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Golden Dragon

4.4 (116 reviews)
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Dogs allowed
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Wonton soup with egg noodle
Keyana B.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was craving wonton soup (its my favorite and I'm trying to find the best) and so I ordered it off their menu and it did not disappoint! While I am used to getting a Wor wonton this one was just great! The bowl was huge and the broth was delicious! It came with 8 steamed wontons and you had the choice of rice or egg noodles which for some places that is extra! I was very pleased and has been noted in places that I can trust with their wonton soup! Service was great and everything came out quickly and wonderfully hot! Will be back for sure to try something else

1G. Spring Roll- Goi Cuon
Carolina D.

Service is exceptional! Server staff members including the owner checked in on me while I was in for lunch. I ordered the Spring Rolls to start and the Rare Steak Pho. Both were incredibly delicious. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. I recommend checking this spot out if you haven't.

Sandy L.

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing meal. The food did not taste fresh. I ordered the special combo with pork chop, shredded pork, a fried egg, and Vietnamese pork meatloaf. The pork chop and shredded pork were dry, the vermicelli tasted old, almost like it had been sitting overnight, and the pork meatloaf had an unpleasant flavor that I didn't enjoy at all. For $19+I expected much better quality. The biggest issue was the fresh spring rolls. The lettuce inside had brown and black spots and looked spoiled. I couldn't believe it wasn't noticed before the rolls were made. It was very unappetizing and made me lose my appetite. The service was okay, but the food quality was disappointing, especially for the price. :(

Banh Khot
Ter L.

3 stars overall when it comes to Golden Dragon. My family and I came here to enjoy some authentic Asian food for dinner and while the business offers up a variety of Vietnamese cuisine, the flavors were either a hit or miss. Our party of 8 showed up and was immediately seated. The restaurant is good in size and can easily accommodate large groups comfortably. Dinner for our crew consisted of: *COM GA HAP MUOI CHIEN [CRISPY SALTED CHICKEN RICE PLATE] + $3 FRIED EGG *COM THIT NUONG [GRILLED PORK RICE PLATE] *GRILLED PORK ROLLS [NEM NUONG CUON] *BANH KHOT [MINI SAVORY PANCAKES] *BANH CANH CUA [CRAB UDON NOODLE SOUP] *HEAVEN AND EARTH [ROASTED DUCK AND ROASTED PROK OVER RICE + SWEET SOY] *HU TIEU NAM VANG KHO W/ EGG NOODLES- DRY NAM VANG EGG NOODLES. *BUN BO HUE [SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP] Order Breakdown: Salty crispy chicken was good- a little dry but very doable. The fried egg was cooked well. The com thit nuong was a good dish- meats were flavorful and tender. Nem cuon was good and was rolled so very neatly. Banh khot was good but more surprisingly, the nuoc mam dipping sauce was great. Most restaurants can't deliver when it comes to nuoc mam but Golden Dragon's recipe is yum. Banh canh cua was okay- udon noodles were stingy and the bowl consisted primarily of broth. Heaven and Earth was the best yet one of the more disappointing meals. The roasted pork was deliciously moist and paired so very well with the sweet soy. the roasted duck was horrible- DRY DRY DRY and consisted primarily of boney pieces. There wasn't much to eat when it came to duck- DO NOT BUY! Mi nam vang was overly sweet and the noodles were mushy from being cooked too long. Bun bo hue was bland but once you tweek the bowl with the chili/shrimp paste concoction, this bowl was very much enjoyed. I would get this again. Like I said, things were either good or they were bad. If you are craving Viet food, Golden Dragon offers a good amount of items to tickle your fancy. Flavor profiles lean more towards a sweeter direction. Roasted bird [chicken + duck] dishes do not come recommended because the chef's cook time is extremely off- either that or they serve old, reheated bird. Customer service was good.

Inside
Xue C.

I heard Golden Dragon was replacing 999 Pho. We heard they were good so we came in on a Friday and they only had 2 tables with people. A staff person greeted us and we could sit wherever. We ordered the combination pho, spring rolls, and the iced Vietnamese coffee. Everything came out very quickly and very hot. The pho broth was savory and flavorful. The noodles and meat were delicious. However, I wish there were more noodles without paying extra. The portion seemed smaller than other places. Otherwise, the quality of the pho is exceptional. The spring rolls were good. The peanut sauce is not as thick as I like it, but it was still good. The iced Vietnamese coffee was amazing! It was not too sweet, and not too bitter with enough coffee flavor. The interior was definitely remodeled and they expanded to the neighboring building. They repainted all the walls, multiple TVs were hung, and the tables/chairs are new. I love how all the changes make it feel. It's very comfortable and relaxing. We will come here more often in the future because they are good, quick service, and love the new feel of the environment.

Banh xeo
Serena L.

Second time visiting golden dragon! Loved that they had special Viet food on a separate menu for you to try and highly recommend! Banh xeo was huge with plentiful of fresh veggies for you to wrap it with. Dish is light which is perfect for the warmer months and can easily feed 2-3 people. The Vietnamese sandwich is just ok. Would recommend adding more pickled veggies to it. Service was great! Everyone checked in on you throughout the visit. Restaurant was casual with open seating. Plenty of spots for parking.

3A. Bun Bo Hue
Jenlyn W.

Been here twice and loved my dining experience here twice. The restaurant is very spacious with a bar in the middle. Even though the sign upon entering says "please wait to be seated," they give you the option to pick any available seating they have. The service here is always friendly and quick and informative if you're not custom to traditional Vietnamese cuisine. What I like most about Golden Dragon is that they have food like bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory crepe that's filled with either pork or shrimp), bún riêu (vermicelli noodles in a tomato crab soup), bò bía (a lot like a spring roll but the usual fillings are jicama, Chinese sausage, eggs and herbs, bò kho (beef stew served) with bread but you can also add noodles among the popular Vietnamese dishes. The food here reminds me of home. The first time, I tried their bun bo hue because I'm a sucker for well made bun bo hue (this place lets you add in the spice yourself so you can have adjust the spice to your liking). I love the chả lụa (Vietnamese ham), pork blood, tendon, beef slices in it topped with shredded cabbage, thai basil and lime juice. The broth is hearty and warming. I dropped in a second time for some chicken pho. Delicious broth and generous amount of chicken topped with green onions. Also to note, all food portions here are huge.

Cute counter top decor
Myrna S.

I dropped by Golden Dragon to get a taro-flavored boba. When I entered the restaurant, they were pretty busy for a Thursday afternoon but the lady said I could sit at the counter and the young lady asked what I was waiting for and I said I wanted to order a taro boba. She immediately processed my order and rang me up at a register on the other side of the room; the transaction was quick and easy; the young lady was very accommodating and boba tasted great. Overall, it was brief but positive visit.

Roast Duck over Rice.
Justin C.

Food was fantastic. I had the duck over rice, and it was cooked perfectly with great flavor and texture. Every appetizer we tried was tasty and crisp, clearly made fresh and done right. Everything felt well prepared and satisfying. Service was smooth and attentive, especially for a newer restaurant. Staff was welcoming and made sure everything came out correctly. Ambiance is small but functional. The space is not huge, but it works well and feels comfortable for what it is. Overall, 10 out of 10 for a new restaurant. Great food, solid service, and a strong first impression.

Roast Duck Noodle Soup
Jennifer N.

FOOD - Roast Duck Noodle Soup: egg noodles with roasted duck and bok choy. The soup was so savory. The duck was very meaty and plentiful. The portion was huge! I asked for no green onions and there was so much green onions! Took me a few minutes to scoop them out. This is possibly the best mi vit tiem I've ever had. 5/5 SERVICE: The young lady who took our order was very friendly (and pretty)! She was attentive and welcoming. 4.5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. The food was very good. My husband and kids enjoyed their pho. I was so sad that I didn't see bun rieu on their separate menu. That's what I was craving. Now I have to return for it!

1I. Popcorn Chicken- Ga Popcorn
Chanbo C.

When you've been in Reno for 4 days eating nothing but American food, this establishment such a comfort to find. We ordered Vietnamese eggrolls (fried in rice paper yumm), popcorn chicken, fried rice, and 2 orders of banh canh cua. I chose to come here because they have banh canh cua on the menu! I'm currently fixated on this thick crab udon noodle soup!! The place has been updated so it's very nice and well kept inside. Service was quick, friendly, and welcoming. I would definitely come back!!

Roast Duck over Rice
Kirby D.

The Golden Dragon took over the old location of Pho 999, in the Franktown Corners shopping center. The interior is spacious if not a bit spartan. We went with a large group of friends, so lots of pics of the dishes. The consensus was that the food was "Good". My wife had the Korean Short Ribs over Rice. I was able to sneak a few bits. This dish was really good. The short ribs had a nice, grilled taste. The ribs were flavorful and tender. Really Good. I had the House Special Pho. A traditional Pho dish, served with rare steak, brisket, tripe, tendon and meatballs. What determines if a Pho is good versus amazing is often the broth. On this occasion, I thought the broth was just "okay". Overall the dish was fine but not the best Pho I have ever had. The service was good, as the restaurant was quite busy for a Sunday evening. Would I come here again ? Sure. Enough of our friends seemed to enjoy their meals, so happy to try more dishes.

Condiments
Theresa P.

This Viet Restaurant has one of the best Bánh xèo I've ever had. The thin pancake has a slight chewy interior texture while the exterior is crispy and crunchy. It is stuffed with ground pork, shrimps, bean sprouts and mung beans and is eaten as a wrap with lettuce, mint and other pickled veggies which they give you a huge helping of. Dip it in their special fish sauce and you'll constantly crave for this incredibly tasty dish. Its large serving size is definitely shareable unless you have a huge appetite. The restaurant is bright and inviting and the servers are very attentive and friendly. Definitely coming back when I'm in the Reno area.

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Pho 777

Pho 777

3.6(826 reviews)
2.1 mi•Downtown
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I love and appreciate how hard the people at this particular restaurant work. My friends and I came…read morein after participating in a national bowling tournament. As it is, we were dying. We were all hungry, some of us HANGRY. We ordered a huge amount of food. The kitchen did their very best to continually pump out our orders. We put in one order and then another order for other things went in. We had a large group. Some people in our group even had food allergies at the kitchen was able to work with. Our table space was I believe for about 15 to 18 people. They quickly put tables and chairs together for our group and allowed us all to sit together. The employees were so nice. I'm sure it had something to do with how much food we ordered. But also, I noticed we were there very close to closing time. I'm so glad that we were able to have a large group meal together and so much more happy, too, that the restaurant worked out and that we all left with full bellies.

We were in the area and decided to try something new! I would have ordered pho, but it was just a…read morelittle too hot outside for soup. The service was fast and welcoming, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. For such a small restaurant, they were constantly busy, turning over 5-6 tables within about an hour, which was impressive to see. The only challenge was parking, but that's pretty normal for downtown Reno. Overall, it was a good first visit, and I'd definitely stop by again to try more of their dishes next time!

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Wonton soup

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Inside cashier

SF Kitchen - #15 Bun Bo Hue

SF Kitchen

4.4(487 reviews)
1.5 mi
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Had a great experience at SF Kitchen! Everything we ordered was delicious. The chow mein had great…read moreflavor and texture, the General Chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the fried rice was really good. The wonton soup was also excellent and made for a perfect addition to the meal. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Definitely a great spot if you're craving Chinese food in Reno. I'll definitely be coming back!

*foodie DEETS here* - 08.09.26, my review #225, its #484…read moreBest oxtail in town! (Yep, tried others). We got that both in phở & clay pot noms w/ rice. Too bad so rushy towards closing, but glad to finally catch them. Been opened since early '16. Friends come every trip. I've attempted before, but they were closed that wknd for a fam event. An unhoused lady was spread out, face plant outside, which gave a sus impression. (I won't post that pic). Anyhoo, I called @ 8:10p to make sure they had oxtail before heading over from GSR across the fwy. Arrived ~1/2 hr later & they were relieved we came thru. V I B E S . . . Place was empty. Turned out to be the 2nd Sunday after they started operating 7d/wk. Ppl hadn't caught on yet. Very brown decor. Wood panel walls, rectangular tables w/ glass tops over light linens. Chairs were already upside down on top of tables except the 1st spot they left us. Felt quite awkward knowing they wanted to go home. We were asked to settle up a few mins after the food was dropped. We barely scarfed anything (see pix), just packed it all up & still tipped fully ofc. N O M S . . . Ordered both, which had plenty of tender pcs: #6. Oxtail Pho, 22. | noodle soup comfort food esp after all of the casino drinking; served w/ fresh basil, sprouts & lime #28. Oxtail Clay Pot w/ rice, 30. | stewed in a flavorful gravy w/ Napa cabbage *MUST GET esp if u're Asian too, lol - Fried Rice avail, +4. | Chef Owner offered us a small togo box since leftover EOB Interested in trying: - #14. Beef Stew Pho, 18. - Bun Rieu | crab noodles in tomato broth, served on rare occasions. I rec the chef owner to add it permanently, but seemed labor intensive. D R I N K S . . . - Tea avail, 2. - Ice Coffee or Thai Tea, 6.5 - Beers, 6.5 S E R V I C E . . . Chef Owner & Wife Server dynamic duo, OG owners of SK Noodle in Sparks. He was friendly & passionate about the biz. She was more reserved tho, tbh. U might also wonder if SF stands for San Francisco esp since it's kinda "close" & where a lot of us come up from. Nope, it's the couple's initials. - Return? Def, could be just that clay pot togo - Out the door for 2ppl w/o drinks: ~66. - Apple Pay: Yep, who doesn't these days? P.S. Appreciate my efforts? Show this (Asian) sista some love by SMASHing reactions & FOLLOW if u don't already, thx!! ;-P Remember to live to eat, not eat to live...

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SF Kitchen - Interior

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Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

3.3(610 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Free parking
Large group friendly

This is the spot. When every member craves different food, Hong Kong Diner. They're open late…read more They have sushi, pho, and other traditional cuisine. The service is as fast as it can be with heavy foot traffic. Order to go or eat in. Don't expect it to be a 5 star experience. But the food is what counts. (:

Pho Café Hong Kong Diner is a huge restaurant, and the lady at the front was very friendly and…read morewelcoming. We ordered the Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken, Dry Fried Beef Chow Fun, and Gai Lan with Beef. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. With "Hong Kong Diner" in the name, I was expecting authentic Cantonese stir-fries with good wok hei. Unfortunately, the Dry Fried Beef Chow Fun lacked that signature smoky flavor, and the texture was closer to lo fun than traditional chow fun. The Gai Lan with Beef also lacked wok hei. The outer layer of the gai lan stems had been peeled away, so the stems lost the crisp texture that makes gai lan so enjoyable. The Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken was overly tender and quite salty. It seemed to be marinated so heavily that I couldn't really taste the natural flavor of the chicken. Overall, the restaurant offers generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly service. I just wish the Cantonese dishes had delivered the wok hei I was expecting from a place with "Hong Kong Diner" in its name. :)

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Viet Pho - Reno - 89. Special Rice Dish Combo, com dac biet

Viet Pho - Reno

3.3(227 reviews)
0.6 mi
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I have eaten at quite a few Vietnamese restaurants before but I have never eaten a banh mi sandwich…read morebefore. I decided to Door Dash for pickup at Viet Pho and ordered their foot long BBQ pork banh mi! The restaurant is in an unassuming strip mall and if you blink you might drive right by it! Thank goodness for Google Maps! I arrive a few minutes before my scheduled order and was greeted immediately by Lilian, the owner. She informed me that it wasn't quite ready and offered me a seat at a table. It gave me some time to peruse the menu which had many delicious dishes with pictures as well as specialties only available at their restaurant! I got my order and ate it at home. I can honestly say that it's one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, the pork was flavorful as well as all the crunchy vegetables and pickles! I have a condo in Reno and visit frequently and I think I will have this sandwich every time I come to Reno! Highly recommended to anyone who lives here or visits!

As someone who absolutely loves pho, this experience was honestly pretty disheartening. The broth…read moreitself was good after I added a little extra seasoning, but something about the noodles just seemed off. The taste was strange enough that I couldn't even finish my bowl. The pork in the spring roll was also completely lacking in flavor. After just one bite, the entire spring roll fell apart--it honestly felt like I needed to use the spoon just to keep it together. Even the peanut sauce couldn't save it. On top of that, the spring roll was wrapped so tightly in Saran wrap that it was a struggle just to get it open. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but unfortunately, the food just wasn't it for me. I shouldn't have to fight my food to eat it. Hopefully they can improve the quality and preparation because I'd love to find a pho spot worth coming back to in Reno.

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Viet Pho - Reno - Interior

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Viet Pho - Reno - Combo Fried Rice

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Viet Pho - Reno - 6. Meatball Noodle Soup, pho bo vien

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