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Pho Saigon Restaurant Ii is located in California. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Vietnamese dishes.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Sticky menus.Sticky chopsticks.#1 special beef combination pho #19 chicken phoTOTAL: $15cash onlyChicken pho was not so great because they did not use the right chicken and the meat was too tough....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where I go to get pho in Berkeley/Albany. Better than Pho Hua on Shattuck, but not as good as places in Oakland Chinatown.Prices are decent, $7.95 for a large. Service is fast and they're friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In the last few weeks my partner and I have been there about 3 times, but I don't think we will be going back there again. Every time we went there the food and service was just OK. This restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pho is pretty good. The broth isn't very oily and they give you a plenty of noodles. Usually that's what I finish first and I still had some sitting in my bowl by the end. They aren't stingy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me or did they change their sizes?! Everything seems to have been downgraded a size. Bf got a large and I got a medium and they were both TINY. WTF?3 stars cause they're close and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, this place serves the best Pho in east bay. I absolutely love their broth! And I seem to visit there every other weekend even though I don't own a car and need to reserve a car via...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up eating Pho at this Asian mall ever since it opened....and I compare every Pho place to THIS one! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their soups! The service isn't the best, but honestly.....who REALLY wants...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
always quick, always good. nice portions, great place to fuel up before Ranch 99.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
inside indoor shopping....pho aroma filling shopping center inside...great broth pho...standard and large...combination ordering..variety offered with chicken and seafood options....sticking to basics...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who wouldn't like super fast noodle service?? I swear everytime we go, we open the menu (sometimes we don't even open it because we know what we want) and 5 minutes later, bam, noodles arrive. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm in the East Bay I try to stop by this place for lunch. There's always seating and the food comes out within minutes of ordering. I try to get here before noon because parking can become...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
darker murky broth unresponsive service. many better pho joints north and south of this.5544
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The pros: - The pho is not bad, but I've never experience bad tasting pho anywhere...- There's always seating available. - The soup is tasty (but sometimes overly oily and heavy). - They give you a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have beef noodle soup on the menu, but it's not memorable. The rice dishes are pretty nice as they come with a refreshing salad and good sauce to go with the grilled meats. Filling portions,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pho Saigon II has everything I look for in a casual dining experience. Huge bowl of soup for a good price. Outstanding proportion of meat. It's consistently tasty - you can't go wrong with broth,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was in Richmond area this past cold Saturday with my family & we all decided to have some Pho for lunch. Btw my sista & my sistaNlaw, they both w/o hesitation suggested Pacific East Mall. Funny my sis...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever the urge for pho is needing to be divulged we go to this spot. This is usually every late party hung over the next day thing to do...Quick service, basic service skills from your waiter who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. I had the chicken pho and I've had better but I would probably eat there again. Maybe try a rice plate.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, BRING CASH. They do not accept anything else. Ordering an appetizer here is pretty much a waste. I've never been here when it's super busy but every time I've gotten my meal about...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The growing trend of Vietnamese places compromising its quality and authenticity has me cringing and feeling the chills. Located in the Pacific East Mall, shoppers can see through their large windows...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When driving to Oakland Chinatown is just a chore and getting to the South Bay is unrealistic for good Vietnamese, Pho Saigon is here to the rescue.It is close by, reasonably priced, and the pho and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded for lunch, but that's why I had to finally give it a try. Am I glad I did. Nothing like noodles on a rainy day, and this places is reasonably priced and very fast -- great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its over rated. but not bad, the bowls are to small or im just to fat.But if your a pho person like me theres places not to far and there soup is better and bigger bowls. but what ever i lost my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took the boyfriend here recently and found out he had never had pho before!WTF?! How do you live in Hawaii, are part Japanese and you NEVER had pho?SO I taught him how to eat pho. He watched in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks! Not a good pho place and horrible customer service.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
#19pho ga, fried egg rolls, and thai ice tea please!This is the only pho place I like to eat at in the east bay (emeryville/berkeley area)...but it's also the only place I know. Overall, all pho...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars here, but ultimately went with 2, since there are other Vietnamese places nearby, including VH Noodle House right next door.This restaurant is in the back of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Pho Saigon when I need an escape from work. It is good for 1 reason: quick grub. And fittingly enough, my review will be quick, like my lunch break or lasting power.My main staple when I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When in need of a quick fix for Pho, this place is the place to go. If you are like me then you already know what you are going to order, so the service will be quick and you can be eating your bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its hellla quick! place looks run down though.pho restaurants are all the same, with hella msg and generic stock. this place isnt any different. the number 1 has everything for 7 bucks. get at it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay place if your craving Pho...service is quick and staff is nice. I like the place but it doesn't beat the place I love most in Oakland by the lake. Price is chep and food is healthy!!! :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here several times, and it's still probably one of my favorite pho places in the east bay. Not the best--I've definitely had better, but it's the best among places up here. Their pho hits...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the pho number 1 not sure what is the real name but its pretty good. only downfall they don't accept Credit cards or debits which is pretty sad
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap prices, easy parking, fast service, pretty good pho if you go there early for lunch, otherwise the broth tastes watered down for dinner. I used to like going to this pho joint at ranch 99, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service is fast but the food is so-so. I ordered a seafood combo soup and the chicken wings. The wings were good but for some reason I dont know if I was blown away by the taste of the pho.I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
only downside really is that they take cash only. i normally order the chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side (kidding about the soda).i heard someone had a cockroach in their pho once, but he...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A day of driving around the bay ended up here. Started in SF to try to go to DeYoung, but way crowded and no parking. After trying to land without success we cruised over the GG bridge and around the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm, i go here once a week, usually on Sundays after a night of drinking, the best hang over food. The food is super tasty, and the service is fast, I've never had to wait long. I walk in with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on a Vietnamese food kick right now. Not only is it cheap but the food I've had has been some of the most flavorful. I'm in deep need of flavor right now after spending an entire semester stuck in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based only on their pho ga.It sucks. k bai~
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not Vietnamese so I guess I wouldn't exactly know what the best pho should taste like. One of my good friends says her family frequents this pho place and they're Vietnamese so maybe it says...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best broth for pho and pho ga outside of the south bay. The taste of the broth compels you to slurp down the entire bowl, even after the noodles are gone. They give you plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gave this three-star restaurant another try, six weeks later. Again, it was just pretty mediocre. The pho was okay, nothing special, not really bad. My friend's dish was, similarly, just, uninspiring....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The very first time I had pho was at a place in Alhambra (SoCal), on a day when the ramen shop we wanted to go to was closed. I hated it.Fast forward 2 years to freshman year at Cal. My mentor (the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing like Pho to sooth a hangover early on a Sunday morning!One of the most essential things I look for is a GO-TO-Pho-Spot whenever I move to a new city... and Pho Saigon II was it for me when I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a pho fan, but I do like their bbq beef with rice. The beef is rolled and filled with green onions and served on huge bed of rice. The dish is a little pricey, but I still order it because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You either love it or hate it. Obviously I loved this place and would come here quiet often with my ex. When I brought a few of my girlfriends here some weren't fans some were, so it all depends on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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We used to eat here but not anymore. The person that owns it doesnt like children and is mean. Food is good though. The rice plates arent that great. I wouldnt recommend going here.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is where my friends gather to eat some cheap pho around the area. Compared to the place next door, I like it waaay better for some reason. The service is quicker than any fast food spots...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a hidden gem! Best place for Pho around the area!Saigon II is a REALLY YUMMY place, their Pho is really decent. I always go with the #1 Large and that satisfies me for dinner especially with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent pho (both chicken and beef) broth. The pho meat itself is skimpy... especially the chicken which tends to be tough because they give the white meat. Noodles great. Service from the women is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After not having pho for a while, and coming here... the pho tasted amazing. But then I went to another place for pho a week later and realized how crappy this place was. Here, it was cramped and it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's really good Viet food considering you're in Berkeley Richmond Area. My faves are the tri color bean drink, vietnamese coffee, porkchop rice plate with the crab cake (comes w/ a small bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets start out by saying this place has the fastest service for a Pho spot ever. Its almost not humanly possible on how fast they get you your bowl of Pho. Once you make your order you barely get to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Good food, fast service, cheap prices and kid friendly. My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves this place. It's been her favorite noodle place since she was old enough to eat solid...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place popped my pho cherry! I never had it before until my friends took me here all those years ago... Good pho, fast service.. Just don't drink the water- looks nasty.. And as soon as you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pho is great. Number 11 is my fave! But the crispy fried chicken as a starter is a must.And did I someone say this place gets the food on your table quick? Seriously, I feel its like you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is tied for best pho and rice plates in the north bay with pho the gioi. i think they are by the same owners. fast friendly service. the soup was soo tasty. i had 2 large bowls myself. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever we're in the mood for pho... we come here. Its just a few blocks from our house and we were delighted they had yummy pho so close by. The broth is flavorful and they are not skimpy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
eww. the broth is too sweet and they use hellsa msg. i will pass.see my review for vh noodle house - go here instead, i promise.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pho in the East Bay, fastest service humanly possible, and cheap. Pho Saigon Restaurant II helped me through many hangovers in college.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pho saigon #2...i wonder where pho saigon #1 is... anyway...i love the fact that we could walk in get seated, eat, pay, in less than 20minutes...even during the lunchtime rush. yes. service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've found the food here to be just about average compared to other Vietnamese/Pho restaurants I've experienced in the Bay Area, and in Little Saigon in Southern California. Atmosphere is typical low...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first phoking place I ever had phoking pho, so this phoking joint has a little special place in my phoking heart. It's phoking tough as a motherphoker to find any good pho outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love noodles and pho saigon II does the job of curing my craving. This place is the greatest noodle place Ive been to. The food is fast and delicious. The number two with extra noodles and a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They serve their Pho cold! Not nice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ScrumptiousPho Saigon II, found in the same plaza as 99 Ranch Market, is one of the "tastier" pho places around the east bay outside of Oakland. I have had more than my fair share of pho while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perfectly Acceptable Pho.I read a few other reviews about this place after returning home, and I'd have to say I can't add much to the bevy of reviews already to be found. The pho is totally fine, at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for Pho in all the wrong places. Could be the theme song for my endless search for good Vietnamese cuisine in the Bay Area.Don't get me wrong, I've had edible Pho, but just not the stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pho Saigon will always have a sentimental place in my heart. Not only is this a place where I've caught a good meal to catch up with friends, but this was the first place I took my current girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has become my benchmark that I use to compare against other Vietnamese (Pho-centric) restaurants. The price is very reasonable, the food comes out quick, so right off the bat, it's already...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I used to come here all the time as a college student because the pho was consistent, service was really quick- and a big plus, parking! Their bbq pork rice plates are good too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this our go-to place for Pho (pho-ga white meat only for me, pho-tai for husband) Take out is great too- really it is still hot when you get home (to your sick, won't get off the sofa wife) - just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, good prices, great Pho, good selections of combo plates (dam near A-Z). Lots of people, (good sign) and quick service. All you really need from a good Pho spot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hm, rice dish and pho were really not that good. Service is good but I won't be returning.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My good friend took me here for a late lunch. Of all the year's i've been to Pacific East Mall, I never knew there was a great pho place hidden in the corner. Pho really is hard to mess up, but i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Summary based on a couple of visits:--I'm surprised that the pho gets such good ratings. I've found it only fair. The bun isn't that great with pretty meager assortment of ingredients.--service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I worked in Emeryville, we would make the trek at LEAST once a week to Pho Saigon II. The spring rolls are generously sized, the pho is pipin' hot, served fresh, and the beef based one is just as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, not the best, but will do when you're in the area. Very quick service, which is nice, but also expected since it tends to be that way across the board for all the pho restaurants I've been to....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No wonder my co-workers love this place. You are seated promptly, served promptly, and they get your order right. Not bad at all. All I ever order is my buong ba nuong (grilled beef with vermicelli...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pho is pretty good. The food is prepared fast (But they bring out the food too quick that the soup noodles are stuck together)
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Pho place this side of the bay. Extremely fast service, healthy portions, and friendly waitstaff. I frequent this place at least once a week and always order #1. To top it off, i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices low, portions big, food pretty good, and the service, though not particularly friendly, is extremely fast. Always a good choice for some quick pho.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here for lunch on the way to Tahoe. We had somewhat low expectation of the place since it is in a mall anchored by 99 Ranch Supermarket.But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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This is the treat that I give to myself and my 14 years old daughter every week after our weight watchers meeting. We love the broth and the perfectly prepared meats and fish cakes/balls/shrimp. These folks...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite pho place! Seriously, it's better than the stuff I got once at the Slanted Door. I like the won ton one myself. With salty lemonade.Fast, cheap, and delicious. Plus, it's at Ranch 99, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for pho! The broth is to die for....others are either too watery or not as tasty. Prices are reasonable and I think the bowl size is just right; not too big so you feel like you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their eggrolls are to die for. I can never say no to them. Although their entrees are a bit on the pricey side for a Vietnamese pho place, the soup is very tasty and the food is half decent. For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big fan of vietnamese food, but this place is not too bad. The soup was tasty, but I guess I am not a big fan of vietnamese noodle...Too bad!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to give this place 3.5 yelp stars but can't do halves so it's rounded to 4 :)My chica pal and I both had the Seafood Pho with egg noodles. It was the perfect lunch meal on a cold and stormy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As I look out my window and see this storm going on, I'm reminded of my East Bay employment days and the lunch time Pho that worked well for a day like today. Until I looked this restaurant up on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All you need to know is that the food comes quick and it's cheap. Our pho has come within 5 minutes after ordering. (I've timed it.) This is the place for us if we need something quick to eat and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The token Vietnamese place in an otherwise Chinese/Taiwanese dominated mall, the food's edible but not really much to write home to Hanoi about, and the extra $1-2 they tack on per entree over what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
99% of the time I know I'm getting combo #2 before I even sit down. I figure that I don't care for the beef meatballs enough to warrant the price difference. If you want to mix it up, spring rolls,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when I went to Cal but dropped by recently for a pho fix. Pho Ga was not up to par, dry overcooked chicken, and the broth was not the best. My coworker didn't like his beef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah the curative powers of pho! Thank you Saigon II for saving my sorry sick ass one more time. My icky sore throat and clogged sinuses (yummy!) were so happy as I was slurping down pho broth. Yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I think all pho is the same, with the only significant difference being the aftereffects. Will it be:(1) that feeling of coagulating beef fat in your mouth;and/or(2) that incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my family, but spending time with them can kind of be a pain in the ass.Dad: *ackward silence*Deb: *ackward silence*Bro: hey, you're starting to look your age! You look 30.Deb: WHAT?! I'm only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place serve up pho hella fast! the person takes your oder to the kitchen, then quickly makes a u-turn and bring you a hot bowl of pho. i kid you not.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never seen pho arrive steaming hot faster than this place. Ever. For that alone, they get five stars - they always take care of my hunger with such a quickness! This place is a family...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know who's in the kitchen but he or she must be part Jewish, because the chicken soup here is made the way real chicken soup should be made. I was put off at first by the little bits of skin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only place near SF I know where I can get a decent bowl of Hu Tieu.For those who don't know, Hu Tieu is a noodle soup variation but instead of beef or chicken broth (Pho) the broth is primarily...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you need lunch fast and like pho, this is a great place to go. The prices are really reasonable too. I like the BBQ pork and wonton pho, as well as the usual beef pho choices. The bun dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great flavors - I've had everything from the vermicelli bowl's, Pho, rice plates - overall great Vietnamese food for cheap. Go here for great food - not service with a smile or atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars. The food is... okay, and the service is just crappy . My friends and I went there once and they charged us for a dish we didn't order. Then my friend Sharon and the dumbass lady who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Duuuuude. so pho is GREAT. i mean, really. and i'm sure it's good here too. buht man. the service, no, not good at all. I came here once with friends. and man, they gave us an extra dish. so i was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh. 31/2 Stars for this place.I used to come here all the time with my family for a quick dinner.While my parents ordered more exotic dishes...I stuck to the simple beef balls w/ clear noodles. Yum....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely best Pho joint in the East Bay for the price, quantity and quality of food. And I'm a really picky eater of Vietnamese food, cause I always used to eat it at home. Yep, my mom gets 6...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Pho....meat is tender and juicy. Plus there isn't a lot of onion, which is great. I usually geta headache when there is too much onion. The noodels were clumped on the bottom, but who cares. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always looking for good $ eats, and this is definitely one of the best. In fact, Yelp may have to make a new category of 1/2$ cuz I usually only pay about 6 dollars here. The price is supposed to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving Pho on a Sunday afternoon, as I usually am, then this is a good place to go. Pretty much the only place around Richmond that's been reliable for a good bowl o' Pho. I usually get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the #1 special pho. Soup was salty and bland. Noodles were clumped at the bottom. Meatballs were spongy. Meats were mediocre. My hot sexy dinner date ordered the bo kho which reminded...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, probably shouldn't bother writing a review since I'm not really a pho fan. But I'm on a roll for all the Ranch 99 eateries, might as well continue. So, as I said, not a big fan of pho. But if I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is our family favorite! My kids love their pho (soup) and their shrimp cakes. They've been eating this stuff since they were in the womb=) Although there's a similar restaurant located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmm, warm noodles in warm soup. TASTY, tummy-filling, good ol' noodles. What's not to like?They do their noodles, they do them well, and they don't give a damn about much else. Rice dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is seriously like the only pho place in Richmond/El Cerrito area and that is why it is so popular. Its a hit or miss. Sometimes you get hot pho or luke warm pho like it was an order cancelled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good pho. You sit down and order and about 2 minutes later you have a steaming bowl of noodle soup and raw beef. Yum. It's fast, cheap, and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fast grouchy service, decent spring rolls, and good meaty pho (both bo and ga) but their broth is so salty that it left me feeling like a dessicated slug after my meal. (This required a Tangerine Icy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, yummy and cheap! My friends say they've had better pho elsewhere, but I find most places to be about the same in taste. Better atmosphere here though.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
about five seconds after your order, food magically appears on the table. amazing! those elves work FAST! the broth is average, but the prices are cheap, and the service is fast. a good staple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like many have said before me, they serve up some OK pho here -- far from knock-out stuff, but it ain't bad. But it's inexpensive. Best of all, however, I think I've never had to wait more than 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time comin out here since I moved to the East Bay and I was feigning some pho. I haven't had any since moving from the city in September. Before that pho was a staple back in San...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent pho. i've had better and i've had worse so i think that warrants 3 stars, no? could definitely use some improvement in the service department. however, i keep coming back because for some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best pho place in the east bay so far period.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry folks, I will have to disagree with most people here.I ordered BBQ Chicken with Rice, yes, Chicken (meat) but I left 60% of it. I was there at lunch time and this place was packed, actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh I'm so upset; I love this place, S.O. and I get pho here at least twice a month and we love, love, love it... rich, full-bodied broth, fresh meats, a side of crispy sprouts, basil, jalapenos,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Poppa Soo C. is not featured in very many reviews because he lives in Korea, aka, the Fatherland. Which is a shame, because he is the coolest Korean man you will EVER meet.Every time Poppa Soo C....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are a bit small for the price, but the quality truly makes up for it! The soup was perfect! My only complaint would be the mediocre service.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place must be good since I've been coming here for years fairly regularly. On one stretch, my bf and i came every friday for 6 weeks in a row. That's a bit much. Usually I get a #16, the rare...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its a cheap alternative to good pho... but it taste alright, and once both me and my bf got a headache from it (too much msg?)their broth isnt that good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay pho. My friend once found a band-aid in his pho and never went back. that makes me reluctant to go back but when it's cheap and decent i find it hard to resist. esp on a lazy sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just purely excellent. Fast service, and great good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh? What can I say? I've had better pho. Not really impressed.When I ate here, I arrived near closing time and the waiters hovered around my table as a passive aggressive hint to get us to leave. Boo....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've been in the Bay Area, I have no doubt that I have eaten at this restaurant more than any other, and there is no close second. I come from a town renowned for Asian food, and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if this is the best pho you could find in the entire bay area, then i need to either take you somewhere else, or beat you with a stick. there are plenty of places in oakland, and even more places in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edible pho, but definitely not the best. It is convenient and cheap. There's never a wait and as with most pho restaurants, your food won't take longer than 5 mins. It's probably one of the worst...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome pho....they have the best broth ever. And I love that you can tell that they actually don't pre-cook the meat before putting it in my soup. If i'm feeling really fancy, I get a plate of rare...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always feel full and happy when I eat here. The Pho is good, yet really affordable! I've had success with the rice plates as well. Just about everything on the menu is tasty and satisfying. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. They have the best broth for pho in the bay area. The food is always good - tasty but not greasy. The service is lightning FAST! The staff is very efficient. And the price is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best pho in the East Bay. The original Pho Saigon is at 2239 Gellert Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650)754-1189. This chain also owns Pho Hoa Lao and Pho Pasteur.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm SO addicted to their food! good, cheap, and quick
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pho-King-Good...by far the best in the East Bay. They give you alot of food. The price is decent...the service is fast. The food is fresh. Bun 49...the best ever, Pho-Shizzle!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a far better expeience here than I did at VH right next door. I mean, how could you serve such bad food when you have to compete with Pho Saigon right next door!!! VH you screwed up bad that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Saigon II (I have no idea which Saigon in the area is the prequel) is inside the Pacific East Mall off the Central Ave exit on I-80, not the Saigon Harbor next to the mall. During the lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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I've tried to find a better pho place in the East Bay, and I haven't been able to. The restaurant is always full of people, so that tells you something.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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