Sidestreet Pho in Alameda

Side Street Pho is definitely one of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants on the island since 2014, the food reminded us of our childhood. We grew up eating Chinese and Vietnamese food. Instead of eating pancakes, we ate Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Savory crepes as a whole meal, where everyone ate 2-3 each.The Bánh Xèo at Side Street Pho was so crispy and delicious, like how my grandma would make it. The Work—Broken Rice Plate was so yummy, a little bit of everything. The Bun Bo Hue was full of flavor, so good! Must order! It’s my favorite soup!Don’t forget their refreshing drinks! The Thai Iced Tea with Coconut Cream was so creamy and sweet; while the lemongrass-infused limeade was so refreshingly sweet and so good with the food.

I and my wife just ordered noodles to go and they forgot to put in vege toppings. Of course, its no tasty at all without that.We called and complained about that. A manager said so rudely that they never forgot it. We never choose this restaurant again. It sucks!

My GF who is Vietnamese and I went for lunch. She is a vegetarian and found plenty of options...she commented how flavorful her veggie broth was in her pho, and I really enjoyed my seafood pho. We also had the salted plum soda and shared the banh xeo. It was the first time for me having banh xeo, and oh my, I absolutely loved it..all so delicious! Service was excellent, and we will definitely be back!!

This is a more upscale version of your typical Pho restaurant. I think the food is good. The pho noodles are thinner and round, not flat. They are plenty of choices. The price point is higher but so is the restaurant and service.

The environment and service of this place was amazing. It’s is also in a walkable area. We ordered the P1 and the P2. The pho broth was great and the meat tasted pretty premium. The place was super clean and the server who greeted us and took our orders was friendly and super attentive. We ended up leaving eating everything there. We are at 11 and there wasn’t many people there which was nice. This place is definitely worth a chance if your in the area and want to eat lunch or dinner you should definitely try this place. Highly recommend. They also have outdoor dining which is nice.

I went here with my mom and girlfriend for a special Mothers Day lunch. We had a fantastic time trying out different dishes and enjoying the flavors of Vietnam. Heres what we loved about our experience:We started with calamari and veggie spring rolls, which were so yummy! The calamari was crispy and flavorful, but we wished it came with the squid legs because theyre the best part. The veggie spring rolls were fresh and crunchy, and we couldnt get enough of them.I also ordered the Thai tea with coconut cream, and it was delicious! It had just the right amount of sweetness and the coconut cream added a creamy touch. I really enjoyed sipping on it throughout the meal.Now, lets talk about the pho. Oh my goodness, it was amazing! They served generous portions of noodles when we dined in, which was great because we got more food that way. The broths were so flavorful, and each bowl was like a taste of Vietnam. We were really impressed.The service here was quick and attentive. The staff took good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. It made the whole experience even better.The ambience of the place was like being in a traditional pho spot. It had a cozy and welcoming feel, and we felt comfortable right away. It added to the overall enjoyment of the meal.I highly recommend this place The food is delicious, especially the pho, and its some of the best Vietnamese food Ive ever had. If youre looking for a great dining experience with fantastic flavors, this is the place to go. Trust me, you wont be disappointed!

Ordered banh mi pho (soup only) and bun rieu. Pretty good, clean, and friendly staff. Will def come back to try more dishes.

Food was good but like most other pho places. Not overwhelmed by it. Staff is super friendly. Prices are expensive. Haven’t spent so much for pho at all

Found this little gem in Alameda and couldn’t be more happy. Apps are fresh and delicious, Pho is as good as top notch spots and the staff was very attentive. Will definitely be coming back to eat soon :)

Sidestreet Pho serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a small restaurant on Encinal near Park St in Alameda. The Nguyen Family creates outstanding dishes that reflect what owner Hahn enjoyed as a child in Saigon. Pho is a staple amongst the many dishes but anything ordered off their menu is a culinary delight. Garlic noodles, spring rolls, garlic wings and shaken beef are my favorites and at a recent event for the Boys & Girls Club, Sidestreet Pho introduced a Vietnamese street taco that had people lining up to try. It was the perfect amount of beef, cheese and crunch that came with Vietnamese salsa and a Pho dipping broth. It was memorable and showcased the families desire to give back as they helped the Boys & Girls of Alameda.Our family loves Vietnamese food and Sidestreet ranks on the top of my list. Great food and great people at Sidestreet Pho equates to a five star review. Yes, it is as good as it gets.