The grilled rib eye pho is the best pho I've had in a long time!…read more The staff was nice and took our order quick and were fast to refill our waters. However, there were plenty of tables that had food still sitting on them after guests left which was kinda off putting. The atmosphere isn't anything special; it's a big box with lots of tables. Certainly come back for that grilled rib eye pho, it was BOMB!

Got here right before it went from half capacity to full on people waiting for a table around lunch…read moretime on a Friday. The place is pretty clean nice and all but I'm just not used to waiting 6-7 mins for a server to come to my table after seating myself, especially at a pho spot where they keep the broth hot and noodles ready to toss in and read to serve in a matter of minutes even seconds depending how good the place is with service. Food is good, I would you try their food here. However, I would never recommend physically going here. Unbelievably slow service tho they weren't disrespectful or unpleasant they were all too slow for how packed it was getting. I guess there's only two spots for pho in Pinole maybe that's the reason behind this place being acceptable, I would never go here again having to wait so long for every part of dining in a restaurant. Had to ask for one of my dishes and as they brought it out we were already finishing our meals. Also, forgot i ordered the calamari and it came AFTER the sandwich I reminded them to bring out lol. Comedy Food= Good! Would never recommend someone go here for the wait time and service

I really wanted to like this place. I even came back a second time to give it another shot, but I…read morecan confidently say this spot is just not for me. The chicken pho was honestly disgusting. The broth had no flavor at all, and while I know some people enjoy chewier noodles, these were extremely chewy and tasted off. The worst part, though, was the chicken. It was completely inedible -- super dry, rubbery, and tasted old. I genuinely tried to finish it, but my body literally would not let me eat it. I gave it more than a fair chance, but I won't be coming back again.

the large is huge & came out so fast !! Tofu, enoki,…read morebroccoli, cauliflower, carrot, beansprouts, basil, jalapeño & lime !! So hot & tasty & veggie full ! Still a lot of soup to take home & add more tofu, mushrooms & Chinese cabbage as another meal !! Holiday gift bonus card available : $5 bonus w/$25, $10 bonus w/$50 !! All conveniently contained w/ in the app !! I bought $25 +$5 bonus last month, today I'm buying $50+$10 bonus, promotion good thru Dec 2025 ! Service is quick, & friendly !! The large pho is so big but worth it for the leftover soup & veggies ! Added value bc of bonus gift card promo !! There were 8 out of 12 tables w/customers, noise level pleasant & Xmas music was playing ? Michael took my order & served my phone & helped me w/ my gift card , he was patient , helpful, knowledgeable & there is a loyalty program so be sure to scan your membership # !!

Just the perfect little hole in the wall and very unsuspecting-- all the makings of a great…read moreneighborhood Vietnamese restaurant. My family and I have been going here for years. Great portions and flavorful broth. Service is always very fast and welcoming.

Solid Vietnamese restaurant hidden in El Sobrante. There are others in the area, but the food here…read moreis really good. Stopped by here to give it a try, and was really hungry. Service is fast and you are seated quickly. Our good came fast once our order was placed. Each meal was full of flavor! You can tell this place is popular since most of the tables were full. Planning to come back for their sandwiches next time

I came back today with my friend and had their combo sandwich for $9. I thought their combo…read moresandwich would include pork and chicken but instead of just came with a lot of processed Vietnamese meat. It was too salty but it did taste like the Viernamese sandwiches I had growing up so it was authentic. My husband had their roasted pork sandwich and he said that it was crunchy as if it was fried. My friend enjoyed their grilled pork sandwich. We shared a grilled chicken fresh roll. It was very tasty. It comes with two long rows for $9. My friend commented that the 8 dollar Thai iced tea was too expensive. It was very quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. We will definitely come back again for some more food. I think the sandwiches here are the most authentic I've had in a long time and will definitely come back for more sandwiches. Their sandwiches start at $8 which is a pretty good deal. The manager seems pretty friendly. The bathroom was clean.

1st time for dinner !! I asked about the tofu - if it's…read moreflavored or plain... they let me try 2 pieces - it's deep fried & very plain !! So my options went down - I was hoping for lemongrass or even sautéed tofu !! :( There is free self serve iced tea ( unsweetened ) & ice water !! Pho choices offers either egg noodles or rice noodles ! We ordered@ the counter & they bring your food to your table !! Simple but clean, 2 TVs w/ subtitles, About 4 tables here plus 3 take outs- not too busy or loud !! The veggie pho was just ok, not especially tasty & the bean sprouts & fried tofu added blandness to the pho !!

Very good ! Spacious and food was yummy …read more My favorite was the pan fried noodles and walnut prawns

Excellent fresh authentic dim sum excellent service they…read moreserve dim sum everyday and cart style which is harder to find nowadays beef balls and beef rolls were perfect my favorites definitely will be back!!!

Everyone wants to have that one hole-in-the-wall spot, with the OG cook serving, cheap, delicious…read morefood. This is that spot? I ordered the tofu banh mi and was recommended the curry chicken by the chef, so I gave that a shot as well. Everything, including the bread, was well seasoned and flavorful. However, I would say the curry on the chicken was overpowering. All in all, it's one of the better banh mi's in the area. I will definitely be back to try some of the more traditional sandwiches.

This is mostly a to go shop. They do have a very limited counter space where you can eat…read more Price is reasonable and the food is good. A definite quick go to. I would recommend calling ahead and placing the order before heading over.

Hidden gem in El Sobrante that serves up some of the best Laotian and Thai food in the Bay Area…read more Every time we visit, must-orders are the Nam Khao (crispy rice ball salad with fermented pork sausage and fresh herbs) and Ka Soy (Laotian noodle soup). If you see Nam Khao on the menu of a Laotian/Thai restaurant, that means they know what they are doing just because it's so labor-intensive to make a salad(!) and the fermented pork has to be damn-near perfect for this salad to really shine and round out the fresh herbs and seasonings which includes lime juice, vinegar, and fish sauce. Ka Soy (the noodle soup) is a comfort food enjoyed in Southeast Asia. It's not the Thai-style where it's a curry broth and the noodles are fried, so let's not get it mixed up. Instead, it's bone broth that been simmered for hours and it's somewhat a lighter broth. The noodles are wide rice noodles in a big bowl of hot broth served with a mixture of ground pork cooked down with tomatoes along with fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro - simply a divine noodle soup that a must-try. It's not overly complex in terms of flavor, but it's a bowl of good ol' noodle soup that is comforting and great-tasting. If you haven't tried Laotian food, give Sue's Kitchen a try. try some new flavors and you may just become a regular (if you aren't already). The owners are friendly too! It's a husband-and-wife team!

The food here is exceptionally flavorful, authentic, and serve in generous portions that often…read moreleave enough for a second meal the next day. Nam Kao is an absolute must order item. I love the satisfying crunch of the deep-fried rice balls mixed with sour pork, fresh herb and lime juice wrapped in lettuce.

I got together with my former manager to catch up and enjoy a meal. She lives north of me, so we…read moresettled on a halfway point. I recommended we grab pho but with the initial pick being closed, we pivoted to Pho Nation! When we came for dinner, it was quiet. We were one of the only customers but a few diners were coming in and out for takeout. The restaurant is super casual with not much decor or detail to it. The service was just okay and a bit confusing. For those dining in, they give you a menu and you order with them but everything else you need to go to the counter for (pay, water, any requests). We also weren't checked on during our meal. For food, I had the Regular Chicken Breast Pho. Even being a regular, it was a massive portion that I took home! The broth was good but I was never given a spoon. The noodles were on the smaller end as if they were cut. When I received my bowl the noodles were all compact so my theory is they just dumped it in there and assumed the broth would break it up. The chicken was tender. Everything else was on the table such as utensils, sauce, and garnishes. My old manager said her dish was great! I can understand this might be a fave pho place for residents in the area but I'm not sure if I'd willingly go back. It was great to try and the food was good. The restaurant is off San Pablo Dam Road with a giant private parking lot outside.

This used to be a Taco Bell…read more Three of us came here for lunch today and we all wanted to try their sandwiches. Both my companions got pork sandwiches. My friend decided to get extra meat and that was an extra $4. They also gave her double the vegetables for an additional $4 and extra meat as well. Her Thai iced tea was quite expensive for $6. Usually restaurants charge about $4 for Thai iced tea. I got their tofu sandwich which was full of tofu and not enough vegetables. I personally would have prefer more vegetables and less tofu. I did not like their tofu because it is a pre-fried tofu which is probably sold at Ranch 99 and from overseas. That kind of tofu has a non- creamy and somewhat tough texture. It's a bit dry even though they braise it. I prefer non-fried tofu that is slightly sauteed maintaining the creamy tofu texture. This was overly processed tofu. I will not order their tofu sandwich again. I would like to try their chicken sandwich next time and hope that they give me more vegetables. It will be nice to try some of their noodle soups which everyone else was ordering except for our table. The service was pretty quick. Their bathroom had no amenities like toilet paper. I will come back but don't know when.

One thing that the Bay does not lack are Pho restaurants but this one is special. It is not just…read morethat they serve Bun Bo Hue (I wish there were more places that serve good central vietnam food but that's for another time). It is the tastiness of their broth. Both the broth in their Pho and their Bun Bo Hue are sooo good. My large Bun Bo Hue was massive. Yes, it was filled with noodles and the meat was a bit light but all in all a great deal and you will walk out with a happy belly. . Make sure you order the Bun Bo Hue with the pig feet, you won't regret it. The spring roll was good but nothing to write home about. The service was super friendly. I think I may make this place my go to. Next time? I am going to have their chicken wings and a great big bowl of Pho!

today i wanted to try the Lemongrass Tofu over Vermicelli one of my classic Viet faves & Tofu…read moreSpring Rolls w/peanut sauce !! The owner knows me so usually gives me extra veggies & sauce ! So nice & generous! Service is quick & personalized ! This is usually a nice & quiet place to wait for my take out !! The tofu here is sliced very thin, marinated & baked, so very chewy & tasty, whether in banh-mi, fresh rolls or vermicelli ! I missed cucumber & the carrot & daikon in my fresh roll !

The people who work here are so sweet and always have a smile on their face! I only order to go as…read moreI work down the street, but the vibes are excellent. This is one of our go to spots for orders because they are so accommodating of dietary restrictions (eg vegan/vegetarian and need no fish sauce) and the food still tastes BOMB. I was so shocked. I've gotten the eggplant, pad see ew and curries without fish sauce before and they're still super yummy. I've ordered the khao soy, pad Thai, and chicken wings as normal and they're excellent. Chang Thai is a wonderful neighborhood gem!

Chang Thai is my favorite little hidden Gem! I finally…read moredecide to share it with you all because I love it so much. That I want you all to try it! The husband and wife are extremely attentive. It's a nice and cozy place and perfect to enjoy with yourself, and family as well. The wife and grandma do all the cooking. The husband treats you as if you were a family member. It feels like Im in Thailand with them at their own house! I really love the Lao papaya salad. They also have the Thai version of it as well. You choose your own spice level. Great value. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. They accept Apple Pay. And I guarantee it will be your new little gem as well! Enjoy!!!!