I had to take the time to write a review about this restaurant... because we were so impressed by…read morethe food, and we can't wait to go back! The TLDR report is: Fantastic, delicious, plenty of high quality ingredients... and big servings! Here are the details: Last week, we popped in to get take-out for the first time. Many people may realize that this is the space that 'Los Panchos' inhabited for literally decades, so having gone there for so many years I have to say that it was a bit surreal to enter the space we'd known as the former eatery - now transformed. This new-(ish) Chinese food establishment definitely specializes in SPICY. My gosh, it's so good! As we walked in, we were greeted enthusiastically by the hostess. We planned to order food to go, we explained, so she had us get comfy at a table and we were served hot jasmine-scented tea and a dish of tasty salted peanuts which we were thankful for! The hostess had such an air of sincere hospitality. The floor-plan in the space has been completely redesigned, and now there is a ton of indoor seating for diners. The overall ambiance of the establishment is bright, acoustics are a tad loud (but fine), and there is what looks to be a little private room for banquets which I'm sure will be a hit for big groups. A TV on the wall was showing videos of food being enjoyed. So, the menu is extensive and leans wonderfully towards spicy options. Do not expect Cantonese food; that is not what they do. There are plenty of items that are less common, and there are also dishes that will make a more adventurous eater cheerful. One thing that's interesting about how the menu is organized is... there is a menu category called "Chinese-American" dishes. Most of the dishes in this category (such as Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, etc.) are normal to see at lots of Chinese food places, so getting a reminder that "these dishes only exist outside of China" is honestly pretty neat. We ordered Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce & Dry Cooked String Beans, plus steamed rice. The pork was such good quality -- tender, plentiful... there were tons of slivered wood-ear fungus which I LOVE... and the dish had a vibrant 'Medium' spicy level. A level of spice that will make you pay attention! The string beans were succulent! Not 'saucy'... and I mean that in a good way, for sure! So much flavor, and each bean was trimmed with care. They were tender/al-dente and bursting with concentrated goodness. It's been a week since we were there and we can't stop thinking about how good everything was. Mmmmmm. Don't expect elegant ambiance... just phenomenal food, and friendly staff! We will be back OFTEN.

Food: The meat inside the soup dumplings was a little too…read morefirm for my taste. I would also prefer a little more soup inside each dumpling. The skin, however, was just the right thickness. Unfortunately, they didn't have the crab soup dumplings available when we visited. The winter melon and rib soup was good, while the noodles in the beef noodle soup were a little too soft for my preference. Service: Our server, Leo, was really helpful and friendly.

This is probably the best Chinese restaurant in the area, or at least it's our #1 favorite. The…read moreone thing that really stands out the most to us is their Sichuan Beef Stew Noodle Soup, which I've praised so many times in my previous reviews so I'm not gonna repeat myself so that I don't sound like a broken record, but it's just so good! Another thing we ordered when we visited this restaurant yesterday was the Sichuan Cumin Beef. I honestly forgot how much we liked this dish. The way they cooked it yesterday was incredible. Every bite was packed with flavor (savory, very cumin-y and spicy!) , and even the veggies were fully infused with it. It went perfectly with steamed rice. I want to give a warning though, because this dish was extremely spicy, which I personally loved. I liked it so much that I ended up ordering another one to go so I could keep eating it at home over the next few days, lol. I also want to give a shout out to the guy who was basically single-handedly running the restaurant yesterday. He saw us walk in carrying a car seat and offered us a high chair, but he flipped it upside down so we could safely place the car seat on it. Such a simple back but genius. On top of that, he was super friendly the entire time. The restaurant was pretty empty, which is pretty normal for this restaurant whenever we visit it, although they seem to get a lot of takeout orders - happy for them. The empty restaurant actually worked out perfectly for us since we had a baby with us, haha. Overall, it was a really good dining experience, and I'd definitely keep coming back whenever I'm in the area.

Really good Sichuan food with bold flavor. We ordered the pork intestines, shrimp fried rice spicy…read morebeef boiled and everything was delicious. The service was good, and the food came out quickly. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Sichuan food!

Saigon Bistro is still one of my favorite spots in the East Bay! When I used to work nearby, I…read morestopped in for lunch here and there. Haven't been here in a few years and just came by. Everything is still great: food and service! The interior is welcoming and clean. We arrived at 11:20 on a Friday and it wasn't crowded yet. They told us to sit anywhere we wanted. We started with the shrimp rolls - excellent with the peanut dipping sauce. Rice roll was still very fresh. Quite possible that they are made to order! That's how fresh they were! I had the banh xeo $15.50, the savory crepe. So so good! Perfectly crispy exterior and the shrimp, pork and bean sprouts are nestled inside. My son had the combo pho $13.50 which was also very good! I had a bite - the broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked to perfection. He also ordered Viet coffee. They no longer served with the drip on top of a glass with condensed milk! It was in a big cup with a plastic cover - much like a boba drink. It was still good - just not what we expected. Will come back!

Came here today to grab a Banh Mi sandwich to go. I ordered the number 1. I used to come here a…read morelot for their pho and sandwiches. I remembered the food was very good. However, I was kind of disappointed with my sandwich today. The bread didn't taste fresh or crispy on the outside. The filling was just ok for me. I think Kibi's Cafe does a much better job with their sandwiches. The restaurant was pretty full so they were busy. The place feels a bit out dated and needs a makeover. I do hope they stay in business though because it used to be one of my favorite pho places in the east bay.

We've had so many meals over the years, anytime we need a bowl of Pho we order takeout here! It is…read moreclose to our place, so it's easy to get a Banh Mi or a few dishes for dinner. We tend to order Pho Ga often, and switch it up between traditional rice noodles and egg noodles. My wife loves getting the sliced beef, tendon and flank beef pho also for us to share different soups. Pro Tip: their Chow Mein is delicious, sleeper menu item. My favorite is their grilled pork banh mi or grilled pork vermicelli bowl. The service is always friendly, and the restaurant is clean. I highly recommend the food here, check it out sometime!

We got out pho fix after grocery shopping & it was honestly better than I expected…read more The broth was so clear and clean only thing it was not as salty as I like but my bf was feeling sick last night so it was perfect for him... the owners/staff were so sweet and friendly. Definitely would come back!

We stopped by Pho Lee Hoa Phat on a rainy day while we were in the area and were craving something…read morewarm and comforting. All of us ended up ordering the special combo pho ($17.53)! I really liked the texture of the meatballs, and both the brisket and flank were pretty tender. The broth was on the lighter side, but it was still warm and comforting, especially on a rainy day. I think I've been spoiled by the pho in San Jose, so this wasn't my absolute favorite, but it was still a solid bowl of pho! There's plaza parking available, and they have several locations throughout the East Bay. Overall, I'd come back if I'm in the area and craving pho.

I've eaten here several times and my son really likes their pho. The reason for the low score is…read morethey aren't the friendly. I've experienced both in person and phone order service being pretty poor. The food isn't bad but your customer service skills could be a whole lot better...

Great new restaurant! The liangpi is especially delicious--smooth, flavorful, and authentic The…read moresoup dumplings, potstickers, and pan-fried buns are also really good. The atmosphere is wonderful and very comfortable. Highly recommend!

2nd visit, on a Sunday at lunchtime. All new serving staff, experienced but understaffed. They are…read moreliterally running around trying to take care of everyone. We ordered chives pork dumplings, pan-fried pork buns, Liangpi, and signature GoBaoRou. 5 stars for the 1st 3 items dumplings, bun, & Liangpi. 3.5 stars for the GoBaoRou. It is fried perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside with a sweet and slightly sour sauce. However, the meat needs/should be marinated with light salt and pepper, There meat is plain, bland, with no flavor. It could easily turn into a 5 star dish if they just marinated the pork slices.

Babe was not feeling too great on Friday and neither was I. I felt that soup would be out best…read moreoption to getting that great feeling back. We went to a spot that had great reviews to try something different....Pho. We both really love Ramen, so I figured we would probably love it too. It was so delicious. Definitely lighter than Ramen tho. We had the Gŏi Cuón appetizer. I had Hù Tieu. She had Hù Tieu Nam Vang. We both loved our food..ate the soup with the provided veggies! Yummmmm

3.5 stars down from four. 1 Oct 2026…read more Back today and had another tasty meal. I damn near chocked again on another flavorful though too chewy and too large chunk of beef. The music was much too loud. We asked our exceptional server Khuong N to turn it down and he fixed us up. There was a party of three behind us yelling their conversation at each other. Behind us for our entire meal they sat and yelled. See photo. They turned out to be employees on break. Management should tell these uncouth children that the customers are paying for a pleasant dining experience. Not just to fill up on noodles and broth I will think twice before going back.

Good food, great service. We would definitely visit again soon. Street parkings pretty easy…read more Ambiance is nice

Absolutely delicious! We finally tried this Thai restaurant in downtown Martinez, and I can't wait…read moreto go back. Every dish was packed with flavor without being heavy or greasy. I almost never finish an entire plate at a restaurant, but I cleaned mine! Even better, the leftovers were just as delicious the next day after reheating, which is surprisingly rare. The restaurant itself was spotless, and I loved seeing it filled with families enjoying dinner together. It had such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The service was outstanding - everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can tell the chefs really know what they're doing because every bite was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. This is definitely a new favorite, and I'll absolutely be back!!