Ordered through Yelp, order was ready about 5 minutes before pick up time! Everything was tasty. To go packaging was very good. Nothing was soggy. Ordered sliced beef pho, bun bo, seafood salad, garlic noodle, side steam veggies and spring rolls. With tip it was just over $100 and we got a LOT of food. Everything seemed very fresh. We got plenty of eating utensils. They even give soup spoons! The side order of veggies is HUGE, I will probably season it since it didn't come with seasoning. The garlic noodles were good and a few a little burnt but it gave it a little more flavor. The vermicelli's noodles for the pho were in packed in a separate container with the onion, beef pieces and cilantro. The beef is cooked, not rare and cook in the broth- just a heads up! Will come back again. The inside seating was cozy and would be a nice lunch spot. read more

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I can't pass this place, if I see it I have to stop for the veggie wraps and the tofu bahn mi. I didn't even like bahn mi before trying it here! They're always busy and it's always worth the wait. read more

Cute restaurant in downtown alameda! We shared a bowl of pho and spring rolls and were barely able to finish all the food! Service is very fast and staff is pleasant. Would definitely come again! read more

Sidestreet Pho - Appetizer Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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Ordered Togo today, Bun Rieu, pho dac biet and 2 fried calamari's. The waitress who helped me was very polite and helpful even offered me a cup of iced water while I waited for my foods, foods were delicious and flavorful. Restaurant was very cleaned and will dine in next time when time allowed. read more

Sidestreet Pho - M2 BUN RIEU and P1 PHO DAC BIET BEEF COMBO (LG), with MUC CHIEN DON CRISPY CALAMARI (gf) K6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Okay if you live in the Bay and eat Vietnamese food like it is life, we know the best is in San Jose BUT if you need a fix and not interested in an hour of traffic, this is THE place. The food was flavorful and as close to authentic as you can get without it coming out spicy. Everyone is not built for that but for the rest of us there is chili paste, oil and Sriracha. I have a grill pork Bun (rice noodle) bowl and it was legit. My Wife had Bun Bo Hue which is Pho's spicy cousin and makes them look bad. I'm not hating on Pho. But have some Bun Bo Hue and tell me how you feel after The restaurant is decorated well and service was amazing but the star of the show was the dairy free Thai iced tea made with coconut cream. We ordered 1, then had to order a second to keep our happy marriage Then ordered 2 more to go. Now if you are a tea snob like me, this Thai tea may end up a spiritual experience. IT ISBOMB Also affordable! Like got the bill and was feeling like I was robbing the place as happy as my belly was. So happy belly AND happy pocket book. Who can ask for more on the lovely island of Alameda. read more

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The crew is friendly, and the food has been consistently excellent, so I had to update my review with the 5th star. This continues to be our go-to Vietnamese spot in the East Bay. Thank you, Sidestreet! BB read more

Food was good! Kinda pricey but they have options to choose from. Took a long time for a worker to notice us at the door. read more

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Do you want elevated and authentic Vietnamese food? Then this is the place for you! Intimate atmosphere and the aroma from the kitchen are just the beginning of the adventure!! read more

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Not family friendly. My family and I came here for Sunday lunch and they offered us a communal table. I asked if we can wait a little longer for our own table as I have a toddler and a stroller with us. There were 2 tables opened. They said no b/c those tables are for "bigger parties" (4 people). They asked if we can just sit at the communal table just this time. We did. About 10 minutes later, a party of 2 sat on the table. Make it make sense. Food is whatever. read more

Kids liked their garlic fried chicken wings. They finished their pho. The avocado smoothie was lacking the smoothie texture I prefer. It was more like an avocado icee. I didn't like the cherry in the avocado. The syrup mixed in with my smoothie. Excellent customer service though and the ambiance was very comfy and zen read more

Came here for a mid-day lunch with a friend. I saw a small parking lot in between the Jack in the Box and shop, but at best six cars could fit so street parking is the obvious choice. We arrived when the restaurant reopened at 4:00 but it appeared they were short on staff because several tables were still messy and needed cleaning. We were seated immediately, I was brought water that had a citrus taste as we reviewed the menu. We attempted to order refreshments but were told the shop was out of carbonated water so we settled for the fresh squeezed limeade. Though it had visible sprigs of mint and lime wedges it was overly sweet to me. For food we started with fresh shrimp spring rolls. The flavor was decent but I thought the casing was a bit chewy. And the vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken as the main. The flavors co-mingled well but we both agreed the protein portions were very small. The servers were very attentive and the entire experience was quite painless. If on the island and craving Vietnamese food it's worth a try. read more

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We have been very frequent customers until my aggressive traveling began 4 years ago. The family has been a part of Alameda for 3 generations. Quality/Quantity - All the dishes were sized large and ended up being larger than I expected, thank you. P2 Pho Tai, Sliced Ribeye Large - Good, very normal to the other ribeye phos we had. M2 Bun Rieu Large - Vermicelli, minced pork+shrimp, tofu in a tomato broth made of crab, shrimp, tamarind and of course tomato; this broth was amazing!!! M3 Thap Cam Large - Combination with egg noodle, generous amounts of seafood. Also take a look at my pictures of the produce side dishes, so fresh!! Atmosphere - Great job with the revised menu, but I do miss all the pictures. This simplifies the process for both your guest and team. Did you used to have a happy hour? Indoor and heated outdoor seating - we were watching you as you continued to expand the outdoor seating, congrats. Cool decor, pictures of Vietnam. What is the status of your expansion? Closed Wednesdays. 11am to 10pm all other days. Delivery - Doordash and Grubhub. Service - When the owner is here, of course the service is better. The service was still good, but we had to remind the team of some of our needs. Price - $58ish + tip. Owner Suggestion - Congrats to Chef Hanh and her family on all their success since 2013. Sorry we missed you on this visit, but how is your mom and your 3 sons doing? We have not seen your husband since Planet Crepes and Cafe Q. read more

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If you're ever craving Vietnamese food in Alameda, Side Street Pho is definitely the place to go. We went on a Thursday afternoon and were able to get seated immediately. There was a lot of seating inside and outside. We ordered the fresh spring rolls, regular sliced ribeye beef pho and the grilled pork vermicelli bowl. The fresh spring rolls were very light and tasty. There was a rich peanut sauce that came with it. It was a great starter. The beef pho had such a great flavor. The broth was a little bit oily for my liking. The regular was a good enough portion for me, and I still had some leftover. The vermicelli pork bowl was delicious, filled with veggies and a large portion. read more

Sidestreet Pho - Beef pho sliced rib eye - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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The food is really good and the staff are knowledgeable, if a little scattered. I really like the vegetarian options. I'm a sucker for a veggie spring roll with a good peanut sauce and they deliver. They are my go-to spot when I have a craving for Vietnamese food. read more

Had the Pho Tai (sliced ribeye) and it was really good! Good amount of meat and the broth was delicious. Went on Saturday night and walked in around 7pm and we were able to grab a table (no reservation). Service was prompt and everyone was really nice too. read more

Sidestreet Pho - P2 PHO TAI SLICED RIBEYE - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I love Sidestreet Pho. My colleague and I came here, randomly, one cold winter day and decided to get their M1 - Bun Bo Hue. It was pre-pandemic, so I don't remember all the details. Me, being clumsy, ordered the Bun Bo Hue with Pho-style Rice noodles, and remembered that the noodles did a great job at absorbing the flavors. The smaller option was sufficiently filling, that the broth and flavors were intense but well balanced. I wanted to try some other items before drafting my Yelp Review. I made a mental note of coming here again. Well... I forgot the name of the restaurant during that expansion and contraction that is the beginning of COVID. Fast forward to Early 2022. Masks were lifted, re-instated, and lifted again. Obviously, the restaurant industry and public facing employees were hit hard. As of our visit, in early February 2022, Sidestreet Pho made the executive decision to protect its employees by limiting seating to outdoors. You order by the front door (where the host stand is), pay for you order, and they bring it out to you. They do, however, give you bowls and plates, although you still can use disposal utensils if you're health conscious. I ended up getting the P1 - Pho Dac Biet, but in a large. Silly me. This ended up being way too big for me (despite me being a 6 ft' 200+ lb [emphasis on the +... darn COVID weight] fellah). Both my colleague and I agreed that you can taste the 36-hour bone marrow broth. It was deep and full of flavor. It set a new bar for what I deem fantastic pho. Sidestreet was also generous with the other items - beef slices, brisket, tendon, etc. My colleague, being the generous and baller he is, also ended up ordering the K6 - Crispy Calamari. It was perfectly fried, thinly battered, and served in a delicious garlic butter sauce. Although I was a bit too full to enjoy it, towards the end, it was a great compliment to the food. I would suggest coming here with someone who wouldn't mind splitting 2 small items and an appetizer. Bring your appetite. read more

Sidestreet Pho - P1. Pho Dac Biet Beef Combo, K6. Muc Chien Don Crispy Calamari Alameda IPA - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I really wanted to like this place. I've tried the pho place on Webster Street and wanted something better. So I thought I would try Sidestreet Pho. Staff members were friendly and attentive. We ordered two pho noodle soup. The soup was so oily and fatty. The meat wasn't lean and was in small pieces. The broth wasn't salty like some places which is good. I wish that they would attempt to remove the fat from the broth. It was way too fatty. read more

Super nice servers! Especially the guy who's in the front. He was such a positive and pleasant person. Thank you for being so amazing!!! We ordered the bunbohue and it was super good! I love the flavor of the soup, it's really flavorful and rich. We got the regular size and it had a huge amount of food! I can't imagine finishing the large by myself. As for the ordering system I don't really like it... you have to order and pay before you sit down like a food court. And when you need something you have to flag down a server which can be inconvenient. It kind of seems like food court style, once you order you don't really get attended to lol. However the guy who helped us order in the front checked on us whenever he walked by us and that was super sweet of him. read more

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Overall the food quality here isn't as good as it used to be and there are other Vietnamese food places that are better. The pho was way too greasy. You'll be especially shocked to see how oily it is if you do take out or take home leftovers. It's disgusting. Pork chop rice plate was not tender at all. The only thing that was good on the rice plate was the steamed pork egg. Even the fried pork shrimp tofu skin side was a miss. read more

We had great sevice and fast times for food to come out. The place was also awesome with the wall decor and interior design was pretty nifty. Food was good, but not the most amazing I will have to say. It's good quality food and the sizing and pricing match up. We had 2 regular bowls of pho, 1 cha gio, and 1 Bun Bo Hue. Pho: Broth was great since it was light, texture of noodles excellent, meat could be thinner sliced instead of the thick slices for texture. Cha Gio: was amazing here! We really liked the texture and flavor. It was lightly fried, the woodear really paired well with the glass noodle and pork. Def recommend. Bun Bo Hue: Flavor packed and rich. Really enjoyed the noodle texture and meat. I always like bun bo hue so trying it here at sidestreet was a positive experience. A weird but interesting note. Their restroom is insanely clean and well kept. And it was warmed so it was nice being in a nicely heated restroom when the outside is a bit cooler haha. read more

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Decided to try this place after a day trip in the bay after seeing the ratings, but left feeling a little underwhelmed. The food was subpar. We ordered the spring rolls, pho dac biet, & the bun bo hue. Spring rolls were decent, but the peanut sauce that came with it had a weird tangy flavor to it, that I personally wasn't a fan of. The pho tho decent in serving size, was pretty bland & and the bun bo hue was so oily. Some positives was that the service was quick and the wait staff were polite and friendly. read more

Sidestreet Pho - M1 BUN BO HUE - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Sidestreet Pho serves up great food past 9pm in the City of Alameda. Dine-in, takeout and delivery....their kitchen stays busy. I was there at around 9:20pm on a Tuesday, and ordered "Beef Stew With Noodles." The young lady says they don't exactly have that, but they can make it. So I got "Vietnamese Beef Stew Combo w/ a side of noodles" for $15. Took it home, mixed it up, and got 2 bowls out of it. How was it? OMG, that Vietnamese beef stew was so tender and easy to eat. Big chunks of meat, in a deep savory broth. The rice noodles were perfect, not soggy. Easy 5-stars in quality and flavor. How was the service? Very polite and patient. Sidestreet Pho is located near Encinal Ave x Oak Street read more

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Yum! We ordered: P1. Pho Dac Biet Beef Combo (large) - this is great!!! K8. Ba Mon an Choi Roll Sampler - this is perfect to try some of the most popular appetizers! We ordered through Yelp and GrubHub delivered. I love Sidestreet Pho and especially like that they provide all the sides and garnishes that make pho so fun to eat. read more

Sidestreet Pho - P1. Pho Dac Biet Beef Combo (large) - this is great!!! K8. Ba Mon an Choi Roll Sampler - perfect to try it all! - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

I was in a mood for some relaxing pho after my long work week so I told my son let's try this place. To begin I could not understand the server at all. I ordered my usual chicken pho but didn't like the broth and to me the broth has to be perfect. The broth had a tangy taste to it and I do not like lemon so this just made me not like it. My son ordered the sliced rib eye pho he was happy with the amount of noodles but not impressed with the flavor. Needles to say we will not be returning . Service was nice and quick and the place was nice and clean. But I don't play when it comes to my pho. read more

Sidestreet Pho - My chiken pho and my son rib eye pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

My friend and I came here last sunday and both ordered the beef combo pho. I thought the pho broth could have had a bit more flavor, but it was absolutely tasty! I really loved the tendon in the broth and can't wait to come back. Service was good, the place seemed clean, and while we didn't sit outside, I do love that they had the option! Word of advice, the place does fill up, so plan for an early or late dinner, or be prepared to wait 20-30 minutes. Luckily, we had arrived around 5pm on a Sunday, so no wait for us! read more

Our favorite Vietnamese place in alameda! Food is amazing and great service. We miss the awesome gay server! read more

Cutest lil viet place in Alameda, seemed like most of the workers were actually Vietnamese and had really good service! Everything we had was amazing, they even give you mam ruoc (shrimp paste) with the bun rieu which has never happened to me before. I think the bo luc lac could be less chewy, but I only had one piece. Pho broth is so good!! You can tell they do let it cook for the 36 hours it says on the menu. Would definitely recommend. read more

Sidestreet Pho - Bun rieu (red broth), Bo luc lac with garlic noodles, beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Food is great but met portions should be amped up. Staff is friendly. Comfortable seats amd clean restaurant. Don't let the street atmosphere diatract you because there is a nice experience inside read more

I've never had the pleasure of eating here in person. But whenever anyone asks my favorite pho in the east bay, it's the oxtail pho here, though I've only ever had it by delivery. It's perfectly balanced. Big beefy flavor. Fresh rice noodles. I kinda remember the egg rolls being good too but the pho is the star for me. I will come back to visit in person some time! read more

*Open for outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery* Pro-tip / miscellaneous: - There are only two outdoor tables at this time and indoor seating is not yet an option - If you go on a cold day and score one of the outdoor tables, you can request for them to turn the heat lamp on :) - The crispy pork rolls come with quite a few, so one order is plenty for one person Safety and service: All staff wear masks. They provide hand sanitizer. All sauces are in individual packets and cups. There is a plastic guard at the door between customers and the staff. Food: We shared one bowl of pho and two orders of the crispy pork rolls. Between two people that eat a little bit less than an average amount, we had extra rolls at the end. The pho is big enough to share if you get other dishes or are not that hungry. If you are hungry or don't share, one bowl is enough for one person. I wasn't crazy about the rolls, but the pho was decent. The restaurant was cute and seemed popular while we were there for takeout orders. Overall, would go back here again. read more

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Not only was the service quick, the food was HOT and hella fresh. I'm convinced the beef Pho cured my hangover today. The fresh spring rolls are so darn good. I will be craving these from now on! I look forward to trying more things in my next visit. Great spot and a must stop if you're in the mood for pho or you're just hungover. Either way. read more

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Sticking with the theme of cold weather dishes, I went over to Alameda to try this pho place that's been on my radar. I ordered the beef pho with extra meat and my friend ordered the bún bò huế. Despite there being only a few other folks in the restaurant, it took over 25 minutes to get our order. Maybe they had a bunch of online orders coming through? We ate outside which is a nice option as we had a little mischievous puppy with us. They turned on the outdoor heat lamp which made a big difference. Each table has Sriracha and you'll get nice herb extras with your pho. I'm crazy about adding a million limes and jalapeños, so that was a nice touch. The brother flavor was good! However, even with the extra meat, I still feel like I'm left with a bowl of soup after a few bites lol. Kinda pricy for the portions but I'd order again for sure, esp on a cold day. read more

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Sidestreet pho is our go to Vietnamese place in Alameda! I will say their pho is probably the least preferred thing I've ordered since it's heavier on the spices than your traditional pho, but everything else I've ordered there has been delicious. We frequently order their vermicelli bowls and their bun rieu. I have been here a number of times and the service is always amazing, and the quality of food has always been consistent. read more

Absolutely the best ox tail pho. So delicious and flavorful. The staff is always so friendly I'm so glad I found this gem.

It was a chilly day in Berkeley so my friends and I were really craving some kind of noodle soup. We hadn't found a good pho place near Berkeley yet, but we found Sidestreet Pho on Yelp so we decided to give it a shot. WHEN I TELL YOU this is the best pho in the East Bay I've had so far, I am not joking. The servers were some of the most efficient, communicative, and kind I've ever seen. The food was BOMB and the interior of the restaurant was also aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend!! -- - Pho Tai Lan (P2) ($13) // Even for a regular sized bowl, this was super filling and topped with lots of meat! The broth was clear and so flavorful while the noodles were perfectly cooked. The perfect bowl of pho:) - Pho Ga (M5) ($13) // Chicken pho read more

Sidestreet Pho - P2. Pho Tai Ribeye Sliced Ribeye M5. Sup Ga Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

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After the delicious sample of their foods at the Corks, Forks, rhythm, and Brews event, I added this restaurant to my Alameda list. They had one of the longest lines during the festival. I never expect samples to be a good example of how well the restaurant prepares food. The beef skewers and spring rolls were yummy I was surprised! I stopped in on Saturday for a quick lunch. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered a pork banh mi. I really wanted to try the Pho or shaking beef but was concerned for two reasons: I wasn't starving and I wasn't sure if I would like it the next day and both were a bit pricy. I enjoyed the sandwich. It wasn't the best I have ever had, but it was good and I would order it again. The interior of the restaurant is nice and the people who were working there were pleasant. I appreciated businesses that contribute to the community Side Street Pho certainly did when they took part in the benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Alameda read more

After returning for years, about once a week, we can confidently say you won't find better service, food, or staff. Highly recommend!

my all time favorite pho. great portions and prices. inside and outside seating is comfortable and clean. staff is great

Best beef broth I've ever had! This is def one of my favorites places for Pho. The vegetables are fresh and the noodles soft and tasty. If you want to have Pho on an elevated level, you must try this! I usually go during the early afternoon and there's always a table available! read more

Sidestreet Pho - Tofu & Vegetable Pho with Beef Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

It's been awhile since I reviewed Side Street Pho. Noticed that I only gave them 3 Stars. That was many years ago and I must report that their quality has improved since then. I would give them 5 Stars, but I am holding back 1 star because they are not always reliable with respect to pick up orders. For example: The Bun Xao (4/5) here is excellent. I take off 1 star because once I picked up this order and once, they forgot to include the sweet fish sauce which is an essential side with this dish. The Bun Bo Hue (4/5) is also excellent. It's the best I have ever eaten though I have not been to Hue, Vietnam to measure this, but I have had many bowls of this as it is my favorite Vietnamese dish. However, just this weekend, we placed two orders for pick up. Both did not include the cubed pig's blood. That to me is my favorite part of the dish especially when combined with the lime juice and the excellent spicy and flavorful broth the serve for this. When you drive 30 minutes to pick up an order and return home excited to eat what you're craving and it is missing the most important ingredient, it is truly disappointing. I will say that the broth was pretty close to perfect. It would have been perfect with the pork blood and a side of Vietnamese Coriander which they did not provide as well. Previously, I have order the Bun Bo Hue here and they've once forgotten the leaves; another time they forgot the plum sauce, and another time they forgot the shrimp paste which needs to be added to the broth. These little details matter. So I will have to say that this place should be 5 stars because the quality is there. They just flake out consistently on the key ingredients. Bun Bo Hue isn't a very difficult dish to cook. I just requires time and the right ingredients. Once I learn how to make this on my own, this place will not have much significance to me anymore as I know I could make it better because I know all the appropriate ingredients. read more