Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine — Restaurant in Chico

Stopped in at lunch time looking for a quick-bite before going to an estate sale. THAT was my 1st mistake. I knew of other, better, restaurants but went against my better judgment and walked in. 2nd mistake. The place was empty...and I'll tell you why. Only 3 lunch options besides Phö, so I choose the #3...Combination Teriyaki (beef, chicken, and shrimp) with vegetables and rice. The picture included shows what it was...2 scoops of dried rice, ZERO vegetables, overcooked beef and chicken with 3 small shrimp, 1 small container of sauce, and 1 small Luke-warm pot sticker. In so many words, un-edible!! NO amount of sauce would've fixed the palpability of the meat, and after scraping off the top layer, very few bites of rice. I'm sorry...3 strikes...NEVER again will I eat here and I might've found out why the place was devoid of customers. FAR better hole-in-the-wall establishments... I'll just have to look...

A very inexpensive meal that is a celebration of whole food goodness, simple yet elegant flavors, and plenty to fill you up. In traditional Vietnamese manner the dishes are not busy with overly spiced seasoning or sauces, but, rather, allow the flavors of the ingredients to be experienced directly. Complementary flavors and textures are found in each bite, such as the soft and savory grilled chicken, the starchy smoothness of vermicelli noodles, and the crisp crunchy stalks of fresh herbs fill the palate with experience that does not rely on a sugar rush or synthetic chemicals. While some may find it too simple at first, it is worth retraining your palate to move away from the chaotic, unhealthy menu so many are accustomed to. The meat was perfectly grilled and juicy, the noodles perfecto!, and the veggies clean and...

The WORST pho place in Chico! This was the second pho restaurant I tried when I first moved to Chico. I ordered the chicken pho with beef broth. It was the BLANDEST broth I had ever tasted, not authentic at all. Tastes like they just used instant pho powder to make the broth, instead of boiling/simmering bones and spices for 9+ hours. The chicken wasn't so fresh either, it was hard and chewy. We were given lemons instead of limes, which was weird. I had to add a bunch of sriracha and chili to make the broth bearable.

Decided to go back in a second time when my favorite pho restaurant in Chico was closed for remodeling. Disappointed again.

Don't go here if you're looking to have authentic pho. It's super cheap, but you get what you pay for! And it certainly isn't about quality at...