out at San Jose which had tons of Vietnamese cuisine. I gave that up on my last day of vacation and made the road trip over. We got to meet Jennifer ( still attending college, she flew down to help her parents during the weekend) and she was super sweet, she was so surprised to hear that we visited from Hawaii and drove from San Jose, she was apreciative and thanked us for that. This was back in February. I haven't been to Santa Rosa so it was a nice drive and experience. Such a tourist, we took a few pics of business before entering. We stopped by for early dinner, they were busy and customer continued to walk in, during my time there. Besides our 2 entree I wanted to get banh mi but they were out. Our orders were the seafood egg noodle soup and pork chop rice combo. I wanted the crab meat loaf but that is not available at Lee's. It was fine, we enjoyed our food. I've never had pork chop Vietnamese style for awhile and it sure hit the spot. The soup broth was tasty and egg noodles was nice and firm just how I like it. All in all, We enjoyed our meals and the service was great. We also got to meet the Mr.Lee, (daughter's dad) he brought out our entrees, he was very friendly. I would make the drive if we visited again. Support this nice local business, they are great people! read more

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The service was so fast and pleasant, but let's get real here, it's not really about that when you need a hot bowl of pho on a cold day, right? So let's just say this brother should be renamed " better than s** broth" I had the #13 (round eye and well done brisket) It was so flavorful I just really can't quite describe how much I adored it. Kinda crazy! The menu is big and has a lot of choices that should please everyone. There were a lot of very authentic items you don't see everywhere in Sonoma County too. This place is a real gem. Reasonably priced and very good portions too. Nice fresh veggies but would have liked a bit more . Still though, the best Pho I've had north of Oakland. read more

Lee's Noodle House - #13 and thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Lee's Noodle House is one of my favorite spots in Santa Rosa. It's family owned and run, and you can really feel the love they put into everything. The husband and wife who run the place are so sweet, hardworking, and they genuinely care about their customers. The pho is amazing!! It's super flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and big portions that leave you full but not heavy. Their vermicelli bowls and spring rolls are also really fresh and tasty. It always feels like you're eating a home-cooked meal made with pride. If you want delicious Vietnamese food with a warm, family feel, this is the place to go. read more

We'd seen a lot of about this place on Facebook and Tiktok so we were glad to be able to try it this week! And what a gem it is! It's tucked in a quiet little spot but lots of parking in the area. When we first arrived it was pretty busy but not too busy we couldn't get a table. The waitress who helped us throughout our meal was so sweet and lovely! Great vibes and hospitality. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and my partner ordered the combo plate and Banh Mi. The plate and banh mi were both very delicious. This was my first time trying Bun Bo Hue so I was very excited. It definitely exceeded my expectations. It was spicy and savory! They do not skimp on the meat which I love! The noodles were perfectly chewy but not too soft. All the food was a pretty good portion for the price too! I got full about 75% way through the meal. I'm dreaming about this now. I cant wait to go back and try more of the menu! 100% recommend coming here and supporting a great local family business! read more

Lee's Noodle House - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Took mom here for mother's day and we enjoyed the two soups. The lemon grass chicken is ridiculously delicious I requested to have it separate and not in the soup so it stays nice and crispy. I liked the seafood combo pho also which has a chicken broth base IMO more flavorful. Nice condiments and sauces the maggi is a nice touch and sambal olec . Quick friendly service and family atmosphere. Definitely coming back cause all the rice dishes look amazing too. Bravo Vuong read more

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Tried Lee's recently end of Feb to see what the hype was all about. I called and place a to go order of egg rolls, chicken fried rice, shrimp chow mein. Food was OK nothing special. Fried rice was black peppered up. The chow mein was thin eggs noodles instead of the thicker chow mein noodles I'm used to. A few shrimps but restaurants have been skimping on shrimp and seafood in general, I have noticed since the pandemic. Waited about 5 mins for my food once I arrived. Dining room was packed, they seemed overwhelmed and worked as fast as they could.. read more

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I'm giving this restaurant five stars due to its excellent food even though I no longer plan to patronize it. My issue with the restaurant is that it is often closed when the website says it is open and they do not answer the phone reliably when we were trying to place an order. Just last night for example, the website said it was open only to drive there and find it closed. I love the food, but I'm tired of its unreliability read more

The best handmade noodles ever! Many choices and great service. The prices are extremely reasonable. I could eat there everyday! Hear me out! read more

Came all the way from Sacramento to give this a try and I can say it's definitely worth it! The thai tea tastes great and fresh unlike some powdery ones! The bun Bo hue was solid and flavorful, had some hints of citrus which I like! The service is awesome, the owner and his daughter are super sweet! The owner is super likely his big smile is the first thing to greet you! I'm definitely coming back! read more

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freshest ban mi. great ingredients. fast, friendly, and well priced. lovely dining area inside.

This place is amazing, everything is always so good and it's a Santa Rosa staple! Always good service, love the ambiance. The special Soup is a must buy. Also the best banh mis in the North Bay. read more

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Very well prepared food, more Vietnamese than Chinese. Flavorful and clearly cooked with care. Absolutely worth a visit.

We enjoyed trying this place. The Spring rolls were the best I've had in a long time. The peanut sauce was perfectly smooth, sweet and well balanced. We got chow mein and rice for the kiddos to share and I ended up it all. Not normally my go to with Vietnamese, so it was really good! The kids enjoy the chicken pho as well. No complaints. The owner were super nice and gave us extra both and silverware to go since we were staying in a hotel. read more

Off the beaten path located in a dated strip mall. The layout of this restaurant is not "first time guest" friendly. Not sure if we seat ourselves etc. We waited for a few mins are were told to sit. The menu has all the usual items. I should have listened to the reviews. My advice, Get the PHO. It is called Lee's noodle house for a reason. I tried other options. We started with the spring rolls. They were fresh, but lacked ingredients. Super basic. Peanut sauce was delicious. Then we shared the vegan bahi mi and and stir fried noodles with tofu. Bonus points for having an entire vegan menu page! The bread for the bahi mix was perfectly toasted and fresh. But again nothing creative with the toppings and no sauce?! It was dry. The stir fry was good, not greasy and full of tofu. Small family owned restaurant, go check it out! Parking lot available read more

This place may not have the aesthetic that many places in Sonoma county have going for them but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in the taste and quality of the food. read more

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It was cold and rainy today, and pho sounded great. Lee's Noodle House is still a great place to get your favorite Vietnamese dishes, along with a quiet atmosphere. Our food was brought out quickly after we ordered it, with the drinks and potstickers coming first. The broth of the pho was so rich with flavor that I had to finish all of it. With plenty of Thai basil, sprouts, and hoisin, we were able to add the extra veggies and sauces to our liking. I still believe this is the best pho in the North Bay Area. read more

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I've been sick this week and nothing hits the spot like Pho. I've been going around the Santa Rosa area and trying different phos. So far Lee's Noodles House is by far the best. Broth was delicious, you could taste the beef and spice. Portion of meat were pretty large compared to everyone else. Only bad thing was the noodles but that might be because I forgot to ask for uncooked noodles. read more

Food was amazing! Recommend the fresh rolls, wonton soup and potstickers. Service was A+. Not to noisy either. Great spot!

How have I never left this place a review?! We constantly come here. It's the most authentic Vietnamese food I've had in Sonoma and THE BEST PHO honestly the best everything. It's family owned, the service is great, very kind staff. Sometimes there's a bit of a rush but the food still comes out in a timely manner. Quite a bit of tables and in summertime I think they add some outside aswell. The prices are very reasonable. Literally apps are like 7-13$ maybe LARGE bowl of pho was only 14.95 and like I said this is the best pho I've had since moving to Sonoma. Everywhere else I've went to the broth was watered down and had no flavor. We spend 50$ today for 2 large pho tai, shrimp and pork spring rolls, a pork bah mi sandwich AND chicken fried rice. I live in Windsor and no where could compete with the quality and prices. Can't wait to come back read more

Great family own neighborhood Pho spot. Broth is clean and flavorful. Good portion size. Gotten take out and dine in. My husband usually gets the combination beef and I get the meatball and tripe. Spring rolls were fresh and the peanut sauce was tasty. read more

I went here with my wife on the way to thr city and fit the pho tai. The broth was 6.7 out of 10, the noodles were cooked well and the meat plentiful buy a little tough. Service was fast and staff was friendly. read more