Love this place! Try Mary's special rice plate. This is the old owner's recipe filled with BBQ chicken and prawns. The combo Pho is out of this world tasty too. The new owners are super sweet. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hendri Tjandra
If a restaurant changes ownership and does not serve the same full menu of the previous owner, is it expedient for the new owner keep the same name to draw in past regulars? Oriental used to be my fav pho restaurant in Berkeley. So many options of Vietnamese food. So when I had two new friends moving to Berkeley, I invited them to lunch at Berkeley after confirming that the restaurant still opened post-pandemic. When we showed up, the first thing that I noticed was the presence of Square as a payment option. Previously, cash was the only option. The servers looked different but I chalked it up to the difficulty of finding servers post-pandemic. Then I opened the menu, and to my surprise, it was not all Vietnamese menu any more. Instead, pho was one of the many options that included instant Korean noodle served with meats. I ordered the Korean noodle soup. It was definitely not the same Oriental bowl of noodle soup. The chicken was too dry. My teenage college kid could serve a lot more delicious instant noodle soup. I was embarrassed for inviting my guests after hyping the restaurant as one of my fav restaurants. My guests were understanding. I would not go back!
Hadlie Ward
This place was great! Delicious bun salad and super nice employees!
Chi Ko
the best pho!!
Mark Dano
amazing
Chris Thomas
This place was a wonderful find. Tasty food, and friendly service. We'll be back for sure!
Long wait (20mins) for pick up even though we have ordered 30mins ahead. Small portion for all dishes and poorly packing for noodle. Disappointed
Katerina Estera-Molina
One of the best places to get Pho or a Bun bowl in Berkeley. Their pho broth is very flavorful and they give a good amount of noodles and meat. The staff at oriental restaurant is also super friendly. Another plus is that they require one to sanitize their hands before using any of their sauces.
Really tasty steamed fish and tofu in ginger sauce! A go-to dish that my partner and I've been getting here and it never fails to satisfy!
Vina Xiao
Long wait (20mins) for pick up even though we have ordered 30mins ahead. Small portion for all dishes and poorly packing for noodle. Disappointed
M S
Food has not changed, still delicious as ever. Definitely my top favorite fast tasty reasonably priced restaurants. I'm so glad they're back open for take out. There was at least one or two tables for anyone interested in eating there. There was one table inside by the entrance that was occupied too. If they were closer, I'd go here at least once a week! Seriously, try their food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visnu Ghosh
I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here for about 5 years and it always hits the spot! The bun canh chua is my favorite (tamarind, tomato & pineapple based noodle soup). I get the veggie broth. The veggie pho is ok though I like the other noodle soups better. The rice plates are delicious and you can ask to add veggies/tofu to anything. They are very flexible with modifications. It's also easy on the budget. Shout out to vegans/ vegetarians looking for a delicious Vietnamese spot, give this place a try! It is cash only. There is an atm at Andronicos market, a few blocks down Shattuck.
Jamison Hyman
My favorite restaurant in the east bay! My partner and I have been going here for 3+ years now almost monthly and we've ordered the same thing each time - Bún Bò Huế or Bún canh chua and Crispy Ginger rice with tofu.There's vegetarian broth available for all the soups and tons of vegan options if you ask. Price is very cheap and cash only.Family owned. Owner is super nice, and gave us a free coconut today.Call them and do pick up! It'll save both of you money, and it'll be super fast. 15 minutes from when I call, it's always ready.Will continue to be a weekly customer for years.
Love this place! Try Mary's special rice plate. This is the old owner's recipe filled with BBQ chicken and prawns. The combo Pho is out of this world tasty too. The new owners are super sweet. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If a restaurant changes ownership and does not serve the same full menu of the previous owner, is it expedient for the new owner keep the same name to draw in past regulars? Oriental used to be my fav pho restaurant in Berkeley. So many options of Vietnamese food. So when I had two new friends moving to Berkeley, I invited them to lunch at Berkeley after confirming that the restaurant still opened post-pandemic. When we showed up, the first thing that I noticed was the presence of Square as a payment option. Previously, cash was the only option. The servers looked different but I chalked it up to the difficulty of finding servers post-pandemic. Then I opened the menu, and to my surprise, it was not all Vietnamese menu any more. Instead, pho was one of the many options that included instant Korean noodle served with meats. I ordered the Korean noodle soup. It was definitely not the same Oriental bowl of noodle soup. The chicken was too dry. My teenage college kid could serve a lot more delicious instant noodle soup. I was embarrassed for inviting my guests after hyping the restaurant as one of my fav restaurants. My guests were understanding. I would not go back!
This place was great! Delicious bun salad and super nice employees!
the best pho!!
amazing
This place was a wonderful find. Tasty food, and friendly service. We'll be back for sure!
Vegetarian options: Vegetable rolls were delish
Wheelchair accessibility: Push button, wide entrance
Best Pho in Berkeley. Yam yam
Great pho
Long wait (20mins) for pick up even though we have ordered 30mins ahead. Small portion for all dishes and poorly packing for noodle. Disappointed
One of the best places to get Pho or a Bun bowl in Berkeley. Their pho broth is very flavorful and they give a good amount of noodles and meat. The staff at oriental restaurant is also super friendly. Another plus is that they require one to sanitize their hands before using any of their sauces.
Restaurantji Recommends
Really tasty steamed fish and tofu in ginger sauce! A go-to dish that my partner and I've been getting here and it never fails to satisfy!
Long wait (20mins) for pick up even though we have ordered 30mins ahead. Small portion for all dishes and poorly packing for noodle. Disappointed
Food has not changed, still delicious as ever. Definitely my top favorite fast tasty reasonably priced restaurants. I'm so glad they're back open for take out. There was at least one or two tables for anyone interested in eating there. There was one table inside by the entrance that was occupied too. If they were closer, I'd go here at least once a week! Seriously, try their food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here for about 5 years and it always hits the spot! The bun canh chua is my favorite (tamarind, tomato & pineapple based noodle soup). I get the veggie broth. The veggie pho is ok though I like the other noodle soups better. The rice plates are delicious and you can ask to add veggies/tofu to anything. They are very flexible with modifications. It's also easy on the budget. Shout out to vegans/ vegetarians looking for a delicious Vietnamese spot, give this place a try! It is cash only. There is an atm at Andronicos market, a few blocks down Shattuck.
My favorite restaurant in the east bay! My partner and I have been going here for 3+ years now almost monthly and we've ordered the same thing each time - Bún Bò Huế or Bún canh chua and Crispy Ginger rice with tofu.There's vegetarian broth available for all the soups and tons of vegan options if you ask. Price is very cheap and cash only.Family owned. Owner is super nice, and gave us a free coconut today.Call them and do pick up! It'll save both of you money, and it'll be super fast. 15 minutes from when I call, it's always ready.Will continue to be a weekly customer for years.
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