Bun Gao Restaurant

I really like how they had a limited menu so I was so easy to order. I ordered a Bun Bo Hue and Nuoc Mam Wings.The Bun Bo Hue was delicious. The broth was so flavorful and the perfect amount of saltiness. I really liked how they cooked the blood cubes and tendon - it was perfectly tender. The Nuoc Mam Wings were so delicious and crispy. I would definitely order again!

Went here with my family and they really enjoyed the food at the restaurant. The place is pretty small but it stayed busy the whole dinner time. The menu is also limited but every dish I tried was good. Soups are rich and flavorful and they give a lot of ingredients.Tried bun bo hue, bun riêu, and bun mam. Bun riêu was my favorite.

My husband took me here for lunch near my work. I wouldn't know of this place despite driving by it on my way to work daily. It's hidden in the corner of the small plaza across the street from Costco Gas Station.A small restaurant with several tables occupied when we arrived at noon. The menu is very limited consisting of a few dishes only. Easy to choose from and make a decision on what to eat.We ordered 2 Bun Bo Hue. The bowl size is decent and the plate of veggies is very full for 2 bowls. The BBH is pretty decent but there were more noodles than meat in the bowl. The broth is tasty as not much shrimp paste or lemons are needed compare to other restaurants where broth has no flavor, too salty or too sweet.Service was decent though it's hard to know how it'll be when there'll be a full house since there were not alot of customers while we were there.

After being turned away by the "Closed" sign hanging on the door of Phuong Nam at the other end of the complex, we found ourselves with two choices - furiously scroll through Yelp in search of another place for lunch or take our chances on the recently opened Bun Gao. In the end, the latter won out mostly because of how late it was getting and how hungry we were, but I was perfectly happy to take a shot in the dark on coming here. The possibility of randomly stumbling across another gem was also appealing, but really, who could say no to getting seated immediately when the hunger pangs are hitting so hard?While Bun Gao looks small and unassuming from the outside, inside, it looks pretty nice. Not only was it bright and modern, but everything still felt clean and new, too. That said, I can't say I love how loud they had their brand new sound system set, as it felt like we were eating a a concert (we could barely hear each other talk). As far as the menu goes, it's interesting, but modest, with just eight dishes in total - four appetizers (Imperial Rolls, Spring Rolls, Fried Shrimp, and Fried Chicken Wings) and four noodle soups (Bun Bo Hue, Bun Rieu, Bun Mam, and Bun Thai Chay). No beef nor chicken pho and nothing in the way of vermicelli bowls or rice plates, but the food sounded no less enticing.-- CHA GIO - Fried Egg Rolls with Pork and Shrimp (3 pcs)...$6.99Both fairly priced and decently filled. Each roll was crispy and fried to a nice, golden brown. However, despite how it looks in the photo, the rolls weren't all that large and the overall taste of them was just okay - not bad, but not amazing.-- BUN RIEU - Crab Noodle Soup with Crab Ball, Pork Patty, Pork Blood Cake, and Tofu...$14.99On the one hand, I liked the crab meatballs and the broth was actually pretty flavorful. On the other, the broth was a little too sweet, the noodles were overcooked, and it felt on crab balls/tofu/pork patties. It also didn't help that my relative found a couple of hairs in their bowl.Considering how Bun Gao has only been open for a couple of months, I imagine that some of the kinks are still being worked out. From the photos, it also looks like they've already updated/added to their menu since they first opened, so it's possible they'll continue to expand it over time. However, based on how loud the restaurant was and how the food was more okay than great, I might be more inclined to try one of the many other restaurants in the South Bay on my list of bookmarks first (though, I wouldn't rule it out).

My friend and I just had lunch at Bun Gao. The menu has a few items. It is easy to decide what to order.Both Bun Bo Hue and Bun Man were good. The Food came out quick and service was fast. Pricing is reasonable. It is a brand new restaurant, so it looks clean and nice. We will come back to try other dishes.

Grand opening was 07/03. Restaurant is very neat and has a pleasant ambiance. Good spot with a small menu so far. Ordered all the three entrees available and the portion size was decent for the price!Bun bo hue was my favorite of the three noodle soups and a recommendation from the staff. The broth was the right amount of spice and very flavorful. Pig feet (gio heo) was incorporated in the broth and of great quality. Bun rieu was another recommendation. They used real crab to make their crab cake (rieu cua) It is clear that they use fresh, high quality meats for their dishes.Bun thai chay was flavorful! They used fresh pineapple (not from cans) and their tofu is very tasty and fresh. Overall enjoyed our lunch here! The staff are friendly and service is quick. Parking may be a bit difficult because it is in a busy plaza.

The Bun Bo Hue -soup is delicious! and the egg rolls is really fresh ! Highly recommended !The servers are very nice and the ambiance is good with a high ceiling.Very clean place and good parking as well !

You know the food is good when they have a small menu. Incredibly friendly staff too.Durian Avocado Shake - You can tell there's real durian in there. Impressive.Bun mam - not familiar with how it's supposed to taste, but definitely tastes better than it smells.Bun rieu - A full flavor with lots of toppings. They don't skimp on the meat.Chicken wings - Really crunchy, a nice amount of seasoning and flavorThai tea - tastes like the real tea leaves. They do this one right.Bo kho mi - the broth is full of beef, carrot, and onion flavor.Reason I'm deducting a point for atmosphere: the music doesn't really fit the vibe. The place has the charm of a family owned Vietnamese restaurant that prioritizes good food, but the music choice it more what you'd find in a boba milk tea shop. That's just my personal opinion though. Objectively, the music could use some equalization (EQ).

Went back again, and honestly all i can say is, it's fire as fuck still. I went again after my physics lab and maybe it's because it was 3pm on a Friday, but nobody was here except me. The broth was a 3/10 on a spice level, but for me it was just perfection. Meat was super good quality and broth was rich. The service was hasn't diminished even half a year later, I came in craving through a cold (says enough about how good it was). The server/cashier noticed it and offered me a drink to help with my sore throat and some cough drops. 10/10

Service is okay. Ambiance was nice, only 2 other tables there at the time (lunch time).Food was not good. Egg rolls were the worst. $7.99 for 3 Egg rolls no side veggies or dips. Frozen egg rolls taste better. Bun rieu was too sweet, bun bo hue was too salty.Would not come back.