Fun and delicious. Vietnamese food is at the top when it comes to bright and refreshing bites, and Bacogai embodies that with a modern atmosphere as well as some tasty dishes. The duck salad was a hit. Citrus, some fish sauce. A great way to open up your appetite. The wings also had a bit of fish sauce funkiness on their glaze, and were juicy and crispy. The shaking beef with the with the rice noodles and lettuce was also a crowd-pleaser. The beef was tender and flavorful. We tried two hot pot flavors: sweet and sour and the pork bone broth. I preferred the sweet and sour one with the fish, prawns, and lots of interesting veggies like okra and the bac-ha which was fanstastic at soaking up the broth. I found the pork one a bit gamey, and the pork being already in the hot-pot was not super tender. Service was friendly and generally attentive. Definitely worth checking out for a date or a group dinner. read more

Great spot, I've eaten here twice with my family and both times we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The hotpot here is Vietnamese style, so it's a bit different than typical hotpot restaurants. I've tried both the Oxtail/beef and pork hotpot, both were really good, I like the pork a little better because I'm a huge tonkotsu ramen fan, and the broth reminded me of that a lot. The beef luc lac, which is sort of like shaking beef over vermicelli and lettuce is also excellent. They now charge extra for broth refills, which they did not the first time I dined here, around a year or so ago. Overall, this is a nice addition to Alameda's dining options and I hope they stick around! read more

Best wings: fried I think without any batter, super crisp skin, juicy meat and flavorful sauce. Extra points for the fried garlic bits and sometimes they will have some herby like basil or cilantro - wish they would be more consistent with that. Haven't dined in yet, all DD orders. Enjoyed what I have gotten here so far. Smaller portions but they spend a lot of time with the food here, not greasy, some meats from Spain and Australia. read more

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Super solid for Vietnamese inspired hot pot. I got the oxtail broth base and it left me breathless. It was filled with a ton of beefy flavor and sweet. I wish I could have that broth everyday! It comes with assorted vegetables such as mushrooms, pumpkin, and noodles. There were also a good amount of oxtails if I do say so myself. I tried my girlfriend's pork bone broth and that also had a ton of savory umami as well. It was borderline addicting! The noodles soaked up all the broth and flavors to the point where they were like sponges. Every strand of noodle was bursting with complete deliciousness. They were individual DIY style hot pots so you can order extra add ons as well. It reminded me of Tasty Pot or boiling point but more of a deconstructed version. Excellent place if you wanted to try Vietnamese hot pot! read more

Bacogai - Oxtail hot pot with adds ins - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

Great spot with a calm, quiet atmosphere and aesthetically designed interiors. The area around is also great for walking around after, to fight the food coma. The food was excellent across the board and hit exactly what I was craving, especially the lemongrass pork bánh hỏi. The green thai tea was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. On top of that, the staff was very attentive and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing service, our server was very attentive and the food was delicious. It was my first time here and I enjoyed it so much!! read more

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The hotpot was really good. The soup was flavorful and they give you plenty of vegetables and side dishes to cook yourself. The claypot with pork shoulder and egg was okay, but the pork was too dry, probably overcooked. The wings were delicious and give big pieces. Unfortunate the dessert portion was lacking. Pandan waffles came out cold, which was a bit disappointing. Also the espresso in the affogato was not hot or warm, so it was like just drinking coffee and eating ice cream separately instead of an affogato dessert. Overall, the hotpot and wings are the highlights, and I would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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Recently revisited Bacogai for lunch. The last time we were here, we really enjoyed the hot pot, but this time we decided to try something different on their menu. We started off with a Vietnamese iced coffee ($6). The coffee was strong (just the way I like it) and slightly sweetened with condensed milk. We ordered the beef luc lac (shaking beef) banh hoi platter ($28), which is served along with lettuce, herbs, and nuoc cham. This seems to be a popular dish among those that frequent here. The beef was delicious and surprisingly super tender! Second dish we tried was the braised salmon clay pot ($23) that's served with rice. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Definitely spoon some of the sauce over your rice! Portion-wise, I did wish there was more from both taking in consideration of the price. Total price came out to about over $60 before tips. read more

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Food 5/5 I ordered the Salmon Claypot and Small Hot Pot -- both were excellent. The salmon was well-seasoned, though the portion was surprisingly small. For the hot pot, the soup was very flavorful and delicious, quite different from other restaurants. Service 2/5 To be precise, I should say the restaurant's management was the real issue. There were only two waitresses, and they had to welcome customers, clean the tables, deliver dishes, and help customers check out. The restaurant wasn't even full when we arrived, yet we still waited at least 15 minutes just to get seated because the waitress too busy to clean tables. The wait time for the dishes was also unbelievably long. Checking out took even longer. It was clear the restaurant was extremely short-staffed, which seemed like a major management problem. Overall, the dining experience was disappointing, even though the food was good. read more

Bacogai - A Vietnamese hot pot with a dark broth, topped with chopped green onions, is served in a rustic clay pot on a table. A bowl of white rice is positioned to the right of the hot pot. The setting appears to be in a restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere, with two people partially visible in the background. - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

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LOCATION: Blanding/Fruitvale PARKING: Lots WHAT WE ORDERED: * Bo Luc Lac Garlic Noodles ($22) - My least favorite dish of the three, but it was not bad! I wish it had more garlic. The bo luc lac was a little overcooked and tough for my liking. * Bo La Lot Banh Hoi ($27) - The nuoc cham that came with it was pretty light. I usually like to drench my food with nuoc cham, so I had to add a lot. The bo la lot was unexpectedly pretty yum! I love banh hoi so I'm glad I got to try it here. * Oxtail Lau ($28) - Light and tasty broth with a platter of fresh vegetables. It comes with ramen noodles, but you can sub it out with vermicelli. Pretty decent (but pricey) Vietnamese food in the East Bay. Bacogai has both a traditional and modern blend. I'm glad I got to finally try it, but I don't think I'll return regularly because I'm not used to such high prices at a Vietnamese restaurant. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to try more homey and cozy Viet food! read more

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Went to Bacogai on a Monday for my partner's birthday and it was a relaxed vibe. We had a reservation, and was seated quickly and had dedicated, supportive, helpful service the whole time. It was our first time trying hot pot and our server gave us a ton of information, recommendations, along with some suggestions on additional food to pair with the hotpot. We got the duck salad, which was savory, full of citrus, chunky due to the large shrimp chips, and was amazingly delicious. We also a salmon bowl, which I guess I didn't get a photo of but the salmon was so tender, rich, and memorable. Finally the hot pot, full of oxtail, large pieces, great tofu, mushrooms, and we followed the recs of when to put in certain items, was recommended to get extra broth if needed, and also if the burner goes out they can re-light it. Because it was my partner's birthday he did get a little treat, which was lovely. We will be back to try more food! Loved what we had and excited to try more. read more

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Loved ba co gai for a quick dinner!! The place is small with limited seatings so having a big group for dinner isn't very ideal! The portions a lot smaller than expected but the food is delicious! Quick service and clean place to dine in! I love Lau canh chua and banh hoi for appetizer. Definitely will be back again for canh chua read more

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Plenty of parking in this shopping center, not too busy either. This was a wonderful new spot that caught my attention for Alameda Restaurant week. When we asked staff how large the special was (whether it feeds 2 people or if it was single serving) they weren't able to answer the question well enough. We opted to order a la carte instead which was shareable among 4 people. We had to order 2 servings if the chicken wings because it only came with 4, but the rest was plate fulls. Deliciously seasoned, you can taste the ginger, fish sauce, and other umami elements. The salad was tangy and refreshing while the salmon was sweet and comforting. Will be returning! read more

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What a surprise! Want hotpot on that day but didn't want crazy amount Chinese style or the Shabuya buffet type. Found this one because saw the review has the one person hotpot. The one person hotpot was exactly what I want and I added an additional Australian wagyu beef which was very tender. Just enough amount of the food and all the vegetables were very fresh. My son ordered the duck salad and the clay pot pork belly. Duck salad was a very refreshing taste. Lime sauce over the braised duck, it cane with shrimp crackers. Pot belly was very tender and plenty of sauce. Perfect to eat with steam rice Only one server but she was very friendly and handled the whole place very well. Clean environment with beautiful green walls which were very nice to use as the picture background . Will be back to try their other dishes. read more

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Very delicious lunch. I ordered the mushroom and tofu clay pot. It came with a side of jasmine rice. I also had the vegetarian spring roll. The clay pot had the best tofu I've ever had. I mean marinated in some richness that complimented the mushrooms. The best. The only downfall to this establishment is service is a little slow and it's kind of dry in there although it's decorated pretty modern. Thank clay pot is a go to for sure. read more

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My friend and I met up here and it was soo good! We got the bone marrow hotpot (forgot to take a pic) and beef luc lac. Hotpot was flavorful and beef luc lac is always my favorite as well as the green Thai milk tea read more

Bacogai - Beef Luc Lac - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

First time picking up Bacogai to go, but won't be the last! We ordered a few items to share, and everything traveled really well for takeout. Got home 30 min later and still fresh, vibrant, flavorful, and didn't lose its luster on the drive. Shrimp Garlic Noodles: Chewy, garlicky, and 6 big plump shrimp. Flavorful but not overpowering. Definitely a staple dish when ordering for a group. Veggie Udon Hot Pot Kit: Broth packed separate so nothing gets soggy. Fresh veggies, fish balls, and noodles ready to build at home. You can definitely get 2 full meals from this dish. Shaking Beef Vermicelli Rolls: For me, this is a gold medal dish! Fun little noodle bundles and sliced beef organized perfectly for wrapping & dipping. Even when the beef is gone, I'm dipping all the scraps - no waste! Crispy Tofu Salad - Crunchy tofu over a fresh slaw with tangy dressing. Huge portion and saves well for a few days. Everything traveled perfectly, portions were big, and the flavors hit. Feels like restaurant dining, just in your kitchen. Big time stamp of approval! read more

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Bacogai always hits the spot when I'm looking for a cozy meal that I can enjoy while catching up with friends or family. They serve traditional Viet food but they're known for their Viet Hotpot! I've been able to try all of their broths except the vegan broth. My go to is their Lau Oxtail because you get little bits of bone marrow in each oxtail piece! Each hotpot comes with a pre-set veggie & add-ins plate but the staff are always so nice and have let me substitute the ramen noodles for udon noodles before. I always appreciate how plentiful the mushrooms are and that they will replace the Sterno (heating mechanism) if it runs out. You can also get a broth refill! Usually the first one is complimentary but I'm not super clear on that policy. Make sure you use the sauces they provide for each table! It's a fun way to mix up the flavor profile of your hotpot. I always mean to ask what each one is... but I forget every time. Maybe it's better that way--keeps a little mystery and makes me appreciate them all the more. If you're looking for something other than hotpot, you should try their variety of Banh Hoi (woven noodles served with mushrooms or meat and lettuce wraps) and Duck Goi-Slaw Salad! The salad is very refreshing and has that classic Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce) flavor with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. When I first tried it, I was worried that the roasted duck would be too greasy for the delicate profile of the dish, but the fat was cooked out just enough to where the meat was still juicy and the skin was still light + crispy. On my most recent visit, we placed a takeout order too--we got the beef luc lac garlic noodles and summer rolls. They were out of pork for the rolls, so they doubled up the shrimp. I do hope to try it the original way next time. The peanut sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but a little sriracha toned it down. The beef luc lac noodles were fantastic: super tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles, and an even coating of garlicky sauce. I also have to say, the staff always make the experience memorable. They're incredibly attentive and make sure everyone feels taken care of. The layout helps with that too--low barriers between tables mean they can see the whole dining area from the main counter. The space feels open but still cozy, kind of like being at a big family gathering. Looks like they recently added clay pot dishes to the menu--I'll definitely be back to try one soon! read more

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I'm so obsessed with everything here!! From ambience and decor to the food, everything is perfection. read more

Bacogai - Tamarind Fish Sauce Wings - Five glazed chicken wings with a sauce and chopped herbs are arranged on a white oval plate, set on a gray table. The wings are evenly coated with sauce and garnished with small pieces of chopped herbs, likely green onions or cilantro. In the background, there is a decorative bowl and a napkin, indicating a dining setting. - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been here twice, and both times the food has been excellent! I have not been to many Vietnamese fusion places, but have had plenty of hot pot and pho, vermicelli, spring rolls at non fusion places. I'm used to a no frills environment where the restaurant is old, maybe not sparkly clean, but the food is bomb. Well, at Bacogai, you are getting premium vibes, cleanliness, and quality tasty food, and you will see that reflected in the pricing. For the food we tried: -Beef luc luc: I think this was probably my favorite item. The beef is tender and slightly sweet. So fresh, especially served wrapped in lettuce, noodles, and fish sauce. -lau canh chua: seafood hot pot; the broth is similar to tom yum (sour). Great appetizer due to the sour taste. -lau pork bone marrow: this is savory and rich, so comforting, especially for a cold night. -mama rose's crab cha gio: can never go wrong with fried spring rolls! crispy and tasty The hot pot dishes are pretty small compared to other places I've been to. It can be a meal for one, or shared between two people if supplementing with other dishes. For four people, we shared two hot pots and I wished there were more to go around. read more

Bacogai - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

A modest eatery in the neighborhood. Service was a bit of a challenge as it looked like there was only one server. But once our order was placed, the food came out fairly fast. The oxtails and bone marrow soup were delicious! You get the soup spread separately and add to the soup as you see fit. Although the soup could be an individual portioned dish, we went family-style so we got to enjoy other shareable entrees as well. read more

Saturday afternoons are definitely busy for Bacogai, rain or shine. We were seated immediately and chose the window seat at the front, but it took a few minutes for us to get their attention to order. It took about 20 minutes for our first dish to come out, and then took a little longer to get the bill at the end of our meal. There were only 2 servers so expect a bit of a delay, esp. with a full house all afternoon! Green Thai Milk Tea (4/5): Light and refreshing, not super fragrant but was still yummy! Beef Luc Lac (4.5/5): Meat is tender and buttery, noodles are a good texture, and I like their nuoc mam. Good sharing dish to try. Duck Goi-Slaw Salad (4/5): Duck pieces in the dish are just okay. I like the taste of the salad overall, especially with the crisps they give you. Refreshing and tasty. Mama Rose's Crab Cha Gio (3/5): Not the favorite, but not bad. Just wasn't anything special. Felt like it was missing something.. Lau Canh Chua (4/5): A seafood hotpot, so no meat other than fish + fishballs + 2 shrimp. Platter came with noodles, assorted veggies, and enoki mushrooms. Personally I like a sour soup so this was up my alley, especially on a rainy day sitting by the window. I will have bowl after bowl of their broth alone! read more

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Ambiance: Modern take of a Vietnamese Restaurant that has a blend of a traditional and contemporary feel. Service: Service was a bit slow and waited quite a bit of time for food as there was only a limited amount of staff members. Food: Finally back at home for bit, so my family and I decided to try a new spot that we haven't been to before. This spot serves up beautifully plated and flavorful Viet food!! My sister and I decided to share the 3 course dinner menu (for 2 ppl) which came with an app, 2 mains, and a dessert. The mains were on point- the pork bone marrow hot pot was rich and umami, and the pork was very tender. The Beef La Lot was another standout dish but maybe I'm a bit biased bc this is one of my fav viet foods. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Food - my favorite is the beef luc lac; so fresh and flavorful, the meat is always perfectly seasoned and the accompanying sauce is divine. Service - I've only ordered take out; fast. Ambiance - inside is clean and pleasantly decorated. read more

There are so many pho spots in the east bay, but it's rare to see viet spots with less common dishes, esp outside of San Jose. I was def intrigued with when I first saw bocogai pop up, but was not too interested since I'm not super into canh chua or lau. That is until I saw they have BANH HOI. Andddd SHAKING BEEF. Probably two of my fave viet dishes. And it comes together. Say no more. I eyed the pics on Yelp for a week before dragging the bf here. First, the interior - the space is not that big but well decorated. I loved the dishes and bowls, which had a beautiful ceramic design. Next, drinks - the bf got a green thai tea and I got a fresh coconut. I love when I can order fresh coconut at viet places. Too bad the meat was super hard to scoop on this one, but the juice itself was nice and refreshing! I've only had green thai tea a few times and decided that it's a bit too herbal tasting for me - the one here tasted decent for what it was. Finally, food - we got the summer rolls, banh hoi with shaking beef, and oxtail lau. Everything tasted refined and well made. I liked that they used banh hoi noodles in the summer rolls and the mayo(?) cream sauce on top was a nice touch. The peanut sauce was great. The banh hoi and shaking beef was good - def rlly nicely presented with the two colors of noodles. I love the texture of banh hoi noodles. The beef was nice and tender, but the flavor was a bit too sweet for me. Still decent but I don't think I would crave it. The broth of the lau was rlly flavorful, also a bit sweet. It tasted clean and not super oily. We were super excited to try the oxtail but were disappointed that it was super tough and virtually impossible to even bite off the bone. For the price, I wish the hot pot came with some slices of beef. Overall decent spot for a date night! I'd go back if I'm feeling something different once in a while, but probs not a go to spot for me. I do love that they focus on less common viet dishes though and loved sharing that with the bf! read more

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Nice casual Vietnamese restaurant located in Alameda. I came here with my family on a Sunday afternoon to check out their Vietnamese style hotpot. Customer service was very slow and we have to constantly try to get their attention to come to our table even though it was not busy. Duck Goi-slaw salad: very refreshing and flavorful. The shrimp chips on the side adds a good crunch to the dish. Lau Canh Chua (seafood hotpot): if you visit here, this is something that you must order. It is very warming to have on a chilly winter day. The soup base is sweet and sour which really opens up the palate. There are a generous amount of toppings to share between 2-3 people if you would like to try other items on their menu. However, they don't give you a lot of broth so I feel like it's not enough to cook all the sides especially if it's constantly boiling. Lau Pork bone marrow hotpot: the pork flavor is very rich but doesn't stand out too much. Shaking beef: delicious! I love wrapping the beef with rice noodle and lettuce creating the perfect bite. The beef chunks are cut into the bite size pieces that make it easy to eat. Lemongrass pork: the pork is a tad too sweet. This was not a crowd favorite. Overall, Bacogai is a pretty good restaurant of you want to bring your friend and family to an elevate Vietnamese restaurant. It is a little pricey for amount of food that you get compared to the South Bay. read more

Duck salad, Crab egg rolls, Vegetables hot pot + extra slice of fish was a bomb. My 94 years old mother loves this place read more

The bone marrow broth with pork hit the spot super well! I loved the veggie tray, as it made me feel like I'm getting a good amount of veggies and variety of proteins. I ordered a side of toro, and I kinda wish I got the wagyu instead because there's too much fat for me to chew xD Service was extremely attentive, but flagging a staff member down did take a little extra time than our usual expectation. I do like how the guy waiter packed our leftover broths for us to take home. Ambiance wise, it is very lively and casual, there was a line at 7:30-8 but the line disappeared after 8:30 pm as it was nearing closing time. There was a large party (16 people) close to us so it was extremely energetic and wild read more

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You know, Im glad I gave this place another try. I remember the first time I had it a year ago it was just okay, mainly because of the portion sizes. But ever since then I think this place has stepped it up and really out did themselves. To start off the duck goi salad. This was one of the biggest surprises this time around because I didn't get to try it the first time. You get a heaping pile of duck salad and it's super flavorful. My only advice to management is please put it on a plate or bowl thats bigger. It makes eating it much easier, but we appreciated the presentation. Next the bone marrow lau. The biggest complaint I had last time was the amount of veggies/toppings that were given with the meal, but this time it was adequate and filling. Inside the bone marrow broth laid secretly more brisket soaking it, waiting to be cooked. By the time it did it was super flavorful and soaked up the flavors beautiful. Highly recommend this if this is your first time. My only advice to staff once again would be perhaps a slightly bigger pot? It was hard to cook everything at once because of the small size. But A+ for presentation as always. Last but not least the shaking beef. If you're a first timer here you can't go wrong with shaking beef. The meat is cooked perfectly and plated beautifully. The only downside was the beef to vermicelli noodle ratio, I wish there was more of it but for what it was it was still delicious. Overall this second time around really changed my views on this place. Im glad I gave it another shot and Alameda has a huge hidden gem among them with fresh, modernized, vietnamese cuisine. Can't wait to come back. Thank you to the wonderful staff as well who were on top of our tea and fire under the hot pots. read more

I love that their hot pot is individual and they have so many options! I tried their mushroom hot pot and ordered meat on the side only because I wasn't going to eat alot of the other things that came with the other hot pots. Once our hot pots were served, we got three sauces which were all fire! I wish they provided some sauce dishes like shabu so that we can use more of the sauces for dipping. It is pricey but also it's pretty good quality ingredients. I wouldn't mind coming here again for a different type of hot pot craving, but shabu AYCE will always have my heart. read more

Bacogai - Spring rolls - A plate of Vietnamese spring rolls filled with ingredients such as vegetables and possibly meat or seafood, arranged on fresh lettuce leaves. A small bowl of dipping sauce accompanies the spring rolls. The dish is presented on a ceramic plate, with additional tableware visible in the background. - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

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Been wanting to try Bacogai for a while, finally made it for dinner! Got the lemongrass tofu and mushroom banh hou, the lau canh chua hot pot, and a coconut to drink. The tofu was super flavorful. The hot pot broth reminded me of tom yum, sweet, sour, and so appetizing. Definitely hit the spot. read more

Bacogai - - lemon grass tofu and mushroom banh hoi - lau canh chua hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

Sunday night dinner party of 4. We were greeted by Chen who was our very attentive server throughout the evening constantly checking on us We started off with the appetizer of Dungeness crab cha Gio which was excellent. The star of the evening was the duck salad. This salad had the right mix of duck meat and a flavorful greens in generous amounts. We split it among the 4 of us, however when I come back next time, I will order it as my entree. Each person can share a hot pot of broth with as staple variety of proteins and add on more toppings to customize your pot of broth. I ordered the oxtail which came with nice flavorful pieces of oxtail. The dessert which we preordered when we ordered our entree was the friend banana. This dessert came with a scoop of Tuckers I vanilla ice cream. The dishes here are unusual for Vietnamese and I enjoyed trying out something different than pho. read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here with a party of 6 and had a solid experience. Service was attentive and friendly. We shared a duck salad which was delicious! I would highly recommend it. We all ordered our own dishes since the dishes were not as ideal for family style. My friends ordered hot pots. For the oxtail pots, they said it was a generous portion of oxtail pieces. The plate of ingredients to cook was also quite sizable. I tried the broth which was flavorful. I ordered the beef luc lac. I was impressed by the tenderness and deep flavor of the beef. The noodles were cooked perfectly. It's not too much food, but was just enough for me. With $75+ of spending, you can choose a complimentary item off of their list of options. We chose the ice cream/fried banana. Because we were a bigger party, they gave us enough to share for the table. Bacogai is a more "fancy" type of place for Vietnamese food but overall food quality is good. read more

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LOVEEEEE this place so much. When I am in the area, I always try to make a visit. I usually am skeptical of slightly upscale Vietnamese places, but this place is worth every penny. It is a pricier meal but it also isn't THAT upscale, but it is definitely on the trendy side. The food here is just simply amazing! Everything is fresh, the broths are SO flavorful. You can't really go wrong. The lau canh cua has good flavor, and the lau oxtail is so rich, it's like an oxtail pho broth that's been simmering for ages. All the add ins that come with are fresh and delicious. Initially I thought maybe the portions could be lacking but the more I visited, I realized it's honestly a perfect hearty portion with a good balance between all of the protein + veggies. There was a decent amount of oxtail in the lau oxtail! Some appetizers I've tried - the duck salad is refreshing. Would recommend this one to share. The spring rolls were decent, they cut these into bite size pieces, it's a small portion. I'd say this one is my least favorite so far, it just isn't anything special. The staff here is friendly, the food comes out quickly, the times I've come it hasn't been busy. In a plaza with lots of parking. Ambiance is casual yet very cute, perfect for casual days or nicer dinners. Overall, run don't walk if you want something to warm your soul! Especially in alameda, I'm glad there's a Vietnamese hot pot place around , let alone a hot pot place period. I hope this place continues to thrive! read more

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This place was so cute! We came in on a Friday for dinner and were able to make a reservation via Yelp. A personal size hot pot, I loved the appetizers! The duck salad was delicious as well as the tamarind fish sauce wings! The hot pot its self was also a good portion, I opted for the canh chua. The drinks were good as well the dua dua reminded me of a pina colada!! They serve cocktails, beer, and soju! The service was good considering how busy it was. read more

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This place has so potential. I've been here four times already including the soft opening. I'm Vietnamese and from San Jose, so I've had a lot of good Vietnamese food. The food is pretty good, but there's a lot of downfalls with this restaurant. 1.) When I had their hotpot, the flame blew out twice. They should switch over to gas. This would allow me to control the temp of hot pot and not overcook my food. The shrimp and everything in pot was already overcooked since they put everything in the pot before they bring to your table. 2.) The people who work here are very nice, however the service is slow and they don't pay attention to the front of the restaurant. Every time I've been here I had to wait or watch other customers wait since there's no one in front or paying attention. Even when they take my order or other customers order, they just go to the back of the kitchen and never come back out. I believe they are short staffed because it seems like the owner or the staff will come out and take people's order but go in the back of the kitchen to help cook. So I've noticed every single time all the customers are waiting for someone to come out from the back of the kitchen to either ask for the check or water or pick up DoorDash orders. They really need to hire someone to maintain front of the house or have a bell at the door so they know when customers come in. 3.) The restaurant is always slow during lunch because not everyone has time to have hot pot and the menu is very limited. So they decide to come out with a lunch menu to drive traffic. They advertised on Instagram, which made me want to stop by to try. The lunch menu included vermicelli bowls and chicken pho. The day I stopped by they were out of chicken pho, and the vermicelli bowl, they were out of shaking beef. So they had to make me grilled pork instead. The dish was delicious. However, why advertise on Instagram and be out of everything? I watched other customers walk in asking about the lunch menu and just leaving since they were out of everything. That's literally just two dishes. Honestly, they just need a larger menu during lunch and evening and not focus on the restaurant as a hot pot restaurant. At this point they just need customers to survive. read more

Bacogai - Lunch Vermicelli bowl - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

My friend loves this restaurant and said their hot pot was really good so I came here with her. Service was pretty good and the restaurant looks nice. I like the decor. For food, we ordered lau ox tail (beef hot pot) and lau canh chua (sweet and sour hot pot). My friend said the beef hot pot was good, personally, I thought it was okay because I usually don't eat this hot pot flavor so don't quote me on this. As for sweet and sour hot pot, it has good flavor but not exactly excellent so I'm not sure if I'd order it again. We also ordered fried banana and a Vietnamese coffee. Fried banana batter has good flavor but it was quite hard. The good thing about it is it's not too greasy. Vietnamese coffee is just okay. Overall, it's not bad but I think it's too expensive for an okay experience. read more

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Bacogai has been on my radar for a while now! It's definitely not common to see Vietnamese hot pot, so I was excited to try it! My party of arrived at noon and was seated right away. However, it definitely gets busy! Would definitely recommend checking the waitlist and jumping in line via Yelp! We ordered two items: 1) Duck Goi-Slaw Salad - this is a must try! Between the two items, I liked this one a lot! The slaw was cut really nice and thin and was dressed with a nice tangy sauce. Most importantly, the duck added so much good flavor without making it feel greasy! It was such a nice salad! 2) Lau Canh Chua - of course, I also had to try the hot pot! The broth was had a nice depth of flavor (sour and sweet). The variety of toppings was nice as well. Overall, a great meal and the servers were attentive and really friendly. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Bacogai - Hot Pot Near Me - Alameda, California

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Amazing spot for Vietnamese hot pot, comfort foods, classic home cooked meal-feels, and cozy vibes! The easy parking and location make it a great spot for a family-style dinner. Would recommend to anyone who wants to try some good Viet food! read more

Have you tried Vietnamese Hot Pot yet? If you haven't, give this place a try! Each hot pot is good for one person, but if you want to try other menu items, it's perfect for sharing. They have more than just hot pot too and a great lunch menu (monday-friday, 11:30am-2:30pm) that's under $20! The name, Bacogai, was born from the founders being three best friends with a passion for food and wanting to introduce Vietnamese dishes to the Bay Area communities. You can really tell how much love they put into each dish from the quality and taste. I can't find any other word except "perfect" to describe everything we tried. * Fish Sauce Wings * Lau Pork Bone Marrow Hot Pot w/ Side of Beef Toro * House Chicken Noodle Soup w/ Fresh Rice Noodles (also on the lunch menu) * Vermicelli Bowl w/ Beef Luc Lac (shaking beef) (also on the lunch menu) * Drinks: Young Coconut & Peach Iced Tea read more