Mini Pancakes Bahn Khot -- super fresh, fragrant and flavorful. I love the basil and mint that came…read morewith the roll. Every mouthful had a nice hint of buttery flavor from the pancake and then a hint of freshness from the veggies. Spicy Shaken Beef Pho -- flavorful beef broth, perfect amount of saltiness, lots of fresh beef slices. Super filling and warm! The food was delicious and fresh! Would come back and try their other dishes, their standard pho was yummy and flavorful!

We were in the area figuring out where to eat when a lady eating Bánh Khọt in the her freakin' car…read morecame up on my feed. Eating anything with nước chấm in the car is diabolical. With my luck, my car would smell like hello kitty for weeks. Anyhow, I found Mẹ Và Con on yelp, a mother-daughter owned resto that opened in 2024. They serve bánh khọt and have outdoor seating so we headed over. Thankfully, we arrived before the Sunday dinner rush (~5:45 pm) and before the parking lot was filled. Rezzies are accepted (via phone). M E N U Viet Cuisine with some elevated, modern twists (no specific regional specialty). Smaller menu than your typical hole-in-the-wall with 25-30 items including AZN fusion items like shrimp ceviche, kimchi pasta and tom yum pasta. Beer, wine, and soju cocktails available. F O O D * Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18): https://tinyurl.com/nhcn9kxw - Served at dinner only Fresh, tender slices of beef carpaccio with a sweetness from the tangerine sauce and white onions. I appreciate their twist (tangerine sauce instead of nước chấm) but it was too one note for me...IMO, it needed acid and herbs. Plus, I miss the texture of peanuts. * Bánh Khọt: Viet Mini Pancakes w/ shrimp, coconut milk batter, herbs, pickles ($24): https://tinyurl.com/34nx7sat - Served at dinner only Fav dish of the night, the savory bánh khọt was delicately crispy and slightly custardy in the center with a snappy shrimp drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. It came with romaine, mint, and perilla leaves neatly layered for easy wrapping. The lettuce was a bit soft and soggy tho, and I think they forgot the pickled veggies. Served with a tiny portion of tangy sweet nước chấm. * Bò Lúc Lắc: Shaking Beef w/ soy, garlic, onion, cherry tomato, arugula ($26): https://tinyurl.com/3rkpukct Meltingly tender cubes of filet mignon but light on the seasoning and aromatics so it was bland. Also, was hoping for more smoky wok hei flavor. * Thịt Kho Tàu: Braised Pork Belly w/ hard boiled eggs, rice ($21): https://tinyurl.com/mr2evryw - Includes bowl of rice A traditional dish served during Lunar New Year, it symbolizes prosperity, warmth, and stability. Chunks of pork belly are caramelized in sugar and braised in coconut soda and fish sauce - rich, savory with a good ratio of lean meat to fat (4 pieces). Wish they used more braising liquid when warming up, as some pieces were a bit dry. S E R V I C E Warm, friendly hospitality. Food does take awhile tho...our first dish took about 30 minutes to arrive. A M B I A N C E Casual, no-frills indoor area with about 10-12 tables. Cute covered patio in the parking lot with 5 tables and fairy lights. Overall, Mẹ Và Con is a great place to introduce people that are new to Viet cuisine and/or you're looking for Viet dishes with different twist.

The pho, the rice plate and the bun were delicious! It's been a while since I enjoyed these dishes…read moreso much that this will now be my go to place and my recommended place for these entree. The pho was right on. Piping hot soup that didn't cool down until after you're done even on a cold day. That's just perfect for the wintery weather. The soup was so good - the right amount of aromatics and the beef flavor. And it wasn't overly oily. The amount of meat to noodle ratio was perfect, and I would even dare say I felt there was a lot of meat for a regular bowl of pho that I didn't end the pho with just noodles but had meat to go to the last bite. The rice plate, where we had pork chop with fried spring rolls was yummy! The pork chop was well seasoned that my kids ate it without complaining anything about it. Some places use black pepper and even too much of it to potentially cover up for lack of flavor or perhaps low quality meat. The fried spring rolls were delicious and not too oily either. The bun though with good amount of fresh greens was still a very filling bowl with the amount of meat, spring roll and noodles. The taste of it with the fish sauce was reminiscent of bun in Vietnam. The only thing that ok instead of being amazing was the marinated fried chicken with sauce as it was on the spicier side with the fresh chili and the marinate didn't seem to penetrate into the chicken well enough. Service was reasonably fast, but then again we were there before the restaurant filled up starting at 7pm.

Affordable and delicious pho. Definitely recommend this humble and tasty location…read more I will be back soon!

I haven't been here in maybe a decade or two. I used to come here with my family growing up in…read moreOakland. I brought a friend with me, we parked a block or two away. There's only street parking. The inside is pretty much the same as I remember it. They have QR code menus. I ordered the chao ca / fish congee. It was tasty and simple, comforting. Good portion size, watery, which is what I think characterizes Vietnamese congee? I'll have to come back someday soon. I took half of my congee home in a leftover container. Service was very nice and quick. In requesting a to-go container for my leftovers, the lid they handed me didn't fit the container. I had to ask them for another lid and they tried a few and helped me find one that did fit after a few minutes. Good service!

So far I've had the following here: - chicken pho…read more - spring rolls - summer rolls All of it tasted fresh and delicious. Will be back soon!

Very professional cooking. There are variety of Vietnamese dishes which I have not tasted…read morepreviously. Service is fantastic. Ambience is nice but the music is a little bit loud.

10-15 minute walk from a few BART stations, Nana Viet served a lovely lunch for a party of 2 on a…read morerainy Sunday. No wait, responsive and available staff. Pretty light, clean and spacious, lots of natural light, minimal, Vietnamese folk art, clean bathrooms. The Dua Coffee (coconut coffee - no half and half, just coconut cream) was incredible. I tried Bahn Koht for the first and i'm so glad I did. Light, crisp, flavorful, wrap it in fresh lettuce and fragrant herbs and you've got yourself a delectable bite. My main was a grilled lemongrass porkchop that wasn't too dry and very flavorful. My friend had the beef pho and said it was really good. I look forward to going again, nice place for lunch after the OMCA!

Chow Jew Noodles. Thin noodles. Soup on the side. That's what I ordered. It was delicious…read more I think it was $18 before TIPS.

I love little hole in the wall noodle places like this and was passing by so I decided to check it…read moreout. I'm sure if you're a local you know what you want but they asked me right as I sat down and got the menu if I was ready to order. Then came back a second time pretty quickly but I wasn't ready yet. I had to look up some of the options on Yelp to see what they actually looked like/meats they had. I ended up ordering the seafood with ho fun and soup on the side. The soup was light, I wish it had a bit more flavor. The ho fun was slightly over cooked, causing it to break easily and very sticky even after adding some broth. I wasn't blown away but I am intrigued to try another combo with different noodles. I've had a few noodle bowls like this in SF and they had a lot more flavor. Cash only by the way!

The food here is so delicious - must try the Benedict at brunch! Also bottomless has tons of good…read moreflavors. Service is so friendly too. Our favorite neighborhood spot!

Co Nam took me by surprise and now I can't get enough!…read more We sat at the bar for our late night meal and were intrigued by the decor and menu. It was also really fun to sit at the bar, you could watch them make your drinks and you can see a bit of the kitchen. It makes it a great experience. The chicken wings were my favorite. Perfectly crispy, a nice sticky sauce, and a WHOLE wing!!! A rare find nowadays. The papaya salad was more than a dish, it was a work of art. Their plating in general is really on point. The papaya salad will definitely be part of my monthly takeout rotation.

The food is amazing. Best Pho in the east bay and the ambiance is great in the restaurant. The…read moreservice is awesome. The people are very helpful and friendly. This is my go to Pho and Bahn Mhi spot!

Top 3 banh mi I've had!! It's huge, basically a double sandwich. We got the beef and it was…read moredelicious. The spring rolls are fresh and they have multiple options: pork, shrimp or tofu. I got pork today. I love how much this business owner pours into his community. They're always doing give backs, fundraising, and affordable foods All around great place. Next time I go, I'll definitely try the pho, and grab another banh mi!

this was the best spot pho have ever tasted the broth taste so home-cooked the service was great…read moreand they're always kind. I would highly recommend this place. This is probably my favorite pho place. i've been going here since about a year now and never have I ever thought about going to another place

We love this place. Try to go here whenever we're in town…read more The pho broth is excellent and serving of meat is generous. Service is solid, our server was very nice. Restaurant is nice and clean. Support small business!

I'm almost feeling speechless over how good the meal here was. We arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. The wait staff were attentive and came by promptly to take our order. We put in a first round of apps and cocktails and ordered our main course and dessert later. Everything was quite tasty, but I especially enjoyed the main courses, bánh hỏi bò lá lốt and bún chả Hà Nội. The quality of each was top tier. I've tried quite a lot of bún chả, and I could detect the marginal increase in quality here compared to other places. The phở-nominal cocktails and fish sauce ice cream were also delectable. I loved the savory take on each, and since they're rarer finds, I was glad that Tay Ho had them on the menu. Also notable is that even though we came early, there were already a substantial amount of diners and the place was busy, which is a good sign this place delivers the goods. I surveyed the other tables of patrons as I dined in, and other guests represented a diverse range of backgrounds across ages, so this place has something to satisfy every palate. I could go on about this place, but I won't because you really just gotta come try it for yourself to discover how good it is.

We stopped by Tay Ho for a late lunch while driving through Oakland. I got the bun cha ha noi while…read moremy friend ordered the house bahn cuon. I really liked the rice noodles with came with grilled pork and pork patties in a sweet fish sauce and served with a ton of lettuce, herbs and cucumber slices. The pork was on the sweeter side but really yummy eaten as a lettuce wrap. The rice roll texture was fantastic and I liked the rice rolls with mushroom and pork filling. I'm not a huge fan of the fish cakes and other pate and pork products but this one was pretty good and it's a fun way to try a bunch of different bites.

As a local, I've grown up walking 5 minutes to this spot my whole life for over 25 years. I can say…read morethat it is the best authentic vietnamese banh mi in the east bay as I've tried many other spots that haven't particularly matched or exceeded their level of quality. I usually order a #2, #7, and #13. It's very affordable, especially if you're on a strict budget for lunch. $7 sandwiches? I mean it's a pretty good deal. #2 Banh Mi Dac Biet/Special Combo Ham Sandwich - If you're looking for a cold italian sandwich but want to explore new options this is a vietnamese version that also has pate butter taking it to the next level. #7 Banh Mi Xiu Mai/Meat Ball & Egg Sandwich - An elevated version of the #3 with an added egg. This was my absolute favorite as a child and still is now. Nice balance of sweet and salty. The meat is tender and with the added egg yolk that pops when you take a bite takes it the next level. I think this is also slept on since I don't see many people ordering it. #13 Banh Mi Xa Xiu/BBQ Pork Sandwich - This is their secret weapon. My god the sweetness from the bbq pork with the pate butter is incredible. I always look forward to eating the bottom end of the sandwich because that's where most of the flavor and butter are hiding. The pickled veggies help give it the acidity it needs for a well balanced bite. By far my favorite. They also have many other options besides banh mi that make and sell on the day of like Banh Cuon, Che, Egg rolls, etc. Definitely give those a try especially the Mochi Ham sandwich aka Banh Day they got there too. I always have a hard time choosing between the #7 & # 13 so I always end up getting both. Service is straight forward, you line up, order, and wait for them to call you up for your order. Simple. You don't have to ask me twice if I want to grab some banh mi here. But do be aware that at certain hours of the day it can get very busy and crowded. Either to super early when opening or closer to closing about an hour before. For new comers, I highly recommend starting off with #7 or #13 for your introduction to their banh mi for a better first time experience.

Best bahn mi of the entire East Bay. The #2 combo is…read moreprobably their most popular sandwich, but I am just not a fan of the Vietnamese cold cuts. I rotate through the meatball (loose, juicy and very flavorful compared to western meatballs), lemongrass pork, grilled pork, BBQ pork, and BBQ chicken sandwiches--all of these are great. As of May 2026, most sandwiches come to $7 after tip, which is an unbeatable deal for the Bay Area. Parking sucks and the neighborhood is super sketchy, I do feel for the businesses of this area. Only open Fri/Sat/Sun, unfortunately. Pro tip: get an egg roll ($1) to eat while you wait for your bahn mi to be made. And be forewarned: your car will stink to high hell for a few hours after transporting your sandwiches home. It just means that your bahn mi are legit!