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    26 Viet Cafe

    4.0 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Andrew L.

    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.

    Shaken beef yumm
    Zachary P.

    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.

    Ross W.

    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.

    Alice Q.

    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.

    Chicken Satay
    Doreen T.

    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.

    Appetizer sampler with wings, spring rolls and grilled chicken & pork
    Kathleen C.

    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.

    Ben A.

    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.

    Desire N.

    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

    Joey C.

    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.

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    Chelsea C.

    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.

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    Vy D.

    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

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    Ves S.

    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!

    Deana M.

    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.

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