Ok, here we go. Straight from my heart to you I used only the good words, but I used them all…read more Four stars, four and a half if they'd let me, five in my heart. Some restaurants win you over with flawless execution. Others become part of your life, quirks and all. Pho Tien Long, oh honey, this place has practically become family. I spent a year working in Los Angeles as a traveling medical professional, surrounded by Vietnamese restaurants. I ate my way through plenty of them, and you know what I discovered? Not one could outshine my beloved little Pho Tien Long in Eureka. Match them? Absolutely. Surpass them? Not in my experience. There's something about the food that feels personal, like somebody who knows me is cooking dinner. It's familiar, comforting, and made with what I can only describe as love. Is every dish perfect every time? Lord, no. The Pad Thai occasionally misses the mark. The pineapple fried rice can go from spectacular to merely decent with the slightest variation. And if cilantro tastes like soap to you, speak up before ordering, because these folks are enthusiastic about their cilantro. But their Vietnamese noodle bowls, consistently wonderful. Cool noodles, fresh vegetables, your choice of meats or egg rolls, and that glorious sweet-savory sauce you pour over everything. It's the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. Their portions are gargantuan. Come hungry. And can we discuss the spring rolls? No mint, hallelujah. I cannot adequately express how much I appreciate a spring roll that doesn't taste like somebody stuffed a toothpaste garden into it. Their Thai iced tea? Absolutely on fleek. In fact, I've occasionally wandered in around nine in the morning, well before their usual opening time, because I was craving one. If the door happens to be unlocked, they'll sell me my tea without making a production of it. That's my kind of establishment. Now, the parking lot. Oh, sweet baby Jesus, the parking lot: approximately 12 spaces of automotive gymnastics, surrounded by bushes apparently determined to consume your vehicle. Getting in requires precision, getting out requires prayer, and the nearby alley features potholes large enough to qualify as geological formations. Did I mention the confusing one-way situation? Good luck, darling. May the odds be ever in your favor. And yet I love that ridiculous parking lot. I love the inconvenience. I love the whole gloriously imperfect experience, because somewhere along the way Pho Tien Long stopped being just a restaurant. I remember returning after they'd unexpectedly closed for two weeks. Naturally, we demanded to know where they'd disappeared to. The gentleman cheerfully explained that they'd made so much money from customers like us that they needed to go into the mountains and bury it. I laughed and laughed. And recently, I've watched a young boy helping around the restaurant, bringing water and learning the business. That one gets me right in the heart. I grew up in my grandparents' businesses. At five years old, I was counting change, translating conversations, and helping negotiate transactions between adults. Watching another child learn those same lessons reminds me of where I came from. There's something deeply familiar about a family business where everyone contributes and the next generation learns by doing. Maybe that's part of why this place feels like home. I doubt the people at Pho Tien Long could pick me out of a crowd, despite my rather distinctive appearance, but I know them in that peculiar way you come to know the people who quietly become part of your routine. And I adore them. So why four stars instead of five? Because I'm reviewing the restaurant, not writing a love letter. The occasional inconsistency deserves acknowledgment, even if I've grown ridiculously fond of the imperfections. But understand something: every complaint I've made comes wrapped in affection. The parking lot, the potholes, the cilantro, the unpredictable pineapple rice, all of it. This restaurant has character, generous portions, wonderful food, and a place in my heart that a hundred polished restaurants couldn't buy. And now, a word to my fellow Humboldt County residents. If Pho Tien Long ever closes because you people didn't support it, I will hold every last one of you personally responsible. I'm not kidding. Well, mostly. Four stars on Google. Four and a half for the food. Five stars for the place this family has earned in my heart. Now go eat there. Just be careful backing out of the parking lot

This is one of the greatest restaurants I've ever visited. There is a calming ambience with leather…read moreseated booths, nice wooden tables that like the result of human craftsmanship rather than machinery, and low lighting which serves as a compliment to the muted, warm colors which decorate the dining space. The food was fantastic. None too oily, nor too saturated with complex flavor profiles. A consistent experience throughout; however, this place shines when it comes to an unexpected item. Their coffee. I walked in once and ordered just a coffee. No sifting through a tiny menu booklet, peering over ridiculous coffee names, and no micromanaging ingredients. I simply requested a coffee and they gave me what is the greatest cup of joe in my entire life. It reminds one of espresso, a kind of dark roasted and chocolate-y flavor, but it is palatable and pleasant. No bitterness at all, but it doesn't sacrifice its richness in getting rid of the bitterness. If nothing else, go to this place for their coffee! Purely and simply a divine brew.

Long wait, slow service, noisy, but terrific food! Just don't be in a hurry...take deep breaths and…read moreanticipate a great meal.

Delicious food, Excellent service [Arcata CA]…read more We found this Thai restaurant from searching Yelp. We were still a little full from our late lunch in Klamath so we just ordered some appetizers and dessert: Bencharong Wings - the wings were deep fried and it was delicious with the homemade Thai chili sauce. It came with 7-pcs. Perfectly crisped. Golden Tofu - hubby loved this deep fried tofu appetizer. It was served with sweet & sour sauce and topped with crushed peanuts Sweet Sticky Rice w/ Mango (seasonal) - my all time favorite Thai dessert. Can't go wrong with this sweet treat. Nice, cozy interior with lots of wall decor. Customer service was pleasant and friendly. One very clean all-gender restroom. We are 310 miles away from the restaurant (over 5 hours) but would love to dine here again when we return to the Humboldt County. Parking is plentiful. Review #3778

Another really scrumptious meal. We did takeaway this trip…read more Right at their 5 pm dinner opening time on a Monday evening. We enjoyed generous servings of pork fried rice, excellent chicken satay and crispy egg rolls. All absolutely delicious. Great fresh ingredients, wonderful and tasty preparations. Always very good service, even when taking carryout. And the dang candies they give out after dining are soooo incredibly yummy. I think it's guava, perhaps. Refreshing and a nice surprise in my mouth. As always, delightful. We will return soon. Did I mention the FREE off street parking? Beautiful dining room. Spotless kitchen.

The restaurant has plenty of seating even a bar area. There were a few people when I entered and…read morewas told to seat where I wanted. The waitress arrived quickly and was cordial. I ordered the spring rolls and chow mein with chicken. The order arrived quickly. The spring rolls were a good size and the filling was very tasty. The peanut sauce was quite flavorful too. Unfortunately the chow mein was lack luster and very blah. It was a good portion but seemed to have barely any seasoning to the point I had to add soy sauce to give it some flavor. I only ate half I couldn't eat more due to the bland flavor. I'm sorry to say I do not recommend this place.

This little Asian restaurant (they have a small dining area) is a fusion of Chinese, Thai and…read moreCambodian cuisines with a small selection from each cuisine on their menu. We stopped in for mostly Chinese as our places back home suck for Chinese so we keep an eye out for other Chinese places to try when we travel. We are in town for the long labor day weekend and stopped in for dinner. We are so very glad we did! Some of the best Chinese food we have had in YEARS!! The entire place was being waited on by one guy who was doing a fantastic job because it was super busy with every table full, orders coming in from every direction (in store and to go orders!) and new customers showing up as well throughout. Despite all that chaos he was very attentive and got our order right the first time and handle everything like a pro! Great Job! We got the Chinese veggie egg rolls, the Thai spring rolls, mushroom chicken, pan fried noodles and combo chow mein. Everything was delicious and came out hot and fresh! My only concern is that they were out of a lot of things on their menu which I am not sure if that is a normal thing for them or just happened to be this weekend due to it being a holiday weekend and a close location to the waterfront where there are a lot of tourists. This was our first visit to this spot and we are from out of town. Luckily, we only missed out on having the fried banana dessert. We definitely will be back to this spot on our next visit!

Stopped by today for lunch. Had the potstickers as an appetizer and the orange chicken as an…read moreentrée. Everything was quite good. In fact, the orange chicken was probably the best I've had in town. Good job.!

My wife brought take-out for lunch today. The best meal we've had on this island. We felt like we…read morewere in Thailand again. Got to be the best food in Eureka. It's going to be our go-to restaurant from now on. Saw the bad review (What an idiot). Try it, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to go back. BR

This is the first time I've been in since the new owners came on. Everything was amazing! The…read morespring rolls were fresh and they were large. I was only able to eat three. The tempura shrimp was also a generous portion and equally as fresh! I will definitely come back again. In addition, Nate, out server, was extremely kind and attentive. It was a very pleasant experience.

Absolutely delicious ,the lamb curry was rich,flavorful, and perfect cooked. The garlic naan was…read moresoft and full of flavor and the baingan bhartha was smoky and delicious .everything tasted authentic and fresh. Definitely coming back

Ok, here we go…read more Four stars. Rounded up, perhaps, but with absolutely no regrets. Living in Humboldt County means appreciating the little culinary treasures we have. And when the craving for Indian food strikes Tandoori Bites has become one of my regular haunts. Let's talk about the food. Their butter chicken, tikka masala and curries? Oh, honey. Those sauces are absolutely glorious. Rich, flavorful, beautifully spiced, and exactly what I'm craving when I need my Indian food fix. Now, I'll be fair. Sometimes the meat is a little dry. It's not always the tender, succulent experience one hopes for, but those sauces? They could make a cardboard box taste delicious. And then there's the tandoori chicken. Good Lord, that chicken. Juicy, beautifully seasoned, generously portioned, and served with plenty of onions and bell peppers. It's everything I want from grilled chicken. A word to anyone with nightshade allergies, be mindful of those peppers and order accordingly. The garlic naan, Bomb. No further explanation necessary. The vegetable pakora? Delightful little crispy morsels, practically begging to be dipped into something delicious. Personally, I'm a mango chutney enthusiast. Unfortunately, this means I inevitably end up with enough leftover chutney to justify another visit. It's a vicious cycle. I'm coping beautifully. But here's something I particularly appreciate about Tandoori Bites, the atmosphere. They've got big televisions showing sports, the music is just loud enough to enjoy and still speak to someone. It's a surprisingly lovely balance. Want to watch a football game while enjoying some butter chicken and garlic naan? Honey, pull up a chair. The gents running about there are hardworking, the atmosphere is comfortable, and there's something genuinely enjoyable about settling in for a meal. I've never tried their buffet, so I can't speak to that. Now, parking. It's Eureka. Sometimes parking's effortless. Sometimes you have to maneuver a little. We're spoiled by wide-open spaces around here, so a slightly cramped parking lot off a busy street can feel like an Olympic event. You'll survive, I promise. So why four stars instead of five? Because consistency matters. Occasionally, the meat could be more tender, and there's room for improvement. But here's the thing. Tandoori Bites doesn't need to be perfect to be wonderful. When I want Indian food in Humboldt County, this is where I go. In my experience, nobody locally has managed to outshine them. And frankly, they don't need to compete with anybody. They deliver the flavours I crave, the portions are satisfying, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food keeps bringing me back. That's not hypothetical either. When I'm home, I eat here at least once every two weeks. You don't become part of someone's regular restaurant rotation by accident. Four stars. Enthusiastically, affectionately, and perhaps with a little generosity for the occasional dry chicken. But at the end of the day, Tandoori Bites hits the spot, and if you'll excuse me, I believe I have some unfinished business with a container of mango chutney. Four stars, I'll absolutely be back. P.S. Always order a second round of rice. You'll need it tomorrow for your leftovers.

The food is great and very tasty almost as good as in SF. They haven't changed much over the years…read morewhich I love! There were so mishaps for-sure in the service but the taste of the foods and good quality made up for it!

This is place is good, but nothing special compared to pho I've had elsewhere. I ordered the P11-…read moreround eye steak, fatty brisket, and well done brisket pho. The meat was good, but pretty tough and harder to chew than other places I've tried. The noodles were good, but the soup lacked flavor. It was barely salty and I very heavily relied on other sauces to flavor the broth. The service is really good. The man working the counter is nice and makes conversation.

We got the pork belly bahn mi, taro boba, and a smoothie- all delicious! Great service great food.read more

A simple little "food shack" across the street from target selling darn good sandwiches... it's…read moretheir twist on a banh mi. I pulled up, and the lady comes out to talk to me, she asked me if I had been there before and I said I didn't. She said take a look at the menu, and I will come back to you. It turns out she was going back-and-forth between being the cashier, and taking orders. If they had a box, it wasn't working. I decided to go with the pulled pork sandwich on a baguette, I chose all of the veggies, with no cheese or avocado, which was extra price. I requested the barbecue sauce, which was the non-spicy version. The sandwich was excellent. The baguette was a very high-quality roll, the pulled pork was savory, and all of the veggies were nice and crisp. The barbecue sauce tasted like it was a vinegar based, and it had a great "Tang" to it. It provided a nice pop of acid to offset the richness of the pulled pork. I could only finish half of my sandwich, and I had the other half for dinner. The sandwich came out to $14 and change after tax, , which was reasonable for such a good sandwich. The reason I'm taking off a star, is because of the wait time. The wait time from when I pulled up till when I pulled out with my sandwich was roughly 15 minutes. That's quite a wait for a sandwich. You can order ahead online, but you still have to wait in the line to pick up your food. They do delivery, but they only do one delivery run a day at 11 AM, and so you have to get your order in on time. They shouldn't have the person running back-and-forth between being cashier, and taking orders as well. Maybe have another person taking orders. Hopefully the next time I come back, the wait won't be so long. I wish these guys would get a "brick-and-mortar." They would do very well. Thank you!

Decent service and average ambiance. Interior was kind of outdated…read more Food was above average and tea was great and scalding hot. Teriyaki beef with rice was pretty tender and steamed Bbq pork buns were fresh and delicious; deep fried sesame balls were very sweet. This is Americanized Chinese food; adjacent to downtown Eureka. Owner and server were very helpful and attentive.

Food was ok.... Check your order before U leave they forgot one of my orders.... Just know that the…read morelarge white box of fried rice is more then one adult she lied & i bought more then what I needed... egg rolls were yummy would I go back.... Probably Not