About Brodard Restaurant
Beyond their size, small businesses are defined by their spirit. And at the helm are their intrepid founders—scrappy, ambitious, and resilient. They invent and build things despite uncertainty, because it’s what drives them. Their risks lead to innovation that moves the world forward. And we need them.
My favorite quintessential Vietnamese restaurant! It has everything you can want- such a huge variety. My favorites are the clay pot seafood, nem nuong (of course!) and garlic noodle with shrimp. I've also had their hu tieu Kho (dry noodle), porridge, jerky papaya salad, etc. They have desserts, drinks, appetizers, etc. I haven't ever ordered anything I didn't like. Service is always quick and friendly. It's also always crowded- it's a plus that you can put your name down on the waitlist. They're known for their pork rolls. The icing on the cake is the sauce- it's magical. Best sauce ever. You can order to go for a quick fix! I honestly can never get tired of this place. Price is a bit high for some items but overall good value- hearty portions!
When we arrived, the waiting line was pretty long, but when we went to check in, the hostess asked if we were interested in sitting at the bar. We said yes, and they seated us right away. It was our first time there, and the server took the time to recommend some options and gave us excellent service. The food was absolutely delicious—highly recommend, 10/10! I definitely have to go back soon. Edit: Sorry I did not take more pics before eating
The grilled rolls were good, but unfortunately, the rest of the dishes were a letdown. Not only were they overpriced, but the flavors were off—especially the egg noodle and fried egg noodle, which tasted strange. The meat didn’t seem fresh, and the beef in the garlic noodle dish was so tough and chewy, it felt more like chewy rubber than beef. Definitely not a place I’d return to.
Shaken Beef with Garlic Noodle: $26 Great overall dish, beef perfectly cook (soft, med rare), great garlic sauce but the noodle slightly overcook Grill Pork Spring Roll: $11 for 4 Great as usual Beef Stew with Baguette Super tender beef (not fell apart) great sauce and the baguette crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Great combo, wish they provide more than 2 med size baguette Luna Rice with Shrimp (appetizer) It’s ok, not a fan of the overall texture (mung bean shell).
Food was great! Service was wonderful! Servers came by frequently to refill our waters, take away dirty dishes, and asked if we needed anything else.