Having been to Vietnam recently, we wanted to try out this place for a comparison. Their menu offerings were very similar to what we had in Vietnam. Everything we've ordered came out well prepared. Portion size were large as well, and pricing was competitive. Interior dining area resembles that of a no-frills dining with plenty of seating. Staff was attentive and didn't had to wait long for the dishes to be served. This is a good family owned restaurant that serves an authentic Vietnamese cuisine. read more

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First time here. I ordered the special pho which has a bunch of meet. I feel that their broth is authentic because of the grease on the soup. It's tasty but a bit on the greasy side, but that's just my preference. It will require too much work to make it less greasy but still tasty. They used a thiner noodles but they didn't get too soft so it was OK. Soup was nice and hot. My wife ordered her typical grilled pork Bahn Mi. She liked it too. She said it was on of the better ones. The place wS comfortable and clean. They have some outdoor tables too. The host was friendly. He sat down and had a nice chat with us as if we've been friends for a while. We'll be back to try something else. read more

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What a lovely "find". Been looking for a local AUTHENTIC Vietnamese restaurant and this one has delivered. Stopped by late on a Sunday eve (1/2hr before closing) and welcomed in. Enjoyed lovely filled shrimp summer rolls to start and then a freshly prepared pork vermicelli dish (and husband had the beef). Asked at end if we enjoyed the meal (we did) but I mentioned lack of lemongrass or coriander in pork dish - a character of VN cuisine ... Owner acknowledged it was adapted for the western palates but said, next time, just ask and they are happy to include before preparing the dish. Might not be a fully marinated version but good to know. Definitely will be back to try the Pho next read more

Food was ok. Not the best I've had but could have been worse. Attendant (can't classify as waiter - come you'll see why) was very direct. We sat down and we were greeted with, "you good with water?" Stank of cigarette smoke to the point that I'm assuming they have a mini smoke tent out back they huddle in all day. Pho was average although the grilled shrimp in the pho was really good. Pad thai wasn't a strong point for them but edible. Would love to rate the egg rolls we ordered but still haven't gotten them and I've given up hope. I assumed they weren't going to come when we ordered them because the look of disgust and sheer disappointment that they would have to cook them was apparent. Probably for the better. Id avoid this place. read more

Pho at J&J was served very hot as one would expect with a subtle but flavorful broth. Rice noodles cooked perfectly and the various meats we had in our bowls were all very tasty read more

J&J gave me a dry and poor made sandwich with uber eats. Took advantage knowing they could send a scrappy sandwich. Shame read more

J&J Pho - Dry and poor ingredient combination sandwich. Shame - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

Great place. Pho has more star anise than my other place. But it was tasty just different. The spring rolls were crispy and delicious. But there are only two and I feel that is a little pricey for only two and no dipping sauce. The pho had a nice selection of meats and the condiment plate was chock full of basil bean sprouts lime and sliced jalapeños. There was plenty of condiments on the table as well for spicing the soup up. I would like to see some chili sauce, but there was sriracha. All in all a good lunch. read more

I wish that I could write this review and say that my experience was horrible because of terrible service or terrible food, but honestly I didn't have the opportunity to really experience either. I went to this restaurant on 2/28/26. I had read reviews and been passing by daily for almost 2 months. When I got inside it looked super cute and the staff was friendly enough. After getting a cup of water and placing my order, I waited. Scrolling on my phone and laughing at Tik Tok videos. I was very excited to try their oxtail pho. I never got to try it because I was not waiting alone. Unknown to me, there were several roaches crawling on and around my table. When I became aware, I was startled and immediately moved from my seat. I tried very discreetly to inform the staff but due to their responses and questions as to why I was leaving, I had to announce louder than I wished what was happening at my table. Never once did they apologize, offer to go look or do anything that might have smoothed over this very uncomfortable situation. They shrugged and looked at me as if I were wrong for saying I could not eat there. I am not clueless and know that maybe food establishments have critters, but to have them blatantly crawling where I am sitting waiting for food is too much. Pest control is a thing. Even if management had been even remotely concerned with me advising them, I could have just chalked it up. Unfortunately, it seemed familiar to them and that is not familiar to me. read more

Good food. Pho was tasty and the vermicelli noodle was delicious. Owner was friendly and inviting read more

Came by at recommendation of a friend and the portions were very generous. We ordered the broken rice special, the vermicelli special and the roast pork hoagie/banh mi. Impressed by the size of the banh mi and both my kids enjoyed sharing it. read more

My husband and I were in town visiting his family and were recommended J&J's. After leaving Texas we have not been able to find a decent Pho spot. Not only was the service amazing but the Pho cured our souls. The owner was very attentive and the place was very clean. We wish this place was closer to us so we could enjoy it weekly. Definitely give it a try. read more

Outstanding personalized service! Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the food and was extremely helpful. The pho broth was perfect! It was clear, aromatic flavorful, and steaming hot. It has the right amount of savory and sweet. Also ordered the grilled chicken hoagie aka bahn mi. Okay, the bahn mi was just so good! I was so delighted to see the perfectly toasted Vietnamese French bread. Oh my my my! Reminded me Bahn Mi DC in Annandale. The filling had the picked radish and carrots, cilantro, creamy Mayo, and liver pate. There are a number of other items that looked very tasty and worth coming back for to try. If you're a foodie, don't miss out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Always a great dinner here at J&J's. Restaurant is super clean, ingredients fresh and our vegetarian pho and shrimp summer rolls were amazing!! They have a full bar too! Staff, very friendly! If you haven't tried the restaurant, it's a must, highly recommend! We always stop here on our way down to and back from Florida. read more

Really delicious hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant. Me and my boyfriend frequent Vietnamese restaurants and this place really stood out to us . Their charbroiled pork was delicious and the perfect texture. We did not get to try the pho but we will definitely be back to try it soon. read more

J&J Pho - 32. Charbroiled Pork Broken Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

I have been enjoying the food here for 4 years now but the last 2 times I did not get the extra side of meat o paid for. The first time it was a delivery order so I chalked it up as a forgotten item placed in the bag. Last night I ordered rare steak pho and added a side of flank steak. Upon pick up i check my bag and no extra side of flank steak. I notify the staff. The gentleman says he put them both in the bowl. I ask him how much a portion of beef weighs. He first says 4 oz. I state well if I order an extra side then I should have 8oz correct? He says yes. I then state we'll this is not even 3 oz of meat. For reference I'm am a chef by trade of 30 years. He chuckles and said I guess this time I give you a little more. I said no I just want what I paid for. He takes the food in the back and separates the meat into two smaller piles and comes back. I called him out and asked him to get his scale. I got to my car and get my scale and calibration weights out of my work bag. I then calibrate both scales and weigh the meat, in total it is 2.5 oz. He chuckles again knowing he was caught. Then continues to think I'm stupid or slow and say I can't add. I then say to him not only did I not get the extra side I paid for I didn't get the full portion that goes in the dish. He then spends another 10 mins trying to convince me I'm wrong. I finally said just refund me for the extra side. He did after much back and forth. They lost a loyal customer and it's sad as the food is good but I won't spend my money at a restaurant that cheats it's customers. read more

Went to J&J Pho for the first time this evening. Everything we had was wonderful. Appetizers - Papaya Salad, Fried Wontons & Coconut Shrimp were tasty. Ribeye Pho was excellent. The place has servers wearing masks and social distancing. We will be back soon. read more

We recently moved to elkton and was thrilled to find a Vietnamese restaurant nearby. Their service is great and pho is amazing! I have tried several entrees and pho seems to be the beat. I also think their cold vermicelli noodles is delicious. I thought the Vietnamese pancakes were okay, but I have never had it so I don't have anything to compare it to for a better sense of how it might have been better. I also tried their crawfish boil. The amount was great, but it doesn't seem like crawfish, sausage, corn, and potatoes were actually boiled with seasonings, instead it seems to be boiled and then tossed in seasonings. Even though I ordered spicy, it wasn't spicy at all. Seasoning was tasty but lacked depth. I think overall, If you stick to the traditional Vietnamese menu, you will find some delicious meals here. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will come again soon. read more

Yum yum in my tum tum!! Fun night, this place is a great little spot along historic rt40. Awesome selection of choices with all Pho has to offer, with bar included. Good selection, great atmosphere, friendly, authentic and family oriented traditions. Go for the pho special w/rare flank, it's the most traditional bowl of soup you'll find this far north of Maryland. Get your slurp on with a nice ice coffee to finish it off true Vietnamese style read more

J&J Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

Great food great ambience great service great staff. The food was really good and fresh. Cold beer and attentive staff.

Just moved to Elkton and I am spoiled by a Vietnamese restaurant in Boothwyn. J&J Pho did not disappoint - I had Pho #18 and it was delish. Sprouts were fresh and crisp, no wilted basil....I will be returning for sure. Thank you for providing me with a delicious dinner after a long day. read more

We came here to eat and the place was nice, however, the waiter gave us the wrong appetizer and our pho broth was very heavy and oily. The vegetables in my pho were over cooked and the broth had a funky taste/smell to it. We were disappointed to know the food wasn't as good as the google reviews suggested. read more

J&J Pho - 11. Pho Ribeye - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

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The pho here is absolutely amazing, I will definitely be coming back here for it. The service was top tier- we got refills without having to ask, got more napkins when we needed them, and were checked on throughout our meal to make sure we had everything we need. This place is delicious and the staff here is amazing, 5/5 for sure! read more

The food was excellent and dinning in was nice and spacious. The waiter was as nice as can be too. We felt good supporting a small

The Pho here is top notch. I ordered the chicken and it came with not just chicken breast pieces but it also came with chicken meat balls. My husband had the Shrimp Pho and it was tasty with 5 or 6 shrimps. We had the beef skewers which were also tasty with grilled vegetables. Definitely a good choice on this cold night. We'll be back. read more

J&J Pho - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

I'm all for supporting local businesses, especially for my fellow Asian communities. Stumbled upon this place and thought I drag my husband along to give it a go. Interior is nice as it is more suitable towards modern/contemporary. The wait was a little long as it was just us and some other patron. We both ordered Pho and to our disappointment, the broth was bland. Didn't give me any TLC authentic taste. It will be a long mere moment before I revisit. read more

This place is beautiful and clean! The staff is super friendly and attentive - just what Cecil county needed. That broth on the beef pho was simply amazing! I have found a new lunch spot. #RamenGirl read more

We have been here twice now, and both times the food was really delicious. First visit was with 4 of us, and we each ordered different items (pho, broken rice, a noodle, dish, and one more), and on our 2nd visit, it was just 2 of us, but we tried their papaya salad, cheesesteak roll, and a couple of the entrees). Everything tasted fresh & flavorful. The food is what draws us back to them. The service is also good. There's a young man who has been our server and he takes care of us with a little prompting. We are not regulars in the Elkton area, but over the past few months we've been here twice for dinner. And if we are in Elkton again, this is a really solid option for dinner. read more

The food was decent. Ive been to pretty all of the pho places in middle to northern delaware and many in philly. The portions are about average. When we went, the place did reek of bleach but i wont hold it againt them for keeping it clean. That said, it did detract from the experience. The cleaning mop and cart was left out until i complained about the bleach odor at which time they put it away. Aside from that, it seems that they are a bit slower to deliver food than what i typically get from a pho restaurant. Taking all of that in consideration, i would recommend them simply because the taste of the food was good. I hope you enjoy the photos read more

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Great pho, chicken was a little hard this time but the pho more than made up for it. I asked for red pepper oil, red chili sauce, and soy sauce to make it a little spicier. Noodles were great, vegetables very fresh, service was good too. read more

We had a great first experience here. One of us got the wings appetizer, one got the spring rolls, one got a rice dish and one got chicken. But we enjoyed it all. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and gave us good advice on what to eat. We will definitely come back for the Pho! read more

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Excellent place to eat. Extremely friendly family environment. I usually get the meatball pho & pork chops with broken rice & egg. It's a fairly new business and when it had first started I was a bit skeptical about their flavors. They weren't consistent each time I ordered, but a few months have passed and I haven't been disappointed since. Check them out sometime. read more

J&J Pho - Pork Chops, broken rice & egg ! Delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

I have been wanting to try this place for a while. I wish I would have come in sooner. The pho was excellent and I had the summer roll as an appetizer. They had a delicious peanut sauce. I definitely would recommend this place. They were understaffed when I stopped in but still got the food out within a reasonable time. read more

J&J Pho - The menu looks like a 4 to 5 star restaurant. - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

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Delightfully modern and sleek interior to this recently opened restaurant. Excellent pho! I ordered the shaved ribeye pho, spring rolls appetizer with peanut sauce, and the Vietnamese coffee. Everything was superb, fresh, delicious, and served with a smile. The pho broth was very flavorful and tasty, and the portion was generous. The spring rolls were outstanding. The Vietnamese coffee was just fabulous; if you haven't tried it yet, give it a whirl. Highly recommend! read more

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J&J Pho! I am over the moon to be able to get Pho nearby. The chicken pho is so good we don't care that we throw out the terribly dry chicken meat and inedible chicken meatballs. It's that perfect. I also lay awake at night dreaming of the oxtail. We've tried a few entrees and sandwiches none of which were outstanding. For pho, it's divine! read more

J&J Pho had great service (the waitress was very friendly and brought our orders out pretty quickly) and the chicken pho there was delicious and super filling. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoys a hearty bowl of pho! read more

J&J Pho - J&J Pho has great service and tasty food-the chicken pho was delicious and the portion size was super filling. - Vietnamese Near Me - Elkton, Maryland

We gave this place a try as we like exploring new cuisine's and food of different cultures. The Decour was gorgeous and very bright and beautiful inside. Being that they are new, their waitress could use a little work on her service skills but was very nice and friendly. Now onto the food. I ordered some kind of neef and while most of the food in the dish was tasty, the pork seem to be a low-grade beef with lots and lots of gristle that was on edible to me. That kind of ruins the whole dish when I crunched down on that. I'd be willing to give it another try and order something different As I never let one experience complete my judgment. The vestibules were fresh and yummy along with the noodles. read more

I ordered the fried spring rolls and p1 pho bowl. Both were absolutely delicious. I ordered takeout and it was ready right on time with great service. Would definitely go back for more! read more

Fantastic Pho! I am from Ellicott City/Columbia, MD, which is considered by most around the area to be the Pho Mecca and this place is as good as any of the places I habitually went to there! Really impressed. Excellent service to boot! read more

Best. Pho. Ever!!!!! Had an incredible pho foodie experience and purely delicious. I've eaten pho in DC, VA, CA, MD, TX but this place is incredible. Clean, modern and the pho apparently has awesome flavor. Other restaurants have a watered down taste. Keep up the home made flavor and customer oriented ambiance. Viva La J&J Pho bro's! Gracias read more

Clean place, good food. They were understaffed when we were here.. but they made up for it with a free beer and some free food to try. Excellent all the way around read more