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    Pho Little Saigon

    3.1 (658 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO LITTLE SAIGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fresh Spring Rolls Pork & Shrimp with peanut sauce.
    Lloyd C.

    Pho Little Saigon is located in the Marina Plaza. The parking in this small plaza is challenging. I stopped into get a snack and something to drink. The interior was cozy. You can order via kiosk for takeout but they do offer table service and a cashier who could take your order also. *Fresh Spring Rolls Pork & Shrimp - good fresh ingredients and the peanut sauce was good. I forgot to add some sambal oelek for that heat. *Ice Coffee W/Condense Milk - decent, smooth & creamy.

    Michelle P.

    We consistently come here for our Cietnamese Ho and rice vermicelli plates and fresh spring rolls - we sometimes eat in restaurant but typically we go and pickup and eat on our deck - the same go north in pretty good and the bowl is filling - the fresh spring rolls are delicious, and the pork plates (or ice or vermicelli) are also great with as much Nuoc Cham as they'll give me yum yum yum - our comfort food - I can never finish my whole bowl or plate - it's great for lunch or even breakfast the next day! (Can't always wait for lunch!)

    Pho#2
    Raquel G.

    Ordered the #2 pho on the menu. I got my chopsticks and poured hoisin sauce and sriracha into a dipping bowl. I turned around and waiter already had my pho ready! The broth was so flavorful! Will bring my hubby next time for his stamp of approval!

    Erin P.

    I'm leaving this review to raise a serious concern about billing transparency at this restaurant. According to my receipt, after the subtotal, the restaurant added Sales Tax (9.625%), which is normal. However, they also charged an additional "Custom Fee", and what's more concerning is that the tip appears to be included in the taxable amount. In California, tips are not taxable and should never be added into sales tax calculations, especially without clearly informing the customer in advance. Any additional fees must be clearly disclosed before ordering, not added at checkout without explanation. I don't mind tipping or paying fair fees, but I do mind when charges are added in a way that feels misleading or unclear. Transparency matters, especially when customers trust restaurants to follow California consumer and tax laws. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and clarifies their pricing and fee policies to avoid confusing or overcharging customers in the future.

    Vermicelli noodle bowl with pork
    Richard M.

    Everything I tried (three visits) was really good. They kindly made me a stir fry with beef and vegetables that is not on the menu. The phó is very good; vermicelli noodle bowl also very good. Banh mi too. Helpful, attentive staff. They gave me some great soup once, and gave me a sample of fried chicken as well.

    Sophia H.

    This is one of my go-to pho spots. The soup is clean and flavorful. The meat and noodle portions are good. I also get the avocado smoothie, which is creamy and not too sweet. Sometimes they use unripe avocados, so the flavor doesn't fully come through. Food comes out very fast, and it's definitely a fast casual restaurant. Pricing is fair but a little more expensive than other spots. Would recommend if you're looking for pho in the area.

    Combo Steak Pho

    Amazing food and service! The owners were very attentive to our group and provided quick service. The ambiance is very homey, giving off nostalgic vibes. Pho tasted great--had a lot of flavor with tender meat. The food was cheaply priced, I'm very happy with my experience! Will definitely go back :)

    Beef Pho
    Connie N.

    Was craving some beef pho and ordered from here because it's really close to home and I'm tryna eat like now lmao Ordered the House Special Combination Beef and Beef Balls to have it delivered home. Once it came, noticed the packaging was secured and the soup was HOT and wasn't concerned about it cooling down once it arrived. Today I'm not too concerned about minor details, I was honestly just hella hungry and wanted a simple bowl of pho. And that's what I got, a simple bowl of pho. My fatass wishes they had more beef balls, but aside from that, it's good. My thoughts might be a little different if I went inside to eat, but that's for another time.

    I would have tipped over 15% however the tip is calculated off of my order, the sales tax AND the custom fee.
    Ling L.

    The food is 3 stars (convenience) however their deceit in their tipping structure is little to be desired. Payment is done at the front, no issue. They'll turn the screen quickly for you to add the tip. For those that like to review their bill, you'll need to request to see it and the owner will make a face when you ask, no issue. They add a 3% custom fee aka credit card fee, no real issue since times are tough. However, the calculated tip is on: 1. your order 2. sales tax 3. and the custom fee! That's tipping outrageously for service that is not well performed. It is editable so use this review to help inform your decision. While tipping is discretionary, tip is added to the order, though nowadays, business owners are adding tip on the sales tax, and in this case, the custom fee! We are all in tough times --these owners are greedy. See photos for reference.

    Combo playe
    Elayna N.

    Love mom and pop shops. We ordered for pick up from this place and it was ready within 20 minutes. This is your typical hole in the wall pho place. No frills. We enjoyed our meal from here and would absolutely return. Pho combo 2 4/5 This looks pho was flavorful with that nice beef umami. The noodles were good texture and the meat was plentiful! They put all the accoutrements on the side so we were able to heat the broth further at home. Combo plate with pork chop, chicken wing, and egg roll 4/5 This plate was larger than expected! You get 2 full chicken wings that were nice and crispy and tender on the inside. Went nicely with the fish sauce. The pork chop was on the drier side so would probably go for bbq instead next time. Egg roll was also nicely fried with the typical stuff inside. Well worth the price. Overall, I would definitely come back when I'm around the area and craving Vietnamese food. Is it the best I ever had? No but it satisfies the craving!

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    This place is the best :)) food comes out so quickly and is so tasty. Everyone is very nice and attentive.

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    The owners were very sweet and personable. The food was amazing and the restaurant was very cute. I will going again soon!

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    Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar - San Mateo - vermicelli bowl

    Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar - San Mateo

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Came in around Thursday evening around 6pm. The staff is strict that everyone must be present to be…read moreseated. We were able to get in before the rush and got seated. We each ordered a pho: brisket pho and chubby pho, and then the banh cuon plate to share. The food was really good and honestly no complaints but just a note for myself and anyone who can relate, next time I will try not to pick a pho without marrow because it made the broth really fatty near the end and I didn't care for it. The beef quality was tender and good. The broth was tasty and clear besides the marrow which cause some oil rings spotting on top. The bang cuon was pretty good and I love nem chao tom. Not sure if it is nem but very similar.

    Everything finally worked out in our favor (in the area and got on the waitlist in time) for us to…read morevisit the original GAO. Honestly, I prefer the SF location more. The dining experience is a lot more cramped here, at least in the downstairs dining area. There was also a bunch of gnats? Fruit flies? Flying everywhere. I get that it was hot and probably why they left the door open, but it was annoying and kind of gross to constantly have to be swatting insects away from our food. Food wise, I was craving a pho, and the brisket pho did hit the spot. However I found the noodles a bit too overcooked without the typical bite I like in my pho noodles. Overall, my favorite item was actually the cafe trio. The corn coffee was unique and I enjoyed it a lot!

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    Saigon City - Grilled Pork Chop Over Rice

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    3.7(847 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    food here was pretty solid! they serve both banh mi & pho which is not what our place back home…read moredoes. it was nice to have both options. service was fine. they were polite and kind, though clearly more interested in watching TV than checking up on guests. i appreciate their efforts nonetheless! there are no extra silverware or sauce cups provided at the tables; you have to request them for some. same goes with napkins. as for the food itself, the pho was REALLY generous. i was surprised to find so much tendon, tripe, and meat. i finished my noodles before i could get through all the protein, which is never the case for me! the broth was excellent, though we noticed it wasn't clear like traditional pho is served. while it did not affect the flavor, it was interesting. the building is relatively small but still big enough to maintain privacy at each table. overall, it is a decent restaurant. it has its hiccups, but the food is very good. a little pricier than what we're used to, but it all delivered!

    I am usually all about supporting local mom and pop shops but not when they are this horrible to…read moretheir customers. I've seen sheer lingerie pieces that are thicker than the slice of pork they put in their banh mi and you only get one slice...a handful of veggies. The banh mi is basically just a flavored baguette. They are very shady in that they will give you your to go order and rush you out so you don't check that everything you ordered. They tried to skimp out on my Thai tea and got annoyed when I asked about it in which they finally made one for me....like bro I paid for it why you trying to not give it to me...this has happened twice. Just go somewhere else.

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    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Always a great stop for a quick bite of pho when you're in the area. I always get their bun rieu,…read moredac biet, or five spice chicken. For appetizers I normally get their beef carpaccio or spring rolls. For drinks I always get their thai tea! Food is always consistent, it's pretty much what you would expect for a vietnamese spot. Nothing too special but never disappoints. Usually pretty busy and packed but usually seats you right away. They have lots of tables inside and it's pretty spacious. It's a great place for gatherings or group meals. Service always on point too. Food comes out super quick, and theres always servers walking around if you need anything.

    Nice decent side portions! Beef carpaccio was very flavorful and refreshing. Growing up in SJ…read morethough, the hu tieu dry noodle was a little disappointing since you could tell the idea was there, but the execution was a bit lacking. The ingredients are not true to the recipe and were substituted with several things that altered the overall taste. The noodles and sauce were decent but not enough to redeem the dish in my opinion. Like the other locations, the interior remains very similar and the staff like most Vietnamese places were half run by Hispanics. Since it's located along el Camino real, parking can be tricky unless you circle to the back and park along the street.

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    Hunan Mifen San Mateo

    4.3(75 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

    Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

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