AMBIANCE: Vietnamese restaurant located in a small shopping center right off Central Ave. There's plenty of parking (shared with the other shopping center tenants). The restaurant is pretty small, with about 9-10 tables total. For a party of 3 on a Sunday night, there was no wait. FOOD: My party ordered Pho Tai, Pork Spring Rolls, a vermicelli Pork dish, and another pho dish. It tasted like any other authentic Vietnamese restaurant and the portions were good. SERVICE: The staff are very nice (seems to be family owned) and accommodating. They even packed up our food to go for us. Overall, nice spot to check out if you're craving Vietnamese food. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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We love this Vietnamese spot, especially for takeout. My son absolutely loves their Bun Bi Thit Nuong Cha Gio (chicken sandwich). The chicken is grilled perfectly, and the bread is always soft and fresh, which really makes the sandwich. We usually order to go and haven't eaten inside yet, but every time I pick up our food, I see people enjoying the pho gà and it looks so good. I always tell myself we need to come back and try the pho next time. Hopefully we finally will! read more

Got the vermicelli plate togo and it didn't take too long to get once I had ordered. The pork was perfectly grilled and the shrimp were fresh. I've heard people say this place was good and it did not disappoint. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 36. Bun Tom ,Thịt Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

===TL;DR=== - Bun rieu - Bun bo hue ===TMI=== This place is always bustling inside. Looks like they're filled with many locals and regulars. Once you get seated, they're ready to take your order haha. Can't go wrong with any of these 2 noodle soups. Both hearty and soothes your soul. They don't skimp out on toppings and what I love most is that if you order their Vietnamese coffee, it still drips in front of you vs. places that had them premade. They're a good Sunday family spot or honestly, 7 days a week spot (not sure if they're open 7 days a week tho) for quick and cozy fix. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 20 . Bún Rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Free parking in a plaza. Good bun bo hue where they are generous with their protein portions, and not too spicy nor too sweet. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 19. Bún Bo Hue (Cay) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Customers a number of times Came with family and friends before Parking lot is shared but no problem finding parking and it's free Resturant is relatively small but quick service Always BBH all the way I do prefer mine to be much spicer but still a great broth read more

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WHEN: Mon @6pm After a weekend of rich-eating food, I wanted something light and soupy. So we came here for the first time to give it a try. Definitely a mom and pops kind of feel where it's a pretty small restaurant. Looks like it used to be a deli shop. It's located where it's a shared parking lot so there's plenty of free parking. Here's what I tried: #52 HU TIEU CHAY - $15.95 Veggie Soup w/RIce Noodles, Tofu and Mixed Vegetables. The mixed vegetables was Broccoli, Bok Choy, and Carrots. It's honestly weird to have noodle soup with broccoli. But hey I wanted vegetables and I got it. What I should have done was just request this be served in Chicken Broth for some protein since I"m not a vegetarian. It was good for a vegan dish. #9 PHO TAI & NAM - $15.95 Rare Steak + Well Done Flank. My partner ordered this and I thought was pretty good. I'd come back and try their other items. read more

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Walked in and made a to go order for 8 people. They are so kind and offered us to sit even though we were take out. We ordered at the register and were given water and a table while we waited. It was very fast service as they made the food fresh. The place had many customers and their service was excellent. The food and drinks we ordered were fresh, delicious and made correctly. We ordered 4 grilled pork Bahn mi sandwiches that had fresh bread and plenty of food inside and good flavor. Then 2 orders of beef pho that was fresh with the meat and all things put on the side since it was to go. The veggies and toppings were plentiful and fresh as well (including packs of plum sauce and sirracha). We also ordered fired egg rolls (looked delish but was too full to try) as well as 2 Vietnamese teas and a Vietnamese coffee. All were so flavorful and so good! Highly recommend. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

This is the best value for Pho in Alameda. The owners are super-gracious and truly show their appreciation

I have been at Rang Dong restaurant a few times and they all have been very solid experiences. They serve the typical dishes you'd find at a pho restaurant - variety of pho, vermicelli dishes, rice plates and banh mis. I've only ordered their pho and it has been consistently great. It is very comforting and soothing especially during rainy and cold seasons. Service was also pretty great - friendly staff, walk-in friendly, and quick service. If you're looking for a solid pho/Vietnamese restaurant in Alameda, I highly recommend this place! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I just had a delightful experience stopping in for takeout totally on a whim. Was genuinely impressed with the Pho. Everyone knows the it's of key importance to having a good soup broth. This was where Rang Dong stood out! Incredible deep flavors that are a sign of a superior recipe and long hours of simmering. I got a combination beef with some additional beef ball. I also got their grilled chicken sandwich. The baguette is a serious width and quality. Delicious! What a treat. I'll definitely be back! read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Grilled chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Dined there about a month ago. Was not overly impressed. Ordered Bun Bo Hue. Soup flavor was just passable. Adequate amount of protein and veggies added. However, there was a HUGE piece of bone in the bowl. While I understand that it is part of the dish, the size boggled me -- I took it out and my soup level dropped substantially. Ha! Restaurant was clean. Service was OK, but cold -- no smiles, all the items were plunked down without a word. I truly did not see any of the positive review aspects from other folks. Sad! read more

Would totally come again! It's starting to get chilly so I really wanted some soup one Monday night, and this place really came through! They seem to specialize in bun rieu and bun bo hue which was so exciting to see bc I don't see many places promote them as much as they do with pho. Long story short, this place is delicious and home-y! Service was also quick and attentive, and the ambiance really felt like a home-y noodle shop. Although the restaurant was a little small, there was plenty of seating indoors. On a Monday night it was packed! THE FOOD: --Bun Bo Hue: 9/10 This was delicious! It was actually spicy which I loved. This particular broth had a stronger shrimp paste taste which was the only reason why I docked off a point. They gave plenty of meat as well. Noodles were also on point. --Bun Rieu: 8/10 This was also delicious! The tomato broth was warming, but again this also had a little bit too strong of a shrimp paste taste (which is a personal preference). --Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls: 10/10 Can't go wrong with this. Peanut sauce was amazing, ingredients were fresh. Overall I would come back again! read more

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I wish a took a photo of my bun Bo hue! It was so good and deliciously beautiful. Perfect amount of spice, tang, noodles and meats. It's been years since I've been to the one that used to be in Oakland Chinatown and I'm so glad this place remained the same in their recipes and staff. It's at the end of Webster now but worth the drive. Still one of the best pho places around. Prices are very competitive and slightly cheaper than most places. read more

I had it again in alameda location and it was pretty good. I think this review was for Oakland location. I had better bun rieu before but this one is decent and satisfies your craving... read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - It was such a bad bun rieu..only tasted fish sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Solid spot for Vietnamese in Alameda. It doesn't have frills, the interior feels more homey than trendy, but it's family owned and that's a plus for me. The food was solid, would come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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The food is consistently great and the owner/workers are always friendly. The prices are very reasonable.

We love this place. The family is very friendly and the food is very good. Bahn mi sandwiches are excellent. Noodle soups are delicious.

Being Vietnamese, I've had excellent food in Vietnam and San Jose. I was planning on buying a home in Alameda, so I wanted to try all the Vietnamese restaurants there. I saw that many people liked Rang Dong on Reddit, so I knew I had to try it. Unfortunately, I was left disappointed. Their Vietnamese food here is very underwhelming. It is more Americanized Vietnamese food. The broth is lackluster. They barely have any toppings in the soup. If you want good Bun Rieu, go to Da Nang Quan or Pho King in Oakland. Many people like this place because of their customer service. The people who work here are very lovely and sweet. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

First time here after hearing about this place several times. Overall the banh mi sandwiches were decent: the bread was nice, fluffy and hot Minimal pickled veggies Minimal pate and mayo Good amount of meat Id come here again to try their pho or rice plates before I give my official YAY or NAY on how I feel about this place. I will say that the thai tea was excellent though. read more

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Bun Bo hue is one of my 2 go to orders when I'm craving Vietnamese noodles. The noodles here carry the soup flavor well, and I like the variety of meats included. The soup had nice rich flavor and the spicy level was just right for someone with mild-medium tolerance. The portion size was perfect for me, but for someone with a larger appetite may be on the smaller side. Service was quick, and the interior is nice and simple. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 20. BUN BO HUE (CAY) - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Date: 9/17/2023 Time: 2:00 PM 68° Sunny I have always wanted to stop in to dine here for lunch. This location used to be Pho Baguette. However, I have been to the original Rang Dong in Oakland Chinatown on Webster Street a few times with my sister several years ago. Unfortunately, that restaurant and other businesses caught on fire. One of my friends asked me for a recommendation for a bowl of pho here in town. Without even dining here, I recommended Rang Dong based on my experience at the one in Oakland Chinatown. The employees are pleasant and helpful. It didn't take me long to decide what I wanted for lunch. Oh, how I miss their #33, bun vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls. It is still delicious and indeed very scrumptious. Service is quick, which is great. The hostess is gracious. The place is clean, and it is casual, comfy and relaxing with gentle music playing over their sound system. Future visits? Yes, and it is within walking distance from home. read more

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This restaurant is owned and operated by a sweet Vietnamese family. We came here for lunch and thought the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. We had the banh mi and fresh rolls, which were both very delicious. However, when it comes to the pho, Rang Dong does not use real beef broth, but rather they use beef powder. I remember its original location in Oakland Chinatown, and the restaurant used to boil beef bones to make the broth for pho. Now they just use beef powder to make the soup. read more

Our family loves this place! It has solid Pho, so yummy and it comes out quick. The owners are so lovely and make you feel like family.

Quality/Quantity - Small local family run business. #4 BI CUON (2 Rolls); shredded pork rolls - Fresh and done well. My daughter would have preferred the peanut sauce (the sauce that the shrimp fresh rolls usually comes with) rather than the fish sauce we got. #20 BUN RIEU; tomato soup with pasted shrimp, pork rib, tofu & vermicelli noodles - My wife said it was just okay. I tasted it also and could have used more seasoning. # 33. BUN THIT NUONG, CHA GIO; vermicelli with grilled pork & egg rolls - Probably the best dish of the 3. And with generous portions. My daughter brought half of this home. Whereas both my wife and I finished our entrees (remember we are light eaters). #59 COM TAM SUON, CHA, TAU HU KY; broken rice with pork chop, egg cake & shrimp cake - My dish and it was good. I have had better though. The rice could have had more "seasoning," and the pork chop had some very burnt pieces to it, but this is normal for a hot grilled item. And I have had some amazing shrimp cakes in the past. Maybe a little unfair to judge, but I compared them to others...? Atmosphere - This replaced a few businesses but the decor is still left from the Little Caesars that used to be here. The tile work, counter and even hood were a blast from the past. Not sure if the AC was broken, but that small front door fan blowing back and forth was a distraction. I am glad the owner moved it slightly away, but I was still not comfortable while trying to eat. Open 6 days a week from 11am to 8:30pm, closed Thursdays. Plenty of mall parking. Service - 5 stars, both the wife and husband team were good. Very attentive. Price - $70 + tip; expensive for what we got. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2006. Wow, has it been that long since the LC left this plaza? read more

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I dont even consider myself a huge Pho person but the pho here was healing and comforting. I ordered online and didn't have to wait to pickup my order. I like the serving size and customer service. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I have picked up bahn mi to go from here many time, but recently ate in for the first time for lunch. Ambiance is what you'd expect for a Vietnamese restaurant in a strip mall. That said, my pho was pretty good, and the staff there are extremely nice, so I'll likely be back. They have one of the better bahn mi on the island, for when you don't want to drive over to International Boulevard in Oakland for the good stuff. I particularly like the grilled pork in their sandwiches--it is nice and charred. read more

I was in the neighborhood and stopped in. I had the rice plate. It was pretty authentic. The baked egg cake was spot on like my mom's. Service was friendly too. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Pork chop rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

This small family owned restaurant used to be in Oakland Chinatown and moved to their strip-mall location in Alameda awhile ago. Plenty of safe parking in this mall located at the end of Webster. The restaurant is nice and bright and can accommodate around thirty people. I ordered the Beef Pho (brisket, tendon, flank) while the wife ordered the bun (shredded pork, grilled pork, egg roll). The bowls were a bit smaller than what we get at other Vietnamese restaurants although the tastes were on point. Pho broth was clean and not oily with good flavor while noodles and meat were proportionally smaller than other Pho shops. Same goes for the Bun. Service was excellent, facility was bright and clean, and free strip mall parking is a big plus. Good place to go to fill your Vietnamese food craving if you're in the West End area of Alameda. Portions are a little smaller than Oakland Pho joints but are on par for Alameda. read more

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A great Vietnamese restaurant to try out! I was washing my clothes nearby, was hungry and wanted something light, filling and tasty. Decided to give Rang Dong a try and it was so good! I'm full and don't feel heavy and food was fresh! The service was excellent and food came out super quick! I will be back! read more

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It's a cold December day so I craved a hot bowl of soup! Rang Dong restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant on Alameda. I decided to try out this place as the yelpers raved about it! Yes, Rang Dong restaurant met my expectations and my dining experience here was great! The best part is the restaurant was open between lunch and dinner time. Getting a table and be seated around 3pm were awesome! We ordered the fried spring rolls and the bun rieu, which is the crab noodle soup. It served hot and tasty with all the fresh vegetables! The restaurant is clean and the food is delicious. The servers are nice and friendly. Our iced Vietnamese coffee came soon after but I was a bit disappointed that it was prepared earlier and was not dripping at our table. Overall, everything is awesome! Highly recommend it if you are craving for authentic Vietnamese meal! read more

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This place gets 5-stars (for Alameda). Super friendly staff. I've never been thanked more for ordering than at this place. Super fast. If you place order by phone, it will definitely be ready in 10 minutes. Pho noodle soup is delicious and warm. Try the rare beef The special beef stews are hearty and flavorful. The one thing I don't like is that the eggroll, but they only come with two eggrolls for $8. The fresh rolls are a better deal in terms of volume/weight ($8.50). Love the fresh pork roll. Unique and extra savory. read more

Came here because of the weather. My number 15 was flavourful but was a bit powerful in flavour. Not sure if it was the beef or the anise. It was more of the spice broth flavour that was a little off. The service was a bit bland this time but they were very nice. Prices has gone up in a short period of time therefore higher cost for food and utensils are being controlled due to high cost. The seating of the dining room seemed a bit more packed than last time, my spoons and chopsticks would fall to the floor as people would walk by. The tea keeps being amazing. read more

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Great local Vietnamese shop to get your noodle fix in! My husband ordered the Mi Bo Kho and I ordered the Phở Tái Bo Vien. The broth of the Mi Bo Kho was a bit sweet in our opinion, but the noodles were cooked well and plenty of beef. I wish there were more noodles in my Phở Tái Bo Vien, but there was still ample broth and meat. The service was very kind! We came in 30 minutes before they closed, and they treated us with kindness and did not rush us. read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - 13. PHO TAI, BO VIEN - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Stopped in due to convenience (location) factor and that they are located in a small shopping plaza with parking spots at the end of Webster St and Central Ave. Overall their food is not bad. Had the stewed beef wirh egg noodle soup and my counterpart had the grilled chicken banh mi. The grilled chicken had a nice smoky char flavor. The beef stew was fragrant but I felt it was a bit watered down, was expecting more of a thicker braise/slurry which is typical of this dish. Of all the dishes I've tried here I think their non-noodle soup dishes fare better in taste. read more

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I've been coming to rang dong since high school when they'd have student deals for their bahn mi. But the pho is something I go back for to this day as an adult whether with my friends or alone. I'm not necessarily the type to eat alone at a restaurant but rang dong is the only place i do due to the lovely service. It genuinely feels like eating a home meal and the ppl working there are so sweet. Truly an Alameda staple to me and i hope they always stay! I recommend their pho w/ brisket or their chicken pho. Broth is always good, I have yet to experience an off day with them. read more

First time coming here and omg this place is delicious. No need to add extra sauces in the broth soup! I think I found my new pho spot in Alameda after all these years!!! I can't say more this place hits the spot! I gotta check out this bill tho, they probably charging me heck for the extras I added on top of my regular soup order.... read more

Rang Dong Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Superb. Of the soup (or pho), ay, more directly, the broth, I say this. How authentic! 'Wonderful. 'Never mind about the methods used... As well, I delight in the staff -- the ambiance of a restaurant proves as equally an important aspect as that of enjoying the food itself we might agree. Indeed, theirs is simple, in point, no affectations, nothing fancy -- ay, nourishing... read more

My go-to, favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Alameda. Pho, rice plates, vermicelli, check check check. Decent price point. Pro-tip: The vermicelli bowl with pork and fried egg rolls has the same serving size of egg rolls as the egg roll appetizer. The owners and staff are sooooo nice, literally the nicest people I've ever seen at a Vietnamese restaurant. Those who frequent Vietnamese restaurants know the staff are usually pretty short/curt. On top of the food being good, their friendliness makes me want to go more frequently. They're located in a plaza with a parking lot so another plus there. read more

My gf and I go here often. Been coming for the past 3 years but the prices have gradually gone up but I think that's normal due to cost of living. But regardless the food is great read more