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Bangkok Soul

4.3 (434 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Thai, Noodles
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Menu page 3 of 5, Oct 2026
Reine N.

Came here at 8 PM on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was still decently full. Thankfully we were still able to be seated right away and place our order. We ordered the pad Thai with shrimp, half and half chicken (half fried, half steamed), pork jerky, and strawberry lychee green tea, all of which were marked as customer favorites on their menu. The service was prompt and attentive, but I was a bit disappointed in the food and drink. The pad Thai had a deeper flavor than I'm used to, likely more tamarind paste, which my boyfriend shared is more characteristic of northern Thai pad Thai. I think because of the sauce composition, I found the noodles to stick together a bit more as well. The shrimp was cooked well - it just overall wasn't my preference in terms of flavor. The pork jerky was okay - I appreciate that they gave large pieces of meat, but I wish the meat were a bit more tender. We had seen good reviews for half and half chicken, but I don't think I'd order again. I think I was expecting something similar to Hainan chicken and rice, where the meat and rice both have some flavor, but are enhanced by the sauces. I found the chicken and rice here to be a bit bland and needing to rely quite heavily on the sauces. The strawberry lychee green tea was super sweet. For context, I typically order anywhere from 75-100% sweetness at most boba shops, but I still found this drink to be a bit sweet. We stirred the drink and waited to allow the ice to dilute it. Overall, I was grateful for the kind service, but I'm not sure if the flavors here quite suit my taste buds.

Bangkook BBQ Rice
Julius M.

I was craving Thai food and decided to give Bangkok Soul a try. We ordered the Boat Noodle, Pad Kee Mao, Crispy Miss Thainanese Chicken Rice, and Bangkok BBQ Rice. Overall, everything was delicious and flavorful! The Boat Noodle was a little too sweet for my taste, and even though I ordered it spicy, I could barely taste any heat. The Pad Kee Mao, on the other hand, had just the right amount of spiciness and was definitely a highlight for me. My sons loved both rice dishes. They were flavorful without being overly salty, which was a big plus. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and would consider coming back when we're craving Thai food again!

Shrimp donut / Oct 2026
Kary T.

Food was fresh, hot, and tasty. Service was attentive as could be during a Saturday afternoon lunch rush. Drinks menu is full of variety: I ordered a strawberry lychee soda that definitely highlighted the fruits. Next time I want to try their green Thai tea! Portions are filling and priced right; wish I had room for dessert (fried banana or mango sticky rice). Shrimp donuts are their number appetizer for a reason: crispy, juicy, salty and pairs well with their homemade sweet chili sauce on the side. Don't sleep on their pickled chili sauces on the table either. Very fast casual. Located in a strip mall at the edge of Alhambra. Plenty of parking.

Rong F.

Don't get me wrong...services here is very attentive and friendly! Unfortunately, Food is not so thrill at all I ordered 2- food item, and it cost me more than $40 for lunch for myself, it's so expansive dining out nowadays beyond my expectation! (See photos posted) 1)Crab Fried Rice: 1-star It's served w/a fried egg covered up the entire plate. I found nor tasted any crab meat as what's described on the menu Fried egg was burnt on the edge. The fried rice is bland w/no hot-wok fragrance smell... this simply just rice fried wa covered fried egg. No taste of crab or anything! For $22+tax+tips almost $30 for hell 2) Thai basil chili stir fried w/ground pork 2-star The worst Uve had Not spicy(asked for med spicy) , no basil taste rather only spotted few basil leaves but no flavors. Ground pork is sauted w/ too much sugar like a dessert dish! I wd not recommend this place.

Bangkok crying tiger
Julia C.

We like to try new places and I found this one and now it will be one of my favorite ones. The food was tasting, the service and ambience great, so we will come back.

Caitlin A.

I'm happy to see another Thai spot in Alhambra. Portions are generous. So far I've been here 3 times and they are consistent. My fave is the pad see ew with shrimp/pork. Crying tiger is also delicious. Staff is friendly and parking is plentiful.

Deep fried fish
Flo R.

Love this place. Fast service, food tastes good at a decent price. Ambience is casual , family-style. Highly recommended and will definitely come back!

Wonton Soup BBQ Pork
Karen T.

Enjoyed a casual weekend lunch here with my husband. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and shown to our table. This restaurant has a more modern and contemporary atmosphere compared to a traditional Thai restaurant. I like how spacious and inviting the place felt. To start, we shared the Cream Cheese Rangoon appetizer. These are crunchy, creamy bites of imitation crab and cream cheese wrapped in wonton skin, served with a side of sweet chili dip. The tangy cream cheese tasted great combined with the crispy wonton skin. This is a great sharing dish. We also shared an order of the Wonton Soup BBQ Pork, a Cantonese-inspired soup dish with Thai touches. The portion for this seemed a bit small, with only 3 wontons total. It has a light chicken broth with hand-folded shrimp and chicken wontons, BBQ pork, napa cabbage, bokchoy, scallions, and fried garlic. Taste-wise, it was good. This is a solid choice if you want something light and aromatic. The star of our meal was definitely the Pad Thai. There are several protein options, including tofu, chicken, pork, and more. We decided to go with the pork. This dish is stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, fresh bean sprouts, green onion, and crushed peanuts. It had the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, savory, and nutty flavors. The noodles were cooked perfectly and tasted super flavorful. I will definitely be coming back here whenever I am craving some yummy Thai food. The parking lot is shared with some other businesses and it seems that there are plenty of parking spots during most of the day. In addition to the onsite parking lot, there is nearby street parking if needed.

Erica F.

Came here with a group of friends. This restaurant is located in a big plaza that has a lot of parking. This place is not noise at all that we are able to chat. We were seated promptly. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered chicken wings, tom yum soup with shrimp, pad Thai, pad see ew, some rice dishes, and mango sticky rice. I love the pad Thai and pad see ew, they are very flavorful, and not too oily! I have not had good Thai food in the 626 area for a long time! I did not try their rice dishes. The to yum soup was not overly sour, and I can taste the freshness of the shrimp. The skin of the chicken wing is crispy, which is how I like it! Will be back again for more food.

Pad Thai, Crispy Fried Chicken
Katie C.

Needed something tasty for lunch. Thai food sounded like a great idea and this place hit the spot. We phone in our order and grabbed it for to-go. Glad the staff asked if we wanted it as a lunch combo, worth! Crispy Fried Chicken (lunch special)- we chose green salad which is pretty standard with sesame dressing, there was a hint of ginger which I personally loved. The chicken was definitely crispy, juicy and flavorful; batter was light and airy. The rice was seasoned well and a good texture. Would come back for this dish again. Pad Thai wasn't bad but wasn't the best I've had either. Noodles were pretty mushy and soggy. I would prefer a bit of a bounce.

Rad Nah Pork Combo
Amy A.

Went on a Friday evening around 6/6:30, waited probably 15 mins maybe a little longer to get seated. The place was packed and there were 3 parties ahead of us. Didn't feel too long bc the menus are on the door so it gave us time to figure out what we wanted. The selection is fantastic, there is a ton to choose from. The area was very clean despite being packed with people. The restrooms were also clean and well kept. Now the food - the food was DELICIOUS. I have tried a handful of the thai places and honestly I haven't had as great of an all around experience as we did here. The tofu was perfectly soft and crispy, the pad thai was a good balance sweet and savory. The plate was also huge!! I have so much leftovers. We split the green beans which was a nice portion for the 3 of us, and beware there is a good kick to the spicy ones! My friends got the chili basal and rad nah which they mentioned it was also very tasty. We all agreed we definitely need to return to try another dish as well! I also want to that our server was really great at recommending menu options. We also had a fish allergy in our group which they were accommodating with removing the fish sauce. They also accidentally made the green beans with the sauce as well but she came running out (literally) when she realized it was made with that (probably barely 30 seconds time had lapsed). Another nearby thai place was not like that and much less helpful about the allergy in our group. So overall we were very happy at the service, food, and experience. We are 100% going to return and bring more people.

Christine H.

I'm always a little skeptical about trying a new Thai place since most eateries I've gone to have been pretty average, but let me tell you! Bangkok Soul was absolutely delicious and far exceeded my expectations! We ordered the half and half chicken, the larb salad and the fried bomb appetizer plate and each dish was a 10/10 and made fresh. The Thai tea was okay, but I think it had too much milk and not enough flavor. Other than that, I can't wait to return and eat here again.

Thaihanese Chicken Plate
Vanna T.

Their lunch special here is really good. It comes with soup, a side appetizer entree, and a drink. We ordered a variety of items each time we stop by. From the shrimp pad Thai, beef pad see ew, chicken pad kee mao, ground chicken Thai basil, Thaihanese chicken, and crispy pork. Our favorite item is their shrimp donut which is not part of the lunch special. Their daikon soup is flavorful. Their Thai tea and chrysanthemum tea are tasty. Service is quick and nice. They took over the old Ten Ren location. Located in the same plaza as Smart and Final.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the authentic Thai flavors, generous portions, friendly service, and a modern, clean atmosphere.

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Amazing service ! His daughter is the sweetest she so beautifully gave amazing service to all the customers

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Ask the Community - Bangkok Soul

Do they serve lunch specials on weekends?

Unfortunately no

Are you open on the weekends?

Yes, It's good for family accommodation.

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Boston Lobster - fried noodle with seafood

Boston Lobster

4.3(1.9k reviews)
2.8 mi
•$$

The best chinese vietnamese restaurant. We used to go to Tan Cang Newport Seafood. But now we only…read morego to Boston Lobster. Better food, atmosphere, and most importantly people serving you! The cook and staff are from Tan Cang, but not my business to share. Some dishes that are fantastic and worth trying! Bo Luc Lac - so good if you dip with their salt pepper lime. I have not had better shaken beef Vegetable Deluxe - it comes with ching gong choi, gan lan, shitake mushroom, straw mushroom, carrots, bamboo. Any vegetable dish they make is good garlic stir fried Steamed Tilapia - This is my favorite. Just something about their soy sauce with fish over rice. I loved it so much that I recreated this dish at home. We ate this dish going up my mom would steam this often but she actually prefers the way I make it! I want to say their soy sauce is amazing but the fish is not always perfectly steamed. The last fish we had were a little tough. But that's not their standard. Usually very good! Clams with Basil - underrated dish, same with the fish this sauce is so tasty over rice! My mom can also make this dish at home but obviously minus the msg Lobster with yee meen - they are known for their lobster and if you love nooodles sauce coated you might want to add yee meen. My family LOVES this dish. No one makes it like they do. Kung Pao Chicken/Cashew Chicken - both amazingly made if you like a little more sweet and texture crunch I'd say KPC and if you want a lighter flavor go for CC

Everything was just ok. We came here for a birthday dinner and nothing particularly wowed me. I…read morebelieve we got one of their sets which came with 10 dishes including lobster, crab, walnut shrimp, fish, clams and more. There were plenty of food and tons of leftovers for the 7 of us. However everything was just ok. The lobster flavor was good but the meat felt overcooked. The crab had little flavor except on the shell itself and that was very salty. The crab meat also felt overcooked. We basically kept comparing this place to other similar Chinese seafood restaurants and unfortunately this one was rated the lowest in our opinion. My BILs both loved the fried rice though. Personally I found it very mid. Overall the food was just ok - tasty but nothing crazy amazing. Since there are other better Chinese places out in LA, I probably won't be back.

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Boston Lobster - Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms  tree painted on wall...

Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms tree painted on wall...

Boston Lobster - Clam with basil

Clam with basil

Boston Lobster - Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

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Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

Ocean Plus Fish Market - inside

Ocean Plus Fish Market

4.1(411 reviews)
2.9 mi
•$$

Just picked this up from our favorite local dealer. 1# salmon 1/2# yellowtail 1/2# tuna 6 scallops…read more(each one is large enough to be sliced in half). Approx $65 Dan slices and preps the platter, no additional cost. Order by texting him 6267825784. Ask him what's good and he'll give you a rundown of what's available and prices. Place the order and pickup at the set time. Best combination of price, quality, and convenience. Ocean Plus Fish Market

My go-to place for sashimi platters and fresh seafood pick up for family parties like Thanksgiving…read moreand Christmas! I usually place an order through their Instagram DMs a few weeks in advance for holidays. You can ask for their excel spreadsheet and they'll send it to you with prices and this same spreadsheet updates every year! There is also a little deposit for holiday pick up depending on the size of your order. Their sashimi platter is beautiful, fresh, delicious, and always a party favorite. I usually get: Salmon, Toro, Yellowtail, Scallops, and Oysters. If available, uni trays and fresh wasabi (which can also be picked up at HMart). Scallops are my favorite but every piece of fish is so good and cut perfectly. Parking and pick up is easy. It is a very small store front with one party inside at a time and pay at the counter. Highly recommend for party platters for fresh sashimi.

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Ocean Plus Fish Market - Store front  @christine.is.hungry on IG

Store front @christine.is.hungry on IG

Ocean Plus Fish Market - 2 lbs Salmon & 4 scallops $53.81

2 lbs Salmon & 4 scallops $53.81

Ocean Plus Fish Market - Salmon + yellowtail (California rolls is NOT from this shop)

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Salmon + yellowtail (California rolls is NOT from this shop)

Oc A Chay - Mush have snails

Oc A Chay

4.4(268 reviews)
1.7 mi

I met up with my bestie for dinner at Oc A Chay. She lives close to the area, but she wanted to…read morecome here with a Vietnamese to be able to order all the good dishes. They are located in the same plaza as CVS, Tam's Noodle House and Dim Sum Box. There was sufficient amount of private parking for the plaza. When we first arrived, there was a lot of seats open. The staff was friendly and welcoming and said we can sit anywhere we would like. Phuong and Dat helped us the entire night and the service was fantastic. I recommend coming early because they did get busy and by the time we left every table was filled. The energy here is definitely upbeat and a great place to hang and catch up with friends. We had an incredible feast and would come back to reorder all of the dishes we tried this visit and more: Goi Xoai Muc ($15.99) - Mango salad with squid. Very light and refreshing. This is an unripe mango thinly cut and mixed in with traditional Vietnamese herbs. It also comes with some shrimp chips to funnel up this delicious salad. Oc Mong Tay Mo Hanh ($18.99) - Razor clams grilled with scallion oil. One of the least flavorful items by compare. Both my friend and I felt like the scallion oil was very light on these razor clams but enjoyed it with the sauces from other dishes. Oc Mo Bo Toi ($24.99) - Fat snails prepared garlic butter style. Delicious. These bigger snails makes them easier to pick them out with the skewers they serve this with. Ngheu Xao Bo Toi ($16.99) - Clams prepared garlic butter style. Yum. Juicier compared to the snails and absorbs the sauce well. The clam shell makes it easy to scoop up the sauce and drink it. Oc Len Xao Dua ($16.99) - Sea snails in a coconut milk sauce. One of my favorites but I know it's one of the more difficult ones to eat, cause you'll have to suck on it really hard to get the snail out. But the sauce is delicious and unique. So Diep Trung Cut ($15.99) - Scallops with quail eggs. Highly recommended by staff, They mentioned this was a popular dish. Very decadent. It was a smidge too much food for 2 people but when I asked my friend if she would remove anything, she mentioned it was all a good variety for the meal. Next time we'll need to come back with more friends to try more of their dishes.

Came with family on a Saturday for lunch. Not that crowded. Service was good, but everything was on…read morethe expensive side. This place isn't your typical Vietnamese food. I've been eating Vietnamese food since I was a child and most of these dishes were new to me. I asked a worker what part of the country the food was from since it could be regional and she just said it's from the South. From the menu - 96 abalone fried rice. 3/5 Not much abalone - 65 charcoal grilled beef. 4/5 Good flavor but on the tough side - 74 glass noodle with shrimp. 4/5 good - 50 oysters with scallion oil. 4/5 good flavor - 38 clams with lemongrass.5/5 best dish of the day. Broth was yummy

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Oc A Chay - Bun Bo tho Da ingredients

Bun Bo tho Da ingredients

Oc A Chay - Razor clams in scallion oil

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Razor clams in scallion oil

Seafood Paradise Fish Market - Live coral trout

Seafood Paradise Fish Market

3.9(112 reviews)
3.6 mi
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If you're into cooking fresh seafood at home, this is the place. I went for my favorite sashimi,…read morewhich is abalone and geoduck but they have a lot of other live options like fish, crab and lobster to prepare at home. Even frogs! Didn't realize this, but they will prepare the items for you like take the abalone out of the shell and clean the geoduck for you so all I had to do was slice and eat. Saw them doing the same for some fish, which was cool. Be sure to tip them if they do prep for you. Prices seemed reasonable to high, but considering my favorites are difficult to find, price was really no object. I wish I didn't have such expensive taste or I'd be back weekly :). Language is a bit of a barrier but can get by with pointing and basic English. Pro tip: ample parking in back or street parking right up front.

If you're not near the water then this is one of the better seafood markets in the SGV. They have…read more a large assortment of fresh live seafood from large king crabs and Maine lobsters to live fish like sheepheads and rockfish. They also have shellfish and other live specialities like frogs. As far as service goes you pick the one you want and they get it from the tank for you. The place is very clean and the tanks and floors are also very clean for a live seafood market

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Seafood Paradise Fish Market - Parking in back with an entrance. Parking on street in front too. But parking in back, easier access.

Parking in back with an entrance. Parking on street in front too. But parking in back, easier access.

Seafood Paradise Fish Market - Tanks with running water...

Tanks with running water...

Seafood Paradise Fish Market - Parasites in the geoduck

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Parasites in the geoduck

The Dive Oyster Bar - New Pan Roasta

The Dive Oyster Bar

4.3(1.6k reviews)
2.7 mi
•$$
Full bar
Happy hour specials

My sons took my husband and me here for my birthday, and wow the food was SO good! We had such a…read moregreat time. For appetizers, we ordered the fried calamari with the dipping sauce, which was delicious. I also had a sangria, and it was so refreshing! For our meals, I ordered the Pan Roast with chicken and sausage, served with white rice. It was so flavorful and came with a generous portion. I ended up sharing it with my son because there was so much food! My husband and my son both ordered the jambalaya, and we all really enjoyed our meals. Everything was delicious and satisfying. The customer service was excellent. The staff were very attentive and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our food. That always makes a dining experience even better. The restaurant itself is cozy and nicely decorated, with a DJ playing music. The music was more for the younger generation I'm definitely old school! but it still added a fun atmosphere to the evening. The decor is really nice, and I especially noticed how clean the bathrooms were, which is always a big plus for me. Overall, we had a wonderful birthday dinner, enjoyed the food, and felt very well taken care of. Definitely a place we would come back to!

I've been here a few times and the food is always pretty good. I usually go when they have their…read moreDineLA deal! I'd skip the Cajun Shrimp Pasta next time because it was extremely oily... Ordered... Caesar Salad Cajun Shrimp Pasta Shrimp & Grits Traditional Pan Roast (House Speciality w/ blue crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, sausage)

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The Dive Oyster Bar - Freshly Shucked Oysters.

Freshly Shucked Oysters.

The Dive Oyster Bar
The Dive Oyster Bar - Bread Pudding with a mixed berry compote

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Bread Pudding with a mixed berry compote

Newport Seafood Restaurant - Beef Loc Lac

Newport Seafood Restaurant

4.1(3.8k reviews)
0.8 mi
•$$

I've eaten here countless times with friends and family over the years. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed you guys! Always consistent in service and quality. They are known for: Special Lobster (A+) Beef Loc Lac (A) Clams with spicy sauce (A+) Chinese broccoli (B+) - depends on how thick or thin it is Pea shoots with garlic (A) Eggplant (A) Yang Chow fried rice (A) Reservations are highly recommended either by calling or thru Yelp. There are private rooms in the back on request if you have a larger party and seafood is always fresh as they have an aquarium with lobsters, crab, geoduck, and fish. The decor is charming with vintage trinkets along the side of the wall. There is a waiting area by the lobby and restrooms in the back of the restaurant. Since it gets so crowded and busy the restrooms could be tended better. Parking is available on the street otherwise you have to valet on the lot.

Honestly, what's great about coming here is their set menu, which is very helpful if you have…read moredecision paralysis and come with a big group. But as for the food itself, the standouts would be the fried shrimp and the lobster. The shrimp is perfectly fried and I enjoy how soft the shell is. I like the lobster alot too. I personally prefer the way it's prepared at Henry's, but Newport's is still pretty decent. For the most part, the food is overloaded with MSG. Each time I've gone or taken food to go, I feel massively dehydrated after that I get a headache if I don't drink enough water. Luckily the staff was pretty on top of refilling our waters, and they often switched out our plates for clean ones. We've been going for years, and they used to allow substitutions for the set menu. But on a recent visit, this didn't seem like it was a thing anymore.

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Newport Seafood Restaurant
Newport Seafood Restaurant - Newport special crab on egg noodles

Newport special crab on egg noodles

Newport Seafood Restaurant - Beef loc lac

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Beef loc lac

Sáu Can Tho Vietnamese Kitchen - Baked Fish served with fresh herbs, cucumber, pickled carrots and radish, vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper, and dipped in tamarind sauce.

Sáu Can Tho Vietnamese Kitchen

4.0(317 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$

One of my favorite Vietnamese food places. Sometimes I come here for the coconut snails, sometimes…read moreI come here for the soup, sometimes I come here for the beer with some shrimp, most times, I get everything all at once. Of all the Vietnamese sour soups we've had, this place was the best. It is like a savory version of a lemonade, where the sourness and sweetness is extremely intense, but perfectly balanced. I've tasted all sort items from this restaurant, from quail, to frogs, to snails, to cat fish, and everything has been executed to maximize the taste of the ingredient and sauce. Fish dishes would first be soft, flakely, moist, buttery, and then after the textures, you get hit with the intensities of the sauces. In French cuisine, sauce is king, and Vietnamese food is often times a blend of native and French techniques. This place's food quality punches well beyond it's patronage. I'm frankly surprised how empty this place is, and often times, I avoid writing reviews for my FAVORITE places, because after a review from me, the place gets crazy crowded and the prices go up. Unfortunately, this review is written post mortem. I do hope that this place can re-open someday. Until then, this place has set the bar for me, for all Vietnamese restaurants going forward. Will miss this place.

Sáu Can Tho is honestly such a gem. Truly sad to see it close its doors. I feel like Vietnamese…read morerestaurants like these are difficult to find in the SGV. We ordered the clams, baked catfish, lotus root salad and the goat tenderloin. All the food here is absolutely delicious. The baked catfish is tender, buttery and flavorful. The baked catfish came with rice paper and veggies to wrap the fish in. The clams and lotus root salad were well seasoned and tasted fresh. The goat tenderloin was super tender and flavorful. Not too gamey either. Service was excellent. Our servers were extremely attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant but we made a reservation for the catfish to make sure that we had the chance to try it before they sold out. Going to miss this place!

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Sáu Can Tho Vietnamese Kitchen - Sea snails sautéed in a sweet, savory rich coconut sauce.

Sea snails sautéed in a sweet, savory rich coconut sauce.

Sáu Can Tho Vietnamese Kitchen - Goat spareribs in special marinade grilled over open flame.

Goat spareribs in special marinade grilled over open flame.

Sáu Can Tho Vietnamese Kitchen - Good job

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Good job

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