I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars because everything here was delicious and my…read moreexperience every time coming here has been so great. I've been here a few times and one time the owner or cook came up to our table to recommend some items and talk about the type of food he serves. They're very nice people and very generous, especially when I came by on a slow Wednesday for a solo dinner and I was pretty hungry so I ordered a few new dishes I haven't tried before. I ordered the spicy tingly beef noodle soup, the lamb in sauce dumplings, and the ruo jia mo stewed pork slider and I was also offered a bit of their liang pi cold noodle on the house which I commend on them for going beyond their service and hospitality. The noodle soup was presented so well and the dumplings sauce was so good that I poured some into my broth for extra flavor. The slider was so moist and fresh, juice was literally dripping off each bite and the cucumbers in it gave it a good crunchy texture. In the end I would come back anytime and order the same and perhaps try their malatang!

I was craving hand pulled noodles and I heard this spot was popular for it so why not try it out…read more I ordered the M3 beef combo Malatang (Medium) spicy, they also gave me a free side dish on the house which was really nice of them. The hand pulled noodles were soo stretchy and chewy. The dish itself was very well balanced along with the spice. The side dish that they gave me was cool and refreshing. It complimented the noodle dish really well. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're into hand pulled noodles. Try it out if you like. :)

I wish a took a photo of my bun Bo hue! It was so good and deliciously beautiful. Perfect amount of…read morespice, tang, noodles and meats. It's been years since I've been to the one that used to be in Oakland Chinatown and I'm so glad this place remained the same in their recipes and staff. It's at the end of Webster now but worth the drive. Still one of the best pho places around. Prices are very competitive and slightly cheaper than most places.

AMBIANCE: Vietnamese restaurant located in a small shopping center right off Central Ave. There's…read moreplenty of parking (shared with the other shopping center tenants). The restaurant is pretty small, with about 9-10 tables total. For a party of 3 on a Sunday night, there was no wait. FOOD: My party ordered Pho Tai, Pork Spring Rolls, a vermicelli Pork dish, and another pho dish. It tasted like any other authentic Vietnamese restaurant and the portions were good. SERVICE: The staff are very nice (seems to be family owned) and accommodating. They even packed up our food to go for us. Overall, nice spot to check out if you're craving Vietnamese food.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and got seating pretty quickly for a group pf three. The…read morerestaurant was fairly full when we went around 12:45pm. - Thai Iced Tea: large and sweet - BM Pho: I remember the dipping sauce being more olive pho last time I ordered this. This time, it was much more oily. Miscellaneous: - There's a parking lot next to the restaurant that can fit about 6-8 cars. Otherwise, parking is available via metered street parking - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Not good for large groups (maybe 6 max) - Ambiance is casual

I've wanted to leave a 1 star review a few times now for Sidestreet Pho, but always chose not to…read morebecause I really liked their shaken beef plate until today. Ordered to go in person. As soon as I go in for the first bite I can tell instantly that they reheated old refrigerated rice. Are we rationing rice here? The waitress kept saying the order would take long, even the menu says expect extra wait, but it only took 5 mins. The cost of the meal was $26 including a $2 tip which I probably shouldn't have given because what did she do? Absolutely nothing. I was going to dine in until she said I had to go up to the register to order, where's the service there? so I said forget it.. if the waitress can't take my food order at the table, what's the point? Needless to say, food and now service is complete trash. Also, in my previous experience here, I thought the broth was too oily. The pho here gives me a headache actually where I couldn't finish times. I put it in the fridge hoping to want it later buthere's 2-3 inches of fat coagulation. I would say I eat pho 2-3 times a week and rice pretty much everyday, so my review is not to shame any restaurant but more so in disbelief about being served old and cold hard rice.

First time. Tried the vegan tomato hot pot which comes bubbling red to your table so it looks like…read morethe hottest one but it's mild. kids/spice-averse could eat it. Maybe don't go with rambunctious kids/people because each person having their individual volcano is a lot. Besides choosing the soup/contents, you can add stuff but maybe don't because I was stuffed and only finished about half. You can choose between noodles or rice (try noodle next time if split hotpot with someone else). Def try the various chili sauces. Also, split 4-ways a coconut pudding that comes in a green coconut (can confirm you can scrape the green coconut pieces). That was also delish. Not fancy but seemed pretty clean. Eclectic decor but since the bubbling pots on fire is the real entertainment, who's really looking?

Ok for what it is…read more Friendly but somewhat slow service and just ok food. Nothing stood out, but I enjoyed my meal. It's closer than Tasty Pot and they do offer deals for buy 3 get 1 (not sure about now, but when I went they had it). It's work coming back to.

We stumbled upon this Chinese noodle shop in Oakland around dinnertime. The restaurant is fairly…read moresmall and has a clean public restroom for patrons to use. We ordered two noodle soups, string beans, spicy cucumber, and a potato appetizer. The handmade noodles were delicious with great texture, and the string beans were flavorful and came in a good portion. Just a heads-up: payment is required upfront (cash or card). The biggest surprise was the robot that delivered our food! Not something I expected to see here. If you're looking for a casual and welcoming Chinese spot with handmade noodles in Oakland, this place is worth checking out.

I ordered the Chicken fried noodle and the person who served me was a Robot! Played this music on…read moreits speaker while it was strolling towards me. The food and the service was pretty dope, really recommend going here. was expecting a lot more people at this restaurant on a sunday

Came here around 11am on a Friday and no wait. We didn't know they only took cash and I think one…read moreof owners heard us and said we can zelle the restaurant phone number. Server took ou; order right away. I got sprare rib stew and it amazing,husband got #21 he loved it. We loved it so much we are coming back.

Are you a TK person or VH person? Me, I think it's safe to say I'm both. I'm not going to lie,…read moreif we're talking about wait time, VH literally takes the cake. It is always so busy! This is a fast place, table sharing, no room having place. If you're looking for a western style dining, it can become overwhelming. But, just embrace the speed and efficiency of this restaurant. Because once you are seated, you're served immediately to get you on the way. With service, don't expect tier 1 experience, but you'll get your water/tea. Savor it, don't assume they'll come back while you're still eating. Just saying! There's a few things on the menu that are must have.. 1. Chow Jew Ho Fun with soup on the side - the obvious that everyone orders. I like to get soup on the side, and then put about two tablespoons soup back into my noodle and add all the sauces! Then occasionally, sip the soup to wash everything down. 2. Beef Stew Ho Fun - My boyfriend's must have. Flavorful, soft meat, delicious. 3. Fish Cakes - Personally, I don't care for fish cakes, but my boyfriend and his family order it all the time, so of course I'll still eat it. It's still good. I'm just a person who feels I can buy it from the banh mi shops and it taste the same. Lol I don't eat anything else here. This is one of those restaurants where you go and eat what they're known for, not wander off too far away from the menu because the other stuff is just legit filler items. The only problem I have is, it's so expensive now for a small bowl. So it makes me not want to come back, but at the same time, flavors are really good. You just would think with the amount of customers, the business thriving, you could at least keep the portion size the same as before..

Great spot, I've eaten here twice with my family and both times we thoroughly enjoyed our meal…read more The hotpot here is Vietnamese style, so it's a bit different than typical hotpot restaurants. I've tried both the Oxtail/beef and pork hotpot, both were really good, I like the pork a little better because I'm a huge tonkotsu ramen fan, and the broth reminded me of that a lot. The beef luc lac, which is sort of like shaking beef over vermicelli and lettuce is also excellent. They now charge extra for broth refills, which they did not the first time I dined here, around a year or so ago. Overall, this is a nice addition to Alameda's dining options and I hope they stick around!

We came on a week day for dinner and was seated right away. The restaurant is in the Blanding…read moreShopping Center. Love the modern atmosphere and decor. We ordered the banh hoi with lemon grass tofu and mushrooms and salmon claypot. The banh hoi was tasty and fun to eat with the lettuce and herbs. The salmon claypot was full of flavors and so good with steamed rice. The portions were small, which was perfect for us but a little on the pricy side. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back and try other dishes on their menu.

I dined at Bhan Mae Vane with a group of 8 and had the opportunity to try out a large variety of…read moredishes. Between our group, we got Sakoo, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Roll Wraps, Sai Oua (Lao Sausages), Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Kee Mao, and a large side of Sticky Rice. Of the dishes, the Nam Khao was a standout favorite for me. I loved how crispy and crunchy the fried rice was in the dish. There were so many layers of flavors and textures from the fish sauce, the peanuts, and the fermented sour pork. If there's one dish you must order when you stop by here, it's this one. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Sai Oua; I get this dish whenever I see it at restaurants. Although I've had Lao sausages which were very heavy in lemongrass flavor, the ones here did not have the same flavor profile. Instead, the ones here leaned more towards the spicy side. The crispy pork belly was another standout dish for me. If you enjoy Filipino lechon or Cantonese siu yuk, this is another must-order dish. The pork is well seasoned and has the perfect ratio of lean to fatty parts. Overall, I had wonderfully delicious meal. I would certainly recommend coming as a large group so you're able to order a wide variety of dishes. If you're looking for something to really excite your taste buds, head over to Bhan Mae Vane.

It is a spacious restaurant with a loud atmosphere. The tables are spaced closely together so it…read morefeels a little tight, but the high ceilings help. Nam khao - the flavors are nice and doesn't feel too heavy. The fermented pork is light and the peanuts and rice make up a lot of the texture. the rice is crispy, but it is the type of crispy where it sticks together. - pork rinds were fluffy crispy - juicy wings - fresh flavorful sausage - crispy and juicy pork belly Service:3.8 Ambiance:3.5 Food:4.5 The food came out quickly, but the service was slow. They were slow to refill waters.