WHEN: Thur @11:30am I'm glad my friend suggested here because I tend to only go to the same spot for Vietnamese food (pho). She was craving "Dry Pho" and I was happy to check out another mom 'n pops spot! PARKING: The area feels and looks sketchy so watch out where you step! We did find parking around the block, and since it's around residential area, parking is free. The staff is super kind, polite and friendly, and helped with ordering. Here's what ordered: #13 - BUN THIT NUONG CHA GIO - $17.50 Marinated grilled pork, egg roll w/Vermicelli. This also comes with usual works, which is green onions, chopped peanuts, pickled carrots and daikon,shredded lettuce, cilantro, and a side of sweet fish sauce. The egg roll is cut into 4, to make it easier to eat and it was crispy and yummy! Everything about this bowl was just so refreshing and yummy! I think I made a good choice today! Really happy to have tried out a new spot and it looks like you can't go wrong with what you order here! Price is reasonable too for what you get with this kind of quality in food and service! Thank you Lemon Pepper! read more

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Today We came and tried special Pho and rice with grilled pork, pork skin and steamed egg meatloaf Foods were so delicious , the service was so great. A gentleman served us was nice and professional We love this place read more

I have been wanting to try this spot for a while now. I got #6 hu tieu with soup inside, while my family got #7 with soup on the side. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our server was very friendly; he kept asking us if we needed refills for our water. I definitely will be back whenever I am in the area :) read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The owner of the restaurant is very kind. It's a small shop located on a corner, and parking can be a bit difficult. Inside, the restaurant is clean and tidy, and the tables are well-maintained. I ordered: * Spring Roll with Chinese Sausages * Number 7 - HỦ TIÊU KHÔ (Dried Noodle with Soup on the Side) with shrimp, quail eggs, pork, and pork giblets * Number 18 - PHỞ ĐẶC BIỆT (Special Combo) with rare slices of steak, well-done brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe The food was very delicious. The owner even gave us two dipping sauces because there were two of us, and he checked frequently to see if we needed anything else. I especially enjoyed the Spring Roll with Chinese Sausages. Number 18 was also very tasty because the broth was flavorful. For Number 7, I forgot to ask them not to include the giblets, but when I ate it, it didn't have any strong smell and was perfectly fine. I also really liked the egg noodles--they weren't too soft and had a nice chewy texture. I will definitely come back next time. Food is excellent, and the service is the best! read more

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My partner had just come from a surgery and wanted something light. She wanted Vietnamese soup and this restaurant was nearby and had good reviews. The neighborhood is a bit sketch, with sex workers strolling around adjacent streets, and we had to circle around the block a few times to find parking. We were able to be seated quickly as there wasn't a lot happening. Menu options are primarily soups, vermicelli based dishes with beef and seafood being the main protein options. After reviewing the menu we decided on the house special soups - #8 (meatball w/ rice noodle soup; chicken broth) and #9 (shrimp, quail egg, squid and fish ball). The soups were served with a side of fresh basil, sprouts and chopped jalapeño. Best to pop all of these items into your bowl for extra yumminess. Overall service was great and the soups were so good ! read more

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I went to Lemon Pepper on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant was fairly busy. We ordered the hu tieu kho (#7) and pho dac biet (#17). i highly recommend the hu tieu with egg noodles; the noodles were covered in a light sauce that had a lot of depth. A decent variety of protein in both dishes as well. Overall atmosphere was very warm and cozy due to the kindness of the server who refilled our water many times. Will definitely come back for the hu tieu! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I recently ordered takeout from Lemon Pepper this past Friday. I went with the #7 -- dry noodles with soup on the side, which came with shrimp, quail eggs, ground pork, and pork giblets. My wife ordered the #26 -- grilled pork and egg cake with broken rice. The noodle bowl was solid--comparable to the one at Vien Huong, but without the long wait. For takeout, the soup, sauce, and hot sauce are all packed separately. Be sure to add everything in moderation, as the sauce can make the noodles overly salty, and the hot sauce is really spicy. I'd recommend tasting a bit first before mixing it in. The bowl has a good variety of ingredients, but it's a little tough to stir everything together. My personal pro tip is to flip it into a separate bowl so the ground pork ends up on top instead of being stuck at the bottom. I tried a bite of the pork chop from the broken rice dish and found it a little overcooked--neither juicy nor particularly tender. The cutlet was pretty thin, so I imagine it's easy to overcook. Overall, Lemon Pepper is a solid four out of five. I'd order from them again. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - #7 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I am a regular here, and the food is always amazing!!! I get the number 6, and wow. It blows my mind every time! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - #6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here with my friends and there was no wait to get seated here at noon on Saturday. Good: - The food was amazing- I was surprised how much I liked the Hu Tieu Kho - I've heard about how good it was from other reviews but didn't realize it was THAT good. The soup was amazing - the amount of saltiness was perfect. Get egg noodles and larger size! Well worth. - The prices and portion sizes are great - we got a ton of food for only $20 each - Super clean and modern interior inside Bad: - The place was in a fairly sketchy area but other than that the experience was pretty close to perfect Overall would come again, still thinking about the food today! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

First time here based on recommendation from a friend. Hu Tieu Kho was delicious! Reminds me of the savory dry wonton noodles except that there's no wonton but there are quail eggs, fried pork skin, slices of pork, shrimp and pork giblets. Together with the beef soup, it hit the spot on a cold day. Cha Gio was crispy, and the filling was tasty. Some places have fried spring rolls that are on the mushy end and that tends to be very oily. But not here. Com Tam (broken rice) plate was yummy. The pork chop was tender and flavorful. The steam pork egg was excellent - many places serve this too but they tend to be dry. But it was juicy, tender and full of flavor here. Only thing that we didn't like here was their slice steak pho. It may be personal preference as the soup had a strong taste of a spice or herb that we are not used to and so it threw us off from the usual pho. Will be back for more Hu Tieu Kho, Cha Gio and Com Tam. Parking is tight and it's the part of Oakland where you have to be careful. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Cha Gio- friend spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I got the #7, Hu Tieu Kho, as I would normally at another restaurant, and WHERE HAVE I BEEN??? THE FLAVOR WAS IMMACULATE. I got it with egg noodles, and I loved my food so much! The serving size was generous. The service was attentive. I wish parking was easier in this area, because I cannot shut up about how good my food was! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Top favorite for Hu Tieu Kho - dry. You have to get it with the egg noodles. The regular sized bowl is big enough for two to share, along with some apps, but you can upgrade to a Large for a few bucks more. The bowl is packed with all the goodies like quail eggs, pork skin, and hella meat. I could do without the lettuce but it's just a couple pieces anyways. The sauce on the noodles is so good, but you can add more from the condiments on your table. The chili oil is one of my favs, hella flavor. You get a bowl of soup on the side which you can sip on or add in to your dry noodles to help loosen things up so you can mix, mix, mix! The eggrolls here are good but they're skimpy af with the nuoc mam (fish sauce dip). The shrimp/pork spring rolls are nice and thiccccc here, but I noticed they also have chinese sausage spring rolls as well. Would def get these as a little side dish to go along with my noodles. We had a nice juicy coconut juice but they didn't open the coconut for us to eat the inside. I'm sure they would have had we asked, but it would have been nice to have it pre-done. The menu here isn't big. It's also a small space inside, with street parking only. The staff is nice enough but was hard to flag someone down for water refill. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Hu tieu kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This was my first visit to this restaurant. I was impressed with the friendly service. Great service and very good food. read more

2025 November - still awesome! Everyone is sitting around the table being quiet enjoying the food, the service at the restaurant is as friendly and as ever and the restaurant itself is still the cute clean quaint place it always has been. I'm so happy they're back! read more

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Amazing hủ tiếu khô! The noodles were flavorful with fresh shrimp, squid, quail eggs, and crispy pork. The sauce was rich and perfectly balanced. I also loved the friendly service and the complimentary iced tea -- so refreshing! Great portions, clean space, and overall a fantastic experience. Highly recommend! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent service. Nice ambiance, no blaring TVs, clean. Food was good but not our favorite.

If you're in Oakland and craving a comforting bowl of pho, Lemon Pepper is the spot. A must add, is their homemade chili oil, it adds a spice that blends and tastes amazing for the spicy lovers. From the moment you walk in, the cozy and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like you're stepping into a warm hug. It's the kind of place where you want to linger a little longer, sip slowly, and just enjoy the moment. But what really sets this place apart--beyond the rich, flavorful broth and perfectly balanced dishes--is the owner. You can genuinely feel the love and pride poured into every detail, from the food to the service. They're not just running a business--they're building a community. Warm, attentive, and always ready with a smile or a great recommendation, the owner makes you feel more like a guest in their home than a customer. Lemon Pepper is a gem--comforting food, kind people, and a space that just feels good to be in. I can't wait to come back. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Number 19 with extra noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The Food, The Service, The Ambiance is SPECIAL! If you haven't yet made your way HERE by tomorrow closing hours, you'll have to wait for Fall bc they are closing for the Summer and believe you me, Foodies all around will be missing them !! Me especially! The Spring Rolls are the best I ever had and I came in today to eat and say farewell for the Summer to the amazing Family that run this gem of a restaurant COME TOMORROW OR WAIT UNTIL FALL PEOPLE! read more

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The service and food are always consistent and excellent. Hands down, this is the best hu tieu kho in the Bay Area. Their rice plates are also very good, and the portions are quite generous. The owner is incredibly sweet and hardworking! I usually order takeout here once or twice a week because my boyfriend and I love this place so much. We always get #7 with egg noodles. I enjoy eating the dry noodles with the sauce first, and then I like to finish by adding the noodles to the soup after heating it up. It's like getting to enjoy two dishes at once! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - #7 Hu tieu kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been here twice and ordered the same thing. I get #7 which is Hu Tieu Kho (dry) without the giblets. I've had this dish at many places in San Jose. Lemon Pepper version is okay. They do use a lot of msg, which you can taste. The first time I was here during a weekday lunch, my food took 35 mins to come out. That was way too long. It didn't make me want to stop by ever again. However the second time I came, I got my food within 10 mins. I'll come here if I'm craving Hu Tieu Kho, but I rather just go to Thanh Ky down the street. Main difference is Thanh Ky is more like a Chinese version where there's no sauce in noodles. It might sound flavorless but it actually has a lot of flavor. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

My husband always finds the best food places, and this was one of my very favorite places we've eaten in the Bay Area. The food was incredible, I had vermicelli with pork and shrimp, as well as the passionfruit soda. The pork was the star of the show so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I've never had a passionfruit soda before, but it was so refreshing! Walked in and werewe were greeted immediately with the best hospitality, and the service didn't disappoint. I love the mom and pop places where you can tell their heart and soul are put into the food. Definitely a gem in Oakland and can't wait to go back next time we're in town. read more

Great food, great flavor. Parking is tough to find. Service is decent, and prompt. Gets noisy if there is a large group dining.

came in for a quick bite to eat. Food was good. Definitely come back and try more of their menu. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Battered chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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One of my favorite stops in east oakland and a true hangover cure. The Hu Tieu Kho (dry noodles) was legit and sauce was perfect. The beef stew with French bread is worth trying as well - bread was an excellent vehicle to dip and soak up that stew. The star of the show for me was the Bo Bia - spring rolls with Chinese sausage. Like wow! It was an excellent change up from the typical shrimp you see in egg rolls and left me bookmarking this place for ny future hungry self looking for a crunchy fresh bite packed with that meaty flavor. read more

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Most people come here for their hu tieu, but you can't sleep on their chao long (pork offal congee)! This congee is only offered on the weekend. The portion is big, the offals are well-cleaned, and the dish is perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

The flavor overall is good, but the portion size is too small for the noodles and protein compared to other local Vietnamese restaurants. Three shrimps and a small pork chop for about $17. I noticed too for their rice plates for pork chop and no other protein they only give one piece of pork chop and not the usual two given by most restaurants. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - 3 shrimps and one pork chop with rice vermicelli around $17 (Oct. 2024) portions are small compared to other places - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been eyeing Lemon Pepper for some time, and recently, my partner mentioned cravings for noodle soup. Perfect opportunity to try LPVC! We arrived, and took about 5 minutes to look for street parking. We entered the store around 11:30 or so, and it was cuter than I was expecting. There were some nice decor and I liked the interior paint colors. We were quickly served and the food came out within 8-10 minutes. We ordered #9 & #10 and both hit the spot. I ate #9 and everything was delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly and every component was 10/10. Delicious. I tried the broth from #10 and it was so delicious. My partner really enjoyed it. We left satisfied and look forward to returning! They had a sign that they will be temporarily closed part of august 2023 through November 2023. We look forward to visiting when they return! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Hu Tieu Sate #10 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Me and my bf are regulars here!! We always get the bo kho with rice noodles to go. I have tried the beef sate as well but still prefer the bo kho. The owners are two guys, they tell us they make a certain quantity of beef stew and will have until they sell out. That's the only item I get here and it's always so good. The broth is seasoned to perfection where it's not too salty or bland. The big chunks of chuck roast beef is so tender that you can break it apart wit your chopsticks. Today was our first time dining in since we always just do takeaway. The service here is amazing, they start you off with either hot tea or ice water. They also have condiments on the table if you would like to dress up your noodle soups. Located a block away from International Boulevard。Parking is pretty limited, but you should be able to find parking. read more

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Love Hu Tieu Kho! My favorite restaurant since I found it. Chao Long is the best one on the weekend, too. Highly recommend for who starving something good! read more

Literally one of the best hu tieu in East bay if not the whole bay area that I have ever had. The sauce is heavenly, their chili paste/ chili oil is pretty spicy so beware. The broth is soooo good, taste very clean but also very flavorful. The toppings is very generous. I got take out but they were very friendly. Very nice people. Food 10/10, service 10/10. The restaurant itself is very cute and pretty clean comparing to other local Vietnamese restaurant. Parking is a pain though. Limited parking in a pretty unsafe part of Oakland. I was scared for my car that's why I got take out. read more

I have pho all around Bay Area... but this pho soup is one of the best I had... I know everything is pricy nowadays but I still think it's a little too pricy... would come back for the pho even I think it pricey was that good to come back and crave for more read more

#7 is excellent! Long the restaurant owner and his crew are very hospitable and cook really well. Come by!!! read more

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Authenticity, fresh, excellent Vietnamese food with great service. Love their complimentary iced tea, very refreshing with wonderful scent. Don't forget to try their freshly pressed orange juice and passion fruit drink! My go to dishes are: - Hu Tieu kho (Dry noodles with house sauce) - Porridge with Pork Intestines (only on weekends) - Pho (I am impressed with how good it tastes here because it tastes better than other Pho Restaurants around Oakland as of today!) The only thing is sometimes parking is a challenge, but if you can find a parking, it'll be worth a visit and you will not be disappointed! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Cháo- Porridge - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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The BEST Hieu Tieu. I'm a regular here and the food is always so amazing and consistent. I've been to Vietnam a couple times and this hieu tieu is definitely comparable. I always order the Hieu Tieu Kho and the fresh squeezed orange juice. The Hieu Tieu is so flavorful and I love the sauce that smothered in the noodles. I definitely recommend the broth on the side and extra chicharrones. The broth is so clean compared to other restaurants, where the broth taste is more gamey. I love that they have pickled jalapeños and sate on the side. Beware the sate is pretty spicy but it gives the dish more flavor. The orange juice is always the perfect amount of sweetness and you can taste that is freshly squeezed. I love stopping by Oakland to eat here, the only issue is that their hours is inconsistent (they will be closed for weeks at a time) and you have to be aware of your surroundings. Other than that I will always be a regular customer because the food is that GOOD! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Orange Juice - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Its the only place I come to get dry noodles. Their service is undeniably one of the best in the area and the food is so comforting. Not to mention the value. I always make sure I stop by here for lunch when I'm in Oakland. read more

Delicious Hů Tiéu Khô!! Each ingredient perfect and the combination a delight. Thank you!

Such an unrated gem! We came across Lemon Pepper through Yelp and decided to give it a go based on the five star rating. When browsing the Yelp reviews and pictures, they had a few menu items that I've never seen before so this definitely piqued my interest. We called Lemon Pepper close to noon to place an order for pick up. I don't think they have a website to order online. Our order would be ready in about 15 minutes. For a party of three we got 1) Hu Tieu Kho, 2) Pho Dac Biet, and 3) Banh Mi Bo Kho. I just happen to be introduced to Beef Stew with French Bread yesterday, thanks to YouTube, so when I saw this as a selection, I wanted to give this a try. I'm kind of surprised I don't see this at other Vietnamese restaurants as much (not to my experience/knowledge anyway). Parking is a little hard to find around here and the streets aren't the most easy to navigate around, but Lemon Pepper is located right at the corner, so it's really easy to spot! We took our order back home to eat and everything was still relatively hot when we got home. My French bread stayed crispy on the outside and my soup was warm. The soup is deliciously flavorful and not heavy. There were plenty of beef chunks in my stew and these were tender bites! The bread by itself is already nice. It's crispy on the outside, but oh so soft and fluffy on the inside. I'm totally cool with plain bread, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Once dipped in soup, the crust softens, but it still retains its texture enough that it's not soggy. This bread does a good job at soaking up the flavors of the broth. This was such an enjoyable stew I pretty much finished the whole thing. From taste testing my sister's Hu Tieu Kho, it was quite enjoyable too. I may just opt to get dry noodles next time! My brother enjoyed his Special Combo as well. The broth was slightly sweet and he said it's different from other places, but still good. I think Lemon Pepper has some unique items compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. I'll be sure to swing by again when I'm around the area! Excited to give them another go. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Banh Mi Bo Kho (Beef Stew with French Bread) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place was a very nice environment and service was really good! I ordered the Hu Tieu Kho. SOO good!! I had tried the other places in Oakland (Vien Huong and Thanh Ky) that have served Hu Tieu and this in my opinion had the best flavor! The only thing is I wish that they served the thick egg wonton noodle as opposed to the thin one, but not a big deal. They also have the fried pork bits which not many places here do! Service was 10/10 as well. The waiter was so nice and attentive! My only complaint is the parking around here sucks and is very hard to find haha. I got lucky and found one nearby but it took me awhile! Also Friday afternoon is tough because a lot of streets you can't park cause of street cleaning, but otherwise worth a visit!! read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Hu tieu kho (soup on side) - so good - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Noodles is life for me. I'm sure I've said this plenty of times in my noodle/ pho spots I've reviewed here on Yelp! Sooooo let me be honest. I saw this spot being reviewed on tik tok - don't judge me. HHahah. I ordered the dry noodles with a side of the broth and I had a Thai ice tea. I popped in after getting my hair done in Alameda that day. It was lunch time and I was starving! I wish we had a spot like this closer to home. I was so full and happy after this meal. It made the trip over the bay bridge more bearable! This place is worth it ! I'll have to come back to try the rice dishes and take some to go meals back with me. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Dry noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent service, friendly staff, clean restaurant, although parking is hard to find and the neighborhood location isn't great but this restaurant deserves a stop by for a great lunch. I love their hu tieu kho dry noodles version and my mom love the regular version with the soup in it. Highly recommend this place. read more

Lemon Pepper Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California