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As Sacramento’s crisp autumn nights approach, a new Vietnamese spot has opened downtown, serving warm and comforting pho.
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Amber Hazel Vietnamese Kitchen at 1714 15th St., not far from the State Capitol Complex, opened Oct 1. The restaurant’s website points to its “aromatic” pho and savory rice platters.
“Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of noodle soup, a quick lunch catch-up with friends, or a leisurely family dinner, our warm and inviting space is the perfect spot,” said the online post. “Come as you are, and leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.”
The Vietnamese business replaced Mochinut, a popular Asian dessert spot famous for its mochi donuts. Mochinut closed in late 2026, according to Yelp.
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Amber Hazel serves three different types of pho: a beef pho, a veggie pho and a chicken. According to its online menu, all use fresh ingredients and are priced at $19. Other main dishes include a banh mi, rice vermicelli, a broken rice plate with jasmine rice, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, picked daikon and carrots with fish sauce on the side.
There is a full drink menu, with tea, coffee and matcha. Its specialty beverages are Vietnamese coffee, ube matcha, taro milk and egg coffee.
For dessert, there’s che, a type of Vietnamese dessert filled with fruit, jellies, beans and grains such as sweet potato or taro. Amber Hazel serves its che with mixed fruits, coconut, strawberries, fruit jelly and a coconut shaved iced. For a local dessert treat, diners can opt instead for a cup of Gunther’s vanilla or lemon custard ice cream.
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Amber Hazel is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.