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    Pho Ga 88

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sue L.

    I've passed by this restaurant so many times so decided to stop by for lunch with the family. We arrived around 1:30pm on a Sunday and it was pretty crowded. We were lucky enough that we didn't have to wait since the restaurant itself wasn't that big. We sat right by the entrance, which I didn't mind since the weather was nice. I decided to order the special - Pho 1: a bowl with ho fun, chicken fried wonton, and Thai Iced Tea ($19.99). I enjoyed the broth and the noodles. I wasn't a fan of the fried wonton since it tasted a bit stale. My parents ordered their other special - Pho 2: two bowls of pho, one with pho noodles and the other with egg noodles plus fresh half chicken, and they enjoyed it a lot. My husband ordered a fried chicken rice plate, in which we were told that it would take 20 min for it to be ready. The chicken was crispy on the outside but a little dry on the inside. I will be back for their chicken pho but would most likely skip their rice plates since it was just mediocre. I know that they also have a location in San Leandro that I would like to go one day.

    Isabelle V.

    I ordered online for pick up and within 10 minutes the food was ready to go. When I got there, the restaurant smelled SOO GOOD. The food did not disappoint! The chicken was so juicy and broth tasted very clean and smooth. Perfect for a cold recovery. The garlic sauce they had on the side paired well with the chicken. I will definitely be coming here again to try their rice plates.

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    Kristine M.

    Drove 1 hour and a half to get here to specifically get chicken pho with giblets. I don't love giblets, but I need to increase my iron level so I was looking for liver. We were seated immediately. Food came out fast. I like how u can choose what kind of noodles u want. I have never been to a place that specializes in just chicken pho. I ordered the number 6. I was hoping the soup had other regular chicken pieces in addition to the giblets but it was just one big piece of liver and plenty of gizzard. It was nourishing. I did add a lot of sriracha to it. They also had this nice ginger and onion condiment to add to it. This place looks like a fast casual place. not fancy or anything. Their drinks are really yummy! I had fresh cold soy milk (not from the can) and my husband had fresh sugar cane juice.

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    Sharon C.

    Been trying to look for a chinese chicken pho place for a while since the only one I really enjoyed was shut down in Oakland a while back. Definitely hit the spot and very reasonably priced! There was a lunch combo that included only for dine in customers which were: - a bowl of noodles - crispy fried wonton - thai tea or vietnamese ice coffee All three items were very tasty and def worth the price $19.99! Service was fast and straight to the point! Shares the same plaza as Mala Town and Din Din so it will be super packed during the weekends!

    thuy n.

    Only time I can eat chicken breast is here because it is tenderoni! Only thing they're missing with the pho ga is the pickled green peppers and ginger nuoc mam sauce.

    Donna T.

    If you're looking for an authentic Vietnamese pho ga.. look elsewhere. But if you're just looking for a hearty chicken noodle soup, then this place is for you. Unfortunately I was under the impression that this was going to taste like chicken pho. It had absolutely zero notes of the usual aromatics that go into pho. It legit just tasted like chicken noodle soup that one could make at home.

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    Lore M.

    Ordered here through Uber Eats and I wanted to order tofu spring rolls which only the shrimp and pork spring rolls were options, so I called and asked if I put the shrimp and pork spring rolls if they can make the tofu ones instead since it is the same price. The lady was really nice about it and super accommodating about it. The tofu spring rolls were really refreshing and good. Ordered 2 chicken pho's with no meat one with egg noodle and the other with ho fun noodles. The ho fun noodles were definitely over cook and on the mushy side. The broth wasn't to my liking it was really fishy tasting. Im glad they gave the ginger green onion sauce cause it helped make the flavor better but still tasted fishy. Vietnamese coffee nice and strong and the Thai tea is perfect sweetness and creaminess. Good prices.

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    Ed U.

    I have to admit Union City is not high on my list of culinary destinations, but here I was after a hike around Coyote Hills Regional Park and I was hungry. I had never been here before, but I did have a fine Chicken Pho at their look-alike sister location in San Leandro (review: https://yelp.to/G9ktnncAbr). Steamed chicken was calling my name, and it wasn't clucking. I decided to go for the $14.99 Chicken & Rice, which was a pretty generous portion. Served cold, the chicken meat was mostly dark and pretty tender. The chicken rice was quite hefty with some vinegar-doused veggies and ginger-garlic sauce on the side (photo: https://yelp.to/Phn43hGd0a). It came with a cup of hot chicken broth, although it didn't stop me from ordering more soup. I got the $7.99 Chicken Giblets Soup just 'cuz I loves me some innards. The bowl was filled with gizzards and hearts topped with chopped green onion (photo: https://yelp.to/vB5rOHKaYi). It really hit the spot for me. They have pho ga, of course, and other rice plates with variations on chicken preparation like Crispy Whole Leg and Fried Whole Wings. Don't cluck it up! FOOD - 4 stars...chicken the way I like it AMBIANCE - 4 stars...comfortable spot, not too crowded SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...clucking my way to Union City RELATED - Exploring southern Alameda County? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2UOvM6X

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    Nick C.

    Pho ga 88 is one of the newest additions breathing life back into the plaza here. True to its namesake, pho ga offers multiple variations of chicken pho. They also have Hainan chicken and fried chicken thigh, all of which our group had a chance to sample. Amongst these 3 items, the pho ga and fried chicken were the most liked. While the Hainan chicken was tender, the sauce was just okay and the rice was too saturated with broth, leaving the texture mushy. The pho ga was delicious, but amongst all the places in the bay area, this broth had a more herbaceous profile. The fried chicken thigh was perfectly moist while also having a very crispy outside layer. Thought it was a little under seasoned, I found that easily fixed with a splash of soy sauce. The egg rolls were also delicious and made fresh to order. Service here is mostly self service for any of the drinks. However, food was ordered and came out fairly quick outside of the fried chicken. All in all, for anyone looking to satiate their fix for pho GA or Hainan chicken, I'd look elsewhere but if you are in the mood for fried chicken over rice, look no further.

    Chicken Vermicelli ($13.99)
    Rachel L.

    I'm so used to beef pho so I was really intrigued when I saw a place specializing in chicken pho open up! This place is canto style. I've been here twice now and have tried their chicken vermicelli pho, their regular pho ga, the chicken salad, and the fried whole chicken wings. Each bowl of pho was so comforting, with a clear, light, yet flavorful chicken broth, juicy pieces of bone-in chicken, and a side of fragrant house made ginger scallion sauce. My only complaint for the pho is that there are so many tiny bones in the chicken which makes it difficult to eat. For appetizers, I'd skip on the chicken salad but definitely would get the fried whole chicken wings again. Huge, freshly fried, piping hot, super juicy, and perfectly crispy. Could use more seasoning but went so well with the sweet chili sauce they provide. No complaints in regard to the service. It is pretty up to standard. Shop itself is pretty small but I haven't seen it super busy yet. Hopefully soon because they have some really good food!

    Noodles and Soup
    Christine G.

    A friend recommended this place when we wanted soup because it was cold. I was surprised that most of the food in this spot was chicken-focused; the menu was small. I haven't tried chicken broth pho, so I was excited to try it. The inside of the restaurant was small but cozy. The service was great too. We didn't have to wait long to get seated. However, the parking can be hard, especially on the weekends or during peak hours. I ordered Noodles and Soup. I was used to beef broth; I was surprised that the chicken broth was light and flavorful. We also ordered Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls, and Finger Fried Shrimps. We enjoyed the snacks; they tasted fresh and filling. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Pho Ga 88. The food was great, and the prices were reasonable. I will be back and will try their other menu options.

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    Lav L.

    Food is good, price is reasonable. Promotion of Hoi Nan Children Rice Mon - Fri, 12.99 only! The chicken is the Asian 'yellow feather chicken', highly recommend. For the noodle and rice that we ordered, it is a mix of dark meat and white meat, and a few more bony. We are totally fine with it.

    Pho and  chicken specials. Dine in only.
    Michelle D.

    Hello, I wanted to try someplace new as I was in a different part on Union City. I was pleasantly surprised to find Pho Ga 88. The place was fresh and clean . The waiter greeted me in a kind way and answered any questions I might have had. The spring rolls were instantly ready and packaged to go and the soup took about 5-10 minutes. It was hot and packaged to go. It had all the sides to add and plenty of additional broth. When I arrived home I was pleasantly satisfied and the flavors were very tasty . You know it's the broth that carries the pho. The won tons were plentiful and delicious. Definitely I will return soon.

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    The chicken is very tasty and fresh. We normally get the special 2 bowls of pho for about $30. There will be leftovers to go. Give it a try.

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    I ate the Chinese donuts and coconut water and it was great. They were very fast at service. Highly recommend!

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