Have had many lunches there but first time posting a review. I don't know why the restaurant doesn't get better reviews. I've always had great dishes there, from the pho to the rice dishes to the Vietnamese coffee. Always well done and well seasoned. Service has always been great. And fast. And accurate. And the restaurant itself is clean and has lovely works on the walls. So stop with the low ratings! read more

Update from the first review. Me, my girlfriend and my best friend all got sick from eating there. Sore throat and coughing. Do not eat here. read more

I'm always cold and I talked nonstop about wanting to get some kind of warm soup, so when a girlfriend of mine and I walked down the block and saw this gem of a restaurant, I got so excited ! I love pho and they had a vegetarian option, so we were good to go. The appetizers were good, we got a large portion of veggie spring rolls and the drinks were really good as well. I will say that I'm happy the owner discouraged me from ordering the larger bowl of pho, as I barely made a dent in the smaller bowl I had! It was really delicious and I'm happy we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. read more

LOVE this place! Really good food, excellent service. Vegies are fresh and never over cooked, meat is tender. My favorites are the chicken eggplant and garlic noodles with mixed veggies, but everything I've had there has been really good. read more

First time ordering from this place through Doordash 2/24/2022, reviews said 4.9/5 on the app so I figured why not. I ordered the # 1 recommendation Chicken Pho - 2/10. Presentation disappointing, quality was missed, and flavor just was not there tonight. Out of all the times I've ordered Pho for take out, this is truly the first experience I've had where the noodles were at the bottom of the Chinese takeout box. Literally molded it's shape of the box and is not separable unless mashed down. Taking into consideration a 15 minute drive, the mistake lies on the packing. No bowl? Chicken on top of the noodles instead of being separately. read more

Pho 84 - Chicken Pho, yes that is a block of noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Pricey Pho place. Good lighting and decor in this place. Service is fair. The one thing I didn't like about this place, other than pricey pho, was the fact that the meat tasted odd, not sure if they added rose water to the grilled beef, but whatever it was, it did not taste right. Other than that, the veggies were fresh. read more

Located on 17th avenue Oakland. Street parking only. Group of 6 people total and we were in a rush to get to a overnight camp so called ahead of time, nice gentlemen answered and took our order. Stated 20 minutes, we arrived about 10 min after called. Food arrived quickly, 2 girls ordered Pho sms they were please. We ordered the #18 rice plate. read more

The food is always amazing. I like coming here for lunch and I am hooked on all their soups. The mushrooms are always fresh and delicious. Staff is always friendly. Highly recommended. read more

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One of the best vegetarian egg rolls i have had, has so much flavor. Also the pho broth is very clean and tasty, the noodles lil bit soggy but overall this place is really good. Nice friendly service read more

Pho 84 - Plain Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I don't know why I took me this many years to try this place. On the first try had chicken pho and soup with tamarind base and shrimp which was outstanding - never had anything like that before, definitely coming back for more soup and to try other items. Service was excellent and ambiance really nice and relaxing. read more

Being new to Oakland, I've been on the hunt for a new pho spot. After being disappointed with monster pho, I gave up on my search. Today I decided to order from pho 84 on doordash. Unfortunately, my dasher didn't pick up the rest of my order, (I wanted spring rolls), but the pho more than made up for it. I ordered the chicken pho with added vegetables. The veggies and noodles were SO fresh, the extra garnish was fresh, and the broth was incredibly tasty. I feel like the prices are a little hire than what I'm typically used to for Pho, but it was delicious. I will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Pho 84 - Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

As someone who has eaten at hundreds of pho places across the country, this is hands down the best pho and Vietnamese food I've ever had. Delicious broth, quality meat with solid portions. Clean restaurant and quick service. I go here once a week and they never disappoint. Drive here from wherever you are. It's worth the drive, worth the $$ They are the BEST! read more

The service was great nice staff. Got the combination pho. Broth had a sweet taste and was over salted. Meat quality was poor and beef balls had a weird taste. They also did not have any chili oil. Spring rolls were very tasty and peanut dipping sauce was delicious. If you're coming here for great tasting pho I wouldn't, maybe other things on the menu are better. read more

Ordered the #8 grilled chicken vermicelli bowl with crispy rolls and half order (love that they do this!) of shrimp spring rolls. Big portion...love that the crispy roll was huge! And the chicken was marinated really well. Delicious! The spring rolls were good. Wrapper at the end was a little thick, but still good. Service was great and friendly! read more

Pho 84 - #8 Grilled chicken vermicelli with crispy rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is always crowded and there is usually a wait when I walk by during peak lunch hours. They have a pretty large menu with lots of variety. I think you get more if you get the rice plates, which are huge. I'm a soup girl and usually go when it's cold so I've mainly eaten the pho. So far I've tried the beef and the chicken/seafood. The pho was decent but I have had better more authentic pho - I feel like it may be a bit Americanized. The broth is flavorful but the noodles are a little thick for my taste. The service is ok for the most part and somehow the wait is t as long as it appears. I am interested in trying more of the rice plates with eggs on top, garlic noodles, etc. but I would ideally like to share it with more people. Lastly, the prices are a little more expensive than other spots - probably due to location. read more

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Delicious food I picked up one night when I didn't feel like cooking. So glad I did. Everything was just as I ordered it and ready on time.

I think I have been here maybe 8 (?) years ago (and I still remember). It's one of the first places I ever ate pho! Over the years, my love for Vietnamese food as grown exponentially and it's become one of my favorite cuisines. But I never returned to Pho 84, I don't know why... Today, I somehow remembered them and ordered through DD. I was delighted that they are still good. The broth of the soup was very well-balanced and the add-ons were plentiful. I ordered coconut milk curry with mushrooms and chicken for the husband, and he was happy as well (although it was quite spicy... he was able to sweat through it :-)) All in all, a very pleasant experience and hopefully, we will soon be able to eat at the brick and mortar place again next year! read more

The interesting thing about Vietnamese food is it can be really inexpensive at some places for some garlic noodles, pho, some type of meat, and some imperial rolls. Then there is the other extreme where a Vietnamese restaurant is charging $60 plus dollars for crab and garlic noodles. Regardless of the cost, people pay it. To them, it's worth it. That being said Pho 84 is somewhere in the middle price-wise. I had lunch at Pho 84 with a group of four people. Three people in the group ordered vermicelli dishes and I was able to try a little of their food. Overall I would say three stars. I ordered a special item which was pork chops and garlic noodles. The garlic noodles really stood out. Tasty, savory, garlicky, delightful noodles of joy. The pork chops however were just pork chops, nothing special. Four stars for that dish. But the service was excellent. The restrooms are beyond clean. The restrooms even smell nice, better than the bathroom at my house so props for that. The dishes however are all overpriced in my opinion. For example the Pho is $14 here, and good Pho shouldn't cost that much in my eyes. So while Pho 84 gets knocked for the above average prices, they make up for in service and cleanliness for sure. A place worth checking out to see what middle of the road Vietnamese is like. read more

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This spot felt like a hidden gem! I came with a group of friends after ice skating, and ordered the pho #1 with beef flank, beef balls, and tendon. The warm soup definitely felt refreshing after a long skating session, and I really liked the texture of the noodles as well. Great place! read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Quarantine has not diminished my pho cravings. My most recent delivery is from Pho 84. Delivery pho may not be as good as in person because the broth temperature inevitably go down in transit, my approach is just to heat up the broth on the stove top real quick before pouring over the ingredients. The beef pho from Pho 84 regular size was quite plentiful with meats and noodles. I liked the flavor of the broth and the just heated meat is yummy. I also ordered the non fried rolls which were good. The lemongrass tofu and vegetables dish was full of flavor and got a nice kick. read more

Pho 84 is an uptown Oakland classic. I've been working in the area for over 12 years and this restaurant has always provided consistently good Vietnamese food. My favorites are the imperial rolls as appetizer (it says 3 but it comes out with basically 6 good sized shareable pieces) and the #22 (grilled chicken with very precisely four grilled prawns over special rice). The imperial rolls are not so greasy and the special rice is cooked in chicken broth with garlic and onions and is definitely worth the extra calories. The marinated/grilled chicken itself is really tasty. The portion size tends to be on the large side (not that there's ever any leftovers when I eat here but I've had people have a good size to-go box). I also wish that the prawns (I think it's more shrimp) were a little bigger. Service is OK but this place can get really, really busy. If you want to come for lunch, I would suggest coming around 11:30. There is usually a line at noon and it's forget about it at 12:30. Prices are slightly above average for an entree in the area now (expect to pay $20-$25 after tax and tip for an entree). Highly recommended. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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TL;DR very modern pho place Usually, the classier the pho restaurant, the lower the quality. This is not the case for Pho 84. They are quite classy and quite good. The prices are higher than the average dingy pho place, but the quality is just as good. Everything is very clean and organized. The staff are nice and food comes out pretty fast. Is this the best pho I've ever had? No, but it's in a central location and will do the job. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

It's one of the best Pho spots I've tried in Oakland. I recommend Pho 84 if you are in the area. Service is always good. the staff is super friendly and attentive. read more

Solid Pho restaurant. Good quality meat and nice options on the menu for the non-pho person too. The special rice is a little on the bland side but is a nice base to the spicy curry special. Beef pho is tasty. Ambience is nice but a little loud when it gets busy. Plenty of beverage selections. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The reviews are correct for this place! We just ordered DoorDash to our hotel. The taste is phenomenal! My wife is still sitting here talking about how much she loves it. We eat Pho just about everywhere we go and the taste of this one is the best, emperial rolls too. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

We were looking for a place that takes reservations and was near the Paramount Theatre as we were attending a concert there and I found Pho 84, which I haven't visited in a few years. I made reservations with no problem and when we arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation, they had no problem seating us. We order 4 different dishes: #18 Three meats over rice, #19 Imperial Rolls with Chicken over Rice, #8 Imperial Rolls with Pork over vermicelli, and #49 Hoisin chicken. All were flavorful and hearty as we had to take part of our meals home. So next time we are in the area attending a concert, this will be our go to place! read more

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Lemme get the #17 with chicken Good food and good people. Been coming here since high school and they been holding it down read more

This was my first time trying Pho and I loved it. The place was very nice and homey. I tried the Chicken pho. I went with 2 other people and felt the place was great for small groups of 3-6. I was attended right away and seated. I went on a Saturday night around 8pm. The service was pretty quick. The portion was huge, I took my left overs home and was able to enjoy it the next day. This was greatly priced as well. I would definitely want to visit this place again when I return to the West coast. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The pho was fantastic! Can't believe I've lived in the neighborhood a year and haven't been here yet. I'll be back to try more dishes. read more

Pho 84 - 1. Pho Bo Rare Steak and Brisket Combo Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

There was quite a wait to get seated during lunch on a Friday. To start, we ordered half an order of shrimp spring rolls. They came out pretty quickly. The vermicelli they use is great and their peanut sauce was pretty good. For the main meal, I ordered a Pho Bo which is their beef combo with rare flank stake, beef balls, etc. My boyfriend ordered the Pho Ga which is chicken based. It took awhile for our meals to come out. They gave a large portion of noodles but as we started eating them, they were already really soft and started breaking up. It seemed as if they were already sitting in the soup for a good amount of time. There wasn't anything special about their broths, they were just okay. I feel like they could've added more ingredients. For the price it felt like I was given so little. More noodles than anything else. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Felt a little cold coming on and this definitely hit the spot!! Big fan of the egg rolls for sure. I'm not a big soup person, but it's necessary when you have a cold! This might be some of the best pho I've had. Beef was solid & I'll be sure to get it again when I'm in the mood. Only minor critique is I'm not sure if the added shrimp was worth it, pretty bland. read more

Pho 84 - Beef pho & Imperial Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

WIN WIN every time! Food is fresh and delicious! This place has always been such a quality spot. Their calamari is awesome, their coconut curry is delicious and they cook their tofu nicely. Spring rolls and imperial rolls are also staples. Parking is horrible and most people just double park because it is located on a small, one way, 2 lane street.The best pho I have ever had! I have quite a few Vietnamese friends and have been spoiled with home cooked Pho . This gives all of them a run for their money . Great service and fast! Shrimp and eggplant is another great dish ! Bravo Pho 84! Love you guys !! The PHO is PHABULOUS. read more

Pho 84 - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Overrated and overpriced. I met up with a couple friends for lunch last Tuesday. Since it was a bit chilly that afternoon, one of them suggested Pho 84 for some pho. This Zagat-rated restaurant (2013-15) is located near the corner of 17th and Franklin. When you see the neon Vietnamese map on the window, then you are at the right place. We walked in at around just before 11:30am and were greeted immediately by one of the servers, who seated us at one of the tables on the left hand side. The interior was clean and elegantly decorated with beautiful large paintings and Asian musical instruments. Interior lighting was on the dimmer side and tables were squeezed tight together, which made a big guy like me feel a bit uncomfortable. Water was brought to us promptly by our server. As I was checking the menu, I noticed they have a number of specialty entrees along with the usual Vietnamese fare. I am from the school of "Order the #1 when in doubt" so that's exactly what I did - I got the Pho Bo (beef pho, large/$14). My friends opted for the Pho Ga (#2, chicken pho, medium/$12) and the Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Bowl with Imperial Rolls (#8, $14). One of them also got a Tra Gung (sweetened ginger black tea, $3.50). Our food arrived in about 10 minutes. My beef pho was a big disappointment, especially at $14. The size was about the same as a medium at other restaurants. The broth color was cloudy and it tasted a bit of the sweet side. For meat toppings, it had a few slices of rare steak and brisket, along with a piece of tendon and a few halved beef balls. Taste wise, I didn't find anything special about them. Noodles were overcooked. Overall, the quality did not match the price. The chicken pho didn't appear too exciting either. I saw a few pieces of chicken breast floating in a bowl of darker-than-usual broth. When I asked my friend who had it, he didn't appear too enthusiastic but said it was "okay". The grilled chicken vermicelli bowl looked more appetizing than the noodle soups. It was presented nicely and the person who had it had generally positive comments about it. Service was decent. Our server was friendly and did refill our water midway through the meal. IMHO, I am not sure why this place was Zagat rated. Despite the nice setting, they charge premium prices for very mediocre food. If you are in search of authentic Vietnamese food, go to San Jose or better yet the other side of Lake Merritt, where a number of authentic Vietnamese restaurants are located. For me, this place is one-and-done. Certainly not going to eat here again. BONUS MATERIAL: - Get there early. The place is busy during lunchtime. - Major credit cards accepted. - Street, garage, and private lot parking in the area. - Do not recommend going at night. Neighborhood can be sketchy after dark. read more

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Food, service and ambiance absolutely lovely. Food is absolutely delicious. Everyone on staff are quite lovely and attending. The ambiance is warm. Pho 84 is one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

Yum! Our meal was delicious. Totally hit the spot. Appreciated the AC on a very hot day as well. Service was excellent!

The phone broth is OK. But the rice noodles they use for the Pho is too chewy. Weird texture. I personally don't like this type of rice noodles. read more

Pho 84 - Regular size Pho. The noodles used is different from other Vietnamese restaurant. It's chewy. - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place was good but not sure why the reviews are praising this place so much. It deserves a 3.5 star.. portion is good and it tastes good. But what...?! Has anyone here even been to San Jose because a million places taste just like this and at a much lower price. This place is probably more Americanized for the visitors and doesn't have a huge selection but still, tastes good. I got a hu tieu and it had good flavor and a good amount of chicken and prawns. Again, similar to a lot of other pho places. My friend ordered a rice plate and was in LOVE with it. Not hating on this place at all.. I would definitely come back. Service is very friendly but they're missing a lot of things here to make it a great viet restaurant. I just don't really understand the Zagat awards on the door. read more

Pho 84 - Hu tieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

We went to place pre-pandemic. The service was terrible and the food was not good. The pho noodles were gummy. The imperial rolls were just average. Sorry to say we will not be back. read more

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Pho was okay. But the menu price online is way off. 12 for a small, 14 for a large. Actual price is 17 for a small, 21 for a large. It was 14 dollars good, but for 21 bucks, you can get some really fancy pho somewhere else. read more

I've been a customer for years and can't believe I lagged on writing this review! There's no other place that has the yummy Pho broth this place makes. It's slightly sweet which I love and there's something that feels very healing, comforting, and healthy after a meal here! It's my go-to when it's cold, I'm craving tasty soup, or need a healthy boost. It's my closest version to homemade soup when my immunity needs some help. Your heart, soul, and taste buds will thank you! read more