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    Dope Pho

    4.0 (213 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    EM H.

    2.33 stars. After a visit to the cemetery, we, the Santos side of the family, went for an early dinner at DOPE PHO. Below is a breakdown of my 2.33 stars overall rating: VENUE: 3 stars. Located at GRIMMER SQUARE shopping centre, we easily found free parking in the spacious lot. We were a party of nine, walking in the casual eatery just minutes before 6 PM. No problem, only a few tables were occupied, so we were immediately seated after the staff pulled together a few half booth tables against the wall. One of our tables was not very clean, so Mom wiped it down. FOOD & DRINK: 2.5 stars. DOPE PHO serves beef noodle soup and other classic Vietnamese plates. Below are some of what we ordered: SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS ($8.45) & TOFU SPRING ROLLS ($7.45) - The fresh rice paper rolls, also known as gỏi cuốn, were good in composition and texture; however, the peanut sauce was pretty bland. If the sauce is a fail, the dish is far from being a winner. Unfortunately, this was the case here. EGGROLLS (3 PCS, $8.45) - DOPE PHO uses the right wrappers, so these fried rolls (chả giò) came out golden brown and irresistibly crispy. The typical way to eat these is wrapped with fresh herbs and green leaf lettuce, then dipped in fish sauce. Only bite-size pieces of lettuce, pickled veggies, and sweet & sour sauce accompanied the egg rolls, though. I had to ask for some fish sauce. I should have asked for some fresh herbs, too. CHICKEN POT STICKERS ($6.95) - These were great; crispy exterior and steaming hot flavourful meat inside. The dipping sauce was also tasty. VIETNAMESE COFFEE ($6.95) - OK, according to Auntie Marissa. RARE BEEF & SHORT RIB NOODLE SOUP ($19.95) - Mom, Z and Uncle Danny ordered this bowl of phở of two slabs of bone-in rib meat, rice noodles, and a medley of fresh garnishes floating in a simmering, golden-brown broth. The ribs were the undeniable statement piece, but it all looked better than it tasted. Both Uncle Danny and Mom were disappointed in their soup, stating that they didn't like them at all. Z enjoyed his bowl, though. RARE BEEF CHOICE BEEF FLAP ($17.45) - I appreciated that the beef was lean, but had to load up on lemon (V and I prefer lime instead), Sriracha, Hoisin Sauce, and several slices of jalapeño to add more flavour to my broth. Good thing that the side plate of bean sprouts, basil and especially jalapeño slices was a generous serving. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP ($16.95) - V thought that his soup was good, but stated he has had better Viet soup elsewhere. THAI ICED TEA ($6.95) - Sweet and oddly missing the tea flavour...which makes it a fail. TARO JASMINE MILK TEA ($6.95) - Another bland drink. COCONUT COFFEE ($7.15) - Good, I could really taste the coconut come through. I wish that they would make this vegan. SHAKING BEEF (FILET MIGNON) OVER RICE ($19.95) - This dish was highly recommended by Auntie Marissa, so Auntie Selvy ordered it. I got to try a piece of meat. Again, savoury notes were lacking big time. To add flavour to her food, Auntie Selvy poured the leftover fish sauce that I got for the eggrolls. This was THE MOST flavourless SHAKING BEEF that I have ever tasted. Combination Fried Rice (Chicken & Shrimp) - This item dropped off of the menu, but you can still order it and the kitchen will make it. Not bad, but, again, a bit on the bland side. Soy sauce needed. SERVICE: 1.5 stars. Our waitress must have been new because she had no idea that the Combination Fried Rice (Chicken & Shrimp) was available to order. I stated earlier that we were a party of nine, right? I suggested to her to take our orders one-by-one from everyone, working her way around the table in an organized fashion. The weird thing was that as each person placed their orders, when we would reply to "anything else?," she would think that ordering would stop at that person, not that the response was specifically for that one person. We had to continuously tell her that the others still had to place their orders with her. Was this impatience or ignorance or both?? Once all food and drink were delivered to our table, our server never approached our table again - she never came by to check in on us to see if everything was ok or if we wanted to order anything else. In fact, my cousin had to go up to the counter MULTIPLE times to ask for to-go containers. Either our waitress needs more training or she just didn't care about our experience. Not only was service poor, they had flyers posted along the walls, offering a FREE Coconut Jelly in exchange for a 5-star review on Google or yelp. WOW! That's straight up bribery for inaccurate ratings. Super shady!! DOPE PHO is FAR from a 5-star place! I am seriously questioning if all of the 5-star yelp reviews are genuine. I would be curious to see if the number of perfect ratings would drop significantly once they take down those bribing flyers. Not sure why Auntie Marissa suggested to dine here. Definitely NOT dope.

    Short rib pho. Dynamite.
    Ran D.

    Excellent short rib pho. Tender meat on the brontosaurus bone! Very good broth, no oil floating on top. Sweeter than the usual broth, and though I prefer savory, it was extremely flavorful and good -- especially after I put my herbs, lemon, and siracha into it. The shaking beef was also very good. It was a great filet mignon with veggies. Not over sauced, but flavored right. The service is very good, very and friendly. They're open late, so they're perfect for late night cravings.

    20. Short Rib Noodle Soup
    mica c.

    Quick service and attentive staffs! Parking is easy even on weekend and their short ribs is really tasty and have decent amount of serving!

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    Lloyd C.

    Dope Pho is located in a small strip mall close to the Arco gas station, Kakuna Sushi, Nails & Spa, etc. A nice simple, clean restaurant with a few simple decorations. Two separate single-user men and women's restrooms. The soup was a clean, simple seasoned broth. The short ribs were tender, fall-off-the-bone. While eating the tender beef ribs, I had a few bone chips, so be careful eating this. I mean, its the same whenever you are eating fish, you need to be cautious of any missed bones. Support your local business.

    Menu as of 2/26/26
    Sandy N.

    Came by today to get a grilled pork bahn mi sandwich. I got it with everything. There was plenty of meat, along with a little mayo, cilantro, jalapeños, and the carrots and daikon mix. The sandwich was tasty. And you get a lot of food for $8. They do have a togo special where you get a sandwich and a Vietnamese coffee for $10. I like that they open at 9 am. Perfect when I want soup or a sandwich early in the day.

    Kaetyng C.

    This is our time trying dope pho and thought it was ok. The broth wasn't flavorful for the meatball pho, but they didn't skimp on the meat at all. They only have one size which is unfortunate because I was still hungry after finishing my bowl. What I loved about this pho place was that everything felt clean which isn't common for pho restaurants. I have to come back and try their vermicelli bowls and banh mi!

    Outside of the store in the plaza
    Jill M.

    Came here after Christmas for a warm place to eat in the cold! Ambiance 9/10: simple pho restaurant with minimal features but overall super clean inside. Service 10/10: the server greeted us as soon as we walked in! She and the older lady were both very warm and welcoming, always checking in to make sure the food was good and we were alright. Food 10/10: spring rolls were good (a little on the leafy side but I still enjoyed!!) pho and rice plate (not pictured) came out warm and delish! Their nuoc mam is sweet (yum!) and their egg rolls are very crispy! Total bill was around $54 for 2 entrees, 2 hot teas & an app! I would totally come again!!

    8. Grilled Beef Skewers and beef pho
    Mary S.

    I like how this place is open late because we came in after seeing holiday in the park on a cold night . Our party of 7 sat down right away and our server took our order right away. Food comes out so quickly and the soup was so hot! Perfect for a cold, late night. I recommend the beef skewers as an appetizer! They have a lot of flavor and super juicy. I'll try this place again

    Bun Bo Hue ($17.85)
    Melanie H.

    I'd give this spot a 3.5/5, not bad but could definitely be better. Wasn't particularly impressed with the food to come back though unfortunately. PASS: + Bun bo hue ($17.85) was missing some lemongrass and mam ruoc to add depth in flavors. However, they were generous with the meats which I appreciate

    20. Short Rib Noodle Soup
    Rosalie D.

    Best pho I've had in a while! The broth was flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the service was super fast. Great place if you want delicious food without a long wait. Definitely coming back!

    77. Taro Jasmine Milk Tea
    Crystal G.

    Food was delicious and service was for the most part quick. They also checked in on us to make sure we were okay thought out the meal. The vermicelli dish is my go to and it was delicious. For milk tea, they offer to make any adjustments to your drink so would recommend starting with less sweetness then adding as needed. They have some booth seating that are great for groups and kids. The only negative is that the bathroom had a sewage smell that was a bit off putting.

    6. Shrimp Spring Rolls
    Stephanie S.

    With a name like Dope Pho you have to give it a try. Especially after I learned it was the same owner as Kakuna (my favorite go to sushi spot in Fremont). Restaurant is spacious and clean inside. We sat down and the menu had alot of great choices. We ordered shrimp spring rolls, beef stew pho, and rare beef and brisket pho. Good tasting broth for both phos but my favorite was the beef stew pho, just didn't like the chunks of carrots. My only complaint was our waters were never refilled.

    spicy beef noodle or bún bò huế and crispy ginger tofu...
    Kartika H.

    first time here. ambiance is good and staffs are attentive. i will say foods are just ok or mediocre. i expect the bun bo hue a bit spicy or tangy. anyway, the ginger crispy tofu is recommended. the onion and ginger are blended and right taste. the tofu is quite crispy too ~ love it!!! prices are average and portion is quite a lot. overall, i want to give three and a half stars but since no half, i choose three stars this time...

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    soup cold, service slow and lacking good customer service. restaurant name doesn't match the quality & service

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    Great food I highly recommend to try it. Forgot to take pictures. I had the bone soup and the fried egg rolls

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    Great food and great service. The owner Is a great person and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a delicious pho.

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