Fresh, Authentic and Tasty You know a restaurant is good when it's packed on a Sunday morning. Walked by and just had to try. So glad we did! Fried Tofu appetizer was the perfect amount of crispy and silky. Service was equally impressive and servers were attentive and efficient. My only disappointment was I didn't try the spring rolls which coming out of the kitchen appear not-to be-missed! Next time for sure!

Food was good! Kinda pricey but they have options to choose from. Took a long time for a worker to notice us at the door.

Our favorite Vietnamese place in alameda! Food is amazing and great service. We miss the awesome gay server!

This place has been on my list for a while and I was pleased with my visit. I visited on Memorial Day and it wasn't too busy since we go there when it opened. Since we decided to sit outside we had to order at the front and pay before dining. I'm guess this is to control people that eat outside and leave without paying. Service was pretty too even though we were outside. We ordered: * Spring rolls - it was good but also wasn't the best spring roll ever or the worst * Banh Xeo - very full of shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, crepe has a nice crisp but I feel like it could have been crispier. * Vermicelli looked good and my friend seemed to enjoy it. I forgot to try this * Pho - the broth tasted authentic and I liked that the noodles were stuck together with a good amount of meat as well. Also gave a good size portion of everything Overall this place is a bit pricey but with how inflation is I guess these prices are almost normal now. I would return if I am in Alameda and want some Vietnamese food.

This place is adorable and must have some kind of Michelin star. The service is really good and attentive too! The fanciest pho I have ever had in my life and the broth is so flavorful but authentic. I got the ribeye pho and added tripe and woooow the ribeye melted in my mouth. The Thai tea was soooo yummy too. I'm not excited for the day this place blows up on tik tok as a Bay Area hidden gem but I have to say they definitely are top ten on my list. I don't really come to Alameda but I always make the 45 min drive (not including that Bay Area traffic) to eat the pho here 0:-)

Best Pho Ga. The regular phos were fine not memorable but the Pho Ga was for sure the best I have ever had. Service was good and we did wait about an hour on a Friday night but it was busy so it's expected. Restaurant is kind of tight but a good amount of seating. The menu had a lot of items to choose from. I love that they have the chinese donuts!

Side Street Pho has been on our radar for a while, and we finally got the chance to try it out on a Monday afternoon when we were in the area craving Pho. Let me break it down for you - the pros outweigh the cons here. First off, the ambiance is great. The place is nicely decorated and clean, which is a big plus in my book. However, it is a bit small and intimate, so expect to hear other conversations around you. Also, the bathroom being close to where they prep the food isn't ideal. Now, onto the service - top-notch. The host was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations, like the mushroom tofu dish. While it was a bit plain on its own, dipping it in the sauce made all the difference. And, the portions here are generous, enough to share for two. As for the food, I went for the grilled chicken rice plate, which was tasty, although my wife wasn't a huge fan of the rice. She ordered the chicken vermicelli and had no complaints. Overall, Side Street Pho is a winner in our book. Weekdays seem to be less busy, so that's your best bet to avoid a long wait. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

3.5 stars. A pretty good option for when the pho craving strikes. I know pho aficionados who insist there is no decent pho in Alameda, and perhaps my pho palate is just not refined enough, but Sidestreet usually does the trick for me when I'm in the mood for a hot bowl of pho. Is it the best pho I've ever had? Nope, but it's satisfactory. A huge plus in my book is that they have a vegan option with vegan broth. This is what I opt for every time we visit. My carnivore partner opts for a bowl with beef, and we've both enjoyed our selections. They have a decent beer and wine menu. Service is always good. Good location too, a block away from Park St.

I wasn't expecting much from a pho place in Alameda, but I was really impressed. I'm learning that there is a great food scene in Alameda that I clearly have been sleeping on?! I tried the pho dac biet beef combo ($19), which had great flavor in the broth, a large amount of veggies, and tender meat. The service was also super fast as we got our pho within 5-10 minutes of ordering. The only thing is that the items here are pretty pricey -- this was probably one of the most expensive bowls of pho that I've gotten. I would come back if I'm craving in Alameda.