Came to Com Tam Kieu in San Gabriel with my friend for lunch after not visiting for almost 10…read moreyears. I believe they've been under new management for quite some time, but I never got around to giving them another try. I'm glad I finally did because the food has improved significantly since my last visit. One of the biggest improvements is their charbroiled pork. I remember it having that artificial liquid smoke flavor, but now you can actually see the char marks and taste the smokiness from the grill. The broken rice is also on par with some of my favorite cơm tấm spots in Orange County. This time, I came specifically to try their hủ tiếu, and it did not disappoint. The broth had a rich, savory bone flavor with plenty of depth. The Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang (dry) came with generous portions of meat and a bone to enjoy alongside the noodles. What I appreciated most was that everything was flavorful on its own. Unlike Kim Ky Noodle House down the street, where I usually find myself adding plenty of satay sauce, I didn't need to doctor up the noodles or broth here. Service was acceptable. Nothing particularly memorable, but the staff took care of what we needed. The ambiance is your typical casual Vietnamese restaurant. Nothing fancy, but comfortable enough to enjoy a good meal. Be prepared for a possible wait during peak lunch and dinner hours, especially on weekends. Parking can also be challenging during those busy hours since the surrounding area gets congested with customers visiting nearby restaurants and businesses. Overall, Com Tam Kieu is a night-and-day difference from what I remembered 10 years ago. The improved charbroiled pork, flavorful hủ tiếu, and generous portions make this place worth revisiting. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm craving good Vietnamese comfort food without having to drive all the way to Orange County.

Com tam kieu is my favorite com tam place in SGV! Hands down probably the best. Service is always…read moregreat and attentive. Restaurant is always clean and looks good. Me and my girlfriend's family loves this place. We got : Cơm Tấm Gà Bì Chả, Tàu Hủ Ky - 10/10 first time ordering grilled chicken and definitely won't be my last! Banh beo - this banh beo was really good and I can eat all of this if I wasn't sharing. Love the crispy pork on top.

One of my favorite spots for pho, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to stop by! It's almost…read morealways packed, but seating turns over pretty quickly, and the food comes in just a few minutes. Not to mention, prices are very reasonable. My go-to order is the house special rolls and ribeye pho with FRESH noodles. These noodles are a bit thicker. Sometimes if you come earlier in the day they also give you a complimentary dessert which is a warm tapioca pudding. If you arrive later in the evening they usually would have run out by then. The menu is also extensive, with plenty of rice dishes if you're not in the mood for soup, plus cold noodles for warmer days. Whether you're craving a comforting bowl of pho or something refreshing, this place has you covered!

Saigon Eden has been in business for a while and since they are not in a high traffic shopping…read morecenter (or Golden Deli nor Golden Delight), I feel they can get overlooked but they offer a legit menu with a good variety of popular Vietnamese food so there should be something for everyone in your party. Check out my pics.

Came in for the first time and one of the owners, Mai, was especially hospitable. Ordered the bun…read morebo hue and banh xeo, and everything came out in a timely manner. I could tell they're very particular with the cleanliness with their vegetables which you don't get at most restaurants. Ambience is clean, non-overstim, and love the pickleball on the TV! Haha. I'll def be back soon to try the beer selection.

Great food and service. We wanted to stop for some authentic Vietnamese food and this place was…read moregreat. I can't wait to come back.

I am staying at the Sheraton next door, and this place came highly recommended. I've never had Pho…read morebefore - so this was a bit of an adventure. The servers were very friendly, and helped me order something I could enjoy. The crab egg rolls were unique, not at all fishy or overly crabby flavored, but very good. The beef pho was very good, the broth was fantastic, and the noodles were really good. It took the server a little time to see me struggling with the typical spoon, and she brought me a fork (no shame in using a fork). It's a pretty small restaurant, 10-16 tables/booths. Well lit, and clean. I'd definitely come here again.

This small family run Pho place exceeded my expectations! Here staying at the Sheraton next door…read moreand was craving for Pho and decided to try this place as it was literally a 3 minute walk from the hotel. The first thing that caught my attention was that they had a limited menu for a Pho place which tells me that these are the best dishes that they make at home that they want their customers to try! So I saw that they had Pho Ga so I had to try it. OMG!! It was so delish, the broth was well seasoned and balanced, great amount of chicken and they had this side condiment of ginger, fish sauce, lime dipping sauce that just added so much depth and umami Either you can pour this dipping sauce to your Pho or what I did was dipped my chicken and slurpped it down with my noodles and broth and it was BOMB!! Then they have crab meat egg roll which was also very good but could have added just a tinge of saltiness to just make it a home run!! Service was quick, few tables inside and will definitely come back here again and try the other Bun Bo Hue and hainan chicken. So if you're around SGV, this is a must try Pho place!!

We haven't been back in about three years and we're glad we came back to try this place again…read more There's a parking lot with underground parking as well as street parking. The servers were very nice and attentive. We ordered Combo #1 which came with Sweet and Sour Catfish Soup, Vietnamese Braised Fish, Braised Pork with Egg, and Steamed Rice. My parents and my wife shared this combo and it was more than enough food. They all enjoyed it, especially the catfish soup. I enjoyed the Braised Pork with Egg, which went well over rice. The Vietnamese fish was on the sweater side if you prefer sweet over savory. I also ordered a pick 3 Item Pho, which I chose only two items - filet steak and brisket - and I upgraded to the stone bowl (well worth it). The pho came out sizzling with the rare filet steak and noodles on the side for you to put in at your own pace. I also used their spicy satay sauce they provide at the table and that went really well with my beef. The pho was absolutely delicious! Overall, I'm glad we returned to try this restaurant again after a few years. The food is great and you should definitely try their stone bowl pho!

I found myself in the area and couldn't resist coming back for pho. The restaurant seemed a bit…read morebusier this time around. I wasn't sure the wait would be worth it -- especially having to check in as a solo diner -- but since I'd already parked on the street, I was committed. Thankfully, the wait wasn't long and I was seated quickly. I stuck with my usual order rather than trying anything new, and the pho did not disappoint. The flavor was on point and just as delicious as I remembered. One thing to note: this place limits you to three topping choices. Unlike other pho spots where a special order comes loaded with every cut of beef imaginable, here you choose exactly which parts of the cow you want. It's a different experience, but worth knowing before you order.

Consistent with the other location! I got the beef rib pho with the extra (2.50$) slices of rare…read morebeef. Comes in a hot stone broth with 2 beef ribs and meatballs, pho and rare beef on the side. Noodles are thin, firm, and bouncy. Love the texture. Broth is always flavorful, on point! Got the imperial rolls and thai tea as well. Imperial rolls are always fried perfectly and crispy. Lots of flavor and filling. Comes with a side of greens, sour carrots, and fish sauce to add more flavor (I noticed it didn't come with the noodles unlike the other location). Would definitely get the imperial rolls again. There was a bit of a (short) wait when I went. There's less tables than the other location, but it was still super spacious. Interior was super clean and aesthetic. Loved that their bathrooms were also very clean! Staff is super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. Overall loved my experience here and their pho. Would definitely recommend. It's my favorite pho spot in 626. Super happy I tried it!

Went here for dinner last night because we were craving some Vietnamese rolls. Service was great…read moreand we were seated very quickly for dinner time. The lighting at the place was great and place was very lively. You know a place is good when they have different types of people eating there. We ate, Nem & Eggroll Vermicelli / Bún Nem & Chả Giò - 10/10 The nem was very tasty. Chá Gio/eggroll was nice and crispy! Grilled pork was my favorite! Would come back! :)

When you walk in, you are greeted with the smell of a good pho and then you are greeted right away…read more It took a minute to get seated, as they were busy when we came and the inside of the restaurant is small. There is one larger table in the rear corner that could seat 8 adults. There are four tables that will seat four adults, and three that would be ok for a pair. Of course the seating is rearrange-able. The inside is decently clean, but you can tell that lots of things here are old and dated. Cash only. The menu seems pretty big, but there is lots of overlap on many of the items. There are only two people working out front, so be patient. They are older and very friendly too. Our drinks came very timely. The food takes a little bit of time, but not outrageous, but is worth waiting for, as it is good, fresh, and delicious. Give it a try.

I use to drive to OC for my eggrolls, but needed a place asap for my family's potluck and this…read moreplace did not disappoint!! I've been here 2 times now and get 30 eggrolls for $36!! I love how they also provide sauce with it and I know that sauce with lettuce would make it bombbb. I always call an hour in advance for my pick up orders and they come out so hot, crunchy, and tasty!! I def will be back to dine in with them one day. The owners/workers are also the sweetest! Cash only !!

If you're craving cơm tấm (broken rice) and want to customize it exactly the way you like i.e BBQ…read morepork, pork chop, BBQ chicken, beef, or any combination, this is the place for you. I love that you can build your ideal broken rice plate instead of being limited to a preset option. The prices are extremely affordable for the portion sizes. One plate is easily enough for two sittings for me. The staff is also quick and efficient, so even when it's busy, orders come out fast. If you dine in, soup is included with your meal. Great value, generous portions, and satisfying comfort food every time.

A bit hard to find. It's located on a main street. Not at Hawaii Supermarket like your map will…read moretell you. Came a bit later in the night. We were seated right away. Our server was nice and attentive. The restaurant was big, clean and what you'd expect from a Vietnamese restaurant. We got a combo plate and a side of egg rolls. Everything was yummy! The serving was generous! Enough to take home for lunch the next day. This spot is worth looking for!

One of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in the SGV and I'm not surprised why. They have…read morequick and efficient service, and even with lines out the door half the time you'll find yourself coming back here to try their dishes plenty of times. My wife and I visited on a weekend morning for lunch and the queue was already out the door. We waited about 20 minutes after lining up via their Yelp check in system. Once seated, we ordered pretty quickly and service was quick as well. Interior has plenty of tables and is moderately spacious. You're not completely cramped but you're close to other tables. Other than that, it's pretty much standard Vietnamese style restaurant. We ordered their Banh Mi sandwich to share ($9.50+) which is pretty expensive for a Banh Mi, can find cheaper elsewhere. The sandwich itself is delicious and pretty standard to where you find Banh Mi sandwiches. As for entrees, we both ordered the Bun Rieu and the Combination Pho. Both came out pretty quickly and the presentation is very neat. I was very pleased with the Pho as the portions are pretty massive. Each bite was very flavorful and not too salty. The Bun Rieu is just as good. It's has a bit of a sweeter taste as the tomato broth takes plenty of the flavor. Both are very popular and I highly recommend ordering them. Overall, a popular place for a reason. They're almost always packed and for good reason. They're quality of food is great, paired with efficient and quick service. This spot is one of the core of SGV and it continues to be. My wife and I will definitely be back many times to try other dishes.

Vietnamese restaurant that is safe to say it's an LA area institution at this point. They've been…read morearound a long time so their process and service is fast and friendly. This place still draws lots of crowds,so the vibe is lively here. And of course, the food is great. The menu features Vietnamese classics like pho and egg rolls among some other items that you probably know of. On this trip, I got the number five which is the rare steak and brisket. I also got some egg rolls to start. As delicious as I remembered. It's been a while since I've been here. Always a joy when dining here

I always like Banh Cuon, but always worry that it's not gonna be the same in San Gabriel as down in…read morelittle Saigon. A friend recommended this place. And I decided to try it out taking it to go Oh my!!! The Banh Cuon is as good as the one down in Bolsa (as far as I can tell). I found some discounts online and have been getting that way. So I tried their Banh Mi too. Everything was good! The Banh mi has a good amount of pate and is big. I came back a few times now~~~

Very innovative, cute to go boxes. I've grown up eating banh cuon from the saran wrap Styrofoam…read moretrays, if you know you know, so this is really cool that they found a neat, visually attractive way to do so that also has cute simple graphics and tidbits of information. Truly pinnacle of graphic design. Give that person a raise for doing something so new and different. I ordered pick up and to go, which was already done and packaged by the time we got there. Service is friendly and quick here. Restaurant is clean, simple and modern. Plaza and parking can get fisted and bad though, so be wary. I got the: 1) Tay Ho Banh Cuon Set: -I got this with their standard spicy house dipping sauce. -Comes with their crispy fritters, an egg roll and the cha (pork "meat loaf"). Generous amount of protein and the "rice roll" had the perfect slightly chewy texture that wasn't soggy or too dry. -Fritters were a crispy at some parts, a bit hard and sharp at others. Kind of greasy, but not too bad. -The house dipping sauce wasn't too fishy or salty either which is perfect. -Unfortunately, I despise beansprouts so this went to my parents. 2) Lap Xuong Fried Rice: -Healthy service of regular fried rice. A tad oily but came with a good amount of the sweet Chinese sausage. 3) Viet Yogurt: -I thought this wasn't sweet at all and too sour, but my mom liked it. 4) Vietnamese Iced Coffee: -My dad said it was a tad too sweet, but he overall enjoyed the caffeine content of it. Overall, solid banh cuon and refreshing from the regular trays we get elsewhere.