Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland

"Wow, this is the best Vietnamese restaurant I’ve been to. We had bun cha, mi quang and banh xeo and all were spectacular. He shared he went to the..."

breck livingston

Brian W

Ma Me House

"What can I say I am a Vietnamese soup connoisseur I love the pho but this place right here has some of the best I've had the noodles are extremely..."

Toby T

"One of my. Two favorite Vietnamese noodle joints in Oakland downtown. I go for the fresh. Crab, shrimp tomato noodles soup. For pho I go to Binh Minh..."

Nancy Tantamco

"The Good: + cozy, wholesome, low key, hidden gem located in Mission + unpretentious service and atmosphere, not stuffy at all + excellent execution..."

Castle Guy

"I really enjoy the garlic noodles, and fried chicken! The service is great! Nice..."

Rachael Akbar

"Good food. Made to order. If you ask for spicy you actually get..."

Daniel Melia

"Good fresh food, served quickly, friendly and helpful..."

Ken Shirk

New King Restaurant

"This place is amazing, the food and atmosphere is amazing as well. This new place, New King Restaurant, used to be King of King Restaurant but has..."

Oscar

"I hate that I always want to come here on Tuesday when they're closed! But I love this place. I love the sandwiches and the iced coffee! Honestly,..."

Ariana Lloyd

"Really inexpensive sandwitches. I got a large pork sandwitch for $3. It's really awfully good, and I have to say is contributing to me having a..."

David Maas

"One of my go to spots around the lake. It's north Vietnamese/Chinese a nicely different from your usual pho..."

Jason Strader

"They have awesome bbq and roast pork, made..."

946 Towguy

"Really good food here and price is..."

David Cheung

"This place is yummy and the price is..."

Jewel Aquarian

Ashley White

Pho Ga 69 Number One

89/100 (1 ratings)

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Vietnamese

"Everything is so good. All dishes I ordered were very tasty. Waitress are friendly. Great portion with affordable price. I will come..."

Irina Cheng

"First time here. Completely blown away by the food. The grilled pork chop on the rice plate was super juicy and tasty. The chicken gizzards used the..."

Yuchen Ying (yegle)

"Fun fact, this place has the same name as my late uncle. Whole in the wall pho place. Their pho ga was refreshingly light. Their banh cuon is a must..."

Helene

"The staff overheard my wife telling me the spicy beef soup was too hot for her taste. The waitress automatically brought out another bowl of soup..."

David Hoh

"Food was good. Girls got the chicken pho 🍲 and rice wrap rolls. I got the beef pho🥩 🍲 Food is good neighborhood is ghetto but all good food..."

BernieMaczzz

"A hole in the wall family run restaurant. Don't expect great service here. They serve Gaì pho here, or chicken as their speciality. They have..."

Tu Lam

"Great food. Chicken Pho is a must try, very tasty. We usually ordered the whole chicken and Pho alone to enjoy. The size of Pho is good! Ginger and..."

Playful Wind

Saigon

Cam Huong

"This family is one of the most successful long time running business dating back to the late 80s. Before even new wave and Z Cavaricci pants were..."

Albertino M.

"Shredded pork banh mi was good but nothing special. Happy with it for $3.50. Good place for cheap sandwiches and various pastries. They did not have..."

Jenny Van

"A good place for a quick, inexpensive bite. There is a menu but it seemed like the best strategy is to point at the various dishes, which are laid..."

Maria Wilson

"I've been here many times over the years. It usually has a line of people waiting but it moves fast. I never order from the menu I just look and..."

T “TheBiggestFishEver” B

"This review is solely for the Banh Mi sandwiches. With that said, all I have to say is....THEY ARE THE BEST in the East Bay. The bread is perfect,..."

andrew shum

Pho Ao Sen Restaurant

"Best pho broth in Oakland! We came on a Thursday for lunch. We both ordered the #1 - pho dac biet $14.50. I should have gotten the #2 because that..."

Jeffrey Ho

"Prices have gone up with inflation sadly. Still my favourite pho in town. The place has its own parking lot which is a plus. I've been going here for..."

Dallon Chen

"Best pho I’ve ever had. Amazing customer service, amazing flavor. Whenever I’m in Oakland I make sure to go..."

Jah Bootay

Thanh Ky Restaurant

88/100 (386 ratings)

Restaurants

Vietnamese

"This is one of my to go places for Asian comfort food. The chicken is delicious but today we ordered the duck over their rice, combo noodle soup,..."

Donna Fong

"Cash only! I have not eaten here for years and now when I'm visiting Oakland, I suddenly have a craving for this place. Their thick noodle soups are..."

Trinh Dinh

"I go here at least once every few weeks on the weekend. And today I found myself here on Christmas morning before everyone wakes up. (Edited) The..."

Nai Saevang

"The dry noodles are delicious and the prices are amazing! Vietnamese coffee is on point! Cash only. Service is..."

Jason Vuong

"I love coming here. Definitely comfort food. Wonton noodle soup. Love the crunchy pork skin in it. Broth is great but I like adding more sauces and..."

mo savon

Le Cheval

87/100 (1300 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food; healthy, fresh, not overly spiced, the flavors bursted in my mouth. Great for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. The amount of food..."

Carolyn Douglas

"I celebrated my birthday with my family here yesterday & everything was great. I made my reservation on line, i ended up booking two reservations..."

Ashlee D J Walker

"Excellent food, highly recommend the fresh crab. Great place for family..."

Claudia Caruso

"Hella good...!!! The Carpaccio and the chicken wings are off the m************ hook and you got to get a shot of Cobra vodka you'll never be the same..."

Aaron Torres

"This food was so good, my husband couldn't stop talking about it. We met family there and we ordered a little bit of this and that, and OMG we..."

Jessica Wirth

"Always a hit for my family from the first step in Welcome, instant service for all beverages, appetizers, and special requests. Great Martinis & beer..."

Don Roberson

"The ambiance, food and service was awesome. Will eat here again when I am in..."

Oliva Del Rosario

Rang Dong Restaurant

"Happened here by chance and I’m glad I did. My beef noodle soup was delicate, flavorful and chock full of beef shank (which happens to be the ideal..."

Ton T

"I had a craving for Banh Mi. My little bro told me about this spot. Well today I needed my fix, so I took a drive. As I walked in I was greeted by a..."

kooshdakhaa madness

"Rang Dong is one of my go to restaurants. I come here at least twice a month for take out and the staff is always very helpful and friendly when I..."

Ryan A

"My favorite spot for a Vietnamese specialized noodle: Bun Rieu (Tomato Soup). It's typically difficult to find a restaurant that make this soup with..."

Gauv Breezy

"Rang Dong is a wonderful, family run old school Vietnamese restaurant with delicious food and warm service. We got three dishes: banh xeo, bun boe..."

Fred Huang

"The broth is really favorable and tasty. It is clean. Wheelchair accessable. The portion size is really a great deal. They speak Chinese, Vietnamese..."

NK Lam

B.a. Le Vietnamese Sandwich

"Best Banh mi ever. The line was so long but the service was fast. $5.50 per sandwich. Other food was good too. There is a parking lot behind the..."

Kara Chan

"Was told this was THE place for banh mi and they were basically only open on weekdays. Made the drive at 8am on Sunday to beat any possible rush. It..."

B Jams

"I'm one of those people that would only buy books when I'm at the airport or order the newest "top seller" based on someone's recommendation. But, I..."

Donny Pusawong

"Best Vietnamese sandwiches in town! Their Thai iced tea is my favorite of any place I've ever had. They work very quickly too. Not to say you won't..."

Jonathan Guerrero

"I ordered 5 sandwiches from there because I've heard great things about this Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered #2 (special ham combo), #5 (meatball..."

Tommy

"Excellent banh mi and Viet coffee. Narrow straw, perfect, this is not a drink you want to guzzle; so greatly enjoyed, you want it to..."

David Rim

"DELICIOUS, first time trying because my uncle recommended this place to me. I am sad I've only discovered it today but for the price of $5.50, this..."

Steven Diep

Vien Huong Restaurant

"The Chow Jew Ho Fun might be my favorite meal in Oakland. The broth and noodles are perfect, and the hot sauces are too good to be believed! I'm..."

Arden Wells

"Came across this place when I was looking for places that does the dry style of Hu tieu (Hu Tieu Kho). Unlike the traditional Vietnamese/Cambodian..."

Chenny Ong

"The Fish Ball and Fish Cake Fun is awesome. Start with just a little hot sauce. You never know spicy the sauce can be. It is all home..."

Justin Lee

"Went with a friend and of course like any good restaurant when it's busy you know it's good. I've known this place for many years. They get you in,..."

Andrew Hernon

"This place came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. We tried the Chow Jew noodle and seafood noodle (chose hor fun for both). The noodles..."

W Gmail

"The home of the original Noodle 21. Place is always crowded especially on Sunday mornings. Get there early, have some tea, and enjoy yourself...."

Nai Saevang

"It's VH. Can't go wrong with getting #21. If you don't like this type of noodles, then you are wasting your time reading any other of my reviews...."

Kao Saephan

Monster Pho

86/100 (2856 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Mai Banh Mi

"Ordered a Combination Banh Mi (1) and a Pork Banh Mi (6). Very tasty and crunchy banh mi! The green bag that they give for each order is a nice..."

Mai Tran

"Lovely vietnamese take-out restaurant, the food is fresh and the menu offers a good variety all at reasonable prices. It's becoming our go to place..."

Regis von Wolf

"Just bomb! The bread was so fresh and crunchy! One sandwich wouldn't do so I ordered two, Chicken and Combo. Combo was definitely my favorite. The..."

Mitra Kalyani

"Great prices and great food! We got the grilled pork sandwich and the shrimp spring roll. Both items were excellent, although the shrimp spring roll..."

Tiffany Sakaguchi

"Best banh mi around! They also just got pho capablilities, but supplies do not last all day so get on it early. The people working here are very kind..."

Simon Keyser Petty

"Where have I been? This place is amazing!!! The staff is friendly and helpful, the pork banh mi was perfectly seasoned with all the right stuff. They..."

Jennifer Michels

"So, to be fair, this is one of those instances where you don't do better until you know better (or in this case-tasted better). I had recently made..."

DeJaree Snipe

"Banh mi was so flavorful! Bread was perfect ( I hate it when the bread is hard that it cuts the roof of your mouth) and the Vietnamese coffee was..."

Christopher Custodio

Binh Minh Quan

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

"Cozy little spot offering delicious soup. Vegetarian options available. Customers can also order the vermicelli rolls, and have the opportunity to..."

Daniel Breach

"Superb quality vietnamese food. The table-side chili is fresh and spicy. My vermicelli noodles came out amazing, and the pork was perfectly tender...."

Brandon Cruz

"Ate here a couple times now, and it's going to be a standard whenever we visit the area. Nice friendly atmosphere, and the food is outstanding. ..."

Matt Licholai

"I’ve never had a more authentic Vietnamese food in America. I highly recommend their fine vermicelli dish (the one that you make your own spring..."

Pim Kang

"What I had and what I saw being served was delicious and comforting. I’d recommend this place to my friends in Oakland and for any..."

Vu Nguyen

"The food was excellent. Service was great. Great value. Great tastes. I regret not taking..."

Daniel Dagenais

"This is my go-to place for pho (and I love pho). The service is perfect and the menu is what one desires when seeking authentic southern Vietnamese..."

Blake Gowen

"The seafood pho and the pork chops were so so so good and even though my family is korean we love this place and are definitely coming..."

Wan Kim

Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

84/100 (1100 ratings)

Pho Ao Sen

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favorite! Doesn't disappoint if you want authentic Vietnamese..."

Aaron Rabinowe

"Phresh, phamily phriendly, and phast..."

Tdb

"Pho Ao Sen serves up some of the best Pho in the Bay Area. Give it a try, the prices are very reasonable. Checkout Tamarine in Palo Alto for some..."

Foodnut.com

"Best pho broth in Oakland! We came on a Thursday for lunch. We both ordered the #1 - pho dac biet $14.50. I should have gotten the #2 because that..."

Jeffrey Ho

"Prices have gone up with inflation sadly. Still my favourite pho in town. The place has its own parking lot which is a plus. I've been going here for..."

Dallon Chen

"Best pho I’ve ever had. Amazing customer service, amazing flavor. Whenever I’m in Oakland I make sure to go..."

Jah Bootay

Banh Mi Thanh Thuy

84/100 (50 ratings)

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Vietnamese

"This place is all about Vietnamese ice coffee, sandwiches and sitting outside..."

Ton T

"Solid banh mi shop with friendly elderly..."

Arturo

"Clean and comfortable place for hungry people or chatting place! Reasonable..."

j lam

"My favorite banh mi spot in..."

haesong haengja

"Good food, nice..."

margrit siebert

"I like this..."

AnhTuan Nguyen

"Good..."

Some Vagrant

Tay Ho

Wheelchair Accessible

Pho Thanh Hung

"Hidden gem. Pho base is top notch. Chili oil provided. Bun is awesome. Super nice people, great service, and quick if you need a to go. Closed..."

Cole FortyFive

"Service is excellent and the owner is very kind. Coconut smoothie the best I've..."

K Reyes

"Great customer service and good food. I'll visit..."

Pete Maravilla

"(Translated by Google) Good taste, good service!..."

Ming Ruan

Alicia Rocha

October Durkee

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Cam Huong Cafe

"This place ia the bomb they make they beat vietnamease sandwiches that I ever aten all there food is fabolous especially the fried rice, eggrolls,..."

ChOoChOo510

"This place continues to be one of the best value banh mi places in the Bay Area. They also have other food like chow fun, fried rice, chicken leg and..."

Rich Lin

"50 cents for extra mayo?!?!!? I haven’t been here for a good few years but mostly the same it seems. But I def did a double take on that extra..."

Diana

"This is the best place ever. Food is incredible. Served deli style, I always get a tofu sandwich and a small side of noodles, for under seven..."

Jodi ann Shiver

"Love this place. No more need be said. I use it to reward myself to go to the dentist next door and it's almost worth it which is saying something..."

Anthea Mitchell

"So good. Pick a random selection from the dishes out on the table and you won't be disappointed. Banh Mi are also, in my opinion, best in the..."

Dale Watkins

"Almost 10 years been going here. Still awesome! Great value, great food, great people, great service. Deep love for Cam..."

Monica Blam!

Xyclo

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

Miss Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant

82/100 (2248 ratings)

"Our search for the best Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant in Oakland is over. Miss Saigon has all the qualities of a good restaurant. A friendly and..."

Dennis Olivar

"This restaurant is very good. I don't really like going out of what I'm used to when it comes to food but this place is very good. I love the chicken..."

Isidro Renteria

"Good sandwiches and friendly staff. Outdoor seating to. I had never been here before but easily found a few items on the menu I would like. Also got..."

David Kesting

"They had really good service everyone was really nice and we got our food really fast, the pho was also very good. They were very attentive and..."

Victoria Larrazolo

"I love this restaurant. They have a great menu with very affordable prices, are very good at accomodating dietary preferences or allergies, good..."

Téa Loren

"Great vegetarian options. My favorite was the bánh mì with some spicy garlic added. Service is phenomenal..."

Dei Garcia

Pho Oakland

Camber

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my 4th time eating here. The staff is always friendly and very attentive. We came in during lunch and the guy was eating his food and would..."

david perez

"Kind and attentive servers, nicely renovated atmosphere from the old gross and musty Chinese spot it used to be, large and creative Thai/Vietnamese..."

Richard Hicks III

"The atmosphere is well balanced. And the food is off the hook the chicken tikka stir fry is very unique and well made! Refreshingly spicy. I am..."

Jason McBurney

"Top notch service! We felt extremely welcomed from the moment we walked in. Food was fast, fresh and crazy hot. Everything was delicious. Drunken..."

Jaxon Lee

"South East Asian cuisine with a bit of kick! I almost tried everything on the menu and come here once a week. Love the tea leaf salad and they'd stir..."

philip norawong

Pho 84 Inc

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I go regularly. The pho is great and they hace a special rice that's delicious. However their daily specials are the best. The Imperial Rolls are..."

John Henderson

"Good food and great environment, a little far from home to go very..."

Dirk Arndt

"A lil kick of spicy and I love it! Yummy rice plates and loved their crispy egg rolls~..."

Shiny Sfi

"Best tofu spring roles in the..."

Nazareth Vartanian

"my very favorite..."

Peg Malone

"A must try and they are open late night as..."

Ananda Haldar

"Great food! Great service. Imperial rolls were excellent. Pho soup was..."

Rocquelle Devine

"Absolutely top notch. The food was unforgettable, and the waitress was so helpful. She even helped us learn to pronounce some words in anticipation..."

Frances M. Shockley

"One of my top restaurants!. I LOVE Pho 84. I started going here one summer when I was in high school and would meet my dad for lunch with my sisters...."

Katrina Lappin

"Wow...great Vietnamese food. Lucky our plane arrived in Friday, since the dish I had is only available Friday, Sat and Sun.The clay pot..."

Dezracer

"Best Vietnamese Food in the Bay Area. Pho 84 has great Vietnamese food. The pho (soup) is always fresh and excellent. Shrimp rolls with peanut sauce..."

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