Can't believe I didn't do a review for them before the fire. The place and parking lot itself was quite small. It was always packed with people dining. We came here to grab dinner. They were busy as usual so we ordered to go. We ordered a grilled pork banh mi, grilled chicken banh mi, banh cuon, and grilled pork rice plate. Everything was very tasty and delicious. A favorite for Vietnamese food in the area that's for sure. Can't wait til they open their new location soon. Even tho it won't be in CV..I don't mind driving to the Stack. I still need to try their other items including their pho. read more

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Was feeling under the weather after a week of traveling so I decided to take a trip to my favorite pho spot, pho auntie 7. My bf and I came an hour before closing and it was packed, but were able to get a seat as soon as we walked in. They have plenty of seating for large groups or smaller parties. The food here never disappoints! Ordered the large rare beef pho with extra beef on the side, the shrimp spring rolls and the fried potstickers. The pho is the best I've ever had. The broth is flavorful and seasoned to perfection. The soup is packed with meat and noodles. The spring rolls are fresh, the ingredients they use really make a difference in quality of the food. The fried potstickers are crunchy and delicious and the sauce they paired it with was sweet and balanced the flavor of the potstickers. Even though it was busy, the kitchen was quick and we had our food within minutes of ordering. This place has so much more than pho, I'll be back to try more from their extensive menu! read more

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Rice flower sheet appetizer was delicious. Bun Rieu and Beef Pho were both delicious as always. Service was super quick and accurate. Parking was easy for a weeknight: either right outside the restaurant or on street parking. Weekend may get tough. Typical pho place ambiance, clean and not slippery. read more

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I love the chicken salad here. I am allergic to sesame so I always order it without dressing. Normally a salad without dressing is bland and gross, but this chicken salad is flavorful and a nice experience to eat even without dressing. They're not stingy with the chicken either, it's totally loaded up. The spring rolls with shrimp are also good, they're generous with the sauce when you do takeout. They are a little heavy on the lettuce for me and a little light on the mint. read more

Pho Auntie 7 - A2. Fresh Spring Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Food came out fast for our party of 8 with a toddler and a baby! It was a hot day but I am always down for pho! My bf got a rice plate. We were all pretty pleased with our food. read more

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Pho Auntie is our to go spot for some good Vietnamese food. We go here all the time when we crave Vietnamese food close to our place. My husband to go order is usually the vermicelli and I love my combo plate. But during this visit I wanted to try something. I tried their chicken salad and it was so good and so refreshing. Would totally order it again. I also like the tofu skin. My son loved his his banh mi. Service is efficient and fast. Staff are friendly. It's clean. The only down side...parking!! It super limited. Hard to find parking. read more

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My husband and I had free time without the kids so we opted for pho and went during lunch time on a Tuesday. The parking lot is small and shared with a convenience store, so if it's full you'd have to find street parking. The place itself is a decent size. There were a few people in there already but we were seated right away. Ordered the nem roll which was delightful and refreshing. And the dipping sauce went well with it. The pho broth was good. The meat is sliced pretty thin but they give a good portion even for a regular size. They even have a kids menu which is convenient. Next time will def bring the little ones and order for them here instead of buying a whole "adult" meal for a 3 year old. Lol read more

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I came here on a Sunday morning for some pho and this place did not disappoint. The soup had lots of flavors and the rare cuts of beef tasted of quality. Service was pretty fast as well since it wasn't too busy! Plenty of seating inside. The interior is like any quick pho / Vietnamese style restaurant. I'd definitely come back! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - P1. Beef Combo Pho / Phở Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon, but people waiting get sat pretty fast! I got the vermicelli combo meal for second time to go - always tasty, and packed with flavor ‍ I got take out, so it took a while to get my food, but worries. Totally worth the wait! I had to go back to get some soy sauce and sriracha, and they were more than happy to help me out. Bathroom is NOICE and spacious lol and clean af Anyways, had their coffee with some egg foam, I loved it. BF was not a fan, but he's picky, so don't listen to him lol read more

Pho Auntie 7 - V1. Combination Vermicelli / Bún Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Was recommended to Auntie 7 by a friend who was raving about it so we decided to check it out. All the raves were well deserved! There's a small lot around the side but it fills up quick at rush hours. There's more on the street though. I love the wide range of menu options, and that they are customizable! I got the BBH but vegetarian only. Easily done! She got the mi quang. Both dishes were very good! Washed it down with some fresh sugarcane juice yum! It's packed at lunch but service is fast and they're running around a lot. Also very accommodating. Will keep coming back and make this our primary pho joint now! Gonna have to try more of that extensive menu! read more

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Pho places with a number in their names are usually a safe pick. It stood true for Pho Auntie 7. I ordered their bun bo hue. Their broth wasn't the best I've had but I wouldn't say it's bland like some of the other reviews I've read. They included shrimp paste on the side so I'm wondering if they didnt add it to the broth in case I wouldn't like it. Anyway, the saving grace was the definitely amount of meat and tendon they put in. I felt like there was meat every time I went for the noodles. A bit iffy about the prices though ($8.50 for viet egg coffee?!?!). Service could've been a little bit better. No one came back after we got our food and we have to wait awhile to pay. On the flip side I can say it's good they're not rushing people out the door after they're done eating. read more

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My sister and I stopped by Pho Auntie 7 for lunch. Solid Viet spot! We walked in on a weekend and were seated immediately. The staff are attentive and tremendously courteous. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy; has that mom-and-pop shop vibe. After placing our orders, our dishes arrived within minutes. TAPIOCA DUMPLINGS: I realize I've tried bánh bột lọc before, but not in such a cute, standard dumpling shape. More familiar with the banana leaf-wrapped, cylindrical version! These were delightful, bite-sized, QQ pockets of shrimp. A little sweet and savory, with refreshing bits of scallion. CHICKEN RICE PLATE: ... My go-to at any Viet spot lol. Delicious! Chicken is tender and seasoned well; rice is fluffy; nước chấm is perfectly spicy/sweet-- super pleased. Comes with soup! Would definitely come back to try their egg coffee or other dishes! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Tapioca Dumplings / Bánh Bột Lọc - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Good Vietnamese option. I've gotten to eat from here a few times whenever I'm in the area, had gotten it pretty regularly. Egg rolls were good, albeit pricey. The pho options were nice too, my brother and SIL enjoyed it. I'm a fan of the rice dishes and the vermicelli dishes, but again, pricey for $19.25. It's a good option when I'm there, but it makes me miss the prices I get to see in the South Bay Area. But the food is pretty solid; there wasn't a time where the food didn't taste good. I can't comment on the service or the inside as we always order to go, but my bro did mention the lady had a snippy attitude one time when he came to pick up the order. Like she was in a bad mood from start to finish, he was whatever about it and we have since picked other places to order from when I visit haha. Service is usually good, though. read more

Been here twice with my family. First time we dined in and second time we ordered take out. Only downside is parking is a hassle here so noticed a lot of people also order take out. Don't get me wrong tho, there's still a good amount of people dining in and there's usually a wait time since they're quite busy. I absolutely love their banh hoi and it's actually my go-to here. I highly recommend it and it's super filling for me. The environment here is your usual pho restaurant aesthetic. Nothing too special but the food does not disappoint! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - S12. Woven Noodles / Bánh Hỏi - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

4.5 stars Who would've thought that you could find authentic central Vietnamese cuisine in Castro Valley? Pho Auntie 7 (named after an auntie that's the 7th kid in a family of 13) is a casual spot with hard-to-find dishes like Banh Beo, steamed ramekins of chewy rice cakes that came in two different versions: a dry version topped with dried shrimp flakes & mung beans, and a wet version topped with a slurry sauce of shrimp, pork, and chive. The Banh Hoi were thin woven rice noodle bundles, served with grilled pork, sugarcane shrimp, and sausage meatballs, along with peanuts, fried shallots, and fish sauce. The meats were all done to perfection--the marinated pork was nicely caramelized, and the sugarcane shrimp and meatballs were juicy and flavorful. The Banh Cuon (one of my personal favorites for their chewy, slithery texture) were chewy steamed rice noodle rolls with a filling of ground chicken, jicama, and wood-ear mushrooms, topped with slices of cha lua (Vietnamese ham), and served with bean sprouts, fried shallots, and fish sauce. The Baby Clams was a pile of tiny clams stir-fried with lemongrass and onion, and served with large sheets of crunchy sesame rice crackers. Finally, a highlight dish was the Mi Quang, a noodle soup made of chewy yellow turmeric noodles in a savory, slightly spicy broth, served with a caramelized prawn, egg, pork slices, peanuts, and sesame rice cracker sheets for crunch. Overall, the food here was delicious and came at a good value in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere with quick, friendly service too! read more

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Lemon grass tofu was unexpectedly good but a real grease fest, consider that a warning for those who cannot indulge in that. The pho was HUGE and not in the nice way. Maybe because it was vegan? *shrug* Anyway the broth was bland, the tofu was the hugest slice of tofu Ive ever laid eyes on in any pho bowl. It scared me a little. Price is good but it didn't make my pho tasty nor did it make finding a parking easy. (Parking sucks!) Im down to try it again because prices and service is good. I'll try it again in the distant future. read more

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After 6 hours of straight shopping I was hangry! This spot has been bookmarked forever and glad I finally got to try some Vietnamese food near home. Parking is a bit hectic but I found a spot on the street since the lot was full. Our waitress came and took our order and we were bought ice waters to our table. On the menu: Banh hoi Lemongrass tofu Nuoc mia Banh hoi was a big portion. The grilled pork was very tender and flavorful. The pork meatballs were really delicious and I avoided the shrimp since I'm allergic. The tofu was a bit tough and chewy but the flavor was there. The nuoc mia has to be my favorite since it wasn't super sweet and it was refreshing. Overall I'd definitely come back and try other dishes. Employees were super friendly and love to support local spots. read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Banh hoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Good service and food. As with most pho places, the food comes out fast. Flavorful broth, meats and noodle. Selection of hot sauces. Small parking lot so we parked on the street around the corner. read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Service here was good considering they were super busy during a Saturday when I came by. To speed up tables, guests often share a bigger table with 2 to 4 other guests, all sitting in one table. Just keep that in mind if you are dining for two. Menu had good selections and our order was not bad. There is a small private parking that is shared by other businesses in the same building. Cheers! read more

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I've been to Pho Auntie 7 a few times and it's pretty high quality in terms of the service and food. Here's what I've tried: Beef Pho (Pho Tai Chin): I rarely get beef pho, but when I do crave it, I want it to hit, and PA7 delivers. The broth is amazing, and rivals some of the top places in the South Bay. The meat quality is tender and they give a good amount. Highly reccomended. 8.5 out of 10 Chicken Pho (Pho Ga): The pho ga here is good, but on the sweeter side than what I usually prefer. It's good, but you'd need to crave a sweeter pho broth than say, Pho Ha Noi or Pho Dao in the South Bay (my gold standards). The chicken is high quality, and they give a good amount. 7.8 out of 10 Grilled Chicken Rice Plate: Ok, this one I wasn't a huge fan of this very lemongrass-forward bbq chicken. I thought the chicken was tender, but the lemongrass flavor just wasn't great here for some reason. Even the pickled veggies were a miss - tasted quite bitter aftertaste. The saving grace was the egg roll - it was bomb. 5.8 out of 10. Spring Rolls (Nam Nueng): Super good grilled pork spring rolls. Did not care for the orange pork dipping sauce, so we got a side of peanut sauce which was really good. 7.5 out of 10. Bahn Mi with Grilled Pork: So good! The bread is not rock hard, but rather soft and fresh tasting, almost like it was house-made, or at least fresh. The pork was tender, the veggies were fresh and plentiful. Overall, a premium tasting bahn mi if you're used to cheap $7 ones from quick chains (which are still good for the price, dont get me wrong) but this one is premium tasting all around. Kind of reminds me of the bahn mis from Dino's in SF, which is a fav of mine as well. 9 out of 10 During busy peak times, there can be a bit of a wait (maybe 10-20 minutes) but it moves pretty fast and the servers clean tables super fast when people finish. This place is worth the hype, but with a few caveats! We will be back, but probably just for the beef pho or bahn mi for me. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here back in December when I was 3 months pregnant. I was so hungry and was looking forward to eating the grilled pork vermicelli noodle. However, I did not like how the grilled pork was marinated and did not even finish my food. There was also a cleaning cart next to our table the whole time and we could smell bleach. I left the place starving. I do however want to come back and try their other dishes here. My boyfriend did enjoy the banh beo. read more

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Oh no! They have had a large fire our favorite Vietnamese restaurant must close for now. We hope you reopen soon!! read more

We went to Pho Auntie 7 for the first time yesterday and were so impressed with their customer service and warm friendliness. Their Vietnamese coffee and pho are delicious! My family enjoyed their sandwiches and Thai tea as well. It is a super clean and open spot. Will definitely be returning! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - P2. Rare Steak Pho / Phở Tái Vietnamese Coffee / Cà Phê - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This spot came highly recommended, and I'm glad I gave it a try. The lemongrass tofu was incredibly flavorful, and the short rib plate--served with rice and pickled vegetables--was absolutely mouthwatering. We also had the beef pho, which had a comforting, richly flavored broth. I tried the passionfruit drink as well--slightly tart but refreshing. The menu offers a wide variety of options, ensuring there's something for everyone. From street food and banh mi to rice plates and pho, whatever you're craving is sure to be satisfied here. The drink selection included coffee, tea, smoothies, and juices--making it hard to choose just one! Parking can be tricky, so it's best to visit during off-peak hours. Service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. read more

I think these have to be one of the top 5 viet places in the East Bay Area ! When walk into the restaurant they are very quick to attend you, welcoming you and the food comes quick. The whole place is very clean, very efficient and the food was wonderful. I wanted a bite of everyone's plate at my table! read more

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This place was really busy on a Sunday during lunch time! We got lucky that we were able to get a table for 2 (they ended up moving us after we order as they stated they had a bigger table for us because we ordered 3 things, but I later realized they needed our table for two for a bigger group that was waiting for a table). The chicken wings were good, it came out crispy and hot! We had to order a side of rice for this. My husband and I thought it was an okay pho place, we've definitely had better. I think the broth could have been more favorable! It's really hard to try new pho places because when we've had really good pho somewhere else and we compare it to every place... The place was really clean and the staff was very attentive and quick! read more

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Yummy and decently priced banh mi sandwiches (around $20 total)! Got the shrimp and pork banh mi, and we loved them. We ordered on the phone and they had them ready by the time we got there. Fast service. Perfect meal for our picnic! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Shrimp Banh Mi, Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Stopped by for dinner last night with the fam and we agreed this place was just ok. The place is easy to find however did have a bit of challenge finding parkings. The restaurant is right next to a liquor shop and both shared a small run down lot (8-10 parkings total). We got seated immediately and not crowded at all giving its dinner time. Food came pretty quick and service was attentive. We also ordered 2 bowls of Oxtails pho - oxtails were soft and tender but taste overall was just ok. We had better definitely elsewhere. Additionally too much soup and not much noodles even though we ordered large size to shared. We would prefer less soup and more noodles especially noodles are much cheaper. read more

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Loved the ambience of the restaurant, service is fast, and the food is delicious. The only downside is the availability of parking... other than that, I'd be back in a heartbeat. Try the egg Vietnamese coffee! It's so good! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Lemon grass V3. Chicken Vermicelli / Bún Gà Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Getting parking here is a headache! But once that's settled, enjoy yourself a decent bowl of pho. It's a pretty busy restaurant with all the to-go orders and diners. Pho is ok. Not bad, but not amazing. Service is kind of bad though. I never got a refill on water. They're just too busy to notice. It's good if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of the way for Pho Auntie 7. read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Goi cuon nem nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We called in one day in advance to order a party tray - 12 Nem Nuong Cuon. Minimum order is 10 rolls. They charged us over the phone at the time of the order. They called back shortly and said they accidentally charged us for 13 instead of 12 so they gave us one extra roll. We picked up the order the next evening and it was ready on time. It comes with a tub of sauce and the rolls were cut in half. The Nem Nuong Cuon were good and everyone at the party liked it as well. However, this doesn't come close to Brodards. The service was great except for charging an extra roll but they were able to resolve it. read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Nem Nuong Cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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This is an awesome hole-in-the-wall place for Vietnamese cuisine! Plenty of vegetarian options which were all so yummy. Staff were very sweet too. The only thing we didn't really enjoy was the tamarind and peanut drink, which tasted mostly of tamarind and the peanuts were only halved so it was hard to enjoy them. There is limited parking on site. read more

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This spot has been on my "to try" list for a while so me and my bf finally decided to check it out. Unfortunately, it was a bit underwhelming, mid as the kids would say nowadays. The good: pretty packed on a Sunday around lunch time, lots of options, got sat down pretty quickly. The not so good: limited parking, Thai tea was pretty bland (nothing special), and their chicken pho was, again, pretty mid. I was a little irritated about their kids meal policy. And, before yall come for me, I understand the jist of a kids meal being just for kids. But I've honestly rarely run into this issue before. I have a pretty small appetite and I like my pho pretty plain - just soup, noodles, and chicken. So I asked if I could just get a plain kids pho, which also happens to be about half the price of the regular size version. But our server said no :( So our bill came out to $40 for a plain regular chicken pho, Thai tea, and a pork crepe. Again, I know the Bay is expensive but still on the hunt for a dope spot that has tasty and reasonably priced pho. read more

We've tried this place three times, since we moved to this city. Must be a regular. It's a mom & pop shop that's always poppin. Get here before the dinner rush and you will be out quick. Good for party's of 2 or 5. Family friendly restaurant. Love the woven noodles something signature here. It does take longer to make. I am always waiting for the noodles long after my fiancée pho is served. It's a delicious light meal worth the wait. The crew is nice, friendly, and efficient. read more

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Came here on 2 separate occasions! The food is amazing and has large serving sizes. The service is also incredibly fast. I will definitely return to try their other dishes in the future. Something to be aware of is that their parking lot is very limited and you may have to look for street parking. read more

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They have a little parking lot next door, so that is nice. Don't need to park in the street. Got seated right away. Food came out fairly quick too. We ordered the roll sampler. It's a bit pricey but oh so yummy! You get 2 shrimp spring rolls, 2 nem rolls, 2 friend egg rolls, and 4 fried shrimp rolls for $24.95. I got the bun bo hue. The flavor of the soup was a little bland. But I enjoy the texture of the noodles. Decent amount of toppings too! My partner got a rare steak pho and said there was an abundant of meat in it. We got a cold cut pate banh mi to go and it's so yummy! The flavor of the pate was great! The ambiance was just like a normal pho restaurant. Nothing too fancy. Seemed normal. Service to check out and get my take out boxes was very quick! Loved that part. :) read more

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Solid Vietnamese restaurant with a very extensive menu. The Banh Beo Sampler and the Steamed Rice Rolls were beautifully presented and packed with different ingredients. We were feeling adventurous and got the Baby Clams Starter. It was okay and a big portion. The flavors across all the above dishes were a bit muted unfortunately. The Mi Quang stole the spotlight though, delicious! +1 for the great service too! read more

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On August 13, 2025, there was a fire in the attic of the Pho Auntie 7 restaurant. The business has since stated, "We are working hard to either reopen at same spot or open a new place near Castro Valley." I have been to 80%+ of all Vietnamese restaurants in San Leandro, Castro Valley, and San Lorenzo, and Pho Auntie 7 is easily one of the top three. Their grilled meats, especially chicken and pork, are unrivaled by any Vietnamese restaurant I've ever visited. read more

This is my favorite pho places in the Bay Area! Had the beef pho with rare steak, brisket and tendon. The soup is super flavorful and beef-y and the spices they used complimented the flavor really well without overpowering it. They give plenty amount of meat and is also really soft and tender. I also tried their bun bo hue and it's delicious! The soup is super flavorful and it came with a ton of meat - beef shank, pork feet, tendon, and ham. Everything was infused with the broth and super tender as well. I love this place because it has good portions, super flavorful and quick! read more

Stopped by Pho Auntie 7 in Castro Valley, and I had the Bún bò Huế. It was good--nice balance of flavors, tender meat, and a decent spice level--but I felt like something was missing from the broth. Maybe it was the depth of flavor or a bit more richness that I was hoping for. The shop itself is much bigger than it looks from the outside, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff were super friendly, and the place had a cozy, authentic vibe that made for a nice dining experience. Overall, a solid spot, and I'd come back to try some of their other dishes. Just hoping for a bit more oomph in the soup next time! read more

Pho Auntie 7 - Vietnamese Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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