My vote for best pho in the area! Broth is full of flavor without being too greasy or watered down…read moretasting like some other places I've tried. Their garlic noodles are also delicious!

I had a late lunch around 3pm. When I arrived, there were two servers. By the end of the meal,…read morethere was only one server and it got busy. The server was bustling around the restaurant. She needed some help. I ordered their grilled mussels and Shaking Beef over rice. The grilled mussels were very good. It had a nice, smokey flavor. The shaking beef was tender and flavorful. I enjoyed my meal. The food is authentic Vietnamese. I will back again.

This is a new dish at the restaurant -- Vietnamese beef rib pho with a rich, flavorful broth,…read moretender meat, and fresh herbs. So simple, yet so delicious. Highly recommend -- come and give it a try!

We stopped by to get their avocado smoothie, and it was such a great experience. I really loved the…read moredecorations around the restaurant--they create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent. As soon as we walked in, the staff made sure we were taken care of, even though we were just placing a to-go order. I really appreciated how attentive and friendly they were. I also love that they use real avocado in their smoothies. You can truly taste the freshness, which makes the drink even more delicious. I highly recommend this place. If you're looking for great Vietnamese desserts, food, or drinks, this is definitely a spot you should check out.

The grilled rib eye pho is the best pho I've had in a long time!…read more The staff was nice and took our order quick and were fast to refill our waters. However, there were plenty of tables that had food still sitting on them after guests left which was kinda off putting. The atmosphere isn't anything special; it's a big box with lots of tables. Certainly come back for that grilled rib eye pho, it was BOMB!

Got here right before it went from half capacity to full on people waiting for a table around lunch…read moretime on a Friday. The place is pretty clean nice and all but I'm just not used to waiting 6-7 mins for a server to come to my table after seating myself, especially at a pho spot where they keep the broth hot and noodles ready to toss in and read to serve in a matter of minutes even seconds depending how good the place is with service. Food is good, I would you try their food here. However, I would never recommend physically going here. Unbelievably slow service tho they weren't disrespectful or unpleasant they were all too slow for how packed it was getting. I guess there's only two spots for pho in Pinole maybe that's the reason behind this place being acceptable, I would never go here again having to wait so long for every part of dining in a restaurant. Had to ask for one of my dishes and as they brought it out we were already finishing our meals. Also, forgot i ordered the calamari and it came AFTER the sandwich I reminded them to bring out lol. Comedy Food= Good! Would never recommend someone go here for the wait time and service

I had been meaning to try this Vietnamese sandwich kiosk for a while, so I finally made a point to…read moretry it when I was passing through Downtown Martinez. It's a charming area, and the Market & Main food court is such an inviting place with several takeout options. I decided to get a banh mi dinner for Jamie W and me, so I ordered the $9.50 Large Pork Belly Sandwich (Photo 4) and the $9.50 Large Five-Spice Chicken Sandwich (Photo 2) for us to share. Both came with a slathering of pate which was definitely a plus. We both agreed they were decent but so dominated by the bread and veggies that the proteins didn't have a chance. Surprisingly, the highlight turned out to be the $1.50 Parmesan Cheese Corn, a pair of munchable cobettes that worked as a contrasting flavor and texture (Photo 6). They offer other dishes like vermicelli plates and pho bowls, so I may need to consider those options if there's a next time. FOOD - 3 stars...middling banh mis here AMBIANCE - 3 stars...the food court is nice but definitely a takeout spot SERVICE - 3 stars...minimal interaction TOTAL - 3 stars...more meat please RELATED - Exploring Martinez? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/OaWextxkVz

Decided to Door Dash Lunch from this place. Price was reasonable. I ordered a Pork Belly Bahn Mi…read moreSandwich, 6 of their wings, korean sauce on the side & their pickled spicy green papaya. I was excited to see the size of the Bahn Mi sandwich, but disappointed in the texture of the bread. For me the bread makes a sandwich especially a Bahn Mi. The bread was a little hard into it. Was not sure it was fully fresh. The pork belly was rubbery & very thinly sliced and more veggie than meat. The wings came with the Korean sauce on them already, than on the side. The Korean sauce was soy sauce forward instead of a balanced flavor. Not a fan. The pickled papaya was not spicy & was pickled in a sweet pickling marinade. I guess I was expecting it to taste more vinegar forward. I have had plenty of Bahn Mi sandwiches in the area this was my least favorite.

My husband and I were craving pho after getting back in town from a trip and decided to try out a…read morenew Vietnamese place. We landed on Pho May and we were so pleased to find a solid pho place so close to our house! The restaurant itself is exactly what you'd imagine for a Vietnamese restaurant - super inviting, Vietnamese decor, friendly employees, and heavenly smell of food coming from the kitchen. We got pho ga (chicken pho) and pho tai (rare beef pho) to go, along with a Thai iced tea. All of them were stellar. The broth for both soups were very flavorful, not too salty, and most importantly piping hot! The portions of meat, noodles, and toppings were very generous and super fresh. The prices are also super reasonable for the quality of the food. We will definitely be back - this is our new go-to spot in Martinez for pho!

I have to say I have mixed feelings about this place. Let's start with the good…read more 1) broth was delicious. 2) customer service was awesome Now the so not good. I ordered a 15 and a Thai tea. The broth was awesome. I was hoping for some Basil but got cilantro instead. The shrimp was good but the rest of the seafood lacked flavor. It didn't matter how much hoisen sauce and sriracha I put I couldn't get the right flavor flavor. The tea was kind of bland. Not sure if it was mostly milk and not enough tea or if the tea was just not as strong as in other places. Also this isn't so much their fault and I know fixing systems are hard but it being cash only makes it difficult. Luckily there was a bank down the St and I was able to get some cash. All in all it was "good" I might give it one more try or maybe two more tries because I want to taste their sandwich and the beef pho. Hopefully my next experience is better.

Solid place and fast service/food!…read more Shared parking lot, it can get busy so keep your eyes open! 2 Single occupant bathrooms in the back~ Always consistent and good food at all of their locations (at least Kevin's noodle house name haha) - Egg rolls came out hot and fast! - seafood noodle with fish cake is solid. Love the wide noodles~

Pho is personal like tacos or pizza and it seems like contra costa has heavily united around KEVIN…read more Whether the WC location or this concord one they are always packed and keeping those tables moving! I want to say the broth is FANTASTIC! But, going back to the personal aspect... you gotta come down to find out if you feel the same! I am allergic to corn and sometimes rice noodles will have cornstarch in them so I actually order my pho: no noodles, add a side of rice. Often times this annoys staff and then I feel bad or just stop going to not be a nuisance... I appreciate I have never felt like a burden here! They have been beautifully accommodating. I think you should try rice and pho!

Came in craving something comforting and this spot delivered…read more We started with the spring rolls and really enjoyed the peanut sauce. The meat was just slightly on the dry/chewy side, but still flavorful and enjoyable overall. The bun bo hue though?? SO good. Perfect balance of spice and richness without being overpowering. Also tried the bun rieu and was pleasantly surprised -- the meatballs were moist, tender, and well-seasoned. Overall, really solid Vietnamese food with bold flavors and comforting vibes. I'd absolutely come back to work my way through more of the menu. For drinks, the young coconut was incredibly fresh and naturally sweet. We also ordered the soda chanh muối without sugar and I'm so glad they offer that option -- sometimes you just want something refreshing and bright without it being overly sweet. Overall, really solid Vietnamese food with bold flavors and comforting vibes. I'd absolutely come back.

The chicken pho is really good The location is very…read moreconvenient The restaurant is always clean The service can be better

Delicious food and very nice ambient, the staff is really friendly too, I definitely recommend this…read moreplace

The first few times here we usually have cuddled up in the lounge area with the soft cushions under…read morethe watchful eye of a Buddha statue with many coins falling off of his belly. What no 20's? Lame, no good luck coming your way. Lately we have migrated to the bar also. Service is good. Extensive Vietnamese food selections as well as other cuisines. Seriously, many food selections. Lots of white wine including Chardonnays and Pinot Grigios for the 2 legged mointain lions. (Ya'll know what I mean. It is Walnut Creek after all). The red wines by the glass selection is slim. Great bottle selection though on the reds. It's typically a lively place with locals always in attendance. They stay open till 11 on Friday and Saturday and 9 other nights. Parking is a challenge on the street and the small private parking lots. There is a garage close by but I hate garages.

Parking was easy Great area to explore…read more Food was delicious and plenty for leftovers The service was spot on Nice music in the back ground Definitely going back!

Came here coming back from Napa and was hungry so decided to check out with fairly good reviews…read more Got the avocado roll and it was very fresh with so much veggies and delicious sauce. Bf ordered the lemongrass thai fried rice, he liked it said it was balanced not too powerful, light but flavorful. I was a bit confused trying to figure out what kind of fried rice it was bc not traditional thai fried rice. Had some yellow curry and raisins and cashews and beef. It wasnt bad. I ordered the pad thai chicken. It was okay, not the best but okay, something in the flavor was a little off but not too much. Overall this is a small city Martinez so understandable. Prices were cheaper than south bay.

This is my family go to spot when we don't want to drive San Jose and want Vietnamese food…read more Parking can be a hit or miss near the restaurant as it shares the lot with many other restaurants and shops around it. It may look small from the outside but the inside is spacious and clean. Service is always quick, friendly and awesome! The #47 Bun Bo Hue aka BBH ($13.99) is really good. It has a lot of noodles and meat like pork knuckle, pork blood, and slices of beef shanks. My parents usually take the leftover broth home and make another dish with ramen, the broth is that good! #31 Phi Dac Biet or Beef Pho Special ($13.50 or $14.50) is good. Has a lot of variety of different cuts of beef. The #45 Seafood Noodle Soup ($12.99 or $13.99) is decent. Comes with some shrimps but lots of fishballs and calamari/squid. I don't often get it unless I want soup. What I like best is the #52 Com Suon Nuong or Grilled Pork Chop over Rice ($13.25). it comes with some slaps of grilled pork chop, chopped lettuce, picked carrots and daikons, rice and a side of soup and fish sauce. This is my go to post-workout meal and it always hits the spot. They don't skimp on the pork chops either! If you add an egg roll and fried egg it is $15.25 but usually without the extra food, it is already more than enough.

I have really enjoyed this place the last month. Their noodle soups really hit the spot on a cold…read morerainy day. I don't eat out often but when I do I will grab a noodle soup and some of their other items like their spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce. I am not well versed in Vietnamese cuisine, so from a novice palette their food looks appetizing and tastes delicious.