Coriander Vietnamese Restaurant

Their grilled pork spring rolls are easily my favorite appetizer in town. They serve it with a special sauce thats delicious but it's not anything like a peanut sauce. I've never been to another place that has anything quite like it. Their pho broth is delicious and if you get the chance to try their udon, it's so yummy but so spicy, I always order it when I'm feeling congested. Coriander is one of my top places for Vietnamese food.

Whenever it starts to rain, it seems like all my stomach ever craves is something hot and soupy. More specifically, pho. Now, to be fair, I'd crave it even if the weather was blistering hot (which has happened plenty of times), but on this one particular rainy day, it was all that appealed to me. And everyone else in Sacramento, it would seem, as the line awaiting us at our go-to spot around Midtown (Saigon Alley) was unexpectedly and absurdly long. Still, as disappointing as it was to have our plans rebuffed, it also finally gave me the chance to check out Coriander!Located on an oddly quiet corner just on the other side of the Business 80, I loved how easy it was to pull up and park right in front (not having to leave Midtown was a huge perk too!). Inside, the restaurant isn't super large, but I appreciated how modern and clean it was. Of course, I was even more stoked that we were able to get seated immediately, given how wet and cold we were (they also have a small area out front for outdoor dining). As for the menu, it's just one page, but it actually has a solid variety of dishes to offer that go beyond the staples. Alongside the likes of their beef pho, banh mi, rice plates, and non-pho noodle soups, like Bun Bo Hue and Pho Ga, you'll also gems like Banh Xeo, Banh beo, Nem Nuong, and Bo Buc Lac, just to name a few.-- GRILLED PORK SPRING ROLLS (Nem Nuong) - Fresh Grilled Pork Sausage, Lettuce, Sliced Cucumber, and Thin Noodles Wrapped in Soft Rice Paper...$10.95This immediately jumped off the page when I saw it and, thankfully, it was pretty solid. The rolls were all really plump and although they were oddly red, the sausages were great - thick, juicy, and the taste had a nice meatiness to it.-- BEEF PHO - Braised Brisket, Rib Eye Steak, Beef Balls, and Rice Noodles...$15.50Sadly, this left me with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the portion was super generous, as it was loaded with meats and noodles. Yet, at the same time, the broth wasn't very remarkable. As glad as I was that it wasn't fatty or salty, a bit more of either/both would've helped the flavor.Much like with the food, service here seemed a little uneven. While our server was friendly and happy to accommodate my gf's request to split her order (half for here, half for to-go), it took longer than expected (for a pho joint) for our orders to come out. That being said, we did notice a nearby table having a hard time flagging down a server. Still, they may very well have had it coming - they seemed really rude and dismissive from the moment they sat down, so it wouldn't be shocking if the workers were just avoiding them as much as possible.All in all, while they aren't about to replace my favorite pho joints anytime soon, Coriander is still a pretty solid spot, all things considered. Decent food, friendly service, uber convenient location, and no line! If nothing else, it's awesome just having an alternative to head to when my other favorites are too busy or too far away.THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now.

Tried this spot again after four years. Still agree it's about a 3 star spot. The menu is pretty limited with only one size for pho. Grilled chicken spring rolls: not good at all. The sauce served with it was certainly not a peanut sauce. I really am not sure what it was - but it didn't work. The roll itself was lacking flavor, it had a tiny piece of lettuce in it and very noodle heavy. Some herbs would have been great!Chicken Banh Mi: was actually pretty good but it felt like something was missing. The jalapeños weren't spicy which could have been the missing piece to the puzzle. They did put mayo on the sandwich which isn't traditional. Beef Pho: the broth was phenomenal. This was our favorite dish - we were very impressed! We would go back for the pho but nothing else.

Came here for an early dinner with friends and there were a couple of parties here (including solo diners which was cool). Menu is very simple and my friends and I ordered the banh canh, bun bo hue, and the banh beo plates. My friend enjoyed the bun bo hue, and I thought the banh canh was fine! They had a lot of chicken in there. But our favorite was the banh beo plates - it was super good. This is a decent spot if you want some quick Vietnamese food that is near downtown area. Service was fine. We were able to find street parking pretty easily too.

Simple Vietnamese flair. Got their spicy lemongrass chicken over rice and green salad. Disappointing. Lemongrass, its signature delicate tangy lemony minty slightly-gingery flavor was not the starred ingredient and somehow did not transform a simple chili garlic-soy marinade into one that tasted dull but light. It was not savory irresistible. Minimal dressing for unappetizing dry green salad. Price does not reflect portion plates. Swift service.

Coriander actually surprised me. Came here for Mr. Extra's holiday gathering expecting to have lackluster service due to our gigantic group size and mediocre food since we all know the best Viet food is in South Sac. What I actually got was a tremendously good tofu vermicelli bowl, some of the best crispy veggie spring rolls I've ever had and terrific service from a team that understands what vegan means and how to really juggle a rambunctious group. I'll be back for sure.

Alex T does it again! Not only did he pick a premium delish hot spot! He was the best dressed there! Alex T's Ugly Sweater Party took up the entire indoor dining of this Vietnamese Coriander Restaurant. It was nice to see there was a small section of outdoor seating available. We did a white elephant gift exchange, along with a scooping Christmas bows into a bowl game... which I suck at, haha, but nothing compared to the company around for all of us to enjoy! Some of us were in adorable onsies, wild elf outfits, and wild hats(ME!)My handsome man & I ordered a Vietnamese coffee to share along with some Pork Springrolls and Saigon Crepe. It took a while for the appetizers and coffee to get to us, but with the number of people we had, it was understandable. When it arrived, I had not seen anything like the way it prepared before. It looked gorgeous... and it was delicious. My biggest critique would be that the sauce for the springrolls was bland, and the crepe was a little on the oily side... For our lunch, we ordered a grilled Porkchop and rice and added a fried egg on top. They did not know how to do sunny side up, dang it, but it was still some-what runny. Service was so perfect! The staff was so nice! They made sure we had everything we needed!Oh, and that Vietnamese Coffee... one of the best around!

We went here for a friend's ugly Christmas sweater brunch and the food and service was good!I had the tofu noodle soup and it was a generous portion with fresh veggies and tasty noodles and broth.The Thai iced tea was yummy and my friend's salad was good too.The service was great and the staff was accomodating with our large group, which filled almost the entire restaurant. I'll be back because my mom wants to try it, thank you Coriander!

Over the weekend my hubby and I stopped in to attend a Christmas party here. I ordered the Banh Mi Special + Grilled Pork and had a Fresh Jackfruit Smoothie. This bahn mi was packed with flavorful strips of marinated pork and fresh veggies, all on a nicely sauced French baguette! The smoothie was very fruity, sweet, de-licious and topped with whip by my surprise!I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant, what a sweet and attentive staff for our large group, so big I think Alex T reserved the entire restaurant! 5/5 stars for one of the best meals this pregnancy, looking forward to returning to devour the rest of the menu! SYOY! :D *Music: We Wish You A Merry Christmas by amaksiSite: https://pixabay.com/music/-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-127995/

I like pho and all the Vietnamese noodles. But usually, I go to those in Elk Grove or South Sacramento until I try Coriander Vietnamese Restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. They're excellent! Bon Bo Hue is one of the most famous Vietnamese noodles. However, not all Vietnamese restaurants have it because of the amount of work. Coriander Vietnamese Restaurant has it, and it is so tasty! I love it! The workers and owners there are very attractive and super friendly. I don't feel like I'm in a restaurant. It almost feels like I'm in the home of a Vietnamese family. The restaurant has an excellent dining room. It is spotless and has many ceiling-to-floor windows all over the restaurant. Their outdoor dining area is also beautiful if you prefer outdoor dining in good weather.