Came here twice in the last week. The new owners are very nice. I got a pot of Jasmine tea and grilled pork chops over rice loved it. Came back a few days later for the 19 to go I loved the broth. Also the chicken wings are really good too. Will be coming back!! read more

Food is always really good! Very tentative service as well! Love coming here! Small shop but has a really great cozy atmosphere and ambiance! Couldn't recommend coming here more! read more

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff. We chatted with the owners, who were lovely, engaging, and happy to recommend their favorite dishes--including the spring rolls, egg rolls, and pho. I ordered the pho with well-done beef and meatballs, and it was absolutely delicious! The overall vibe of the restaurant is warm, inviting, and welcoming. The staff were attentive, checking in often to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with truly great food! read more

Amazing vegetable noodle soup and vegetable rolls! Loved the taste. Literally Hole in the wall restaurant.

10/10. One of the best pho spots in the East Bay. Stumbled here for a pho craving on my way home and was pleasantly surprised to find this small restaurant tucked away serving such delicious food. I ordered a #21 raw beef and meatball pho. I also got fresh spring rolls and the Vietnamese crepe. The pho was rich without being heavy. The rolls and crepe were all fresh. The highlight of the meal was meeting the owner who was a sweetheart. Tuh took over the restaurant over a month ago. She made the small place have such a warm ambiance. She was very attentive and got my group and I everything we need. Definitely coming back and you should too!!! read more

New ownership - everything is different. Soup base is not as rich, portion is smaller, taste is not as good. They forgot the meatballs, the cut of meat is not the same. They gave me soy sauce instead of hausin sauce and chilli sauce. I had to use venmo or Zelle because they haven't set up the POS machine. Everything is wrong. I wondered if the new owner tried the original owner recipe. Overall - disappointed. I went to Pho Sam in the past 10 years and they took pride of the food that they served. If the new ownership not taking serious about the food that they are offering, most likely the customers would go somewhere else. I probably would not return again. God bless the original owner since they decided to retire, all my best to them! read more

I'm sooo happy I finally found a place that makes banh xeo! It definitely saved me a trip to San Francisco. Crepe was crispy and the nuoc mam was tasty. read more

Pho Sam - Banh xeo and nuoc mam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

The food was authentic Vietnamese.... and service was fast as well as our server was providing us information how to eat the Vietnamese Crepe we ordered. You have to try it! The Pho soup ... broth was so tasty and very satisfying! read more

I went to try pho Sam since new owner took over and after having the steak and meatballs combo pho soup I have to say the broth is even better also place has been remodeled the owner really cares about having our business thanks again for the great soup read more

This restaurant is under new ownership and the food is fantastic! Customer service is marvelous and it is a really lovely place to go take your whole family for a relaxing and delicious meal. The Pho is super delicious and the spring rolls are really fresh. The fried rolls are perfectly crispy and tasty. Every one of us enjoyed our meal choices! Highly recommended! read more

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I stopped in for lunch and it was great! This restaurant has brand new owners and they are working hard getting their new business totally the way they want it to be. Please be patient they are nice people and the food is really good. read more

Best pho and beef banh mi I've had anywhere in the USA. My dad always raves about this place and since we were in town we thought we'd check it out. The service is very friendly and the menu is very clear. The prices are great as well! The pho broth was so light and flavorful and the bahnmi was so fresh and filled with crispy veggies and perfectly seasoned and cooked beef. The bread it came on was soft and warm with a crisp as well. Don't forget to order an iced Vietnamese coffee read more

Pho Sam - Rare steak #19 Rare Beef Noodle Soup - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

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I had a really delicious meal today for a really good value. My vermicelli with pork & shrimp was very fresh & flavorful. I also really enjoyed my soup & spring rolls. I highly recommend this restaurant if you enjoy authentic Vietnamese food! read more

Upon walking in, there is an atmosphere of warmth. The pleasant gentleman at the counter greeted us and seated us quickly. He was very engaging and welcoming especially to my daughter whom I brought in several occasions. His wife is also very friendly and so pleasant. The food is EXCELLENT! I especially love the Vietnamese crepe that I can eat everyday! I've also tried the beef rice dishes and the beef combination soup are also very, very good. The broth is very comforting and flavorful! I look forward to trying other dishes on the menu like the vermicelli and banh mi sandwiches. I highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

Pho Sam is now under new management. The food is good, with generous portions of beef and chicken in the pho. While the beef pho could use a bit more depth of flavor, it's still tasty and definitely hits the spot on a cold day. I do miss Long, the previous owner, and his quirky personality, but the new owners and management are very sweet, welcoming, and accommodating. Overall, still an enjoyable experience. read more

Ordered XL chicken and seafood pho and it was huge! Owner was super nice and funny talking to me. It was very tasty, broth had good flavor, and had tons of fillings. I'll be back for sure, well worth it!! read more

Pho Sam - #11 Seafood & Chicken Noodle Soup - Hu TIeu Thap Cam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

My family has come here for years and the food is always delicous! I've never waited more than 15 minutes for food (probably even less) and the servers are always warm. However, I will say that meat portions have gone down. Size large still feeds two (even with big appetites) but the chicken is a little lacking. It's enough for one person. Still, the nostalgia will always keep me coming! I just reccomend that you order takeout and add your own extra protein. (Chicken, shrimp, beef, etc.) read more

Pho Sam - #13 Chicken Noodle Soup - Hu Tieu Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

This place has the best bun bo hue I've had in the East Bay area. Thai tea is on the less sweet side compared to ones at boba shops but I liked it. Friendly service. read more

For San Ramon, this is a pretty good pho joint. Family owned and operated, really nice to support small business owners. They were friendly, fast, and just nice folks all around. The pho stock was very good, not quite as rich as you would get in higher density Viet population communities, but again for San Ramon, I'd come here multiple times in a one week work trip. The pho noodles were cooked well with a little snap to it still. Nothing I hate worse than soggy limp noodles. The meats were nicely cooked and fresh (I ordered the Dac Biet). When you want a bowl of comfort on a nippy night, come here. read more

I had craving for some spring rolls so I figured to check out this place. Only ordered the spring rolls and spring roll wrap with egg rolls. spring rolls 2.5/5 It doesn't taste as good as other places. The noodles were cold. Tastes like it just came out of the fridge. Spring rolls with egg rolls 3/5 This one is interesting. Instead of shrimp they put egg roll in it. Sauces for both are standard. Maybe their Pho tastes better than their appetizers. Or maybe I just came in at a bad time. read more

Finally a Vietnamese restaurant in this area where the broth is worth commending, My wife and I eat pho quite a bit and have had to go into Oakland for true flavor. This place is small but serves a flavorful pho broth. The owner says they start the broth at 3am to get it ready for the day. The toppings offered are fresh too. I'd still go into Oakland if I had the time because of variety of restaurants there but if I'm lazy, this will be my go-to. The owner is super nice too. He's trying to put his kids through college. Support this family-owned shop! They're good! read more

Extremely friendly service and great food. Not to mention free tea and soft drinks. Highly recommend.

Great service, yummy food. Nice people and lots of options. Will be back! I would rec the banhxeo

The food and service is very good. The owner is very friendly and welcoming very pleased with the service. Highly recommended

I live near Pho Dublin and eat there roughly once a week, but tried Pho Sam based on a friend's recommendation. It's located in a quiet strip mall and very unassuming. In comparison, the broth is more flavorful and the cuts of beef are thicker than what I usually get. The X-large bowl of pho is true to size. The waiter Long is friendly in a gruff way. Couple of negatives are that the store is very small (9 tables) and also closes too early for the dinner crowd. read more

New owners are great, inside has been renovated and the food is great. My go to Pho place in San Ramon

Pho Sam is one of those spots in San Ramon that you must try when you are craving a big, cozy bowl of pho. It has a super chill, casual vibe, clean tables, fast service, and that amazing smell of broth as soon as you walk in. The pho tastes like real comfort food, with broth that is rich and full of flavor, not watered down. The portions are generous, they give you plenty of meat and noodles, plus a huge pile of basil, lime, jalapeños, and bean sprouts so you can load it up exactly how you like. They also have all really good rice plates, and spring rolls. What makes it even better is how fast everything is. You sit down, order, and your food comes out quickly, making it an easy choice for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or takeout which is perfect if you don't feel like cooking. It is the kind of restaurant you keep going back to whenever you want simple, really good Vietnamese food that hits the spot every time. read more

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The food tasted bad. Not like other owner. I asked for spring rolls. 1 order. They have me two orders. The chicken tasted old. I am not happy with taste. of this meal or quality or price. Such a bummer. read more

Worst restaurant food we've ever encountered; also filthy. It's hard to imagine the positive reviewers have been to the same place. read more

The pho was amazing! My daughter order a chicken rice plate that was great too. Service was great! Good came out quick. read more

This place has great food, home style cooking and authentic flavors. The service is great, they are very nice people. Relaxing ambiance.

My family and I have been coming to Pho Sam for almost 10 years and is hands down our favorite pho spot in the bay! Even when I moved out of town I would come here just to get my fix. It's a small hole in the wall joint and can get quite busy. The owners are so kind and even remember my order along with adjusting it how I like. I've brought so many of my friends here and they also agree this is the best pho spot! read more

Catching with an old friend at this place. I had stopped by this place many years ago but didn't eat here. We were met with friendly server who offered a nice table outside. It was pleasant under the shade on this hot afternoon. I opted for the grilled chicken vermicelli bowl. It was served with the fish sauce. My water glass was filled frequently. The bowl had all the goodies, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, chopped nuts, noodles and chicken. It was good though not spectacular. The bowl was reasonably priced, service was pleasant and food was decent. It's a worthwhile visit if in the neighborhood and craving for Vietnamese food. read more

Pho Sam - Grilled chicken vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

Affordable pricing for Vietnamese food. Currently they are not making their popular hot tiger shrimp on fried wonton wrappers since their wonton supplier no longer makes the wrappers, and the owner informed me that they don't want to serve that dish by substituting it with an inferior product. Apparently not all wonton wrappers are made the same or fry to the same crispness. So I ordered the #38 rice dish instead for lunch: Pork chop with shrimp. The restaurant is right next to a beer and bbq spot and is easy to miss since there is no signage on the roof or in the shopping plaza marquee. Plenty of parking and they seem to open until 7:30pm today (Friday). There is seating inside (about 6 tables of 4) and outside (2 patio tables seating 2 each). Recommended local spot for affordable Vietnamese food made by a family-owned restaurant that cares about the ingredients in their dishes. read more

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I visited here for my first time the other day. I thought the soup was delicious and flavorful, the meat was fresh and cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back with friends. Very friendly waitstaff as well. Highly recommend. read more

Just had dinner at Pho Sam Restaurant. My family literally goes here every week. My husband is a picky eater overall but loves it here. He said that their broth is very delicious. Highly recommend!!! The owner is also really good to my children. My kids look forward to getting a little treat (little lollipops) after their delicious dinner. Make sure to check it out and enjoy!!! read more

Well at least they give you a lot of bean sprouts to make up for the lack of other ingredients.

Great pho very flavorful, very nice people. Will definitely come back! Lots of noodles veggies and meat read more

Pho Sam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

I haven't had Pho since December 2019 so this was a craving I've had for over a year and was happily satisfied with Pho Sam! They are only providing outdoor dining where it's nice and shady. Since it was my first time here, I only tried out #18. It was so delicious. The broth was so flavorful, and they give just the right amount of noodles:meat ratio. They have their sauces and toppings available but I didn't use any this time. I just wanted to enjoy the natural flavors of the soup. This is the first pho place I've tried out since moving here to San Ramon, and I'm so happy there's one that has satisfied my craving! Can't wait to come back when I want some more. read more

Pho Sam - #18s, I got a medium size and my boyfriend ordered the XL - Vietnamese Near Me - San Ramon, California

I have not been back for awhile, things seemed to have changed. They don't have Beef Ribs anymore, they were one of my favorite. The fried rice option (4 stars $4 extra) on the rice plate is still ready good, but on the to go box they only give 1 small cup of the sauce. They really should give the bigger cup they put in the to go box for the vermicelli plate. The meat quality seems to be different, my wife was not too fond of grilled pork on the vermicelli plate #54. The pork chop on my rice plate was just ok, but the fried shrimp were really good (4 stars) Maybe next time, I'll try the chicken rice plate. The Spring Rolls (4 Stars) are still good, freshly made served with peanut sauce. I add 1 packet of Sriracha to the peanut sauce, prefect for dipping the spring roll. This visit was just ok, dropped to 3 stars, maybe the last time, not sure. Oh, they have starred to use part of the dining room corner to store stuff, boxes all stacked up, not a good look, gives the feeling thinks are going down hill, no pride in how the dining room looks. read more