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    Pho Little Saigon

    3.1 (658 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO LITTLE SAIGON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fresh Spring Rolls Pork & Shrimp with peanut sauce.
    Lloyd C.

    Pho Little Saigon is located in the Marina Plaza. The parking in this small plaza is challenging. I stopped into get a snack and something to drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can order via kiosk for takeout but they do offer table service and a cashier who could take your order also. *Fresh Spring Rolls Pork & Shrimp - good fresh ingredients and the peanut sauce was good. I forgot to add some sambal oelek for that heat. *Ice Coffee W/Condense Milk - decent, smooth & creamy.

    Michelle P.

    We consistently come here for our Cietnamese Ho and rice vermicelli plates and fresh spring rolls - we sometimes eat in restaurant but typically we go and pickup and eat on our deck - the same go north in pretty good and the bowl is filling - the fresh spring rolls are delicious, and the pork plates (or ice or vermicelli) are also great with as much Nuoc Cham as they'll give me yum yum yum - our comfort food - I can never finish my whole bowl or plate - it's great for lunch or even breakfast the next day! (Can't always wait for lunch!)

    Pho#2
    Raquel G.

    Ordered the #2 pho on the menu. I got my chopsticks and poured hoisin sauce and sriracha into a dipping bowl. I turned around and waiter already had my pho ready! The broth was so flavorful! Will bring my hubby next time for his stamp of approval!

    Vermicelli noodle bowl with pork
    Richard M.

    Everything I tried (three visits) was really good. They kindly made me a stir fry with beef and vegetables that is not on the menu. The phó is very good; vermicelli noodle bowl also very good. Banh mi too. Helpful, attentive staff. They gave me some great soup once, and gave me a sample of fried chicken as well.

    Sophia H.

    This is one of my go-to pho spots. The soup is clean and flavorful. The meat and noodle portions are good. I also get the avocado smoothie, which is creamy and not too sweet. Sometimes they use unripe avocados, so the flavor doesn't fully come through. Food comes out very fast, and it's definitely a fast casual restaurant. Pricing is fair but a little more expensive than other spots. Would recommend if you're looking for pho in the area.

    Combo Steak Pho

    Amazing food and service! The owners were very attentive to our group and provided quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very homey, giving off nostalgic vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pho tasted great--had a lot of flavor with tender meat. The food was cheaply priced, I'm very happy with my experience! Will definitely go back :)

    Beef Pho
    Connie N.

    Was craving some beef pho and ordered from here because it's really close to home and I'm tryna eat like now lmao Ordered the House Special Combination Beef and Beef Balls to have it delivered home. Once it came, noticed the packaging was secured and the soup was HOT and wasn't concerned about it cooling down once it arrived. Today I'm not too concerned about minor details, I was honestly just hella hungry and wanted a simple bowl of pho. And that's what I got, a simple bowl of pho. My fatass wishes they had more beef balls, but aside from that, it's good. My thoughts might be a little different if I went inside to eat, but that's for another time.

    I would have tipped over 15% however the tip is calculated off of my order, the sales tax AND the custom fee.
    Ling L.

    The food is 3 stars (convenience) however their deceit in their tipping structure is little to be desired. Payment is done at the front, no issue. They'll turn the screen quickly for you to add the tip. For those that like to review their bill, you'll need to request to see it and the owner will make a face when you ask, no issue. They add a 3% custom fee aka credit card fee, no real issue since times are tough. However, the calculated tip is on: 1. your order 2. sales tax 3. and the custom fee! That's tipping outrageously for service that is not well performed. It is editable so use this review to help inform your decision. While tipping is discretionary, tip is added to the order, though nowadays, business owners are adding tip on the sales tax, and in this case, the custom fee! We are all in tough times --these owners are greedy. See photos for reference.

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    This place is the best :)) food comes out so quickly and is so tasty. Everyone is very nice and attentive.

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    Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar - San Mateo

    Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar - San Mateo

    4.0
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    GAO has become my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area. I feel lucky to have one in San…read moreMateo where I live. I came again for dinner with my family and everything was consistently good as usual. We even got to try a couple new things we haven't tried before. We ordered our three favorite rolls to start than for entrees got the filet pho, big gao fried rice and house fried rice Pho Roll 5/5 stuffed with flavorful ribeye, crispy shallots on top add a nice crunch and the fish sauce dip is the perfect perfect compliment and not overly fishy at all Imperial Roll 5/5 always served hot and when you wrap the lettuce, Thai basil and mint (all served with) around the roll it creates the best bite Fresh Shrimp Roll 5/5 something simple just executed so well. The shrimp is plump and juicy with all of the fresh veggies and rice noodles. The peanut sauce is savory snd sweet Filet Mignon Pho 4.5/5 just nitpicking, the beef could've been a little more tender. But that was the only thing I could pick out. The broth was deep and umami. The accompaniments turned it into a flavor bomb. The noodles had the right amount of chew and were so satisfying Big GAO Fried Rice 4.5/5 big portioned served with a big piece of bone marrow. When all mixed with the steak and rice it creates a perfect bit. I do wish the salad it came with was dressed but the raw veggies serve as a good palate cleanser between bites House fried rice 5/5 first time getting this and was genuinely surprised how good it was. Another fairly simple dish just executed perfectly. The Chinese sausage was sweet and reminded me of a Filipino longanisa. The shrimp and egg were both cooked well too and the seasoning of the rice was savory and flavorful The service was quick as usual and we were lucky to get there when the place wasn't packed yet. We came on a Thursday and we were one of the first in line even though we arrived just five minutes before opening. The dining room had energy but wasn't loud. We just see amazing looking plates being brought to everyone around us. I've tried a couple dishes here that weren't for me in the past but once you know what you like here and see the things GAO does especially well, you'll never have a bad experience

    I have always heard and wanted to try gao when they first opened but I never gotten around to it…read moreand I am upset I haven't gone earlier because I had such a great experience with the food and staff! When you first walk in there is an iPad with a waiting list, I went on a Sunday and waited about 25 mins for 3 people which is not a bad/ long wait. It is located in downtown San Mateo so we just walked around the streets whiling queuing. Starting off with the drinks lemongrass ginger ($8) was such a lovely combination and reminded me of ginger drinks my mom used to make. The milo coconut freeze ($9) was my absolute favorite, Milo is a typical Vietnamese childhood drink that I remember and it paired so well with the coconut freeze and herbal jelly! Fish sauce chicken wings ($17) were also so amazing the sauce was nice and flavorful, the wings were crispy and not soggy despite being drenched in the sauce, and the added salad/vegetables in the dish with the extra sauce was addicting. Next for us was "what da duck" ($44) garlic noodle with duck, which was something I wasn't thinking too much about because garlic noodles are just garlic noodles, but this dish paired with the duck and sauce blew me out of the park. The duck was so nice and tender and the garlic noodles were perfectly al dente. Lastly the SeaZilla ($125), it came with a variety of seafood items such as abalone, softshell crab, lobster, and more. It is combined on top with a banh canh base of lobster roe broth. Overall I loved the fresh seafood that was in the dish and the broth. I think it is a dish to splurge and try on once. Overall the service was amazing, all the staff were attentive even when they heard my chopsticks drop. They heard and reassured me that they will get me another pair!

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    Inside at the bar
    Banh Canh Gio Heo $25.00
    Banh Canh Gio Heo $25.00
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    Pho Element

    Pho Element

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    My bf and I always visit Pho Element when we pass by San Mateo! The food has been consistently…read moredelicious and we always order the same couple of items in rotation. We particularly love their HaiNan Chicken Rice, Pho Ga, butter tofu, and omg their GINGER SCALLION SAUCE!!! Service is always quick and all the workers are so attentive. Parking is quit difficult tho... like REALLY difficult unless you get lucky. Don't let that steer you away from this place though because I promise it is worth it!

    I had such an awful experience here. I ordered the chicken…read morepho, and I was surprised when they told me they don't serve bean sprouts, lemon, basil, or mint.. the traditional toppings that normally come with pho. That really threw me off, especially because I saw a Yelp review before coming that showed bean sprouts with the pho. Secondly, they served my pho with thick, flat noodles instead of the traditional rice noodles you normally expect. I politely asked the waitress if those were the only noodles they offered, and she told me they also have the traditional pho noodles.. you just have to request them. I've honestly never had to ask for regular pho noodles anywhere else, so that was really strange to me. The broth was also very watered down and lacked flavor. The chicken was dark and honestly didn't even look like chicken, which made me not want to eat it. I took two bites of my bowl and ended up leaving very disappointed. I also want to mention that parking was a hassle. There's very limited street parking, which made the experience even more frustrating. I understand that every pho restaurant has its own recipe, and I'm very open-minded when it comes to trying different places. I'm not a picky eater at all, but this experience was just way off from what I'd expect when ordering pho. I'm honestly not sure how this place has so many positive reviews based on the experience I had. The one positive thing I can say is that the customer service was good. The staff was kind and attentive throughout my visit. Unfortunately, the food itself was a 0/10 for me, and I wouldn't come back.

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    Rin-Tei

    Rin-Tei

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I was searching for a place to eat dinner on a weeknight. I was intrigued by the amount of reviews…read morethis place has on yelp and google so I knew I had to give it a try. Boy was I happy we ended up coming here for dinner! Small things to note, the restaurant isn't the biggest so smaller parties are probably best. They were able to accommodate a table of 8 during lunch but probably if you came right when they open. After that, you would definitely need to wait. For dinner, we ordered the Rin-Tei Plate ($28), Keema curry ($23), and the Creamy Soy Milk Pho with Poached Yuzu Chicken and greens ($25). The Rin-Tei Plate consists of Papaya Salad, Shrimp Fresh Spring roll, Calamari, and Thai fried chicken. We both enjoyed the sampler plate, specifically the Thai fried chicken and calamari. The papaya salad and spring roll were good and fresh when paired with the fried items. But the flavors and perfect crispiness of the fried chicken and the calamari were 10/10. The Keema Curry was beautifully plated. The flavors were distinct and was not spicy (so a safe choice especially if you cannot handle spice or for the kiddos). The minced meat mixed in the curry topped with an egg was delicious. However, our favorite was the Soy Milk Pho. I've never had soy milk pho before and now I cannot stop thinking about it. When you think milk, you might think super heavy and creamy. But this was quite the opposite, in the BEST WAY. The flavors of the ginger and yuzu with the broth was AMAZING. If you had to choose just 1 item, this would be the one. My friend and I both left feeling satisfied and loved how it did not feel heavy leaving (aka not a ton of oils and msg). I had since a great experience I brought my family back for lunch a few weeks later to celebrate my grandma's birthday. For lunch, I was able to try the green curry dish and the cold sesame tantan pho (in addition to other dishes). Both were equally yummy. You honestly cannot go wrong with anything from here! I will definitely be back again to share the love of this place to others!

    I've been wanting to try Rin-Tei for the longest time! Their dishes seem really unique and I was…read morealways fascinated by how they're able to create fusion dishes from so many different types of Asian cuisine. I'd probably give them a 3.5/5 but rounding up! I ordered (and was most excited to try) their popular Soy Milk Pho, and got the mentai version. The broth was smooth and sweet which was nice, but IMO after a few bites in it started to taste more one-dimensional and plain. It lacked that level of depth that I typically get from pho. I tried the green curry too and felt the same way about that dish. I was also disappointed because they ended up not having their poached chicken appetizer in stock. :( Service was great on the other hand - I think only con was that our meals all came out at different, staggering times so we kept having to wait for one dish after the other.

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    Cold Sesame TanTan Pho
    Cold Sesame TanTan Pho
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    Pho de Nguyen

    Pho de Nguyen

    4.2
    (843 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    Literally the best spring rolls ive ever had super chill…read moreatmosphere bon bue was amazing perfect spice level

    I had a pretty awesome experience here at Pho de Nguyen. The service was great. A very friendly…read morestaff who steadily checked in on me if I was ok or needed anything. Customary at most Vietnamese restaurants, you get your food with minimal check ins and not even a plate clearing until the bill comes. This was NOT the case here. There service was definitely in the A/A+ range! I ordered on my phone via QR code, but there was an option to order in person from a server. I ordered many items to try out. I ordered spring rolls, crispy salt and pepper wings, grilled pork banh mi, beef dac beit pho, and a Thai iced tea. Thai Iced Tea was pretty good. Grade: A I thought the Spring Rolls were decent, but what made them even better was the peanut sauce! I always hate when the peanut sauce is watery and this was far from that! An excellent gooey peanut sauce and maybe one of the best I've had fpr consistency. Grade: A- Crispy salt and pepper wings definitely had an incredible crunch. They were up there in crunchiness. The drumettes were meaty which I appreciated. They were well seasoned also. I think I need to try their other wings before crowning these, but some of the cruncheist wings I've had for sure. Grade: A- Beef Dac Biet Pho had some real high quality meat in it. I had options in noodle and my go-to for any pho spot is the egg noodles. I wish it had more bo vien in it, but I appreciated the combo of meats. The broth seemed authentic, but I wanted a tad more flavor out of it without adding sauces. Overall, the pho grade was a B+ bordering an A-. The star of the show was the grilled pork banh mi. The meat was tender and saucy. In fairness I asked for extra pickles and mayo, but I was very impressed. The bread had the crispy crunch we all look for but minus the stale bread. The breads soft yet crispness made it seem as if it just came out of the oven! I'm going to dub this as the best I've had in the Bay Area! There I said it! Grade: A+ Everyone who ordered the sampler seemed very pleased at other tables, I would definitely try that. Also, want to try the other banh mis and noodle options for the pho. There was a nice vibe at this place. I didn't feel rushed although they do close fairly early at 8pm. The server's mom is the one cooking in the kitchen and I appreciated the family feeling at this place. They do have a newer location in San Francisco that has a DJ Friday nights that I may check out. I believe the server said that they are open til 2am on most nights, but I may have misheard her. Feel free to Yelp that location. My only disappointment was that I really love papaya salad and it was not an option. I may make this my go-to spot from now on, but as a Yelper, we all know we will keep trying new places. This will be the one I continue to frequent. Well done Pho de Nguyen!

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    Hunan Mifen San Mateo

    Hunan Mifen San Mateo

    4.3
    (75 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Hunan Mifen is another good spot worth trying if you love authentic Asian cuisine…read more I don't eat spicy food so I was happy that they have some dishes that is not spicy, I love the flavor of their broth, tasty not salty and it has a balance. I love that they have variety of appetizers and side dishes. Price is very reasonable for a freshly cook dishes. I would give them two thumbs up

    Had low expectations coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Food: T-he braised beef noodles were amazing. Noodles were chewier than most beef noodle soups I've had and the beef pieces were very tender and soft. The soup wasn't too spicy by itself and had alot of depth and flavor. -Pro-tip: There is a little self-serve station near the kitchen where you can get add'l condiments like cilantro, green onion, chili, and pickled daikon. SCORE. Add in the cilantro/green onion for a flavor explosion. -Ordered one of the combo noodles + 2 sides. For my sides, I got a blanched bok choy and a fried gyoza. The bok choy was needed to help cut the spiciness of the soup and to add veggies b/c without it, you'd just be having carbs, beef, and soup. Gyoza was a win too. Service: FAST and friendly, just how I like my non-fine dining restaurant experiences. You scan a QR code at the table and then choose an english/chinese option. If you have questions, you can ask the staff, but there isn't a TON of options to choose from, so make it easy on yourself and order a noodle soup. Ambiance: Ample seating at 1:30pm on a Sunday. Didn't have to wait, which was a big plus as all the other restaurants in San Mateo over near 3rd/4th and B street were packed. Overall: Highly recommend and would come again. This might be my favorite niu rou mian spot!

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    Hunan Mifen San Mateo
    Hunan Mifen San Mateo
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