Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine in Riverside

Really good preparation, good selection, only thing missing is chicken, maybe they dont eat chicken In Vietnam? Im not sure, only wish they had that, but everything else was great. The restaurant is clean that people are very friendly. Would definitely come back, bowls are big. None of the 3 of us finished it all with one appetizer just split between us of really good.Egg rolls

The food at Pho 81 is good. I had the pho tai, and my friend had the sauteed tofu. We both enjoyed our meals. The prices are spot on, and the place is clean and nicely appointed. On my first visit, there were no workers visible when I first got there, and I didnt know if I should order at the counter or wait to be seated, or what. I had several awkward minutes of not knowing what to do before the guy came out and saw me. Also, I wasnt given a spoon with the soup, and the spoon I got when I went up and asked for it was not a pho spoon, it was a regular cereal spoon which was far too small to use properly, and it took forever to finish the broth without picking up the bowl and drinking it Viking style, which I wouldnt normally want to do. So I wouldnt say that the service was off, but maybe it was a little glitchy. Ill be back, and Im sure theyll nail it next time, at which point, Ill revise my review.Edit: on a subsequent visit, again, the food was great and the location is clean and nicely appointed. The staff was on point this time. I enjoyed my visit.

After several dozen visits, it was only appropriate to leave a review on how fantastic this establishment is. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure your visit is the best possible. I have yet to have a dish that I did not love. The pho is outstanding. The vermicelli (#70) is my favorite dish. Visit now. You will not regret it.

I discovered Pho 81 about a year ago, and I have eaten there several times since then. I have only ordered pho so far, and its always very good. The staff is friendly, and the place is clean and well appointed.

Best Pho’ in town! Kevin and the crew give the best service. This will always be my go-to spot!

Delicious! Decided not to wait 45minutes for sushi next door and Im glad! I was seated right away here and the food came out promptly. It was delicious. I ordered the pho#4 with added tripe. 😋 Server was very nice and attentive, especially with making sure my water cup was full. 5/5

I ordered the lemon grass tofu bahn mi sandwich. It was delicious. The customer service is amazing and super friendly. I will be back, this place is great!

It was my first time here and I will definitely come back. I ordered their Combo Banh Mi sandwich and Vietnamese Ice Coffee. Both the sandwich and coffee didnt disappoint. They are also really nice and will answer questions about the food.

Best pho I’ve had and the most amazing people, that’s lost on many business and they are always consistent and terrific!!

Clean little restaurant with a great selection of food, rice dishes, noodle dishes, pho of all types 😋, vermicelli dishes also even a crispy noodle with seafood dish, great appetizers especially the fried chicken 🍗 wings and the cream cheese wonton and dont forget the fried Calamari 😋