7.5/10 This is good pho, and not just for the Valley--I have eaten pho across the US and around the world. I am genuinely glad that it's here and I will 100% be back. Service is quick and easy. Was great at the short time they had the Brawley location and it is great at the El Centro location. They open late too, which is always a plus. The pho comes with all the normal toppings. Menu selection is limited for pho, but that's not a bad thing. Can't go wrong with a good pho tai. The soup has a rich flavor and has gotten better since I first tried it a year or so ago. Plenty of spices and is on the sweeter side. read more

Hellen's Family - Menu 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

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Came again, glad to see people at the restaurant. Got the HU TIEU BO KHO ( VIETNAMESE BEEF STEW W/PHO NOODLES) this time instead of Pho, WARNING IT CAN GEY VERY SPICY . I'd say eating it was like eating Buldak, very well done although next time I will take the initiative to add less in. Personally, I cannot finish their soup in one sitting. Taro Buns were beautifully made again, goes well with some sweet coffee. Deserving of the 5 stars due to how polite the guy running the place was. You can tell effort is being made, and it does pay off. read more

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Home style cooked meal in a housing development. Mother is currently recovering from medical procedures but the children are carrying on temporarily till she recovers. I had the mother's style pork chop with a reduction sauce. Very large portions for the price! Ambiance is simple. Service was very attentive. read more

Hellen's Family - Pork Chop - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

I read the enthusiastic Yelp reviews, and was really anticipating eating here. My meal was certainly okay, but ... JUST okay. On line they showed my fave: egg rolls with rice vermicelli and veggies. But they've changed the menu and don't offer that anymore. So I had the Tran noodles. A bit gummy and heavy-handed, not delicate like most Vietnamese food I've had. Sorry. But I liked the Buddhist shrine, with the added addition of Lunar New Year decorations. And I'm glad Brawley now has a Vietnamese restaurant! read more

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We rolled up at like 7 pm on a Sunday night after calling to see if they do dine in after reading that it was take out only. Turns out the answer is yes they do dine in until 8 pm! We were at first super hesitant if the address was correct or not; wondering why we were in a neighborhood, am using this moment to confirm, it is indeed in a house. It is a home that was converted to a restaurant! The food was PHENOMENAL. I've had hundreds of bowls of pho, ate at dozens of Vietnamese restaurants, and been to vietnam in recent years -- this place is legit. The table had a diverse crowd of dietary restrictions so we had everything from the pho bo tai (beef), pho ga (chicken), vegan pho, banh mi, chicken plate, egg rolls and vegan spring rolls. They did not miss. It was well enjoyed by every single person. Please don't sleep on this place when visiting El Centro, it's a must! Also, doorbell when you get there lol, they can get super busy and won't hear you knocking. read more

The food, the service, the conversations were all great! Their breakfast was amazing!

Excellent service, waiter was very attentive. We got our food pretty quick considering the amount of food that we ordered. The food was delicious and authentic, we also got two complimentary cold teas. The food was reasonably priced. Everything we got tasted homemade THE ONLY AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE FOOD IN THE VALLEY. We will definitely be regulars here read more

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Surprising find in the Imperial Valley. The food wasn't as good as let's say Westminster, but definitely good enough to satisfy my pho craving. I would say the quality is consistent with an average pho place from socal so that's relatively high praise considering that's there's no real competition in the area. Would return again if we have a craving for sure. read more

I ordered the chicken pho and carne asada Vietnamese style empanada. I'm still dreaming about the empanada. Phenomenal! The meat had a lot of flavor, the dough was nice and crispy and the chili sauce that came with it paired well. Wasn't spicy. The pho was good too, comparable to any other pho I've had. I'll have to go back and try everything else on the menu. read more

AMAZING AND TRUELY AUTHENTIC! We have been needing some authentic asian food in the valley and this is it! The staff are a family and are so kind and fast paced. The building is large and perfect to dine! The chili dumplings are tentative 10 with the sauce ! The pho is the best I've had.. read more

Hellen's Family - Beef Pho , Fried Spring Rolls , and Chili Dumplings - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

Yes, it is in a house! Will save you the confusion. Outstanding food, super attentive service, and feels like a delicious homecoming. Highly recommend! read more

Great Bahn Mi and Pho. Even my picky teenager enjoyed their food. It is a small, family operation, but very tasty food. We got take-out from there and it was fairly priced for the portion size and everything was delicious. It is amazing to have a Vietnamese restaurant in Brawley, the only one in the Imperial Valley! read more

It could be better for the price. No pork in the shrimp spring rolls is crazy work. They need a peanut sauce as well, that would be fire. Hoisin sauce just doesn't cut it. Also more ingredients in their beef pho like brisket, tendon or tripe, etc. that was just a basic beef pho noodle soup. Otherwise the broth was decent. The service was ok, could also have been better. No bahn mi's or vermicelli bowls was disappointing. Oh yeah, and serving the fried spring rolls with bottled sweet and sour sauce is devious. I had to order the fish sauce and pickled veggies on the side. Any other place in several states does that as a standard. Some music would improve the ambiance. Overall, not a bad place but for the price I can't justify dining here. They do, however have what it takes to be a really bomb ass spot. read more

Got the hu tieu bo kho which was super flavorful, had super tender beef, high quality noodles, and perfectly soft onions + potatoes. The egg rolls (vegan) were a perfect app and the sauce that came w it was delicious. The complimentary herbal tea (I got it sweetened) was also really good. My server Michelle was very kind and knew the menu really well, she helped us choose what to order and offered wonderful insight on the flavor profiles/spice levels. Super authentic Vietnamese food that isn't JUST pho read more

Hellen's Family - Vietnamese herbal tea - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

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The place looks great and the food is so good the stir fry is the best I tasted in the valley and the egg rolls are so tasty with that sauce and the large beef Pho is significantly better then poki n noodles and do get me start how great the dumpling soup it was a nice texture of chewy and sweet not too hard like the other restaurants in the valley so go try it. read more

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Great food and great iced coffee! My go-to Asian food place in Brawley. Highly recommend it. Everything is made to order so service can be a little slow but it is worth the wait. Don't forget to add their fish sauce to your rice dishes and rice noodle soup salads. The sauce makes a big difference. The owners did a decent job of updating their rental space, a pretty dated building from what I can see. read more

Recycles fishy oil to fry wontons and egg rolls. Good customer service. Prices are fair read more

I ordered Bun Xao and Chicken with rice. It was amazing. Service and food are fantastic. Strongly recommend read more

Hellen's Family - I ordered Bun Xao and Chicken with rice. It was amazing. Service and food are fantastic. Strongly recommend - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

Ordered the spicy pho and the spicy chicken dumpling soup (level 5 for the dumpling soup). It is unfortunate that the AC was broken on the day I went, but the people were very kind and showed how much they cared about the restaurant. Service was great and when I got my food, it tasted delicious. Spicy pho had a small kick to it and the level 5 spice level was a very good kick, but not unbearably hot for me (as someone with a high spice tolerance though). Would recommend eating the food fresh though if you can. Cause it would be way more worthwhile. Hopefully the AC is fixed the next time I visit Brawley. :) read more

The food is awesome, The waitresses and staff are polite and they even offer a complementary tea, it was a little slow, and the menu wasn't too big but also you got to remember they just opened like two days ago overall I would highly recommend this place. read more

Hellen's Family - Beef pho, regular - Vietnamese Near Me - El Centro, California

Horrible food. Nice people. Nice decor.horrible food. We have been eating Vietnamese food for decades and the food here is among the worst we've had. read more

I read about this restaurant on social media decided to give it a try. Where should i start? The young man (cashier/server excellent service. Very nice very welcoming. The food is delicious! I love Pho so that is what i ordered today and it just tastes so authentic the broth bursting w/ flavor compared to other restaurants here in the valley. Chili chicken dumpling soup & egg rolls delicious. I do not live in Brawley but i do visit as i travel for work so i will definitely stop by again. If you haven't tried their food i would highly recommend you do. read more

Been a fan of Hellen and family since their days of being only available for pickup through DoorDash. So happy to see how far they've come, I hope the community can come together and keep their brick and mortar thriving. Amazing authentic food! read more

wings!!! get two orders trust! Loved how fresh everything was the VIETNAMESE VERMICELLI was perfect for lunch time at work went back to get the pho and wings for dinner just wish I ordered more wings. I'm a big pho guy my friends moms is the only authentic pho that really hits the spot San Diego comes second. I can truly say this one is by far the best in the Vally the broth is so perfect with flavor it taste just like my friends moms pho and I don't have to travel to san Diego anymore I truly wish this spot the best and hope to see it grow I feel like this is what the Vally needs something fresh, filling, and the perfect blend of home authentic Vietnamese food. read more

Excellent pho. Some of the best I have ever had. I discovered Helen's after visiting my folks in Brawley and was tired of the same offerings of Mexican and/or fast food. Bright, tasty dishes that I will be sure to return every time I am back in town. read more

We recently drove into Raleigh to have dinner and happened upon this little restaurant. It was quite good and everyone was friendly and it was cozy. Our waitress was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Food is delicious! Food is freshly prepared so do expect a little wait. Couldn't think of taking any pictures but everything is worth it! 10/10 read more

Ordered take out through the app. Got a little crazy and ordered several different dishes & they were all

Delicious food, kind and friendly waiters, a wide range of spice options, vegan friendly, complimentary tea, and a great dining experience! Highly recommend! read more

My family and I were looking for a good Pho restaurant and I am truly glad I found Hellen's. We had the vegan pho and beef stew. I could not recommend the food more. The food was delicious, authentic, and their website was easy to use and convenient. Highly recommend. read more