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Pho Little Saigon in San Mateo

3.7 (124) 2978 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States

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Vietnamese restaurant
Pho restaurant
Restaurant

Location on the map

San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-345-1535

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–8 PM
Thursday:10 AM–8 PM
Friday:10 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:10 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 3.7

124 Reviews for Pho Little Saigon 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-03 00:18:02

I enjoyed coming here because they have cheaper price for Fresh Spring Rolls than the average market and their Wonton noodle soups is very good. Pho and Cambodian combo noodle soups are pretty average though.One plus point is this place is near my place so I don’t have to drive all the way to San Jose to get some good wonton soups.The minus point is their table and seats are quite cramped.

Review №2

2023-06-08 04:42:17

Their pho is a good portion size, good flavor and good amount of meat. Their rice plates are also super good. And don’t forget the viet iced coffee. This place is run by mom/pop type business people so respect them and tip them well and they take care of you!! 🫶

Review №3

2022-07-20 18:16:25

Crispy eggrolls. Perfectly fried chicken. Thick and tender porkchop. Good good rice.Single piece of cucumber nice and THICK.I love it.Compared to thinly sliced, the thickness does it with a crunch.Ngon qua.Muchas gracias amigos.

Review №4

2023-10-18 07:07:36

The servers are extremely rude. What’s worse is that they charged some unknown extra fee outside of the menu and would not let you know the detail. They charged me 7 dollers more than the original order amount..

Review №5

2023-10-07 19:59:56

Be aware, they now charge ADDITIONAL 4% of total bill if you don’t pay by cash. Even by cash you still pay the FULL amount, the “cash discount program” they declare is just misleading.

Review №6

2017-12-29 00:24:30

The shrimp cake is to die for. So addictive. BBQ meat is also delicious!! Service is a little... Curt but theyre quick. Payment has to be done at their counter.

Review №7

2023-03-08 20:24:39

Taste great and economical choice.Pho and soup is very good.

Review №8

2022-12-26 04:36:14

Great staple food, wide variety of drinks, busy with take out orders because theyre loved by like everyone that lives nearby, and a simple and clean shop.I saw a review state that theres not a lot of service, and that is not entirely true. The host person told us we can sit anywhere we like, encouraged us to sit at the larger table instead of take up every seat at a smaller one, was polite and nice. Theres not much else to ask for.Their pho is delicious, their fresh spring rolls are delicious and I think they marinate the tofu before putting it together, and I love their lemonade because it tastes so fresh.Maps is weird about getting you there because its a small restaurant, a little deeper back into the shopping center, and on the right of a large Asian supermarket that is very close to the parking lot spots. Maps will try to send you to the market or behind the building.Love them. Will return.

Review №9

2017-06-29 06:15:06

Not the best Vietnam food I have. Overall its at average level. I added one more star since it has really good Pho!

Review №10

2023-08-12 23:07:05

Ordered pho, fried chicken wing, and the pork sandwich, everything is delicious, loved the sandwich especially. I and my wife have been repeat customers, satisfied every time.

Review №11

2023-06-26 18:25:19

Horrible service and demands tips when they didnt even bring us drinks and other parties that arrived after us got their food and drinks before us. Really disappointing customer service

Review №12

2021-06-24 20:19:07

Not that great Vietnamese food. If you think this place is good, it must mean you never had good Vietnamese food. Go somewhere else.

Review №13

2021-06-02 05:44:34

Never stopped coming for over a decade. Consistent. Delicious. Nothing fancy. Chicken wings are the best.

Review №14

2021-09-12 21:57:20

Very reasonably priced, pretty delicious, and fast Vietnamese food. We go here almost weekly because we live nearby. Obviously youre not coming here for the ambience or service. Come here for the very convenient food. People complaining about the service need to understand this. Oh, the vegetarian egg rolls are so good! I love the shrimp cake and all the other vermicelli bowls.

Review №15

2022-03-17 01:48:56

Been here twice at the urge of my friends. First time had the rice plate with pork chop and shrimp cake, which was recommended by my friend. I thought it was just average. For the most part, I avoid rice plates at any Vietnamese restaurant because most ingredients in the plate are precooked, thus not fresh, except the salad. We also ordered the fried chicken wings appetizer. The wings were very dry which indicated they were previously cooked or overcooked. We didnt finish them.This restaurant seems popular. It was full at one point during our visit. If I were you I would stick with the pho noodle soups or the vermicelli dishes. Get your rice plate at a Chinese restaurant instead.

Review №16

2022-09-11 05:32:33

Always good food, and isnt the same when you get delivery. I order the pho dac biet, my wife and daughter like the rice plate with beef. Even my young picky son is happy to come here, and always wants chicken noodle soup.Edit: came back and the food is still the same as I remembered. Service was quick but informal, prices have of course increased. Still my go to local spot for pho.

Review №17

2023-09-08 23:26:17

This place is underrated! If I lived here, I’d be here all the time.

Review №18

2023-11-03 14:38:12

Fast service. Great for quick lunch

Review №19

2023-05-14 16:24:19

One of the better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Very good grilled pork rice dish.

Review №20

2018-07-26 20:51:25

Decent and quick option, good for a break from work. Friendly to larger groups. Dont forget to pay in the front.

Review №21

2019-06-22 14:58:42

My go to dish when not eating pho. Lemongrass chicken with rice.

Review №22

2019-06-30 18:24:03

Pros:CleanlinessFood is decently goodStaff were responsiveCons:This restaurant Could have gotten a 4 star BUT, Not even 3 mins after being seated and looking at the menu, the lady with glasses and long hair came up and rushed us to order saying CAN YOU ORDER NOW PLEASE.The restaurant just opened this morning and only had 2 tables with customers.The ladys tone wasnt rude but this was very disrespectful.I hardly leave reviews but I had to for this restaurant.

Review №23

2020-07-24 22:12:50

Although I love the Pho and Spring Rolls, I do not like the service the elderly woman and man provide. They are always rude to me and makes me think they dont want black people in there. The first time I went, I thought I was tripping but now I know for sure Im not because I took my husband in there for pick up and once again the older man was rude rude rude! The younger looking guy that is there sometimes at lunch though is very friendly. I will not spend another dime here.

Review №24

2023-03-08 01:42:09

Below average pho taste, and below average service. Clean restaurant, but wouldn’t try again.

Review №25

2019-12-01 19:52:04

The Pho was great but the guy owner was rude. The cashier didnt ask me if my order was dine in or to go. I had the intention of dining in so I was already sat myself, placed my stuff on the chair and removed my coat. The cashier handed me a to go and so I asked for a bigger bowl to place all the Pho components. Then while I was preparing my bowl, the guy owner shouted, Why you get to go when you eat here? and politely replied that the cashier didnt ask me. And right after eating, the owner rushed to my table Are you done? As if to hurry me even if there were 10 vacant tables and only two new diners.

Review №26

2022-02-28 22:48:09

We order one large pho and one small pho the price was 30$, I feel there is something in the pricing that does not Match XD the pho was okay my bowl wasnt full, or neither my friends

Review №27

2022-12-21 04:56:24

Pho is decent. Too much on the star annis spice.The master of service without a smile. Actually, no service at all.

Review №28

2015-05-07 05:26:49

The owners and employees are very friendly. Service is super fast after completing order. Flavor is good. They have average menu selection just like other pho places. I usually go every week. If not for sure every other week. Good place to eat.

Review №29

2020-01-09 16:19:54

It was awesome!!! Great price for the portion you are served! Ordered #2 with shrimp #A1 #A3 and veggie egg rolls and fried chicken. About $10 or less for each plate.

Review №30

2020-02-02 19:02:32

Very bad experience in the new year! Past a few times were ok so wanted to give a shot prior to the Airport, ordered pho soup at #9 and #15 Small, waiter a tall guy is rude and seems very angry showing his face, made us very very uncomfortable, another guy older a little nicer, the soup containing noodles at very small amount, used a pair of chopsticks just one time takes all noodle, #15 I got 3 pieces of the beef meat and that’s it, suppose to have tender or other stuff but not seen,My suggestion: Do not go! If you have to go, get large size with a hope of taking 2 times running on your chopsticks!I’ll definitely not go as tons of Pho places everywhere and much much more pleasant!Thanks

Review №31

2015-11-15 05:01:22

The food comes very fast, often within 5 min. of ordering. The beef vermecelli is good and the pho is pretty good. Not the best Vietnamese restaurant that Ive ever been to, but its the best one that Ive been to within several adjacent towns and my go to when I need a fix.

Review №32

2016-04-07 03:52:00

I havent tried their phő yet but I like their grilled pork chop, shredded pork & egg over steamed rice. It comes with a side salad and hot soup. The pork chop is tender and sweet. I think you get more filled than phő noodle. The prices are reasonable and the service is fast.

Review №33

2017-09-02 21:12:24

Seated quickly, friendly staff. Ordered the #1. Soup came and smelled good but was short lived. Soup had NO flavor even after adding basil, black bean sauce, fish sauce and lime. Ordered a ice coffee was good. Then the same lady who made the ice coffee was now taking a phone order with the same gloves she was wearing when she brought my coffee. She walked in back then carrying supplies from the back never changing her gloves. One job, One pair of GLOVES. YOU DONT WEAR THEM ALL DAY FOR EVER JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review №34

2015-09-12 03:08:15

Prompt service, reasonable prices, good pho but broth is a little too salty and the spring rolls feel like they were made in the morning and waited in the refrigerator. Decent all around. They might turn you away if its too close to closing time.

Review №35

2018-12-04 03:16:51

Amazing food. Ive tried all of the Vietnamese places in the area and this is one has the best food. Service is extremely fast, but you have to flag down the waiters if you need anything; they dont just come around to you.

Review №36

2016-01-03 03:57:04

The service may be a bit brusque, but the food is excellent. The pho is hot and comes out fast, the wanton soup is fun, and the bun is great. The spring rolls are fresh and delicious with the peanut sauce.

Review №37

2022-02-05 21:30:04

Solid, nothing outstanding really, but good food at a typical Bay Area price. Pho appeared in about 60 seconds, mind, and it was moderately busy.

Review №38

2021-02-08 21:41:37

Who cares about customer service. If it’s fast and tastes great then there’s really nothing to complain about. This place is consistent and reliable. My go to pho place in the area!

Review №39

2020-03-16 14:53:16

Poor customer service and very rude. Seems like employees are unhappy and unpleasant to see them. When food is delivered to table, seems like there fingers are in the bowl. Also they tell the customers if they know how to read which is very rude. Don’t recommend this place to anyone. Very bad service, food and place is dirty. Endless you want stomachaches

Review №40

2022-08-11 03:40:06

It’s a local Pho Vietnamese restaurant

Review №41

2022-11-25 11:33:01

Delicious pho. Just delicious. I had the #12 with extra meat, no noodles. Very tasty.

Review №42

2016-04-18 23:17:18

Just an incredible! I likes everything at this place! The Pho is one of my favorite noodle and I have ate this meal in a lot different places but here is the best! Thank you guys for your awesome job!

Review №43

2017-06-09 04:28:07

When i went the food that we ordered i think pork chop.wasnt tasty it tasted like it was spoiled and gf soup tasted like soap😂😂 a good way to detox yourself. to the manager or owner please dont serve meats just because it looks good still. your not the one eating eat

Review №44

2016-12-12 07:25:25

The food is quite good but a little bit MSG heavy. Their pho is quite meaty with great portions. The price is pretty good for what they give you so if youre craving pho, this is the place!

Review №45

2020-11-09 20:37:06

Great pho! I also love their spring rolls! Service is nice and quick, even on when they are busy. 10/10 would recommend!

Review №46

2019-06-09 01:10:18

The best pho!! If you are staying at Los Prados Inn this is a must. Also, other great bakeries, grocery market etc within walking distance. But you must stop in here and get the house special pho. You will not be disappointed.

Review №47

2018-04-20 02:54:42

I used to come here often, but the tall Asian guy who throws your food on the table pissed me off for the final time. Many occasions and this one, not even water is given. I even asked. Okay bozo, never coming again. Why would you ever tip for pho? It’s this stupid American tradition for throwing slop in front of you. Never a refill.

Review №48

2013-06-16 21:48:42

Good quality beef and ok taste pho soup, with typical selections in you can expect from a pho restaurant. located near the chinese supermarket, very convenient and easy paking. i ususally do all the weekend shopping and pick up a pho home all together.the owner is friendly.

Review №49

2016-12-06 05:32:23

We go here only for Pho and its the best one around. Unlike other fancy places, the ambience is slightly old school but the food tastes a lot better.

Review №50

2021-01-24 21:42:15

Dont feel thirsty after eating it. So they dont put a lot of msg in the food. It taste quite good.

Review №51

2016-09-07 19:21:49

The pho here is different from other pho places you find in San Jose. Their broth is quite tasty and they give you a generous portion of protein with your pho which is a huge plus

Review №52

2010-11-16 18:39:19

Got with the special with rare steak, well done flank, brisket, tendon, tripe and beef ball. $7.97 for the large bowl. Cash only

Review №53

2019-04-28 17:04:41

This is a solid joint for pho in the area. It comes out fast, hot, and has a good mixture of ingredients. Not to mention is very well priced

Review №54

2018-01-02 00:46:36

The food was good and it wasnt as crowded. But the thing that ruins it from having 5 stars is the fact that there was a rude person sitting at a nearby table. I even have a pic .

Review №55

2020-02-04 01:56:36

Really good pho. If youre there during the lunch rush you should look at the menu before you are seated.

Review №56

2018-05-31 21:55:50

Excellent Vietnamese restaurant wuth good food and good service and ample parking facility. Their Phő to me is better than in Vietnam where I had it there in Hué or in Saigon or Hanoi!

Review №57

2019-02-23 16:45:53

Consistent good pho at reasonable prices, also does lots of different drinks to go with your meal.

Review №58

2017-01-23 18:59:27

Awful broth, gummy, old tasting noodles. Indifferent, apathetic staff will completely forget portions of the order. Avoid.

Review №59

2019-02-22 01:03:24

Have tried different Pho places since being here and this is my favorite. Like the variety of ingredients in the pho and spring roll is good also.

Review №60

2016-08-05 23:11:17

Grilled Pork & Egg Rolls Over Vermicelli is my all time favorite dish, ask for extra nuc-mon sauce, they make their own and its the bomb!

Review №61

2019-12-28 17:22:19

Good food. Generous portions. No customer service. Typical pho place!

Review №62

2021-08-03 00:41:06

Good food, poor customer service. Sigh. Would have been a 4 star restaurant.

Review №63

2018-11-05 05:12:54

Experts at providing THE worst customer service ever, especially the rude old grumpy asian woman who was ranting behind the customers (us) how they were about to close. Food is OK though.

Review №64

2019-07-28 21:26:49

Staff prefers to be somewhere else it seems.... Only the owner had the better attitude. Food arrived quickly and was hot...

Review №65

2016-06-19 18:34:49

Good, affordable pho joint in a pricier area. My son & wife enjoyed fried chicken wings.

Review №66

2016-08-16 07:06:35

Nice foods and not expensive. Very special food. Only bad part is that the environment is not very well but ok after all.

Review №67

2022-07-06 02:34:49

Claims to close at 8p, but actually stops taking dine in at 7:15p

Review №68

2019-06-11 21:48:45

Bad service and sooo much MSG they use...my feet literrally got swallen after due to all the salt they use! Nope, not going back

Review №69

2017-01-22 08:11:25

Been a regular for 4.5 years. Excellent pho, short wait, reasonable prices.

Review №70

2019-02-25 02:41:17

Best food for when gour feeling ill or even just wanting to chill with. Pho is amazing

Review №71

2021-03-12 04:37:11

Food was good I ordered fried chicken wings and it was made well

Review №72

2016-12-12 18:21:24

Quick service, nice taste to the pho. Can be busy so get here early.

Review №73

2019-11-04 05:17:37

Cheap, fast good food with lots of sitting for big parties what more can you ask for

Review №74

2019-07-07 04:10:27

Food was scrumptious 👌 loved the way they yell out your order 😂

Review №75

2016-07-15 05:20:39

Pho is pretty good. Its probably a little tastier than the spot at Ranch 99.

Review №76

2021-01-10 13:32:47

Best pho Ive found on the peninsula so far. Broth is always on point.

Review №77

2022-06-03 23:01:06

I went for a bowl of Pho and was very pleased.

Review №78

2019-01-02 20:51:38

The pho here is really extraordinary, also the prices are reasonable and awesome!

Review №79

2018-01-07 00:45:52

Taste wasnt that good, i ordered well done beef nuddle soup

Review №80

2018-04-02 04:36:16

This place keeps getting better. Their quality is improving and wait staff is always nice!

Review №81

2015-01-09 04:00:39

Does not even deserve one start!If u want to know the definition of what is horrible customer service this is the place to be.

Review №82

2023-08-18 17:19:58

Delicious food 👌 👍 😋

Review №83

2018-10-27 18:54:17

Food is OK but the service is THE worst in my life!

Review №84

2016-07-16 20:04:58

Go here for a quick and simple pho experience. The cutlets seemed a bit overdone to me.

Review №85

2021-12-28 21:10:00

Take out order taking 20 mins, Dine in with higher priority

Review №86

2019-02-27 09:50:11

Just a nice place to go If you like vietnamese food

Review №87

2016-06-19 01:01:43

Adequately tasty pho and fast service. Cash only.

Review №88

2018-12-25 23:51:18

No service, only tips)). P.S. Food is ok and quickly.

Review №89

2015-11-18 14:30:56

Solid, legit pho spot. Fresh ingredients and good broths.

Review №90

2015-08-20 20:36:42

Crowded on lunch time, soup was regular as every where else

Review №91

2021-02-11 21:45:43

I love the rare steak w/beef meatballs

Review №92

2016-12-09 15:16:03

The food is good, and the service is EXTREMELY FAST!

Review №93

2017-09-24 07:38:16

Service sucks. The food is fair at best.

Review №94

2017-03-07 05:37:25

Good for phi and rice plates! Fast service

Review №95

2018-05-19 04:02:50

The food is always good in here.

Review №96

2018-10-16 21:49:58

Servise Is so bad Waiter Are Not Polite

Review №97

2014-03-16 06:41:29

Not open 24/7. No hours on the door, which is locked.

Review №98

2013-08-04 05:58:15

Good Pho and really good Avocado Shakes.

Review №99

2018-05-03 05:09:06

Good place to have a quick lunch.

Review №100

2019-04-06 20:36:36

Amazing pho at a reasonable price

Review №101

2015-04-09 14:18:20

Its not 24 hrs... false ad google...

Review №102

2017-03-07 05:55:11

Favorite pho place in Silicon Valley

Review №103

2016-12-06 21:11:45

Great go to Pho spot.

Review №104

2018-10-26 21:44:22

Fabulous meal & service !

Review №105

2014-12-04 16:57:42

Not open 24 hrs... arrived 9 and not open

Review №106

2016-04-27 22:10:56

Food was edible but just that.

Review №107

2018-05-07 04:15:19

L love soups in thisplace

Review №108

2016-08-23 20:48:33

Extremely bad customer service. .

Review №109

2019-03-07 00:12:50

Not very tasty food

Review №110

2016-06-08 22:49:38

Decent local Pho place.

Review №111

2018-11-05 05:01:50

BAD ATTITUDE especially the OLD WOMAN.

Review №112

2019-08-05 03:42:22

Like this place, so authentic!

Review №113

2016-08-03 19:10:39

Good food tasty

Review №114

2016-08-07 21:40:13

Excellent pho ga

Review №115

2018-09-02 02:27:44

The best soup!

Review №116

2019-01-03 12:57:42

Yum!

Review №117

2019-07-01 06:09:14

Always look forward to this

Review №118

2015-12-14 03:01:17

Awesome

Review №119

2017-04-30 10:45:37

Decent Vietnamese restaurant.

Review №120

2012-12-09 01:25:18

Everything very bed

Review №121

2018-03-14 02:48:11

Bad service

Review №122

2019-05-15 03:52:25

Hair in noodles

Review №123

2019-12-18 20:54:15

Poor service, the waiter pointed with his finger to sit before the guest

Review №124

2020-01-07 08:54:02

Best rice noodle restaurantJjajo is also good