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    Thanh Ky Restaurant

    3.9 (451 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Soup, Vietnamese
    Closed • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Thai tea
    Tiffany P.

    Had to visit this spot since I live nearby and seen some videos online about it. Let me tell you this spot is the one. It's nothing crazy just really simple fresh ingredients. I ordered the 9. house special with half egg noodles half ho fun noodles with the broth on the side with extra pork skin on the side. Man everything paired so well together. All the textures when you mix it up with some chili oil, hoison, and some chili sauce is top tier. I definitely recommend ordering it that way. The thai tea was perfect not to sweet not to creamy. The crispy shrimp rolls came with a sweet sauce & i personally didnt like the sauce but dip it in the half hoisin half chili sauce and it was way better paired. The service was quick i got my food within like 10mins from ordering. The restaurant itself is not as big so may have to wait if your coming peak times. But definitely try this spot out if you haven't already!

    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.

    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!

    House Special Noddle
    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.

    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!

    Menu.
    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.

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    If I can give you zero. I would like too. Too salty and the worst food I have never had.

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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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    4.5(1.5k reviews)
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    Came in around 4 PM before the dinner rush and had such a great experience! We ordered the kimchi…read morefried rice, noodle spicy rice cakes, half order of the garlic soy chicken, and fried calamari. Everything was delicious, and the portions were huge--more than enough for three people to share and still have plenty of leftovers. Service was quick, and we didn't have to wait long for our food to come out. They were also really nice about packing the noodle spicy rice cakes in a sealed container for us to take home, which I appreciated! Plus, they had a great K-pop playlist playing in the background, which definitely added to the vibe. Overall, such a fun spot with good food, generous portions, and great energy. Definitely would come back to try more dishes!

    I've been here a few years ago, but recently came back with some friends. Perhaps there has been a…read moredip in the quality, like some other reviews are noting. We still had a great dinner, and the staff was nice to us, but I found the food to be somewhat of a letdown, especially at its price point. We ordered a lot of dishes and drinks and split them among three. We ordered more than enough food and ended up with some leftovers. Sundae was okay. The combo set is heavily marketed, but we actually didn't need all that food; there was not enough soup to justify another plate of sundae. Beware, don't fall for the marketing like we did! Beef intestine stew was very disappointing. Did not taste very flavorful at all, just a little bland and a little bitter. We had a whole casserole of it, and we barely touched it. Rose tteokbokki and the seafood noodles were our favorites. But those are very heavy dishes, especially the tteokbokki, so I can only have so much before I get full. And finally, forgot to mention that our wait was around an hour! We went to a nearby bar to grab drinks and then came back. Wait at your own will I suppose.

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    Extremely flavorful chicken pho noodle soup, I can see why! They have outdoor seating and I am so…read moreglad I sat outside. It was extremely busy inside. I will be back with my family! I ate my fresh shrimp spring rolls so fast, it was so good but I was also really hungry lol I had to order the mini shrimp pancakes because it looked like it's a "must" order... The waitresses were super friendly and quick with taking my order! To the owner(s): Please do not change your ingredients in your food menu! Thank you for offering delicious pho!

    This was our first time here. We started off with a simple cup of Napa cabbage soup just to see…read morewhat it was since it was only $5 and there were no pics. It was tasty. Pretty underwhelming but, it had a nice seafood forward broth and it was very hot with tiny pieces of shrimp and lots of cabbage. I'd get it again. Then we got the chicken salad. Delicious. Shrimp chips were fun and the dressing had a great balance of sweet, and vinegary flavor with lots of chicken and fresh veg. Pork bahn mi was just okay. I've definitely had better. Bread was good. Meat was pretty sparse and the pickled veg could have had more flavor. Probably would order the pho next time. Everyone seemed to have that on their tables. And the sizzling beef looked great. Service was quick and courteous. I'll be back to try more

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    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    2.4 mi•Temescal, North Oakland
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    I initially came to Monster Pho because I saw an advertisement that they were offering kids a free…read morebowl of pho during the food stamp stoppage. I thought that was such a meaningful way for a local business to step up and take care of the community, especially the kids who are often the most vulnerable when families are struggling. Of course, good intentions got me through the door, but the pho is what keeps bringing me back. I ordered my usual pho with tendon and brisket, and the broth was incredible -- deep, aromatic, and full of flavor without being overly heavy. The noodles were also perfectly cooked. They had a great chew and bite to them instead of becoming soft and mushy like they can at some pho restaurants. What started as a visit to support a business doing something good has now turned into a spot I visit about once a week or so. Great food and an even greater heart. Thank you, Monster Pho, for looking out for your community and especially for the kids and families who needed a little extra support. Businesses that show up for their neighbors deserve to have their neighbors show up for them, too.

    The service was very nice. The guy sneezed in his arm and did not wash his hands though…read more I got the monster vermicelli and the shrimp tasted so bad. Probably old. I spit it out. The pho was oily. Very high fat content. Not a fan. The decor is nice. There are a lot of random things going on. Food was not great and expensive for what it is. I will not be returning.

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    2.4 mi•West Oakland
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    WOWW!! Super good…read more Everything I tried was solid or stellar nothing was a miss. Plenty of seating both outside and inside. Lines can look intimidating but goes by fast - order first then find a seat and they bring food to your number. Apps - tofu was pretty normal but done very well - nice smooth consistency not too spongey, flavorful dashi based sauce that complemented the tofu, paired really well with the toppings (scallion, shiso leaf) it came with but overall leaned a bit salty - duck meatball + breast ; omg so yum; love the pairings they did here with texture and flavor. Meatball with ground meat was unified with creamy egg yolk sauce, duck breast had nice onion sauce and was cooked perfectly well not overdone slight smokiness!! Pretty balanced too Mains - Nishin soba hit - broth is a bit fishy / acidic leaning so didn't drink the entire thing but they give you pepper flakes which helps cut into it. Herring was cooked really well still tender. Had a bit of citrus zest too. SOBA WAS amazing texture right between the edge of al dente and soft - ikura soba (cold) had more refreshing taste went well with wasabi (wanted more wasabi) and mountain yams - creamy textures meet chewy soba

    Ambiance 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreFood 4/5 Loved the cozy outdoor feels of this spot by the industrial side of West Oakland. The wait line could be long, but the hand-made noodles and variation of warm broths make it a cozy investment worth taking.

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