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!

We came on a Sunday at 5:30pm not particularly super busy and there were tables filled. We walked…read morein and didn't get greeted and took awhile to get seated. There were 4 of us. We ordered 4 dishes. 2 came out first. And my wife and son literally finished their entire meal and the other 2 dishes didn't even come out yet. Ironically, we didn't order pho but we ordered: -BBH. Too Salty. No pork blood. -rice plate - the fish sauce wasn't good -vermicelli bowl - the beef was tender and flavorful -banh Xeo - Pickled vegetables didn't taste pickled. The coconut milk tasted over powering. Overall, I think this is a very below standard Vietnamese restaurant. 2.5 stars

This place has awesome pho! Service is really good, pho is…read moregreat! Don't let the negative reviews deter you! They have this hot and sour pho that's great, and no other pho place in the area has that. Recommended!

Was there tonight and I was horrified to hear the sound of nail clippers. The guy behind the…read morecounter was clipping his nails right there and then filing. I was stunned. A health code and just common sense violation. Could not enjoy the food after seeing that.

When I'm in El Sobrante and craving Vietnamese food, this is my go to spot. So happy it's near my…read moreMIL! I got the seafood pho to go this time. It was well packaged. They give you lots of seafood and veggies. Which is rare for most restaurants. Broth was flavorful. I really enjoyed my seafood pho!

Never again. This was our go-to pho spot for YEARS, but after watching it steadily go downhill,…read moretoday was the final straw. My aunt ordered the oxtail pho and halfway through eating it bit into something she thought was tripe. She spit it out and it was a BIG PIECE OF SARAN WRAP. She nearly vomited and immediately lost her appetite. Even before that, we watched the server with visibly dirty fingernails handling the bean sprouts and basil with his bare hands. My sandwich came 15-20 minutes after the pho, they forgot our Thai tea, then when reminded, brought it WITHOUT the boba we ordered. Mind you, it was barely 11 AM with only one other party there. But the worst part? When we reported the plastic in the soup, the lady came back basically insinuating that WE put it there because the cook denied it. Excuse me?! What reason would we have to put Saran Wrap in a bowl we had already eaten halfway through? After ALL that, they offered 50% off the pho. HALF OFF?! The contaminated bowl should've been removed from the bill completely. When we paid, they didn't even give the discount they offered and I was fed up so just paid the bill and left. The food, cleanliness, service, and way they handled the situation were enough for us. We used to recommend this place and bring family here all the time. Not anymore. We'll happily find a new pho spot.

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 !!

I had just been at the Yelp East Bay Community Event!!!…read more It was Dinner Time and I was hungry!!! So I walked across the street to King Valley Tea House!!! I was Greeted and Seated by the Cashier!!! I perused the Menu and Ordered Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Fried Calamari and Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs!!! The Waitress Brought me a Pot Of Tea and a Glass of Ice Water!!! Fifteen Minutes later my Food was delivered to my Table!!! It was a Nice Presentation and Good Sized portions!! Flavors were Fantastic and Delicious!! Service was Good!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. Out of the 55 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

We took my in laws to try this place out. We also have never been here to eat dim sum. We got lucky…read morebecause we were there before the traffic and got amazing service. My in laws approved so to me, it must be good because they're picky when it comes to Chinese food. Hoping to take my parents here the next time they visit.

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.

Tasty banh mi and egg rolls. I ordered 2 more grilled pork banh mi to go. Would come back again in…read morethe future !

Amazing staff. Friendly very warm and Welcoming!!'…read moreSon and mom greeted me and offered me a menu. I Already knew what I wanted. Been coming here since they opened. Never met the owners though. Since I was ordering to go, I went ahead and made my order. Kao soy and Nam Khao. It was Sunday so it was quiet. Only two people eating inside at the time. Usually it's full!!! I spoke with the mom and son and we had a great conversation. Made me feel as if I was family. I loved that! Lovely intimate setting. Great for large party's or by your self as well. Great date spot for two! I highly recommend coming here for the food is really delicious! You'll be in Heaven

It's been at least 5 years since my last visit to Sue's Kitchen, so I'm glad to find that my fave…read moreThai spot in the East Bay is still open for business. While some of the dishes hit the sweet spot for me, others left me wishing for something different. Our group ordered 6 different menu items to share and everything came out in quick succession: Nam Khao, Yum Pla Muek, Khao Soi, Pad Thai, Som Tum Gai Yang, and Massamun chicken curry. Of these dishes, the star was the Nam Khao. I loved the crunchy little grains of rice and the fermented pork added a nice tangy flavor profile to each bite. It would've been great if the dish had more pork pieces in it though. Yum Pla Muek (squid salad) had a spectacular sweet and sour dynamics overall, but ratio of protein to veggies needed an improvement. Despite the name, the dish felt more like a scavenger hunt for squid pieces hidden inside the sea of cabbage. Khao Soi was great in that the broth leaned more on the clear side rather than being overwhelmingly drowned in coconut milk. Flavor-wise, it was delicious but a bit oversalted for my taste. Pad Thai is pretty decent. The sweet and tangy mix was definitely present and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Somehow, I felt like it was missing something within its aromatics profile. Perhaps the green onions should've been lightly tossed with the noodles at the end rather than sprinkled on top as a garnish. Som Tum was dissappointing in my opinion. Judging from the appearance of the papaya shreds, the preparation process might've skipped the authentic "tum" (pounded) part in the goold ol' stone mortar and pestle. The flavor was also a bit bland and the usual basic ingredients like peanuts, green beans, and dried shrimps, were nowhere to be found. Gai Yang (grilled chicken) pieces were pretty good. However, instead of steamed rice, they really shoul've included sticky rice to keep the dish's authenticity. I wouldn't recommend this dish if you're a die-hard fan of the original version. Massamun chicken curry was a bit too thin in the curry part. I didn't personally try this dish, but the general comments from those who did was that it was just mid. Overall, there's no doubt I'll be hitting Sue's Kitchen up again soon. Service there was quick, attentive, and efficient. Their price-point is also very reasonable for the portion size of the food. I'd recommend this place for anyone who wants quick and delicious Thai-Laotian food in a more quaint neighborhood of East Bay.

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.

Pho Hanoi 89 replace Pho TNT and it happen to be a huge turnover. I am amazed how Pho Hanoi 89 did…read morewith the inside. I am lov8ng the fancy table cloth Plenty of tables to sit down at. I had the Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandiwch. I am impress with my sandwich. I love the taste of the Grilled Pork. The owner of Pho Hanoi 89 is very nice. I was seated right away. I wish Pho Hanoi 89 luck on their business. I will definitely come back here again.

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!

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!!!!