Carole Terwilliger Meyers
+4
80 NorthNong Thon 10086 San Pablo Ave., by Cerrito movie theater, (510) 647-8038. L-D W-M; $-$$. Reservations accepted. The perfect spot for a pre-movie meal, this spacious, clean Vietnamese restaurant features a rustic natural-wood interior with high ceilings and comfy banquette seating. Should there be a wait, children and adults alike are entertained by an indoor turtle pond and children’s play area. Lunch specials come with rice and soup and include a tasty bo luc lac shaking beef-style salad. Stir-frys, clay pots, and rice plates are always good choices, and many people praise the shrimp cake (shrimp paste is spread on bean curd skin then deep-fried) and egg noodles with grilled beef. More exotic items include banana flower salad (shredded banana flower with chicken and mint), wild boar grilled at the table and served with sides to wrap in rice paper, and morning glory stems stir-fried with garlic and ginger. Thai ice tea is a primo drink, but durian, avocado, and jack fruit milkshakes are also options. More things to do in El Cerrito. More ideas for exploring Northern California.image ©2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyersupdate 10-31-14
Great food in a comfortable setting with good prices. This is the lesser known sister restaurant to Oakland's Binh Min Quan, which has garnered many fine Urbanspoon reviews.
We really enjoyed the stir-fry with shrimp and the tofu clay pot with mixed vegs. The menu is huge, with lots of meat, seafood, and vegs over white or brown rice, rice stick, or noodles. Service was just right, and there's a family feel to the place.
A lot of attention was paid to decor--very tropical--and the place is big enough to allow lots of space between tables. Which made us hesitant at first, because we feared that the lavishness would extend to the pricing on the menu. But no, prices were very reasonable!
The place was empty at 3pm but appears to be a great place for families and large parties. We ordered three of the four kinds of fresh rolls. All were delicious.
We can't wait to go back for dinner.
Fresh and delicious every time. Sweet local family owned, we dine here all the time - check out the beautiful booths. Just lovely and light..
Great menu options! Fast service, (like they read our minds) and there it was on the table in front of us!
Lots of delicious and reasonably priced food!
The food and atmosphere are truly lovely. I came here for lunch. I enjoyed the "bun" which is noodles with sprouts, veggies and veggie spring rolls. You can order other types of protein instead of spring rolls. The meal was delicious. Only downside was slow service. Otherwise will definitely return.
I really liked the ambience, decor, and the huge menu. They offer a variety of Vietnamese cuisine that's much more expensive than just a Pho restaurant.
nice service, great food, really enjoyed.
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