Pho Little Saigon — Restaurant in San Mateo

Great staple food, wide variety of drinks, busy with take out orders because they're loved by like everyone that lives nearby, and a simple and clean shop. I saw a review state that there's not a lot of service, and that is not entirely true. The host person told us we can sit anywhere we like, encouraged us to sit at the larger table instead of take up every seat at a smaller one, was polite and nice. There's not much else to ask for. Their pho is delicious, their fresh spring rolls are delicious and I think they marinate the tofu before putting it together, and I love their lemonade because it tastes so fresh. Maps is weird about getting you there because it's a small restaurant, a little deeper back into the shopping center, and on the right of a large Asian supermarket that is very close to the parking lot spots. Maps will try to send you to the market or behind the building. Love them....

Very bad experience in the new year! Past a few times were ok so wanted to give a shot prior to the Airport, ordered pho soup at #9 and #15 Small, waiter a tall guy is rude and seems very angry showing his face, made us very very uncomfortable, another guy older a little nicer, the soup containing noodles at very small amount, used a pair of chopsticks just one time takes all noodle, #15 I got 3 pieces of the beef meat and that’s it, suppose to have tender or other stuff but not seen, My suggestion: Do not go! If you have to go, get large size with a hope of taking 2 times running on your chopsticks! I’ll definitely not go as tons of Pho places everywhere and much much more...

Been here twice at the urge of my friends. First time had the rice plate with pork chop and shrimp cake, which was recommended by my friend. I thought it was just average. For the most part, I avoid rice plates at any Vietnamese restaurant because most ingredients in the plate are precooked, thus not fresh, except the salad. We also ordered the fried chicken wings appetizer. The wings were very dry which indicated they were previously cooked or overcooked. We didn't finish them. This restaurant seems popular. It was full at one point during our visit. If I were you I would stick with the pho noodle soups or the vermicelli dishes. Get your rice plate at a Chinese...