Boba Mi

Name Vang is your typical Vietnamese restaurant in a strip mall but definitely not your typical…read moreVietnamese food. Food was so flavorful and authentic. I could have ordered everything on the menu but kept my control. If you are looking for traditional authentic Vietnamese food then try Nam Vang... you wont be disappointed fellow foodies. So let it be written...So let it be EATEN.

Same name, new ownership. The arrangement is the same,…read more The menu seems more extensive. I ordered Pork Dumplings as appetizers. The dumplings (fried) were golden crisp, flavorful and had a good soy-based dipping spice. Com Ga -- Lemongrass Chicken as the main dish. Delicious, the egg runny to mix with the rice. Vietnamese Iced Coffee drink. I came during lunch, late around 2:00 pm. The place was pretty full. The young staff is friendly.

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Saigon Pho

4.3(177 reviews)

5.2 mi•Lyell-Otis

support your local family owned businesses! i love dinning here when i can. as for ordering take…read moreout: food is delicious they are very consistent with everything. good portion sizes and fair prices. viet coffee is very good as well. amazing service and super sweet owners

Came here on a weekend and it surely did not disappoint. It's a quaint shop that has amazing crispy…read morespring rolls - so good that we had to buy another order to take home with us. The pho was pretty good and a generous portion size. Food comes out quickly too. The staff is friendly as well. Definitely will be coming back for my spring roll fix in the future!

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Roc Pho Shop

4.5(67 reviews)

0.2 mi

A sister restaurant to SEA, Roc Pho Shop started as an idea to branch off from traditional dishes…read moreand create more playful meals. It's the same cuisine but with a twist. Head chef Nalee Phommachanh had the vision alongside owner (and sister-in-law) Vilay Sysavath. The family- run business offers a diverse and authentic Southeast Asian menu, a quarterly rotating chef specials menu with paired rotating drinks, and a full-service bar with specialty Soju-based cocktails and other Asian-fusion beverages. My wife and I were in Rochester for a thrift show and wanted to grab some lunch. We love Vietnamese, pho is one of my favorite foods, so we decided to give them a try and we were glad we did. The restaurant is small and jam packed full of tables, but we were still able to be sat and given menus immediately around 2PM on a Saturday. We decided to order a bunch of things and share them. Obviously, we got a bowl of pho, along with an order of egg rolls, a chicken lemongrass plate, and a couple of Thai teas. Our food took a bit to come, but it was pretty busy, and we were very happy with our food. Everything was delicious. The grilled chicken from the platter had awesome lemongrass flavor, the pho's broth was flavorful, the egg rolls were absolutely amazing, and the portions were huge - we had plenty to take home afterwards. Employees were friendly, prices were comparable to similar restaurants. We'd definitely go again if in the area.

The place was really busy on a Friday night, but was able to serve everyone pretty promptly. I…read moreordered the pho with just tendon and tripe and it was delicious. I am impressed with the quality of the pho at the shop compared to the pho places in larger cities. The portion was large and I couldn't finish.

4.6 mi•Pearl-Meigs-Monroe

Front area | #intenselypassionatephotography

Take out: fried calamari & mango salsa | #intenselypassionatephotography

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SEA Restaurant

4.2(427 reviews)

We love Pho, this is our to go place went we are in the area, and if we are just craving it we take…read morethe drive!! Food is amazing, The service is exceptional and you xan seat and have a nice peaceful meal, whether alone or with company.

THIS IS THE SPOTTTT!! Im from Northern VA and i live in NYC now and i yearn for the pho back home…read moreand since visiting Rochester this is the best spot. Rich light weight pho and the chicken was so fresh and flavorful. Great staff stayed consistent busy @ 3pm on a Monday

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SEA Restaurant

4.1(186 reviews)

2.1 mi•Upper Mount Hope

stopped before our flight home and i am so glad we did. the food was amazing. i haven't had pho in…read moreyears and this was amazing. service was phenomenal and the environment was welcoming. great prices and large portion sizes. can't wait to come back!

I normally like SEA and have picked up lunch from their Mt. Hope location a number of times. I've…read moreonly had a couple of minor issues--being given the wrong order, mostly--but I was not really pleased with the customer service in addressing these. They remade my correct order, but never offered a refund or even discount to make up for their mistake and the fact that I hade to drive back there from my office after discovering I had the wrong meal. Today I got my usual order (stir fried rice noodles with pork and veggies) and drove back to my office. I got a few bites in and found a fly in my meal. I had to pack it back up, leave the office, and drive back to the restaurant. I showed them the fly, and they were apologetic, but only offered to remake my meal OR give me a refund. Given that I was very hungry and didn't have much of my lunch hour left, I told them to remake it. I dis tell them that I felt they should give me a refund and remake the meal, but they said that they could not do that. I had to sit and wait for them to make me new food, and the only other thing they were willing to do for me was give me an iced coffee (which, for the record, was disgusting). I don't know that I will be going back, which is unfortunate because it is one of my preferred lunch spots. The customer service is just horrible.

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Chicken Chicken (Pho ga)

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Thai Iced Tea! I saw other people drinking this and had to check it out. It's a creamy orange color when you shake it up. Yum!!

Sea Me Go

4.4(13 reviews)

2.1 mi•Upper Mount Hope

Awesome food, service The people that work there are so nice…read moreThey are closed on a Tuesday You can eat st Sea and you can order from them

We keep going back for their Lemongrass Chicken Banj Mi and their Mango sticky rice. The sticky…read morerice is the best one I've had around here! I love the bread that they use for the banh mi- it's a very soft with the subtle crisp on top. Sometimes the banh mi has a little too much mayo for my liking so just ask for light mayo, or just wipe it off with a napkin like ya girl, ha!

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Crepe and Go

4.6(28 reviews)

4.2 mi•Highland Park

Incredible gem!! Amazing crepes (Jian bing) and other Chinese foods that are hard to find in the…read morearea like congee and skewers. The crepes are made fresh with crisps and lettuce that give it an amazing texture and flavor. You can get it plain or with a protein like shredded pork with peking sauce or pork belly. The congee is also delicious with bits of pork and preserved egg. Skewers were fresh and seasoned very well. The service is incredibly friendly, it feels like being served by family. Nice quiet atmosphere but lots of things to do in the area. There is a parking lot in the side of the building. Been here twice and always looking forward to my next crepe!

Ordered the pho nam. No beef actually came with it- just the fat (see picture). Disappointed. 3…read morestars because we got an egg roll and crab rangoon which were ok but not the best.

5.3 mi•East End, Center City

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Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle

3.4(200 reviews)

Mamasan's is back and as amazing as ever!!! Food and service is extraordinary!!!…read moreThe ambiance is very Zen! Best Pha in Rochester!!! Come and check them out on East Main Street in Rochester...you will NOT be disappointed!!!

I went to lunch at the newest Mamasan's location on East Main St. I used to eat at their…read moreUniversity Ave. restaurant when it was open years ago. Happily, the menu looks familiar and I ordered my favorite- the Thai Curry Chicken dish. I love the fresh taste of the vegetables and chicken and sauce, and I mix the rice in and it makes for a very filling lunch. The new location is pretty good too. They have a small parking lot outside and then one across a small street. There's also street parking. Bea still runs the restaurant as she has for 4 decades in Rochester. The food is spectacular and the ambience isn't bad- some lower 4 top tables and some hightop connected tables in a long row. Service was quick and pleasant. You can't go wrong if you like Vietnamese/Thai/Asian fusion dishes.

Artwork on the wall

Vietnamese Spring Roll Noodle Salad

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Blue Taro

3.8(64 reviews)

4.6 mi•Upper Monroe

Stopped in on a Saturday after a long day of hiking. Love that they have a separate vegan menu with…read moreclearly marked items. The inside was clean but the AC was barely noticeable on such a hot day. Waitress came over with water and an iPad for ordering then didn't show up for another 10+ minutes. I finally walked everything over the the counter to get her attention and placed my order. I started with the fresh veggie spring rolls. These were just ok. The dipping sauce was quite spicy, and even with that they tasted pretty bland. No discernible herbs in the rolls at all, just some tofu, carrot, & lettuce. For my entree I got a vegan banh mi. It came out warm and the baguette was crunchy, if a bit dense. Again, very little fresh veg on it which is usually the highlight of a banh mi. There was a few pieces of iceburg lettuce (unheard of on a banh mi!) and one or two sprigs of cilantro, along with the same sauce from the fresh spring rolls. It was a bit disappointing but at least it filled my belly. Couldn't find the waitress to ask for more water or napkins, so I made do with what I had. I'd eat here again if I really had to, but I'd prefer to try elsewhere.

Lovely semi-self-serve restaurant with tons of vegan options…read more The vegan ginger chicken and the tofu in the vermicelli salad stole the show. I could eat both of those forever. Being served by the robot was cute. I've never been anywhere like this. Check out the market for vegan ham, vegan fish balls, and other rare items.

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Coco Garden

4.4(252 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is my favorite restaurant in Rochester. The food is delicious and while many of the dishes can…read morebe found at most Asian restaurants (satay, pad thai, Singapore noodles) , there are a bunch I haven't encountered anywhere else. The pandan wrapped chicken wings are my favorite and their roti is perfectly crispy. The coconut rice is amazing. I always have a hard time choosing between the chicken rendang and the Kari ayam. (If you order the roti appetizer it comes paired with a little dish of Kari ayam) If you are looking for a new cuisine to try you can't go wrong here.

I think there was a staff in training. After the food arrived, we were still missing a complete…read moreplace setting. I was looking forward to the Hainese Chicken but found it over cooked. I wasn't sure if it was reheated or due to the lack of experienced diners, who thought the redness near the bone on a pouched chicken was "raw". Not only was the chicken not served with ginger and scallion sauce, it was drizzled with soy sauce. I didn't taste the chicken flavor in the chicken rice either. Usually it's paired with the Hainese chicken. The mango chicken was too sweet, according to my husband and son. The roti canai was decent, but it had beef or pork in it. Previously, I've only had chicken in the sauce. With only 2 other seatings taken, we were sat next to a mom group of chatty 4 women. They were loud enough for our table not to bother speaking. When I go out with my girlfriends, we usually ask for a table in to corner or back, as to not bother other customers. We don't live in the area and only stopped by for a college open house.

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Nicholas A.

158

6 months ago

If you're looking for the best boba tea with some great eats near RIT, this spot is an absolute must. Obsessed is honestly an understatement From the moment you walk in, the vibe is chic, and so inviting. It's the perfect place to study, catch up with friends, or just treat yourself. The bubble tea selection is incredible, so many milk tea and fruit tea options! They have flavors you won't find anywhere else! Easily some of the best bubble tea in Rochester NY. You like matcha? They do authentic and a milk tea matcha! And the food? SO good which is rare to find at a boba spot. Everything we tried was flavorful, high quality, and looked Definitely try their Pho it is the best I have ever had! You can tell they put love into their food and your experience. Servers are all friendly and smiling you can tell they are a great team! If you're searching for boba tea in Rochester, or just an all-around great food and drink experience, this place absolutely delivers. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Barbara B.

5 months ago

Went there today at 1:30 on Wednesday CLOSED!! They always are closed for one reason or another. Now some water issue. Interesting that the places next door have water read more

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