Stopped in here for lunch with my daughter a little before noon on a Wednesday. We were the first ones there but it quickly filled up with the RTP crowd. I ordered the curry chicken special which was a curry chicken pho and daughter ordered the tofu pho bowl. The server mentioned the chicken curry was spicy when I ordered so I asked him how spicy. He pointed to the sriracha bottle and told me it was that spicy, which I can handle, so I ordered it. Our food came out quickly. The spice level was perfect on mine and the broth had a touch of sweetness, too. Daughter enjoyed her tofu bowl. One warning -- the lock on the bathroom doesn't work. You pay at the counter before you leave. Yummy quick lunch! read more

Bowl of Phở - Curry Chicken Pho Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was ok, service was eh. Asked for two kids size pho , ended up giving me two regular sizes and charging me for it even though I didn't want that much, didn't end up eating it all. Plus my neice couldn't finish it either because it was adult size. She's 4. read more

I ordered food to go since it was going to start snowing and pho sound so good with the weather. I ended up ordering combination pho, shrimp and pork spring rolls and Thai iced tea. The pho was decent the broth wasn't as rich and flavorful the are a bit skimpy on the meats and toppings and the rice noodles were beyond over cooked to the point of mush so I did put many noodles in the broth. The spring rolls were also okay, it was missing so of the components that make the spring roll and it was off putting by using iceberg lettuce. The shrimp and pork is delicious though and the fish sauce did enhance the flavor. I have to say the best part of my meal is the Thai iced tea. It is so delicious and refreshing I wish I ordered an extra one. The staff is friendly and my order was ready in a good amount of time. The broth nice and piping hot. The inside isn't anything special pretty standard for a basic pho restaurant. I will try them out again it's not the best, but definitely not the worst by a long shot. read more

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We didn't have a lot of pho options in the area so we picked this place. It's authentic I will say since other places have pho fused with other Asian noodle dishes. Service is friendly. The owner's son who was probably a teenager was hard-working. Their Vietnamese coffee is quite sweet and I had to send it back. And the owner was nice about it and she did make it stronger. Their pho was disappointing. The broth was bland. And there is not a lot of meat. And the price wasn't cheap either. Their grilled pork banh mi was great though. read more

Upon entering, I was the only customer. The older gentleman--who I believe is the owner--told me I could sit anywhere. I ordered a Thai Tea, spring rolls, and brisket pho. An older woman brought me water, and the gentleman took my order. The spring rolls were underwhelming--just shrimp wrapped and fried--with a watery sweet chili sauce lacking chili flakes and served in a very shallow portion. My pho arrived within minutes, but there was barely any brisket in it. Pho is one of my favorite dishes, and I've had it in many states and cities, but this was, unfortunately, the most disappointing. The standard toppings came (Thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños), but there were only two slices of jalapeño. When I politely asked the woman for more Thai basil and onion, she walked away without saying anything. I thought perhaps there was a language barrier, but the overall vibe from both staff members was unwelcoming. I felt like I was bothering them. As other customers arrived, I patiently waited before asking the gentleman again for the basil and onion--he seemed visibly annoyed. Neither of them ever checked on me or said thank you. I had to flag him down for a to-go container, and when I got to the counter, I had to ask for a bag as well. The entire experience felt uncomfortable and inhospitable, from start to finish. I left no tip--not out of malice, but because the service was simply not there. I can't speak for others' experiences, but no paying customer should feel like an inconvenience while dining. read more

Bowl of Phở - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The restaurant atmosphere was a little lack luster but the food was great! You order at the counter and then they bring the food to your table. I got chicken pho and really enjoyed it. The chili oil was the perfect amount of spicy! read more

The Pho in itself is decent but they used to have a small and large sizes but now its just one size bowl and that's it. Not nearly enough food for $14. The Service is ok, nothing to brag about. read more

At one point in time this place was decent but over the 3 years I've lived in the area it's gone downhill and has become more of a ripoff over time. I know running a small family-owned business is hard and I definitely sympathize but there is also something to be said for quality and value. I was especially disappointed with my most recent visit. We paid $26 including tip for a $16 tiny kiddie sized bowl of pho (there is only one size available) and a $4.25 single spring roll cut in half. The flavor was mild and this place is worse in quality compared to most any other pho spot I've been to. Service was nonexistent they just drop off the food and then you go pay. Ambience is cozy that is maybe the only decent thing now. read more

Bowl of Phở - P1 with extra veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The pho was absolutely delicious, and the spring rolls were excellent! The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant itself is super cute and welcoming. I'll definitely be bringing my family back again! read more

My favorite pho place around me! It's located in an unassuming parking lot. You might not have paid any attention even if you drove past by it many many times. I never knew this place was off of S. Miami Blvd until I was looking for a pho place one day on Yelp. It's a small restaurant with no fancy frills, but I always enjoy the food I get from Bowl of Pho. I've tried many different dishes, and I loved every single dish I had from here. My latest favorite is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with pork. I love the combination of cold noodles and veggies with warm pork on them. The sauce that it comes with makes the noodles brighter! You order from your table, but you pay at the cash register. They also sell random tiny snacks and toys at the register for you to purchase. I hope they continue to sell dank food because I'm not going anywhere!!! :) read more

Bowl of Phở - Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is so cute. It's spacious on the inside too. My food came out fast and was delicious. The staff was very friendly. A lot of people did pick up orders but not many people were inside. The bathroom was spotless. read more

Bowl of Phở - P3 Brisket Ph - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Tasty little Vietnamese joint near RTP - was Saturday afternoon so kind of slow but the food was amazing. Got vermicelli with pork and eggrolls. Everything was well-cooked and seasoned, and the dish came with all the veggie trimmings too. The Thai iced tea (not pictured) also hit the spot. Great place and would definitely go back. read more

Bowl of Phở - Bun with pork and eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The pho was 3 stars good, the overall experience was 2 stars. The restaurant has about 20 tables and including ours there were only 3 tables seated for dinner. This is a seat yourself establishment. There was a lady at the register on the phone speaking very loud. Between her and the lack of other patrons I felt I had to whisper to my dining companion lest everyone could hear me. After approx 5 minutes a man came from the kitchen to take our drink order. A few min later the lady from the register walked over to take our drink order as well. She was still on the phone and looked at us like this was an inconvenience for her. Several minutes later the lady returned with 2 half glasses of water, sat them down and walked off. A few minutes later the man came with water as well. He took those glasses to the 3rd table since we had water. We had to flag the man down to order. The pho came out quickly. A little under seasoned, but otherwise ok. The broth could have been hotter (temp not spice). After an hour at the table we had to waive down the man to get to go boxes. There were a few takeout orders while we were there. Overall, very slow service. Good, but not great pho. Clean but quiet restaurant. There is better pho to be had in the triangle. read more

The food was incredible! The bahn mi and pho were so delicious. The bahn mi was only $8 too!! Such an awesome deal And the staff (Hon) was so kind. I will be back every Friday! read more

This is a great spot for take out. There really isn't any value gained by dining in. Zero ambience and service. Also, no AMEX and it's made very clear this spot wants cash only. Hard to believe anyone operates this way in 2025; but, the quality of food is good. This would be the second time I've visited where no employee was in the dining area upon arrival. I waited 8 minutes for someone to appear from the kitchen area who proceeded to walk past me to deliver food to a table without acknowledging me. Finally, I was acknowledged and pointed, not escorted to a table. Overall, food is good; but, I'll just choose to pick up in the future. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Food is fresh and full of flavor, bold and rich broths. Customer services very kind. Restrooms are immaculate. Dining room is absolutely clean. Food comes out within minutes of you ordering it. All around great experience. read more

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Atmosphere not appealing at first. Food was great, even though the owner never gave me the spring rolls, as asked. He seemed to have an attitude with us, but was pleasant with the other customers. Never going back, sticking with Pho in Brier Creek. read more

Delicious. Great service and ambience. I'm a regular. Very fresh and yummy Pho! I'm heading there now

There's nothing as comforting as a bowl of soup on a chilly evening. Bowl of Pho is a small, no-frills restaurant, but it absolutely hit the spot when my friends and I stopped by for dinner last week. I ordered the beef brisket pho, which was piping hot, richly flavorful, and served up directly by the owners. My friends also heartily enjoyed their meals. This is our new go-to Vietnamese spot in Durham!! read more

Bowl of Phở - PB3. Beef Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is one of my favorite comfort food spots. Plus it is in walking distance to where I live. The staff is very friendly and the food is very fresh. Any of the Pho or Vermicelli dishes are very good. The Spring Rolls are very good as well. If I'm in a rush and want to have a light bite, I grab a fews orders of the rolls. The only drawback I have is maybe the plastic plants because at some point they will be difficult to clean and will become dusty. Yet, I have had no issues with the food and highly recommend this restaurant for a great bowl of pho. read more

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I ordered Curry chicken noodles. I could say one of the good taste in RTP area. This location is on S Miami Blvd, ambience is good with natural light. 4 * for the food and the restaurant. BEWARE IF THE LADY IS IN THE COUNTER Check your billing twice. The lady on the counter is so arrogant and a fraud. She tried to charge extra amount of about $5 for a curry chicken noodle TOGO. When I questioned her she tried to confront "yes 0.75$ for tax" , it would be $15.75 or $16.00. I again questioned her and she threatened me of not giving me food. And she started insulting before other customers saying he's not willing to pay $2 extra. She generated two bills for the order. Still the Togo price is lesser than the second bill but I just stepped out. Management should check on this lady while she's on the counter or they may lose regular customers like me. read more

Bowl of Phở - For Curry Chicken Noodles M0. Curry Chicken Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Delicious pho that helped warm me up on a cold rainy day. Bun bo hue was good too. Both were on the pricer end of what I'm used to (for a large it was over 17 dollars). But there's not many good pho places in the area so I'm willing to splurge a little. It's a small family business and I got served well by their young son. I would come back again. read more

Bowl of Phở - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I checked and they've reopened! Here I come, delicious Vietnamese food. I love this place and hope more folks can check it out! read more

Bowl of Phở - Lemon Bun6. Grilled Lemongrass Pork and Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We have been venturing out on Fridays with my small group of friends hitting up restaurants that are open. Our old Pho place had closed, and we're not sure but it kind of looked like this might be the same folks, or a merger of some. Was happy to find them. While I normally get Pho during the winter, decided it's been too long since I've had some as I have yet to figure out how to make some that I like at home. I had the large bowl with sliced steak, the only difference post covid is they can't serve the meat and let you drop it in right now. Staff were great, I had the vietnamese spring rolls in rice paper and they were nicely put together and fresh. Hopefull that while the world comes back online that they stick around, close to the RTP campuses but not too far away that you can pop out for a quick lunch. read more

Soup was delicious. Shrimp roll were good but they only come with four pieces and were quite small so we ended up getting three orders of them. Everything was delicious read more

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Not bad! I was happy to see that it was a clean place but still took our orders to go. My Combination Bahn Mi sandwich was fantastic. Plentiful, meaty and absolutely delicious, this could repeat if I ever turn this way again. Combo pho was great too. The flavor was missed as I don't think I've eaten Vietnamese in several years. Great options, but the mango bubble tea was lame. It was a lot like a smoothie and the tapioca bubbles were frozen solid. I do not reccomend. read more

Bowl of Phở - Empty today. - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

food was amazing and customer service was amazing! everyone who is located in NC area, please go read more

This place looks like a trailer from the outside but don't let that fool you this place has some is the most amazing food in Durham I love everything about it. When we walked in we were a bit apprehensive about the place but the waitress houng was very friendly and we got our food very quickly I will be eating here every time I come in to Durham this is a must place and very clean read more

Bowl of Phở - Pho chicken soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

It had been a long day of traveling and work. I was staying in a new unfamiliar area. I came across this place and immediately ordered an order to be delivered to the hotel I was staying at. It did not disappoint! Everything was packaged great and the pho was piping hot and fresh. Pho is hard to come across where I am from so when there is a chance I can get it,I definitely take advantage. Do yourself a favor and order some crab angels as well! The prices are very reasonable as well. I was not able to finish everything. The boba I ordered frozen, I didn't realize it was frozen but it was refreshing and paired nicely with my food. Thanks for the amazing meal away from home! read more

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Delicious pho, bahn mi, and the egg rolls are amazing. Really friendly service and family restaurant atmosphere.

This is the 2nd time we've been here: The first time was okay, but this time, our experience feels like a ripoff. We ordered 2 Combination Beef Pho, 1 Summer rolls, Taro boba milktea, and just water. The Combination Beef pho had tripe last time but this time, it's gone. According to the menu, this cost us $16 each. Summer rolls cost $6 for 1 order if 2 pieces, and Taro boba drink cost $6. First of all, we had to call the lady, who we assume is the owner after waiting for 15 min after sitting. The food didn't take too long to be served, but when we were about to pay, we were surprised to see the bill was about $50. The first receipt did not break down the price so we asked to show us how it led to that amount: We were charged $17 each for the combination beef pho and around $1.50 each of the "bottled water" when in fact they were in glass. We were not informed that we would get charged for water, so this came as a surprise. The pho itself is nothing special - we've tried much better for the same price. There won't be a 3rd visit from us. read more

Bowl of Phở - PB7. Combo Beef Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Best pho I've ever had-- meat always tender, noodles always perfect, broth always exquisite (12 hour broth!); egg rolls, spring rolls, Thai rolls and shrimp rolls very different and equally delicious. Friendly and warm service, they treat you like family! I would never expect this level of excellence outside a major metropolitan area, Durham is SO lucky to have a Vietnamese restaurant of this caliber. read more

Round 2 of pho and what makes me happy is how consistent it is! Brought my roomie this time and started off with their shrimp spring roll. It's finger lickin' good. Oops, it ain't KFC though! We both ordered the Pho Dac Biet. The broth is consistently hearty, no need to add anything except a squeeze of lime. That's it. Bottom line: this is a bowl of pho PHO SURE. read more

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We were in the area coming from Virginia and found this place on yelp. The pricing for the menu is pretty high compared to other Vietnamese restaurants but we figured it should be good. The inside looked nice compared to the outside of the building. But Immediately as we walked in the Owner was very rude, she started talking about me to one of her workers without knowing I'm Vietnamese. She said didn't like the way I smelled. So We decided that we should sit down on the other side of the restaurant where there were no customers. Looking around the silverware and all the utensils seem dirty and I kept, which worried me a little. It took her 15 minutes to come get my drink order, mind there being one other table that is just about finished eating. Meanwhile the whole time giving me dirty looks and shaking her head as she walks by. Then when she did come to take my order she stood 4 feet away to take my order. I placed my order in Vietnamese and to her surprise she explained herself. I replied in a very calm, polite manner with a smile and that it was okay. After the order she would continue to angrily place things down, tossed her pen, and started shoving the kitchen door harder. Which I understand how you feel but there is a way to go about it. You could've politely asked us to leave. So we had decided to leave because I'm not sure how my food will be handled. read more

I've been meaning to stop by "Bowl of Pho" for a while now. Instead of going to my "go-to" pho hot spot, I decided to venture off to try something different. I arrived after work around 6:00 p.m. I walked in and was seated immediately. There were only 3 other tables. It was quite a spacious restaurant. I was given a menu and my order was taken 15 minutes later. As an Asian American, I've noticed an issue that most Asian owned restaurant have and "Bowl of Pho" is guilty of it too. I'm pointing it out because I want to help the business. When it comes to customer service, they tend to be more attentive to other races. I practically sat watching the waitresses serve the other customers. The waitress finally came over to take my order. I ordered the special pho and fresh shrimp rolls. 5 minutes later, fried rice was brought over to me, I kindly declined and said that it wasn't my order. Another 5 minutes later, another the same waitress who took my order came back to ask for my order again. I waited another 10 minutes and my Pho came out. Where was my appetizer? I thought they had forgotten about it. Another 5 minutes later, my shrimp rolls came out. The shrimp rolls were dry and small for $4. It came with a peanut sauce the wasn't even enough to dip 2 rolls. The pho was bland and small for a $11-12 bowl of combination pho. There were a lot more broth than noodles and meat. The portion of the meat was small with a few pieces of meatballs, tripe, brisket, and tendon. I was still hungry after I ate it. Everything went wrong during this visit. That's another Pho restaurant off my list in the triangle. read more

Super yummy pho bowls. I got the number 7 bowl. Great on a cold winter day! Go try it!

Somewhere between 3.5/5 and 4/5 for a nearby lunch spot. My friends ordered pho and it came out in under 10 minutes. I ordered the Cambodian fried rice with tofu and it took about 20 minutes. Unfortunately, I noticed after I ordered that there were actually several messages written in chalk on the walls that say: "Fried dishes and sandwiches during peak hours may take longer. Thanks for your understanding." (We went at about 12:10pm.) Oh well. The fried rice was decent and I enjoyed the taste and texture of the tofu. Not as big of a portion as I was expecting for the price, but it was still within the range I would pay for. My friends enjoyed their pho. Service was good. Good selection of beer, coffee, and boba too. Taste | 3.5 Atmosphere | 3.5 Presentation | 3 Service | 4 OVERALL | 3.5 read more

Bowl of Phở - Cambodian fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a delicious and affordable spot, which I'm sure will become one of my lunch go-tos! I was very excited to see that their pho is gluten free, and the waitress knew which items contained gluten so that my friend with Celiac's could avoid those items. I saw that there is a drive thru option as well, which I will definitely be hitting up :) read more

The food here is so flavorful. I got the rice noodle soup with tofu and even though it looked bland, it was actually seasoned so well and was very authentic. Some friends that I was with got the vermicelli bowls and those looked so fire, I'll definitely get that next time I come. The restaurant was very unassuming and low-key. We came on a Wednesday for dinner and there was quite literally no one else in the restaurant. Service was fast and the people were very nice, despite us being a large party that came closer to closing time. Overall amazing experience, I'll be back for sure! read more

Bowl of Phở - V2. Rice Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

As a Viet-nut, I'll travel far and wide for Vietnamese eats so count me as surprised when I found a SECOND VN restaurant right near my office. Bowl of Pho is just a couple of blocks down from Pho 9n9 but is a totally different experience, here's why. Located in a free-standing building, Bowl of Pho has a slightly more modern, decorated feel to the dining room which is long and narrow. Beer/wine specials on a board (woo-hoo!) and the usual menu of pho, banh mi and apps. I've tried their bun bo hue and pho, it's solid but the broth may not be quite as flavorful as Pho 9n9. Service is super-quick and nice, you can get out in 30 minutes for lunch. So if you're in the hood and want to try something different for Vietnamese, give Bowl of Pho a whirl. It's pretty similar to Pho 9n9 but less popular. You'll find very similar food here and some of the dishes may be better but I'd still have to give Pho 9n9 the edge in flavor and selection. read more

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