If you're anywhere near here just GO. This place is SUCH a vibe…read more You can tell they actually care about everything. The plants outside are pollinator friendly, no pesticides, water out for animals, real silverware not plastic... all the little things add up. The food is SO good. Vegan mole, lasagna, just really solid comfort food but done right. And then somehow it's also a mini shop with vegan cheeses, hot sauces, gifts, random finds... I could've wandered forever. Loved the mix of people too, not just vegans. Staff was super kind. And the best part... they're OPEN LATE. Like actually open late. That alone is a win.

I have lived in the desert for nine years, and I have worked and lived in both Palm Springs and…read morePalm Desert and I have been often asked by my customers on suggestions of place to eat. I would always recommend chef Tanya when customers would ask me for vegan options even though I had never been I was aware of the great reviews! I am telling you this right now as a actual customer, finally , if there is one place that you should try in the desert it is Chef Tanya's Kitchen! Food, experience, cats, item selection, even the music playing! Everything is so perfectly curated and it's the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, Try new fun things on vacation and buy cat related items for every crazy cat lover in your life or yourself or your cat! Trust me you won't be disappointed! Also your body will thank you for the fresh healthy nutrients!

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.

The best pho and customer service!! A must try if you're in the desert. I would give this place 10…read morestars if I could

First, I eat pho all over the world, sometimes several times per week. After two back-to-back…read moreorders, this is now my favorite pho spot ever, and the only problem is that I live more than 90 minutes away. The first time I ordered takeout, and actually ended up not eating this until the next day. Everything was delicious and the broth reheated well. The portions are HUGE - I usually order an extra serving of noodles and still don't get as much as this standard order. Same with the rare steak - it was double the amount I usually receive, and my meal was $20. The broth is flavorful and clear to slightly cloudy with a rich amber color - just like fresh, homemade bone broth should be - broth had just the right amount of fat and collagen, which is expected and desired. Flavor was on point with warming spices and just the right amount of salt. All items were boxed separately, including a nice portion of cilantro and chopped white onion. The package of add-ins contained a ton of bean sprouts, large slices of jalapeno and a big bunch of fresh, tender Thai basil. I enjoyed the dish so much that I returned the next day and ordered the same meal, although this time I asked for extra lime because I enjoy the extra brightness that citrus gives the soup. My broth had cooled a bit on the journey home, so I warmed it in a measuing cup and found that the portion was a full 3 cups of broth. Again, the noodle portion was 3x what I typically receive at any other restaurant, and the meat portion was also huge. I asked for extra limes and received about 6 wedges in a separate bag. All of the other add-ins were the same as before, fresh, flavorful, and high quality. Both days the food came out in less than 10 minutes. The service was less friendly than some, but I don't expect a lot other than the food to be good. This is likely a family-run business, not a franchise that makes chicken sandwiches. My order was 100% perfect both days, the food was exceptionally good and the portions alone are worth it if you're hungry (I actually had more than I could eat in one sitting both times, and that is not normal for me when eating pho).

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.

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!

Staff were super friendly and welcoming and i loved that this place was open late…read more I got the pho tai and I honestly thought it was mid. For a 14 hour broth I definitely thought it would be more flavorful. The chili oil had a kick which I loved. Mango sticky rice was great. Price was what it was for Palm Springs I believe it was like $20 for a bowl of pho

My colleagues and I were in town for a conference and staying about a mile and a half from here. I…read moreran it and raved about the beef and crispy noodles and the calamari. On our journey to Palm Springs my team left the food choices to me since I'm picky. Lol. We showed up on a Wednesday night (note that they do not open Monday and Tuesday), around 4:40 PM. There was already a long line of individuals waiting to get in. There were about 15 people ahead of us. At opening, we were immediately sat down into the second dining room to the right of the restaurant. It gives a different vibe than the main room with its red bench seating and lantern ceiling. Although the benches were high, and the tables were a little low, we managed. Of course, we tried the complementary congee. Which I love, but my colleagues were not a big fan of. We ordered the calamari and the crispy beef noodle. We also ordered the shrimp and mango spring roll, the softshell crab and green papaya salad, and the pork belly lettuce wraps. The shining stars, for my colleagues were the calamari and crispy beef noodle. Followed by the shrimp and mango spring rolls and the softshell crab. The three of us did not enjoy the pork belly at all even though it came recommended. We actually only ate 2 pieces. The food overall was good although we wish we didn't get the pork or at least stuck to our goal of four main dishes. The waitress recommended we get one more and that's when we added the pork. Next time we will go with our gut instinct. One thing that was disappointing on this visit was that when we ordered drinks, one of them came out in a can. We were under the assumption it was a draft pour. For $14 it should have been noted that it is canned. The way that it is written into the menu no one would assume otherwise.

Got in line 15 min before opening, and made it into the first wave of seating, albeit with the…read morerestaurant housing two spacious dining rooms, this isn't necessarily the flex one might think. Complimentary congee made for a comforting, home-y start to our Vietnamese fusion dinner, and our party of 2 followed with fresh rolls - we took our server's recommendation of LEMONGRASS PORK & DATE, CRISPY SHALLOT, RICE NOODLE, MIZUNA but weren't particularly impressed - and mains of PANKO CRUSTED CHICKEN STUFFED CURRY BALL, RED BELL PEPPER, BASIL (gluten free) and SHAKING BEEF, PICKLED RED ONION, GARLIC, CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD, both of which we enjoyed much more. Wish there were dessert options!

As a new yorker, Chinese food is a staple. I've lived a lot of places since I've lived in New York…read moreand I have not been able to find comparable Chinese food. I was so incredibly impressed with Da Chef Noodle, I felt actually giddy joy when discovering it existed and then even more excited once I learned the food is as good as you think it is going to be when you walk in. Staff was low key but kind and helpful. I popped in on accident one night when I was in the area and have ordered several times since. My first fortune cookie read: You are in the right place for something unforgettable. And boy, were they right! The roast pork was sweet, tangy balanced perfect with salty. The walnut shrimp might be the best I've ever had and I've lived all over the world. Typing this now, I can't wait to go back. I'm new out here to the valley and didn't expect to find such incredibly delicious Chinese food. So grateful for this find!

This is one of my favorites in the desert... sort of hole in the wall Chinese place, as it is…read moretucked away, sort of, off a vety traffic heavy little corner of Washington and country club. I've been several times, the first time about 3 weeks after it opened. Didn't write a review then, or did I? Anyway... It is about the size of a Starbucks lobby, complete with standard decorative restaurant applications. There's a couple of tables and a half dozen booths to sit in. Soda selection is limited, and they do have a few adult beverages there as well. I don't drink, so I usually don't check out the drink menu. Not to make the staff seem too stereotypical, but as soon as I heard the yelling in the kitchen, with the language of the natives, I knew from the first visit, this was gonna be at the very least, a tasty meal. This visit was not a disappointing one. I ordered the potstickers, and an order of combo lo mein. Very good and very filling. And all the flavors were very authentic. I will say the service is hot and miss, but only because the language barrier is somewhat thick. But, I really don't need to ask for anything else past the meal being set, because that's ultimately what matters, in my opinion. As long as we communicate, the plates and cups aren't thrown at me, I'm a happy camper. I feel like this place is a little more popular for take out, but I think it is also worthy of a sit in meal. I'm having the duck next time... Thanks!

We were visiting cathedral city for my birthday and I wanted a seafood boil. This place did not…read moredisappoint! We got two lbs of shrimp, 2 potatoes, two corn, 2sausage, & two boiled eggs for $50! That's unheard of in the OC lol. Shrimp were great. Large size easy to peel, the sauce was so tasty and garlicky. I really wish we had Mrs Claws in our city. I ordered online and everything was smooth. Staff was courteous and friendly. We had a 10/10 experience

Food was delish and service was good. The ambiance was good. We went on Mother's Day.read more

The BEST vegan desserts in town !!…read more We love Chef Tanya's Kreamery. THIS is how vegan desserts should be done It's so hard to find ones that actually taste good and aren't crazy sweet or falling apart... this place nails it. I got a chocolate vanilla twist and it was PERFECT. Not too much, not overly sweet, just right. They've got everything. Soft serve, matcha affogato, Mexican chocolate pudding , gluten free options , blended ice cream treats, cakes, chais... I can't even explain the menu because it's that good. Prices are actually reasonable which I appreciate because vegan spots can be a lot. Even when it's busy it feels easy to grab something quick. Everyone in there looked SO happy. I'll definitely be back.

This is review mainly for the mistake of giving our food away by accident. Actually, it wasn't…read moregiven away, but it was taken/stolen from an uBer Eats delivery person. We placed a large order in advanced online, ample of time for them to make. Upon arrival, our food was nowhere to be found. Apparently it was grabbed by someone else by mistake or on purpose. My question is, why does this establishment place their online and phone orders by the doorway? The orders are placed on a shelf by the door and food that have been sitting there can be taken by anyone. Supposedly, we were told that it wasn't the first time it's happened. That is has been happening lately that people have been grabbing food either by mistake or taking them. Why now are they doing anything about it? Why didn't they fix that issue when it happened the first time? This is the first time I've ever seen any food spot place togo orders by the door that way. I'm not sure if it's laziness or that's more efficient and quicker for them to get rid of the order. That's a huge problem right there. Anyone can take food by mistake or just plain steal them. This place is small. The staff should have delivery personnel come up to the register and ask for the orders. It's not that hard. All orders should be behind the counter. Apparently a delivery guy came in there and grabbed an order then proceeded to take our bag as well. It's a logistics issue that shouldn't even be a concern. They did fix the problem but we had to wait for them to remake everything all over again so we had to wait again. We the customers had to ask them to accommodate us and have them solve their problems. The staff are young people. They were nice about it but I suggest better service and be more attentive and quick. It was an $80+ order and the food was alright. Expensive and was mediocre. Need more flavor on most and the position could be better. Overall, they did fix the issue, but this place needs to do better.

I love this spot, very fast and friendly. We enjoy eating…read morehere and have not had any issues in the 7 times we've came so far My daughters favorite would be the California roll and the tempura Philadelphia roll We've order a couple boba drinks as well and my daughter was happy I love how easy it is to order poke bowls as well It's very bright and open inside and clean

Wanted to like this place because the service was friendly and the food came out quickly, but…read moreunfortunately the sushi quality was extremely disappointing. The tuna nigiri had visible browning/discoloration on the ends and, more concerning, had a very foul odor that immediately indicated it was not fresh. As someone who eats sushi regularly, this was not normal tuna by any standard. I brought the issue to the staff's attention and chose not to eat any of the meal. While the employees were polite, the quality of the food itself was unacceptable, especially when serving raw fish. Freshness is the bare minimum with sushi, and this experience completely missed that mark. Quick service and kind staff can only go so far when the food is this poor. Sadly, I will not be returning.