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4.3 (51 reviews)
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Pork egg rolls and shrimp spring rolls.
Admira H.

Smaller spring rolls, runny sauces and cream cheese wontons with exactly that and paper, absolutely no flavor. Items are packed in a bowl and food gets so soggy. Very dissatisfied with them this time, the flavors weren't there.

Pork egg rolls
PaHoua L.

You can order at a screen or with the staff person at the counter. Some great photo ops inside with a fun greenery backdrop as well as a rose backdrop. Quiet instrumental-type music was playing during our visit. "Best papaya salad ever!" says my husband -- and we eat a lot of papaya. We had ordered 2 combo papaya salads for dine-in, and then promptly ordered 3 spicy and 1 mild to take to my cousin's afterwards. The pho broth was top notch, as well as the khao poon. The khao poon is customizable and you can add quail eggs, pork blood, etc. The tricolor dessert drink / navaam was also really good with a fun selection of jellies. Definitely worth the stop if you love Hmong / Lao / Southeast Asian cuisine.

AmberAyame T.

Had weekend guests, came back for more mochi donuts- our guests fr San Francisco/Sac loved them as much as we do! Recommend the donuts and the food, really good service each time as well. Place is clean and classy with a big parking lot.

Cucumber salad
Kassandra T.

Waited over a hour for pho, boat noodle and cucumber salad. How this cucumber got out from the kitchen? Sadly will not be returning.

Boat noodle
Em S.

Food was great and the service was fast! The mochi donuts were especially delicious: soft, chewy, and full of flavor.

Thai Boat noodle

The best Asian Food restaurant in Oroville. Super nice vibes, owners are always friendly. I practically made this my go to spot for my friends and I to meet up. After introducing them to Hmong Food, they can't get enough of it. Prices are fair and they have happy hours and specials. Some of the best pho and Thai boat in town. You really don't have a reason to not come here, honestly.

Tilapia platter
Linda T.

All the food was really good and flavorful. Service was quick and easy. You'll need to order in the front before sitting down. Got to love the condiments with the pickled jalapeños. Definitely a MUST when eating! Interior is big and spacious. Will return for more fish and noodle boat for sure!

Combination Kaopiak

Dinner was delicious. The wait may be a bit longer especially on busy nights, but remember anything that is tasty does take more time to cook.

Took the time life out for Valentine's Day. Plenty of space and it was quiet. Love it. Had the Platter #1. Plenty for 3 people. It gives u a variety of great food so u don't get bored eating only one dish. Of course, like always, we had to have a few of the Mochi Donuts!! Loved that they rotate their flavors around.

This is what was left of the Papaya Platter. We couldn't eat the papaya salad, though, as that's where all the spice was.

The food and the service were both good. Our problem was we didn't know how to gauge how spicy we should've asked for. We both enjoy spicy foods, but... level 5 (out of 10) had us begging for milk to calm the fire on our lips.

Lisa S.

Been wanting to try this place for a while now because they have Thai boat noodles and I'm glad I did... it's located towards the outskirts of Oroville, kind of sketch because it's just this restaurant and a liquor store next door - but don't be afraid, definitely go in and eat. The place is pretty small.. you walk up and order at the counter... they have a huge water pitcher next to the cashier, so if you want water you get it yourself- which is nice , I guess... because you can get as much as you want .. and the cups they provide is a pretty decent size, it's not the small cups.. They have a pretty big menu: appetizers, soup noodles (pho, Kapoon, kaopiek, etc), pan fried foods (kraw pow, pad see eww, etc), rice plates (Hmong sausages, fried pork, teriyaki chicken etc) .. The menu is very traditional with the Hmong, mien, and Thai style of cooking .. definitely like home cooking We ordered the Thai Boat Noodles, teriyaki chicken, and papaya salad . Thai Boat Noodles: - it was good, they gave lots of meat, meatballs and tripe. It was a little salty, but adding vinegar to it helps - would order it again if I'm ever craving it Papaya salad: yummy - this is the traditional taste that I'm used to.. the funky, crunchy, sour and spicy taste with Kapoon noodles, very good.! Asked for medium spicy and it looked like there was a lot of peppers, but wasn't as "medium" spicy as it seemed Chicken teriyaki: my boyfriend ordered this - he said it was good and he would come back to order it again. ...but - one thing that was a little weird/ off ... the chicken teriyaki was served in a "to-go" , styrofoam container... we were both kind of confused about it because we stated we were eating there .. and wasn't expecting that. Every other dish came out on plates or bowls, but this was in a "to-go" container... maybe that is the esthetics of the dish.? Idk - it's not a bad thing , just something we weren't expecting... Overall - not too bad.!! Would definitely come back again because we don't have this type of home style cooking in Chico, especially the papaya salad. They have so many other dishes I want to try .. glad that it's kind of close to home because it cuts the need to drive down to Marysville.

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Fresh, savory and satisfying! Spicy Kitchen is worth it! We are so lucky to have them in Oroville

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Best hmong food in Oroville. All food was freshly cooked and flavor than other restaurants I've been in. Will definitely come back here.

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Love the food! Love the spicy pepper. Service is good. Will go again when in the area.

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Pho King Good

Pho King Good

4.3
(776 reviews)
47.2 mi
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So there I was... sitting on an oil rig in Alaska, talking to a sheriff's deputy with over 20 years…read moreon the job. He says, "My buddies keep telling me about this place called Pho King Good." Funny part? Even he had never been there. Well, that little story stuck with me. Fast forward a few weeks. My road trip partner, Koda, and I are heading home from Disneyland, cutting through Sacramento toward Grass Valley. We roll into Auburn and BOOM there it is. Pho King Good. Now let's just take a second to appreciate that name. If you're gonna swing for the fences with a name like Pho King Good, you've set the bar about as high as Mount Everest. You don't get to be "pretty decent." You'd better make me question every bowl of pho I've ever eaten. The sign? Absolutely iconic. It practically jumps out and hollers at you from the side of the road. Easy in, easy out. Road-tripper approved. Walking inside, though, I was expecting a little more "Pho King Palace" and a little less "we've been meaning to remodel since the Clinton administration." The marble counter looked nice enough, but the place just felt like it needed a little love. If I owned a restaurant with a name that good, I'd lean into it. Give me lanterns. Give me atmosphere. Make me feel like the King just walked in. Charge me another couple bucks if you have to I wouldn't mind if the experience matched the name. Then came the menu. It felt a little like Dysfunction Junction. They had everything listed, but it wasn't organized in a way that made ordering easy. Give me sections. House Pho. Beef Pho. Chicken Pho. Special Pho. Help a hungry traveler out. The food? Solid... right down the middle of the road. After hours in the car, a hot bowl of pho hits the spot no matter what. Koda really enjoyed his chicken dish, and our vegetable egg rolls with the peanut sauce were decent, although the wrapper was just a touch on the rubbery side. The owner was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, which always counts for something. My only real disappointment was this: with a name like Pho King Good, I expected to leave saying, "That's the best pho I've ever had." Instead, I left saying, "That was... good." And then came the plot twist. Time to pay. Cash only. So now I'm walking out to the ATM like I'm making a withdrawal for a back-alley poker game or a dispensary run. I'm standing there thinking, "Well... this tip just took a hit because I wasn't planning on paying an ATM fee for my noodles." I still don't quite understand it. You're giving change, printing receipts, running a business... we're already 95% of the way to taking cards! Overall, this wasn't about whether the food was amazing or terrible. It was about the experience. Sometimes that's the story worth telling. Would I stop again on another road trip? Probably. Because sometimes a bowl of pho, your best buddy Koda riding shotgun, and a restaurant with the greatest pun in California are all you really need. And if they ever decide to polish the place up and make it live up to that legendary name... It might just become Pho King Great.

VEGAN SIGHTING!!! I…read moredon't even know where to start my fellow vegans. This quirky, Vietnamese restaurant in the city of Auburn, CA, has by far the best vegan Banh Mi sandwich. The tofu was prepared so it did not take up the whole sandwich. The pickled radish and carrots had the perfect and balanced of sour and sweet. Of course, can't leave out the herbs of cilantro and fresh jalapinjoes. The french bread was crispy outside but still soft and hearty as you take a bite. My earth was it a 2 thumbs up!!! Then their vegan pho with veggies and tofu did not disappoint. Their veggie broth was perfectly blended and made wonderfully that I was not even thinking this was vegan. The staff was kind and informative. They were attentive and friendly. Then comes the merch. If you like a play on the word Pho, then come and check out their shirts for sale. All I have to say is "Life is Pho king good." With this said, another gem in Auburn, CA.

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YOUYU Noodle Bar

YOUYU Noodle Bar

3.0
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This one will be quick --…read more The food was good, but the service was non existent. My server tried blaming her colleague at the start for being busy, and then completely ghosted me until i was ready for the bill. i was expecting lean chicken for the teriyaki, but instead i got something on par with panda express. It was fine, but they could make the menu more descriptive.

Before offering a review, I wanted to do at least a little research on shrimp preparation. I…read moregenerally enjoy the food here, but I came in two nights ago and used my comp points to order the Lightly Crispy Walnut Shrimp. What I got were six shrimp for $24 that were not de-veined. Keep in mind that these aren't actually veins, but two inch long, thick and, tough digestive tracts that don't break without a noticeable effort. I expect shrimp to be relatively easy to eat, but in this case, I found the "veins" either wrapped around my tongue or firmly stuck between my teeth. These ongoing battles thoroughly ruined my meal. Having to fight them on one front, while wondering what the shrimp's last meal might've been on another front is more than I should have to contemplate while eating. The "research" I did before posting was simply to find out if it's generally good practice to "de-vein" shrimp before cooking them, and the overwhelming consensus is that, yes, de-vein them so as not to disgust your diners. Order at your own risk - there's almost nothing worse than a disappointing meal.

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To-go middle , noodle bar (left) open on weekends for extra capacity.

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To-go middle , noodle bar (left) open on weekends for extra capacity.

The Spicy Kitchen - asianfusion - Updated July 2026

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