Pasadena – Low-Key Yet Beautiful Vietnamese Food

Who says beautiful food has to be expensive? 26 Viet Cafe in Pasadena is both gorgeous and affordable—not your typical old-school pho spot from Little Saigon. It’s modern Vietnamese fusion with creative twists! Besides classics like pho, spring rolls, and lemongrass pork rice, they serve some surprisingly imaginative dishes (thanks to the chef’s creative brain 🧠✨): 🧄 Garlic Frog Legs – didn’t know fried frog could be this tasty! 🦀 Vietnamese Soft Shell Crab – their fried items are top-notch, so… 🍱 Special Appetizer Platter – a must-order served in a three-tier bamboo basket with spring rolls, pork chops, chicken wings… so elegant, like stepping into a Saigon tea party in an áo dài. 🥩 Special Wagyu Pho – the star of the show! Simple yet luxurious. Their drink menu also deserves praise—try the Sea Salt Cream Coffee and fall in love with Vietnamese coffee all over again… I just wish I had 45 stomachs to try all the chef’s creations 😭. Even though it’s Vietnamese food, it has that cozy, accessible cha chaan teng feel, colorful like a beautiful meal, and always full of pleasant surprises. 📍 3562 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 #SimpleLifeBeautifulShots #FoodInspo #LAFood #LAEats #LADining #PasadenaFood #LANewSpot