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    Viet Thai Cafe - Pho & Asian Cuisine

    4.9 (68 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Papaya salad with shrimp
    Shirley M.

    Came for dinner and this place was packed. No one else was in line and they quickly cleaned up an empty table for us. I came for the pho dac biet and they did not disappoint. I like that it came with lots of tripe, meatballs, tendons, sliced rare steak, and brisket. A plate of lime, basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeño slices completed the order. I also ordered the papaya salad with shrimp and it was very refreshing. I also tried the seafood stir fry with garlic. The dish included mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, and fish. It was very flavorful and I definitely recommend. It was easy to get the waitress' attention. She brought extra water cups without asking. I like that she provided extra bowls and plates for sharing. I liked that they took 15% off of the bill for grand opening. There was one restroom next to the kitchen. Not sure if there is a parking lot but there were plenty of street parking right in front of the restaurant.

    Everything we ordered
    Robert C.

    This was way better than I expected. I was able to get street parking right in front, which was pretty convenient. We got the papaya salad, pho dac biet, and seafood with garlic sauce. We went with the non-spicy papaya salad with shrimp and I liked that it had tomatoes and green beans in there. The pho dac biet was good and the tendon was really soft. The seafood with garlic sauce was really good with a lot of variety of seafood. Clams, mussels, both real crab and imitation crab, fish, shrimp, and squid. Came with rice to soak up that sauce. It was pretty busy on a Friday night, but the service was good and didn't have to wait long to eat.

    Thai tea
    Ana R.

    Finally had the chance to try this restaurant! It's so cute, small & very modern inside. We stopped by on a Friday evening around 6:30 & were seated right away! Our food came out fast. All the employees are so friendly. We tried the Pad Thai combination which was absolutely delicious & flavorful. Egg rolls were nice and crispy. Pho brisket was so good and it was a big portion! To drink I got Thai tea which was good, nothing crazy but would get again. It is kind of hidden unless you know the area! We will definitely will be returning & if you're planning on going, go! You won't be disappointed.

    Chicken fried dumpling, Pad Thai, vermecilla bun bowl
    Eric G.

    This place was incredible really worth the stop and everything from what I was seeing come out the kitchen while I was waiting looked fire. I seriously never give a perfect score but this was worth the hype and shout out. My take out met every expectation and more

    Beef pad see yu
    Stan C.

    Wow they just opened 10 days ago and that's the first word that came to my mind when I tasted their food. This is clearly the definition of a hidden gem! Ambiance - it's a cool dive vibe and the decor is modern and chic . Service - extremely attentive courteous and friendly. They knew what to suggest and also they were on top of all our needs Food- this is where it gets good . The food was amazing I will say that you must come with a healthy appetite and try everything yourself . Please try the crispy crab fried eggroll to start and also the amazing coconut shrimp . Just come in and eat. Welcome to paramount and Downey area . A great addition to the community !

    Rare beef pho

    We loved the spring rolls. Would come back even if that's all they made here! So so good! The pork Pad Kra Pao was also really good! The Rare Beef Pho was not good tho, as much as I wanted to love it - it was lacking pho flavor and the steak pieces were tough and dry. Next time I'll try another dish instead because they all looked really good on the tables around us. The place is cute and the service was great. Super friendly welcome and frequent checks to out table. Looking forward to visiting again.

    Combination chowmein
    Yessenia A.

    We were craving tom yum soup and decided to try a new spot that had great reviews. From the outside it looks small, but once you're inside it's actually pretty nice and comfortable. We went on a Sunday night around 8 pm, and at first the place was completely empty, which kinda scared us because what if food wasn't good. But we knew it close at 9:30, so we assumed maybe that's why it was empty. As we started eating, the place quickly filled up, and after trying the food, it made total sense why. The tom yum soup was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and just what we were craving. The chow mein portion was HUGE and super satisfying. Prices were very reasonable too, about $50 for both plates. And the service was great, everyone was super attentive. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

    Pad see ew
    Clarissa M.

    Came to have lunch/dinner with my mom that was local. The food is very delicious and large portioned for 2. The ambience is very cute and chill. Music is not too loud and can have normal conversations. The service was excellent, kind customer service and attentive. I definitely recommend and will go back

    Rhad Nah Noodle
    Valerie D.

    Service was friendly and fast. We went to this restaurant when it was Velma's and it looks completely different. It's clean and bright with pretty light fixtures. The food was excellent. Everything was fresh, hot, and flavorful. The prices are on the high competitive side BUT the portions are huge. We can eat a lot and we had almost full containers to take home. We can do 3 full meals tomorrow and that's a fantastic deal! We will definitely be back soon.

    Yellow Curry Chicken, Fried Chicken Egg roll, Pad Kee Mao Tofu & Beef Pad Kra Tiem.
    Jose V.

    If you're thinking about trying Viet Thai Cafe, don't think twice. Just Go! Their food is fresh, flavorful and serving sizes are great! This is one of those while in the wall places you always hear about from your friends or family. My wife and I ordered out and they had our food ready all within 20 minutes. Great Service. We'll definitely be going back soon!

    Seafood pho
    Jonathan P.

    Wow, where do I even start? This was the best fall I've ever had in my life. If you haven't came here you better come the best employees super nice. The wings were crazy. Good and they gave me some fire spicy mayo my goodness it was so good definitely coming back maybe every week who knows. The inside is so clean they have a good YouTube playing.

    The bowl was full and still leftovers in the containers.
    Florence R.

    This place recently opened up around the corner from me. It's clean and decorated cute. Super nice staff. The food tasted great, big portions and great price. Lots of options to pick from. Had several things and everything was delicious. Lots of parking in front of the restaurant.

    Jaclyn N.

    Amazing Viet and thai food place! I got a beef pad thai plate and the portion was GENEROUSSS! Their food is fresh and so flavorful! I've also ordered take out and their food quality and portions don't drop! The owners put a lot of love in this restaurant and you can taste it in their food. I love the vlog YouTube videos they play in the restaurants where the people are in southeastern Asia, making the place so cozy as you eat the asian cuisine. Definitely will be a new to go place on my list!!

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    Amazing service, loved their pho and spring rolls. Especially for the portion size given.

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    Food service holy hole in the wall! This place was awesome and had me salivating at every bite.

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    25 days ago

    The food is delicious and service very personable and friendly! Highly recommend to eat here!

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    Great new pho spot! Staff are extremely nice, great food, and great prices! Would definitely recommend

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    Service and food was excellent. Very flavorful. Enjoyed my food with some good beats that kept the mood enjoyable.

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