The pho here is absolutely delicious, and the interior is interestingly decorated with lamp posts and a large transformer car. The only negative aspect of my experience was the cocoa tea drink I ordered. It tasted too much like water for my liking, but the real issue was the flies in my cup. There were four of them--all dead and of similar appearance. I didn't examine my drink upon its arrival, so I don't know whether the flies got in from outside or came from the kitchen. I only made one hole in the lid, and at no point did I remove the straw. Admittedly, I walked across the parking lot while holding my drink and left it in my car, but I don't understand how four flies could've swam through a strawful of liquid or entered through the small hole I made. Lastly, I add that the food was completely fine and my cousin did not have this issue with her drink. read more

Joe's Pho is located at Hacienda Crossings, and the location has a ton of parking, which is always a plus. The restaurant itself is very spacious, making it a great option for larger groups or families. It is not too loud inside. There is music playing but you can definitely still have a conversation. The menu is very expansive, with plenty of options for everyone. Everything we ordered came out quickly and tasted fresh. The pho was good, and the meat was tender and flavorful. The banh xeo was a highlight for me because it was extra crispy and had a great texture. We also ordered the goi cuon tom, which was fresh and tasty. Overall, a solid spot for Vietnamese food with a spacious dining area, fast service, and a large menu. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

Joe’s Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Stopped by for a late dinner on Sat night. They were about half full and restaurant was clean. Staff greeted and seated my party right away and brought us water and menus. Items ordered: Filet mignon pho (L)- Broth was good and plenty of protein Kids filet mignon pho- Love that they offer kids sizes. Chicken pho (L)- Plenty of protein but it was dry. Grilled pork chop rice plate- Meat was tender and cooked perfectly. Crab soup- This had plenty of protein and I enjoyed the flavor. read more

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This is the newest location for Joe's Pho, it is also the biggest and more modern Vietnamese vibe with extensive menu. Service was attentive and.friendly. Food is overall good as expected like their other locations. Solid and legit Viet eatery. read more

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Loved the food here - it takes me a while to prepare my pho to my liking but once it's all said and done that plate is almost empty and I get to take some home to enjoy later! I love the chicken pho and Vietnamese coffee! The menu is huge and so is the inside! I love how they also have a transformer inside there space, honestly that's one of my favorite movies so walking inside and seeing that - made my whole day! :) plus + free ice cream at the end! read more

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The pho is a little above average. The service was quick and staff were nice. The place is right across the movie theatre and convenient if you plan to see a movie. The place is open and bright which i like. It's a go to place if I'm in the area. read more

This is our 2nd visit & we enjoyed dining here more this time. Last time, I was intrigued by a tower of plates served to the table next to us. It is called the Self Roll ($22.95). It is 10 plates of wrappers - vermicelli or rice paper and a plate with 2 meats, veggies, & dipping sauce. I chose 5 vermicelli, 5 rice paper with grilled pork & grilled chicken. It was a little messy but fun wrapping the meats in the wrappers. Super yummy, too. Meats were lean & topped with crunchy garlic. The tower can feed two! Hubby had the vermicelli bowl ($22.95) It was very flavorful even without the sauce. Again, the serving is big enough for two. To top it off, a self serve counter offered complimentary dessert - soft serve, and two others, not sure what they were though but it was perfect palette cleansers! Service is simple. When he took our orders, he explained the mechanics of the Self Roll & answered our questions. Once the food was delivered, he came back to drop off the check while we were still dining and said, "No rush." Dining hall is big, spacious, and comfy. It has a big "Bumble Bee" from Transformers welcoming patrons! read more

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Had a great experience at Joe's Pho in Dublin! The pho broth tastes homemade and has so much depth and flavor, definitely one of the highlights of the meal. They also give you a generous portion of meat and toppings, and I love that they offer different pho sizes. Even the regular size is a very satisfying portion. The fried spring rolls were fresh and clearly made to order, crispy, hot, and delicious. Since it was a slower time when we visited, the service was very attentive and welcoming. The restaurant itself is spacious and a great option for larger groups. Another bonus is the location, it's right across from the movie theater, which makes it a perfect spot to grab dinner before a movie. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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This is as authentic as it gets. The dining room is spacious, clean, and the decorations remind me of the big fancy restaurants in Saigon. The menu here is extensive! The food is delicious. We have had pork chops and rice plates, bun cha Hanoi, various banh mi, cha gio (eggrolls), Fresh rolls, and the hue combination plate. All were very good. The pho is also solid. I love the free dessert bar-with soft serve machines, coconut waffles, and misc tapiocas. read more

Joe’s Pho - Hue combo. - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

This Restaurant is great for big groups, open, airy space with a fun street-style Vietnamese vibe. The soda chanh was incredibly refreshing and one of the highlights of the meal. The pho had great flavor, though it was a bit saltier than I personally prefer. Overall, a great atmosphere and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Like how spacious it is here and it's a nice location right where the theaters are. They have a variety of dishes to choose from. I was hoping they had banh cuon but no. They had something they considered similar. But again no not what I wanted. Ended up having beef stew and my friend had herself a pho. We also had nem nuong spring rolls which I was happy they had. Spring rolls are always good for me as long as there's no bean sprouts. Which they made to order. I was a bit surprised there was at least a good portion of beef in it. My friend said her pho was good. I'm still used to my pho spots in San Jose.. but this place is second to the closest I can get in the area. Staff and service was alright. Not as attentive as you would think on a slow night but it was probably a long night for them. Clean restrooms was a plus as well. I most likely would come back if in the area and in the mood for Vietnamese. read more

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This is honestly disappointing to write because I've supported Joe's Pho for years. I've ignored a lot of the negative reviews online because I prefer to experience places for myself. I've eaten at all three Joe's Pho locations--the two in San Leandro and now the Dublin location--and unfortunately, the Dublin location has gone from disappointing to simply frustrating. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It's clean, modern, and has a tropical atmosphere that makes you want to sit down and enjoy a good meal. The surprising part? Every time I've gone, the restaurant has been nearly empty. From the moment you're seated, the staff make you feel like they're trying to rush you out the door. Before you've even had a chance to settle in, they're asking if you're ready to order. Once the food is dropped off, they disappear. Instead of providing attentive service, it felt like they were more interested in getting back behind the counter and on their phones than actually checking on their guests. The prices have also gone up, which I completely understand. Higher rent, newer location--fine. But if you're going to charge more, the food should justify it. Unfortunately, it doesn't. The pho has become incredibly bland. The broth lacks the deep, rich flavor that made Joe's stand out years ago. Everything tasted under-seasoned and forgettable. I kept telling myself maybe they were still working through the challenges of opening a new location, but after several visits, nothing has changed. To make matters worse, they no longer seem to keep basic condiments stocked. The chili oil and garlic chili that used to complement the pho are either gone completely or sitting nearly empty, and no one bothers to refill them. It's another sign that attention to detail just isn't there anymore. But what really pushed this experience over the edge happened when it was time to pay. Our bill came to around $65, and I handed the server a $100 bill. After waiting several minutes without receiving my change, I finally had to ask for it. His response? "I thought it was my tip." I'm sorry... what? I've worked in the restaurant industry, and I always tip. I respect servers because I know how hard the job can be. But assuming you're entitled to keep someone's entire $100 bill without asking is completely unacceptable and incredibly unprofessional. A $35 tip on a $65 meal isn't something you assume--it's something a customer chooses to leave. That interaction left a worse impression than the food itself. I wanted to like this location. I gave it multiple chances because I genuinely enjoyed Joe's Pho in the past. Unfortunately, each visit has been worse than the last. Maybe it's management. Maybe it's training. Maybe it's a lack of accountability. Whatever the reason, this location has lost what made Joe's Pho worth recommending. Beautiful restaurant. Mediocre food. Rushed service. Unprofessional ending. 2/5 read more

Updating my review from 5 stars to 3 stars based on my most recent visits. I used to really enjoy coming here, but unfortunately the quality and consistency haven't been the same lately. One thing I always appreciated was the complimentary dessert, but the last few times we visited they were out every single time. Not a huge deal, but definitely noticeable when it used to be part of the experience. We ordered pho and it arrived lukewarm, almost like it had been sitting out before being served. That was disappointing since a hot, flavorful broth is what makes pho so comforting. We also ordered the pork egg rolls, but the texture seemed off and they tasted undercooked. The spring rolls were the highlight of the meal though -- fresh, flavorful, and honestly the best thing we ordered that day. I'm hoping this was just a rough stretch because I've had great experiences here in the past, but based on these recent visits, I felt it was fair to update my rating. read more

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I want to be honest about my experience at this restaurant. The food is five stars all the way, especially the pho, which was really tasty. However, the customer service needs some improvement. There was no greeting when we arrived, and nobody checked on us to see if our meal was good. On the bright side, the place was clean, which is always a plus. Overall, I enjoyed the food but hope to see better service next time. read more

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The appetizer rice cup cake is so delicious! Will order again. I always like the rib pho. Such a great price for such a huge bowl and rib! Service is fast, accurate, patient. I asked to have my spicy soup into non spicy: no question asked and immediately changed. That WAS customer service! Ambiance was nice, huge store, clean and bright. Plenty of parking in the theatre parking lot. read more

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First time here and tried the Pho#1. Great, savory broth with perfectly proportioned meat to noodle ratio. Bowl is large but largely broth (which again is savory and delicious). Dining area is large and clean. Definitely coming back to try the other items since Joe's Pho is much than just Pho. read more

Joe’s Pho - Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Didn't try the pho but had the rice plate and it was very good. I ordered the Korean short rib plate and it was very good. I restaurant inside is very nice and very open. They have a big bumble bee statue inside the restaurant. The service good waiters took care of my big party for dinner. The cherry on top is they have free vanilla soft serve inside. Always have room for a sweet treat after! Overall I give this establishment a 4/5 star review. Will definitely be back to try the pho on my next visit! read more

Joe’s Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Thank you so much to Joe's Pho! We love this place. We had the A9 rice cup cake (highly recommend), SP2 vietnamese crepes (highly recommend), SP5 woven rice vermicelli with grilled pork (highly recommend), GC 14 grilled pork spring rolls, GC 3 grilled chicken and avocado spring rolls, cheese avocado smoothie and egg cappucino. We would not have the grilled chicken and avocado spring rolls again. They were not as delicious as the pork. I've had more flavorful pork spring rolls, but we enjoyed these. For food with 4 people and 2 drinks, after tip, we paid about $125. Not a bad price as we left full and they let us as well cut our own cake which was much appreciated. We were there to celebrate a friend's civil wedding. read more

I go to the original location quite often, but glad to have one in the TriValley. Some noticeable differences, but solid. - Parking: pretty easy least the times I have gone - Prices: similar to the other locations What I love: - wok seared pho - BBH is hit or miss, some days the lemongrass flavor pulls through some days lacking . - Fresh spring rolls always a hit for me! - the vietnamese desserts when avail, I think weekdays they may not serve it. (sad face) as the other location does ;) Also do not offer the pandan waffles (you see another sad face) . The ice cream is a miss for me, not creamy, just sugary but I know people like it. I do appreciate the variety of the menu though!! Staff always very nice. What would be nice: - they don't serve the shrimp chips like they do at the original location, wish they would! read more

It's ok. I wouldn't not recommend it, but I wouldn't say it's something to go out of your way for. The food is ok. It's your average Vietnamese cuisine. The slushies or at least the strawberry one was way too artificial for my taste. To put it in perspective it tasted more artificial than those grandma strawberry candies. The ambiance is really nice and they have a cool photo op and piano at the front. But when you walk it it's a little disorganized since there's two entrances and no sign or person waiting to greet you. You kind of just walk in and find someone to seat you and take your order. You don't have one server, you have multiple. As for the service, that's a main reason I'm giving the star rating above. The pho noodle comes out quick, but if you order drinks or anything other than noodles, it will take forever. To put it into perspective, our table ordered noodles and sandwiches. We got the noodles quickly and tables that arrived after us also received their noodle dishes. But the sandwich was nowhere to be found. By the time we got the sandwiches, they arrived in to-go containers despite us sitting and eating, and by the time we got the sandwich, everyone else who got noodles was done eating. It just wasn't well timed or orderly. If the timing had been better I think I'd give it 3.5-4 stars. read more

Came here late on a Sunday night and lucky for us last call is at 10:45pm. This is located right next to the movie theaters. I've been to the one in San Leandro and wasn't aware they had a location in Dublin, we will go here from now on! The restaurant is spacious inside and service was friendly and fast. We had a pork chop rice plate and large combo pho, and ban xeo for appetizers. Everything was delicious! Even Thai tea with boba. They don't add service charge like San Leandro so I like that. The ban xeo was my favorite as it was crispy and fresh. Definitely recommend this place if you're craving Vietnamese food. read more

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The chicken rice plate was mediocre. Tasteless, the can soda was bland. And the customer service was ok. read more

Joe’s Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Dinner on a Tues night and it was surprisingly busy, maybe about 10 other tables were full. Was shocked by how large it was inside. Tried the 3 kind Hue style appetizer and combo pho. Food came out almost instantly. Combo: 4/5, Took me a minute to notice the fried pork skin toppings to add to the appetizers, it was good but a bit on the chewy side. I preferred the bahn beo and bahn bot loc to the mung bean dumplings but they were all good! Perfectly sharing size for 2 people. Pho: 5/5, great broth and so. much. meat. Honestly wish there were more noodles, I would have paced myself if I knew the meat to noodle ratio in advance. Hung out and chatted for awhile and noticed another table get up and help themselves to soft serve. Can't say no to free dessert. Just vanilla but they had sprinkles and chocolate syrup you could add as toppings. Love that it's open a bit later than your average restaurant in the tri valley. It was still pretty busy when we left at 9pm. read more

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Good dinner for late night bites. We love coming her for a late dinner after pickleball. We ordered the banh khot and rice cakes to split. It did take a long time for the food to come. Waiter was friendly taking our order for our big group of 8 people. They have self make desserts like coconut Pandan waffle, jelly, and soft service. The ice cream machine is always broken whenever we come. The prices are a little expensive for what it is compared to other places. I would say if you're looking for a good Vietnamese place that's open late and for big groups this is a good place. read more

Ambience is ok. It feels like a warehouse trying to be something else. Service was a little rough but not aweful, I was there late Sunday evening so I am sure that has a bit to do with it. What restaurant isn't short handed on a Sunday night. The food was the real star. The rib meat was very good in the spicy broth. Everything was cooked and very tasty. The only ding would be machine made noodles. I also had mixed beef and it was good as well. I will definitely return read more

This is my 3rd visit, and I am still impressed. I ordered the phó with beef balls and tendon. I forgot which combo number it was, maybe P21. Anyways, the food arrived fast and it was hot and fresh. I cleaned the bowl. It was so filling too. I am making this my dinner and a movie spot for sure. read more

I've heard several people say that the pho is good here so finally came to try for dinner. We were seated right away, as it wasn't busy but there are so many entrances, it was a bit confusing. It felt like everything inside was a little sticky? I liked the outdoor patio dining vibe though. The menu is fairly large, and has a nice assortment of items, so there's definitely something for everyone. I got the free range chicken pho. It was okay, can't say it's the best chicken pho I've ever eaten. We also got some fried spring rolls and the savory steamed rice cakes as appetizers. They were also okay. I felt like the food overall was a little bit on the greasy side for me. The MSG was also super heavy. Overall, I'd say it wasn't bad but I can't say that I'd go out of my way for it. read more

Second time visiting Joe's Pho and I like their dishes even more. I didn't eat the pho this visit, I ordered their grilled meat and banh xeo. All were very tasty. The grilled pork was so flavorful, I just wished there's more! The banh xeo was refreshing and crispy. i like that they give you three smaller ones rather than one giant portion. this allows sharing easier. My kids were hungry so they wanted to eat pho (large size). When the bowl of pho came out we noticed the portion of noodles were very small. It looked like the size of a regular/ small. The bowl was big, soup was plenty and they did add more beef than a regular portion. When asked about the small amount of noodles, the staff (Bing) simply just gave us extra noodles with no charge. That was very nice of him. He even said that in the future if noodles is not enough, just ask and they will give it to you at no additional cost. The first time we visited they had pandan waffle. So the kids were excited to get it again however this second time when we went for dinner they didn't have it. They said they ran out and the ice cream machine was not working either. There were complimentary hot desserts and cocktail fruits though! read more

Joe’s Pho - Grilled pork with vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Was craving a warm bowl of soup on a Friday night and ended up at Joe's pho in Dublin. Its in Hacienda Crossings plaza so lots of potential for parking, but it is a busy place. The restaurant itself is a huge space with lots of interesting decor. They made a mistake accommodating a food allergy in our group, but took the incorrect dish away and found her something new to eat. My vegetarian friends-- there is a whole section on the menu for you! From vegetable tofu pho, to lemongrass tofu rice plate, lemongrass, tofu vermicelli bowl , corn and pumpkin soup, shredded taro, veggie eggroll, fresh tofu roll, autumn roll, tofu sandwich, veggie sandwich, veggie mixing rice. I went with traditional vegetable tofu pho (warm & comforting) but look forward to the corn pumpkin soup to try next soup day! And the lemon grass, tofu, dishes, sound appealing too. read more

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The indoor space of Joe's Pho is soo chaotic and random in a good way lol I feel like I was in a movie set but it was like a british street lined with brick walls. It was funny and was a great conversation starter. Not to mention the huge Bumblebee transformer lol! Food was great with large portions and there was a small, free dessert bar for dine in customers only. Our server's customer service was nonexistent. I did joke with my sister after our server took our order that you know a restaurant is good when either their customer service is bad/not great or if they have a kid working somewhere. We look to their open kitchen area and there was a kid working behind the counter lol. That's how we knew the food was gonna be good. Anyway, even if the customer service from our server wasn't great, the food was still awesome and we had a great time. I've also worked as a waitress so I'm not the type of person to let bad customer service dictate my whole experience, but I get that sometimes it's a big deal for others. Other workers (i think kitchen staff?) dropped off our food and they were very kind. read more

Joe’s Pho - grilled beef rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

Surprised to find this place at Hacienda Crossing next to the movie theatre. It's nicely decorated inside with a large transformer statue, the kind you see at the vegas airport. The place is huge an is in the former Fuddruckers space. The menu is vast from plenty of appetizers like banh xeo, banh cua, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and pho options for beef and chicken. You can even wrap your own spring rolls. We ordered: shrimp spring rolls, short rib pho, bbq chicken plate, and the woven rice with grilled pork. Everything was delicious. The spring rolls come with two dipping sauces. The short rib pho had plenty of meat on the bone and the broth was excellent. The bbq chicken plate was fresh and grilled perfectly. My favorite was the woven rice with the pork on the sugar cane - holy cow I loved this. We would definitely come back to try more. There's some sort of self serve dessert on the counter like soft serve ice cream. They didn't tell us about it but we seen others. There's a lot of boba and drink selections too that we have to try next time. I'm sold. read more

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Finally a relatively CLEAN pho shop. Modern seating and decor. Service is acceptable. Short rib bone in pho special has nice rich broth flavor while remaining fairly clear. Plenty of protein in the Large order. Oxtail BBH also very flavorful. Price is a bit higher at around $24/large bowl but you get some shrimp chips and soft serve included. IMO the quality and cleanliness also justify the price. Consider it a Trivalley luxury tax and it's still cheaper than gas money to drive to SJ. read more

Joe’s Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

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The menu is extensive. You can definitely find something you like whether it's food or drinks. Ordering is a different story. Dont be shy and wave someone down so you can get your order in and when you are done to get your check. This happened when it wasn't very busy. There is a dessert bar that is included. read more

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Can't believe this spaced used to be Fuddruckers - it's huge and right next to the movie theater so you can't see the entrance from the parking lot. Odd there isn't more signage. + great staff + huge menu (hot, cold, noodles, sandwich, appetizers, kids menu) something for everyone + yummy soups (filet mignon pho haha) Another odd thing was splitting the check didn't require signature or provide a tip line so we left cash. We noticed some signs for free desserts and fruit cocktail cups on our way out. Frozen yogurt machine was down though. Would come back to try more! read more

Joe’s Pho - Egg rolls and popcorn chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Dublin, California

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I was excited seeing how much variety was offered here at Joe's because it meant not having to go to my hometown, San Jose, for my fix. They have a lot of dishes you don't usually see at most other Viet restaurants in this area, but I'm not sure how well they are made. I would maybe come back to try the pho, bun bo hue, or banh xeo, but otherwise I wasn't too impressed with the food. RECS: + Bot chien ($12.95) was cooked well and had a great, savory dipping sauce. I loved all of the hanh phi they added too! PASS: + Hu tieu mi kho ($19.95) is one of my favorite dishes but it didn't stand out. Sauces were alright but there wasn't much depth. Meats were a little dry. The only good thing was the soup, which was so light and comforting + Hue sampler ($10.95) was a miss, mostly because of the banh beo barely having any dried shrimp on it. Banh bot loc and banh it tron were alright read more

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I've been coming here for a long time and usually enjoy the food, but I was disappointed with the policy on the Pho Special (P1). I asked if I could swap out the tripe for a different meat, and was told that substitutions aren't allowed--I'd just get less meat instead. That feels pretty inflexible for a special that already includes multiple proteins. It would be great if guests could make simple swaps like this without having the portion reduced. Let me mention they've always done it before. read more

What can I say? Joe has done it again. He is three for three. All three restaurants, deliver high-quality food, great customer service in a clean and nice atmosphere I patronized the first location since it opened and today we tried Dublin for the first time, and I was thoroughly impressed The portions were wonderful, the beef stew had so much meat and the broth has that signature flavor that Joe's has been delivering since they open The restaurant is huge, and the interior decor is really nice. My kids love a bumblebee transformer character that is in the dining area. The staff is super attentive. You don't wait too long for your food and the atmosphere is fun. Well, done to another great restaurant Joe read more

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We opted for Joe's Pho for lunch since Pearl Bay Manor next door had 20-minute waits on a Friday. We've been to the original San Leandro branch years ago and are glad they opened in Hacienda Crossings. Nothing like modern Vietnamese fare with a full boba and dessert menu to bring some mojo back to this plaza. The restaurant is huge, and brightly lit with Christmas lights, flatscreens showing gorgeous places to visit in Vietnam, and even a Transformer robot. The menu is huge and portions are generous. We ordered: Beef Rib BBH - Nothing like a spicy broth of smooth, rice noodles with sliced pork and this huge beef rib with soft, tender meat. Definitely on the spicy side. Grilled Pork Bun - I love this dish of rice noodles with juicy grilled pork slices and heaps of fresh mint, lettuce, and pickled veggies. A hybrid salad and noodle bowl that's very balanced in flavors and textures. Banh Xeo - Highly recommend for sharing. A super crispy crepe made from rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk topped with pork and shrimp. Add some fresh veggies and fold it like a crispy taco. My wife felt it was a bit oily but I really limed the crunchiness. Definitely plan on coming back. Joe's Pho has among the most diverse menus for Vietnamese cuisine, and the food in the Dublin is as good as the San Leandro branch. read more

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Came to try this place because the concept reminded us of the restaurant in LA. The bun bo hue had really good flavor, but they said they ran out of cabbage even though they just opened which was disappointing. The banh beo and banh mi que was really good too, we even came back later in the day to oder banh mi que to go. The rice noodles were ok. The rice noodles were too hard so it was hard to wrap everything inside. Overall, I'd come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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I really want to give this a higher score but I think overall it's a 3.75/5. Went in with friends and asked for the check to be split. They said no problem, but at the end they didn't split it. Not sure why. Chicken rice plate - 3/5 Pork rice plate - 4/5 Chicken vermicelli bowl - 3/5 Bun bo hue ribeye combo - 3/5 - not spicy at all Shrimp egg roll - 2.5/5 (over cooked) Calamari - 1.5/5 The drinks were about 3/4 ice. The plus is the free pandan waffles and pandan desert, it was yummy. There is also free soft serve vanilla ice cream. The place is spacious and quite busy. Most of the food came out quickly but the bun no hue took a long time. I'll try other stuff next time. read more

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