My go-to Vietnamese spot in De Soto, Canoga Park--Bale Valley never misses. I'm obsessed with their…read moredeep-fried chicken marinated in oyster sauce: perfectly crispy, deeply savory, and juicy every single time. Their pho is another reason I keep coming back--the broth is clean and light with zero oiliness, yet still full of flavor without that overpowering umami punch. You can really taste how well it's made. The pickled chili is a hidden gem--bright, spicy, and clearly house-prepared--and the prices are refreshingly affordable for the quality and portions. Don't skip the boba in coconut milk for dessert; it's creamy, refreshing, and the perfect sweet ending. Consistently delicious and always satisfying. Also the service is amazing too! The staff are kind and they remember us every time we come to their restaurant.

1/14/2026: our first time here! I had not heard of this restaurant before today, but after a deep…read moredive looking for the best Vietnamese restaurants in SFV, this popped up in the Top 3! They have a parking lot out front , and we were greeted warmly by our friendly server immediately upon walking in. I didn't catch her name, but she's from Da Nang and so welcoming! A more diverse menu than some of our other faves... and I kept seeing that they are famous for their "#53 House Special Deep Fried Cornish Game Hen Marinated in Oyster Sauce" (CƠM GÀ NƯỚNG DẦU HÀO). This golden beauty has a crispy exterior, and is plated on a generous bed of rice. Not "broken", but still delicious! Drizzle some of their nuoc cham over the rice and chicken for a little extra magic! Order first because it needs a new extra minutes to prepare. We also ordered the House Special Imperial Egg Rolls (CHẢ GIÒ). True confessions, I'm usually judgy when I see egg rolls with the smooth wonton style wrappers rather than the bubbly, blistery rice paper wraps.. but these noble egg rolls won me over regardless! The shrimp and pork filling was well seasoned and delicious! I couldn't decide between trying their pho or the Vietnamese udon noodles.. since we were feeling adventurous, I went with the BÁNH CANH TÔM, CUA, GIÒ HEO at our server's recommendation. It was tasty, had decent shrimps and even a real crab claw! The broth was a little mild until I added some of the juice from the fresh lime wedges and that awakened the flavor! The udon noodles were perfectly bouncy and we devoured the bowl! For a little something sweet; we ordered a Che 3 Mau to go. Our thoughtful server offered to pack the crushed ice on the side so the dessert wouldn't get too diluted. It was refreshing and hit the spot! Our decision to come here was a spontaneous pivot, and we're so happy to have found this little gem! We will be back!

Food quality is so good, I've tried a few different Pho orders which are all great and they offer…read moresome really fun cultural dishes that are hard to find elsewhere. Whether you take food to go or eat inside the location, service is always great!!

Vietnamese food in the Valley can be had, though it can be hard to find a good one. I was…read moreinterested in giving Pho Hoan My a try, and it was a disappointment to say the least. The staff member at the time thew the menu down at the table after seating me down - a classic experience (heh). I ordered a bun bo xao, and it came out. Overall, the dish was stacked with noodles but fairly plain. An aerial view photo doesn't do it justice, as this bowl was massive. The beef itself was flavored but wasn't too tasty, nothing the fish sauce helped with either. After the meal, I also enjoyed a cup of Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and this stuff was STRONG. I'm no stranger to this drink, but the coffee itself was fairly bitter and concentrated - more than normal. The condensed milk? Almost felt like a quarter can, too! Even after diluting it (through their ice) with half water, it was still too sweet and bitter - do not recommend. Paying was fairly easy, but it was through Zelle or cash - awkward! No credit card option available. Because of these experiences, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

Everything was 10/10! Best panini in town Service was amazing felt welcomed. Definitely worth the…read moredrive.

My favorite sub spot in the valley!! I come here all the time and it never disappoints…read more The staff and owner are also another reason why I keep coming here! The service is amazing and they are all so sweet

Fine, nothing special. If anything, a bit disappointed…read more Pho ga - 7.5/10 Solid chicken pho. Quite enjoyed it. A little lacking in the amount of chicken, especially for getting an XL. Only clean chicken breast, which is great. Vietnamese Crepe (banh xeo) - 0/10 Sucked, badly. Like, non-edible badly. Unfortunately disgusting. Don't get this here. I've had delicious Vietnamese crepe before at Jin Thai in Chicago. This isn't it. Greasy, gross, 3 shrimp (laughable), large slices of non cut pork, soggy, massive pile of bean sprouts and onions. Thai milk tea was tasty - boba inside could have been better. Inside was nice and bright. Service was good.

I think I've found my new spot for Vietnamese food when visiting family in Porter Ranch…read more Don't be put off by the appearance of this restaurant that's located in a small strip mall because not all that glitters is gold and this place doesn't glitter but it's gold. Once you enter the restaurant, you'll notice that the inside won't win any beauty contests or score points for ambiance but the food here is delicious. My dad and I ordered a couple of egg rolls, a charbroiled beef with rice, and an extra large pho with rare steak, brisket and well done flank. The serving of pho was a generous amount that was befitting of the extra large portion. The broth was delicious and piping hot and I'm wishing I could have another bowl as I'm writing this review hours after having finished dinner there. The egg roll was delicious! The egg roll came with some mint leaves and that was such a great compliment of flavor when taking each bite of the egg roll. This was the first time a restaurant I've been to included mint leaves as a side to go with the egg roll and now I think I'm going to request that every time I order egg rolls anywhere else. The charbroiled beef with rice was good. It's a solid dish that deserves to be tried at least once and would be a fall back dish if you weren't looking to explore their extensive menu. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and the service here was very good.

Recently went back to where it all started for me, Pho So 1. I was introduced to the Van Nuys…read morelocation almost 20 years ago. It has not changed, delicious as always. This time I got the Bahn Cahn noodle soup with shrimp. Good portion of thick rice noodles, lots of shrimp and a nice hearty tasty pork broth. there were so much shrimp, I was not able to eat all of them. And of course, you cannot forget the fried egg rolls. Love it that they give you all the fresh herbs, fresh veggies and pickled carrots and radish. Nowadays in Vietnamese restaurant's, you are very lucky if you get a small piece of lettuce for the egg rolls. I've been to all the LA county locations and they have been consistent and delicious.

Dear Pho So 1, I've…read morevisited your restaurant many times and have been satisfied with my experience about 90% of the time. Unfortunately, during this recent takeout order, I found a hair in my sweet sauce, which was very disappointing and completely ruined my appetite. I still ate my vermicelli dish and found it quite delicious, though I had to use soy sauce instead. I appreciate your consistently quick service and the great flavor of your pho, which is why I'm giving three stars. However, this experience with contamination was disappointing and not up to your usual standards.

Great food, cool staff Never disappoints…read more I love going there. Lunch and dinner is a winner

If you have a party of 1 to a party 30, Saigon Brother can easily accommodate you. Great service,…read moreclean, beautiful place and delicious food. my daughter and I recently went with my son and five of his college friends. My son lives in Eugene, Oregon and the Vietnamese restaurants (hard to find) does not compare to Saigon Brothers. When I asked my son what he wants to do for lunch, first thing that came out of his mouth was Saigon brothers. So I packed everyone in my car and off to Saigon Brothers we went. All his friends loved it, they said they wish they had this restaurant at their college. They'll be here for the summer and will be visiting Saigon Brothers several times with their family and friends. Thank you, Saigon brothers for always being awesome

Five stars all around! First off, the food is out of this world! So flavorful, so filling and I…read morestill wanted more. I got the lemongrass chicken and ate the entire sandwich! They accommodated my request and out the jalapeño on the side which added so much flavor. Most people came in and got it to go, but my daughter had an art class next door so I sat down for lunch. They have a few tables inside for dining in. My food was brought out very quickly and the ordering process was very easy. The parking lot was empty so that was nice. I can't wait to come back!

Taste: 4 Creativity/Authenticity: 4…read moreAtmosphere: 3.5 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 3 I'm always on the hunt to find the best bahn mi In the valley and this place comes close!! The flavor is there, but the bread is not. Not saying it's bad, no this bahn mi hit the spot and the salt coffee amazing, glad I don't have to drive to Westminster just to get legit Vietnamese coffee lol! Service here is fast and overall price is fair for what you get 12" bahn mi with salt coffee for under $20 is what things are going for these days and it was filling. Thanks for the experience will be back for the coffee

Cozy Vietnamese restaurant in a plaza with decent parking. I came here because I saw they have bun…read morecha hanoi and was glad I didn't have to drive all the way to OC! The place itself is not that big, maybe 8 tables throughout? They looked short staffed because the person cleaning up the tables was also the person taking the orders and bringing the food, while it seemed like only one person was working in the kitchen. Nonetheless, service was good and the wait was worth the quality. They've got some other viet staples like banh beo and banh xeo which I have to try at a later time. We ended up getting the fried calamari as an appetizer and it was surprisingly good like Italian restaurant quality, and of course eggrolls. The eggrolls were fresh and crispy and I appreciated that they actually give you a lot of lettuce and herbs to wrap with them. For the mains we got the bun cha Hanoi and bun thit nuong. I think without the appetizers the portion sizes were a little smaller than I would've hoped for but the taste of both were good. This place is a quaint, little hole in the wall with quality, authentic Vietnamese food that exceeds expectations.

Banh Beo is solid - 4 stars Nuoc mam solid, on the sweet…read moreside but still delicious Bun bo hue is good - 3.5 stars Service is excellent Place is clean