Bowl portions for pho were just the right size and the Pho Bo options were nice. The broth really does take you to Vietnam, or thats what it felt like? The waiters/waitresses were accommodating and honest about the portions. Lighting inside was just right with the amount of light entering the restaurant. Well thought out interior design! Go Jimmy! read more

A few of my friends and I came here for cocktails and some snacks. I had a chrysanthemum cocktail. It was very mild and not too strong . It's a very good choice for people who are just starting out drinks or just prefer the lighter taste of flavor . I'm not a big fan of the banh Trang nuong. It was okay. Very crispy and thin. But maybe too crispy for me. I loved the grill oysters tho. They were plump and decent sized. Well, that was nice and sweet and they checked on us a few times. The place is really cute and very decorative and fits the theme. They have a lot of good stuff on their menu and I really like how they have a photo version. They're definitely a lot of amazing looking dishes that I want to try for next time so I'm dragging my husband here later. There is free parking outside. read more

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Nice spot with a more upscale vibe than your typical Vietnamese restaurant. Prices are higher than what you'd expect, but you can see where it's going -- complimentary shrimp chips at the table, really attentive and kind service, and a menu with higher-end ingredients and some more unique dishes. Standouts for me were the banh canh cua -- the soft shell crab was the highlight of the meal -- and the shaking beef, which was also delicious. That said, while everything was good, it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again. Worth trying if you're nearby and want a slightly elevated take on Vietnamese food, but not a must-destination for me. read more

Still great. Love it here. Everything cooked well. Food came out fast. Service was great. read more

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So this time, I decided to try something different and went with the Cao lau. Wow it was so delicious! This deliciously marinated thinly sliced pork paired with lettuce and aromatics, a nice helping of thick rice noodles and a savory sauce that paired well with the pork seasoning. All the flavors added up to a party in my mouth lol. It's a little deceiving to call it a soup dish because it's more like a sauce that it comes with. The sauce is not shown in the picture. I highly recommend this dish if you want to try something different from the traditional pho! read more

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I went here to meet friends. I was hoping for a Viet dessert but all they had was crème brûlée . I guess I should have studied the menu first. I decided on a passion fruit tea with mixed jelly. The tea was tasty... a bit on the sweet side... still refreshing. The dining room gives date vibes because of the low lighting. Service was good. Establishment is located in a shopping strip with shared parking. read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Passion fruit tea with mixed jelly - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fives across the board..Food Fresh! Service great. Atmosphere cute and casual. Worth the drive from the city area . read more

We arrived at JAM Viet Kitchen & Bar before the Sunday lunch rush, when there were only a couple of small tables occupied. The friendly server greeted us immediately and took our order. We ordered chicken pho, crab udon, and a couple of appetizers. The tofu appetizer was the first dish served after we waited for 30 min, followed by my pho 15 min later, and another 15 min later, the rice cake appetizer came. We waited another 15-20 min for the crab udon, saw two other tables that arrived after us being served the crab udon, so I waved down our waitress to inquire. She came back and told us a server in training had delivered our udon to another table and that it would take 20 minutes to remake it. After being in the restaurant for over an hour, my husband canceled the order, paid and left still feeling hungry. It's a shame because the dishes that did arrive were unique and tasted quite good. However, the lack of organization, timing, and follow-up from the staff completely overshadowed the food. A quick check-in from the wait staff would have caught the missing order much sooner. Sadly, we will likely not return. read more

Really charming spot! Nicely appointed, clean, good service, delicious food. Highly recommend , read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a very good upscale Vietnamese restaurant. If you're going to do the Pho, get the bone marrow, you won't regret it. read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The owner had posted videos of his food creations on IG and they all looked really good so I've bookmarked this place for some time. When my friend from out of town came to visit and wanted Viet food, we decided to give it a try. Love that the place was in a shopping center so it was easy to get in and out on Westheimer. Parking was easy to find too. The cars can move pretty quick in the area so keep a lookout for the cars. Once inside, we were seated promptly and were given water and shrimp chips to snack on after ordering as we wait for our orders to come out. For food, we ordered banh bot chien to share and their special pho with the bone marrow. The banh bot chien was probably the most beautiful I've ever seen. It tasted like how I've always remembered the dish, but a bit more leveled up with the Chinese sausage, pickled vegetables, and other garnishes. For the pho, I always like to taste the broth first before adding anything in and it was really good - Many depths of flavors. I LOVED IT. The bone marrow also gave it a more buttery, richness. The only thing I added was a bit of the lime for a crisp lift and some herbs. No hoison sauce was needed for me. Also, there was a ton of protein in this bowl. I left so full. Since everything came out together, I ate the pho first before the banh bot chien. Next time, because I do plan to come back, I would ask for banh bot chien first because I think it would've tasted even better when it first got to the table vs a little later when it cooled off. Inside, I think the place looks good aesthetically. It's definitely more on the hipster neighborly style. Glad I finally got to try it! A few notes for anyone who plan to bring a little one: There are high chairs for use and they can provide their plastic to go container and silverware (if you don't bring your own). I didn't see a changing table inside the restroom. read more

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Located right next to the Starbucks off the corner, J.A.M is really conveniently located with lots of parking. The inside is super cute, with cherry blossom trees and other decor around the brightly lit bar. I'm sure it feels completely different at night. My friends and I ordered the vermicelli noodles with tofu, pork and shrimp respectively (not pictured) and this delicious crispy rice dish called Banh Canh. While the actual banh canh is subtly flavored, it comes with this delicious fish sauce that comes with huge flavor. It's slightly sweet, spicy, sour and very umami. Overall a great dish with lots of texture. The vermicelli noodles with shrimp came out nicely, with tons of veggies and fresh herbs. It was so fresh and really refreshing. The food came out a bit slowly, but with the quality, I can totally understand why. The servers are attentive during this time, offering free shrimp chips, topping offs on water and other drinks, and are generally good conversation. Overall, a place I definitely would love to visit again. read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lovely restaurant with delicious food, wonderful service and smiling faces. I can't wait to return! Yummy

J.A.M actually impressed me with their more "upscale" take on Vietnamese traditional cuisine. While their prices are a little higher than your typical spot -- it's actually justified because the quality of the food you're getting and their attention to detail. A lot of people associate Vietnamese food with being cheap and affordable despite it requiring a lot of care to make it taste good. J.A.M takes your typical Vietnamese dishes like pho and com tam and amplifies it. Their presentation is also on point. I got their combination rice plate with the huge pork tomahawk and it was delicious. I already liked com dac biet...but didn't know I could like it like this. It came with bone marrow! It was giving fancy for sure. The tomahawk was cooked well and had the perfect flavor -- no dryness whatsoever. Beautifully balanced dish. read more

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JAM did an amazing job with rebranding traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a semi modern take. The staff are very on point with seating and getting you started. The place is well decorated with a sophosticated atmosphere without coming off as overly ambitious. Foodwise, we ordered: **Banh Bot Chien (fried rice cake): this is an amazing dish and one of the best ones I've ever had. The rice cake chunks are try to an extra crispy level while the egg base foundation is soft, light, and fluffy to create a very nice texture on bites. Even the addition of chinese sausage bits (uncommon among other restaurants but very well excuted idea) elevates the dish. The dipping/drizzle sauce is mildly season just right without being too overly salty. **Pho Combination: for the most part was done well. The broth imparted a lot of complex savory flavors that is traditional for this noodle soup dish. The amount of side vegetables and green bean sprout and basil or generous. However the beef flank was a bit too tough to chew through, requiring us to forcibly rip and tear the meat as opposed to just chewing it. The other toppings were fine. read more

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Went here in the afternoon and they were out of banh bot chien and Cau lau. Seriously disappointing considering we drove over an hour to try here. This is the last time I'll be trying any modern-looking Vietnamese restaurant with my parents, it was embarrassing. We also tried the branzino on the specials menu and the skin had an awful burned aftertaste despite the actual fish not being overcooked (tasted undercooked if anything), somehow transferred the burn flavor to the glass noodles below it. The pho was good imo, but my family did not enjoy it very much. And the bo ne seemed to be decent, but you can get better elsewhere. read more

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Great food and service. Chicken garlic noodles were awesome!! Very nice decide and clean and overall great experience. read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Garlic Noddle and chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Can't remember if I have already reviewed this place but it's really good. It's my go to pho spot . If you come I recommend eating in person and not to go or Uber Eats. It's a much better food experience . The pho is always piping hot and stays hot for like 30 min-40 mins . Good broth flavor and even their shaking beef is great. read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Beef combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it did not disappoint! We were promptly seated upon arrival, and the restaurant had a sleek, modern vibe. A great start was the complimentary fried shrimp chips--think of them as the Vietnamese version of bread service. Now, onto the real stars of the night: What We Ordered (Family Style): Phở Gà Khô Oysters Bò Né Bánh Bột Chiên Fried Tofu Oysters - 5/5 Okay, I might be biased because I love oysters, but these were fantastic. You get to choose between raw with sweet & sour fish sauce, grilled with green onion and peanut, or grilled with cream cheese. I went for the raw option, and the sweet & sour fish sauce complemented them perfectly. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. Bò Né - 4/5 This dish was a hit with my family! It's like a deconstructed bánh mì--Vietnamese ham, pâté, eggs, and crusty bread to dip everything in. My mom mentioned it's a popular dish in Vietnam, which made it even more special. The only downside? They barely gave us any beef! We had, like, one or two small pieces, which my dad claimed before I could even get a bite. Bánh Bột Chiên - 5/5 Absolute perfection. We inhaled it so fast that we had to order another one. If that doesn't tell you how good it was, I don't know what will. Fried Tofu - 3/5 This one didn't wow me. It was on the airy side, and I was hoping for something more tofu-packed. Maybe that's just the style, but as someone who isn't a huge tofu fan, it wasn't my favorite. Great service, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere made for a memorable birthday dinner. I'll definitely be back--just hoping for a bit more beef in my Bò Né next time! read more

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We stopped in for a late dinner and everything was great. The pho was fire. 24 hour prepped broth here. Lots of meaty bones inside also. The fried rice was decent , and the garlic noodles were delicious. The wings were also really good. We ordered a few appetizers to share, and everything came out fresh and super fast. They have an impressive drink selection and a happy hour I'll definitely be back for. The service was friendly and fast with no complaints at all. Highly recommend! read more

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Management needs to do better with staffing. It's embarrassing to have only 3 people (INCLUDING THE BARTENDER) running the floor for a FULL packed restaurant on a Wednesday's night. Not upset at the waiters, more so upset at management for poor scheduling skill. My friend & I came here and waited 20 minutes with no staff coming to ask us our order even after we waved them down 3 different occasions. Don't know how good the food is because we didn't get a chance to try it from the lack of service. Cute establishment regardless with their decors. read more

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some dishes were a hit while others were a miss i liked that the gave shrimp crackers as a free appetizer and those were delish. i got the cao lau which i've never had before! it was fishy, sweet, and salty and packed with lots of meat the thai chicken dish had pretty good flavor but was one dimensional and lacked some kind of vegetable. the shaking beef noodles were really good and addicting! tender beef the saigon oi had a lot of diversity but not one thing stood out in terms of flavor. the bánh canh was the worst, it was watery yet thick with little crab meat read more

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Super cute and yummy spot! I loved the shaken beef and the garlic noodles, everything was seasoned great and cooked well. The chicken wings are no joke. Fried to perfection with thin crispy skin and the wings are massive. Overall the presentation of everything killed it! The interior of the restaurant is also super cute and clean. I got a couple drinks, they were both tasty, but warning they are strong!! Our server was super nice and she chatted with us and made our visit enjoyable! Overall I enjoyed and recommend this spot, it's just pricey for 'elevated' Vietnamese dishes. read more

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This place has been on my bookmarks for a long time so i was thrilled to finally stop by c: The service was super friendly and the restaurant was very clean and well decorated! We tried their banh bot chien, bo ne and pho and they were all pretty good! My favorite was the banh bot chien - the pieces of rice cakes were crispy and chewy and rlly yum! The bo ne portion was really large so def good for sharing. We also tried their egg coffee and viet coffee and both were good! I would come by next time to try their drinks as they had a pretty nice drink menu! read more

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Love the friendly service and atmosphere so I'll try it again. I learned here that there's no beef in a cao, only pork... huh Had the Fried Rice with chicken plus pineapple. I like that it was not greasy and had plenty of chicken. It was not bad but dry and bland. More pineapple would have helped it. Paid $2 extra for a total of only 5 pieces of pineapple. ??? read more

JAM is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, many wonderful dishes and the lychee blossom is amazing

Food was fresh and delicious! Entree portions are pretty large and filling. I got the crab udon dish and WOW! It had crab meat, crab claws, and a fried soft shell crab. Udon is not traditional but the clear udon which I prefer. Broth was hearty and flavorful. Saigon oi (broken rice dish) probably the best I've ever had. Most broken rice dishes are very basic but this is more elevated. Bigger portions and flavorful. Highly rec giving this place a try. So much to try on the menu. read more

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Came across this spot thanks to a post @LovelyMimi made on TikTok when she did a food challenge here with Raina. That video definitely put this place on our radar. We decided to check it out for a Father's Day lunch. The restaurant has a lot of seating and it was pretty full when we arrived, but we were seated right away, which was great. I really liked the table and plate settings--simple and stylish. The only small things I noticed was the table felt a bit sticky and the spoons looked more like serving spoons because of how big they were compared to regular spoons. Not a huge deal, just something that stood out. Other than that, I loved the setup and atmosphere. Our waitress was new and it was her first day! She was super kind, informative and upfront, letting us know the food might take a little longer because they were at full capacity. Totally understandable and we appreciated the heads-up. Here's what we ordered and how we felt about each dish: *Popcorn Chicken & Fries - 8.7/10: The chicken was tasty but the portion felt a bit small compared to the fries. Also, the fries were kind of plain--could've used some seasoning or salt. *Pho Bo - Special - 8.5/10: The broth had good flavor, but it wasn't as hot as my husband prefers. He loves his pho steaming hot, so just a personal preference there. *Shaking Beef w/ Garlic Noodles - 9/10: Great flavors. The beef was super flavorful, though the portion was on the smaller side and the pieces were a bit big--smaller bites would've made it easier to enjoy. *Shrimp Fried Rice - 9/10: Loved the flavors on this one. Really solid dish overall. *Old Fashioned - 8/10: Pretty good drink. No major complaints. *Strawberry Lemonade w/ Boba - 8/10: Refreshing, but leaned a little too sour for my taste. The photos don't do it justice. I've adjusted the lighting on the menu photos to make them easier to read--I personally can't stand glares, shadows, or poorly lit menu pics, so I tried to keep it clean and helpful for others. Overall, my family really enjoyed our meal here and we'll definitely be back. This place has officially made our list of favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Thank you for the warm service and tasty food! read more

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Solo lunch, no wait time, pretty/cozy interior, friendly/fast service, affordable prices, lots of free parking, family/kid friendly. Food -Half order grilled oysters with cream cheese: 6.5/10 (was meh flavor)($10) -6 piece fish sauce, wings with a bowl of rice: 9/10 good flavor (saltiness balance)($10) -Lychee green tea: 9/10 ($6) Decent lunch spot: recommend read more

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Coming from California I'm spoiled af.. If y'all from California and like any of the kei concepts restaurant you have to come here just to try it. Im not gonna lie I really thought Westminster and garden grove had the best Vietnamese food in the US but Houston's Vietnamese food is also good in different ways! The garlic shaken beef was mid to me, the banh xeo tacos is probably the best thing here, canh cua was a little bit too thick and salty in my opinion, egg rolls were meh, shaken beef pasta was surprisingly good and the Bo ne was mediocre at best. We all got tired of eating American bbq so we opted for Asian food instead.. this wouldn't be my first option for Vietnamese food in Houston but it's decently priced and the portions are fair. read more

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This is a love story about a girl and her favorite pho restaurant. You forget that there's a fives guy and Starbucks on either side because walking in you're greeted with beautiful decor and a lotus tree. The staff are inviting and welcoming. They tell you the drinks specials but they don't tell you this pho restaurant is really a cocktail bar because the drinks you receive are so good and delicately made your shock they're not more pack based off the strength in quality of the drinks alone. You order chicken wings and the waiter suggests caramelized fish sauce flavor. You look at them unsure but you get it and now that's your favorite flavor. You get the pho which is warm and soothing. And ever since you come to this restaurant anytime you need a well made drink and a warm meal read more

J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar - Combination Pho , a delicious drink and wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here a handful of times and really enjoy their Viet food with a modern twist. Ambience is chill and parking is easy to find. Spacious inside and good for groups as well. We never have to wait to get seated. Some of my favorite items are: - banh trang nuong/ Viet pizza: a good appetizer to start off, love the crunch and it's packed with flavors - pho ga kho/ dry chicken pho: I love a good pho ga kho, something that's not common in Houston. Their sauce really pulls the dry pho together with the chicken. It also comes with a side of broth. - grilled oysters: always good every time I had it - bo ne/Viet steak and eggs with bone marrow: not your traditional Viet Bo ne but just as good. Definitely try it with the bone marrow. - garlic noodles with ribeye: great portion and good for sharing. The ribeye was tender. I never had any problems with their service. Their staff are always friendly. You don't get a lot of Viet food on Westheimer so this place is a good addition to the area. read more

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In a city saturated with Vietnamese eateries, J.A.M. (#1) has attempted to separate itself by offering a modern and contemporary take on arguably the city's most popular cuisine. Saigon born Chef / owner Jimmy Nguyen's is largely self-taught but has managed to become a rising star in these parts, where the competition is undoubtedly fierce. In a very weird way, the place reminds me of other modern Viet places I've seen in New York. It has all the trendy vibe dining feels that Houston has become synonymous with; like a pseudo date friendly Vietnamese establishment which doesn't sound like the usual thing. The prices match the vibe, and they even have a full-on cocktail program with a bar to boot. It's not the largest restaurant, but it definitely has the ambiance of a place I would enjoy spending lots of time in. The difference between JAM and the places I've seen back home boils down to the food. It is worlds apart in terms of how good it is. Their banh trung nuong is really a classic fish that has been dubbed as a "Vietnamese pizza" and I'm not mad at it. I was half laughing at the idea of pad thai (#2) and garlic noodles, but having bad both I was pretty surprised at how tasty they were. The nui xao (Vietnamese macaroni?) and banh mi were also on point, and I was very impressed with the pho. The meat was also very tender and the broth was on point. The areas that shined the most were the service. I've been here with large groups and they were able to accommodate, and my smaller group encounters have been just as outstanding. The wait staff is professional and very customer service oriented. At the end of the day, the people that make this run as well as the people who cook the food make it one of the most ideal places in the Westchase area. At the end of the day, it's easy to sleep on a place like J.A.M. The higher prices alienate and give a bit of a false impression to Viet purists, while also trying to maintain an identity that challenges the notion that many other places have failed to successfully capture. Perhaps there's more to the acronym after all, because I think they really are having quite "the moment." ____________ (#1) "Just Another Moment" (#2) Let us not forget there's also orange chicken as well. read more

Jam had a beautiful interior and a great bar. We ordered the egg rolls to start which were delicious. The garlic noodles and Bo luc lac were ok. The garlic noodles were room temp and a little chewy. The beef was flavored well but was a little tough. read more

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I've heard so many great things about JAM, but my visit last week was not great. We came in for a late lunch around 1:45pm, the restaurant was half busy. We ordered: -fish sauce wings -pho ga kho -saigon oi (com tam / broken rice dish) They took our order shortly after, but our food took 40+ minutes to come out. I wasn't hungry, but this wait was unreasonable. I can't imagine what the wait would be like during lunch or dinner rush. I nearly told them to cancel our order because we waited so long. When our food finally did come out, it totally missed the mark. Fish sauce wings lacked flavor, it was just salty. I would not recommend this dish at all. Pho ga kho came highly recommended (from a friend), but I felt it lacked the flavor depth I appreciate in dry noodle dishes. The saigon oi was the only dish that was palatable. I only tried the vietnamese sausage and meatloaf, which were redeemable for the meal. I'm a huge fan of pickled cabbage, but this pickle flavor seemed tone down for a different audience. $20 for a rice dish (though with many meat options) fares closely to California pricing. It doesn't compare to my favorite com tam place in sj though. I will not be returning. read more

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J.A.M Viet Kitchen in Houston absolutely impressed us with its bold flavors and homestyle Vietnamese cooking. We came in for a casual meal and ordered the Bánh Canh Cua and Bò Né Saigon, and both dishes were outstanding from the very first bite. read more

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Went during the early morning and needed a taste of Vietnamese food. These hit the spot for my Vietnamese food cravings for sure. I would recommend the banh xeo (not pictured) and the bo ne for sure. It is a great breakfast good to jump start your day. The ambience is very chill and I saw they had a full stocked bar. Would be a very chill place to come by at night. read more

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J.A.M viet was a late night random find and I think I have found a new staple here in Houston! Firstly a beautiful space when you come in. We tried the shaking beef, pork eggrolls and the beef pho! Everything was well seasoned with delicious flavors! But what made the restaurant even better was my wonderful server Truong! He helped us with our menu selections, made sure we were happy once everything came out and was the perfect amount of attentive! Will definitely be back! read more

Delicious. Ordered through DoorDash. I'm usually a chicken pho gal but after countless times of the chicken being like chicken jerky I turned to steak. I decided to give JAM a shot with chicken. The chicken pho was absolutely the most tender chicken I've had. Got the pop corn chicken as well- amazing with the friend basil. Garlic noodles with steak for my other & I gave it a try. Also awesome. Keep up the amazing cooking JAM. read more

Yesterday we visited J.A.M. Virtual Kitchen & Bar, and the experience was excellent. The atmosphere is very calm, cozy, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The service was amazing--every server who assisted us was attentive, friendly, and took the time to explain the menu to us. The food is simply delicious, a full 10/10. We tried the Pho Bo with Beef Shank, the Special Pho Bo (packed with a great variety of meats that give it a unique flavor), and my personal favorite: the Beef Pad Thai, with perfectly balanced, delicious flavors. We're definitely looking forward to coming back soon to try more of their incredible dishes. read more

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