Pho Real Tho This was my first & last time here. Not because of bad service, but because they are closing their doors on 8/22/25 after 7 years. This restaurant was very hot. I chose to sit at a table close to the door for some air. I came at 30min before closing. After talking to the son, who was very friendly & pleasant, he mentioned the air wasn't on. Their PG&E bill was $3000 for one month. Before COVID it was $1000. Well no wonder. How can any business stay open. Yah, I'd close shop too & go travel while I can. I had steamed vegetables, jasmine rice & chicken in coconut milk with some chili oil. I took it to go. I was so sad that I couldn't really enjoy the meal. I ate half. My cats thank you for the rest. They always want what I have for dinner. Happy Travels Com Pho Bamboo read more

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Closed for good. Towards the end, the food quality dropped and the cashier messed up on my bill transaction and had me drive all the way back to repay them. read more

Amazing pho! The service is okay, but nice ambiance! definitely worth eating and going to!

3/30/25 Already Sunday! Getting lunch and perfect for this rainy day is Pho! 2 chicken, tofu & veggies pho ordered and an order of their shrimp spring rolls with an extra peanut sauce ordered. The worker was kind. Said it would be ready @ 11am. Arrived to pick up shortly later. Greeted by kind worker. She confirmed order with me. Paid for it and waited a short time until it was brought. The worker was very sweet. Bagged it for me and told me to be careful. It was a lot. Safe and clean restaurant. A lot of tables and chairs. Lunchtime! Chicken, tofu veggie Pho was Really GREAT and thru do not hold back! Lots of chicken, veggies & tofu!! GREAT! We've already had their spring rolls! They were Great then and GREAT now!! Fresh & Delicious!! Mother said hers was "Wow" Delicious!! Good service & GREAT lunch!! Highly recommended!! read more

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Found this place on a whim. Was shopping at river park and craving viet food. Yelped nearby Thai/Vietnamese places and this restaurant popped up. It's a hole-in-the-wall place, easy to miss if you aren't looking. Came in and was acknowledged right away. Was able to sit anywhere. Server came immediately with menu. We ordered shrimp spring rolls their combo pho and Vietnamese sandwich. The server who took our order had trouble communicating with us as she was not fluent in English but she repeated our order and showed us the tablet where she had selected everything we ordered just to confirm it was correct. She was very sweet and nice even though she didn't really speak English. Our food came out in a timely manner and fairly quickly at that. The food blew me away! The sandwich has the perfect amount of crunch without being hard and tearing up my gums. The flavor was on point..savory, sweet and spicy. It could have used a little more meat and daikon but the flavor was there! The pho was on the lighter side, with a more fresh, clean, herb taste as opposed to a deep beefy flavor. I liked the herby taste of the pho, and the thinly sliced meat was so tender and juicy. I was really impressed by the meat quality. Lastly, there were the spring rolls which were pretty average. The peanut sauce that came with it was disappointing. It didn't have much flavor to it and wasn't your typical peanut sauce with spice, sweetness or housin flavor. Overall, I did enjoy all the food we ordered. I would def come to this place again and would recommend for sure!! read more

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I was in Fresno again, i wanted to try out a new Vietnamese place for lunch on Sunday. I came to this place and as I walked in it was small and aromatic. Outside is abundant parking. Service was good and friendly at first but started to decline the longer I was there. The waitress never smiled nor cared about the customers happiness. She was there to serve and do her job, that's it. She gave out refills to the water and took awhile to serve the food although that's not her fault, it was the cooks. Price for food was not worth the value you pay for in my opinion. Quantity of food was a good portion size, but the flavors and taste of the food was not good. The egg rolls ordered tasted frozen and just heated up a little bit. The chicken and vermicelli noodles were okay but didn't blow me away like other Vietnamese places. It was small interior and a lot of smoke and aromatic fumes were engulfed in the area. The waitress said the juju Fuji apples were free, but they were not. It was more money for the bag. Overall, I thought the food could have been better, the attitude of the waitress could have been better and interior had too much smoke and fumes around to breathe. read more

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Food was delicious, you can tell each plate is made fresh and not just in the back already made waiting to be served! The service was good the young man was nice and got us spicy chili flakes for the soup! It was a little warm In there (ac not going) but that didn't bother us but it might for some with summer coming. read more

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When we were in graduate school we learned a great deal about Vietnamese food and culture. Since then we always look for a really good Vietnamese restaurant. Com Pho Bamboo is our place in Fresno. Today we ordered a Vietnamese grilled pork sandwich ($10.00) and two appetizers. ($9.00 each). The sandwich is loaded with grilled pork. Lots of interesting vegetables . The best thing about their sandwich is the foot long bread that is toasted to perfection. However, I do not order the sandwich with Jalapeño chile. Too hot for me! The spring roll with the peanut butter dipping was excellent. We also liked the sweet, spicy sauce for the fried pork roll. I love the subtle combinations of different flavors in Vietnamese food. Yum. Try it. read more

Stopped into this establishment on Thursday 8/21 while in town for a quick work trip. Initially, myself and a colleague were looking to try Fresno bagel next door but it looked underwhelming, so I skipped next door. Big mistake :( It was so hot inside we ended up eating outside. First red flag. I ordered a grilled pork banh mi and some pork and shrimp egg rolls. Upon receipt of the food it was aesthetically appealing. But after the first bite I realized quickly their banh mi's are not the way. The meat was very tough and covered in some weird sauce. So opposite of what I'm used to in Sacramento. Moved on and ate the egg rolls, which were delicious. However, about 1 hour after leaving myself and colleague got really sick. We both were in the restroom numerous times. Achy bones and stomachs and had to work a 4 hour event and then drive home 3 hours. I'm sorry Fresno people but this place is subpar and in my experience a health hazard. I'd advise against going here! read more

PORTIONS: generous PRICE: appropriate SERVICE: table - serve was THE NICEST AND FASTEST lady in the world SURROUNDINGS: clean and cozy FLAVORS: (+ great, ~ ok, x no) + A9 popcorn chicken had the perfect amount of five spice and basil and just WOW ~ pho was OK but my partner asked for tendon only and the protein was minimal and hard to pick out BONUS TIP: they are really accommodating - the couple behind me kept saying that they were allergic to ALL PEPPER except black pepper so the waitress had to continuously remind the kitchen to beware the pepper (at least 4x while I was there) read more

Com Pho Bamboo - A9. Popcorn Chicken (4/5) - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

I really love shrimp (or shrimp and pork) spring rolls with the clear rice paper and delicious peanut sauce on the side. I actually think this may be my favorite stand alone dish. If nothing else sounds good, this does. If my stomach is giving me troubles, or I don't feel like cooking, this is a great meal--with your protein, carbs, and salad all rolled into one delicious little roll. Some of the best spring rolls in town come from Com Pho Bamboo. Everything is fresh. The right mixture of fresh herbs, vermicelli noodles, meat and other veggies, all wrapped tight and dipped into peanut sauce--and you have a perfect bite. I love adding some chili oil to the sauce first. W I'm also a fan of the pork and vermicelli noodle dish, as well as the fried tofu appetizer--which they serve with crispy and deep fried basil leaves and fried slices of jalapenos. I guess I should venture out of my comfort zone and try more on the menu. Many of their appetizers and other dishes look very intriguing. But I found what I love early on, and don't see the need to explore beyond the perfection I've found in the dishes I keep coming back to. The one item that I've tried that I'm not a fan of are the boba drinks. I have ordered two different flavors before, and they just taste a bit off. BUT that's not the reason why I come here, so it doesn't bother me. I really love that this is a family restaurant--the service is great, and every time I place my order, it is ready as promised, and it is accurate. I can stop in and get out quickly, and then home in time to enjoy my favorite food. read more

I originally came here for pho because of all the good reviews la But I saw the menu and changed my mind. I got the sate pho instead. I was expecting it to be like the Lao dish khaopoon because of the description but it was different. In a good way. It was coconut milk base. But light so it wasn't overly rich. They give a lot of meat in the dish. It was good. I do wish that they put more condiments on the table to customize our pho. I think they only offer sriracha and hoisin?(4/5) Popcorn chicken, I usually only find these at the boba tea places but they had it here! It was so good. Super crunchy, hot straight of the fryer. (5/5) The Vietnamese coffee. If you've never had Vietnamese coffee definitely try it. But be weary, this coffee is super strong. Had my in my coffee shakes. Make sure to get extra ice so when you're sipping on it the ice melts and dilutes your coffee a bit. (4/5) The grilled pork spring rolls. So good! This is such a nice change from the usual shrimp spring roll. I think this is the only place that has this type of spring roll in Fresno. So good. Highly recommended (5/5) Fried banana. This for me was the star of the show. They're known for their pho. But I was amazed by the fried bananas. They were so good I got three orders to go after I finished my meal. Get these. They're eggrolls wrapped bananas and deep fried. I get these to eat with vanilla ice cream at home. This place is far from where I live but I will make the trip out just for these. (5/5) The service is good. There's only one person working the front. Please be patient. My one complaint is I wish they had some music or the tv going on in the background. I hate the sound of people slurping. And that's all I heard. It was also a little warm in there. But everything else was great. read more

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THIS is the place to "com" for authentic pho - no nonsense, and always satisfying. The owner, Kim, is a a lady uncompromising in quality and knows how to make everything taste as good as possible. The best evidence of this is how she keeps her spring rolls (excellent and with the bonus pickled veggies!) wrapped with an outer layer of plastic to keep them from drying out. It keeps the rolls hydrated so if you take them home to eat they are still in good shape and don't get crusty. It's something you have to remember to unwrap but it's not a big deal. Can't compromise for quality! She keeps the peanut pieces separate in case there are diners who don't prefer it in the (generous amount of) sauce. The pho is some of the best I've had with a hearty flavor and body that tells the tale of how long it must take to develop such richness. The meat is in the right proportion as well, so you have some for each and every bite. Sometimes though, I just enjoy having the broth and noodles alone topped with bean sprouts and basil-the taste is just that good. I like to order it just pho tai-no brisket. I always like to think I'm the only one who knows about this spot, but the busy lunchtime crowd proves me wrong each time. It's no wonder I don't mind driving 55 minutes (each way) to dine here. Even the employees who aren't related to the owner, like bubbly and friendly Liz, treat everyone like family, welcoming you to their home. It's a small shop so a little patience goes a long way. Many of the unique non-traditional menu items like the Sate Pho and Bun Bo Hue are actually family recipes. (I really liked the Sate Pho but can't pry myself from the regular pho) If you want the place that maintains the tradition of how their mother and grandmother before them made the food (in the sense of "if it was good enough for them it's good enough for me!") then this is the spot. It's far more than good enough ;) read more

Com Pho Bamboo - Pho tai - classic - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Delicious! This place is great if you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food. I've come here multiple times and it hits the spot every single time. Their pho is some of the best you can find in Fresno. The broth is rich and the noodles are the perfect texture! Aside from pho, their other dishes are just as spectacular. Their popcorn chicken is seasoned perfectly and their vermicelli bowls are to die for. I also got to try their shrimp spring rolls, which are so yummy and fresh. The service here is as good as their food! The workers here are so sweet and very attentive. The inside is quaint with a few tables - so keep that in mind. However, I've never had trouble finding seating, so it's no problem! Love this place. read more

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First time having dinner here. There was no one dining when we entered and we were greeted. It was clean and there was plenty of seating space. And they also provided a clean high chair for our infant. We ordered shrimp and pork spring rolls, chicken pad thai, chicken fried rice, and P1 pho special large. We literally waited about 30mins for our food. Seems as though all the food was made to order. The spring rolls were rolled with a plastic wrap, something I've never seen before but it was delicious and the ingredients were fresh. The pho broth was so flavorful. The chicken fried rice was one of the best we've had. There was pieces of rice that was crunchy only complaint was the grilled chicken although it was delicious there were parts of it that was burnt that threw off the flavor of the meat and made it bitter. The pad Thai was a bit sweeter to our liking but it was still a good dish. Our host was kind but she got busy and didn't get a chance to refill our waters or check on us. Overall we enjoyed our dinner. read more

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Favorite place for vegetarian pho I like that they serve the veggies on the side and that they give so much tofu. The broth is also so flavorful. read more

Com Pho Bamboo - Tofu and P5. Pho Tofu & Veggies Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Came back to try the sate pho. It was delicious. A nice blend of what tasted like khaopoon and pho. BUT I would stick with my regular pho. It was good to try but I'll stick with my original. read more

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It all depends because my son and his father pho came out good but mine noodles was over cooked, its was pretty hot inside the restaurant. My son thai tea was not good, it was more milk tastes than the tea flavored. Over all the pho pho flavors were tasty! read more

Easily some of the best Vietnamese food in town. Primarily known for their coconut milk sate phở, vermicelli noodles, rice plates, as well as many other full-flavored dishes. The V3 - Grilled Pork and Grilled Shrimp served with Vermicelli Noodles and Fish Sauce or Bún Thit Nướng, Tom Nướng, may be the tastiest Bún dish I have tried since my move from Orange County. The grilled marinated pork was so juicy, garlicky, and well seasoned. The shrimp was plump and juicy as well. Perfectly cooked noodles topped with fresh, shredded lettuce. It is understandably one of their most ordered dishes. Many of the same ingredients go into the Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls or Gỏi Cuốn Thịt Nướng. It is meaty, made fresh, good-sized, and only $8.50. The Beef Noodle Soup or Phở Bo was another terrific dish. The broth was delicious, rich, and had a strong meaty flavor. The other choices for Phở are chicken, tofu and seafood, and veggie style. The popular Phở Satế (Satay) is prepared in a spicy peanut and coconut broth and topped with cilantro, scallion, onion, shredded lettuce, cucumber, diced tomato, and herbs. Patrons rave about this very flavorful broth but I was not a fan. I will take a meaty broth just to sip on or slurp my noodles in any day. I have, however, thoroughly enjoyed most of the dishes I have tried. The rice dishes, and baguette sandwiches, or Bánh mì, are all on my radar for a future visit. Very good food, generous portions, reasonably priced, plus friendly service and really good Thai tea to boost. read more

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The food here is amazing! I ordered the Steak and Brisket Pho and no complaints. The service is also very excellent. The lady who was working when I came in was very caring and made sure we enjoyed our food. When I dined in, the wait time for the food was pretty quick! The food is made well and it is worth the wait. The ambiance of the place is culturally calm. There's no loud music, just the enjoyment of the service and the food itself. Amazing service and food! read more

Com Pho Bamboo serves delicious Vietnamese food. From their noodles to the rice dishes to the sandwiches, every dish is fantastic. I'm a fan of the grilled pork + grilled shrimp vermicelli bowl and steak and meatballs pho. The portions are big. I've enjoyed the food in the restaurant and taken it to go. The quality of the food is great both ways. Restaurant is located in a big shopping center. There's plenty of parking available. read more

Food was delicious. I got the Bun Bo Hue soup. Don't let the red broth scare you. It was very mild but so flavorful! Husband got the traditional pho and said it was great as well! Lots of fresh herbs and toppings! Pork and shrimp egg rolls also tasted fresh and yummy! We will definitely be adding this place to our rotation! Service was also great! read more

Com Pho Bamboo - Bun Bo Hue - Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

First time here. The place was quite small and really quiet because the music was low. We got the sate special pho and special regular pho. The broth for the regular pho was very flavorful even without hoisin sauce/sriracha. It was my first time trying sate pho and it was amazing. I usually get bun Bo hue rather than pho because it has more flavor so I think the sate pho is a good balance. We also got egg rolls which were yummy. Got honeydew melon smoothie with boba and it was okay. Not sure if boba was over cooked or undercooked but it was really hard and not edible Service was great. We asked for shrimp paste and chilli on the side and they had that available Special Pho 8/10 Sate pho 10/10 Egg rolls 7/10 Honeydew smoothie w/ boba 5/10 read more

Com Pho Bamboo - SP1. Sate Pho Special - Small P1. Pho Special - Small A2. Shrimp & Pork Egg Rolls Honeydew smoothie - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Chicken pho was good a little too sweet but fresh and just what I was looking for. I would love to try again.

Had lunch here last weekend with my two kiddos , I had been wanting to try them for a long time. I even went the weekend before on Sunday and it was an hour after it had said it had open but unfortunately they were closed. Not sure if it was a flock or if they just haven't updated their sign, which says they are only closed Monday's. It's a small space and clean. The server we had was really sweet , she did have a hard time when we went to ring out . Not sure if it was the system or her but it worked out. My oldest got the shrimp pad Thai $15, it's a good size portion. Was a bit on the sweet side, which was different , but still good. She also wanted to try the tar milk tea with boba $5 , the taro was good but the boba was not ! I am sorry guys but it's hard to explain, it was like a crunch like factor to it. Not sure if it was old or what. I got the grilled pork and egg roll with rice vermicelli $16, the veggies were fresh and it is a big portion. The pork was tender, a little fatty but still yummy. The fish sauce was good but I think it was slightly watered down. We also got the French fries $8, which was good but more for my little guy. Even though he did enjoy the vermicelli noodles a lot too. Over even though they are a little higher on some ice their prices than other places , it was a great meal and I would definitely come again! But definitely want to try more ideas. read more

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beefiest broth I've had in a long time. that's not a bad thing but it did catch me by surprise. I enjoyed it quite a bit. the meat was perfectly tender and had such great flavor. food was five stars. service was fine. no complaints there. the seats were very flimsy and bendy lol. I'm a big dude but most people should be fine on them. it's a very quaint restaurant, but it's honestly just fine and doesn't compare with some other pho places I have eaten at before. a lil pricey imo, but I would eat here again. read more

Their shrimp spring rolls are amazingggggg I love the peanut sauce with it. Their pho is so so good. I always come here on my lunch when I get the chance. Their brisket pho and chicken pho are so good. The service is great. The vibe is great. Love the workers there. They're so nice every time I come and always have the food ready and made with love. read more

Com Pho Bamboo is the top Vietnamese option in the Woodward Park area. They have generous portions and quick service. For the food: The egg rolls come piping hot and are the perfect appetizer to split with the table. The Pho broth is flavorful and comes with all the toppings (bean sprout, Thai basil, lime, jalapeño). I prefer P2 - steak & brisket. The "small size" is still a huge bowl and should be plenty for most folks. read more

Recently ordered this for delivery for a sick significant other. He had chicken pho and said it was delicious. Hot, broth flavorful, thinly sliced chicken, delicious noodles and fresh herbs and citrus for flavor. I'd like to try more menu items. Definitely a recommendation from me. read more

Dinner plans had changed and we ended up here at Com Pho Bamboo and everyone definitely enjoyed their dinners. Sadly with the pandemic, we still see that places are still short staffed and I'm glad our server was still handling all the amount of customers including our table with great service! My girlfriend and I ordered the popcorn chicken, bacon fried rice, and pork and shrimp spring rolls. The popcorn chicken came out fresh and tasty what I loved was the fried basil in it! The spring rolls were super yummy and prepared with the freshest ingredients and the sauce was absolute fire! Lastly the bacon fried rice, what I really enjoyed the most was how light and crispy the rice was, it's honestly the real way to make fried rice, with not a lot of soy sauce and fish sauce. The bacon wasn't mixed in rather it was on the side for mixing in to have bites of bacon. read more

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I glowingly reviewed this great small Vietnamese cafe in late 11/19, then covid hit a few months later, and I moved much farther away, sadly lost contact for a while. Until a few days ago I only got take out sporadically there, darting in and out, hoping they'd weather the storm, which was hitting small businesses especially bad. Thankfully, they did survive! It's still a small place but with new tables and decor, also the same fine servers and cooks, it seems, with the food still delicious. I ordered Vietnamese Iced Coffee first off then went with V3: Grilled Pork and Grilled Shrimp with Rice Vermicelli (what else?) They are definitely back and a treat is awaiting! read more

Quick stop on my road trip. Found this place on Yelp. Food was decent. Staffs are friendly. Small restaurant. Not good for big families. Went in March 2024. It was hot sitting inside. I can't imagine going here in the summer. Always love supporting small businesses. read more

Com Pho Bamboo - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Amazing food and Service. Always respectful. I would recommend this spot for a great lunch or dinner

Still my favorite go-to spot for delicious pho! Thought I'd update since we go here pretty often. Decided to get a meat free dish today and my fiance and I went with the spicy pho sate with tofu (he added shrimp to his) and MAN, let me tell you how absolutely DELICIOUS it is. Comes with rice noodles, veggies, tofu in a spicy peanut coconut broth. Basil, finely chopped cabbage, bean sprouts and lemon on the side to add to it as you wish. Super filling, tasty. Highly recommend. Great service. So far everything we've tried here is excellent. The spring rolls, spicy beef, Vietnamese coffee, shrimp with vermicelli, you can't go wrong. read more

Good place for Vietnamese. The most unique thing that I have tried here was the Sate Pho. It wasn't something that I've seen at any other pho places I've tried before. The sate pho is more of a creamy spicy pho, and it is so good. The portion sizes at this restaurant are all generous. The small pho will fill most people up, and I couldn't imagine what the large would look like. There is usually only one lady in the front doing the serving, ringing up, and seating. read more

Com Pho Bamboo - SP1. Sate Pho Special - Small - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday. Ordered the spring rolls and sate pho with tofu. Rolls were a bit oily. The pho had an interesting flavor, was a bit spicy but good. The small was pretty big. A few tables with basic ambiance but the server was very sweet. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. read more

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Calm & relaxing environment. Food is really delicious especially the soups. It's always clean and quick service. read more

Com Pho Bamboo - P1. Pho Special - Small - Vietnamese Near Me - Fresno, California

I love their pho here. Their broth is much better then a lot of the pho places in the Fresno area. I get the small veggie pho and it can feed two. Throw on an appetizer and you'll be quite full! Very clean and delicious food. The prices are a little high depending on where you go in the area but you get what you pay for. The service is always friendly and fast. read more

My second time here has secured this spot as my go-to pho restaurant. Way to go, Com Pho Bamboo! Can't wait to bring my friends to try you guys out. :) read more

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It is indeed the best Vietnamese restaurant in Fresno. We have tried their spring rolls, egg rolls, chicken pho, tofu & vegetable pho, pad Thai, grilled pork and egg roll combo... etc. All those were so delicious. I especially like MY own combo of spring rolls and egg rolls. A little downside is that they are slow at times (too popular) but are getting better for sure. Make sure to ask for their lemon grass chili oil..... sooooooo good! read more