Tomorrow is Le Soleil's last day in business. Unfortunately, I think many of us saw this coming. It…read morestarted when they reduced the number of days they were open for business, citing staffing issues. Then, as much as we loved the banh mi, the banner and the sidewalk sign advertising them as a new lunch option last year seemed almost like they were really, really trying to pull in more people any way they could. Every time I walked past this place, it was either empty or there were one to two tables with guests at a time. So when the word finally broke a few days ago that the owners have sold the place and are closing, I felt really sad, but wasn't surprised. It's definitely the end of an era, and is one of those longtime San Leandro restaurants in this strip of E 14th that has a comforting, early 2000s vibe -- and is now gone, like so many before them. It's frustrating, especially because the likelihood of them possibly getting replaced by a chain or yet another taqueria or Chinese place is high (though they apparently don't know what will be moving in after them). Dropped by yesterday with my husband for a final lunch. He got the bun bo hue and I got the yellow curry stir fry and fried rice. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious, and the restaurant was nearly entirely full with people having their own last meals and saying their goodbyes to the owners. While the owner was incredibly nice, service was terrible. She was overworked, working the counter, packing up to-go orders, taking table orders, bringing out food, AND bussing tables alone. The party next to us was a little frustrated that she still hadn't come by to take their order and went to the counter to flag her down. I don't know how much longer Le Soleil would've remained viable if service has been like this for months. It's a sad situation, but I wish nothing but the best for the owners, especially if they decide to open another restaurant in the future.

Joined friends for lunch and the food that I ordered was delicious, chicken in lemongrass sauce…read more Server was friendly, and place was nice and orderly. However, we ordered it to go spring roll and the shrimp is so thin like a Spanish ham. Clearly the intent is to deceive.

Pho An Hoa is a solid choice if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food at a great price. The…read morefood is tasty, portions are generous, and the overall value is hard to beat. You really get a satisfying meal without spending a lot. The service is efficient and the food comes out quickly, which is a big plus if you're looking for a casual meal. The staff's demeanor is just okay--not particularly warm or attentive, but perfectly adequate for getting you in and out. The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a family-run Vietnamese restaurant: simple, no-frills, and comfortable. It's not a place you go for the atmosphere, but rather for consistently good food at a reasonable price. If you're after a delicious, affordable Vietnamese meal, Pho An Hoa definitely delivers.

If I was able to give zero stars, I would have. This was our go-to spot for Pho. However, we will…read morenot be patronizing this business anymore. Our food had just arrived, when a couple with two large dogs came into the restaurant. The dogs were NOT service dogs. The waiter proceeded to seat the couple with their dogs behind my husband and I. I was appalled!! The waiter never asked if we were OK if the couple sat near us. I want to point out that my husband and I are dog lovers and have had dogs for 20 years. I understand what it feels like to love them like family, but at the end of the day they are dogs. The law clearly states: "Under California Health and Safety Code § 114259.5, live animals are strictly prohibited inside the indoor dining or food preparation areas of a restaurant. The only legal exceptions are for official law enforcement dogs and individually trained service dogs. Emotional support animals (ESAs) or companion pets do not qualify under California law or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are not allowed indoors." So unless you are comfortable with dog hair possibly flying into your food, because you never know when a dog is going to shake, I would advise you NOT to eat here.

Food was delicious. We ordered a combination rice plate, it was great and portion was good for the…read moreprice. And my husband ordered a signature noodle dish, it was very unique. The meat was season enough and I haven't eaten anywhere before. Also my dad ordered a pho bowl. The bowl came in with a huge bone but with a lot of meat on it. I can say it definitely worth every penny. Service was great! They arrange the item that I didn't like in the combo rice plate without charging me extra. A lot of place they will charge you more, which is very disappointing. Nowadays all the restaurants try to charge customers more for everything possible. Which makes me just want to cook at home more than eat out. The restaurant was very bright and clean even tho they open every long time. I would recommend everyone to give it a try. Definitely will go back.

Service fast Food was delicious…read more Ambience chill and family friendly Enjoyed my lunch here. Second time going. Will go again.

SO good! Reminder that this isn't a restaurant--you place an order via text, get an ETA for pickup…read moreand drive to the location. Once you arrive, follow up via text for instructions. Someone came out with our food and I sent our payment via Venmo. Husband and I got the sandwich, two iced coffees, corn, large salad and it was DELICIOUS. The portions are pretty substantial and I think a small salad would have sufficed. Will definitely be back!

2Oi is an home kitchen that opened 2 years ago in Argyle Palms Apartments. Initially I didn't know…read morehow to order. Lately, I saw instructions posted on their website on Yelp. I called to place order. Got a recording. Got a return call confirming my order. Found it's better to text with C6 or F7 unless one can speak Vietnamese. Main associate lacks English proficiency. Much easier for her to get "code" Place was an easy find. Street parking slightly difficult. Unknown if parking in their lot is permissible. Went towards big building on the right . Found unit with "Taste of Asia" brochure on window. Just before the gate. Bingo! Stood in front of open door until Vietnamese lady came out with my order. $21 cash. Unknown if Zelle has tax added to it. Tipped a little. Lady hesitated to give change. Offerings (Vietnamese): street food, drinks, coffee. Sips: Cafe Muoi Bien (sea salt foam Vietnamese coffee, 7)-Viet coffee, sea salt foam, condensed milk. -coffee didn't look full. No doubt foam on top shrank/mixed into coffee. -bold coffee with alternating sweet & salty tastes depending on sipping foam or condensed milk. Bites: Banh Trang Cuon (Vietnamese Special roll, 14). There's also a salad version with same ingredients & no wrapping. -dipping sauce had sweet & savory notes. -rice roll had dominant theme of beef jerky. The surrounding nuanced taste was a symphonic medley of carrots, quarter sectioned boiled eggs, coriander, green mango, dried shrimp, fried onions, peanuts & green mangos, 5 stars Worthy! Quality: freshly premade. Quantiy: ample enough for a meal. Would repeat. *Taste of Asia "passport" given to win prizes from buying from food vendors in Oakland Chinatown & San Leandro Asian businesses. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Visiting the area, I looked up a decent pho spot and found Joe's Pho. The food itself is decent,…read moresimilar to any other pho I've had, but the service definitely needs improvement. There was one guy hosting, seating you, and taking orders, and he would forget what you asked him for, which made for a difficult experience. I asked for an extra bowl and some toppings, but I ended up having to get up myself and ask the table bussers, who were bringing water and picking up plates, for assistance with what I needed. Service: 0 stars. Food: Maybe 4 stars. But when you combine the food and service together, I'd give this place 3 stars at best.

Had a pho Tai last night and while the South Bay Vietnamese restaurants is no comparison, I will…read morecomment that between San Leandro through Fremont and Dublin, this is probably one of the top spots in the East Bay. I've been here a handful of times and for whatever reason last night broth was enhanced, protein was better quality. No wonder they have business at 9 PM whereas other places are closed or have limited customers You don't come across a lot of Vietnamese restaurants that is spacious for strollers and upgrade their drink menu. I think these are two of many reasons why this place is successful. You see multiple strollers at 9 PM, babies who definitely should be home in their crib at that hour lol. Every other table has a soda, a coffee, or a smoothie drink to accommodate their entrée. This establishment is also good at marketing themselves online. This is probably one of the few if not only Vietnamese restaurants where you can do online ordering. Overall, spacious parking lot, excellent service. They have also expanded their menu to other Vietnamese entrées that you would normally only see in South Bay authentic restaurants. overall a decent spot in the East Bay.

As someone who has spent a long time in San Leandro, there are quite a bit of restaurants I had not…read morebothered to try. The parking lot is a bit small and thankfully it wasn't too busy so it was easy to get a spot. My partner really wanted to try a different pho restaurant so we came here for a dinner after our big sur 21.2 mile race! He got the chow mein with beef, along with a banh mi and I got the pho with beef tendon and flank. The tendons were so fatty and the best texture while the flank was so fresh and cooked to perfection. The beef in the chow mein were so tender and the banh mi were seasoned perfectly. This place is very much a sleeper hit for me and the service was fast.

I ordered their beef stew with rice noodles (beef was tender and a bit fatty I loved it), fried egg…read morerolls (so good) and their delicious Vietnamese coffee! (Someone in the review mentioned it has a hazelnut taste to it and it did not disappoint:) I was satisfied with everything. I wish I ordered fried rice but next time I will! You will not be disappointed go and get yourself a meal and enjoy it! Can't wait to try their other food on the menu!

The food was delicious, super fast service and attentive staff! They have a wide selection of…read moredishes, if pho isn't for you, the have it all! They also offer complimentary dessert bar, a soft serve station and fruit cocktail. They were showing sports, F1 and each tv had different shows! It was clean, quiet and very comfortable!

Joe's Pho is on the pricier side, and in my opinion, it doesn't quite live up to the cost. The…read morebroth has a strong flavor, but it also tastes like it contains a lot of MSG. I was also surprised they charge an extra $1 just to have the meat served on the side, which feels unnecessary. The service could also be better. There seemed to be a communication barrier with our server. I asked for a plate on the side, and she just nodded without saying anything, which made it unclear whether she understood the request. I'm someone who enjoys drinking the broth, and this wasn't the kind of soup I'd want to finish. There are better pho spots nearby with broth that tastes cleaner and more balanced. The steak was the highlight of the meal and the main reason I'm giving this place 2 stars.

Decided to stop by for lunch at 1pm on a Monday with my parents before going grocery shopping next…read moredoor. Didn't realize that I had to order at the register first before taking a seat and they bring the order to you. I was excited to try their special chicken and chiu chow with ho fun. Flavor of the soup was decent but a bit watered down for both. I liked the bounciness of the ho fun and all the ingredients. The ginger/scallion was a great for dipping the chicken. Glad I was able to stop by to check out this restaurant. Great place to stop by for a quick lunch, especially if you don't need any type service since this place is mostly self-serve.

The food here is always delicious. Their chicken is like the Hainan style where it's steamed or…read moregently boiled, not entirely sure how they cook it, and you dip it on the ginger spring onion sauce. If you like Hainan chicken then you would like it too. Aside from this their garlic noodles with popcorn chicken is good too. Fried chicken wings are great. Many people seem to order this. I recommend this restaurant if you're in San Leandro

I LOVE THIS PLACE....to the point I got it DoorDash-ed :DDDD…read more The chicken was super juicy and yummy honestly especially with the dipping sauce. I've never finished a bowl of noodles in my life until I came here. The ladies who work there are really nice and work very hard. They greet me very nicely every-time I go :D I do have to say that the parking may not be the best but I don't care cause it's super good. Just park across the street if you have toooo! Very home-y feeling inside which I always appreciate. JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS

Revisited pho ga 88…read more We ordered the special deal where it comes with two bowls of pho and half an order of chicken for $29.99. Still as good as I had it last. Think this is a better deal than ordering separately as you get a bit more chicken. They also now serve Banh cuon and bun thang, which I was curious about and will have to try next time.

Can't believe I didn't do a review for them before the fire. The place and parking lot itself was…read morequite small. It was always packed with people dining. We came here to grab dinner. They were busy as usual so we ordered to go. We ordered a grilled pork banh mi, grilled chicken banh mi, banh cuon, and grilled pork rice plate. Everything was very tasty and delicious. A favorite for Vietnamese food in the area that's for sure. Can't wait til they open their new location soon. Even tho it won't be in CV..I don't mind driving to the Stack. I still need to try their other items including their pho.

Was feeling under the weather after a week of traveling so I decided to take a trip to my favorite…read morepho spot, pho auntie 7. My bf and I came an hour before closing and it was packed, but were able to get a seat as soon as we walked in. They have plenty of seating for large groups or smaller parties. The food here never disappoints! Ordered the large rare beef pho with extra beef on the side, the shrimp spring rolls and the fried potstickers. The pho is the best I've ever had. The broth is flavorful and seasoned to perfection. The soup is packed with meat and noodles. The spring rolls are fresh, the ingredients they use really make a difference in quality of the food. The fried potstickers are crunchy and delicious and the sauce they paired it with was sweet and balanced the flavor of the potstickers. Even though it was busy, the kitchen was quick and we had our food within minutes of ordering. This place has so much more than pho, I'll be back to try more from their extensive menu!