Pho Tau Bay Ltt Restaurant

Be sure to enter “Pho Tau Bay Ltt Restaurant” when you look them up, not just “Pho Tau Bay”, there are a few other restaurants with similar names, and only this one includes “Ltt.” I know what LLC stands for, but to this day, I still have no idea what Ltt means… and forgot to ask.

Need-to-know tips for your first visit:
-If you pay cash, leave your tip on the table.
-If you pay credit card, they will automatically add a 15% tip to your total (minimum $3), including on to-go orders.
-Prices are subject to change without notice.

I came here on Saturday, 7/19, on a mission for good Bánh Cuốn, thanks to my sister’s strong recommendation. According to her, this is the only place she likes to eat it, her favorite, hands down.

My son and I arrived just before 12:30pm and were seated right away. Since we already knew what we wanted, we ordered without needing the menu, $35 (same price $17.50 each) total paid with cash: Two Bánh Cuốn Đặc Biệt, one with everything (including pork floss) for my son, and one without the floss for me. I tend to avoid the usual thịt chà bông since most places don’t season it well; I have a go-to spot in San Jose just for that alone.

The food came out quickly, though it was a bit colder than I prefer. They serve their rice sheets folded flat, not rolled, a style choice that can spark debate, depending on which region of Vietnam you ask. For the record, “cuốn” literally means “coil” or “roll,” but it’s a hill I’m not dying on.

The rice sheets were thinner than the ones we later tried at Bánh Cuốn Thanh Trì. No bells and whistles here, just classic OG bánh cuốn with chả lụan and chả chiên. (Both were sliced super thin, only 3 slices each. I personally preferred the chả chiên for its added flavor.) The dried shallots were reasonable in portion, but the herb plate (bean sprouts, cucumber, and basil) was smaller than what you’d typically expect.

Their sweet fish sauce came in a super shallow, tiny dish, so we asked for more. The filling was standard: ground pork and wood ear mushroom, nothing fancy but traditional.

This is a small, family-run spot, with a really warm, down-to-earth vibe. If you speak Vietnamese, they’re even more talkative, They were super friendly and funny with us once we started chatting. From what I observed, they seem to know many of their regulars by name and face.

Located in a shared strip plaza, so parking can be tight, but available.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Horrible service!!!!!

I ordered 2 plates to go. A woman asked me to come by 2:45 pm. There was an accident close to their place so was got there @ 2:47. The man had called at 2:36 questioning when I would be there. I told him I was close but got delayed due to the accident. He raised his voice and complained that he couldn’t close his register because of me. His tone was condescending and angry. If a family owned restaurant complains when guest is 2 minutes late due to uncontrollable situations, they don’t deserve my business. Bye forever…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

If compared to other banh cuon shops in the Little Saigon area, they are not too good, except that the shop's name is a bit reminiscent of old Saigon, and the service is really bad with a disrespectful attitude. diners. Customers come to the restaurant to enjoy the food and cool atmosphere of the Orange region, not to beg for food. They pay in cash but are still charged tax, do not give detailed invoices, and if they pay by credit card, an additional fee is added. If you have the opportunity, visit Thanh Tri Banh Cuon restaurant in Garden Grove once and you will see the difference and be completely satisfied with the quality, price and service here. I am a resident of Little Saigon and have eaten at many restaurants in the area. My review is an assessment, not an advertisement. Never come back again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

If you plan on paying with a credit card, there is a $15-18 “tip” automatically on your card. My meal was $14 and they want an additional $15 for using my credit card. That’s ridiculous. The food quality is not even good. Never come back again.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Banh cuon:7dParking:10dCashier: 1dNever come

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Bánh Cuốn

The rice paper rolls are thin, not boring to eat, the fish sauce is just right, the restaurant is crowded.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Bánh Cuốn, Banh Cuon DAC Biet

Lived in OC all my life and thought I’ve been to all the restaurants here. But today was an eye opener. It’s a Pho restaurant but has the best bánh cuốn in town. Made fresh and puts all the other bánh cuốn restaurant to shame.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst place to eat. Pho had no flavor whatsoever!! Service was worst. Chubby girl that took our order made us feel so unwelcomed Don’t waste your money here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I only come here for Banh Cuon, pho here is not my

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

One of the best and freshest Banh Cuon place I have ever been!It literally melt in your mouth.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Banh Cuon DAC Biet

Went here not for pho but for banh cuon. Its banh cuon is delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Horrible Service! I took my kids with me and ate here. The lady who served didn't say hello and no smiling at all. The kids didn't finish the noodle soup. It didn't taste good. We finished eating without giving us water. I have to go to their counter to ask them water. They don't allow customer to use the restroom too. No wonder they dont have customers eating when we came in. Horrible! I'm not coming back here again. Don't ever eat here! You will be disappointed only.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Yummy yummy

Pho & Banh Cuon are good here. Nice family run restaurant vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Banh cuon is very delicious, but the service is so boring