“First off, let's just say I never knew an awesome Asian Food Hall in Pleasanton existed at Pacific Pearl Shopping Center! Viet Grill Express is located inside this Food Hall and they even serve Yomie's Yogurt in-store! Great place to grab a quick Vietnamese lunch if you're in the area or need a break from shopping down the road at Outlets down the road.*Nem Roll*Fried Chicken Wings (spicy)*BBQ Short Rib*Shaking Beef*Lemongrass Chicken w/ Sunny Side Up Egg*Red Heart Dragon Fruit Yogurt*Mango Pomelo Sago Yogurt“
“Stopped by here for lunch before going back home from a wedding on the previous night. Very good Beef Ball pho that hit the spot for me. The broth was hot and tasty. Beef balls were delicious. But the hot sauce on the table was Chin-Su brand, instead of the rooster brand sriracha, and I didn't like this one as much. Overall, I still had a good meal and I would come back.“
“This place is excellent. Great food, great fast service and lots of seating. Even when it's packed for lunch hour, there's usually a table available so no wait time is clutch for a quick pop in. Delicious broth in the pho and awesome rice plates too. Feels cozy inside and I will keep coming back!“
“The grilled pork spring rolls were fresh and tasty, made to order, not off the shelf. I usually like them with more herbs, but the meat was so tender and flavourful, it made up for it. The peanut sauce, which they very carefully asked about, was perfectly balanced between salty and sweet and was obviously freshly ground with an amazing roasted peanut taste and texture. This will be my family's next take out meal. ?“
“Food is excellent. No matter what you get, it's great!Service on point! Fast and fresh!Ambiance is good and clean. Can do couples to big family parties!We celebrated New Year's Eve with so friends and Sai's lived up to their excellent food and service. I will drive 20 miles for great food!When in doubt ask the server for advice!“
“The staff here are so nice and attentive. I walked in on a weekday and was immediately greeted and seated. I ordered the spicy noodles and a vietnamese coffee. Not your traditional bun bo hue, very satisfying. It was a pretty hot day, and the staff turned on the fan for me!It looks like the vietnamese sandwiches are what this restaurant are known for (there was a steady flow of walk in and phone take out orders for sandwiches the entire time) so I'll be back to try that next.“
“First time here with my friend for pho and it was good, my friend and I enjoyed the pho that we ordered! They offer a good amount of food in the menu and even seafood boil! Their service is pretty quick with seating and serving the food. Ambiance is family friendly and their parking lot offers plenty of spots.“
“It’s a nice clean place, with great Pho. The quality of Pho soup was great as well as the quality. We ordered Pho with Pork wonton, chicken and shrimp. Although I liked the soup, what disappointed me was the broken wantons, all of them had the meat out of the wonton. We also ordered a side of grilled pork, which was also a disappointment.My suggestion if you are visiting here is to stick to Pho and order their typical dishes. The soup quantity and quality along with the noddle and meat would not disappoint you.I would rather not experiment here. But overall a good experience.I would want to go here again“
“I've been going here every weekend and order the same item - chicken noodle soup (pho). It's always amazing and it's also healthy. They have a special spicy sauce that you can ask for and is (I believe) imported because I haven't been able to find it.The restaurant is always clean and is family owned. The owner works with his elderly parents and is a very nice guy. Would definitely recommend this place!“
Vietnamese • $$
“This Slanted Door location has quite a large dining room and outdoor patio space in the upscale Bishop’s Ranch shopping center in San Ramon. Blonde wood floors, marble tabletops, and black accents throughout. Definitely a good spot for celebrations, in addition to simply enjoying a nice dinner out.My husband and I dined with two friends, sharing six dishes family style between us—family style is the preferred method of ordering here. We started with the daikon rice cakes, which were one of the highlights of the meal for me!The texture was impressive: somewhat creamy, somewhat spongy, with the light pepperiness of the daikon radish. Another favorite for me was the wood-roasted and dry-aged duck.The duck was cooked to perfection, offering a bit of crunch with each bite of skin and a milder-than-most gaminess to the meat. Nice accompanying hoisin sauce as well. I also thought the shaking beef, served with a vibrant lime sauce, was delicious.Shaking beef has been a favorite of mine since I first tried it at Golden Garlic on the Peninsula years ago. I love how a good crust can seal in great prime rib flavor with every bite, and the Slanted Door’s was no exception.We also shared the stir-fried bok choy, cellophane noodles with gulf shrimp and Dungeness crab, and the shrimp and pork imperial rolls. Those were all good, but not as notable as the previous dishes.The cocktails were expertly made, offering unique versions on classic tiki cocktails, and it takes skilled bartenders to pull that off well. My Singapore Sling—Glendalough gin, benedictine, cherry heering, cointreau, fresh pressed pineapple, lime, angostura bitters—was a delight, and everyone enjoyed their first round picks.It did take a while for our waiter to come by, but he was an excellent server for the rest of our meal, making some recommendations and advising us on how much food to order.“
“I recently dined at Ao Sen and I must say, I was blown away by the experience. The pho was absolutely amazing - flavorful broth, tender noodles, and generous portions of meat and veggies. The spring rolls were so fresh and amazing! The new decor added a modern touch to the ambiance, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. But what truly stood out was the food. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. And let's talk about the service - outstanding is an understatement. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Ao Sen. If you're looking for a restaurant with amazing pho, new decor, amazing food, and great service, look no further. This place is convincing in every way. I highly recommend giving it a try. 10/10 would recommend! Definitely coming back when I'm in town!“
“This is a highly recommended local restaurant we should support and treasure! I went there this afternoon for a quick lunch and ordered a small Combo Pho and a piece of Fried Shrimp Cake.For the Combo Pho, the meat quality is great and sufficient and the pho amount is just right! Most importantly is that the soup is hot and you won’t get thirsty after having their soup. At $12.50 price, that’s a great price in Tri-Valley since pandemic.Also, I’d ordered a piece of Fried Shrimp Cake as the side of my pho. The shrimp cake is crispy and full of shrimp flavor and I can cut it into 9 bite size and it only cost me $7.00 only!“
“Odd infrastructure, the door is loud and it slams hard. Menu is simple and well sized. Tables are small. The soup is somewhat... sweet, I like that. I noticed they gave much more onions than most places. Their combo pho doesn't have meatballs though. Other than that, they do all of the element of pho very well, soup doesn't taste bland or like raw noodle water, a small and nice hole in the wall. I appreciate the above average quality noodle soup, hard to find around here. Would come again if I didn't live so far away...“
“Found this gem on the way to Yosemite. The Pho was delicious. The noodle is that the same kind as you would get in Vietnam but it was fine. Broth was tasty and the beef super tender. Iced coffee was good and not super sweet :) The mini kettle cakes were a fun surprise, chewy and tasty with the classic fish sauce.“
“I recently visited Com Tam Thanh Restaurant for the first time with my family, including my wife and daughter, and we were all thoroughly impressed! The food was absolutely delightful, with authentic flavors that tantalized our taste buds and left us craving for more. Each dish was a testament to the culinary skills and attention to detail of the chefs.The service at Com Tam Thanh was impeccable. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure our dining experience was pleasant and memorable. They truly made us feel welcomed and cared for, adding a personal touch to our meal.The atmosphere of the restaurant added to the overall charm, creating a warm and inviting environment that perfectly complemented our delicious meal. It's clear that Com Tam Thanh pays attention to every aspect of the dining experience, from the food to the ambiance.I wholeheartedly recommend Com Tam Thanh to everyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, this restaurant is sure to impress with its outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. We're already looking forward to our next visit!“
“Their prices have gone up since we've visited last, but their sandwiches still hit the spot. Their boba is okay. I don't think I'd come here for boba though. Vietnamese sandwich cravings, yes, definitely will be back. Parking is okay. Spots are a little tight, but it's never too busy anyways. This place is definitely just a small cafe to order food and drinks to go. No tables to eat on.“
“Really nice pho spot in San Ramon. We had the #2 Steak and Lean Brisket, #27 Beef Stew, 2 egg rolls and a nice avocado smoothie.The #2 was deliciously nice and hot but the #27 didn’t meet standards. The beef was a bit dry and chewy. If you’ve ever had TK Noodle (Tung Kee) beef stew with tendon then you have pretty high standards for beef stew in the Bay Area. The fried egg rolls also need improvement as it was overly fried and dry tasting which did not deserve the price per roll of $2.69 each. However, the Avocado Overload was really good!The young staff was really attentive, polite and kind so 5 stars for them! Ample parking around the shopping center with a really cool vibe with the nusoul music playing as you enjoy your dinner and conversation with company.“
“Impromptu visit as was in the area and decided on Pho Dublin for some fried eggroll and to try the crispy chicken with garlic noodles. VIETNAMESE EGGROLL (chả giò)Flavorful with a nice filling of ground pork, shrimp, veggies and nicely crisp and not oily...Wish places would offer larger pieces (and different) lettuce to wrap that eggroll and pickled daikon and carrots for that perfect bite.GARLIC NOODLES CRISP CHICKEN (Gà chiên dòn)Panko-coated, breast of chicken was simple atop garlic noodles. Buttery, garlicky, hint of oyster sauce, caramelized onions but didn't notice any cheese - good flavor but will opt for a different protein as the fried chicken with the buttery noodles made it a bit rich...a grilled shrimp or some shaken beef would be a good option for next time. Friend really enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich (Bánh Mì Gà Nướng) with extra cilantro and jalapeno. Pricing for this Vietnamese sandwich on the higher side. ** 4 STARS for items ordered **Overall, good visit with simple service. The female owner checked on us a couple of times which was nice. Credit cards accepted, take-out containers will cost you $0.50 eachPlenty of lot parking and located across from Country Waffles“
Sandwich Shop • $
“Great place for a Viet coffee and banh mhi at decent prices. I like their #2 cha lua and #7 thit nuong (warm). My only complaint is the music they play. It isnt bad but Viet love songs are so damn sad that my GF started crying during our meal which kinda ruined our lunch.“
“If only every Lee's sandwich spot was like this. That's the beauty with Lee's though, you never know what you're going to get at each location lol.Don't sleep on the breakfast sandwich with fresh banquettes. I know there's a popular bagel store next door but mix it up a little. You'll be surprised.“
“The Best Vietnamese beef soup in all of San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasenton and Livermore. I drain all the soup from my #1.Parking: Over 30 parking spotsKid-friendliness: I hope the food would keep the kids in their chair. lol.Wheelchair accessibility: Roomy inside to do 360“