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    Thanh Ky Restaurant

    3.9 (448 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Soup, Vietnamese
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kaelin N.

    I used to come here a lot as a child, but then we moved.... And now, I am back to coming here a lot. Delicious. So delicious. And the fried shrimp rolls? Amazing.... While the area itself isn't great, the food is phenomenal. Service is always quick. One of my favorite places! FYI it's cash only.

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    Living S.

    Popular noodle place in Oakland. The noodle is ok but not the best. I guess they are popular they do not pay much attention to their service.

    House special number 9 with broth on the side. Mix noodles. Extra crispy pork on side.
    Hansel F.

    This is the place for noodles and soup! I got the house special with the broth on the side , and the waitress recommended trying both noodles. Great decision. Asking for crispy pork on the side is a pro move as well! You can add extra spices as well, the house chili is a must try. I enjoyed the broth at my own pace and the noodles dry was a nice touch. Every bite was loaded and this meal hit the spot. The locals love it and I do as well. I will be back!

    Wonton soup with duck.
    Mario W.

    I know a lot of people love this place, but I think it's a little bit overrated. I got a wonton soup with duck and the broth was very bland and lacked flavor. Service was a little rude as well but I wouldn't really expect anything more. Hahaha. The place was packed And there was a little bit of a line. I'm willing to come back and try some more stuff on the menu, but based on what I had this place is pretty low on the totem pole of soup choices for me.

    Darin T.

    if you like new tung kee of the south bay, you'll love thanh ky. no frills, just a solid bowl of comfort soup. I order mine with egg noodles, shrimp, ground pork, bean sprouts, and extra pork skin. it always hits. only downside is the location can be a little sketch with the homeless loitering around but its manageable. service is quick.

    Sherri W.

    This restaurant has been around for 30 yrs.(1994-95) & has been a long time favorite of my brothers. Service is fast, so don't be put off by crowds. Orders: #9 House Special Ho Fun noodle $13 a pho loaded with various meatballs & the broth is flavorful. My brother's go to pho. #13 Beef Satay Ho Fun $14 a nutty spicy pho noodle that had tender slices of beef & great flavor. Sometimes the ratio of satay to broth can be tricky, but Thanh Ky has created a nice balance. A reasonable bowl of pho that satisfies.

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    Lisa K.

    Have not been here for several decades. Had an errand to do around the neighborhood and decided to lunch here. Sure brought back memories of younger days as i walked in, the same folks that used to take my order is still here but aged. Same layout same tables and chairs? Exact same staff as it seems- wow such nostalgia. I ordered my usual, egg gravy with shrimp over ho fun. Food came out quickly and it was so good. Just like how it used to be if I remembered correctly.. haha Its been a while but good flavor is good flavor, i thoroughly enjoyed my dish, licked my plate clean :) Great to be back here after so many years, good food great memories. Love it! Thanks!

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    Starving D.

    We visited Thanh Ky Cafe for an early brunch to beat the lunch rush. Since it's similar to another spot we frequent, we were confident the noodles would be good--and they did not disappoint! We ordered the #9 "House Special Ho Fun," which includes pork kidneys. The standout surprise was the addition of fried pork skin, adding a delicious crunch and depth of flavor to the dish. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by. Just be aware that the surrounding neighborhood can feel a little sketchy--after all, it is Oakland--so take a few extra precautions. Overall, tasty food and a satisfying experience!

    #47 House Special Crispy Noodles $15
    Jeff H.

    O boy, Oakland. It has gotten really bad since the late 90's when I took a few classes at Laney College. Thanh Ky is known for hu tieu, chieu chau dry noodles. I opted to go for their #47 House Special Crispy Noodles $15 instead. This was delicious. So good. I asked them to make it a bit drier with less sauce. My personal preference is a more crispy noodles. Too much gravy will ruin this dish. Service was excellent. They speak Cantonese as well as other languages. The kitchen was fast. I was in and out in 30 minutes. This was a great meal. Thank you everyone at Thanh Ky.

    #1 dry and mixed noodles
    Billy L.

    I've been to Vien Huong and this place is way better. I don't get the hype about Vien Huong. Thanh Ky wins in flavor and price. My go to order is #1 with soup on the side. I get half egg noodles and half ho-fun. The bowl comes with shredded chicken, ground pork, shrimp, beef ball, pork ball, and fish cake. I get it without fish cake though. I also always order extra fried pork skin. The fried pork skin takes the meal to another level. Another thing I like about this place is they use my favorite sriracha. My favorite sriracha is a Thai brand that has a slight tangy sour flavor, which is different from the Huy Fong sriracha.

    Chicken over rice

    I can't believe it they always using the fried chicken from the days before (left over) and refried it to serve customers I have been eaten here over fifteen years I can tell how fresh it tasted and look like will never come back again

    Chiew Chow Ho fun/egg noodles soup

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    New Owner always charged extra, be aware look at your bills before pay. I complain 2 times and She returned money. Not honesty business.

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    Great food. Soups and sautéed. Good size portions and friendly people who provide excellent service!

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    Delicious and authentic Vietnamese dry noodle dish! Highly highly recommend this place!

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    That noodle soup is something I keep coming back for every time I'm in Oakland extra chicaronnes too good

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    Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

    Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.5
    (269 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    While looking for something on the way, I found this place thanks to Yelp. There is a dedicated…read moreparking lot which was a bonus. There are tables inside and outside for dining. The beef pho was ok. The broth was on the sweet side. The sticky rice (zoi man) was fantastic though. It came with quail egg, pate, Vietnamese ham, sweet sausage, scallion oil, fried shallot, and house sauce with a choice of chicken or pork. I went with the pork which was nicely chargrilled. The entree didn't look too big, but it was quite filling. Service was quick. Overall, I'm glad I found this place!

    Was in the mood for pho and decided we'd try someplace I haven't been before. I've had enough pho…read morealong the west coast to know what great pho should taste like and I haven't had the best luck in the Bay. So, the verdict? Extremely impressed. This is already on my top five list in a single visit. Went for the basics: beef pho, and salad roll with tofu. I was initially put off by the short menu and few options to add toppings (I didn't see any tendon or tripe for example), and worried it would be too bland or too sweet--but it was not. The broth was deeply flavorful and more savory. Meats were generous and meatballs were exceptional, maybe the best I've had. The basil and sprouts were garden fresh, and unusually, the rice noodles were exceptional, not at all soft or pressed together. I could genuinely taste the love here. It extended to the salad rolls which were generously portioned and used lightly fried tofu which I prefer. One additional note about the broth. It's a richer style than I normally like so I couldn't drink it to the last drop, but I can't fault its great flavor. The service was above average, with a spirited vibe. Loved everything, will be back to try more on the menu.

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    Nana Viet Kitchen

    4.0
    (172 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I'm always on the search for a decent bowl of pho and viet small bites, Nana Viet Kitchen…read moredefinitely hit the spot! I brought my friend for her to try a new viet spot since she typically only goes to one spot and she absolutely loved it! Our favorite was the Banh Khot which are mini crispy pancakes with shrimp. Crispy on the edges and bottom and not too saturated in oil. I got the combination pho and was pleasantly surprised. The serving of noodles that it came with was almost enough for two people! I was not expecting it at all. They definitely do not joke about their servings. My friend got the Bun Bo Hue, lemongrass beef soup, which was better than other ones I've had in Downtown Oakland but not as lemongrassy as I like. The restaurant itself is fairly sizeable but there were only about 3 fully seated tables. There was only one server at the time and service was a bit slow, but understandable.

    This restaurant is located China Town in Oakland on 10th and Harrison. We walked in and got seated…read moreright away. The place was welcoming and typical of any Vietnamese restaurant. We ordered the tofu bahn mi, tofu, veggies and mushroom vermicelli and Vietnamese pancake with shrimp. They were all amazing. The tofu in the banh mi was stirred fried w/ mushrooms not fried like how I'm used to. So it was a little different but very tasty. My fiancé had the vermicelli bowl which he said was pretty good with all the stirred fried tofu, veggies and mushrooms. What was surprising the most was the Vietnamese pancake. It was so good that I would come back for just this appetizer. It has a crunchy texture on the outside, but the inside was so creamy. Wrap that with a lettuce and dip in the fish sauce and wow! My mouth was happy. Service here is top notch! The server was super attentive and he knew just when we needed more napkins and more water. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon for those pancake!

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    Co Nam

    Co Nam

    4.0
    (406 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Went here before Mosswood Meltdown, it was my second visit. Previously I had the clay pot catfish,…read morewhich is a reliably wonderful dish anywhere it's made, but this time I decided to try the ribs. These are no ordinary ribs--they are crusted with a sweet, salty glaze with a bit of fish sauce and covered in roasted sesame seed. It came in three beautifully stacked pieces, at least two bones each, with a bit of pink pickled onion. If I ordered it again I might request some more of the pickled onion. It's a large portion, plenty to share, but ... I didn't share, it was too good!

    I didn't realize until after Jamie W and I came here that the original and now closed location was…read moreon Polk St across the bay in San Francisco. Yes, I tried it over a dozen years ago and have little recollection of my dining experience (review: https://yelp.to/8rBLt3xnAB). Probably just as well because this was our first time at this location. We came on a Saturday afternoon looking for a late lunch. It was a nice space with interesting decorating touches like a collage of vintage photos and magazine clippings in a ribbon-like pattern on the gray wall (Photo 6). The place was almost empty, which allowed us to take the corner table next to the window. The menu looked like a slightly upmarket take on Vietnamese fare. We decided to share a couple of dishes since we had tentative dinner plans later. We ordered the $17 Shrimp Papaya Salad, a decent enough mix of green papaya and carrots in decorative latticed slices, crispy allium, herbs, and six poached shrimp, drenched in a spicy fish sauce vinaigrette and topped with peanuts and Thai basil (Photo 9). Tasty but a bit bland and wet. We then shared the $25 Fried Chicken characterized as chicken tempura, but the execution was lacking. It consisted of slices of thigh meat covered in a rather moist coating. There was fermented soy aioli and a side of pickled daikon, carrot and cabbage slaw in miso soy dressing (Photo 10). Even though the thigh meat was welcome, the dish didn't quite hang together. At the same time, the ingredients were fresh, and frankly other menu options might've improved our satisfaction. Perhaps another time. FOOD - 3 stars...not quite the flavors we were looking for AMBIANCE - 3,5 stars...modern and relatively spacious SERVICE - 3 stars...not much interaction TOTAL - 3 stars...middling execution of familiar Vietnamese dishes RELATED - Exploring Oakland's Temescal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/QCZyWQ3ViS

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    This place is packed on a Saturday night at 10p! Hee
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    4.0
    (869 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
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    My boyfriend and I were walking around downtown Oakland when we stumbled upon this amazing…read morerestaurant. We decided to sit at the bar, which was perfect because there was no wait, even though it was pretty busy around 6 p.m. We ordered the catfish curry, which was served inside a fresh coconut--10/10! It was honestly one of the best curries I've ever had. I also ordered the vermicelli bowl with chicken, shrimp, and pork, along with a side of fried egg and egg rolls. Everything was absolutely delicious. Since we love spicy food, the staff even offered us an extra spicy sauce that gave the meal the perfect kick. For drinks, we each had a fresh coconut, which was the perfect complement to our meal. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we left feeling completely satisfied. I'm so happy we discovered this hidden gem, and we'll definitely be back soon!

    I can confidently say Tay Ho is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Oakland! As a Vietnamese…read moregirlie who used to live in Orange County and had homemade meals from my mom, Tay Ho has all the right flavors and you can tell it's high quality with good ingredients. I absolutely love clean, modern dining, so you can tell why Tay Ho is my fave spot. Service is great, vibes are great, and now to the food. 1. Banh Cuon Dac Biet - 5/5 - so good and lots of different styles of banh cuon and sides! Super solid and always fresh. Only available before 3pm. 2. Banh Xeo - 5/5 - super crispy and lots of fillings! 3. Banh Khot - 4/5 - this was my first time actually eating Banh Khot haha it was really good! It's a bit too much coconut cream for me but still a solid pick if you like Banh Khot. 4. Bun Cha Ha Noi - 5/5 - this is so good AND they give you more than one meatball (cause a lot of viet restaurants it's one meatball and the rest are the other thin cut meats). Very good but also on the expensive side. 5. Bo Tai Chanh - 4/5 - this was super good but I wish the Bo Tai was separated more - just felt like it was all stuck together but flavor is AMAZING! 6. Pho Dac Biet - 5/5 - so good and you can tell the broth is super clean. Flavorful as well! Love that they have satay cause most pho places around here don't have that... 7. Green Thai Tea - 5/5 - so good and not too sweet... perfect for me! Cause too much sugar leaves a weird feeling in my mouth. I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu - love this place and 10/10 recommend to go for food and vibes!

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    Tay ho introducing the New York Sour.
    Tay ho introducing the New York Sour.
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    Viet iced coffee (w/ condensed milk) - Better than Cam Huong's
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