So, the other day, I was stuck in one of those typical traffic nightmares and decided to duck into this little place for some pho to wait it out. It had a real family vibe to it, kinda like stepping into a local hangout where everyone knows each other. I ended up ordering the rare steak pho because, well, I was craving something simple and meaty.But, here’s the thing - it was just rare steak and noodles. That’s it. I immediately wished I’d gone for the pho with all the fixings instead. The broth, which let’s be honest, is usually the make-or-break part of pho, was just okay. It didn’t really have that rich, hearty flavor that makes you go “wow.”The service, though, was a whole different story. It was quick, which I appreciated. There was this waiter zooming around, always polite but with a funny way of saying “May I” every time he squeezed past customers. He was pretty efficient and definitely knew his way around the hustle of the place.Even with that speedy service, I can’t see myself going back. The broth just didn’t do it for me, and for a pho lover, that’s a big deal. It’s all about that broth, and I was left wanting more.
Ben Tre has good flavor with good portion size. In my opinion the spring rolls are some of the best. The soup is in the top groups if you like beef broth. The restaurant is very clean and they are consistent throughout there locations.I always get the rare beef with brisket soup and meatball spring roll. Occasionally I will get the shaking beef or the 5spice chicken and neither option will let you down. The garlic noodles are pretty good, not oily and good flavor of garlic. A place worthy of trying for sure!Parking: Limited but not impossible, if you come on the weekends be aware they have a market and the parking may be toughWheelchair accessibility: Accessible and spacious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Roll, Shaking Beef with Garlic Noodles, Noodle Soup, Plain Garlic Noodle
Amy Kim
Showed up in person at 8:30 to get a To Go order and Yelp says they’re open till 9pm and they said they were closed. Bummer…
Service: 1
Steven Hsiao
Love the huge menu, almost always get the Ben tre
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia D
Great Vietnamese food. Good quick service. Clean
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Roll, 5-Spice Chicken BBQ Pork Beef Porkchop Shortrib or Shrimp
Linda Loc
Every time I go here there’s bugs everywhere like near the front door and those plants that they used has bugs flying around and then bugs crawling in my food . Food is okay to make pho but the texture of it they added too much sugar and the soup paste didn’t taste good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls, Pho DAC Biet Deluxe Pho Noodle Soup, Shaking Beef with Garlic Noodles, Bun Rieu, Pho GA Quay Chao 5-Spice Chicken
Just what is needed, a delicious hot soup on a cold winter day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Annie Bennet
The taste is good, but the servers are grumpy. No one owes you money. Found two hairs on beef brisket.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jimmy Cheng
Automatic tips for party over 4. Believe it was 18%. Server couldn't even get the orders right. Orders came and just automatically dropped them at the nearest seats to them. And we(party of 6) have to figure it out ourselves.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rick Lowell
Best garlic noodles in the world. We still in every time we come to SFO and look forward to the
So, the other day, I was stuck in one of those typical traffic nightmares and decided to duck into this little place for some pho to wait it out. It had a real family vibe to it, kinda like stepping into a local hangout where everyone knows each other. I ended up ordering the rare steak pho because, well, I was craving something simple and meaty.But, here’s the thing - it was just rare steak and noodles. That’s it. I immediately wished I’d gone for the pho with all the fixings instead. The broth, which let’s be honest, is usually the make-or-break part of pho, was just okay. It didn’t really have that rich, hearty flavor that makes you go “wow.”The service, though, was a whole different story. It was quick, which I appreciated. There was this waiter zooming around, always polite but with a funny way of saying “May I” every time he squeezed past customers. He was pretty efficient and definitely knew his way around the hustle of the place.Even with that speedy service, I can’t see myself going back. The broth just didn’t do it for me, and for a pho lover, that’s a big deal. It’s all about that broth, and I was left wanting more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing food and service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very delicious chicken...
House pho alway is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 5-Spice Chicken BBQ Pork Beef Porkchop Shortrib or Shrimp, Pho DAC Biet Deluxe Pho Noodle Soup
Ben Tre has good flavor with good portion size. In my opinion the spring rolls are some of the best. The soup is in the top groups if you like beef broth. The restaurant is very clean and they are consistent throughout there locations.I always get the rare beef with brisket soup and meatball spring roll. Occasionally I will get the shaking beef or the 5spice chicken and neither option will let you down. The garlic noodles are pretty good, not oily and good flavor of garlic. A place worthy of trying for sure!Parking: Limited but not impossible, if you come on the weekends be aware they have a market and the parking may be toughWheelchair accessibility: Accessible and spacious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Roll, Shaking Beef with Garlic Noodles, Noodle Soup, Plain Garlic Noodle
Showed up in person at 8:30 to get a To Go order and Yelp says they’re open till 9pm and they said they were closed. Bummer…
Service: 1
Love the huge menu, almost always get the Ben tre
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Vietnamese food. Good quick service. Clean
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Roll, 5-Spice Chicken BBQ Pork Beef Porkchop Shortrib or Shrimp
Every time I go here there’s bugs everywhere like near the front door and those plants that they used has bugs flying around and then bugs crawling in my food . Food is okay to make pho but the texture of it they added too much sugar and the soup paste didn’t taste good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls, Pho DAC Biet Deluxe Pho Noodle Soup, Shaking Beef with Garlic Noodles, Bun Rieu, Pho GA Quay Chao 5-Spice Chicken
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Just what is needed, a delicious hot soup on a cold winter day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The taste is good, but the servers are grumpy. No one owes you money. Found two hairs on beef brisket.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Automatic tips for party over 4. Believe it was 18%. Server couldn't even get the orders right. Orders came and just automatically dropped them at the nearest seats to them. And we(party of 6) have to figure it out ourselves.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Best garlic noodles in the world. We still in every time we come to SFO and look forward to the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food & service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5