I’ve been going to Le Cheval for several years now and it’s become a reliable place to get decent Vietnamese food. This is not just a pho/vermicelli shop, but feature many interesting entrees (curries, soups, meat, seafood).

My favorite dish is the cube beef steak. The Oakland restaurant is HUGE, but can get crowded on busy weekend nights. Weekdays and weekday nights are managable and service is very quick. There have been a few exceptions where I’ve gotten poor service due to the restaurant being large. If you have a large group, call for reservations.