Bún riêu — the tangy tomato-and-crab noodle soup — has a devoted following in Sacramento, and Stockton Boulevard delivers. From dedicated specialists to solid pho-house versions, the Vietnamese community here keeps this beloved comfort food well represented.
Moc Quan top-pick
Mon-Sun 10AM-8PM
Moc Quans vermicelli noodle soup is a destination dish. Bright, tangy tomato broth, generous crab cake topping, and fresh herbs on the side let you build each bite. This is the version against which all others in Sacramento are measured.
Banh Cuon Tay Ho best-value
Mon-Sun 9AM-6PM
Despite specializing in banh cuon, Tay Ho serves a vermicelli noodles that earns its own following. Well-balanced with good acidity and a generous helping of broth of crab-based rieu.
Pho Xe Lua hidden-gem
Mon-Sun 9AM-9:30PM
A rich tomato broth thats never heavy, fluffy and flavorful crab cakes, and consistent execution at one of Stockton Blvds most popular spots.
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