I drove by here with my bf and notice no one was in the restaurant. It was empty and the owners were just sitting and waiting for customers. We contemplated on going in but I'm so glad we did. The owners both stood up, greeted us and when we were ready, immediately came to take our order. Most places charges hot tea $2 per person, not this place. We get a big pot of hot tea, please keep it this way! I ordered Vermicelli bowl with pork and shrimp, My bf ordered the rice plates with pork chop and egg pancake and comes with a soup. My dish was so refreshing with the daikon, carrots and lettuce. The fish sauce tied it all together. My bf enjoyed his dish as well, he scarfed down within 5 mins! The soup was sweet and hot, perfect for the weather! Definitely will be back to try their pho! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 24. COM SUON NUONG, CHA HAP - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Good Vietnamese food in a safe plaza is pretty good. The servers are attentive and food is hot and traditional. I like my buhn mi bread not heated. I like the baguette cold as crunchy. But for soups and vermicelli bbq yes yes read more

Amazing good fresh fast. And delicious I've never eaten inside but the take out is great and the he service is excellent

This is my favorite place ! The food is delicious, fresh and healthy . The owners are both wonderful and beautiful people inside and out . Thank you for wonderful service . will come again definitely:) read more

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We just started paddling in Alameda so looking for new eats and came here after a cold, wet day spent outside. This restaurant is in the same complex as a bunch of other businesses so while there is a parking lot, it's also a bit chaotic with a lot of large cars trying to fit into compact spots. Very standard pho menu - and food here for my vegan sister as well. I get what I always get - Pho Tai and it came with a generous amount of meat. As my sister put it "every time I looked at you, you were shoveling another piece of meat into your mouth." Service was very friendly and fast and seems like a place with a bunch of regulars! read more

I was visiting family and friends in Alameda, decided to try this restaurant because there is a parking lot and did not have to find street parking. Got the pho with rare beef and tendon. Pho was delicious, broth was flavorful. Service was good. read more

Huge fan of Rang Dong Restaurant. They are consistent with their flavors and the quality of the food and have good portions that leave you satisfied. My parents first introduced me to Rang Dong as it was one of the few remaining Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup shops within Oakland Chinatown. I had always passed by this restaurant and had noticed how busy it was, but never thought to go in. Well, my parents ordered take out and that was the beginning of my relationship with Rang Dong. My favorite order is their grilled pork vermicelli with egg rolls. Not entirely sure how it is during dine-in service, but the take out box is always substantially full. It makes the elevated price of $14.99 worth it. Sadly, they had a fire at the old location that temporarily had put a handful of restaurants out of business. Was very delighted to see, via Yelp (so trusty) that they opened up their location where Pho & Baguettes used to be in Alameda (along Webster). The drive is still worth it. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 33. Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and Egg Rolls ($13.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I had my first dining-in experience Friday for lunch. I just had to try the Beef Stew with Egg Noodles in the restaurant, fresh from the kitchen. At 1130am, I was the only one there, and service was quick. They even took the time to show me how the food is presented and how to best enjoy it. Yes, the food is of course, better in the restaurant. The soup is hot and savory, and the noodles have a better texture. Friendly staff and good service. May 2021: Limited indoor seating due to Covid-19 read more

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Ordered the egg rolls and banh mi. Egg rolls were not only super expensive (2 for $7), they were yucky. Soggy in the middle and barely anything in it. The banh mi was decent, but overall it was a mediocre experience. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Egg 01. CHA GIO (2 Rolls) 2 for $7! - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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We came in search of good soup to chase away chest congestion and found it with good flavor, good service, kindness and very fair prices not to mention easy parking in a pleasant area. Thank you! My friend and I will be back! read more

It's not the best but it's good enough if you're craving Vietnamese food. Here's what we ordered: Bun Bo Hue - a little hint of spice, but missing the bun Bo hue flavors! It's okay, I've had worse. Bun Rieu - super tomato-y with way too much shrimp paste. Prob one of the worst out of the other dishes we ordered. Bo Kho (beef noodle soup) - very herbal Pho Tai (beef slices) - nothing special, just regular old pho. Flavors are very subtle. Com Tam Thit (with egg) - the pork slices are delicious! I wouldn't go out my way to eat here, but it was close by and on our way home so decided to try it. Overall, it's good if you're close by and want some noodle soup or Vietnamese rice dishes. read more

I've had a few meals here and think it's a decently priced place with tasty food. The shop owners are also really friendly. I recommend the banh mis as they are flavorful and good value! The last time I went my friend and I had the speciality soups which honestly were just okay. Nice and warming but the flavors weren't as punchy as we thought they should be. I'll be back for banh mis and to try the pho. Good place to grab a snack or get some warm soup on a cold or rainy day. read more

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Best pho! Best service! The owners are so helpful and kind. We always feel welcome. Spring Rolls The noodles come with perfect texture. The broth has a good flavor. The vegetables are fresh. The spring rolls are so tasty! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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I really wanted to like this place, and I know Bun with Sliced Pork & Shrimp very well...and I love, love, love Pho' of any kind, ordering the Bun Bo Hue...and I could not have been more sorry. That said, this was the poorest flavor of both that I've ever tried...and I regret saying that, but I'm completely honest and very disappointed. Overcooked, Bland-Bland-Bland. The pickup service was very nice, with hardly anyone in the restaurant at 6:30 PM on a Sunday I should have taken a clue, and the price was very poor for two items at $40 +/-. I wish them well, and maybe they'll figure it out. Be careful with any reviews that have a particular word-count, as there's few consequences for fake reviews...and Yelp! is notorious for that. (Look around the web if you doubt me...) Best of luck, -- CMcD read more

Small Vietnamese restaurant, food is mediocre but very friendly owners and efficient service. Reasonable price. No 8. Pho, Rare steak, well done flank brisket tendon and tripe- very little meat. Very little pho. In fact, you can't even see much of the content when the pho is served because it looks like it's all broth. The broth itself isn't too bad, very standard. Now I have to comment on the veggie plate, it is so small. Only a small amount of bean sprouts and two thinly sliced jalapeño, and a small wedge of lime. I normally use double that amount in my pho. No. 2: Fresh rolls with shrimp & pork served with peanut sauce- the spring rolls are not fresh. The rice paper was dry, the veggies inside is yellowish and even taste slightly bitter. Very disappointed. No 20. bun rieu- a little bland, not much flavor, and also on the smaller portion side. Slightly below average. Ice Vietnamese coffee- traditional Vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk. I like that they serve hot water in a teapot so I can actually 'refill' my Vietnamese coffee by making second and third brews. This is my trick on maximizing the coffee. I am a big supporter for small family businesses, so I still recommend trying this restaurant. The owners are very nice and friendly. There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant, so still pretty convenient. I understand that it is a tough time for restaurants and small business, but I still hope they don't skim on portion size and could use fresher ingredients! read more

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This got to be one of best place for Bun Bo Hue in the Bay Area. It was very flavorful. There is a kick to the spiciness. You can taste the shrimp paste and pork flavor of the broth. I wished the chili oil was spicier. read more

I've gone here many many times throughout the past 3 years and this is my absolute favorite pho spot on the island! Honestly, I'm giving 5 stars alone just for how sweet the staff are! We live down the street and we always have the same woman who takes our order and helps us out. Not sure if she's the owner, but she is ALWAYS such a sweetheart. She recognizes my husband whenever he comes by and she always thanks him for continuously supporting their business. As for the food, my usual is the pho tai chin with extra noodles. Super tasty, good quality meat, and savory broth. Generous veggies and portions, always fresh. I love supporting small businesses and now that winter season is rapidly approaching, it's that time of year where I wish they get all the business and customers they deserve! read more

The servers are always so sweet! I enjoyed bun bo hue, but not the biggest fan of the banh mi.

Came today horrible chicken pho, bland broth no chicken flavor, I sent it back and left. Ridiculous learn how to flavor your food lady!!

I ordered two dishes for takeout here. The Vietnamese Crepe which was delicious and largely portioned, and the Spicy soup (forgot to take a photo) which was also very good. The portion for the soup was pretty generous as well. The guy who helped me was very kind (the owner maybe?) and was very nice to provide me a menu to go. Just a heads up - it is in Chinatown so parking was difficult even though I came in a non-busy time. The plus side is you can buy your produce or fresh fish while you wait for the food to get cooked. All in all, I will return to get more takeout from here. The Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Crepe) is worth it. Cheers! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - a woman walking down the sidewalk - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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We got an order of a typical pho, bun buo hue, and beef noodle stew to go. The pho was ok! The beef noodle stew was good. The bun buo hue broth was DELICIOUS! I do wonder if it can be extra spicy if we ask ahead of time! Would definitely come to eat, or to go order food! Staff are nice and friendly and the place was packed when I picked up my order. read more

This place used to be the spot to go to before it became Rang Dong and I hadn't tried it since it became Rang Dong until recently as I was looking to take out Vietnamese soup noodles for a sick family member and myself and daughter. The place I was going to order from was closed so quickly looked on Yelp and found Rang Dong open and the service was quick and friendly! Then recently, after the gym, hubby and I were looking for some soup noodles and I suggested Rang Dong. I ordered the Thai iced tea and we also had iced water and hot tea. Once we ordered, the food came out quickly as it was New Year's Day and wasn't too busy. There is only one size for soup noodles and the portions are hearty! Hubby ordered the #32 Mi Ga, chicken noodle soup and I had #29, both with egg noodles! I enjoyed every bit of mine with seafood, chicken and pork and only left some of the broth! Next time I will try the bun or one of the rice plates! read more

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I love this place! Really delicious, fresh food. Always the best, kind and friendly service. Nice and cool temperature and clean inside. A bit pricey, but not too bad. Good parking since they are in the Neptune Plaza. They cook and grill inside but your clothes and hair won't end up smelling like cooking because they have good exhaust and ventilation. I would highly recommended this place! read more

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This place is a hidden gem in Alameda. The location is convenient with free parking and the food is fantastic. My go to is the pork vermicelli with egg rolls or the pho dac biet. Honestly, the ingredients are always fresh and made to order. If you need a pick me up the iced vietnamese coffee is a must..if you can handle the caffeine. Seating's limited at this location and it does get busier in the evening so I like to order off peak hours. Give this place a try I promise you won't regret it! read more

As long as I can remember, this place never fail to fill me up with awesome Vietnamese deliciousness. From their amazing choice of noodle soups to the various rice plates, i assure you they will impress your tastebuds and have you planing your next return as you walk out the door. The food is ready that good!! Staff are so friendly. Overall a must visit. Bun from RP. read more

Was lost with heat stroke after walking around the alameda antique fair with my Girl friend. It was wild. Really needed a bahn mi after being in the sun for so long. After doing a quick search I found this place near the aquarium that we never knew was there. Let me tell you. This place has an amazing sandwich. Fresh ingredients and very soft bread. I'm a little gluten sensitive and was able to eat the whole sandwich (slowly) and not feel bad afterwards! SO GOOD! My gf ordered vermicelli bowl and that was also very good and hefty. They have good prices for the quality of food and a very friendly staff. I will definitely be coming back for more sandwiches whenever I'm in Alameda. Thank you so much! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vermicelli bowl!! Amazing - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Pho isn't bad at all here, just not spectacular Honestly I have no qualms about this place since I was just craving for pho one night after a long & busy day. Pho here is decent, of *average* quality, that is accompanied by a generous selection of toppings (even when you do takeout). Red meat is packaged with the pho, so I'd recommend briefly boiling the red meat in a separate pot of pan before transferring it to your pho soup/noodles. Would I return? Yes, to quickly satisfy a random pho craving read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

The staff here are so dedicated and attentive. (Imo, they're as attentive as waiters in Michelin-starred restaurants, if not more...) Clearly a small family business, you can tell they put their heart and soul into the food. Speaking of the food, the food is SO good. Pho and buns really hit the spot when you're craving Vietnamese food but don't feel like leaving the island. (In fact, it's now our family's go-to Vietnamese spot for dinner so we don't need to worry about crime in Oakland at night.) Their bahn mis are a bit on the bready side, which I REALLY like but some people might not. My guess is that they don't scoop out the center of the roll; eh, more food for me! They are generous with the sandwich fillings (especially the veggies, which a lot of places skimp out on). It's a bit unusual that their bahn mis are served hot, but I can see that being great on a cold winter day. My only regret is not discovering them earlier; I could have been eating here for years... Alas! read more

I was in Alameda and I wanted to pick up some pho to eat in bed while I watch Netflix. Rang Dong had really good reviews so I decided to try it out. I placed my order on DoorDash and it was ready earlier than the expected time. I went to pick up my order and the owners were so incredibly sweet and friendly that I left with a smile on my face! I ordered pho with beef balls and rare steak and it was amazing! The broth is very light and clear with a slightly sweet taste. The steak was some of the freshest and most tender that I've ever had from a pho restaurant! It was very good quality. The cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and basil were extremely fresh as well. They provided the little hoisin and sriracha packets for take-out orders which I love! This is definitely my new go to pho restaurant! read more

Banh mi was amazing, I love the bread they used. IT WAS SO SOFT. I got the combo sandwich and it was very fresh and filling, definitely worth trying. I'd give their banh mi 5 stars but I had also bought their BBH to go for dinner and that was a major disappointment. The soup wasn't flavorful enough and the portions were very small. I've never gotten such little noddles before :( I'd definitely recommend their banh mi here but skip the BBH. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 39. BANH MI DAC BIET - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

We love a good banh mi, and seek them out in nearly every town we spend any time in. Today we decided to try Rang Dong. For $6 you get a perfectly fresh French roll, stuffed to the brim with, in this case, grilled chicken, daikon, carrots, jalapeños, and cilantro. The chicken was tender and had nice grill marks that gave it some extra flavor. The veggies were all balanced, and every bite had just the right amount of cilantro and jalapeño. The woman who answered the phone when I called, and greeted me when I arrived to pick up, was incredibly kind and appreciative of our business. I got a glance at and a whiff of someone's pho when I picked up the sandwiches, and will definitely be back to try. Hands-down, best banh mi we've had recently. read more

This restaurant used to be my go to when they were located in Chinatown. I used to go for there for the family's meal; tamarind shrimp, squids, fish and sweet&sour soup they offer. Since they relocated their menu got shorter and a lot of items were taken off. Today's my first time coming to their new location which is located on Central Ave in alameda in the plaza. They have taken over Pho & Baguette. The service is great. Very friendly & welcoming. The menu now is pretty basic which consist of rice, pho, sandwiches and some appetizer. I ordered the vermicelli noodles with pork, egg roll and shredded pork. They are generous with the amount of noodles they give. It can literally feed two people. The funny thing is there's only one egg roll. Usually there should be two, but that's okay because everything else was generous. The meat was thinly sliced with a good amount of flavor In it. It was a lot of food which I had to bring home and eat later on the day. The price range here is reasonable/affordable. They do a lot of takeout and have about 6 tables for indoor seatings. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

The restaurant was clean, the service was great and the food is excellent! There's ample parking and the pho wasn't greasy. The beef was incredibly tender and prices were fair. Try the banh mi!!! read more

I am not a pho expert but I really like this place. I don't know how to explain what good pho is but the broth flavor is very good and they have good meat options and the vegetables are fresh. I also really like the proprietors. They're very happy and welcoming people. They make you feel like you belong. Unless you're a pho snob, you should like this place! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - #8 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

This Vietnamese restaurant is a bit more expensive than most other Vietnamese places, but the portion sizes are bigger and the food is really good. I also like that they give you a lot of meat here, both in the pho and the rice plates. I got the #83, a broken rice plate with a pork chop, an egg cake, and a shrimp cake. The pork chop was super flavorful and had a wonderful sweetness and savoriness. The egg cake was like a frittata with a bunch of stuff and it was also really good. My favorite out of the three was the shrimp cake though. The exterior was super crispy and crunchy, but the inside was tender and sweet shrimp. The pho here is also pretty good. The pho comes in huge bowls with a bunch of meat and noodles. The broth isn't as rich or flavorful as some other Vietnamese restaurants, but the meat is tender and good. read more

Was a customer at their old location and frequent them even more now. Nothing amazing but everything is solid and food doesn't give me that excessive msg thirst/feeling. . Food and portions seem small for the price. Two relatively small fried spring rolls runs $6+... just charge me more and make it a full order of 3 or 4 please. The boss lady is extremely nice and they've been quoting me 15 minutes and have been spot on. They have a huge shared parking lot which makes for easy parking. read more

Fantastic vietnamese sandwiches. Get the combo with extra pate and you won't regret it. Around $10, which is cheap in alameda

Let me tell you something, if you want non greasy, authentic, char grilled rice plates. This place is soooo Legit. Reminds me dead on how my Mom makes her rice plates. And it also reminds me of rice plates in Ho Chi Minh City or Westminster in So Cal. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Grilled Pork with Shrimp Cake, and Egg Cake over Broken Rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I followed this place to Alameda after their Oakland location was destroyed in a fire. The Bun Bo Hue soup no longer has duck blood cubes in it which was sad for me because I loved it but it's still very good. The beef stew with egg noodles is very hearty and the broth is very well-balanced with spices. Not too greasy and very filling. I love the combo banh mi the most, it's my favorite one and I love the pho with brisket and tendon. The meat is always tender and delicious. The tendon is the right texture and softness. They never make their broth too salty like in some places and it's very clear and soothing. Both the chicken and beef pho selections are solid. The service is always so warm and welcoming, it makes me feel so good to eat there like I am eating with family and I like supporting their business especially since Tu Tai 2 closed down. Parking is super convenient and plentiful and I have never had to wait to be seated. Whenever I am desperate to feel better after a night of overindulging, my first thought is to head to Rang Dong. read more

Good sandwiches, although the last order I got was not as good as they have been before.