Hot As Pho

Are they still in operation? I've come here on the past two Wednesdays, and they've been closed both times

Hi there, We are still in business. We close on Wednesdays now. Sorry about the inconvenience! See…

Do you offer delivery?

We are closing today due to snow. Sorry about the inconvenience!

This is the 3rd straight time I came here and every time it was closed! Are they still in business?

They're closed on Monday

Do they have a vegan broth and tofu?

Yes they do!

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Is this an authentic hole in the wall type of place or is it a hipster pho shop with dim lighting and a cool name?

nope...pretty authentic.

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Christian P.

8 years ago

I love nearby and really wanted to like this place, so I have it two shots. For my first time coming here I got carry out pho. When I got home a few minutes later I found that the Bay contained a bowl of lukewarm broth and a couple containers of raw meat. Yuck. If I wanted to cook it myself I would have gone to a grocery store, not a restaurant. For the second visit I tried eating in. The cleanliness of the table and silverware left a bit to be desired, but the service was good enough. I got spring rolls and pho. Both tasted decent enough, but nothing remarkable. The pho broth was pretty lacking in terms of flavor. Overall I just don't see much to like here. I haven't explored the local pho seen much, but I'm sure there's better. read more

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Everything was pretty standard at this restaurant. The atmosphere is like any pho restaurant in the area. Decorations are the usual. Service was the usual aloof waiter but still efficient. Food came out quickly. Prices are slightly higher than you'd like for pho. The soup was okay, lacked the deep dark color that signals a quality pho and was slightly bitter. Vegetables and meats were average. Overall: average pho shop, would recommend if you're nearby and want pho, would only return for convenience. read more

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My favorite takeaway, I've been eating it for a long time, it's so delicious and clean, I'll miss it if I don't eat it for a few days. I ordered a takeaway with the attitude of giving it a try. For sale, I didn't expect it tastes super good. This store has been included in my unlimited repurchase list. read more

Tristen P.

7 years ago

This place has some crazy bomb PHO!!! Whooot love it and even though this place looks a little bit out of shape, the noodles are defiantly delicious. Yummy :)) read more

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Good service, good prices and delicious food. I love the intimate feeling the place has.

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