Wonderful pho, shrimp spring wraps, and fried tofu. But I especially appreciated the amazing service!! I called in my order because it was large, and I needed it quickly. The gentleman who took my order repeated it all back to me to make sure it was correct. When I picked it up, it was packed up in a box, but the server took the time to make sure the entire order was there. Wonderful food and wonderful service!!
Jared J.
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, but never got around to it. This is the best pho spot in the bay, full stop. The food really speaks for itself. It is absolutely incredible, every single time. And beyond that, the service and environment is just as wonderful as the food. The first time my wife and I went there, we were immediately welcomed so warmly by the owner, Tea, who treated us as though we'd known each other for years. He always treats not only us, but all of his customers like they are his own family. I've never experienced so much warmth, positivity, and connection at a restaurant. We have become regulars at this place, and we always will be, even though we recently moved away fr the area. Tea and his family are wonderful people running an amazing restaurant. They create a sense of community here amongst the patrons as well. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Shout out to Tea and his whole family. Can't thank you enough for the positive vibes and amazing food you've brought into our lives.
Ashley B.
Came here yesterday and ordered a medium pho. The inside was interesting because the restaurant had a monster mascot and was decorated with it on the inside. As for the food, it was 6.5/10. Nothing too spectacular or especially fresh. One of the issues I had was that my table did not have much interaction with the workers there and had to order online and had a robot deliver our food.
Avihai M.
The best Pho in the Bay Area so good fresh and delicious you cannot find anywhere else. Clean place and great service Highly recommend Monster pho
Megan A.
The best pho in the Oakland area!! One thing that's really unique about Monster Pho is that they are a 100% peanut-free restaurant. As someone with a nut allergy themselves, this is super special because it takes away from the stress of having a potential allergic reaction through cross contamination! The service is absolutely amazing, everyone is so incredibly friendly and you'll catch them always greeting and having conversations with the many regulars that pop in. Drinks: Vietnamese Coffee Winter Melon Pandan Iced Tea Both drinks were fantastic and super refreshing! I love how strong the coffee was and how it wasn't super overpowered by the flavor of the condensed milk. Appetizers: Fresh Spring Rolls Imperial Rolls I'm a sucker for spring rolls and I LOVED how stuffed they were with fresh veggies, shrimp, and pork! You also can't go wrong with the fried rolls either, they're so crispy and perfect paired with lettuce and fish sauce. Mains: Monster Pho Combo Monster Vermicelli Combo Monster Green Combo All of their mains are great options but my favorite has to be their pho which has such an amazing depth in flavor. Dessert: Vietnamese Coffee Flan White Summer Loved both of the desserts, the perfect way to end the meal!
Mister Jekyll
Asian run establishment in Oakland that doesn't accept cash... with vending machines that only take coins.A robot delivered my water while six employees watched me.The robot played "I Got Five On It" while it spun around during its water deliveries. It played "I Got Five On It" every. Single. Time. Ba dum bum... Ba dum bum.Every other dish was delivered by humans.Four stars.Several R&B songs played. Then they played Nickelback. Then resumed R&B for the durationDon't play Nickelback.Three stars.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
S A.
The pho is good but the robots are gimmicky to me. The day I was there, there was only three other tables seated. The wait staff placed things on robot and set them off to the appropriate table. In my opinion, it would have been faster to walk it over and have in person interactions with their diners. That's just my opinion from what I was witnessing but maybe patrons enjoy the high tech dining experience. I was there for the food and it was good. Clean establishment and friendly staff.
Anh L.
I love how Monster Pho is a 100% peanut-free Vietnamese restaurant. Not only they offer incredible Vietnamese cuisine, but also their service is amazing, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I got Shrimp spring roll, Chicken wings, Banh mi with pork for appetizers. I love how the wings were so crispy and tasty. For the entree, I got Grilled pork vermicelli noodles and Grilled chicken rice plate. As a Vietnamese, I love my food very tasty and flavorful, and they exceeded my expectations. The grilled meat was perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. I also love their drinks Wintermelon Pandan Ice Tea, Sunset Passion Fruit Tea, and White Summer for desserts, everything was so refreshing, highly recommend!
Danielle Adair
Robot waiters were a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Beef Pho
Janine M.
Gluten free confidence with Beef Pho! I can also order the shrimp spring rolls - but I was super delighted by the pho I didn't need anything else. It was a nifty experience and dare I say "cute" The service was great-between the little dudes wheeling around and the on foot ones;) I'm curious why some other items aren't gluten free, like their rice bowls I'll have to ask when they aren't busy. (sometimes some establishments just combine all the allergies in one - from dairy to seafood, and wheat- gluten products). I appreciate the efforts though! Great tasting broth- I should've ordered extra to go;) worth it!!!
This place has good foods and even better vibes! The menu is simple and you cant go wrong with your selection. They have quality ingredients‐ probably the best tripe I have had and yummy tendon in the Monster Pho combo. The imperial rolls are so delish and crispy to perfection. Definiely give this spot a try and you wont be dissappointed. You may even get a robot serving you some water ;-).
Sara D.
Best pho in the Bay Area! Everyone that works there is so nice and goes above and beyond! Love this place
Leonard W.
In Oakland for the day and was really crazing Pho! Decided to check out Monster Pho due to the high rating on Yelp! Walked in and was kindly greeted. It was a cool retro arcade atmosphere. Sat down and the robot server rolled up to my table and delivered me a water. I love the idea of scanning the menu from my phone and to ease of paying from my phone! I ordered the Monster Pho with extra noodles. Seconds later, I was delivered my bean sprouts, jalapeños, mint, etc by the robot server! Shortly after, the Monster Pho was delivered to my table. It was indeed a Monster bowl of pho! Great flavor and ALOT of different of meat came with it! Price was a little high but I had to take in consideration of the Bay Area higher prices. If you got a big appetite and a quality bowl of pho, I would definitely check out Monster Pho.
Bret B.
We've been coming to Monster Pho for years now and it was our go to #1 Pho joint (my wife is Veitnamese so we're quite discerning when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine in general). For the second straight time, we've ordered our standards for delivery and we received far less meat, hardly any vegetables and not enough noodles. Not what you want when you're spending $16 and $17 for soup. In fact, $17 bowl was ordered with meatballs and it showed up with only two small meatballs. Both my wife and I were not happy that, after paying top dollar for Pho and delivery, we had to boil more noodles to make up for not having enough packaged with our order. Not cool! We love to champion family run operations and we were so happy when we saw this team move into a fancier space and really amplify the brand in a way that made us feel like they might have their sites on further growth. But with growth comes other challenges which tend to require further investment. We so wish that this didn't come at the expense of what we receive for a higher pricepoint. Where we once would have rated Monster Pho a strong 4.5 on a 5 point scale, they've gone way down hill and a fancier store with robot servers and merch doesn't make up for getting so much less of a good thing. I hope that we have a reason to update this review someday.
Anna Chan
My last visit was like few years ago, decided to give it a try after seeing it on social media. Now i know why i didnt come back. The beef in the pho is pretty fresh but the broth is very average. We got spring rolls and they stuffed it with 80% lettuce bean sprout and pickled radish and shrimp.I think they are selling decor and theming with robots serving you because without the ambience there would be no businessGo to pho ao sen if you are already in oakland, le pho if you are in berk areaHard pass on this restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls Goi Cuon, Beef Pho
Wonderful pho, shrimp spring wraps, and fried tofu. But I especially appreciated the amazing service!! I called in my order because it was large, and I needed it quickly. The gentleman who took my order repeated it all back to me to make sure it was correct. When I picked it up, it was packed up in a box, but the server took the time to make sure the entire order was there. Wonderful food and wonderful service!!
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, but never got around to it. This is the best pho spot in the bay, full stop. The food really speaks for itself. It is absolutely incredible, every single time. And beyond that, the service and environment is just as wonderful as the food. The first time my wife and I went there, we were immediately welcomed so warmly by the owner, Tea, who treated us as though we'd known each other for years. He always treats not only us, but all of his customers like they are his own family. I've never experienced so much warmth, positivity, and connection at a restaurant. We have become regulars at this place, and we always will be, even though we recently moved away fr the area. Tea and his family are wonderful people running an amazing restaurant. They create a sense of community here amongst the patrons as well. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Shout out to Tea and his whole family. Can't thank you enough for the positive vibes and amazing food you've brought into our lives.
Came here yesterday and ordered a medium pho. The inside was interesting because the restaurant had a monster mascot and was decorated with it on the inside. As for the food, it was 6.5/10. Nothing too spectacular or especially fresh. One of the issues I had was that my table did not have much interaction with the workers there and had to order online and had a robot deliver our food.
The best Pho in the Bay Area so good fresh and delicious you cannot find anywhere else. Clean place and great service Highly recommend Monster pho
The best pho in the Oakland area!! One thing that's really unique about Monster Pho is that they are a 100% peanut-free restaurant. As someone with a nut allergy themselves, this is super special because it takes away from the stress of having a potential allergic reaction through cross contamination! The service is absolutely amazing, everyone is so incredibly friendly and you'll catch them always greeting and having conversations with the many regulars that pop in. Drinks: Vietnamese Coffee Winter Melon Pandan Iced Tea Both drinks were fantastic and super refreshing! I love how strong the coffee was and how it wasn't super overpowered by the flavor of the condensed milk. Appetizers: Fresh Spring Rolls Imperial Rolls I'm a sucker for spring rolls and I LOVED how stuffed they were with fresh veggies, shrimp, and pork! You also can't go wrong with the fried rolls either, they're so crispy and perfect paired with lettuce and fish sauce. Mains: Monster Pho Combo Monster Vermicelli Combo Monster Green Combo All of their mains are great options but my favorite has to be their pho which has such an amazing depth in flavor. Dessert: Vietnamese Coffee Flan White Summer Loved both of the desserts, the perfect way to end the meal!
Asian run establishment in Oakland that doesn't accept cash... with vending machines that only take coins.A robot delivered my water while six employees watched me.The robot played "I Got Five On It" while it spun around during its water deliveries. It played "I Got Five On It" every. Single. Time. Ba dum bum... Ba dum bum.Every other dish was delivered by humans.Four stars.Several R&B songs played. Then they played Nickelback. Then resumed R&B for the durationDon't play Nickelback.Three stars.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
The pho is good but the robots are gimmicky to me. The day I was there, there was only three other tables seated. The wait staff placed things on robot and set them off to the appropriate table. In my opinion, it would have been faster to walk it over and have in person interactions with their diners. That's just my opinion from what I was witnessing but maybe patrons enjoy the high tech dining experience. I was there for the food and it was good. Clean establishment and friendly staff.
I love how Monster Pho is a 100% peanut-free Vietnamese restaurant. Not only they offer incredible Vietnamese cuisine, but also their service is amazing, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I got Shrimp spring roll, Chicken wings, Banh mi with pork for appetizers. I love how the wings were so crispy and tasty. For the entree, I got Grilled pork vermicelli noodles and Grilled chicken rice plate. As a Vietnamese, I love my food very tasty and flavorful, and they exceeded my expectations. The grilled meat was perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. I also love their drinks Wintermelon Pandan Ice Tea, Sunset Passion Fruit Tea, and White Summer for desserts, everything was so refreshing, highly recommend!
Robot waiters were a hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Beef Pho
Gluten free confidence with Beef Pho! I can also order the shrimp spring rolls - but I was super delighted by the pho I didn't need anything else. It was a nifty experience and dare I say "cute" The service was great-between the little dudes wheeling around and the on foot ones;) I'm curious why some other items aren't gluten free, like their rice bowls I'll have to ask when they aren't busy. (sometimes some establishments just combine all the allergies in one - from dairy to seafood, and wheat- gluten products). I appreciate the efforts though! Great tasting broth- I should've ordered extra to go;) worth it!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has good foods and even better vibes! The menu is simple and you cant go wrong with your selection. They have quality ingredients‐ probably the best tripe I have had and yummy tendon in the Monster Pho combo. The imperial rolls are so delish and crispy to perfection. Definiely give this spot a try and you wont be dissappointed. You may even get a robot serving you some water ;-).
Best pho in the Bay Area! Everyone that works there is so nice and goes above and beyond! Love this place
In Oakland for the day and was really crazing Pho! Decided to check out Monster Pho due to the high rating on Yelp! Walked in and was kindly greeted. It was a cool retro arcade atmosphere. Sat down and the robot server rolled up to my table and delivered me a water. I love the idea of scanning the menu from my phone and to ease of paying from my phone! I ordered the Monster Pho with extra noodles. Seconds later, I was delivered my bean sprouts, jalapeños, mint, etc by the robot server! Shortly after, the Monster Pho was delivered to my table. It was indeed a Monster bowl of pho! Great flavor and ALOT of different of meat came with it! Price was a little high but I had to take in consideration of the Bay Area higher prices. If you got a big appetite and a quality bowl of pho, I would definitely check out Monster Pho.
We've been coming to Monster Pho for years now and it was our go to #1 Pho joint (my wife is Veitnamese so we're quite discerning when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine in general). For the second straight time, we've ordered our standards for delivery and we received far less meat, hardly any vegetables and not enough noodles. Not what you want when you're spending $16 and $17 for soup. In fact, $17 bowl was ordered with meatballs and it showed up with only two small meatballs. Both my wife and I were not happy that, after paying top dollar for Pho and delivery, we had to boil more noodles to make up for not having enough packaged with our order. Not cool! We love to champion family run operations and we were so happy when we saw this team move into a fancier space and really amplify the brand in a way that made us feel like they might have their sites on further growth. But with growth comes other challenges which tend to require further investment. We so wish that this didn't come at the expense of what we receive for a higher pricepoint. Where we once would have rated Monster Pho a strong 4.5 on a 5 point scale, they've gone way down hill and a fancier store with robot servers and merch doesn't make up for getting so much less of a good thing. I hope that we have a reason to update this review someday.
My last visit was like few years ago, decided to give it a try after seeing it on social media. Now i know why i didnt come back. The beef in the pho is pretty fresh but the broth is very average. We got spring rolls and they stuffed it with 80% lettuce bean sprout and pickled radish and shrimp.I think they are selling decor and theming with robots serving you because without the ambience there would be no businessGo to pho ao sen if you are already in oakland, le pho if you are in berk areaHard pass on this restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls Goi Cuon, Beef Pho