Came here with the family for a quick meal, and we were really impressed! It was hard to decide what to order because the menu is huge and everything looked so good. I ordered the beef stew with egg noodle soup, and it came with a generous amount of tender beef and a really flavorful broth. Their pho broth is also excellent, and the meatballs are delicious. One of my favorite things was the sautéed chili oil they put on the table--it added such a great kick to the soup! The avocado smoothies were fresh, creamy, and not overly sweet. Even though the restaurant was packed, the service was fast and our food came out surprisingly quickly. Great food, generous portions, and efficient service. Definitely a great spot for Vietnamese food in Salinas. read more

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This place is really good. Fast service. Clean and inviting ambiance. The food was delicious. The Ramen noodle (Mi) had a nice bouncy texture. Chicken Wings were nice and crispy. It didnt have any seasoning on it, but the sauce made up for it a lot. The Vermicelli noodle bowl (bun thit nuong) was fresh and tasty. Good amount of veggies in it to make you feel healthy lol. The Pho had nice clean broth which was very tasty and the noodles was very fresh. Definitely a good Vietnamese restaurant for Salinas. read more

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8.7/10 Came here for some Pho and spring rolls, and it definitely hit the spot. The Pho was light yet flavorful, with a clean broth that didn't feel heavy. The addition of extra steak on the side made it even more satisfying the meat was tender, plentiful, and really boosted the overall heartiness of the bowl. Super comforting and filling without weighing me down. The shrimp spring rolls were another highlight rolled tightly with fresh herbs, crisp veggies, and just the right amount of shrimp. They tasted refreshing and balanced, perfect with the dipping sauce. You could tell everything was made fresh. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Our food came out quickly even as the restaurant started to get busy. Ambiance was bright and welcoming, with nice modern lighting features at the entrance that gave the place a lively, yet relaxed feel. It's clearly a popular spot, since it filled up quickly after we arrived. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Large Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

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This place has to be the best in Salinas! Friendly service an everything is fresh. I mostly do take out expsialky when you have little kids. The pho broth here very delicous and fragrant. Parking is very easy and the owners are very friendly!! Family owned!!! read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

Service needs improvement. Food is ok. Don't feel comfortable supporting, no matter how good the food is.

This place actually surprised me so much. Was looking for a late-night eat in Salinas and thank you Yelp for this wonderful suggestion. The place was quite big and we were able to get seated immediately. The prices overall compared to the Bay Area was very affordable which we were happy about. I will say because only one person was working the entire room, after we took our order the food took some time to come but that's understandable given there's only one waiter. I ordered the Dac Biet Xe Lua (Pho) and it was fantastic. The portion sizes were huge with all different cuts of beef in there. I really appreciate the broth as there was a hint of sour-ness inside and rich meaty flavor. The noodles also seemed never-ending. If you're looking for a quantity and authentic Vietnamese food, highly recommend checking out Thanh Loi. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Dac Biet Xe Lua (Pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

Had a really good experience at Thanh Loi Noodles on a random Sunday evening. Weather was cool, perfect soup weather. I went with my usual Pho Tai, as I do at most pho restaurants. The broth was tasty and didn't make me thirsty later, which meant little to no MSG was added. My tastebuds are ultra sensitive to MSG. The thinly sliced beef was plentiful, as well as their noodles. In fact, I didn't finish the noodles, which is rare. Shared an order of fried spring rolls and they had just the right crisp without all the oil. Service was so-so/ok, I don't really take that into consideration unless it's truly horrific. Food comes fairly quickly, restaurant was clean, so were the restrooms, and plentiful parking, what's not to like? If I'm passing through the area and craving pho, I'll be stopping by again. #21/2024 read more

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Always delicious and fresh. The best place for pho. We have been going for many years, and will continue to!

Thanh Loi Noodles great local vietnamese restauraunt. Ran by the owners. They do not fail to make good food.

Very good pho restaurant. Had the pho tai with meatballs. Everything was great the greens, the broth, the meat. The service was fast and friendly, and the prices were fair. The ambience was a typical pho restaurant. Highly recommend the spot read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

Great food. We dined in but all would be great to go. Resteraunt was clean but real quiet.

Food is great Service is excellent Prices are reasonable I'll definitely come back. The place itself is nice, and the tables aren't crammed together. read more

Great pho! Tasted super authentic and boba here was great too! Price was also good for the amount of food you get. Service was good and everyone was super nice. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

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The soup and fish cakes were amazing! The soup was like it was made by a Michelin star Vietnamese food chef

The food is really good and I believe it's the best best place to get pho in Salina's however I was given two different prices in the beginning. I've always gotten the same two things and it's never been over $20. This time I was charged more and I asked why and the owner yelled at me and said taxes were not put in yet, and Regardless coming a week ago and not getting charged the same amount. I understand Vietnamese and his tone of voice was disgusting. I will not be returning. read more

Really good pho! Great service and very convenient. I will definitely comeback for more. Wings and rolls were delicious.

Food is comforting and happy they have soda egg drink i think there the only.place thats offer it!!!

I've been craving a good, authentic Vietnamese food and so when we had to run errands in the area, I immediately got on Yelp to search. Found this gem! Food was delicious and totally satisfied my craving! Service was excellent! This place, clean and spacious, is located in the Santa Rita Plaza where Buffalo Wild Wings is located. We will definitely be back! read more

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Tastes good and it's authentic the vermicelli could use more fish sauce but it was still good

I was enjoying my food then saw the guy in the front clean up a table and pick stuff up from the floor and then proceed to make a drink and place a straw in the cup without changing his gloves or washing his hands. He also saved untouched veggies from one table and took it to the back. I know he didn't throw it away in the back because he had a trash bag next to him for everything else that was eaten. Yeah, no thank you! Not coming back. Very unsanitary. I hope I do not get sick from this place. I rarely leave reviews so pls take this one very seriously. read more

The same gloves they used to serve are the same ones they use to remove your plates and clean tables and hold money while you, etc. Please be cognizant of changing out your gloves or don't use gloves all and wash your hands before touching and setting plate/bowl of food at our table. THANK YOU! read more

Such delicious food! The pho broth wad super clean tasting and the noodles were nice and soft. The spring rolls were fresh and the shrimp did not have any fishy taste . Service was fast and there was plenty of seating for a Friday night. Having moved from SJ, it took me a while to find a spot that had quality pho, this is my new go-to spot read more

Very good pho noodle soup. My family love it. Also, the price is reasonable. We will go eat there again when we are in town.

I have been coming here for 5 years now and the food is so good the people that run the place are nice and over all its the best pho in salinas and the place is clean. read more

I love this place! I always get the Chicken Pho, the spring rolls, and a Thai tea. The pho is always warm and comforting, and the customer service is pleasant. Consistently a great spot for a satisfying meal. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

I called to order beef stew with rice noodles and Vietnamese egg rolls. Everything was wonderful! The food was quick and flavorful. My husband picked up the order and mentioned that the staff was very honest; they even ran after him to return his change. They definitely deserve a tip! Not many people are honest these days. Hands down! Let's support small businesses! read more

The couple running the front of the store seems super nice but it was difficult to order because they didn't seem to speak English well. She kept asking me what number I wanted when I asked if they would do just slices of beef in my soup. I am looking forward to trying it this restaurant and hoping it lives up to the 4 plus star average Yelp reviews. The order seems to take a while to make and others that came after us got their food way before. Seemed a bit off but the food itself was ok. The food was not as flavorful as I was expecting with its 4star rating. I think there are several places locally that are a bit better...but it was ok. Just not as good as I was expecting. They gave way more noodle than they did the meat. It ordered a bbq beef dish but the majority of the meal was the vermicelli noodles rather than the beef I ordered. That I thought was a bit disappointing since I only got a few pieces of the beef. Overall I can't give it more than a 3 star at most. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

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This was a great mom and pop restaurant with very authentic flavors. My wife has been to Thailand and she even vouches for the quality of food. The sweet rice with mango and green curry were my absolute favorites of it all! You can tell by the flavors that the chef has old school and traditional training. It reminds me of my dad's cooking. Overall flavor bomb and would totally come back again! read more

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Be forewarned. There is NOTHING vegetarian. I asked our server, "what can you make vegetarian?" He responded, "nothing." My wife asked, "couldn't make one of the dishes vegetarian? Tofu?" And he responded, "No. Nothing." It's 2025, soon to be 2026, and here's a restaurant that doesn't offer a single vegetarian dish. You can eat all sorts of vegetarian dishes in Vietnam. And here's a supposed "authentic" Vietnamese restaurant that doesn't offer a single vegetarian dish. Shocking! I don't think I've encountered such a disrespectful restaurant--one that doesn't have at least a dish or two for the vegetarian in the family or group--in the last 20 years. Get with the times! Our group had to leave and find another place to eat. read more

MENU AND FOOD: Thanh Loi offers the typical variety of pho noodle soups and Vietnamese rice plates, away from the SF Bay Area, in Salinas, CA! In fact, their menu is the exact replica of other similar pho restaurants. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service is quick and polite. The dining room is clean, and they have plenty of seating with the sauces, napkins, and silverware at the table side. PARKING: They are located in a large shopping plaza with plenty of parking! IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The taste and quality of food is always consistent. The pho broth is deep and flavorful. Their fried chicken wings are the best! My favorites include the rare steak pho, the chicken broth combination noodle soup with ho fun (wide rice noodles), and the combo plate (#55), which comes with a grilled pork chop, 4 crispy and light fried chicken wings (2 flats and 2 drums), rice, and a bowl of broth on the side. I'll often order the coconut juice or lemonade soda as well! read more

Super empty on a Thursday lunch but didn't deter me from going in. I was craving pho and got it with steak, brisket, tendon and tripe. The noodles were standard and there was a good amount of meat; mostly the steak. The broth was pretty flavor and tasted a lot like the herbs they used in the broth versus more of a beef-y taste. The medium was a decent size for when you're hungry but want to be satisfied and not overly full. Overall hits the spot but not the best place if you're looking for authentic pho broth. read more

Love this spot. Quality food, the staff is so nice, and the environment is super chill. Will definitely return when I'm in the area and continue to recommend. read more

They have some bomb pho. The noodles and broth are great. The meat was a bit hard but ehh. The service was good. We never got the lady's name but we went early afternoon and the owners (I believe) were the servers at the time. The man was having his afternoon tea and watching over the restraunt and the lady was making sure the customers were all good. Overall great experience. It was quiet and friendly atmosphere and it felt relaxing to sit and eat in peace. read more

It's decent noodle,soup place. The two meat dishes we go where ok. There egg rolls where good. They do offer a little discount if you pay cash. Would we go back again yea. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - Menu in the window - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

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5 stars. I'm really picky when it comes to pho but this place is the truth. Definitely going to become a regular destination

Crisp flavorful pho broth that's not oily with delicious tender meat slices. Stopped by for some pho on my mini road trip and stumbled upon this place for some pho that had one guy running the show, taking orders and waiting tables. This is obviously a place that isn't sparkling clean but it's one of those places you would give up for delicious authentic flavors. The fried chicken wasn't exactly how it looked on the menu but it was juicy and had a nice thin crisp. Not a place I would travel to eat but a great place to stop by and try if you looking for a mom and pop place to support. read more

Thanh Loi Noodles - #8 @purplieeats - Vietnamese Near Me - Salinas, California

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It's the only Vietnamese restaurant in this county that I would recommend. Doesn't compare to San Jose but it's definitely the best in this area. read more

Ordered pick up. During pick up, we asked for sriracha and hoisin sauce for our pho and he said he mixed it and we asked for it separated not mixed but he denied us of sriracha and hoisin sauce separated. Once we pulled $1 out, his attitude switched up. Word of advice, not everyone wants the sauces mixed. We like to mix ours since we don't know the ratios of how much you put together in a little container. What if you put too much hoisin sauce and a little sriracha when I want more sriracha, less hoisin? PLEASE SEPARATE SAUCES DONT GET MAD AT US. Food obviously delicious tho. read more

When we're traveling we always look for a good bowl of hearty pho to end a trip and take us home. We came here on way home from Pismo craving for Vietnamese food, and this place did not disappoint! We all ordered pho with two appetizers (tau hu ky and goi cuon). Food was delicious and hit the spot. The spring rolls (goi cuon) were refreshing and the peanut sauce is dead on - it was perfect! The pho was good, too! The veggies were clean and fresh. Prices were very reasonable compared to San Jose. The Vietnamese cafe sua da was just right. I had the soda xi muoi (salted plum in sparkling water) which was also refreshing. The owner is nice too. He quickly brought us our drinks and order. Restaurant is clean and roomy. It was not busy when were came by on a Tuesday around 1:00ish. We will definitely come by again when we're driving home from SoCal. read more

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Came on a cloudy day. Ordered the thin sliced stale rice noodle and the egg rolls and it was all so delicious. It was fresh and full Of flavor. My husband and son also ordered and we all left with a full belly of yummyness! read more