DIY Nem Nguon is always the best! So delicious and it was enough for two to share if you order…read moreapps. I love Banh Beo and these always are so good! Honestly, service isnt the best but like they say... if the an asian restruant is getting bad rating on their service that means there food is good!

Really disappointed this time. I paid an extra $5 for beef bone, but only got one small piece (see…read morephoto). In the past, the same add-on used to come with two bones, which felt much more reasonable for the price. The portion clearly got smaller while the price stayed the same -- not a great look. It feels like they're quietly cutting corners. If you're going to charge extra, at least keep the portion consistent. Food itself is okay, but this kind of downgrade makes it hard to come back. Definitely not worth $5 anymore.

I first went to Pho Ivy when they first changed names, but hadn't returned since. Maybe I wasn't…read moreimpressed when the first opened years ago, but I really enjoyed my recent visit. I had the B8 (pho). Good portion, lots of meat. Broth was flavorful; seemed to be high in fat content. They do get busy. Service was pretty quick and friendly. As Elk Grove has gone through more and more development in recent years, parking in this lot has become not so easy to find at times.

We Ordered through DoorDash this time Ordered rare steak…read morepho And rare steak with meatball pho The broth is very tasty - the portions are a good size for a large, I got full off half. I was able to request extra hoisin packets and they actually honored my request which I very much appreciated! The to go order comes with a box of the noodles, the protein and the greens (cilantro, green onion and sliced white onion) Then the broth comes in a separate container And then they give a bag of basil, bean sprouts, a slice of lemon and sliced jalapeño with one hoisin and one sriracha packet. The rare steak was good quality as well. Very happy with our order especially the taste of the broth! Will definitely be ordering from here again!

Food: 3.8 Service: 4.0…read more Updated visit 4/17: last minute Friday night date with the wifey because if I had to cook we would have eaten around 8pm. Always greeted at the door and pick your own seat, super easy! They take your drink order if you don't want water; note they have a boba/smoothie set-up too which my wife always grabs an avocado smoothie. Lately wife orders the fried crispy noodle combo (aka: bird's nest), and then a Phô bowl and of course A5: pork & shrimp spring roll. Servers check on you frequently for refills or anything you might need or just raise your hand and they'll come over. Pay at the desk. No frills no thrills and food is "Asian" comfort food especially when you don't want to cook.

Needed a quick bite before driving back to the Bay. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and it…read morewasn't too busy. We were seated right away and given menus. The menu had a bit too much going on and in my opinion -- restaurants should have a speciality rather than offer so many items because taste and quality loses itself somewhere in the middle of 100 different menu options. I know my partner and I are pho snobs but what we had wasn't even pho. The broth was basically hot water with a tad of salt or chicken bouillon. There were no hints of star anise, cinnamon (often referred to as Saigon cinnamon), cloves, black cardamom, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds -- nada. And the noodles were way too overcooked making my dish so difficult to eat. I ordered pho and it looked like pho -- but it tasted nothing close to it. I need to share that as a reality to the owner and staff so they can make changes to the quality of their food -- otherwise, I don't know if this place will survive the competition. Also, I observed a staff member behind the counter blending a smoothie of some sort, tasting it with a spoon, and then putting back said spoon into the smoothie to stir before pouring it into a cup (and I saw the cup delivered to a party a few tables down from us). That probably isn't very hygienic and it's sad to see that's how things are handled behind the scenes here. I just happened to look over from our table and was pretty disgusted. Moving on, I hope these guys shape up because the quality and taste of food was actually bad. And, I can rarely say that about restaurants I patronize because I love supporting local small businesses. Best of luck to these guys.

Very helpful and accommodating of our robotics team's large order. The food was delicious! Thank…read moreyou, Danny!

Pholiciois is an excellent place for pho and other dishes. My husband and I visited this place and…read morewere not disappointed. The egg rolls are crispy, banh mi's are fresh and the pho soup is delicious. It's a great place to try in the Sacramento area. The service was good although they were busy when I visited. The ambiance is casual - a great place for a bite with friends or a significant other.

First time trying this place and overall a very good spot to try. We went for an early dinner on a…read moreSaturday (around 5:30) and didn't have to wait for a table. Staff were friendly and attentive. Lots of options on the menu and I appreciate that they have some items for kids and utensils and extra bowls for the kids. The place is quiet and clean. All the food came out super hot and fresh. Will definitely be back Steak and egg skillet: 5/5. I love these skillet dishes. The steak was flavorful and tender. The sauce in the skillet was not too heavy or sweet. It had a nice balanced flavor. All the different foods that came on the skillet were good. The meatball was a tad sweet for me. The baguette was warm and crispy. So good. Very good dish and one of the better ones I've had. Grilled rib eye rice combo: 5/5. I could be wrong, but I thought the beef had a slight lemongrass flavor that I love. The meat was tender. We got the garlic rice with it and it definitely elevates the flavors. Would recommend trying it with the garlic rice Egg rolls: 5/5. Came out nice and hot and crispy. The flavor is on the lighter side, but I thought it was flavorful enough. It also comes with fish sauce to dip in for more flavor and it was really good with that as well. Our boys love egg rolls and they approved. lol Kids noodle soup/pho: 4/5. Generous portion for the kids to share. They keep it simple for the kids. Just rice noodles and sliced beef. You can also add on meatballs, but we didn't since our boys don't always eat the meatballs. The pho broth was decent. The boys enjoyed it. I don't know if I would get a big bowl for myself. I prefer the other dishes here

I had to try this place after seeing some Instagram Reels. Lived here for a while but I don't know…read morewhy it took this long to discover this spot. Definitely missing out! Came to visit on Mother's Day lunch time which was full and busy but everything moved quite fast. Our party of 3 were seated as soon as several tables cleared and our order was taken right away. Very impressive on the time order was taken to the food and drinks being delivered so quickly. The quality of the appetizers and entrees are 10/10 and we have to credit our amazing server Phinn who is super attentive and pleasant. The other staff I didn't get names of are also great. Everyone's attention to detail is on point. Amazing experience and looking forward to coming back and trying more things on the menu. A variety of dishes served here- must try their baguette! Nice crunch on the outside but super warm and soft in the inside.

Took my parents here for dinner and it was a fun dining experience with the DIY spring rolls…read more Highly recommend calling in advance to make a reservation as the restaurant is pretty small and they may run out of the DIY deep fried catfish spring rolls. For 4 people, the medium size catfish was the perfect size! It came with vermicelli, assorted veggies, rice paper, and dipping sauce. We also ordered the crab fried rice, tofu clay pot, pork chops, and the rock and roll beef. I must say after finishing the spring rolls, everything else tasted mediocre. The fried rice didn't stand out and a bit too salty. The pork chops were a bit dry, the tofu clay pot was very flavorful but too salty as well. The beef was tender but the flavors was alright. Next time I come, I would just order the large catfish spring rolls and maybe the pork or beef skewers.

Tay Giang is the only place in Sacramento that serves up DIY catfish spring rolls, and is great…read morewhen you're craving something healthy and different. Grilled Butterflied Catfish DIY Wraps (Spring Rolls) 4/5* Tay Giang's version is ok and can satisfy my cravings, but it is a copy-cat version of the original slow-baked catfish from Southern California. It seems the catfish here is deep-fried, I believe to cut down on the wait time, but I still prefer the original Vietnamese version where they can take up to 45 minutes to slow roast the catfish. Still, this version is tasty with strong marination and slather of scallion/peanut oil. The deep frying creates a lot of crispy pieces for added texture to your spring roll. But warning.. if you order the small catfish, there isn't much meat and is mostly fried crispy parts, so I recommend the medium fish. Like all Vietnamese dishes, it comes with loads of fresh veggies and herbs. I also like that they provide the flattened vermicelli noodles (banh hoi) instead of rice noodles. They also give you a variety of sauces: tamarind fish sauce, regular fish sauce, and freshly chopped chilis to spice up as you'd like. Authentic Catfish Claypot 5/5* Catfish stewed in a peppery carmelized sauce. They didn't have the usual boiled egg with it, but this dish was bursting in flavor. Sweet, salty, savory, and lots of black pepper with hints of spice from the rest chilis. Best eaten with rice to soak up all the sticky sauce and flavor. This dish sends me back to my childhood days. Bun Bo Hue 4/5* Flavorful and lots of meats and veggies. I'm not a spicy eater, so I thoroughly enjoyed this BBH. Most other places make it too spicy right off the bat, but here they let you add your own spice. The noodles are springy and broth is perfectly salted to enhance the beefy flavors. Banh Xeo 1/5* Don't get this. This was terrible. The batter was so thick and deep fried, inside had too much bean sprouts and onions and not enough pork or shrimp. I've never seen onions in a banh xeo before and it was weird. The batter was what really ruined everything. Banh Xeo is supposed to be thin and crispy, but this was thick and crunchy. I've also tried their pho here and it was decent but not memorable. The star here, of course, is the catfish spring rolls. They do have an extensive menu though, serving a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes and well as vegetarian-friendly. They've gone thru tough times during the pandemic and I've seen vandalism and broken windows, but I'm glad they survived the pandemic, because this is the spot when it comes to Vietnamese catfish dishes. I'm hoping they stick around for many more years; we often frequent Tay Giang for dinner.

Since moving to Elk Grove, we have looked at a few places to find our "go-to" pho spot and this…read moreplace is among the top on our list. I ordered the special pho and bone marrow with broth. I was extremely happy with the portion size of it! Most of the time when I order pho at other places, I finish too quickly. But here, I always leave with a full tummy with left overs to take home as well. The pho broth has a rich, deep flavor and the ingredients taste fresh. And the bone marrow is MASSIVE with a good amount of marrow in it as well as extra meat on the outside. I also love how they have tea as one of the complimentary drink options. My only complaint is that the pho spoons look like they have been used and abused. They are kind of unsightly. Other than that, I will be a returning customer!

F.O.O.D. Review F -…read moreFirst Impression From the moment we walked in, the space felt open, vibrant, and welcoming. It's very spacious and full of color, with a beautiful barrier of plants that naturally guides you to where you begin the ordering process. The first thing that caught my eye was the stunning mural on the wall, paired with bright red-orange chairs that gave the restaurant so much personality. The ceiling, decorated with bamboo-style plates, added a unique touch, and the natural light pouring in made the whole place feel warm and inviting. Everything was laid out in a way that felt easy and straightforward. O - Ordering Experience The ordering process was smooth and efficient. You order and pay at the front, and once you're done, they direct you to your assigned seating. I really appreciated how organized everything was. Before we even sat down, all of the pho add-ons--sprouts, onions, mint, and lemons--were already waiting for us at the table, along with the drinks we had ordered. Within just a few minutes, our food arrived. The service was impressively fast, and everything came out steaming hot with a beautiful presentation. This is definitely not your average pho spot. O - Overall Taste & Quality We started with the beef short rib appetizer, and I honestly had to double-check that it was the appetizer because it far exceeded my expectations. The portion was generous and perfect for sharing. For the pho, the bowl was filled with fresh, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles that were tender and not at all chewy, and an abundance of quality meats--not scraps. They definitely do not skimp on portions here. Even after sharing, there was still plenty left to take home. I left feeling completely satisfied and even happier knowing I truly got my money's worth. D - Delivery/Dining Experience This place absolutely exceeded my expectations and has quickly become one of my favorite pho restaurants. The atmosphere was clean, vibrant, and very pleasant. Everything felt thoughtfully organized from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. I especially liked the pay-upfront concept because it allows you to simply relax and enjoy your meal without having to flag someone down for the bill later. The entire dining experience felt smooth, peaceful, and enjoyable. #PhoLovers #WorthEveryBite #FreshAndFlavorful #GreatAtmosphere #FastService #FoodReview #LocalFavorite #PhoSpot

I come here very often for pho ever since I moved to this side of Elk Grove. The first time I tried…read moretheir pho was last year, and honestly I had very low expectations because we always make pho at home. I usually prefer homemade pho since it rarely tastes the same at restaurants. But surprisingly, their pho was very good. I like to come here for quick meal because food always comes out supper fast. The portion is huge -- I usually have to share a bowl with someone. The egg rolls are good, but I do wish they served them with lettuce and herbs. I might be spoiled because I'm used to eating egg rolls wrapped in lettuce and other herbs.

Franklin x Laguna I…read morewent in the late afternoon when the lunch rush was dwindling. It's a small restaurant. I was seated, ordered and I wasn't a fan of the Pho Chay. I didn't like it because the vegetables were overcooked/mushy and it's a prominent component of the soup. I don't know if that's normal here but that's what I got. Service was good. When I was done, I got up and paid at the counter.

The best Elk Grove/Galt option! We come back repeatedly and appreciate the amount they put in the…read morebahn mi. Another favorite is the Korean corn dogs. Heads up- they clean their fryer on Tuesdays (as told to us by a staff member today 4/7/26) and they don't do fried items this day of the week.

Lunch was delicious here... was craving a banh mi and didn't want to drive to Stockton blvd so I…read moredropped by here.. the restaurant is gorgeous.. so open and bright and welcoming. The cashier was so helpful and quick. Service was great. I ordered 5 Banh mi and they gave one free .. it's buy 5 get one free so I picked all grilled pork with all the veggies on the side. The Banh mi was delicious! Crunchy from the toasting and grilled pork had a great flavor! I would recommend if you want a banh mi in Elk Grove. I also ordered a honey peach green tea.. it was so refreshing! Love the flavor!