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I came here to grab a quick bite I ended up deciding on getting a grilled pork Banh Mi & Vietnamese coffee. The Vietnamese coffee was great perfect amount of sweetness and bitterness. If you have a certain preference you can definitely ask them to change it, mine was just right. The baguette made the banh mi so delicious it was light & soft biting into it. You honestly can't go wrong with a banh mi. Will definitely be back to try more food! read more

Peppermint Baguette - Grilled Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Huge hair in my banh mi... didn't finish it...was good up until that point...the popcorn chicken wasn't very crispy like other places I order from..maybe an off day read more

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Solid sandwiches with a good ratio of meat and veg. Bread not too dry but still crunchy after a car ride home. read more

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We've been back to peppermint baguette several times now and I can confidently say that it is the best banh mi spot in alameda! I am rlly picky with banh mi sandwiches, and especially hate when the bread is too hard to chew or cuts up the roof of your mouth. Peppermint baguette does neither and it is perfectly seasoned with a good amount of filling at a great price. Now my fave banh mi spot is def ba le in Oakland, but peppermint is just sooo close and it is almost as good and not too much more expensive. We always get the cold cut combo and it always hits. The veggie sandwich I would pass on. The egg rolls are good and very well seasoned, even though they might look small and lackluster in the box. The flavorrrr though. Solid! We did a taste test of the cold cut sandwich and egg rolls at both peppermint baguette and mango and mint, and we both felt that peppermint baguette tasted better and is a better value. As you see in the pics, mango and mint's presentation def looks better, but their egg rolls were a bit lacking in flavor and the roll of their bread was bigger, so it started hurting my jaw after a while. The sandwich was also almost twice the price of peppermint's! read more

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This time we stopped in to try the grilled chicken banh mi sandwich, and the vegetarian vermicelli bowl. Both were very good and highly recommended. Especially the vegetarian vermicelli dish. The veggie protein was thin strips of fried tofu and tarot, tossed in roasted soy/rice powder. It comes with dry roasted and chopped peanuts, pickled carrots/daikon strips, chiffonade-cut fresh herbs of thai basil/cilantro/romaine lettuce, rice vermicelli noodles, and a nicely balanced veggie version of the nuoc mam/cham dipping sauce which is usually made with fish sauce for this Vietnamese dish. Grilled chicken banh mi was also very good with a good serving of chicken. read more

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Peppermint Baguette - Menu 2 of 2, as of Sept 2024. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Peppermint Baguette - Requested veggies on the side for the banh mi sandwich. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Peppermint Baguette - Combo banh mi $8 (ham, steamed pork loaf, headcheese, with pate spread, mayo and some soy/maggi sauce) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Doordash review: Ordered both a combination(photo shown) and a head cheese only(no photo), and that was pretty good. The sandwich tastes better than it looks. Good bread. Didn't cut up my mouth could use a little more pate, mayo and meat, but for the price, it's not so bad. read more

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Oh my goodness, they are not only affordable but deliver great quality & authentic Vietnamese items. What is an additional bonus is they also run the boba tea shop inside the same store! It's my one of my 2 go to banh mi sandwich shops on the island. I love that I don't have to drive across the tube to Oakland Chinatown or Little Saigon. read more

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Peppermint Baguette opened where Pho Nation Express was, next to a vibrant Gong Cha. A few tables inside & outside available for dining. Offerings: drinks, snacks, egg rolls, waffles, banh mi. Ordered at the counter, pd, eats ready in 10ish minutes. Bites: grilled pork banh mi (8) -big chewy baguette partially filled with cilantro, daikon, jalepeno slices, carrot shreds, red onions, smear tasting like mayo-butter not pate. -some parts crunchy. Protein tasted like steamed/boiled pork though some parts looked grilled. -yummy like comfort food though it didn't taste like the usual 3.5 stars read more

Peppermint Baguette - Outside seating - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Carol C.

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Date: 9/28/2024 Time: 4:45 PM 65° Sunny I was craving a banh mi since I haven't had one in over 10 years. A yelp search for banh mi venues in Alameda resulted in three places - Rang Dong in Neptune Plaza, Mango & Mint on Webster near Lincoln and Peppermint Baguette on Santa Clara near Park. I know there are other places that serve banh mi, but I have to take into consideration how close are these places to public transportation, mainly AC 20, 51A, and 96. I have never been to Peppermint Baguette and my curiosity got the best of me. A bus ride from the west end to the Park Street Shopping District would be a nice outing for the weekend. How convenient that the bus stop is directly across the street from this sandwich shop. Peppermint Baguette shares space with Gong Cha. Neat how one side has food on the menu while the other side does the beverages. Ambiance: a soft feminine color theme of lavender, cream and pink, soothing colors to the soul of this woman. Indeed very charming and it exudes romance. Okay, I need to stop with what is going to sound like a romantic novel. LOL. Eats: #4 headcheese banh mi and #9 grilled chicken banh mi. It was difficult to decide which one I wanted, so I ordered the two aforementioned banh mi's. Their food menu has a nice selection of assorted appetizers. The prices are reasonable. The cost of two banh mi's was $16.89 (tax included). Young lady who handled the cash register duty handed me a $5.00 bill. I told her she gave me the incorrect change. I got the correct change of $3.11. How was my headcheese banh mi? The meat portion was great and it was on point. I'm saving the grill chicken banh mi for later. I am definitely eager to do a return visit for the fried potstickers (12 for $7.75) and the 7-pc. shrimp tempura for $6.75. It is also an opportunity for me to check out Gong Cha. Seating capacity for dining indoor at Peppermint Baguette is about 10 people. Overall, I am glad I stopped in at Peppermint Baguette. read more

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Mel S.

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Full transparency: I was hesitant to come here solely because of the name. Decided to give it a try because I was getting a drink at Gongcha and I'm glad I did. I just wanted a snack, so I got the popcorn chicken. It was tasty! Comes with quite a bit of chicken and can definitely be shared. Posted some menu photos to show their variety of drinks and food. Miscellaneous: - Indoor seating available (one table and bar stools) - Parking is available via street parking or the parking garage around the corner - From when I placed my order, it took about 10-15 minutes to get my chicken (not bad) read more

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Mary Y.

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Decided to try this new place for lunch while walking by. Connected to Gongcha, the store has their own section and waiting area which was nice. I ordered the pork banh mi sandwich and their chocolate egg puff waffle for dessert. Overall, the food was pretty good. The only thing is that I wish there was more meat added into the sandwich but the portion size was still enough to get full on. Would come again to try more of their menu, they have lots of different snacks and sandwiches available. read more

Peppermint Baguette - Grilled Pork Sandwich and Egg Puff Chocolate Waffle - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Wilson W.

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THIS WAS A GREAT FIND! Hidden in Gong cha, It is easy to miss. use to get popcorn chicken from happy lemon, which was always bland, soggy, and lack of proper flavoring. THIS PLACE IS opposite of that, popcorn chicken done right! I think it is the only place in alameda and oakland that does it right. banh mi was also really good, but i thought the vegetables could have been more pickled. Staff was also very friendly. Highly recommend and glad it exists in alameda. I dont know where else id go for this quality around here. read more

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M N.

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Shredded tofu banh mi's and spring rolls! We love how this place customizes!! Ordered on DoorDash and wrote out our customized requests. They got everything right and everything ordered was delicious and fresh! read more

Peppermint Baguette - Vegetarian spring rolls (not on menu but if u order the reg shrimp spring rolls & indicate Vegetarian instead). Flavorful and fresh! - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Lee D.

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Quality/Quantity Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - My wife has been craving this and we have not found an "authentic" place in Alameda yet. Well hopefully this will be the place...? I wanted to eat it there (fresh), but my wife insisted that we bring it back to the house. Overall, it was good and with generous chicken. So this will be my wife's "go-to" place? Atmosphere - This half of the business has gone through a few businesses, and maybe even a few owners...? I believe they are the same owners as Gong Cha, the shared tea business...? Good size location, but most customers take to-go. For both businesses. Metered street parking, or free neighborhood parking if you do not mind walking a block or two. Is purple your favorite color? Cool purple decor throughout. Service - Good. Answered (put up with) all my questions, even some of the personal ones, like how long have you been here, are you the same owners as Gong Cha, same family, etc. Price - $8, reasonable price. Owner Comment - Congrats on your one month new business. I hope you last longer than the previous sandwich businesses. read more

Peppermint Baguette - 5/2/24 FYI. Congratulations on the opening. And welcome to Alameda. Grilled chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Tria X.

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Ordered to go. Got 2 special combo and 1 spring roll. I've been trying to find a good ban mi sandwich place and this is by far my favorite place so far. The portions are even and the meat quality and quantity were just enough. Best part, they have pate! Not like other places where it's mayo or something off. The spring was ok, I enjoy more than just noodles, lettuce, cucumber and shrimp in my spring rolls. The roll was tight and the presentation was there but I just prefer some herbs and extra veggies or meat in my spring rolls. The spring roll sauce was the norm hoisin sauce and peanut butter. Nice to have a chili oil on the side too which I mixed it altogether with my Siracha and fish sauce at home. I will come back for the ban mi tho! read more

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Carol Q.

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Hours are incorrect. They do not open at 11:30am. Myself and a few others are waiting at the door. If your business hours have changed, please update yelp and your front door. You just lost a few customers. read more

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Jeff N.

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I might have just found my new favorite place for BanhMi! I'm thrilled because this place has what I consider the original baguette. It's soft crunchy! And the cold cut meats, very plentiful. Really glad I spent my afternoon here. Ambiance is close to a vietnamese cafe with v-pop playing. It's also right next to a Gong-Cha, so double win! read more

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Henna S.

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Tried a pork baguette here and food was decent. Quick service and good prices. A good place to grab a quick bite at a good price. Definitely more catered towards the students in the area, which makes it an affordable deal. read more

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Mike C.

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Amazing food!!!! The service was great. The ingredients were very tasty. Must try for people that live and visit Alameda.

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Tom J.

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Everything good, except I would like to just be able to get a glass of water. The sandwiches I have had were awesome... good selection, awesome fresh bread, awesome fresh veggies & cilantro (even super fresh jalapeño slices) and really really good pâté spread in the Sutton slice of bread. This is the real deal... GREAT PRICE, so it's understandable it's totally mobbed by Alameda High students ever day they have open campus at lunch. Great nibble fare too... can't name it all you have to check it out! read more

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Mary W.

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First time trying their bun mee. I ordered the BBQ pork and special combo and they were both very good. Will definitely go back for more!

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Hoang N.

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The food counter is on the side of Gongcha, fresh sugarcane juice is so fresh. We came to meet up with some friends for snacks and lunch. Plenty of tables for large group to seat, also outdoor tables. Super friendly staff. We got Sugarcane juice - nước mía, spring rolls, popcorn chicken, combo sandwich- bánh mì, pandan waffle, meatballs sandwich, all were delicious. Will definitely be back soon read more

Peppermint Baguette - Sugarcane juice - nước mía, spring rolls, popcorn chicken, combo sandwich- bánh mì, pandan waffle - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Interesting new store that shares a building with Gong Cha. Service was friendly and family-oriented, and also quick! We tried a grilled pork banh mi ($8) and found it to be tasty and tender pork. The bread was okay and more pickled veggies would be nice, but the aioli was good and ingredients seemed decently fresh! The even better dish was the popcorn chicken ($7.75) which had good crunch, flavor, and spice. While it was fried with basil those leaves didn't seem to have much flavor but did provide good aesthetic to the good-sized chicken dish. read more

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Paul K.

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A wonderful surprise. Best Banh mi I ever had! The foam Vietnamese coffee was fantastic, not too sweet. Spring roll too. read more

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Afghan Y.

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Stupid stuff Doesn't know how to talk I waited 1 hour for a samll order Very awful customer service read more

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Rebecca B.

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There popcorn chicken and spring rolls are so delicious, I can come here every weekend, also in a good location and with friendly staff.

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Linh H.

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First time customer today. Chả giò (fried spring roll) were amazingly good, fresh, fried in clean oil. Bánh mì #1 (combo) was super tasty. This will be my go to place for cha gio and banh mi. Look forward to trying other dishes. read more

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Most authentic Vietnamese Sandwiches in Alameda! Flavors, bread texture and freshness were above my expectations. Customer service was excellent. So many great choices, but and #1 combo is my fave. Pricing is also the best I've found in Alameda. A nice bonus that it shares a space with Gong Cha for when I have an itch for an ice cold bubble milk tea (all the time!) Will definitely be coming back as long as they're in business. read more

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Veronica M.

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The banh mi sandwiches here are amazing! My go to place has always been banh mi ba le in Oakland but the quality has gone down for me. Peppermint baguette is my new favorite! I'm so happy that they customize my sandwich the way I like it and it's been consistent since they have opened. Definitely try it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Sunny S.

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It was 6pm and I was craving for some Banh mi sandwiches and a lot of places are close at this time. I decided to give this place a try, upon walking in the decor is super cute and the staff are professional and friendly. Everything tasted delicious! And we got huge portions of fries and curly fries which is always a plus! read more

Peppermint Baguette - #1 Special combo (steamed pork omitted) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Peppermint Baguette is in the same location as gong cha. You order from the same line as gong cha and the cashier will be able to help you. If you wanted to buy a drink from gong cha and something from peppermint baguette, you will need to do 2 separate transactions with 2 different payment systems. I just wanted a snack so I got their popcorn chicken. It was hot when I picked up my order. It tasted a little spicy and I don't know if you can ask for not spicy since the cashier didn't mention anything about that. The outside of the chicken had this nice golden color. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It tasted really good. read more

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Nacy N.

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The vermicelli pork dish was delicious! Tender pork, flavorful noodles, and fresh veggies made it a satisfying meal. Highly recommend! read more

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Great service, they don't skimp on their popcorn chicken. 100% meat unlike some places where they give you a fried batter of fat and pretend like it's actual chicken. From what I remember.. I think you only have to wait 5-7 mins for the popcorn chicken and they call you right away. read more

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gf and i went here to grab a quick snack. really good, loved their popcorn chicken. super crunchy and seasoned with this spicy powder idk what it really is called but it works and is worth the money in my opinion read more

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Jazmin C.

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Cute decor. Sugarcane juice was great but it would be lenient to say that the food was even mid. Got spring rolls and chicken banh mi I'm sure the pork options are better. read more

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Gia A.

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Ordered 3 Combo Bahn Mi, BBQ Vermicelli Bowl, Spring Roll. Everything was delicious. How it should be! Hope it stays that way

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Hng M.

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The takoyaki here is very delicious, I ate a whole portion by myself, the curly fried is very crispy. I see there is also fresh sugarcane juice here, maybe next time I will support read more

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Great food and service. Authentic Vietnamese food! Amazing Bánh Mì. Im glad this Vietnamese restaurant is here in Alameda.

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Finally!!! A new banh mi sandwich shop inside the Gongcha. Bread freshly toasted with ingredients portioned well to the bread. Also great popcorn chicken and a very well-made lemonade that was freshly made to order. Great alternative to Ba Le that's closed Monday to Thursday in the middle of Park St in Alameda. Will be back for more soon. read more

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2353 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
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(510) 995-8717
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Hours

What time does Peppermint Baguette open?

Peppermint Baguette opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Peppermint Baguette close?

Peppermint Baguette closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Peppermint Baguette serve alcohol?

Yes, Peppermint Baguette serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Peppermint Baguette have parking?

Yes, Peppermint Baguette has parking options. Garage Parking

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Yes, Peppermint Baguette has free WiFi.

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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!

Fun and delicious…read more Vietnamese food is at the top when it comes to bright and refreshing bites, and Bacogai embodies that with a modern atmosphere as well as some tasty dishes. The duck salad was a hit. Citrus, some fish sauce. A great way to open up your appetite. The wings also had a bit of fish sauce funkiness on their glaze, and were juicy and crispy. The shaking beef with the with the rice noodles and lettuce was also a crowd-pleaser. The beef was tender and flavorful. We tried two hot pot flavors: sweet and sour and the pork bone broth. I preferred the sweet and sour one with the fish, prawns, and lots of interesting veggies like okra and the bac-ha which was fanstastic at soaking up the broth. I found the pork one a bit gamey, and the pork being already in the hot-pot was not super tender. Service was friendly and generally attentive. Definitely worth checking out for a date or a group dinner.

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4.5(192 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is hella good! There's a reason why my Vietnamese recommended this spot to me, he claims…read moreits the closest to Saigon banh mi you can find in the bay. We came here on a Saturday late afternoon and there were a handful of folks here ordering/dining in. It's a small spot with limited seating, so its mostly for takeout imo. We got 2 banh mi: one cold cut combo and another for lemongrass chicken. We also got a smoothie to go. The banh mi's are legit, I would order extra pate next time. Love how the banh mi are super thick with tons of meat, veggies, and good amount of pate. The bread is fresh and the portions are generous. Would love to come back here again and try more items and include extra pate per my friend's suggestion. There are only street parking available here. We had no issues finding one close to the spot on a Saturday afternoon.

Mango and Mint has done it again! Came back for another lunch, inviting another friend this time…read more This time, we tried a few new dishes. - Chicken Vermicelli Bowl: this is a hefty bowl. Took me a couple of sittings to finish (enough for one serving for one person if you're hungry or can eat a good amount). Lots of flavor through the pickled veggies, fish sauce, etc. - Combination Sandwich: comes with pork, ham, and pate. - Mixed Berry Smoothie: flavorful and a good size smoothie Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via street parking (parking is tougher on the farmer's market mornings) - Limited seating inside and outside

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4.5(761 reviews)

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Came here for dinner with the cousins this past Friday and we're all still thinking about the food…read more I plan to come back soon with my fiancé and bestie so they can both try the food here since I kept raving about it! There were 3 of us and we ordered: BMV platter (papaya salad, fried wings & lao sausage), khao soy, nam khao, chicken pad ka pow, thai tea, thai green tea and mango sticky rice. Food did take about 30 mins to come but they did warn us so we chatted and drank our teas. When we first came, there were a few groups but pretty soon it was packed & loud. We didn't mind since we were chatting & laughing just as loud. Service was quick and portion size was huge. We ate a lot but still took 3-4 boxes of food home. My fiancé and I had it the next day for lunch and it was just as good. We will definitely be back soon!!

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2.0 mi

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.

Interior

07. BO TAI CHANH ((Thin sliced Raw Beef) Favorite!!!

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Storefront, Jan '25

Sidestreet Pho

3.9(1.1k reviews)

0.2 mi

Women-owned & operated

13 years in business

this was the best spot pho have ever tasted the broth taste so home-cooked the service was great…read moreand they're always kind. I would highly recommend this place. This is probably my favorite pho place. i've been going here since about a year now and never have I ever thought about going to another place

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

5.8 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland

Outside

Mi hoanh thanh. Was okay. Lots of dumplings!

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Shaken Beef Special (with crispy/chewy egg noodle)

Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

4.5(257 reviews)

Mini Pancakes Bahn Khot -- super fresh, fragrant and flavorful. I love the basil and mint that came…read morewith the roll. Every mouthful had a nice hint of buttery flavor from the pancake and then a hint of freshness from the veggies. Spicy Shaken Beef Pho -- flavorful beef broth, perfect amount of saltiness, lots of fresh beef slices. Super filling and warm! The food was delicious and fresh! Would come back and try their other dishes, their standard pho was yummy and flavorful!

We were in the area figuring out where to eat when a lady eating Bánh Khọt in the her freakin' car…read morecame up on my feed. Eating anything with nước chấm in the car is diabolical. With my luck, my car would smell like hello kitty for weeks. Anyhow, I found Mẹ Và Con on yelp, a mother-daughter owned resto that opened in 2024. They serve bánh khọt and have outdoor seating so we headed over. Thankfully, we arrived before the Sunday dinner rush (~5:45 pm) and before the parking lot was filled. Rezzies are accepted (via phone). M E N U Viet Cuisine with some elevated, modern twists (no specific regional specialty). Smaller menu than your typical hole-in-the-wall with 25-30 items including AZN fusion items like shrimp ceviche, kimchi pasta and tom yum pasta. Beer, wine, and soju cocktails available. F O O D * Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18): https://tinyurl.com/nhcn9kxw - Served at dinner only Fresh, tender slices of beef carpaccio with a sweetness from the tangerine sauce and white onions. I appreciate their twist (tangerine sauce instead of nước chấm) but it was too one note for me...IMO, it needed acid and herbs. Plus, I miss the texture of peanuts. * Bánh Khọt: Viet Mini Pancakes w/ shrimp, coconut milk batter, herbs, pickles ($24): https://tinyurl.com/34nx7sat - Served at dinner only Fav dish of the night, the savory bánh khọt was delicately crispy and slightly custardy in the center with a snappy shrimp drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. It came with romaine, mint, and perilla leaves neatly layered for easy wrapping. The lettuce was a bit soft and soggy tho, and I think they forgot the pickled veggies. Served with a tiny portion of tangy sweet nước chấm. * Bò Lúc Lắc: Shaking Beef w/ soy, garlic, onion, cherry tomato, arugula ($26): https://tinyurl.com/3rkpukct Meltingly tender cubes of filet mignon but light on the seasoning and aromatics so it was bland. Also, was hoping for more smoky wok hei flavor. * Thịt Kho Tàu: Braised Pork Belly w/ hard boiled eggs, rice ($21): https://tinyurl.com/mr2evryw - Includes bowl of rice A traditional dish served during Lunar New Year, it symbolizes prosperity, warmth, and stability. Chunks of pork belly are caramelized in sugar and braised in coconut soda and fish sauce - rich, savory with a good ratio of lean meat to fat (4 pieces). Wish they used more braising liquid when warming up, as some pieces were a bit dry. S E R V I C E Warm, friendly hospitality. Food does take awhile tho...our first dish took about 30 minutes to arrive. A M B I A N C E Casual, no-frills indoor area with about 10-12 tables. Cute covered patio in the parking lot with 5 tables and fairy lights. Overall, Mẹ Và Con is a great place to introduce people that are new to Viet cuisine and/or you're looking for Viet dishes with different twist.

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Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18)

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Mini pancakes

Pho Huong Que

4.5(379 reviews)

2.4 mi•East Oakland

The pho, the rice plate and the bun were delicious! It's been a while since I enjoyed these dishes…read moreso much that this will now be my go to place and my recommended place for these entree. The pho was right on. Piping hot soup that didn't cool down until after you're done even on a cold day. That's just perfect for the wintery weather. The soup was so good - the right amount of aromatics and the beef flavor. And it wasn't overly oily. The amount of meat to noodle ratio was perfect, and I would even dare say I felt there was a lot of meat for a regular bowl of pho that I didn't end the pho with just noodles but had meat to go to the last bite. The rice plate, where we had pork chop with fried spring rolls was yummy! The pork chop was well seasoned that my kids ate it without complaining anything about it. Some places use black pepper and even too much of it to potentially cover up for lack of flavor or perhaps low quality meat. The fried spring rolls were delicious and not too oily either. The bun though with good amount of fresh greens was still a very filling bowl with the amount of meat, spring roll and noodles. The taste of it with the fish sauce was reminiscent of bun in Vietnam. The only thing that ok instead of being amazing was the marinated fried chicken with sauce as it was on the spicier side with the fresh chili and the marinate didn't seem to penetrate into the chicken well enough. Service was reasonably fast, but then again we were there before the restaurant filled up starting at 7pm.

Affordable and delicious pho. Definitely recommend this humble and tasty location…read more I will be back soon!

Again here :)

A1. Spring Roll - Goi Cuon

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1/2/25 Business hours.

Pho Nation

3.9(179 reviews)

0.0 mi

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner celebration few weeks back. It was a first time for us. We…read morewere lucky to find nearby street parking. Upon walking in, it was very spacious. They even got a cute backdrop for photo ops. The celebrant had the private karaoke room. Nice roomy set up. Any available song to your choosing. Then by 9pm, there's a DJ setting up in the main room. Few of us got our groove on. Used the restroom once cause they had ran out of paper towels. Tried a few of their appetizers and they were good enough. Bartenders are attentive. Wasn't expecting all they had there. Pretty chill place for all that they provide.

I can't say the staff nor the environment were warm or inviting based on my pickup experience…read more(things were quite delayed, but to be fair it was dinner time midweek). I ordered the house special vermicelli noodle plate. The portion was fine but it was on the greasier side and lacked flavor. I took a bite of the shrimp and noticed it wasn't cleaned well. That kinda did it for me. I ordered dinner to go, so I can't speak to the late night vibes, but it's a shockingly large location. I get the feeling maybe people come for the food, and if they do it's likely out of late night convenience.

2/3/23 Interior

36. Pork Belly

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36. Pork Belly

Mintleaf Vietnamese Restaurant

3.9(512 reviews)

2.1 mi

Veggie Pho was amazing. Super fresh, bright vegetables. Tasty broth. I would definitely come back…read morehere again. Vietnamese coffee was good too.

It warms my heart to see that Mintleaf is still a popular staple after all these years…read more As an Alameda native, I have good memories of eating here when I was younger, and whenever I visit, I love bringing my husband here too. I wouldn't call this an authentic Vietnamese restaurant per se, more so an Asian fusion place, but Mintleaf holds its own in terms of flavor, freshness, and variety. Service has always been attentive, and while small, the restaurant is clean, cozy, and modern. There is also outdoor seating if you are bringing a dog. I have dined with my well-behaved, well-trained Siberian in the past. Recently, we were in Alameda to do my dog's birthday photoshoot in honor of my previous dog, and I wanted to go to Mintleaf again. It was later in the evening, and I saw that they close at 8 pm. We arrived around 7:20 and while the staff were starting to clean up since the restaurant was empty, they still greeted us with a smile and seated us promptly. Not long after we arrived, a small group of people also came to sit down, and they were also seated. Another individual arrived to place a to-go order. My husband went with the scallops and prawns over garlic noodles, and I went with their version of bun rieu. We did not have to wait long for our food to be brought to the table. My husband's noodles arrived first, served with their classic plating of slices of tomato and cucumber on the corners of the plate (they have done this as long as I can remember). Soon, my bun rieu arrived, including a small side of herbs. My broth was piping hot and delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and while they were thinner than the usual bun rieu noodles, they still absorbed the flavor of the broth well. The cha was thinly-sliced, and there was a good amount of tofu in the bowl as well. Even though the bowl might look small, it was a perfect dinner portion, and with plenty of broth. I was definitely full after savoring each last drop of broth. My husband loved his garlic noodle dish. There was a good helping of both scallops and prawns, and the noodles were deliciously garlicky. I had a sample of the noodles and they were so good. There are other dishes I've tried in the past, such as the pad Thai and sizzling spicy lemongrass chicken, and they have both been excellent as well (sorry I have no recent photos). Mintleaf is not your usual Vietnamese restaurant, especially with its classier touch, but personally I enjoy their dishes, and will definitely return when I want an Asian fusion wrinkle to my Vietnamese food.

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Saigon Vermicelli Bowl "Duc Dac Biet" w/beef.

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Mint Leaf Roll

L&H Pho

3.5(2 reviews)

0.9 mi

L&H pho is located inside the saga kitchen, which is such a cute place. We were served by this cute…read morerobot. The pho was so tasty and the meat just fell off the bone. So juicy and tender.10/10 would recommend, especially on a cold rainy day to warm up my soul. We also ordered their short rib rice plate which isn't pictured because I was so hungry, I couldn't wait.

The place is quiet. Most of the tables are setup for 2 person. Service wasn't needed as much since…read morethey have a robot to deliver your food. They might want to check the salads before serving.