Anyone who rates this place less than 5 stars has no concept of reality. Head chef Mai is from Vietnam, award winning chef. Food is excellent . read more

The new Happy Hour is a great addition since they no longer serve lunch. The service and food was great! Please consider stopping by a cocktail and small bites! read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always fabulous and consistent. Came here for my birthday over the weekend and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the crispy spring rolls (wrap them with the mint; so tasty) and then had the lemongrass chicken for my main course. Love the sauce that comes for dipping the chicken in. Highly recommend. For dessert we got the vanilla ice cream with I believe it was Vietnamese coffee. Even though we were pretty full we ate it all because that's how delicious it was. Also, I'm blanking on our waiter's name, but he was so on point. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Lemon Grass Restaurant - Ice cream with Vietnamese espresso - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is delicious, service is excellent. Ambiance is lovely and prices are super reasonable. Highly recommend.

very tasty food, good presentation and good service. affordable for what you get. good drinks read more

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Our second visit and with the same friends from 6 years ago, we arrived at Lemon Grass with my parents in tow this time. However, since we each ordered our own entrée vs. family style, I did not get a chance to sample all the beautiful dishes I took pictures of so will try to review the ones I did eat or taste. Last time I mentioned that Lemon Grass reminded me of Slanted Door which is my favorite restaurant so of course I had to get the shaking beef. If I closed my eyes, I would've thought I was eating the Shaking Beef at Slanted Door, it is that good!! Just like SD, the spring rolls which are fried are meant to be eaten with some noodles wrapped in lettuce with a splash of sauce. Non fried rice paper rolls are called salad rolls here so make sure you know what you are getting. Although good, for the same price, I prefer the spring rolls. Chicken satays served with Thai peanut sauce were also tasty and much needed to line our stomachs with all the good wine we were consuming. Ten Tigers - Reasonably priced at under $20 for 10 shrimps/prawns beautifully cooked and served with a softer tomato rice. Ahi Special was a bit more cooked than expected when left up to them to decide. However, they are flexible in making it rarer if you prefer. The New Zealand rack of lamb special I personally did not taste but had to mention that the way my dad was quietly eating every morsel of it without a peep for half an hour was testimony enough. Overall, since we don't eat much spice, we stuck with mainly the Vietnamese selections. As for price, this is another place that would be a matter of perspective and may depend on what you order. If you are here for pad thai and comparing to Thai restaurants, it will seem on the high side. If you are comparing to lower end Vietnamese pho houses, again, you will think this is pricey. However, if you are comparing this to Slanted Door as Lemon Grass uses Niman Ranch beef and Duroc pork when available, this is reasonable. read more

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The food was bland, i got the pad thai, extra spicy, it was at best mild, they need to rename their spice levels. The thai icetea for 2. Was a bottle of thai icetea. They really need to work on their labeling on the menu for postmates instead of trying to look more then it is. The service was horrible, at first i tried to set down to eat, the hostess said they only had bar seating so i head to the bar, the waitress literally hissed at me those are reserved. Which made me decide to leave and just postmate the order and eat in my car. 100% not worth the effort to go, and definitely not worth getting hissed at by someone because you had no clue a seat was reserved after the host said is anywhere you like at the bar. It was like an angry cat. Which made zero sense to me at all. read more

Food , service and environment was great. Food wasn't too spicy if you are sensitive.

Some of the best Thai food we have had. Will for sure be coming back. Great restaurant, great service, and excellent food.

Still as fabulous as always Great food, great service. The crepe was incredible! Curries are always good. Decent wine list, full bar. read more

Went here on 5/18/2018 with a friend. Ambiance: Outside seemed pretty nice, even picturesque. Inside was well lit and very colorful. Service: We were greeted by the manager right away and given a few options for seating, although the place was very full. Our waitress was very informative about the specials and attentive. Cleanliness: Bathroom needed work - the floor was very dirty and needed to be deep cleaned. One stall was out of order and had a typed sign apologizing for the inconvenience. There was a store bought hand soap in place of the non-working soap dispenser. There were noticeable layers of dust on the room divider near our table. Other parts of the restaurant looked decent and kept up. Food: Ordered 1 appetizer - the Lemon Grass soup. It was delicious, although the veggies seemed to be thrown in towards the end. The broth was flavorful and spicy. 2 entrees - Hot & Spicy Chicken and the Pan Seared Basa. Very aesthetically pleasing. The smells were also very enticing. The sear was great-very crispy. However, both entrees were bland, very lackluster, no salt and not spicy. My fish literally had to be dipped in the sauce that accompanied it to be palatable. I was disappointed to say the least. Seems that the patrons that frequent this place are older and have been coming here for quite some time. Perhaps the food is suited towards their taste buds. Overall: The best part of the experience was the $5 soup. I will not be returning. This restaurant appears to have been great in it's heyday but that time has come and gone. We noticed that it had received a "conditional pass" prior to receiving a "pass" from the county health inspector. I'm sure they are aware that there are some areas for improvement. If Chef Mai Pham reads this - please invest more time/attention in this restaurant!!!! Bring it back up to the standards you would be proud of. Please call Chef Ramsey to come and give you some pointers. read more

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Probably my favorite non-steak restaurant in Sac(they do have a steak on the menu). Always fresh, pungent flavors that you end up craving on a later day. Love this spot for a date night or a nice dinner with friends/colleagues. Lemongrass chicken, fish in a clay pot, lemongrass soup, their salad and even the bar are fantastic. Had one of the best old fashioned's I've ever had here as well. Would dress up here/don't come in work clothes lol read more

You better have 3 hours for dinner because the service most likely from the kitchen is unbearably slow. It did not help that the waiter was handling by himself the entire dining room, maybe he had 1 bus person at times. We had to take care of the check on our way out at the hostess desk even that procedure took a very long time. Food is always good but it does lose all of its flavors while you wait for 55mn to even get your first course. This was our restaurant of choice for decades to celebrate our special events and meet with friends and family, but since it reopened after Covid, the white tableclothes are gone the entire feel of a sophisticated restaurant disappeared and the service became so casual that it is more like being in a cafe. Sadly we may not return. read more

I am always down to try out Thai restaurants; especially in different areas. Lemon Grass was the closest restaurant to my friend's apartment in Sac so we decided to give it a try! The place looked pretty fancy - We thought we were under dressed! When you walk in through the entrance, there's a bar where you could also order food with your alcoholic beverage if you don't want to be seated in the dining area. Our waiter was very informative and attentive. Food was a bit pricier than I thought it would be, but maybe it was because we came in around dinner time. I ordered their green chicken curry with brown rice and my friend ordered their Shaking beef. The curry was sooo tasty even though it looked like yellow curry. On the menu it said it was spicy, but it had just a little kick so I was able to add some extra chili sauce to it ;) It was probably the best "green" curry I've had. Serving size was pretty big. I couldn't finish it so they packed up our leftovers and even gave extra rice! I will come back again to try their desserts and maybe come around lunch time instead. read more

Lemon Grass Restaurant - Green chicken curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

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By far the Best food experience I have had in Sacramento. Yum so good! I really enjoyed your food.Thank You Mai & Tyler and staff for an exceptional evening in your restaurant!!! read more

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We are huge fans of Lemon Grass and have been for years - the food is always fresh, delicious, and bursting with flavor. We live near San Francisco and every time we visit Sac we order from Lemongrass. Oh my goodness, those crispy veggie rolls always impress and we've never found anything like them at other restaurants. When we got engaged, we reached out to Lemon Grass to ask if they could cater our wedding in Sacramento. They agreed and we met with Mai and Tyler to map out a menu of vegetarian and chicken dishes. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Tyler went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and walked through the whole plan and schedule with us. On the day of, he personally came over with trays of delicious food and dozens of sauces and helped the staff prep everything to the same standards as the restaurant. They were a smash hit - our guests were blown away by how delicious and fresh everything was. Having them cater made the day even more special for us. Lemon Grass remains our favorite restaurant in Sacramento. If you're in the area, stop by and try their food. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great food and service-- they made a small error on my order and made up for it when I called. It wasn't a huge deal but I found it wonderful that they'd go out of their way for that! read more

Amazing food! Never been to this restaurant before but will come back again! My wife has a gluten allergy so finding amazing Asian that is gluten free in Sacramento is awesome! We ordered Pad Thai and the Green curry. Pad Thai was filled with fresh vegetables, loved the shrimp and chicken in it! Green curry was SO FLAVORFUL! Loved the creamy yet spicy dish. Will order this again! Rice was perfect and had plenty for two servings. Pickup was easy and appears they have a cute patio area to eat too! Just an FYI it's immediately after the Loehmann plaza so make sure you don't miss it. read more

I was blown away by the freshness and taste of the curries, BBQ chicken that I ordered for the very thirst time. As restaurants face many challenges I did not know what to expect about the food. As French Vietnamese the ambiance of the place immediately reminded me of a reminiscence of Indochine, and the food ... the kind of blend from Indochina. A crossroad to my Thai Vietnamese Khmer memories. Thank you Lemongrass . read more

This place is so fire!! Everything was perfect from the bartender, owner, waiter, hostess, chef. Everything was immaculate, outstanding and amazing! Friendly environment very comforting. Awesome bartender, friendly chef that came to speak to us directly to ensure we were happy, bartender is great at suggesting drinks to pair with food. Must try the dumplings only made on the weekends. Papaya salad not over powering with flavors just right. read more

The restaurant food was well prepared, albeit rather bland, and the waitstaff were nice and attentive; however, the food and the restaurant ambiance were very different from my expectations. If you're looking for a casual dining experience, at a mom & pop run restaurant, this definitely isn't the place to visit. However, if you're looking for a more formal, business-casual environment, then this may work for you. I would recommend the food to people who are... interested in trying Vietnamese and Thai flavors or like eating some Vietnamese and Thai flavors... but are not fond of spicy food or have a palate more grounded in American-style cuisine. read more

Best in the area for southeast asian food by a longshot. Consistent and always trying new things

the area itself kind of sucks because lots of traffic and the parking. i would not want to drive out repeatly. BEEF SALAD is what i came for. the tangy dressing and perfectly grilled beef! the only location i can now get it--- (they used to sell it @starginger and when @la bou had a lemongrass attached on howe). its been awhile since i had it. but its still super good i just wished it had less cabbage and replaced it with lettuce. felt like it was supposed more of a side salad. cost was $14.5 lil steep. i wanted to try a couple other dishes but some curries were about $30. ill pass. read more

Lemon Grass Restaurant - beef salad try it. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

My parents have been going to Lemon Grass for decades, but I hadn't been in a handful of years since I moved out of Sac. Was presently surprised when I went back and it was even more amazing than I remembered! The drinks are great and the food is so tasty. Pad thai was sour, tangy and a little sweet with the perfect texture on the noodles. My dad gets the steak with the peanut sauce and it's delicious! Make sure to get the mango sticky rice dessert if they have it! read more

This might have been a good local Asian restaurant with Vietnamese and Thai influences, but it presents itself as a suburban specialty, with suburban pricing. I have no problems with the food or the service, but this is a common restaurant posing as a something unique. We had a private room for our group, which is an advantage that few restaurants offer. And the wait staff and bus people were very attentive. Many of us chose the special, a seafood curry, with brown rice. The average price for an entrée was about $15, high for a neighborhood place, but in the range for a suburban cloth-napkin joint. And the special was pleasant, with a subtle curry. But the server neglected to mention that it was $25, and none of us (regrettably) asked. My wife was wise, and chose a $13 Pho, nicely-prepared, but not much more than ordinary. The wine list was well-chosen, but I ordered by name instead of by varietal, and my Fess Parker was a nice chardonnay, not the red I desired. But the food does not stand out, other than being very good renditions of some traditional dishes, and when we woke the next day and realized we spent $60 on casual food and one glass of wine, we wished we were back in Oakland at the local neighborhood joint in Dimond Lake that was more imaginative, and fed several more people for the same amount. read more

Went there for a dinner meeting. Service was good and food came out quickly. The place and food is like an upscale Thai fusion. It was decent but I've had better Thai. Our meal started with spring rolls, fresh rolls and the Thai salad. I had the spicy shrimp as my main course and the ginger ice cream for dessert. If I wasn't there for a business meeting I likely wouldn't have chosen to eat there because it is a lot pricier than the average Thai restaurant. read more

Just had our anniversary pad thai as always, the rolls, saigon pork (?) but the ginger ice cream is so refreshing. Outside dining is great in late summer early fall. Perfect weather read more

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I've been a loyal fan of Lemon Grass for years and when I was looking for a special place to hold a celebration of life for a dear friend, who also loved Lemon Grass, they were extremely accommodating! We had a family style meal with multiple appetizers and entrees. Everyone raved about the food and loved the ginger ice cream. The service was superb and they made sure any special needs were met. Make sure you try the crispy spring rolls! Thank you Lemon Grass for making our event perfect! read more

Waitress was super nice and accommodating. The food was delicious we ordered pho, pad Thai, spring rolls, seafood curry and tofu dish.

Made reservations for 2. The hostess offer a poor seating. When I requested another table, I was denied. Sad. It's a long time, well known restaurant. Meatballs ain't that good anymore. read more

Be sure to get the catfish in a clay pot. Ca kho to. Mai Pham's mother's dish. Best represents Vietnamese home cooking. Eat with rice and soup. read more

Only thing appetizing I ate was the 5$ Lemon Grass Soup. When I ordered the Green Curry Chicken it was very bland and had ZERO flavor. There is just too many great Thai restaurants in Sacramento to choose this place. Positive note is the bathroom was clean, Waitress was super friendly, and The Restaurant was clean overall. Unfortunately though will not be coming back. read more

3.5 stars. I've been here a few times now and I have to say that this is a great restaurant for: * Business lunches - nice ambiance, quiet atmosphere * People who don't normally venture into Vietnamese restaurants - the cuisine here is like Vietnamese-fusion; you won't have to worry about accidentally ordering tripe * Those who aren't on a budget - the prices aren't for those who are counting their pennies; but if you have an expense account, then go for it * Mom - she'll like this spot, there's something on the menu for everybody * Conservatives - you'll feel comfortable here I started with the deep fried egg rolls ($9.95). You get four with an assortment of fresh herbs with rice noodles and lettuce to wrap around the egg rolls. There is also dipping sauce. I liked the combination of fresh herbs paired with the crispiness of the egg rolls. Also had the grilled prawns with rice noodles ($13). There was an assortment of mushrooms, chopped herbs, and other goodies with roughly 6-7 prawns on top. I was hoping the rice noodles would be vermicelli, but it was the thicker variety. It was good, but not fantastic. Since the sauce was already mixed in, it seemed a bit too soggy. Mondays & Tuesdays they feature "Saigon crepe" - ban xeo ($13). I didn't get a chance to try it - not a great idea to sample your client's food when meeting for the first time - but it looked good! They do have a room in the back that you can use for larger groups and the main area of the restaurant presents itself well. Service was friendly, but a bit slow for my taste! read more

Visiting a friend in Sac & she recommended we go here. Walked in on a Thursday night at 5:30. Immediately got seated in a nice corner table for 4. Lucky we went early. By 6pm many groups came in and tables filled up. Enjoyed the nice decor in the restaurant & service was great. Portion sizes were good. Daughter Really liked the food, especially the Mom's Clay Pot fish. I thought everything was good but not anything memorable. Would go back again when in the area. read more

Lemon Grass Restaurant - Mom's Clay Pot, Monk's Curry, Basil Prawns, Veggies on Noodles. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely love this restaurant. The fed is so fresh and healthy. My kids love Pad Thai and crispy veggie rolls. My favorite is curry and minty Thai chicken salad. If I could I would eat here every day. read more

Best Thai Food in town. Actually it's the best FOOD in town. I normally have the lamb or the salmon in a clay pot. Tonight I had the Thai BBQ Chicken with a yellow curry sauce. Put it in a cup and I will drink it! read more

I went to a work-related dinner conference here recently and had the seared ahi special. It was okay, but nothing that really stood out to make it a memorable meal. The ambience in the meeting room was nice, and the service staff was fairly attentive. The meeting room could seat maybe 15 people or so. It's a place to keep in mind if you need a room for a group event. Dessert was vanilla bean ice cream and strong coffee in the same bowl. Quite nice, that! The prices at this restaurant seemed rather high for average fare. The food that I saw served seemed attractively presentedl. Perhaps I just ordered the "wrong" thing on the specials menu. It'll probably be a while before I go back here. The restaurant might be trying for a "middle-of-the-road" space when it comes to flavoring so as not to turn off those with less adventurous taste buds. If that's the case, it's not for me. read more

We hadn't eaten here for a few years pre-COVID, we were both looking forward to our favorite meal, the Bangkok Beef. I was disappointed n the awesome flavors not being like they used to b. The steak was tough, it shud be cooked n a pressure cooker, or a better quality of beef shud b used. Not at all how we remember it. read more

Almost don't want to write this review. I was a bit shocked to see that this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating. My husband and I live in the neighborhood and this is one of our favorite restaurants. It is consistently good. You cannot say that about too many restaurants. The ingredients ALWAYS taste fresh. Occasionally, they make a mistake with our order. It happens. However, they always hold themselves accountable and make it up to us. Unlike other restaurants where we have gotten take out, where they pout and deny their mistake (what is it with take-out orders?). It has gotten to the point that some of the restaurants we have liked, we don't get take out anymore. Consistently, orders are screwed up. Not Lemongrass. Tried and true. Although, I prefer you believe the other, lower reviews so that we can get our order quickly. Let those of us that appreciate loyalty and quality eat at Lemongrass! read more

I could eat here every day! Crispy spring rolls, lemongrass chicken, Green curry and don't forget the Thai iced tea. Everything is really good but those are my favorite!!! Wish she would open one in Los Angeles. read more