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Pho Element in San Mateo

4.4 (198) 2216 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States

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Vietnamese restaurant
Pho restaurant

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San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-212-1166
Site: http://phoelement.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday:11 AM–8:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

198 Reviews for Pho Element 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-07 18:31:27

So glad we tried this place since its now my favorite Pho restaurant. Great distinct flavors with chicken, beef and curry. Also enjoyed the fried tofu and imperial roll appetizers. Have gone back 4 times now and they consistently deliver.

Review №2

2023-10-08 01:51:06

We came here several times because their Pho is amazing.To be honest, my bias is beef pho, but I hate to admit that Chicken Pho that is served in this place is way better. I tried the broth of both types and Chicken pho is amazing.Also, this restaurant’s Pho is the Northern Pho because they don’t serve basils and bean sprouts as a free side. If you ask for it, bean sprouts can also be served with extra charges.The BBQ grilled pork with vermicelli was also very good. And, I just love love their Sweet Tofu with Coconut slush the best. Just the right amount of sweetness for me.The restaurant was big, but they’re always packed with many people, especially during meal time.The staff was very nice and friendly, but sometimes I felt like they’re kind of understaffed.

Review №3

2023-12-01 04:29:41

Great food! Highly recommend their rolls. Superb service! Very nice atmosphere.

Review №4

2022-08-19 02:39:28

Incredibly kind staff, great food, good prices; but it’s no Gao’s Viet Kitchen. Sorry everyone but my heart already belongs to Gao and his Viet kitchen.Great soup with thinly sliced noodles, good texture. Imperial rolls lacked flavor and salt, but good crunch. Summer rolls had too much vermicelli but nice touch with the leaf decor.Overall, great for the price.

Review №5

2023-08-17 03:10:18

Update 2023: intense pleasure I experienced here made me suspect that maybe drugs were in my food lolHow can it be so delicious from just food?Wifey laughed, but Im seriously not sure because of how tasty it was - like a kind of foodgasm that Ive never experienced in my life despite travelling in South East Asia for months and eating some seriously delicious food there. But then this? In San Mateo? Best food in the world 🌎. No kidding.Pho Beef ball soup 🍲 and 5 spice vermicelli chicken 🍗 were amazing!

Review №6

2023-01-04 08:35:11

Simple local spot for pho and tea. Party of 8 seated immediately ~ I loved their version of egg rolls and my order of satay beef pho. It was just the right amount of spice and really hit the spot on a winter night. Service was great and quick. Street parking can be a little tough but not impossible.

Review №7

2023-09-10 05:06:33

Everthing ia so good. But the noodles were overcooked. Ill visit here next time again.

Review №8

2023-04-28 07:24:03

Every food we ordered was so delicious and authentic. Especially the grilled chicken and Pho were very good than expected.

Review №9

2022-11-24 07:08:17

I used to order from pho element a lot, all take-outs, not once eating at the restaurant but this is the last straw that broke the camels back. Its safe to say after this encounter I wont be ordering from them anymore.Dont get me wrong the food is pretty good, thats why I kept ordering but no more. When I first order from them the soup was a little more than half (see the picture), it looked a little strange and since they only have one size, I didnt think much of it. And most pho places wont charge for extra soup. So the next time around, I asked for extra soup and they were nice enough to give me some extra soup. This time I asked for more soup it was a $2 extra charge, no heads up, no telling me it going to be additional charge. My wife was blindsided when she went and picked it up, they charged me $2 dollars for that!!!!😡🔥 (see picture) Im truly disappointed. I wanted to go back and confront them but I was feeling ill and just wanted some pho soup.Theres also one time when I ordered the five spice chicken vermicelli bowl and found a long hair.🤮

Review №10

2022-06-30 07:41:19

Another place to add on the list for easy eats. The staff is very attentive and the food was delicious. The place looks like it’s been more focused on pick ups rather than dine in, because it’s not so organized as how it would have been. But the staff is attentive and food came out fairly quickly. Definitely worth going back to. One thing that needs improvement is their cheesy clams as it was not cheesy enough and would have probably tasted better with cheese that melt rather than Parmesan.

Review №11

2023-02-23 20:57:26

Solid Pho. The rare meat had great texture and flavor! The pho didn’t come with bean sprouts, though, which was disappointing because I wanted some vegetables.All in all, positive experience and would go again

Review №12

2022-12-01 21:23:22

They were open on Thanksgiving, thank goodness. Had the curry pho and it was amazing. Soft fresh rice noodles, really flavoursome broth, lots of dark chicken meat. Thank you for the good food. The photo doesnt do it justice. Ive been here before and its the best pho on the Peninsula.It wasnt crowded at all when I came, but if you are COVID conscious, this place doesnt have outdoor seating (there is no space for it).

Review №13

2023-03-16 02:15:28

Ordered takeout, and the packaging is good! I like how they separated soup and beef so it would stay rare. I’ve had much better Rare Beef Filet, and Beef Meatball Noodle Soup so I’d rate 5/10 for flavorful soup and good meatballs. It also came with jalapeños and lemon which I appreciated. The BBQ Pork and Imperial Roll with Vermicelli is worth trying 9/10!

Review №14

2022-01-27 04:16:13

The imperial rolls here are wrapped in some kind of rice wrap before being deep fried giving them a really nice chewy texture. Ive never had imperial rolls like it anywhere else. So good.What I usually order at Vietnamese places is the pork rice noodle dish that comes with a crispy imperial roll and ask for rice instead of noodles. This way I get all the veggies from the noodle dish (usually crunchy bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, and pickled daikon and carrot). Some places dont give you veggies with the rice dishes or if they do it is only a little. The pork here is really tasty, especially over rice with a ton of fish sauce poured on top!I also tried the sweet tofu with coconut slush and it was delicious. Very delicate sweetness, nice silken tofu, and a yummy fresh young coconut flavor.I have only ever gotten takeout from here via UberEATS and the rice dishes travel really well. Good option for takeout.

Review №15

2023-11-12 01:04:26

Always quick, efficient, and clean. Really good food and good potion sizes. We usually get the pho and vermicelli, both are delicious. I would recommend trying the butter tofu!

Review №16

2023-09-05 02:27:29

Very delicious, this tofu is my sons favorite. We always drive over from Fulton Street in San Francisco to eat

Review №17

2021-09-02 16:39:48

The northern style pho is quite good, but I personally prefer vermicelli noodles. The broth had a lot of flavor and it wasn’t too salty. Spring rolls were tasty and fresh. The mango coconut slush was yummy as well. It was large for the price point. The condiments on the table were very clean as well. I would come again especially on a cold day

Review №18

2023-08-19 17:34:27

Love the pho soup here (both chicken and beef). The stir-fried broccoli and the Saigon butter tofu are also surprisingly good. Not much ambience, but service is usually good. Parking is very difficult, even for take out.

Review №19

2023-02-13 18:16:19

By far the best pho I’ve ever had. Ordered #23 and the broth was rich. The noodles are hand-made in-house and there was a noticeable difference in texture. The beef was also incredibly tender. Bonus points for the charismatic manager who looked after us during our meal!

Review №20

2022-06-26 18:52:50

Okay. This place is not your average Vietnamese Pho place. It definitely mixes a healthy bit of Chinese, whether it is a fusion or influence, that is yet to be seen. Im thinking Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant roots.Either way, the food is fabulous. Authentic flavors representing both countries are evident. The noodles are flat pho noodles, typically pulled fresh rather than those sold in dried packets. Its rare to experience these noodles in the Bay Area. There are many pho joints but VERY FEW pull noodles fresh. The result is almost a silky smooth, no need to even chew, style of noodles in hearty broth.I had the Curry Pho. Again, a unique experience where the curry flavors are derived from both Vietnamese and Chinese roots, but the noodle texture just perfects the entire bite you put in your mouth. The manager recommended this fried tofu which also was really interesting. Very hearty and savory and almost a home-style bend to it.It is unfortunate that this restaurant is not in a more accessible location. Its right up on El Camino and no where to park. But that wont stop us from coming here again. 5 stars!

Review №21

2022-11-19 14:13:22

Absolutely delicious a must visit if you love spicy food . I haven’t seen a server with so energy and interest for customer satisfaction specially in America.

Review №22

2023-10-24 03:24:03

Great little pho place. People were nice and efficient. My friend and I ordered a bowl of vermicelli and pho to share. Portions were so generous we had to take some home to avoid waste. Their pho noodles are not the typical pho that are commonly found but instead the Cantonese style Hor Fun (河粉). Not sure if they just ran out today. Other than that, generally good, though the both of us came out feeling quite thirsty from the MSG.

Review №23

2023-01-20 19:30:19

Best Pho ever! The flavor is phenomenal! I love the Satay Rare beef pho! Also great papaya salad!

Review №24

2022-12-18 06:58:15

Tasty bun rieu but average pho ga w no basil and sprouts. When I asked the server for basil and sprouts, she simply said “we don’t have any.” So left with lots of carbs, some chicken, and barely any greens. First pho place I’ve ever been that doesn’t serve basil and sprouts on the side; obviously cutting corners to save $$$. disappointing for $16.

Review №25

2019-03-20 06:58:34

I really enjoyed my pho’s deep, flavorful broth, though the wider noodles (northern style) took some getting used to, especially since they were very soft. I was disappointed with the Hainese chicken and rice though. While tasty, the chicken is nothing like the Singaporean dish, and the rice wasn’t cooked in chicken broth. Delicious dipping sauces for the chicken though! Also loved the fish sauce for the imperial rolls.

Review №26

2023-11-20 03:25:59

The pho is amazing, and they somehow manage to seat & serve you efficiently during peak hours. My experiences eating here have always been great!

Review №27

2020-02-09 17:44:57

Ive heard a lot of good things about Pho Element, so I was excited to come here. It was recommended to try the ox tail noodle soup and chicken pho. The food came right when we ordered the meal, and the bowls were huge! Ive never had ox tail pho, but the flavors were incredible. Also the ox tail near was so tender and juicy. The chicken phos broth was delicious as well. The only problem with our meal was that the noodles were slightly overcooked, but hopefully it was just a one-time thing.

Review №28

2022-01-02 23:32:42

The food was delicious, came to the table quickly, and the staff were super helpful. The pork was grilled to perfection, the Thai tea was delicious, and the pho was flavorful and plentiful (even a small size portion is enough!) Will come again next time I have a stop in SFO.

Review №29

2023-09-20 04:45:49

Chicken pho is super good! Portions are massive as well. The satay noodle was not super good though but everything else we ordered was good and made me want to come back to try their other items

Review №30

2022-08-05 21:59:08

+ Soup base is very balanced, less sweet than regular Vietnamese phos+ Ordered their signature chicken pho. Very tender texture and fresh taste.+ Good portion.

Review №31

2023-10-10 01:32:27

This is a great restaurant. The food is superb and usually made with top notch ingredients. You can tell by how crowded this place is. People know and if they have good foods, they come back again and again.

Review №32

2023-08-18 20:34:38

Gets busy so we like to go during off hours on the weekdays. The non-pho dishes are surprisingly good. Favs are crab meatballs and tomato noodle, Hainanese chicken over rice, bun (dry noodle bowls), and short rib over rice (its on the sweet side if youre wondering).

Review №33

2019-01-04 22:25:30

A nice Thai restaurant, with very quick service. Food quantity is wholesome. Theres not much price difference between small and large noodle soup bowls. Do try their recommended dishes..Can get a bit crowded on Fridays, also parking on the street can be a bit challenging because of limited spots.I expected a bit more tasty food and hence the 4 stars.Recommended for the cold weather!

Review №34

2020-02-17 07:28:22

Very different pho experience but we loved the food. It felt like the ingredients were fresh and the meats are super tender. We came on a cold day and the chicken pho hit the right spot. Would come here again to have the chicken pho. Tastes like home.

Review №35

2020-02-29 21:27:30

Found this little spot while on a work trip. The interior is fairly basic and a little loud but the food is fantastic. I had the Bun Rieu (24) and others order the Pho Tai (20) and Pho Tai Chin Nam (21). All were amazing! I would recommend a small portion which was easily more than we could eat. We also had the papaya salad with chicken which was one of the best I’ve eaten. Definitely recommend this place for a business lunch

Review №36

2023-01-15 04:25:18

Ordered through Uber eats to hotel. No utensils and no tissues. Pho doesn’t have any bean sprouts, beef are very raw and it costs $18-$20/Pho. Speechless

Review №37

2022-12-29 02:01:58

Little bit pricey for what you have. Alot of choices around San Mateo if you want authentic Vietnamese noodles.

Review №38

2019-04-11 20:10:19

Edit: rare beef and brisket pho is so flavorful!Bumping up a starBun rieu is not bad but too little crab and pork ball. I prefer ben Tre.The coconut slush is yummy.For the imperial rolls and BBQ meat vermicelli I prefer Mamas which is just down the road. The shape of the bowl caused the sweet sauce to trickle to the bottom, leaving the food dry :(

Review №39

2018-03-18 15:18:43

Both the food and service arent bad, but especially for the main, recommended pho, it was chicken stock, with a bit of chicken meat. Wasnt super inspired food, but Ill for sure give them a try again in the future.

Review №40

2023-09-21 01:22:16

Loved the Imperial rolls, butter tofu, and beef steak pho. Very delicious and staff was very nice! Would love to come again

Review №41

2023-07-28 23:56:55

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in peninsula! Decent food at decent price. Great pho and even better chicken rice

Review №42

2022-09-21 06:32:20

Best Pho’s in this location. Big portions, chicken pho was delicious

Review №43

2023-06-12 02:32:50

Best Chicken Pho I’ve ever had

Review №44

2022-10-29 04:29:38

Love the food here... So delicious! 😍 They offer both indoor dining and to go.

Review №45

2018-12-26 22:54:59

It was ok. They used chicken backs in the curry, and I actually pierced the roof of my mouth with a tiny bone. Not fun. But the flavor was def there. Id get food again but not the curry..

Review №46

2022-01-05 22:11:52

Huge portion, full of flavor, great balance between veggies and meat. They have a lot of seatings with distancing. The food came so fast.

Review №47

2023-11-05 03:21:29

Busy, so was surprised to be seated down 1 second into walking in. Fast service, chicken pho here is in my #1 spot!

Review №48

2022-01-03 02:08:23

Here we found a huge disgusting bug in our chicken soup. The manager came over to apologized and promised for a discount, but we ended up paying the full price.

Review №49

2018-12-30 01:18:51

Pho was good, oxtail too. Spring rolls werent bad, and they still make the Viet coffee the right way. Many places dont do it like that anymore. That chili paste was bomb af tho!

Review №50

2022-02-25 21:22:45

Ordered beef pho to go. The blood of the beef got saturated to the noodles. It tasted disgusting. Such a bummer because I used to come here very frequently :(

Review №51

2018-01-14 15:25:43

Surprinsingly good mi sister told me about it first time for me rating Pho.Delicious I order Satay soup with noodles, love the peanut flavor

Review №52

2023-09-16 18:10:19

Really liked the atmosphere. They give you big portions of soup, and the shrimp 🍤 rolls were superb.

Review №53

2023-10-06 04:01:21

Pho was good but there was no basil and bean sprouts were extra charge.

Review №54

2017-01-15 03:10:41

Their chicken noodle soup is the best! Love that flat noodle which we call 河粉 in Chinese! Also recommend their OXtail, cant get enough!!

Review №55

2021-01-17 21:50:30

Ordered to go. Contactless payment is available.Our to go place weekly/bi-weekly.Hainanese rice, Rare beef noodle, bun rieu and satay noodles are really good. Highly recommend.Crab season is available don’t miss out on it. Crabs are meatier & sweeter. Must try at Pho element.

Review №56

2020-08-01 23:14:49

A solid pho place. Not bad service during Covid. It seems like lots of people are doing take out. Their peanut sauce was probably the best part of the springs rolls at least.

Review №57

2018-10-29 04:02:08

Very fast service and food was not bad.Pho was very tasty and not your typical americanized pho.Only complaint is the parking situation

Review №58

2023-05-15 04:06:37

Reliable pho for any day you’re craving pho. It’s northern style pho so don’t expect the bean sprouts and lime but I still prefer their pho ga and pho tai to most places in the peninsula.They also have vegetables as a side dish option! Garlic broccoli and pea sprouts will run you around ~$15 but sometimes I just need my greens.

Review №59

2023-06-18 19:06:26

The food and service were amazing. I had the beef rice plate with imperial roll and the beef was succulent, tender and perfectly cooked.

Review №60

2022-10-22 04:13:43

Good Vietnamese food, enjoyed the beef pho and spring rolls ( cha gio).

Review №61

2019-07-03 01:49:49

Good food and friendly staffs. New Phos style: Pho with out green bean sprout and basil leaf.

Review №62

2023-03-28 18:15:05

This is an excellent place to get pho and also chicken. It is a bit more upscane that most pho places. Friendly wait staff, clean facility, and great food. It is a smidge pricier than your average pho place, but you pay for the quality and variety. I think that this restaurant would be better suited for people that appreciate the nuances and intricacies of Asian food. Highly recommended!

Review №63

2018-11-08 05:13:49

Totally dug this spot. It is a popular local place so it was busy, no biggie I just grabbed some raw beef Pho and some shrimp spring rolls with some awesome peanut sauce (butter??) . Worth the wait and the prices are fair.

Review №64

2023-09-14 18:02:34

Exceptional food — the pho ga and steamed chicken is the best you can find in the Bay Area (and on the West coast honestly)

Review №65

2018-12-05 21:44:05

Absolutely wonderful. I had the oxtail wine soup, and the broth was to-die-for. The oxtail meat itself was also incredibly tasty. This will certainly become a neighborhood favorite.

Review №66

2022-12-04 21:33:10

Good fast service. Good food. Secrets wearing masks and saw sanitizing tables between customers.

Review №67

2023-11-06 00:18:11

Great food, fast service. Chicken pho was delish.

Review №68

2022-12-31 20:51:03

A rare pho place that Vietnamese rave about: this is the one.Packed always. Best to get a reservation.Not easy to find parking spots. Not too many spots to sit inside.All that said, it’s hard to find a better Pho restaurant in the Bay Area. It’s delicious and heartwarming. You leave with a big smile on your face.The chicken pho was the winner for me. YMMV.

Review №69

2022-10-28 03:11:39

I have ordered from this place several times since I moved to San Mateo. Food is so good and authentic.

Review №70

2017-08-28 20:45:12

Great place for kids and good amount of large and small tables to accommodate all group sizes. Pho Ga and Chicken Rice are really awesome.

Review №71

2018-10-17 19:57:13

The fried tofu was spicy and oily, 4 out of 10. The rest of the dishes was 6 out of 10.

Review №72

2022-07-17 09:23:13

The rare beef in the noodle soup is indeed quite rare, but very tender and juicy. I could rate it as the best ever in a Vietnamese restaurant.The place is clean and the services are excellent. Price is reasonable.It is our first time there and we will be back.

Review №73

2023-04-24 19:38:21

If you are hungry and want to eat an awesome pho, you are in the right place!The food is delicious and the service is awesome. They are always super accommodating and the food comes super fast!

Review №74

2022-06-21 04:51:52

If you are a person of brown color, be prepared to be treated differently. This was my first ever such an experience and I have lived in Texas for many years.Everyone got offered tea, not us. We explicitly asked for tea, waitress literally brought a plastic water cup with a tea bag. All other guests got complimentary tea pots.Wife asked for four water cups, we only got 2.We ordered large vegetarian pho bowl from the menu. The lady dumped it on the table expecting us all directly eat from it. We then asked for four small portion bowls, lady gets two. Then we explicitly asked for two more, they arrived but after a long time.We had a toddler, I had to go pick up the high chair. We weren’t asked for it, thus I assumed they didn’t have it. Until I saw plenty by the restroom area.We tried this restaurant because of high ratings on Yelp. And Vietnamese restaurant and folks are always super cool.Today was a very interesting experience. With an experience like this, I don’t even know how the food tasted. I wish best for the restaurant but choose wisely if you are…

Review №75

2023-07-06 21:51:12

Tightly packed pho restaurant on El Camino. Great flavor and the noodles where exceptional

Review №76

2019-07-27 05:51:18

I love the oxtail pho with carrots here! Generous amount of oxtail. Bun rieu is and chicken pho is not bad for San Mateo.

Review №77

2022-06-28 06:54:27

One of the best tasting Phos Ive had. The broth was very rich and delicious. I highly recommend. Service was okay, we did not receive one of our dishes but the food was very good.

Review №78

2021-11-09 03:32:56

Yum! I really enjoyed my experience here - good food, attentive service, more than generous portions.My husband and I shared the BBQ pork fresh roll, then he got the five spice chicken noodle soup and I got the satay rare beef noodle soup. The fresh roll was large, six pieces cut from three stuffed rolls. The pork was tender and the peanut sauce perfection. Both soups were delicious. Mine was heavily flavored with lemongrass and the beef was super thin and tender. My husbands chicken was juicy and his broth tasted fresh, not overly salted. Both came with very generous portions of noodles, and my only wish was that the noodles had more bite to them. They were pretty soggy, adding heft but not really flavor or texture.Overall, Ill come back!

Review №79

2022-09-13 03:50:12

I didnt realize it, but I am a fan of northern Vietnamese pho. I used to go to Turtle Tower in SF a lot because the chicken pho was so good. Now Ive discovered Pho Element in San Mateo, and I couldnt be happier. The food is delicious, the service is efficient, and the price is reasonable. Ive only dined there (pho doesnt really travel well, IMO), but they seem to do a ton of pickup and delivery orders. Add this place to your list!

Review №80

2022-09-24 00:51:25

Been here a few times and the food is delicious. The latest time ordered the Steamed Chicken and it is one of the best around i have ever had. It comes with white rice and three different kinds of sauces. If you prefer boneless then order the Haianese Chicken, #1 on the menu. This also comes with a more flavorful rice. Wifey tried the chichen pho and it was also very good. Up there with the best i have had. The imperial rools (egg rolls) were good, no complaints. Looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu

Review №81

2022-12-14 23:36:16

They are super busy but its worth it. Every time Ive heard amazing service and delicious food. I wont tell you my favorite entree because they only make about 25 plates of it each day and you might take my spot!Would give 10 stars if possible.

Review №82

2022-09-22 21:11:31

Went here to get my Pho fix. Flavor of the broth was good, but they are missing most of the goodies it usually comes with and I like (bean sprouts, tripe, tendon, cilantro, ...). It did have plenty of meat & noodles in it and definitely filled me up.

Review №83

2022-05-10 07:13:11

Ordered take out. Would have been 3.5 stars but knocked one star off because there was a piece of metal in one of the vermicelli dish. Looked like a small strand (about 2 inches) from the stainless steel scrubber pads. Didnt notice it until the person bite into it along with the noddles and threaded veggies. Other than that the food was fine. Enjoyed the imperial rolls: crispy with a little chew. The vermicelli dish was good until we found the metal piece. The taro with coconut slush was good.

Review №84

2022-05-08 06:39:59

Nice food. We went in search of pho and it was pretty decent. We ordered seafood pho and a beef pho. Portions were really large. I enjoyed the flavor of shrimps and clams in my soup - they were really good. The broth, however, was really weird. It was not seafood broth and it has lots of oil, and lacked any flavor other than oil flavor, so I hope thatll get improved one day. My husbands beef pho tasted really well, had good tender meat and nice flavor. I gave three stars because the place is not very clean - it has random piles of boxes in corners, dirty washrooms, and literally a table in the middle of the dining space with a cardboard box of lemons and some jalapenos, and with cutting boards. Servers grab those from the box without washing, cut them and serve to clients. This really made us question the cleanliness of the place.

Review №85

2023-11-06 22:20:21

Excellent pho... Garlic crab was remarkable!

Review №86

2022-05-27 01:49:06

First-time visit and I ordered No 23. Rare Beef Filet, Brisket And Meatbeef Ball Noodle Soup. I find the Noodle is very nice and the broth was tasty. Unfortunately they dont put some basil leaves with the dish. We asked if we could have some but were told it was not available but we could have mint leaves. Anyway still good.

Review №87

2022-12-15 15:46:22

This place is all about the food. My pho noodles tastes fresh af and the soup was on point. All our food was served very quickly after we ordered.

Review №88

2021-12-30 02:23:32

Both chicken noodle soup and beef noodle soup are great, especially on a rainy evening after a whole day of travel. I like the northern noodles they offer, which is not available at all pho places. Also, when I said chicken/beef noodle soup, I meant their broth is amazing. In my mind, as long as you get the broth right, it really doesn’t matter which chicken / beef combo you order. Enjoy!

Review №89

2021-12-24 18:09:35

This place was very good. They had bomb chicken salad. They used the type of chicken that vietnamese people like because its a little bit more meaty than the American chicken and its still tender to eat. Everything tastes very good. The condiments were made in house and it went well with all of the dishes. The service was fast and nice. Omg my husband and i love the tofu. It is soft tofu that was flash fried i think. Anyway its perfect. Its crunches as you bite into it and then its super soft. The seasoning for the tofu was perfect. It is at the bottom so you have to scope it onto the tofu and combine the two to get the perfect spoonful of flavors.

Review №90

2022-11-18 20:45:31

Barbeque beef short-ribs with vermicelli, the ribs were mostly fat 99% fat and very salty, the vermicelli with sprouts, cilantro, mint, carrot was decent. Food smelled & looked better then it tasted.

Review №91

2022-10-02 03:43:01

Insipid broth in the Pho. Two really small slices of beef. And based on size and appearance seemed like trimmed off slices and not filet mignon as indicated in the menu. Almost no garnishings. No mint, no coriander, no cilantro, no ginger. When I pointed out that the Pho needed some garnishings, the response was $3 extra!!! We spent over $50 for two Pho. Skip this place.

Review №92

2022-01-17 00:16:29

Super tasty, we really enjoyed our meal!

Review №93

2021-09-26 03:01:23

The broth has more flavor than most pho Ive had, and the beef is super tender. I think I also enjoy that they have thicker noodles than other places Ive been. Just really liked eating it.

Review №94

2021-11-13 04:20:32

Good service and good food with very fresh ingredients. I must admit i was deceptively surprised because i was a little disappointed when i found out there was no basil leaves to compliment the soup. Everything was great though. I look forward to coming back. The meat was “sushi style” fresh tasting. I highly recommend the bbq pork spring rolls! Yum 👅

Review №95

2021-11-28 01:30:56

Pho noodle texture is silky and light. 3rd time there and the noodles are never clumpy or cold.Broth is delicious. Chicken is their specialty.I like the fried butter tofu appetizer.My favorite pho on the peninsula.

Review №96

2022-05-09 00:11:48

I got the wine sauce ox tail pho, and the broth was incredible. Super flavorful, first time Ive seen star anise used in pho. The mango coconut slush was delicious. Would definitely visit again.

Review №97

2023-05-09 20:47:20

One of the better vietnamese restaurants in San Mateo. My go to place for pho when I have soar throat!

Review №98

2023-05-02 00:00:31

Theres dine in and the service is greatThe curry chicken soup is so good!Hainan chicken rice is good tooBeef pho has very tender steak slices served rareTofu coconut slush and Mango coconut drink are really refreshing

Review №99

2020-02-08 04:24:01

The service was great. Came in in a Friday night and was seated right away. My husband and I got pho and order of imperial rolls. The imperial rolls were delicious, the pho however was not my favorite. The broth and meat were really good, I just did not like the texture of the wider noodles they use. Would definitely come back and maybe try the vermicelli next time.

Review №100

2021-03-18 01:54:02

I cant stop thinking of this places pho ga! My familys favorite is their #19, chicken and giblets noodle soup. Their beef dishes arent shabby either because theyre all made with high quality beef. The amount of protein in each dish is generous enough to last the whole meal and their noodles are so silky smooth! Getting take out is extremely fast - a less than 5 min. wait and youll be on your way again. Or if youre like me and like to eat it fresh in the car... which you can do easily since their take out bowls are large enough for all 1 quart of the soup!! Cant praise this spot enough and cant stop thinking of when my next visit will be.

Review №101

2022-10-24 19:42:17

My noodle soup was too salty, much of the vermicelli noodles all stuck together, soup had dishsoap smell to it. Been here a few times before and this is the 1st bad experience with them. Wont be coming back. They were busy during lunch so Im guessing they were in a rush

Review №102

2022-05-15 01:24:23

This place specializes in pho ga which means chicken pho or Vietnamese style chicken rice noodles. I like the chicken especially the one with the meat and gizzards/livers. You cannot specify dark meat only but the dark meat is tasty and plenty. They also have other specialities including other pho but Id recommend trying the chicken pho because thats what they are known for. I havent tried their garlic noodle lobster/crab because these are kinda expensive. The food style is vietnamese but most people working there speak Chinese.

Review №103

2017-08-07 04:19:13

Great food. Spring rolls are excellent. Very big portion of the large size Pho. Generous portions of beef and noodles. For $10, its a very good deal. Surrounding pho shops are charging $9-9.50 for a large bowl and theyre not as generous in size. Plus this restaurant has nice decor. Gets crowded so come early to avoid a wait.

Review №104

2021-12-19 03:16:58

Pho is tasty! Dining in and the seat arrangement is fast.

Review №105

2018-05-17 02:22:54

Great food, very tasty. Parking is a bit tough but if you walk in from the neighborhood to the west its not bad. I liked the 5 spice chicken and rice. The Vietnamese coffee was good. Service was good - we seated right away and food came out quickly. Decor is nice, clean tables and floors.

Review №106

2020-03-03 01:18:11

I love this restaurant. The chicken pho is damn good. The chicken is tender and the broth is super flavorful. The imperial rolls were soooooo good. I could eat them everyday. I got a large soup and had enough to take home for the next day.The service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. I’m looking forward to going back soon. 😋

Review №107

2022-12-17 07:19:13

Chicken pho is the signature dish and it is served with rice noodle, boiled chicken, and clear soup. It is yummy. The restaurant serves Vietnamese and Chinese foods.

Review №108

2021-07-18 20:36:26

Great customer service and very fresh food. For Vegan/Whole Food plant Based eaters, not enough vegan options. One vegetarian option which is the vegetable noodle soup with egg noodles, cucumber, tomato, shredded cabbage, lettuce. Very clean and upscale restaurant. Recommended.

Review №109

2022-05-10 09:24:45

One of the most tender chicken pho places in the bay. Flavor is not overwhelming and portions are much bigger than other similar restaurants, especially the papaya salad.

Review №110

2018-01-16 23:25:51

Really good Pho and very generous portions. I got the soup with vermiselli, chicken, eggs and it was amazing. The broth is very tasty. We also ordered imperial rolls and they are to die for. And if you like Vietnamese coffee they serve the real thing there. I highly recommend this place especially that it is not expensive at all.

Review №111

2019-09-16 03:30:28

Service is very fast and super friendly. The staff are very attentive and really do want to help and provide the best service they can. Food was delicious! I appreciate how they explain the background of the restaurant style right on the menu. This place is a MUST go if youre in the area and craving some noodle soup! (Or even something thats just not your average burger and fries.)

Review №112

2019-12-26 04:59:28

Ordered take out. Chicken pho was terrible, inedible. The chicken smelled and looked funky, noodles were not your typical thin rice noodles. Broth was just bad. Spring rolls were average, the peanut sauce was overly sweet. Chicken salad was good, other than being overdressed and having chunks of funky chicken. Super disappointed, and do not recommend.

Review №113

2019-09-09 02:21:45

Service was excellent. Staff checked with us multiple times to see how our meal was. Food came out quickly. The menue explains that as northern Vietnamese pho the style is different from pho Im used to so this was lighter flavor with softer noodles. Frankly the show stopper here is the butter tofu. So much so Ill comeback another time to try other non pho dishes. There is parking In the rear.

Review №114

2019-10-20 23:33:06

Great food and fast service. We waited in line for 20 min (#15 in line) and the food came out in maybe 7 min. Our server was awesome too, thanks for the recommendations!I really recommend their oxtail soup and the beef pho (#24?). They told us the Bun Rieu was also very good and always sells out. Ill have to try it next time! The soy milk here is the kind you find at Asian super markets (very nostalgic).

Review №115

2017-03-11 23:06:42

This place totally hits the spot when its cold out. As much as I love pho, I like that it has a little more variety than just that. I got the wine sauce ox tail noodle soup and it was really good. The ox tail is SUPER tender and they give you a decent amount. The broth is really flavorful and I like the thicker noodles. I also tried the chicken pho and that was really good as well. The chicken was really tender (its really tough and dry at a lot of places), and the broth was flavorful as well.Overall, great spot for a cold day

Review №116

2022-10-05 16:24:35

I went there 2 times within a week, and I ordered exactly the same items, but got 2 different amounts to pay ($3 different). I need an explanation here. (Didn’t give a receipt at the second time.) So be sure to check your bill. They might over charge you.

Review №117

2022-07-19 05:30:40

Chicken pho some of the best in the bay, open for dine in again as of April 2022. Portions are huge and noodles are wide and soft. Remember its a northern style, so no bean sprouts/basil on the side.

Review №118

2019-11-30 23:38:40

Put your name in from Yelp ahead of time, this place is very busy! BBQ pork spring rolls were very good. The pho ga is supposedly good here (kind of what they are known for), but wasnt my favorite. The pho Thai was good. The veggie pho was subpar, could use some actual veggies instead of just celery and lettuce. All of the pho has larger flat noodles which was an interesting departure from the normal thin noodles in pho. Cafe su da was also good, but its hard to mess that one up! Service was good.

Review №119

2019-02-05 02:25:35

The set up of the restaurant is clean and modern. Food taste is ok. What I dont like is the habit of the severs. Waiter put his fingers in the soup when delivering our noodle soups. My husband went to bathroom several times after the meal.

Review №120

2018-05-08 14:56:27

The pho is really good with flavor rich soup and plenty of good quality meats, and the price is really reasonable. The menu is diverse with rice and other offerings. Check the board for specials.The place is clean with good service. Parking is limited to curb parking and six parking stalls in the back alley.

Review №121

2019-12-30 23:03:20

The food was amazing, and for the price point, the serving sizes were large. No complaints about the food. I went with my husband, a friend, my kid and hers. I got a vermicelli with chicken and imperial rolls. My husband got some kind of pho (large). My friend got some kind of beef pho (small). The children split a small bowl of chicken noodle soup. All of us really enjoyed the food and it was very filling. Between all of us we were all happy.My only thing was the service. They were friendly, but really pushy. We walked in the door and the second they saw us, it was a whirlwind. Im not sure if it was because it was a bit busy, but they tried to sit us, realized that table was reserved, then sat us at a booth and pulled up an extra chair that we didnt need. Within 2 minutes of sitting down and handing us our menus, someone came up to take our order. We hadnt even had a chance to look at the beverages. Then after we ordered our drinks one of the servers came and chatted with my husband while he was trying to do something and had their knee on the extra chair. They were way too comfortable and relaxed while we were trying to talk. It was a really weird experience.Between the 5 of us with 4 dishes, a drink, and the tip it came out to about $60 which isnt bad for the amount of food there was and that it fed all 5 of us. Id definitely eat there again but maybe while its slower.

Review №122

2022-10-25 18:36:09

Staff was super friendly. Chicken pho was good. Whole crab tasted great, but was a little dry.

Review №123

2023-03-20 06:21:09

Parking is hard on El Camino but theres limited parking at the back of the building. Food is great, fast service and friendly people.

Review №124

2021-10-02 00:39:08

Crazy dirty inside. The food was tasteless. Had five spice chicken with soup. The chicken was meh. The soup was garbage. Very disappointing because the ratings were good. They didnt even bring the usual herbs that come with the soup. Place is a bust. Holer at Ben tre for the good 5 spice with soup.. thank me later

Review №125

2018-03-01 16:14:39

Best pho Ive eaten from the many pho places I went to in San Francisco. I came up to San Mateo to get adjusted by my chiropractor, but now every time I go up here, Im definitely stopping by. The soup doesnt taste watered down, the flavor rich, the slices of meat is of quality. So tender and good! You got to also try out the butter friend tofu....wow....just amazing! Make sure to eat it while its still fresh and hot -if that makes sense? Once it cools you lose some flavor lol. The spring rolls are out of here! They recreated the spring roll and added a twist with using BBQ meat but wow....the flavors are just impeccable.....I couldnt finish everything I ordered but no biggie! Its a win to bring it home and still enjoy their food. Its a pretty chill calm nice restaurant where its good for couples, families, and friend gathering. :)!

Review №126

2020-08-10 20:01:28

Average at best. Chicken curry was full of chopped up carcass with hardly any meat on it. The imperial rolls were the worst I ever had. Will not patronize this restaurant again. Sad because I really love Vietnamese food.

Review №127

2022-02-08 20:02:23

Vegan pho was very disappointing. There were almost no vegetables, only sliced tomatoe and cabbage which is pathetic. Where are the carrots or mushrooms? This was just cheap, tasteless and unappetizing.

Review №128

2022-01-22 20:13:49

5 star foods 5 service. But a 2 star experience. The cold draft from the door ruins it. Super cold and made the food drop in temperature within seconds. They should put a barrier and lock one side of the double doors to minimize the extreme draft.

Review №129

2023-08-19 21:42:42

Very good food and atmosphere, would recommend and be back.

Review №130

2023-03-21 08:12:24

Here have the best chicken pho noodles. my favor place to have a quick and nice lunch.

Review №131

2016-11-17 01:08:58

The best way this place stands out is in the quality of their ingredients. The rare steak pho is one of the best Ive had in the bay area. Parking is a little difficult, you might have luck in the tiny 5 car lot in the back if you cant find parking on El Camino.

Review №132

2018-04-28 15:43:41

I like this place!!! Great broth! Which is the true basis of any good pho. And friendly, engaging staff which as we all know is dying in America because employers dont care like they used to and will hire anyone to fill a hole. I went back two nights in a row and would have gone a third but they closed for vacation. So I got an extra order to go lol. Love it.

Review №133

2018-04-20 15:49:11

Hands down this is the best place I have been to for Pho. The broth is rich, complex, and hot. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and the staff are friendly. I highly recommend the Ox Tail Pho and the Sweet Tofu with Coconut Slush for a drink.

Review №134

2019-08-11 21:34:13

Really good food, hot and fresh and came out within 5-8 minutes of ordering. Northern style is different from the southern style so tasted cleaner than other pho restaurants. Ordered the pho ga with giblets, pho combo, vermicelli, five spices fried rice, bun rieu and Hainan chicken. All were really good and Im pretty picky. Definitely would go back.

Review №135

2018-12-02 04:06:21

I came here expecting decent pho given the rating but was quite disappointed. The 40 minute wait in line definitely didnt justify the experience, thats for sure. They ran out of pho noodles and instead, replaced it with vermicelli noodles. They did ask us beforehand if this was okay but still, a pho restaurant should be stocked with noodles, especially on a busy Saturday evening. When the bowls came out, we noticed no plate of basil and bean sprouts. Only lime and jalapeno was provided, which was another strike against them. The broth was flavorless and lacking in depth. Unfortunately, maybe this restaurant is not owned by actual Vietnamese people so maybe thats why so many things were lacking. Overall a mediocre experience.

Review №136

2018-05-27 19:22:20

Great pho! Good price. Nice interior. Fine service (good for typical Viet restaurant expectations, not great for usual places). Parking was a huge pain.Caveat: this place serves NORTH Vietnamese style pho. That means wider noodles, slightly different broth, no bean sprouts or thai basil to add in. Still delicious and oh my goodness the rare steak was some of the most tender I have ever had in pho.Definitely worth checking out and I will be back.

Review №137

2021-08-29 21:35:46

Parking in back.Restaurant is clean.Food is good.Ill definitely come back.

Review №138

2022-07-05 18:02:48

Delightful and fresh. The Spring Rolls are the best I have had, including the Peanut sauce. My favorite Pho is the Crab Ball soup. DELICIOUS!!!

Review №139

2017-09-24 01:47:02

The flat noodles arent gluten free, but the skinny rice noodles are. All the broth options (Chicken, beef, veggie) are gluten free. The pho chay isnt bad but its not thrilling either. The tofu isnt seasoned or fried. My fiance got the 5 spice chicken. He liked the chicken itself, but it comes with unseasoned, unsauced, cold noodles which was weird. Service has been fine the two times we went. Prices are very reasonable.

Review №140

2019-07-01 21:09:18

Must haves include the oxtail noodle soup, the papaya salad, and the Hainanese chicken rice plate. So good! I also love their veggies and the garlic crab, although sometimes the crab is a bit dry. The crab fried rice though is really good!

Review №141

2018-02-08 23:03:13

Chicken(ga) is the thing to get. You see it everywhere. So as a first timer here i had to try it. I got the number 19. Which consist of chicken and chicken giblets. I was surprised how soft and giblets were and most other places has a crunchy texture to it. Pho element’s giblets almost becomes pate soft when biting down on it. A very welcoming surprise. The soup was also a clear base chicken broth where it has a bold yet refreshing taste to it.Overall pho Element is a good change compared the usual stuff you find around this area. If your in the area and crave chicken soup. This place is the place to go

Review №142

2023-03-06 01:07:29

Soup has strong taste of msg. Noodle is ok and chicken is tender.

Review №143

2017-03-13 04:04:50

Pretty good. Their chicken definitely is much better chicken than what you can find in normal safeway shop. Pho is decent. Carpaccio is an interesting dish, not as good as the Italian carpaccio but its good to try out once. Its not a Vietnamese traditional dish though.

Review №144

2019-10-04 04:40:44

I love this place already....funny, animated staff. I accidentally went into the Chinese Food restaurant next door.....parking is very difficult as google will guide you to the back of the restaurant are there is only a small amount of parking...so, just waiting on food....ordered large ox tail pho with the round rice noodles......MY GAWD IS WAS DELICIOUS!!!! I really was contemplating not leaving the restaurant...like offering to work as a cleaner....just to be able to eat the ox tails EVERYDAY! I do not live in this area and only get out here when my employer sends me.

Review №145

2016-12-05 19:39:39

Good place, but not the pho I am used to. The noodles were flat instead of round which threw me off. (Sorry I dont know the names.) The pho is also served without the plate of additions (lime, sprouts, jalapeño, herbs).It still tasted good and the Imperial rolls were good as well!As for pho, I am still on the hunt for a really good place.

Review №146

2019-03-06 22:35:47

Pho Element serves Pho and other dishes typical of Northern Vietnamese cuisine. This is very distinctive from the Southern pho, which is the more prevalent type in the US.DIFFERENCES:- Northern Pho is less sweet (yes, they add sugar to southern pho)- the Broth is more clear, light- has Chicken option- is NOT served with herbs, bean sprouts, mint etc. don’t ask for it, they don’t have it!- eaten with vinegar and not hoisin sauceFOOD: 5/5So considering all the above points, Pho Element is very authentic for Pho. They also have other noodle options, Hainanese chicken rice, veggies...and LOBSTER (only in Bay Area).SERVICE: 3/5Takes a long time to get served. The restaurant isn’t the cleanest either.LOCATION/AMBIENCE: 3/5The restaurant usually smells bad. I think from the sauce used in cooking. They don’t seem to have good ventilation in place. Also very difficult to find parking in this area.

Review №147

2021-02-01 03:43:08

Great vegetarian Pho. The noodles are silky soft and melt in your mouth. Same with the tofu. The large bowl is big enough to share. Friendly service.

Review №148

2018-01-05 23:17:07

Food was great, service was friendly but sporadic. We had to wait a while to get a seat, but we were really happy with our meal. Lots of family and kids here but it wasnt overly loud.I noticed a sign on the door saying they needed servers and bussers. It appeared they were short staffed which led to part of our order being forgotten. Otherwise, I would give this place 5 stars

Review №149

2019-01-14 08:02:26

Love this place. Come there like every week. Phos broth is amazing - one of the best I ve had (Im VNmese and I have tried countless Pho restaurants)The staff is super friendly. The price is fair, you can get a lot with even small portion

Review №150

2018-09-08 05:37:34

Imperial rolls and BBQ pork were delicious. Rare beef pho was OK (3*) - expected stronger, tastier broth. Would try their popular chicken pho next time.

Review №151

2017-07-21 00:25:12

I had the shrimp spring rolls for starters and they were very good. I had to share with the people at the table next to me. (8 pieces). I had the Korean BBQ short ribs vermicelli which was awesome. Ill be back!

Review №152

2019-05-18 16:42:48

The quality of the food was 5 stars, the service (for takeout, no less) was 3, brusque and dismissive of my 1 question, that I had to ask--multiple times--and then complimenting my (completely plain) outfit as I went to pay---ugh. If it had been busy, I would have understood, but it wasnt. Food was good, though..

Review №153

2020-07-04 04:43:23

Couple of issues like a longer than stated wait and missing ingredients (not just in the pho) make me not want to go back. The broth was good, no denying that. They said its been a difficult transition to take out and I believe them but its doesnt negate my experience.

Review №154

2017-02-08 16:14:24

The CHICKEN PHO is literally everything. On a rainy day, ordering the chicken pho with giblets hits the spot every single time. Each time I come, their broth is always so consistent and delicious as well. Ive tried their other dishes, but its a safe bet to always go with the chicken pho or any of the chicken dishes. Their Hainan Chicken is served with very flavorful rice which I dream about and their chicken is served with ginger sauce. So yummy! Also, if youre feeling adventurous, give the tofu drink a try! Its quite delicious and its not overly sweet!

Review №155

2020-06-13 03:04:38

All of the soups are full of flavor and shrimp,beef or chicken . Imperial rolls are a great appetizer to add to your order . If you are craving pho you have found the spot 😋

Review №156

2022-09-13 03:29:54

The service and delivery of food is fast. The pho was average and the imperial rolls where similar. I would not return.

Review №157

2018-03-12 01:30:13

Great place, soup base is clean but runs a little salty.Not a fan of the noodles, wide and too soft. Bean sprouts werent offered to supplement the crunch

Review №158

2018-11-19 00:10:45

Pho is ok (I was told other dishes are actually better). This place says that this is northern style Pho so no fixing like basil, bean sprout nor Ngo Gai so I decided to skip. My Bun Thich Nuong Cha Gio is quite decent but their ChaGio (egg roll) is bland.

Review №159

2021-09-18 20:40:49

If I could give this place 0 stars I would and I dont say that often about food places. the Vegetarian pho I ordered from here was ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING .. literally all they gave me was cabbage and onions and it tasted horrible, it was also $13. worst pho EVER !!!

Review №160

2018-02-09 05:20:56

Average pho based on Vietnamese standard. Decent pho based on Chinese/Cantonese standard.I guess I just have a higher bar for pho xD. Portion is huge although the quantity of protein is on the shy side and the noodles are not evenly cut. And service is surprisingly decent given it is an Asian restaurant :)

Review №161

2019-06-17 02:23:44

I never ever never get pho ga in a viet restaurant, but this is something new at here. Pho gas broth blows you away. Also comes with chicken liver and gizzards. Chicken meat are the kind that you get from from hai nan chicken rice. Absolutely 6 stars, beef pho is also extremely tender. By default they use fresh ho fun, which is different and better than the ones you soak in water to soften first.

Review №162

2019-12-27 01:27:20

Very popular and busy place but great customer service and food came very fast. My only complain is that the pho does not come with basil and white sprout. You have to pay additional $2 for sprout.

Review №163

2017-10-05 01:00:37

Northern Vietnamese style pho. The beef is fresh with very little fat. Tendon and beef balls are good quality. They dont provide bean sprouts, basils, and mints with their pho because its Northern style. The restaurant is clean.

Review №164

2023-05-08 01:39:10

The beef soup is delicious! Worth the 15 min wait for a table.

Review №165

2018-03-11 16:32:21

No need to go all the way to Turtle Tower in SF anymore for northern-style pho!And some of the highest quality pho Ive ever had to boot.The chicken pho (#18 pho ga) ($9.50 small) was outstanding with a rich chicken broth.The rare beef filet mignon pho (#20 pho tai chin nam) ($9.75 small) also seriously impressed with some of the most tender beef Ive ever had in pho before, and a deep broth.

Review №166

2021-08-10 17:25:10

They are soooooo nice here! And the PHO is great too. Have only gotten takeout during the pandemic, but looking forward to dining with them one day.

Review №167

2022-11-27 05:12:49

Hmmm …. Coconut slush was good but the ice was coarse. Chicken soup - the chicken could be fresher .

Review №168

2016-11-26 03:50:56

Not the best place in town for vegetable pho.Chicken Broth was lackluster and plain with too much raw tomato flavor. Its a sad bowl of soup when the only veggies are lettuce, Roma tomatoes and plain tofu.Bummer

Review №169

2017-08-13 16:33:08

Tip: Northern specialties like Pho Ga with Fresh wide noodles and Hainan Chicken Rice done well. While the focus is Vietnamese pho, the menu will cater well to the Chinese clientele in the area.

Review №170

2019-11-23 02:33:55

We got there little earlier. But they let us seat and all of the waitresses treated us very nice. We ordered bunch of different things. Everything tasted excellent. I want to go back there soon!

Review №171

2021-08-23 00:54:20

Pho-nomenal! We ordered a beef and chicken pho with an order of tofu spring rolls and we were not disappointed! Highly recommend

Review №172

2018-04-02 04:43:58

Different style of Pho but its delicious. I love the decor and clean restaurant and the staff has always been friendly. Always enjoy going here!

Review №173

2021-09-12 03:29:49

Really enjoyed the pho here. The broth is very beefy in flavor and the broad noodles make even a small very filling

Review №174

2023-03-19 23:40:12

Tasty noodle soups and ox tails. Very large amounts. Fast serving.

Review №175

2020-02-07 20:01:42

Great food and service is great. Staff remember if you are a regular which is nice. Usually get the vermicelli bowl large portion and taste good. Keep up the good work

Review №176

2018-01-13 06:40:58

Our group was very well taken care of! Luis was so accommodating and everyone was kind. I ordered Pho 26, and it was really good!

Review №177

2020-02-02 00:34:58

This is not authentic - just Americanize pho place- how you can call pho to a soup without the basil??? Skip this place and go to a real one- way more tasty and cheaper of course!

Review №178

2017-03-16 02:47:39

Everythings ok except that its not authentic vietnamese. Its run by chinese people. IMO cha gio was pretty good, but Im a Korean so Im not the right person to tell. I wouldnt recommend pho because it looks and tastes like Chinese noodle to me.

Review №179

2022-01-02 22:07:09

Great place !!! the food is delicious, service is great, and the takeout doesnt take long to be ready !! I recommend their thai iced tea.

Review №180

2023-10-08 02:34:18

Very good food and fast service!!!

Review №181

2021-10-23 20:42:10

The food was good. The staff was outstandingly efficient and friendly, particularly one taller young man with glasses. Parking can be quite difficult.

Review №182

2016-11-26 03:48:41

I usually go for beef pho but this place is known for their chicken pho so i gave it a try. Ordered chicken noodle with intestines. It was yummy... i love innards! Hope this place stays!

Review №183

2017-11-08 08:09:52

This place was really good. The broth was very delicious and unlike anything I tried in other Pho places. Will definitely go back here again.

Review №184

2017-06-14 15:02:50

Oxtail Pho is the real reason we come here, great flavor! North vietnamese style pho thats a little different from the normal pho you get. Noodles are wider.

Review №185

2021-09-07 03:38:12

Impressed by the crab & pork meatball pho!

Review №186

2023-06-02 02:17:34

OMG

Review №187

2019-02-18 01:12:15

A bit pricey for a bowl of pho (#21) compared to its quality & quantity. The taste was fine. Their services were nice.

Review №188

2023-03-04 19:40:56

Excellent food! Service was very fast. Reasonable prices.

Review №189

2018-08-27 05:12:16

Pho was too salty, they push to us order lobster.. even we dont want..Only spring roll was good. Noodle is not recommend..

Review №190

2018-05-10 19:48:24

Very tasty broth (pho ga), chicken was interesting if a little bland. Nice space, bucks the trend of the usually no-frills pho joints.

Review №191

2018-12-02 22:54:52

Quaint little place! I had the Pho Tai! The broth was really rich and even though there was a line they say its at our table in within 10 minutes

Review №192

2017-05-02 01:50:00

Pho broth was good and there was plenty of meat but they dont provide the traditional veggies to garnish the pho with (was told its a different style pho).

Review №193

2021-12-20 17:35:20

The staff there were all so sweet and the food was amazing! i loved the bbq pork spring rolls!

Review №194

2016-11-18 16:31:15

Chicken curry was full of pieces with only bone, lettuce served on the side had gone bad. Theyve done a nice job on the interior. Would return but try different dishes

Review №195

2023-09-18 15:04:14

Great service! And Great food!!

Review №196

2018-11-16 22:44:48

Decent pho, nice and hot. Not totally authentic, but the place is really nice and clean. A very comfortable place to have a relaxing lunch.

Review №197

2021-09-22 04:13:06

Totally amazing chicken wide thick rice noodle. Hananese chicken rice with ginger sauce also incredible even by DoorDash delivery 😋🤤

Review №198

2017-12-14 06:49:50

Misleading. Yes the soup was good, however, if your expectations are set on traditional Vietnamese Pho then definitely look else where as they serve Northern Vietnamese style Pho.