Vien Huong Restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant, Chinese restaurant

Vien Huong Restaurant is a cherished spot for Vietnamese cuisine in Oakland, blending flavors in a casual atmosphere. Their standout dish, No. 21 Chow Jew Ho Fun, showcases a light chicken broth paired with a delightful mix of shrimp, pork, and various noodles, all customizable with an array of zesty condiments. Loved for its quick service and budget-friendly prices (cash only), this welcoming eatery attracts locals, students, and tourists alike. Just a note—Parking can be tricky, but the fantastic food makes it worth the hunt!

Contact Info

  • Location: 712 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
  • Phone: (510) 465-5938
  • Price range: $
Vien Huong Restaurant

Opening hours

  • Monday: 7:30 am-3 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am-3 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30 am-3 pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 7:30 am-3 pm
  • Saturday: 7:30 am-3 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am-3 pm

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Accepts reservations
  • Cash only
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Paid street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space
Vien Huong Restaurant Food & drink

Food & drink

Vien Huong Restaurant Vibe

Vibe

Vien Huong Restaurant Fried noodles

Fried noodles

Vien Huong Restaurant Mee pok

Mee pok

Vien Huong Restaurant Soup

Soup

Vien Huong Restaurant Noodle

Noodle

Vien Huong Restaurant Grits

Grits

Vien Huong Restaurant Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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*2/25/2024 I ordered the mixed noodles with both ho fun and rice noodles.
The broth is light and clear, and it comes with lots of toppings like chili, sriracha, hoisin, vinegar, and Vien Huong's special chili sauce.
There's a mix of meats in the dish—shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork pieces, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork—all served with your favorite type of rice noodles.
The homemade chili oil and pickled jalapeños give it a spicy kick, making the flavors really pop. 1/25/2024 No.
21 Chow Jew Ho Fun is a dish featuring shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork bits, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork, all harmoniously paired with your preferred rice noodles. The addition of homemade chili oil and pickled jalapeños provides a spicy burst, delivering that extra kick! The flavorful combination keeps me coming back for more. Venturing into something new this time, I got the fried fish cake.
It proved to be incredibly tasty, although the only drawback is its slightly higher price for relatively smaller portions.
But, it's definitely worth a try! *Tip: Cash only. 12/27/2023 Vien Huong's No.
21 Chow Jew Ho Fun is a monthly ritual with my friend! Their exceptional chicken broth, light and clear, is unmatched.
After trying other places, I keep coming back for its distinct flavor. What makes Vien Huong special is the thoughtful addition of kidney, setting them apart.
The dish includes shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork bits, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork—all perfectly paired with your preferred rice noodles. Vien Huong adds a spicy burst with homemade chili oil and pickled jalapeños, providing that extra kick! A flavorful experience that keeps me hooked! *Tip: Cash only. 11/27/2023 No.
21 Chow Jew Ho Fun takes center stage on their menu.
This time, I tried their mixed noodles with ho fun and rice noodle.
The chicken broth is a light and clear base for their impressive array of condiments such as chili, sriracha, hoisin, vinegar, and Vien Huong's house-made chili sauce.
The dish features a generous medley of meats—shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork bits, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork—all served with your preferred type of rice noodles.
The homemade chili oil and pickled jalapeños add a spicy burst and extra kick, creating a delightful flavor combination. We also tried their Sauteed Kidney with Ginger Onion, which I really enjoyed and highly recommend if you are not apprehensive about eating pork kidney.
The kidney is well-seasoned and flavorful, with a crunchy but not mushy texture.
The onions complement the kidney really well, even when paired with the Chow Jew Ho Fun. *Tip: Cash only. 10/23/2023 Vien Huong Restaurant is a hidden treasure.
I revisited this place, and it's just as amazing as ever. Their No.21 Chow Jew Ho Fun takes center stage on their menu.
The chicken broth is light and clear, giving you the perfect canvas to season to your liking with an impressive array of condiments.
They offer chili, sriracha, hoisin, vinegar, and, of course, Vien Huong's house-made chili sauce.
This dish is a generous medley of meats, including shrimp, fish balls, pork balls, pork bits, kidney, and your choice of sliced chicken or pork, all served with your preferred type of rice noodles. Their homemade chili oil adds a spicy burst of flavor, and the pickled jalapeños give your meal an extra kick, creating a delightful flavor combination. *Tip: This restaurant is cash-only, so be sure to come prepared.
The prices are incredibly reasonable.
You'll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable it is.
Not to mention, the service is lightning fast; I can finish my meal in about 15 minutes and be on my way.
Parking can be a bit challenging, but it's a minor inconvenience for the fantastic food.


It's VH.
Can't go wrong with getting #21.
If you don't like this type of noodles, then you are wasting your time reading any other of my reviews.
👍 Update: 07/10/2023 Another visit to VH.
Had the #21 with mixed noodles (ho fun & yellow egg noodles) today.
Yum, yum!... 08/14/2023: #21 with mixed noodles. 03/11/2024: Got the Beef Stew Ho Fun today...Not my "norm", but I try to switch it up every now & then...the beef was soft and the tendons were cooked to perfection that I just bite right through it...yuM!...anyhow, just read a "review" from an non-Asian complaining...it's funny how these people give their opinions when they are clueless of the food they don't "normally" eat...they should probably stay away from restaurants that doesn't serve hamburgers or hotdogs...😅😂🤣🤣🤣 Update: We frequent this restaurant weekly.
Can't have enough.
👍👍


Very disappointed, don’t trust the hype of the other tourists review.
Prime example of seeing people standing in line and thought this is the IT place.
Very expensive, should have down priced at 2/3 of everything on menu.
For example, seafood Ho Fun (flat noodle) $15.75 Cash only presented with 95% noodle, one piece of shrimp, two piece of fish cake, three pieces of squids.
Unless you like to chew on plastic, avoid! Plenty of other good restaurants around.


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