So there I was... sitting on an oil rig in Alaska, talking to a sheriff's deputy with over 20 years…read moreon the job. He says, "My buddies keep telling me about this place called Pho King Good." Funny part? Even he had never been there. Well, that little story stuck with me. Fast forward a few weeks. My road trip partner, Koda, and I are heading home from Disneyland, cutting through Sacramento toward Grass Valley. We roll into Auburn and BOOM there it is. Pho King Good. Now let's just take a second to appreciate that name. If you're gonna swing for the fences with a name like Pho King Good, you've set the bar about as high as Mount Everest. You don't get to be "pretty decent." You'd better make me question every bowl of pho I've ever eaten. The sign? Absolutely iconic. It practically jumps out and hollers at you from the side of the road. Easy in, easy out. Road-tripper approved. Walking inside, though, I was expecting a little more "Pho King Palace" and a little less "we've been meaning to remodel since the Clinton administration." The marble counter looked nice enough, but the place just felt like it needed a little love. If I owned a restaurant with a name that good, I'd lean into it. Give me lanterns. Give me atmosphere. Make me feel like the King just walked in. Charge me another couple bucks if you have to I wouldn't mind if the experience matched the name. Then came the menu. It felt a little like Dysfunction Junction. They had everything listed, but it wasn't organized in a way that made ordering easy. Give me sections. House Pho. Beef Pho. Chicken Pho. Special Pho. Help a hungry traveler out. The food? Solid... right down the middle of the road. After hours in the car, a hot bowl of pho hits the spot no matter what. Koda really enjoyed his chicken dish, and our vegetable egg rolls with the peanut sauce were decent, although the wrapper was just a touch on the rubbery side. The owner was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, which always counts for something. My only real disappointment was this: with a name like Pho King Good, I expected to leave saying, "That's the best pho I've ever had." Instead, I left saying, "That was... good." And then came the plot twist. Time to pay. Cash only. So now I'm walking out to the ATM like I'm making a withdrawal for a back-alley poker game or a dispensary run. I'm standing there thinking, "Well... this tip just took a hit because I wasn't planning on paying an ATM fee for my noodles." I still don't quite understand it. You're giving change, printing receipts, running a business... we're already 95% of the way to taking cards! Overall, this wasn't about whether the food was amazing or terrible. It was about the experience. Sometimes that's the story worth telling. Would I stop again on another road trip? Probably. Because sometimes a bowl of pho, your best buddy Koda riding shotgun, and a restaurant with the greatest pun in California are all you really need. And if they ever decide to polish the place up and make it live up to that legendary name... It might just become Pho King Great.

VEGAN SIGHTING!!! I…read moredon't even know where to start my fellow vegans. This quirky, Vietnamese restaurant in the city of Auburn, CA, has by far the best vegan Banh Mi sandwich. The tofu was prepared so it did not take up the whole sandwich. The pickled radish and carrots had the perfect and balanced of sour and sweet. Of course, can't leave out the herbs of cilantro and fresh jalapinjoes. The french bread was crispy outside but still soft and hearty as you take a bite. My earth was it a 2 thumbs up!!! Then their vegan pho with veggies and tofu did not disappoint. Their veggie broth was perfectly blended and made wonderfully that I was not even thinking this was vegan. The staff was kind and informative. They were attentive and friendly. Then comes the merch. If you like a play on the word Pho, then come and check out their shirts for sale. All I have to say is "Life is Pho king good." With this said, another gem in Auburn, CA.

I travel a lot for work, and I can say Pho Cali is, hands down, one of the best Vietnamese…read morerestaurants in the country. Don't be fooled by its casual setting. It has the "hole in the wall" authentic kind of food without being a hole in a wall, and the service here has been unusually good. Here are menu items I've tried and highly recommend: Special Banh Mi Sandwich Nem Nuong Rolls Fried Egg Rolls Hai Nam Chicken Rice Plate Fried Chicken Rings House Special Pho Cali's Special Combo Rice Plate Bun Bo Hue Bo Ne And I order their cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee) all the time. When I'm in the Sacramento area or passing through, Pho Cali is among my top go-to places for Vietnamese food. I wish Pho Cali expands into the San Francisco Bay Area, where I live.

After donating blood, they told me to have a good meal so I chose take out from Pho Cali. Love this…read moreplace. It's close by home and the food is delish! Got my favorite, #17 with vermicelli noodles. Also a strawberry smoothie with boba. Their boba is so good! Cash discount too!

I had the pleasure of trying their bun rieu, it was amazing. Best one I've had so far. Who knew,…read moreauburn. Piping hot, flavor was bold and crab taste was definitely there. The grill pork plates were really good as well. It's a must if you want Vietnamese food in this area. Service is great! It's a must try....

On this very hot summer day, while I am still too sore to cook, we decided we wanted to try out Pho…read moreTasty in Auburn. It was easy to spot from the road and it was an up front parking kinda day! As we walked in, the first thing you notice is the beautiful pink bosom tree. It so spacious and clean in here. There are tables with chairs, half booths, and booths available to sit in. The tables were clutter free of where we normally would see a chopstick/spoon/sauce caddie. Alley greeted us as we walked in and she let us sit wherever we wanted. I liked how there are big windows that allow a lot of light to shine in. The art in the walls was so beautiful. Even the bathroom was wall art (with a beautiful faucet)... and with the blossom tree inside the restaurant, it gave us a soothing mellow dining experience. We ordered the shrimp spring rolls for an appetizer to share. For our main entrée, we each ordered the XL bowl of Pho Dac Biet and a couple of waters to sip on. Our appetizer was out within a few minutes. Gorgeous plating and the peanut sauce is delicious. The spring rolls were good. I prefer them with a little more peanut sauce and ingredients in the roll. The ones we ate didn't have any coriander or mint. After a couple bites I looked for it and they weren't in there (those ingredients were listed on the menu for shrimp spring rolls) but they were still delicious and packed very full with lettuce and vermicelli noodles. For our Pho, first we sipped the broth... it was very good beef broth! The aroma isn't as strong as we are used to and the flavor not as strong... it was more delicate and light... it still tasted of perfection! I like how the thin rare steak on top was filet mignon. Very tender.... however, the broth was so hot, it cooked the steak almost all the way before it got to the table. Alley was kind enough to bring out a few extra slices of meat so that I could enjoy it the way I really like. Service was fantastic and you have to ask Alley about her adorable manager! See you guys soon (especially for a rainy day!)

Ever time I visit the area it's a must to stop by for lunch or dinner cause the food is delicious ,…read morethe service is great and located in a nice area with plenty of parking. I noticed it was remodeled and the lighting is nice at night. Looking forward to my next visit.

I didn't expect to find Lao food in this area, but thanks to Yelp I did! I came here on a weekday…read morefor lunch and I think there was maybe only one other customer/table in. I ordered the crying tiger noodles, which came out in about 10 minutes or so. Food was piping hot and flavorful. Serving portion was about as expected. Service was just fine - the server/host was attentive, kind, and checked up appropriately. I thought the crying tiger noodles dish could've used more heat, but I could see how the restaurant might be catering to the local demographic's palates. All good. Overall a nice little spot that's worth a shot if you're passing through this town.

Saigon Oi is located in the heart of South Sac's Little Saigon district…read more Parking can be tight so what hubby did was drop us off while he circled the complex. It's a pretty popular restaurant so joining the waitlist on Yelp helps to get in the queue. When we got there, we were already on the Yelp waitlist so our wait wasn't really long. For this visit, we had the following: Dishes - Ribeye steak and Vietnamese shaking beef, Crispy Fish Sauce chicken wings both served with red rice. Drinks - Kumquat lemongrass tea and coconut coffee Their food is really good, reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly, definitely provided great service. Atmosphere was lively but not loud. Simply decorated. There's a small space for waiting customers. Definitely highly recommended when you're in this area but be prepared for the wait especially on a high peak day like the weekends. August 2026

Taste was good, service was fine, I think they were having family about 1 hour before close…read more Only bad thing was my steak was very undercooked, I asked for medium rare and it was blue. I let the waiter know and I figured they would just make a new one, but they came back with the exact steak (I've cut them as I thought it might have been just some pieces that were blue.) but it was the exact steak just thrown on the fire for longer then returned back to me. Weird choice by the chef.

Viet Ha is very convenient for me to order for lunch or dinner. I like to order the Pork Noodle Box…read morewith the fish sauce. They give very generous portions, I especially like how much fresh vegetables they give. The pork doesn't have too much fat and cooked with the perfect amount of seasoning. They also have rice or salad boxes as well. Their chicken wings are also good. They're always crispy and tastes so good! I like to call in my order and it's also ready by the time I'm there to pick up. They're always super friendly. This location is smaller than the Florin Rd location, but they do have tables for you to dine in if you'd like.

I've given this place two chances, and they've disappointed me both times. I always ask for extra…read morechicken, and it's even stated on the receipt, but they consistently skimp on it. They're quick with the service, but the flavor of the meat is really subpar--to the point where you need to add sauce just to make it taste like anything. I literally just came here 10 minutes ago and ordered a to-go rice bowl with chicken, specifically paying $8 for extra chicken. Unfortunately, I'm disappointed once again.

Absolutely loved this pho spot! Van was so sweet and helpful, great customer service The broth was…read morerich, flavorful, and tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the meat was tender, and everything came out fresh and hot. Portions were generous, service was friendly, and the whole place had a cozy, family owned, welcoming vibe. Definitely one of my new go-to spots when I'm craving pho. Highly recommend!

#31 Rare beef and rice noodle #15 grilled beef banh mi…read moresandwich And and a tai tea My fav place to get my fix 10/10 recommend!

The food, service, and atmosphere inside the restaurant are amazing. Everytime I visit I feel like…read moreI'm at home. The employees are so welcoming and nice. I hope this business continues to grow and thrive

Needed a quick dinner and this place delivered…read more My husband wanted the orange chicken and I the king pao tofu. Don't forget a mango shake and some veggie rolls. Large portions and leftovers. Takeout was packaged nice with lots of utensils and condiments.

Quality/Quantity - My wife's favorite travel meal! So here we are…read more She got the chicken vermicelli bowl and actually finished it, well she shared some with our guest. Decent/generous portions. The food is consistently good, thank you. We come here so often; see our excessive pictures. But I have also been back to my In N Out while traveling and took it to go to eat it here on the outdoor patio. Good to be back to both businesses. Atmosphere - Still a beautiful location; see pictures. Indoor and outdoor seating. The first time we did NOT take it to-go. Ate on the outdoor patio. Plenty of mall parking. Got a perfect space up front. Service - Good, friendly, welcoming, consistent, etc. This "kid" is amazing. He is a long time employee, perfect for the front of the house. So friendly and welcoming. I watched him take care of so many guests, getting high chairs, water, etc. Whether the customer asked for it or not. He is the #1 reason I keep coming back. The food is the reason my wife keeps coming back. Price - $18 + tip, reasonably priced for what we got. Well inexpensive for the level of service. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2020. You have done a very good job with your business model. We are still regular customers. And please take care of your team that takes care of you.

Food is great. Not too much or no msg. I am very sensitive to msg and I get very thirsty after…read moreeating food loaded with msg. I didn't get that. Portion is very good. The place is clean and the customer service is friendly. I was craving pho and I found this on Yelp which is the closest to where I was. Didn't feel like driving to Roseville . I'll stop by again when I'm in the area.

We always drove past Pho I Love and finally decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did!…read more We ordered the salt and pepper wings, the Sizzling Three Kind, and the chicken chow mein. Unfortunately, they were out of the chow fun, but we'll definitely be back to try it next time. The customer service was a 10/10. The woman who helped us was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. The food arrived hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. Each table was stocked with everything you could need, including Sriracha, chili oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, which was a nice touch. The restaurant itself was clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable dining experience. Overall, this place is absolutely worth trying. It has officially earned a spot in my top three favorite restaurants in the area. Such a hidden gem!

The pho tasted amazing! And the chow mein meat is very tender and tasty, and the service was great…read more I would definitely come back to this place.