What a fun evening! The food was delicious! B was fabulous! Wait for it... they have karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights! It was great! First time for me, have yummy food, and a cocktail or two, & Karaoke, too! read more

Solid spot if you're looking for something casual and flavorful, but not necessarily a place I'd write home about. The lettuce wraps were easily the best thing we had. The pork was crispy and had a really good sweet peanut flavor that worked really well together. We also ordered the spicy beef salad and asked for medium. It was VERY spicy, but I like spicy food so I was totally fine with it. That said, if medium is supposed to be the middle of the road, I'd say this definitely leans hotter than expected. Overall, everything was good and I'd come back if I was in the area, but it's a very casual spot. Definitely not a date night kind of place, more of a quick, laid back meal when you're craving Vietnamese or Southeast Asian food. read more

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We've loved this spot for years, which is why it's honestly a little difficult to write this. On our last couple of visits, we've felt that something has changed. The menu seems much more limited, and unfortunately, the dishes just don't seem to have the same love, care, and attention they once did. We remember Fuzion Five being a place we were genuinely excited to return to, and we miss that experience. We're rooting for them and really hope they find their way back to what made this place so special. Sometimes a restaurant just needs to rediscover its magic. We'd love nothing more than to come back and say, "Yep, they're back!" Because we really do miss the old Fuzion Five. read more

Solid option for a casual lunch or dinner in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Really friendly and attentive staff with a menu that covers all the standard Vietnamese favorites from pho to sandwiches and noodles. They also offer an awesome happy hour menu to get even more value. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Fuzion Five - Bún - Vermicelli Noodles Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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This is very solid egg rolls and pho for Palm Springs. Everything was very tasty, and they had all the right toppings and condiments. I don't like how everything is up-charged. Being from San Diego, any time you order egg rolls at an asian restaurant it's known the egg rolls will come with vegetables, but here you have to pay extra for the lettuce wrap which is excessive considering the prices. Also, the wait for a table was very long. I was only in town for a music festival and since it was rainy, everyone had the same idea. A lot of people tend to crave pho after a music festival, so the crowd could've been anticipated especially considering Palm Springs is a tourist heavy area during music festival weekends. read more

Fuzion Five - pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Came here after Coachella weekend. My friends and I were in need of recovery soup. There wasn't too many spots for pho around the area so we were glad to find this spot. The service was terribly slow but the servers were friendly. We had to wait a while to be seated but we noticed there were a handful of tables that just needed to be cleared We ordered the veggie egg rolls, veggie spring roll, and all got pho. Their spring roll was a bit pricy for it being veggie and it was the length of my iPhone. Their veggie egg rolls were pretty good but we were bummed they were out of the regular ones. I got the steak pho and the meat was dry and tough to eat. Their food was decent. I wasn't expecting much for a spot in Palm Springs. read more

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Came here the morning after Coachella ended! Was a great spot, very tasty, perfect to balance the alcohol and festival food from the weekend! The staff were nice, and although it was packed and busy, they were friendly and worked fairly efficiently! Food was delicious, felt clean and had great portion sizes! Pho and the jerky were good, and the ban xeo was yummy! The only thing that wasn't so great was the papaya salad which was a little salty, but overall a good experience! read more

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Everytime we've been it's always been a nice experience. It's one of our go to place if we can't figure out what to have. Nothing too fussy but an easy eats. A mixture of Vietnamese and Laos dishes. It's pretty much a mixture of southeast Asian. Restaurant itself isn't that big. There's patio seating out front but I've never seen it been utilize. Inside has a bar area with some bar seating. I believe it's a full bar as some of the cocktails are specialty on the menu. Service has alway been great all the times we've been. Menu has pretty much loads of everything. Your stater of springs rolls, papaya salad, and so on. Mains of course pho with different option, noodles dishes, and pretty much loads of other flavorful dishes. I tend to alway get the same thing whenever we're here. Started off with two cocktails, on of the pink martini which was tasty and strong. One was enough for me. And the other was somewhat of a dragon drink. It was quite tasty. Food, we always get the papaya salad Laos style. That comes with sticky rice and beef jerky. It's a must if you like papaya salad. You could also get it the classic way. And the deluxe pho which comes with all the meats. You can choose two items as the main or add additional for a fee. It's easier to just go with the deluxe. That's come with the bean sprouts, Thai basil and jalapeño slices and lime wedges. Broth is good. Nothing major but still good. Potion is a little smaller than other places. Plus it's one size only as well. Another dish, the beef stew served with baguettes bread for dipping. It was quite tasty. Nice decent chunks of brisket in a flavorful broth with veggies. The food has alway been good. Service is alway excellent and the staff are always so friendly and efficient. It's an easy eats place that does fill you up. Plenty of parking in the lot out back and parking structure across the street. Street parking available as well. read more

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Good Vietnamese food. I had the Egg Rolls & Lettuce, and the Classic Spring Rolls. The Egg Rolls & Lettuce were really, crisp and tasty. The fresh lettuce, mint, and cleantro add to the egg rolls flavor. The Classic Spring Rolls were good too. I liked the peanut sauce that goes well with these chewy and fresh spring rolls. The service was great. Got greeted and seated right away. The server was very attentive. The ambiance was a little mixed. We sat outside, and though the day was nice out, there was traffic and construction near. Maybe next time I'll sit inside. read more

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The beef jerky, papaya salad, and sticky rice I ordered was okay. I wished I ordered something else. I've had other beef jerky that tasted a lot better. It was too hard and didn't have the food overall didn't have the flavor I was expecting. The service was good. The Thai tea was also good. Prices were okay. Restaurant is nice. read more

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The vegan curry noodles are SO GOOD! Ask for them to be very spicy. They use Thai peppers & this adds good heat & flavor. They also have purple mango sticky rice made with coconut milk rather than condensed milk. They add honey but you can just veganize it by asking for it without the honey. Did I mention the good selection of yummy cocktails? My friends are carnists & they also thought their meals were delicious. The restaurant is cute & the staff is friendly. read more

Fuzion Five - Vegan curry noodles....delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Very good dining experience. There was only one server and he covered everything. We were one of two couples when we arrived. But look out here they come. At least 20 people and still he served everyone. We started with spring rolls and a tangy red sauce for dipping. Freshly made and excellent. Then Koi Pba (golden triangle), lightly seared Ahi Tuna, salmon and poached shrimp on an extravagant salad with two sauces and sticky rice. She had beef pho which she raved about. Mango boba finished me off. Beautiful inside with a ceiling of paper lanterns and decorative designs on the walls and ceilings. This is a wonderful restaurant for Vietnamese or Lao cuisine. Each dish was made fresh and the seasoning was true to the origins of the dishes. read more

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I love this place, the food and drinks are always delicious and fresh. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Such a fun vibe.

Ordered some appetizers and pho; the appetizers were just ok and very small portions. The pho was not really that flavorful, more sweet compared to what I'm used to. It just didn't feel as authentic. Maybe their menu has too much going on that the entree (pho) was not their specialty. read more

Staff were super friendly and welcoming and i loved that this place was open late. I got the pho tai and I honestly thought it was mid. For a 14 hour broth I definitely thought it would be more flavorful. The chili oil had a kick which I loved. Mango sticky rice was great. Price was what it was for Palm Springs I believe it was like $20 for a bowl of pho read more

We have been to Fusion Five many times. Always good. Today was a total flip. I guess they are trying to save money on payroll as there was only 1 person working the floor. Placed our order and the food was wrong. I wanted the pho with veggies and I got a bowl with NO veggies only rice noodles. I told them it was supposed to have veggies so they said they would tell the chef. I got a bowl of vegges after my broth had gotten cold and was charged $5.00 for the veggies. I ordered a coke and never got it finally ordered again and received it after my meal. My dining partner ordered a dish medium and it came very spicy hot. We had to wait over 20 min for them to pick up our dishes and give us a check. Left not happy. read more

I love this place First time in my while life to dine in and the servers greeted ne "Happy Friday". They are so nice. I love the food. Everythinh is small serving though. Food is always expensive here in Palm Spring because of limited resources. But I love everything about this place. The food, the ambience, people and parking. They have plenty at the back of the building. Will come back for sure read more

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Nice, pleasant looking restaurant with good service. Partly because I have trouble finding Lao cuisine and partly because it sounded delicious, I ordered the Golden Triangle (koi pa), which is lightly seared tuna, salmon, poached shrimp mixed in kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, fresh chili, cilantro, mint, shallots with tamarind paste, lime juice and fish sauce. This dish had those unique Lao spices I was hoping it would have. They are delicious. I should mention that I ordered this medium, and it came out blazing hot. And bear in mind that I'm someone who has traveled in Thailand twice, and India six times, including Kashmir. In other words, I am used to hot food and love it. But I would say that this dish's "medium" is most people's "hot." There is a free parking structure on the other side of Palm Canyon Drive. Definitely, definitely recommended. The food is fresh and delicious, the place is pleasant, and the service is good. What more can you ask for? read more

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Food was delicious and service was great, can't wait to come back. We had Lao Dishes, taste very authentic. We came back two days in a row! read more

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We are vacationing in Palm Springs and ordered this for dinner take out. The food was prepared quickly with fresh, tasty ingredients. I got the deluxe egg roll salad so good! The service was fast and friendly. The spot was really cute when we picked it up. As a group we also had veggie curry, basil chicken and pho plus egg rolls. All so delicious! We'd go back! read more

Came in with my son for lunch while visiting the city. The atmosphere is nice - blue cloud ceiling w paper lanterns was pretty but the food was ok. I had the spicy tofu & asked for medium heat & it was so spicy that I had tears in my eyes, and the flavor of the dish was just ok, aside from the red pepper flakes, not much flavor. CC accepted read more

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Very over priced for such a little portion. At first I thought the pricing was a Palm Springs thing for a regular portion. But it's so much smaller than that. I got the chicken curry noodle and it only had three tiny pieces of chicken! That is crazy for $20!! The vermicelli had mostly salad and barely any chicken and noodle. Last but not least...not authentic. I'm not sure where the 4 stars reviews are but it's not this place. I usually do not leave reviews like this but this was a must for everyone else. Don't even bother coming because you will be disappointed. Everything on the menu was an average $18! I'm mind blown with this place and had to review it. read more

Again I find that many restaurants here are average. We had a number of dishes from spaghetti to chicken Marsala and felt that the flavor profiles were ok but the food in general lacks strong flavors. The Marsala was weak as were other dishes. Needs more spices and taste. Ok place but not rushing back. read more

Fantastic experience! Our party of four arrived for happy hour, and stayed for dinner. Delicious, homemade food was cheerfully served by friendly staff. The ambiance is unique and spacious. When we looked around, the restaurant was packed, so plan on showing up early. Two of us thoroughly enjoyed the ahi/salmon/shrimp entree. "Shaking Beef" was a hit, as well! Short Rib stew with baguette for dipping was succulent. In addition, the local draft beer hit the spot on a warm day! Highly recommend! read more

ORDER pad thai (3/5) the menu is diverse... they have lao, viet, and thai options. i was surprised to see so many people rave about the pad thai here. it was tasty, but definitely not authentic. the noodles were wrong, they use pho noodles here. as for flavor, i can best describe it to be similar to curry. we tried other dishes as well, one being bo kho. the meat was tender, but again the flavor isn't like authentic bo kho. i also tried the thai tea, which was tasty and for a good price during happy hour! SERVICE we were seated immediately. nothing special about the service, but nothing to complain about. AMBIANCE the restaurant is spacious. there's a free parking lot near the back, as well as street parking. read more

Fuzion Five - Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Dropped in on a Sunday evening and we got lucky with street parking and a table right away at Fuzion Five. There's a mix of Asian foods here, but we tried the pho and fried rice. Both were decent, but the pho was quite small for almost $20. Also recommend to skip the happy hour offerings and stick to the menu. read more

Fuzion Five - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

The kind of restaurant I LOVE giving a good review to. Mom&pop business who punch above their weight on what they deliver compared to what they charge. Attentive service. Reasonable prices. Charming decorations (a little noise control might help) But the food... Original spring rolls were delicious. Drinks were well made. The Bo Kho was the star. Just spicy enough. Tender beef. And a small loaf of hot crispy bread perfect for dipping into the broth/stew. Can't recommend it enough. read more

I bought a pho and shrimp fried rice, the both that was in the container was filled less than half way which was so disappointing. I took out the meatballs and i couldn't believe how skimpy and sketchy this was. Then I opened the fried rice which was even worst because they only filled half way of the container. For the price you pay, it ain't worth eating here. You might as well drive to pho of the desert. And when you give them a feedback they don't care. He said in his own words that's how they feed people there. Lol wish I could show you how much broth was given. Normally broth is given more than half but nope. read more

Fuzion Five - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

A must-try fusion gem in Palm Springs! We visited Fuzion Five as part of Dining with The Davids--a local culinary group where a rotating crew of food lovers (aka "Taste Buds") come together to experience multi-course meals at standout restaurants across the Coachella Valley. At the end of each event, everyone votes on their favorite dishes--and the results are turned into a short video to spotlight the best bites. Fuzion Five was an absolute standout! While they're well known for their pho, we were blown away by the creativity and flavor of the rest of the menu. The Pork & Chicken Egg Rolls took top appetizer, with their crispy texture and sweet garlic dipping sauce. For entrées, the Chicken Curry Noodles were the clear winner--layered with warming spices, herbs, and that signature Lao-Vietnamese richness. And dessert? Don't leave without trying the Fried Cheesecake with ginger caramel and ice cream--it's next-level delicious. The staff was incredibly welcoming, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors felt both nostalgic and elevated. Can't wait to return for more--and to feature their pho next time! Highly recommend for anyone seeking authentic Southeast Asian flavors with a modern twist. read more

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A quaint little restaurant with out door seating right up to the curb. It wasn't busy coming in on Memorial Day after shopping. We did have to wait to be seated, not much wait time at all. Menus and drinks were brought over almost immediately. We were still full from lunch and just needed an app or two. There were 2 staff taking orders but it took a little while to get their attention to have ours taken. It smelled so good we couldn't wait to get our order of papaya salad and Laotian sausage. I had parked the car at the public parking by the Hyatt Palm Resort. The restaurant was a few blocks down an easy walk as we continued to shop. It sits on a corner having several window seating options of the street side actions. Not much going on this day. Walking in the dim lighting amidst the modern décor with neon lights was an ambiance to attract a hip young crowd. That wasn't us. We did opt to sit by a window. A good choice indeed. A tv hung in back of a full bar listening to music. Not too loud so we could talk easily. The papaya salad had strips of beef jerky placed on top. A nice crunchy bite. Two dressings came very spicy and semi sweet. Poured these over the white rice was the way to go. The rice absorbed some of the heat while retaining the flavor. This allowed you to take the heat and get a good taste of the flavor fo the sauce, which really makes this dish, with the spaghetti noodle like papaya. Ate the lettuce and chopped cabbage as a separate salad. Fresh it was. An excellent combination. The sausage came on a small plate of two. Cut into 3 pcs each perfect for our party of three to share equally. Included was a spicy sauce, chopped carrots and cilantro with a leaf of lettuce. Meaty and delicious it was nice match with the salad and rice. Mildly spicy and sweet. We will definitely have to have a full meal next time trying more of the menu offerings. read more

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The service is phenomenal. It was a birthday in the group. They sung happy birthday and brought a great dessert. The food was delicious. read more

We stopped by Palm Springs on our roadtrip and came across this Viet and Lao restaurant and it is a hole in the wall. Definitely a must try if u come to Palm Springs. It's also downtown area so u can walk around after u eat. The service was so nice and very catering. The food was delicious. The pad Thai was flavorful and savory. We got the tofu option and I love the tofu in it. We were also craving banh xeo which is the Vietnamese egg dish and it was delicious. It has pork and shrimp inside and comes with a bunch of veggies. The larb was also a hit and it is definitely really good with the sticky rice. read more

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The waitress took about 20 minutes getting menus and water to start . The bbq pork chop was dry tasted like cardboard using the glaze to hide the lack of cooking skills. The spring rolls were good but the peanut sauce came out extra salty, small hot wings they were decent in flavor. But they found the extra small wings . The fusion part was not fusion but laziness in the cooking. Ambiance was truly sad. The air conditioning was not working and the table and were a little too close for comfort. The fusion part does not work. They should either cook Vietnamese or the other but not both they have no skill. Choose one and make it your own. Don't experiment it sucks! Rate my experience there is no negative stars!!!!! Minus 45 stars! read more

Loved Fuzion Five. I went there for DAP Dine Out for Life fundraiser and they donated 75 percent of the night's receipts to the fundraiser. Thank you Fuzion Five! I highly recommend Fuzion read more

I love spring rolls and I find it really difficult to make them cause it's really hard to roll Rice paper when it's wet and slimy but this place knows how to do it. They offer three different types. They're all good from what I can tell their pho seems to be good although I did not have any everybody seem to enjoy it at the other tables. Highly recommend. read more

Good: It was nice sitting outside after our warming lamp was lit. My boyfriend's was temperature hot and spicy hot and he seemed happy Not so good: I think our waitress was overwhelmed. At one point at the end she said she "forgot" about her two outdoor tables. My food was lukewarm and bland. read more

Mid level Vietnamese food. Nothing to complain about just an average experience. Service was mid as well. They serve Laotian food as well which was just as average tasting. read more

I'm half Vietnamese & Lao and am always going to try a Vietnamese and/or Lao cuisine when I visit different towns. This was the first Vietnamese/Lao fusion place I've ever seen and was curious so I decided to try it out. I am usually skeptical of "fusion" places most of the time because I feel like one region always lacks. In this case, both did. My boyfriend & I tried the pho & kapoon, both which I feel are very standard dishes to their respective region. To start, the pho lacked A LOT of flavor. I did not taste any of the spices that are usually found in pho broth (star anise, cardamom, coriander, etc). It honestly just tasted like watered down beef broth. Same issue with the kapoon, tasted watered down and lacked flavor. Honestly pretty disappointed, especially since all the places I ate in Palm Springs lacked so much seasoning & flavor, I was really hoping this one would make up for it. The service was very good, though. Everyone was welcoming and checked up on us multiple times. The ambiance was nice & the place was very spacious. I just wouldn't come back here knowing how much better you can get elsewhere. read more

I was craving something different & saw they had a favorite; Banh Mi. It was lunch time & not busy. I was seated immediately. Place looked super clean. I declined the offered water & someone brought me a glass anyway. The chicken Banh Mi was brought quickly, but, the waiter forgot my coke. This was after we had a discussion about drink options. I asked another for it. The Banh Mi was very good and my Coke was refilled. There was no atmosphere. The other diners were also solo like me. Check was brought and I paid cash. I left a $4 tip on $21. Then, after I returned to the hotel, I saw 20% had already been included and beneath it had "suggested tip" which was intentionally deceptive. Basically, I ended up giving a 40% tip. Will not return and will not recommend because of this deception. read more

Fuzion Five - Banh Mi with sweet potato fries. - Vietnamese Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Fuzion Five offers up excellent Thai-Lao cuisine right in the heart of of Palm Spring's busy Palm Canyon Drive. We came here for lunch after seeing the crowds coming here the other day. We had a disappointing dinner at 533 Viet Fusion the other day, so we were hankering for some better options for Asian food. The Grilled Salmon was cooked perfectly - soft, juicy, and the garlic ponzu sauce was light and subtle. Lots of places tend to overcook salmon or overwhelm it either sauce. Fuzion's version kept everything well balanced. Our 3yo son ate nearly half of the filet. (5 stars) Thr Khua Mee noodle dish with chicken was the other 5-star dish. Loaded with mushrooms, stir-fried egg noodles, and juicy, flavorful chicken. (5 stars) The Basil Chicken over rice was also solid, and we got it non-spicy to play it safe. Like the other two dishes I loved how they used just enough sauce with ample side of veggies to accompany the chicken (4 stars). Definitely one of our better experiences with Asian food in Palm Springs. 5 stars. read more

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