Although there are many Vietnamese places in the area, this is usually my first stop after getting off the plane at SFO. Very good pho - haven't tried other selections. Nice people and fast service. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alyssa B.
Pretty solid place for your banh mi or pho fix. Been coming here for years and it's always consistent. Although there is a significant difference ordering pho to-go and at the restaurant, obviously taking it home won't be as fresh. Service is fine, you pay at the front counter when you're done with the meal or go straight to the counter when ordering togo. The vibes are super chill, for any occasion honestly. Will continually come here and recommend this place.My order:Chicken Pho - Super solid, the broth is super flavorful and smooth. It will totally cure any hangover or cold because it's so comforting. Beef or BBQ Pork Banh mi - Very affordable compared to most places nowadays. Their bread is more on the soft side, which is my favorite kind. The meat is always good especially with the pickled vegetables. Can't go wrong here. Thai Tea - Definitely better than what you get at a boba shop, but it's also not the best I've ever had.
D. B.
Very relaxing, casual atmosphere; love that they have vegan pho and tofu bao; and very friendly folks!
James H.
I always pass by BVB but never really got a chance to try it out. I went in on a random Thursday afternoon at 3 pm and it was relatively empty with only a few diners. The service was average and on par with other Vietnamese restaurants.I got the P2 rare steak and it was a decent size but pricey $15.xx. The broth was a tad on the salty side but I don't think they put msg in the broth.The pho only come in one size. To pay, go up to the counter.They interior is clean and spacious with both booth seating and tables. Plenty of parking in the plaza
Mei Fu Lee
I come here pretty frequently for their food. Its in a convenient location with lots of parking. Inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. Service is always really quick and the food comes out quickly. The pho is always a safe option. I like getting the combo. The chicken pho is also really good if you want something lighter. Their chicken curry noodle soup is one of their specials and you can order it with whatever noodle you prefer. The grilled pork roll is my favorite appetizer and they’re decently sized too. The viet iced coffee is also good and really strong, perfect for keeping me from a food coma lol Would recommend this place as a quick and convenient pho restaurant.
Rita Tandel
Great place to get chicken pho! I love it!
Mei Fu L.
I come here pretty frequently for their food. Its in a convenient location with lots of parking. Inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. Service is always really quick and the food comes out quickly. The pho is always a safe option. I like getting the combo. The chicken pho is also really good if you want something lighter. Their chicken curry noodle soup is one of their specials and you can order it with whatever noodle you prefer. The grilled pork roll is my favorite appetizer and they're decently sized too. The viet iced coffee is also good and really strong, perfect for keeping me from a food coma lol Would recommend this place as a quick and convenient pho restaurant.
Wendel Tse
We came for lunch at noon exactly on a Friday, and we were one of only 3 tables for the majority of the 45 minutes we were there. We enjoyed our pho tai, but we probably wouldn't order the combination banh mi again. The fried egg rolls tasted good, but they were filled with more carrots than we've eaten from other Vietnamese restaurants. The quality of the food was comparable overall to what we've had in San Francisco and in South San Francisco, but the prices were a bit steeper, maybe because it's next to the YouTube and other tech offices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Mary Grace J. S.
4/5Their Spicy lemon grass beef soup is so refreshing with just a hint of spice. I also tried the shrimp spring roll which is good but I noticed it came out from the fridge :/ It will be better it's freshly prepared.Service is fast and helpful staff. Plenty of tables which is good for big groups.
Too pricy, the products quality is just OK. A seafood soup cost me almost $20
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melissa H.
Pretty convenient location with a lot of parking in its plaza. This place is super spacious but at lunch, you see usually less than 10 tables dining in.. sometimes when passing, I wonder if they are still in busienss.We went in for lunch. My sister ordered a steak pho, kids size $11.99 and I ordered a pork belly vermicelli bowl $14.99. The vermicelli bowl was humongous. In the sense that the noodles were overloadingore than 2/3 of the bowl plus a good chunk of really well seasoned port belly slices. I think the portions of the both ingredient was kinda unbalanced. The pho had really nice broth with cilantro and basil. But then the steak is absolutely too much fat. You can see in the pic that the pieces are all tangled with fat, maybe a bit too much. I will come back to this place but will try ordering a different kind of pho for the right poultry.
Jiemeng Lee
Forgot to take picture before eating, I ordered Korean style beef short rib rice plate, it’s 17.99+tax, and it’s only 1 slice of beef rib, dry without sauce, plus some uncooked veggies, that’s it!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Tim Miller
Bao Bun tacos are amazing. Bahn MI needs help. Bread is ok and need more
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Roger E.
Came in on a Thursday evening. We were seated right away by our friendly server. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The Thai Iced Tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. The spring rolls were nicely prepared and I enjoyed the crunchy texture from the fried wrapped inside the roll. We shared a beef bahn mi which was nothing to rave about - bread had a crips texture but wasn't the freshest. For mains, I had the C1 combo plate. The pork chop was overcooked and the rest of the food tasted like it had been sitting out the whole day especially the rice which had small specks of dried-out rice. The veggies on my plate were fresh, however. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. Ambiance was mellow - they kept the front door open which cause drafts from the windy day to come in. I'd pass next time on this place for other Vietnamese restaurants in the area.
Vegetarian options: Some
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although there are many Vietnamese places in the area, this is usually my first stop after getting off the plane at SFO. Very good pho - haven't tried other selections. Nice people and fast service. Recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pretty solid place for your banh mi or pho fix. Been coming here for years and it's always consistent. Although there is a significant difference ordering pho to-go and at the restaurant, obviously taking it home won't be as fresh. Service is fine, you pay at the front counter when you're done with the meal or go straight to the counter when ordering togo. The vibes are super chill, for any occasion honestly. Will continually come here and recommend this place.My order:Chicken Pho - Super solid, the broth is super flavorful and smooth. It will totally cure any hangover or cold because it's so comforting. Beef or BBQ Pork Banh mi - Very affordable compared to most places nowadays. Their bread is more on the soft side, which is my favorite kind. The meat is always good especially with the pickled vegetables. Can't go wrong here. Thai Tea - Definitely better than what you get at a boba shop, but it's also not the best I've ever had.
Very relaxing, casual atmosphere; love that they have vegan pho and tofu bao; and very friendly folks!
I always pass by BVB but never really got a chance to try it out. I went in on a random Thursday afternoon at 3 pm and it was relatively empty with only a few diners. The service was average and on par with other Vietnamese restaurants.I got the P2 rare steak and it was a decent size but pricey $15.xx. The broth was a tad on the salty side but I don't think they put msg in the broth.The pho only come in one size. To pay, go up to the counter.They interior is clean and spacious with both booth seating and tables. Plenty of parking in the plaza
I come here pretty frequently for their food. Its in a convenient location with lots of parking. Inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. Service is always really quick and the food comes out quickly. The pho is always a safe option. I like getting the combo. The chicken pho is also really good if you want something lighter. Their chicken curry noodle soup is one of their specials and you can order it with whatever noodle you prefer. The grilled pork roll is my favorite appetizer and they’re decently sized too. The viet iced coffee is also good and really strong, perfect for keeping me from a food coma lol Would recommend this place as a quick and convenient pho restaurant.
Great place to get chicken pho! I love it!
I come here pretty frequently for their food. Its in a convenient location with lots of parking. Inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. Service is always really quick and the food comes out quickly. The pho is always a safe option. I like getting the combo. The chicken pho is also really good if you want something lighter. Their chicken curry noodle soup is one of their specials and you can order it with whatever noodle you prefer. The grilled pork roll is my favorite appetizer and they're decently sized too. The viet iced coffee is also good and really strong, perfect for keeping me from a food coma lol Would recommend this place as a quick and convenient pho restaurant.
We came for lunch at noon exactly on a Friday, and we were one of only 3 tables for the majority of the 45 minutes we were there. We enjoyed our pho tai, but we probably wouldn't order the combination banh mi again. The fried egg rolls tasted good, but they were filled with more carrots than we've eaten from other Vietnamese restaurants. The quality of the food was comparable overall to what we've had in San Francisco and in South San Francisco, but the prices were a bit steeper, maybe because it's next to the YouTube and other tech offices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
4/5Their Spicy lemon grass beef soup is so refreshing with just a hint of spice. I also tried the shrimp spring roll which is good but I noticed it came out from the fridge :/ It will be better it's freshly prepared.Service is fast and helpful staff. Plenty of tables which is good for big groups.
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Too pricy, the products quality is just OK. A seafood soup cost me almost $20
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pretty convenient location with a lot of parking in its plaza. This place is super spacious but at lunch, you see usually less than 10 tables dining in.. sometimes when passing, I wonder if they are still in busienss.We went in for lunch. My sister ordered a steak pho, kids size $11.99 and I ordered a pork belly vermicelli bowl $14.99. The vermicelli bowl was humongous. In the sense that the noodles were overloadingore than 2/3 of the bowl plus a good chunk of really well seasoned port belly slices. I think the portions of the both ingredient was kinda unbalanced. The pho had really nice broth with cilantro and basil. But then the steak is absolutely too much fat. You can see in the pic that the pieces are all tangled with fat, maybe a bit too much. I will come back to this place but will try ordering a different kind of pho for the right poultry.
Forgot to take picture before eating, I ordered Korean style beef short rib rice plate, it’s 17.99+tax, and it’s only 1 slice of beef rib, dry without sauce, plus some uncooked veggies, that’s it!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bao Bun tacos are amazing. Bahn MI needs help. Bread is ok and need more
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came in on a Thursday evening. We were seated right away by our friendly server. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The Thai Iced Tea was refreshing and not overly sweet. The spring rolls were nicely prepared and I enjoyed the crunchy texture from the fried wrapped inside the roll. We shared a beef bahn mi which was nothing to rave about - bread had a crips texture but wasn't the freshest. For mains, I had the C1 combo plate. The pork chop was overcooked and the rest of the food tasted like it had been sitting out the whole day especially the rice which had small specks of dried-out rice. The veggies on my plate were fresh, however. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. Ambiance was mellow - they kept the front door open which cause drafts from the windy day to come in. I'd pass next time on this place for other Vietnamese restaurants in the area.