Wow they have done it again. The service was great, the staff were super sweet and made me feel at home. The banh mi was delectable. Would definitely come here again read more

When food and service is this good you post about it. Alyssa is a gem and provided an excellent new try. Thai Tea!!! Amazing read more

Local Pho - Thai Tea and Grilled Pork Sandwich. Great customer service from Alyssa. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sooooo good. Perfect spot for some pho in Houston on a cold rainy day. Go check it out! The steak pho was delicious, as well as, the vegetable based veggie soup if you're into that kind of thing. Parking was easy. Unlimited self serve beansprouts! No chili oil on the table but they happily brought us some when we asked. 7/5 would eat again. read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cool looking place. Pho was below average. Broth was ok noodles bland and alot of fat on the meat. Meatballs were good. We order a spring rolls and their peanut sauce that comes with it looked like white sand and tasted nasty. read more

Good quality pho. Love the interior design. Very authentic cuisine. They are also the best vegan pho in town. Banh Mi's are delicious and I swear they get better every time I go! read more

One of my favorite places in the city. Food is always amazing, I almost always order either a fried shrimp bahn-mi or the fried shimp vermicelli, & both are always delectable, so if you're not sure what to get, there's 2 options. The staff is extremely friendly, & very respectful of their customers. Especially in times like we're in right now, its nice to have a place where I know I'll be welcomed with some great food & a smile. I spoke to the owner & heard that they'll be opening up a location up north as well, & I can't wait to enjoy the same great food up there as well. Overall, if you're looking for a place with some spectacular Vietnamese food, look no further than Local Pho. read more

Local Pho - Fried Shrimp Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The Banh Mi fries are the best thing on this earth. The pho, banh mi sandwiches & boba are wonderful too, but not as good as those Banh Mi fries. My wife and I love this place & forever will be patrons here. Anyone who says otherwise is crazy. read more

I'm glad there's a pho place near Washington now! I've tried the regular pho and chicken pho and both were delicious! The broth was on the lighter side which I enjoyed and they gave a good amount of meat in the bowls as well. The egg rolls are delicious too and perfectly fried but not oily. Their matcha latte was good and tasted fresh and not powdery! On a second visit, I tried the grilled chicken banh mi and was fairly disappointed. The french bread tasted fresh and was crunch but all the other ingredients inside was just mediocre. The vegetables inside weren't pickled and the overall flavor in the chicken/sauce was lacking. I guess I was able to save the banh mi by just adding sriracha. I will definitely be back for pho here, but I do not recommend the banh mi. read more

Excellent quality. Excellent ingredients. I thought that the bread used for the Banh Mi sandwich was as good as any I have had in Houston. But for me, the standout dish was/is the riblet pho. A fork tender, melt in your mouth, bone in riblet served with their home made pho broth. I am already looking forward to having it again. read more

The Bahn Mi was good, but the Vietnamese iced coffee wasn't good at all. Come for the sandwiches (haven't tried the pho) but skip the coffee. I didn't see any french presses only a coffee pot, maybe that is why it wasn't as good as others that make theirs fresh. I didn't have time to stop and talk with anyone to inquire about their process as I was headed back to work. I doubt I will go back to try anything else. I would have rated much higher had I not ordered the coffee, another Yelper said it was awesome so I was hoping for a better experience. read more

Local Pho - You can watch the trains go by - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's been difficult to find an authentic pho restaurant in the loop until Local Pho opened. I've tried the thai tea, banh mi thit nuong w/ egg, and pho nam bo vien. None disappointed. The bread for the banh mi was crisp but not too hard. The spread and pate were on point and the thit nuong was perfectly seasoned. The pho isn't greasy at all and is comparable to what you'd expect out of Bellaire, if not better. The prices are within range of what you'd expect from a regular pho place and not overpriced like the ones you'd find inside the loop. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with a surprisingly large parking lot so you don't have to worry about finding/pay for street parking. It has plenty of tables in the front and back of the restaurant (if you sit in the back outside on the patio, you'll have a great view of the Houston skyline. read more

Cute upbeat place. I was VERY confused as I entered. I was waiting for someone to sit me down for about a minute but the people in the kitchen just stared at me. They didn't want to explain anything to me, so we stood there quietly making eye contact. We were waiting on each other I guess. I soon realized there was the 'order here' sign, like fast food. I feel like this place is trying to target the young, upbeat, not Vietnamese people... I had Pho Ga $8.00 +tax. I can get a larger portion for $6.00 + tax at this other place that's 10 minutes farther. The Bahn mi is $6.00 + tax. My boyfriend got. He said he prefers the other Vietnamese restaurant that price their Bahn mi at $3.50 + tax. And I do too, their Bahn mi is SOOO GOOD. (Cali Sandwiches 10 minutes further.) I am Vietnamese and my aunt makes better pho but it takes forever. I just wanted a quick spot that is close by and flavorful... Sadly it was not that flavorful. I'll just have to go down further just to save money and have amazing flavor. I don't eat much, portion was good for my small size. But for others who eat a lot more, the pho won't fill you up, it may be too small. read more

Not bad at all, weird location and shopping center though. It's a good place if you want pho , but nothing special about it , and they do nothing over the top just a classic banh Mi Pho joint. Small menu but overall satisfied with the service and food. read more

Ordered online and delivered right to our house. Fast, clean, and well organized pho delivery. Good attention to detail. Had soup separated from noodles, veggie pouch with exactly your typical toppings... basil... bean sprouts... jalapeño and lime, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Taste: broth was very "clean" tasting, not overwhelmed with msg and salt. Ordered spring rolls and egg rolls... both typically prepares viet style. This place is great for a long day of work, good delivery, feeling a bit sick and needing hot broth pick me up! Instead of trekking to Chinatown or having subpar viet food. This one is a great choice inside the loop! read more

I'm a bit confused by a lot of these reviews. For how many 5 star reviews there are on how good their Pho was, it leads me to believe that either I came on a very off day and my Pho was not a good representation of what others experienced, OR they have a lot of nice friends that write reviews for them. I had been anticipating the opening of this place for several months now, and based only their Pho I won't be coming back. Walking in, it's very spacious, clean, professional, and welcoming. This restaurant has everything going for it, except the Pho that I had. Plain and simple, out of all the Pho restaurants I've had this ranks bottom 2 for me. Pho broth was not developed. It tasted like can stock with an overwhelming amount of star anise powder and sugar. I do not believe they used real beef bones, charred onions, or any of the traditional spices to that would develop the broth correctly. It's just a shame because I really wanted to like it. Any authentic Vietnamese person should be able to see right through this. On to the next one. read more

Pho was not good and had very small portions. Nearly zero noodles and meat in my bowl. I would not recommend.

My son likes everything about the place; Blake, "it's so delicious!!!" Fresh food and prompt service! read more

We've been coming here for years. The quality has continually gone down to the point we can't go back anymore. We didn't want to give up because it's hard to find vegan pho and they do have the best flavored vegan broth. However, yesterday's order had almost no vegetables or tofu. One sad tiny wilted piece of bok choy, 5 tofu cubes, 2 carrot cons and a few tiny, tiny broccoli buds. The noodles completely fell apart and became a sea of tiny noodle fragments which were almost impossible to eat. The goi cuon were also terrible with a dry, hard wrapper and only dry tofu and noodles. No mint, cilantro, lettuce, onion, nothing else. And the prices have kept creeping upward. $11 for a bowl of broth with a few veggie shreds is ridiculous! And now they are opening a new location in Humble!?!? Try getting it right first. read more

This review is for takeout pho. I ordered a chicken pho and a beef eye round pho for pickup. I arrived within 10-15 mins of calling, and everything was packaged and ready to go. The stuff was really well-packed- the broths were each in containers in their own individual bags. No spills in the car on the way home to my sick hubby! The pho itself was really really good. The broth was seasoned perfectly, just a tad spicy and not overly greasy or thick. The meat was tender and flavorful. I have not had pho this good in quite some time! I highly recommend Local Pho when you want some good, flavorful, satisfying pho. read more

This is a great pho place. The egg rolls are good and so are the spring rolls! My boyfriend got the chicken pho and it was delicious! I had the fried tofu vermicelli- also delicious! 4 stars bc the tofu was sub par which I know is hard to accomplish but I've had better. The outside texture was good but the inside tasted like it had been sitting there for awhile. But all very reasonably priced! Its hidden in a sort of shopping strip next to Satori and across from Holler Brewing. I want to go again! read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I usually don't write reviews but I wanted to share my experience with you all. I recently graduated from Nursing school with 30 of my closest family and friends in attendance. I wanted to celebrate with a meal that would not only accommodate 30 of us, but was worthy of this momentous night (at least for me). Local Pho had everything I needed: Huge parking lot Prompt and Attentive Service Delicious Food to please old and young Fairly priced We had the crispy egg rolls and fresh spring rolls as appetizers and Combination Pho and Banh Mi Sandwiches as our main dish. My elders ordered the hot tea and kids loved the Green/Thai tea. If you've ever had to travel to Bellaire for food in the past, look no further for great Vietnamese food in the loop. Local Pho does not disappoint. Thanks Local Pho for accommodating my crazy family and helping to make my special night amazing! read more

Can I say pho-nomenal? I can pho all day! Lol. I've been here numerous times now and here are my favorites: Sandwich (Banh Mi): all their sandwiches are good but my favorite is the Chargrilled pork with an added egg. The bread tasted fresh all well. Pho: The pho is delicious too! The broth is flavorful and not bland like some places I've been to. I ordered the combination pho which comes with a variety of meats. It was on par! Protip- eat pho when you're hungover, it's soothing and will make you feel much better! They also have several local beers on tap!!! Need I say more??? I'm glad there's a delicious pho place in the neighborhood! I'll definitely be coming back here again! read more

First time here and I love it!! Inside is cool and chic. Has a young clean fresh vibe. Staff was friendly welcoming me as I walk in the door! Ordered a sandwich and a Thai tea with tapioca. Wasn't disappointed! The meat in the sandwich was juicy and they were generous in portions. The veggies in the sandwich were fresh and crisp. I added an egg and it added a little extra flavor. Thai tea drink is my fave!! They have a place outside on the patio where I chilled with a great view of the Houston skyline!! It had a breeze so it was cool! Love this place! Will be back!! read more

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Best Pho!!!!! Round Steak This place is really clean and chill, never packed at all. You get your food supe quick as well. read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really cool spot just opened up down the street from me by Sawyer Yards. Pretty simple menu.. banh mi, pho, spring rolls, some other stuff too , good selection and variety. I got a Vietnamese coffee and my friend a Thai tea. Both were very good and highly recommended. I ordered a chicken banh mi and 2 spring rolls which were shrimp and pork. My friend ordered the chicken pho and tofu spring rolls. The food was pretty good, I received a pork banh mi instead of chicken which wasn't a big deal but since I'm not the biggest fan of pork I didn't finish it. The spring rolls were really good but I could've done without the pork in those as well lol. The pho was awesome! Really cool location and layout. Plus the service was awesome! Will definitely be back read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Okay move over Pho Binh, Local Pho's beef rib + beef meatball pho is now my top pick for pho in the heights! read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

New pho place with friendly staff and amazing service. Food was really good and was very accommodating to allergies. Most definitely want to try again. read more

Local Pho - Beautiful place with wholesome food - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the chicken vermicelli and shrimp spring rolls. Both were really great. Wish there was a bit more sweetness to the peanut sauce, but otherwise there was an awesome delivery presentation. The portion size was more than fair. The flavor of everything to was spot on. Definitely a great value for what I paid for. read more

I've been here the times, and want to like it so much. However, the food is not well portioned, bland, add overpriced. Nice space, though.

Their website and door both said they closed at 9pm yet when I walked in at 8:25pm they told me they were closed. I understanding coming in last minute can be frustrating but I had planned on ordering to go and knew exactly what I wanted. Was excited to try this place but definitely will not be back. read more

Came up to this spot as we were doing errands around the area, we are seldom around this area so I took advantage to try a new spot I've never been to. We got here and first impression of the place was that it is modern and hip, very nice, sleek interior. Menu is on your left hand side as soon as you enter, it is very simple and to the point, not overflowed with many different options. Pretty much all they serve is your main pho options as well as Bahn mi and vermicelli bowls with your traditional appetizer options like fried eggs and spring rolls. It was finally our turn to order so we came up to the register only to not be greeted or welcomed lol. Poor girl behind the counter was so monotone and seemed like she does not enjoy her job. Anyhow, she wasn't rude, just didn't seem like she had any sense of customer service. We ordered two grilled pork Bahn Mi's, an order of shrimp spring rolls and a Vietnamese Iced coffee. They gave us a number and we went and found a seat toward the back. Very nice view from the back, they even have an outside seating area, which seems they share with the rest of the businesses on the premises. My wife and I devoured the two spring rolls as we waited for our food. They were good, but what usually makes them great is the peanut sauce, which in this case tasted more like watered down peanut butter. It did not have they authentic taste. Anyway, we finally got our food about 20 minutes after putting in the order and I must say that the Bahn Mis were FULL of flavor, literally one of the best Bahn Mis I have ever had. The pork was cooked to perfection. The only thing I regret was not getting a fried egg to top it off. Vietnamese coffee was also good and authentic. For those alcoholics out there, they also have a great selection of local craft beer and wine. They do serve tapioca but they only have Vietnamese iced coffee and some Thai tea and green tea as well as black tea options, this is not a boba/tapioca place. Overall, I very much enjoyed the Bahn Mis and I would come back just for that and to maybe try their Pho, but took off a star for the lack of customer service, and the peanut-buttery peanut sauce. read more

Its OK...Pho, Banh Mi, Spring Rolls and other typical Vietnamese staples. The restaurant has a surprising amount of seating, at least from looking in on the outside I wouldn't think this was so spacious, very clean as well. All counter service, and the food comes out pretty quickly. The Pho is around $7-10 depending on what you get, Banh Mi is $6 with add-ons like pate and fried egg for a little more. I found the Pho to be average, clean but seems to be missing some depth of flavors for me, and maybe a bit to watery. The Banh Mi's are a little small, especially for the price. I don't mind that they are a bit more expensive, but I can get a huge Banh Mi at Hughies for less, and that is a full service restaurant and bar. All in all, not my favorite spot, but still good, especially after some beers at Holler across the street. read more

The pho tai was good. But this place def needs more beef options for the other dishes. (Spring rolls, vermicelli, etc). read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really like this place. The interior is well decorated and they have a large amount of seating in both the front and back of the restaurant. There may be restaurants that do a better bahn mi or a better pho, but I have yet to find a restaurant that does both as well as Local. I haven't tried the vermicelli, but I assume it's good as well. read more

Best tofu pho all of the veggies are so fresh! The flavor is amazing as well! I come here at least twice a week ! read more

Local Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was good. But this was by far the worst pho I've ever had. I got the brisket pho and it was all fat. The pho had a funky bad smell to it as well. Had two bites and left. Do not recommend read more

Best banh mi sandwich I have ever tried. This place has taken the top spot for my go to banh mi place.

Found this place by accident. Kind of cool trendy vibe. Simple menu and easy to order. Ordered the brisket pho and it was sub par to my liking. The heart of any pho is the broth - just lacked any depth and flavor. 2nd, the noodles, stuck together and tasted like some packaged ramen type noodles - very weak. Lastly, the meat component- I chose brisket but was completely horrible. The taste was off like funky meat, and my pieces we all fatty. You gotta trim the brisket, get rid of some of the fat, and should be sliced super thin (not thick like BBQ brisket). I won't be going back - better places for Pho .. fo sho. read more

Local Pho - Fat - little brisket - gross - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good. Portion is s bit smaller than most, but so is the price. Flavor is spot on, only issue, no knives and thus no way to cut the large veggies or chunks of meat. I did enjoy the add your own basil and jalapeno bar. 1st timer tip: you have to ask for the garlic chili paste. Will definitely return. read more

I have my all time fave Pho place and its in Spring. But this place is super close to were i live. So it will do. It's not bad it's different but it will do. read more

Local Pho - So yummy. - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas