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Is Simply Vietnam Express Still Open? Update (Santa Rosa, CA)

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As of September 2026, Simply Vietnam Express is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: Simply Vietnam Express's website lists current posted hours and offers online ordering, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 29, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 3381 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Meaty Mashup" (season 29, episode 5, aired 2018-11-09), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured a mixed-vegetable stir-fry with a chef's special sauce at Simply Vietnam Express, a Vietnamese quick-service restaurant in Santa Rosa. The business, located on Cleveland Avenue, also serves ShareTea drinks alongside its food menu. Simply Vietnam's website (simplyvietnamexpress.com) lists posted hours, including Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and all-day service Saturday and Sunday, and offers an online ordering system for takeout, checked 2026-09-08. The site's navigation includes Food, ShareTea and About pages. Google Places' listing, under the name Simply Vietnam, shows a status of operational, checked the same date.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Meaty Mashup
What was featured
a mixed-vegetable stir-fry with chef's special sauce
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Simply Vietnam Express

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Vietnam Express still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Simply Vietnam Express is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Simply Vietnam Express after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Meaty Mashup" (season 29, episode 5, aired 2018-11-09), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured a mixed-vegetable stir-fry with a chef's special sauce at Simply Vietnam Express, a Vietnamese quick-service restaurant in Santa Rosa. As of September 2026, Simply Vietnam Express is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Simply Vietnam Express located?

3381 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Simply Vietnam Express?

Season 29, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 9, 2018. The episode is titled “Meaty Mashup”.

Is Simply Vietnam Express still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The business, located on Cleveland Avenue, also serves ShareTea drinks alongside its food menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3381 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Venue type
restaurant

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