They have some specialty dishes here that I was pleasantly surprised to find in Chico of all places--the kind of authentic meals that are difficult to get right. This location feels like a house converted into a restaurant, which makes it a welcoming place to dine in, with large butcher block tabletops and comfortable seating. She likes: vermicelli with beef + egg rolls + shrimp I like: beef stew with egg noodles and the sizzling crepes. The Vietnamese iced coffee and Thai tea here will get you wired. read more

We were in Chico for a basketball game and after stopped in here. We eat at Vietnamese a lot in Roseville so we know good Vietnamese food. This beat all the places in Roseville. We ordered the Vietnamese coffee which was awesome as well as 2 appetizers and they came out fast. Each of the four of us ordered a different dish. Mine was the steak cubes and it was so good I wanted to lick the bowl. All in all this is our go to place when we visit Chico, read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while now. Ugh so delicious! I got a pho ga (chicken pho) and it was delicious!! I also got the shaken beef and it was delicious as well. The shaken beef was a bit on the salty side but still very delicious. I want to try the spicy noddle soup next time. But overall great food with fast service. The waiter suggested items and took our order quick. He came to refill water as needed. The inside is pretty chill. On the outside it looks small but once you walk in there is ample space. My only complaint would be the parking as a one way direction is not really clear. read more

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Maybe Chico's most underrated restaurant, Vietnam Bistro has long been a favorite and has recently become a weekly part of our lives. The food is delicious, the owners are wonderful, service is fantastic, and it feels like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Great location with plenty of parking in the back too! read more

7 years later I am changing my review. Been there again and food excellent and timing was perfect. I got the broken rice chicken and shrimp and the Banh Xeo which was also really good. Thin rice crepe and inside was onions shrimp pork and bean sprouts served with fresh lettuce and mint with dipping sauce nuoc cham. Service was great. Glad to see they're still around. Will continue to go here for sure! read more

We tried this place today. Quite nice and cozy. Like going to a friend's place. The service was pretty good. Would have been better if our appetizer wasn't served after our soup, but the food was all good. We would definitely come here again ^_^ read more

I always go out of my way when I'm in Chico for the beef and egg roll vermicelli bowl. The egg rolls are sooooo good. The staff is friendly, the food is fresh and comes out quickly. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Vietnam Bistro - Beef vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

Really solid Viet cuisine for Chico. I had a rice plate and my partner got a soup. was also considering a vermicelli bowl but held off. not quite comparable to san jose or seattle but still up there. i likes the interior of the restaurant and the people working were very sweet. read more

Food: We took a road trip from Portland to San Francisco with the family and stopped to eat here. We ordered: 1. Crab paste, tofu, and tomato vermicelli soup 2. Shaken beef 3. Roti chicken 4. Vermicelli with egg roll and grilled meat Everything was so good. we wanted to order more but had to stick to our budget. Service: We went on a weekday during lunchtime, and the service was fast. Not sure how it is during busier hours. Ambiance: It was 95°F outside, but we stayed cool inside. We noticed an A/C unit running, so that probably helped keep the place comfortable. read more

Their food is amazing, the staff is very polite and the food is ready quickly. I would really recommend this place, I go there whenever I can that I'm in Chico. read more

Soup was warm and mildly savory but was otherwise not the herbally beefy umami flavor I expect from a good bowl of pho. I couldn't really taste the star anise or much of anything else other than a mild savory beef broth. Weirdly they also sprinkle in black pepper into the soup? In terms of the beef in the pho, it was mostly beef balls and some small strips of dry beef. They have other Vietnamese noodle dishes and rice dishes so might try those instead next time. Seems popular enough to have so many people coming in for takeout. Plus for having a private parking lot in the back Comes with basil, jalapenos, bean sprouts read more

Vietnam Bistro - Bland pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

Parking: in the back of the restaurant that looks like a house. Food took a while to serve, but surprisingly pretty good and I think almost all the customers were speaking Vietnamese. Ordered: -Pork and egg roll vermicelli bowl -Thin Steak Pho read more

Eating as I type.... stopped mid meal to rate 5 stars. Hot dog! Place rocks，try it！！ We got the B27, highly recommend. read more

Came here the first time to try their Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle) because this is the only Vietnamese restaurant in Chico that serves it.. it wasn't too bad, they also give blood chunks with the dish which is good - if you're adventurous, definitely try it! The noodles that were served were thin vermicelli noodles, which is a different take on this dish because BBH is usually served with thicker vermicelli noodles. But overall, not too bad - I know I can come here if I'm ever craving BBH noodles.. Came back a second and third time for their beef pho. The first time, the broth was a little sweeter.. the second time, the broth was a little saltier, but that's okay.. i like both styles of broth. They do give a good amount of beef slices and beef ball in the bowl and it's pretty well portioned. However, I do wish they had other options for pho, like combination pho with: tripe, flank steak, beef ball, rare steak, brisket etc.. something more than the 3-4 that they have on the menu.. The service is pretty slow .. we went during a lunch rush once - that took a really long time.. then went on a Sunday morning when they opened and that took even longer... there was only one other person that was in the restaurant when we arrived & the food did take a really long time to get to us...Our server was yawning the whole time and he just looked sooo tired.. But - overall, after trying EVERY Vietnamese restaurant in Chico, I can honestly say this is one of the top 2 places to get good pho. I would highly recommend AND I like that their prices are still reasonable!!! Their bowl of pho is still under $15. Please keep it like this.!! Giving 4 out of 5 - because I like that their price is still relatively reasonable for their food. read more

Vietnam Bistro - Beef pho: Beef ball and beef slices - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

Incredibly long wait time. 20 minutes after being sat to be greeted, 30 minutes to have just water served.

Great food. Great service. Outdoor seating. The place looks like you've pulled up to someone's house, but it's delicious Vietnamese food. Really happy we made the stop here. Spring rolls are perfect, chicken wing appetizer were perfect Vietnamese style...crispy with fresh jalepenos....on the smaller side of wings, but so good. The rice dish(C-19) was as good as anywhere I've eaten in San Jose or Bay Area. They know what they're doing in the kitchen. A little bit salty...but I'm just trying to find something to complain about, so you all don't think I'm some kind of relative of the owner, or Fanboy. For real. This is good. read more

This place is the f#@%ing TRUTH. I drove Uber all the way from Carmel to San Francisco and found myself in Chico -- totally out of my usual Milpitas zone. A sweet girl from Chico State pointed me to Vietnam Bistro, and bless her for that, because let me tell you: this is the BEST broth I've ever had in my life. I'm talking pho that heals your soul. The flavor is deep, rich, and absolutely perfect. You can tell they know what they're doing -- from the seasoning to the balance of herbs, it's just chef's kiss ‍. I ordered the pho ga (chicken pho), and the way they cut the chicken into small, tender pieces? Genius. It's delicate, flavorful, and just delightful to eat. I don't know what kind of magic they're working in that kitchen, but I am HERE FOR IT. Customer service? A++. Friendly, fast, and genuinely warm people who make you feel right at home. If you're anywhere within 100 miles of this place, GO. This spot is the real deal. As someone who lives and eats all over the Bay, I'm telling you -- Vietnam Bistro in Chico is worth the drive. From a road-weary Uber driver with high standards and a deep love for pho -- this place is the f#@%ing SH*T. read more

I post about them every time I eat here but my goodness so good and fresh! The fresh mint and cucumbers....so dang good. Got B4 and an order of eggrolls as usual. If you haven't gone....run read more

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Best tasting pho in California. Better than any pho I've had in Long Beach, South Bay and East bay. Also love the beef stew, bun, eggrolls and spring rolls. read more

Food is good, service not so much. If you plan on stopping by and eating at Vietnam Bistro expect to wait for service. The restaurant needs to hire a few more people. The tables are always dirty with used dishes, wait times are ridiculous. read more

Always amazing pho and amazing service. it gives off a very family restaurant type of vibe. There's around 6 other pho spots in town but this one for sure out does all of them. read more

So far. This pho place is the best in Chico. Service was good and fast but only because there was no one here yet. Came a little after lunch. read more

Vietnam Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

this is the ONLY place I will go out to eat at. Seriously in love with the food, the people, the vibe. they are so sweet I love them and the food is so flavorful. Ive been 2 times this month and imma go 20 more. read more

If I could do negative stars I would. I was extremely disappointed with the lack of customer service. I've been coming here for over a year. I have a severe food allergy to tomato and I've never had to worry about it with pho. It's not listen on their menu but the tofu pho randomly had tomato in it and at this point my group had eaten. I only requested my meal to be taken off since we had to go. The owner started getting combative, argumentative and the whole situation was incredibly awkward. I WOULD NOT EAT HERE. If they had refused the refund but suggested a remake I would've taken that but that wasn't even offered. I usually try my best to support small businesses but I will not be coming here ever again. read more

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I wasn't expecting a whole lot pho restaurants outside of Southern California, but this is place hits all the marks!!!! The spring rolls, eggs, and noodles was ridiculously good. Would definitely visit again when we are back in the area. read more

I've gone here twice since moving to Chico, and while the food is good, I have to make a comment about the customer service of the little old lady who works there. I ordered a standard fountain drink soda and their menu clearly states FREE REFILLS. As she went by I asked her if she could refill my glass. She said, there are no free refills but you can buy another one. I replied "but your menu says they are." She shrugged and didn't seem to care. This is the first time in my life I've ever had a business not honor something that's written in their menu. I think it's poor customer service and poor character, not to do that read more

Vietnam Bistro - Buyer beware - Business does not honor their own menu. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

Bánh mì are very small not much meat.. but not even close to enough veggies. I wouldn't recommend it if your going for that. Didn't try the pho. read more

Loved the food! Service was great and food came out really fast. We will be back. Highly recommend! read more

Vietnam Bistro - Bahn xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

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Dylan made the entire tour experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. He highlighted everything the property has to offer, from the secure gated entry and modern gym to the cozy cafe and relaxing pool area. His upbeat personality and in-depth knowledge made it easy to trust his recommendations. I left feeling confident and excited about possibly moving in. Highly recommend booking a tour with him! read more

This place is SO good! I always get the chicken noodle pho and am more than pleased. The serving size is a good amount and the broth is so flavourful and delicious. The staff is always super friendly as well and the atmosphere is pretty nice, it almost feels like you're in someone's home and eating a homemade meal. In addition to that the takeout is great too. I've ordered pho for takeout a handful of times at this point and have not had a bad experience with it. The noodles are a good amount and the broth stays hot in its container for a long time. Highly recommend! read more

Best pho in town. Everybody will have a different idea of how pho should taste. Anytime I want some GOOD soup, I come here.

Love B26. Vermicelli bowl with chicken, shrimp, egg roll and sprouts, veggies. Always get the same thing. Add a Thai iced tea. Delicious. read more

They have the good pebble ice. Got the pho and BBH and it wasn't authentic, but it wasn't too bad. We finished our bowls. Took awhile to get food out. Inside is clean and not run down. read more

I travel far for the food here. It's the most authentic Vietnamese food in Chico and the staff are full service and polite every time. Sometimes they don't have items on the menu that day but will the next time I go so it makes me try other dishes and I am not disappointed. Will always be our special eatery in Chico. read more

We really wanted to like this place. We bought the classic items: pho, eggs rolls and bbq pork with vermicelli. The pho was pretty good, simple and without the multiple layers that pho should have but the basic beef bone broth was adequate. The bbq pork was a little dry and burnt but also good enough. Tasted a bit like mall food but that's ok, we can live with that. What was extremely and shockingly disappointing were the eggs rolls/cha gio. I mean, they could have googled the recipe! Who puts potato in Vietnamese egg rolls?!?! They were busy on a Sunday night and service was slow but there were only two of them at the front. It's a small house that looks like it was converted to a restaurant, cute but the walls were bright green and one of the lights inside was flashing next to our table so that drove my poor hubby crazy...Anyways, no photos. I haz sad. read more

Never a disappointment for the best dish they have (B36 pork). My favorite in town and best! read more

Vietnam Bistro - B26 pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Chico, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE Vietnam Bistro! Their pho hits and the grilled pork and shrimp rice plate is delicious! Service is always friendly and they ensure your to-go order gets home safely with you (neatly & tightly packed)! read more

Even though it's 109 here, I was in the mood for Pho. Ordered take out and had to wait an extra 15 mins for the order. - egg rolls (3) it's nice & crispy - pho filet mignon, the broth was on point with good flavor which is an important ingredient. - broken rice with egg loaf & beef. Everything was cooked well and tasty. It's a good place to have some Vietnam food. read more

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Nice employees. Sometimes a bit slow with their in house dining service. B10 Pho: very good $9.25 (July 2021 prices) C25 Beef Stew with rice noodles: was nice $9.99 (July 2021) C23 Roti Chicken: a bit dry however still tasted good $12.50 (July 2021) A2 Spring Rolls: descent $4.99 for 2 (July 2021) A4 Grilled Beef salad roll: we liked them $4.99 for 2 (July 2021) A13 Pepper Salt Calamari: tasty rings however no tenacles at all, only basic rings $9.99 (July 2021) They've got their "to go" packaging down pretty well. We're very happy they appear to be doing ok regarding business after covid. Their outside could certainly use some cleanup as it gives a poor first impression. It's clean inside. read more

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I was a little hesitant to go there because it looks like their home. I took the advice of a friend and tried it. Amazing! It is a full fledged restaurant. The Pho was delicious. The broth very flavorful. The ingredients fresh and made from scratch. The Egg Rolls were authentic and tasty. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely my new go-to. read more