Rice Village Cafe

I'm not sure why this is called Rice Village Cafe on Yelp--the sign above the door the two times my boyfriend and I have visited says "Kim Son." The first time we came, we ordered takeout and it was extremely good. The eggrolls were delicious and so was the pho + broth. The second time we came, we dined in and ordered the same things. In person, the broth took a very long time to cool off. I have a love + hate relationship with it, because I do love how long the warmth of the broth lasts, but it also burned my tongue as I kept trying to eat it. Maybe as takeout, we used a different bowl, so it took quicker for it to cool off. However, in-person, I just kept feeling frustrated at how hot the broth was, and despite how hungry I was, I could not eat it without my tongue feeling like it was being boiled. Aside from the food, the service was amazing both times we visited. The man who was at the front treated us amazing and all the waiters/waitresses were very helpful and nice. Every time we pass by, there are never many people eating here, which is kind of weird considering how the food is not bad at all. The inside is also pretty clean and I love the bar area with decorations. We will definitely return when we crave some good Pho, but will probably get takeout.

I came in from out of town for work and was working in a building behind this restaurant. My coworkers and I tried it on Tuesday and loved every item! So much that we returned again Thursday for lunch! I had the pork vermicelli bowl along with a side order of won ton soup. I have never had such tasteful and delicious wonton soup! The service was great both times by the young men serving us. We will definitely return!

The Pho broth was watery not much flavor, 3 pieces of meat and overpriced got a medium bowl. Service was great!

They changed ownership/names which didn't seem to cause any issues until I picked my food up today. I get the same thing all the time from there, but now the recipe is completely different. I am gluten free, and now the thing I get is not. I called to ask, and they offered not solution/refund. Really bummed since I was a regular here.

Came here for lunch, ordered Pho Tai and Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, both are around $13. Both noodle dishes are good, could have more meat though. They have booth seating and table seating, it's a full service restaurant.

3.5 stars. Although the decor and ambiance, including soft music, make Rice Village Cafe a great place to dine in, it is clear that most of their business is takeout and delivery. It is a real plus that free parking is available in front of the restaurant in Rice Village. Brandon is an attentive, courteous and knowledgeable server. The food is excellent. The egg rolls are light, crispy and savory and served with fresh green leaf lettuce, cilantro and a delicious fish sauce. The pho is fragrant and comforting. The bun is tasty and plentiful. The main complaint is that prices are much higher than nearby restaurants such as Lien's Viet Kitchen, Vietopia, Lua Viet Kitchen, Kau Ba and Pho 5Plus. The pho is over $17, and the egg rolls, which are over $12 for five, are the tiniest egg rolls that I have ever seen. Rice Village is definitely a high restaurant district, but the restaurant would see more business with more reasonable menu prices. There was only one other table during the entire 1.5 hours that we were there.

I love this place! Been looking for a good Banh Mi and here I found it. Service peeps are attentive. Sandwiches are fresh and sooooo good. One thing is the prices! 3 sandwiches for $21 bucks! Can't beat that!

Excellent food. Always fresh. Prompt & courteous service. Clean and orderly restaurant.

Very good customer service. Michael is very polite and attentive to the customers' needs. He gave me a compliment dessert, Việt da ua (yogurt), the yogurt's flavor and texture is as closely authentic as it can get as compared to the traditional Việt da ua in Viet Nam and same goes for flan as well, not too sweet which is good, that's how Vietnamese flan's flavor should taste like. Overall, the food is good. I'd recommend my friends to this place. The friendly customer service from Michael is what wins me over. Good job Michael. I hope you get promoted soon!

Phong T/server was inexcusably rude. Food was mediocre - did not like the look of the ham in the fried rice. Phong T. put other people's items on my ticket and expected me to pay for them. He removed the items from my ticket and placed them on my Aunt's ticket. Shaking my Head!!! Phong T. needs a few lessons on charging patrons for the correct items, and how to communicate with patrons without a rude tone of voice.Disappointed - It seems Kim Son has gone downhill over the years. Not in a hurry to return.