36 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Pinole

“Can't rly give atmosphere 5 stars because it's takeout only but the wife and I love this place! Banh mi is excellent, as are the bowls of whatever. I don't think there's anything the owner chef woman can't make well. She used to run 3 restaurants! Also she is an angel. Go there for the owner chef woman if nothing else. Also egg rolls and crab rangoon are yummy.

Vegetarian options: Dishes that don't have meat“

“Service is minimal, but their noodles are good.“

“First time at Pho Craze. Ordered the vegetable pho and Pho Craze special - both were tasty. The restaurant is clean with plenty of room to sit comfortably. Service was efficient and friendly. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Great beef pho here. Generous amount of meat and the tendon is cooked to the point of being perfectly soft.The broth was a tiny bit too sweet for me, I prefer more savory, but I would still come back here. Nice ambience and beautiful walls.“

“Great and affordable banh mi. The man who owns the shop is very nice and efficient. The bread they use is always fresh, with the perfect ratio of soft interior and crunchy baguette exterior. The vegetables they use are also always very fresh. My favorite banh mi spot in the east bay for sure!

Cash only and no ATM. so make sure that you bring cash with you.“

“The best pork bun in the Bay Area, no joke, great value!“

“One of the best Vietnamese places around. It's a local favorite for a reason. The egg rolls are not to be passed up, and the bahn mis are flavorful and delicious as well. The rice plates are huge and always leave leftovers or are shareable. I also really like that the iced coffee doesn't come insanely sweet automatically. It's half evaporated milk half sweetened condensed unless you specify otherwise, and you get a stronger and better coffee for it.“

“Delicious and fresh. Excellent vegetarian food. Great takeout service and online ordering.“

“I have been to this Pho location so many times even with the previous ownership and now new ownership. It looked more classy and somehow better customer service as well. Nothing beat their savory noodle soups. I recently got the P5 Combination Phở Dặc Biệt 13.50 Eye round steak, tendons, tripes, brisket, fat brisket, & meatball. So good! So far highly recommended!“

“Came to try the lemongrass chicken banh mi. The bread was mildly crunchy, and not as airy as I like. The chicken was good with some sweetness but not very lemon-grassy. I’m not sure it’s worth $11 but I think that is the going rate unless you drive farther out.

There is a covered parklet you can eat on, or you can eat inside but it’s rather dark inside.
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“I ordered several meals, sides, and desserts to be delivered and everything was perfect. The items were packed very well, nothing spilling or leaking, and everything in the containers looked as good as if in the restaurant, with dipping sauces, garnishes, etc. The food was Delicious! The mango dessert was so fresh and tasty. Only $55 and the portions are so hearty it's enough for 4 people, with leftovers!“

“Amazing food with outstanding service!!“

“This is a casual restaurant with all the classic Vietnamese dishes. The staff is very friendly and the food is made very quickly. Everything is reliably really good and comforting. I highly recommend the tofu bahn mi, which is a quick, filling lunch for just $7.25.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and it exceeded all my expectations. The service was prompt, and the staff made us feel right at home. The food was a culinary masterpiece. The restaurant's ambiance is serene and tastefully decorated. A must-visit!“

“Genuinely, everything I got was good. We’re visiting from NYC and now I gotta go tell them there’s major competition! Bread in the banh mi was perfect, all the grilled meat was perfectly grilled and not even remotely dry, everything was fresh, house made sriracha and chili sauce. Best sea salt creme coffee I’ve had in years. Very friendly service, they even offered free ube ice cream which I ended up buying because it was so good!!“

“Food is delicious. Their bahn mi sandwiches have quality flavor and are packed generously with meat and veggies. When I ordered it, they did communicate to me it would take long about 25 mins. However I did end up waiting about 35-40 mins. Order ahead of time if you're in a rush. I noticed other people were waiting a while for their food as well. There was only one person taking orders and delivering food. They are family owned and ran. I hope they can hire more people to make it run more efficiently.I do like how they have tofu bahn mi as an option! Most bahn mi places don't offer that.The seats seem scattered. However there is various options for seating which is good for large groups. I would come back, but probably order ahead of time!“

“Super super pho is my go-to Vietnamese spot in Berkeley/Emeryville. And so reasonably priced.

I always get the original banh no with the pate. Soo good with the freshnwss of the herbs and acidity and sweetness of the pickled carrots and diakon.

The beef pho with 3 kinds of beef is warm and hearty. Their broth is clear and so flavorful.

Will be back again and again.“

“Tigon is excellent, above par, a hidden gem on San Pablo. I've probably been here 5-6 times now with my fiance. She gets the same thing every time: Catfish Sweet and Sour Soup and she swears it gets better every single time. On the other hand, I try something new every time because each dish I've had has been better than the last. Catfish Claypot, Pho, and Papaya Salad are all big hitters.“

“Amazing food with outstanding service!!“

“If you have the chance to eat here, DO IT! Wish I could give it extra stars!! Amazing, delicious, authentic food. Super sweet mom running it with her two kiddos there. We came with our two year old so it was really nice to be in a kid friendly place. She made sure to bring out his food and drink as quick as possible to keep him happy which we massively appreciate 🙌 She said there was going to be a little wait, except the food came out faster than anywhere else we’ve eaten in town haha. We got the chicken wings, grilled pork bahn mi, pho, coconut prawns, a strawberry smoothie and a coconut smoothie. Everything was delicious, especially the wings. We unfortunately live in Calistoga so we can’t be regulars here but if we could, we would! Support your local restaurants working hard over greedy corporations any day!“

“The pho has a very New York, homemade flavor — absolutely love it. It’s rich, comforting, and hits all the right notes. With all due respect, though, I’d recommend sticking to the main dishes. The desserts don’t quite match the quality of the meals.“

“Everything is fresh and soups are comforting. Quick service and everything is made fresh.“

“Great views and good food“

“The luncheon meal served to me was catered and was delivered promptly to our dinning location with a group of twenty people celebrating two birthdays. The order was still hot from its preparation and arrived with all necessary flatware along with a celebratory and festive attitude. The catered food was roasted chicken thigh and leg served with tender cabbage and perfectly steamed fluffy white rice. The chicken had an appealing medium roasted brown color prepared with what I could taste as soy based seasoning, slight sweetness and other enhancing aromatic flavors. The chicken was roasted to an ideal doneness and was tender and juicy, flavorful, easy to cut and of a sizable quantity. The gracious lady appearing with the catered order was courteous and kind, prompt as I mentioned and made sure the delivery was as exactly requested. The entire experience was positive, the roasted chicken was delicious, it all went smoothly and I would definitely suggested Camille Restaurant to others.“

“We visited Pho 1 Express for dinner and ordered the Bun Bo Hue (T2), Combo Rice Plate (#35), and a Mango Smoothie with boba. The Bun Bo Hue was decent but lacked the bold flavor I was expecting. I’ll likely try a different dish next time. The Combo Rice Plate was enjoyable—our guest liked it a lot. The Mango Smoothie, however, tasted like it might have been made with canned ingredients, so I wouldn’t order it again. Overall, the food was good, and the dining experience was pleasant.“

“Food is good but the lady who serves the food and who is at the cash counter doesn’t seems to care much. The lady who cleans the table smiles and talks in polite manner. The restaurant has a plenty of sitting capacity and it’s like L shape, so you have to walk to other side to pay at counter. If they improve the service and the payment method then it think it has a potential to do very good business.“

“best Banh Mi’s you can get in the area. 😋“

“I wish I had taken a picture of my food it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the two pork chops with rice, and it came with soup and a fish sauce that was perfect over my salad.

The pork chops had this flavor that was just amazing.

The salad was a small side salad but perfectly portioned. I like to taste my vegetables so the light fish sauce dressing was perfect.

I was just really pleasantly surprised.

I was hungry. I saw this place, and I hadn't been here before, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm super glad that I did.

Definitely come here and try those pork chops, or something else if you choose, but the pork chops are my favorite, and I will be back.“

“The food here is great. But, I've reached the limit on what my pocketbook can Justify for a bowl of broth. I started going here pre-pandemic, but since then the cost has increased twice. The cost is almost double what it was. I had the small seafood pho with tip was 23.00. Really not a lot of seafood either to justify it. Go, enjoy your meal. But expect to pay more then you would expect.“

“The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I came here with party of 10 and we were accommodated within 15 minutes. The staff was very friendly and welcoming“

“great food and fast service ❤️thank you for dinner 🍽“

“Food is great ! Service is so so . They did forget a dish and were a bit slow even after the happy hour rush ended . They brought the bill before asking whether we wanted dessert ( we did ) this time and the last time we came . Still I’d go back as the food is too good!“

“I have had a few bad ban mi’s and I’ve been skeptical since. This place might have changed my mind. The chicken and ingredients were so fresh and flavorful. My ONLY complaint is that the bread was a little stale. Everything else hmm how do you say “bussed”? Give them a try!“

“Crab legs with spicy Cajun combo sauce, garlic fries, strawberry lemonade, and cocktails are my go-to. Everything else is good as well. Super laid back and friendly environment. Love this place. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽“

“Moved out of San Pablo for awhile, came back and I knew first thing I wanted to eat was the pad Thai, chicken satay and to finish it off a plate of mango w/ sticky rice and coconut milk with a glass of Thai ice tea. Was literally like $35. Pretty cheap for really great food I’ve seen worse prices lol
Also the owners/staff is always always great. Don’t listen to these people they’re not rude, I’ve been coming here since I was 12 years old I’m 24 now. Do I know their names? Nope. do they know me ? Nope. Just go already Jesus Christ. It’s delicious. Don’t get too spicy if you do good luck.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE!! The bread tears up the roof of my mouth in the best way and the fried taro in their veggie banh mi is delightful. One time they put too many jalapenos in my sandwich but honestly i prefer that to not enough spice level. Black sesame coffee is great too, although expensive. Perfect sunny day lunch spot.“