19 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Pleasanton

“I've been at Pho Queen half a dozen times. I've had the pho, egg noodle soup, banh mi, rice plates, cha gio, and coffee. I think it's among the top 3 Vietnamese restaurants in the East Bay. The best in the Tri-Valley by a big margin. The menu is simple, but very delicious. The owner and cook (named Thuy, I think) is a very sweet and hard working woman. The servers I've experienced have been attentive and eager to please, though not super polished. (The Vietnamese are not known for polished service. My wife and I joke that the lack of refinement is a good sign of authenticity.) I've seen Vietnamese restaurants in the Tri-Valley come and go in the pass 25 years, and I hope this one makes it.“

“I'm currently getting over a cold and needed some hot soup for lunch. I've driven past this place for the past year but never made the effort to come. I decided to change that today. The outside can be a little easy to miss as it's tucked away in an open strip mall, but parking is ample.

I was immediately seated as it was really packed for the lunch hour. The menu isn't huge on variety but in a good way. Too many restaurants try to pack too many items in, but this restaurant knows its identity and what they're good at. They stick to the classic Vietnamese dishes with little to no frills. I ended up with a bowl of beef pho with the rib bone. The food came out surprisingly quick which was excellent for those on a time crunch. The soup was flavorful and hot. They give you a good amount of meat and noodles. Side note - a lot of other pho places have been skimping on noodles lately.

Overall I was really impressed with the level of service and food. I would definitely be back to try other dishes. I was suggested to try the grilled chicken rice dish and the bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup). The decor is also really cute and trendy with a really laid back vibe. I definitely recommend it to anyone in the area for some good classic Vietnamese food.“

“I recommend this spot. My goto Vietnamese PHO restaurant. Been working in Livermore for over 20 years and this is my spot. I've been to many other PHO spots too but they are expensive. This place is affordable for both PHO and rice plates. Lots of Asian folks eat here too. Check it out!“

“Just had a great meal at Viet Noms in Livermore, and it’s definitely one of the better Vietnamese spots in the Tri-Valley. The space is clean, modern, and inviting — it feels more polished than your typical pho joint but still keeps the homey vibe.

Their pho is a clear highlight: the broth is rich and aromatic, with just the right balance of spices and sweetness. Portions are huge — easily one of the more generous bowls I’ve had around here. Noodles have good bite, and the meat is tender and flavorful. Great for a chilly day or when you’re just craving comfort food done right.

The bún bò Huế (BBH) really surprised me — it’s one of the most potent, deeply flavored versions I’ve had outside of San Jose. The broth hits with that spicy, lemongrass-heavy kick you want in BBH. I do wish the meat cuts were a bit chunkier and that they included pork blood cubes for full authenticity, but even without that, it’s still a satisfying bowl.

The salad was fresh but a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal — maybe better as a light starter.

What really rounds out the experience is the service. Staff here are super friendly, fast, and genuinely attentive. They make you feel welcome without hovering, which is the sweet spot for casual dining.

Overall, Viet Noms delivers quality Vietnamese food in a setting that’s both relaxed and polished. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Livermore or passing through. Try the pho, go for the BBH if you like spice, and enjoy the vibe.“

“It doesn't look like much dining in. The lady that takes your order is so sweet, couldn't be nicer, or more helpful. The food is good depending what you order. Some of its fried same same but the pho, wor won ton and the grilled chicken were pretty good, especially for the price. At least come down and support the ole ladies business.“

“The gentleman who took my order was so sweet and provided suggestions for food. The pork and rice was SO delicious. The pork was so juicy and seasoned so well. The Thai tea was sweet and perfect. The spring rolls, also so wonderful! First time here and I enjoyed it so much!“

“The ultimate dining experience ❤️“

“OMG!!! This is the Best Pho and rice-plate in Bay Area!!! I try so many Vietnamese restaurants around Bay Area but Hot Pho never disappointed with fresh food and delicious. services really fast and nice!
Our family always happy to come here!!!“

“Great service.. The best Pho I’ve tasted.. The garlic fried rice delicious..“

“I am a dasher while i was waiting for the order to be prepared he offered me to choose any drink for free
I was wonder like who offer you free drink only for to wait for the order… he is really so nice guy and amazing restaurant and amazing staff they really are so kind they are amazing people“

“Love the food and prices are good..The staff was pleasant & friendly. Glad they helped get the left over soup in the to go container for me. Would go back no questions“

“The pho is amazing. Keep trying other places and this is the best! But they never check on me or ask me for anything and while I was checking out the lady/owner stood there to see what I would tip. Just really rude behavior for poor service.“

“Small shop, but great friendly service. Ordered Vietnamese Coffee (iced) to go and so pleased it was made on the spot. Fresh! Great flavor. Perfect caffeine jolt! After some errands, decided to come back for sandwiches. Fresh rolls, of course. Got sliced meat with pate (first and most popular item on menu) Will come back for sure!“

“10/10 experience! The service was kind, food came quick and was super delicious. We ordered the Pho #11 and Banh Mi Chao #S1. The pho was a good size with plenty of meat and the broth was very flavorful. The skillet had a great variety of flavors with the chicken, the eggs, the salad, a side of pho broth and the bread (which was hot and yummy). Overall a great place!!“

“What a gem! It's such an awesome place! I've tried their Thai iced tea with honey Boba, their FRESH spring rolls are so delicious! The pho we had were the brisket pho and vegetable pho!! Both are so fresh and delicious! Good service and chill atmosphere! Im becoming a regular! Writing this, im craving it!!!“

“I live in the mountains and this is always my first stop when I'm headed to the Bay Area. I've stopped here dozens of times over the years. The staff is consistently excellent. The food is consistently fresh and excellent. The store is small and clean, and the restrooms are always clean.“

“Decent, if not generic, place for Vietnamese food. I had the pork chop with broken rice and it was pretty good. The restaurant itself looks pretty rundown, however, with a lot of the decor being leftover pieces from the thai restaurant that occupied this space several years prior to Pho Lan. The ceiling also has a lot of visible mildew and sealant or something spread around that makes it look like it's in the process of being renovated, and the overall atmosphere is slightly dull. Other than that, however, it's quite clean. Staff was super friendly, however, and service was fast since there was only one other person other than myself there at the time as it was a weekday. Overall, it's worth checking out if you're in the area and are craving Vietnamese food.“

“This place’s food is fantastic and its my favorite restaurant in town by far. Id say its the best Pho place not just in Dublin but in the Tri Valley.

I love to see this restaurant get the recognition it deserves. It’s never empty and theres always happily people eating their food.

Ive told all my friends and family about this place. Definitely will be back very soon!“

“Been supporting this place most of my teens and college years, I recommend this place to anyone looking for a lot of variety such as , pho , Banh Mi , snacks , drinks and anyone looking for ready to go food. Come early sometimes lines can be long. Expect delays too , sometimes they are short staff and get help from security which really is a great help to them.“