First time trying Mango and Mint…read more I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich, and it was excellent. The bread was perfectly crunchy without being hard or sharp, which can sometimes cut your mouth. The chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with rich lemongrass flavor. The fresh, crunchy vegetables and tasty sauce rounded it out nicely. I'd definitely recommend trying this sandwich, and I plan to come back to explore their other dishes.

Banh mi is a little pricey but it was very good. What attracted me here was the smoothies. At home…read moremy mom would make similar smoothies using parsley and mint, so I was drawn to that homey aspect. I don't like my smoothies sweet and prefer them grassy or even sour/ bitter. I spoke in Vietnamese to the ladies and workers and they were very sweet; she let me know which smoothie was sweet and which was bitter when I picked it up. The banh mi here is probably one of the best in Alameda. I'm a little sad that I hadn't tried it sooner, as I am let down by most of the banh mi shops in the area. Great place to try and visit. Seating is limited here. Pickup and eat elsewhere is mostly advised.

For my birthday dinner, I requested Bhan Mae Vane. I had heard wonderful things, and as a fan of…read moreLaotian food, I wanted to come with my family to see the hype. We came on a weekday evening, and it was packed! The sound travels here so that it can get really loud and busy. The inside is super casual with seating for large or smaller groups. The service by the staff was good. Our food came out quickly, and everyone was friendly and checked in on us. We ordered the Tom Kha, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Paper Roll Wraps, Pineapple Khao Pad, and Geng Ka Ree. Everything was fabulous! Lots of great flavors and spices. The portion sizes were spot on. My favorite was the Nam Khao and the Fried Clear Rice Paper Roll Wraps. I love the bite-sized and sharing family-style. My companion and family also enjoyed it. If you like Laotian food, Bhan Mae Vane is a must-try in the East Bay! Find them off Webster Street with street and neighborhood parking. I look forward to going back!

August 2026 Wow even…read morebefore they opened there were people waiting outside. On this strip of abandoned and sad restaurants this is a gem. Really good Thai food with good service. Really enjoyed my eggplant calamari and my coworker liked their garlic noodles. FYI: Thai Iced Tea etc is expensive at $6 for a small glass, and there's a list to write your name to check in. Seems like a big place, but they fill up quickly.

AMBIANCE: Vietnamese restaurant located in a small shopping center right off Central Ave. There's…read moreplenty of parking (shared with the other shopping center tenants). The restaurant is pretty small, with about 9-10 tables total. For a party of 3 on a Sunday night, there was no wait. FOOD: My party ordered Pho Tai, Pork Spring Rolls, a vermicelli Pork dish, and another pho dish. It tasted like any other authentic Vietnamese restaurant and the portions were good. SERVICE: The staff are very nice (seems to be family owned) and accommodating. They even packed up our food to go for us. Overall, nice spot to check out if you're craving Vietnamese food.

We love this Vietnamese spot, especially for takeout. My son absolutely loves their Bun Bi Thit…read moreNuong Cha Gio (chicken sandwich). The chicken is grilled perfectly, and the bread is always soft and fresh, which really makes the sandwich. We usually order to go and haven't eaten inside yet, but every time I pick up our food, I see people enjoying the pho gà and it looks so good. I always tell myself we need to come back and try the pho next time. Hopefully we finally will!

* Tasty and reliable service for all the classic vietnamese dishes…read more** I've grown dependent on their Banh Mi sandwiches and I don't regret it *** The spot smells and feels like a familiar bustling environment **** I'm biased with the location, but I was blessed to be so close to this spot

I haven't been back in over a decade and it's even better than I remember!…read more Value for sure: - one size for pho $22 for the beef combo, generous portions - definitely like a large, XL - turmeric fish bun - don't see this often and it was fresh! Loved the peanuts on the side so I can control how much I want in my dish - fried squid, great starter, piping hot and not over cooked, still very tender and gf! Great service - checked in with us appropriately. I see why it was filled with patrons before noon on a Saturday! Sat at the communal tables in the middle and quite comfortable! They have alfresco seating in the front and the interior of the restaurant seems to have AC - a must in the warmer months. Glad to see them continuing to thrive!!! On my shortlist for sure.

Food was great order a chicken bahn mi and a Vietnamese coffee. Bread was really good and service…read morewas great.

SO DELICIOUS. Very flavorful and inexpensive bahn mi's. I am so happy I found this spot randomly…read morewhile in the area. It is attached to the boba shop Gong Cha which is a plus if you want some boba to go with your food. The bahn mi was packed with meat & veggies and it was seasoned to perfection. The popcorn chicken was delicious but it just needed some sauce to go with it. I ordered through doordash for pick up and I picked up less than 10 minutes tops so the service was really quick! Its quite big inside not much seating its more of a grab and go spot. There is street metered parking around the area or there is a parking lot next to the old bank of america you can walk from. All in all I would definitely recommend and will definitely come back.

While looking for something on the way, I found this place thanks to Yelp. There is a dedicated…read moreparking lot which was a bonus. There are tables inside and outside for dining. The beef pho was ok. The broth was on the sweet side. The sticky rice (zoi man) was fantastic though. It came with quail egg, pate, Vietnamese ham, sweet sausage, scallion oil, fried shallot, and house sauce with a choice of chicken or pork. I went with the pork which was nicely chargrilled. The entree didn't look too big, but it was quite filling. Service was quick. Overall, I'm glad I found this place!

Was in the mood for pho and decided we'd try someplace I haven't been before. I've had enough pho…read morealong the west coast to know what great pho should taste like and I haven't had the best luck in the Bay. So, the verdict? Extremely impressed. This is already on my top five list in a single visit. Went for the basics: beef pho, and salad roll with tofu. I was initially put off by the short menu and few options to add toppings (I didn't see any tendon or tripe for example), and worried it would be too bland or too sweet--but it was not. The broth was deeply flavorful and more savory. Meats were generous and meatballs were exceptional, maybe the best I've had. The basil and sprouts were garden fresh, and unusually, the rice noodles were exceptional, not at all soft or pressed together. I could genuinely taste the love here. It extended to the salad rolls which were generously portioned and used lightly fried tofu which I prefer. One additional note about the broth. It's a richer style than I normally like so I couldn't drink it to the last drop, but I can't fault its great flavor. The service was above average, with a spirited vibe. Loved everything, will be back to try more on the menu.

Very homey feel and family friendly atmosphere. Small parking lot connected to the restaurant, or…read morestreet parking. It's a sit wherever you like setting and service was quick! Got the pho #1, egg rolls, and chicken wings. Pho #1 {5/5}: Great service size, piping hot, and had a great variety of protein/toppings. The flavor was great, just a tiny bit too salty. Egg rolls {4.5/5}: Freshly fried with good ratio of filling. Chicken wings {3.5/5}: oily, but good garlic flavor and fish sauce marinade.

Came in craving a legit bowl and Pho Huong Que delivered. Ordered the #4 Rare Beef and Brisket…read moreCombo and the #21 Mixed Beef Combo. Both came out steaming hot with a broth that's rich, clean, and well seasoned. Rare beef cooked perfectly from the heat of the broth, brisket had that melt in your mouth pull you want. The #21 is the move if you want variety in one bowl. Portions are generous, service is quick and no nonsense. Space is a bit tight when it fills up but for the price and quality Pho Huong Que holds it down in Oakland. Will be back.

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner celebration few weeks back. It was a first time for us. We…read morewere lucky to find nearby street parking. Upon walking in, it was very spacious. They even got a cute backdrop for photo ops. The celebrant had the private karaoke room. Nice roomy set up. Any available song to your choosing. Then by 9pm, there's a DJ setting up in the main room. Few of us got our groove on. Used the restroom once cause they had ran out of paper towels. Tried a few of their appetizers and they were good enough. Bartenders are attentive. Wasn't expecting all they had there. Pretty chill place for all that they provide.

So don't come here if you actually want pho LOL, but if you just want to party, it's definitely a…read morevibe here haha. We've never seen a club/restaurant type like this, so it was really amusing to us. We wanted late night munchies so we mainly came here to check out the scene and for the pho. We got to order a couple bowls of pho, chicken wings, and fries. It felt like it took a long while for our order to get prepared, which it shouldn't because it's pho.... Once our order came, the broth of the pho bowls were just... warm? The meat took a bit to be fully cooked, and the broth was either salty (one bowl really salty), another bowl just tasted like chicken stock. I didn't get to try it personally, but I heard it was just below mid. The fries tasted like mcdonald's fries, which is a good and bad thing, but portion size was pretty hefty. I had the chicken wings and I actually liked them, it was very crispy! You can definitely feel how oily it is though. So the food overall was just eh, besides the fried food maybe. One thing that kept bothering us throughout our dining experience was that the lights would flicker to the bass of the music. It was definitely messing with our eyes lol. Otherwise, the club side seems pretty lit, but there was no one dancing on the floor on a friday night. The sound system is definitely bumping, DJ out there was playing all the bay area hip hop music, but everyone else were mainly just at the bar or tables. Not sure how the alcohol there is like, but maybe i'll revisit to party next time.