We had come here last year in the summer but I had forgotten to write a review. We came back a few…read moredays ago to get some noodles. They have a large variety of noodles here, pho, thai boat noodles, khao soy, khao poon, and also tons of other thai /cambodian / lao choices. We got a thai boat noodle, khao soy, and pork belly to share. The thai boat noodle and khao soy are delicious. It was my first time ordering khao soy I thought khao soy was a curry based dish, but my noodles were a pork based broth, still yummy though! The pork belly here is huge and served hot and super crispy, miles better than any other pork belly I've tried. The thai tea had an off putting flavor, like they had made it with soy mik? instead of condensed evaporated milk? Total was $83 after tax and tip, this place is pretty hole in the wall but even hole in the wall places have to charge more now to keep up with inflation. Great fast service !

Khao soy. Soy happy.*…read more Why Khao Soy? Because Kh-ao piek and Kh-ao poon feel as standardized as ph-o, but Khao Soi seems to vary from shop to shop. Not just the spelling. Just my observation. And this was amongst the top 3 of the Khao Soys I've had. Lao Kao Soi anyway. The Th-ai version is a different dish to me. I came here Sunday evening. Things were slow. I told him the order just as he gave me the menu, and in exchange, he gave me a plate of bean sprouts and lime wedge instead. Haven't seen that for Kao Soy yet. Then came the utensils. And soon, the ginormous bowl, nay, tub, of KaSoy. The last time I saw a bowl this big in the Bay Area was decades ago in a pho house. They don't make extra larges like they used to in SF. I felt like Patrick, longing, staring with excitement and anticipation at SpongeBob's Pea-nut On-ion Sun-dae , trying to hold down the giggles and butterflies while my eyebrows are sparking. Except this Khao Soy actually SMELLS GOOD. And I still have my eyebrows. And I was not disappointed. The soup was HOTTT, with 3 Ts. The size of the bowl helped keep it that way. The surface of the lava lake was covered by the ground pork that defines Khao Soy. Completely. Just look at the picture. (I took a sip of the broth with the spoon before the picture) I promise you that I didn't go in with a camera in my hand, or point my phone as if I'm taking a video. Maybe it's the end of the day and they were feeling generous or just needed the ground pork gone. Well, I used my phone as a phone, and I didn't use the camera until this bowl came out. Just trust me. The broth was rich with notes of fermented bean paste and heavy notes of garlic, cut by the freshness of tomatoes. Heavy by the standards of a rice noodle soup. The lime helps. You might want to use an extra wedge too. Don't hold back though. There's a treasure hunt in progress. You see, within this bowl were a bunch of roast pork pieces. Quality roast pork pieces. The chicharron still very crispy when I got to each piece. (But that doesn't mean you should sin by letting the chicharron get soggy!) Seems like others have their roast pork left on top, but mine had sunk to the bottom when the Khao soy had landed. No big. This is like how won-ton noodle soups are served when you're Canto, the best stuff at the bottom. What impressed was that the roast pork was still crispy! The particular flat rice noodles used seems to be re-hydrated dried noodles. Normally a downgrade but in this case, a good move. Yes, fresh noodles carry the soup better, but in this boiling cauldron, the noodles used handled the heat much better and longer. After I had finished the noodles, the soup was still very hot, enough that I added the bean sprouts, which were still cooked to a point that they were absorbing the soup's flavor. I tried to finish the soup, but failed. Soooo close, but I have a drive to drive, and I don't want to have an accident on the way back. I don't know where the actual banos are in Los Banyos, and they're probably closed by the time I'm passing through. Now mind you, this is about as heavy as rice noodle soup will get. Take your time once you've found the chicharron. Share it if you can. Don't rush like me or you'll be burping garlic like I did rushing back to SF. If you are on a drive between SoCal and SF Bay or Sac, may I suggest taking the 99 instead of the 5? Instead of hours of just brown yellow and gas stations, you can stop at cities with proper markets. Instead of grab and go fast food or selling your kidney at Harris, why not enjoy some proper, affordable, sit-down chow in Fresno? Maybe this will open your eye to new foods as well! *(Yes. Yes. Terrible espanyol, if you can even call that Spanish, don't come at me with chanclas, pour favour!)

We arrived around 5pm on Tuesday, it was pretty slow and the server greeted us immediately and took…read moreour order. We didn't take long to peruse the menu. We ordered the pork gyozas and the pho, one meat lovers and one steak. As well as the Vegan Bao Buns. The pho broth alone, was incredible. Flavorful and light before adding any additional sauces. I usually don't devour pho in one sitting but this was just too good to not finish. The Bao buns were also surprisingly very tasty and savory with a hint of sweetness. And the gyozas were just the cherry on top. With the many options for pho in this area, I highly recommend you stop by here. The small dinning area is not only comfortable and vibrant, but has an amazing mural of anime characters with are delightful to look at when having a meal. Coming back again, and again!

I recently had the pleasure of ordering from Ramen vs Pho, and let me just say, my life has been…read morechanged. First, let's talk ambiance. As someone who has been an anime watcher for nearly my entire life, I was completely obsessed. Seeing nods to so many childhood favorites made the experience feel so special. From Naruto and Black Clover to Dragon Ball, One Piece, and more, every detail felt thoughtfully curated. It truly feels like a little slice of Japan right here in Fresno, California. Now for the food. To really settle the "ramen vs. pho" battle, I ordered the steak pho while my bestie got the steak ramen and wow, The food was absolutely S-tier. This was some of the best pho I've ever had. The flavors were bold, rich, and layered in a way that felt like they were battling it out with combos I'd never tasted before. The real winner of this fight was definitely me, because I cleared my entire bowl. Lastly, the service was great , as they were very busy when I went, they made sure to frequently reassure my bestie & I that we'd be tended to at their earliest convenience. I also LOVE the diversity of the staff. I seriously cannot wait to come back for more.

Shout out to AMY ! While my son and two of his friends was…read morehaving lunch , his friends phone died and he was unable to pay the bill. My son sent me a text, I called the restaurant but was unable to pay over the phone because they needed the actual card , so I placed a pick up order of my favorite pot stickers with white rice ,,,, 15 minutes I arrived to pay the bill and was greeted with warm smiles and never did my son or his friends get bad service. I wish I knew the servers name he was very pleasant and gave them great customer service. My sons friend learned a lesson about keeping phone charged but I want to make sure I gave a big shout out to AMY the wonderful manager and her team working the afternoon shift on 2/28/26 approximately 3pm! The restaurant was very clean and love the decor!

This was our first experience here and it was amazing!! We…read moremade reservations online for valentines day and we did have to wait a bit to be seated but that was totally fine with us, we completely understand. Staff were amazing! Our server Mikey was attentive and customer service was amazing! We definitely will be coming back and hopefully get to request him as a server again. The food was delicious!! Amazing quality amazing taste. This place did not disappoint kudos to the managers and staff!

The food here has to be the best Thai food I've ever had. Really. They are consistent and each dish…read moreis bursting with flavor. My wife thinks it's because they grow their own vegetables and pick them fresh and ripe. We saw their garden in the back so I think she's right. I recommend the Tom Kha, it's like a creamy sweet and sour soup. Very good and tasty. I also recommend the red curry, it comes with your choice of meat. I got the shrimp today and it was really good. The flavors are very well balanced. I love the sticky rice here too. I'm not supposed to have it, but I indulge when I'm here. The server was a sweet ole lady who was attentive and nice.

If you ever want to eat food that was just made especially for you nice and fresh all vegetables…read moretaste like they just cut it off the garden go there their food is delicious. Their customer service is amazing and his family owned. The cooks are amazing cooks.

honestly i don't come here often as i don't often go out to eat chinese food (we are chinese) but…read morethis is one of the few places i feel comfortable bringing my kids to. it feels clean, spacious yet cozy, and special enough for a special event (celebrating my brother being in town), yet not too delicate or fussy. the server was also super nice and accommodating of all our requests. my two year old enjoyed the salad so i was thrilled. and of course she liked the buns from our duck dish. she also was treated to pocky by the bartender at the end of dinner which she was extremely excited about. we all enjoyed the lychees in our kao yu. at the end i was asking my brother how many he ate because i only got two! the green beans, one of my husband's favorite dishes, were surprisingly better than i expected them to be. it was nice how so many of the dishes came with rice and soup or salad, so we had a fun variety of food for everyone. my parents appreciate the black rice option. we also got the fried sticky rice which was nostalgic for me. i feel like i don't ever crave the food here but i keep giving it high ratings because the overall experience is well-rounded and they are inclusive and welcoming towards my children.

We back again at our favorite restaurant The Spicy J's enjoining delicious authentic Asian food. As…read morealways we loved it so much. Excellent service as usual and great location in town. Highly recommend, never disappointed I guarantee you 100% that's why we keep going there for more and more... My favorite dish is the imperial Lamb, calamari and General Sherman...

Great takeout! JP…read moreAsian Fusion is always fantastic. I ordered takeout for my family and was impressed by how well the food traveled. Everything was packaged securely. The food that was supposed to be warm stayed warm and the cold rolls stayed cold. There were plenty of soy sauce packets, chop sticks, napkins, and fortune cookies provided too. Everything tasted great. The food was super fresh fresh, saucy, and flavorful. The rice was perfectly fluffy. Insanely delicious! When I ordered at around noon on a Saturday, it was super quiet and empty. I was literally the only person in there. It was rather dark in there with some subtle music playing. The staff were friendly and quick to check me out. I do appreciate that there is 15 minute pick-up parking directly in front of the door. Can't wait to go back!

Every dish was bursting with flavor and cooked perfectly. The noodles had the ideal texture, and…read morethe sauces were rich without being overpowering. Such a fun take with the crispy texture and softening noodles under with the sauce. Easily one of the best spots I've tried in the Central valley and I'll definitely be coming back.

Wow, I've never felt more overwhelmed at a buffet before, but the hungry rush of a Mother's Day…read morecustomers made it feel a little crazy in here. All that said, I'll be back! We sat in the enclosed patio and it was a little warm, but away from the noisy dining room. This buffet is loaded with a large sushi bar, dumpling section, multiple rice sections, classic chinese take out options like orange chicken, beef and broccoli, sweet n sour pork, an course chow mein. Not to mention a build your teppanyaki area! Everything here is made fresh, including the sushi, which was one of my favorite items. There's literally four sushi chefs making it constantly so as soon as the plates are empty, they can be refilled. That's basically the same strategy for all of the stations here. As soon as anything started to run out, the staff was refiling it. My kids loved it with my son trying his first raw oyster... he's not a fan, LOL. I suggest coming for lunch, you'll be saving about $10 and get primarily the same meal.

It's been a long time since I'd been here, and they've added a hot pot option, so we decided to…read moregive it a go. Arrived at noon on a Saturday and it was not terribly busy. We got a hot pot with two different broths and proceded to order some meats and pick out some veggies from the buffet area. The server was delightful. Overall, the hot pot was good. When we moved onto the other regular buffet dishes, things took a downward turn. I couldn't find anything that was good, other than the sushi. Every hot dish we tried was disappointing. With other hot pot options in the area, I don't know if we'd return.

These guys are a cult following in Oakdale and usually I can find them at the last call taproom on…read moreTuesdays. Amazing the amount of people they can turn out on a given evening. I love their sushi bowls and their spin on barbecue with eastern fusion. Can't go wrong with either side of the menu. Watch out for their spice levels... you maybe surprised with the heat. But I love heat and makes it so much fun! Overall a great meal worth watching out for them in the area.

I have been trying forever to make it out to this food truck. Their hours are extremely limited…read more(only 2x/week, hence the missing star.) Having said that, it definitely lived up to the hype. The bao bun was warm and fluffy, the pork belly tender and flavorful, the sauce was spicy and the herbs and veggies fresh. Would love to return and try other menu items - if I can catch them again!

3/2/26 Awesome!!…read moreFree bottle of wine for your birthday!! Arrived!! Already knew the bottle I wanted. Went, right to it! Checkout after that and worker was kind! Only cost 16 cents! Greatness!! Good service, Great wine variety & Great rewards!! Thank you! Highly recommended!!

They all carry different items! It's so frustrating! From California to Nevada to Florida they…read moreall carry different items. The craft beer collection isn't up to our expectations at this location! Really not much for us to choose from! customer service is good; it just makes us go and get something canned at a brewery.