Very pleasant and welcoming restaurant in the sunset just a couple of blocks from 19th Avenue. It’s Vietnamese and Chinese (Chu chow) style food with a focus on soups and noodles. We ordered two similar dishes, the braised duck with won ton (#9 on the menu) and soup on the side. One bowl had the thin noodles while the other had the thick or wider noodles. We recommend the wide noodles as the thin noodles were a bit dryer. The soup was a bit simplistic and basic but the noodles and the duck was outstanding. It falls off the bone and almost melts in your mouth. They also have a large number of condiments on the table, including soy sauce, hoisin, dark vinegar, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce and more. The soup noodles were delicious especially with a dip using the small dipping dishes at table side. You also get a small salad plate with pickled cucumbers and either hot or cold soy milk complimentary for each order. Service was excellent and as we had left over noodles, they came and gave us a container filled with their broth to go with our noodles!! That was exceptional service. We do really recommend this place but it can get crowded quickly. There was st least 5 other groups waiting ahead of us but we got in within 20 minutes later. The food does take a bit of time before coming out so be prepared to wait a bit for your order to be served and sip your hot or cold soy milk which was delicious!!!

A must try Vietnamese - Chinese noodle store. Egg noodles is the best either thin or flat one!

We’re recommended by friends to try. Wide selection of Chinese-Vietnamese noodle soups, with egg noodle options. Not sure which number item on menu as i just ordered exactly picture shows online. We got:

Mix combination meat with wonton and thin egg noodles - soup on the side. Also added one duck leg and plate of fried fish cake.

— Noodle bowl comes with good portion of noodle, big filled wonton, mix of toppings : shrimp, ground pork, kidney, mini fish ball, crispy shrimp crackers. Simple dish but really good. I like the fish ball which must be house made. The shrimp crackers’s just ok - not special. The soup bowl separately on side. Have one bite of noodle and one sip of fresh soup. Just so good. You may find the broth is too simple, can’t compare to the full flavored Pho broth. But i think it’s simply make it a great dish really. However in my opinion, It will be perfect if they can add some greens like bokchoy or carrot. 4.9/5

On table you will see some extra seasoning sauce like with vinegar, jalapeño pickles , chili oil, hoisin, sriracha and soy sauce.

— Duck leg’s braised so it’s very soft, fell out of bone easily. Ppl will think it’s chicken. As duck’s usually tougher. I think The way it’s cooked long enough to soften the meat. 5/5

— Fried fish cake: very soft but needs more flavor. 3.5/5

— Vietnamese coffee: perfect!!!!! 5/5

Overalls: good dine in experience. Customer service ‘s great / very friendly. It can get very busy in the lunch time - Parking may be difficult. Paid street parking and make sure to park closed by or in front of restaurant so you can keep eyes on car. Restroom is clean.

Note: Some customers said there’s complimentary hot soy milk. As i already ordered the Vietnamese coffee and had not been offered about the soy milk. So i will check out to try it next time and the spicy satay beef noodle soup with special peanut broth.

Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Portion to Price: 5/5
Overall: One of my go to spots when I'm wanting a good bowl of Pho. You just have to go before they close at 630.

The extended review...

Food:

Duck with Pho and Egg Noodles - 5/5 - An excellent dish! I've never had a place that has duck noodles for a good price.

Service: 5/5 - Very hospitable and friendly service.

Ambiance: 3/5 - A bit of a hole in the wall.

Portion to Price: 5/5 - Can't beat this place!

Great Chinese Vietnamese Teo Chew restaurant. The fried fish cakes were tasty and the Braised Duck Leg Noodle Soup was very good. The duck was very tender and flavorful. I would return if I'm in the area.

Always a line outside during lunch hours. So, we decided to come here late afternoon. It's not a big dining area. They only have one big table for a party of 8 max. The duck leg was tender and juicy. The portion was good enough for one. The service was attentive and fast. Price is reasonable. We will go again to try other dishes. Stay tuned.