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    Pipo Ramen & Rice

    4.6 (355 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Ramen
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    boat noodle
    Celyne D.

    My friend and I stopped in for dinner around 7pm on a weeknight. It wasn't busy at all, so we were seated immediately and had a relaxed, unhurried meal from start to finish. We started with the crispy pork belly, which was a great call. The pork had a nice crunch without being overdone, and the dipping sauce struck a good balance between sweet and tangy. For mains, I had the boat noodle and my friend ordered the chicken pad thai. The broth on the boat noodle was the highlight for me, really well-developed flavor, the kind you don't rush through. The pad thai was perfectly sauced, which made it feel hearty and satisfying rather than dry like you sometimes get elsewhere. Prices are reasonable and the menu has a lot of ground to cover. The chef specials caught my eye and I'm looking forward to working through those on the next visit!

    Rachel K.

    I crave Pipo Ramen and Rice all the time, they're a bit out of the way for me but when I'm going to be in the general area I'll go out of my way to stop by. I've enjoyed dine in and take out options from them, and while dining in will give you the freshest flavor and best presentation, they do such a good job packaging the food for takeout so nothing spills and everything tastes good with takeout too. The family that runs the restaurant is very friendly and I'm always greeted when I arrive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a good amount of seating available and they can accommodate small and larger groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great spot for a family dinner or meeting up with friends and I would recommend sharing family style so you can enjoy more dishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything is delicious here, I would recommend checking out their specials to see if there's anything that catches your eye. I typically order the boat noodles, Pipo Tom Yum Seafood ramen, or curries. I ordered the pad thai on my last visit to try something new and it was also delicious. There's plenty of parking available outside, so it's a great spot to stop if you're looking for a quick bite or a nice sit down meal.

    Monica C.

    Pipo is a great option if you're not craving anything Vietnamese while in little Saigon. Threy've been open for a few years now, and ive noticed how consistent they've always been. Their pad Thai is my favorite , but their boat noodle is also really good. I really like their drink options and how the owner, Bom is always so eager to let people sample them. The shop is named after his youngest son, and you might run into him running around the restaurant, Overall, I highly recommend Pipo if you're craving Thai food!

    Danica H.

    I visited Pipo Ramen and overall I had a okay experience. The service was fast. The chicken karaage was okay, I wish theres more serving. The boat noddle was good, it satisfied my cravings. And the staff were friendly, but I told them no bean sprouts since I'm pregnant, but they still gave me bean sprouts. What stood out most was the chilli oil! It's really spicy so be careful.

    Roy V.

    The star dish here is the soft shell crab w curry ramen. One might know the taste of the broth and find it hard to place: Being Thai we immediately recognized the curry broth as it is actually a really good Khao Soi broth (from the Chiang Mai region) that usually is served with chicken and a crispy noodle. This version is excellent and my mom who HATES ramen, loved it. The duck was dry as it assume it's air fried, and the fried rice was fairly average with little taste. I am still giving the restaurant a five star due to the soft shell crab dish!! Must try.

    Tonkatsu Ramen
    Christian D.

    The fiance and I wanted to try something new. We chose this place. Don't let the outside appearance deter you. It's in the ghetto, but the delicious is IN the ghetto. We came here on a Monday and it was a slow night. But let me tell you that the Crispy Basil Pork Belly with Jasmine Rice and the Tonkatsu Ramen were delicious. Plus, this place has a variety of food between Japanese and Thai.

    Pad Thai
    Rachel L.

    Came in on a super rainy day, service was quick and the server was friendly. We ordered the pad Thai and boat noodle, both came hot quick, hot and fresh. The pad thai was super yummy, big portions and super flavorful, the boat noodle was good but I've had better.

    Green Curry
    Wendy F.

    Finally got to try this place! Has a mix of Thai food and various types of ramen. Ordered green curry and the tonkotsu ramen. Okay portion sizes, never really seen an individualized bowl of green curry before. But curry and tonkotsu were tasty. Has a decent sized menu with a bunch of items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside has a lot of space and different tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were nice but never really checked on us. But overall, I would come again!

    Pineapple Fried Rice w/ shrimp and tofu-I love the fried toasty rice but I wouldn't order it again.  The flavor was not there.
    Becky S.

    LP from 9/20 Parking 5/5 locate in a corner plaza with other businesses therefore decent parking [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant 5/5 clean, decent donations and seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom 4/5 hand soap dispenser and paper towel machine needs attention. Other than that it's clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Service 3.5/5 Friendly staff, only see them when they take orders and bring food. No checking on customers. Food 3/5 Food was decent but would I come back? Probably not due to the options for me is decent but the food tastes bland or too much. Some people may enjoy it so don't let my reviews shoo you away. I love that the restaurant created their own version of some of the food we selected. Happy eating to all my fellow foodies

    Menu as of Sep 2025
    Carissa B.

    So glad we gave this place a try! It's definitely a hidden gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff is very nice and the ambience is very chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I feel like we stopped by to have dinner at an auntie's house lol. You would think it's just ramen here but nope! They have authentic Lao/Thai food. We ordered the Boat Noodles which was so yummy, I didn't expect to like it! I do wish it came with a little more protein but other than that, the flavor was delish. We also got the Pipo (Papaya) Salad Lao Style, level 4. The flavor was on point! When it came out we already knew it was going to be good because of how dark it was.. if it ain't dark and stinky, I don't want it. An extra plus because they added shrimp in it! The Thai Crab fried rice was plentiful of crab and we definitely enjoyed it. We came home with left overs, it was a really big portion which is pretty worth it for the price you're paying. We will definitely be coming back!

    Crispy pork belly half order
    Megan F.

    The ramen broth is a light fresh fragrant Tonkotsu broth. It's really good the pork is yummy and has a nice grilled flavor. The egg! Oh the soy egg is absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly this was my favorite part. I really enjoy the crispy fried pork belly as well so yummy. I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was excellent and very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's large and open feels clean and has nice clean bathrooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Beef noodle soup (pretty good!). Just wish they had dry pepper or chili that was actually spicy (tried all their pepper selections).
    Jeanice S.

    I have visited this place quite a bit but haven't for the last year then decided to stop in. I noticed the staff changed and down restaurant stuff changed. Came here for dinner around 6pm, there were two tables already occupied. They've never been super busy packed really when I visited. Food: This time I tried their beef noodle, kids ramen, fried potstickers. Beef noodle: This had really good flavoring. I wanted a clear broth, or else I would have gotten the boat noodle (but next time). The noodles weren't cooked too much and the meat wasn't dry. The portion looked a lot because of the bowl size but it's perfect. I added dry chili flakes and their Thai pepper with fish sauce but they weren't super spicy, which is what I wanted. Maybe change of staff so some recipes changed? I remember their Thai pepper with fish sauce was super spicy. Kids ramen: Huge portion! It was like a small order of ramen instead. My daughter could only eat 30% of the order but she said it was good! Fried potstickers: Average - the inside filling is okay. Sauce is a sweet dark sauce - okay taste. Oh usually they serve fruit chewy candy at the front register and that was something my daughter and I was looking forward to. So they switched out the candy with different brand green candy - another sign ownership changed? Anyways, I would recommend trying them out for their Thai food. We usually will get their Thai special menu food - crispy pork belly with rice, but next time again.

    Boat Beef Noodle Soup
    Chau P.

    This is one my favorite place to get boat noodle in Sacramento. Service is okay, I wasn't check on at all besides my food being brought to me. The portion seems to have gotten smaller but the price increased. They can make it spicy but it is Thai spicy so mild-medium can be very spicy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a very large dining area, including bar seatings, perfect for when you're eating alone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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