I love coming here, not only for the amazing food, but for the relaxing, bright ambiance. The Pho is delicious and I appreciate the cleanliness so much. I talked to the owners who have been in the food industry for 15 years in Oakland and Lafayette, born and raised in Vietnam, really hard workers, putting their kids through college. Good hearted people who want to see their business thrive, and to serve their community with delicious, healthy food. read more

So, we come back regularly to our favorite restaurant. We have tried many different meals off the menu, and all were very good. The quality is excellent. The pho broth is homemade. I have had pho in many,many restaurants, and Pho Sam is the best in my opinion. The owners are hard working and kind people that do their best to make everyone happy and make very good Vietnamese cuisine. The dining room is clean and friendly, and the kitchen is kept to high standards. I commend these friendly owners for working so hard, in a very challenging business. read more

Here is an update to my experience. I come to eat there at Pho Sam pretty much every week.. I look the menu over to try different dishes. I have not found any dislikes yet. One of my favorites is the clay pot dishes either chicken or shrimp. The crunchy rice at the bottom of the clay pot is out of this world!! The different veggies and colorful red and green bell peppers is a healthy choice. The Bah Mi sandwiches are another favorite with a perfect balance of the meat and veggies at a decent price! Can't go wrong for a quick lunch.. I have gone many times to other Pho restaurants hate to wait in line for a seat or table with the waiters not happy with their jobs. No smile at all. Makes you feel like they are not wanting to be there.. When my order is taken at Pho Sam it comes out very fast with smiling courteous service. The owners of this restaurant always ask me how is the dish I ordered. I give him or her the thumbs up! Definitely would let them know if i am not satisfied.. I don't ask for much other than good service with a smile and clean food preparation with authentic taste! I have had the owner come out and pass me a drink at no charge. That is very nice. Other restaurants I go to don't bother with any kind gestures. It is appreciated for sure. My family has gone there they are all happy with Pho Sam.. I noticed a customer saying she didn't like the bathroom by the kitchen area. Just keep in mind that the Health Department inspects restaurants regularly and especially before giving them a business permit. If they thought it was an issue they would not be open for business.. I have been in restaurants with no bathrooms and just simply need to wash my hands before eating. At least at Pho Sam has a really nice clean remodeled bathroom for the patrons.. So no issues glad that you have a bathroom. Thank you for being a kind business owner with a smile! read more

I hate to leave such a negative review especially when it's a family business but there's just so many things that happened during my first visit that went wrong. My sister and I had a pedi date for a late Mother's Day gift and wanted to eat something nearby. I read the positive reviews, the "authenticity" of their pho and how good their broth was so I hella excited to try this spot. Upon entering, my sister and I were the only customers initially which always makes me a little apprehensive. My pops always said if you don't know where to eat follow the people/where it's crowded. It's not a huge restaurant but they still had a decent amount of seating. First off, the table we sat at didn't have all the condiments like the other tables so I had to wait to get the waiters attention. And then these 2 women who were coming in back and forth from outside were making comments about how good the chili hot sauce was. I hate to say it, but it was disappointing. Then I realized oh I guess they work here and one of them must be the owners because they both walked to the back and started taking orders from another customer that came in???? I asked one of them for ice and she forgot on multiple occasions. It was frustrating because I needed to drink water ASAP to wash down the pho I ate. The broth was so cloudy and murky it was like they didn't collect any of the scum that rises to the top or it was like I got served the bottom of the pot?! Absolutely would not order this again. I had to force myself to eat it and I just ate the meat tbh. I also ordered banh xeo which is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes to share with my sister. It was edible but the fillings or the whole thing rather really had no seasoning?! The best I could do was drench it in the fish sauce. And that's not all, because my sister said her vermicelli was fine we ordered take out for my husband and my sister's kids. This man came out from the kitchen and handed us our takeout with the bag closed. I told my sister to double check it. Of course the spring rolls are missing... I tell dude and he acts like he's in disbelief and says "it's not in there?" I tell him he can check himself. He looks and goes, oh yeah it'll be ready soon? Like what. Ok? I could've easily left without it had I not had her double check. I was annoyed, but I had to use the bathroom. I asked for directions... he points straight back to the kitchen. THE BATHROOM IS LITERALLY IN THE KITCHEN. It's literally in the same space. With the door directly opening into the same room where food is being prepared. I wanted to throw up. There was no hallway or barrier leading to the bathroom. When I opened the bathroom door the first thing I noticed was the dishwasher but never again. And it still gets worse!!! My sister made it very clear she wanted no peanuts on the vermicelli orders because her daughters are allergic. The minute we got home to Walnut Creek we realized there were PEANUTS on BOTH orders. My sister was able to get partially refunded. I honestly think the whole order should have been refunded at that point. The woman was really friendly but I can't justify giving a higher rating based off my experience. I won't be coming back. read more

Still a great place for Vietnamese food! Clean. I like the menus. They're thick boards on the table, easy to read, and they're not sticky. Stopped by quickly to pick up 2 grilled pork banh mi and decided to try the banh xeo. Service is lovely as usual. I ordered to go and I love that the owner asked if I wanted some water while I waited. I love that they marked "not spicy" on one of the banh mi to differentiate which sandwich was which. Banh xeo was packed with holes on the corners of the container to remain crispy. It was so good and was still crispy when I got home. Thank you!! read more

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Beef soup for pho takes great! They boil the soup with real bones, not the powder flavoring. Very clean taste with not too much sodium and msg. The ingredients such as the beef brisket, flank, and tendon tastes good too. read more

Imposter! Pho Sam?! Same name but totally NOT and I'm emphasizing "NOT" the same quality, taste nor price! What a waste of time and $$$! I was clueless about the change of ownership since I moved to Livermore. Five years ago I was a faithful patron of the "Original Pho Sam" mom and pop restaurant! Today 6/3/26 I ordered over the phone not knowing ownership had changed and I was puzzled Sam didn't answer the phone. The person who did answer I didn't recognize their voice. Came here at lunch time, and it was empty!? Thats peculiar! Oh boy what a mistake I made by ordering. First I'll start with the pricing...Damn! How much?! ( ). Egg rolls ( 2 for $7.95 ) wtf. The "Original Pho Sam" gave 3 egg rolls and they were chicken. I appreciated that he had chicken egg rolls and not pork because I don't eat pork. But today I accidentally did with my first bite then spit out and tossed the rest. ‍ Next $17.95 for a rice plate...! Continuing on chicken pho ok n/p but $2 more for a large ...greedy. Oh and the egg noodles is more like boiled chow mein noodles..YUCK! Wtf again The Pho has NO FLAVOR AT ALL. HELLA BLAND EVEN WITH SRIRACHA, HOISIN, AND ALL THE FIXINGS. Awful! Thai Ice Tea = Who taught you how to make this because it tastes nothing like Thai Ice Tea. I don't even believe the NEW owners are Vietnamese. Total IMPOSTERS! Please change the name because you're imitating something that can't be duplicated! Shane on me. NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN! Awfully Disappointing! I'm not sure if I'm more mad that I ate pork or this whole experience. All I know is that my stomach is upset and I feel like . Continuin read more

My kids took me to Pho Sam for Mother's Day's Day. We had a wonderful time. Excellent food and the service was fantastic and friendly. read more

My daughter and I were craving for pho and decided to try the neighborhood pho. We both thought the pho was just OK, very watered down and didn't have any in depth flavor. Service was great and quick. Staff were friendly. We even experienced 2 earthquakes while dining there. read more

Pho Sam - #22 Rare Beef & Well Cooked Beef Noodle Soup - Pho Tai, Chin Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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My wife and I absolutely love this place! We first visited about two weeks ago, and since then we've already come back at least four times. Not only has the food been consistently great, but the staff/owners, Thu and Long, have been incredibly welcoming, kind, and caring. Honestly, we keep coming back because of the warm hospitality and the quality and consistency of the food. I learned from Thu and Long that they've only been operating for about 3-4 months. With their wonderful customer service and really good food, I have full confidence they'll revive this establishment. Also, shoutout to Thu for recommending the Bánh xèo! It's crispy, golden, and filled with shrimp and bean sprouts, and served with lettuce, herbs, and an amazing dipping sauce. It's now our favorite thing to order every time we visit. I highly recommend giving it a try! This place deserves way more attention. Until then, my wife and I will keep enjoying our nice quiet dinners here. read more

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I love the vermicelli, with shrimp and chicken and egg roll; its perfect on hot days because it is not hot. Add a smoothie! This place is great! I've been there too many times to count. The Pho is flavorful and meaty. The sandwiches are special as well. Another wonderful thing about Pho Sam is how welcome you feel the minute you walk in the door. They treat everyone like family. The egg rolls are very good! They have pork and veggie, and just veggie. I have never seen a chicken egg roll at any Vietnamese restaurant, including Pho Sam before the new management. That previous bad reviewer is obviously a perpetual bad reviewer of everything. Not happy with his own life. I've had only great experiences at and from Pho Sam. A bad experience is just not possible there. read more

This place was exactly what we needed when we were feeling under the weather. The Beef broth was delicious and had favor! The service was very on point, always had a smile and completed task quickly. The place was also very nice & clean. The overall aesthetic was pleasing & my son even loved the art on the walls. We just moved to the area and this placed for sure reminded us of home. We will forsure be returning!! We got a bunch of stuff from rice plates, beef noodles soup, vermicelli bowl, & shrimp appetizer. I would order it all again! & must try their chill oil! Chefs kiss!! read more

Pho Sam - #34 Grilled Pork Over Rice - Com Thit Nuong Vietnamese coffee Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

i came in before closing and the owners were more than accommodating. i finished up pretty quickly around 8:05pm, even though the owner was so welcoming and didn't rush me out. i ordered the combo pho for dine in and pork chop over rice combo to go. i had really low expectations bc of the neighborhood but was very pleased that the pho broth tasted so clean and flagrant. the noodles were perfect, it was soft and so chewy at the same time which i loooove so much. the shop was small and looked newly remodeled. i love going to shops like these because i really appreciate that authentic family feel. also, most of the time, they taste way better than the big modern americanized pho restaurants lol the owner chatted w me n told me they recently took over ownership a few months ago. i hope more ppl in the neighborhood stop by to try them out. i really wish them nothing but luck in their new venture! highly recommend! read more

This place is amazing! Fresh, delicious food. Large portions. The Pho with the most perfect spicy house made chili oil sauce is a must. Quaint space. Super friendly service! Go! You will be happy. read more

Pho Sam - #5 Fresh Spring Rolls (2) - Goi Cuon #1 Vietnamese Crepe - Banh Xeo #32 Chicken Noodle Soup - Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Small portions but high bill. Only thing worth it was the spring rolls. Thai tea was bitter. No boba option. Kids bowl is like one scoop of noodles and two pieces of meat. Bill was $117! Crazy. Not coming back read more

I have been eating here for a few months and it was good This time however with the new owners was an exceptional experience! They have been here for about two months. The broth has been kicked up several notches; the addition of Seared Garlic Rare Beef hit it home for me They have added several fresh juices that I have to try next time Service was good and the place is really clean I highly recommend this restaurant under the new owners! read more

Pho Sam - House made chili oil - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Pho Sam has new ownership. The new ownership has remodeled the interior with some new settees, wall decorations and service counter. The menu has some new items such as BBH. Been twice once for take out once dining in. The pho is good but less meat toppings compared to before. There is a happy hour discount. Right now free soda or Thai tea with your pho. read more

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Pho Sam is still one of the better pho joints in the Tri-Valley area. After a multi-year hiatus, my family and I came here for dinner on 11/30/2024 after shopping nearby. It was moderately busy when we walked in at 5:15pm. Since it was a cold evening, we opted to sit at the table closest to the cash register in the back. I was happy to see the same owner and his family running the operation. The interior was clean and had gone through an upgrade. There was a TV showing a college football game. The menu featured a wide array of typical Vietnamese fare found in any pho restaurant. We got three bowls of the #18 Combination Noodle Soup (2XL and 1L), plus some egg rolls and spring rolls to share. Our food took a while to come out because they were dealing with several large takeout orders. The two appetizers were decent, and the portions were commensurate with the price. The Combination Noodle Soup (pho dac biet) was very good. The broth was clear and had a nice hint of sweetness in it. Meat toppings were plentiful. The owner was friendly and the service we received was good. The total, with a tip, was about $72. We all thought it was worth it. If you want a good bowl of pho in the Tri-Valley area, keep this place in mind. I don't think you will be disappointed. 4 solid stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Ample parking on site. - Major credit cards accepted. Do look over your check at the end. The owner accidentally added an extra item to our check. read more

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Just moved here from the Peninsula, where Vietnamese restaurants are everywhere. I was craving a solid spot and did some research around Danville/San Ramon. After checking photos and reviews, Pho Sam stood out as the clear winner. My first visit was all about the pho - the broth was rich and flavorful, the presentation gorgeous, and it tasted every bit as amazing as it looked! On my second trip, I went for the beef and shrimp rice plate, and wow - beautiful plating, high-quality beef (honestly better than my go-to spot back in San Mateo), and packed with flavor. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming both times-it really feels like a family-run gem. BONUS: You get a free Thai tea or soft drink with your meal. I had Thai tea both visits, and it's spot-on delicious. They also have happy hour specials, which is a nice touch. Next I want to try their Vietnamese sandwich and I can't wait! If you're in the Danville area and want authentic, tasty pho or any Vietnamese plate, Pho Sam is hands-down the place to go. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed! read more

Pho Sam - Beef ,Shrimp, egg roll, rice,salad,peanut, also came with soup. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it came out warm. Noodles not fully cooked and broth was mediocre. Saw the kitchen struggling with making the batter for the Banh Xeo. It came out and did not look appealing. read more

By far, the VERY best pho!!! I LOVE this place. So authentic, fresh and excellent service. Don't skip this place read more

Pho Sam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

i will highlight the hospitality at this location, as the staff was welcoming and immediately offered menu i got their Medium Chicken & Seafood Pho. and their 5 pc wings. i got takeout, but their inside seating is nice, with some more seats outside. ambiance is quiet and chill here in this San Ramon area pho was elite, 5 stars: it was delicious, generous with proteins and all condiments and veggies provided. 5 piece wings, crispy and juicy, paired with a sweet sauce! thx, Sam read more

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My family and I came here after church one Sunday and after our first visit we have being coming back consistently. The food is amazing and the employees are kind. They have always been the most welcoming and genuine, they make us feel like family which is big reason we keep coming back. I'm not sure who the previous manager was but they made a terrific choice with new management. The ingredients are always fresh, the Vietnamese pancake is always crispy, and the smoothies are always delicious. I'm glad we found Pho Sam read more

I met the new owner. Wow this was worth every penny! Service was fast, friendly, and welcoming, and the restaurant itself was clean and modern. From the first bite to the last sip of broth, everything was outstanding. I'll be back! Please go and try it! read more

Pho Sam - #17 large rare beef and meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

This place has the best Pho in all of San Ramon and the state as a whole. The place maybe small and the ambiance may not be amazing, but the service is still good. And the food once again is fantastic when you go here. The amount of pho you get and other items you choose to get make this place worth the trip. The owners are very nice and friendly and the food is so difficult to pass up on because its just so delicious. Always have to get beef or fish pho here no matter what size and throw everything in since it's so flavorful. read more

Pho Sam was my family's go to place for pho. Unfortunately, it has gone downhill with the change of ownership. I'm not sure what all the glowing reviews are from. The new owners are very friendly, but the food is lackluster. Pho is all about the soup base and theirs is lacking flavor. They kept the old pricing, but the portions have been cut in half. I miss the old owners but wish them a happy retirement! read more

I cannot recommend the Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Giò (#54). The dish was poor, primarily due to the stale-tasting grilled pork. Not even sure how that is even possible. Maybe it's the taste of freezer burn? Anyway, the accompanying egg roll (chả giò) was tiny and severely under filled. Does not match photo on the menu. I've noted a pattern here, as the phở I had about a year ago also lacked authentic flavor. I hope they improve on their food quality. The noodle was good. read more

Pho Sam - #54, bun thit nuong cha gio - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

When it comes to PHO it's all about the broth. I am impressed with the broth. The new owners were nice and they are offering a free Thai tea with your meal. The ambience was nice plenty of parking and the price was decent. read more

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Service was good. Came for lunch. Banh Xeo was not as crispy as I would like (middle was a bit soggy), but the flavor was good. Asked for extra lettuce. Very filling. Nice and clean. Decor was updated. Hard to find Banh Xeo in San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, and Concord areas. Will be back to try the pho read more

Pho Sam - Decor - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Staff is very welcoming and They love conversing with us and other customers! Food is very fresh tasting and quality of ingredients is fantastic! read more

Pho Sam - Sauteed Lemongrass Chicken, Nice and a little spicy, very fresh tasting! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Service is still great but since it has new ownership the broth has completely changed. It's super oily which is so disappointing. Prices also went up. read more

Pho Sam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Absolutely hidden gem located in San Ramon ! After moving from San Jose with some of the best Pho restaurants Ive been dying to find a new restaurant to scratch that itch Pho Sam has definitely done that and more apparently they have gone under new ownership And they are killing it! The meat was fresh the broth was flavorful And the staff was so friendly! Would definitely come back! read more

Pho Sam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Amazing food! Owners are the best. Welcoming environment! Love...must try! Running a restaurant especially a new restaurant is not easy. Help me support this amazing restaurant and incredible people. read more

I was craving my favorite pho today, and, upon arrival, discovered that ownership had changed. We have been going to Pho Sam for more years than I can remember. From out first visit, our go to order has been the #21 (rare beef and beef ball pho) and the pork banh mi sandwich. We have raved about the broth to anyone who would listen. Unfortunately, the pho is not as good as before. The broth is oily, and has no depth of flavor. The quantity of meat is paltry, and the clumpy noodles were hard to eat. The banh mi was also a disappointment. More bread than filling. The service was good (hence the 3 star rating) so I hope the new owners can find their way, but until then we won't be back. read more

Cozy restaurant in San Ramon. Perfect for a cold and rainy day. Service is fast and friendly Pho is pretty good read more

Pho Sam - #21 Rare Beef & Beef Ball Noodle Soup - Pho Tai, Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Cozy, no frills restaurant with a deeply flavorful pho broth! We ordered the chicken banh mi and rare beef pho. The pho broth was stellar - super flavorful with no excessive MSG flavor. Probably one of the best broths I've tried in the East Bay. The chicken banh mi, however, fell flat. The chicken didn't have the usual grilled, bbq flavor I'm used to. I will say the vegetables were nice and fresh and the bread was crispy yet chewy. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, though both are pretty limited. The service was quick and our interaction with the staff was short but efficient. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Pho Sam - chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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I got the #17 pho, and shrimp appetizer, and spring rolls. Everything was absolutely delicious and amazing. One of my favorite spots! Great service too! Must try! read more

Pho Sam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

The service at this cute little spot was very friendly and accommodating. We had kids dining with us and they were very helpful with them splitting a large pho. We tried the chicken and shrimp soup and the seared garlic beef pho along with a mixed shrimp appetizer platter. Everything was delicious, especially the seared garlic pho. read more

The food is pretty good. I got the grilled beef over rice, good flavor and juicy meat. I will update the review once I get some Pho. The service was ok, I understand that Pho Sam has gone through a change of ownership, so they are still training. I have been a long time Pho Sam patron close to 13 years. I do miss Long and his family, Long was a character which made everyone feel like you were having a meal with family, he always knew my order and would always put a smile on your face. Definitely give the new owners a chance, it takes time to get everything dialed in. Inside is not as busy as it usually is during lunch, but the renovations are very nice. i plan on coming back and trying different menu items. read more

Pho Sam - #51 grilled beef over rice with vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Amazing food! My friends & I tried this place out for the first time and it was incredible! Food was fresh & delicious! Great service and cute ambiance. I definitely recommend this spot! I got a rice & steak combo and the favor was so so good! Everyone loved their dishes - definitely going back! read more