This review goes out to all my vegan and vegetarian friends out there. This place is not for you if you want pho. We walked in and the server was not only rude but informed me they don't have any vegetable broth... which I actually found quite surprising. When I said I can't eat that because I don't eat meat rather than helping me out and giving me advice on other options he literally just stared at me and walked away. Uhhh... okay? Talk about uncomfortable. So we literally just got up and left. Not a great experience and clearly didn't care about losing what could have been a loyal customer. read more

I've been coming to Pho Sam for about a year now, as a big time pho eater I can say with confidence that this restaurant has the absolute best beef broth I've had in the Bay Area. Service is great and they always have sports on tv. They never skimp with noodles, meat, and toppings. Since I've moved away from the East Bay I always make a point of visiting this restaurant when back in town. read more

Ordered a bahn mi sandwich, spring rolls and beef pho. The food was delicious - especially the French bread!! Service was polite, friendly and prompt. The prices were very reasonable. Would definitely come here again. read more

Long and his family have been taking care of us for years. Top notch food in this hole in the wall, and his eccentricity completes the picture. Will keep coming back forever. read more

Had lunch with the family today after church here. It was actually quite hard to find this place, but what do you expect out of a hole-in-the-wall place? And like many hole-in-the-wall eateries, this place was the best pho I've had in the San Ramon area so far. The prices are much, much lower than that of Pho Monsoon across town, along with the taste and overall quality. Compared to Pho Monsoon's overpackaged noodles, these were perfection. But at $5.95 for a large bowl of quality pho, you really can't go wrong with anything. The dishes they offer here are very typical to that of most Vietnamese eateries - vermicelli dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches, and the like. They do not offer a children's menu, but you probably can request smaller portions; the staff is very nice and will accommodate to any food allergies, preferences, etc. that you may have. The interior, I admit, is a bit disheartening - many of the walls were bare and at times I felt like I was eating in a haphazard food court/wannabe restaurant at the Asian supermarket. But as long as the food is good, I'm alright. read more

Best Pho around. Great family run business with awesome Pho, Vermicelli bowl and pork banh mi.

Wow, Michelle W. and David W. were right this is a great basic Chinese restaurant. I only wish it was closer so we could do take-out. We went for lunch and they were very accomadating of our toddler (had a high chair, brought her food out right away). She loved her chow-mein and the hubby and I enjoyed our broccoli beef and mongolian beef lunch specials. Our lunch specials were only $5.50 each. What a deal! read more

Had the rare beef Pho again yesterday and it was amazing !! Clearly the best pho I'm the area. Long is always a trip. Try it!! The broth is fantastic . Even though it's a bit of a drive for us, it's well worth it . GreAt prices too. read more

We usually go for lunch, on our lunch hour. It can get pretty busy depending on the weather (when it's cold or rainy) Sometimes there is a wait for tables, but the food comes out so fast, that it makes up for the wait. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious! :) read more

DAAAANG! AUTHENTIC PHO IN SAN RAMON!!! Can San Ramonians / Danvillians handle such diversity?!?!?!

We felt like trying a new (to us) local restaurant and decided on Pho Sam. We ordered the spring rolls and Bun and Pho. Food was average for a Vietnamese restaurant. Spices were somewhat lacking but the place was clean and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Hmmm... Actually, we found a strand of hair in the pho and a small rock in one of dishes. Guess the lettuce or cilantro needed more rinsing. But that wasn't as disturbing as what follows... Be wary of the elderly gentleman who insists on crooning old 50's tunes at your table. The initial song was bearable as he was very sincere and pleasant. But he kept coming back for more, as if he was doing us a favor. Kept telling us he's singing for free and to not give him a tip. Uh...we weren't going to. And when one of the employees told us she tells him to shut up at home but let's him torture us incessantly in the dining room, then all bets are off. Would have given them three stars were it not for the elderly gentleman who lacks the ability to sense social queues telling him to stop. The male diner behind us politely declined his offer for a serenade which should have been a tell-tale sign. When we told him we were in a hurry and needed to leave, he notices we haven't gotten the bill and says he'll keep singing anyway?!?!? He tells us he drives a UPS truck 10 hours a day do on his off days he has nothing else to do... except torture dining guests. As we were leaving, he asks us how many FREE songs he "gave" us. Again, it was more like how many songs we "let" him torture us with. Of, course, for those who are into the cheesy, lounge karaoke thing, then you might enjoy it. Why didn't any previous reviewers mention this pitfall? Has anyone had to suffer through such agony? So, as our civic duty, I am forewarning all future possible diners considering dining at this establishment. Unless you're into the creepy, loungy cabaret thing, steer clear of this place because the food isn't good enough to warrant the torture you'll have to endure. read more

Best pho broth in the Tri-Valley. I like it much better than Pho Saigon in Dublin...maybe it's a preference thing. Their house egg rolls and banh mi sandwiches are delicious as well. The place is small and modest inside but regardless the food is excellent. If they did delivery service, I know I'd be a more frequent customer. The owner, Sam, is a great friendly guy. Keep up the good work! read more

I think they use msg so I won't be going here again. It seems popular and was busy during dinner time. Small seating but fast service. read more

Thursday night at 8:35pm Feel like eating some pho I can see inside the restaurant there were more than 2 tables eating there But the server refused to serve me Not even to go Sure You just lost a good customer and you just earned one 1 star review read more

This place is good! It's also cheaper than the other two Pho restaurants nearby in Dublin, which I also frequent from time to time. Even though the decor is plain and simple, it doesn't even matter. What matters is that the food is good! I've had their pho, vermicelli plates, and rice dish. Everything has a really good flavor to it. The shrimp marinade is awesome. Service is also very nice. Give it a try! read more

not the best service. banh mi is average. bun not very fresh.

So I tried it last night& it wasn't all that cheap like everyone said! The food was pretty good, didn't blow me away. But the portions were huge, as promised! And then the massive headache! MSG?thought I was overreacting until I ate leftovers& yet another headache! read more

I love this place. I call it my 4star hole in the wall. Food and service is very good but be warned- it's a small place and gets very crowded during the lunch hour. read more

While in the military I traveled the world and tried Pho every where. I tried it in Europe, the middle east, and the Americas. No where as it been so delicious as at this place, the best so far! I need to travel to Vietnam to taste the best I guess. read more

While patiently waiting for the customer before pay his bill, the guy processing his transaction did not bother to greet me. I understand that the place was busy so I did not mind. Finally the guy in front of me finishes, mind you I waited 10-15 mins already, I politely asked how long would it be until there is a table available? He looks at me and shakes his head and says "I don't know( with an attitude). Look around I don't know." Very rude and made me feel unwanted. So I just walk away. This would be my first and last experience coming there. I tried this place based on Yelp review. I must say that I am highly disappointed with the customer service. Never again. read more

Fast service, good inexpensive menu!!! Tastes good, small restaurant but great service!

This is a small restaurant but serve good pho noodle soup. We come here because our friends' recommendation. Our favorite is #26. The owner is very friendly and he remembers what we ordered. read more

We had the meatball and rare beef Pho. Meatballs were chewy with free cartilage chips. Soup in general was blah. So many better places.

Five stars because this is best pho in San Ramon/Danville area. Their soup is perfection, but beware - it has a spicy kick to it. Their house egg rolls are amazing (wrapped in rice paper for those who are gluten-free). Service was really great and our waiter was so nice. He was able to answer all my questions about food allergies and was super nice about it. I always appreciate that. Definitely recommend this place if you're craving pho and you are in the area. read more

Now this is a Vietnamese place I can ALWAYS count on. I've been eating here for a few years, and the quality of food has never changed. From the pho to the vermicelli to the plates, everything is super good, and at a reasonable price too! As a local, I highly recommend. read more

It's 11:15am on Saturday and this place is not opened when the sign on the window stated 10:30am. Business owners, please update your business hours. Guess I'm not going to try it anytime soon. read more

Since moving from Concord to Danville, I needed to find a new go to pho place. Danville is not great for ethnic food unless it's Japanese, so we head to next door San Ramon for our pho fix. This place is in a inconspicuous location and is nothing fancy inside. But, the prices are great and so are the food and service. My water never went empty, I left happy and stuffed for $20 for a date with my hubby. Win! read more

Solid Vietnamese food near Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Small place with lackluster ambiance but the service is speedy and friendly. The grilled pork has a nice touch of char. read more

We went for takeout based purely on previous reviews. I picked up at 7:00pm on sat nite - and the place was empty. Bad sign? Maybe they were having a bad night. With the exception of the Pho - everything was tasteless. Chicken salad was bland (no dressing) as were the egg rolls which were deep fried in batter that was tough to bite thru. Also had the shrimp over rice - shrimp were overcooked and the rice was super sticky - just came out in globs. We like Vietnamese food, but we'll have to try somewhere else in the future because this wasn't enjoyable at all. read more

Good quality food. Fast service. Enjoyed the server but brought me the wrong dish. Also provided the wrong soup order, wasn't a big deal. Still enjoyed the meal but maybe could be better about taking orders. read more

I've been here three times now. The pho broth is clear and tasty, and the meat is good quality. Both the vietnamese and chinese fried egg rolls are delicious. And the service is very good. I'll be back... read more

Its probably one of the best Vietnamese restaurant around the area. However hygiene really needs improvement. My wife ordered a grilled chicken vermicelli and there's a huge fly on the chicken, and it's apparently grilled to crispy as well!! When we told the server, he just took it away and said "sorry". That's it! Without offering a replacement or waiving the cost of the bowl from the final bill. We are never going to come back here again! Imagine all the slice beef in the kitchen and the fly roaming around inside. I have doubt about other dishes being served in this place now. It's too bad that I actually like the food here. read more

This is our usual go-to PHO restaurant! Their broth is very clear without fat and very good. We love the Banh Mi as well! It gets busy during the lunch time, so you may want to go earlier or later if you don't want to wait. read more

Pho broth is delicious and the rice dishes are tasty too. Restaurant is a little small, but it's clean and service is good. I like how they have a TV and play the NFL games too. read more

I was so happy when I discovered hidden gem very close to my work, Pho Sam Restaurant, ideal for time when you want to treat your tummy with really tasty and fresh food other than usual lunch and dinner treats. When I stepped into his restaurant I saw a guy who runs restaurant and he was hilarious. He explains a menu in a very funny and attractive way that I almost ordered more than I could so ultimately I asked them to parcel uneaten food. Broth was pretty tasty and Pho was good too. Rare steak is normally quite good. Me and my partner enjoyed each and every bite of their famous brisket - However there is a problem that if you are on diet and want to go for small like me, there is no small; only medium and large is available. Be prepared to leave with satisfied and bloated tummy. Parking is copious so you don't have to worry about parking problem, you can visit any time of the day and you will easily get sufficient parking. I strongly suggest residents of San Ramon to at least try their famous brisket one time to see how it taste and what are they missing. read more

Popped in here based on Yelp ratings and was not disappointed. Very good Pho. Like others have said there is no shortage of meat in your soup. Tried the fresh rolls and the fried egg rolls, both good. The star is the Pho for me though. I will get back in for more. read more

Hmmm, super nice folks - but the pho & fresh spring rolls, etc. were 'off' ~ I've had better. It makes me long for Ao Zai (Ao Zai - PLEEEEASE RE-OPEN!!). read more

Ok, so it's in a strip mall and has no ambiance...who cares! The food and service are both really good! Went there 2 nights ago and tried the Chicken w/vegetables, (not traditionally Vietnemese), the Grilled Beef Banh Mi and the Grilled Pork Banh Mi. The Chicken w/vegetables had thinly sliced chicken with lots of flavor and the veggies were cooked perfectly. The Banh Mis came on fresh, soft, crispy rolls w/fresh carrots, cucumber, cilantro, daikon and (non traditional) tomato. The grilled meats were marinated and very juicy. Try the chili paste, (in jar, on table), on them. Going back soon to try the Vermicelli & Pho! read more

I had the BBQ beef sandwich and I loved It ! Can't go wrong for $4.50 and it's the only place I've been able to find that actually has sandwiches in San Ramon. Will def be coming back for my vietnamese sandwich fix. read more

I went for the noodles. It is not the best I have been to, but quite good, much better than another Vietnamese restaurant nearby. I want to go back and try some other choices on the menu someday. This is a nice small restaurant for a quick and inexpensive meal. read more