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Bayhill Vietnamese Bistro in San Bruno

4 (94) 851 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

Categories

Vietnamese restaurant
Pho restaurant

Location on the map

San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-588-9662

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–8 PM
Thursday:10 AM–8 PM
Friday:10 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4

94 Reviews for Bayhill Vietnamese Bistro 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-24 18:58:00

I come here pretty frequently for their food. Its in a convenient location with lots of parking. Inside is pretty spacious with lots of tables. Service is always really quick and the food comes out quickly. The pho is always a safe option. I like getting the combo. The chicken pho is also really good if you want something lighter. Their chicken curry noodle soup is one of their specials and you can order it with whatever noodle you prefer. The grilled pork roll is my favorite appetizer and they’re decently sized too. The viet iced coffee is also good and really strong, perfect for keeping me from a food coma lol Would recommend this place as a quick and convenient pho restaurant.

Review №2

2023-08-08 20:23:26

Forgot to take picture before eating, I ordered Korean style beef short rib rice plate, it’s 17.99+tax, and it’s only 1 slice of beef rib, dry without sauce, plus some uncooked veggies, that’s it!

Review №3

2021-10-24 06:58:30

Came in on a whim while driving home, famished. Will be making the journey back for any of the food but especially the Grilled Pork Boa! Seriously, a 10/10. Best I have EVER had. We enjoyed the Curry Chicken, Banh Mi Pork Belly, The Spring Rolls with peanut sauce and the Baggett! Super fresh, soft warm and delicious! Friendly service, quick service and super satisfying. Like I said, we will be back!

Review №4

2021-08-10 00:06:39

Tried their chicken bao bun for the first time for lunch, it was good. Their pho are good huge serving, rice plates are amazing. I love their banh mi sandwiches, I always add egg to mine, rolls are soft & fresh. Staff there are friendly.

Review №5

2023-02-23 04:46:03

Came in about 45mins before it close still let us sit and order and just let us know they close at 8. Service was quick and friendly and the beef pho was good. Its a nice spot to come and eat and relax. People were very nice and friendly and even with the time crunch didnt feel rushed at all.

Review №6

2023-09-09 05:21:35

We came for lunch at noon exactly on a Friday, and we were one of only 3 tables for the majority of the 45 minutes we were there. We enjoyed our pho tai, but we probably wouldnt order the combination banh mi again. The fried egg rolls tasted good, but they were filled with more carrots than weve eaten from other Vietnamese restaurants. The quality of the food was comparable overall to what weve had in San Francisco and in South San Francisco, but the prices were a bit steeper, maybe because its next to the YouTube and other tech offices.

Review №7

2023-07-10 00:37:08

The food is always delicious. My daughter has a thing for their chicken curry. My other daughter loves the Bhun Mi. I like their Pho and rice bowls with eggs. The people are so nice and it feels like you are eating a home cooked meal. Service is professional, timely, and friendly. Restaurant is clean, peaceful and relaxing.

Review №8

2023-08-11 05:59:57

Bao Bun tacos are amazing. Bahn MI needs help. Bread is ok and need more filling

Review №9

2022-10-07 07:42:16

These sandwiches are soooo good. My family and I come here often and always order a sandwich each and a large soup. We always end up with left overs- and we are a family who has a very healthy appetite. It seems the owners are a family; a father and his kids or younger relatives? Maybe Im wrong but it seems that way. Very nice, gracious, and respectful.

Review №10

2022-11-04 19:03:14

I didnt even bother to eat here... walked in and sat in a booth. First thing I saw was filth on the walls. Next the easier hands us filthy plastic menus. Strike 2. I decide to look up the reviews because I believed the place was fairly new. The reviews all looked pretty good. Service maybe not so great but I didnt see anything crazy about the place being dirty or having bad practices. So I decided to use hand sanitizer and give it a try. The waiter brings us our waters and STRIKE 3!!! One glass had spots and the other had food stuck on it. Gross! If its this dirty in 3 minutes of sitting down I cant imagine what the kitchen looks like nor do I care to find out! 🤢

Review №11

2022-11-16 00:25:01

Stopped in for some take out Pho and was pleased with the service and food. The pho was delicious! The people working were kind, friendly and helpful. The dining area looked a step above what Im used to, so I plan to go back and try a full dine-in meal.

Review №12

2023-08-22 19:29:29

Too pricy, the products quality is just OK. A seafood soup cost me almost $20

Review №13

2022-10-10 23:11:37

A good place for a quick lunch. Service was a little slow, but I feel that most places are like that nowadays due to lack of staffing. Food was decent. I ordered the combo pho which was not bad. Will go again.

Review №14

2023-05-23 02:17:00

The server where clipping their nails and where sneezing without covering their nose . The restaurant was dirty, the rice taste it a day old and the chicken was rubbery and stale.

Review №15

2022-05-11 01:49:03

Very good pho broth. Dine in is better, they skimp out when you order for take out. Small amount of noodle, bean sprouts and barely any mint. This is consistent with their take out/pick up orders. Dining in gets decent portion size.

Review №16

2023-10-13 21:03:10

Great place to get chicken pho! I love it!

Review №17

2022-12-31 19:14:04

I like that theres enough space for dining in. Orders are pretty fast. Beef pho and shrimp roll is what l order 😋. I enjoyed it. I will return again.

Review №18

2023-06-09 02:44:12

The bun bo hue was terrible, it was watered down and they offered pho garnish instead. Not authentic at all.

Review №19

2021-01-15 22:24:40

Love this place! I grew up in San Jose where Vietnamese restaurants are so good and I got picky. This place is amazing! It’s authentic, delicious and the portions are HUGE! Its definitely quality food for the price and amount you get. I’ve tried it all—soups, rice plates, sandwiches, etc. They provide top notch customer service! The owner is always friendly, welcoming and upbeat! I am so glad we live a block away. Definitely our go to spot. Great food and best deal around town! You will not be disappointed!

Review №20

2022-01-19 03:41:17

The service girl was very rude once me and my girlfriend walked in to the restaurant. She immediately let us know that they closed at 8pm but we can eat and we were there at 6:30? Immediately she gave a negative vibe and was very rude with very rude with her body language. The food was terrible! $50 for 2 people is ridiculous for none good Vietnamese food. I hope they read this so they can do better and take care of future customers because they lost one today. Good luck!

Review №21

2023-04-08 02:18:56

This is one of my FAV eating spots. Food is yummy. Fresh. Owner and staff always cheerful and remembers my order! I always leave feeling like I’m part of the family that’s just been fed. Thank you 🙏🏻

Review №22

2020-12-09 05:08:42

Was hungry with my friends so we stopped by here for some quick bites.

Review №23

2021-12-23 14:57:52

Horrible horrible horrible service! They wont attend to you and will tell you to pay up front without showing you the receipt!!!! Theyll tell you that they cant show it to you after youve paid which is complete BS! Its because they tagged on an additional 18% and they wanted to be sneaky about it!!! I even made the mistake of tipping them extra for the horrible service that I received. Shame on me.For an overpriced Vietnamese Bistro, the food here is below mediocre with tiny portions. And did I mention the services here are horrible? Especially the lady waitress whos lazy and super argumentative! Dont come here at all cost! I would give this place ZERO stars if I could. Youve been warned.

Review №24

2022-06-18 23:14:09

It is a hit or miss restaurant. Sometimes the quality of food is decent. Sometimes they serve disgusting stuff that needs to be tossed into garbage or feed to your cat/dog.In my last visit I had to throw half of the substance that resembles meat (covered in some disgusting fat and skin) from my meal 🤮 I will look for other restaurants :( This is the third time this is happening :( I am very disappointed.Btw Carls Junior is in the same plaza and they actually cook your meal. You wont get half cooked noodles and bleeding fat/skin substance.

Review №25

2018-01-10 18:02:03

I like coming here for lunch. The restaurant has plenty of space so you won’t feel crowded eating here. It is a great place to come with coworkers for lunch, since you can fit a large group of eight or more comfortably. The menu is good, and the food is delicious. Visa and MasterCard are accepted here. The service is on point. They take your order right away, and the food arrives fast hot and steaming. They provide you with good portions that will satisfy you and not leave you feeling hungry. They provide you with fresh kettle of tea to go along with your meal.

Review №26

2022-06-30 15:56:57

We showed up to this restaurant at 7:39 pm and the staff rudely told us that they closed at 8 pm and that they would not serve us. We were disappointed to say the least but the worse part was it was humiliating because the management were not friendly nor accommodating. It’s sad because I’ve eaten here in the past and I thought the food was decent. We live in this neighborhood and will no longer dine out at this establishment again.

Review №27

2020-03-08 16:11:35

Owner changed a year ago. First time back and disappointed. They no longer have bun hoi. I tried the beef stew with egg noodles. It was ok. The beef was tough and it was more like beef soup not stew. My husband ordered pho with a extra noodles on the side so it doesn’t soak up all the soup. They put it in his bowl. They did bring extra soup to try to fix it. Probably won’t come back since we live an hour away and made a special trip to come here

Review №28

2023-04-05 21:20:34

The Phô is fan-freekin-tastic. Bahnmi is exceptional! I eat here twice a week

Review №29

2019-07-10 03:51:29

Store is clean, service and food okay.

Review №30

2022-07-25 15:54:34

Could be improved with larger portions of fresh spring veggie rolls and including plant milk with the Viet tea/coffee. More vegan options, too.

Review №31

2019-08-20 02:40:22

Service and food was ok. Price is too high.

Review №32

2019-01-03 19:56:19

Though it isnt the best Vietnamese food Ive ever had, it is still above par. Customer service is quick and courteous. Its perfect for getting a quick bite or eating with a friend.

Review №33

2019-02-15 18:14:52

Surprinsingly good. The sandwitch was very delicious. Usually the bread can be hard. But not the ones here.The pho was also great.The menu might not be very extensive like some other Vietnamese restaurants but simple and delicious. The customer service is fast and good!

Review №34

2023-02-07 05:46:48

Great food and prompt service, Ive been coming here for years and many more

Review №35

2018-03-28 03:37:49

Okay all the employees must have reviewed this seriously!? Check it on yelp (2 stars).It pains me to write this review because I am very forgiving when it comes to food and service especially when its busy. Today was not one of those days. Walked into a nice restaurant/atmosphere, seated right away, and food came out fast. Good right? Wrong.Ordered pho special which was okay. The bo vien (beef ball) was really rubbery which tells me its been frozen for a while. Pho came out with 2 small limes and I asked for more lime and I got the your stupid look,that the other reviewer mentioned. Thats expected though with most restaurants I go to and asking for extra condiments but they make up for it with good food. My girlfriend kept asking for seafood dishes which they were all out of so she got chicken soup with no chicken. They never gave us tea or water which i had to ask for twice. Tea was cold. and water never came. Had to get it myself.To top it all off everytime I asked for something the guy would go sit down and watch TV. I,would ask for it from another server. I walked up to get our check. I,asked for the iced bean dessert which they were out of. At this point its clear they are just checked out and dont want to make anything special. I asked for ice coffee and to cash out. The guy takes my card, runs it and says nothing about the cost, gives me the receipt and goes back to his chair to sit down!!Another guy comes I ask if I was charged for coffee as the receipt says nothing except the total (hate that). At first he says no, is about to charge me again,and I ask can you check to be sure....he checks and voila, I WAS already charged. He calls his coworker over and he looks at the receipt and than finally goes to make me some coffee.The place wasnt even busy at all during this time which sums up the 1 star review. This was the worst pho experience I ever had and I,have had a lot,my girlfriend is Vietnamese and shr even spoke to them in vietnamese so no excuses there. I never felt so compelled to immediately review right after a meal before today.

Review №36

2021-06-16 08:18:11

Two stars because I kept getting bugs inside my product and I also found 3 black hair on the meat and the Thai tea doesn’t taste good awful menu. Please fixed it

Review №37

2019-03-13 21:15:23

Nice food, excellent service:)Will come back

Review №38

2021-01-13 05:33:39

Big fan of this establishment, the food is great and the customer service is fast and responsive. My wife and I frequent this place often and tell our friends about this place all the time. Thank you!

Review №39

2020-10-27 05:12:04

This is my 2nd favorite 🤩 Vietnamese restaurant. Friendly staff are always happy to see us. All the dishes I’ve tried reminds me of a home cooked meal from my mom. 😋

Review №40

2018-08-26 01:39:49

A great place to stop and get some food. Waitress was really friendly and food came surprisingly quick. Food quality was good and place is pretty clean.

Review №41

2023-10-24 10:23:23

Nice one

Review №42

2019-02-07 00:21:20

The best Banh Mi sandwich Ive have in San Francisco Bay Area. Excellent service, clean and well decorated.

Review №43

2022-01-14 01:46:05

The beef inside is really not tender. And no sprout, cilantro, and cost $15

Review №44

2020-08-18 22:08:57

Big fan of their banh mi. Its got a nice, clean taste. Inside is clean and food is ready relatively quickly.

Review №45

2018-09-04 02:22:22

New management! I had one of the Pho dishes. Delicious. Best though is the gracious and welcoming service.

Review №46

2023-02-11 22:13:04

Vegetable rice plate was plain and cold. Not worth $20

Review №47

2021-03-29 05:24:03

My 2nd favorite 😻 Vietnamese restaurant. I find the portions on the small side, which leads me to ordering more or leaving still hungry.

Review №48

2019-01-24 00:59:45

Friendly, prompt service; delicious food served extremely hot. Large portions, good value.

Review №49

2022-03-08 02:55:06

Went there twice. I recommend the pho but wouldnt recommend the banh mi

Review №50

2019-02-17 02:56:18

The food was good but the service was a little slow. Im sure its temporary because they have a hiring sign out front.

Review №51

2019-05-04 20:01:53

Attentive host and waiter. We had the tofu Spring rolls and chicken curry. Great spot for a quick bite.

Review №52

2021-10-31 03:48:28

Solid Vietnamese place. Got pho and a rice plate, both were good.

Review №53

2017-05-05 19:22:12

Very good food for reasonable price. Every one has to visit this place. Keep up the good work guys.

Review №54

2019-03-05 19:21:08

Pho soo good youll slap your mama Even if the service is bad which its not This food is just outstanding!!!!

Review №55

2021-05-10 23:46:04

Great customer service, the food is good. Ill keep coming to this place.

Review №56

2023-06-24 17:04:25

Dont waste your time

Review №57

2022-07-03 03:30:44

Delicious Pho

Review №58

2019-03-18 07:16:12

Better management for sure! Combination Pho is my favorite. Highly recommend

Review №59

2023-04-30 18:29:38

Sandwich was way too salty and bland 👎

Review №60

2020-04-03 23:29:48

You can still order food to take out during the shelter in place order.

Review №61

2022-09-13 14:33:21

I like chicken pho a lot. You should try it.

Review №62

2021-07-17 23:32:51

Customer service was excellent, and the food was tasty and good.

Review №63

2019-06-26 02:41:48

Excellent Pho. Enjoy even more every time Im in town on business. Thank you.

Review №64

2021-02-07 20:08:32

This place was good! Fresh and tasty Pho

Review №65

2018-11-07 05:39:42

Enjoyed it. It was my first time. Wonderful food.

Review №66

2021-06-24 01:24:46

Nice place to dine in, food is health and good.

Review №67

2019-05-21 22:29:36

Good Pho. Best BBQ pork belly sandwich and Bao.

Review №68

2020-03-05 02:03:37

The vietnamese coffee was great and the egg rolls delicious

Review №69

2018-03-18 01:13:48

Great portions and high quality food.

Review №70

2019-01-02 00:11:08

Much improved under new management. Will be coming back!

Review №71

2020-11-17 18:27:27

Love it! Delicious! Authentic! Friendly staff

Review №72

2019-08-17 04:01:31

Love the ban mi! Friendly staff, would go back.

Review №73

2019-01-06 04:11:48

Nice place, we will definitely be back. Thank you!

Review №74

2019-06-16 02:05:58

Food is good, service is poor.

Review №75

2018-08-18 23:31:40

Good foods. Good service. And good price

Review №76

2019-06-13 02:58:58

Lunch with my hubby was very yummy!

Review №77

2021-07-08 06:39:09

Love the food and the price is decent

Review №78

2022-08-01 23:21:21

The server Is.not tha good

Review №79

2020-08-30 22:35:26

Pork Belly Sandwich is pretty good!

Review №80

2020-03-01 04:18:29

Good service. & Affordable prices.

Review №81

2021-09-21 18:33:30

Good place for Pho!

Review №82

2019-05-10 12:02:40

Good attention and food was good.

Review №83

2019-04-18 04:33:33

Nice sandwiches, big and good.

Review №84

2019-12-10 07:34:20

All around amazing experience

Review №85

2019-03-05 16:03:58

Okay POH

Review №86

2021-05-12 16:18:10

Great experience

Review №87

2019-10-17 22:18:41

Improving

Review №88

2019-10-30 18:01:46

Horrible experience.....!

Review №89

2018-08-30 06:07:13

Good noodles.

Review №90

2019-09-06 03:45:53

The beat sandwiches!!!

Review №91

2022-09-18 01:33:27

The service is good and so is the food, you can see it in the photographs. The place is spacious, accessible and has a family atmosphere. RL parking is spacious.The attention is good and the food too, you can see it in the photographs. The place is spacious, accessible and its family atmosphere. There is ample parking.

Review №92

2022-07-21 02:37:42

Very good, this Vietnamese restaurant has a wide variety of food choices. The taste is great👍The waiter is also very good and polite. Make guests feel very warm. The restaurant is spacious and clean. One sentence is very good, great👍

Review №93

2022-02-22 00:59:16

The food is good, only 2 things, do not try to change anything from what is on the menu and second, the restaurant as a whole is dirty, it needs a lot of cleaning

Review №94

2021-06-17 01:42:10

Tasty! good! Come on!