I am fairly new to the SGV food scene having moved here a few months ago, but I have found that Pho…read moreKadao is a place of comfort and delicious food. I visited here twice with my partner before moving here and ever since then it's been our go to for a meal when we feel like eating out. The staff are very attentive and so sweet, I appreciate their way of making conversation during every visit. The wait for your food is quick, it's hot and fresh when it comes out of the kitchen. We had their chicken wings during our last visit, they were so crispy and juicy. You can't go wrong with the chicken pho, the big portion is BIG so we usually take the leftovers to go. The virmicelli bowl is a great portion and I would say a shareable size (the egg roll is so tasty and crisp, one of my favssss)! Def will have to come back soon!

Updated review: They…read morestopped charging people for to go containers. That was a great move. Since my last review, I've been here several more times and had pleasant experiences. I still stand by my first review in that pricing is a little higher, and I think that's why the place is always half empty. However, it is a convenient spot for us because of the variety in their menu. The most recent time I ordered a large order and one of the workers offered to help me carry it to my car. That was very nice of them.

Vietnamese food has always been my go-to when I'm feeling health-conscious and need something that…read morewon't make me question my life choices. And unlike most "healthy" food that tastes like cardboard and regret, the flavor here is actually the icing on the cake -- or in this case, the dipping sauce on the rice roll. This gem of a place specializes in Vietnamese cuisine, with their specialty being bánh cuốn -- delicate rice rolls stuffed with wood ear mushrooms and seasoned ground pork. As if that wasn't already enough to win you over, it comes loaded with bean sprouts, fresh veggies, shrimp fritters, and ham, creating a flavor profile so complex it makes you feel cultured just for eating it. I always go straight for the #1 Special and -- because I clearly have no self-restraint -- ask for extra rice sheets. Will it fill me up? Absolutely not. Will I leave deeply satisfied anyway? Every single time. It's the culinary equivalent of a great conversation: you don't know exactly what happened, but you feel better for having experienced it. The fact that this establishment is still standing after all these years is honestly a gift to humanity, and if you haven't been yet, that's a personal failing you should correct immediately.

CASH ONLY. This has…read morebeen here for decades but never tried until today. Located in a grocery store plaza tucked away in a corner, truly a mom and pop shop. Walking in transport you the 90s, they're so good that they don't need don't need to renovate interior. They still have the mirrored wall with pink old school tables and chairs. Love that each table has a large pitcher of nuoc cham (fish sauce) if you dine in. 6. Banh Uot Tom Chay (Flour Sheet Roll w/ Ground Shrimp)- banh cuon was so silky and bouncy. Shrimp Tempura Sweet Potato is cripsy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. Everything was soo good! 7. Banh Coun Nham Thit (Flour Sheet Roll w/ Ground Pork &Mushroom)- similar as #6 but with an extra oomph, ground pork was seasoned well and not dry at all. 1. Banh Coun Dac Biet Hai Nam (Combination Flour Sheet)- can't choose between #6 or #7, order this one instead. It's combination of both the ground shrimp banh cuon and the ground pork. Also loved this dish comes with both Shrimp Tempura w/ Green Bean and Shrimp Tempura Sweet Potato. Best of all worlds! 11. Banh Xeo -extremely crispy but not hard, surprisingly not greasy. Stuffed with well seasoned pork belly which was pretty tender. Shell of banh xeo had shrimp scattered throughout.

Food 3/5: Braised fish was flavorful and delicious. Sweet and sour soup was perfectly season and…read morehot! The preserved vegetables were a bit too sour for my liking but the jelly fish salad was great! Service 4/5: Staff was nice and helpful! Ambiance 4/4: Plenty of seating and space. Nice overall environment.

Great value for your dollar!! This cozy Vietnamese restaurant has an extensive menu but most people…read morecome here for the set family menu. For the price, you get so much food and the food is very good. Husband and I usually get the two-person set and we often can't finish the dinner set. Last time we came we decided to get a la carte items: vermicelli with grilled pork sausage and egg rolls plus a rice dish. My noodles came with very generous portions of grilled sausage (nem nuong) and egg rolls. They also give a complimentary dessert (Vietnamese che) after your meal. Overall, a good place for a quick lunch or dinner.

A true local spot! Totally unassuming from the outside, but this spot is now easily one of my…read morefavorite pho ga spots. I went on a weekend and just missed the lunch rush by a smidge, but the food and service is fast and efficient. Ordered the Pho Ga with boneless chicken, and it was like a warm home cooked meal. Definitely will be back

Let's go local Vietnamese food…read more Chicken light and fat flat noodles Clean and light Added the brown and red spicy sauce Then drank all the soup Added ginger sauce to make it a ginger noodle Chicken in the side was cold on purpose with ginger sauce not too strong Again light and filling Bun cuon was nice meaty and and I like the crunch of mushroom in there accept card Canto and Vietnamese vibes love it Clean and quick

Stopped by Pho Hai and ordered the com tam bì chả sườn nướng, and it was such a satisfying meal…read more The grilled pork was flavorful and nicely cooked with that slightly smoky taste that makes it so good. The combination of the shredded pork skin, egg meatloaf, and rice made every bite balanced and really enjoyable. Everything paired well together, especially with the fresh vegetables and sauce on the side, which added even more flavor to the dish. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy a hearty meal. Service was smooth and the food came out in a timely manner. Overall, a solid spot when you're craving a classic Vietnamese dish done right. Definitely something I'd come back for.

Place is slowly growing to be a Top 1 restaurant for me in the City of El Monte. Consistent quality…read moreacross the board rather than hit and misses. Ordered the Com Bo Luc Lac Shaka Shaka Beef, and the beef was perfectly grilled pan fried on the outside in a sweet soy fish sauce marinade. Basically the dish is equivalent to Cantonese Charsiu BBQ but here with beef and paired with salad/ rice. Lastly ordered the Bahn Mi Bo Kho, a French inspired Beef Stew paired with a baguette but instead of red wine as a base, your standard beef bullion, carrots, soy, onions and all them Pho Spices. Thus far my two trips here have been nothing but praise. You want a quality Noodle Soup dish, you have it here, you want a quality Grilled Meats dish, you have it here. At this point I'm pretty sure their Fried rice and Chowmein are also decent. But like I said if I were to nominate a blue collar friendly, working class pocket friendly quality food restaurant to represent El Monte...this would be it. My top choice for everything Viet. Chinese business dude sitting couple of tables from me is sporting b a Patek Philippe gold Nautilis... So this place isn't just catching the eyes of the working class...

I don't usually eat chicken--actually, I avoided it for years. But this place completely changed…read morethat. Six years ago, I tried it for the first time, and since then, it's the only place where I'll eat chicken. That alone says everything. What keeps me coming back isn't just one thing--it's the consistency. Over six years, the quality has never slipped once. The broth is rich and deeply flavorful without being heavy, the chicken is tender and perfectly cooked every time, and even the sauces--something most places treat as an afterthought--are incredibly well-balanced and addictive. It's rare to find a place that does everything right and continues to do so year after year. This is one of those rare places. If you think you don't like chicken, this might be the place that proves you wrong.

Simple home style chicken noodle soup when you want it. It's a hole in a wall kinda place. Owner…read moretake your order and one staff to clean the table. While eating there, I noticed several pickup orders. Overall, it's not bad and tasted fine.

Stopped by at Banh Xeo Quan today for lunch with some friends. Don't let the looks fool you because…read morethe food is great. They only have 3 items on the menu and they do a good job at it. We ordered the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) and mi kho đậu hào tôm and thit (dry egg noodles with shrimp and pork). The banh xeo was big and can be split amongst 2 people. You can choose the original which comes with pork and shrimp. They have a fish version and a vegetarian version as well. Each banh xeo comes with a bag of veggies and fish sauce to dip for $18. The crepe was crispy and light with lots of bean sprouts, onions and mushroom in the filling. The meat had a nice bite to it and veggies were super fresh. The dry egg noodles were flavorful and the meat had nice flavor as well. The soup on the side came out piping hot and was a good addition. The crispy edges of the banh xeo and flavorful noodles were a hit with the toddler in our group. Parking is found in the back or on the streets. The storefront looks like they're not opened and is pretty low-key so just go in if you're there. They have a couple small tables in the front and a big table in the back for bigger groups. Service was friendly and food came out quick. Dry noodle was $16, noodle soup $17 and banh xeo was $18. There is a $1 charge if you use credit card.

Best banh xeo in the USA? Not quite but it is very well made indeed! I would say this hole in the…read morewall place does a fine job with a simple menu and I must say they are extremely efficient. Premade veggie condiments packed in plastic and cooked to order menu works well and keeps wait time to a minimum. The building appears to be an old mexican restaurant they converted and the plus side is the dedicated parking in the back. Overall, I would definitely come back! Note the limited hours of operation before you head over!

The food is good. The staffs are nice & friendly. I like it here very much. I would recommend…read morefriends and family members to this restaurant.

Food - overall 3.5/4 out of 5. ordered Pho Bac, fried…read morechicken wings, shaking beef, and the bone marrow with egg in broth (protein on steroid dish) enjoyed the soup, but my beef for the Pho Bac was chewy versus tender. You may like it. I don't. the bone marrow in broth was good but soup wasn't as hot as the Hubs like. His soup temp is slightly below boiling point kind of hot, that you have to blow and cool it down a slight more bit before drinking it. shaking beef was good. wings were ok. Service - amazing! very attentive and quick. We got what we need promptly and a few gentle "how's the food?" check in. Ambiance- nice inside. don't judge a book by its cover vibe Parking Lot is right in the back.