Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar
$$ • Vietnamese, Cocktail Bar, Noodles
Hours:
344 12th St, Oakland
(510) 836-6388
About Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 5:30 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9PM |
Thursday | 11AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9PM |
Friday | 5:30 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful Vietnamese dining experience in a modern yet homely setting. It takes pride in its authentic cuisine, featuring standard favorites and hard-to-find ethnic delicacies. The menu boasts a variety of options for both lunch and dinner, including some shared items.
The restaurant's atmosphere is airy and cozy, enhanced by moody lighting from lamps on each table. The decor and furniture create a warm and inviting ambiance. The food is consistently praised for its clean, light, and delicious flavors, with standout dishes like Bun Cha Ha Noi and the highly recommended garlic noodles with short ribs, along with options like Drunken Beef. Many dishes are praised as the best Vietnamese food, with crispy fried items, refreshing bean sprouts, and mints. The house special, Banh Cuon Dac Biet, is noted for its perfect texture and tasty fish sauce. The catfish curry served inside a young fresh coconut is also a favorite.
While the service can be slow due to the restaurant's popularity, the quality of the ingredients shines through, making every bite of the beef, pork, or veggies taste fresh and lively. The restaurant offers many Vietnamese dishes not commonly found in the US, such as banh xeo, bahn bot, bun rieu, and pork com tam. It provides gluten-free options and vegan choices, blending traditional flavors with upscale quality and service. Although prices are slightly higher compared to other Vietnamese places, Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar is considered a must-try for those in the area, offering a satisfying and authentic Vietnamese dining experience in a welcoming atmosphere.