Food - very good. we got the fish maw soup, shaking beef/ cubed filet mignon, pea sprout and a Thai…read moreiced tea. I feel like something is missing but can't recall. Thai tea is really good here** Service- great! got all the things we asked for and didn't have to wait. Ambiance - nice, bright, clean. They could maintain the fish tank in the front a bit better. a couple of the fishies looked like there were about to go belly up. the pipes had lots of calcium buildup on the outside & algae galore. For both feng shui and esthetic, i think they should get it cleaned up a bit Fish tank isn't a deal breaker so overall still a 5 to me.

Great flavors, big menu and a great manager…read more After reading the reviews, I decided to give this place a try on my only night in the Rosemead area. They had a Chinese menu and a Vietnamese menu. Honestly, it was a tough choice. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls , and the bun Bo nuong cha gio. The dishes were prepared with quality and patience. Lots of regulars in the restaurant it seemed. On this night , there were short staffed and I had to remind my server about my order a few times. The manager came out to apologize. She was a very good manager and handled things well. She offered me a discount, but I refused. Instead, she gave me a refreshing watermelon drink on the house. I will come back, next time I'm in town.

Came here because of the 4-star rating on Yelp. Honestly, the food felt more like 2 stars. Maybe I…read moredidn't order the right dishes, even though Bun Bo Hue were featured on Yelp. Service was attentive, so I'd add an extra star for that. The ambiance is pretty standard--just your typical Vietnamese pho spot. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, but it didn't taste like the authentic versions I'm used to. The broth wasn't quite there for me, and the meat wasn't as tender as I'd like. The iced coffee ($4.95) was alright.

The pho here is where it's at - my favorite in the entire SGV (yes, I have tried everyone's…read morefavorite spot Golden Deli). I grew up eating pho in Saigon and IYKYK, the pho in North America vs in Saigon are distinct. One isn't inherently better than the other, it's just a matter of taste. But, I was very pleasantly surprised that the pho here comes very close to pho in Saigon, a taste I've often craved (and this is also how I cook pho at home), but haven't been able to come across in North America. Didn't think I'd find it here in the SGV vs in Orange County where I lived for 10+ yrs. Broth at Viet Huong is richer vs the clear broth favored at most places here. The brisket (thịt chín) has a little bit more fat to it which makes it less dry, cut with a meatier cut vs paper thin. The rare beef is minced a little. All the good things that remind me of the good old Saigonese pho flavors. The staff is very friendly. They all speak English really well which made me doubt the authenticity of the food (lol) but that worry was put to rest soon after my pho bowl came out. This will become my new favorite pho place.

This is our third or fourth time eating here. They serve just about every Vietnamese specialty…read moredishes you can imagine and their portions are pretty generous. Tucked in the corner of a pretty busy Asian shopping center is spacious inside and when you walk in you're hit with that familiar scent of Vietnamese cooking. Food is amazing not only with taste but in presentation and speed to table. Nothing like that Asian efficiency.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I always bring my friends and family and I love…read morethat they are super quick with our service. They always have a lot of seating and are always willing to help if you have any questions or need any additional service. Their menu is extensive and they have a bunch of items, but my favorite thing to order there DIY spring rolls, as well as bun bo hue. To be honest, you could order almost anything on the menu, but those are my go to. It is quite loud in there, but there's always people inside, enjoying their food. It's a place to go and it reminds me of home when I can't get home made food. There's a bunch of TVs around if you feel like watching the news or any sports, their restrooms are relatively clean, and their parking is in a huge plaza so depending on the time you go, there should be parking! This is my place to go... I'm already thinking about when I'm going next.

Delicious food and quick service!! The restaurant is bright and spacious, love how modern…read moreeverything feels. We ordered the nem with Vietnamese grilled pork sausage (3 pcs), charbroiled sliced pork, and egg rolls after noticing almost every table ordering it. It definitely lived up to the hype, so delicious and huge portions to feed 2-3 people. My new first choice for Vietnamese food in the 626 area!

New Location, Same Curiosity!…read more Decided to give this newer location a try since our first visit to Golden Delight was years ago. I wanted to try their rice noodle soup with a mix of egg noodles and rice noodles, and let me just say... the picture speaks a thousand words. What arrived looked quite different from what was advertised on the menu. Although most of the ingredients were there, it definitely wasn't as pretty or as generously presented as the photos. Rice Noodle Soup (Egg Noodles + Rice Noodles Mixed) Rating: 6.8/10 The soup itself actually wasn't bad! The broth was light, clean, and nicely seasoned without being too heavy. While I enjoyed trying something different, it isn't a dish I'd order again on my next visit. Now let me warn you about their sauté sauce... It is PACKED with flavor but also seriously spicy! I made the mistake of adding a little too much to my noodle soup, and let's just say my taste buds definitely woke up. A little goes a long way, so add it slowly! The restaurant itself is very modern, clean, and has a trendy fusion vibe that makes for a nice dining experience. As much as I appreciate the updated atmosphere, I always find myself gravitating back toward the more traditional, authentic-style Vietnamese restaurants when I'm craving comfort food. Service Unfortunately, the service on our Sunday visit was probably the biggest downside. Our waitress wasn't very friendly and didn't seem interested in explaining the menu when we had a few questions. Instead, she came across as if she was in a rush the entire time, and her overall attitude felt a bit off-putting. It honestly made us feel like we were inconveniencing her just by asking questions. Great service can really elevate a meal, and unfortunately, this experience did the opposite. Between that and the food, it's another reason I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return to this location. Overall, it was a nice spot to try once, but next time I'll probably explore a different dish--and maybe a different location. Happy eats!

I don't usually eat chicken--actually, I avoided it for years. But this place completely changed…read morethat. Six years ago, I tried it for the first time, and since then, it's the only place where I'll eat chicken. That alone says everything. What keeps me coming back isn't just one thing--it's the consistency. Over six years, the quality has never slipped once. The broth is rich and deeply flavorful without being heavy, the chicken is tender and perfectly cooked every time, and even the sauces--something most places treat as an afterthought--are incredibly well-balanced and addictive. It's rare to find a place that does everything right and continues to do so year after year. This is one of those rare places. If you think you don't like chicken, this might be the place that proves you wrong.

Small hole in a wall type of place. Cash only, and parking…read morelot is small but the chicken noodles hit the spot! Service is friendly

I've had takeout and eaten in at this restaurant and I keep coming back. There's a small parking…read morelot behind/next to the restaurant-lots of turnover in the lot so there will be parking. Food here is great! The most recent time I came here I got the nem nuong rolls and com tam. I personally think the nem nuong rolls here are better than the ones in brodard chateau. Com tam is really flavorful too and the portions are generous-definitely had some leftover. Wait staff here is attentive and patient. They speak both Vietnamese and English.

Oh my! I've had this place on the radar and traveled a bit to finally check it off my list to try!…read moreI can say that I am super happy that I finally came to check it out! We came around 1pm on a Saturday and was surprised that we got a table right away. Dining room was busy the entire time we were there and people shuffled in and out. Everything we ate was delicious!! The nem nuong rolls were so good -- each roll had a generous piece of nem nuong with that perfect smoky-sweet flavor. You can tell they don't skimp on the good stuff here. Every bite had a great balance of herbs, noodles, and that delicious grilled pork. The bun bo hue was a huge bowl of comfort. The broth was deeply flavorful with just the right amount of spice, and it came loaded with big, meaty pork feet and pork blood that made it feel extra hearty and authentic. Definitely one of those dishes that warms your soul. We also tried the banh beo. The flour mixture was a little on the thicker side, but it was still really tasty--especially with those crispy little pieces of pork fat on top that add such a great savory crunch. On top of the food, the service was friendly and attentive, which always makes the experience even better. All in all, a great meal and I can't wait to come back and start working my way through the rest of the menu.

This hidden spot is in a little strip mall in the middle of mixed commercial and residential…read moreneighborhood. It has a small parking lot right out front in sort of a sketchy neighborhood, which El Monte is known to be. But I like hole-in-the-wall places that serve good food and at reasonable prices. The restaurant is small and looks very much like a mom & pop shop. Nothing fancy. The young waitress was very nice and the pho I got was tasty and the broth unctuous, served with basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños and lime, everything for an solid pho noodle soup! The spring rolls were also delicious. All in all, I would come back again, if in the area, usually when I drop off my car at Longo.

Authentic vibe. Got the pho dac biet and egg rolls…read more 4.5/5: Pho broth is on the lighter side, but it still packs the right flavors. Still very authentic, they give you culantro so you know they know what it is. 5/5: delicious. Spot on flavoring, auntie or mom def made this recipe. On the pricey side but once you eat it you forget about the price. Overall, happy I drove from Pasadena to eat here. They def deserve the business. Only constructive feedback, noodles need to cooked a few seconds longer. Very Al dente to the point it didn't cook much more in the hot broth even after a few min. Might just be a personal preference, but worth taking into consideration for future customers. Thank you! Our Baby loved it all!

Great place for big family dinner. Went with a group of 11, ordered three catfish and two bo 7 mon…read more Way too much food. The catfish skin was crispy, while the meat was tender and flavorful. There was no grassy smell/taste that is typical of catfish. On the other hand, I would skip the name sake of the restaurant. The bo 7 mon was underwhelming, and the only dish of the 7 that was enjoyable was the bo la lot (beef in bezel leaves). The vinegar shabu beef, lemon grass grilled beef, steamed meat cake (I'm skeptical that this was beef as its color and taste was more like pork) and beef porridge weren't good. The veal salad and meat balls were good but not great Definitely come for the catfish!

Thien An No. 7 has been our family's go to spot for celebrations for years, especially when we're…read morecelebrating my mom. For our family of seven, we always call ahead and order their famous baked medium catfish the day before so it's ready when we arrive for our reservation. It's always the highlight of the meal. We also never skip the 7 Courses of Beef and usually order two sets for the table. Everything is delicious and perfect for sharing family style. What keeps us coming back, beyond the amazing food, is the warm and welcoming family atmosphere. The staff always make us feel at home and Kevin is hands down the best! He's friendly, attentive and always helps make our celebrations feel extra special. Great food, great service, and a place that truly feels like family. Highly recommend for any family gathering or special occasion!