Um ... are you guys kidding? 3 stars for me. Pretty much only one choice: free range chicken, which is pretty good, about on par with pho Kim Long (which is Michelin recommended and our long time favorite for pho); soup base pretty much bland, which is the main difference with Kim Long, and literally they don't have onion and other vegetables like typical pho places except bean spouts. Price a bit lower than typical pho places too, chicken a bit less than Kim Long, and dont order their chicken gizzard or whatever soup, like I said, only chicken. read more

We came in on a cool weekday evening, and a hot bowl of pho hit the exact right spot for comfort food. We have been here before, but last time I got so caught up enjoying the food that I forgot to leave a review, so I made sure to snap some pictures and write about it this time. Since the menu is simple and straightforward, service is quick and efficient. Even though it was not overly busy during our weekday dinner, I can see how it might fill up fast on weekends, but their fast turnaround means you never have to wait long. Here is what we ordered: #1 Chicken Pho (with bone and egg noodles): Definitely the winner for depth of flavor. The bone-in chicken makes the broth taste fantastic, rich, and deeply flavorful. #5 Boneless Chicken Noodles (with egg noodles): A great option if you do not want to deal with bones, though the bone-in version is still slightly more flavorful. On a server's enthusiastic recommendation, who told us, "Good choice, it is my favorite too," we added a fried sunny-side-up egg to the soup. It was a fun addition, though optional. Fresh Accompaniments: Both items came with a generous shared plate of fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeños, and limes. Pro tip: throw the basil and bean sprouts in while the soup is piping hot for the best aroma and flavor. Mo Hanh (Green Onion Oil): Both soups also came with a side of Mo Hanh, which is chopped green onion with oil and a pinch of salt. It was amazing to have with the chicken, and I really loved that combination of flavors. Practical Details: Parking: Located in a plaza with ample parking. Being a weekday, we scored a spot right in front. Seating: Plenty of tables inside, though it can get busy during peak hours. Overall, Pho Ga 88 is a fantastic spot for a cozy meal, especially on a chilly day. We will definitely be back! read more

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I was expecting the food to be very salty with MSG, but it was surprisingly lightly salted. Everything I ordered was great - egg rolls, spring rolls, banh cohn, 3 shreds vermicelli (chicken broth, no MSG! ) Large portions and very tasty. Will definitely come here again. read more

Great stuff! Chinese Vietnamese style pho served with a ginger scallion sauce which really makes the dish. You can pick from 4 different kinds of noodles. Boneless Chicken Noodle ($15.99) - Shredded chicken for the lazy customers! Broth tasted pretty good. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Boneless Chicken Noodle ($15.99) - yum - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

OK, I finally got a chance to actually dine in and try their specialty; steamed chicken. The same style chicken is served as a noodle soup or a rice plate. The service was nice and friendly. The decor is simple with some cute pictures/descriptions. Its a small restaurant but can accommodate a party of 6-8 people but geared for groups of 4 or less. They have one unisex restroom. FOOD: #10 Chicken & Rice (4/5) - their version of Hainan Chicken. Served with scallion ginger sauce, Hainan rice with a touch of turmeric, pickled carrot & daikon, roasted peanuts and a cup of broth. #2 Chicken Ho-Fun (4/5)- steamed chicken served with scallion ginger sauce on a noodle soup. The broth was clear and flavorful with soft ho-fun wide rice noodles. The soup was comforting on a cold rainy night. It was a nice dinner and we'll be back. Support your local business. read more

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I have been coming for more than an year this lunch experience is horrible. First of all the portion has been trimmed down a lot, two pieces of fried chicken with rice is $15.99. The chicken pho is also the same price and is all bone no meat. The service is also pretty bad, we ordered before another customer and their food came before ours. I don't think I will be back after all. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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Their menu is simple - chicken with rice or chicken with soup. You have to be familiar with Hainanese chicken before coming here. Don't come and complain that the chicken is cold and lacks flavor - that is the point. There is beauty is simplicity. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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. read more

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Pho Ga 88 has quickly became my family's new favorite chicken noodle place in the East Bay! Simple menu with only a couple items to choose from but you can't really go wrong with any of the options. The restaurant specializes in chicken and does a good job at it. I ordered the #5 boneless chicken noodle soup and the broth was clean, savory and warming. I couldn't stop drinking the soup because it was so flavorful! The ginger scallion sauce is a must try. I also ordered egg rolls for the table and it was crispy with some minced chicken filling. The restaurant was quite small and casual. Service was quick. I came on a weekend for lunch with my family and there was no wait. Pho Ga 88 is prefect for a light comforting meal when you aren't sure what to eat. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Egg rolls - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Noodles and Soup - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

Hair in my food. Please get hairnet. Rice was delicious but Hainan chicken was 85% bone. Threw it away. No thank you. read more

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. read more

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You should try coconut yellow rice with golden brown whole chicken. I buy it from a local Vietnamese restaurant sells best chicken pantry cuisine. They have chicken pho and scallion chicken rice plates. The authentic appetizer they have is shrimp rolls. Yes I get a box half of chicken it's body is wings legs and half the chicken parts. And for me and my parents we get three coconut rice boxes. read more

I had a sudden urge for chicken and rice and had remembered bookmarking a place that sells it. It was around 5pm on a Sunday and we tried placing an order through the phone but no one was answering the phone. Then hubby realized that he could place an order online so that's what we ended up doing. The restaurant was dead when hubby went to pick up my dinner. As for flavor, I thought it was just okay. I'm a dark meat person. Instead of getting a whole chicken leg which is dark meat, they added 2 pieces of chicken breast in the middle and the chicken was placed on top of a few pieces of romaine lettuce, which was super oily and soggy. As for the rice, it's full of color but lacked flavor. The soup tasted like pho ga soup and the ginger scallion sauce was on the sweet side. I had to add salt to the sauce to make it more palatable. In terms of chicken to rice ratio, there's way too much rice for the amount of chicken they give you. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Chicken & rice - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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. read more

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Great customer service. An automatic 15% gratuity applied for a large party (over 6?), which was quite reasonable. Not a whole lot of options to choose from because I only cared for their specialty chicken. I had the chicken rice plate and it was quite good especially when you trenched your chicken in their ginger green onion sauce. My family got the chicken pho and they only got the white meat and bony pieces which they weren't too fond of. read more

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Chicken pho isn't only for sick or rainy days, but man does it hit better when it is. This cure-all soup is not only soothing, but incredibly rich in flavor from the simmered clear broth, garnished with scallions, cilantro, and a variety of herbs that you can add. There are different noodle options and I go for the go fun noodles which are bouncy and filling. Each bowl is generously filled with cuts of bone-in chicken. The side of ginger scallion oil that's included is so addicting and you'll want to add it to each bite of chicken, along with the jar of chili oil that's at each table. I also ordered the fried chicken quarter which comes out piping hot out the fryer and fills the room with this amazing smell. Even after a huge bowl of soup, the golden crispiness of the fried chicken was irresistible to not take a bite of. This comes with a side of sweet and sour sauce. This is Pho Ga 88's second location and the quality and taste is consistent to their first location in San Leandro. Service is quick and friendly too. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Fried chicken quarter - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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Great spot for a quick lunch! Due to the nature of my work, I frequently look for spots that open past 2:30 PM. Naturally this eliminates all ramen spots haha. I had their #2 which hit the spot. Food was hot, service was quick. There were a few seniors dining during the lunch rush and the servers were also patient to give them the extra time and attention needed... letting them count their change, helping pack leftovers. A family friendly ambiance :) read more

Pho Ga 88 opened where Mifen101/Yang's once was. Interior revamped with 9ish tables for inside dining. Easy listening music internet sourced Greeted upon entry. Order taken by host. Food cooked to order. Came in 10ish minutes. Offerings (small laminated menu): drinks, appetizers, chicken noodle soup, many variants... Eats: finger fried shrimps (6.99) -5 shrimp wrapped in crispy rice paper, accompanied by cabbage shreds, carrot slices, sweet & sour sauce. -shrimps tail on, crunchy firm, not mushy, slightly juicy. -shrimp probably farm raised. Good value. Yummy. Chicken offal soup (6.99) -rich chicken infused soup sans chicken, with plenty of green onions, cilantro, kidneys, livers, giblets, hearts with scallion/garlic dipping sauce. SO GOOD! Comped tea very flavorful, not tea bag.. Sriracha, chili sauce, fish sauce, hoisin sauce available at table. 4 stars: reasonable prices, food made to order, comfy place to eat due to softness of ambience. *parking an issue noonish, other peak hours.. read more

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Do you like chicken? How about pho? If so, this place is right up your alley! This seems like a newer location of a branch originally based in San Leandro (which I've never been to). It's in the same strip mall as a bunch of Asian restaurants and Marina Foods, so you have no shortage of options. However, I recommend coming here for these reasons: 1. Everything looks super new and clean! The decor, bathroom, and tables were all sparkling. I normally don't mind more cluttered hole in the wall type places but the clean interiors made me feel calm as soon as I walked in. 2. Note that they only serve chicken dishes. Which is fine, because I love chicken. I got the #1 dish which consists of steamed chicken in a big bowl of pho with all the usual toppings. It also came with a delicious ginger scallion concoction which was flavorful and generous. The chicken was piping hot and fresh, and the noodles and soup were nice complements to it. 3. Service was great! They speak both Mandarin and Cantonese so if you want to order in one of those languages, you can (of course English works too). No wait, and while the restaurant is small, like I mentioned above everything is nice and orderly so there's no chaos. Very nice environment to enjoy a warm meal in, especially on a cold day. I'm coming back to try their plethora of drinks! (What's available: Vietnamese coffee, Thai tea, soy milk, various unique sodas) read more

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The food was decent - it was my first time having chicken pho, which I thought was refreshing. The whole chicken only had a simple and flat flavor for $30 worth of food, and the house egg roll was lukewarm and tasted of old oil. The ambiance was ruined by lack of air conditioning, leading to the doors being opened for air, resulting in flies constantly circling our food. To add insult to injury, they charged my family an extra dollar for to go containers (1 bowl, 1 box, and 2 bags). On top of everything, when my mother went to pay, the server pressed the 15% tip option on the screen right in front of my mom, saying that it was because we had 5 people, though there was no indication of automatic gratuity being added for parties of 5 or more on the menu. Taking away my mother's choice for tipping was honestly very rude, making me question the morality of their business practices. Given our experience, we won't be back. read more

Came here and ordered their Hainan chicken noodle soup Togo. Ordering on line was convenient and food was ready fast. Love their Hainan chicken with their ginger scallion sauce. Will come back read more

My sister-in-law recommended this place, saying their chicken salad is really good. But I was in the mood for chicken noodles instead -- especially since the restaurant is called Phở Gà, I expected that to be their specialty. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite meet expectations. It took a long time for our food to come out, which was surprising for a dish that's usually quick. The broth lacked depth, and there wasn't enough chopped onion in the bowl. I also ordered a to-go portion for my son, and even he felt it wasn't that great. It seems like they use Hainan-style chicken for their phở, which might not be for everyone. That said, the service was friendly and attentive. It's a small but decent spot in the plaza if you're looking for a quick bite at lunch. read more

On the hunt for some good Pho Ga around this area, so I was stoked to see a restaurant had Pho Ga in its name. Peep my video for a look on the inside. This small restaurant had about 8 tables. We were seated immediately on the side for a table of two. Appreciated the chicken frames of art on the wall and yellow paint job - it's giving that yellow steamed chicken color. I see the vision. Pho Ga AF. Our table came with the essentials: spoons, chopsticks, sriracha (a competing orange-capped brand on the table but original green caps on the wall), hoisin, and fish sauce. Super impressed they had the mini Viet Huong Three Crabs brand. ------------------------------------------------- #13 HOUSE EGGROLLS --- Can't go wrong with eggrolls as an appetizer. You get 4 in each order. It's complimented with chili sauce for dipping. #1 PHO GA (w/ EGG NOODLES) --- The green onion and ginger garnish it came with was a game changer. I had high hopes since this restaurant is themed around this dish. The first few bites and sips were fine, but halfway through the broth just got saltier and fishier. I mainly focused on the noodles and chicken for the rest of the meal but the aftertaste stayed in my mouth no matter how much water I drank to try to clean my palate. #9 WONTON NOODLES (w/ EGG NOODLES) This was probably the best amongst the two soup dishes we tried. It wasn't as fishy and salty as #1 and the wontons were the right amount of flavor. I hope to try out the other chicken dishes next time around. Maybe even shoot my shot with the Pho Ga another time since they're a new shop. read more

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For me, a trip to the Bay Area must include pho, and a search for pho near my in-laws place brought us here. Located in a strip mall, the atmosphere is bright, clean and casual, with some fun wall decor and about 6-7 tables. Service was friendly, quick and responsive. It appears they are going for fast casual and that is accomplished. As the name implies, the dishes are only offered with chicken (ga meaning chicken), which works for me as my preferred protein. Hubby and I both ordered the boneless chicken pho. We were very happy-it was solid broth, veggies and chicken. I was quite happy and recommend as a solid fast/casual choice. read more

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There are so many restaurants in this strip mall in Union City but we ended up at Pho Ga 88. We ordered #2 Pho Ga-Banh Pho Tuoi, #5 Pho Ga Xe and #13 Cha Gio 88. Our food came out quickly. The broth was light and unlike any other Pho place I've ever been. It wasn't overly seasoned and didn't make me super thristy like eating Pho usually does. Their broth was so simple. So light and clean tasting. The star of the show, however, was the ginger and garlic oil they served with the soup. I dipped every piece of chicken in that oil. It was so good. The fried egg rolls were pretty standard. Perfectly fried and tasty. The boneless chicken soup (#5) was definitely easier to eat than the bone-in chicken soup (#2). I would definitely want to return and try their Hainese Style Chicken and Rice. It looked amazing. read more

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Tried out Pho Ga Chicken Noodles in Union City. It's next to Tapioca Express. Things we got: Ho fun noodle chicken soup $13.50- rice noodles with several yellow chicken meat with bone and the chicken soup. I liked it fine. Hubby got egg noodle chicken noodle soup $13.50. He's doing low carb so took out lots of the noodles. Pork & shrimp spring roll $5.49 - tasted fine. They've been open for 4 months. Go support them. read more

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I've tried their crispy chicken leg rice plate and their regular chicken pho. The chicken pho here is one of the best I've ever had. The broth is full of flavor and the chicken is so good. I also love their crispy chicken leg rice plate. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The service here is phenomenal as well. 10/10 highly recommend this spot. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Crispy Chicken Leg Rice Plate - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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.

I had been here a couple times before reviewing and let me tell you I really enjoy coming here! During peak times it may be crowded but outside of typical prime time there should be no wait for a table. The employees are always really nice and you feel extremely welcomed entering the restaurant. The interior is spacious and even has hidden chicken decor if you look close enough! I usually get #5 Boneless Chicken and it's really good!! It's even better considering the price point of $14.50. You get a lot of chicken and of course it pairs well with the sauce provided. I also tried the Egg Roll and Spring Roll and these were also sooo good. They're also fairly cheap compared to other restaurants so I'd say it's a steal to get them here. I'm going to continue coming back in the future as I love this place. Highly recommend! read more

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I was craving pho and decided to come here. I heard of the original one in San Leandro and people said it was hella good. When I got in, I was shocked at how vibrant the room was. It was nice compared to other pho spots. The 2 people working there were hella nice and attentive. They kept asking me questions to make sure I was comfortable. Service was amazing. I ordered pho ga w/ boneless chicken. The broth was good then added the usual. Everything was good, the chicken was fresh and premium. I also got the plum soda, it was good! I would come here again. read more

Pho Ga 88 - Noodles Near Me - Union City, California

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