By far the best tasting Pho I've had in the Bay Area! The broth...unbelievable! Must try for all my Bay Area neighbors

Dry egg noodles with broth is only served at this Vietnamese restaurant as far as I know in the East Bay. It's supposed to be a Vietnamese street dish. It is like a pho but dry. It's like a pho salad. It has tons of bean sprouts underneath the noodles and a lot of deep fried garlic pieces that make the noodles taste like Hong Kong crunchy noodles. At first I thought the egg noodles were fried. It was crunchy and there wasn't a lot of noodles but mostly a lot of sprouts and herbs. There were a lot of fatty barbecue pieces that I did not eat. I enjoyed one shrimp and one piece of squid. There were a ton of fake crab meat. The side soup was very nice and hot but had a taste of chicken fat and lots of salt and MSG. The noodle dish is extremely tasty and doesn't need any addition of soup. This was excellent on a hot day after a nice hike at Tilden Park. My husband ordered the same dish as me at my recommendation and loved it. My friend had their chow fun with seafood and barbecue. She enjoyed it and it was a generous amount so she took home half. This place is not shy about using MSG and the food is very salty and strong tasting. I find the dishes much cheaper than other Vietnamese restaurants. My dish was only $13.50. That's very cheap since it was full of herbs and seafood. Service is very efficient when they're not busy. No frills. Service is very slow when it's busy. Most of their customers are people who are coming here during their office lunch break during the weekdays. I noticed it was very quiet on a weekend. I'm still going to go back to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Berkeley next time I am in the area, Phosho Dough. read more

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Looking for Keto friendly Beef Pho? If so, then order the #23 Beef Pho Combo(large) for takeout! I requested no noodles to the order and they offered up a very generous replacement of cabbage, broccoli, carrots, and even more bean sprouts! It was absolutely delicious and I didn't even miss not having noodles! (Well maybe a little bit but still....) Something I would highly recommend if you're watching your carbs and or on a keto diet! read more

Huong Tra - #23 beef pho combo (keto friendly with no noodles and lots of veggies instead!) - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

This is one of the more popular pho spots in El Cerrito, and that's not saying much. It's located on one end of a small strip mall so parking is a challenge during meal hours. The interior is larger than it seems from the outside. Besides the main dining room, there are 2 tables in the front, where we sat. Curiously, it seemed only one lady was assigned to our table as the other staff ignored us. Even when we asked for utensils, the same lady brought them to us. The food, in comparison to the LA area, was underwhelming. The shrimp and pork spring roll was likely premade and sat around because it came out very quickly, there was no flavor at all, and I couldn't see any pork whatsoever. The combination bun (vermicelli, #43 I believe) was decent. But the fish sauce they gave was more on the sweet side. They recommended the fried fish cakes. The pieces were very firm and appeared over fried. The sweet dipping sauce is a very typical one you'd expect to be served to western palates (think Panda Express) . We also got a combination large pho, which turned out to be a regular size in LA standards, for $17. It was average as the broth wasn't really flavorful. I didn't like the fact that our lady server came by with a POS terminal and just told me the total, with no itemized breakdown, while she brought an actual paper bill to other tables so they can actually see what they were charged. Luckily, I did mental math and it checked out. We definitely didn't appear to be their regular customers as I didn't see any other Asian diners there, which might be why this place got rated a 4 star. My guess is they really haven't tasted good pho that I'm so lucky to have in SoCal. read more

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Companion was in the mood for Vietnamese food and suggested we try Huong Tra, since neither of us had been there. It's a busy spot with decent food at a reasonable price. We arrived in the evening, and there was a short wait. The restaurant is divided into two areas: one for dine-in and one for those waiting to be seated or with takeout orders. There are lots of comings and goings. In terms of the ambiance, it's a neighborhood spot with lots of friends, families, and couples. Decor is minimal and gives your typical neighborhood spot vibe. Service was fine, not attentive, just there to serve your food. We decided to share the Goi Cuon, Hu Tieu Mi Hai San, and Com Tay Cam Thap Cam. The summer rolls were good, fresh, and tasty. The egg and rice noodles with seafood we shared were light and filling. There was a good amount of noodles, broth, and protein--though some of the seafood was overcooked. The clay pot was fine. I'd never tried a clay pot before and found it was seasoned and packed with lots of filling. Overall, everything filled us up, but I didn't leave too impressed. Huong Tra is a longtime staple for Vietnamese cuisine in Richmond. I'd recommend it if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Wait times can vary, and there's free parking in the shared lot since they're off San Pablo Ave. read more

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Love the food at Huong Tra. It is authentic Vietnamese food. Although parking can be challenging, is worth finding a spot. I have been coming to Huong Tra for many years. I am surprised I have never reviewed it. Recently, I did a small catering order with the owner. She was very accommodating and pleasant to work with. Since they do not offer a catering menu, the order is based on how many items you want. I ordered 12 chicken and 12 pork sandwiches; And 20 orders of pork eggrolls. Everything was split in halves and tasted fantastic. My guests were very happy. read more

Huong Tra - Catering sandwiches and egg rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

No frills pho joint with very reasonable pricing! -Pho hits the spot for a cold winter day. -Rice plates also get the job done with generous portion. Been meaning to try their mi quang but never got around to it. read more

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Huong Tra deserves all the hype. I've been coming here for about 13 years now, and it's worthy of sitting in traffic. Parking sucks. Good luck. I usually order the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, but they also offer it with shrimp and pork. The peanut sauce is decadent and just one cup is enough for these. I love anything with peanuts, and I love fresh food. Mae's me feel like it's the perfect balance when I'm eating the fried shrimp with ginger, jalapeños and onions. The shrimp with ginger, jalapeño and onions has to be my favorite thing here. In order it every time. I think they use tempura to fry it and it's served with a sweet chili sauce. I've ordered their rice plates before, too. Valid. Check this spot out! read more

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Small parking lot and we were able to find a spot as someone was leaving. I missed a few photos of food. The tofu salad wasn't bad, my first time trying it. I had the pork, egg and bean cured. Portion size was good. I would return to try a few more dishes. read more

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The food tasted nasty and the service are horrible. Spoke with the manager but she doesn't care about the customer.

Good solid Vietnamese food. So convenient to my uncles house so worth the try. The best part of the bun were all the crispy veggies with the noodles. The bad part was the Very weak fish sauce. Good portion size and fairly quick service. read more

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The most affordable Vietnamese foods within the East Bay vicinity. A local mom and pop shop I been dining for years, the flavors of authenticity just made everything such a remarkable experience whenever I am in town. Super reasonable prices all across the menu, this is a MUST TRY !!!!!!!! read more

Huong Tra - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

first time here and will say place is quite spacious. since i was a bit full, decided to just have appetizers. i will say the papaya salad and grilled pork sausage are great and recommended. all ingredients are fresh. for the vietnamese crispy pork & shrimp pancake, i will say the dough is a bit thick and not dry enough. it can be because there is some bean sprouts inside. anyway, prices are average and will say recommended vietnamese restaurant. will come again for sure to try other foods like their noodles... read more

Huong Tra - 11. Shrimp Papaya Salad with Minced Peanut... - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

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This place is so popular and was packed during lunchtime. I tried the number 78 but changed it to yellow rice and added pork to the shrimp and vegetables. It was delicious, I definitely would go back to eat that same meal. Their iced tea was good as well. I don't know if they have desserts. I'll have to check next time. But I loved even though it was lunch and very packed they served us quickly. read more

Huong Tra - Shrimp with vegetables, but I added the yellow rice and pork. Number 78. Delicious.!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

Decent vietnamese food, nothing close to amazing. Ordered the cha gio, pho dac biet, and com chien with pork. The Cha Gio fried pork rolls came out piping hot, but with no veggies and it was a sweet and sour type sauce. I was hoping for a fish sauce based sauce. Overall the rolls were OK and I'd likely not order it again here. The Pho Dac Biet combination was a smaller serving compared to other places I've tried Pho Dac Biet. Wish it had more meat and noodles in it. The soup was mediocre, not enough beef flavor. The Com Chien fried rice was pretty good with the pork, but it's hard to go wrong with fried rice. read more

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Very good pho! Got the number 16 and was very delicious. Appetizer pork egg rolls were very good as-well. The server was very nice and made sure our water was always full. read more

You can never go wrong with Huong Tra! The food is always on point and tasty. The cubed beef plate is delicious, I love the rice, it is very flavorful. Parking is such a hassle though. read more

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Great food, great service! A hidden gem for sure. I am a big fan of the pho, and also love the #38a chicken skewers. A true hidden gem you won't regret. They get busy so if you go at a peak time just be patient and you will be rewarded with delicious food! read more

Love coming here. Kim is always so kind and attentive with our orders. I always enjoy getting the papaya salad but with chicken since I am allergic to shellfish. I recently got the garlic tofu, will definitely get again!! An old school Asian restaurant feel, meaning they always have the chili oil filled. read more

One of the most affordable pho restaurants in the area, but also need to set lower expectations. The portion of meat I got wasn't bad, but all the cuts were extremely dry and definitely not the best quality. The quality of service is also the typical casual Asian restaurant vibe - don't expect too much. On one of my visits, I asked for no onions, but the server forgot. I'm not allergic so it won't kill me, but just a bit disappointing for a picky eater. If the restaurant is more busy, expect them to never check up on you or refill your water. The staff may suddenly ambush you with the payment machine while you're still in the middle of eating, and then stare intently while breathing down your neck as you select the tip options. Very uncomfortable tbh. read more

Huong Tra - $12 pho in 2025???? - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

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Seems to be one of the local favorites! It's hard to find pho that won't break the bank these days. Service was a bit slow but the restaurant was crowded. I liked how the meat was still raw on top. I was surprised at how dry the meat felt overall though. I mean I can't really complain for how much we paid. read more

Huong Tra - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

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It's been awhile since I first came here and they've updated the size. Place is clean and spacious enough, it seems quite small outside but once you are inside it's a pleasant surprise. Rate from 1-5 Hubby ordered beef flank pho - 4 Grand daughter got chicken pho - 4 Beef with vermicelli noodles - 3 Over all Service 4.5 I would come again to try other items on the menu. read more

Huong Tra - # 37. Stir Fry Beef & Onion Vermicelli with Minced Peanut. - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

I recently discovered this Vietnamese place on San Pablo. In today's economy you can't beat a dish that cost less than $15. Very affordable! I've tried two dishes so far - vegetarian pho and the mushroom and tofu over rice. Both dishes were tasty and very filling. Very large menu for vegetarians! Service for dine in and take out are great. Many servers working so you can always get the attention of one of them. Looking forward to trying other dishes from the menu. read more

Huong Tra - Vegetarian pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

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The star ratings met their expectations! Service was very warm and family oriented. Me and my family was in town and trying to avoid traffic back home. I can't wait to come back and try something different! read more

I've been here several times and always get the #5 (shrimp pancake) and a #54 (Spicy Chicken, get the yellow rice). #5 comes out piping hot with lots of veggies to wrap it up with and some tasty vinegar based sauce to dip, trip is worth it to come and eat only this. #54 looks like a standard stir fried rice but packs a ton of flavor and has a good range of textures. Place looks clean and always has a bunch of staff. They will forget you so don't be shy, you can pay up front when you're done. Parking can be a chore depending on time of day but not terrible if you're patient. read more

Huong Tra - #5. Vietnamese Crispy Pork & Shrimp Pancake - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

Huong Tra has been my go-to spot for seafood claypots since 2000. My husband and I have supported this restaurant for years, often ordering for our employees as well. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing. When my mom and I dined in, the server was rude when I asked for a side of soup for my mom's rice plate, saying with an attitude that soup doesn't come with it and I'd have to pay. I didn't mind paying -- it was the tone that was unnecessary, especially knowing my sister-in-law was served soup the week before without any issue. That said, the seafood claypot is still delicious and always hits the spot. I just wish the service matched the food. read more

Huong Tra is one of my favorites for pho. Other dishes are also very good. They have a Chinese / Vietnamese menu so there are many choices. They expanded their restaurant so there's more tables and more room to dine in. The decor is very casual but comfortable. Their take out service is always busy. The service is very polite and friendly and the prices are reasonable. I would recommend this place. Parking can be a little difficult since it's in a strip mall with limited stalls. There are some parking spaces on the street and near Wendy's . read more

Huong Tra is a busy, casual eatery with clean decor and Vietnamese artwork on the walls. We came during lunch and it was packed--a good sign. The Pho, Seafood Chow Fun, and rice pots were all flavorful and satisfying. Service was efficient, typical of many Asian restaurants. A solid choice for tasty Vietnamese food in a relaxed setting. read more

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Well priced & big portions. Can never go wrong with their pho nor vermicelli plates! Definitely like their vermicelli plates more than their pho since I'm not really heavy on the soul type if person. read more

Huong Tra - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

Food is really, really good. Affordable prices and many choices they didn't have in other Vietnamese restaurants. Parking is a challenge though. read more

The best Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond. And it's a secret gem that we sometimes try to keep to ourselves. The menu is numbered so the best way to order is to memorize the numbers. Rice Plates: #47 lemon grass chicken, #48 pork chops #50 pork chop with bean curd roll #62 cubed steak over rice Stir Fried Noodles: #32 Beef Chow Fun Appetizer: #6 Fried Shrimp Tempura Seafood Plate: #77 salt and pepper fried shrimp with ginger, onions and jalapeño The service is always great and quick. Even when they are busy, they make you feel welcomed. The ambiance is cute and simple. Just know the food will always be a 10/10!! read more

Another delicious time at Huong Tra. This place is always full! I enjoy the energy of the servers and the smile of the lady behind the counter. She's super friendly (Sorry, I don't know her name)! Today I ordered pho - (rare and well done brisket) #18. It's served with noodles, bean sprouts, Thai basil, lemon and jalapeños. I add a little chili oil for added spice. With the weather displaying it's bipolar attitude, this was great for a brisk April day. read more

Huong Tra - #18!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

Excellent Vietnamese Pancake. Comes with shrimp and pork. But I like it with just shrimp. Delicious. Nice people. Great place. Best Vietnamese food in Richmond. read more

Great and delicious food. I highly recommend this place also it's affordable. Had a nice dinner for two people and was around $30 read more

Consistently excellent food over the last 25 years. Favorites are crispy ginger prawn, goi Bo and ginger chicken with rice. Thank you!!

Love love love Huong Tra. I was introduced to this restaurant by my Vietnamese friend Vy. Great service. I thought it was because Vy is Viet but no, when I went with a friend again, they were just as nice! Food was really authentic according to Vy. I liked the flavors. It was the kind of taste you get when you cook it at home. We loved the omelet it was it a crepe - it was awesome. Fresh veggies and lots of them. Great prices too. Given the quality of the ingredients you are getting a real good deal. Lots of food on the plates!! Parking can be hard. One time I got a spot immediately. Another time I circled the block three times and got one. Not too bad! Go a bit early and be chill. read more

Huong Tra is really good! The restaurant is located on San Pablo Ave and the parking lot is pretty small so parking may be a challenge, but the food is definitely worth a visit. I got the following 2 items: - spring rolls: super delicious, got the one with pork and shrimp. They give you ample peanut sauce. I highly recommend - Pho Tai: my go to pho. The soup base is extremely vibrant and flavorful. Meat came to me perfect (not fully cooked). Very delicious. I would definitely come again! read more

Huong Tra - Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, California

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We liked the broth for both the beef and seafood noodles. The noodles are a bit soft for me but my friend liked the noodles. Service was ok. It was not super busy. There were a few tables still vacant in the restaurant when we were there; however, with 3 waiters and 1 waitress, I had to keep trying to get attention from my waiter. The other waiters refused to help me because it seems like my table was assigned for a particular waiter and dare other waiters helped us. That was very annoying because waiters in most smaller Asian restaurants are not assigned by tables. All waiters would help whoever needed help. Anyway, I will go back for the food. read more

Huong Tra is the spot for delicious Vietnamese food. They have been around for forever and expanded a few years ago. They have amazing food that is consistently good. They are always busy and also have a booming takeout business. I always order their fried shrimp which comes with sautéed ginger, onions and jalapenos. It's so crispy, salty and delicious. read more

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Chao Tom cuon grilled shrimp sausage roll. So yummy! Nem nuong is also pretty good but chao tom is better imo. The nem nuong itself is solid but sauce game is weak. Just a simple nuoc Cham or peanut sauce, and not nha Trang. read more