We started off strong. Got seated right at our 8:30 reservation time which is always good. All of…read moreour food was great, pho beef dumplings, shrimp and crab fried rice, and four seasons duck. All amazing! Timing and tempo could have been better. My meal came out around 5-10 minutes after my dates meal. His was cold by the time mine came. We were done with our meals for quite a while before the server checked on us about dessert. We were told we only had 3 minutes to order dessert which was a bit off putting considering we had been ready to order at least 15 minutes prior. We got our dessert shortly before 10, and at 10:02 the house lights came on glaringly bright - aka time to get out. We hadn't even gotten our check yet. Overall the back end of the night felt rushed which put a damper on the experience. I would come back maybe during social hour or earlier in the day.

Had such a great night at 1618 Asian Fusion celebrating our 4-month anniversary! The food was…read moredelicious, but the bartenders made the night extra special. Abigail and Kathy were so friendly and welcoming, and Jay makes an amazing Matcha Espresso Martini! Highly recommend sitting at the bar--you won't be disappointed!

I ordered a regular Pho Dac Biet, and right away, I noticed the portions were very generous. The…read moreThai basil leaves were absolutely ginormous, and they gave us plenty of them alongside very fresh limes, which I appreciated. The bowl itself came loaded with meat--they definitely weren't skimping to save money here. The meat-to-noodle ratio felt great, and every bite actually had substance instead of leaving me fishing around for toppings. As for the broth, I landed somewhere in the middle. It wasn't quite as clear or light as I personally prefer, leaning toward a fattier, milkier undertone that almost reminded me of a Vietnamese pho take on tonkotsu. The flavor itself was undeniably very good, but the richness may have been a bit too much for me personally. One way I usually judge how much I love a pho broth is whether I want to sip the bowl down to the very end, and this one wasn't quite light enough for me to want to do that. I've had richer and deeper pho flavors elsewhere, but I still appreciated the flavor profile here and could absolutely see why this place is so popular. It feels hearty, comforting, and satisfying in a way that clearly resonates with many people. Despite how packed the restaurant was, the atmosphere ended up being surprisingly pleasant. Service moved very quickly, which honestly impressed me given how busy everything felt. Even with the crowd, I didn't dislike the spacing or setup at all--the restaurant still felt comfortable, and the sound of people enjoying their food all around added to the lively, welcoming energy rather than making it feel overwhelming. Overall, Pho Phong Lưu ended up being one of those places where I completely understood the hype, even if it didn't become my personal favorite pho spot. While the broth leaned richer than my preference, I still enjoyed the experience and definitely look forward to trying other dishes next time.

Their Pho is good I would say its really smooth. The ambiance was nice too but the service is very…read moreunprofessional. First, they asked me if I could change my table because im only by myself and the table I was seating at was for table 4. And I said yes, I thought it was cool not a big deal. Second scenario was the male server put other people's orders in my table while im eating my Pho without saying any word, no excuse or some and I thought that was a little rude. Third scenario was the other male walk by with a payment card reader and he told me politely for a payment while IM STILL EATING tho he told me whenever im ready and finished so he left that payment reader on my table and left. Fourth scenario was the lady walk by and she told me "pay pay" I thought that was hilarious and I totally understood because I know there is a little culture barrier I wanna say. So yeah that was my experience. First experience of eating pho in Austin. Everytime I eat outside I give atleast 15% to 20% of tip sometimes more and when I say everytime its everytime but that time I did not Tip at all. I was embarrassed of doing that but I just couldn't give a tip. I think you all should consider giving customers a great experience with professionalism. The food was good im not gonna lie but i think yall pressured of the idea that we must work fast paced and don't let people wait too long outside. When people are eating let them have their time and give them comfort and quality service. I don't understand why you have to rush them while eating. People like me waited outside too and I don't wanna feel rushed while eating. Very unprofessional but cheers

A coworker/friend put me onto this place. We were both craving lunch while I was in town. The…read morerestaurant is on the same drag as the office. I love Vietnamese food so I was excited to check it out. It's a counter restaurant and they bring out the food. Thankfully, there was vegan options. I got the veg pho with veg broth with a water. The restaurant is clean, no weird odor, with plenty of seating. The pho arrived to the table. A big bowl of hot soup filled with fresh vegetables. Savory rich broth, whew! You can't get any better than that. The whole meal was delicious! The vegetables were so crisp and cooked to perfection. I didn't get a soup spoon to drink the broth, but had to drink it like cereal from a bowl. The tofu was tasty as well. Very yummy. It tasted like it was Houston quality, but I had forgotten for a second that I was in South Austin. This restaurant did not disappoint!

I walked in and thought, "I don't see any Asians here. Should I leave now?" Joking aside, it was…read morevery clean, the service was friendly, and the food was surprisingly good. I've had a few bad experiences in the Los Angeles area where the meat was super tough or there wasn't enough, especially considering the prices they were charging. Pho Please was very reasonably priced, and the food was good. Their Vietnamese coffee was delicious too.

I finally tried Saigon on 7th for the first time at ACL and it was so good! The chicken bahn mi was…read moreso yummy and fresh! I was super impressed with how quick they kept the line moving and the employees were all super nice. Very excited to visit their storefront soon!

Honestly, I'm not sure why this place has so many stars. We've been twice now and have been…read moredisappointed both times. To be fair, we go for pho, so maybe they're more of a sandwich place??? But the pho. First, they only have one kind on the menu. The broth is pretty uninspiring and doesn't have much of a Vietnamese flavor profile to me. The noodles also seemed like pretty obvious dried boxed noodles... and not good ones. They stayed weirdly translucent and plasticky, like they never fully hydrated. They're not silky and opaque the way pho noodles should be. We also got the calamari appetizer this time. It was way too salty and weirdly fishy. We couldn't tell if the fishiness was coming from the squid itself or from some fish sauce seasoning, but either way it was too aggressive. And I'm not normally shy about fish sauce. Service was nice enough, and they do have a good beer selection. But after two visits and two disappointing meals, I think we're done.

I've ordered their sticky rice from here multiple times for takeout. It's nice and savory, features…read moreplenty of processed meat like pork floss and Chinese sausage slices. But it also has egg and scallions and pate; overall the combo is satisfying. Separate from takeout, we decided to go for an early dinner. Their Crab Vermicelli Stir Fry is surprisingly sweet, with sweetness as a prominent flavor. It features plenty of crab bits. I also grabbed a Skillet Combo. It came with two runny side up eggs, pate, two types of cured pork, beef gravy, and a handful of cilantro. The baguette came on the side, as did the mixed salad of lettuce and tomato. The salad had some dried shrimp, fish sauce, and a slightly sweet dressing. The restaurant itself is located in the Chinatown Center on N Lamar. It's a small corner shop. Lots of mirrors and glass. The staff are friendly enough. Unfortunately, they've closed, and it looks like another restaurant will be opening up in its place. The situation leaves me unsure about where to go to satisfy savory sticky rice cravings.

I've visited this place several times, and each experience has been great. Plus, it's a…read morefamily-owned business, which adds a genuine touch to the dining experience. I recommend giving it a try. Food: The authentic Vietnamese cuisine they serve is truly comforting. Some menu items I like more than others. So far, my favorites are: A1. Grilled Pork Spring Rolls S1. Combo Banh Mi N5a. Char Siu Egg Noodle w/ Wonton (w/ soup on the side) N8a. Shrimp & Squid (w/ sauce & pork broth on the side)

Service was good and the ambiance was really good. This…read moretime I tried the bon bu hue its my first time trying it. Its not bad at all it's like spicy pho. The beef rib really considered me to give it a try and it didn't disappoint me. I would go back and try their pho nxt time. So yeah my experience here so far was good enough this would prolly my one of my go to place to eat pho in Austin.

After a long hot day, my friends and I were fiending for Viet food and stumbled upon Sip Pho. You…read moreorder at the counter before getting a table number. The service was good. The restaurant was busy especially since it's so close to UT. I got the vermicelli with lemongrass beef. My friends ordered vermicelli with both beef and short rib, beef bao, and pho. This was my first time having vermicelli with fried egg, but I liked it. The meat tasted like teriyaki beef jerky which I was fine with.The portions were pretty big too, so I had a good amount of leftovers to take home. They have a little sauce bar in case you need extra fish sauce like I usually do. My friends had no complaints about their food and thought it was decent! Sip Pho was good but nothing special in my opinion. I'd probably skip this spot next time I'm in Austin.

I've been to this place many times and every time, I love it!…read more First of all, I just love coming here the seating and the space is so relaxing and such a perfect place to eat and talk. And honestly it's better than any fancy restaurant out there. I love the amount of plants in the space and the TV plays cooking videos and it's so nice to watch while waiting for your food! Speaking of waiting for your food, the food comes out super quick! Within 1 minute of ordering my drink, it came out! And a couple minutes after follows the food. The service is amazing as well, the servers are super sweet and are very quick to serve you and get what you need. The menu offers a bunch of things, appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and the drinks! I love how the desserts and drinks are also Vietnamese (most of the time I notice restaurants tend to have the basic selection of fountain drinks and desserts, but this restaurant has a wide variety of drinks and desserts so you can try something new every time you come here!) Most of all, there's a bunch of vegan dishes which I absolutely love. The food is always delicious I've been trying the vegan dishes recently and I love them a lot (as someone who doesn't like vegan dishes normally)! The chicken pho is also so delicious it tastes better than I make it at home! So much flavor. The drinks are so good as well. They also give you a big portion and I normally have leftovers, but the portion size is amazing for the price that you pay. It's definitely more affordable and such a bang for your buck. This is definitely a spot to try and trust me, you'll probably fall in love! If I was an Austin tourist I would definitely hit up this restaurant. I could go on and on about this restaurant.

I used to come here pretty often when I lived across the street from here and was feeling homesick…read more It's the only place in Austin I have found that serves banh hoi as an entree on the menu. It's one of my favorite childhood dishes! I also enjoyed their bun thit nuong cha gio many times as my other go-to order. I believe my mom enjoyed the banh xeo and pho ga when I took her here the first time she visited Austin. Service is usually quick and the music or TV was never too loud. The noise level in general does go up as it gets more busy but not overwhelming. I wish I still lived nearby to get my Viet food fix!

Wow, this place is amazing!! We came here for dinner a couple nights ago and we are so glad we did…read more We got here around 6:45 pm on a friday night and it was pretty much packed. It's a pretty small restaurant, but there are a lot of tables. You can either wait and be seated or if you find any free spots, you can sit down and they will come and give you a menu. I ordered their bum bo hue $16 and it was delicious. The broth was to die for. It was super flavorful and the spice and salt levels were just right. Not too salty, not too spicy. I've tried tons of bum bo hues in CA and dallas, and I would have to say Tan My is in my top 3, which says a lot! My husband ordered their vermicelli with charcoal broiled beef rice noodle bowl $15 and he says it tastes better than Pho Bac in richardson; iykyk. Overall, 10000% recommend. They are located in a really small plaza with a really small parking lot so I would definitely recommend carpooling or getting there early. Service here was great and it was nice that the young guy would check in on us. We are so happy to have found a really good asian restaurant; we've had a lot of misses, but this one was totally worth it. Ugh, I want another bowl just by writing this review!!

the portions here are huge, and the service is friendly and welcoming. our favorite dish by far was…read morethe stir fried flat noodles (#55). it was so flavorful and def something id get again! the pho, however, was just okay. i wish the broth had a bit more depth and richness, and the beef was unfortunately pretty tough and bland. the grilled chicken over rice also wasnt quite what i expected. it didnt taste very authentic and was more like teriyaki chicken from a fast food restaurant. overall im glad i gave it a try but there is better viet food in austin

This place has always held a soft spot in my heart, especially after the vandalism that caused…read more$40,000 worth of damage. The sea food puffs (crab rangoons) have a different flavor than other crab rangoons I've tasted elsewhere but they are delicious! We also ordered the chicken crispy pad thai and it was Devine. I will be thinking of that dish for a couple of days.

Decent food at good prices. A lot of variety of Asian cuisine: Thai, Viet, and Chinese mainly…read more Portions are quite large as well. Pretty full on a Sunday night but we were served promptly and seated right away. Lots of room for seating, even for large parties. I ordered the salt and pepper squid but was a little disappointed. Portions were very large but the squid was mostly batter and very floury. Also ordered Vietnamese egg rolls which were nice and crispy. Maybe I might come back and try pho or a different dish.