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Big Selection, Improved Service

4 Posted on 03 / 09 / 2011

I've been to this restaurant several times, and when I went recently, their service improved (had a good waiter this time), versus before when they'd sometimes close early, run out of a lot of menu items, etc. Anyway, they've got a big selection--I have a menu with me and can count 84 entrees and 12 appetizers! They have pho (noodle soups) and other soups, bun (vermicelli dishes), hot pots, rice dishes, noodle dishes, porridge, mixed veggie dishes, salad entrees and specialties. More than half their dishes have mock meats. Lots of beverages, though no alcohol. I think their food tastes pretty good (and, of course, they have all the main Vietnamese sauces, minus the fish sauce, at each table for extra spicing), and it's cheap. Worth a try--it's at the west end of the mini mall--wasn't ever too hard for me to find. They do still charge 50 cents for tap water, so remember to bring your own water!

Pros: huge menu, tasty, cheap
Cons: not too much atmosphere, still charge for tap water

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Meh...

2 Posted on 01 / 17 / 2010

This resturant is O.K. For the price the portions are good, though they charge for water. Its a nice atmosphere and it is clean. The food is not great. I went there w/ a group of 6 people and none of us were blown away by the flavor. It isn't gross or anything, but there are so many other great vegan asian restruants near by it doesn't make me want to go back.

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Pretty good

4 Posted on 08 / 30 / 2009

Look for the waiter statute that's outside of the restaurant when you're driving along the side of the mall in the parking lot. I came here craving for pho but their duck noodle dish turned out to be wheat noodle instead of rice noodle in what is like a wonton soup stock. They seem to have very few noodle soup dishes. However, their other dishes aren't bad at all. I went back just a few days ago for some shedded tofu and broken rice and it was extremely tasty.

Pros: Quick, Authentic
Cons: hard to find

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One of my favorite Vietnamese joints

5 Posted on 03 / 09 / 2009

I had a bit of trouble finding this place at first, but I'm glad I did. It's joined together with a few other places, right by the mall, and is tucked away inside a large cafeteria-style room. I usually can't place an order there without getting the dumplings, which are always cooked just right and have massive amounts of flavor. The ginger chicken comes in a soupy-type style that has a lot of kick to it. But my favorite dish is the bamboo with chili and little slices of fake meat - I wish I could remember the name of it from the menu. All the food is good but that gets me every time. I highly recommend this place, especially if you are looking for a wide variety of flavors for decent prices.

Pros: huge variety, good prices
Cons: insane parking on weekends, hidden

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Hidden Goodness Vegan

5 Posted on 06 / 19 / 2008

This restaurant is hidden from the main Bolsa Ave in Little Saigon. However is it across the popular mall in L.Saigon. You will find it once you get into the driveway parking lot. My husband and I must have tried all Vege food in the area... So far this one is my favorite. It's very casual with a friendly atmosphere. The food stays true to Vietnamese tradition. It's not americanized. I'm not a fan of mock meat but the way Bo De prepare their food just took me by surprised. You also find dishes without the processed stuff... They don't over use it as other restaurants and you always get lots of fresh vegetables with all your dishes. My favorites are the rice noodle soup and the broken rice dish. The smoothies are below $3 and tastes like they used fresh fruits... You get a lot of food for what you paid... Very affordable... noodle soups are mostly below $7 and most dishes are below $8... There are also already cooked food you can get to go in hot trays, less than $3 per items... Great deal and fresh food. Ignore the casual look of the restaurant b/c the food will stand out.. I love it!

Pros: vegan, tasteful, affordable
Cons: little english, hidden

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Nice Casual Restaurant

4 Posted on 07 / 19 / 2007

This restaurant is very casual, fast food type. The food is very affordable. I especially love their noodle soups, like the "bun rieu" or "bun bon kho." If you are near the Little Saigon area and want a quick good vegie meal, this restaurant is a good one.

Pros: affordable prices, quick service
Cons: could be cleaner, noisy, crowded parking