Noodles in Sacramento, CA

“This is the best place in town for pho! I come here once a week . lol! Finally we found the best pho! Thank you!!! I can only finish half a bowl though. I have to bring the leftovers home. Great service!“

“So happy for our first time to dine at JP Thai kitchen today ! The food is delicious . We ordered Papaya salad , pad see ew & panang curry . Our server is so polite , good customer service . We look forward to coming back soon. Thank you !“

“Updating to 5 stars. I believe in second chances. I tried it again and loved my food! My daughter's alfredo looked good last time, and I wanted pasta again without a lot of hassle, so I gave it a shot. I asked for no bacon bits. The dish was really good and so satisfying! The broccoli and spinach were very fresh. The pasta was cooked perfectly (as it was the last time). The sauce had plenty of flavor, esp with the delicious cheese they grated on top, so not sure what was up with my daughter's food as mine definitely wasn't bland or dry. It wasn't ultra saucy, but it had enough sauce for me, plus I don't need the additional calories. I subbed shrimp for chicken, and it tasted really good--grilled, not bland. Now I know I can just customize a little and make it a little more to my taste if needed. They have different proteins to choose from, and you can add additional vegetables of all sorts. I will be adding this spot to my rotation. Glad I gave it another shot! Also, I find the staff to be very sweet and professional. They're always cleaning up, and that's good to see too.

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The food is average, but the plus is that it seems to be fresh. I ordered a Cajun pasta with shrimp that was far too heavy on thyme. I was expecting cajun flavor, not thyme and was very confused by that. There were annoying, hard bacon bits throughout that just seemed more like old bits of overcooked meat. It was very unappealing. I kept trying to scrape them away. The pasta was really dry. Hardly any sauce.

My daughter got the alfredo and subbed shrimp instead of chicken. It was also dry, hardly any sauce, which made it bland and unpleasant to eat.

The shrimp was ok. Not the best quality, but it didn't smell bad or anything. I wasn't expecting really great seafood at a chain restaurant anyway.

Service was very polite, and the food came out warm and fairly quick without being suspiciously quick.

I can't say I would not go back, but I am also not sure I would want to go back.“

“Pipo is unique in that it has Thai & Ramen both! I stopped in for a quick lunch in between meetings and was very happy with the food, service, and pricing. For spicy lovers, you can adjust your level and spicy actually means spicy here. Their Thai tea selection is excellent as well. If you want to support a local small business run by a wonderful family, then this place is definitely worth a stop!“

“10/12/2021 Recommend? Yes. Let's get straight to the point: BEST VEGAN BUN BO HUE. That's it. I'm Vietnamese and since my vegan journey of more than 2 years I haven't been able to find a satisfactory bun bo hue. My favorite ones ever have always been in Viet Nam at a little stall in the market or the neighborhood house that makes it to sell. Here I ordered bun bo hue and cha gio. Do take my review with a grain of salt because I had been hungry for daysssss, well really just 1 day because I was on a train. Lol. The bun bo hue here comes with a paste and you should definitely add it to your bowl. It has banana blossom as a veggie to add, but in addition to that I would also love some morning glory. The broth was well seasoned and not overly sweet like a lot of over bun bo hue and the mushrooms, tofu, and "meats" have well absorbed the flavor of the broth too. The cha gio (eggrolls, spring rolls) were fine. I didn't hate it, but I didn't think they were extra great either.“

“Love outdoor option on perfect weather days and they don’t forget you! Food is surprisingly good! And because it’s a neighborhood spot we don’t deal with the wait times trendier places have while still getting same delicious food. I’ve been eating here for probably a decade, through all the renditions of Asian foods menu. I think this is the best so far. Hope we last!!!“

“The place is always clean The people are always nice The pho is fire I love the number 33 sandwich My family and I drove all the way from the mountains to have mama’s. It feels like home“

“a delicious addition to my work neighborhood aka downtown sactown.♥️“

“Kim’s Restaurant feels like one of those no-frills spots locals quietly swear by. I went in not expecting much, but the food came out hot, generous, and full of comforting flavor. The place isn’t fancy at all, yet that’s part of the charm. It’s the kind of restaurant where you just sit down, eat well, and leave happy.“

“Amazing pho and I appreciate that they take a student discount for Sacramento State students. My friend and I used to go to other pho places that would be very busy and would forget requests that we would have, but this location would be very attentive and remember if we had asked for more water, limes, etc. I love the calm vibe and it is so relaxing after a long day at work.“

“Excellent than originally in Thailand“

“No-frills, fast-casual spot serving the best guilin rice noodles in this part of town. Most of the patrons were Chinese.

There’s a self-service bar of pickles, chilies and crispy toppings for your bowl of noodles or rice. Their specialty is the Guilin Rice noodles, which comes with sliced pork and crispy pork belly. It’s a delicious combinations of flavors and textures.

The ladies working behind the counter are very sweet and friendly. Mandarin and English speaking.

BONUS: no tipping here! You can eat well for around $16 and serving sizes are pretty generous.“

“I got the Spicy Black Garlic ramen and my, was it delicious. It wasn't overly salty or anything, it was great!
The shrimp tempura and karaage is always a must and super crunchy, I definitely recommend eating them with the red sauce.

The food came out in a fast timely manner, didn't take any longer than 20 minutes.

And the atmosphere within the restaurant was great. It was cozy, felt like I was back at my grandparent's being served dinner. Customer service was great and super welcoming, so polite.

I definitely recommend if you're looking for a quiet and cozy atmosphere with delicious food. Felt like I was at home.“

“The best Vietnamese Pho cuisine ever!!!“

“Worth the wait. Friendly staff. Food comes out quickly. Excellent food.“

“Some of the best ramen I've ever had. I traveled Asia for the better part of 3 years. I would say this is competitive or better than anything I got overseas.

Pro-tip: you can do half white and half spicy.

The takeout comes separated so it keeps well until you eat it.“

“Twin Lotus Thai has the best Thai food anywhere and that it is also a live music venue makes it all the more special and appealing. I try to go at least once a week to enjoy both the excellent food plus wonderful music experiences. Dr Joe, the manager, is the most wonderful pianist and he encourages and inspires musicians and singers to perform. Please go experience the delight that is Twin Lotus Thai!“

“Bún bò Huế is delicious, convenience location, great service 👍🏼“

“My wife and I found that the quality of food and service were absolutely fantastic!!“

“Excellent service and food!“

“We discovered this restaurant last February 2025, and after that me and partner became a regular customer, to the point that even the server knows what we will order without asking😂 I love the hospitality and the service on this restaurant, the food is superb! everything taste authentic! must visit!!!💗“

“Great traditional authentic Guilin rice noodle place! Excellent service that they will explain the menu and recommend something fits for your needs! Fair price with good portion. The pork skin is even crispy that surprise me, highly recommended!“

“This is the first Chinese food restaurant we’ve been to with dedicated gluten free options. It was delicious, fast, portions and pricing spot on and our server was very kind and attentive. Thank you guys so much for making room for those of us who can’t eat wheat products. Can’t wait to come back with friends and family.“

“We had dinner for the first time the other night and everything was excellent. I was the only Vegan in our group and they had quite a few vegan options. I had for starters the crispy tofu and spring rolls, also the Pad Thai and the rice mango dessert. Our waiter was on top of things and it was just an all-around great experience. Told my daughter because she and her husband are vegan. We will definitely be back“

“The food here is outstanding. I make a trip downtown just to come here whenever I can. All of the food is good, and they have the best honey walnut shrimp EVER.“

“This has turned into a must go for my friends and I when I am in town. I hesitate to share the pepperfin yellowtail is incredible because I want it all to myself forever. I understand you can’t make everyone happy, but am surprised the reviews are not higher. The fish is so fresh, this place is amazing, far surpassing any fancy expensive sushi place I’ve ever been to“

“Their food is amazing. I love their soup dumplings. Their service is great. They're very friendly easy, sometimes they're extremely busy depending on what time you go in. But it is worth it. And they did open at a second location. My favorite place to get soup dumplings. By far in the Sacramento area. Barbecue pork boughs are amazing as well.“

“We been ordering good from here for the past year. Recently we been dining in. Small and cozy restaurant. Service is friendly , fast as they can, and accommodating . Our favorite are the roasted duck, lots of flavors and not too fatty(perfect). We have been exploring their menu. Their dry soy egg noodle with sprout, salt & pepper pork chop, pig ears, cucumber salad(wife's fav), sweet & sour pork, beef stew noodle(egg noodle for me) soup, and chicken cartilage ate also our favorite. We've been ordering bi weekly. They don't disappoint. It's a family owned , husband is an amazing chef, wife runs the front, and little brother helps with the packaging. If ykyk, it's legit. Can't wait for the beer lic. So we can have a few beer with our side dishes. A must eat restaurant. Coming from a picky eater. Haha“

“Kiwi juice with Boba is so good my favorite.

For some reason I thought this was the same as lollicup lol but this is the restaurant side. Never been here before, the lady that answered the phone when I called didn’t really want to help but I understand because I didn’t know exactly what was the name of the soup I was looking for ( my niece recommended) but expected that in person she would be more friendly but she was in the middle ( nice but rude at the same time) but I have to be honest the soup I got it was number A16 was not good for my taste and my honest opinion, had no flavor, I expected more , will I come again? Yeah maybe , and maybe try something different .“

“Delicious ramen (ordered the chasu tan tan ramen), friendly front of house staff, and timely service! Ate outside on a chilly January evening - fortunately outdoor patio is well-lit and heaters were available. Definitely enjoyed my visit and will be back!“

“Pan fried… any filling… all the sauces.

Have been coming for years.

Now live an hour and a half away and still make the drive.

Don’t miss this place.

I like the dumplings so much I haven’t tried anything else.“

“5 stars! For quality of food. Every dish we had tasted delicious. Brought us back to OC places, and better than some of the central Viet dishes in SoCal. From the house made sauce fried chicken wings (kids enjoyed), to the ca canh chua, mango salad was refreshingly good, and the morning glory was very nice. Didn't try the pho, but kids and bro enjoyed. Bro said the banh xeo was a little hard. It just took a REALLY long time for them to prepare the food--one cook that day maybe? But food was very high quality. Friendly service. Can get a little loud inside, looks like it hosts big groups and events, they was a karaoke group in the back.“

“This place is a gem! Everything is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend the Hủ Tiếu Khô Dai, the noodles are perfectly al dente and the dish isn't heavy or greasy at all. Plus, a large is only around $14, which is super budget-friendly. Don't skip the rau câu trái dừa for a refreshing finish!“

“Came in a little before closing and they didn't hesitate to make my order. It was my 1st time. Brought my food home and it was more than enough to share. It was so much food and so delicious 😋 definitely coming back to check out some more items.“

“The food is decent. Compared to other Korean restaurants, they offer a larger variety of side dishes, and the portions are generous.

If you value quantity over quality, this place is worth visiting. The ingredients don’t feel particularly fresh.

I would recommend the yookgaejang.“

“Our absolute favorite Thai restaurant, we’ve been going here for years.“

“This place was amazing! Service was fast and the waitress was very kind and patient! Food was out fast and don't even get me started on the food! Heaven-sent with the first bite!! My friend and I were going to take pictures but couldn't resist the food for long! 100/10 coming here again!“

“I forgot to get pictures, so I'll have to get some next time.

We shared the broccoli beef, chicken fried rice, and chicken egg drop soup.

The broccoli beef was phenomenal! In addition to the broccoli, we noticed bok choy, carrots, baby corn, and onion in the mix, which all perfectly complimented the dish. The sauce was delicious.

The chicken fried rice was really good - a pretty basic dish, but we enjoyed it a lot. Some places use vegetables cut larger than I like, but these were a good size.

The soup was also really good. My only issue was there was a LOT of tofu, which I can't eat much of due to a minor allergy, but I was able to just pick the pieces out. The broth itself was amazing.“

“Cashier has been a long time employee of this outfit and is always friendly. TK noodle has the best noodle soup! Whenever I can get out there, I always order my favorite combination rice noodle soup and it never disappoints. Prices have gone up, but it has to keep up with inflation I guess. Overall a great place for delicious and healthy soup.“

“Easy to order, but seem to be one type of dumpling per order and they're big/filling. Come in as a couple or four and then you can trade!

Pork dumplings fried with house dipping sauce are excellent!

Hot Jasmine tea was a good accompaniment.“

“I and my husband and even our children when they come to visit we take them to this restaurant. The food is very good, their service and the price is cheaper than anyplace around. They owner and staff treat you like family too.“

“Got a bento box and it was pretty good overall. The only downside was that the beef and a few other items cost an extra $2, which normally wouldn’t be a big deal but the portion sizes were pretty small. On top of that, the beef I ordered was under seasoned and overcooked, and honestly didn’t feel like anything special to justify the upcharge.

Also no drink refills, which was a bit disappointing.

That being said, the place itself is nice the food quality is good, and the atmosphere is great. Just felt a little pricey for what you get.“

“Stopped by this place because another foodie told us we can’t miss their duck noodle soup so we HAD to try it. I would’ve never expected a full dine in restaurant at a boba shop but there it was. Sometimes when people tell you something tastes great, you set your expectation high and the actual food can be disappointing because it’s not as good as it’s hyped to be and how you’ve elevated it in your mind. Well, I have to say that it did not disappoint! We were seated promptly but for some reason, they helped another table who arrived after us for some reason. Not a big deal though since there weren’t many people and it was a leisurely weekend for us.

We ordered the shredded roast duck noodles soup. The broth was very flavorful but light with its clear broth. They used the vermicelli bean thread noodles and so my husband just thought the texture was off. I ordered the Roasted Duck Confit with Large noodles and mustard greens. The duck came out in a separate dish than the soup. The broth was light and tasted heavenly. I added some chili oil available at the table and the slight kick added another dimension to this delicious dish. What was utterly amazing about the dish was the duck. The skin was nice and crispy and even though I dunked the duck into the broth, I could tell it had been marinated because the flavor was infused deep into the meat, so much so that I could still taste the flavors after the dunking. I don’t think I’ve had duck this good before.

We also ordered the Hainanese chicken and beef chow fun. Both were good and standard fare that would satisfy any cravings, if you had an inkling for it. The pork ears were also pretty good too but it does have a brief numbing sensation to the tongue even though we ordered it as mild, I’m assuming from Sichuan peppercorns? But what a gem of a place that is almost down the street from us! We’ll be back for that roasted duck!! 🤤

The service was good but not excellent. We had to ask for our drinks but it never came out, even after the food started coming out. We asked and it came out shortly after that; the waitress was apologetic for forgetting. I deducted one star because no one came back to check to see if we needed refills or if we needed anything else after the food was served. But if you caught their attention, they’d get whatever you wanted promptly. Overall, the service was still pretty good all things considered. The waitress was was waiting the tables in the dining area and also helping people who came in just for drinks.“

“A great place for banh cuon. They offer a large variety ofnitems on their menu. Even the banh cuon has many different selections. The portions are very generous, and they include other items on their combo plates. Service is very fast, and the place is very clean. Only one negative is that the fish sauce is in a jug, and they share that with many tables. So make a generous pour when they bring it to you.“

“I like their breakfast 👌Fast service n delicious“

“Best Chinese food in Sac by far! I used to think Fats in Roseville was the best around here but this restaurant proved me wrong. The food was very flavorful, balanced, traditional and overall just delicious. My girlfriend and I ordered chow mein (amazing!) orange chicken (amazing!) and honey walnut shrimp. If anyone likes honey walnut shrimp as much as I do, make sure to DEFINITELY try it here. You won’t regret it!!“

“reasonable price and good goods. staffs are nice“

“I decided to try this restaurant after indoor go karting & I was impressed. Now years later while on our way home & hungry my family wanted Vietnamese food. I'm happy to find that not only has the restaurant improved their decor but the food has also stayed consistently great! We've stopped in for a family dinner several times & we are never disappointed. Every dish we have tried was delicious! For a family of 5 the price is reasonable. I highly recommend Pho Bac Hoa Viet for the food, atmosphere, & even for it being right off hwy 50. We'll definitely be going back.“

“They're under new management y'all! Im super happy with them, we walked into a pristine restaurant and received immediate service.
The General chicken with lo mein was super tasty! It could stand to be slightly crisper , but I always say that. The lo mein had a delicious slightly smoky flavor and the vegetables were crisp and fresh.
Lunch was ready super quick and there was even a discount for their grand opening! Im so glad I gave this restaurant a chance again, the new owners really know what theyre doing. I will be back - yummy!“