A huge shout-out to Tigon for going the extra mile to provide vegan catering for the funeral…read morereception of my father. I had initially tried to cater from a vegan establishment. However, due to scheduling and resources, I approached Tigon, the nearest vegan friendly restaurant to Sunset Mortuary, to select a fully vegan menu. The food was delivered on time and packaged well. Everything was fresh, smelled and tasted delicious. As usual, the guests only realized there were no animal products because the host is vegan. Thank you Tigon for being extra accommodating and making the lunch service effortless for our family.

Finally got the chance to try this restaurant. The chicken wings with the house sauce was…read moredelicious, as was the combination rice plate. Also enjoyed the bun bo hue. The shrimp spring rolls lacked shrimp, though. Service was quite fast and the food came out quickly. I really liked the decor of the restaurant. Felt airy inside. And the ox statue was an interesting addition.

I usually only write negative yelp reviews but decided that this place could get a boost. This…read moreplace is my savior haha. I love their beef pho broth - it is flavorful and clean. Now, others might like the broth to be fatty, but I personally don't. I love how it's clean and as someone who is picky with meat, I love how the rare steak is always fresh, clean, and so tender. It is my pet peeve when the beef is too chewy or has too much fat. This place is my go to for hangover days or just whenever I need a pick me up. It doesn't make me as thirsty as other places as well, I think they use minimal or no MSG. If I had to give one advice, it would be nice to get some more green onion and cilantro, but not the biggest deal.

So it's the 4th of July and my fave pho place is closed. These guys were open...hadn't been in a…read morelong time, and since the last time I was here they've covered the patio which is nice. It used to get super hot outside. The food is pretty good and about the same price as similar establishments on San Pablo. I had the beef pho (I like it without tendon, beef ball, etc) and the broth was great, the noodles bouncy and it came with all the basil, sprouts, jalapeño and citrus I could want. We also got what they call egg rolls which were like imperial rolls in regular egg roll wrappers. They were decent. Daughter got combination bun which she liked a lot. 3 stars cuz I had to use the bathroom which was absolutely horrifying. They have 2 bathrooms. I opened the door to one and had to shut it really fast. I just edited out details because you don't want to read that.

Summer is sometimes a stranger and it can be sunny one day and rain drops on another day. This…read morehappened while I was on a drinking binge this week on my matcha bender in Berkeley. Although I go get some Pho after a night of drinking this time I decided to go before noon . Any day when there is rain falling would be an excuse to grab some Pho. There is one place in Berkeley which has been serving Pho for years. I haven't reviewed it until now. It's called the Saigon Express. On a Summer stroll in Downtown Berkeley while rain fall on a supposedly sunny day I landed at Saigon Express. This is a good casual spot to get some Pho. I decided to get chicken pho and it was tasty. I could had a whole bucket of the chicken broth. The noodles were like Angel hair and soft and fresh. The chicken was tender. This place also sells banh mi like the fish cake banh mi on a flakey baguette like some on my social media feed. Overall a good spot to grab a good bowl of Pho rain fall or shine. Walking in Downtown Berkeley I felt the rain fall "on me" a place which has " drawn me" to the Pho place for the one and only "Don Juan V." which also serves some flakey tasty Vietnamese sandwiches called " Banh Mi" Go on a stroll party people from dusk till "dawn"with the hella cool "Don Juan" and they even have a "Seafood Udon "so make an express line to a place with the last name express and the first name "Saigon"

The employees were super friendly and enthusiastic. Service speed was ok. Sandwich was ok, but a…read morebit dry, but still good and super good prices.

Who knew this was going to be the best vegetarian tofu vermillicelli bowl that I've ever had!…read more I was surprised they put cabbage and mushrooms on top of the tofu and the noodles were warm, soft and fresh. It had a lot of mint, cucumbers and a pickled slaw on the side. My husband enjoyed his pork sandwich as usual. Probably will come right back for another delicious tofu bowl lunch on Monday after my Berkeley periodontal appointment! For a vegetarian meal, I highly recommend their tofu vermillicelli bowl which has a lot more going on than just tofu!

Pretty average pho, solid but we weren't super impressed. Street parking along san pablo. Casual…read moreinside, you order at the counter and they bring it to you. A couple tables inside. The beef balls were good and there was definitely a lot of them in the soup! The pork in the vermicelli bowl was a little dry. Overall not my top pick for pho, but still a solid choice.

Well I liked everything about this place, especially the proximity to taking a break after…read moreshopping. The food is great. I've ordered various Pho,'s, all delightful, salt and pepper tofu, curry chicken etc. Sitting in and takeout food is equally good. It became a staple to meet with a friend there. Would highly recommend. I will miss this place, as I've since moved back to CA.

Get the shaking beef!! My parents love their pho but I've…read morehad better from other places. I usually order to go and when I arrive to pick up my food, they make sure I have all necessary condiments.

Love, love, love their food! The Hulk smoothie is also amazing. Mint Leaf is my comfort meal place;…read moreI mostly come when I'm sad or had a bad day. The servers/cashiers are always super friendly and accommodating. I dine in and place to go orders. There is a parking lot located behind the restaurant and street parking available.

My wife had a craving for the crab soup that she normally hours. It has been a day since our last…read morevisit. I stopped I. And ordered the soup to go. Staff is very nice and timed my take-out order so I could swing by Berkeley Bowl so I could take care of my grocery shopping. They do a nice job disassembling the soup for take-out so it is easy to put it together to eat. I tasted the soup, the ingredients are fresh and ample crab meat. We will be back. Still as good as we remember.

I've been coming to this Korean restaurant for years, and the quality of the food continues to…read moreimpress me every time. The menu is easy to navigate, with plenty of pictures that make ordering simple. Portions are generous, everything tastes great, and the prices are very reasonable for the area. The staff are always attentive, friendly, and polite, making the dining experience even better. While there aren't a ton of side dish options, the ones they serve are fresh and high quality. Street parking can be challenging at times, but that's hardly the restaurant's fault. Overall, this is a great spot for Korean food, and I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area and craving Korean cuisine.

Delish. Friendly folks…read more Yummy food. (Vegan options!) Comfy environment. Well worth checking out! We'll be back!

Super clean facility. This is a new Vietnamese restaurant run by a husband and wife team who pride…read morethemselves in making Ha Noi style Pho. If you dont know what that is you should try it. Hint...it's all about the broth!!! Its where Domino's used to he so the set up is like a typical Domino's for fast food ordering. The menu is simple, but that is where the owners have positioned it (like In and Out Burger). I'll be going through their menu, but so far, the Pho is the BEST is El Sobrante!

I've been trying to rate this place ever since they opened. First off, Lily and Steve, amazing…read morepeople! Food is, if not, the best Pho in the east bay. Clean, simple, flavorful, high quality food. Egg rolls: shrimp inside. Perfect crisp and delicious with every bite. Comes with sweet and sour dipping sauce. Chicken noodle soup: soup base is perfect. Noodles perfect. Generous amount of boneless chicken. Also comes with cilantro, mint leaves, lime wedge, hot sauce, and hoisin sauce. Perfect for a rainy day. Beef noodle soup with rare beef: hands down the BEST rare beef I've ever had. It literally melts in your mouth. Every bite makes you want more and more. Also comes with cilantro, mint leaves, lime wedge, hot sauce, and hoisin sauce. Beef noodle soup with rare beef, brisket and beef shank: I don't know what they do with the brisket and shank, but it is also super tender and packed with flavor. If you want a bit of variety, this is what I recommend. They also have the beef noodle combo that comes with rare beef, brisket, beef shank, and beef balls. House special chicken fried rice: the perfect balance of crispy rice with soft rice makes the perfect bite. Chicken is tender and not dry like most other places. Has pieces of carrots and greens too. This is made to order so it's fresh. Mainly a take out spot but they do have a few tables if you wish to dine in. I order here at least once a week, if not twice a week. If you haven't tried this place yet, please please go and try it out. I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Bottom line: clean, delicious, high quality food. Super friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Prices are very affordable. 10 out of 10!