One of best Pho restaurants in the Bay. I'm fixated on their food and I think about it every now and then. We ordered the Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup and Pork + Cabbage Dumplings. The sauce for the dumplings was super yummy and had a great ratio of vinegar and chili oil. The portions were pretty decent with a lot of filling and meat. Service was super nice and quick. The inside is very comfy and cozy. The parking situation can be a bit crowded, so I recommend coming in when they open to avoid rush hour. I will definitely come back soon! read more

Pho Le - Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup and Pork and Cabbage Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

We stopped by for dinner and ordered the Dry-fried beef ho fun, teochew noodles, and dry pot spicy beef! Everything tasted really decent, the portions were nice, and the owner was really friendly. It was our first time trying dry pot spicy beef, and we enjoyed it. It had a nice kick of spice without being too overwhelming. I personally would have preferred it to be even spicier, which would have made it perfect! read more

Can confidently bump this up to 4*. Their signature beef pho was noticeably all around better. The noodles didn't come off soggy and the quality of the beef was good. I did feel bamboozled by their Couples Delight dish. The picture on the menu shows honeycomb tripe.. and it didn't come with any.. there's actually another dish for that. Super disappointing haha. They gave out free goldfish crackers this time! read more

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I had been curious about the pho here, so I decided to try it for the first time! The atmosphere was calm and nice. The pho came out quickly and was delicious! The service was average. read more

Pho Le - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here to eat pho but left having eaten some of the best Chinese food in a long time

It was my first time here after a round of golf and I was surprised how good everything was. We were expecting more for a Vietnamese menu but I think Chinese food items outnumbered Vietnamese items. Honestly, I could care less because everything we ordered was really good. There's also no bahn mi on the menu so you can count that out. The XLB, Xiao long bao, the steamed soup dumplings we surprisingly good. The wrapper was thin but still held everything together. None of the XLB's popped while grabbing them. My taste buds enjoyed the soup, but absolutely loved the dipping sauce. The chicken wings, really crunchy, the thin layer of breading made the wings fluffy and added volume. Lots of flavor, not overly salted. Top tier wings in my opinion. I ordered the Beef Brisket Noodles, I'm no expert but this dish felt like a mix between a few different cultures. Nonetheless, this dish was so good. The thick udon noodles really complimented the thick pieces of brisket. The brisket was really tender. The soup needed a little more salt in my opinion, but you can always add that in yourself. The onions, carrots and green onions and cilantro added a refreshing crunch. Overall, awesome dish. Maybe it's just me, but I poured the remaining XLB dipping sauce into my soup and it made it so much better. If I didn't have to cross a bridge to get here, I would definitely see myself here more often. Awesome food, friendly staff. Highly recommend giving this place a try. Definitely a new spot when I'm in the area. read more

Pho Le - Beef brisket noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

We came to Pho Le expecting a Vietnamese restaurant, but it may be possible they had a change of ownership as they also do a lot of Chinese dishes now. With that in mind, we ordered a Beef Chow Fun and a Teo Chew Noodle Soup Beef Chow Fun 4/5: I was quite impressed with this. The chow fun came out quite fragrant with lots of beef and quite a large portion size. The flavor is quite on point. It was a little oily and could use a little more frying, but otherwise it was better than expected Teo Chew Noodles 4/5: Also quite good, a strong garlic and a little more buttery flavor. My benchmark is TK Noodle Teo Chew Noodles and this is pretty close read more

Pho Le - teo chew noodles - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Pretty misleading restaurant name - although they do serve pho, this is mainly a Chinese restaurant with dishes ranging from dumplings, Cantonese stir fry, Szechuan spicy dishes, and so on. You won't walk in and immediately be hit with that strong aroma of pho broth. We ordered: (8) Soup Dumplings ($10.95) - These came in a very small bamboo basket where many of them were touching and stuck together. The skin was on the thicker side, but still managed to tear apart since the dumplings were not spaced out. There wasn't too much broth inside, and the flavor could've been stronger in my opinion. (6) Pork Pot Stickers ($11) - These met expectations; nothing really to comment on. (6) French Butter Chicken Wings ($13.95) - Fried very nicely and came very hot and fresh. I like this type of fried texture in particular! Not sure where the "French" part comes from. Do they use French imported butter? But anyways, this was a tad too salty. With less salt, these would be perfect. Special Combo Beef Noodle Soup ($15.95) - This was their pho. It definitely didn't have the heavily MSG loaded flavors you'd get at traditional Vietnamese restaurants and was on the lighter side. Noodles were overcooked and soft, but the meat portion was quite generous to make up for it. Overall, I'd say this is a solid spot to hit up because there's something for everyone in the very extensive menu. Most things aren't perfect, but it's pretty alright for an average Chinese meal with reasonable prices. read more

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I really liked the Singaporean noodles I ordered. I'd come again to eat those. Yet I was quite shocked that phở (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) was actually hard to find on the menu considering that the business advertises itself as a phở restaurant. More accurate external signage signifying the restaurant's predominantly Chinese menu would be far less confusing to the walk-up customer hoping for multiple varieties of phở. I am removing one star due to the confusion of this experience, since I walked in hoping for multiple varieties of phở. For those more interested in Vietnamese cuisine, I'd highly recommend that you visit Phosho Dough (1235 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706) on the same side of San Pablo, very close to Pho Le, but opposite the Gilman intersection. The food and customer service were both excellent there. read more

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The crispy shrimp rolls were fried to perfection! The pork & leek dumplings were just okay, and the chicken pho was tasty. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night as we were craving Vietnamese pho and it hit the spot. We ordered their House special pork & Napa cabbage dumplings, Teochow noodle soup (w/ egg noodles), beef stew noodle soup, Rare thin sliced beef steak pho and Rare thin sliced beef w/ beef balls. Customer service was really great. One less star for the dim light. Would have been nicer if the lighting was brighter. Just my own opinion tho. read more

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The pho broth is outstanding and easily among the best in the Bay Area. Rich, aromatic, and well-balanced, it truly stands out. If the noodles had a slightly more (springy) texture, the dish would be close to perfect! read more

I was really happy with Pho Le. The curb appeal didn't give me high expectations, and the service was a little slow on a Wednesday, but the pho was excellent! And the inside was decently nice as well. Really enjoyed the smooth and tasty broth and perfectly textured rice noodles. Our table had the thin rare steak and well done brisket, chicken, and beef stew pho soups. All excellent! Wanted to try something besides noodles and the chicken and Napa cabbage dumplings were a great compliment to the meal. They could use a little salt though. read more

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My husband's go to takeout place. They will customize his dish according to this preference, including lower sodium.

This restaurant seems to have gone under a ownership change since the new menus have a different name. The place looks identical. The Service was still prompt and nice but the food taste different. I still ordered a beef brisket pho. I'm not sure I was completely satisfied, but I will try them one more time. read more

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Never again!!! Incredibly this place was busy but honestly the food was awful. Me and my girlfriend tried the Pho and it was bland, we also had the salt and pepper chicken wings that were also horrible they were bland and the batter was super thick. We decided to have the soup dumplings those weren't so bad but definitely have had better ones. It's safe to say we won't be returning there ever again. read more

Pho Le - 34. Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup 34. Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup 56. House Special Dumplings (10 Pcs.) salt and pepper chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I joined a colleague for lunch here after searching on Yelp for middle place to meet between Oakland and Richmond. The reviews were decent so there we were. So, the menu is a mixture of everything Asian from Pho to Thai soups, to " American " Chinese dishes. Now, one of my favorite appetizers is crispy shrimp rolls. You know the shrimp is simply rolled in a wrapper, deep fried, and served with chili sauce. So, I ordered them, Crispy Shrimp Roll, Spicy Thai Shrimp soup, Pong-Pong fish, and my colleague added Beef Pho. So, the shrimp rolls came out first and I immediately noticed they weren't made like I normally have had them. There were no shrimp tails hanging out of a wrapper. These were cones and after inspection and taste, it was clear that these were made of chopped shrimp and some filling. I mean, after the first one, the second one I picked up was void of shrimp. Next, Thai Spicy shrimp soup, the flavor was good, a nice spice, and of course I added more chili oil( because I like my nose running while eating lol). I didn't understand the baby corn in the soup but I didn't complain as it was a vegetable. 1 star for the soup. Now, Pong-Ping is sweet! Sweet fish-ok. I could get over that but I didn't think the fish was going to be that thick breaded deep fried fish( brought in bulk) and soaked in that sweet sauce. Not my cup of tea at all! The restaurant is clean. The customer service was good. And, metered parking, is easy on the street. The location is easy to find - right on Gilman and San Pablo. read more

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We are sad that the old owner Lee is no longer there but we have been going to Pho Le for 5 years now and I have yet to try a dish that is disappointing. My absolute favorites are the Beef Pho noodles and the house dumplings with pork and cabbage! Also definitely try the wonton noodle soup! read more

Went with my son had lunch love this family owned small business they are food always consist when back with friend still good Service is good the place is clean too read more

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It's always such a good feeling to go to a nondescript restaurant and feel so comforted. Not sure what they do, but the food made me feel so loved like a big warm hug. The veggie noodle soup was well flavored and packed full of veggies. The fresh thick noodles were deeeeliciously silky and smooth. I also loved their dumplings! They were very clearly hand wrapped, and their wrappers were just the right amount of chewiness without being too thick. It was like my Goldilocks dumpling! read more

Pho Le - Vegetable Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Service: Service is friendly, fast, and you're greeted with a smile. 5/5. Food: Pong pong chicken wings (listed as dry braised chicken wings on the menu) are very tasty. Chicken was moist and not overcooked. Not as super crunchy as Korean fried chicken and even a little bit soggy but the breading adds a very tasty flavor to these wings. Definitely worth a try. 4/5. The beef brisket noodles hit the spot as the weather gets colder. Beef is tender and the noodles have a nice bite to them. Well-seasoned to my tastes but can be adjusted with condiments. 5/5. Ambiance: Our table was clean and the place looks well-kept. The ambiance has the coziness and warmth of typical hole-in-the-wall restaurants. No flashy decorations or lighting; casual. read more

Great service and portions were sizable had enough for leftovers at a reasonable price

Drove by this place many times, but finally stopped by to check it out. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon and there was only two other tables full, pretty vacant I thought. One would think the service was fast, but for reason the food took super long to come out, even for the person who was seated prior to me. The food was good overall. Got the beef combo Pho and it was flavorful, well proportioned, and everything tasted fresh. Also got the Pong Pong chicken, it was yummy, basically fried chicken with a tangy sauce on it. It was really good when fresh, but I took the remainder home, by then it got soggy. In addition, I got a beef chow fun and Singapore fried rice. These are both solid dishes. Overall, good experience and the staff is friendly. read more

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We rolled in on a late Saturday morning for some lunch. I ordered the Combo Beef Noodle Pho for myself and the boneless grilled pork and potstickers to share between the table. The pho broth was flavorful and I ate the whole bowl, including the broth. The grilled pork was also seasoned well. My son loved both the pork and he devoured the potstickers. read more

Great service and food at a reasonable price point. Cozy and homely. Had the Teochew noodle soup and would highly recommend the dish to Singaporeans and Malaysians seeking a taste of home - similar flavour profile to fishball noodle soup/bak chor mee soup/Ipoh hor fun. Pork and cabbage dumplings were freshly made and clean-tasting. This place is a staple! read more

Large portions for great price. They give lots of herbs with the pho and the broth tastes great! Plenty of meat and noodles too. read more

Pho Le - 34. Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went here with my parents due to the ratings. The food was delicious, but the Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls misled me. I thought they were going to be actual spring rolls (the ones with clear rice paper, usually with meat or shrimp and vegetables). However, they turned out to be egg rolls, which were still tasty, but unexpected. The soup was good as well, and the portion size was decent. It was a nice, quiet restaurant with good service. It is smaller, so I expect it to get crowded during busier hours. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

Pho Le - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Pretty good pho and rice. Not the best, but does the job if you're hungry. The pho is tastes clean and not too overpowering. I also got the pineapple rice. Tasty but more on the bland side. The fried chicken wings were good, but had a salty seasoning. Quiet clean restaurant. The thing that makes this place stand out is the really friendly and hospitable service. read more

Food was fantastic! Did take-out preorder. Everything was warm and ready on time. Had the walnut prawns which were huge and the pork potstickers, which were also huge. Great meal! Would definitely return on our next visit North. Others had the Beef Noodle Stew, Beef with Mixed Veggies, Grilled Chicken plate, and BBQ Pork Fried Rice. A+ for all! read more

Pho Le - 26. Honey Walnut Prawns - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place was a bit confusing. A mash up of Thai Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The service was good. The Thai style shrimp soup was probably the best part of the meal. I'm not sure why there was so much baby corn inside. We went during lunch it was not crowded. Nothing fancy or memorable about this place. read more

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Ordered two beef stew noodle soups, Singaporean noodles and pong pong wings. The soups were OK. The broth was not as rich as I would have liked, but tasted good, though the meat was skimpy and somewhat dry. There should have been some tendon. They also gave us no herbs and sprouts. That was a problem! The noodles were dry and there were clumps of them stuck together. It was as if we got leftovers that were stuck to the pot. Definitely didn't taste like they were stir-fried for us. The quantity of protein was OK, though in very small pieces. The dish was, well, tired. The pong pong wings were very good. Deep-fried and in a sauce, though we ordered them "seasoned," and not "sauced." Maybe there is always sauce? The sauce is sweet and heavy, so you can't eat too many. Maybe it was an off night. read more

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Tried the beef ball and rare steak pho. Decent broth and tasty. Big bowl. Noodles slightly overcooked. Pineapple fried rice was good, shrimp cooked perfect. Clean and spacious, friendly and fast service. Would return again read more

I have dined here several times so here is a list of some of the items I have ordered and my opinion on them. War wonton w eggs noodles Chicken pho Steak pho Pineapple fried rice Wings Chicken dumplings The War Wonton soup broth is unique in its flavor and it's a combination of wonton with various proteins I add egg noodles to this soup for an extra touch. I have also had their traditional chicken or steak pho which is just as great of a soup. A must try is their pineapple fried rice which is a dish that I completely rave about probably some of the best fried rice I have ever had. Wings were good just okay though nothing special and I don't think k would order them again. Chicken dumplings are yummy super it's a basic dish but I really enjoyed them after a good workout more of a healthier option here. Service is good and bad lol it varies and depends on who is working honestly but typically it's fine and overall people are nice here! Small restaurant no designated parking, be careful where you park sketchy neighborhood and don't leave anything visible in your car. read more

A friend told me Spicy & Pho is "the perfect combo: a soothing bowl of pho plus a punch of Sichuan heat." Totally true. The beef pho broth is clean and aromatic, the Sichuan Spicy Boiled Beef is numbing and fragrant, and the handmade dumplings are meaty and juicy. Staff are warm and explain the dishes patiently. Portions are generous without being greasy. This will be my go-to spot whenever I crave bold spice or a comforting bowl of broth. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends on a Friday night and had a great time! The restaurant wasn't too busy so we got a nice booth. Service was fast and attentive. We ordered a bunch of dishes including: - mapo tofu - pineapple fried rice - sesame chicken - pong pong chicken - vegetable deluxe - mongolian beef Everything tasted good and flavorful. Nothing really stood out though, and it didn't seem the most authentic. However the meal was still very enjoyable and I love that they give fortune cookies too! read more

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This place is a gem! We were looking for a new pho place after being disappointed a few times and Pho Le did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful, a good ratio of noodles to protein, and the price was reasonable. We also ordered the beef stew w/noodles and dumplings, both which were equally delicious. The dumplings are fresh, and had an excellent texture and taste. Paired with the dipping sauce they are divine. My kiddos and I love pho so we will be back to try other things on the menu. read more

This place never disappoints. The food hits every time -- flavorful, fast, and fresh and the service makes you feel like family. The Best Pho broth! read more

I have very much enjoyed the beef chow fun & the Singapore style noodles, very tasty and generous. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. I'll be going back. read more

Pho-bulous One-Stop Shop! Whenever we have time to eat out for lunch with my co-workers, Pho Le is always the number one option. I've been going to Pho Le for lunch with my co-workers for about 2 years now and whether you like Chinese, Vietnamese or Thai cuisine Pho Le is the place for a one-stop shop! Pho Le offers most of the favorite Chinese food too much to name. They also have home made dumplings, Pho soups, pad Thai, pong pong chicken or beef, rice plates, and much more. So if you can't decide what to have for lunch stop by and you'll have an ample of options from one restaurant. I can't claim that their Pho soups, dumplings, fried rice or pad Thai are the best in Berkeley, but all I can claim is that all the items I've ordered so far; Pho soups, rice plates, Mongolian beef, fried rice, pong pong wings, beef soup and others, have been fabulous and tasty. Although I do not have a favorite item as my go to, I've ordered the items Iisted more than once. Also, we've used Pho Le to cater for small group lunch for work twice already and that's a great sign. And lastly and the three most important aspects to returning customers are the price, the customer service and the cook! You get great value for your meals while receiving a family style service. And the cook, his awesome! You have to be an awesome cook to be able to prepare three different styles of cooking while maintaining the delicious and tastyness of each cuisine style. So, thank you Pho Le cook! You are awesome! So when you're around Gilman and San Pablo avenue in Berkeley for lunch and undecided, check out Pho Le! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Pho Le is incredible. If you order pho, the oversized spoon makes the pho taste a million times better. I mean, optimal slurping action!! Their egg rolls are also crispy and come out piping hot, a must order. And the grilled pork chop over rice is probably one of the best I've ever had in the Bay Area! Haven't had a chance to try the Chinese food and handmade dumplings but they look so yummy and qq! I love this little gem, this will forever be our favorite pho spot in Berkeley/Albany area. read more

Pho Le - Grilled Pork Chop - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California