Upscale Vietnamese dining with bold house specials in Oakland
Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar is an upscale Vietnamese dining destination in Oakland. The menu highlights bold appetizers and house specials beyond typical pho, with generous portions. Diners praise tapioca dumplings, garlic noodles with short ribs, and grilled lemongrass pork, paired with quick, friendly service and a welcoming interior. The venue offers a bar experience with wine options, ideal for date nights.
344 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
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Enjoy modern Vietnamese dishes like Banh Khot, garlic noodles, and pho in a chic atmosphere.
Savor Vietnamese-inspired brunch options with fresh, flavorful ingredients on weekends.
Professional catering for events, offering customizable menus with traditional and contemporary Vietnamese fare.
Curated wine list and craft cocktails to complement your meal in a cozy bar setting.
Dedicated vegetarian dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients for diverse dietary needs.
Convenient delivery service for enjoying Tay Ho's delicious cuisine from the comfort of your home.
Overall rating
nicholas soenyun
The pho is is REALLY GOOD though perhaps not what they shine for IMO. Tay Ho offers appetizers and house specials off the beaten path of westernized viet cuisine that are absolutely incredible. Try the tapioca dumplings!! The staff are passionate about their food, friendly, and inclusive. It’s pricey, but not above average for an upscale Vietnamese restaurant. Highly recommend!
Anne
This is one of my favorite Vietnamese places in Oakland- food is delicious, service is excellent, and interior is nice. Would be good for a cute little date night. My favorite appetizer to get is the Banh Khot. Absolutely yummy! It’s crispy and has just the right amount of coconut and flavor. I’ve been here multiple times and it’s something I always order. I don’t think i’ve had anything bad from this place. Their drinks are really good as well. It’s a bit on the pricey side for Viet food, but it’s well worth for the taste and quality. Parking is on the street and I typically don’t have an issue finding something nearby.
Phuong Luong
The food is okay, prices are expensive for what it is. We did not like the banh cuon here, the rolls are too thick and the pork inside are dry. Everything on the vermicelli bowl was decent but stale/not fresh or hot.
Tony Subia
Went here yesterday with my wife and we were both blown away. She had the draft pilsner, I had a diet Coke (served in the can with a glass of ice), and we shared the Gỏi Gà Xé Phay (Classic Mary's Free-range Chicken Salad) and the Bourdain Vermicelli Bowl – Bún Đặc Biệt. The portions were very generous; we had to take some to go. The flavors were incredible. The grilled lemongrass pork especially stopped me in my tracks; it’s one of those bites where you pause just to let your brain catch up with how delicious it is. Parking was what you’d expect for the area; we found a metered spot on the other side of the block and walked over. Service was smooth, food came out quickly, and the whole experience left us wanting more. We’ll definitely be back.
Kay Bee
Food is delicious and is quick. I’ve been several times but hands down my favorite is the garlic noodles with short ribs. My other go to is the Drunken Beef. My lunch companion orders the noodle bowl which looked really good so I’ll try that next time.
