Such great food and service!!! The BBH IS BOMB!! Sometimes I get the spicy lemongrass broth with seafood too mix it up. I go to ALL the Simmers! All delicious!!! read more

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Simmer is a great find. A very popular spot in Petaluma with authentic dishes. Service was good. Portions were plentiful! read more

My family and I stopped by Simmer Vietnamese Kitchen for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and the place was relatively busy. The staff who greeted at the door was friendly and promptly directed our party to a booth to be seated. I tried out the spring rolls with shrimp (+$1.00 option) and opted for some extra peanut sauce as well (also +$1.00 option) For my main, I got the pork chop rice plate. The spring rolls are pretty standard here: the shrimp is cooked well and roll is wrapped neatly and tightly. However, the peanut sauce was a pretty big miss for me. The sauce tasted too watered down and could have had a thicker consistency. Additionally, I should not have ordered extra peanut sauce as the included one was plenty. For the rice plate, the pork chop was a very thin and very lean cut; you get two pieces of meat. I thought the meat had good flavor to it, but it was a bit overcooked and dry for me. The included fish-sauce based dipping sauce felt necessary for the pork chop. I had an opportunity to try out the pho here as well since somebody in my party ordered a bowl, and I thought the broth didn't have that much depth to it. If you're craving Vietnamese food, Simmer seems to be the only option in Petaluma. Unfortunately, there's much better options if you're willing to drive a bit further to either Santa Rosa, or even Richmond or Oakland. read more

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Stopped here during a road trip. It was a great find! Place was nice, good enough room, and very friendly people working here. The food was good. Rich in flavors and great variety to choose from the menu. Really enjoyed coming here and will stop again on our way back! read more

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Simmer is my go-to when I am feeling sick, luckily haven't been there in a while but unfortunately needed to stop by for some chicken pho and fresh spring rolls. Food has been consistent throughout the past 10 years. When ordered, the employee was very confident and knowledgeable with GF items they offer. They also have designated GF items highlighted on menu. Indoor seating is clean/spacious tables, few outdoor tables. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Everything was so tasty. A must try if you havent. read more

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It's a bigger than normal pho size when one orders their pho. They are charging $18 for pho so I guess the size justifies the price. Lemongrass chicken bowl was something different and good, but not enough flavor. Iced Vietnamese coffee is small for a standard beverage. Service and decor is nice. We brought our baby here a couple of times and he made a big mess the first time around so they banned babies from sitting on the side. I'm guessing it's due to mess precaution & safety reasons. Whoops. We opted for a booth and a booster seat instead of a high chair. If one is craving pho in those vicinity, this place is place to go. There's not much competition. read more

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Not just one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the North Bay, but one of the best I've had period. Ordered the meatball pho and it was really good. Normally I save pho for a rainy, cold, or sick day. Well rains had stopped so it was now just cold. Big plus for free refills and having Starry. But the wait staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond. Saw some lady order a spicy dish and complain that it was spicy. Without hesitation they made her a new less spicy dish. Will definitely go back. read more

Simmer Vietnamese Kitchen - Shrimp Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Petaluma, California

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I stopped in for lunch after my dental appointment because of my free meds, I forgot to take pictures. I was a little on the stoned side sorry. I had the barbecued pork rice plate. It was quite tasty. My friend had the pho. She said that it was very good also. The White staff were attentive and helpful The restaurant was a little on the cool side, but otherwise comfortable read more

So delicious, the food was amazing and serving size was perfect! Great service, they kept checking in to make sure everything was good. The ambiance was so good, they have music playing at low volume. Heard Selena song, thought that was nice! I ordered the BBQ combination, and wife ordered the Prawn pho! Don't forget to order a whole coconut juice! Once you finish drinking, they cut open the coconut to eat it. read more

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By far the best pho I've ever had. Flavorful broth and the most tender filet mignon. Portions are massive!

Love the pho here! They were also so kind to my dog, brought her a water bowl and let her sit outside!

Taken there by my Son in Petaluma. The food was very good & plentiful. I had chicken wings & glass noodles egg rolls. The service was considerate, friendly & timely. The interior was clean & quiet even with many people present. I would recommend this place. read more

This place is super consistent, been coming here with wife and the kids for 4 years. they rarely miss. our go to apps : garlic chicken wings for the kids, bbq pork spring rolls for wife and myself. normally i go for the pho , but just discovered a hidden gem on the menu- The YELLOW CURRY w chicken . added bokchoy, asked for super spicy with the vermicelli noodles ! must try !! service is super fast and friendly. in a huge shopping center easy parking ! go to spot for Vietnamese food for sure read more

This is our lunch spot with some of my co-workers, service is always amazing. I love their garlic wings and calamari! Their short ribs is so tasty and tender it's one of my favorite! This place is alway pack but it stays clean and neat!! read more

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If I could give more stars, I would. Staff is seriously nice and warm. Relatable. Kind. Goes a long way in our current world where good customer service is clearly out the window. Atmosphere is sizable and clean. Always folks in there looking satisfied. Food is consistently great. I'm at a point where I won't even go anywhere else now when I want fried rice and yellow curry. Huge thank you to the kitchen chefs! read more

The food here is excellent. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed Vietnamese cuisine until trying this place. The menu could use some improvement in clarity so guests can better understand the options, but that's a relatively minor issue. What was far more disappointing was their handling of gratuity. For a monthly event I attend nearby, this restaurant is one of the few options that fits our lunch schedule. On this visit, they automatically added an 18% gratuity to every bill simply because attendees of the same event happened to be dining there at the same time. This practice is unfair and inappropriate. Just because guests recognize others across the restaurant does not make it a single large party. Naturally, when a nearby event lets out, many people will end up in the same restaurant, but each table should be treated independently. When I raised this concern, the manager -- who was also our server -- said she would waive the gratuity "this time only," since 18% is the "expected amount" anyway. This response was unsatisfactory on two counts: first, because gratuities are meant to reflect quality of service (which in this case was lacking), and second, because it dismissed the actual issue with their policy. During our meal, the manager/server did not check on our table once and left our drinks empty for half the visit, which hardly merits an automatic tip. More troubling than the poor service was the lack of appropriate problem resolution. Rather than acknowledging the mistake, the manager doubled down by telling me I was wrong to object. That is never an acceptable approach from management, and it left a very negative impression. read more

I don't know how this place is such the opposite from the Rohnert location. The meatballs were great and the steak not so much. In fact i loved the meatballs and the steak was on the flavorless side. The amount of steak was very filling, I am sure that is why the line goes out the door on this place. The broth was good, tasted very leafy though with a bit of blindsided kick. Probably a few chili flakes thrown in there. The jalapeños were fresh and spicy, could still use more though. All around filling time. read more

I love this restaurant, the portions are huge and I usually get two meals out of the vermicelli bowls. The bbq pork isn't favorite and is super well seasoned. read more

Wow I can't believe I haven't written a review for Simmer yet! Such a reliable mainstay of Petaluma food scene.... Always delicious and always great service! The food is fresh and can be vegetable filled so eating healthy at Simmer is easy. If I'm not feeling well Simmers Pho always helps! Bonus- Dogs allowed on the patio in front. read more

Great Vietnamese food. Reasonably priced. I especially loved it the pork bhan mi and spring rolls

Great food! Great service! Relaxing ambiance! Cristal is my go to as my wait staff, she was the first person I met on my maiden visit to Simmer and she will remain my #1 go to! read more

Great food and great service. This is definitely one of my go to places to eat. Everything I have had on the menu is exceptional. The R10 combo with rice is my favorite. read more

I used to live in San Jose and thought I can't find better pho anywhere else. I'm so glad I was wrong! I've found the best pho right here. Not only the broth is tasty and didn't leave my mouth dry that need water all day, all the meats are cooked perfectly. The even better part is they are not stingy on meats! I always feel I'm full on the proteins, not the noodles. They have the best egg rolls and spring roll too. I wish I had a bigger vocabulary to describe how good it is! It's that good. read more

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Today' server was a gentleman named Angel. He was very frustrated due to the fact that there's some construction going on to put in a new driveway to the plaza that's exciting Right? Yep here's the However all Angel wanted to talk about while my mother and I were trying to order was the porta potties that are outside for the construction crew, I would've never noticed them to the side of the building if he didn't physically point them out. I heard him talking about them to multiple patrons And fellow employees. I think our experience would've been fabulous without his negativity, choice of topic. The food would've been spectacular without the thought of porta potties. The owners seriously need to have a chat with this young man and the rest of the staff. signed one unhappy customer read more

I was feeling bummed today, and wanted to give myself some self care with a solo lunch date. What a better way to soothe one's heart and soul than with some brothy pho! This was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect. Since I was having a self care moment, I wanted the ambiance to be somewhat nice... I really wasn't in the mood for anything too dive-y. The pics on Yelp looked nice and clean, so I thought I'd give it a try. (Which totally matched my experience -- it was totally a nice restaurant for a pho place!) I came in at around 2 PM on a Wednesday, which is pretty late, so I was surprised to see that almost half the restaurant was full, which I thought was a good sign. I was greeted by a bubbly caucasian waitress who took my order, which was a pho combo without the flank (steak, tendon, tripe, meatball) and a thai iced tea. I wasn't sure about the thai iced tea at first, because it was 6 bucks which seemed expensive.... but then I took a sip and was not disappointed... it was one of the best thai iced teas I've had in a while. It was super creamy with strong tea flavor, and not overly sweet -- it was really the perfect thai ice tea for my taste. So, I was okay withe the splurge. The pho came out quickly, and it was HUGE. It was bigger than my head! It was loaded with tons of everything, including the meat, which is great since they did not skimp on the good stuff. The broth tasted better than average -- super flavorful, and complex tasting, which I appreciated. I'm not sure if I was able to finish even half of it, but that's okay by me, because that means I'll have a pho lunch tomorrow as well! ;) I am very glad I drove up to Petaluma to drown my sorrows in pho and thai iced tea. It literally made me feel better. After I ate, I started journaling in my notebook with creative ideas -- a sure sign that I was feeling better. Anyhow -- definitely will be back... Lots of yummy things on the menu to try. read more

Simmer Vietnamese Kitchen - Pho Combo without flank, and thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Petaluma, California

We were in the area and decided to try this restaurant because of the consistent high ratings on Yelp. It was 93 degrees outside and their front doors were wide open and a/c wasn't working. There were several tables of people eating a late lunch so we decided to stay. We ordered the Vermicelli Bowl with egg rolls and Bird Nest with beef. Our servings were generous and oh so delicious. The egg rolls were crispy and flavorful. The servers are awesome, very friendly and attentive. Even though it was abnormally hot inside the restaurant, the servers were cheerful and stopped by several times to check on us and refill our water. They add a slice of cucumber in your ice water which was a refreshing addition. Can't wait to return when the a/c is working. Plenty of parking available in the huge lot. read more

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It was my first time going here bc it was recommended by a coworker. It was 95 degrees outside but pho is good whenever no matter the weather. Our server was super sweet and made sure to check on us often. I ordered the steak and brisket pho which was super flavorful especially once you add all the herbs. Their portions are a good size and they give lots of meat in the pho. Would come back here again! read more

Simmer offers the best Pho in town! Not just that, but their menu offers a range of Vietnamese dishes, and amazing Vietnamese iced coffee. I also highly enjoy their avocado & shrimp spring rolls. My to go order would have to be the P2, which is there a beef Pho. Additionally, everyone that I have been served by has gone out of their way to always make sure we have everything during our meal. Very lovely staff. And can I say that the establishment itself is very clean, organized, and modern. Anytime I am craving spring rolls or pho, I always tend to come here specially this location. Pho is my secret for a hangover cure. read more

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Atreyu was absolutely fantastic as our server for our birthday dinner out with friends! Such great service, and a great presence!

Great service! Amazing food. Clean, friendly. This place is phenomenal! I recommend to anyone looking for a good meal. Alex, our server was the best. read more

Service is quite fast and efficient. I like how they provide you cucumber water. This place is great for groups. I would recommend their house specialty menu. Their Lemongrass Chili Chicken (Spicy) is a must-have. Chicken is tender. Got the right amount of sauce. Gotta stir well for that perfect balance flavor. My friends kept trying to steal more chicken from me. Which I didn't mind because the bowl is HUGE. It's enough to share with another person. Their pho is good, IMO, the soup flavor is slightly sweeter than average. read more

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Great food, kind service. What more could you want? We had the Pho with steak and brisket and kids lemon grass chicken. Toddler had it for lunch and dinner and couldn't get enough. read more

A good place to get some Pho soup in Petaluma! The service was good. One of my favs is the chow fun, and getting an ice thai tea.

Atreu was our server and he was amazing. Fast service and very attentive. It was our first time there, and he was able to explain the menu selections very well and and made some really good suggestions. Everything he suggested turned out amazing. We got both the boil and a split hot pot. Definitely we'll come back and we'll definitely recommend simmer to others. read more

We have been going to Simmer for years and always enjoy it. The whole staff has always been great and accommodating. We did have the best time last night with our Server Atreyu. He was engaging and made excellent suggestions for our indecisive crew. We hope to see him there again! read more

Heard good things about Simmer and was excited to try it as it also had such high ratings. The food here is good but there are definitely much better places. We got the crispy egg rolls as an appetizer. Was not expecting it to be packed with so much pork which made it really dense. It came out piping hot and paired well with the sweet and sour sauce. However, this was it was not my favorite and a bit pricey in my opinion for $12. The pho here has really large portions and only one size bowl. There is a good amount of toppings in the pho as well. Some places give you lots of steak but only a few pieces of tripe and tendon but not here! The broth was okay but felt like it was lacking some beef flavor. It was more on the lighter side compared to other restaurants. There is ample parking in parking lot. Service was fast and food came out quick. You can choose between indoor or outdoor dining. read more

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Lovely attentive service in a basic but clean, nice strip mall setting. The food is fabulous! This time we had the salad with grilled chicken and a vermicelli bowl with lemongrass chicken- I added hot chili oil and paste at the table . I've had the pho at other occasions at their Rohnert Park location- also delicious! It's a definite "go to" restaurant for take out or dine in. read more

Went here for the first time the other night to meet family for dinner! I had the rare steak pho and it was very good! The service was excellent and so was the whole experience actually! We hadn't seen each other for a long time and we were able to visit and in fact we didn't realize we closed the place down! And they weren't rushing us at all! Had a great time! read more

I've been to Petaluma so many times and for some reason or another I've never gone here before. I'm always hesitant to call and ask Asian restaurants if they have MSG in their food since I know it's the easiest way to add flavor. They are "flavor "monosodium glutamate I am highly allergic to! Lol I was pleasantly surprised as I called this particular restaurant and found out they did not have any monosodium glutamate in their broth!! My boyfriend and I shared a huge portion of Pho that's vegetarian with a chicken broth. I wanted to try the mushroom broth but the lady said people usually ordered more chicken or beef. Lol we also got the lemongrass chicken with the vermicelli noodles. The lemongrass chicken had so much flavor and the noodles were so finally cut with delicious pickled carrots I nearly ate that whole for myself! Lol read more

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