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    Pho King

    4.3 (99 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Sauce too dry
    Waiyi C.

    The worst is when you encounter an unsanitary restaurant and staff who don't care about the customer's experience. While I was halfway through my soup noodles, I saw a mosquito inside the soup. After I told the server, he said the mosquito must have flown in by itself. He didn't offer to replace the soup noodles, and I didn't ask either--because I wasn't planning to go back there anyway. The soup base made me thirsty whole day. I paid $55 including tax and tips. I don't know why I still paid tips for him.

    Bun Bo Hue
    Jacky H.

    One of my favorite spots, a true Oakland classic. I grew up eating here, and it never disappoints. There's never a long wait, and I love that they've added outdoor seating. The food is authentic and full of flavor. I ordered the bun bo hue this time around and the broth was rich and comforting with the perfect amount of spice, and the portions of meat were generous. My food came out in under five minutes, so service was super quick too. The interior is modern and welcoming, making it a great spot to enjoy a comforting bowl of Vietnamese food. Whenever I'm craving good Viet food in Oakland, this is my go-to. Highly recommend!

    Large
    Tommy C.

    OG pho restaurant in the hood. Still one of the best broths in the bay. It's balanced and rich without being greasy. Welcoming service. Tables and menus are a little sticky. Upon entering the smell is a little musty. I don't wanna see what the kitchen looks like. Prices up a bit over the years. Currently around $19 for an XL but that's enough to feed the big boys. Read signs for street parking and take precautions for break ins. Small parking lot behind the shop. Convenient location for filling up before/after a visit with the working girls 2 blocks away.

    Stan S.

    Having pho & listening to Christmas music at Pho King is a 10/10. The tai (thinly sliced beef) pho had 5-spices (cardamom, anise, etc.) that you could smell coming. The fresh basil, lemon + chili brought all the spices to life. Add 5 chopstick dips of hoisin sauce and chili sauce to the broth. . Size S pho bowl was more than enough. The noodles/meat was healthy portion. The iced coffee was nice. If you don't like it, that's on you boo. The service was polite & quick. Major yum.

    Nem nuong cuon
    Billy L.

    Ever since I moved from San Jose to the East Bay, I've been on a mission to try all the Vietnamese spots in Oakland. Bun Rieu is my favorite Vietnamese dish, so I ordered it since some of the reviews on here say it's good. The Bun Rieu was delicious and I like it because there's a variety of toppings in the bowl. The only good Bun Rieu I've had in Oakland is at Da Nang, which is across the street. I'll say this place is tied with Da Nang. Pho King I like because of all the variety of meats they put in it and it's flavorful. However, the broth is oily and the tofu was chewy. The tofu should have more of a sponge texture. The broth at Da Nang tastes better and they provide a variety of veggies to put in your Bun Rieu. Da Nang Bun Rieu I would say is more authentic to what you would find in Vietnam. The service was great and the owner was friendly.

    Pho Dac Biet Soup
    Shayla T.

    Yummy pho with large portions. I got a small and they packed it with lots of noodles and meats. The meats were all tender and the broth was very flavorful. Quick and efficient service. You pay at the counter after your meal. Went around 10am on a Sunday and was seated immediately. Clean restaurant and nice staff!

    Lynn C.

    If you want authentic Vietnamese food, Pho King is the best. Great service, quick delivery of food. You can taste the long boiled bone broth in the Pho. Best noodle soup in East Bay. Best appetizers as well. Restaurant is clean and bright. Small parking lot in the back.

    Bun Bo Hue and pork ribs rice plate
    Karen Y.

    I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband and friend and ordered a few items. The service was quick and friendly. I also like how they offer parking in the back especially in little Saigon. Our table ordered, a dry vermicelli with bbq pork, bun bo hue, pork ribs rice plate and a bbq pork and pork cake rice plate. The total was around $70 for 4 items which is honestly a good deal with the amount of food given. I also recommend the bahn xeo as it is nice and crispy with lots of fresh veggies on the side. Inside is clean and has your typical pho shop interior.

    Inside
    Nancy P.

    Fast and delicious lunch. I ordered number 21 the cold bun pork and egg roll vermicelli noodles, great on a hot day along with egg ice coffee. The egg lends the drink a creaminess and saltiness, a must try! Service is fast and quick.

    Nem nuong
    Ray T.

    I've had many pho everywhere and this place was off. The pho soup was average and the bun Bo hue was very tasteless / bland, a bowl of warm water. The nem nuong (pork spring roll) was 95% veggie and a small sliver of meat for $9 (see picture).

    Pho and Bun Bo Hue
    Vicky T.

    The broth for both was bland and sweet, pho broth has more spices flavor, the bun bo Hue was just salty and sweet. The restaurant is located in a very ghetto area, but they have good parking in the back since the front street parking was sketchy. Service is decent. They gave you free hot tea. The food was a bit disappointed since this place was known for one of the oldest Vietnamese restaurant in Bay area.

    Empty bowl of pho
    Davy K.

    Let's say this was our second best pho spot in Oakland since the other spot we normally go to was temporarily close until further notice. We was seated right away even tho it was full house, perfect inside out I really like how outside seated was perfect for those who would prefer a quiet spot to enjoy your delicious food honestly we was there it was pretty loud inside, after we order food came out perfect very hot as I like it since some place serve warm broth, the broth was very good more on star anise flavor but it don't bother me much, restroom was nice, it's located in a shopping center so very busy and next to other restaurants like boba etc. I like how you can see little bit down town from view and the lake near by. I would definitely come back but maybe try other dishes that were listed which they have options. I'm not from around here so this was worth the time here.

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    Wow we had the fried tofu with minced shrimp and a small bun bo hue. I'm super full and happy!!! Pretty good! Give it a shot!

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    Ngon quá là ngon. Em ăn s C14: Cm sn bò, tàu hũ ky và gia đình ăn ph bò. C gia đình cho năm stars. Cô ch là hin. Em s tr li.

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    Ordered takeout pho and these are the best pho noodles I have eaten. 10/10 would recommend

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    As a local, I've grown up walking 5 minutes to this spot my whole life for over 25 years. I can say…read morethat it is the best authentic vietnamese banh mi in the east bay as I've tried many other spots that haven't particularly matched or exceeded their level of quality. I usually order a #2, #7, and #13. It's very affordable, especially if you're on a strict budget for lunch. $7 sandwiches? I mean it's a pretty good deal. #2 Banh Mi Dac Biet/Special Combo Ham Sandwich - If you're looking for a cold italian sandwich but want to explore new options this is a vietnamese version that also has pate butter taking it to the next level. #7 Banh Mi Xiu Mai/Meat Ball & Egg Sandwich - An elevated version of the #3 with an added egg. This was my absolute favorite as a child and still is now. Nice balance of sweet and salty. The meat is tender and with the added egg yolk that pops when you take a bite takes it the next level. I think this is also slept on since I don't see many people ordering it. #13 Banh Mi Xa Xiu/BBQ Pork Sandwich - This is their secret weapon. My god the sweetness from the bbq pork with the pate butter is incredible. I always look forward to eating the bottom end of the sandwich because that's where most of the flavor and butter are hiding. The pickled veggies help give it the acidity it needs for a well balanced bite. By far my favorite. They also have many other options besides banh mi that make and sell on the day of like Banh Cuon, Che, Egg rolls, etc. Definitely give those a try especially the Mochi Ham sandwich aka Banh Day they got there too. I always have a hard time choosing between the #7 & # 13 so I always end up getting both. Service is straight forward, you line up, order, and wait for them to call you up for your order. Simple. You don't have to ask me twice if I want to grab some banh mi here. But do be aware that at certain hours of the day it can get very busy and crowded. Either to super early when opening or closer to closing about an hour before. For new comers, I highly recommend starting off with #7 or #13 for your introduction to their banh mi for a better first time experience.

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    #2 combo banh mi $6.30
    #2 combo banh mi $6.30
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