I hardly, rarely ever, barely write reviews but this place is worth it! I ended up here 3 times in one week. I came here with my supervisor, then i brought my team, (i commute to work 45-50 minutes) and i eventually drove my entire family so they can experience and taste how good the food is since i kept raving about it lol but the first time, i got the bbq pork, eggroll shrimp plate and wow.. the eggroll was so good i had to break it up and share it with everyone so they could taste it the bbq pork.. so flavorful. The salad was amazing! How could a salad taste that good??? But it sold me! I was coming back. 2nd visit, The bun bo hue is one of the best I've had. I'm really a foodie... so for me to say this and take time write is.. 1/1000. I did have to ask for some extra shrimp paste because i like some extra stinky salty stuff if you understand . It hit soooo good. The broth was on point. It was spicy but i did also ask for some garlic chili oil too ;) The bugolgi beef rice plate, 3rd visit, I'd probably pass only because it was too saucy but then again i shouldn't have ordered a Korean dish if i was going to a Vietnamese restaurant, but my 7 year old niece loved it! It was good, but it wasn't for me. It's not in the picture. We also ordered the combo pho! It came with A LOT of meat! I love meat balls and it came with plenty so thank you lucky cat bistro ;) my kids normally eat rice but they actually ALL wanted noodle soup! They basically drank all the broth with the spoon lol of course, when they were done, i was able to dress it with all the hot sauce, hoisin and everything else! And it was delicious. I would say, it was a little on the salty side. But... it's okay. Service wise... EVERY SINGLE TIME! They were so kind and patient. The last time i was there with my 3 kids and niece.. the only thing she asked of me was, do you need a high chair? How many extra plates and bowls do you need? Do you need a knife to cut up their food? so sweet... while I'm over here like " you guys, act right please " But anyways!!! If you took the time to read!! Definitely eat here!! Delicious food!!! And really sweet kind people!! read more

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After living in Novato for over a year, I've found it surprisingly hard to come across spots that are both consistently good and actually full of flavor. When I heard about a new pho place opening, I was a little skeptical--but Lucky Cat Bistro genuinely impressed me. I've been twice now, and both visits delivered. The flavors are consistent, fresh, and really well balanced--something that's not always easy to find. (Spring roll & Steamed Potstickers pics are missing a piece... clearly someone couldn't wait ) BBQ Spring Rolls - Served as 2 rolls cut in half (4 pieces). Super fresh lettuce and carrots, and the BBQ had a really nice, slightly sweet, smoky flavor. Simple, but done really well. Steamed meat gyoza dumplings - These were a standout. Soft, flavorful, and practically melted in my mouth. The dipping sauce tied everything together perfectly. Steak & Brisket Pho - The broth had great depth without being too heavy, and the portions were generous. The meat was tender and well-prepared--definitely comforting and satisfying. Vermicelli Combo - Everything on the plate had its own distinct flavor, which I appreciated. My only small note is I wish there were a bit more noodles, but the fresh veggies and proteins balanced it out nicely. Overall, this spot exceeded my expectations. It's not just good--it's reliably good, which is what really makes it stand out. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more

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This a relatively new place. It's been here for about 4 months. I read someone else's review about the lack of ambiance, but I must disagree. This is a certain charm to the space. Look at the walls. I especially like that the tables aren't right next to each other. We ordered the meat gyoza dumpling that came with a soy dipping sauce. I liked that the wrapper was thin - not like some of the thick wrappers on Chinese pot stickers. I'd rather enjoy what's inside the wrapper. We also ordered the BBQ Lemongrass Pork with Kimchi. This dish is a bit spicy and very flavorful. I would order this again. We also ordered the chicken stir fry with vegetables. It was good but I probably wouldn't get it again. Each entree comes with either rice or (rice?) noodles. This place has Vietnamese dishes such as pho, but they also have Korean dishes such as bulgogi and dishes with kimchi. I will be back. read more

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We love this place. It's a step up from our usual Vietnamese spot, which makes it more likely we will bring friends and family here. The waitress was helpful and checked in regularly. The food was outstanding, especially the fresh spring rolls and the combination that included a fried imperial roll, 3 huge shrimp, and lots of perfectly marinated barbecued pork. It comes on rice or vermicelli. The other pork dish with lemon grass was also good, but not quite as generous of a portion. They also have lots of convenient and delicious looking milk teas. read more

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What a great start for a new restaurant here in Novato! We've been awaiting the opening of Lucky Cat Bistro and were fortunate enough to eat there today. This is the space formerly occupied by the Green Bamboo on Entrada. The menu is smaller than most Vietnamese places we have been to in the Bay area, but the offerings were just fantastic. We started with the fried meat gyoza. They were deep-fried and served with a spicy aioli that was very tasty! My dad had the bulgogi and loved the meat and the kimchi. My wife had the combo Pho and wolfed it down as well. I had the shrimp, pork, and eggroll combo over vermicelli. The shrimp was PERFECTLY cooked, incredibly tender and tasty. The pork was yummy if a bit salty, and the eggroll paired nicely with the fish sauce vinaigrette. And the vermicelli? Silky, delicious, amazing. The space is fairly spartan compared with the lush decor of its predecessor, but don't let that fool you. So far, I can say that what comes out of the kitchen is pure gold. We really look forward to trying some other dishes the next time. C'mon down and try it out! read more

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We are soooo happy to have this place here in Novato! It was a damp and chilly Wednesday, so we were craving some soup when I remembered that this place had just opened. The interior is fresh & clean- modern with some Vietnamese decor. Not many tables, but luckily there was a table available for us. (It was quite busy for a Wednesday). Service was great, food came out quickly, and the pho definitely hit the spot!! I appreciate that they gave a good amount of meat- perfect ratio of meat, noodles & broth. Their menu looks great- can't wait to come back to try other items. read more

Lucky Cat Bistro - Spicy beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Novato, California

Just go and knock yourself out. Incredible food (especially their pho and bbq beef) and great service!

The food was good. Restaurant is clean and cheerful. Server was very friendly. However, restaurant Is very busy on a Saturday night and customers ordering "ToGo" seem to take priority over those eating in. This seems backwards, and detracts from the experience of being in the restaurant. Please hire more help or you will lose customers! We had a long wait to be seated, a long wait to order, and a long wait to get the check. read more

Best pho ever!!!!! This please is a gold mine. The staff is also so great. The broth simmers for days and you can truly tell! It's so flavorful. Perfect amount of salt. read more

We've ordered from this new restaurant twice now and were so pleased with our meals! There is a lack of decent Asian food in Marin, especially in South Novato, and this is a great addition. We have loved the gyoza, chicken noodles, shrimp rice bowl, and pho. It was all very flavorful and fresh, even as takeout. The service was very fast and the prices are reasonable. The owners were super friendly and inviting when we picked up from them the first time, and we did delivery on DoorDash the second time. Look forward to dining in with them soon! read more

This Vietnamese food was excellent! The beef pho had great broth, the pork and rice plate was extremely flavorful.and we loved the egg roles. The restaurant itself is very clean and the service is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Best Vietnamese in Marin, if I could give more stars I would. We had beef Pho and fresh shrimp spring rolls and both were amazing.

My wife and I checked out this new spot in an old mall last night. The interior is simple and clean (I prefer simple myself as it is easy to maintain and keep clean). Recommended by the staff at the time, my wife's bbq pork rice dish was absolutely "melted in the mouth" amazing. I ordered the Combination Pho, the beef broth is very clear and flavorful, the tendon is nice and soft. Service was excellent. This is definitely a great new restaurant addition to Novato. read more

I just went today and had the beef and brisket pho, very good! Broth is very flavorful, just a tad salty but very good. The service was very good and prices reasonable. The size of the pho was a little small as compared to what I usually get in most places but I don't usually finish the entire bowl in anyways. Overall, very good and the best pho I have had in Novato...I will be returning. read more

We stopped here on our way to Napa and was so pleasantly surprised. I got the bulgogi beef over rice and it was Devine. What a nice find! The service was excellent as well. Highly recommend! read more

Ambiance is missing, and so is the food. It's very basic and minimal for the price. The pho and the boba were ok but the tofu with veggies was not. read more

Lucky Cat Bistro is such a great addition to Novato! Novato really hasn't had Vietnamese restaurant options, so this is such a welcome spot. The pho is amazing, the fresh rolls with shrimp are super fresh and delicious, and the chicken wings are also so good. Everything we tried was flavorful and really satisfying. Super delicious -- definitely worth checking out. read more

Very friendly service. Pho was a solid 4/5. A little bit more broth, noodles and meat would make it a 5/5. Though flavorful, felt the pho portion was small for its price. read more

Lucky Cat Bistro - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Novato, California

At first, we were skeptical about Lucky Cat Bistro. As we approached there were zero customers, so we were very hesitant with low expectations. We took a leap of faith and were pleasantly surprised by the delicious meal we had. Our only critique was that the beef pho was too salty, but overall a great experience and we will be back. read more

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The food exceeded my expectations. Ordered the lemongrass chicken spring rolls and lemongrass pork vermicelli. So tasty and fresh. Great addition to Novato. read more

Great food, great service, and a warm and welcoming setting! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

The food was very good and there were lots of options on the menu. Plus the tables were nice, dry, and clean also the chairs were. Also the waitress was very nice. read more

We ordered a few dishes and all were very good but the pho was a standout. It's hard to find really good pho and this is it. Excited to have really good Vietnamese in Novato. read more

Delicious Pho: broth is well balanced with umami flavor without being salty. bBQ pork Bun (vermicelli noodles) also quite tasty! Attentive service as well. We will be back again soon! read more

We LOVE this new restaurant. The noddle soups ie PHO are excellent!! My favorite is the dumpling and vegetable soup so clean, fresh & tasty, so Delicious, I always order it. The rice or noodle bowls are so darn DELICIOUS! The dumpling appetizers are AMAZING! We eat here all the time bc it is so worth it. read more

The service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant atmosphere felt very clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The food was flavorful and delicious. We had the fried meat gyoza dumplings that came with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. We also had the steak pho and bbq lemongrass pork. We will definitely be back! read more

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Loved the vermicelli barbecued pork bowl! I hope this family run business catches on because the food is really good and they're very welcoming. read more

Lucky Cat Bistro - Vermicelli bowl with barbecue pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Novato, California

Delicious pho with fresh herbs, cozy restaurant, great service. Looking forward to returning!

Nice local restaurant, a bit isolated so not crowded and easy parking, food and service was friendly and efficient. We had meat gyoza, shrimp pho and BBQ pork with vermicelli noodles. Everything was very tasty and servings were ample. Will definitely be back read more

This was our first time at Lucky Cat Bistro. We were impressed! We tried their Spicy Korean Chicken wings and the BBQ Pork, BBQ shrimp, and Egg Roll Rice platter...both of which were delicious! We also tried their Taro with Boba drink...the boba was nice and chewy, done properly! The service was great, very friendly. We would definitely go back and certainly recommend! read more

Tried this place over the weekend and so happy to report that their food was yummy. We'll be going back to try the pho and Korean fried chicken soon. Not a lot of great Asian restaurants in Marin so let's support the ones that are! Give them a try. read more

Love this new restaurant in southern Novato... Great selection and everything is delicious!

Great place to get your Vietnamese fix. The pho broth is rich and the meat is very tender. The fried egg rolls we had were also delicious.

This is my new go to spot for Vietnamese food. Have visited three times now and haven't been disappointed at all with the different dishes that were ordered or service. Recommended! read more

Incredibly happy Novato has a great place to grab pho now. One of my favorite foods. The gyoza is delicious too. Comfy seating as well. Definitely give this place a try the staff is very friendly too! 10/10! read more

Super excited to try this place! My wife and I really love Pho. I have to say their pho is right there with some of my favorite places in San Francisco. Big plus for us, we can walk here!!! I think we found our new pho joint!! Glad Novato is expanding their food culture. read more