The restaurant atmosphere is superb. Staff are friendly, however I will not be coming here again. Sorry, the food is not as good. I've tried so many Asian fusion cuisines. The ingredient selection does not work. Tastes like American-Vietnamese war. I am not sure if the food designer has been to Asia or have been around studying the correct medley of spices, vegetables and meat together. I feel bad coz it's in a prime location. Please re-evaluate your menu. I wish you best, Boo Koo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Forman
I have been here a bunch of time and not sure why I never left a review. I posted a bunch of pictures.
I'm always a Bahn Mi fan so that's what I get 1/2 the time. Wish Boo Koo was a little closer to my home and would get there more often.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21
Sisse Leegaard
I don’t know if I ordered the wrong stuff og was in on an unlucky day. I got the bahn mi with pork, and it was mostly just meat, a soggy baguette and very few veggies.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Janet Cunningham
The food was good. I had the Seoul tacos, I added a tad of rice however to take the edge off the salt in the meat and the Kimchee. Added a few sprouts too and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Lin
Such a lovely spot! Made a spontaneous stop after a Tamalpas hike and was rejuvenated by home-brewed ginger soda and wonderful staff. Organic plates made with care and great owner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arabella Redmond
Stopped by after hiking at Muir woods and found so many amazing vegan options. Almost everything can be made vegetarian and most things vegan. We got the spring rolls, the portobello sandwich, edamame, and an eggplant curry entree. Everything was amazing and the staff were so attentive and nice!! Definitely recommend!!
O. Bottechia
Went to this place with a friend for lunch a few weeks ago and the food was below average at best...not the great chicken pho flavors we were expecting.
Noah Alper
Coconut soup great creamy & delicious Brussels sprouts excellent- Peanut noodle dish came too fast, and then was retuned cool ish, and mediocre flavor- bar should be more dimly lit to create more “romance”
I greatly enjoyed my visit to this cafe. The inside seating is basic but comfortable, and clean, with plenty of room between tables. The interior decor is simple but effective. The staff were friendly and the service was fast. But it's the food that I will be coming back for. I recommend the Brussel sprouts. They were delicious. The Spicy Shrimp Pho was flavorful, if not at all spicy. The portions are large - the Pho was shared between two people. Finally the Hot Vietnamese Coffee is well worth trying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eva Agus
Order: Boo Koo bowl, Salmon salad, Shrimp roll. Ambience is relaxed for weekday lunch, easy parking, fast kitchen and staff is responsive to our special requests for extra seasoning. Look, it’s Mill Valley…don’t expect street food from Hanoi or Chiang Rai. Most veggies are boiled/steamed instead of wok fried. Peanut sauce and dressing are underseasoned—need more ginger/lemongrass or simply fish sauce. That said, all ingredients are fresh and abundant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: GCN, Salmon Salad, Summer Roll
Ryan Koontz
I tried takeout from this place for the first time hoping I’d get some Thai flavors. It is absolutely disgusting. Terrible. You might be able to serve it to your seven-year-old but it’s not qualified for adult consumption.
Here’s a look at overcooked store-bought spaghetti noodles looks like with pesto which they call curry and peanut sauce
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
ThatGuy
Greag food, amazing staff. Great place to hangout after hiking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers, Spring Roll, Summer Roll
Mark Bowman (Markyb13)
I was visiting MV for the film festival and was looking for something healthy and affordable, and Google maps revealed this spot for vegan food items. I had the tofu BonMi, which was much better than I expected. When the sandwich was presented to me, cut in half lengthwise, and I was concerned that most of the ingredients would be forced out the sides (a major pet peave of mine) but to my delight the bread was soft enough to keep everything in place with each bite. And the flavor was awesome. So, if you are particular as I am about your bread softness as I am. That's the spot. I also had the ginger soda ...very good as well. However, I made the mistake of smelling it before drinking. Cough, cough. It's real ?. No photos. That's not how I roll.
Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly.
Kid-friendliness: Large open space with spill proof surfaces.highchair. a stack highchairs.
The restaurant atmosphere is superb. Staff are friendly, however I will not be coming here again. Sorry, the food is not as good. I've tried so many Asian fusion cuisines. The ingredient selection does not work. Tastes like American-Vietnamese war. I am not sure if the food designer has been to Asia or have been around studying the correct medley of spices, vegetables and meat together. I feel bad coz it's in a prime location. Please re-evaluate your menu. I wish you best, Boo Koo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I have been here a bunch of time and not sure why I never left a review. I posted a bunch of pictures. I'm always a Bahn Mi fan so that's what I get 1/2 the time. Wish Boo Koo was a little closer to my home and would get there more often. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-21
I don’t know if I ordered the wrong stuff og was in on an unlucky day. I got the bahn mi with pork, and it was mostly just meat, a soggy baguette and very few veggies.
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food was good. I had the Seoul tacos, I added a tad of rice however to take the edge off the salt in the meat and the Kimchee. Added a few sprouts too and it was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a lovely spot! Made a spontaneous stop after a Tamalpas hike and was rejuvenated by home-brewed ginger soda and wonderful staff. Organic plates made with care and great owner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by after hiking at Muir woods and found so many amazing vegan options. Almost everything can be made vegetarian and most things vegan. We got the spring rolls, the portobello sandwich, edamame, and an eggplant curry entree. Everything was amazing and the staff were so attentive and nice!! Definitely recommend!!
Went to this place with a friend for lunch a few weeks ago and the food was below average at best...not the great chicken pho flavors we were expecting.
Coconut soup great creamy & delicious
Brussels sprouts excellent-
Peanut noodle dish came too fast, and then was retuned cool ish, and mediocre flavor- bar should be more dimly lit to create more “romance”
Their Pad Thai is the best I’ve ever had.
A lot of options, marked clearly. Very tasty
Restaurantji Recommends
I greatly enjoyed my visit to this cafe. The inside seating is basic but comfortable, and clean, with plenty of room between tables. The interior decor is simple but effective. The staff were friendly and the service was fast. But it's the food that I will be coming back for. I recommend the Brussel sprouts. They were delicious. The Spicy Shrimp Pho was flavorful, if not at all spicy. The portions are large - the Pho was shared between two people. Finally the Hot Vietnamese Coffee is well worth trying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Order: Boo Koo bowl, Salmon salad, Shrimp roll. Ambience is relaxed for weekday lunch, easy parking, fast kitchen and staff is responsive to our special requests for extra seasoning.
Look, it’s Mill Valley…don’t expect street food from Hanoi or Chiang Rai. Most veggies are boiled/steamed instead of wok fried. Peanut sauce and dressing are underseasoned—need more ginger/lemongrass or simply fish sauce. That said, all ingredients are fresh and abundant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: GCN, Salmon Salad, Summer Roll
I tried takeout from this place for the first time hoping I’d get some Thai flavors. It is absolutely disgusting. Terrible. You might be able to serve it to your seven-year-old but it’s not qualified for adult consumption.
Here’s a look at overcooked store-bought spaghetti noodles looks like with pesto which they call curry and peanut sauce
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Greag food, amazing staff. Great place to hangout after hiking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potstickers, Spring Roll, Summer Roll
I was visiting MV for the film festival and was looking for something healthy and affordable, and Google maps revealed this spot for vegan food items. I had the tofu BonMi, which was much better than I expected. When the sandwich was presented to me, cut in half lengthwise, and I was concerned that most of the ingredients would be forced out the sides (a major pet peave of mine) but to my delight the bread was soft enough to keep everything in place with each bite. And the flavor was awesome. So, if you are particular as I am about your bread softness as I am. That's the spot. I also had the ginger soda ...very good as well. However, I made the mistake of smelling it before drinking. Cough, cough. It's real ?. No photos. That's not how I roll.
Vegetarian options: Vegan friendly.
Kid-friendliness: Large open space with spill proof surfaces.highchair. a stack highchairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegan
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