This place was tucked away in a shopping center I somehow never knew existed, so it already felt like I had stumbled onto a little hidden gem. It's seat-yourself, which I always appreciate because I don't have to awkwardly stand around wondering if someone has seen me. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us without hovering. The menu had a good variety, prices were fair, and there was plenty of seating and parking--always a win. They also had the World Cup on several TVs, so if you're trying to eat without missing the game, they've got you covered. I ordered the shaken beef with yellow rice, and it was the star of the meal. The beef was incredibly tender, packed with flavor, and the yellow rice was delicious too. Overall, a solid spot with good food, good service, and a relaxed atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! TLDR... Go! read more

Moodles - Shaking beef rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

After picking peaches in Brentwood, it was time to get some lunch. We checked on Yelp for suggestions and Moodles piqued our interest. It was short drive to the Brentwood Center shopping mall and was able to park in front. Arriving at 1:45pm on a Friday, there were a couple of tables of customers. Restaurant was modern, clean and bright. They had some TVs and had world cup soccer on. They had a specials board with nine items with three in Vietnamese. Checking out the menu, we had some questions. Our waitress couldn't answer some of our questions and she had another waitress come and she was answered our questions and described the special items. I went with caramelized pork belly with rice special. It came in a cute little black pot with a plate of rice and a salad. There were four large pieces of pork belly in sauce and they were tender and tasty. There was a boiled egg in the pot as well. Friend ordered the vermicelli bun with grilled pork and egg rolls. She was happy with the dish especially and appreciated the sliced grilled pork. If in the area, would stop here again if looking for Vietnamese cuisine. Good food and friendly and efficient service. read more

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Had a great experience at Moodles Vietnamese Kitchen! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. Our favorite dish was definitely the salt and pepper shrimp. It was crispy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor from the garlic and fresh jalapeños. We seriously couldn't stop eating it! The pho had a rich, comforting broth with plenty of meat, and both the fresh and fried spring rolls were delicious. The roasted chicken with noodles was also cooked perfectly and was full of flavor. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive read more

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I finally decided to try this spot because I've heard great things about here. We walked in and were told to sit anywhere we like. We sat down and instantly got the menu and water to drink. The customer service was excellent! They checked in on us and made sure we're doing alright. The place was nice and clean. My man ordered shaken beef with garlic noodles and fried chicken. I had the bbq beef with garlic noodles. The food was amazing and delicious. The meat was perfect, no bones or hella fat. The noodles was great. I def wouldn't mind coming back. It's a good amount of portions too. I wouldn't mind coming again. read more

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Discovered this place via Yelp as it was highly rated in the Brentwood area. Nice, clean joint with Asian themed decor. They have abundant parking right outside the restaurant. We arrived at about 2pm on a Sunday and got one of the few open tables. We were seated immediately and the staff brought us menus and water. Our group got the vegetable ramen, Thai fish fry, chicken ramen and the Vietnamese fish fry with garlic noodles and steamed veggies. We also shared the egg rolls. The portion size was generous and we mostly liked our entrees. The Thai fish curry had a sweet undertone which my friend didn't appreciate too much but liked the fish overall. I enjoyed the fish fry and the steamed veggies. The garlic noodles were delicious but a little greasy. Overall, would come here again if I was in the area and wanted Vietnamese. read more

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I wanted to love this place, I really did. I heard good things about Moodles - before & after trying it - so I decided to try it myself. I grabbed something quick for dinner one night. I ordered the "Drunken Noodles". The Drunken Noodles: Thicker rice noodles, beef, tomatoes, veggies, 1 fried egg, and the sauce. Sounds amazing to me! The execution just wasn't quite there. There was flavor, but still needed more - flavor was lacking just a tad. What really went wrong was how extremely greasy the dish was. The whole thing was shining & you could quite literally see the pool of oil on the bottom of the foam to-go container. Pricing wasn't super expensive nor cheap, but I'm not paying for a bottle of oil from any restaurant. Maybe I'll give them another shot in the future, but since then, I have not even considered this place again, despite continuously hearing good things about it. read more

Saw the pictures and came here with my wife on a dinner date. The place is in a lot so it might seem inconspicuous but the inside is legit. Two TV's up with the playoffs on. Sat quickly and had water on the table quick. Funny as this may sound it's legit. The water came out in these nice steel cups with the small ice chips! It tasted delicious! I ordered the shaken beef garlic noodles, and my wife ordered the shrimp garlic noodles. They both were really flavorful. Like towards the end everything was cooked together at some point. We had a side of steamed veggies they literally were just that, no salt or anything else! But you gotta get the veggies in. My wife loved Moodles and said it was her new favorite spot! Needless to say we'll be back! read more

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I'm new to the area (work related) so seeing what Brentwood has to offer and trying new food places I'm very excited for. Went to Moodles with coworkers for some Pho on a cold day. Menu items looked good and I was tempted to try some other things but I stuck with the Pho. I believe we all ordered the Eye Round Pho in either regular or large size. Two people also split the Shaken beef with garlic noodles. The broth was delicious by itself but I had to add in some classic favorites: chili oil, hoisin, bean sprouts, mint, jalapeño and lemon squeeze. I usually add two scoops of chili oil so I did the same. Man, their chili oil is spicier than other ones I have tried. Just a tip, add it slowly. I enjoy spice but two scoops was a little too much. We all left full and satisfied! read more

Moodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Thank you Moodles for being here in Brentwood! This is our go to pho spot! I love everything. We've tried multiple pho dishes, shaken beef, garlic noodle, pad Thai, drunken noodle and spring rolls. This establishment does not disappoint! Everything is fresh and flavorful. The staff are always happy and smiling and are very attentive. Love the atmosphere and vibe and love that they usually have sports games on. Definitely recommend trying them out! read more

It's not often enough I find a place like this! It was on my radar to check out, but it was family that told me I had to go with them and try it! They already had their favorites! Each of their favorites were ordered and I suggested an item they hadn't tried. Without going into all of the details, I will just say that I was impressed with the freshness and quality of every dish! I don't doubt that all of the dishes will impress! The dish that I suggested was the Chinese Sausage Fried Rice. It is so good that we ordered a second. If you like Chinese Sausage Fried Rice, order this! Overall, a small friendly place! Warm & friendly service. The cook talked to us about the food and he stopped at all of the tables! Cheers - Eric read more

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Party of 6, went to celebrate mother in laws birthday, was a full house that day. Service was decent, food was not good at all. Over priced for quality of food. When we went to pay our bill, we seen they automatically charged service fee because we were considered a large group . Would not go back . Don't recommend. read more

We recently moved to Oakley and tried a few Pho places around. We found Moodles on Yelp and went to Brentwood to check them. It's just a few miles from our house so the drive was quick. Noodle is on Sand Creek Road. Parking is abundant and the place is spacious. They have a lot of tables and chairs and the place is clean. I ordered the Spicy Beef noodle with beef, pork, Vietnamese ham, and tendon. The service is fast. I had the order within 10 minutes. I ordered the regular size and it's just right. They serve a generous amount of beef. The rice noodle is soft. The soup is not too spicy. However, you can add slices of jalapeno to get more kick. I enjoyed this meal, and it will be my go-to pho soup from now on. They also serve rice plates and I will try them next time read more

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We come here almost every week for about a year now, for lunch after my daughters' ballet classes. So we clearly love this place. My 9yo and 5yo even get excited for Saturdays because it's Moodles day! For my kids, not only are the pho and strawberry smoothies tasty (and consistent), but they also get a lollipop at the counter, and maybe even a sticker of the cute cow logo, when we pay the bill. All the food we've tried here is delicious. Their papaya salad is massive, with a good amount of shrimp. Their popcorn chicken is addictive. Their grilled chicken dish is both super flavorful and light, with their side salad and rice. But we have to go back to their pho after a brief excursion with other menu items, even during our hot summers. It's so good, without that dry mouth feel you get at some pho places after you eat it, so you know there isn't a bunch of MSG. Their drinks are also good and very reasonably priced. Their Thai tea is solid and we get it almost every time. They even have fresh squeezed orange juice! My 5yo opts for that sometimes and I'm happy she is drinking something healthy. Also, the wait staff is so nice and helpful. They get me scissors to cut the beef for my 5yo and they always exude positive energy. The restaurant is clean and we love the fun cartoon cow mural. Sports airs on two TVs on either side of the room and a food show is typically on the TV at the center of the room. Great ambiance! So happy Moodles opened in Brentwood! We'll keep going back! read more

Everything was perfect tonight. Service was friendly and attentive. We love coming here. Their amazing A/C makes me love their soup that much more on a hot day. This is our spot. read more

When we arrived the place was packed! The servers were all very polite. The vegetarian rice was delicious and crunchy. The spring rolls were perfect and the peanut sauce was thick and creamy. The vegetarian pho had a mediocre broth, but there was lots of tofu and veggies. read more

An exceptional Vietnamese dining experience. The pho broth was rich, aromatic, and clearly simmered for hours. Fresh herbs, perfectly cooked noodles, and tender meat created an authentic flavor in every bite. The spring rolls were crisp and flavorful, and the Vietnamese coffee was outstanding. Friendly service, clean atmosphere, and excellent attention to detail made this one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've visited. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic and high-quality Vietnamese cuisine." read more

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Tried to go & grab some lunch, So, On the website - it says it's OPEN, But, the person outside sweeping, said NO, it's closed & won't open till after 3 or 4 pm. I would put ZERO stars , but, Yelp won't let me! read more

Always excellent meals. Very consistent with overall presentation. I believe this is NOW the best Vietnamese Restaurant in the area. Totally recommend. Thanks again for a great lunch read more

First time here and it was very good. My friend had went the day before and loved so we had to run it back. We order a lot more food but I forgot to take pics. Please go try and it's lots of parking available. Everyone was overly friendly and that was a win! Clean and spacious read more

Moodles - Mango - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

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The food is amazing. Shaken beef with garlic noodle is actually made with filet mignon. It's delicious! Service is always great.

My family and I love this place! It is located in Brentwood, Ca The place is clean and staff here are very friendly! They have a good selection of pho and rice dishes on their menu. We haven't ordered anything we didn't like. Their rice dishes have a crunch to it that makes the dish especially good! Their pho has 2 sizes, regular or large but we always get the regular size which is good enough for one and I always have leftovers to take home! This is one of the best Pho place that is a must try! read more

moodles is one of the best spots for Pho in Oakley we came in on a Sunday night. it was a full house, but we had easy seating as it was only my sister and I. the menus are creative, with the little cow spots on the menu aesthetic, and the inside ambiance spectacular: xmas tree was up, lights were lit and the Thanksgiving Football Game was on for appetizers, we ordered fried egg rolls, for mains, we got our respective Pho; i got spicy beef. and we finished our meal with a Taro Tea! food was so delicious, staff was extremely attentive and checkout was easy fried egg rolls (9/10): 4 fried egg rolls, packed with meat and veggies, served with a sweet sauce on side spicy beef pho: (10/10): generous-served pho, served with beef, noodles and onions: not too spicy taro tea (9.5/10) creamy, delicious drink read more

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Delicious food all around! I haven't tried everything but I keep coming back for their noodles and soups! Everyone who works there are also super nice. This has been my go-to since moving to Brentwood. read more

I've been hearing about this place and decided to finally give it a try. Food was very good and authentic. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and enjoyed every bit of it. This soup is my all time favorite and I have been eating it since I was a little kid. Flavor was there, spiciness was there, and broth is exactly how it should be. If you love eating spicy beef noodle soup, give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Moodles - Beef Spicy Noodle Soup BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

Moodles is a new Asian eatery in Brentwood that serves Vietnamese dishes. The ambiance is modern, simple and clean. The service was good. Our water cups did not go dry. Garlic noodles (shrimp, beef) - 5/5 The garlic noodles were savory and delicious. The garlic flavor of the noodles was just right - not over powering or lacking. The beef topping was flavorful and tender. The shrimp topping was also good. The shrunk was not over cooked, hard or tough. The shrimp was tender. Marinated pork Banh Mi - 4/5 The pork was tender and flavorful. It just needed more sauce. The bread was good - crispy and crunchy exterior, soft and pillowy interior. I would order it again, but ask for more sauce. Beef Garlic noodles and Shrimp Garlic Noodles- 5/5 The garlic noodles were excellent. The texture was just right - not too soft out mushy, or hard and dry. The garlic noodles had the perfect garlic flavor. The beef was tender, savory and flavorful. The shrimp was also tender, not over cooked. I highly recommend trying one of their garlic noodle dishes. Fried chicken- 5/5 Nice portions of drum stick and thighs (quarters). The meat was tender not dry. The shin was crispy and tasty. I would order again. Pad Thai - 4/5 The Pad Thai rice noodles were firm, a little sticky, but delicious. The flavor was good with the combination of chicken, shrimp and tofu. The bean sprouts gave a nice crunchy texture, and the scan led eggs added a nice comfort feeling. A selection worth trying. Moodles is a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant that will thrive in Brentwood. I highly recommend giving Moodles a visit. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Came here after a long day of picking fruits in Brentwood. I was very surprised to find a good Asian Restaurant out here! Garlic Noodles w/ Shaken Beef: 4/5 Honestly this dish was very good but it was too oily and heavy for me. I had to order a side of broth to wash things down. Beef was super tender and perfectly seasoned doe!! Summer Roll: 4/5 The norm. Pho: 4/5 Normal. hehe to asian standards :') read more

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The service wasn't the worst, and it wasn't good, it was just bad. The workers seemed pretty young, so this may have been their first job, and I want to keep that in mind. When we arrived, we were greeted, but there were already three dirty tables that needed to be cleared. After we sat down, a large group left, so another table needed cleaning, and then the table next to us also finished and needed to be cleared. From what we saw, there were three employees working the floor, but they didn't even start clearing and cleaning the tables until after our food arrived. They all cleaned the tables together, and it still took quite a while, so the dining area looked messy for most of our visit. It also took a while for someone to take our order, although the food came out quickly and was piping hot. The pho itself was good, especially for the area. One thing that surprised me was that they didn't bring the usual vegetable plate with the pho (Thai basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeños, etc.) I had read another review mentioning they were sometimes low on ingredients, so I didn't ask at first. But I also didn't want to take that review to heart or change my perspective, but DEFINITELY read and take the reviews into consideration!! Because it was my mistake to not ask about the veggie plate because the family seated next to us received a full plate of veggies. I guess you do, have to ask for everything because no one checked on us during the meal. I had to get up to ask for a refill. When I did, the employees were standing around chatting even though there were still tables that needed to be cleaned. Overall, the food was good. The pho was good for the area, but the service didn't match the hype. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back although local. On the bright side, this visit definitely motivated me to check out the Korean restaurant next door. read more

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Unfortunately in 8 short months the place has taken a turn for the worse. Food lacked flavor, they were out of ingredients and when we inquired they told us they had run out since this morning but would get some tomorrow. That doesn't help my pho that you didn't warn me in advance wouldn't have any condiments to go inside it. Why not inform someone when they order an item that it wouldn't be served with the usual ingredients? Then I could have made an informed decision and ordered something else. Fried rice had rock hard rice in it. When I told my server she claimed they purposely made it this way. Not true because I've had it before and it was cooked perfectly. We will not be returning! read more

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Food came hot. That's very important and was tasty. I like beef short rib on the bone which I didn't have but what they did have was actually delicious and the garlic noodles were out of this world. read more

The pho here was really good and the small was more than enough for me. Their pad thai automatically comes with shrimp, chicken and tofu so liked the assortment of protein. Will revisit to try other dishes read more

Moodles - Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

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Writing this review for my SIL as she doesn't want to inform/complain to the restaurant, but she said she will not be back. I like Moodles. Decent place for this area and I want to support it. Recommended to friends and family. SIL ordered takeout today because my little niece wanted some crispy chow fun (I took her there last time I went). SIL texted me and said niece said it doesn't look like the one she had. This is clearly not crispy chow fun. It looks like vermicelli fried. Moodles, if you're out of ingredients, please don't substitute without informing customers. It is a very easy way to lose customers. Seen restaurants in area come and go and I want you to do well. read more

Moodles - Supposed to be crispy chow fun - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

This place is so tasty! The service is fast and the servers are kind. The whole restaurant looks and is very clean. I got the garlic noodles with beef and it was amazing! The beef was cooked perfectly and seasoned well and I also ordered a Thai tea and it was authentic. I will definitely be coming back. I love the cups they use for water they are stainless steel and keep your drink very cold. Some very nice touches done by the restaurant. The chili oil was delicious to add into the garlic noodles it added just the right amount of spice. Be careful not to add too much though haha. read more

Moodles - Gael - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

We really wanted to like this place because the food itself is genuinely good. The flavors are great and everything we've tried has been tasty. Unfortunately, ongoing service issues have completely overshadowed the experience for us -- not just once, but twice. The first time we came with my immediate family (my wife and kids) along with my in-laws, they completely forgot my entrée. By the time we realized it wasn't coming, everyone else had already finished eating. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and decided to try again. On our most recent visit, the same thing happened -- this time to my father-in-law. His salmon entrée never came out. After a long wait and checking in multiple times, we were eventually told that the ticket had been thrown away and the dish was never made. Later, they tried to explain that they didn't prepare the salmon because it had been contaminated with shrimp, which he's allergic to. While we certainly appreciate caution around food allergies, this explanation didn't really add up -- especially since no one informed us at the time, and it only came up after we questioned what happened. It honestly felt more like the dish was simply forgotten again. Mistakes can happen, but when the same major issue occurs on two separate visits -- especially involving completely missing entrées -- it's hard to ignore. Good food can only make up for so much. Sadly, after two very disappointing experiences, we won't be returning. read more

Just ate here for the first time and when I say it's the best pho I've had in a long time, I'm not exaggerating! And I have tried pho everywhere. The broth is flavorful but it's clean and not greasy. All of the food was super fresh! The garlic chicken was crispy and flavorful and cooked in clean oil, not greasy. The service was great, friendly and checked on us often. The place is kept very clean. Overall 10 out of 10 experience! This is definitely our new pho spot! read more

Fairly new restaurant, if I could give them a10 I would! They are a solid 5 :) super clean restaurant, food was amazing , service was great. They definitely gained a regular customer:) We ordered spring rolls they came with the peanut sauce on a container with a lid on in case someone had a peanut allergy, is a nice touch, they care for their clientele; I also had gyoza they were very hot , but very good, the pho is served with cilantro in the soup (just an FYI in case you don't like cilantro). I ordered the drunken noodles they come with steak but I also added shrimp, they were good too. Customer service was great, very attentive. Kitchen was fast & everything was fresh. There's an hour parking right outside. read more

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We've gone 2 more times now since this review. You can say we are a little obsessed at this point. 2nd time: placed an order for pickup, they looked swamped. A lady before me with a pickup order had a bit of a wait, but the worker was super apologetic, our food was just like I remembered it. 3rd time: 3/5 stars for food - the egg noodle fried chicken, chicken was a bit overcooked and a little tasteless. We ask for a side of soup, similar to the one that comes with the fried chicken, but are served the pho broth instead (which is amazing btw, haha) but not what we asked for. read more

Moodles - Seafood Rangoon, egg noodle and fried chicken, pad Thai, short rib banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Brentwood, California

I have eaten at this restaurant about four times now and I have NEVER been disappointed with my order. I typically go for Pho, alway well prepared, high quality meats, and perfect noodles with one of the best broth's I've ever had since I started eating viet food almost ten years ago. Today I ordered the marinated pork bahn mi and my expectations were exceeded once again. Definetly the place to go if you want simple, master crafted viet food in the Brentwood area. Service is always exceptional and the restaurant is always clean and they have a variety of drinks that pair well with the food. Definetly a destination spot if you are looking for good viet food at a reasonable price with amazing servings. The bahn mi was well seasoned, well sauced and the bread was to DIE for, crispy, soft, a with just the right about of flavor from preparation 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a good lung. Service is fast as well so great for lunch breaks. Fries were super crispy and fresh as well. read more

Our favorite spot to eat when we're in the area. Their salt and pepper shrimp is 10/10. Fried rice has crispy garlic bits which we love. The Thai style fried fish was great as well. We love the decor and Branding insides service was great! Highly recommended! read more

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So much goodness in one place. They have banh mi, pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates. There's also a lot of different appetizers you can try. We had the spring rolls which were filled with pork and shrimp. He ordered the chicken pho with half noodles. The broth was piping hot and delicious. I had the pork vermicelli bowl which I was filled with grilled pork, pickled veggies, cucumbers, sprouts and lettuce. I didn't add the fish sauce and it was still very good. Def recommend this place. They have plenty of tables and service is great. read more

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Tried out this place for dinner last week. Their garlic noodles and garlic chicken wings were both very tasty and flavorful. We ordered a spicy beef noodle soup, but they somehow forgot and I had to ask for it halfway through our meal. They took it off our bill and apologized for it being missed. They have other stuff that I probably would want to try next time. Good place over all read more