Seated right away, food came out hot and quick, and the space was huge. #2 Pho Dac Biet Bo Vien (4/5): Combo pho + beef balls. We all ordered a size medium, but honestly could've gone with a small. Family enjoyed the broth and they were generous with the meat portions. Pretty standard pho - Definitely not bad but I've had so much pho I don't remember if a standard bowl can 'wow' me anymore. Lychee Smoothie (4/5): Not sure if it's just me, but Vietnamese restaurants have the best smoothies... Just me? Sweet, refreshing, and the perfect cool-down for a hot bowl of pho. Only yellow flag was that the boba tasted a little funny, but it was chewy enough for me to push that thought aside. Downside that can't be helped - The location. There's a small half-gated parking lot behind the restaurant with spaces for diners, but still be careful with any belongings and your surroundings!

Long awaited opening of the original Kevin's Noodle House finally happened this March! Been coming here since childhood, and now I get to bring my children who love their pho and rice plates. Service is always quick and attentive. The area is not the best, and has gotten worse since the pandemic with the homeless, but I've had no issues with safely every time I come.

Remodeled Pho and Bun restaurant located in a sketchy part of East Oakland. Has a large parking lot where you can watch your car and a trailer encampment along 7th street thru the large plate glass windows. Ladies of the night two blocks away trying to survive the tough streets of East Oakland. The remodeled Kevin's opened in early 2024. The interior is bright and beautiful juxtaposed against the blight of the adjacent streets. Kevin closes at 7pm so you can eat and get out of the area early. The Pho's are still tasty with a good soup base, I like the Large number 1 of brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe. The fried egg rolls are also decent although it has imitation crab meat as one of the ingredients. Good place to go if you're in a rush and looking for a bright clean establishment with a parking lot.

Almost 20 years in the making after the original got burned down. Finally Kevin noodle house after several renovations and vandalism, have finally came back from its skeleton self and looking better and more masculine ... talking about the new structure! the menu is pretty much the same, the prices also is still good for bay area, portions are still big, lots of noodle options, the shrimp spring rolls got tiny and skinny, the eggrolls are super hard using the rice papers as wrappers, pho was decent but I think it used to be more flavorful. Everything was fresh, restaurant looks new and clean. Staffs were friendly and efficient. Takes CC and they have plenty of parking. Good for families and any time of the day meal. Classic spot. Glad they came back.