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    Tea Light Cafe

    3.9 (547 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Henry L.

    The food is delicious and hits the spot. The service was pretty standard, and the waiter answered our questions about dietary restrictions. The decorations were lovely, and you can tell that much thought was put into them. If you get the pho, I would definitely ask for extra limes since they only give you one. Other than that, I would come back again!

    Scott B.

    The banh mi is finally back!! Best sandwich in metro Phoenix And even better than before with the new softer roll.. Get the pork if you go. The bowl with the rice noodles, greens and pork and/or egg rolls on top is also great.

    4. 2 Veggie Spring Rolls with Tofu 1 with shrimp.  So fresh and tasty. I don't do spicy food but have spicy fans that love this place too!!!
    Meghan G.

    Absolutely love this little gem! Healthy fresh vegi spring rolls and love the pho when the weather cools off !!! Fast, friendly and always delicious!!! Nothing fancy just good fresh food

    1. Pork with Rice Noodles
    Mike L.

    Came by a Saturday at noon for some grub to go. Cozy restaurant with nice decor. No other patrons. Quick glance at their menu/pictures (on the wall) and decided on a couple pork with rice noodle bowls, spring rolls, and egg rolls. My order came out in decent time. Food was okay. Nothing really stood out. Spring rolls were mostly lettuce filled. Pork dishes were just okay. Egg rolls were decent. Sadly, a one and done experience for me.

    Elicia N.

    Popper in here craving pho and a summer roll. The tea light special (dine in only) is perfect. I very much enjoyed it all, choosing the steak pho for my soup. Great parking and nearby shopping by the theater. Appreciate that they give back to military service persons as well.

    Main restaurant area or you can sit outside under the individual table umbrellas or take the food go

    The casual environment and phenomenal consistent food at the tea. Café is exceptional. I'm not saying that from one visit. I've been eating here for well over a decade and enjoying every minute. Do you want casual experience with nice ambience in the venue, and food that touch the bar or the genre, he like Café is the place to come. It's quick, great value and the food rocks. Join the journey and join us

    Pork vermicelli bowl was delicious!

    Service was quick and friendly. Dish was tasty, it's rare to find Viet restaurants with food vermicelli bowls nearby.

    #14 Beef Steamed Rice Plate
    Dwayne O.

    Tea Light Cafe Egg Rolls were nice and Crispy and had a dipping sauce, very good and recommend this appetizer. #14 Beef Steamed Rice Plate marinated beef or chicken or pork with jasmine rice, cucumbers, house made pickled carrots and cabbage. I chose the beef, which was a little stiff and dry, my wife selected the pork which she really liked. Was busy for a Saturday afternoon around 3 pm. We had tried this restaurant years ago and was without much impression, but enjoyed our experience. Just order the pork over the beef

    3. Pork with 2 Egg Rolls
    Angel T.

    I've gotten the same thing here both times (#3 Pork with two egg rolls) and honestly great both times. Pretty refreshing meal and good portion size for me. Nice place for a quick and easy lunch with fast service. Good place to eat lunch on your own or grab a quick bite with your friends.

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    Great broth for pho. Exactly what I needed after surgery. Glad it was nearby and easy to order for pick up.

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    Tea Light has become a go to spot for our family! The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the menu is simple yet so delicious!

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    Amazing best Thai food, friendly service amazing beef salad .....,,..,.. great location

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    9 months ago

    Really like this place! Good food and people. Also they got the best take home macha. The powder is fridgerated and fresh!!

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    11 months ago

    Great food. Fast service, very friendly people too. Love that there is good Vietnamese food close to the north side of Phoenix.

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    8 months ago

    Amazing service, ambiance, and Pho. My favorite Vietnamese mom's and pops! Will definitely be back soon

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    8 months ago

    Amazing experience !! Food was great and the service was even better. I would absolutely recommend the pho as I got it and it was delicious.

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    10 months ago

    Portion sizes are great! Food is awesome. staff is nice and helpful! Will be making this place a regular spot!

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    11 months ago

    Good atmosphere and great service. The lady up front was super nice and very helpful with everything.

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    Awesome good and great service!! Highly recommend! I like their Thai tea and Vietnamese bowls.

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    Pho Thanh

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    13.9 mi
    $$

    My friend and I found ourselves in Phoenix today, and I was entirely intent on experiencing my very…read morefirst Vietnamese meal. We happened upon a charming restaurant situated right along the road just past the 17th Street traffic lights and a rather marvelous discovery it turned out to be. They even accommodate reservations, which is always a reassuring touch for a well-planned afternoon. Upon arrival, we were pleased to find a wonderfully convenient parking spot, which immediately set a relaxed tone. Stepping inside, the venue was beautifully lively and bustling with a wonderful crowd, yet it maintained a thoroughly nice, comfortable atmosphere. The staff welcomed us with immense warmth, and I found their level of hospitality to be entirely satisfactory. To commence the luncheon, I ordered a Thai Tea my very first and it was absolute perfection. They also offer a selection of desserts, which I shall certainly have to explore on a future visit. When it came to selecting my entrée, our waiter was exceedingly nice, explaining the menu with the utmost patience. Following his guidance, I chose the Wonton Noodle Soup with ribs. The kitchen's timing was impeccable; precisely fifteen minutes later, it was presented at our table. The dish was a absolute triumph the noodles paired with the rich, savory ribs were utterly exciting to the palate. This establishment has officially earned a very special place in my diary. Between the flawless service, the warm ambiance, and the superb cuisine, it was a thoroughly successful introduction. I shall most certainly be returning

    Twice now. Not sure I can go a 3rd…read more Check the Che Dessert before you buy. Bought banana dessert. Coconut milk was too old and grainy. Didn't even eat it. 4/10 tag bought on 4/18. Banh Canh - udon noodle soup with pork in clear soup. Clean and clear soup flavor. Just what I wanted so I was happy. Even came with pork blood. Double win. Beef Stew with egg noodle - Bo Kho Mi - good! On a different occasion, pre order same day. Bought a total of 18 mix Vietnamese dessert (Che) and was charged for 20. In and out transaction, take out. All dessert were freshly made but the lids all popped off during transport. Their POS system isn't efficient. Boss lady running it doesn't care about quality. Just pay and leave.

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    Vermicelly salad
    Vermicelly salad
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    Little Saigon

    Little Saigon

    4.3
    (720 reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $$

    We met friends for dinner at Little Saigon. The place was fairly crowded considering it was a…read moreMonday evening. After reviewing the menu we decided on Lemongrass chicken with vegetables, beef with vegetables, beef vermicelli, and shrimp vermicelli. Service is always fast here. I ordered the lemongrass chicken. It is pretty spicy. The flavoring was really nice with a fish sauce in it. It was probably spicier than I wanted. Think I'll go back to my noodle order next time. It was good to try something different though. I would give my dish four stars. Otherwise everything else gets five stars. Free street parking outside.

    Overall This experience was very frustrating from start to…read morefinish and made the entire meal feel unpleasant. The restaurant seems to charge for every little thing and the staff is slow and forgetful. Having to get up so many times just to remind them about our order is simply not acceptable. I really hope things improve, especially for long time customers who have supported this place for years Ambience The ambience was very cute and charming. The space feels inviting and has a pleasant atmosphere. Food The food was good. We ordered the catfish spring rolls and they were delicious once everything finally made it to the table. Service The service was the biggest issue and it was very disappointing, especially since my family has been coming here for 3 years. Parts of our order were missing, including several side dishes and even the sauce for the spring rolls. We asked for a cup of ice and that was missing too. We waited about 10 minutes after receiving the catfish before the vegetables were brought out and we had to keep asking for simple items. It's a shame because things taste best when the food is still hot, but the catfish was already cold once they brought out all the small dishes that came with the main dish. Because the staff was moving so slowly, we ended up walking to the counter (6 times) just to follow up on things that should have been brought to us without asking. It honestly felt like we were serving ourselves. There should be no excuse why service was so slow because there's two waitress and only one other table. The Vietnamese coffee tasted sickly sweet and burnt. After taking one sip, I asked to switch to a Thai tea, hoping it would be better, but that drink was also extremely sickenly sweet. I returned it after one sip as well. I was surprised to see that I was charged for both drinks and was told it was because I drank them, which did not feel fair at all. They even charged us for the lemon slices.

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    Rice Paper

    Rice Paper

    4.2
    (196 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    10/10, nope 20/10! WOW!…read more I'm so absolutely thrilled by our family dinner at Rice Paper tonight I haven't stopped talking about it with family and friends! The food, flavor, service, cleanliness, and vibes were absolutely perfect!! Came on a Thursday evening, ordered plain pho and french fries for our 5&3YO both ate it up! While we looked at the menu, I couldn't decide what alcohol I wanted, spirit, beer, sake, wine, etc.. finally order sake bomb with Asahi and the bartender came over and let me sample one of the sours - just cause! I'm awesome! Thank you! Wish I had room to order! For dinner we did: - Filet Spring Roll - Chuck Norris Spring Roll - grandma Trans firecracker wings - Crispy Rice on sizzling plate with Filet My words cannot describe how amazingly delicious it all was. The spring rolls were equally filling, flavorful, refreshing, and savory! Flavor explosion! The firecracker wings drenched in the spicy sauce was so good, we kept dipping some of our kids fries in the sauce! Lastly the Crispy Rice dish with filet, WOW! A bite of that, with some broth on the side. I couldn't easily swear it's one of the most savory dishes I've had in AZ. What a hidden gem! On top of this, as a parent, it's always stressful eating outside of your own home with your kiddos, but the staff/owners were so accommodating, I felt comfortable and grateful! They were so nice and my 3Yo is wild, but they didn't make us feel bad and they continued to smile and even give him a high five as we left. The location is clean and vibey, and we were all comfortable the whole time. So glad this fam came FOB in 1981 and hope they continue to rock it because they deserve it! What a great location and so glad we went. Can't wait to go back.

    I haven't written a review in a very long time, but after dining at this place I had to make sure I…read morecame on to give them their kudos. The place is very clean inside, nicely decorated, and had background music playing (I hate places that are dead silent). A nice spot for me and my girlfriend to enjoy our lunch and talk over a bowl of pho. I was intrigued by the veggie pho because they used baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and asparagus. I don't really like vegetable broth so I asked if the broth could be their beef broth which they said was ok. My girlfriend had the chicken pho like she usually does and we shared a spring roll. I have to say that I was blown away with how delicious my pho was. It had such a nice clean beef flavor that you love when enjoying pho. The vegetables worked incredibly, but I' sure any of their beef options are stellar (I just wanted veggies). No doubt one of the more memorable broths that's I've had in a long time! My girlfriend's pho was also super flavorful and had a nice aroma as well. She ended up eating all the broth and had a bunch of leftover noodles and chicken. I would really recommend not serving the chicken diced in cubes because you can't get those nice chopsticks full of noodles and chicken. The roll we ordered was good, but probably not something I'd get again. They use filet mignon for it, but I think I would prefer to have them use a less expensive cut and give me 2X the meat. Finally our server Enrique was cool and very attentive and let us know about their Sunday pho special which was great. This place might not be as traditional as the other places where you see the entire family working and have the beat up menus, but it's they definitely make pho worth checking out for yourself.

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    Bar area!
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    Song Lynn Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.3
    (574 reviews)
    22.3 mi
    $$

    Been here twice, ordered the pho only. Food is so good. The broth is amazing, no extras needed. The…read moreservice is great! The attention to their customers is outstanding. I have two toddlers and they were very careful with the placement of soup on the table. I appreciate it. One thing I love about this place is they have scissors for the kids. If I need to cut their noodles, they have it on had. This is only place I've seen have it. Makes coming back easier. Food is so good. We always recommend this to our family and friends.

    What I got: Lucky Buddha beer…read moreP1 Combination pho Fried Spring rolls Very fast paced energy in here they really want you to sit down and eat and get out. I wanted to just chill and take my time to eat, but the server never came back again for me to order another drink so I decided I should just get out then since they didn't want me there long it seemed let's start off with the food review tho my spring rolls tasted off like there was something a bit funky with them, as well as how to frozen texture on the inside and I was given the smallest amount of fish sauce I've ever seen every other place. I've been to is a huge amount or like a generous amount of that sauce dividend but I got like barely anything so I was like trying to scoop it at the end, but yeah, definitely funky tasting rolls. The pho itself consisted mostly of noodles and a decent amount of meat at least but with the combination, I felt like the tendon they just gave the biggest chunks possible, which were extremely hard to try to bite through unusual for me to come across I love tripe and tendon the most in the combos, the regular size is generously sized tho no need to pay extra for a larger size unless you're really hungry the flavor of the broth tasted good nothing special but it was a alright meal prob won't come back but I don't think it was entirely a waste of time

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    Grilled pork bhan Mi
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    Vietshack

    Vietshack

    4.8
    (486 reviews)
    21.4 mi
    $$

    Since my last review, this place has expanded into a restaurant with a formal dining area,…read moretransforming it from an already great takeout extravaganza to a place I'd bring my friends/family for a proper sit down meal. In fact, I'm pleasantly surprised by their growing menu and their willingness to better themselves by listening to Yelp feedback. You can really feel the spirit of home-cooking and the cozy atmosphere of a locally owned restaurant here. In the best way possible, service hasn't changed - it's still the same friendly owner greeting you with a smile and overall cheerful attitude. You can tell that they are actively growing as a restaurant and I can't help but want to cheer them on! Today, I had their banh mi pho with a side of Chinese donuts to dip into the pho broth. Absolutely delicious and great concept. My constructive feedback is if they can dial in their pho broth (which I already enjoy) to have more in-depth bone broth/spice flavor and less reliance on maybe the salty aspect. I'm excited to see the future of this establishment,

    Delish! No frills spot w counter service. Order, take a number, and choose your seat in the…read moreadjacent dining area. Self-serve sauce station (soy sauce, homemade chili oil, etc), as well as a water jug. I find it easier to wait for my food and spoon the chili oil directly onto my food. Salt + pepper wings 5/5 Char siu 4/5 Bus your disposable plates, and then plan your next visit !

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    Fried Noodles with shrimp
    Fried Noodles with shrimp
    Condiments but no thai basil??

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