4.5 stars #7 Pho Ga with ho fun wide rice noodles had a nice broth, good texture noodles and not mushy, and it was nice to get a large size for +$1. So for $15 it was a good deal and filling meal. Ginger sauce is clutch and great with the chicken. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - #7 pho ga ho fun large - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped by for some Pho Ga and Banh Cuon on the way back to the city. It's a hole-in-the-wall spot, but service was efficient and friendly! *** O U R P I C K S *** PLAIN PHO ~ We got a basic pho to eat with the chicken. 3.5/5 BANH CUON ~ rice rolls with pork and vegetable filling. Soft noodles and just the right amount of tasty filling. 5/5 1/2 STEAMED CHICKEN ~ Probably one of the best steamed chicken I've had besides the Hainanese chicken you get in Asia. It comes with ginger sauce. 5/5 No frills, but food was great! Just be sure to drink lots of water if you drink the broth. It made us thirsty! Probably because there's a good amount of MSG. One star off because of that. But overall, I wouldn't hesitate to come back for the banh cuon and steamed chicken! read more

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I was in area dropping off things for friend and have been wanting to try this place for a while since I LOVE banh cuon. A lot of places don't make it, and rhis place is solid. GRANTED, I wish there was more wood ear mushrooms in the filling but it was good regardless. Bun Bo Hue was more shrimp paste forward than lemongrass, but it was good. I like that they had the herb that goes with it but I miss that there was no shredded cabbage or bean sprouts. Overall for two with leftovers, price is decent would be coming back to try the pho. read more

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This place is our family favorite and we try to go everytime we're in the area. No frills, but the ladies are nice there. We usually just get the chicken pho and the bahn cuon and you just can't go wrong with ordering that. Been solid and consistent everytime for years. Will keep on coming back. read more

I'm gonna give this place a solid three, maybe three and a half stars. I'd like to give it the four it has on Yelp, but it was underwhelming in some respects and didn't meet my expectations, especially in terms of friendly service. They were cordial - I was greeted and served promptly - but no one checked in on me or asked how the food was. It was very businesslike. Even at checkout, the interaction felt flat. They had a steady stream of customers, and food came out in about 10-15 minutes. I got the chicken pho. The ginger scallion sauce was a first for me and was amazing - I'd go back just for that. Noodles and broth were good, but the shredded chicken was very chewy. At $14.50, the price was fair, but I'd only return because it's cheaper than other spots. They gave sprouts, peppers, and lemon - but no basil. Also, options were limited - just poultry, beef, and one seafood soup. No tofu or fish. So yeah, three to three and a half stars. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Chicken Pho ($14.50) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Popped by for lunch on a Saturday. Wing Wah js bustling with a constant stream of customers. We ordered the banh cuon and a pho ga. Everything came super fast, and the banh cuon was a massive portion. The chicken in the pho ga was flavorful, and we appreciated that the food came with blanched mung beans (usually raw) and a generous portion of ginger scallion oil. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Decided to try Wing Wah after I found out my usual Pho Ga spot is temporarily closed. I'm so glad I tried them out! Not sure if it's because of the other Pho Ga spot's closure but, I did have to wait about 15 minutes on a Saturday around 1pm. Not a bad wait at all though, and people come and go pretty quickly so if I came like 20 minutes later, I probably wouldn't have had to wait at all. I love that they have Banh Cuon here. It's one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes. It's really good, soft and fresh here, but a little too much rice paper for me. I'd still get it every time I come though because it's the best I've had in East Bay so far! As for the Pho Ga, the noodles and broth were so delicious. I could drink that broth all day every day - good for the soul. I couldn't finish my huge bowl, but I finished all the soup for lunch the next day. By the way, definitely spend the extra dollar to get the large - it is so worth it! Two meals for $15 is such a steal in today's economy - and for such tasty and healing food too! The only downside was the bone-in chicken was a little on the tougher side. I'd probably try the shredded chicken version next time to see if it's softer. I added chicken gizzards too and surprisingly they were actually so soft! Definitely better than any other Pho Ga gizzards I've had. All in all, I'm glad I got to try Wing Wah and I'll be back for sure, especially since Winter is upon us. Oh one other thing worth mentioning is this is the first place I've seen have lettuce as a mix-in for the pho - usually it's just bean sprouts? I personally will ask them to pass on the lettuce next time because boiled romaine isn't exactly my favorite way to have romaine, but the bean sprouts are delish. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh cuon so fresh and tasty! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is the best place to get banh cuon in the bay. They are not skimpy with the filling and it's seasoned well. Add the fish sauce and perfection We also usually get the full chicken. It comes with the ginger scallion sauce which just takes it to the next level. Great pricing. Street parking so we usually call ahead and do pick up. Avoid lunch hours if you can cuz they get busyyyy. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh cuon and a chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

One of the few places in Oakland to go get banh cuon (Vietnamese rice rolls) to-go for a decent price. The quality is good (both the nuoc mam dipping sauce and the rolls) and it won't break the bank. Last time I ordered there, they didn't offer cha lua (Vietnamese pork loaf) that usually accompanies most banh cuon, so I had to go to Lee's in order to buy one for about $7. So for around $17ish you get a whol banh cuon lunch for 2 which is pretty great in this economy. read more

The food here is really good. I ordered the shredded chicken pho with ho fun noodles and bun cuon. Both are super flavorful and the noodles are nice and chewy. The women working there are so sweet and the food comes quick, which I love. Parking is always easy right in front. There's always lots of people coming and going. There are about 8-9 tables inside and there's a small bathroom. It's not the fanciest but it's clean and the food is so comforting and fresh. Can't wait to go back! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Bun cuon and shredded chicken with ho fun pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

So delicious! Can't beat a bowl of fresh chicken noodle soup for $13.00! The chicken is fresh and the ginger oil is made right. Some places add sugar to their oil and I'm not a fan of that. It's a big bowl and you can easily share the regular size bowl. I love that they give you a lot of broth so you slurp or drink it. Be sure to ask for a side of the fresh chili to add a kick! They only offer sriracha at the table for spicy condiment. Also, love the fresh steam rice roll with ground pork. It comes with fresh Asian herb and salad. Service: quick and nice people Tip: cash is king Parking: street only read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The BEST banh cuon in the Bay. If you're looking for banh cuon, this is it right here at Wing Wah. The rolls have the perfect texture, soft, filled with pork and wood ear mushroom. The outer skin is thin but they are not falling apart. Paired with the fish sauce they are sooo good!! An order comes with 10 rolls, so pretty great portion size. Their pho ga is also so delicious and comforting. We got the half chicken ($16) along with a large size ho fun ($8.50) for pick up and it still held up really well at home. The pick up order was nicely packaged with all bean sprouts, romaine lettuce, and herbs. The chicken is full of flavor, juicy, and the ginger scallion sauce is perfect. I love the thin ho fun noodles, they are fresh and soft and tender. If you're in area or just looking for a good bowl of noodles, definitely come to Wing Wah! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - The best banh cuon in the bay - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

TL;DR: very good value and very tasty food, street is kinda ghetto but parking is not difficult Saw really good reviews on Yelp for this place so we decided to check it out so we could get both Vietnamese style Hainan chicken rice AND banh cuon! I never say no to banh cuon when I see it in the menu. Service was decent and the food came out pretty quickly even though the restaurant was quite crowded. Lots of old people so you know it's legit. Restaurant is old but well maintained. Banh cuon: one of the best I've had in the east bay - the rolls were well put together and structurally sound. Filled with a generous amount of ground pork and mushrooms, and went deliciously with the fish sauce. Yum! Hainan chicken rice: there were two types of chicken rice on the menu and I didn't really know what the difference is. The chicken was very flavorful, and tasted like free range chicken that you get in southeast Asia. The rice was also quite tasty but the soup was a bit of a letdown. The ginger scallion sauce they served it with was fire. Every table in the restaurant had at least one plate of this chicken rice or just a plate of chicken so you know it's a must order. Chicken pho / pho ga: the soup in this was pretty flavorful, better than the soup served with the rice. It used the same chicken so was delicious, and the veggie plate they served alongside was pretty generous. Everything was a decent price, and very good value. I would definitely go back for the banh cuon read more

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I enjoy a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup Chinese style and this place deliver. I can and eat here at least twice when I'm in the bay. The service is on par with most Chinese noodle shop, fast and value. The ambience is clean, nothing more you can expect. read more

Chicken is fresh and broth is good. Good price and friendly service. Many choices to choose.

I usually just order banh cuon and steamed chicken. They're the best items on the menu compared to others.

Chicken Gizzards, Pho Ga and Banh Coun are a must order at this restaurant. I've only been here a handful of times and these dishes were so yummy every visit. I tried the Bun Rieu recent visit and was very satisfied. Banh Coun is probably what everyone raves about and the dish is really good indeed. Takeaway Banh Coun is just as good but should be consumed hot and fresh ASAP. Service at this restaurant is very basic but very nice and generous, especially if you are packing food to go and requesting for extra sauces:) Highly recommended and will be coming back! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh Cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came for lunch on Saturday and sat ourselves at one of the open tables. We ordered the banh cuon and the pho ga which came with a choice of the thinner banh pho noodles or the wider ho fun noodles. The banh cuon came with a pretty sizable portion and had generous filling, and the pho ga had a decently clean chicken flavor and came topped with a few pieces of bone in chicken. Overall service was friendly, food was tasty, and food was reasonably priced. read more

Full transparency I've known the owner since I was in HS. She is the nicest! As soon as we came in, we told them how many people and they brought us hot tea. Oh yes! That's good. :-) My dad and I came for banh cuon and bun rieu. Wow, we were both slurping up the soup because it was light, clear and delicious. The banh cuon is also yummy - they are tightly rolled and filled with minced stuffing. The best part is the nuoc mam is on point. She serves it with lots of chopped chilis. The prices were affordable. Without tip, it was $24 for dad and me. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Authentic Vietnamese home cook foods! Love the rice rolls! The chicken noddle a bit bent, otherwise, foods are good!

I've been coming here for as long as I can remember! My go-to order is a plain vermicelli noodle (about $6-7?) and a whole chicken (runs about $30ish) and you can request for them to debone it for you if the chef is available! They debone the breast & parts of the thigh for you and the remaining is bones that aren't able to be deboned. They will ask if you want skin off as well, but we like to keep the skin on. Tip: if you like spicy, ask for a side of their Thai chili peppers and mix that into your green onion ginger sauce, SO FREAKING GOOD! We also love their banh cuon. They offer a limited amount daily but if you still stop by in the early afternoon, you should still be able to get an order. I'll attach some pictures next time but this is definitely an Oakland staple and my favorite pho ga noodle spot! read more

Came in on a Friday afternoon, not too many customers. Service was prompt, which was great considering she was the same person serving the cooked food out. Interior was nothing fancy, typical small kinda hole in the wall Asian spot. Complimentary hot tea & I ordered the chicken noodle soup with ho fun noods, added gizzards for additional $2 I think. Came with a side of the ginger scallion, lemon, & blanched bean sprouts. Soup was good, tiny bit salty. Lots of noodles! Decent amount of chicken & it was super moist. Lots of bones pieces tho, I usually like the meaty breast pieces with this chicken. Gizzards tasted a little more gamey than I'm used to: $16 total, guess that's expected nowadays. I'd give it a 3.75/4 outta 5. Give it a try if you're in the area! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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My baby was so sick. Throwing up, just feeling straight blue.. I live 1.5hrs away from him.. But that didn't stop me from hopping in my car and going to get him some warm soup and a lil love before I had to rush back home to get my daughter from school. The things we do for love, am I right? I had been wanting to try a Pho place by his house but we just decided on this restaurant we had been to once before. I arrived and all tables inside were full and it had to be like 1030am. I got him a chicken soup but instead of noodles I got him white rice. Then I ordered the pork chop over rice. Sadly they forgot my eggy, that's okay. The broth they gave my man I thought had a lot of flavor. My plate was good. Pork chop cooked thoroughly. I just needed some salt/pepper or something for my rice. His chicken was really good too, not overcooked or dry. Service was nice. Food was good. I would be back and recommend to anyone in the area. read more

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it's the best banh cuon in oakland, perhaps in the bay. it's a humble family restaurant with very kind staff. And it's incredibly affordable

Amazing menu with timelessly delicious flavors. The pureed ginger dipping sauce is a rare and delicious addition that really elevates the taste of the lean chicken breast. Ambiance is cozy and tables and chairs are homey and not luxurious by any means. Still the best pho ga anywhere! read more

BANH CUON! 5 stars If you come here, you must try their Banh cuon. They are soft and delicious when eaten at the restaurant . The fried shallots and fish sauce are excellent compliments to the Banh cuon. They are known for their pho ga but to me, it nothing quite to be excited about. The chicken soup broth needs a more homely chicken taste. I felt the flavors were masked by sugar and some other flavor. Their hainan chicken is good. Usually cooked and seasoned well. We came on a rainy day so it wasn't crowded at all. Asian service is usually minimal, so don't expect too much. Restaurant was clean. read more

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This is my favorite place to go get pho ga in the entire bay area! Believe it or not, I used to come here every week after a long week from work for over 2 years and it never gets boring for me. It's also a perfect hangover food after a long night of partying. Everyone knows the mainstream pho (beef noodle soup) but if you wanted noodle soup without the heavy beefy broth, pho ga is the answer. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They're attentive to your needs. My favorite part of this restaurant is that there are different type of noodles you can choose from (and they subtly change the flavor of your broth). My go-to is the regular pho noodle. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Pretty small Vietnamese restaurant. Came here Sunday afternoon around 1:30 and they were super packed. Was seated right away as there was only one table unoccupied. Read a lot of good reviews about this place and this place was recommended to me. Everything seemed to be going good until no staffs came to take my order. They were attentive to other customers but neglected me. I waited for 10-15 minutes and I finally was able to flag them down. I ordered the #8 shredded chicken ho fun soup. Food took about 5 mins. Super quick. The chicken and noodles tasted fresh. Soup has just the right amount of flavor. Portion was huge. Prices were decent. read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - #8 Shredded chicken ho fun soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Went to eat lunch at Wing Wah near Oakland Chinatown. Not too many people on Saturday afternoon around 2 pm. This pho ga was the perfect meal after a late night out -- the comfort of slurping noodles and hot soup to heal your body after partying too hard. I did wish they gave more chicken meat. A reason to consider getting the meat bone-in. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my usual go to spot if I want some chicken pho. Prices have gone up a bit since I last ate here, but still reasonable considering inflation, and at $14.50 a bowl, it's not a bad price. I go for the flat noodle w/ shredded chicken. It comes with the ginger scallion sauce, side of bean sprouts, jalapeño, and lemon. Came in the restaurant around 1:30 PM and there were still a good amount of customers eating in. I got it to go this time, the ladies working are nice, and efficient with getting your order ready. I was in and out of there in less than 8 minutes from time of ordering, paying, sat down a few minutes and food was ready. read more

Food was very tasty. Came here for the Banh cuon and it did not disappoint. Flavor on point. Had the bun bo hue, they asked if it was okay if it was spicy and we said yes. It was not spicy at all but maybe because I was with my husband who happens to be white and they also brought out forks. Can't blame them for trying to cater to folks but we definitely put all the jalapenos into the bowl. Was seated and served very quickly. Lots of street parking and everyone was friendly. read more

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The customer service here is excellent--always friendly and attentive. The menu is simple, which I appreciate. I usually order the bun or egg noodles separately from the chicken, which lets me customize everything to my taste. I highly recommend getting the chicken hot. Then, add the ginger scallion sauce to your broth along with some red chilies, a squeeze of lemon, and just a dash of fish sauce. It creates a bold, flavorful broth that's absolutely delicious! read more

I've been going to this place for years and it always hits the spot! their banh cuon are a MUST get. super soft and flavorful and they do not skimp out on their veggies! afterwards i recommend the rice noodles and steamed chicken. I believe I got a half order this time. If you get a large portion of their noodles it's enough for 3-4 people and their chicken is always amazing. my partner is not a fan of steamed chicken at all but even he was shocked by how amazing it was here. make sure you add some fish sauce and chilies to their ginger scallion sauce and you're good to go! the restaurant itself is small and quaint, hopefully you go during a time where it isn't too busy. happy eating! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - banh cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Favorite spot whenever I'm in town. Buon cuon is my go to. Haven't found another place with the same flavor.

I ordered on the phone for take out! Parking can be hard to find and we didn't mind eating at home! We got three orders of the chicken noodle and a whole chicken. It was early so they didn't have the rice roll. The woman on the phone said they don't have that until later in the afternoon. Next time, I'll order them because they are so good!! I paid with my card so you can use your card here! I love going home and heating up the soup at home, then adding in the noodles and bean sprouts! The chicken broth warms us right up and is delicious. read more

Chicken noodle soup with the green sauce with fresh cut up Thai chili peppers so bomb!

Love this place but try not to come when it's hot (no AC) and during lunch hour. I was lucky to get a 2people table on my own yesterday around 12pm but soon have to finish eating quickly to return the table. This is a chicken pho restaurant but I tend to make it my beef pho spot. IMO, the BBH is quite good here and probably 10% under Pho King (I think the taste has been declined there since they've moved). They use a lot of beef brisket with tendon on them and taste so tender. The beef pho base I suspect is chicken broth focus (well, that's the main business) with some beef pho spices put in. Before I dipped things into hot sauce, I tasted it the beef pho broth slowly yesterday, it's almost like a homey broth from home. It's a little salty but that's all beef pho is about. If you've already tried the chicken pho here, I highly recommend the BBH or any beef pho on the menu. I got the #1 beef pho, regular price at $14, plus $3.5 for more raw beef pieces. Def. a local gem. read more

My bf and I dined in, shared the Banh Cuon and chicken pho, and decided it hits the spot. Banh Cuon: Rice noodle filled with wood ear mushroom, pork, and shallots served with a fish sauce. Very chewy. There must be about 10 rolls in each order. Very generous portion size. This is the thing to order! Chicken pho: We ordered a large to share, and it was huge! It came with a delicious scallion ginger dipping sauce. Service: The staff spoke Cantonese and were friendly. Parking: Street parking Overall, everything was nice and freshly made. We would come back :) read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Spilling the beans on another hidden gem in Oakland. It's known within the Asian community and a go-to spot for chicken noodle. Popular for their clean and bright chicken broth served with various noodle of your choice and side of fresh daily made steam chicken with that ginger and scallion sauce. You really can't go wrong, it's comfort in a bowl. Another of their famous dish, house made steamed rolls (banh con), which if you ever visit, you'll notice every table orders at least one plate. This place is a Chinese viet restaurant leaning more towards the Chinese taste buds, buts it's a hole in the wall hidden gem. The atmosphere is mostly Chinese-canton speaking members, but don't let that deter you, bc that's the sign it's a must try chicken noodle shop. If you're not into steam chicken, they also serve up rice plates and other dishes like short rib rice plate, and beef pho. read more

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A friend recommended this place to me since she knows I love banh beo and said I would like this. Was she right? Absolutely! I'm craving it again as I'm typing this! I called in to place an order and the lady on the phone said the banh cuon would be ready in about 30 minutes. They were pretty busy - the phone was ringing nonstop when I came to pick it up. The banh cuon is made warm & fresh - they're steamed rice noodle rolls filled with mushroom & ground pork and topped with fried shallots. It came with a bag of lettuce which I believe you can wrap around each roll. We were ok without this and instead drenched the banh cuon with fish sauce and it was sooooo good! Easy to just grab and go. One order was around ~$8 for 10pcs which is super affordable. One order could probably be two meals for me alone! Will definitely be back when I'm in the East Bay! read more

Wing Wah Pho Ga - Banh cuon (10 pcs) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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