Vien Huong Restaurant

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    712 Franklin St

    Oakland, CA 94607

    7th St & 8th St

    Oakland Chinatown

    Mon

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Tue

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Wed

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Thu

    • Closed

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Sat

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    Sun

    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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      They were remodeling, has it opened yet?

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      Austin C.
      Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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      Jan 1, 2024

      Absolutely one of my go-to restaurants still. I came a lot as a kid and it's still one of my favorites.

      My go-to is squid ho fun with added kidney. The broth is super flavorful and a simple dipping sauce of chili and fish sauce is absolutely delicious. For the out-the-door line, the team of chefs and waiters move quickly. The prices have increased over the years but it's still worth it.

      Absolutely amazing restaurant that I would recommend to anyone.

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      Megan J.
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      Been eating at VH for 15+ years now so it's a pretty nostalgic staple for me. Quality of the noodle soups have been consistent however service has gone downhill tremendously. They're a lot slower and have messed up my final tab multiple times.

      $8 bowls of noods then vs $15.50 a bowl now. I get the Chow Jew Ho Fun which I believe is #21.

      I used to come once a week, now I come maybe once a month if that. The restaurant is usually always packed and busy with a small line out the door.

      Something to keep in mind-- it's said that the owners keep all the collected tips. Employees receive $0. So reconsider the next time you're tipping here.

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      Kaelin N.
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      VH is just nostalgic to me. I have memories of being a kid and going on a grocery run with my mom, and then stopping by for lunch... it still hits.

      Service is quick and food is wonderful. I prefer my soup on the side 75% of the time, but sometimes I'll have it as is.

      Please note that it is cash only.

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      Alena K.
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      So good. I come here everytime I'm in the area. My mom is obsessed with this place. They've raised the prices but the portions are still huge so def worth it. The noodle soups come with lots of toppings. It is cash only so be prepared. They function with controlled chaos that's common in OG Asian restaurants. They have one guy who's in charge of the waitlist and he keeps the paper with him. It may seem like he forgot about you but he didn't. He's just planning how to get your table ready. The beef stew ho fun has a tomato base that's a little on the sweet side. I love it but my mom prefers the authentic Cho chew ho fun.

      Beef stew ho fun and Cho chew ho fun
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      Great noodle place in Oakland! There's typically a long wait time so I would suggest coming early especially if you're a bigger group. There are a good amount of seating and the service is very quick. I really love the broth of their soup, def a gem of Oakland that you should try!

      Seafood ho fun
      Seafood Rice noodle
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      Cindy C.
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      Been coming here for 20+ years, first time disappointed that they used these mini Fishballs in the pho. I hope it's temporary, just wasn't feeling it. Other than that, everything was good as usual.

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      Alice H.
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      I ordered the mixed noodles with both ho fun and rice noodles. The broth is light and clear, and it comes with lots of toppings like chili, sriracha, hoisin, vinegar, and Vien Huong's special chili sauce. There's a mix of meats in the dish--shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork pieces, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork--all served with your favorite type of rice noodles. The homemade chili oil and pickled jalapeños give it a spicy kick, making the flavors really pop.

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      Kelly L.
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      Been coming here for 2 decades, always good, always a long wait unless you come in the last 45 minutes before closing. Cash only. If you don't want to wait order to go.

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      Mimy P.
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      This place always has a line out the door! I recommend coming to lunch around 11 for a shorter wait. I had the classic Teochew ho fun soup noodle. Great, rich broth with flat rice noodles, shrimp, fish balls, ground meat and kidney. Very satisfying and good for the soul! My companion had the stir-fried Teochew ho fun noodle. It has great wok hay! Service is brisk and efficient. Ambiance--it's a hole in the wall type of mom and pop shop but it's clean.

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      It was my first time here. & will visit again. Service was pretty fast, the food was super good. I got number 21 and chicken fried rice. I went early so it wasn't so busy, it was as nice and quiet.

      No 21 and chicken fried rice!
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