GIA LAI RESTAURANT

Doug Peters

a year ago

I had the Pho and almost forgot I wasn’t in Vietnam! The aroma, flavor and style is simply delicious. If you want great Vietnamese food you have to come here.

Honest Reviewer

a year ago

Service was fantastic the food was well above par the atmosphere was very welcoming. Restaurant very clean. Our server Sunny was very kind. Lynn and the bar was very kind. The restroom was extremely clean. I would highly recommend this restaurant. They're very new but very experienced they own two other restaurants in the area.

Carrie Taylor

4 months ago

Super fresh and tasty! We had The lemon grass beef with vermicelli noodles and the pork with vermicelli Both very good, portion size was perfect. Pricing very reasonable! 2 entrees and and appetizer bill was 40.00 Highly recommend Will return

Ms12 _

8 months ago

I enjoy this restaurant. The food is great. The service is fast. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable inside. This restaurant is similar to the Saigon on oakdale Road.

Jairo Lomeli

a year ago

Best Chinese food in Modesto. I had the broccoli beef and the sweet & sour pork. The beef was so tender and the pork was crispy! So damn good. Waiters are super nice and hardworking. So lucky to have this place in town!

The Key

a year ago

I'm glad this place opened in Modesto! I had yet to eat inside the restaurant, but it seemed spacious and clean at first glance. We (my family) ordered to-go twice over the phone, and the food quality was fantastic and delicious. What's even better is that the pricing and wait time is very reasonable, and the portions were large, giving us great value for our money. My Order: I recommend trying the standard seafood fried rice, the salted fish fried rice (an acquired taste), and the chow fun. The grilled pork chop rice plate is a must-try; it's dangerously good. I prefer their version to other Vietnamese restaurants I've tried around here. Everything about it was great, especially the meat. Overall, it is less oily, very tender, and not too overpowering in flavor in comparison. Lastly, to wash it down, you may enjoy the taro smoothie if you have a sweet tooth. Hopefully, the next time I visit, I'll try their pho.

paul tumaliuan

a year ago

This place is, I'm gonna say it, the BEST Vietnamese restaurant in Modesto and one of the best restaurants overall. We first came after the Modesto Marathon and we were all pleasantly surprised by the overall taste, portion size, and price. We came here again when we visited Modesto for our parents' birthdays. Their pho is, even though we only ordered medium, a large enough portion for my wife and I. We also shared the Vermicelli with grilled chicken and wasn't able to finish either of the dishes. This time I ordered Vermicelli with Grilled beef #39 and my wife ordered Fine Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken #44A. The meats were all perfectly seasoned and tender. My wife keeps talking about how delicious her dish was even the day after. The price for the 6 of us was around $100, how amazing is that? Quality and quantity at an amazing price. Now to give you some perspective, I grew up in Modesto, but we have lived in LA for the past 13 years now. We both agree that this is better than the Vietnamese restaurants we've had in Southern California, and we have had quite a few. It's that good. It's my parents' new favorite go to restaurant and even my brothers, who have a deep resentment of all things Modesto, really enjoyed it. If you read through my review, do yourself a favor and just eat here. You won't regret it.

Elijah Poulos

2 months ago

Gia Lai Restaurant is one of those places that quietly delivers a genuinely satisfying experience without needing to try too hard. The moment you step inside, there’s a calm, welcoming energy that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your time. What really stood out during my visit was the balance in both the food and the overall experience. The dishes weren’t just flavorful — they felt thoughtfully crafted, with a nice harmony of textures and freshness that made each bite enjoyable. Nothing felt rushed or overly heavy; instead, everything had a clean, comforting quality. The service matched that same easygoing rhythm. Friendly, attentive, and efficient without being intrusive. Overall, Gia Lai offers a dining experience that feels dependable and well cared for. It’s the kind of spot you return to not for flash, but for consistently enjoyable meals.

Cheryl Hartman Brown

3 months ago

We eat here regularly and have recommended it often. It is Asian, Vietnamese cuisine. We reserved for a large group once and that all went well. It is a family owned business and they care very much to make sure that you are happy. The service is very attentive. They have a large variety on their menu and the prices are extremely reasonable. We can buy a dinner here for the current price of a sandwich lunch elsewhere. The restaurant is relatively new so is freshly remodeled and extremely clean. We have enjoyed everything that we have ordered here.

Priscilla Escalante

5 months ago

This place has the most delicious pho broth! I get pho even if I'm not in the mood for it! My favorite appetizers are the spring rolls with peanut sauce and the egg rolls!! I found this gem in August this year and I've already been here 4 times since!! Everything I've ordered is delicious! Fair prices over all. We have yet to try the roast duck. They're always sold out by dinner. The table service is excellent! Each time I've gone I have had a different server, they are very attentive, they kept my cup full. And the better servers kept my table clean from excess empty dishes. It was a constant flow of people coming and going, it wasn't too loud moderate noise. It's nice and clean. Even the restrooms were exceptionally clean. It's bright and spacious. There is so much to choose from on the menu and it keeps us going back to try something different! We enjoyed Gia Lai restaurant and if you enjoy Vietnamese food, you will enjoy it too!! Highly recommend!