Wow! After a fun-filled weekend in Havasu, my friends needed some delicious rejuvenation! And…read moreI'll tell you what! Pho is the Desert surpassed all my expections.. (mind y'all that I'm from Garden Grove so I'm in the Mecca of all the pho spots!) I got pho with Filet Mignon Brisket!! OOOO weee! Yummy in my tummy. The broth flavor was beefy and soothing for my soul! And the meat was tender and flavorful! I also got the Cafe Sua Da, which was strong!! My gf also got the Bun Bo Hue, which was bomb and authentic as well. I highly recommend this Vietnamese joint! The husband/wife owners were super sweet and accommodating! P.S. they also have delicious Mochi Donuts *drools*

After a weekend trip, all I wanted on the drive back home to Orange County was some good Asian…read morefood. I'm so glad we found this place! As soon as my friends and I walked in, we were warmly greeted by both the staff and the owners. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. Even though it was an extremely hot day, I was craving pho and ordered the Pho Đặc Biệt--and it definitely hit the spot. We came in with a large group of 17 people, and our server was patient, organized, and made sure everyone's order was taken correctly. The most impressive part was how quickly all of our food came out despite the size of our party. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu!

The pho was decent, but I like the broth at Pho Nuts 29 more. Plus the noodles were chopped up…read morewhich was interesting. They also forgot the bag of bean sprouts/lime/cilantro/jalapeños for the second bowl of pho. But, with only two pho spots in the high desert, can beggars be choosers? Vibes were nice inside though, with a lounge area with a stage for performances that you can also eat at while chillin' on some really comfy couches and chairs. Might have to meet up with friends here sometime for random hangs without having to cook. They also get a star for the nice lady working the register.

I ordered a chicken banh mi, a sandwich in a freshly-made toasted French baguette with sliced…read morechicken, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, and large jalapeno slices, and more. It was delicious. It was a banh mi sandwich that is not just one of those, "It's good for a small town," but really genuinely good and well-prepared. The sandwich was about $13, if memory serves. Whatever sauce they had on it was also delicious, and the sandwich was filling. The restaurant is a very large, airy, comfortable space in back of Rite Aid and Aldi, and is a pleasant space. The place also has coffee, bagels, croissants, bagel sandwiches, poke, and pho, along with numerous kinds of tea (milk tea, Thai tea, Matcha tea). The pho and bagels I saw other people eating looked delicious. The people who worked there were very friendly.

Food was delicious! Everyone should definitely get the wings and calamari. The wings were so…read moreflavorful. The green sauce complimented the calamari so well. We also got the shaking beef and pork noodles. The shaking beef was so tender and delicious. The pork noodles were decent, can't complain. Service was great. Aidan was always there to take care of us and answer questions we had with a smile every time. Place is very calm and has a good dark setting. We will definitely come back anytime we come to Palm Springs!

The decor was a little odd because they expanded, so half the restaurant was in the original style…read morewhile the other half was in the new style. Regardless, it was a good experience. We sat at the bar, and our server made some great recommendations as well as chatted a bit while he worked. I'm not the chatty sort, but he was just enough to make it fun without making it awkward. I enjoyed the food. However, I stayed predictable with my order. My Vietnamese friends, though, were a little more critical.

Came here Monday after Coachella. They were able to quickly accommodate our large party…read more Service was quick and someone came out a few times to check on us and refill our waters. I ordered a noodle dish and spring rolls. Peanut sauce was well mixed. Food was pretty decent. They were also able to split the bill multiple ways which was great! A few tables inside and outside.

We stopped by on Monday around 7pm and the place was packed. We waited maybe 15-20 minutes to be…read moreseated and the food took a while. We both got the pho tai and enjoyed it because the broth was flavorful without it being too salty or strong. The spring rolls were quite noodle heavy - not bad but we wish the proportions of the ingredients were more even. If you're in the area and craving pho, this is really your only option but definitely a good one! Service is pretty nonexistent so you'll need to flag down a waiter if you want something beyond them coming by to take your food order and bring your food. Plenty of parking available.

Okay you've probably heard buzz about a bahn mi or Vietnamese spring rolls but you haven't really…read morehad them until you try them here. There's a popular chain of Bahn mi sandwiches where you get plenty of bread and even a fair amount of lettuce but if you were hoping for a sandwich full of meat and daikon and flavor well skip them and head to this place! Only the big boys were finishing a whole sandwich. We had a vermicelli bowl with chicken and shrimp spring rolls. We didn't finish because we got full before the plates were empty. The tastes are bright and full of flavor. The peanut sauce was a hit for the spring rolls and I had both fish sauce and ginger sauce. The fish sauce is to liquid to really cling but what flavor. The ginger has a superb front taste and an ending that brings the heat. Ingredients are totally fresh and quality. Servings are plentiful and prices are reasonable. Sure friendly and approachable staff ready to guide you into gastronomical bliss. And the restaurant though small and unassuming in a strip mall is clean and pleasant. Bon apetite

Only tried one item, the Banh Mi, and it was top notch. One…read moreof the best Vietnamese sandwich I have ever had. Highly recommended.

Some people chase sunrises in Joshua Tree. We chased pancakes... and honestly, I think we won…read more JT Country Kitchen is the kind of place that reminds you why diners will never go out of style. Friendly staff who make you feel like a regular, cozy country vibes, and comfort food that'll have you questioning whether you really need to hike after breakfast. I came here with my fiancé and stepdaughter, fully expecting a good meal. What I didn't expect was to be personally attacked by the size of the pancakes. These fluffy beauties arrived looking like they were auditioning to become spare tires for my car. They're huge... gloriously huge. Then came the chicken fried steak, blanketed in creamy country gravy with a mountain of crispy country potatoes on the side. If comfort food could give hugs, this plate would've wrapped us in a warm quilt and called us "hon." Parking out front can be a bit like finding a parking space at a Black Friday sale--possible, but don't count on it. Thankfully, there's extra parking in the back, complete with reserved spaces for country music stars. We didn't spot Dolly or Willie, but we left a spot open just in case. And let's not forget the view. Step outside and--boom!--you're greeted by the stunning desert landscape with Joshua Tree National Park practically waving hello. Not a bad backdrop while digesting a pancake the size of a hubcap. Bottom line? Great people, generous portions, delicious comfort food, and enough small-town charm to make you want to linger over one more cup of coffee. We'll definitely be back the next time we're moseying through this neck of the desert. Just maybe... we'll split the pancakes next time. (Who am I kidding? Probably not.)

Mai Tai Pancakes!!!!…read more My fellow yelpers did me a solid! This cute place packs a strong punch with an amazing and delicious menu. We came two days in a row and everything was mouth watering good! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The wait isn't long at all due to how fast service is and the food is served hot off the griddle! We ordered Mai tai pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, house pancakes, hash and loaded potatoes. Oh! I also had a watermelon mimosa and it was made with real watermelon juice not syrup!! Loved this place!!!

Came here the morning after Coachella ended! Was a great spot, very tasty, perfect to balance the…read morealcohol and festival food from the weekend! The staff were nice, and although it was packed and busy, they were friendly and worked fairly efficiently! Food was delicious, felt clean and had great portion sizes! Pho and the jerky were good, and the ban xeo was yummy! The only thing that wasn't so great was the papaya salad which was a little salty, but overall a good experience!

We've loved this spot for years, which is why it's honestly a little difficult to write this. On…read moreour last couple of visits, we've felt that something has changed. The menu seems much more limited, and unfortunately, the dishes just don't seem to have the same love, care, and attention they once did. We remember Fuzion Five being a place we were genuinely excited to return to, and we miss that experience. We're rooting for them and really hope they find their way back to what made this place so special. Sometimes a restaurant just needs to rediscover its magic. We'd love nothing more than to come back and say, "Yep, they're back!" Because we really do miss the old Fuzion Five.

I have been wanting to come here for years, based on the great Eater 38 and Yelp reviews, and…read morefinally had the chance. We came with a group of 10 of us, so got to taste a lot of dishes. For appetizers, our favorites were the crispy ginger green beans (so flavorful and tasty!), the hand-rolled crispy egg rolls (yum!); and the crunchy tiger shrimp spring rolls (freshy and tasty; liked these better than the poached shrimp spring rolls or mango spring rolls). For entrees, our top favorites were the (1) chicken protein bowl w/ fresh seasonal vegetables in a delicious sauce w/ a touch of chili oil and tamari soy sauce; (2) the sweet tamari glazed salmon w/ wok fried rice noodles nad peanut tamarind sauce; and (3) the pad thai trio (w/ pork, chicken & shrimp). The tiger shrimp vermicelli w/ shrimp wontons (like a crispy egg roll), was good, but not the best I've had; noodles were thicker than usual. The spicy red curry ramen w/ pork belly had a very flavorful sauce, but the coconut broth made it quite heavy. The Vietnamese crepe w/ pork & shrimp was good, but had too many bean sprouts. The Fried Chicken was good, and very generous portion, but had a lot of breading and bones. Next time would like to try the pho. They also have a happy hour, currently 5-6 pm at the bar and outdoors w/ cocktail, wine, beer and appetizer specials. Friendly service and nice ambiance. Would definitely return!

Another lucky visit to this remarkable restaurant. Intoduced to this Vietnamese fusion restaurant…read morea number of years ago by my PS resident friends, we got the chance to visit again last night. Delightful menu surprises ensued and this time I was taken to a new culinary level with the Chili Osso Buca bowl. How could I ever have the traditional Osso Buca again having tried this transformative vision! We also were introduced to the lobster popcorn (I leave the description to your imagination...because the preparation will surprise you with culinary delight!). Fellow guests had their usual preferred bowls, a vegetarian pad Thai that was worth singing about and some wonderful grilled pork and veggies. Trying to plan our next visit to this gem in the desert. Hopefully it is soon. The service, as always is the very best, whether you are a regular or first time visitor, chairs are comfortable and indoor and outdoor seating satisfies every happy customer. Creative drink menu and desserts. C