First impression was like any other pho restaurant: small, clean, sparse. We were seated and given drinks immediately. That's where it faltered. We ordered an appetizer and two bowls of pho. About 15 minutes later, my bowl of pho comes out, sans the herb/veggie plate, then a few minutes later comes the appetizer THEN my husband's pho. No veggie plate for him. Service was attentive, but odd and scattered. Everyone was incredibly friendly and the food was fabulous, but I had to deduct a star for the odd service. Start the app first, THEN the main. It's not that difficult. read more

Thai food and Pho are more of my favorites and this place again delivered and again suggested by Sarah F, I need to start suggesting some good places for her and begin gaining some points. I went in and after looking over the menu, I went straight for the Pho. The broth was very flavorful before adding the basil, cilantro, jalapeno and Siracha. THe noodles were cooked perfectly and the brisket and flank were huge. Once I added the ingredients, I was left with a large bowl of tasty, spicy, warm greatness. I can't wait to go back and have another bowl, even though I only got halfway through this one! read more

I don't know why this place gets 4 stars. I've given it many chances, but always walk away disappointed, my craving for good homey soup turned into regret for coming in here. Is there no place for a bowl of good pho in San Antonio? The soup is so flavorless that it taste like they just added salt and msg to it. And the meat, is so overcooked. I know this is run by vietnamese people, but I don't know if I would call this good pho. The chinese food sold here is greasy and disgusting, vegetable from a can, meat tasting odd, even fortune cookies are stale. One star for merely existing close to home. If you are not picky about pho, then maybe you'll enjoy their food here, but if you are like me and had plenty good, authentic pho elsewhere, this will most likely be a disappointment for you too. After going back a few more times, I had some success with their Vietnamese dishes. So I'm changing it to a 3 star. read more

Pretty decent vietnamese food, especially for San Antonio (we don't have that many vietnamese food spots, let alone many really good ones). I've only eaten here once with a friend, both of our dishes were pretty tasty. My friend had a pork rice plate, he seemed to enjoy it, the fishcake look pretty fresh. I had a vermicelli bowl, not bad, maybe a bit too much lettuce for my tastes. The prices seemed inline with other viet places in town and the waitstaff was very attentive (almost TOO attentive), but at least we never saw our drinks empty. + pretty decent viet food, esp for San Antonio area + attentive waitstaff - dish had too much "filler" lettuce - odd name, leaves itself open to too many juvenile innuendos read more

So, this is my first time here. I've been meaning to try this place for the pho for some time now. Today I was really craving some pho and decided to try A Dong! I ordered the spring rolls because its kinda become a habit for me to get spring rolls + pho. They were very good! I saw another reviewer comment on how the pork wasn't crispy in the spring roll, but honestly, I don't think I've had a spring roll where the pork has been crispy. I HAVE, however, had spring rolls that have been loose and end up losing their contents every time i dip them in thr sauce. Luckily, A Dong's spring rolls are MUCH better than that :) and surprisingly, the spring rolls also had mint in them! Its been a very long time since I've had spring rolls made with mint. Very fresh and delicious! Now the pho... was super delicious!!! I've had pho from places all over san antonio (pho saigon, pho ha long, pho cong ly...) and after eating all the great places in SA, this place definitely has a place in my top 3! The broth was delicious, the meat flavorful... Yeah, I'll definitely be back. Not just for the pho -- I'll definitely be trying the MANY other menu choices!! (I have my eye on a particular stir fry rice noodle dish...) read more

I decided to finally try out this place especially when I already feel safe with 2 viet restaurants in SA. I went ahead and took a risk after reading some of these reviews and figured it would be pretty decent. My girl friend and I went here for lunch on a Saturday around noon. It wasn't very crowded so I was a bit skeptical. However I was surprised that the vermicelli lunch special (until 3PM) was pretty decent. The only thing that I didn't like is that it was served on a place. I had to ask for a bowl since I like to eat my vermicelli in bowls instead of on plates. This place was relatively clean compared to the other viet restaurants I know of but I expect that for it being located in the forum. Service was great as well, they refilled my water constantly and was prompt about giving us the bill and to-go boxes when we needed it. read more

Funny name, great Asian food. They have an eclectic menu combining traditional Chinese and Vietnamese options. The portions were large and prices were fair. Best Chinese food in the northeast side of San Antonio. read more

On the hunt for a good Vietnamese restaurant my mom and I stumbled upon A Dong. Honestly, the name had kept me from trying this place out for a number of years but they make some damn good food. I debated on giving them either 3 or 4 stars but ultimately landed on 4 because the food is great and the location is ideal. It is located in The Forum right next to Orange Leaf (this is a major plus for me). The tempura shrimp appetizer is a must try, the crab and asperagus soup is interesting (not my taste but my mom loved it), and the vermicelli is TO DIE FOR. I usually always get the vermicelli with egg roll +/- pork. It's a totally solid dish that is light and refreshing and is a healthy version of comfort food for me because Vietnamese was a staple in my family growing up. You will always see A Dong chock full of hungry customers regardless of the time of day, unfortunately the service is lacking. Seating is always prompt but finding someone to take your order and refill drinks is sometimes a bit of a chore. I will overlook this for now because it seems commonplace to not have the best service in places that serve good food. read more

Finally found a good asian restaurant! Fish sauce chicken wings and beef chow fun please! (BTW, beef chow fun is thick rice noodles with beef. For an asian place, for some reason they arn't familiar with it being called "beef chow fun" in chinese, so you may have to explain it. I believe it's #108) It's a little expensive compared to California but Texas doesn't have much options so I don't mind. It gets the craving done. Only problem I had is that the workers all assumed I knew vietnamese. When I said I'm sorry I don't understand, she just stared at me and asked me again in viet... then got 2 other people to ask me in viet also. Girl, just because I'm asian doesn't mean I'm vietnamese. I just thought it was funny but I still don't think she figured it out because she still spoke vietnamese to me on the way out. read more

It's ok here. The food is consistent the place is clean it is what it is for San Antonio.

Universal City has six Chinese restaurants, which I find a bit perplexing. They're the second-most popular cuisine offered next to Mexican (chains excluded). It raises two questions: why are there so many of them in such a small city?, and - more importantly - which one is the best? Brad S. investigates. A Dong bills itself as "A Chinese and Vietnamese Restaurant," but I think the restaurant is more natively the latter. You can tell immediately that this restaurant is not like the other Chinese restaurants - it looks much more professionally designed and the menu consists of dozens of items that are spelled with letters that do not exist in English. Sure, they have some standard lunch specials that are comparable to other Chinese places, but I decided to go my own my and order something from the main menu. I'm not going to try and spell the items here, but I certainly gave the college try when pronouncing them to the guy behind the counter clearly patronizing my butchering of his language. I grabbed an appetizer - tempura fried vegetables. I'm not generally a fan of the flavor of the tempura, but these fried asparagus, squash, and zucchini were fresh and tasted good, all the same. During my visits to Universal City's Chinese restaurants, I've opted for the chicken in garlic sauce, partially because I like garlic, partially for the spice, and partially because the name is vague enough for the restaurant to be as imaginative as they like in the creation of the dish, so long as it had the requisite two ingredients. A Dong didn't have anything like this in the lunch specials, but they offered a similar item - numbered somewhere in the high 60s - that was pork in garlic sauce, prepared "Hunan-style." Not being from China, I had to read up on the province and its cuisine. Wikipedia tells me that "Hunan Cuisine is often spicier by pure chili content, contains a larger variety of fresh ingredients, tends to be oilier, and is said to be purer and simpler in taste." The collection of stir-fried pork, peapods, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, and baby corn I received wasn't very oily in comparison to other restaurants I've tried, and there was a nice little heat component - to my surprise - but the variety of fresh vegetables was much more diverse than other restaurants, both in terms of service and preparation. I only made my way through half of the stir-fried mixture, barely touching the rice, but savoring the freshness of the vegetables. The sauce was there, but not overpowering. I wanted to eat more, but the portions was large enough for me to exercise some restraint. The thing that stuck out to me while I was waiting for my takeout container was green - a lot more of it being served than in other restaurants. It's clear that A Dong is working on a slightly higher level than their pure Chinese counterparts (as their price will indicate), and the next time I visit I will be more inclined to try the Vietnamese offerings. read more

A Dong - Vietnamese Near Me - Selma, Texas

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Finally a Vietnamese place in the area that satisfies my cravings! We've been here twice now, both times with there being a nice crowd in the restaurant. Decorations and ambiance remind me of any china town restaurant I miss so much in Houston. On our first visit we both ordered our usual Vietnamese fare. Rice plate with grilled pork, egg cake and shredded pork. We also got the Vietnamese egg rolls as an appetizer. All flavors were spot on and portions are huge! On the second visit we again split a rice plate and as well as the salt and pepper squid. The squid was delicious. Nicely battered and seasoned with the salt/pepper/lime sauce that traditionally comes with the dish. Service has been good both times despite the crowd. There is patio seating although I haven't felt the urge to get seated out in it. The place is also family friendly as I've seen lots of families with small children dining here. They also serve the generic Chinese take out staples here, but honestly, I ignore that portion of the menu. read more

A Dong - Cafe su dat - Vietnamese Near Me - Selma, Texas

I have not been here in over a year. I am not sure if they have redcorated or not, but some of the tables have got to be refinished. They were cracking something fierce. But on to the good stuff. THE EGG DROP SOUP IS THE BEST I HAVE FOUND IN SAN ANTONIO!!! I also love the beef and broccoli, but I have to cut in to smaller pieces, but that is everywhere, not just here. I enjoy the decor, the waiters were efficient, but need to write the orders down. I asked for beef and broccoli, and when he repeated the order he talked so fast I could barely understand him, and was brought pepper steak. They did correct the order though. I am also wondering when they started printing advertisements on their drinking glasses? kinda old diner tacky for such a nice place. read more

There's not many restaurants (Vietnamese/Chinese) that I'm too impressed with but this one I'm giving a 5 star! It's in a busy mall location so parking is limited during peak hours. We were there for small 2 round table gathering that was reserved and food was pre-ordered. It was 'traditional' Vietnamese food and it was DELICIOUS!!! No we didn't eat pho. We had 5-7 different traditional Vnese dishes and they were all very tasty. Some of us are from CA (the O.C. area where there's ample good Vnese food yet they couldn't stop 'raving' about the foods they had here). There was 1 vegetable dish I didn't care for but it's probably b/c it's better without meat. The service was good. The owner, an old man, was very helpful and sweet. He looks like a loving grandpa like. The restaurant is probably not meant for big gatherings/groups but they accommodated & made it work for us. read more

Saw the name and had to stop! Came for lunch and asked to sit outside on the patio since I was alone and the dining room was pretty full...the waiter said no outdoor seating at that time so, he reluctantly seated me at a table but I had the impression of being a burden as I was alone and would be taking up a table for 2. The food was good, the soda was a can that cost me $1.75! (Crazy) the service or the lack there of is what reduced a star....the front of the house staff were glaring at me the whole time...I truly felt that I was a burden and will not go back to this place again. The food was not enough to save the poor service. read more

I have been going here for years and it is my go to spot whenever I am craving Pho. The food and the service is consistently good.

Clean, fresh, but over priced. I couldn't pass up trying out a restaurant with a name such as "A Dong". If I never eat there again, that would certainly be okay with me! read more

This is my family's go-to restaurant for family gatherings. Honestly this is the best Vietnamese restaurant in SA. I've had better though since my family and I are Vietnamese and we are picky when it comes to our cuisine. I like their Ca Kho To, Goi Seafood salad and Fried Squid! read more

Best Asian food for miles! Every dish that I have ordered has been amazing. Their spring rolls are amazing, I think they roll basil and/or mint into them. One weird dish that I get again and again is the salt and pepper squid. If you have ever watched Futurama, then you will feel like you are eating popplers. Warning: The service might be bad, but the food makes up for it. read more

Chicken pho was a1! If you go anywhere else you obviously dont care about your taste buds and if you okay with that then fine. I recommend to anyone who likes great pho. read more

I was excited to learn there was a new (to me) Vietnamese place close to the office so I dropped by for an early lunch. There were maybe only four other tables seated, service was prompt. They have a decent size outdoor patio, but it was definitely AC weather when I went. Their lunch menu includes Chinese & Vietnamese selections, & I opted for the Grilled Pork with Vermicelli and upgraded the eggroll to a soft summer roll. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any crushed-rice options. Hot & Sour Soup (yup, even with the Vietnamese selections) was good (I like it a bit sour) and so was the pork, although the meat wasn't quite in proportion to the noodles. The roll was average. I'm looking forward to trying the pho (in cooler weather) and some of the drinks & desserts (there were a few I'd never seen before). Overall: Food was better than average for local vietnamese fare, place was clean & service was good. Prices reasonable ($8 for the combo with the roll upgrade). read more

Wasted my time coming all the way to them just for them to be closed early without notice. If you close at a certain time, that should be the time that's posted on your yelp profile. read more

The only place I can find bunbohue. Their fried crispy squid is amazing too. It's a mix Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant. Have not tried some other dishes that people have posted. But definitely one place I would recommend read more

I'm from Chicago and this place fish fried rice with shrimp was delicious. It's hard to find authentic Chinese and Vietnamese menu which make fish fried rice here in San Antonio. I'm hitting this spot again when I crave Pho and fish fried rice! read more

The noodle soup (Pho) is yummy. I tried the raw beef + beef ball, and my husband had one that has grilled beef + veggies (was supposed to be spicy according to the wait staff, but it wasn't at all spicy, not one bit). Both soup were plentiful and delicious. Also tried the walnut shrimp with mayo sauce, and we were quite pleased with that, too. Wait staff was attentive, and water refilled without having to ask. Overall, great lunch experience. ** updated ** Been to A Dong a second + third time, and I have to say that the quality of their food and good service is quite consistent. Hopefully, that'll never change. Tried several other dishes (stir-fry + pan-fried rice noodle dishes) -- all were delicious. Updated my rating from four to five stars! read more

The People who work there were very nice. My wife and I shared menu number 104, the seafood chow main. It had crispy noodles and gravy and shrimp, mushrooms, squid, perfectly cooked vegetables. It was about 13.00, but is is more than enough for two people, they give you two plates. And taste? It was perfect. Really, really, really good! My wife loves that dish. I did to. So I give it 4 stars. Also, next door to A Dong is the Orange leaf! Fantastic frozen yogurt, you make our own sundae. You have to go there! That is for another review. read more

The food is so good I can look past the fact they have forgotten my Vietnamese egg rolls on two other occasions, and the fact they have no clue what it means to have an appetizer (meaning everything comes out to the table at the same time or whenever it is done in the kitchen). So if that sort of thing doesn't bother you, you will be finding excuses to go back to The Forum to say "let's just eat at A Dong again" read more

Stopped by with the spouse and daughter for our sunday lunch. The springrolls were delicious. I had the duck noodle soup. It was perfect. We had a few other things. Great place for lunch read more

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I love this place great food. Service was good if you came here you must get the Vietnamese spring rolls fried. read more

A Dong - Vietnamese spring rolls fried - Vietnamese Near Me - Selma, Texas

My mother's international cooking and growing up in Houston makes me a snob at Asian cuisines. I was ecstatic that they were putting up an A Dong in the area where we live. Though it isn't the same restaurant as the one in Houston on Bellaire & Boone but I still have hopes. The atmosphere was nice. It's one of the nicer Vietnamese/Chinese restaurants I've seen; trendy and chic. It almost makes you want to stay past 9 to see if it would turn into a late night tapas bar. The menu was extensive. They have the usual 'chinese' dishes like broccoli beef and swt n sour fried items etc. and then there was the vietnamese affair. I was looking forward to having a nice bowl of pho with brisket and tendon or bun thit nuong or com something but they omitted all the the weird meats. Nonetheless, I proceeded to order my bowl of pho and the hubby ordered bun thit nuong. It didn't take long to get our order, but I was sorely disappointed. The pho broth was tasteless. I could've done better getting it from the ready made can soup at an Asian supermarket. The bun thit nuong lacked flavored. They could have used lemongrass and more brown sugar. How can you introduce Americans to Vietnamese cuisines if you leave out the essential herbs , spices and flavors that make it taste so great. If you are looking for the real deal, this is not the place you should hit up. As far as the price goes, it was ok. Not expensive and not cheap. Though I would rather pay a few more dollars for the an AUTHENTIC place. read more

Great food, but let's talk about the servers... Speak slow, some of them don't speak great English and might misinterpret your order. The food is great don't get me wrong. Also pay in credit or debit and not through cash. An 50-yr-old woman miscounted my $40 for a $25 order and gave me $10 back. She yelled that I gave her a $20 and not a $40. Make sure the old hag does not ring you out. read more

Was looking for a place to get pho (for my boyfriend) and orange chicken (for myself). Our normal spot closed early and A Dong was just a little farther away, but better hours! Our meals were delicious and the service was incredible. The restaurant gave off great vibes and we left with our stomachs full. I would absolutely recommend trying them out! read more

The most authentic Vietnamese place in the city to eat at. I have never been disappointed when I eat here from their bo luc lac to their pho. My dad's side of the family is Vietnam I've grown up with this kind of food and I can confidently say this place is my go-to place to get good Vietnamese food fast. read more

Had a fabulous Thai salad here with shrimp and-surprisingly-jelly fish. The salad was huge, with cuucmbers and carrots and crunchy peanuts and a zingy sauce that I immediately went home to try to replicate. They serve it with these funky large crunchy chip/cake things to load the salad on and deliver to your mouth, kinda like a taco shell, but I just wanted the salad. Marshall had the fried squid, which was delicious, crunchy but tender on the inside, with great flavor. I definitely will go back! read more

The absolute best salad I've ever had IN MY LIFE!!!! The seafood salad will make you come back over and over again! Nice and quiet atmosphere. Pleasant and friendly staff. read more

I had heard about this place for a while but never actually thought I'd go on my own until my friend took me. I was surprised by the menu cause I did think it was just a pho restaurant, but hey not everyone likes hot soup do they? I ordered the pho dish and it was pretty good, I thnk cause since my mom makes it all the time, A-Dong's version didn't taste that much different. I guess I just don't have that keen sense on telling the difference between pho's, and besides pho is soup where you tweak the flavor to your liking-personally I like adding limes to make the broth sour. Overall the food was good, but I personally could get some good pho at home so I probably won't come by again. read more

I have been eating in this place for a few years now. Aside from what I normally order is the fried chicken wings with fish sauce. The sauce is usually sweet with a taste of fish sauce, not too salty and not spicy at all. However, this year I've ordered these for so many times but there were plenty of times that it is not consistent to what I normally eat in this place. It's either they were burnt or not golden brown, or spicy and less sauce. I don't care for spicy food, so when I get home and I see these and they deviate from the norm, I get very disappointed and don't have time to drive back n return the food. My family don't get to eat them all and ended up throwing them away. I mentioned this problem before, and they said they had a different cook. Fine! But I expect to enjoy the food that I paid for to be the same as if I was eating there. Crunchy, sweet and a kick of saltiness, but nah. This is not the first, 2nd, or 3rd time... ‍ just frustrated. read more

We tried the back of the menu option of the appetizers soup and an entree for two people. The appetizers were fried crab rangoons which were really yummy, fried sugar snap peas which I wasn't fond of, but my husband was, there was also tempura shrimp...too much breading for me, and the eggrolls were really yummy. I had the wonton soup and it was great, my kids loved it, my husband enjoyed his hot and sour soup very much. Finally for our entrees we ate sesame beef, pork fried rice, and special lomein. I could have done without the shrimp in the lomein, but I enjoyed the chicken that was in it, the mushrooms were fresh and very good. The fried rice has a nice flavor, and the sesame beef is really good, not the best I've had, but still very good. I would go here again, like I said, not the best food ever, but still really good. read more

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Very authentic. Always fresh. Hands down one of the best, if not the best Vietnamese restaurant in the San Antonio/Selma/Schertz/New Braunfels area. Fresh lemonade as well. You definitely get your money's worth. read more

Vietnamese rolls were yummy and the pho was good. Lots of meat. Service was good as well. read more

A Dong - Egg Rolls weren't my fav - Vietnamese Near Me - Selma, Texas

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