Gia Lai Restaurant
Gia Lai Restaurant
Korean short rib
Combination beef noodle soup
Combination vermicelli
Pad thai
Tilapia in hot sauce
Crawfish
Fried calamari
Spicy beef noodle soup
ramen and noodles, food
Combination grilled pork chop with rice
Pepper salted shrimp
Beef stew noodle soup
Shrimp noodle soup
Thai tea
Roasted duck
123. Seafood Combo
Nice dinning area
123. Seafood Combo
Vermicelli noodles
Shaking beef
Shrimp with head in Cajun sauce
Banh hoi with pork
30. Seafood Egg Noodle Soup
Koi R.
Feb 11, 2025
Oh. My. God. Okay this is by far the tastiest pho I've had. And I've tried spots in Turlock, Modesto, Tracy, and Livermore. So delicious. The broth is so flavorful and brothy without being too rich in oil. It's so rich in flavor. The size, portion of the pho. The best. THIS is a large pho. Other places large is a medium in my opinion.Also, idk if they're new so prices are low. But it's like $14 for this large delightful bowl of pho. Place is very clean and looks hip! Not too bright, not too dark and the music isn't too loud either. Service is on point, they didn't make me feel bad for asking for extra lemons either ! Plus plus in my book! I definitely will be back with my friends
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Undre R.
Sep 29, 2024
My wife and I ate here a few nights ago at the recommendation of a friend. We had been passing by the complex seeing the sign "gialai Restaurant". The name didn't scream "Vietnamese" restaurant. After a quick Google search on "Gia Lai" it all makes sense, a Provence in Vietnam. Anyways, the ambiance, service, and food were very good. The waiter probably thought we were greedy since it was just the 2 of us at the table, and we orderedSalt and pepper chicken wingsGrilled pork vermicelli bowlSpicy sausage fried riceLemon Grass chickenWe were, of course, think leftovers.Oh, and a small Pho to go (for our daughter) The lemon grass chicken was very flavorful, best we've in a long time. Reminded us of a hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant we used to go to near E 10th st in Oakland in the '90s.The other dishes we also flavorful. Although we were expecting something different with the spicy sausage fried rice. We were thinking something like a spicy Chinese type sausage, but instead, it tasted like an Evergood hotlink... still tasty though.The price to food portion was just right. We will definitely return to try more stuff.
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Taylor J.
Feb 21, 2025
This place is spacious and clean. Lots of TVs. Service was friendly and quick. We got chow mein and pho and both were so good!
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Lorean W.
Aug 7, 2024
Recently, Gia Lai came across my radar and as I am always in the mood for a bowl noodles, I knew I had to stop in and give them a try!It's very new and bright and tidy inside. The dining room feels nice and open, and they have a secondary room that is a bit more intimate. I love that they have nice big booths for larger groups.The service was prompt and friendly, especially from the manager/owner.I ordered the 'oysters on ice' from the specials, and the 'roast duck noodle soup' from the regular menu. The oysters themselves were delicious, but I prefer mine a bit more undressed--though the tobiko is a really nice touch and a fun textural component without over-complicating things. The duck soup was SO GOOD! The broth was silky and had great depth to it and the duck was so delicious! I do wish the vegetables were chopped because the pieces are a little awkward to eat--wouldn't mind the meat being taken off the bone either but that's just a personal preference thing. One thing I REALLY loved was the iced tea--not just because it's delicious but because it's priced appropriately! Other places in the valley I've been to lately are charging $4 to $5 dollars for a glass of iced tea and that's just too much. Not so at Gia Lai and I appreciate it so much. I'll definitely be back, but not until the outside temperatures go down because it is very warm and STILL inside. Not ideal for a hot bowl of noodles. They could use some music playing as well because it's so quiet inside when there's only a few tables occupied. Keep on doing your thing Gia Lai! Excited to check back in!
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Linda E.
Feb 23, 2025
I ordered for delivery and everything came very hot. Pleased with all of that food. I really like their egg plant tofu dish, one of my very favorites
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Leah B.
Dec 12, 2024
What brought us here the first time was that we wanted to try a new pho place, as we haven't LOVED one since DK Noodle and the old owner. The pho was great and we have since been here twice! The Thai tea is not my favorite (too sweet), but I feel like I'm very particular when it comes to Thai tea! The service is decent, as well.
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Abby J.
Feb 19, 2025
I've eaten here several times now and the food is always delicious. Love the bbq pork chow mein, sweet and sour pork, fried egg rolls, and beef pad Thai. Can't wait to try the pho next time.
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Lesette C.
Jan 25, 2025
THE BEST PHO IVE EVER HAD! The broth was dense & extremely flavorful! I ordered it to go- they packaged it so nicely with all of the fixings, the server was so nice and friendly and the place was super clean! Only problem is I wish I seen more people in there! I hope they have a presence on social media. Modesto definitely has a hidden gem here! Can't wait to go back!
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Dustin S.
Feb 28, 2025
First time here, inside decor looks pretty impressive, good food vibe, however food service is a bit slow and laggy. I hope they can improve service.
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Chareese A.
Feb 23, 2025
Food Was amazing,service was amazing, I would really consider this the best Vietnamese restaurant in modesto,definitely will be coming back for the 3rd time
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