Second visit to Pho Benny, a nice local Viet spot. Large pay lot in back was a better option than the Trader Joe's hit and run lot across the street. We came in early and sat ourselves. Friendly greeting as we entered. Daughter loves crispy egg rolls and fresh shrimp rolls so we started with those dishes. Both apps were awesome! Nice and crispy with a tasty filling for the egg rolls. I ordered the Pho #1 and my daughter got the grilled pork rice plate. Good sized servings that came out quickly. Pho broth was rich and flavorful. Lots of beef and rice noodles... the beef was tender. We had two sodas which are served in large metal tumblers. Refills included . All in all, a great pho option in Lamorinda. read more

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I drive by this weekly going to and from Trader Joe's and decided to stop in. When I entered the restaurant there was no host and I stood there for several minutes unsure if I was supposed to wait or be seated. Finally, someone came by and seated me. Ambiance was as expected and there was both table and bar seating. Space was open and quite nice. The menu is fairly standard for a pho restaurant including some beer and wine. i ordered the beef pho which came with typical accoutrements of basil, lime, bean sprouts, etc. The portion was good and meat was medium rare. Unfortunately the broth - the most important flavor component for me - was underwhelming. There wasn't much flavor and it tasted watered down. So I had to compensate with added salt, spice and other. It tasted very watered down. I'll probably try it again but on this visit alone, I give it three stars. read more

Definitely just an okay experience for me. The broth did not have a deep flavor, a little on the blander side. I will say it is a large bowl, everything tastes fresh, and it did fill my need for hot soup on a cold day. I wis it was piping hot though with a deeper flavor. read more

Pho Benny - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

Came here for a quick lunch and only ordered the pork Bahn mi/vietnamesse sandwich. I was pleasantly surprised that the bread was relatively soft and the fillings had a good amount of sauce to it, meaning the sandwich wasn't dry. The staff were very friendly and it didn't take long for our food to come out. Worth a stop if in the area! read more

Pho Benny - Pork Vietnamese sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

I ordered a #14 (meatballs) with rare steak on the side. The order came and the steak was already in the hot soup. The waitress brought out a side of rare steak after I showed her the order which consisted of 6 thin slices of beef and cost $5. The meatballs were old and the steak which was already in the soup looked like it had been cooking in soup for over an hour! I won't return. read more

Got the crispy egg rolls, pork banh mi and the chicken chow mein. The egg rolls and banh mi were delicious!! The chow mein wasn't what I was expecting, the noodles are thin and you definitely have to add some extra sauce on it, but they have lots available! Once I got my spicy/sweet sauce ratio down I really enjoyed the noodles! The staff were super nice! I felt bad since we came in before they were actually open to get lunch for my coworkers but they were so nice and didn't mind. I'm definitely going to come back and dine in sometime soon to have the full experience in house. read more

I really don't get it why this restaurant has so many good reviews?? The service was bad, food is much less than average. There are many really good Vietnamese restaurant out there. I have no reason to come back to this restaurant. read more

Bun Bo hue does not have shank unlike menu description Also overcharged. Cabbage bitter and old read more

I have no idea how this place is a 4.4 stars. I ordered the rice plate with chicken and prawns and spring rolls. The veggies were literally cold like someone forgot to turn on the microwave past 30 seconds. At least they were crispy. The rice was lukewarm, which was hard to mess up. The chicken was OK but again just warm and the shrimp was rubbery. We tried to drink a small bowl of soup that came with it, but neither of us could actually get it down because it was so salty. It tasted like someone spilled half of a salt container into it. Which is incredibly disappointed given that PHO is the real reason I love Vietnamese food. My wife got the BUN, which was marginally better at least edible although a bit on the greasy side. This probably doesn't even deserve the two stars. I'm giving it. Restaurant is weird because there was a radio playing Mexican music than Christmas music playing over the speakers Nickelodeon on one of the screens and some strange Christmas display on the other screen. It was a bizarre experience and they would never recommend. read more

Pho Benny - Rice plate with the salt bomb soup and cold veggies. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

The pho here is really terrible and the service isn't much better. The broth had very little flavor. If it was mediocre, I'd probably eat here from time to time because we have limited options in Lafayette, and I want to support local businesses, but this was just bad. read more

Who gave them the confidence to charge people on 3% credit card fees? With no sign and reminder for the customers . And still ask for an extra tips. That definitely a lie to their customers . And overpriced for all their dishes. Serving a small portion only. It's a place for non-Vietnamese people only. The pho soup is just warm not even hot. Overall, so disappointing ! read more

I had thought to try out this place. Since it had a high star rating. It was recommended by other yelpers. But I have to say, that my experience was OK. I came to this location, three weeks back last month. Had it saved to my clipboard collections. Long story short I usually go to the pho place right by my location in Walnut Creek. But thought to try a new location. Since the last time I found, a baby live roach in my food at Pho Lee Hoe Phat 1, back in 2018. This was a little drive out and I was craving a good pho place for the weather. The service is OK, I thought it was strange how I got my soda served in. What looks like to be someone's used coffee mug. Anyways I try to look at it as a positive that it kept my soda more cold. The restaurant is ice cold, I literally froze my ass off, the pho soup kept me warm. But the food is good, our server was nice. I think the next time around I'll probably order takeout. And I don't like how they have a table almost right next to the bathroom. It's a major turn off, for this I have to give the restaurant two stars. The restaurant inside can use some work, like maintenance. A few picture frames that are not totally secured on the wall. It's a little rundown. But their food is good, I'll just have to resort for takeout next time. read more

Very friendly staff in a very casual dining environment. It's simple good food. The Bun is my favorite (vermicelli bowl).

I had the Vietnamese chow mein with chicken and shrimp. I've never had this dish before. Unlike a Chinese restaurant chow mein is typically oily but not here. The Vietnamese style more of a broth and not greasy. It's not served in a bowl with broth but on a plate where you can see evidence that broth was used in preparation. There are plenty of vegetables. I would consider it healthier than Chinese counterpart. I love Chinese chow mein but this is a healthier alternative. The server never came by the table after taking our order and bringing it to the table. The ambiance is a cozy atmosphere. read more

Pho Benny - Vietnamese chow mein with chicken and shrimp. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

My fiancé had pho with steak on the side. Broth wasn't as flavorful even after putting his sauces. But he did finished it cause he was hungry. I was craving for some Bun Bo Hue and this place had it. I asked for extra spicy but of course you can add more with their chili oil. I instantly tasted their broth before adding anything and it had the kick that it needs and most of all the flavor was good. read more

Pho Benny - 34. Spicy Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

Haven't been to Pho Benny in a long time. Went in today. Was barely greeted. Sat ourselves. Waitress took the order and dropped the food. Never asked if we needed anything or checked back. Saw her mostly on he cell phone in a side hallway. Other tables were getting up and going to the counter for their bills. Mexican music was blasting from the kitchen. When we were the last ones there, a young man just looked at us, and didn't ask if we needed anything. I finally asked loudly if anyone actually worked here. The kid nodded. I asked for our bill. He brought it over. He had added an appetizer we didn't order or eat for $15. I checked the menu and found they were charging more than the menu quoted as the price. The waitress came back and said it was ok to charge more. We left without giving them any tip - no one deserved it. We both agreed as we left, we will never go back there. Awful staff! read more

The food was good and the service too! The breaded fried shrimp tasted like it was from a Costco package thawed and then fried. The restaurant itself has a good vibe and the location is in a safe place. I wish the place could have better ventilation because it gets crazy hot inside. read more

Pho Benny - 11 Eye Round Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

We come here at least once a week! Service is amazing and staff is so kind. My go to is the vermicelli bowl but you can't go wrong with the pho either! read more

Pho Benny - 52. Grilled Marinated Combo Chicken, Prawn, Egg Roll Over Vermicelli & Vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

I will say the food isn't bad, your typical flavor. I just ordered take out as I was passing through and needed something quick for lunch. Ended up being pretty pricey, I didn't think it would be over $40 but it was a little over $53 For the price I was expecting portions to be bigger and flavors to be better. read more

Delicious! I really look forward to going back here to eat. I loved their vermicelli noodle salad. I ordered grilled chicken w/egg rolls. It was perfect! My husband got the Banmi sandwich with an egg added. He really liked it as well! I like the table arrangement inside. It fits as many people as possible. Which works, because it certainly fills up. The food is fresh, delicious & quick. It's much larger inside than it appears from outside! Sorry, I forgot to take pics! Yum! read more

Came here for lunch and was trying to be on the healthier side so I went for a veggie clay pot dish. It came with to a wide variety of veggies and was so flavorful from cooking the oils of the clay pot read more

Conveniently located next to the Trader Joe's with ample parking, love coming here to grab a quick bite before or after. I usually get the beef stew which was really flavorful and the shrimp rolls which are good but could be better but they skimp on the shrimp a bit and the beef as well. I wish the bar seats weren't so wobbly, but I love that they have a bar area with wine and beer on tap. Overall love the service and the ambience read more

Pho Benny - Shrimp roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Just move here. Came in with the kids yesterday, Friday. This is our fifth time. Always nice to see the waitress that greets us. She's very thorough and recommend what to order based on what we were craving. We got portion of our order and then I went to ask the waitress something near the checkout station. Mexican music was blasting and I saw the girl in the kitchen making my beef rice plate (mind you there's a gap between the appliances looking into the kitchen). Which was handed to the waitress unnoticed that the girl working in the kitchen ate a piece of my meat. I've been here five times. I don't know how many times she has done that to me alone let alone other customers. That is very disgusting. We did not touch the plate that was given to us. I did not make a scene, I just want people to know. It is not okay for her do to that at all. This is something the health department should be notified, but I don't have time for that. She should be fired! I will post an update, if there's one read more

I think I found my new favorite take out spot! We ordered a Pork Vermicelli bowl, Spring Rolls, and a Chicken Banh Mi. We ate everything so fast that I didn't have time to take pictures of most of it, but that's how you know this place is good!! Everything was super flavorful and I can't wait to come back to try more of their items. The servers were also super friendly and helpful. read more

Pho Benny - Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

Very good Pho! Good food, very nice service, and comfy warm ambience. We ordered the classic #1 Combination beef pho and the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and both dishes did not disappoint. The noodle soup bowls came out pipping hot, meat were fresh, soup tasted clear, fresh and full of flavors, and the noodles were fresh and not clumpy. Thumbs up! In particular, the soup stayed hot throughout the meal - this may sound easy but this is not simple at all! Too many times pho soup bowls would come out lukewarm, then almost cold by the time you finish. Spicy beef noodle soup was flavorful, spicy and on point. Of note, this is not a Bun Bo Hur bowl, but just spicy spicy beef noodle soup. Very happy to have found Benny Pho thanks to Yelp!!! read more

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So definitely have to say I have a bias as my son's name is Benny lol however in reading the reviews and after a long day of shopping at the Broadway Plaza we decided on this Pho, and it did not disappoint 10/10 !! highly recommend read more

We come here often and every time it's fresh, good, honest pho and other Vietnamese food. The service has always been attentive and welcoming, and even when we took children to the restaurant, they accommodated us well. read more

GREAT Banh mi, light spring rolls & yummy coffee. Staff was friendly, ambiance was casual. Solid choice for an everyday restaurant read more

Pho Benny - Pork banh mi + shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

Food are serve fresh friendly Staff reasonable price simple decor metered parking nearby Gem in the neighborhood read more

Pho Benny is absolutely terrible. This place needs to close and get replaced with something better. First time in a long time I've had to yell across a restaurant to say "check please". Who wants to wait for mediocre pho? Slow to take orders, forgetful of drinks, zero interest in neighborhood friendly. Forget Benny, long live Kevin's Noodle House. 5 minutes more in the car, better food, service and prices. read more

The food looked like leftovers from another Persons bowl and the customer service was not great and the food took unusually long and the spritzer cups look like unclean coffee mugs and all the noodles were broken and there was only a little bit of noodle and the menu says there is 4 types of meat yet they gave us one and the one type of meat looked like it got chewed on by another customer. read more

The pho is consistently rich and comforting, and the vermicelli bowls are full of flavor. The food comes out quickly, the portions are generous, and every dish tastes thoughtfully made. One of our regular spots in the Lamorinda. read more

Good service. but I've had much better elsewhere. Also the meat was very thinly sliced so not much to it. read more

Came here again and this time tried there brisket pho with added tripe and veggies, and it was absolutely amazing. The tripe was so light fluffy and fresh, the brisket was 10 out of 10. Everything was 10 out of 10, and I'm so happy I found this place. I can't wait to try something new next time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND...the owner was very friendly and helpful, and even gave my 3 yo daughter a free Honest Juice while we were waiting for our pho. Thank you read more

The restaurant was clean and ambiance was calm and inviting, but the pho was so overly beefy smelling and tasting, with lots of grease floating on the top layer of the broth . the beef and brisket was tender though. if you like clear style herby broth this is not the place for you, the noodles were the softer type which I usually enjoy. staff was friendly . read more

Not the best I've had. This place is lacking in flavor and service, big time. I called ahead to make sure it was okay if I brought my dog and to make sure the patio was open. It was but we had to go inside every time we needed something. I could be wrong, but I didn't think this was a counter service establishment. I had to ask for a towel to clean the table, napkins, a hot sauce caddy, the menus, had to go in and order, had to go in and ask for the check and pay. It really lessened the experience. The pho was pretty bland and the noodles were low quality. The curry was also flavorless and pretty disappointing. Maybe I'm super spoiled because I've always gone to Kevin's which is so ~*bomb*~ but I probably won't try this place again. read more

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This place is mid, really surprised it has such a high rating but I'm guessing the people coming here haven't had good pho before. Pho seemed flavorless and round eye steak had a bad taste to it. Would never come here again and service was definitely lacking. read more

Pho was served medium warm. Like the cook could not be bothered to heat the pho properly. Order an appetizer of fried chicken wings. For some reason they arrived late after I finished the lukewarm pho despite asking for them twice. No excuse given despite there were only 4 other diners in the restaurant. What arrived was a sad plate of 6 wings consisting of just the web portion of the wing. My recommendation is to drive the extra miles to Kevin's pho in WC. read more

Great service friendly staff! Came out here while was showing property! Was able to find a small parking lot to park, but there is street parking as well! Pho tai gan loved it. Great portions too. Spring rolls were good as well. Will be back if in the area :) read more

Pho Benny - Pho tai gan, fresh spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Lafayette, California

Good solid Vietnamese food. I've returned several times. Nothing special but if you like Vietnamese it's decent.