I initially came to Monster Pho because I saw an advertisement that they were offering kids a free bowl of pho during the food stamp stoppage. I thought that was such a meaningful way for a local business to step up and take care of the community, especially the kids who are often the most vulnerable when families are struggling. Of course, good intentions got me through the door, but the pho is what keeps bringing me back. I ordered my usual pho with tendon and brisket, and the broth was incredible -- deep, aromatic, and full of flavor without being overly heavy. The noodles were also perfectly cooked. They had a great chew and bite to them instead of becoming soft and mushy like they can at some pho restaurants. What started as a visit to support a business doing something good has now turned into a spot I visit about once a week or so. Great food and an even greater heart. Thank you, Monster Pho, for looking out for your community and especially for the kids and families who needed a little extra support. Businesses that show up for their neighbors deserve to have their neighbors show up for them, too. read more

The service was very nice. The guy sneezed in his arm and did not wash his hands though. I got the monster vermicelli and the shrimp tasted so bad. Probably old. I spit it out. The pho was oily. Very high fat content. Not a fan. The decor is nice. There are a lot of random things going on. Food was not great and expensive for what it is. I will not be returning. read more

Solid, tasty pho spot that is efficiently run by nice people. The last time I went there everything was fresh and tasty, plus there was a DJ playing good music. I made a mistake on my order and the Manager came over to confirm with me to make sure that I was happy with what I was about to order, which was a great customer experience moment that shows they care about what they are serving and the satisfaction of their customers. Good stuff! read more

We are here for an event so I don't know what the regular menu is but I'm sure it's just as amazing as what they served for breakfast. What i love about this place is they give back to the community too! Right now they are having a backpack drive. Everyone is so nice here. Love the vibe of this place! read more

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The service team is lovely and very positive. The pho is solid and tasty just like the other location. There's a nice vibe here and love the community involvement. read more

Monster Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Top 3 banh mi I've had!! It's huge, basically a double sandwich. We got the beef and it was delicious. The spring rolls are fresh and they have multiple options: pork, shrimp or tofu. I got pork today. I love how much this business owner pours into his community. They're always doing give backs, fundraising, and affordable foods All around great place. Next time I go, I'll definitely try the pho, and grab another banh mi! read more

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I ordered the beef banh mi sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, and they didn't skimp on the portion. Be aware--the sandwich comes with a lot of jalapeños, which was pretty spicy for me. I paired it with coconut water, which was super refreshing and ice-cold. The atmosphere is nice, and I love the new location. They even have a robot that brings your food, which is a fun touch. The staff was amazing, with great customer service. Definitely a spot I'd return to! read more

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Happy to have gotten the opportunity to try Monster Pho for the first time! We ordered to go since it was new years! (Called to make sure they were open). We ordered the monster vermicelli combo (bun dac biet) and chicken pho. Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the soup base for the chicken pho and the shrimp for the combo. Price is a bit more than typical, but I expected it! read more

Monster Pho - Chicken Pho (GA), Monster Vermicelli Combo(BUN DAC BIET) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Super festive holiday themed decor and a wonderful toy drive for the community. Always good pho here and the weekend angus beef special was superb. Huge hunk of beef cooked so well the meat fell off the bone. The noodles and broth were also delicious. Nice beer and wine options. There's a hazy monster IPA beer collab that you can pick up in a 4 pack also. Cute toy and candy vending machines for the kiddos to play with as an incentive to behave and eat their meals. The pandan waffle was super fresh, fluffy yet dense, and delicious with the whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. Tee, the owner, is so gracious and down to earth. Doing a lot for the community and giving back. Felt good to support a local small business that is doing big things to help others in times of need. And it was a filling meal and both my kids ate all their food which is always a win win! read more

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I've lived in Oakland my whole life and I've never been here for whatever reason. It's hard to find parking cuz it's only street parking and there's a lot of people picking up to go that's double parking around. The inside when you first walk in reminds me of an arcade cuz there's a few "gumball" machines and a Photo Booth with a lot of different lights and colors catching your attention. Put your name and number of people down on a sign in board and wait to be seated. T introduced himself to me right away, super nice guy. As soon as we got our table, we got water and you order from the QR code that's on the table. Since it was my first time here, I got the Monster Pho Combo and it was delicious. It was a rainy night so the soup dish hit the spot. You can tell the broth has been cooking all day, it was flavorful and the meat was tender. I personally like to add hoisin and sirarcha sauce to my pho but after I get a sip of the broth as is. My friend ordered their beef vermicelli and it looked so good. My friend said their grilled beef is one of her favorite things there so she will usually get something will grilled beef on it and I believe it. Coming back to try the rest of their menu. The banh mi sandwiches look good. read more

Monster Pho - Monster Pho Combo (PHO DAC BIET) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Monster Pho is a reliable place to get some traditional Vietnamese eats. They used to be located a couple blocks over on Broadway between 39th and 40th. The quality of their food has been consistently good. They've also started the Monter Pho Foundation where they've been doing community/charitable work/charitable giving, which I think is just as important as their food. - During COVID they partnered with World Culture Kitchen, and offered free meals to whomever asked for it, no questions asked. - They're doing the same thing currently as people are feeling unsecure with their SNAP and health care benefits. I've had equally good experiences with both their takeout and dine-in experiences, their team provides good service. Their current restaurant space is larger than the last one and has fun decorations, also robots that bring trays to tables. There are a lot of great Vietnamese places in Oakland, Monster Pho is in my top 2 or 3. I support local businesses that support the local community, so please support Monster Pho! read more

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Sometimes you just want to dine somewhere dependable and good, and Monster Pho is just that. When we came here on a Sunday afternoon, we sat outside, as it was pretty busy inside. The tables were clean, service was quick (QR code menu, order and pay on your phone; few minutes later, the server brings your food, piping hot!) It was such an easy, pleasant dining experience. I usually like their beef pho, but everything here is decent. Great place for a quick casual lunch. read more

Monster Pho - beef pho (half eaten!) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I always enjoy coming here. Inside it's decorated, fun, and colorful. There's a skittles machine and a Pokemon card machine right near the entrance lol among other things. Constantly tempted to buy a Pokémon card and live out my childhood dreams lol. I love the nostalgic vending machine vibes! I like the pho here - beef and chicken are both quite good! The employees/service is always very friendly and quick. I also know they give back to the community - I've been to other events here where they provide free pho, no questions asked! Amazing. The owner is sweet, and it's authentic food I think using his mom's recipes (from Vietnam!). I love the Monster logo and generally the merch lol it always tempts me when I come here! I've also come here when they had like Thursday nights live music, it's always a good vibe! Recently I came on a Sunday afternoon with a friend. They were actually busy inside - they have limited seating! We were starving so we settled for outdoor seating, the patio is a great option too! We could order and pay on our phones via QR code so it was super convenient especially to do separate tabs. Overall I love coming here for my pho fix, come through and support these good people! read more

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Was looking for a good bowl of soup and had been to Monster Pho in the past. Decided to give it a try and found that they had relocated to 40th Street. Food options range from pho soups, rice/vermicelli plates, salads with drink choices ranging from craft draft beers to coffee/teas/juices and a few dessert options. We chose the regular sized chicken pho soup and the rice plate with chicken and settled for just water to drink. Both dishes were good and hit the spot. Overall service was also great. read more

Monster Pho - Main menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

I was wandering around with some friends looking for the closest Pho spot we could find, and stumbled onto this spot. Decent street parking along the block, you shouldn't have to walk more than 10 minutes to it. You sit yourself, and are greeted with friendly service. I was surprised to see that this location has a robot server that brings you your order and even waters. It's a fun thing to watch if it's new to you; however, the servers tend to tables as well, so it's not guaranteed that you get the robot server. Let's get to the soup now; I was served a beautiful bowl of pho, with a perfect amount of thinly sliced onions, plenty of good quality meat, and strong broth. A pet peeve of mine is when you can tell the meat has been frozen for a while beforehand (making it tough and chewy), and I am happy to report that I did not have to experience that here! If I were to make one critique, it would be about the number of green onions. It was just enough to get me by, and it is truly not a big deal. I am just a green onion lover and can never get enough. Overall, great solid bowl of pho! read more

Monster Pho - Rare Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The staff is extremely friendly and will regularly check in on you. It felt very homey and welcoming in terms of service. I ordered the beef banh mi and would come back to order it again - I thought the portions were generous, it felt like I received 2 banh mi's! There's plenty of seating as well and you can find their logo on mainly everything around the restaurant, which I got a good kick out of. read more

Monster Pho - Beef Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Craved viet food so we DoorDash it this time! We shared beef banh mi and monster vermicelli combo! Banh mi bread was soft, crunchy and sandwiched itself was flavorful. Monster vermicelli had a good amount of toppings. read more

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I love PHO. Will drive out of my way to get to Monster Pho. Yum! Excellent food, excellent service. They have little robots delivering some parts of your meal, but still interact with humans quite a bit. read more

Imagine if Dave & Buster's attempted to serve Vietnamese cuisine, but did so poorly--that's the best way to describe Monster Pho. I had the rice plate, and every piece of meat was overcooked and extremely dry. MP has been open for more than a decade, and while I don't believe all the positive reviews are fabricated, it seems they have forgotten how to make a basic pork chop or a complete vermicelli bowl. Regarding the price, it's understandable that costs will rise, but the quality of the food shouldn't suffer as a result. BB read more

Found this place on yelp and decided to try it. There's street parking all over. I walked in it's a unique little restaurant they had a lot of cool things. I placed 2 bahmi sandwiches to go . I thought it was a little pricey my order took 10 minutes. When I got the sandwich I understood the price. It's literally like 2 sandwiches and all the veggies were fresh. The chicken was well cooked and very well seasoned. The bread was soft. It was a very good bahmi sandwich I would definitely return. read more

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We've known about Monster Pho for a while and wanted to check out the new location, which I love. The branded atmosphere and decorations of this place are what make it so unique. You order online through a QR code, then the food is brought to you...by a robot! Relatively quickly too. The Vegetable Bowl was very flavorful. I particularly loved the noodles and broth, and the rest of the toppings are very fresh. Very big portions too. Only downside was that prices are pretty steep for Vietnamese though. I will be back regardless! read more

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I love Monster Pho and think they have the best Vietnamese food in the Bay Area and the only one that is nut-free! We have tried almost all their dishes over the years and can honestly say everything tastes great, especially their beef pho. We often order some Bahn mi to go. I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee which arrived ready to drink, with a lovely creamy layer on top, strong but not bitter, not too sweet. It's the best Vietnamese iced coffee ever. Tee, the owner, is an absolute gem in the community, and often has fun events every month. His staff members are also super nice. The restaurant setting a fun, kid-friendly setting and with changing decorations. read more

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The food was great and the portions are huge! I really like the robot waiter that delivers things to your table as well, so cool! They have also done a great job of decorating the inside of the restaurant for Halloween. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Monster Pho - Vegetable Pho(CHAY) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Currently, they are not offering bahn xeo (Vietnamese Crepe), which was the primary reason I stopped in. Instead of leaving, I stayed and ordered fresh spring rolls with tofu and a side of veggie broth. Both were delicious. The spring rolls were stuffed to the max and very fresh. Fish sauce is on-point and the veggie broth was very mild. I hope they start serving the crepe again soon. Very cute monster themed and branded interior. Robotic servers assist real life humans and sometimes deliver food and dinnerware. Customer service is good. Street parking is nearby. Ample sized dinning room. At opening time on Sunday morning, didn't have to wait to be seated. read more

Monster Pho - Fresh Spring Rolls (tofu) Side of Veggie broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

My mom and I came here on Thursday 7/10/2025 as we didn't feel like cooking and wanted something healthy. I suggested Monster Pho as I've been wanting to come back after the Yelp event I attended in early May. We shared the tofu spring rolls and each got a shrimp vermicelli bowl. Everything was tasty, fresh, and not greasy at all. They have a $10 pho special on Thursdays; though we like pho, it was too hot for soup. Since we didn't get pho, we got a 10% discount. The owner T is super friendly & welcoming. He was very appreciative of our business as I told him I went to the Yelp event & suggested Monster Pho to my mom. It's clear he went into the restaurant business for the right reasons as customer satisfaction it's important to him. We'll be back! read more

Such a fun place to be during this Halloween season! So fun for kids and families. They take their restaurant theme to the next level. The service is great as staff is very attentive. The menu is somewhat simple and servings are generous which helps because the food is pricey. read more

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Not only was this one of the more flavorful vegetarian phos I've tried, but to top it off the whole place was decorated for Halloween (appropriate given their name) which made the ambience so festive! My friends and I found the robot server to be an interesting addition when our water glasses and toppings came out, but we were glad to see the friendly staff bring out our heaping bowls of pho. Will definitely be back! read more

Monster Pho - Vegetable Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Too expensive for mid food. Bun Bo hue was mid. Pho beef and chicken were also mid but the meat was tender. My Grampa, visiting from Vietnam was not happy with the food. The service and pandan winter melon tea was good though. read more

What a gem. So much joy packed into one tiny place. Large portions. Adorable atmosphere. Friendly staff. Not a ton of tables and it closes early (8pm). Place has many cute vending machines, a Photo Booth, a street fighter 2 arcade machine. I'd enjoy taking somebody on a simple tasteful fun date here. Midweek. Honestly, I was looking for food tonight that would sit well with an upset stomach I've been carrying. Simple pho and chicken noodles hit the spot. Again, staff was so friendly I almost thought they knew I was planning on writing a Yelp review. While I was there it was somebody's birthday-- the drove out the cake on a tiny little cart and sang happy birthday. read more

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The food! The service! The ambiance! Was A1 we got the beef pho , with the ginger ice lemonade SMACKN ! Enjoyable every time I come here the owner is always very attentive to the customers. My son and I came in and he showed so much generosity I just appreciate him taking care of us. I also wanted to say a big thank you for your kindness and for caring so much about our community. Offering free meals for kids during the shutdown means a lot, especially for families like mine who receive CalFresh. It really shows how much heart you have. I'm so grateful for your generosity and all you do! We will definitely be back read more

Monster Pho - Beef pho Ginger Lemonade - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

3 and a 1/2 stars.. Good Service.. asked to fill water three times.. so no need for Kura Sushi's robot type service for drinks .. I mean they also had 3 servers, an abundant just standing around Food other than Pho was expensive Oh yeah.. Pho.. it was better than okay.. broth was sweet, lots of meat, basil plate came individually and had small leaves.. certainly not the best I've had but not the worst either Ambiance - nice seating as there are 1 bench and 3 chairs to each regular table What was so Monster about it is was it probably pretended to scare me meaning I may not come back read more

Let me say that I think the people and service can really make or break a dining experience. From the moment we stepped foot in Monster Pho, to even after we left, we felt the warmth and generosity that the workers here showed us. Super helpful, really kind, and incredibly welcoming. We ordered a TON of food, all of which I thought were both standard for vietnamese food and tasty. Some highlights for me were the Green Monster Iced Tea (easily chuggable), Monster Pho Combo (huge & comforting), & the Panda Leaf Coconut Waffle with Ice Cream (sweet pillowy goodness). The decorations here during October were INCREDIBLE. I do not doubt that they are on their A-game year round. Customized monster pho skittles machine, photo booth, arcade games for kids, creative signage throughout. Just so fun to look at inside! 10/10 atmosphere. read more

Monster Pho - Monster Rice Combo ($26) - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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A delicious pho restaurant in Oakland! The food was great. The atmosphere inside is fun, and the service is nice. Payment is made in advance using your smartphone. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to visit again. read more

Monster Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was great and really flavorful, along with fast serving time with talking robot waiters. Definitely a must try for a family meal.

I wouldn't call this pho special by any means. If you name your business after the most famous vietnamese dish I would assume thats the item to go pho. To be honest the pho is way overpriced. 26 bucks for a regular tasting bowl of for with minimal greens and meat. The broth tasted almost like every other instant pho base. Nothing special at all. The bowl its served in is small as well. If you sell it as a large combo make it look that that way. Everything here seems to be way overpriced for what it is. Dont expect to be blown away. If they adjusted the prices and bring it down 3 to 5 bucks it would make more sense for the quality you get read more

I recommend this restaurant to whoever loves to eat fun and the people in the rest of the workers so nice and it's clean read more

Monster Pho - I love this restaurant here this MONSTER pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Thank you, Tee, for your warm hospitality and for being so accommodating to my family. This is an exciting and fun place to eat with kids and they can be entertained here as well. The dining experience here is different from other Pho places because Tee and the other employees are responsive to your needs. Atmosphere is super chill. Monster Pho is a great spot for lunch, dinner, and special occasions. Highly recommend! Tina's Tips and Tricks: Come hungry and leave room for dessert. Ask for their spicy sauce if you can handle it. Ordered: - Vietnamese Steak & Eggs with Soup + Salad ($35) - Monster Rice Combo ($26) - Monster Vermicelli Combo ($26) - Monster Phở Combo ($21) - Imperial Egg Rolls ($15) - Potstickers ($13) - Chicken Wings ($17) - Sunset Passion Fruit Tea ($7) - Vietnamese Iced Coffee ($7) - Fresh Ginger Lemonade ($7) - Pandan Leaf Coconut Waffle & Ice Cream ($14) We'll be back! read more

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My family and I have been frequent customers of MP for years, which is why I was esp disappointed with my recent to-go order placed through Uber Eats. I don't typically use Uber Eats but I'm currently under the weather and decided to give it a try. I ordered a regular-sized Chicken Pho and was very disappointed with the portion. There was little to no chicken and the bowl was mostly noodles. While I understand that inflation has affected everyone, esp small businesses, I don't believe loyal, paying customers should feel the impact through reduced quality or portions. Prices have increased, yet the quality appears to have declined. This restaurant once represented "quality in and quality out," and unfortunately, that no longer feels true. For this reason, I will be taking my business to Joe's Pho as they charge the same price while providing far better portions. read more

Tasty food -- huge portions, the 2 of us could only eat half so we got 4 meals out of what we ordered. The human staff gave fast friendly service in a fun atmosphere. The robots are cute too! read more

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This place really lives up to it's name, the portions are monster sized! I do wish they offered smaller portions so I can try more dishes cause it's all so good. You can tell they really put a lot of care creating the menu and keeping it authentic. Although not a vietnamese item, their IPA they made is delicious! I never thought to drink beer with pho but the two really went well together. Monster pho is also great for families, the restaurant is decked out with fun decor and swag and you can see the kids really enjoy it. On a final note, the owner Tee is the realest dude ever! read more

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