I broke my yelp hiatus just to post about this meal. This is the best grilled pork I've ever had, and as you can tell from the photo, the portion size is WELL worth the $15. Oh my god, I took a single bite and didn't speak to my friend for 15 minutes as I continued munching it down. It was amazing. The vermicelli comes underneath this mound of pork holy grail, and while I'm used to having my vermicelli with these bowls cold and a bit thinner, and there being significantly more noodles than meat ratio, I'm thrilled to say that not this bowl - this bowl was 60% pork, 30% noodle, and 10% veggie. I'm taking every bite with 2-3 pieces of pork. I'm soaking up the juices with the noodles. I'm crunching on a few cucumbers to balance it out. I'm savoring every piece. Absolutely wonderful. I'm so excited to go back and try every one of their dishes. The restaurant itself is small, located inside of a shared mini-food court place with a pasta-to-go restaurant and a boba tea shop, and has a really cute sitting area. There is a nice older lady who works the front/takes orders/delivers the food. Well worth trying to fight to find university parking just to eat here. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Noodle Grilled Pork Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is a small location in a courtyard in college town, and it was amazing. I had Summer rolls, vermicelli bowl with pork and egg roll. Flavors were perfect and a huge portion for a decent price. Everyone working there was very polite and friendly. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Vietnamese Grilled Pork Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I've come to Vietnamese Grille several times before, but most recently this past month. There has been a hiatus since my last visit, but the quality is still incredible and portion sizes are great. From ordering to receiving food, it took about 10 minutes in total. As I sat down, I immediately looked at all the other places that came out - the options are great. You can get Pho, Bahn Mi, Fried Rice, and even Pad Thai dish options depending on what you're looking to eat. The Pho I ordered was hot, fresh, and I couldn't finish it all in one setting. I believe I paid about $15, but it felt like a good value considering the amount of Pho included. I can eat Pho every day, and would definitely come back to Vietnamese Grille in the future (although I'll probably try their spicy soup dish next time). read more

Vietnamese Grille - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Found this gem on Yelp as my family and I were craving a good banh mi. This place is located across from the stadium so parking can be tricky. However, I stopped in after 7pm sp I was able to find some street parking. This spot was busy with students and locals eating pho and other menu items. I ordered a beef pho with a side of chili oil for my Dad, and 3 chicken banh mi for each one of us. The food took about 10 - 15 minutes as it was just the husband and wife running the show. Once I arrived home, I realized their banh mi sandwich were huge. The chicken inside of the sandwich was marinated in this teriyaki sauce loaded with jalapenos, cilantro, and picked veggies. The bread was toasted perfected and had a great bite to it. Surprisingly, the marinated chicken was really good and the sandwich was stuffed with chicken which I appreciated. My mom got the burnt sandwich but enjoyed the contents of the sandwich. My dad enjoyed his pho and said he would like to go back for another bowl. Although it's a small spot, don't be fooled by its location, as they have big flavors here! read more

Vietnamese Grille - menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great place and the food was pretty decent. Staffs were friendly. Would recommend and come back.

This is a hole-in-the wall across the street from FSU. On a Saturday night, surrounded by students, we enjoyed pho and drunken noodles in this cute little spot with inspirational sayings on the walls. Priced for a student budget, the food came out piping hot in profuse portions. Very yummy. My husband said he almost had too many noodles to go with his broth instead of the other way around at most pho restaurants. My drunken noodles with tofu were chewy bathed in a tasty garlicky soy sauce with veggies, topped with crispy tofu. If you are near FSU and want an affordable, satisfying Vietnamese meal, look no further. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Pho Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Thank you Kit for a delicious lunch today. We definitely ordered way too much, but it was the perfect way to try everything. We especially enjoyed the pork banh mi, egg rolls and banh xeo. Everything was hot and fresh, and prepared with care. read more

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Horrible pho. Feels like foreigners who DO know how to prepare pho simply serving a cliche pretend version to naive college kids. Broth was flavorless with none of the fresh herbs you'd expect. No other options (egg, tofu, etc.). Just blah. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent food. Great service and variety of food. Best Vietnamese sandwiches and full meals around.

Definitely lacked authenticity on these traditional Vietnamese dishes but fits the bill for affordably priced Asian cuisine with decent portions near the university. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Grilled Pork Bowl with Vermicelli and Plate with Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Best Vietnamese food in all of gainesville, got through half of my soup before i even got a chance to take a photo. Extremely friendly service. Always clean and warm environment. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Bún bò Huế (pronounced "Boon Baw Hway") spicy beef soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food was great! Will be back :) service was great very friendly gave me moms and pops vibes. Location not a fan of but kind of like a hole in a wall kind of place! Was a pleasure Dumblings was my favorite so glad it came with 10 lol. read more

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I came here for lunch with some friends after class. We had trouble finding parking because everywhere in the area required a decal or charged for parking. We walked into the building and noticed there were a lot of other shops in the same building. I thought it was cool how they had a boba shop, bike repair store, and more. Food quality wise: 2/5. I ordered the beef pho with high expectations as I've gotten many recommendations about this place. Unfortunately, the pho broth is really bland. Even after adding the hoisin sauce and Sriracha, it was still really bland. The noodles and beef were fine, but the broth is the heart of the dish and I was really disappointed. I came with a party of 3 and we all felt the broth was really bland. I definitely think Red Rice and Taste have better broths than this place. Price wise: 4/5. It is the best bang for your buck. At $10 for a large, it's a huge portion and a decent price. After finishing the dish, I was really full, so it's definitely worth it. Other restaurants in the area have smaller portions for the same or more expensive price. The service was fast. We ordered at the counter, and they brought the food to us within 10 minutes. The restaurant was pretty empty, so I expected the service to be fast. Afterwards, you're supposed clean up after yourself and bring the dishes back to the front of the restaurant. Overall, I don't see myself returning here. Even though it's a great bang for your buck, the broth isn't for me. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Large beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Tucked away in a little building in Midtown lies a hidden gem that you couldn't even imagine. Actually, there are several and Vietnamese Grille happens to be the tops in my opinion. A small spot with intimate counter service, you may be taken aback by the location but I promise you, they're pros. The menu gives tons of options without being overwhelming and brings authentic tastes of Vietnam to the swamp. With options like Shaken Beef, Spring Rolls and Bahn Mi, (my personal fave!), you can't go wrong with any item here. I usually get the Pork Bahn Mi and WOW. It's incredibly flavorful and when paired with the fresh, crisp carrots and other slaw ingredients that are paired alongside it, you'll be dreaming of it for days!! read more

Found in a food hall across the street from the University of Florida, the Vietnamese Grille offers the typical selection of Vietnamese cuisine at a reasonable price. The food arrives from the kitchen rather quickly and the seating area is quite nice and complimented well by the use of warm lighting. I ordered the seafood style pho which was an assortment of squid, imitation crab, and shrimp which I thought was pretty good. My partner ordered the beef pho but felt that the broth wasn't as flavorful as she's used to. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Pho Beef and Pho Seafood - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I've had this place in my mind for a while but I wasn't able to gove it a try due to lack of parking in that area. So we decided to show up on a weekend and don't worry abou our car getting towed. When we got there the owner greeted us and we ordered and paid at the counter then sat. The restaurant was super clean and you could tell they are taking the pandemic seriously. We ordered pork dumplings for appetizer. The order comes with ten pieces which is more than what we usually get in other places. It was delicious and I recommend them. We also got sea food pho and beef pho. I preferred the beef one. The sea food pho had some shrimp, squid and crab meat pieces, the meat portion compare to the soup was little but the price is not high either. Same with the beef pho. The service was quick and the owner was very nice and friendly. I would come back to this restaurant to try other menu items. read more

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Parking in this area was like looking for a sober soul at a St. Patrick's Day beer festival. Then, I had a difficult time locating the actual restaurant itself (one unit inside a grand building). However, I eventually succeeded in picking up my next day's breakfast: a beef pho. There were other customers inside. Their parking/location were negligible hiccups. And it wouldn't have mattered if I began eating immediately. Mainly, the "pho" they served wasn't the real deal, but more like a cooking student's very first attempt... at cooking anything. The broth was bland and forgettable, and a clueless imitation showing clear deficiency in understanding crucial spices, how much to use. Fittingly, this rubbish is being offered to an ideal customer base (i.e., students always in a hurry). Which is the formula for surefire commercial gold and extravagant "great!" or "wow!" reviews. Well, here a tip to the locals: your lack of quality options is duly noticed. Thus, go search online for "Quoc Viet Foods pho soup base." Order it, then follow instructions. Buy other raw ingredients--which aren't complicated. You can substitute most items--even "Thai basil" with regular basil (Trader Joe's has some). That simple creation would save money, blow your minds via deep/rich flavors, AND make you feel proud of actually cooking something decent--certainly more than any silly nonsense "pho" being purveyed by this restaurant. read more

The pho is flavorless. Pai thai disappointed. Never again are coming back. Experience trip.

A highly recommended place from my coworkers. New in Gainesville and eager to try new places around UF campus's. Easy ordering, ample menu, generous portions and fulfilling. Enjoyed rice bowl and also had leftovers for dinner read more

Vietnamese Grille - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Here we are again. I like how this is family owned, the owners are very friendly, and their food is tasty, which is why I am giving them 2-stars instead of 1 Star. Today, I ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp. My good came out pretty quickly because it isn't lunch hour but I received it with chicken. I know it may not be a big deal for some, but if there is an up charge for shrimp that's something to consider. Also, I'm pescatarian for religious and personal choices. I told them and they took it back without a problem, and came out fairly quickly with shrimp. I wondered how they made it so fast and it crossed my mind that maybe they picked out the chicken, but I told myself they wouldn't do that, especially if someone has a potential allergy. BUT THEY DID. I have picture to prove it. I'm ashamed they did this...if I had an allergy to chicken or couldn't eat it for religious purposes; this would've been horrible. Luckily, I can just pick it out but if it was pork or something else...it wouldn't have been a nice time. read more

Greetings fellow Pho enthusiasts. I regret to inform all of you that you need to heavily reconsider visiting this establishment. Let us start with the beginning. As I walk in, I notice a micro TV on behind the register. I really appreciated that touch. Not only was the program incredibly entertaining, the chef was participating and providing commentary. We ordered 2 Chicken pho, and the service was very quick. It took them all of 90 seconds to bring the food to our tables. Nice! But perhaps this was the first red flag I failed to notice... Mere seconds after receiving my meal, I glance down and a small black speck catches my eye. "When did they start adding sesame seeds to the broth?" I ask myself. "A comically small crouton perhaps?" But no. As much as I wish I could say that Vietnamese Grille had decided on a whim to add an extra herb to my meal, I came to the startling, disgusting conclusion that there was an infant cockroach in my Pho. I then calmly gathered myself and restrained myself from doing a flip. After a set of much-needed breathing exercises, I approached the chef and informed them of the unsolicited side item I received with my meal. Without a word, they took my meal away, and 5 minutes later, presented me with a new one. Now, for context, I'm no MERSA candidate, but my IQ is more than 50. Who in their right mind is eating anything from the same restaurant that just served a roach!!?? Quietly assuming this may be a practical joke, I politely asked for a refund. Much to my surprise and dismay, I was promptly rejected and told I should have asked for the refund as soon as I spotted the roach. I'm sorry, I wasn't aware the statute of limitations after spotting a macdaddy insect in my meal was 5 seconds. I, not wanting to cause a scene, completed another round of breathing exercises and firmly concluded I will never be coming back. If you enjoy cockroach surprises floating in your Pho, Vietnamese Grille is for you! read more

Vietnamese Grille - YUMMY BABY COCKROACH - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The menu is small, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to offer. The food here is flavor packed and the staff is very kind. The spicy beef vermicelli is out of this world, the flavor is so authentic and the lime and fresh toppings really make it a star. Ordering this meal with a green tea has never left me dissatisfied! read more

Vietnamese Grille - Spicy Beef Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I had an afternoon meeting on main campus of the University of Florida, which meant that by the time I got out there was no point in going back to work on the far side of town. So I took that as an opportunity to go and have a really nice late lunch/early dinner... and what better place to go for a bowl of pho than Vietnamese Grille? I don't get into this part of town very much these days, which is sad in some regards because it means that I don't get to eat at some of the really good restaurants in town. Things haven't changed at the Vietnamese Grille. It is still run by the same husband and wife team, and if you talk to them enough they will tend to recognize you on return visits. They recognized me, despite my not having been there in months, and knew that I would want some extra chili for my pho because I love it spicy. I did order the pho, along with some summer rolls, and all of it was delicious! I have never been steered wrong here, and I will be back. read more

I got a pork banh mi and although I was not expecting it to be hot since I've only had cold banh mi's in the past, it was still really good. They put a good amount of pork and the meat itself was marinated so the whole sandwich had flavor already. I assumed they were going to add jalepenos but they didn't, so if you want that make sure to request it. I used sriracha as a substitute and it was delicious. They put a good amount of cilantro but I wish they'd put a little bit more of the pickled radish and pickled carrots. Overall it was a good experience and the sandwich was tasteful. Overall score: Food taste - 5/5 Expectations - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 Restaurant appeal - 5/5 Price - 4/5 read more

Vietnamese Grille - The store front - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Over the years Vietnamese Grill has won me over time and time again. I thought it was time to finally update my review and give them the love the need and deserve. I can successfully say this the BEST BOWL Of PHO in Gainesville! I have tried them all and nothing can compare to the bowl of Pho you get at Vietnamese Grill. I love the Pho so much that I have bypassed most of the rest of the menu, because if I am coming here I am getting Pho! I love that Pho has become what it is today. I remember as a kid/college student not even knowing what Pho was. I made my first trip to Vietnam when I was in college and I instantly fell in love with this soup! Pho in Vietnamese just means soup! It was so good there I ate it everyday! Vietnamese Grill's broth is hands down the best pho broth I have had outside of Vietnam. The broth is packed with flavor and you can tell they put a lot of time and love in making that broth! The noodles taste great and don't clump together at the bottom of the bowl. The meat is high quality and it is shaved so thin that it cooks in the broth in no time. Overall a high quality bowl of Pho! If you have not been here, you need to try it out. The pho is delicious and you can get 2 sizes, medium and large. I usually get the large, but recently have had a hard time finishing it. The medium bowl is plenty! read more

Absolutely love Vietnamese Grille. I normally get either the beef pho, the grilled noodle bowl(bun) with beef and shrimp, or shaken beef. The banh mis are also great to grab on the go for lunch(I like the pork) while the food is great, the service is the main reason I keep on coming back. The owners are there everyday, and they are beyond kind. I truly feel like I'm in their home having a meal every time I come by. Also, pricing is great! Super reasonable and large portions. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Mixed grilled noodle bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

They nailed it! The pork noodle bowl for the win! I've had award winning Vietnamese chargrilled pork before and these ppl at Vietnamese Grille should get a medal. The authentic food I found here was well worth parking four blocks away and searching for it. Next time I am in Gainesville, I WILL BE BACK! The secret ingredient isn't love. The secret ingredient is pride. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Noodle bowl with pork was on-point. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Old cafeteria style location. Food was ok.. I'm fine to try new places, but this place wont see me there again.

This was just SO BAD. There were four total items in the order and the white rice was the only thing that came out anything like I'd expected. I could forgive one or two things being a bit off, but this entire order was a complete miss. Pad Thai - had **no sauce** or flavor at all, no crushed peanuts, the sprouts looked expired, so it was really just a huge plate of noodles with a few scallions and some lime. Bahn mi - the bread was alright, but doughy instead of flakey textured like the bahn mi bread I've come to expect from west coast Vietnamese places. The chicken was more like teriyaki chicken than the chicken I've ever had in a bahn mi. It sort of scratched the itch, but really had little in common with an actual bahn mi. Thai ice tea - too sweet to drink. I know these are always sweet, but this was over the top. It tasted like an underdiluted mix with sugar and sweetened milk. The service, on the other hand, was perfect. I wish I could try again, just because the service was so nice. But I just don't want to pay for food like this again. read more

Vietnamese Grille - "Pad thai" .... no crushed peanuts, no sauce, no flavor whatsoever. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The owners were pleasant and they offer a good selection of food. However, I felt like their beef pho was quite bland. Also, the every available table in the restaurant had some dirt or crumbs on it. Overall, my experience was went bad, but definitely underwhelming. Try it for yourself though. read more

Not authentic Vietnamese whatsoever!!! VERY disappointed. Portion are big, I guess it's good for college students at UF. Grilled Pork bowls didn't comes with any sauce. Pad Thai noodles has no color or flavor (no taste)!! Seafood noodle soup, the broth is plain. I rarely write any bad reviews. So this is just bad!!! read more

(English) This little hidden gem has delicious Pho. I highly recommend this place if you are in a mood for a good and large portion of Pho. Probably the best pho in Gainesville in terms of taste and portions. The prices are very fair considering the quality of the dish. And the staff is very friendly, you can dine in or also order to go. We ordered one pho each and it was more than enough. I would consider ordering one for two people. The food was brought to our table with some bean sprouts and a friendly glance from the lady who waited on us. This place is recommended for a quick bite if you are looking for some Asian food at University Ave. (Español) Esta pequeña joya escondida tiene un delicioso Pho. Recomiendo muchísimo este lugar si estás de humor para una buena y gran porción de Pho. Probablemente el mejor pho en Gainesville en términos de sabor y porciones. Los precios son muy justos considerando la calidad del plato. Y el personal es muy amable, puedes comer ahi o también pedir para llevar. Pedimos un pho cada uno y fue más que suficiente. Consideraría ordenar una para dos personas. La comida fue traída a nuestra mesa con algunos brotes de soja y una mirada amistosa de la señora que nos atendió. Este lugar es recomendado para un bocado rápido si buscas algo de comida asiática en University Ave. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Pho Seafood- Rice noodles, imitation, shrimp and calamari squid - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Vietnamese Grille is the best place in Gainesville to go for pho. It is hidden gem located right be midtown with great food and fast service. The space is not the nicest, but it is honestly part of the charm. It's locally owned by a very nice couple who I run the whole place on their own every day of the week. The prices have gone up in recent years, but I still think it's a must-try restaurant in the area. read more

Viet Grille is the perfect lunch spot if you are craving Vietnamese food on campus. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you receive, and it is delicious. The location is mainly a walk up counter you order at, but there are plenty of patio tables in the interior hallway (yay A/C). It is also right next to Tea Moment, so you can get your Vietnamese and milk tea in one go. The food quality is on par with many other Vietnamese restaurants in town, so don't let counter service fool you into thinking it is lower quality. The selection is less than other restaurants, but it is also a much smaller operation that caters mainly to a lunch crowd. The food comes out fast, so if you need a delicious noodle bowl to get you through your work or school day, check it out!! read more

Vietnamese Grille - Combination noodle bowl with chicken and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was a bit skeptical when I first went into Vietnamese Grille--the generic name, the kind of odd location (it's in the Stadium Club building's ground floor interior, near the back, which means unlike Cheese Daddy in the same building, it doesn't have a streetfront door or signage and you have to go inside to find it)--all spelled out that this could be less than the best in Viet cuisine, but I was wrong. The couple who run it are middle-aged and Viet; they seem very passionate about their business and also appear to know what they're doing. It's clear everything is being made from scratch: they explained the complex process of making their pho broth and my own order of Bo Luc Lac took about ten minutes to make, which is a good sign to me because it indicates that everything was being cooked to order. The Bo Luc Lac was tasty, it contained quality cuts of beef, and was an ample serving. The white rice that came with it also was fresh and tasty, unlike some places where it's clear the rice may have been sitting around a bit. The menu contains Viet standards--pho, of course--but also less-common but authentic dishes such as Thit Xien Nuong (satay on skewers) and Muc Xao Xa Ot which is a spicy squid dish. While not nearly as extensive as the offerings of the Viet restaurants in Colonialtown in Orlando, the menu here offers plenty to choose from. I also had a Viet iced coffee and it was totally on point. Vietnamese Grille is close to campus and reasonable in its prices. The set-up is more for a quick meal or take-away, so I don't think it will cut into the sit-down business that Faith Vietnamese has garnered, but there's certainly room for two quality Viet restaurants in Gainesville and Vietnamese Grille does offer quality. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Bo Luc Lac and it was very good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Viet Grille has been a staple for me for the last 4 years. From living in midtown to downtown, I have always gone to this place for your great Vietnamese food. This place also is locally owned and I can see the family culture behind the concept. I love their vermicelli noodle bowls and of course the traditional bowl of pho. They are very fast with takeout orders (consistently ready in record time of 15 minutes) and always will accommodate for special ordering. Another convenience is that it is located right next to campus and if you are studying in library west, you can easily walk over for a good bowl of pho. All in all recommend. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that parking is limited to street parking. It can also be tough during the weekdays when spots aren't lifted. Anyways, definitely give it a try if you want some basic Vietnamese food! read more

The cook is absolutely disgusting! She was upset because we advised that the soup was bland she started yelling at us and telling us we don't like her food well OBVIOUSLY!!! I had to check her and let her know that you don't speak to people that way! My husband and I left there with a FULL REFUND and high recommend not eating there. There is no good customer service and the food was so freaking bland!!! Also the tables were not clean and I had to wipe it down myself! read more

Food is amazing and the owners are very kind people. I had a spicy beef soup similar to their pho but a little more complicated to make from what they were telling me. I also tried the chicken bahn mi, which was delicious and the pork egg rolls. Everything was so good and really hit the spot. Not too expensive and close to the college so very convenient if you're a student or visiting the campus. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Thank you for making my first Vietnamese food experience a great one. This small place has about five tables. You can also order to go. The lady that took care of me was nice. I ordered a chicken noddle bowl and the chicken pho. Thank God I didn't got anything else because their portions were big and we had all these food between the three of us. The chicken noddle bowl was extremely good, the chicken was so tender and seasoned deliciously with some sauté onions that went perfect with the vegetables and lettuce this plate also had. The colors made this flavorful plate so tasty. The chicken pho was delightful, the noodles absorbed the taste of this soup and all the flavors in it were great. I don't know if it had ginger but the taste was similar and I loved it. The chicken in this pho was almost melting in my mouth. The food was brought to our table with some sprouts and a beautiful smile from the same lady who took our order. Thank you!! read more

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This is a fun little eatery which is in the Stadium Club bottom floor. Can't see it from the street, though it's located right next to the Spot restaurant. They have a lot of menu options; I went with the chicken pad Thai for lunch. I need to be totally up front, my favorite pad Thai in town is still at Chop Stix. This is a good second, the next time I'd probably try the shaking beef or one of their noodle bowls. I'll post an update when I go back. Prices are reasonable and though seating is limited to a few tables inside the common area has plenty of tables for you to sit at. All in all, a fun, inexpensive lunch spot. read more

Vietnamese Grille - Chicken Pad Thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Gainesville, Florida