Mẹ Và Con Vietnamese Kitchen

What a fantastic find! Such fresh ,delicious Vietnamese food that tastes just like a home-cooked meal, with a little something extra. The friendly service makes you feel right at home. The sizzling short rib was absolutely delicious—while it had a bit more pepper than I'd prefer, it was still a great dish ❤️pancake dish

Me Va Con, meaning ‘mother and child’ in Vietnamese, offers traditional yet modern Viet Fusion cuisine. The building that it’s in used to be home to one of my go-to Korean restaurants while I was in college so I was very eager to see what took its place. There is a small private parking lot attached to the building which is great! As you walk towards the entrance, you’ll pass by their shaded large patio seating area. The indoor portion of the restaurant is bright, welcoming, and very clean. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was a big sign on the counter that reads: “We are not a fast food restaurant. Your food is made fresh every order. Please be patient.” Not only did the sign catch my attention, but it made me even more excited because I knew I would be getting a hot ‘home cooked’ meal. The menu offers a fun variety of starters, viet street food, noodle soup, entrees, sides, & they have a dinner specials menu! I was very intrigued by the sound of the Tom Yum Pasta, but I was here on a mission— to get a big bowl of pho. We ordered the Spicy Shaken Beef Pho at the spiciest level ($22), Banh Khot (Mini Crispy Shrimp Pancakes, dine-in only, $24), Xoi Man with Pork (Sticky Rice with house sauce & pork, sausage, + quail egg), and an Egg Coffee ($8). The food only took about 15 minutes to start coming out, the coffee came out within 5 minutes. The coffee was very dark, aromatic, and had a perfect amount of bitter to it. The egg foam was delicate, not too sweet, and has made it onto my ‘East Bay Coffee Heads’ collection on Yelp. I will definitely be visiting regularly just to grab coffee. The sticky rice came out next. The presentation was fun & casual. The rice was laying on a pool of their sweet and savory house sauce & covered in a mountain of tender grilled pork. This dish could definitely have been a meal on its own. The spicy shaken beef pho came out and it was piping hot! It came with a more than generous serving of rice noodles and lots of thinly sliced beef. The broth itself was rich, deep in flavor, and not too fatty or greasy. At the spice level that I requested, I was hoping for more heat, but they do give you a container of their house made chili sauce that really packs a punch so I added a bit into my soup after tasting it. I can’t wait to try their other noodle dishes. The Banh Khot, or mini pancakes with shrimp, were served in a very cute cast iron on top of a woven bamboo coaster/basket. It was also served with a platter layered with butter lettuce, mint, and purple shiso leaves, and of course, a small bowl of nuoc chaom (Viet dipping sauce). Each bite was so light, crispy, and refreshing! I really appreciated how the lettuce/shiso were presented. It made it much easier to prepare each wrap & it was so aesthetic. There was one hiccup that the staff fixed with grace. We had only ordered one bowl of the spicy shaken beef pho, but we were served two bowls. We let them know that we’d be okay with keeping/paying for the second bowl since it was already made. They still gave 20% off of our bill for the mistake. The staff is so kind & really wants to make sure you enjoy your meal. I cannot wait to dine here again soon! Definitely going to try the Ube Coffee next.

Bahn mi was excellent. Loved the light and crispy bread with well-balanced fresh fillings. The amount of meat was on the low side but for the quality and price compared to the neighborhood, no complaints. Vietnamese iced coffee was brewed perfect, more distinct chicory flavor than other places. Shrimp spring rolls were very fresh and plentiful with a good peanut sauce. The caramelized ginger chicken entree was forgettable. Nice patio, clean, friendly and attentive staff, and parking! Will definitely go back.

So…. I was on a roll for a straight week purchasing the Vietnamese pork sandwich from this restaurant! I was so pleased with myself that I had found a place (on DoorDash as well) that had a delicious sandwich that encompassed all the right ingredients for a traditional Vietnamese Sandwich (that I’m used to:) fresh bread, pate’, (all of the vegetables, and greens, peppers etc) and of course your chosen protein. Anyway…. Then I ordered the sandwich on the 7th day and low and behold I received a sandwich delivered to my home with “just vegetables” in it! I contacted DoorDash and sent them a picture and waited a few days and decided that I wanted to speak with the manager and/or owner of the establishment to express my disappointment with what I received! To my dismay I was met with a very nasty manager! She was snarky, condescending, and wouldn’t allow for any engagement (discussion) around what my dining experience had been! I told her “I didn’t want anything in return” that DoorDash had already taken care of the matter; but that I didn’t want to simply leave a bad review, but wanted to speak with the powers that be so they could hear it first hand!” WOW!….. she told me “you can post a bad review on DoorDash or anywhere else if you want to!” I just said “OK” and hung up! So much for ordering from them again! Sometimes the customer just wants you to see and hear their concerns, and to be acknowledged!

Omg! They have aa very cuuuute outdoor patio! I'm so soooo thrilled!! I'll come and eat in-person next time 🥰 Inside the atmosphere is also very nice, and the music choice and really charming and relaxing 🔥 Ps: I'll review my take-out order in abit

Been here a few times and love it! All the food is super tasty, nice mix of traditional and some more fusion new age such as the pastas. Favorite is the Pho ga (chicken) - broth is very rich but not too heavy. They also make their own hot sauce. Menu is based on what the owner’s mom used to cook for her! Haven’t tried their weekday lunch menu yet but it looks good. There’s also a parking lot for convenience.

I had the Hu Thieu dry noodle lunch special with chicken. I was blown away by the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The flavors were wonderful and complex. The serving size was more than sufficient for a single meal. Service was courteous and attentive, even with one server and a medium-busy lunch time. Highly recommended! I am definitely going back!

This place is 10/10, the food is really fresh and tasty for a reasonable price. They’ve got more local and less common dishes like the egg tarts which were delicious.

Amazing lunch here after our kids recommended it. Really delicious - note, several of their special dishes are dine-in only, so plan accordingly when you order if you're planning on take out. We ordered several dishes but the ginger chicken and tofu clay pot ones were truly amazing - the tofu dish is spicy but not overly so. FYI, their portions are generous -- we ordered 3 dishes and had leftovers We're looking forward to trying more of the menu -- can't wait to go back!

Restaurant with their own parking lot and decent service. We liked how the menu had more unique items than simply the usual pho. The bahn mi is crunchy and tasty enough. Pricing is a bit more than Chinatown but solid. Kim Chi noodles were great with a bit of spicy. I loved eating this with their refreshing coconut matcha drink. We did try the pho too which had ample amounts of noodles but the broth didn't quite have the same richness of other places.

Absolutely obsessed with this mom and daughter owned việt restaurant!! I was a little skeptical to try at first since it didn't look like the authentic restaurants I've been to--but wow was I wrong. This is my second time coming and we got the Hu Tieu Kho and Banh Mi this time. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, especially the broth and sauce on the noodles and the bread had the perfect crunch. Even though there's a lot of việt restaurants in Berkeley, honestly none have impressed me until this one opened and quickly became one of my tops here. The việt coffee was good buy not as strong (more on the creamy sweet side) as I'd normally prefer. Staff was extremely attentive and we even got to talk to the con (daughter) who was so friendly and upbeat. Will definitely be visiting again soon:) *Side recommendation: The jungle roll we got last time with the mango was so scrumptious (such a fun take on a traditional spring roll)!!

Delicious food and prompt service! Everything was clean and the restaurant smelled good. Really big portions and the ingredients seemed high quality. Will definitely be back!! Also you can add meatballs or extra meat to the pho for a surcharge. Just ask.

First time here, got their pho and grilled chicken vermicelli. Their pho was good but feel like it was missing something... probably different kind of meat cuts and the soup base was just ok. However, their vermicelli was pretty good!! Service was ok, the restaurant was pretty clean. Especially their restrooms was clean!

Super delicious food. My husband is Chinese and Vietnamese and I actually felt the dish he got was better here than the way his father makes it. Haha We ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee, the very creative and delicious coconut Matcha. I feel like I'm gonna crave this coconut Matcha and want to stop by here again just to get that. I'm sad that I live so far away and don't come to this area often. We started our day doing some shopping at the Northface outlet for a winter coat and came here for a late lunch /early dinner. I also ordered the beefCapriccio, which had a lot of flavor to it. As well as the spicy shaking beef pho and my husband ordered the braised pork belly. Service and the staff were very friendly. Parking lot had a quite a few spaces. I highly recommend. The restaurant has cute decor. Food taste, authentic, and fresh

Came here to grab lunch with family. I had ordered the peach lemonade, beef carpaccio, banh khot, braised pork belly and spicy shaken beef pho. The drinks here were great. The food did take a while for it to come out. The beef carpaccio was probably my favorite dish. The presentation was so pretty and tasted even better. The banh khot was hot and crispy and love how they set up the vegetables for you with butter lettuce. It's definitely not the normal Vietnamese version of banh khot. I was honestly super disappointed in the spicy beef pho, the pho itself was super dark and not that flavorful - it wasn't that good in my opinion. I would definitely come back for the braised pork belly. I love that it came in a clay pot and was so tender and flavorful. I definitely want to come back and try some more items in the future.

A plus that they have a parking lot here. I'm pretty selective with my pho growing up with a lot of Vietnamese influence and food. But this place surprised me! The service was nice and fast. The pho ga broth was very flavorful and thin, perfect for a cold day. Would come here again to try their other dishes.

Loved the interior, service was top notch, and food was pretty good as well! Got the $22 spicy beef shaken pho on their special menu, definitely very pricey for a normal size bowl of pho, but taste was there. Pho with a bit of spicy was great during a rainy day. If it was a bit cheaper, would be more worth.

I was kind of scared coming in here because I saw a couple broken cars around the area, however I was pleasantly surprised on how friendly and beautiful this restaurant was. The staff greeted with me nice welcomes and were very helpful throughout my meal. I got a Thai tea and Beef Pho which are my two favorite meal and drink ever. So my bar for them is pretty high. The Pho was pretty good not amazing but still delicious! They didn't have siracha like most pho spots but they have their own house-made version if you ask and it's super spicy and worth a try! Their Thai Tea was very delicious and their boba was of quality ! Over-all good experience

The food is so satisfying and not the usual fare. So this Vietnamese hits a perfect spot in my yum yum with special dishes like their shaking beef and cute and tasty shrimp pancakes. I also ordered a Bahn-mi sandwich to go and it was very good.

Came with a large group (7) just a little after they opened on a Sunday. Bonus points for having a parking lot! Part of our group arrived early so we ordered two of the mini pancakes, which take 20 minutes but we're quite good - a very light flavorful "pancake" you wrap in lettuce and take down in 1 or 2 bites. After that, we placed individual orders like the banh mi sandwich, the vermicelli with pork, one with chicken, and one with tofu. We also had the pork belly, the sticky rice with grilled pork, and the tom yum pasta. All were tasty! Somehow the wrong banh mi was brought to the table and the person ate it. After the meal, they brought the correct banh mi wrapped to go for free. Service here is super efficient.

Vietnamese food with higher quality ingredients and interesting flavors than what you're used to - so go in with that expectation. We had the spicy beef pho (spicy), carpaccio and beef plate. I don't normally drink all the soup from my pho but I didn't leave a drop with this one - not too salty at all and I wasn't friending for water like I do at others(not that it's bad at other places, it's just I don't realize how much salt there is in some broths till afterward). Carpaccio's got some awesome citrus flavor. I'm coming here with a group next time to try other things!

Food was very good. We had two orders of Beef Carpaccio. It was delightfully paper thin and melted in my mouth. The TomYum pasta is like no other! A must try! My mouth waters just thinking about it. It's my personal fav. The Kimchi Bacon pasta is a creamy, hardy, with salty bacon goodness. Ube viet coffee is strong! Ube, creamy, sweet with a bitter bite. Service was friendly and you are served with a smile. Ambiance was clean a full of happy patrons who enjoyed dining and chatting away. It's a diamond in the rough with a funky parking lot.

As a Vietnamese person, I'm pretty picky and critical of Vietnamese restaurants. There's honestly not many good Vietnamese restaurants in the Berkeley area. But I was pleasantly pleased while dining here. The pho isn't bad, it has the aroma of the spices but I just wish it had a tad bit more depth. But at least they didn't super dilute the broth like other places nearby do! So if I'm ever craving pho while in Berkeley, I would prolly actually go here. It is super weird though that they don't automatically give you the pho spoon, you have to ask for it. Otherwise there's the regular metal spoon on the table.... My friend got the vermicelli bowl and she said it was good. I noticed they chopped chilis and garlic into the fish sauce for the dish which is always a good sign of an authentic place. The drinks are pretty good here! I got the matcha coconut which was unique and refreshing. My friend said the ube coffee was also delicious. There's a dedicated parking lot which is super convenient! Not a bad place to stop by when you're craving Vietnamese food in Berkeley.

Great little family restaurant. They have their own parking lot which is great. They also have an outdoor patio and i saw people brought their dogs so that's a huge plus. Service was fast and great, very friendly. Food and drink took a little while to come out though. Pho bo: 9/10 the flavor is amazing and so authentic. I wish they let you pick your own toppings though. Ginger chicken with rice: 9/10 just try it Banh khot: 10/10 sooo crispy. The sauce is pefect and love the butter lettuce. Drinks: 7/10 a little too sweet for me but that's just how vietnamese drinks be Overall, highly recommend. Gonna be my fav lunch restaurants

My friends and I stopped by Me Va Con for lunch on a Saturday around noon and the restaurant was completely empty. If you're familiar with Berkeley, Me Van Con took over the legendary OB chicken stop. If you're driving, there's a parking lot in the back where you can conveniently park so you don't have to search for street parking. Though the menu here is smaller than your average Vietnamese restaurant, I really like how focused the menu is. By keeping the number of dishes down, the restaurant can ensure each dish is made to a higher standard. Most of your Vietnamese classics are here. I got a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and egg roll and it's as good as the dish can be made. The veggies in the dish are crisp and fresh, and every piece is cut evenly. The sauce is balanced without being too salty, the grilled shrimp is charred nicely, pork is juicy, thinly cut and seasoned well, and lastly, the egg roll is crispy and not oily. I love supporting local businesses and I hope this spot is here to stay. The food here is filling, reasonably priced and the staff is friendly.

Today, the shrimp had a nice char to it and the nuoc cham was nice and tart from more lime. This delicious vermicelli bowl has gotten even better! Service is attentive and it's nice to see some regulars coming back for more.

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here. The pho is easily some of the best in the area. The steak was very flavorful. Service was helpful and ambiance was much nicer than I expected. I hope more people try this place.

Lunch date with an old coworker brought us here. New to the both of us since we were in the area running errands. Started with the Coconut Shrimp. I was sadly disappointed just in the first bite. The shrimp was not throughly cleaned prior to being coated and fired. If I hadn't seen it I probably wouldn't have even known. But you could see if and it just went down hill for the rest of them. The staff was very accommodating and asked if they could make them over but I cousins come back from it. And they were more than accommodating to take it off the bill. My friend had the Shaking Beef. He had no complaints and said it had great flavor. I opted for the Beef pho. Now, Pho is life I could eat this everyday if everyone else was willing. I really didn't care for this style recipe. It seemed it was really overly peppered. Something I'm not used to, as far as pepper in pho. I'm pretty keen on the spices as I can make my own at home. And I know everyone has their own way to make it. But for me with every bite I just got the punch of pepper it just overwhelmed the other parts of the broth. Broth overall had a great clear consistency and wasn't greasy but I definitely wouldn't opt to return when Pho is in the works for a lunch date.

I came on a rainy afternoon to have a warm bowl of pho and this restaurant really delivered! It was nice and cozy inside with space between the tables and beautiful flowers on each one. The menus were laminated and easy to follow. Our waitress was extremely attentive as well, it was a really nice experience. I ordered a bowl of beef pho which was delicious! The noodles were bouncy and cooked perfectly, each bowl came with beef slices and meatballs, and it was a great serving size for one person (or split with 2 peckish people). The broth was flavorful: warm spices, a light sweetness, and with depth. I appreciated that it wasn't super heavy. My partner had a chicken pho which had a lighter, brighter broth and shredded chicken that was very tender. Their Thai Tea is also very rich and caffeinated. I'll be back when I'm in the area to try their tea, which they were out of today. Totally recommend!

Me Va Con has great food and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. My friend and I split the bbq pork and mango rolls (one of their dinner special items). They were delicious and plentiful. I ended up going with the beef pho for my entree. The broth was flavorful and there was a solid amount of meat. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I will be back.

Kid's pho if strictly broth and noodle. It would be nice if they had protein as well. Service time was long. Vietnamese food usually come out fast where we are from but this was quite the wait. We ordered quite a few things but mostly enjoyed the pho.

I have always heard of this place, and I was fortunate enough to try it out recently! My friend and I came around noon and were seated immediately as it wasn't very busy at the time. I ordered a Sizzling Brisket and cold Thai Tea as well as a Grilled Beef Báhn Mi to share with my friend. The sizzling brisket was good, just make sure to mix the contents right away so that the rice doesn't stick to the stone bowl. Also, be careful not to touch the bowl as it's hot! The thai tea was solid; you'll be asked whether or not you want boba in your drink. You can also choose between having the drink be hot or cold. The báhn mi was also good, but I took it home to-go since we didn't end up finishing our food. The bread, however, was crispy and the meat tasted good! The staff were nice and would check up on us to make sure we were doing okay. There's a small parking lot outside. It doesn't seem too busy, so hopefully there are spots right outside if you decide to come try it out!

Friendly staff and grrrRRReat service. The food and ambiance were superb. We ordered PHO, braised pork belly, pancake shrimp and vermicelli bowl + iced coffee. This is my new GO TO spot.

Noticed a new place while driving by and had the chance to order takeout. The flavors did not disappoint. I ordered the pork rice plate , ginger chicken, and coconut matcha. The pork rice plate was so flavorful that I forgot to add any fish sauce. The portions were on the smaller side. The coconut matcha drink was also amazingly refreshing yet light. The ambiance looks very different from the previous fried chicken spot that was previously here in a good way. It's well lit and new paneling and decor. When I went the parking lot seemed almost completely full and the restaurant itself was half full on a Monday evening to my pleasant surprise.

We were in Berkeley today and randomly decided to drop by Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen. Both my partner and I love Vietnamese food and we were looking for something hot or soupy to warm up on this chilly night. This was the first thing that popped up on the Yelp list. My partner scrolled through some photos and thought it would be nice to try, and that's how we landed here on a Sunday night. This restaurant is fairly new - 5 months at the time of the review. They certainly did some nice remodeling after the last ownership. They have their own private lot, brightly lit - my partner was a bit worried about coming here at night, but thankfully, with all the lights, it's a tad less worrying. Me Va Con is a small family business - run by the mother of the family and her daughters it seems - so cool! The aesthetics of this place is cozy, but modern. We arrived just before 6PM, and it's not full, but had a good amount of seats filled. The restauant itself is quite spacious, plenty of seats for all sorts of parties. I like that all the tables are spaced out for a good amount of privacy for each group. Between my partner and I, we ordered a Banh Khot to share. I got a Vermicelli Bowl Combo with chicken (+1 extra crispy roll), and my partner got a Beef Pho. The Beef Pho arrived first and wow, I sampled the broth and it was delicious. It's on the more flavorful side, but also still light. So comforting! As for the Banh Khot, I don't get these often, but these were flavorful starters! It seems to be made in something similar to the takoyaki grills. The batter seems to be made from some kind of flour, turmeric powder, coconut milk, and other ingredients, but their version of the Banh Khot tasted a little egg-y. It's very savory, and I definitely tasted the hint of coconut milk in there. I like how they already assembled a lettuce and herbs for each of the Banh Khot pieces too - such detail is appreciated! As for my Vermicelli Bowl Combo - wow, this was big! I can split this over two days. They had a good amount of everything. Some shrimp, some crispy rolls (we added one extra because my partner wanted one for himself, haha), lettuce, lots of grilled chicken, pickled veggies, peanut toppings, and of course, the noodles. The chicken was seasoned well and not dry! I also really liked the pickled veggies, they're not too sour, and had just enough of a pickled taste to it to not be overpowering. Crispy rolls? They were crispy and tasted fresh, haha. Everything mixed together tasted like satisfaction - so good! The service here was friendly! Each of the sisters came up to check on us at least once, haha. I almost got them confused. They're attentive and we had a nice, small chat with one of them. If you're looking for some solid Vietnamese food, you'll have to check this place out. Their menu isn't quite as extensive as other places, but they nailed down their menu items. Although I haven't tried the specials on their dinner menu - they have piqued my interest, so maybe I'll try that next time. Those items look more like a fusion sort of dish.

They had me at Banh Khot! Whenever I see this dish served at the restaurant, I MUST TRY IT! Went to give this new restaurant a try for dinner on a Monday night. Very cute, modern style, Vietnamese restaurant. Medium size, with about 10-15 tables, and almost all tables were filled at one point. Pretty busy for a Monday! We ordered a good amount of food for our party of 5, and we all really liked the food-- not to mention we are Vietnamese, so we have high standsards when it comes to our food. Although, some of the dishes weren't your traditional Vietnamese dish, we still enjoyed them! Matcha Coconut- Tbh, I was getting it because it was pretty, but I was not expecting to love it as much as I do. Surprisingly refreshing and delicious! *Banh Khot- i have tried many banh khots around the bay n this has to be one of the best! I love that the batter is thin n crispy. *Spicy Shaken Beef Pho- Can't believe we were going to pass on this one because, "we got pho at home," but so glad we did not! This was my favorite of all the things we ordered because it isn't your ordinary average pho, it is pho-nomenally delicious. I would go back to eat this on a regular basis if I were in the area. *Tom Yum Pasta- Not something we would usually order at a Vietnamese restaurant, but it seemed to be a favorite amongst people. My family loved it, but it was not my thing. *Shaking Beef- Flavor was decent, but it was okay to me, I like my meats super tender, and the meat was a little too tough for my liking. *Sizzling Brisket- We made the mistake of not mixing it while it was Sizzling, so the flavors might not have been disdistributed evenly, but it was still good. I'd like to give it another try and mix it while it's still hot to see if it is any different. I love the crispy rice on the bottom! I have already fallen in love vibes, and want to come back to give their lunch menu a try!

My bf and I were running errands and picked a lunch spot on Yelp at random. Pulling up, we were like............ wait. WHO IS THIS Formerly the lot housing OB Town ;_; We walked in on a weekend afternoon and were seated immediately. Orders came out in around 15~ mins. BBQ RICE PLATE (chicken): The perf nuoc cham :P Chicken was tender and flavorful. And the fried egg !!!! Great portions for the price. I could eat this every day. My bf was amazed by their Tom Yum Pasta-- we've definitely seen fusion dishes similar before but this is executed PERFECTLY. The best blend of Viet flavors in a pasta medium. Would highly recommend :D RIP OB Town, your late night chicken will be missed. Good thing your successor is flames. Me Va Con is a very worthy replacement.

What a gem! The food was terrific from drinks, appetizers and entrees. We were so stuffed, in a good way. Staff attentive and friendly. Started with the jungle roll which was so tasty! Had the taro and avocado boba shakes...creamy. The braised pork was so wonderfully spiced with egg and the tom yum noodles delicious. Will definitely come back when in the neighborhood. There's a good parking lot off 61 and close to the entrance.

Food 4/5 I was very pleasantly surprised with the Beef Pho. The spices were fragrant when they brought it over. The soup was very very clear, not riddled with oil. The meat quality was superb. Not overly fatty or grisly. The meat was tasty and sliced well. I was not left feeling like I was skimped out on with regards to meat. Had the usual green onions, white onion. Served with a side of basil leaves (felt like I could have been given a tad bit more), bean sprouts, and jalapenos, and one lime wedge with plenty of juice. The only reason this did not get a 5/5 for food is because the noddles were a bit clumped together as if they had sat for a bit. I did come at a odd time, around 3pm but wishing they had broken them up before serving. Their house made chili is spicy but very very flavorful. I used it with some Housin and the meats, very much reccomended. Service 3/5 Service was expected as received. I was given water in the beginning. I wasn't checked on during the eating period whichw as fine, as I was given a pitcher of water for my table. There was no one else in the restaurant at the time. Ambiance 4/5 Inside is a cute remodeled modern feel. The seats aren't that comfortable but they do the job. The ables have little flowers which adds a nice touch of life. The exterior definitely needs some loving. I was actually on my elsewhere and drove past this and saw now open banner. I decided to give it a try. Definitely needs some colorful paint on the exterior hopefully otherwise I may thought it was a closed business. Lastly, it's definitely one of the better Phos I've had in the Bay after having moved up from Southern California. I'd come back!

Sad to see that OB town was replaced but was excited to try this Vietnamese fusion spot. We ordered the: - Banh Khot: crispy and delicious. They came prepared with individually set lettuce and mint leaves. My fav dish of the night. However I felt like the price was a bit steep compared to other places that serve this dish - Braised Pork Belly: it was pretty good but a tad bit spicy for me - Sizzling beef: this was in a hot stone pot so we had high hopes for this but it was the least favorite dish of the night. It was very bland and we had to ask for sauce. It tasted a lot better after we added soy sauce Overall the portions were just ok-- no leftovers. But the prices for these dishes were a bit too steep to have on the regular.

Nice to see this place revived with a new owner. All the dishes we tried were flavorful and very nicely finished. Simple and clean environment if not a little sparse. With the music, echo and kitchen noise it was a bit loud, but tolerable. Staff were friendly and attentive. The beef carpaccio was OK but overshadowed quite a bit by the Thai basil(?) or some other herb. Coffees (Ube and Egg) were creamy and refreshing (although whether I'll sleep tonight is debatable).

I was curious to try after reading the reviews and ordered for delivery: beef pho, shrimp spring rolls, and xoi man. The spring rolls were pretty standard, more greens than some others, and the skin was bouncy. It was OK but I think I prefer others. The beef pho broth was spice forward, including black pepper which gave a slight more heat. I liked it overall. The Vietnamese coffee was pretty dark and bitter, which I loved. It was my first time trying a xoi man dish and I liked the mixture of flavors and textures with the sticky rice as a base.

Cozy restaurant with good service and delicious food. The chicken pho broth was wonderfully rich and complex. We also got the fried rice with shredded chicken, which was a hit with our kid, and the fresh spring rolls with shrimp. Loved the peanut sauce with fried garlic. Will definitely return!

This is a true gem in Oakland! The owner, Belle, said they've only been open for 4 months, but I can def see this business booming. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and beef pho. What I appreciate about the spring rolls is that it's not heavy on the vermicelli noodles. I prefer it this way because I'd rather fill up on a main dish, which in my case was the pho. The broth was flavorful yet light, and the condiments that came with it were nice and fresh. I've been to other restaurants where the mint and basil look wilted. Belle mentioned growing up in Vietnam and that this was her pho recipe. You can definitely tell it was made with love! *Pro tip* make sure to ask for a soup spoon, because it didn't automatically come out when our bowls came to the table. I can't wait to try out their other dishes, like the banh khot and shaken beef. She recommended to try the braised pork belly, so I'm excited to keep coming back to see what else the menu has to offer.

I've been dying for a good thit kho (braised pork) in the East Bay since so many good Vietnamese restaurants are in the South Bay. Let me tell you... I sat down, barely looked at the menu, ordered the thit kho, and my face was buried in the thing until I was full. Full of flavor, delicious fatty pork belly, two boiled eggs, slightly spicy, has that subtle coconut flavor that makes the whole dish just.. People, it's just so good. I'm used to homecooked thit kho that's not so fatty. If you're looking for less fat, this might not be for you. They use pork belly so it's THICK. Just be mindful of that. The flavor and the smell... The sauce... on point. My ancestors gave me a hug when I ate this dish here. So, so happy that there's this caliber of homecooked Vietnamese food here in the EB. Only thing I didn't like was that the music was way too loud. I'm sure they would have turned it down if I said something...

Came here with a couple of friends and was lucky enough to try many of the dishes on their menu! The place isn't super big but we came kind of late on a weeknight so we didn't have to wait to get seated. We tried their pho, the mini pancakes, wings, garlic noodles, and their tom-yum pasta! Given our large order our food did take a little while to come out but everything we ordered was amazzinngg! The standout for me was definitely their mini cancakes otherwise known as bahn knot, it was my first time having them and I couldn't stop thinking about them for days after! I think the only reason I'm giving them a 4 is because the portions were a little small for the price. Although everything was really good, it came out to be kinda a hefty bill.

Excellent bowl of beef pho, and I didn't have to drive to international blvd, and they have a parking lot!!! Dream come true. I also really enjoyed the strong cafe sua da. Their homemade ot sate (chili sauce) is incredible!

This is a cozy establishment that is definitely worth checking out! It was hard deciding what to order since everything on the menu sounded so delicious. Decided to go with the ginger chicken, which was so tender and pleasantly reminiscent of home style cooking! Great portion size as well, it was enough for 2 people.

The quality of the food is top notch. We enjoyed every bite. The crispness of the pancakes with fresh vegis is a perfect balance. The braised pork belly had a surprising kick from the chilli with a generous amount of meat Definitely would come again if I am in the area

Solid new Vietnamese place! I like that they have their own (small) parking lot, service is really kind and friendly, and prices quite reasonable. The outside isn't much but the inside is aesthetic with wood tables and little flower vases, and chill music too! My friend and I visited for lunch today and there was a constant flow of people in and out. She got the vermicelli bowl ($17) and I got the chicken banh mi with boba combo ($15). Both were good portions, with flavorful herbs and lovely presentation. I felt that the chicken was a little salty, and I would have appreciated more pickled veggies on my banh mi, but the bread was fresh and yummy. I felt that the strawberry boba smoothie was a little overly sweet to finish but the first sips were good paired with the sandwich.

4.68/5 Delicious Vietnamese food! It's very refreshing to see a Vietnamese food place have other more enriching entrees other than pho. Though their pho seemed promising, I opted for the braised pork belly. The braised pork belly was tender and fatty. I wished they gave more sauce though as the picture showed. Other than that the coconut Vietnamese iced tea was also a treat that my friend got. Service was amazing, will be back!

Food and ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. As a Vietnamese person, I felt nostalgia eating the braised pork and cabbage soup. I thought the flavored were authentic and had some great surprises like star anise for their added richness to their braised sauce. Price was $50 for two, so not too bad either for a casual lunch spot. It's a new business so it's also not too crowded yet. Music wise they play bossa nova covers which is pretty relaxing for a dining experience!

Delicious!! Adding Me Va Con as a new restaurant to add to our restaurant rotations. I highly recommend: - Braised pork belly: This dish has a KICK to it. If you do not do well with spice, RECONSIDER! If you like spice, like myself, you will love this. Delicious, spicy, sauce smothered on tender and fatty pork all within a clay pot. Mix that with a bed of fluffy white rice - chefs kiss! - Creamy kimchi pasta: 3 of my favorite things all in one dish. Not as spicy as the braised pork belly, but still has a nice kick. The creaminess reduces some of the heat. It also has some kimchi pieces and bacon- chefs kiss x2!

ordered chicken + beef multiple times however the chicken pho is darker than the pho which would assume beef would be darker with more dark spices. not a fan of white meat chicken pho. always prefer free range dark meat. Could use improvement here IMO the beef quality is higher than others - evidenced by their slicing and the marbling, and you can taste it. and it's well packed so it presents nicely. would like them to expand to additional beef cuts for people who eat pho 5x a week: flank, tripe, tendon, all the bits. not just thin sliced steak tbh.

Met up with coworkers for a holiday lunch. It had a warm, cozy vibe with a fully decorated tree on a rotating stand. Our food was tasty, the ingredients were fresh. The vermicelli bowls had a choice of protein with two grilled shrimp and egg roll. Service was attentive. Great overall experience.

10/19/24 I'd say this is kinda a modern take on Vietnamese standards. Not really hipster, though it does seem like that's their target demo, but without the absurdly high hipster prices. That said, everything is still more expensive than your local standard pho shop... but who knows, prices are all over the place these days. I do think their soups are very flavorful. They asked me how hot I wanted my Spicy Shaken Beef Pho $22, and I said "VERY hot." Well, I was getting nervous when the appetizers of spring rolls came. The sauce they came with was QUITE hot. Not like ghost pepper hot, but habanero hot ya know? So, I was like crap.... maybe won't be able to swallow more than a couple sips. Well, my fears weren't warranted as the "VERY hot" soup was certainly hot, but not nearly as hot as Haidilao hot pot I'd say. In fact, it was less hot than the appetizer sauce. Interestingly, they don't have Sriracha but sub their own house-made hot sauce, which was pretty good. Smoother, sweeter, tangier, but same heat. Nice. One thing not nice: THEY ARE SLOOOOOOOOOOOOW. I think it took nearly a 1/2 hr just to get our drinks. Last dish probably came 1hr from when it was ordered. So there's that... 4/5 #vietnamesefood #vietnamesecuisine #vietnamesefusion

5 stars for everything. If you haven't tried this place, you must! The most delicious Vietnamese food I've had in the area so far.