SUPER UNDERRATED! Been here a couple of times and it hits EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. Only waited for about…read more5 mins for our order. Large portion for less than $20! Bún bò Huế was incredibly good! Spicy, hearty and flavorful. Highly recommend this place!

I thought the food was rather good, but it was the service that I could not overlook…read more I came with my family when the restaurant wasn't very busy at the time. I believe we were the only table dining in, honestly. The woman who took our order came across as cold and unwelcoming. The whole time was super awkward and cringey. The lack of friendliness or hospitality made us feel uncomfortable the entire time. We felt rushed when ordering and half the time she was blunt in answering any questions we had. As for the food, the bun bo hue really hit the spot. Nice savory broth and perfect amount of spice. My only issue was the meat, there were a few pieces that were chewy and difficult to eat. They also charge extra for literally anything (even the bean sprouts that are often FREE) it felt like she was making up prices on the spot. 25 cents each for to-go containers and straws??? really? The food was good, but I did not expect to feel uncomfortable during dinner. The service overshadowed my time here at Pho Cafe and I don't see myself returning.

We were in pacific for the dog surfing contest. We originally planned to eat somewhere else but…read morethought it would be too crazy. We came here instead. Small restaurant located in a strip mall. Plenty of parking. Inside the fresh and clean. Their menu is very extensive even with a kid's menu. They gave us a pair of scissors - loved it! Imperial Rolls - this was just okay. Our daughter who is picky did eat a couple pieces. Soup with egg noodles - Our daughter loved it. Eat half the noodles and drank half the soup. Seafood pho - I have been craving this. This was pretty good and there was so much toppings. I am not a big eater and finished my large size. My husband got the bun with grilled beef and imperial rolls - He loved his. One unisex restroom. We had a great experience and were very happy. Price point was good too.

3.5 stars Totally different from last time. Prices are…read morereasonable, and portion sizes are generous, but the taste was a bit hit or miss. We ordered the combo pho, ground pork rice rolls, grilled pork spring rolls, and shrimp papaya salad. The fish sauce was slightly salty, and the grilled pork was extremely salty, we actually preferred eating some of the dishes without the fish sauce. Otherwise, the remaining dishes were good. Customer service was great, but the table was quite sticky, which affected the overall dining experience. The ambience was casual and busy, but felt a bit unkempt during our visit.

I was so surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet, because hands down, this is my favorite hot…read morepot place. An AYCE Hot Pot / Grill spot. I personally like to come here more for the hot pot option. FOOD: 9/10 An ample amount of options to choose from, including appetizers, drinks, meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and more. My go-to orders are always the tomato-based soup, brisket, Chinese donut, and homemade biang biang noodles, which, in my opinion, are a MUST! For dessert, no matter how full I am, I always gotta go for the fried buns with condensed milk. Their Thai Tea is also creamy and good! I love how they don't skimp on the milk. The sauce bar is great and has a lot of toppings and sauces to create your own hot pot dipping sauce concoction. My go-to is ponzu, sesame paste, hella garlic, chili oil, hella cilantro, and green onions. You already know. They serve a complimentary scoop of ice cream! They normally have 2-3 flavors to choose from. I always go for the green tea for the most part. SERVICE: 8/10 Staff is always quick, efficient, attentive, and nice! AMBIANCE: 9/10 Indoor and outdoor seating are available. I love how they have good-sized tables inside whether you're dining solo, with a small group, or with a big party. I also love that they still have their COVID shields. Why? I don't know. A little extra sanitary measure wouldn't hurt anyone, so why not? If you sit outside, they also have outdoor heaters, which is always a plus.

We went to Top Pot on a whim for dinner, and since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived a bit…read moreearlier to try to avoid the crowds. It was about 6pm on a Saturday and we luckily got seated, but larger parties started coming in within the hour. - PARKING - Lots of spots around the plaza area! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - You can sit outside or inside, but since it was a little windy that night, we opted to sit inside. They put us in the middle between two parties but we didn't mind. The tables have screens that help with the airflow of the stoves. You mark down everything you want on the menu paper, and then give it to the staff. Once they get your order in, they'll wipe off the menu paper and you can continue to order that way. - FOOD - We all got the half BBQ, half hot pot option. It's definitely a unique experience that you can't find everywhere, so I'm glad we got to try it! I got the mild spicy of the signature soup, but I think if I were to ever come back I'd probably get something without spice as it got to be a bit much with the veggies! The meat quality is pretty decent here as well, and I liked the variety of sides you can get here. - OVERALL - A solid spot with a unique dining experience if you get the half and half option!

I visited Grand Hot Pot with my family on a Friday evening around 6 PM and was pleasantly surprised…read moreto be seated right away--though within minutes, a line began to form, and the restaurant quickly filled to capacity. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The quality of the meats stood out, especially the ribeye, which was flavorful and well-marbled. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve drink fridge in the back, offering a wide, unlimited selection that adds to the overall experience. The broth was rich and satisfying, complementing the ingredients nicely. The atmosphere strikes a great balance--casual and welcoming, with the feel of a classic Chinese hot pot restaurant. It's an easygoing spot that still delivers on quality, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with family or friends.

I came here as a party of six on a Sunday- this spot does not disappoint. Love the all you can…read moredrink portion of the deal as well! The spicy broth was definitely Chinese levels spicy- a little strong, soy milk or another beverage is highly recommended! All the food here was yummy- the shocking standout was the honey prawn shrimp. Our table loved it so much that we ordered three plates. The cucumber salad is also a non hot pot dish that's included in AYCE that we found really enjoyable. No complaints, nothing is wrong with the meat quality or the veggie quality but the broth is not the best IMO. It could be worked on. Love the free ice cream bar that has Asian inspired flavors- my favorite was the red bean and black sesame. The service is quick and the place is clean! Definitely a hit, we all left with our bellies full.

This was our first time here. A cozy hidden gem on the rim of Pacifica & Daly City. The atmosphere…read morefelt like home, the customer service was top notch. The food was amazing, they even had delicious vegan options for some of our family members. We got the salt & pepper spicy wings, asparagus & salmon plate, veggie chow mein, shrimp fried rice, ma po tofu, eggplant in spicy garlic sauce. Everything was so good we went back for more the next day. We ordered the orange chicken & Korean chicken wings. We found our new favorite food spot, definitely food for the soul. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you stop by for visit. If you go during dinner time, be patient as it fills up quickly.

The restaurant is clean, modern, and casual with a relaxed atmosphere, making it a nice spot for…read morelunch or dinner. Parking was easy and there was no wait on a Friday night. I ordered the truffle beef mushroom fried rice and the honey walnut shrimp. Both dishes were phenomenal texturally. The fried rice had plenty of tender slices of beef and mushrooms, and the shrimp were crispy with a light, crunchy coating. That said, both dishes were a bit too mildly seasoned for my taste and definitely came alive after adding some chili oil. The service was phenomenal. Our server was attentive throughout the meal and even bagged my leftovers in a to go bag without me having to ask, which I really appreciated. Overall, a solid neighborhood spot with fresh ingredients and generous portions.

The review is solely for their Senorita Bread and yes, it is just as good as you remember it to be…read more The menu is straightforward - how many pieces you want and pay via cash or card. The service is quick and efficient and the best part is eating the bread immediately after it's handed to you.

I finally got to try Ling Nam in Daly City after hearing so many people recommend it. The food was…read moredecent overall. We probably should have tried the wonton noodle soup instead of the lomi. The food didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The silogs were okay. I was expecting more from the sizzling steak, but it didn't really stand out. It lacked flavor, and the pork in the tokwa't baboy was mostly fatty pieces. The taho was not as good as I expected. The service was okay--the staff were busy but polite. Overall, it was an average experience. I'm glad I tried it once, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back. The Señorita bread was the highlight for me. It was soft and had just the right amount of sweetness. I definitely recommend trying it.

What a rip off!! We ordered crab in xo sauce and it can't be more than 2 lbs but we were charged…read more$60 for it!!!! DO NOT COME HERE FOR CRABS. Market price for crabs right now is $10/lb!!! This restaurant is charging $30/lb!!! DISCLAIMER: They offer a free drink for anyone who writes a 5 star review sooo.. watch out for dishonest reviews.

Free drink with 5 Star Yelp review, I did not participate…read more We got here and were the only customers and there were NO employees around. We could hear them, can they not hear us?!?! We walked around looking. Another party came in after us, a party of 7 and they were even louder than us. Anyways, everyone just started making themselves at home. Took a table, got our own menus, etc. Quality/Quantity - Today we got the following: Boneless Hainanese Half Chicken - When I ordered this, I did not know it was boneless. When it arrived, I said to myself another skinny chicken, and then realized it was boneless. So for a boneless half chicken, it had a very reasonable amount of meat. I am not sure if I have EVER had an entire half chicken deboned for me?!?! I really appreciated it. And the accompanying ginger was so good; we asked for more. A little too salty for my guests, but I like salt. Clams with Black Bean Sauce - Good flavors. Decent portions, considering that it is a seafood dish. One clam still had some sand in it, but the rest was good. Chicken Chow Fun - Not on the menu, but they gladly substituted the beef for chicken for us. The chicken was very tender. Decent portions. I actually thought it had generous portions, until we finished it all. And we are light eaters. But the food here must be that good, because both my guests finished it all with NO leftovers. Atmosphere - Small local restaurant, with cool decor and even better messages! See all my pictures. Private room available. Two unisex restrooms. Both of which have positive messages; again, see pictures. Open 7 days a week from 10:30am to 9pm; closed Tuesdays. Plenty of mall parking, but it was FULL due to a busy Sunday lunch rush in the mall. Service - Good, friendly, and welcoming. Well after she finished working in the back... Price - $60 + generous tip. Reasonably priced for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2018.

The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.

Came here for a family dinner and they were pretty accommodating in seating a large party…read more Service was fast and they were pretty nice and quick. We got a short rib dry pot, beef noodle soup, fried rice, various skewers, spicy wontons, and cucumber salad. Short rib dry pot was just okay, the meat itself was a bit chewy and it was pretty oily. The potatoes were a let down almost tasted like soggy fries rather than actual cut potatoes. Beef noodle soup was lacking in flavor as well and the meat tasted on the lower quality side. Beef, scallop, chicken skin/heart skewers were pretty flavorful and had some good smokiness to them, but the lamb skewers weren't up to par with the others. The chilli wontons were pretty good, plump, juicy, and had a strong spicy kick to them. Fried rice was exceptional, ended up ordering an extra order. Overall I think the quality of some of the dishes has gone a bit downhill from when they first opened.

Checked out this hidden spot close to serramonte mall. I love how they have a small parking lot!…read more We went on a weekday and it's AYCE $32.99 dinner time. First time experiencing 90% of the food was already in skewers, so basically you just have to dip them in the soup base you choose. You were able to choose 2 soup base and we chose the House special and sauerkraut broth. I personally like the sauerkraut more. I love how they marinated the meat not too flavorful and they have a section where the meat is marinated with mild spice. I like spicy food myself so I like the flavor. If you cannot take spicy, they have a section on the menu where you can choose the non marinated meat. They have 4 different kinds to choose from: Ribeye Roll, supreme beef roll, New Zealand Lamb, black tripe. All their meat is pretty fresh for their price. There is a variety selection for vegetables too and drinks not included! Sauce is also self serve just like a lot of other hotpot places. I'm happy that they have fermented bean sauce, black vinegar and roasted sesame because those are always my Togo sauce to make for hotpot! Service was excellent and always check up on us on what we need! Inside isn't small or big but very neat and love the decorations on the wall. Overall, I would definitely go back soon!

Non-skewer meat quality is quite good. The skewers are fun but hard to pick up in the refrigerator,…read moreand the meat on the skewers is quite tough. The spicy broth we got was soooo oily my stomach hurt the next day, so watch out for that. Could use more vegetable options and have more food stocked, the fridges look pretty empty and sad though I'm guessing they're trying to avoid food waste. Price is a tad high for what it is, but the novelty of the skewers is what you're paying for. I would recommend coming for weekday lunch to get a better price. Also the fried mochi with brown sugar is dangerously good if you like chewy sweets.

I stumbled upon this place while on the hunt for a burger (the shop next door is closed). It's a…read moresmall, cute little cafe with lots of unique options. The host was very warm and welcoming. They have everything from omelettes to paninis to salads to pastas. The list goes on... I ended up going with the Spinach Ravioli with sage, butter, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese. This was wonderful. I could taste the sage/ rosemary in the sauce which had a slight kick. They gave a side of toasted bread as well, which was perfect for dipping into the sauce. I really liked this little cafe and I will be coming back.

Really good! We've walked by here hundreds of times. A few days ago while looking at the menu a…read morelady stopped and told us the restaurant is great and everything she's tried was good. So, finally, we tried it tonight. We shared a pear arugula salad. Delish! Wifey had gorgonzola gnocchi and I had chicken parmigiana. Both were very good. I deducted one star because I felt the gnocchi was more appetizer-sized than main...it was delicious though. I really really liked my parmigiana. So glad we finally tried Buona Italia after so long!