We have been going to Noodle Bar (NB) for a few years now. They are still in a very narrow strip…read moremall with somewhat limited parking, but we have been able to get a spot every time. The area is still pretty sketchy and since COVID there is still no seating at the restaurant so plan to get your food to go and take it back to a safe place to enjoy it--we do not recommend eating in you car. We tried that before and the homeless people walking by made it super uncomfortable. On this visit, a guy who belonged in a psychiatric hospital was yelling so loud while crossing the street that two of us left NB to go outside and see what the problem was--just a sick man yelling so went back inside. Despite all that, NB does great business, and as other Yelpers have noted, NB food quantity is still very good for the price. Prices have gone up but not as bad as elsewhere and it is still a good deal for what you get. The food quality really depends on personal taste. We live in San Gabriel, so there is no shortage of stellar Asian food there and NB cannot compete. However, we really like NB's curry chicken. Their noodle dishes really vary in quality, but none of them are bad, all are at least ok, and some are good. This time we also got a chow mien. It was basically fried ramen noodles, not chow mien noodles. It was not stellar, but hey we still liked the flavor and enjoyed it. We tried for the first time the catfish nuggets. It is basically what is called salt and pepper fish filet elsewhere, but with catfish at NB. It's fried, salty fish so what's not to like. It comes with what appeared to be sweet chili sauce, but we did not try that. Business was so good that after trying to call in our order twice, which we definitely recommend doing, no one answered. We drove over and put in our order in person and saw that they were super busy--the lady taking orders missed at least one call in just while taking our order in person. Her and the people cooking were working super hard--massive props and respect to them for working hard to create a successful and long standing business in the community. We will definitely be back again and definitely recommend you give them a try. I believe the only or best (lol) menu photos were the ones I posted about 3 years ago and so I am posting and update if those with this revues and to their business. Last thoughts, they are cash only so come prepared, they have boba drinks, and they have dessert (never tried that). Give them a try!

Noodle Bar? No, you must mean HAIR BAR! ANOTHER DNA sample wound up in my fried rice! What is…read morehappening here?! Another hair! And no, not my own. Definitely not my own, because the length and colors are off and it was in the middle of the food. I tried going back to them, but alas, they are hair ENTHUSIASTS here. Folks, what about opening a salon? Or using hair nets? I'm sorry for the rudeness, but there just isn't any way else to say it, because twice is pretty strange. (Three, if you count someone I know.) I went back a year later hoping things would improve. Damn, and I do intensely crave that soup. I'm sure I'll give in to my craving eventually, so wish me luck.

The egg coffee was very, very good and the lemongrass chicken banh mi was reasonably priced and…read moreyummy - although a bit too much sauce, next time I'll ask for less. Good overall and would come back especially for coffee. Service could be a bit more attentive.

I'm concerned. How did my favorite pho spot on the central coast get this way? I remember a…read moreflavorful, deep and rich broth, that makes you feel at home. I remember a quality a beef that made your soup feel more like a steak than something old and tired. I hate to take babygirl to a bad meal, literally ruins our day. And frankly our day is ruined. Service is always top notch. Attentive, quick and efficient. And I feel like they redid the inside since the last time I came. Probably will be my last tbh

I gotta keep it real:…read more Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return!

Never come across Cambodian food in California, I found one finally, an authentic tasty one…read more I ordered lemon basil soup, stuffed angel wing, Cambodian salad with soft shell crabs. We went there around 6 pm and some food sold out already, so better go there earlier to get their food.

This was great! We came hungry an hour before they closed and they sat and served us right away…read more The seafood pho is generous with the meats and the broth is yum yum yum. We also got the calamari and it was super fresh. You can tell it's homemade too bc the same rings were in the pho. Would easily come back!

For the price especially, pretty decent Vietnamese food. The specialty drinks are a little pricey…read moreand wouldn't recommend the tamarind, it was over the top. The jasmine green milk tea was also not a favorite. But rice plates were great. Heard the noodle broth was a bit too oily for a friend.

The man there was patient & helpful, especially when explaining the menu to us & providing…read morerecommendations. BBQ Brisket sandwich was to die for - tender, juicy, with just enough sauce. Even though it's been a month since our Monterey trip, my partner & I's one regret was not taking some back with us. We went for the aquarium - but would plan a trip back just to enjoy it again. Seating area & bathroom is nice & clean.

My wife and I had an incredible lunch experience here today. I've been seriously craving a…read moretraditional, no frills hot dog, and even though it was not on the menu, the staff went above and beyond. They were kind enough to sneak a couple onto the grill for us, which was an amazing gesture. The hot dogs were absolutely delicious, served on a high-quality bun shipped directly from the East Coast (the same ones they use for their Philly cheesesteaks). It was a fantastic, flavorful surprise. As you can see from the photo, my wife thoroughly enjoyed diving right into that massive foot-long! The service was top-notch, the food was spectacular (such great quality and flavor), and they truly care about their customers. We will absolutely be returning and highly recommend this spot to anyone in the Seaside area! Thank so much, its really a pleasure to find a crew that love their trade !

amazing experience and very high-quality food and just brilliant service for our entire family here…read moretoday We came here as a group of eight our server Natt was awesome

$16.50 Chicken red curry over rice: side salad was simple, drizzled with peanut dressing. I asked…read morefor medium spicy. Lunch dish was quite enjoyable. High value. Can eat again. $4.50 Arnold Palmer: classic and comes with several refills.

The place is nice and clean. Thumb up. Food was decent and…read moreservice is fast. It is located right in front of hotel continental.

Should have figured a place on cannery row would be a rip off, but reviews were somewhat positive…read more The food is way overpriced for what you get. Dumplings are clearly frozen, not homemade. The service woman was terrible. Hiding on her phone in back the entire time. They do not give water. You must pay for a drink. It's entirely self service so don't bother tipping, you are already overpaying for frozen Dumplings and no service. Do not recommend.

Visiting the area and stopped by! Had the pesto sandwich and it was delicious and my son had the…read moreturkey sandwich he also loved it! Great customer service and food was out quickly!

So I was driving down to Monterey from Sacramento for a quick little 36 hour golfing trip.When I…read morearrived in Monterey,I was starving so I quickly jumped on Yelp and found the closest breakfast burrito spot I could find-That's when I found 3 Mundos Sandwich Shop on Fremont Street,which is a sandwich shop that also makes breakfast burritos. When we arrived they had a small parking lot but busy because they do a lot of Door Dash and Uber Eats business. Once inside I took a quick look at the menu and saw they had breakfast burritos of either Chorizo-Sausage-Ham-Bacon or Veggie. I chose Chorizo breakfast burrito($10.39) The shop is run by the owner-he was the cashier and the cook. In talking to him,he was telling me that his family owns multiple Mexican small shops like this in the Juarez Mexico area and El Paso Texas area.Says that all the shops use the same recipe for their hot sauce that is served with the burritos. Once the burrito arrived,it was both heavy and warm.Once I cut it open,I was able to appreciate the craftsmanship of this burrito in all its chorizo,egg,potato and cheese glory-it was beautiful. As pretty as it was though,it tasted even better,I had planned on only eating half of it as I had a tee time in less than an hour but one bite led to another and then it was gone. I've had many breakfast burritos in my day and as unexpected as this is to say,this may have been the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Also the aforementioned family-recipe hot sauce that came with the burrito was so spicy yet so tasty--perfect combo to a perfect burrito. In closing,if you ever find yourself in the Monterey area and you want to treat yourself to some upper echelon breakfast burritos-do yourself a favor and stop at 3 Mundos sandwich shop-a top tier food experience awaits.

I've seen the blue-and-white Rice & Roots building before, and the name always caught my attention…read more I only wish I had taken a photo of the inside while I was there. It has such a cute, comfortable vibe. I asked Bella for a takeout menu, but they don't have printed ones. Normally, I would have just stood there awkwardly trying to decide what to order and wouldn't have placed in order. Instead, she showed me the menu, and we ended up talking about what a picky eater she is and I am too. She made it easy to figure out what I might actually like. I've had a hard time lately finding food that feels worth the price, let alone finding somewhere I actually want to return to. Rice & Roots is one of those places. I tried the shaken filet mignon and was impressed by the care they took even with my takeout order. It was satisfying, reasonably priced, and something I would happily order again. Bella's customer service will definitely make me a returning guest. She also made me feel comfortable enough to try different things on the menu. Sometimes you find one thing you like and are afraid to try anything else. I don't feel that way here. If I worked in the area, I could easily see myself swinging by for a weekly lunch. I think I've found a new favorite spot.

We drove up from Los Angeles and never expected Monterey to be this cold! After a chilly day, a…read moresteaming hot bowl of beef pho at Rice & Roots was exactly what I needed. Nothing beats a warm, comforting bowl of pho on a cold evening. Sometimes the simplest meal turns out to be the perfect dinner. So glad we found this little spot!

We ate there last night. We got there right before they were closing. No problem! We were greeted…read moreescorted to our table. The restaurant is decorated very nice in cultural decor. The food was excellent. Our waiter was the owner. Extremely professional and polite. Unfortunately no pictures. Definitely will return for more!

Honestly more like a 3.5 but rounding up to support a local small business…read more Pros Generous portions Loved their veggies (baby corn, broccoli, bell peppers) Clean and nice atmosphere Friendly staff Tasty chicken skin Nice curry flavors Cons Chicken was a bit dry Salmon was partially undercooked