Grain River Asian Bistro

Excellent service and food. We came for the curry and stayed for all of the wonderful dishes. The pho is excellent. This trip I tried the pork and prawn soup. Serving size is very large. I was able to eat left overs for lunch the next day. Curry was creamy, flavorful with a hint of spice. It was amazing! Service was spot on and I was able to get a complimentary flan on my way home. Very enjoyable. Will come again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my favorite Phở shop since moving from NY. We have tried at least 5 others and the broth here has a rich, deep flavor, the beef is high quality. The owners are generous with herbs and this is the only one that has plentiful herbs in the summer rolls and served with the dishes that call for it. The Chả Giò (Vietnamese crispy spring rolls) are always crispy, nicely filled with great flavors - wrap them in the generous lettuce leaves they come with- you are in for a treat.

The Chạo Tôm (Sugarcane shrimp) may be the best I have had. The shrimp paste is mildly seasoned to allow the shrimp flavor to come through. Yum!

Búns are great and light. Remember these are mildly flavored and enhanced with whatever condiments you like from the table; hoisin, sriracha, etc as well as the dipping fish sauce served on the side.

Broken rice dishes come with those yummy egg cakes and shrimp cakes.

The specialty soups are rich and flavorful as well.

We have not tried the fusion dishes… why would I when the Vietnamese dishes are so yummy, though I would agree with other reviewers the Bahn mi’s are not as good here as the shops that only do Bahn Mi. I guess it’s on the menu like the fusion is- to please all paletes.

This is one restaurant I crave.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food here is a choice of Vietnamese or Asian fusion. Both are very good. The ingredients are fresh and the food is tasty, highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Really like the Banh Mi here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came for dinner, on a Monday. Ordered:
Banh cuon: a 3.5* only because it feels as if it was pre-cooked then microwave, part of the rice paper was hard. There is little meat filling but plenty of gio and vegetable. Fish sauce is good.
Thai chicken curry: a 3*, huge portion, but kind of thick, not enough thai curry flavor.
Vietnamese eggrolls: a 4.5*, excellent, authentic.
the large bao bun: a 5*, excellent.
The free desert caramel-like: I think that it is supposed to be flan, but there is no caramel sauce. It tastes like a custard and good flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

My wife and I tried this wonderful restaurant today and we were beyond impressed. Clean establishment and large portions of delicious fresh food. Will definitely be back routinely!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pho in town. Fantastic other dishes. Friendly family owned place. Wasn't a fan of the banh mi, but everything else was excellent. We wish we lived closer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This place is so good!! We tried the spring rolls with pork and shrimp, pork banh mi, and tofu pad thai. Service was amazing, food was delicious- the flavors were so unique! Not to mention the complimentary flan at the end of the meal that is so rich and delicious! First time visiting and I loved this place! Will be back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tell you what if you like Asian food. This is the spot to go.. when the food hits the taste buds... euphoria ..
Love me some good Asian food you will too. Come check it out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good Vietnamese food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden away in a little shopping mall, with an unusual name, this Vietnamese bistro is super.
The atmosphere is calm and comfortable, the western style menu like the grilled salmon is good and presented well. The spring rolls are very good. Servers are thoughtful and attentive.
But the best is the Vietnamese specialty section of the menu.
Go eat there for lunch or dinner, just make sure your order includes what you won’t t find anywhere else in Tucson or Oro Valley- Great Vietnamese dishes, all served with an abundance of fresh herbs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a limited review as I have only been here once and came for the Bahn Mi and was not disappointed. Overall, it was very good, not the best I have ever tasted, but near the top. Their bread was a quality French roll, the fillings were well balanced, and you could definitely taste the condiments. My only real negative is that the pricing is a bit high but in North Oro Valley there are no other options for Vietnamese cuisine. I look forward to coming again and trying the Bun Thit Nuong, another Viet favorite of mine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I'm Vietnamese, born and raised in the US, my parents immigrated to America in 1975. Trust me when I tell you that Grain River is 100% authentic Vietnamese food.

Once the dishes came out, I immediately noticed that it looked and smelled just like what my mom made for us when we were growing up.

We just moved to Tucson 2 months ago and have tried around 5 Vietnamese places so far. This one is far and away the most authentic. I may still visit several other places in the future, just to be thorough, but I also would be content to just eat here anytime I have the urge for great Vietnamese food and call it a day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

healthy a nd delish

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5