This spot serves excellent, authentic Vietnamese food that hits the mark if you are looking for genuine flavors. The clay pot catfish is a standout, perfectly balancing sweet and savory notes. For something comforting, the hot and sour catfish soup is warm, deeply soothing, and packed with bold flavor. The shrimp and cabbage salad offers a sharp, refreshing contrast to the richer dishes. Service is welcoming and attentive. Quiet music in the background. Parking is limited to the street, but the quality of the food makes it entirely worth the search. It is a fantastic, reliable staple for an authentic taste of Vietnam. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I haven't been here in maybe a decade or two. I used to come here with my family growing up in Oakland. I brought a friend with me, we parked a block or two away. There's only street parking. The inside is pretty much the same as I remember it. They have QR code menus. I ordered the chao ca / fish congee. It was tasty and simple, comforting. Good portion size, watery, which is what I think characterizes Vietnamese congee? I'll have to come back someday soon. I took half of my congee home in a leftover container. Service was very nice and quick. In requesting a to-go container for my leftovers, the lid they handed me didn't fit the container. I had to ask them for another lid and they tried a few and helped me find one that did fit after a few minutes. Good service! read more

Binh Minh Quan - Chao ca - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

So far I've had the following here: - chicken pho - spring rolls - summer rolls All of it tasted fresh and delicious. Will be back soon! read more

Binh Minh Quan - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Good to have a Viet spot in downtown Oakland. Will go back to try their $10 bun me sandwiches. The Banh Hoi was delicious, but the bun xeo for $19 was soggy rather than crispy and falls apart in your hands to my dismay. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Interior seating - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Craved pho and ordered delivery via DoorDash. Got the "Real Pho." It was delicious and satisfying -- and was some of the best pho delivery experience I've had. It came hot, and with ample broth. We still heated it up a bit since we had rare beef on the side. Solids (noodles, beef, bean sprouts, herbs) all separated nicely. It was my first time having pho here and it was quite good. The broth was full of flavor and totally hit the spot. The beef, noodles, everything else was solid. Will make this a go-to spot for pho delivery. We also got spring rolls. The rolls themselves were good, but we weren't happy with the sauce. It was a little liquidy -- did it have pineapple juice in it? We wished we had the more common hoisin + peanut butter. Next time I'll just make my own hoisin sauce lol. Price seemed high-ish but also standard for the Bay Area. Still worth it given the delicious broth quality and that it came piping hot. Not quite in par with other Viet restaurants closer to San Jose but definitely happy to order the pho here again! One of the solid ones in Oakland. read more

Binh Minh Quan - 14. Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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We went for lunch to celebrate a coworker's birthday. This time I ordered their Special vermicelli, which comes with shrimps, beef, chicken, imperial rolls, lettuce, mint leaves, cucumber, bean sprouts, pickled carrot, topped with green onion and peanut, and served with fish sauce. It tasted really good and was loaded with fresh greens. The vermicelli had a great texture as well. Sometimes fish sauce can be too strong for me, but theirs tasted great; it did not have a strong, funky smell, which was a big plus for me. Their Thai tea was excellent. I prefer drinks that aren't too sweet, and they nailed the sweetness level. On top of that, the portion was really generous! read more

Binh Minh Quan - special vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Our HA flight had a mechanical problem just after all the passengers have boarded. There were no other flights that we could get on to arrive before port of call so we had to stay one night then take the earliest flight out to the next port to join our cruise. HA put us up a night with Courtyard at Downtown Oakland with 3 meal vouchers and a round trip Lyft to hotel and back to airport. All restaurants are after security checks, so it took a little longer to get the free meals. I used both lunch and dinner vouchers to get a bigger lunch. Dinner I was thinking about exploring the downtown a little. Google search for pho gave Binh Minh Quan and we like the pick your topping option for pho. My 4-topping Pho - rare beef, beef balls, brisket, and tripe. Wish the broth was pippin hot to thoroughly cook the rare beef. My daughter's 1-topping Pho - brisket. Mdaughter likes her 1-topping pho. It's pretty clean overall other than a few flies hovering around the entrance. They at least didn't come close to the table. Not busy on Saturday night around 6pm and it's 7 mins walk from the Courtyard. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Pho (rare beef, tripe, brisket, and beef balls) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I ordered the combo plate to go. The combo rice plate was really good, and the portion was huge. I got the pork chop and beef. The grilled pork was super fresh, tender, and flavorful. The salad also went really well with the meat and rice. read more

Binh Minh Quan - 6. Combo Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Pho ok ... but over price !!!!!!!!!!!!!!I wouldn't go there again ! ... there are better places in concord

the Real Pho comes with a giant bone of meat. i like it. they present their foods very nicely.

I come here at least once a month. I crave their "beef in aromatic lot leaf" and imperial beef sausage - the sauce is to die for. This place is such a treasure, it reminds me of Anh Hoang in Milpitas but less crowded. Things I get: Beef in aromatic lot leaf: 10/10 meat is so flavorful and it's served with veggies to wrap them. Then you can't forget the sauce Imperial beef sausage: 11/10 same as above Banh xeo: 7.5/10 sometimes it's perfect sometimes it's a little too stuffed with filling but overall really good. Crispy and full of deliciousness Roasted catfish: 8/10 I've had this a few times and it's so good sometimes are better than others. I would def try if you've never had it before it comes with veggies that you wrap the fish in and dip There are lots of other things that are great here (like the rice dishes). But I would say those are my favorites. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Roasted catfish - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This was excellent as takeout from Doordash. It came in a paper carton container for the noodles, and veggies and herbs came in a bag, and the soup came in a large quart container. This was the perfect amount to share between myself and my partner for a regular beef soup size. I got the ribs, and it came with two bones with a decent amount of meat on them! Super happy with the delivery service and would order again. read more

This is an AWESOME Vietnamese restaurant with an incredible, extensive menu and a slightly divey but cute atmosphere. We have been multiple times with family and friends and it is always, reliably excellent. It's such a simple little place I don't know how they turn out such delicious food - but they really do. We can't wait to return! read more

Food is delicious and service staff is attentive and very friendly. The decor is nice and woodsy and very clean! Nice little find while in the area. Lots of options on the menu and not just the typical pho and rice plates either! Will definitely go back! read more

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Awesome Banh Mi! Meat was super fresh, bread was still moist plus their mayo was flavorful. Ordered for takeout and it was ready once I arrived. Ambiance is fast casual with lots of dine in seating. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Banh Mi Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The pho here is hit or miss. I ordered the real pho and it was missing tripe and rare beef. It had this other beef with hard fat on it, didn't look like flank or brisket from the menu. It can be really hard to get the meat off the big rib that comes with the pho, it's like glued to the bone and not exactly tender. The other menu items look pretty decent though, like the Bún Đặc Biệt and combo rice place. I don't have a lot to complain about in terms of service, but I'd like there to be a napkin dispenser on the table. Eating noodle soup can get messy and require multiple mouth wipes. We were left with one and had to ask for more. I often come here during lunch, sometimes theres a lot of people and sometimes it's as empty as can be. There's no music in the background, there's tables that can seat 6-8, and there's a discrete bathroom upstairs. Among the Vietnamese restaurants in or around oakland chinatown, I think it's one of the best. read more

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Update, 02/10/25: *DO NOT ORDER VIA DOORDASH. Felt hopeful, and wanted to give them another try. Don't even bother if you're ordering through DOORDASH. You'll get scammed into the smallest portions, with leftover quality meat. (See last photo.) Owners, you have lousy morals. DoorDash shouldn't be an option if you're giving small, leftovers for the price you charge. read more

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Despite one of the other reviews, I tried Binh Minh Quan via DoorDash. I think it was OK. I usually reheat the broth if I get pho delivered. The broth was more herb forward than some others. The piece of rib is a fun, yummy extra touch. Overall flavors wise I like other places more. The spring rolls' sauce is more sweet and savory and not as peanut heavy. The quail and the sauce had a delicious flavor to it that's quite umami. The coffee was pretty standard. I may want to try other appetizers in the future. read more

It is a great place to go for foods . I like to there for dinner with friends . I really recommend to every one to try out of there foods. And the service is great. read more

I went here for lunch with some coworkers and ordered the Bun Rieu. The service was not the best but that's probably due to how busy the restaurant was. The dish was disappointing. I've never had a bun rieu that tasted sweet before. I'm not sure if that's how it usually tastes, but I was not impressed. I would come back to try other dishes because my coworkers all had good experiences with their food, but for now I didn't like my experience here. read more

Service was superb! Sauces were delicious. I didn't like the texture of the chicken. Overall, it was tasty enough but I am picky about my meats. It had the texture of baking soda treated chicken like the way some Chinese restaurants prep their chicken to tenderize it. I am giving it from 4 to 5 stars since they use NO MSG!! Yay... that is a HUGE Plus since most Vietnamese restaurants use MSG and it makes me super thirsty and keeps me up at night besides being unhealthy. read more

I got the appetizer sampler here and it was huge, lots of delicious pieces to eat and choose from. I got the rice plate combo and it was decent, meat was lacking in quantity and quality was mediocre. This is also based on my comparison of San Jose rice plates though. Service was quick and fast here. Staff are friendly. The place is quite spacious and clean. Apparently my friends told me I ordered the wrong items and their fish dishes with rice paper is bomb. Next time I will try it. Overall positive experience and worth another try. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love this place. Love all the dishes. Especially the fresh wrap your own spring rolls. The sauce!!!!!! Delicious read more

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Wanted to try out a new pho spot and was recommended to try out Binh Minh Quan. I was feeling under the weather so I had ordered my food for delivery via DoorDash. The photos on their DoorDash menu and on Yelp for in person orders showed great portions. However upon receiving my order I was shocked to see how little they gave us. I unfortunately did not take photos as we were starving and quickly ate our food. The pho broth was pretty bland and had to spruce it up at home to taste better. The noodles and meat portion was disappointing, maybe less than a handful of noodles and a 1/4 cup of meat - I mean seriously, my partner ate everything in about 4 bites. Luckily I had also gotten a rice plate (beef, chicken & shrimp). That also was not the best portion, he devoured it in a few bites as well. The rice plate was ok, of all the proteins only the beef and shrimp cake were had some decent flavor going on. I got the special vermicelli noodles which also barely had any noodles and also agreed that only the beef was the most flavorful protein as the shrimp was not seasoned and the chicken was bland, shout-out to the sauce because that made up for the lackluster flavor. Surprisingly the highlight of our entire meal was the mango shake, which actually was really great. It wasn't too sweet, tasted very mango-y and the shake was not too thick. Doubt I'll ever try order here for take out again. And if I do try this place again then it'll definitely be an in-person experience as apparently they don't skimp out on the portions in person. read more

The first time , I'm come here Food is so delicious Service is so nice I will come back here... read more

Binh Minh Quan - Noodles special Pho with ribs beef 37. Vermicelli Noodle Combo ... with rice paper, vegetables + shrimp +.... - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Just like Detroit's side-by-side competitive coney dog businesses, it must be challenging to serve Vietnamese food at a restaurant that sits next to a restaurant that serves Vietnamese food. Unless you're in Vietnam or at least Little Saigon. But in Oakland, it just appears to be two restaurants serving similar menus. The other one, Tay Ho, has taken a more populist route and was praised unanimously by the three guests on "Check, Please! Bay Area" (my review: https://bit.ly/3bKO0Bw). This one presumably gets overlooked, but we tried it the one day that Tay Ho was closed (Monday), and we were pleased with the dishes we ordered. We started as we usually do with the $8 Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon), and these were prepared with the right level of fresh crunch with the thinly cut shrimp particularly tasty (photo: https://bit.ly/3QtlPFM). For his entree, Jamie went for one of their signature dishes, the $18 Special Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken (Bun Dac Biet). It featured a full bowl with plenty of poultry, shredded cucumber and pickled carrot, mint leaves, bean sprouts, and peanuts (photo: https://bit.ly/3QdfoqL). He was quite satisfied as was I with the $15 Lotus Root Salad with shrimp, shredded cabbage, pickled carrot, mint leaves, and sesame crackers (photo: https://bit.ly/3JGxCyx). Our takeaway on this spot was that they focus on serving traditional Vietnamese with a strong priority on freshness. We'll come back and not just when Tay Ho is closed. FOOD - 4 stars...traditional Vietnamese done right AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a darker space than Tay Ho with authentic decor SERVICE - 4 stars...quietly attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...a fine restaurant on its own without the competition next door RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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After our yoga class we were hungry and Binh Minh Quan came to mind and it is open on Tuesdays! Missed their food as during the pandemic, we have ordered take out a few times but it isn't the same as eating it there! The food tastes the same as before and all our favorites were there and we ordered two dishes to go for our daughter. We started with #14 Spring Rolls with shriimp and peanut sauce and hubby remarked that they were delish as he normally doesn't like shrimp and they were fresh and tasty #8 Combination Noodle Soup and there was plenty of meat, like beef ball, squid, shrimp and the broth was just right, not salty at all #3 Combination fried egg noodles with lots of veggies and meat and the noodle were crispy #77 for our daughter fried eggplant with chicken with a sweet sauce Shaken beef and the meat was tender and juicy I also ordered a sour sop smoothie which is one of my favorite drinks. Not every restaurant makes this. It hit the spot after a great work-out! Miss their food and the service was attentive with only one server working in the restaurant. There were about 6 tables total that she was serving during our meal there. read more

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Great vegetarian menu. All the food was delicious. Nice staff. Very comfortable atmosphere. I'm jealous of people that live nearby. I would be here all the time. read more

Came here on Thursday around 7:00 and there was no line. Street parking only. I frequented this restaurant pre-covid and it's my first time back and there are a lot less diners, which is sad. Whenever it's a hot day, or whenever i feel like a lighter dinner, I would come here. This time, I ordered Special Steamed Fine Vermicelli, it comes with chicken, egg rolls, marinated pork, shrimp, shrimp cake, and fine vermicelli. This dish comes with a bunch of veggies and spring roll sheets for you to wrap your own spring rolls. This feeds 2, and it truly does. There are 2 sauces for this, but they usually give you the fish sauce with vinegar, but they also have a shrimp paste sauce that is really good with it, but it's not for the faint of heart as it is a little fish. I usually use the shrimp paste sauce and add a little pepper that is on the table. The pepper is really spicy, so go light on it and add more as needed. I also ordered fried stuffed chicken wings (not pictured). It comes with 2 and it's cut in half. It's really good with the sauce it comes with. It is stuffed with glass noodle and some meat. I also ordered cube beef steak and it's very tender and pairs well with the lemon salt and pepper sauce as well as the lettuce that is sitting in a vinegar sauce. I could just order this with a bowl of rice and I'd be contempt. Lastly, I ordered the hot and sour soup with fish. The soup isn't really spicy, but it's a sweet/sour soup, with tomatoes, pineapple, and a veggie that soaks up the soup. This is a must try! Service is pretty good, as you can easily flag someone if you need extra water or something. When your check comes, they give you some guava candy, which is always a plus! read more

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When we arrived around 6:30 on Sunday it was pretty empty, food was served pretty fast, waitress was nice Pretty chill place, not fancy but standard pho decor The grilled meat in the vermicelli is pretty good, super flavorful. Raw beef pho is standard read more

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I Highly recommend "The Real Pho". When I am craving pho I want something that has a decent meat portion , noodle cooked just right so I get the nice slurping sensations as well as a good broth. I got all of the above. I suppose the broth can still bring out more aroma and meat-ness. I had the feeling of my body sweating all the coldness inside my me after drinking the broth. "Yummy" Good vibes and the service was great. Did i mention it was $19. not bad for good pho. read more

Binh Minh Quan - The Real Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is the bomb ! The portion is highly appreciated , the notice of direction and detail with my soup order was tremendous ! Food was delivered hot ! And it was tasty ! I most definitely will be going back again and again ! read more

Binh Minh Quan - Here are the ribs , beef balls , noodles , and chili sauce . Of course I have the broth and all the dressings ! T - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Very good service, but the food really wasn't up to par. My partner had soup with shrimp and they were not fresh, I had a noodle bowl and the noodles were one solid lump. My Thai iced tea was good, and like I said, the hostess was very nice. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Noodles! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for a later meal one night, and I was really surprised with the food quality. We ordered a combo broken rice place, and a vermicelli bowl, and both items was fresh, tasty, and great value for the amount of money that you pay. Located right next to Tay Ho, I would opt in to this place instead given that they both serve Vietnamese food, and how affordable this place was in comparison. read more

Binh Minh Quan - Vermicelli combo bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Amazing place and looking forward for the time when they will have full service because their menu is quite expansive. I'd like to try an assortment here but prefer dining-in for that especially for soups. It just taste so much better especially when they are piping hot. Didn't know where to start but gotta say, their beef with lemon grass was just fantastic. Their vermicelli was also really good and nicely portioned, and super flavorful. All in all, I'll definitely be back and recommend you check them out. Cheers! read more

Binh Minh Quan - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Here was the situation: went to Binh Minh Quan for my friend's birthday. My only prior exposure to Vietnamese food was bahn mi, which I LOVE. But it was show time to try some new dishes!! Very welcoming environment. We ordered and then everyone was brought what I thought was a little starter soup (in my defense, my bowl had carrots in it). After some investigating, my other friend I determined it was NOT soup, but fish sauce! Anyway, soup/sauce mistake aside, I ordered the broken rice combo plate and it was simply DELISH! Especially with the fish sauce on it read more

Binh Minh Quan - 6. Combo Broken Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This is not a stereotypical Vietnamese restaurant. They have items other than the usual comfort food such as banh mi, pho etc. the food is delicious ( a bit pricey though). I would try this place again. Parking was a challenge for us since we went in the latter hours and parking decks were closed read more

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I'm not sure why people leave bad reviews for this place. It is a gem. I go there all the time. They serve well priced unique Vietnamese food I haven't been able to have any where. Their drinks are amazing. It is a family business, and Kahn the lone waitress does an amazing job with her beautiful smile and cheerful presence. Yes, sometimes they can get a bit overwhelmed, but there is heart in this restaurant I see in few places. Although their pho is good, this place does not specialize in that. They specialize in meat plates that allow you to make your own spring rolls. Their specialty is a roast carp. If you get that, call it in 30 min ahead because it takes a while to roast. I always get the steamed vermicelli noodles and the Vietnamese crepe. This amazing well priced combination allows you to make your own spring rolls and they are rice paper wrapped bliss. Their drinks are also amazing. The salty plum soda with its crazy curly-q stir stick is so fun, and such a unique and delicious drink. I will never stop singing praises of this place. read more

I don't know why they have a good rating, i trusted the rating & I am here now to bring them down so others don't get tricked. I ordered on DoorDash & they charging crazy prices for the smallest bowls, if it was good I wouldn't have minded the price. Meat was chewy & from other reviews I've seen on here they just probably have low meat quality & they're cheap w their portions. Noodles were all clumped up, & the broth was flavor less. I also got a soda and it was warm. Save yourself don't get food from here it's not at all worth read more

Ok my lunch from BMQ was simply fantastic. It ranks at the top of my list in all categories of all of my orders from here. I had a egg noodle dish with pork and shrimp. Dish was hot still when I got back to the office. The pork was very tender and cooked perfectly. Eating it with the dipping sauce was sooo good. Shrimp was all de-veined and cooked perfectly. Wasn't ready when I got there but that's ok. I work around the block so I get there fast. And they used the time wisely and it was worth the couple min wait for me to have a perfect lunch. Thank you! I'll be going back! read more

Binh Minh Quan - Egg Noodles with pork and shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California