I've been on the hunt for a great Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaken Beef) for what feels like forever. It's one of my all time favorite Vietnamese dishes, and unfortunately, the last 10 places I've tried have all been disappointing. I decided to give 26 Viet Café a chance, and I'm so glad I did, it absolutely delivered. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and well maintained. They have their own parking lot, although it can fill up pretty quickly during busy hours. It's a family owned restaurant, and you can really feel that personal touch. What impressed me the most was the service. There was only one server taking care of 8-10 tables, answering the phone, and handling takeout orders, yet she remained friendly, calm, and attentive throughout it all. She never looked overwhelmed and did an incredible job making sure everyone was taken care of. She deserves a lot of credit. I also noticed many tables ordering family style, which is always a good sign. The portion sizes were generous too. Normally I have to order an extra side of rice with my meals, but the portions here were more than enough. Here's what we ordered: - Garlic Wings - A must-order if you're a wing lover! Crispy, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. They're also the only happy hour food item. - Egg Rolls - Crispy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. - E6 Sizzling Shaken Beef Filet (Bò Lúc Lắc) - Finally! This is exactly what I've been searching for. Tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and easily the best Bò Lúc Lắc I've had in a long time. It was so good that I ordered another entrée to take home. - V5 Grilled Short Ribs with Woven Rice Noodles - Another outstanding dish. The short ribs were packed with flavor and paired perfectly with the noodles. - V2 Lemongrass Grilled Chicken - If you're a fan of lemongrass, this is a must-order. The seasoning was balanced perfectly, and the chicken was juicy and delicious. It's rare for me to order this many dishes and genuinely enjoy every single one, but 26 Viet Café pulled it off. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. I'll definitely be back to enjoy my favorites again and work my way through the rest of the menu. Judging by what I saw on the surrounding tables, the phở and bún looked incredible too, and they'll be at the top of my list on my next visit. Highly recommended. This is easily one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've found, and I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Good Vietnamese restaurant that recently opened in East Pasadena. Gave this a try due to SGV passport and was surprised by the quality of food and convenient parking. Shared a pho, chicken wings ($1 each during happy hour), and the SGV passport deal (lime soda and egg rolls). Pho had nice clean flavor. Wings were great value during happy hour - hot and fresh but needed just a little bit more flavor. Spring rolls were crispy. Service is friendly. Interior is new and clean. Parking is easy. I'd come again. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We have been here 2x in the last week and it have been positive dining experiences! We came here to redeem the offers from our SGV passports. The location has limited parking in front, but shares a parking lot with Del Taco and more spaces are behind the business. The serves seat you immediately as you enter. The location is quite spacious with various sizes of table for different amounts of guests. The menu has a lot of delicious options and each visit we have tried new things. The SGV passports let us try an order of Spring Rolls + a Lime soda. We have also tried their Pho to share and a Chicken Banh Mi on two visits. The staff are very attentive and always check on you. Food comes out very fast and all are presented nicely. The springs rolls are good and have a decent amount of crispiness in each roll. The P5 Pho we ordered included the Beef balls and brisket. Their pho is great to share and broth has nice flavors. The Chicken Banh Mi was grilled and has abundant amounts of flavor. I loved their bread as it added crunchiness in each bite. 26 Viet Cafe is a great spot for some Vietnamese food. We never knew about it before the SGV passports. I'd recommend giving them a try if you enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. ( ^_^)b read more

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26 Viet Cafe is located in a plaza across Del Taco. Parking directly in front or nearby available. Came here to redeem an SGV passport deal: 1 Free 2pc Fried Spring Roll (Pork & Shrimp or Veggie) + 1 Free Lime Soda. We added a bowl of pho and a bahn mi to support the business. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time; we were seated right away. The cook on the spring rolls was really good; crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The proteins and veggies were finely chopped so that you could get a mouthful of flavor in every bite. I highly recommend! These were tasty and filling. The pho was your standard pho. Nothing about it stood out, but was still good. You can't go wrong with it. The Lime Soda was refreshing. It can initially taste a bit sour. Mix it well before your first sip. My husband enjoyed the Bahn Mi. I don't remember what sauce they used to coat the grilled chicken. It was tangy and a good balance between sweet and salty. He mentioned he liked the bread they used. Our server was a young gentleman. He was attentive to all the guests and maintained a professional demeanor. The restaurant is good for small or big groups. Overall, I recommend 26 Viet Cafe. I would love to try their other pho dishes like the 26 Special Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup and Beef Curry Noodle Soup in the near future. read more

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26 Viet Cafe is a relatively new Vietnamese restaurant on Foothill blvd in East Pasadena, known for its fusion of Vietnamese comfort food with a twist, offering dishes like pho, banh mi, and rice plates, with popular items including a large snack platter, crispy wings, and flavorful pho with beef ribs. Their menu has breadth of food and drinks that customers would like to indulge. Atmosphere was relaxing, welcoming perfect for everyday dining. Interior layout was spacious with minimal decor. I arrived late Friday evening and perused their menu; I ordered a Vegan Vermicelli (Tofu x Veggie egg roll). Its portion was above average and tastes good. Moreover, their service was mildly fast. Prices were reasonably fair albeit some appetizers/starters were expensive. Parking shouldn't be a problem because they're in a shopping plaza. Staff were attentive. Overall, this is a good Viet spot that opens late in the evening. I recommend it. read more

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26 VC is in a small strip mall. Parking is limited but spaces are available. While facing the restaurant, homeless people congregate to the left. Do not linger in the lot to avoid getting pan handled. The restaurant is spacious. The lady who was waiting tables was super hard working on our visit. The food was about the same as other V. Places we have been to. Spring rolls were good. Chicken wings were very good but we do not like the lemon pepper sauce. The house special bowl was also good. Pricing is probably comparable to similar places. Payment is by cash, card, or tap. Overall, not a bad place and worth a try, but not a 5 star experience in our opinion. That said, we would definitely come back, and recommend them for a nice meal, just don't expect it to blow your socks off. read more

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Solid and affordable Vietnamese restaurant that has large portions and delicious food. They have all the Vietnamese classics in an extensive menu. They are open late and the staff are friendly, with a clean and open environment. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, and I was excited because there are few options in Pasadena for Vietnamese food. -1 star for staff professionalism (Server yelling in the kitchen was a little concerning. Close the door next time because people are not here to hear you get mad about whatever drama is going on behind the scenes. Customers are here to eat). -1 star for the food being overly sweet. Never have I ever had such a sugary bowl of pho in my life. My 5 year old loves sugar and even she didn't like it. Meat was also well overcooked to the max and super stiff and dry. -1 a side order of a small bowl of noodles came out after our bowls of soup sat there for a total of 20 minutes. Ended up eating the soup lukewarm. -1 our server was a young man (he was working really hard and looked overwhelmed while a lady bossed him around and delegated tasks to clean tables while he served a majority of the restaurant. He was actually great, and we felt so bad for him. The lady took my payment and I commented how busy it was, in which she looked confused and said "uhhh no?" So I responded with "well that's funny because our side of plain noodles came out very late". This lady gave absolutely zero care in the world. Not a thank you, not a ho-hum, nothing. One star because the egg rolls were bomb. Other than that, nothing else was impressive. My daughter declared that dinner was in fact not dinner at all tonight. Pricing was reasonable, but not for the quality and lack of emotional awareness within staff. I wish I spent my money elsewhere because this experience was highly disappointing. I have broken down each star because I believe in communicating thoroughly on why each star is deducted. I hope this place cares more about their customers, organization, and quality of their broth especially. Crack a smile maybe? I mean... I would especially if the food is already lacking. Food for thought... Will not be returning. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Sugary pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came by 26 Viet Cafe in Pasadena and was impressed by both the food and drinks. They originally started in Vancouver and recently opened their first SGV location. The menu has a lot of variety and everything we tried tasted fresh, authentic, and flavorful. We started with the ube coffee and matcha coconut cloud. Both drinks were creamy, smooth, and strong in flavor without being overly sweet. Perfect pick-me-up drinks. The snack platter was great for sharing and came with fried chicken wings, spring rolls, egg rolls, grilled chicken, and pork. The standout for me was definitely the egg rolls -- super crispy on the outside and filled with meat, vermicelli, and wood ear mushrooms. For the mains, we ordered the house special combo rice, beef short rib salad, woven noodles with beef short rib, and the special pho. The meats had a delicious smoky grilled flavor and were cooked really well. The pho came loaded with different cuts of beef and the broth was rich, savory, and comforting. Service was friendly and the restaurant itself was clean and modern. Portions were generous and overall it was a really satisfying meal. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pasadena area. read more

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I love authentic Vietnamese food, and this cozy spot also adds a touch of Cantonese flavor, along with some unique eats. They also have locations in Canada My favorite here: the crab soup vermicelli with soft shell crab So good all blended together with the flavorful soup. My friends love this butter frog leg Told you they have unique eats I am an obvious meat lover So I can't miss the skewers Which is just $7 for two IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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Had such an amazing meal here! Everything was fresh and flavorful. The pho was rich and comforting. The coffee was the perfect pick-me-up as well. The restaurant itself is clean and cozy. Definitely will be back! read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

26 viet cafe: relatively new viet restaurant that opened in pasadena. there food was v v flavorful ans tasty. portions r also massive! we got there pho, spring rolls, and lemon grass chicken bowl. everything was v tasty, i esp loved the lemongrass chicken, you can really taste the seasoning and nice charr. and bowl was enough for two meals for me. there spring rolls r egg rolls? lol but rlly good, nice and crispy and packed w flavor. wish they gave us a few more lettuce to wrap it in tho. the pho was also v tasty and meat quality p good. overall, recommend checking the place out if ur ever in the area. service was quick and v casual seating area w lots of room. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I won't say that it's the best Vietnamese restaurant that I've ever been to, but it's still a solid choice worth trying out at least once if you're in the area. The food was decent, overall. I've had more impressive pork chops elsewhere, but their add-on items are fantastic (appetizers, drinks, desserts, etc.). From what I can see, the add-on items are discounted compared to what they would cost if ordered separately from an entree. The availability of chili oil at the condiment bar is admittedly a unique touch here. Service was satisfactory overall. Pricing seemed a tad high vs. other Vietnamese places, but I suspect it may be a result of high rents given the location. The customer seating is cushioned and comfortable. Parking was easily obtained in front of the restaurant. Overall, I would consider returning here. read more

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New to me viet spot in Pasadena. Super large portions and super filling. The appetizer tower comes with spring rolls. read more

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A place we will come back again! Excellent service, delicious food and clean. We especially love the appetizer sampler. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My wife found this place in her never ending search for good Vietnamese food near us since we got back from Vietnam. We came around 11:30am on Friday to a mostly empty restaurant. The menu was interestingly in English and Chinese, but no Vietnamese, so we had to ask if the seafood soup was bun rieu and if the crispy pancake was banh xeo, and the server said yes to both. It took about 10-15 minutes for our food to come out, but it was worth the wait. The bun rieu flavor was the best we've had since Vietnam, and we added some of their homemade chili oil/paste and shrimp paste that my wife always asks for, and it deepened the flavor. The banh xeo was solid, but it was mostly bean sprouts in there with a few shrimp that had unpeeled tails - no pork. Interestingly the only fresh vegetables they gave were bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lettuce - no mint or banana blossom or other traditional Vietnamese veggies - maybe I should have asked. We got the mango sago dessert, which I enjoyed and thought was refreshingly tart and creamy. My wife asked the server where they get their chili oil, and he said they make it in house, and he got us a small container of it to go. Overall a solid spot near some of our usual stomping grounds, so we will probably be back! If the owner is reading this, please peel the shrimp before putting it in the banh xeo (and add some pork). Also, please provide more Vietnamese veggies, at least mint, in addition to what you currently provide. I'd also recommend adding Vietnamese to the menu so it feels more authentic. read more

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Parking: small lot in front and not sure about the side. There is street parking, but it's main street. Place was popping when we went on a Sunday around 12 (obviously). Luckily came right when someone was leaving so didn't have to wait really. Staff was still getting used to everything, but they were nice and got our orders in really quickly. Ordered the shaken beef and I was impressed by the amount they give you. I always finish this dish and most places leave me feeling unsatisfied, but this location gave me just enough to not feel that way. Taste was also much much better, beef tastes way higher quality than my local areas and the sauce was delicious, didn't taste old and pre-prepared. The pho bowl was also generous with portions without tasting cheap. Broth was okay, but the portions made up for everything. My only complaint would be that I had to ask for the water to be replaced instead of them automatically taking care of it, but the staff looked pretty new and still orienting so it's okay. Definitely coming back since it's not too far of a drive for me and the value blows my local areas out of the water. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Shaken beef yumm - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We liked the food. The Chicken Banh Mi was good, as was the Shrimp & Lotus Stem Salad. The salad may not be everyone's cup of tea. Hubby found it bland, but I appreciated the subtle flavor. The shrimps were fairly big but halved. Add-ons are offered. For an additional $4 to $6, you can choose a drink, appetizer or dessert for every entree. We had Spring Rolls and Pork Skewers. The skewers were so flavorful. Service was a bit lacking, mostly due to inadequate staffing. It was hard to get anyone's attention. Also they forgot the skewers which didn't show up until the very end. read more

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A solid pho spot in the East Pasadena neighborhood. I ordered the P1 Special Beef Noodle Soup, which was flavorful and served at just the right temperature. My husband got the R3 combo rice plate with grilled pork chop, grilled chicken, and an egg roll. We liked how the egg roll is almost like tempura fried, so light and crispy! We also shared an order of chicken satay as appetizers. There are only two pieces however it was meaty and big! Everything was delicious and came out quickly. We stopped by for a late Sunday lunch, and there was only one other customer at the time. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and bright. We'll definitely be back to support this spot. read more

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I was happy to see a new "pho" restaurant open up in my hometown, and without a second thought, my Mrs. and I ducked in. It turns out that this new spot is much more than simply a noodle soup place-- there were several cool fusion-ey creations on the menu that immediately made us want to return before we had even finished our first visit! I ordered the dac biet for all intents and purposes, and it came with a fall-off-the-bone braised rib, along with the other accountrements and assorted cow-building materials. Any good pho-phile knows it's all about the broth; theirs is a nice mix-- clear, good beef flavor, and just the right amount of basil and anise on the back end of the slurp to give it some awesome context. Mrs. Picante ordered up the tai chin, and she said it was among the highest quality meat she has enjoyed in a bowl lately-- no gristly chewy pieces (which of course, I like with all the tripe and tendon you can throw my way)... but she's just not that into chew. Anyway, the place just opened, and the servers were a little green-- kind and hard working kids, but still learning the ropes. Laid back ambiance, with a casual vibe-- t-shirts and shorts sort of place, but with a nice push towards sophisticated if you wanted to show up in business casual. There is not even really any art on the walls just yet, but flat screens showed colorful landscape images of (I assume) Vietnam. Another note on the service: the server was really kind to walk my wife through which sauces may have gluten (because she can't...) and he was patient and cheerful. Seems like a nice place, and I am eager to see how they grow and evolve. Definitely a big "welcome to the neighborhood" from El Gigante Picante. When Islands is a crowded mess, I'll be more than happy to recommend the family go across the street and give this place as many shots as we can. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was so very pleasantly surprised by the few dishes I ordered. I will be coming back to try some other things, but for my first trip I tried the bun bo hue and rare beef beef. The bbh came out much more red and fragrant than a lot of places I've had recently. The soup was oh so very deeply beefy, porky, and savory. It even had an actual slight kick to it, a stronger one than most bbh I've had recently. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I will say I am a bit sad the bbh isn't served with pork knuckles, but given the location and the menu, I understand. The beef slices were super amazingly tender. The rare beef pho was much more savory than I anticipated. In the sense that a lot of southern pho tends to lean towards more oniony sweet and I appreciate the much more umami savory broth this place had. Just a personal preference! I wish I would've tried the bun rieu, but boyfriend and I both wanted our own bowls of bbh haha. Looping back to my note on the location/menu when I was talking about the bbh, the menu itself doesn't use the actual names of the dishes with a short description under like most Vietnamese places in the SGV. It's a bit more friendly to folks who may not be well versed in Vietnamese dishes (: The name itself is just a very brief description of what the food is and then ingredients followed under. It's very clean in there! We also got some drinks, they were more trendy drinks than the usual drinks you'd expect at a Vietnamese spot. Matcha, ube, black sesame, etc on top of the coffee and some fizzy matcha sodas. Boyfriend, sister, and I went after lunch rush so it was fairly empty. Service I wish was just slightly more attentive as we waited quite a while. But I think the staff was also having their lunch break from what I saw. They came though as soon as someone peaked out and we raised our hands for attention. Will definitely come back to the the bun rieu and some other items (: read more

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Definitely mixed. What drew me in was the appetizer sampler so we could try the spring rolls, egg rolls, wings etc. The wings were nothing special and the fried rolls were mediocre. The grilled chicken and pork on the bottom layer was very tasty. My husband ordered pho and I had a vermicelli salad. Both were fine however not the best ever. Pho broth wasn't anything special. Service was fine. Inside was fine. Nothing special or remarkable. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Appetizer sampler with wings, spring rolls and grilled chicken & pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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A new opened cafe in town that makes every dishes yummy. I would definitely come back to try their other items on the menu. I had: 1. Special crab soup vermicelli with soft shell crab 2. Sizzling shaking beef fillet 3. @26 snack platter 4. Pork banh mi 5. Hot dripped coffee 6. Mango sago coconut milk with lychee jelly read more

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We were recently craving pho when we were in the are. This place had great reviews and we gave it a try. The pho was great as was their banh mi. Also had their sago dessert which was a TREAT! Def recommend this place and we will be back. read more

26 Viet Cafe in Pasadena is a new Vietnamese spot known for flavorful grilled pork chop with broken rice, hainese chicken, crispy pancakes, and pho noodles. Their pho is flavorful and the rare steaks are perfectly sliced. The lotus salads is a must try. The Snack Platter is huge and it comes with fried chicken wings, egg rolls, spring rolls, chicken and grilled pork chops. Their traditional dripped coffee is strong and delicious. Complete your meal with the coconut sago taro dessert. This popular spot from Vancouver is a must visit. They offer traditional Vietnamese dishes beyond typical Pasadena Vietnamese spots. What I got: -rare beef noodle soup $16 -lemon grilled pork chop rice $17 -26 snack platter $28 -grilled chicken Banh mi $11 -Cripsy Vietnamese pancake $19 -hainanese chicken -lotus salads -sea salt coffee -Vietnamese traditional dripped coffee -sago dessert read more

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Was fascinated to know they are a branch from Canada! Their prices are reasonable and the portions are normal as well. Parking can be a pain as it is on a busy street. However, inside is very spacious and the staff were so nice. I have tried their food to-go and in house and it tasted just as amazing. Their spring rolls are my go-to. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here around 2pm and overall it's a decent spot. We ordered the Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Beef Pho, Iced Salted Cream Coffee, and the salad roll with Vietnamese ham and shrimp. The noodle soups were flavorful and definitely satisfied our pho and beef stew cravings, though I've had better especially in the 626. The iced salted cream coffee was good and strong. I'll recommend the coffee if you needed a pick-me-up. We accidentally ordered the salad roll with shrimp and vietnamese ham thinking it was the shrimp and pork spring roll, and they charged us the full appetizer price instead of the add-on combo price. Unfortunately, I didn't really like the salad roll, so that part was a bit disappointing. On the plus side, there's a small parking lot in the front, which is convenient. The staff is nice and quick to bring whatever you need when asked. Overall, a clean, comfortable spot with good service and decent food. read more

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My son came here about a week ago and told me to try this place. So am here now with my youngest son and we both had the BBQ pork Bahn Mi and they were so good. Meat is favorably marinated and they loaded it with the pickled veggies and cilantro. Will definitely come here again and try something else. This is a great place and I would recommend you you to come to this place and try their dishes. read more

Came for the fried chicken wings! YUM YUM YUM We also ordered curry it's soup like cane with rice. Added on spring roll. The salted coffee was delicious. 4 stars because our wing order wasn't placed we had to wait for them. read more

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They're just still soft opening but we wanted to try the place. Parking is convenient in the strip mall and it's close to the rest of the Hastings Ranch area. We came in on a Friday night and found some people waiting for takeout and lots of tables free so we got seated quickly. The place was pretty big. The menu had lots of Vietnamese dishes including pho, bun, rice combos, banh mi, and curries. You can get extra meats, rice/noodles/bread with many of the entrees and also other deals where you can add single appetizers or desserts to your meal. We got the pho and banh mi. They're still in the soft opening phase so the pho came out very fast while the sandwich did take a bit of time. We noticed the same for other parties as well, the pho dishes came almost immediately but the rice dishes seem to take longer or were batched made with several orders. Pho was delicious and fragrant. The bowl was quite large so it was good to share the soup! The banh mi was smaller that sandwich shops but still good with the nice bite of the roll with the marinated meats and picked veggies. We paid at the front. Good new place to try in Pasadena! read more

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New Vietnamese spot off of Foothill right next to Del Taco. This used to be a bar, and then before that, a pizza joint. Now, it's At 26 Viet Cafe's soft opening location. There is a slight buzz on social media about this place, so you know people are coming here out of sheer sheepness (like me). And, as with most all soft openings, it'll have its shortcomings. They are short-staffed here and it shows. Service is slow. If it's not an app or pho, it will take a while. And you pay up at the door where the cashier is. They don't have enough staff I guess to hand you your check and then retrieve it. I don't know. Ordered the following: - Snack platter - 6.5/10: three level tower: bottom level, nice-sized portion of sliced pork chops; second level, egg rolls and spring rolls; top level, fried chicken wings. Chops were fine and so were the egg rolls. Spring roll wraps were too tough and chewy. And the wings were way too salty. - Sliced beef rib with rice noodle - 5.5/10: this took about 40 minutes to reach my table. It's basically Korean kalbi that's sliced for you. Wasn't expecting that, but that's exactly what I tasted. The meat was lukewarm, too. Waiter apologized and said there was a mixup. My guess is that they forgot the order and it was just sitting around back in the kitchen. Either way, the meat was a bit tough. As for the noodles, they had the texture of sticky rice and didn't do a whole lot for the dish. And they were lukewarm as well. My friend had the pho and she said it was just OK. She was done before I got my dish. Yes, it's their soft opening and they're still working things out, so I'm certain service will improve and the experience will be better. But the bottom line here for me is the food is pricey and it's just mid. At any rate, there's a whole lot more Vietnamese places to explore in the SGV that are much cheaper and a lot better. Of course, as always, that's just my opinion. Onto the next! read more

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"Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!" A bowl of disappointment for the price point, the worse Bun Bo Hue in my life and I'm not being dramatic. THE WORST! It's like someone played the game of telephone on what is Bun Bo Hue and the chef is cooking with jumbled and limited instructions. This restaurant totally missed the mark by missing key ingredients... where is the pork?! They just had two half circles of sausage and the rest was thin beef slices more suitable to Pho. The broth had some heat to it but was lacking a depth that maybe some shrimp paste or fish sauce could improve. It was like an instant soup mix reconstituted with some cayenne chilli flakes thrown on top. This soup, undeserving to be called Bun Bo Hue was brought out and served with no veggies. When staff was asked for veggies they looked confused and rectuluntatly brought out the a dish of lime, basil and bean sprouts the same they served with Pho. OK I wasn't expecting banana blossoms, but maybe some thinly sliced cabbage would have been nice. For not a busy restaurant on a weekday dinner time, the timing of the kitchen was off. The Pho we ordered came out in 5 minutes while the Happy Hour chicken wings came at the end of the meal with the "bun bo hue" coming in dead center. Even the pho was missing thinly sliced onions and cilantro, with a broth that also tasted instant. Their Happy Hour chicken wings is the only thing I would consider getting again if someone forced me to come back. At just a $1 a piece I supposed you can make a meal out of them. read more

26 Viet Cafe - Happy hour chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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New Vietnamese spot in Hastings Ranch. The dining room is open and spacious. My wife and I shared the chicken and kalbi vermicelli with egg rolls and a spring roll. The vermicelli was very tasty and the chicken and meat proportions were very generous. The spring roll was also very juicy, thick and crispy. The spring roll was tasty and fresh. All in all, we enjoyed what we ordered. We will come back next to try their Pho. read more

We had an excellent experience from start to finish. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. We truly have no complaints and look forward to returning again soon. read more

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The service was incredibly quick, and our food came out fresh and hot. The pho was delicious with a rich, flavorful broth, and you could tell it was made with care. What really stood out was how generous they were with the meat and portion sizes, it definitely felt worth the price. It's nice to find a place that doesn't skimp on ingredients while still serving high-quality food. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

26 Viet Cafe - Chicken Noodle Soup * Rare Beef & Beef Ball Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Took my niece to eat pho for the first time, she absolutely loved it. This was my first time eating at this restaurant and I must say that it was great! The quality ingredients in the pho here is unmatched. The portions are enough to take leftovers and enjoys for an extra day. And the place is super chill, clean, and spacious. I plan to come back very soon! I got the P7, btw. (Here's my niece's review) Good service and it is my first eating pho and great amount of pho and I will consider the beef ball bowl "p3. read more

26 Viet Cafe - P7 & P3 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Checked out 26 Viet Cafe, the new spot in East Pasadena, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The facility is really modern and clean, which is always a plus. We ordered the House Special Pho and the Grilled Pork Vermicelli. Both came in very generous portions, you definitely won't leave hungry! The broth was tasty and flavorful, and the pork was excellent. They also have a happy hour special which is good to know for next time. Easy parking in the front lot, too. Highly recommend giving it a try if you're in the area! read more

26 Viet Cafe - House special pho with beef ribs and raw beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great place to get your Vietnamese fix! Just like most pho places, this place is totally casual. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it was good! It's leaning towards traditional since it had the tendon and tripe in the soup! Most pho places exclude these items. They also added a whole beef rib as well! The rib was off the bone, and had good flavor. I think it was cooked separately than the pho broth since it had a slightly different flavor than the broth itself. Nonetheless, it was excellent. We also had the snack platter, which is a menu item containing three tiers of food. From bottom up: grilled chicken and pork; steamed spring rolls, fried spring rolls; and chicken wings. This was a whole meal in itself.. just needed rice! lol The noodles were a bit clumped together, probably from being just slightly overcooked, but they still had their chewiness. The broth was flavorful, more compared to others.. a 7/10 Service was typical. Get seated, order your food, get served your food, and a check-in to see how you are doing. Get check, pay. Simple. This place is just a tad bit far for getting pho, but I definitely will make a point to come whenever I am in the Hastings Ranch area shopping. I would definitely recommend. read more

Came in when I was craving some soup and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, which is a spicy beef lemongrass noodle soup. I asked for no pig feet in my soup, and the server informed me that their BBH doesn't have that ingredient. The Bun Bo Hue was okay. It satisfied by soup craving, but the flavor left much to be desired. This BBH didn't have the kind of flavor depth and spice that I'm used to. I did also feel like despite being served in a giant bowl, there was not a whole lot of noodles or protein. My fiancé ordered the grilled pork banh mi with two egg rolls. The banh mi was giant! It was stuffed to the brim with a lot of meat. The grilled pork had a great savoy, sweet flavor and char. The egg rolls here are really big and super crispy! read more

26 Viet Cafe - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This eatery has been opened about three weeks. I saw it and chose to test out their food. I ordered the lemon grass chicken with rice and salad. It was flavorful but the chicken was not that hot or the rice. I tried the matcha green tea coconut drink it was very delightful. They have Pho and other customary items on the menu. Service was incredible and it's very trendy inside with nice immense seating and furniture. Manageable parking is located in front of the restaurant. The owner, Nikki was very kind and helpful. read more

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