The food here is always delicious and the people are consistently kind. I'm always stopping by to…read morepick up croissants for family members and a few salads for myself and friends. This café has been serving fresh breads, pastries, and lunches for years, and it never disappoints. Honestly, the hardest part about coming here is deciding what to get because there are so many good options. Some of our favorites are the baguette with dill, the original croissants, Chinese chicken salad, Asian noodle salad, the California turkey sandwich, the American turkey sandwich, and the La Bou Club, plus a few others I'm probably forgetting. They also have wraps and paninis, not to mention cookies, scones, muffins, and so much more! Everything is fresh and flavorful. It's truly one of those places where you can't go wrong.

So overpriced for poor quality food. Menu hard to read and…read morehard to understand. Reminded me why I don't come here anymore.

Finally came to try out Jannoi's & it lived up to the hype! Everything was flavorful and well…read moreseasoned. We wanted to try the fish laab but unfortunately they were out. Best drunken noodles I've had in Sac

Honestly, I was disappointed. From the moment we walked in, the service was bad. The guy with the…read moreglasses who was serving us seemed uninterested and not very welcoming. The food wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't worth a 30-minute drive. I'd give the food 2 stars at most. The restaurant also felt dirty and run-down, which made the experience even worse. Overall, I regret making the trip and won't be coming back.

House of Thai RIce & Noodle is one of my favorite spots. I don't live as close as some other Thai…read morespots, but whenever I'm in the area I try to make a point to stop. Sometimes this spells out trouble because I want to order the whole menu instead of a sensible amount of food. On my latest visit I ordered takeout and got the Tom Kha Soup with tofu ($13.50), Green Curry with tofu ($13.50), Kao Soy ($13.50), House Chow Fun with tofu ($13.50), Thai Tea ($4.50), and Thai Iced Coffee ($4.50). It was a lot of food, but I've learned House of Thai Rice & Noodle is best enjoyed family style where you get to enjoy a few things. The pricing is very reasonable for the portions and the flavor on the dishes is so good! I don't know what they do with their Chow Fun, but the noodles were so flavorful, soft and fluffy and didn't need any extra sauce. The Tom Kha soup is a comfort food for me and this is always a great option. I forgot to order rice with my curry, but eating it like a soup is equally satisfying. The Kao Soy was flavorful and the noodles were great with the broth and toppings. I've dined in and gotten take out and both are great experiences. The team here is so friendly and welcoming. When I order takeout, I typically order at the restaurant and wait and they always have me sit at a table and offer water or another drink while I wait. I do love dining in because the dishes are at their freshest and it makes for better photos. The dining are has plenty of seats and it comfortable. The plaza also has plenty of parking, but the spots nearest to the restaurant tend to fill up. If you're thinking about stopping here, try it, you won't be disappointed!

Came here on my lunch break since I've heard so many good things about it. It's a small and…read morecharming despie being in an unassuming strip mall in North Highlands. I've tried a lot of spots around here since I work nearby, and this has been on my list for a while because of how highly it's regarded. It was busy at lunchtime, but we were seated immediately and brought iced waters. The menu is huge with a lot of great classic options. We ordered the angel wings (personal favorite), pad see ew with fried tofu, and red curry with fried tofu and rice. Everything came out very quickly and was nicely plated. The curry had a great mix of vegetables, always love the tender eggplant the most, and it was rich, but not overly heavy, with great flavor. The pad see ew was also delicious, smokey, and had a nice mix of cabbage and broccoli, which I've never seen before but actually really liked. It was nice getting something other than just straight noodles. Angel wings are a longtime favorite and brought me right back to childhood dinners at Thai restaurants with my family. Not every spot has them, so I had to order them when I saw them on the menu. They were delicious, just how I remembered, and plated nicely with a light, flavorful sauce. The food overall was excellent and service was attentive. My only note is I should've asked for spice. I think they assumed we didn't want any heat, which is probably typical for most people, but I definitely prefer some spice in my Thai food and I appreciate when they ask. We were also two people at a six-person table since that's all that was available, so felt a little bad about that. Toward the end, they sat a single diner with us, which was a bit awkward to be honest, but luckily we were finishing up. Overall really good experience. Just remember to ask for spice if you want it, and maybe consider takeout if it's busy and don't want to share a table.

Pho Momma has definitely blown up lately after getting more recognition, and yes... there's almost…read morealways a line now. But honestly? Kinda Worth it. The broth in the #1 pho was the real standout for me. Rich, flavorful, comforting, and exactly what good pho broth should be. You can tell time and care went into it. The crispy pork egg rolls were also a win, crunchy on the outside, flavorful inside, and perfect with the pho. Even with the growing popularity and wait times, the food still feels consistent and worth coming back for. Rex tip: Try to avoid peak rush times lunch time, unless waiting in line is part of your cardio plan for the day. Safe to say this spot earned the hype. 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex

Salt & Pepper Calamari (4/ 5): This was cooked pretty well. I wasn't a huge fan of the bread…read more Crispy Chili Oil Wontons (5/5): This was the best part of the meal. I loved that the wontons were the perfect amount of crispiness and the filling was juicy. Chili oil wasnt spicy, but it did add a nice flavor. Half/Half and added Meatballs Pho - Medium size (4/5): I ordered the Lean beef and tendon and added meatballs to my pho. The medium size was a perfect size for me. It was filling especially after eating the appetizers. Normally, I order a Large at most pho restaurants, but im glad i didnt this time. So portions are pretty good!

Stopped here on Friday after tiring ourselves out with holiday festivities around town. It's down…read morethe street from our house and the little one with us said pho sounded delicious. We walked in an hour before close and the nice woman who sat us came by very promptly as we closed our menus to take our order. The food came out pretty quickly, which pho usually should, but I've been held up at other places before. The broth was hot and savory in the best way. Not spicy, but they had chili oil and fresh sliced jalapeños if you wanted it to be. The basil was super fresh and she brought extra limes as soon as we asked for them. The portions for the broth and noodles were HUGE. The meat servings were not as large as expected but it's only $3 for an extra plate of meat. Overall, our experience here was delightful. Highly recommend, which is rare for restaurants in Carmichael.

This review is for the Vietnamese food only, as we haven't had their sushi yet. I'll start by…read moresaying their iced Vietnamese coffees are amazing and my husband and I have been here several times just for the coffee. The staff are attentive and friendly and we are always greeted right away. The coffees only take a minute, which is a plus. The ambience is great and the interior has a clean aesthetic. We recently had pho here and it was delicious. They have plenty of options for both meat eaters and vegetarians, but not so many that is overwhelming to choose. We also started with pan fried gyoza and it was some of the best gyoza I've had. They put the sauce on the plate under the dumplings, which we absolutely loved. We were here on a Tuesday night around 5:40-6:30 and it was not very busy when we arrived, but had picked up a bit by the time we left. Even still, it looked like everyone was getting their food quickly. Highly recommend this Carmichael gem.

My gf heard about this Bulgarian restaurant on the news. They were featured and there reviews…read morereally drew her to it. Her family is from the Eastern Europe. It was fun trying somewhere new as we usually go to our favorites. For the past several years we've been going to Scott's for celebrations, but that has gotten old so thankfully we found somewhere new and loved it. I highly reccomend this restaurant. The ambiance is spectacular. If you can get one of the side tables under the overhang with the wine bottle chandelier you'll love it. Here's what we ordered: Borscht with Beef: Traditional red soup made with beets, beef, garden vegetables topped with sour cream- To me it didn't look appetizing, but it's a traditional dish so we split a cup. We didn't have much hope that would be edible. We were blown away trying it. It was actually good. We were shocked. It was so good. It was filled with pieces of tomatoes and beets and huge tender chucks of beef. Spinach Blini-Gluten free, vegetarian, 6 blintzes filled with spinach and creamy white sauce. We really enjoyed these Spinach Blini. They were very rich. I could only eat two to them and took the third one with me to share with my husband. He really liked it and wish there was more. I really wanted to get the Cherry Blini, but we were too full even though we shared an entree. I'm so disappointed as they looked so good. We needed a couple more people at our table so we could have tried more dishes and eaten everything family style. Beef Stew-Tender chunks of beef meat, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and this good things stewed in perfectly hearty cheese gravy baked in clay pot and served with tortilla on top. We split this dish and it was the perfect amount for us. It was really good. The chunks of potatoes and meat were huge, the mushrooms were firm, and the flavor was really tasty.

Delish Borscht. My Ukrainian buddy suggested I try their…read moreBorscht Soup because we both know Beets generate Nitric Oxide and make our veins flexible. I drove 30 minutes to get there and a lovely young Ukrainian woman served me with a smile and elegance and I really enjoyed the Borscht and I normally can't stand the taste of beets so I will definitely be back. I then ordered several of their other plates and also enjoyed them so I took them home and ate like a Ukrainian for a few days. :-)

Love this place. Just wanted to add some photos from my most recent experience. I went with the…read moreSundubu-jjigae. Man, this was delicious and I didn't even think I needed it that badly. For those of you that shop at KP market in Rancho, this might be a necessary stop before or after your trip.

Came here for the first time and I was surprised by the extensive menu. My mother got their…read moreSamgyetang and I tried their combination tofu soup spicy. They served a hot barley combined with corn tea and it was delicious. Side dishes were actually pretty decent and I loved their odeng dish they had some gochujang flavoring. The soft tofu soup came out piping hot and spicy was actually pretty spicy which I loved. Flavor wise, the soup was just okay and I wouldn't get it again. My mother's gamgytang was huge and tasted great but they do seem to use a lot of msg as the broth was pretty salty. Chicken was cooked super tender and tasted really good. This is something I would recommend but you could probably add in more rice into the soup to help with the saltiness

Banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake) is the best bang for your buck! It's $12.50 and yet it's so large…read more Easy to split too! The grilled pork in the spring rolls is also really juicy and delicious! The bun bo hue is pretty decent, they serve cabbage and mint/veggies on the side too. It also has pork blood and pork cake. They're pretty fast with their orders, no complaints about service. I've been here plenty of times, and their food is pretty consistent. Pho viet also has Chinese food to order if you're interested, never tried it before but the fried noodle dishes look really yummy. The atmosphere is pretty standard, just your typical Vietnamese pho place. Quick and easy

Been there several times and today was just perfect. I…read morereally appreciate well prepared food and really nice wait staff. Don't think I could've been better. Thank you!

On this cold, & wild rain, there's honestly nothing better than a steaming bowl of pho, so we found…read moreourselves back at Pho Viet Anh for round two, tonight. I originally came in fully committed to ordering the Bún Bò Huế (P4), but the moment I heard about the $3.50 giant rib add-on, all bets were off. I switched to the P1 Combo Pho just so I could have that massive, fall-off-the-bone rib soaking in that rich, aromatic broth and it was absolutely worth it. The broth was deeply savory and comforting, layered with flavor without being overly salty, and that rib took things to another level. Tender, meaty, and perfectly braised, it made each bite feel extra indulgent. My boyfriend went with the bánh mì pork sandwich, and we added fried egg rolls for the table. The bánh mì had that perfect balance of crispy baguette, juicy pork, and fresh pickled veggies, while the egg rolls came out hot, crunchy, and packed with flavor. We also got the chance to meet the owner/chef and had such a great conversation, which made the whole experience feel even more personal. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the night. Safe to say, this spot continues to deliver -we'll definitely be back for more.

The pho broth here is delicious. Only negative food-wise was that you have to ask for the pho sides…read moreand they only give you a teeny-tiny bit of bean sprouts, basil, and lime and you have to ask for it. And no cilantro is offered. Service was less than stellar. We were there on a weeknight, it wasn't very busy, just a few tables -- but the waitress seemed disinterested in waiting on her tables. Everyone appeared to have to flag her down to order drinks, to order food, to get sides, and to get their check.

YUM!! Finally made it here for date night and so worth it!…read moreThe staff was quick to seat us and take our orders. The waiter was super friendly and gave great suggestions. We both got the Tantan and of course added the extra FREE noodles. We added garlic oil and corn. The spice level was perfect, and all of the Ingredients were fresh. One thing I noticed was how flavorful the chashu was. Usually in my experience it's a bit gamey, but not this one. We also had the spicy Karaage, it was not overly spicy, super flavorful, and very juicy large chunks! The little salad that came with the karaage was also very delicious. We had plenty left over for lunch the next day. Can't wait to return!

I really wanted to love this place because so many of my friends recommended it and had great…read morethings to say about it. Unfortunately, after giving it two separate chances, I don't think I'll be coming back. The first time I tried Fukumi Ramen was about six months ago. We got on the waiting list and were told we'd receive a text when our table was ready. After waiting longer than the estimated time, we went back inside only to be told we weren't actually on the waiting list. Frustrating, but we decided to give it another shot and asked to be added again. After waiting even longer, we came back only to find out we still hadn't been put on the list. By that point, nearly an hour had passed, we were hungry, and we ended up leaving. I understand technology issues happen, but it was disappointing, especially when we watched people who arrived after us get seated before us. A few months later, we decided to try again. This time we were seated, but the experience still wasn't great. We asked if any booth seating was available because the bar-style seating isn't very comfortable for us. We were told there weren't any available at the moment, but that they would transfer us when one opened up. When a booth became available, it was immediately given to another party that arrived after us. When we asked about it, we were told we would have needed to be on a waitlist for a booth. That wasn't communicated to us beforehand. We asked to be added to the booth waitlist, but despite several booths opening throughout our meal, nobody ever followed up with us again. The ramen itself was okay, but the tonkotsu ramen was much spicier than I expected. The menu didn't clearly indicate the spice level, and I wasn't aware that the spice couldn't be adjusted. I later found out I would have needed to request the spicy component on the side. I think having clearer menu descriptions and spice-level information would help avoid that confusion. Not the employees' fault, just disappointing. Between the waiting list issues during my first visit and the lack of communication during my second visit, I left feeling more frustrated than satisfied. I felt like I was really annoying the staff both times and there was no remedy or explanation offered for the issues. As someone who has worked a lot in customer service I know how it feels to be on the other end of a difficult customer and I truly wasn't trying to be a jerk :( I know many people love this place, but after two disappointing experiences, I don't see myself returning.