Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Enoki Mushroom, Vegan
John Maxey
Awesome taste! We got here early and the place was almost empty. Within a few minutes, it was packed out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Beef Luc Lac
Nad Nozaut
Great food and service
Lauren Cook
The food here is so good. My daughter and I can't get enough of the duck salad, it's light but so full of flavor. I really enjoy the beef Luc Lac, the beef is so tender and flavorful, and my daughter always steals a couple of the woven vermicelli noodles which are tasty. She like the hot pot, and rotates which one depending on her mood. We try to always end the meal with the pandan waffles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Goi - Slaw Salad
Grace Turner
Hotpot was not great. Flavor was too salty and the oxtail had no meat on it. The vegetables were also not very fresh. A bit disappointing to be honest.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Luong Dang
Limited menu but what they serve is really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Oxtail Hotpot and Wagyu Beef Sliced
Jean Tsou
Speial Vietamnese hot pot. Little be too salty. Food portion was not enough. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Abi Hwang Nable
Bacogai always hits the spot when I’m looking for a cozy meal that I can enjoy while catching up with friends or family. They serve traditional Viet food but they’re known for their Viet Hotpot!
I’ve been able to try all of their broths except the vegan broth. My go to is their Lau Oxtail because you get little bits of bone marrow in each oxtail piece! Each hotpot comes with a pre-set veggie & add-ins plate but the staff are always so nice and have let me substitute the ramen noodles for udon noodles before. I always appreciate how plentiful the mushrooms are and that they will replace the Sterno (heating mechanism) if it runs out. You can also get a broth refill! Usually the first one is complimentary but I’m not super clear on that policy.
Make sure you use the sauces they provide for each table! It’s a fun way to mix up the flavor profile of your hotpot. I always mean to ask what each one is… but I forget every time. Maybe it’s better that way—keeps a little mystery and makes me appreciate them all the more.
If you’re looking for something other than hotpot, you should try their variety of Banh Hoi (woven noodles served with mushrooms or meat and lettuce wraps) and Duck Goi-Slaw Salad! The salad is very refreshing and has that classic Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce) flavor with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. When I first tried it, I was worried that the roasted duck would be too greasy for the delicate profile of the dish, but the fat was cooked out just enough to where the meat was still juicy and the skin was still light + crispy.
On my most recent visit, we placed a takeout order too—we got the beef luc lac garlic noodles and summer rolls. They were out of pork for the rolls, so they doubled up the shrimp. I do hope to try it the original way next time. The peanut sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but a little sriracha toned it down. The beef luc lac noodles were fantastic: super tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles, and an even coating of garlicky sauce.
I also have to say, the staff always make the experience memorable. They’re incredibly attentive and make sure everyone feels taken care of. The layout helps with that too—low barriers between tables mean they can see the whole dining area from the main counter. The space feels open but still cozy, kind of like being at a big family gathering.
Looks like they recently added clay pot dishes to the menu—I’ll definitely be back to try one soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
David Borel
Tasty and very unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tina M Schaffer
An absolute must-visit! From the presentation to the service and the serene atmosphere; everything about this place is exceptional. It’s not posh or pretentious, but quaint, calming, and full of charm. The food is outstanding, and the service is warm and genuine. I’m visiting from the East Coast and already wishing I could find a spot like Bacogai in Florida. This was hands down the best meal I’ve had in California. If I lived here, this would be my go-to place. Huge kudos to the owners, another very happy (and slightly envious) customer!
Relaxed with good service and the oxtail was very good.
Ray Z
Very professional hostess. Great hotpot and shaken beef.
katharine earhart
Dined at Bacogai during Alameda Restaurant week and LOVE this place! I will absolutely go back and bring friends. You wouldn't think you would find an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in this humble shopping mall, but it has the most amazing hot pot and shaking beef. It reminds me of the early days of Slanted Door in SF. They are unassuming and accessible. It's a smaller restaurant so make reservations, especially for a weekend night. We had the fried banana for dessert with Tucker's ice cream - amazing too.
Michelle P
Love their beef la lot & hot pot!
Mark Wei
Really pretty personal hot pots. However, didn't really hit the spot. Service was nice, but they felt understaffed. Food and drinks took a while to come out.
I had the vegetarian mushroom hotpot. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Enoki Mushroom, Vegan
Awesome taste! We got here early and the place was almost empty. Within a few minutes, it was packed out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Beef Luc Lac
Great food and service
The food here is so good. My daughter and I can't get enough of the duck salad, it's light but so full of flavor. I really enjoy the beef Luc Lac, the beef is so tender and flavorful, and my daughter always steals a couple of the woven vermicelli noodles which are tasty. She like the hot pot, and rotates which one depending on her mood. We try to always end the meal with the pandan waffles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Goi - Slaw Salad
Hotpot was not great. Flavor was too salty and the oxtail had no meat on it. The vegetables were also not very fresh. A bit disappointing to be honest.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Limited menu but what they serve is really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Oxtail Hotpot and Wagyu Beef Sliced
Speial Vietamnese hot pot. Little be too salty. Food portion was not enough. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bacogai always hits the spot when I’m looking for a cozy meal that I can enjoy while catching up with friends or family. They serve traditional Viet food but they’re known for their Viet Hotpot!
I’ve been able to try all of their broths except the vegan broth. My go to is their Lau Oxtail because you get little bits of bone marrow in each oxtail piece! Each hotpot comes with a pre-set veggie & add-ins plate but the staff are always so nice and have let me substitute the ramen noodles for udon noodles before. I always appreciate how plentiful the mushrooms are and that they will replace the Sterno (heating mechanism) if it runs out. You can also get a broth refill! Usually the first one is complimentary but I’m not super clear on that policy.
Make sure you use the sauces they provide for each table! It’s a fun way to mix up the flavor profile of your hotpot. I always mean to ask what each one is… but I forget every time. Maybe it’s better that way—keeps a little mystery and makes me appreciate them all the more.
If you’re looking for something other than hotpot, you should try their variety of Banh Hoi (woven noodles served with mushrooms or meat and lettuce wraps) and Duck Goi-Slaw Salad! The salad is very refreshing and has that classic Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce) flavor with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. When I first tried it, I was worried that the roasted duck would be too greasy for the delicate profile of the dish, but the fat was cooked out just enough to where the meat was still juicy and the skin was still light + crispy.
On my most recent visit, we placed a takeout order too—we got the beef luc lac garlic noodles and summer rolls. They were out of pork for the rolls, so they doubled up the shrimp. I do hope to try it the original way next time. The peanut sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but a little sriracha toned it down. The beef luc lac noodles were fantastic: super tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles, and an even coating of garlicky sauce.
I also have to say, the staff always make the experience memorable. They’re incredibly attentive and make sure everyone feels taken care of. The layout helps with that too—low barriers between tables mean they can see the whole dining area from the main counter. The space feels open but still cozy, kind of like being at a big family gathering.
Looks like they recently added clay pot dishes to the menu—I’ll definitely be back to try one soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tasty and very unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
An absolute must-visit! From the presentation to the service and the serene atmosphere; everything about this place is exceptional. It’s not posh or pretentious, but quaint, calming, and full of charm. The food is outstanding, and the service is warm and genuine. I’m visiting from the East Coast and already wishing I could find a spot like Bacogai in Florida. This was hands down the best meal I’ve had in California. If I lived here, this would be my go-to place. Huge kudos to the owners, another very happy (and slightly envious) customer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Beef Luc Lac
Restaurantji Recommends
Relaxed with good service and the oxtail was very good.
Very professional hostess.
Great hotpot and shaken beef.
Dined at Bacogai during Alameda Restaurant week and LOVE this place! I will absolutely go back and bring friends. You wouldn't think you would find an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in this humble shopping mall, but it has the most amazing hot pot and shaking beef. It reminds me of the early days of Slanted Door in SF. They are unassuming and accessible. It's a smaller restaurant so make reservations, especially for a weekend night. We had the fried banana for dessert with Tucker's ice cream - amazing too.
Love their beef la lot & hot pot!
Really pretty personal hot pots. However, didn't really hit the spot. Service was nice, but they felt understaffed. Food and drinks took a while to come out.
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