The staff was very friendly, the pho was phenomenal and the freshly squeezed lemonade is to die for! I ordered their #16 "Pho special" which comes with all the fixings. I also ordered their freshly squeezed lemonade and it was the best fresh lemonade I've had at any restaurant by far, it does take a little longer as it is freshly made as soon as you order but it's worth the couple of minutes. Food came out fast for it being a busy Friday night. Also I had to take a lemonade to go because of how good it was. 10/10 pho spot! read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Pho Special #16 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

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Charges for sauce- I want to start by saying that the food is delicious and the service is always great. I genuinely enjoy dining at your restaurant. One concern I have is the recent charges for sauces on takeout orders. When dining in, sauces are provided at no additional cost, but for takeout there is now a charge for items like chili oil and even extra Sriracha packets. I understand that restaurants have costs to manage, and I'm not trying to be petty or rude. However, charging $1 for two Sriracha packets feels excessive to me. I would encourage you to reconsider these charges, or perhaps only apply them when a customer requests an unusually large amount of sauce. Small requests for condiments seem like a reasonable part of a takeout order, especially for customers who regularly support your business. I appreciate your time and hope you'll consider this feedback from a loyal customer. read more

Came here with a friend for dinner on a Sunday. We wanted to check out a new place while we were in town and support a local business. My friend ordered the special pho large and I got the number 38 vermicelli with grilled beef and shrimp. The staff were friendly and pleasant. The food came out in a moderate amount of time. The food was fine, but not our favorite flavor profile. My friend really likes pho, so we get pho together fairly regularly. The broth and flavor of this pho wasn't the best and the serving size was on the smaller size for pho even though he got a large. The vermicelli plate was unusually sweet- both the beef and shrimp had a red sauce that was very vivid and unexpected. We both ate our food and enjoyed the meal, but will probably not be back any time soon. If you are in the area and craving pho- this was a decent place, the prices seemed standard, and there were limited food options when we were looking Sunday evening. read more

Early Dinner Order Appetizers: * Fried pork egg rolls * Shrimp spring rolls * Cream cheese wontons The appetizers were overall tasty, but the cream cheese wontons were disappointing. The dough was tough and lacked flavor, so I wouldn't order those again. The egg rolls and spring rolls were good, but the peanut sauce was very thick and a bit clumpy. It still tasted good, just not the best texture. Very disappointing. The peanut sauce is the best for spring rolls. Entrées: * Vermicelli Bowl #39 - Good overall. The beef was flavorful and wrapped around green onion, but the onion pieces were quite thick. * Pho Specialty #16 - Very good! I also appreciated that it could be made spicy. Service: We placed our order over the phone, and the staff was very helpful. In person, they were also very friendly. Overall: A bit on the pricey side--just over $74 for two entrées and the appetizers. 3 stars because of the peanut sauce was a big disappointment & the cream cheese wontons, without those to items we would have saved $13 bucks. read more

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A fairly small place but very friendly service. I found that the food was a little bit Bland. I left a little bit hungry.

We decided to try this place after a gal at the bank recommended it. It also had a four and one half stars here on Yelp. They keep it nice and clean. So that was a plus. Our server was very friendly and prompt. The spring rolls were good filled with lots of shrimp and tofu. They did not disappoint. My husband got the special beef pho which included steak, tripe, meatball and brisket. The flavors were good, but could've had double the amount of meat. Light on the protein compared to what he's used to getting in Orange County. I ordered the seafood combination pho. The flavor was good. It included two pieces of broccoli three carrot slices and I think it was baby bok choy leaves. I was disappointed by only three pieces of shrimp, five halved fish balls and three minuscule pieces of calamari. Unfortunately we won't return. read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Combination Seafood Pho and Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

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This is my new favorite Asian food. Not only is everything really reasonable repriced but it tastes super fresh. They also serve a variety of things not just pho. My favorite I think is the penang curry, it's so good here I usually get a rice and a bread cuz you need it with that much juice. read more

Small portions. Not authentic on some items. Forget about the chicken sticks. Thin and skimpy portion on two of the three items we ordered. Never got our drinks and spent almost $60 for two people. Not a place I would go back. read more

The PHo here is fire! The only problem which is the problem with most of their food. The noodle to protein ratio is very one sided. Then 5.99 for a small one size fresh lemonade which they fill with ice without even asking. So a half of cup of lemonade for 5.99 shit that's the refill price original is 6.99. read more

Was coming from skiing up the mountain and a big bowl of Pho was exactly what we needed. The service was great, not very busy so able to get food fast. Very appreciative that they were open on a Sunday. Will be back my next ski trip! read more

Good food and great service. Very little wait time and has a good small town business feel.

Definitely one of our favorite spots in town. One of the few places that offers vegan options, so it's a go-to when my sister is visiting. I always get Mongolian beef with white rice and it has a good kick to it! Spice level can vary, I have a decent spice tolerance but sometimes it gets me good halfway through lol. We also always get spring rolls, my favorite is with tofu, but the shrimp/pork combo is great too! My husband claims a pro tip is to add wontons to your soup:) read more

The food was very good and fresh. The service was also very delicious. The inside felt very home read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - #16 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

A (good but) different spin on Vietnamese food. Living in The Bay Area I have certain expectations for Pho and other Vietnamese food. Traveling through town we stopped and of course checked Yelp to see what others thought. Good ratings and interesting menu items helped us choose this location. The customer service was above average and a warm smile made us feel quite welcomed. This location is worth visiting. Enjoy!! read more

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The inside of the restaurant isn't anything crazy amazing. I'd say there's enough seating for people, but I don't like the music. The bathroom isn't the cleanest. The table had forks, spoons, chopsticks, napkins and seasoning. Service was pretty good. My server didn't rush us and listened when we were asking questions about the menu. The first thing that came was our drink. We ordered the avocado smoothie, I do not recommend this beverage. It tastes like perfume and was not good. It took about 15 minutes to receive our food (two bowls of pho). I asked for raw meet on the side (that's what I am given at other pho restaurants), but they gave me cooked meat on the side instead. It's not that important, but maybe have your review your order. The broth doesn't have much flavor, but I didn't expect great pho out in Oakdale compared to places in the Bay Area. read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Spicy Beef pho (the beef taste like the roast beef you get in sandwiches) size small - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

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they are amazing the spicy beef stew is the best ive ever had and I've eaten a lot of pho !!

We have rediscovered Pho 38 in Oakdale and have been reminded at how good it is. You shouldn't be disappointed.

Gem of a Vietnamese restaurant, affordable great food, great service - very quick. We got the pho and orange chicken.

I ordered small size Pho, but the guy charged me large amount. 1 dollar difference is not a bit deal for me, I still give 18% tips. But do not do this to other customers. read more

The pho was really great and so was the service. It was very busy on a Saturday afternoon. There was one server for all the tables and she did an amazing job! She was very perceptive and attentive. We had our little with us and she went out of her way on more than one occasion to help them pass the time while we ate. We also ordered boba which was delish! read more

Smaller establishment. We came on a Sunday after lunch hour and they were very accommodating in getting our large party seated across different tables and taking our orders. Our table of 5 ordered the same pho order, and it took over an hour and a half to come, while other tables were getting their food, and we weren't checked on -- to the point that after checking and being told several times our food was "ready to go", we were getting up ready to leave. Finally got the food, and it was hot, but not as flavorful as what we're used to, and the last bowl seemed like they just filled it with the shorter ends of the noodles. They charge $1 extra for credit card, so we tried to pay with cash. That took a lot more time, partly because they had to calculate everything manually. Probably an off day, but wouldn't come here with larger parties! read more

Fed a crowd during the last storm on 2/4/24. Great people! Friendly and personable. Food was delicious the crowd approved. Broth was wonderful and veggies were fresh. It made a cold day a little more tolerable being out in the rain.. We'll be back. We took it to go. Cute tables and the folks seemed to be enjoying their meals. Kelly read more

Such a nice surprise amidst a road trip! Solid Vietnamese staples, kind service and fresh fruit ingredients. Will definitely be coming back!

Was I expecting to find an authentic pho place in Oakdale? Not really, so when I saw one among the search results, I raised an eyebrow. It was indeed authentic, but was it good pho? Not really. It wasn't bad, but as I mentioned in the past, the soul of a pho resides in the broth that it's bathed in, and the broth lacks the flavor and fragrance that a good pho possesses. I also ordered a taro boba drink. Was that good? Not so much. But I still appreciated having this option in Oakdale. I am not surprised by my rating, as I don't expect stiff competition for good Vietnamese food in this town. I guess I am spoiled as a metropolitan Yelper who is accustomed to have the cream of the broth. read more

Driving from SF to Yosemite we needed a lunch break and this seemed like one of the top choices in Oakdale. Being a foodie and knowledgeable about Viet food, I was pleasantly surprised. Decent food! Thumbs up! read more

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Authentic Vietnamese food around the area. We stop by a few times on our way home to Bay Area. Fast service Owners are super friendly and hardworking. The pho broth was well seasoned and a large bowl is a very good size. The hot sauce is amazing. Wish they sell it but I'm happy to come back every so often to have a taste. read more

Mom and Pop run restaurant . Friendly and clean. Ample parking . The pho was nice . I have pork chop rice .. the meat was nothing special . Looks like they do well as many take outs orders while we were there . read more

Eggrolls are excellent. We even ordered a second order. Service is great. But the "grilled chicken" is a joke. I was expecting juicy tender dark meat with chargrilled lines on the skin , but instead, I got dried thinly sliced chicken breast strips. The grilled shrimp is also a disappointment. Pho tasted mediocre at best. read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Good egg rolls but the rest is bleh. I can't believe you call this "grilled chicken" - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

Good Vietnamese restaurant in Oakdale! I was on my way back to the Bay Area from Yosemite and stopped by this town for lunch. My family and I have been eating camp food for the past few days so we were craving Asian food. I didn't have much expectation from this place since there are not a lot of Asian restaurants in the area but I was taken by surprise. I had the grilled beef salad (opted out vermicelli) and the rest of my family had pho. The salad has a good portion overall but it would've been better if there's more meat. I tasted the broth of the pho and it's on the sweet side but the flavor is well balanced overall. I like that the pho came out steaming hot. Will definitely want to come back and try their garlic chicken the next time when I am in town! read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Grilled beef salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

Small family owned Vietnamese restaurant that does it right. When I walked in, I saw a clean small restaurant with around 12 tables. The menu has a lot of the common items, I think the pork spring rolls are on of their specialties. I tried the #25 pho and added spice to it. The soup is as good as any I've had in San Diego. I recommend this place read more

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Nice spot in Oakdale, stopped for lunch. My vermicelli salad was quite good, perfectly portioned and has a bit of everything. Friend's pho was, however the reason to take off one star as the broth was not clear but quite cloudy. read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

I stopped there for the 1st time during a road trip on Sunday around 1 pm. They were so busy (looked like just a husband & a wife working there?) that they didn't acknowledge me standing there waiting to place a take out order for 10 mins. Once the order placed, i was told 20 mins but it was actually 35-40 mins. I ordered the Duck Over Rice which was yummy and was a good value. The rice vermicelli with grilled shrimp & meat was meh. The flavor was fine but there were no bean sprouts or mints. There was only iceberg lettuce! read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Duck Over Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

Came through on our way back from camping up at Blackoak Rv Resort. We had our truck and travel trailrr so we needed somewhere that we could easily park. This place is in a large shopping center eith ample parking. Hubby and I both had pho. He had the beef noodle soup and I had the chicken noodle soup. Both were delicious! We also had the tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce. Also very good. We have a pho spot back home where we live and we thought it was the best, but we may have to make a special trip out to Oakdale once in a while for their pho! The service was great, their restaurant bathroom were clean. The prices are very fair. We definitely will be back, especially when traveling through here with the trailer read more

Love that I found this vietnamese place! I was craving a plate of their Korean short ribs, but they were out, which is okay! It gives me a reason to come back. We ordered a mango slushie with boba, a Thai tea slushie with boba, 2 vietnamese iced coffees, pork and shrimp spring rolls, pork egg rolls, a #22 pho Bo vién (beef meatball pho), and a #42 - grilled pork with rice and a salad. The slushie drinks were very good and not too sweet. The Boba was a bit different from most places that I've tried, but it was still good. Their vietnamese coffee was very good and I wish I ordered an extra for later. Vietnamese coffee is a drip coffee served over ice with condensed milk. It is strong, which is how I like it! Their pho Bo vién was tasty and their broth was very good. I enjoyed their grilled pork. It was flavorful, tender, and went well with the fish sauce. Their spring rolls were very fresh and their egg rolls were crunchy and yummy! The peanut nut sauce for the spring rolls was okay. It was a bit watery, but it still went well with the spring rolls. Overall, it's a great place that serves good vietnamese food and the staff is friendly. I will definitely return for their short ribs and their iced coffee :) read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - #42 grilled pork with rice, salad, and fish sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

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The grilled chicken salad is soooo good!!! I love this place!!! It's a favorite of my coworkers and me!!! Super nice people, too!!!!

This establishment needs a super deep cleaning. I feel they have lost their sense of pride in quality of food and presentation. After the pandemic is when this trend downward started. Sorry, until they address these things, we will not be going back read more

Food portion was huge, flavors was on point. Ordered tofu & vegetables, shrimp spring rolls, vegetable chow fun and shrimp w/ chicken vermicelli. Had so much left overs for the next day too! read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Shrimp & Chicken vermicelli + Vegetable Chow Fun - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

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Didn't know they had pho spot in Oakdale, pretty good got the combo pho. Would come back if I was in town again read more

Pho 38 Noodle House - Combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakdale, California

So your jonesin for a taste of Asia. No, not like that middle aged dude wandering Bangkok. Like if you've been in Yosemite for a few days and you need a change of pace from pizza and burger. There aren't a helluva lot of options in the area. We ended here because a few of the travelers in our group could not wait until we got back to civilization for that fish sauce. No regrets. We all left satisfied. All the pho orders were acceptable. The grilled chicken was not good. No grilled taste or grill marks. It looked more pan fried. There was also a peculiar orange tint to the exterior. Seemed artificial like a Trump tan. Boba drinks are acceptable if you are desperate. Mom and pop shop with kids helping with the service. It wouldn't be fair to compare this to any Vietnamese eatery in SJ or OC. It serves its purpose. read more

My family picked this based on location and need. We were pleasantly surprised and this will for sure become a known-good location on our route to-from Yosemite National Park. The peanut sauce with the spring roll appetizer is great. Don't be fooled by the menu showing "two rolls". We ordered two orders of the rolls for our family of four. We only needed one order. Those "two rolls" are huge and cut in half, thus making four pieces at the table. I ordered the veggie pho and was pleased. As usual for me, I added a lot of soy and sriracha. read more