Because of all of the hype of "Le Pho" which is just down the street, my wife and I had never given Pho Le a chance, despite it being much closer to our house. On a whim I swung by and ordered out during the shelter in place and OH NO I forgot my wallet! But the dude at the counter when I called was like "no problem. We have apple pay android pay samsung pay..." They have everything! The Pho was delicious and the egg rolls were tasty but a bit small for the price tag. I'll just go for the pho next time. I was a bit confused by the signage. Is this a Vietnamese place or a Chinese place? Seems like they speak mandarin inside, but maybe have experience or are raised in Vietnam. Very friendly workers and owners, and I'm excited to have another tasty place to swing by on the way home! read more

Great food! Best pho place I've tried in the area. Got the chicken pork and shrimp soup on a rainy day and it was very satisfying.

Everything was great from the staff to the service and to the food. All together made us want to go back again. Food was delicious and we left no crumbs. read more

Ordered take out for my girl and I from Pho Le. She loved the chicken pho and vegan egg rolls. Both items were safe for egg and dairy allergies. I did have to call the restaurant to confirm just in case. The guy sounded very kind. I ordered the spicy pho noodles and it was very tasty. Highly recommend and will order again. read more

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Well, I thought the food was good, but they have "bugs." How do I know this? The people at the table next to us flagged the waitress down in animated fashion, pointed to a "bug" on the wall which I saw with my own eyes, moved themselves and their food out the way in an expeditious manner, and then the waitress moved in for the aggressive kill. I've only seen this type of behavior reserved for two kinds of bugs...spiders and ROACHES. And I'm almost certain it wasn't a spider. But I'm not trying to make unconfirmed accusations, butttt...I won't be eating there any more. read more

I go here a couple of times a month and the food is great. The service is excellent, everyone is so nice!

So underrated. Pho Le is now my fav for beef pho spot in the East Bay: their broth is legit! Their other dishes are also pretty solid if you want to do a full family dine in. Soooo glad they're open for pick up during lockdown. At least there's something yummy to brighten up these stressful, boring days and rescue me from my own cooking. read more

Pho Le - Beef pho with brisket - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Chicken dumplings is so good, beef noodle is traditional style. My wife like pork dumpling. It's nice place and convenient without cooking at home read more

Food was very fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for authentic cuisine

Wow best PHO in my experience ! Services is good and portion are so big Highly recommand read more

Pho Le is a cool local spot with great portions and flavor. Food came out fast and did not disappoint. Service was excellent and we got fortune cookies after the meal as well :) read more

LOOOVE me some Pho Le! They offer top notch versions of two of my favorite things: noodles and handmade dumplings. Service was stellar too. I got an order of their pork and vegetable dumplings (12) and they were fresh and delicious. The dumpling skin possessed the perfect thickness and meet to skin ratio. My husband had the pho, which he really enjoyed. Prices are very reasonable (thank you). Bathroom was clean! It's no surprise this place was buzzing on a Friday night. read more

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if I could give this place 1000 I would, everything is excellent from the food, to the customer service, cleanliness. I usually get the chicken and shrimp pho, chicken and cabbage dumplings, and fried shrimp rolls!!!! everything comes out within timely manner, everything is hot and everything is prepared fresh! please don't second guess the restaurant if your looking for good pho! 10/10! read more

Only came here to order garlic noodles and thankfully they are open for to-go orders during shelter-in-place order!! Funny thing is, we only ordered garlic noodles because Fire Wings which is 10mins away from this place, ran out of garlic noodles and we were really craving it. Pho Le saved the day yay! haha Right off the bat, customer service was simple and easy. You place your order for pick up, pay, and then head out. The host was very nice. Although we only ordered garlic noodles, I took a menu to go because their food looked so good! Hopefully when this order/regulation is over, we can come back here to dine in. The garlic noodles in all honesty were kind of bland and did not have that perfect straightforward taste of garlic. However, I really appreciated that the garlic noodles were not oily!!! You can either order it with shrimp, chicken, beef, or tofu, we chose tofu :) The tofu was amazing too and considering it's fried, it was not oily as well. read more

Excellent, flavorful food at this unpretentious Vietnamese eatery. We went at five and had the place to ourselves. Appreciated that they had veggie broth for the veggie pho. A number of menu items that I haven't seen on other Vietnamese food menus including some interesting looking mushroom dishes. Standard size bowls of soup are huge, no need to order the larger size. Heat situation was the only drawback. One space heater was not enough. read more

So first off, if you want chow jew ho fun the dish is Hu Tien. Second, I do enjoy the noodles (along with number 34, the combo beef pho) but to me here are places that I like more. I grabbed to go for my cohort and myself and the beef ph had decent broth but was a little sweeter than I am used to and also not as beefy as I like. The Hu Tien was good, with a light chicken-y broth, but I like Vien Huong in Oakland more. I like Vien Huong for the kidney in it and the one at Pho Le did not have as much ground pork or chicken meat as Vien Huong. This place is more Chinese than Vietnamese and is super close to my place, so I would come back and maybe try the Chinese dishes. read more

The food was incredible, very fresh, with lots of big pieces, and great flavor. We will make this place our go-to for Chinese food. read more

This is a Chinese-Vietnamese pho place. I believe the owner is Teochew because they have 粿條 on the menu. In the past three times that I've eaten here, everyone has spoken to me in Mandarin! The Chaozhou Rice noodle soup 潮州河粉 is a solid bowl of noodles. The ingredients taste fresh and the broth is pure and flavorful. You can tell it's from real chicken and pork bones, not a premade soup base. Their Beef Pho is also delicious! I think it's one of the better bowls of Pho in the neighborhood. I'd say it's as good as or better than Pho Ao Sen in Albany. There's a strong flavor of spices but a nice well-roundedness to the broth. Chicken pho is good, although I wish they used chicken meat with the bone instead of sliced chicken breast, which is a little dry. The broth tastes super chicken-y and clean. Service here is excellent. The young man working here is so friendly, as are the ladies. I think I found my new pho spot! read more

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There's nothing better than to start your Sunday off after a Saturday night out than at a bomb af pho spot. I met with friends to try this new spot out since I was looking for something soup-y and comforting. Although my friends all chose pho, my gut drove me to order the seafood ho fun hu tieu hai san (#25). We also got the original pong-pong chicken wings and the fried shrimp/egg rolls to share. Pro tip: TRUST YOUR GUT. The noodle soup I ordered was PERFECT. I loved how flavorful the broth was and the abundance of noodles in the soup. They also do not skimp on the seafood included in the bowl and the portion size was quite large considering how low the prices are (each item we ordered was under $10 which was mind-blowing). The pho was also delish! (I was curious and stole a taste from a friend.) 10/10 would order this again. The appetizers we chose were also on point. The fried rolls were perfect to share, and were super crispy and fresh. I'm not the biggest fan of fried foods, but my friends gobbled these up quickly. Although they were tasty, they weren't my fave. I must have been distracted by the true star of the appetizers we got, which was the pong-pong chicken wings. O. M. G. Drizzled in a tangy sauce that somehow doesn't compromise the crispiness of the wing's exterior, each bite was heaven. If it weren't for how full I already was from the seafood ho fun, I would have probs ordered more to go. If you have trouble making decisions, an easy one I suggest is to go with these wings. You won't be disappointed! read more

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PHO Le takes over Crave Asia's space. ethnically chinese, culturally literate in multi cuisines: thai, chinese, vietnamese. clean dining area. -eats: pho tai gan(9.50) thin pho noodles, broth thinly flavorful, no beef/star anise notes *broth not complete without adding jalepeno slices -cooked beef thick/chewy, tendons soft not firm. -basil, bean sprout, lime squeeeze, jalepeno slices toppings -portion small 3.5 stars leftovers: -most patrons ordered pho, -lunch specials looked small -flatscreen showing "Wakanda Forever!" read more

Good dumplings, potstickers and Pho. Tasty broth with generous amounts of vegetables and meat.

Pho lovers must visit! ! ! I tried some new pho restaurants recently and finally found this cozy friendly place. To my surprise, they provided fresh Ho Fun choices for all the noodle soups. I tried beef noodle soup with Ho Fun. The soup was so good! Just the excellent mixed flavor of herbs and meat. Not too sweet nor too oily. Would definitely visit again! read more

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I woke up with a FAT hangover and wanted some Pho. Found this new little gem nearby that just opened and thank God they're open on Sunday! I got the Pho Dac Biet and it gave me life. Also got the Pong Pong chicken and it reminds me of San Tung's chicken. Will definitely come back when I'm not hung over! read more

Pho Le - The Pho Dac Biet Revival Potion - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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TLDR: Great pho for a great price! Just don't get the Thai iced tea because it's WAY too sweet. Other than that, it's a cute mom and pop shop with great food :) Food: 7/10 Solid pho! We came here on July 4th for brunch because it was one of the only places open. It didn't disappoint!! The soup was hearty, the portions of meat were generous, and the noodles cooked to perfection. Price & Portion: 8/10 Each pho dish is about $10 and well worth the price :) it's so incredibly filling! Service: 6/10 There was only one server when we came in, but that's understandable, as it was a holiday. Service was a little slow, but I really can't complain! Ambience: 6/10 It's a super casual spot and pretty small. Nothing special about the decor, but I'd come here for the pho not the ambience. read more

Pho Le - Combo pho - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Some of the best viet noodle soups i've had in the Bay Area! I came here on a Sunday evening and it was pretty empty inside and we were seated quickly. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue which was listed as "House Style Speciy Beef Noodle Soup" and my boyfriend ordered the pho. The bun bo hue had a super flavorful broth with undertones of shrimp paste with a slight kick of spice, the meat was super soft and tender, and the noodles were super bouncy with a slight chew. I tried some of my boyfriend's pho broth and it was also very flavorful compared to other broths i've had with a strong beef flavor and balanced herbal-ey spice flavor. Definitely would be a go-to for me if I lived closer! read more

I've been wanting to order from this place for a while. They are located very close to me but their hours are often inconvenient for me. I had the vermicelli noodle salad with shrimp. I was beyond disappointed. I almost didn't eat it. The cabbage was old, which has caused me food poisoning in the past. I did get 4 shrimps, but it was such a small portion with mostly old-looking cabbage. It was EXPENSIVE ( $28 + $3 tip). I'm really disappointed. I think their dumplings are their best offerings ( what I read from reviews). I'm sorry to write a bad review. I hate doing this. But, it was such a sad plate of food. read more

Service was awful. Would never go here again. Website says open until 9 but would not seat is at 8:30.

I'm in the mood Pho Le - Back story -We have been driving past this place over the past 15 years that we have lived in the neighborhood - watching each of the numerous prior businesses fail and speculation on their demise. So when we saw another new place - this time Pho Le, we had the same skepticism and yet we discovered on yelp that it had 4.5 stars average. So we were curious about how a place that has both a Vietnamese and Chnese menu could get such good ratings. So we were headed back from a long day out and looking for some comfort food and we were reminded by our daughter about Pho Le. Here is the quick breakdown Interior was spacious, clean and ample seating. During the time we were there about 6 of the 10 tables were filled. (Bathrooms were clean and simple.) Food was amazing! Beef Pho - Rich bone broth w/ very little fat residue ample proportions of noodle brisket, tripe, tendón, etc. (And Pho fixings) Seafood Soup w/ Ho Fun - clear yet flavorful seafood broth with fish cakes, fish balls, squid and shrimp. Ho Fun are wide noodles that give great chewing satisfaction to compliment the lightness of the broth. Ping Pong Chicken Wings - Crispy Fried Chicken that is then stir fried in a sweet and sour sauce. The meat was tender and fell off the bone and the sauce with Crispy skin was very satiating. Pork and Chive Dumplings - handmade Dumpling skins are perfect Shandong style with flavorful and the skin had a great texture on par with fresh made Dumplings. Garlic Fried String Beans - wok seared flavor and tender with great flavor. Summary - Service was friendly and prompt. Definitely a place we will be coming back to! read more

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Tried this small place based on yelp reviews and it definitely did not disappoint. Ranked from Top down: Chicken Rice Noodle Soup House Dumplings Thai Style Crispy Shrimp Roll Original Pong-Pong Chicken Wings Ugh I got the shrimp rolls to go and they smelled so good in the car ride home I ate all but one that I felt obligated to save for my partner :( read more

I wish I had pictures to share but we'd eaten it all up before I could remember! We ordered the combo beef noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, and the original pong pong beef to go. Everything was piping hot and packaged nicely~ with the soup in a separate container. After a 15 minute drive home, the pong pong beef (isn't the name cute??) was still light, crispy, and extremely tender. It was so soft that I questioned if it was beef! It had a nice sweet and savory flavor. The soups were flavorful and the accompanying meats were generous and good quality. The rice noodles that came with the beef soup seemed a bit thinner than what I'm used to ~ and I think I prefer it this way! I wish I could give them an extra star for service. The gentleman that took my order on the phone was extremely kind and patient. We definitely plan to come again whenever we have a noodle soup craving. read more

I love this place so much! I go so often they know my order when I walk in. Great pho, service and chill atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Ordered through grub hub for takeout. I will most definitely be dinning in next time, it's so pretty inside and welcoming. I ordered a #34 rare beef pho, they gave an excellent amount of beef! Perfect noodle to beef ratio and the broth was delicious!!! Pho Le will definitely be my new pho spot in Berkeley read more

Impressive. Probably the best Viet Soup I ever had. This place was taken and remodeled in January this year. I went in after seeing the sign that announced dumplings. My gf and I both ordered and shared 2 different soups. It arrived in the usual huge Viet style bowl. I could see tons of meat and noodles and not just a skimpy smattering of meat. It was loaded. After the 1st spoonful we stopped and stared at each other. It was amazing. Di, our server said the chef had been making the base with bone broth for over 40 years. Nailed it. I will absolutely be back for more. The place is easy to find on San Pablo Blvd corner. Clean, fast, and welcoming by owner and staff. Look for me Di. I shall be back soon. read more

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Went for lunch a couple days ago to try out this new place since i had a craving for pho. Street parking is metered so keep that in mind. Service was attentive and great. Place was very neat and clean which is good. I was immediately seated and handed a menu. I was told they were open for about a month. Prices were fair and the menu was organized well and was easy to understand. I ordered chicken pho and Vietnamese egg rolls and received it pretty quick. The broth in the pho was just ok to me, not bad but pretty average in my opinion. After tasting it I kicked it up with some sriracha to spice it up. The dipping sauces for the chicken was amazing. The egg rolls were pretty average to me also. They had a nice crisp outside but the insides were mushy like it was previously frozen. Overall a 3.5 but I'm rounding up to four stars because of the customer service. I would say check them out since they are a pretty new business. read more

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It's kind of like an unknown restaurant unless you live around there, but the food is amazing. The pong pong chicken is so good. I wasn't expecting much even though some compared it to Sam Tung in SF but it was really good. And the pho was so flavorful. read more

The pho here is one of the best I've ever had in the Bay Area. I used to order dumplings because it's their specialty but this most recent time we ordered Pho unaware what to expect, and I'm so glad we did. read more

Amazing Pho. Brought the family. My kids are somewhat picky and they loved the chicken Chow mein. Wife ordered the seafood pho and I got the steak pho. Great portions. Amazing broth. Service was prompt and friendly. Hits the spot. We will be returning. read more

This may be my favorite secret gem that I discovered during the last year. First of all the portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. Over the last 3 months, my girlfriend and I would always get the pork and leek dumplings, number 32 the special beef noodle soup and also number 38 the steak pho. The broth is absolutely delicious and the meat is pretty high quality. I've also tried the Pad Thai, Singapore fried rice, beef chowfun and more. Basically when you cant decide between Chinese, Vietnamese, or Thai Food and want to try a bunch of different cuisines, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I've been brought multiple friends here and they all love it. read more

Some of the better pho around Berkeley. Good people and good prices. Fast. And yummy food!

GREAT service, depth of flavor, and beer on tap selections! I'm always little hesitant to dine in, but they kept the place CLEAN, workers had their mask on, and good distance between tables. LOOKING TO TRY the rest of their menu! read more

Pho Le - Shaken beef, mouth watering Pho, and crunchy egg rolls - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California