I give this place a solid 3 stars. I ordered Spring Rolls, Chicken Pho and Thai Tea for the price of 21 dollars. I thought the taste of the food was pretty decent, but I didn't think that it was 21 dollars worth. My favorite out of the entire meal was probably the view of downtown Houston and the Thai tea with tapioca - always my favorite anywhere I go that makes good boba. If you're looking for a cheap lunch this isn't the place, but if you're willing to pay a higher price for a quick lunch then I will definitely recommend this place. I, for one, can't see spending 21 dollars on a meal for myself if I go out to lunch every day. Tastes good - would come again in a few months. read more

Local Pho - Love the view from the back patio! - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is NOT the place for pho. It has no flavor, very oily, each bowl barely has any meat or noodles. I expect more when you pay for a $10 bowl. We got one steak and one chicken pho. The only reason for the 2 stars is for the modern look inside. Not sure how the other items on the menu are, but if you are named local pho then that should be the item you are known for, but we were definitely disappointed. Won't be going back, would rather find the traditional pho places that you can tell put time and seasonings in their broth. read more

Fantastic pho, quick friendly service and reasonably priced. 6 of us got a great meal at 8:30pm after an art event across the street. They close at 9pm but cheerfully served us. We were in and out in under 30 minutes. Pho broth rich and flavorful. Fries huge portion for 2-4 to share. Loved the salad fresh crunchy delicious. My kids devoured the spring rolls and wings. A fun meal in a great space! read more

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Very frustrating that the "vegan" vermicelli still comes with fish sauce. Be sure to check what you order. Also ordered the "vegan" pho and let with a tummy ache pretty sure they use animal broth in that too. read more

Just left! Customer service was amazing, crawfish was better than any I've had in Houston so far. Tasted like I was eating crawfish in New Orleans. I wasn't a huge fan of the milk tea ( I prefer mike tea sweeter), but everything else was on point. read more

Probably one of the worst cold cuts I've ever had. They only included two thin slices of meat and the rest was veggies. Will not longer visit this location even if I live across the street. read more

Best brisket pho and banh mi we've ever had! Fresh ingredients and a cool atmosphere with a view of the Houston skyline out the back window

It's definitely "local" pho. As in made locally in Houston where pho did not originate from. The food wasn't bad but it really wasn't great either. The flavor was actually a little bland to me. It's a little squishy inside with the chairs barely fitting through the pipes/table legs when you push them all the way in. Price wise - it's way too expensive for what they're selling. read more

My son likes their Banh Mi and Pho. I had the vermicelli.I'd place it right now as no better than 3rd best I've had. Decent, but it lacked style, rhythm and grace. Nice location. Ton of seating. If they had outlets I'd add it to my laptops destination. Staff seemed very friendly. Lotta parking. read more

Local Pho - Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

When I arrived, I was nicely welcomed with a beautiful view of downtown Houston's city skyline. Local Pho is located in the Heights area near Buffalo Bayou Park. This restaurant was a new pho place that I had to try, and it was also a recommendation from my husband coworkers. The restaurant has a modern, trendy vibe to it that I was really digging. There are nicely dark-stain wooden bench tables, chalkboard walls, lit Edison light bulbs, and an open glass view to their prep kitchen. Also, there is a veggie and drink station, and each table is stocked with basic pho condiments. Their menu offers a good variety of Vietnamese staples such as spring rolls, banh mis, vermicelli plates, and of course, pho. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating to my group of seven. I ordered their special Beef Rib Pho Combo (Pho Dac Biet) which is a combination of eye round steak , meatball, brisket, tendon, and two beef ribs. Their beef broth was clean and clear, and it had all the elements that made for delicious pho: the smell and the taste. The pho noodles were cooked perfectly, not too soggy nor overcooked. The beef ribs were the best part of the dish. I wished they would have had more condiments available for avid pho eaters like me. I was missing some fried garlic, fried onions, and other chili sauces that I love to put in my pho. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and I had a great time eating out with my family. We sat at the bar in the far back so we could see the city's skyline during our meal. Instagram: @houstonfoodee read more

I picked up an order of pho from here and I'm very pleased with how quickly they had it ready. My friend was sick and really appreciated it. She said it was delicious so now I'm curious to go back and try it myself! read more

Try the New Fresh Green Tai Tea you will be hooked. This is just one of many things you will enjoy at Local Pho. They take pride in the ingredients and the taste. read more

Local Pho - Fresh Tai Green Tea, 2 Fried Egg Rolls, Vermicelli salad. 2 Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The pho is OK but the Vietnamese salad is not! Just a bowl of shredded carrot, cabbage and lettuce and for $3.89 extra they put 3 small shrimp on top that have been cut in half and carefully placed so it looks like you got 6. The dressing is mildly spicy but not tasty. Don't waste your money here. read more

Local Pho - shrimp cut in half so it looks like you get more - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Pho and service. No complaints here. Especially considerate during COVID and adheres to guidelines

I heard about this restaurant and decided to check it out because my hubby was under the weather. We absolutely loved the pho! My only complaint is he ate my leftovers. read more

Really good vegan pho! I've had a LOT of veg phos and usually the broth is ultra bland but this broth is great, especially if you add a little lime and sriracha. Only reason for docked star is the iced jasmine green tea is disgusting. I think they must use unfiltered tap water for it bc it tastes overwhelmingly like gross city water and normally I can't tell with tea, but this one you definitely can. read more

Found it! One of the best pho in Houston! Now, the place isn't perfect and really a 4.5 stars, but the soup alone makes up for the oversight. The broth was a delicate symphony of spice and savory with a hint of grease that seeped from the bone stock. The soup condiments were self serve and the atmosphere felt tidy and upscale, yet casual. The only thing was that the beef ribs and meatballs were not of the highest quality as they both were chewy and tough to enjoy. The brisket, on the other hand was near perfection though! Furthermore, the grilled pork Banh Mi tasted delicious and had just the right amount of crunch to the bread. Again, the restaurant has some room to grow, but it's still on the top of my list for pho. I hope the positive review will encourage them to continue their pursuit for the best pho in town! read more

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THE DIY VEGGIE STATION also has the best views and best lighting for your food and your selfies read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was really excited to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, the flavor did not deliver no matter how good it looked. I ordered the eye round steak pho and my mom had the pork vermicelli. Both lacked flavor. I honestly only tasted cilantro. The shrimp spring rolls were average. They didn't taste fresh or very different from grocery store spring rolls. There's something off about the peanut sauce, but I can't figure it out. The staff was friendly, and the food is well-priced. I wouldn't return though. read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pho is tasty(eye round is my fave) and I Also like their Thai tea. If you get the Bahn mi go for pork and add a fried egg. Shrimp spring rolls are also something I get regularly. read more

Local Pho - Pho and Vietnamese egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

grilled chicken in the grilled chicken rice was several days old and jerky-like. $17 rib pho had 2 ribs, meat was not tender with rubbery tissues & tendons in basic broth. read more

Banh mi was not too good, bread too hard, didn't have enough butter spread, and chicken was not tasty. My dad got the pho and it was also very mediocre. Won't come back read more

This is my second visit to Local Pho and I really enjoy their Meatball Pho Noodle. My sister usually gets their chicken noodle pho but she instead got their sandwich which was so delicious by the way! The restaurant is really cute and has a industrial vibe to it, you have to share seating if they're a lot of people and there's even seating outside. I think the only problem with this Pho restaurant is that they only have spicy fish sauce and I would have loved if they had regular fish sauce, one day I'll just pack my own lol! read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stumbled upon this restaurant while checking out the Sawyer Heights flea market. Grabbed a quick lunch - pho and vermicelli. Very fresh and well priced. Would recommend! Ample indoor seating and lively ambiance. The staff was friendly and accommodating as well. This sawyer heights / silver street area keeps blowing up! read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is an A+++++++. Super clean, friendly staff and excellent pho. Great veg options. The vegan pho is sublime.

Pretty disappointed. All the hype and review and decided to give it a try. Took forever to get our pho when there's only 2 customers. Broth was not hot. Pho was very bland. For the price of the pho wasn't even worth it. Didnt finish my pho. Took 3 bites only. Service was bad. The guy didn't even greet us or say goodbye. read more

their spring rolls are all premade and aren't refrigerated just sitting out by the register. i got the chicken spring rolls. they were okay. i got the chicken pho and it was not good. broth did not taste good and was too sweet. the noodles in my pho were over cooked and were in bits and pieces in the bowl. service was pretty quick. read more

My wife and I went there and got 3 orders of pho and a matcha (tapioca) bubble tea. We got there in between the rush times, so there is no excuse that there were too many orders to keep up. Nevertheless, the food was terrible. The noodles were all dried together. If you tried to separate them they ripped apart in clumps. When you tried to pick up the clumps, it would fall apart. The broth was extremely oily. When you drink the soup you can feel a layer of oil form around your mouth. We have been to tons of pho places and this by far is the worst ever! The matcha bubble tea was also terrible. The bubble were mushy, which means the bubbles were overcooked. There matcha tea was also too powdery. read more

The best place to eat and get an amazing view of downtown. Local pho is a peaceful place to eat at everyone is nice. You can taste all the fresh ingredients when eating the pho. I do recommend drinking the thai tea. Parking is easily found tons of spaces. read more

I just called and tried to order meatless pho for pick up. The woman on the phone said my order was too customized so I was passed to a manager. The manager was very clearly confused that I didn't want any meat but did his best to accommodate and said they would do it. He confirmed the order, I said that's correct, he said okay that will be $ thank you, and hung up. 1st- I know meatless pho isn't uncommon. I get it at every other pho shop with no problems. 2nd- the manager didn't tell me how long it would be for me to pick up my order. Not impressed. read more

Wasn't good at all. Everything was over priced and under flavored. The Pho was watery and lacked any substance.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND. This is the worst pho I've ever had. Right when you get it the broth smells like dog water and I'm not exaggerating. I'm guessing this local pho isn't a traditional pho place. It is way over priced. As in 2 spring rolls for basically $7. get the area it's beautiful but for no good pho and over priced? No thank you. read more

Overall found this place to be refreshingly healthy no frills but clean modern ambience. Great place for a lunch or casual dinner. Food; the vegetables and meats are above average for a Vietnamese place. The flavorings are so great with a good blend of seasonings Ambience: nice modern yet basic atmosphere for a casual dining experience Service: basic but efficient service Pros: The grilled pork spring rolls are the bomb The combination pho is also very good quality and flavorings Good location Cons Vegetable bar for pho could be better stocked read more

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. I placed a to go order and every part of the order was wrong; not to mention the food was terrible. When I came back to return my food because the order was wrong they refused to refund me or make the correct order. The lady working the register was extremely rude as well. I ordered Pho and spring rolls; they gave me a box of vermicelli without any broth and egg rolls. The meat for the pho was completely wrong as well. Terrible waste of time. read more

This place had no customers coming in and figured we get some good service from the reviews and location. The workers here were not helpful at all and when asked for a menu they just turned their heads. Once we finally found the menus and ordered we weren't even told where to get the vegetables that were in a cooler section besides the cokes. We waited a good 30 mins before we even got our food. Wasn't sure if this was normal but noticed the person next to us just sat down and was served his food in less then 5 min. We just ordered pho and he had food, appetizer, and drink. Now, getting to the food. This was the most bland pho that I could not even take more then a couple of bites. And the meat was tough as well. This was not worth the trip to come here. I wish I could rate this below a star. read more

I got the Chicken Pho with 2 fried egg rolls and fully enjoyed myself after doing some yoga. First time here and it was not a disappointment!! read more

Well somehow inside the loop some restaurants get overrated for some reasons (which I don't know why). This place to me is one of them. It's a pho place so I am reviewing the pho mainly. I went on a Saturday with a couple of friends after a substantial workout. If hungry couldn't make up for the flavor it really wasn't that good then. We each ordered a combo pho and egg rolls and a Sandwich to share. The pho was fine but anything to rave about. The meat didn't have much taste, the broth was good but there are better ones in a lot of places and the noodles were not very special. The eggs rolls were good but it only came with the sauce and I had to go to the counter to ask for lettuce leaves and cilantro. The grilled pork sandwich had ok flavor but it was rather dry. The only thing I truly enjoy was the hot chili oil. Once I put that in my soup the flavor of the soup instantly improved by 100%. Overall I don't think it's a decent place but it's not a 4.5 stars good (maybe 3.5 stars to be fair -wish Yelp can give us this option). Stuff were friendly the decor was trendy. read more

This little pho place is pretty koolaid. The menu is pretty inclusive, I had the mushroom and tofu pho and it was fantastic! When the food came out they gave me some fried egg rolls even though I didn't order any which was awesome. Also the outside seating overlooks houston's skyline which is an amazing view. Overall a great atmosphere with delicious pho ^.^ read more

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I love their veggie pho and the banh mi fries. The banh mi fries are a little pricey for fries but the size you get is way more than a typical side of fries so it's definitely worth it. My fiancé has also gotten the chicken pho and really enjoyed it. And the tofu banh mi is really good! read more

Great Pho, reasonable prices and very friendly service. Also the parking is great which sold me on this place initially. Very fast for takeout orders too :) Love it! read more