Always delicious and fresh. The best place for pho. We have been going for many years, and will…read morecontinue to!

This place is really good. Fast service. Clean and inviting ambiance. The food was delicious. The…read moreRamen noodle (Mi) had a nice bouncy texture. Chicken Wings were nice and crispy. It didnt have any seasoning on it, but the sauce made up for it a lot. The Vermicelli noodle bowl (bun thit nuong) was fresh and tasty. Good amount of veggies in it to make you feel healthy lol. The Pho had nice clean broth which was very tasty and the noodles was very fresh. Definitely a good Vietnamese restaurant for Salinas.

Called in last minute to make reservation, was so nice to get the table ready for me within 40…read moreminutes for 7 people. Ordered pho, shaking beef, banh xeo, and others that I could not remember. Their pho was good, big portion and full of meat. Unfortunately the sirloin was overcooked and the other parts of the meat have too much fats in them, so it was down on the score. Their shaking beef was also meh, very thin and overly sweet, probably not their strongest dish. Banh xeo was full of meat and fillings, but not particularly crispy. All in all, it was tasty but only lacking a bit here and there. Their service was pretty good though. Their restaurants are also huge, which is a plus.

I was a big fan of this place when it first opened and used to rave about their pho. Unfortunately,…read moremy visit on 5/2 was a huge letdown. From the moment I walked in, the service began with a bad start. The staff were chatting and joking behind the counter and too distracted to notice me. I had to grab a menu myself and ask in a loud tone if I could sit anywhere just to get their attention. Once seated, it took nearly 10 minutes for a server to come by. I ordered a boba drink and pho with brisket. The server returned after another 8 minutes to say they were out of both the boba flavor I wanted and the brisket. After I reordered, the replacement boba arrived extremely sweet -- basically tasted like watered-down sugar syrup with almost no tea flavor. The pho was even more disappointing.. the broth was watery and bland, there was very little beef, and the bowl was light on noodles and toppings. It felt like a shadow of what they used to serve. It's sad to see a spot that was once one of the best pho places in Salinas (in my opinion) decline this sharply. The restaurant was unusually empty, and the few other customers looked just as unimpressed. I understand rising food and restaurant operating costs, but cutting quality this much will only drive more people away. I rarely leave negative reviews and I don't consider myself to be such a picky eater, but this experience was genuinely disappointing. I'm not sure I'll be back.

Look! Never judge a book by its cover. I tried it the first time this hole in wall Chinese /…read moreVietnamese cuisine is a delight the price is affordable plus it's delicious. The owners are accommodating & very nice. Spoke to the owner he told me they have been in business for 28 years! WOW! I will definitely comeback for more deliciousness. Support local businesses they're the best.

9/10 Definitely one…read moreof the staple Vietnamese spots in Salinas! Pho Tai was excellent flavorful broth, plenty of noodles, and I added extra steak which was tender and delicious. The taste never disappoints.The spring rolls were fresh and perfectly rolled, with a nice touch of mint that really stood out. Service was fast and efficient, and the staff was friendly. Ambiance was great they even had the football game on, which was a plus! It gets busy, but the food comes out quick. Overall, a solid go-to spot. Highly recommend giving it a try!

9.2/10 Ordered the…read morerare beef pho and spring rolls, absolutely amazing and highly recommend this spot for Vietnamese food! The rare beef pho was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The noodles were fresh, not clumpy at all, and very enjoyable to eat. I also asked for extra beef, and they definitely did not skimp on the portions, which was a huge plus. The spring rolls were another standout fresh, tightly rolled, and well-made. My only small criticism is that I wish the peanut sauce had a little more flavor and punch to it. Despite the restaurant being very busy, the service was efficient and the staff stayed friendly and attentive throughout. The ambiance is on the smaller side, but the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back!

Great find while visiting Marina. Casual noodle bar with generous portions. Lots of parking located…read morein a plaza with Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree. Got here at 6:15 on a Sunday and there was a line and crowded with people already eating inside. Put our name on the waitlist and she said about 15 minute wait. We got called for our table within 15 mins! I ordered the regular size 5 Spice Chicken Bowl and a Vietnamese Coffee and hubby ordered the regular size Pho Combination Soup. Lots of variety from the menu. Our server was very nice. Even asked if peanuts were okay in the 5 Spice Chicken? The food was served piping hot and considering it was so crowded; especially lots of to go orders our food came quite fast. Everything was excellent and tasty, clean atmosphere and service is quick and friendly. Nice "hole in the wall" Vietnamese restaurant find for our visit here.

This place almost seems deserted at times but man oh man does it deserve to be BUSY. This is our…read morefavorite spot in not just Salinas but Monterey county. I will never go anywhere else for Thai in this area , not willingly anyways. Be careful of spice level. The chef here truly hits the Thai level spices. I ask for medium but am always dying half way in. If you can't handle the heat, ask for zero. Don't mess around. We have yet to try the whole menu but it's hard to stray from our favorites: - green curry - panang curry - pad thai - pad kee mao (drunken noodles) - beef salad (loooooove this with some extra rice on the side - super saucy and can get really spicy. Highly rec if you like that funk from the fish sauce) The ambiance is definitely take out vibes. Lighting is very bright and fluorescent but clean. I can't praise this place enough!!!

I just want to say what an absolute masterpiece! This was my first time ever coming here! The…read moremoment I walked in, I was greeted with a very welcoming smile and "happy to have you". The gentleman told me he had a full menu for me to review, and I was able to look through it. The entire restaurant was very clean, and well maintained with beautiful decorative art, and clean floors, windows, and doors. The gentleman working the front gave me so many options to choose from, explained the entirety of the menu, and even gave advice on which dishes to choose from based on my flavor pallet. He was very informative, patient, and so helpful in choosing my first tai experience. The fried appetizers, wonton and dumplings were so crispy and fresh. The filling inside both was fair, and the sauces given had a wonderful flavor. The pad Thai was perfectly spiced and very filling. I do wish the pork itself was seasoned prior to the sauce, and maybe it is, but it seemed a tad bland with the sauce on top! Great prices and great portions. I do highly recommend you come try this place! They had so many great options including drinks!

Saturday we ate Lunch here and had dim sums. Next time I…read moreprobably order a plate next time, but mongolian triple plate surprised me. Dr pepper is one drink I like. I noted they had sparkling water and will try it next time. My father likes lunch menu. Service was fast Depends on food and what u order. Dim sums were tasty Thank for the food. Update it more on desktop.

This is our favorite restaurant in Salinas. We have tried almost everything and have never been…read moredisappointed. To name a few, we have tried the Singapore noodles - so flavorful, spicy, and tender pork. Pork buns - sooo soft and tasty! Melts in your mouth. Pork and Shrimp Dumplings - they do not skimp on the protein! Our all time favorite is the family dinner deals. Great variety and we always have leftovers.

I really don't want to write a review and I want to gatekeep, but I won't do that. This place is…read moreawesome This place is very good, high quality. They have sushi premade in a grab n go case and other things out to buy and a couple of seats for eat in. The gyoza soup is to die for. Everything we have gotten here is so so good. It is in a shopping center, parking is tight.

This sushi and poke hut is gem in Salinas! What sets this place apart is the friendly service you…read morereceive! The workers are really friendly and has even given some recommendations for poke bowl combinations! The poke bowl I got is my fave: salmon with spicy sauce and the works! You can definitely customize as you please. The selections of noodles, sushi, dumplings are varied! You are sure to enjoy something from sushi hut! Also! Don't forget to have some yummy snacks, candies, tea, and flavored soft drinks! (it's a mini convenience store as well)

Food is so delicious and coming from Texas this is great!! gotta have the number 6read more

Solid Chinese food made with fresh ingredients Fried food…read morewas crispy without being greasy. Dishes had plenty of vegetables Portions are good Place is well kept Menu is quiet extensive too

Amazing experience food was phenomenal as well as their drinks. Service was amazing and the owner…read morewas one of a kind will definitely be stopping again only gave five stars because that's the most amount they let me give amazing once again amazing place

Stopped in for a quick bite…read more The rare beef pho was decent. I wish the broth was richer but it is the best I've had in Salinas. The beef was very good too, thin and tasty! They graciously remade the jasmine milk tea because it was way too sweet the first time! They redid it at 50% and it was perfect. Also I appreciate that the tea is actual brewed tea and not powder! My son devoured the chicken fried rice! I must admit it was delicious! It came out piping hot and freshly made. The waitress let me know that next time I could request veggies or extra broth since I don't eat the noodles. Overall - 4/5 and we'll definitely be back

9.7/10 Definitely the best sushi in Salinas I've had so far!…read more I really enjoyed my experience here. I started with the sashimi dinner, which was absolutely amazing no complaints at all. The cuts were generous and incredibly fresh. The Tekka Maki rolls were rolled perfectly, with a great bite and, again, very fresh. We were also treated to dessert and chose the fried green tea ice cream. It was definitely firm, which makes sense since it was fried, but fried green tea ice cream. It was definitely firm, which makes sense since it was fried, but the contrast worked well. Sweet and savory with the crispy exterior overall, really good. Service was fast and efficient, with a very attentive server. The ambiance was clean, nice, and relaxed. It wasn't very busy, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Came in for some teppanyaki solo last night, was sat with a big birthday family, and had a great…read moretime! Classic experience, same as all the big brand places. One little extra thing I did absolutely love, was that the fried rice was automatic and you didn't get up charged for it, and even better they gave you chow mein noodles as well! The filet was amazing, perfectly cooked! Service was great and the birthday celebration was wild! Loved it!