Viet Noms - Vietnamese Restaurant — Restaurant in Livermore

Just had a great meal at Viet Noms in Livermore, and it’s definitely one of the better Vietnamese spots in the Tri-Valley. The space is clean, modern, and inviting — it feels more polished than your typical pho joint but still keeps the homey vibe.

Their pho is a clear highlight: the broth is rich and aromatic, with just the right balance of spices and sweetness. Portions are huge — easily one of the more generous bowls I’ve had around here. Noodles have good bite, and the meat is tender and flavorful. Great for a chilly day or when you’re just craving comfort food done right.

The bún bò Huế (BBH) really surprised me — it’s one of the most potent, deeply flavored versions I’ve had outside of San Jose. The broth hits with that spicy, lemongrass-heavy kick you want in BBH. I do wish the meat cuts were a bit chunkier and that they included pork blood cubes for full authenticity, but even without that, it’s still a satisfying bowl.

The salad was fresh but a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal — maybe better as a light starter.

What really rounds out the experience is the service. Staff here are super friendly, fast, and genuinely attentive. They make you feel welcome without hovering, which is the sweet spot for casual dining.

Overall, Viet Noms delivers quality Vietnamese food in a setting that’s both relaxed and polished. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Livermore or passing through. Try the pho, go for the BBH if you like spice, and...

I don’t understand all the good reviews. Everything we ordered was very bland. The “spicy” basil eggplant literally didn’t taste like anything other than sugar and basil. No salt, no spice. It was supposed to be served with garlic rice, but there wasn’t a hint of garlic. The soup was also bland. Ironically the soup was spicier from the three jalapeño slices in it than my “spicy” eggplant, but other than that there was virtually no umami flavor and no salt or any other seasoning. The spring rolls had almost no filling. They were super crispy, but again, bland because no filling. The shrimp cakes, also bland. Lots of shrimp in them, but NO SEASONING.

If you like REALLY lightly seasoned food with no salt, this is the place for you. The appetizers were served with a fresh little salad garnish that was nice, and the vegetables and chicken (I added) in the eggplant dish were perfectly cooked and fresh. It would have been really good if there had been a hint of garlic in the rice, and if there had been any salt or spice in the sauce. I can’t see myself coming back here. The server said none of the dishes they describe as spicy are actually spicy, and I’m betting it’s the same with all the other “seasonings” they put in the...

Their reviews and ratings are misleading. It's highly rated but most are 2 to 3 years plus. Maybe change i of chef or owner? We ordered the kid beef pho and it had just noodle and no beef. It's basically just beef flavored. Misleading. Waiter should have told us. The waitresses seem to be new hires. The indian lady took forever to get our order and when the other asian girl came, the indian lady came back and ask to take our order. No coordination. The indian girl was friendly but not the asian girl that took our order. They should be clear on this on the menu. The Bun bo HUE taste too sweet and tomoto flavored, and the ingredients do not taste fresh.. More frozen and reheated. The beef salad was horrible. It had old peanut and dated fried onion taste. Like the stuff been setting around for a long time and have a bad after taste. It was a one and done for us. I don't know how it's rated so high from other reviewers. Over all i left a 15% tip to be nice but honestly I wasn't happy with my service and food. I'm vietnamese and I'm not asking it to be authentic like the ones we have in San Jose but we expect the food not to be using old ingredients and at least be a bit better and decent. This was...