My wife is from Vietnam and this is her favorite Vietnamese place north of San Francisco. She goes here at least once a week and I tagalong, (accompany, not the Girl Scout cookie). Very friendly staff, easy-going, and welcoming. Great prices for large portions. I enjoy the various vegetarian options. Not great ambience but solid food at a great price and nice portions. Everything's available to go or for pick up as well. A well run smooth operation, and you get your food in a hurry. Always hot and delicious. A perfect spot to get some grub before or after Trader Joe's shopping! This is the real deal, take it from my wife as she too is the real deal. A hobbyist self taught gourmet cook of various ethnic cuisines and a pastry chef extraordinaire! She knows her food, so if she recommends it you won't regret your visit. read more

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This place offers some delicious dish. I ordered BBQ pork and Pho soup. The servings were big and tasty. Pork was cooked right and I loved a bite of sweetness and saltiness all together. The staff were friendly and service was fast. We had a great lunch and the place was quite and cute. read more

Was very cold outside and spicy noodle soup sounded great ! Was seated immediately, The young lady that took my order was very nice and helpful. I got their #25 which was a large bowl of noodles with spicy broth, Shrimp Cakes and Spring Rolls. The Shrimp Cakes and Spring Rolls were Ok, The Spicy noodles were good, spice level and flavor was good and warmed me up, was exactly what I needed for a cold night. Overall the food was decent. My only knock on the place was no public bathrooms and the inside wasn't really nice. I will go back in the future. to try other dishes. read more

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I was looking for a pho that opens early and it pops up! Who agrees with me pho is the best hangover food?! I'm so glad to find this place. Egg rolls and spring rolls are delicious and fresh. Chicken with pork and shrimp rice noodle soup is hitting the spot. A nice surprise is chicken chow mein. It has thin noodles which is not normally my favorite but it's super tasty that it could be my new favorite now. Waiters are super friendly. Iced water with lemon also tastes great in the morning. Definitely want to come back! read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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They literally have a picture of the dish I ordered on their menu and they still got it wrong... I ordered the filet mignon noodle dish.. It is supposed to come with string noodles. As you can see in the picture, definitely not stringing noodles. ALSO this is definitely not filet mignon.. the meat's not bad but filet mignon is a pricey, high-grade beef and if I'm going to pay a premium for a premium product I expect to receive it. It's unfortunate as this clearly is false advertisement.. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - NOT string noodles and definitely NOT filet mignon. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

A favorite of my family and me. The prices recently went up, but with war in Iran, prices are going up everywhere.

Plenty of seating inside if you want a dine-in experience and the menu is huge so everyone can find something they like. I always order the shrimp garlic noodles, it is my go to order here and is always delicious. I've tried their pho a few times as well which has always been good. They offer large portions for every meal. The service is good overall. One thing that would make it more enjoyable for me is if soft drinks were out of a soda fountain instead of cans. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Went for the pho but would never get it again- tasteless. The lemongrass chicken on the other hand was very tasty but WAY too many onions (like half the dish was onion). read more

I love this place. I eat here at least once a week, usually Vermicelli with grilled pork, or shrimp. I have sampled similar meals in many other venues, and none has come up to the VN standard, imo. The generous portion of meat is always perfectly prepared, and the whole meal tastes clean and delicious. The staff is always welcoming, and the price is very reasonable. read more

Stopped by here on a rainy day and was craving pho it was absolutely delicious pho! The broth was rich, flavorful, and tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the meat was tender and fresh. Everything tasted authentic and well balanced. The portions were generous. Definitely a spot I'd come back to whenever I'm in the area and craving a bowl of pho. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - #1. House Special Combination of Beef & Beef Balls (Phở Đặc Biệt Bò Viên) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

I love Vietnamese food and sadly there are very few choices in Marin County - Saigon Village, Pho Viet, Pho and a couple of Banh mi places. For take out I only order two things - A9 Fried Chicken Wings; crispy and done very well but they used to give you six and now only four for the same price. And fresh spring rolls. Neither have I ever been disappointed by. When I sit down I only order one thing - #1 House Special Combination Pho. Unfortunately prices have gone up considerably but that is the case with every restaurant in Marin and the Bay Area as a whole. Pho is perfect for when it is cold, you feel run down or are hung over. When it comes to Pho, broth is most important followed by how generous and fresh the meat portions and then the noodles. VN Noodle has satisfying broth and I have yet to be disappointed by the portions and freshness. Pho Viet is a very close second. Four stars because this is good Pho, not great Pho (no where in Marin has great Pho, or great Asian food in general. Sorely lacking for such an affluent area. Marin needs a Ranch 99 or HMart as well). $20 for a decent bowl of pho is quite a lot. The ambiance is so so and the service can vary depending on the visit. Still this is probably your best bet for Vietnamese food in Marin County. Parking is good and you don't have to wait long for your food. read more

A lot of space for parking. Has an old school Vietnamese restaurant vibe. And the food doesn't disappoint. Great homey feel to the place and food. Flavors were all there. We sat in a booth. Store and bathrooms were clean. Service was okay. Fried eggrolls where perfectly golden and nice and hot when they came out. They are packed with pork which was awesome! My partner got the Bún bò Huế. Wish there were traditional toppings: bò bắp, huyết, giò heo. They used beef that's usually for pho which was ok. The traditional meats would have helped elevate the dish to the next level. I had the Hủ Tiếu Thập Cẩm. Broth was nice and light. Seafood pieces were not fishy. And side veggies were nice and fresh (would have loved if they included bắp cải and bắp chuối for side veggies for the Bún bò Huế). No wow factor but deff good flavor and portions! We'll be back, can't wait to try more! 3.8/5 read more

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I was shopping nearby at Trader Joe's and saw there was a pho restaurant within the same plaza. I ordered online and it said that it would be ready within 20 mins. By the time I got there, my food was ready and packed. I got the egg rolls and a bun bo hue. Egg rolls were still fresh and crispy when I got home. It came with some lettuce, pickled radish, and a side of fish sauce. Portions seemed kinda of small for a takeout large BBH. I noticed right away that it didn't have the same toppings that I would normally see such as pork sausage, pork blood, or shredded cabbage but the broth was very flavorful though. It was not too spicy but has a kick. Overall, food was decent and I would definitely come back to try other items. read more

This place is nice. The food is OK. The service could be improved. I had to ask for soy sauce, chili paste, a fork and napkins, and they can improve on their ambience. read more

Food & Atmosphere are a little bland and unmemorable. We much prefer Saigon Village, a few blocks away on B Street

A friend was working nearby, so we came by for a late lunch. Nice little place, clean and good seating. The restaurant sits in the corner of the Montecito Mall. We were seated immediately, provided menus, and were offered quick and helpful suggestions as we read through the menu. Very friendly and courteous staff. I was game for Pho Ga, chicken pho, and ordered their Chicken with Rice Noodle soup. It was decent and filling. I've had better, but definitely something I'd come back for. I also got the salted plum soda, which was good as well. One of my friends ordered the BBQ Boneless Chicken over Vermicelli, which she really enjoyed. My other friend ordered the Seafood Chow Mein, which she also enjoyed. The latter was a lot of food, so she took leftovers home with her. Some of our food was brought out by a self- propelled robot on wheels. Although it autonomously wheeled the food out from the kitchen, the way staff followed it, and the food was placed on the table by them. The robot was kind of cool in a way, but it was more gimmick than actually useful. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - My chicken and rice noodle soup. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Pleasant location with ample parking. Lots of open seating with booths available. Service was friendly and attentive.Had the beef steak with tendon and tripe pho. Broth was fairly standard and not terribly interesting but not bad and not too salty. Meat was tasty, tendon was not overcooked and tripe was very thinly sliced. I am glad to see more pho restaurants in San Rafael as I have been limited to places out of the county for a while to find it. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Took our young grandson for dinner, and everybody was happy and hated by the end. Service was attentive, and it's an easy, close neighborhood go to. read more

I saw that some people on ND recommended this place. We went there for dinner last night. I had a large seafood soup. It had about 2 ounces of old seafood. The broth was decent. My husband had a meat Pho, which was bland and also had very little meat. I'm not going back. Pho Viet is FAR superior. read more

I happened upon the restaurant while visiting the area. I was starving and Vietnamese food sounded great. VN Noodle & Grill is simple, but the staff is friendly and efficient, the seating is comfortable and the food is delicious! The menu is quite extensive, so just about anyone can find something they like. The portions are hearty, and I enjoyed every bite. Definitely give VN Noodle & Grill a try if you're in the mood for good, quick Vietnamese food. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - BBQ Boneless Chicken over Rice (Cơm Gà Nướng) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Still one of my fave pho places in San Rafael. I've been coming to this spot since I was a freshman in college. It's my comfort pho in my home away from home. Before coming here, I mainly stuck to seafood pho but thanks to one of the guys here- he recommended #11 which is the rare steak & brisket. The broth is summer yummy and flavorful. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Rare steak & brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I picked up two orders of the shrimp and pork fresh spring rolls yesterday afternoon and ate them a short time later. But halfway through the order, I kept getting a sour, unpleasant after taste. So after eating two rolls, I decided to pull back the rice paper and pull out the "pork" pieces to see if that was the culprit. Sure enough, the shrimp was not the problem because the third and fourth rolls were delicious without that white stringy stuff. After I finished eating, I looked closer at the "pork" and concluded that it was synthetic or lab-grown meat because it was stringy, had a foul smell sort of like spoiled turkey, and it had an odd shiny sheen to it when you looked up close. Tried to capture the sheen with the photos below but it was honestly the most disturbing discovery. I will never eat here again and would caution anyone from ordering anything on the menu with pork as an ingredient. I am giving one star for the Thai iced tea (no boba) which was sweet and well mixed. read more

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In my continued search for decent Asian food in Marin County, I am glad I came to VN Noodle. I wanted to take myself on a lunch date, and Pho sounded good this cold December day, so I found VN Noodle to check it out. It was good! Not mind-blowing, but pretty standard, and good. That's the bar in Marin -- is it decently good? Yes? Okay. I will come back. Sorry, I know I'm being snobby having lived in SF for many years, the affordable Asian food category is lacking in Marin, so excuse my snark. I got the #6 which I believe is the Pho with rare steak, flank, tendon and tripe. I'm an innards type of girl, and so I appreciate the 15+ combinations of pho on the menu, so that you can get the right one just for you! The food came super fast. I sat down to open my IG, and the guy came back in a flash with my bowl of pho. It was like, whoa -- how'd you get that so fast?? Soup was satisfying, meats were good -- big chunks of tendon. Sorry if that's gross to you, but those tendon lovers will know what I'm talking about. I also love that there were tables for one person. I sometimes feel bad taking a bigger table when I'm one person, so I love that they welcome solo eating. As I was paying I saw the guy across from me had gotten fried chicken wings and they looked damn good. This other women had gotten a whole plate of fried wontons and a bowl of pho, and I had mucho respect for a woman going for it -- this woman was clearly living her best life, getting whatever she wanted. LOL. But seriously, those fried chicken wings looked SOOO good. As I was leaving, I looked at the menu and noticed there there were several types of fried chicken wings including something called "Fish sauce fried chicken wings" -- WHAT?! I absolutely must try these fish sauce fried chicken wings sometime. Anyhow, I will be back and maybe I'll bring the hubs here so we can mack on some of those fish sauce fried chicken wings. I will let you know how that goes, if we do. But for now - round up: very decent pho with decent prices. Fast service and love the one-person tables. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - #6 (I think) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Found VN noodle & grill thanks to Yelp. Wr came in and placed a take out order, which was ready within 15 minutes. While waiting, we shopped at the other nearby stores (see's candies, rite aid and petco). Employees were patient and efficient. We ordered pho (rare steak and brisket), grilled pork over rice, grilled salmon w/teriyaki sauce over rice, pork & egg rolls vermicelli. Food was delicious (no complaints from any of my family members lol), portions were large and more than enough for sharing. read more

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This is my go to for pho. Their broth is so delicious and comforting. The staff are always nice and the food comes out quick.

I have ordered from VN a hundred times in the past several years. And I only order two things from the menu, so I know what it should look like. Today I ordered 2 orders of the fresh veg roll to-go. Got it home and all four rolls are basically a lettuce roll. See photos. I paid $17.37 for lettuce. I guess I'll be going to the other two Vietnamese restaurants in town now. read more

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My go to Pho place in Marin. Great service, nice menu total comfort food if you ever feel a need for rejuvenation! Hidden gem inside the Montecito Plaza in San Rafael. Classic Vietnamese Soup vibe ambiance. A lot better than Pho Viet Harbor, they don't water down the broth when they run low. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Wonton - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Very enjoyable lunch here. Easy to get a table. The restaurant is clean & comfortable. Same for the restrooms. Service very attentive & efficient. The robotic server is a helpful addition when several plates are headed to the same table or all the other staff is busy. The fried chicken wing appetizer has generously sized wings which arrive hot & crispy with a flavorful dipping sauce. The wings were a tad over-cooked. One minute less in the fryer & they would be perfect. Crispy egg noodles with seafood was wonderful. A very generous portion. All components perfectly cooked. We'll be back for more! read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Fried chicken wing appetizer - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I have never dined in the restaurant itself, but have ordered to-go/pick up orders. I only have ever ordered Beef Pho with Rare Steak. Of all the local places I've tried, they offer the best size/amount of food given. I wish they used limes vs lemons but that's something super small and a personal preference. Their beef pho has always been a great broth! I continue to come back here for the service and the quality of the food. read more

VN is a solid place for Vietnamese and Chinese style noodles, soups and rice dishes. The place is clean and the service pretty attentive and nice. Everytime I visit my BFF, we end up here having pho amongst feasting on multiple other items. They usually consist of fresh spring rolls and crispy noodles with our pho. I like my regular beef pho, but sometimes, I like something lighter. Good chicken soup is hard to find. VN has a decent chicken soup (pho ga). The meat is a bit dry, but I've had worse. -just dip it in some sauce. Overall, VN is our spot for pho on my way out of Marin. read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Crispy egg noodle #50 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Fast, tasty, friendly. Solid choice for lunch. Grilled meats are delicious with generous servings - including sizable glasses of TIT and orange au jus for the vermicelli. read more

Best PHO in Marin and overall best Vietnamese food too ! We usually come here once a month and the soup is always piping hot! The broth is amazing and delicious and super flavorful. We always order the # Beef house Combo Pho! Pork chops are also delicious! Very good service and quick too. Totally love and highly re on mend read more

Do not order food using takeout or delivery on Yelp for VN Noodle Grill. I ordered takeout here using Yelp, and when I arrived to pick up the order there was no record of it. My account was already charged for the order, but they still would not provide me with the food unless I paid again stating they do not accept orders via yelp anymore. I had to call my bank and dispute the charges explaining VN Noodle Grill would not honor the order I paid for because they do not accept orders on Yelp. This was a huge pain and VN Noodle needs to fix this with Yelp immediately. read more

I loveeee vietnamese restaurants, and it was my first time at this restaurant & it was super gooood!!!!! The price of their meals are just enough since they give good portions, and they serve their food with quality (: I put my car keys as reference on the rice plate I ordered since the portion was really worth it. The servers are also realllly nice!!! & the location is great since it's insize a plaza, so parking isn't a problem read more

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I've dined here a few times and am very happy with the service and quality of food. The owner keeps a watchful eye of his customers and is happy to serve. I've never been disappointed when I come here, service is quick and the menu is easy to understand. I've also done takeout here and they are very quick ! Thank you for your customer service ! read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Conveniently located right across the Tesla supercharger. We ordered the clay pot mushroom chicken and shrimp clay pot rice and it doesn't have to burn rice smell of taste that I want. Also, I was expecting the Chinese sausage inside and a little bit sweeter instead of saltiess. Chicken wings are pretty good and they're pretty generous portion wise and we quite like it. Would like to try their different things next time or we are in this area again. Nice woman that serves us too. read more

Foods always been very yummy, have recommend and brought family and friends to eat! Favorite is the hot and spicy beef rice noodle soup!

Been coming here for years.. The portions are getting smaller and the prices are getting bigger.. maybe it's time to add an extra large bowl to the menu..lol read more

VN Noodle & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Rafael, California

Ended up in the EMERGENCY ROOM. Celiac Disease is a real autoimmune disease that killed 30% of children before the Gluten Free diet was discovered. Some of the servers and kitchen staff misinformed me that a dish was GF. I asked them to check with the kitchen and even so was misinformed. When I ate the dish I ended up in the Emergency Room with Anaphylaxis. Still not realizing that this restaurant was the issue I ate there again a few weeks later and was sick for 10 days unable to work. I went to the restaurant to speak with the manager because I wanted to give them an opportunity to educate their staff so this wouldn't happen again, rather than leaving a bad review. The staff there told me they knew which items were GF (and they did). I was told the dish USED to be GF but they changed the recipe. NOT ALL the staff knows. They suggested I was mistaken. Excuses but no apologies were given. I specifically told my server I had Celiac and asked them to check with the kitchen to make sure the dish was GF. I was given the manager's phone number which I called. I left a message asking him to call me and what it was related to and did so in a friendly and constructive manner. I got no response. The restaurant doesn't care that their staff's lack of knowledge could have killed me. This restaurant uses Chinese egg roll wrappers instead of traditional Vietnamese Rice Paper wrappers on it's fried Imperial Rolls. Vietnamese food is generally Gluten Free. The dish is not only inauthentic but dangerous to those with Celiac or allergies to Wheat. read more

I've eaten here a few times with good results. This time however it was terrible. I ordered a shrimp vermicelli plate and the shrimp was nearly inedible. It was old. I won't go back. read more