Karleen Eberle
This is one of my favorite places to get food in Alameda. Amazing pho, the broth is fantastic full of flavor and i instantly feel more alive. I get either the sliced rare beef or chicken noodle, both are delicious. Add a side of steamed veggies. Spring rolls and fresh rolls are yummy too. Huge portions, I leave full and usually with leftovers.
… moreMoon
Rang Dong is an awesome spot if you’re looking for affordable grub! One dish you absolutely have to try is their Bo Kho, it is incredibly yummy. This beef stew is packed with flavor, thanks to a slow-cooked broth loaded with spices like cinnamon, star anise, and lemongrass. It’s rich, savory, and just the right amount of spicy.
The beef is super tender, practically melting in your mouth, and the broth is so fragrant it’ll have you hooked from the first bite. They serve it with either warm baguette slices or noodles ( had mine with noodles ), making it the perfect hearty meal. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients, and everything just tastes fresh and well-balanced.
On top of the great food, the vibe at Rang Dong is cozy and welcoming, it is definitely a small mom and pop business, The staff is super friendly and attentive. Whether you’re there for a casual lunch or a laid-back dinner with friends, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to. If you’re craving authentic Vietnamese, Rang Dong and their Bo Kho are totally worth checking out!
… moreStephen McQuarrie
Haven’t eaten at this venue for about 3 and a half years. I was happy to see it was still open. I came here for the PHO. As 3 and a half years ago it had the same great taste. Price increased but that was expected. I will continue to come here to this small venue everytime I come visit.
… moreArtemis Huntsman
$10 for the grilled pork banh mi, incredible bread! Vegetables didn’t taste very pickled. our server was so nice 🙂
… moreCee Rose Photography
I almost gave up on Vietnamese food on the island. So many places with terrible food. Not fresh, not good quality. This little place is absolutely perfect. Good prices, good quality, good serving sizes and a very nice staff working here. We felt very welcomed right away and well taken care of. We sat in the window and ate like time didn’t exist. What.a wonderful experience. And they have a parking lot 🙂
… moreMiss Mai T
Was in the area and I was so cold and needed a hot meal. I ended up ordering the springs rolls without pork, and it was you know the basic. They didn’t clean the end trails well, and the rolls were quite small (btw there were 4 pieces, which is 2 rolls cut in half) . The peanut sauce was watered down & lacking flavor. Then I ordered the beef stew with the rice noodles, and it was inedible to me with a slight strange bitter flavor that was unpalettable to me. The beef was cooked till tenderness, but the overall flavor was off. I can see it being a good dish for someone who has a baby palette because it was bland and bitter. Service was smooth and nice. Vegetables served with the food was washed well and fresh. I can’t really recommend this place because as a vietnamese woman raised in a viet home the flavor lacked for me, and the prices are quite high. This could be an intro restaurant for someone who’s afraid of flavor cause it’s a safe bland flavor. The bill was 35 for a drink, fresh spring rolls, and a bowl of bitter beef stew that i couldn’t eat. They said they must’ve put too much curry seasoning in the stew. My words of wisdom for the cooks is- Balance is key when cooking.
Btw i left with my taste buds unhappy and still hungry! Sick a huge disappointment
Eat at your own risk
… moreGeronimo C Ramos
I’ve had a few meals here and think it’s a decently priced place with tasty food. The shop owners are also really friendly.
I recommend the banh mis as they are flavorful and good value!
The last time I went my friend and I had the speciality soups which honestly were just okay. Nice and warming but the flavors weren’t as punchy as we thought they should be.
I’ll be back for banh mis and to try the pho. Good place to grab a snack or get some warm soup on a cold or rainy day.
… moreEdison Huang
Not a big fan of this place. Everything was expensive from their pho to banh mi and iced coffee. Pictures online showed phin filters, but I saw they were already premade waiting to be filled with ice. $7 is definitely steep for iced coffee. The meat wasn’t high quality either and the overall flavor profile seemed bland. Not the best but certainly not the worst place.
… moreZorTroN Industries
Great Vietnamese food! Just like in Vietnam and I know because I traveled that country for 3 months. It’s a family place and it’s quite busy but they work fast so, not a problem. I ordered pork Bun Cha and it was great. The service was nice, helpful and fast enough.
… moreAnna de Lourdes
This was my 3rd time going for Chicken Pho and I am never disappointed. Very tasty, friendly staff and super fast service.
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