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Mint Leaf in Berkeley

4.2 (146) 2865 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA 94710, United States

Categories

Vietnamese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

Location on the map

Berkeley, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-898-1609
Site: http://mintleafvr.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

146 Reviews for Mint Leaf 2024:

Review №1

2022-11-09 21:10:26

Excellent pho. Amazing sweet potato chicken curry. Although…if I’m honest, the chicken was actually my least favorite part. I wonder if they could make that with just vegetables? The curry is phenomenal tho. Must try at least once. We’ll be back.

Review №2

2022-07-23 02:17:02

Absolutely amazing! You can enjoy their food inside or outside in their spacious patio. A lot of Vietnamese salad selections and their sweet potato chicken curry was amazing! Can’t wait to come back

Review №3

2023-10-09 19:47:15

The bahn mi sandwich combo had mayonnaise, a greasy imperial roll and a bland salad. They put jalapeños in one of our sandwiches when we specifically asked them not to put them! Even the servers were not very friendly.We definitely won’t go back!

Review №4

2023-07-08 00:01:54

Kind of a nondescript Berkeley hole in the wall with delicious food. Prices are very good, by Berkeley standards. Modest beers and wines are offered. Nothing fancy about this place. Recommend sampling their special juice drinks

Review №5

2020-05-02 20:52:53

Eggplant tofu is pretty good here, nice and caramelized in that clay pot. The cheesecake stuffed dessert roll thing was so nice too. If I were to go here again it would be for that!

Review №6

2018-05-11 00:42:37

Decent Vietnamese food. Service is good. They have a patio so you can bring your doggo. Fresh juice available too!

Review №7

2018-11-30 06:15:13

I think the bahn mi may be over priced at 10 dollars. But the pho I had for the same was really amazing. Usually veggies pho is broccoli, letteuce, carrots and mung bean sprouts. There pho not only had a very light tasty broth that I didnt need to doctor up with condiments. But broccoli, lettuce, carrots, baby corn, green bean, friend onions and usual basil and bean sprouts. However they true stand out for me where these amazing chewy somewhat smoky mushrooms. That together with fried tofu and I was one happy camper.The decore is super clean and modern, with really nice bathrooms, and semi open kitchen.

Review №8

2023-04-08 21:48:51

My girls and I had lunch and everything was good. I searched Google for the closest restaurant near the Berkeley Marina and took a chance at stopping in for the first time. Service was great, food was prepared and served quickly. My daughters know how I feel about a dirty bathroom when eating out. When I say the restroom was clean and smelled fresh. I knew I would enjoy the food.We will be back again

Review №9

2021-03-27 01:36:08

Mint Leaf is a staple in the area. For Vietnamese cuisine, it is a tad bit expensive but compared to the area, its one of the more value restaurants. Their service is so quick even around the lunch rush time. Ive gotten the Saigon Rice Plate with Grilled Pork every time Ive went. Ive been wanting to try other things on the menu but I cant stop craving the rice plate. But that just means I need to go here more times. Im so glad this place is around.

Review №10

2020-10-10 21:32:06

Nice spot for yummy Vietnamese food! Also has smoothies. Nice friendly staff. Has outdoor seating if you request it ❤️

Review №11

2018-12-08 09:12:53

This is one of my favorite local pho places but they offer a lot more in the menu. Spacious space in west Berkeley, good food, clean, quick and friendly service, never crowded. I like the chicken pho with grilled chicken that comes on the side. You can also add veggies for a bit extra. Not a traditional pho but it is yummy. They also have a juice bar.

Review №12

2023-05-21 00:24:45

We have come here maybe once or twice a month for years, including one very rainy January where we ordered takeout several times a week. My husband loved their pho ga. Our experience today was not to par and we will not return. We had eaten, our order was wrong but no big deal. They’d just forgotten the appetizer but at least it wasn’t on our bill. We were chatting after eating and the woman who had delivered our bill came to our table and announced they’d been closed for 15 minutes and could we please pay. It was bizarre as there were people there still eating and tables with dirty plates still on them, so it’s not like she’s done for the day. Anyway, we went and paid despite posted hours being open until 8 PM (it was 3:15 PM). I mean, whatever, I guess. Then she decides to make it better (??) by telling us as we are checking out that she’d like to eat her lunch too. She wasn’t even our waitress but you do you, I guess, rude lady. God knows what she did to clear the other diners out; pulled the fire alarm I guess.I worked in restaurants for years and this was like a “bad manners restaurant worker” orientation video. 0/5 do not recommend. There are so many great restaurants in the Bay why bother?

Review №13

2023-05-15 20:14:07

I love Mint Leaf!What the food is like:The pho is good. Flavorful enough to not be boring, and plain enough that it is comfortable to eat. I like to get the special rare beef pho.The shaking beef plate might be my favorite when I want to be spoiled. Its basically a plate of big chunks of well-flavored meat (garlic, onion, salt, probably other flavors too). Love the sizzling sound it makes while it is served.The spring rolls are all really lovely, too. They have a lot of crispy textures stuffed into them.Most of the dishes are very flavorful. Some of them are also rich.Online ordering: I appreciate that Mint Leaf recently incorporated the ability to use Online Ordering through GrubHub and other platforms. I love being able to schedule a pick-up time. I used to order via telephone and would ask for extra jalapeños on the side, and they would sometimes be forgotten (totally okay!). Now that I am ordering online, though, theres a printed receipt that shows the request for extra jalapeños. It seems like this has been making it easier for the staff to ensure order quality. The person who is usually behind the counter has been kind enough to double-check that the jalapeños are there when they see the receipt, without me even having to ask.Thank you, Mint Leaf!

Review №14

2023-11-29 05:43:00

Delicious pho. Always fresh been sprouts.

Review №15

2023-05-02 15:15:31

Hella good food! The Pho is amazing and huge. Everything else on the menu is also fantastic, my family goes here regularly. Super friendly staff, and nice atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend

Review №16

2023-01-21 15:16:48

Fresh and very flavorful. I tried the crispy vegetarian taro rolls which came with a side of rice noodles, a lettuce leaf, sauce, a salad with dressing and a pickled carrot garnish. Delicious rolled up together in the lettuce leaf! Also loved the coconut rice.

Review №17

2022-09-23 21:21:55

I go there very often and they have the best Lemongrass Tofu I ever had. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options. The people who work there are the sweetest people. Do try their ginger lemonade and Vietnamese drip coffee.Very spacious place in a good location and have patio seating too.

Review №18

2022-10-11 02:09:36

Not that I want anyone to know, this is among the most overlooked places to eat in Berkeley. Great flavor at low-ish prices with plenty of indoor and outdoor space, easy parking, proximity to BBowl, immaculate large bathrooms for families and family-run itself. This is our go-to as family of four.

Review №19

2018-03-05 13:48:30

Fresh dishes theres a guy who works in the evening who is so welcoming you feel at home

Review №20

2022-11-02 02:12:08

Good ambient. Their thai tea was awesome. I had a vegetable pho which had flavor but no impressive. I have to come back and find their best plates. 👌

Review №21

2021-09-03 16:12:26

Food was tasty and generous portions for the size. Good service.Located in the old schaffenberger chocolate factory building, giving it a nice industrial wood and brick decor.

Review №22

2019-07-17 04:47:55

Mint Leaf is a consistent favorite!The owners are super sweet and the food is delicious. By far the best coconut rice and garlic noodles Ive ever had.Highly recommend the lemongrass roll, the pumpkin chicken curry clay pot, any of the phos...They have fresh squeezed juices & coconut water & smoothies.I go at least once a week!

Review №23

2020-09-10 19:05:00

Always on point! Love this place! Coconut Rice is delicious! Sweet potatoe garlic fries with the side sauce is just wow!! Pho is good and always fresh! Love their customer service.

Review №24

2022-06-29 19:54:10

Really good food with decent value on the combo and plate options. Theres fresh juice available as well, but I wouldnt pay that much to try it lol

Review №25

2019-09-18 21:17:40

A good selection of quick, tasty, healthy lunch specials for about $12. I like the vegetable pho and the vermicelli bowl; have tried some other dishes that are also good. Opens at about 11:30 and gets pretty full by 12:30... But usually quiet by 2.

Review №26

2023-06-16 00:51:26

Delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Spacious restaurant with friendly staff. They also have vegan selections.

Review №27

2022-07-03 03:55:59

I love this place! I have never had a meal here that wasnt great. And I have tried most of their options. Yummy everytime!

Review №28

2017-04-18 19:05:58

This place is amazing! To the pho, the salad, the coconut cream smoothie! but my favorites are still the pumpkin seafood curry, sizzling chicken and coconut rice. Side of Ginger lemonade (super ginger!) ice tea!!! Busy during lunch times, slower at night, which is great for a more intimate dinner.

Review №29

2022-04-11 02:38:08

We had lovely bahn-mis!

Review №30

2021-05-03 20:47:22

Ginger lemonade excellentVermicelli Salad standard, not as excellent

Review №31

2023-03-12 20:36:55

Pho was decent.Ambiance is not; the door is constantly slamming as people enter and leave.

Review №32

2017-05-12 19:04:43

Such a great delicious and authentic meal.

Review №33

2020-12-23 23:53:15

Really great combo with salad, king roll and Banh Mi. Lived up the hype and good deal to have salad and king roll included. Good bread texture on the banh mi and well sauced filling, salad had a tasty dressing and king roll was basic but not bad

Review №34

2018-07-04 19:44:54

Pretty and airy space! Solid food and service. Went on a Sunday afternoon so hardly anyone else was there. Liked that! Beautiful spot to sip ginger lemonade and chill. Wonder what its like in winter!

Review №35

2023-03-13 20:56:02

Very friendly! The coffee is so good and the pho is delicious. ❤️

Review №36

2021-05-10 19:44:19

The coconut cream shake is STILL a dream. *chefs kiss* As great as I remember it 2+ years ago. I love this restaurant, location, food, & people.

Review №37

2018-05-20 22:43:03

Small place but cozy. Service was good and they took care of my gluten allergy. Lemonade are great and food is tasty. We came on a Sunday and the place was not crowded.

Review №38

2018-06-14 00:52:37

Really, really good food. Service is A+.

Review №39

2014-09-19 01:53:23

This branch of the original Alameda restaurant has been open a couple years, but my wife and I discovered it only recently. It is in a Berkeley flatland location (adjacent to both Berkeley Bowl and the former location of Scharffen Berger) that is gradually becoming an arts and crafts nexus.The restaurant is modern, very clean, and spacious with high ceilings and lots of North-facing windows. The staff are efficient and pleasant. The food is prepared with obvious care and attention, and portions are adequate. What more could one ask for from a moderately-priced restaurant? Even parking is easy there, unlike in Gourmet Ghetto.We didnt happen to try any pho on our first visit, but we can recommend the salt and pepper squid appetizer. The batter was admirably light.Despite the pleasant surroundings, they seem to do about as much take out as sit-down in the evenings. Im told they can be very busy lunchtime from all the local businesses.(Also the IPA Indica beer from Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe was another find. While this beer comes from Eurika CA and is therefore not strictly Vietnamese, its smooth dry stuff!)Try this place. Youll like it.

Review №40

2018-07-11 20:12:03

Best kept secret. Havent tried anything I didnt like. Great juice bar in the day time. Fast friendly service, rarely busy, good portions and reasonable prices.

Review №41

2022-03-22 23:03:33

Good solid food and service. Ingredients seem above standard, which makes sense since its down the street from Berkeley Bowl.

Review №42

2020-08-18 01:09:28

Soo goood!! With covid they have only take- out OR you can eat on their patio if you clean your table before departing ! The Bahn Mi slaw sandwich- with either coconut prawns or chkn, WITH epic sweet potato fries! The best !

Review №43

2016-12-29 00:03:57

The atmosphere and service of this place is great. Its right next to Berkeley bowl and is beautifully modeled on the inside. The food is ok. Nothing spectacular but it feeds my itch for vietnamese food. The Cha Gio is my favorite and I feel like theres is pretty good. In a pinch, I would recommend this place for a nearby bite.

Review №44

2016-03-22 21:08:16

I usually come here for lunch, and its usually pretty busy. There isnt anything particularly remarkable about it, except the convenient location on foot. (Theres no parking for the restaurant)Some of their dishes are pretty good, while some are average at best, but its all decent enough.

Review №45

2018-07-26 22:47:22

Cozy fast and cool place for some pho!

Review №46

2014-02-20 22:53:57

I came here on a cold day (actually which day isnt cold in Emervyille during winter...). I ordered the chicken pho while my friend ordered the bun bo hue. Needless to say, noodle soups are perfect for when the weather is cold and dreary. The place was practically empty but that didnt stop the service from being lackluster. Our water cups were filled nearly other minute and the food came out steaming hot. The place is not super authentic but it did the trick. I especially like how cheap it was :) Definitely coming back if Im in the area.

Review №47

2017-06-14 15:05:45

It was very good!! I like here !!

Review №48

2017-03-01 01:24:14

Not very good or authentic. Our pho had spaghetti noodles and nothing was great. Also small portions for main dishes. Two stars because it wasnt horrible, just edible.

Review №49

2018-06-04 21:16:49

Ive been here probably five or six times and its always great. Got the Tofu and Mushroom Pagoda today with a side of steamed broccoli and bok choy. It was a solid and healthy lunch. Get it!

Review №50

2015-06-12 02:21:46

Love the place and the staff. Im love Vietnamese food . The banh mi are awesome so are the garlic noodles. The only issue I have is with the Pho. I think it can be a tad bit better. Its not horrible but not up to my standards of what Pho should be .

Review №51

2017-11-05 01:28:36

Geez this place makes great rolls and vermicelli noodle salads. You can literally order a few rolls and call it a day. The combinations of coconut shrimps, avocado, lemongrass in rolls is very satisfying- leaves you wanting more.

Review №52

2021-03-27 20:13:38

Ok the first that opend in Almeida was so tasty that I almost miss living in the bay area but the one I just went to need the same fresh taste as the first I met the owner so if he reads this please check out the one in Oakland. The taste is off alot.

Review №53

2014-10-21 20:29:33

Terrible service. Cant tell you how the food was because I never got it.Walked in when there was no one else, though one family arrived after I did. Let the woman taking my order know I was in a rush and was told my food would be done in 10 minutes. 15 minutes later asked them about it. They looked confused, told me it would be 10 more minutes. From the way they acted, I think they forgot about my order because they were making food for the family who came in after me (they all got their food, I didnt).Giving them 2 stars because the people who arrived after me seemed to like their food, but I am not likely to return.

Review №54

2018-06-06 01:49:36

My food was good and everyone at my table looked like their food was good too. I found it jard to choose, everything sounded yummy. Good portions, clean space, and nice staff.

Review №55

2012-01-15 02:41:14

Friendly service, accessible location, excellent and tasty food . lots of variety,on the menu -substitutions are welcome . they even have fresh squeezed juices and fresh coconut juice served in the shell !! my only complaint ; the temperature in restaurant was a bit chilly.

Review №56

2019-06-20 19:41:32

Food was fresh & tasty. My salad arrived quickly. Staff was friendly. Unbelievably inexpensive. Whats not to like?

Review №57

2020-09-16 00:46:58

Beautiful space off the beaten path. Great food and friendly, fast, service. We really enjoyed the firecracker wings and spicy greenbeans with mushroom.

Review №58

2016-09-26 03:22:01

Relaxed spot for a meal. OK food, atmosphere, and prices. Not enough to go out of your way for though. Also, waiters are a bit clueless about the food and simply recommend the highest price / lowest value items.

Review №59

2019-09-07 20:15:26

Our go-to neighborhood place for pho. Food is pretty good, generally no wait. Kid friendly. Lots of sunlight.

Review №60

2018-08-02 03:02:30

This place has gone down hill recently. It appears to be inconsistent. Food is still decent but the service is hurried and unfriendly. Sometimes its good. It all depends.

Review №61

2022-12-04 04:04:37

Well organized space. Food is good. Friendly staff.

Review №62

2021-09-15 23:47:17

If youre vegetarian / vegan, try the Iron Skillet Lemongrass Tofu & String Beans! I didnt like the vegetable PHO so much.

Review №63

2017-06-08 07:04:56

Small portions for price. Had difficulty ordering ahead. Had vermicelli noodle dish. And the beef was over cooked and it was all basic.

Review №64

2022-06-25 23:38:47

The food was alright but it seemed like there was a lot of unnecessary sugar on some of the dishes

Review №65

2018-04-19 22:28:41

Great lunch specials during the week, super friendly staff, and they have a small parking lot in an often crowded part of Berkeley.

Review №66

2018-08-17 20:50:20

Good food. Can be a bit overcrowded at lunch which results in getting food late. One would think they would have this handled since being around as long as they have.

Review №67

2022-02-11 03:13:26

Were long time customers of mint leaf. The food is consistently great, the people are also very friendly.

Review №68

2020-03-18 17:29:32

Great prices, awesome food and friendly staff. Parking is always available and the location is clean!

Review №69

2018-03-08 02:52:23

Good variety of tasty food with fair prices. They have some very tasty smoothie type drinks, too.

Review №70

2015-11-23 22:14:37

So many better more authentic Vietnamese restaurants nearby. It wasnt bad, but it does cater to a less Asian customers

Review №71

2018-07-23 01:58:41

Great sushi in a great atmosphere.

Review №72

2018-08-04 04:30:56

Great food, unique non alcoholic fruit drinks, friendly, fast service, safe location. Street parking available.

Review №73

2018-12-02 06:27:17

Delicious pho, great portions, friendly and quick service. One of my favorite Vietnamese places.

Review №74

2018-08-22 03:07:03

Great food, no service. (Went at lunch time, sat outside). Nice patio.

Review №75

2018-10-26 19:43:08

I ordered a bowl of pho, and cause my stomach ache and diarrhea. I highly doubt the clean condition in the back kitchen.

Review №76

2017-04-03 04:07:31

Nothing particularly special here. Decent food at a decent price. Staff were helpful, but not very clear in describing things.

Review №77

2022-03-12 15:17:39

Great Pho with a wife variety of rolls and other tasty dishes

Review №78

2016-08-12 15:35:44

Good lunch spot. Gets a little busy. Big fan of the banh mi combo and the pho.

Review №79

2023-01-07 05:43:57

The lady taking my order had a nasty attitude, not sure why...

Review №80

2021-01-23 21:55:17

Very tasty chicken banh mi and EXCELLENT iced coffee, itll put hairs on your chest!

Review №81

2018-11-18 14:37:37

Great place for dinner or lunch - I usually supplement my meal with fresh juice.

Review №82

2017-02-08 04:14:52

Good food with incredibly fresh ingredients. Definitely worth a lunch stop.

Review №83

2018-10-03 20:53:43

The food is excellent and the service is wonderful! Prices are very reasonable.

Review №84

2019-05-11 18:58:29

Good service. Great food. Nice spot for lunch or dinner.

Review №85

2016-07-26 03:06:33

I am not sure this place is really Vietnamese. They tried to come up with something that resembles Vietnamese, but I do not think it really is. Ended up been a slight disappointment. Service was nice.

Review №86

2020-11-10 07:27:22

Favorite place to get pho...clean restaurant with nice people preparing great food.

Review №87

2019-05-06 08:25:05

The place is a little romantic area to be with family and friends the very friendly and the food is delicious this is a wonderful place to eat

Review №88

2020-09-01 16:14:16

Chicken and rice was very good. Service good at well outside eating good.

Review №89

2013-04-21 18:57:10

This place was excellent! Very large portions and tasty chicken!

Review №90

2016-02-10 23:48:33

Great Pho, lots of beef, banh hoi was perfect! (My wife is vietnamese and these are her comments)

Review №91

2018-06-30 21:47:05

Great food, easy parking. Very good service.

Review №92

2014-09-04 03:07:33

The Spring Rolls here are awesome -- the avocado imperial roll and prawn rolls are must tries here!

Review №93

2016-10-31 02:15:54

I came here for pick up, some stuck up a** asian women that wouldnt give me her name. Gave me my food. Ill never go here again.

Review №94

2019-08-30 15:32:44

Food and service is good. Good place for lunch/dinner.

Review №95

2016-01-06 20:15:30

Authentic tasting to my knowledge of Vietnamese food.... fast and kind service

Review №96

2019-10-26 14:25:44

The quality and deliciousness of this food is almost incomparable. Treat yourself

Review №97

2019-10-24 04:47:18

Good food and service. Has a lot of parking space.

Review №98

2019-09-29 02:49:52

It is not like classical Vietnamese food for me. It is more like fusion but close to Thai. Anyway, I like it.

Review №99

2018-03-12 17:32:17

Best wonton soup Ive had in the east bay.

Review №100

2022-08-31 21:47:27

Amazing

Review №101

2016-11-17 19:33:00

I always want this place to be better, because I live nearby, but its always just OK.

Review №102

2020-02-21 21:08:22

Chicken has raw after taste. I almost threw up after eating lunch here

Review №103

2023-07-02 04:12:49

Delicious food!

Review №104

2023-05-17 02:28:02

Great food and service !!!!

Review №105

2017-06-07 16:37:13

Really tasty food and great ambiance.

Review №106

2017-09-12 01:39:07

The perfect place for a filling healthy late night bite to eat.

Review №107

2018-08-30 22:48:16

It was nice clean and pretty good eats

Review №108

2018-04-28 21:11:02

Tasty local Vietnamese restaurant. Never a wait!

Review №109

2016-09-16 13:02:01

Fast service. Fresh drinks. I like the vegetarian pho.

Review №110

2013-12-08 01:57:25

Garlic noodles with lemongrass chicken and Pho- so yummy.

Review №111

2020-01-23 01:24:22

Good food, fast friendly service...

Review №112

2019-06-14 21:07:33

They have really amazing pho

Review №113

2015-11-07 17:29:20

Very tasty. Delicious garlic noodles.

Review №114

2017-10-30 19:43:37

Good food, but very inconsistent service.

Review №115

2019-01-28 14:59:17

Bright and clean place, good for lunches

Review №116

2017-03-19 19:42:46

Good food, fast service, Clean.

Review №117

2015-10-13 22:17:25

I like their Vermicelli with pork the best!

Review №118

2017-09-08 03:30:34

Spice greens beans with mushrooms are great.

Review №119

2016-07-12 15:50:39

Quality dishes, good service.

Review №120

2018-03-10 02:45:05

Super service and good food!

Review №121

2020-07-26 00:38:19

Great place fast service.

Review №122

2016-07-28 00:16:21

Yummy! Fast and friendly service!

Review №123

2017-11-17 04:03:38

Really good and nice atmosphere

Review №124

2017-07-06 15:55:21

Good and fairly priced

Review №125

2020-01-16 03:36:08

This may be A Perfect Vietnamese Restaurant

Review №126

2017-07-23 17:28:30

Love their food.

Review №127

2022-06-25 03:14:01

Food was excellent !!!

Review №128

2022-08-31 21:39:58

This place never disappoints

Review №129

2021-07-08 19:30:02

Good so far

Review №130

2018-11-11 22:20:00

The rolls are all amazing

Review №131

2018-05-08 10:44:18

Great food!

Review №132

2015-06-07 23:39:09

Great food and service.

Review №133

2016-11-09 18:11:59

Yum yum yum. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Review №134

2019-06-10 22:15:23

Great vietnamese food

Review №135

2020-02-04 16:42:01

The food and service is great

Review №136

2017-12-01 03:12:44

The food is ok

Review №137

2018-12-12 16:50:08

Great

Review №138

2019-12-27 06:07:14

Lame

Review №139

2019-04-28 03:11:08

Pretty good

Review №140

2017-12-20 00:36:44

Sooooo good

Review №141

2020-10-14 02:10:45

Mmmm yuumm

Review №142

2018-03-31 07:55:41

Eh, its alright-

Review №143

2015-03-28 21:54:14

Great place

Review №144

2015-02-05 01:39:15

This is delicious

Review №145

2021-12-28 02:54:01

Great foods

Review №146

2023-12-12 05:28:29

Really nice comfort food. Pho Ga always hits the spot. Broth is flavorful and delicious. Like going back once a week or so.