I stopped into Lunar's Pho in Tacoma for an early lunch. There were only a couple of people inside ahead of me, so it was nice and quiet when I sat down. I ordered the calamari from the specials menu and the ginger steak pho from the regular menu. The biggest downside for me was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was one of those really cold, pouring rain days we've been having lately, and the dining area felt pretty chilly. I'm not sure if the heat wasn't on or if the space just takes a while to warm up, but it definitely stood out and I dreaded anytime another person opened the front door to let a rush of cold air inside. The other thing was how long the food took to come out. I stopped in during my lunch break, and from the time I ordered it took about 25 minutes for the food to arrive. Most pho spots I've been to are usually closer to the 8-10 minute range, so that was a bit of a surprise. I also saw banana cake on their specials menu, which I really wanted to try, but I ended up skipping it because I was worried it might take another 20+ minutes and I needed to get back to work. That said, the food itself was great. The calamari was fantastic and honestly should probably be added to their regular menu. It had a great crispy coating, was served hot, and the seasoning was really good. The texture was perfect too -- none of that rubbery calamari you sometimes get. I finished the entire plate. The ginger steak pho was also excellent, especially on such a cold day. I had never tried ginger steak pho before, but I'm glad I did. The broth was really comforting and helped warm me up, the steak slices were tender, and they didn't hold back on the ginger. The dish came with ginger already in the soup, the meat was wrapped with ginger shoots, and they even provided extra ginger on the side, which I happily added. Parking might be something to keep in mind if you visit during a busier time. Because of the terrible weather when I went, I got lucky and found parking right out front, but I could see it getting tight on a normal day. Overall, I would definitely come back. The food was really good, just plan for a little extra time if you're stopping in during a busy period. read more

Lunar's Pho - Calamari - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Highly recommend Lunar's Pho. The service was great - seated quickly and no frills. Their various noodle soups are excellent with rich and flavorful broth and I've also tried their vermicelli bowls which are delicious. Really enjoyed the chicken wings they have as an appetizer too. read more

10/10 we ordered Oxtail and Steak Pho! Flavor was there it was really good! (Broth was different flavor than what I am used to) but I really enjoyed it! Service was great too server answered our questions. Restaurant spacing was nice . Parking wasn't too hard to find either Fish Sauce wings were great sweetness was there nothing too overpowering Crab Rangoon was good (I am not a crab Rangoon fan in general) but I ate like 1or2 read more

Lunar's Pho - Fish Sauce 5. Fried Chicken Wings w/Fish Sauce (Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great food and fantastic service. We stopped for lunch leaving Seattle, and were fans of the food. Small restaurant, with good vibes. read more

Lunar's Pho - Veggie Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Was on the hunt to support a woman-owned business for a delivery lunch and came across Lunar's Pho. I've heard about them before and have really only read good reviews for them, so I decided to give them a try instead of ordering from my regular spot. I ordered straight from their Yelp page which was quick and easy! They had their best seller right at the top which was a steak and brisket pho which was exactly what I was looking for. They have other classics like spring rolls, egg rolls, etc. but I was just hungry for pho that day. My food was delivered on time and it was packaged up really well! The broth was still piping hot when it got here but I heated it up even more because I'm a crazy person. Noodles were a great texture. The meat was a little on the fatty side but wasn't too bad. The star of the show was obviously the broth. It was a little more on the sweeter side but it was SO delicious - so much depth of flavor and really didn't need anything added to it, but I threw in a couple of jalapeno slices and it was perfect. Would love to return in person next time and try more of the menu, but this was definitely a good first impression. read more

Their Bun Bo Hue was delicious. Loved how it included pork hock which is my favorite protein in this noodle soup. Definitely will be coming back if I'm ever in the area! read more

This was a very cozy place with tasty food! The chicken pho was a bit lackluster. Felt like flavors didn't have enough time to fully develop. But with some heavy lifting from the lime, toppings and dipping sauces, it was a cozy and comforting meal. My mom experienced a similar issue with the vegetarian pho, but she was excited that a place served it to begin with, so she was happy to be able to try their take on a vegetarian broth. Overall, it was a nice experience but not super special. I might go back once more if I lived in the area. read more

Lunar's Pho - Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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A cute, little place that serves the usual Vietnamese food such as pho, bahn mi, vermicelli bowls, chicken wings and appetizers. We went for an early dinner on Sunday and enjoyed the food and the good service. The lady was working alone handling all of the tables herself. Our food came out all at the same time and it was delicious! We ordered some bahn mi to go for later in the evening too. They are located on a Main Street and there is street parking available. The prices were a little higher than other places, but we were happy with the food and dining experience. read more

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First, let me first say that I want to like this place (I was a fan of Dragon Pho, the previous tenant) ... but I have to say the food is pretty inconsistent and the menu prices are fairly high. That being said, when things are clicking well, the food is pretty good, they offer dish from different regions of Vietnam, which can be hard to find at most other Pho restaurants in the region. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean enough and finding a place to park can "suck" at times. read more

First time here, I ordered the grill pork rice plate. I love it, I will come back and try the pho. read more

Too expensive for what it is. The special they served of oxtail and steak pho was okay. The oxtail was not tender at all. The service was great though. very nice waitress. The space was small and cozy. I would go back and try something else. read more

2nd time in here. We have only had the Bahn Mi but they are super delicious. Service has always been great. Restaurant is clean and well lit. Hidden little gem in the Lincoln District read more

So ordered take out here and was the first time ordering their fish sauce wings. I took a bite out of these wings and the meat on the wings turned into some sort of grainy mess. I spat it out immediately and looked around to see what it could of been. I thought it may have been me accidentally biting into the bone, but no. After further investigation, I noticed slits all over the wings as shown in the photo... smh, why would anyone do this. Especially if you are deep frying these wings, this causes the wings to over cook tremendously. It was a horrendous texture in my mouth. Now that I'm staring at these wings longer, it looks more and more disgusting. Giving 2 stars cause I don't know what the other food is like. And shouldn't judge a pho restaurant just for its horrible wings. Please business owner if you read this. Tell your chef to never do that to your wings. The wings are already small enough. 10-15 minutes without those slits in the deep fryer will cook them through and through. Also got a pho, decent. But could use more broth especially for a large. It comes in a tiny medium sized plastic container. Other places has the taller containers for large. Don't skimp your customers out on that either. Because with this giant beef bone, the soup doesn't even cover half the bowl with soup. Probably will never come back, but hope you guys read this criticism and fix it instead of taking it as an insult. read more

Lunar's Pho - Why would they cut the wings like this??!? - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great spot, perfect for the cold weather and amazing flavor from both the pho and rangoons already a favorite gem of ours very chill vibe and friendly staff we went on a Friday night, around 5pm able to get seats immediately read more

Lunar's Pho - Crab Rangoons - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We finally found our pho spot! Got the #11 Special Pho (rare steak, meatballs, tripe, tendon). The broth was great and came out piping hot (just way we like it). Each bowl of pho came with its own bean sprouts, jalapeños, lime and basil, which its great... no sharing them with my family! Hehehe. The bowl is one size but its not small, nice portion of noodles and meat. Customer service is awesome and very nice ambience. We will be back! read more

Lunar's Pho - 11. Special pho (Dac Biet) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

this is my go to spot for high quality banh mi and phin! the food is bomb and the staff are SO friendly - Tracy, Priscilla, and Danny are all awesome! I'd keep coming back just for them read more

We ordered the spring roll- i opted for no pork, just shrimp and no beef sprouts (if any). Super delicious. They had crispy onions in there which elevated it for me. The rolls were medium sized but perfectly wrapped. The flavor of the dipping sauce was super yummy! This is my #1 go to when I am going to order from here. Unlike other places, the spring rolls from here taste fresh and clean. 2. My husband ordered the ginger and beef pho and the broth was super clean and yummy! He has har tried before and vowed he will never eat it again but surprisingly he gave it a chance here and it did not disappoint! 3. I also had the shaken beef vermicelli bowl. The beef was too spicy for my liking and i would recommend to request for the spice level to a low when ordering. The dressing was not bad but i definitely would prefer the yummy peanut sauce than the fish sauce marinade it came with it. All in all, food was delicious and it is definitely on our top 3 pho go to place around here. read more

Lunar's Pho - W 23. Stir Fried Beef Bowl (Bo Xao) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Somewhere between spring and summer is "my face is allergic to the world day". That day is today Looking for a nice spot in my town to support a local Pho place, I found Lunar Pho on Yelp. Altho I was originally thinking of chicken pho. I ordered the beef and ginger pho, which was phenomenal! I had a hot tea and water. They bring the water in a bottle, so that's unusual yet not a bad thing. The true standout of my visit today is not the food, not the ambiance, yet both of those are awesome. The real gem is the server, Priscilla, who is efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and unflappable! She had the whole restaurant that she was waiting on, handing off to-go orders as they came in, answering the phone, and greeting every person that walked in! My pho dish comes with a Chinese donut, which she described as kinda like a churro, only no sugar on the outside. I wanted to try it yet I'm allergic to wheat. She was able to confirm that it wouldn't be in my best interest as there is wheat in the donut. I appreciate her due diligence. Phenomenal service, excellent food and clean restaurant, I'll be back!! read more

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Ordered their grilled pork banh mi, which was very flavorful. I just wished that there was less fat in the meat overall. About 30% of the pork was fat, which I had to take out. Otherwise, service and atmosphere were great! read more

Lunar's Pho - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Guys HIDDEN GEN when I say this place is amazing it's so dang good!!!! I don't know why I waited years to try pho but if it's your first time you will love this place . Food is great and the waitress was super kind . Ambiance is cozy read more

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Everything has gotten up in price that it's scary to eat out these days. But at the same time, grocery stores are going up as well to where it's about to same just to eat out. With that being said, two dishes was almost $40, but it was worth it. Our server was very nice and polite. The pho broth was tasty. Although an inch disappointed because the noodles were over cooked just a little bit. The spare ribs were a decent portion and had great flavor. Added on an egg cake and shredded pork skin to accompany the rice and ribs plate. I will definitely visit this place again. Give it a try, you'd be happy with the flavor. read more

Lunar's Pho - Spare 27. Grilled Short Ribs with Egg (Suon Bo Nuong) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Pho should not cost $20 bucks. Over priced! I understand everything has gone up in price but come on. It's rice noodles , broth and some meat. read more

I went on a lunch date here with my husband and we felt instantly welcomed upon walking in. We ordered: Meatball Pho and Banh Mi Bo Nuong and the food came out in a timely manner. The overall ambiance of this place is very comfortable/homey. Our server was excellent and attentive. The menu had a nice selection too. Highly recommend! read more

Lunar's Pho - 8. Meatballs Pho (Bo Vien) + Grilled Steak Sandwich (Banh Mi Bo Nuong) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Delicious food. Large portions. I would visit again. Quick service. I don't know about the ambiance as I picked up to go. read more

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A delicious pho on the first rainy day of the year. I had the steak/brisket pho. The protein was not the star of this dish, however. The highlight is the broth. Man sakes alive, is this stuff good! Rich and savory, the soup has a lively kick of heat that stays on your tongue in the most delightful way. The service is friendly and unassuming, which is just what one wants when a bowl of pho, a good book, and a table for one is on the menu. read more

Lunar's Pho - The perfect rainy day combo. - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

When I moved to Tacoma I was looking for a good Pho replace to replace my locations. I think Lunar's Pho is going to be it! I've always loved a Pho Tai Bo Vien. This place offers a Pho Tai and. Pho Bo Vien, but they'll mash them together for you if you ask. They've done this for me a few times now and every time I've found their food to be absolutely amazing. It is soul satisfyingly good! My wife always buys the Beef Short Ribs as she isn't a big Pho lover. She says the rib portions here are extra generous, providing an ample amount of meat. The meat is tender, juicy, and most of all flavorful. The fried egg is so good, my son always steals it. This also have a rotating list of specials on their menu at the front. We've had some amazing fish sauce chicken wings and today we had a delicious casava cake. Please give this place a shot! read more

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So I never had ox tail pho before and they had it on special... absolutely amazing! Especially their pickled jalepeno OMG! Amazing! Service was great and pushy at all! I love how the theme of the places followed through with its name lunar! read more

Lunar's Pho - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The best pho and the gal (host) is really sweet and a hard worker! Get the Ginger Steak Pho and thank me later! It comes with 2 Chinese fried donuts for dipping (yum)...it's not that big inside , so I wouldn't suggest bringing. Big party! read more

Taste of nostalgia. Except better Fried chicken with fish sauce was very homemade. Chicken from Costco package was fried then lather over with sweet peppered thick fish sauce. Something I've done at home. Delicious Combo rice dish was excellent! Fried eggs over fluffy rice, fresh crisp veggies and pork grilled to be tender and smoky. Service friendly and fast Homely dining ambiance read more

Lunar's Pho - Com Grilled Pork with Egg (Thit Heo Nuong) Fried Chicken Wings w/Fish Sauce (Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Best pho I've had in Washington - my boyfriend and I loved it. Very friendly service as well, will be back. read more

Lunar's Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Absolutely LOVED this place, the pho was amazing with their own home made broth. The guy who served us was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Loved the cozy vibe too. Prices were super cheap too. Will definitely be back again many times. read more

Wow. Superb pho is not easy to find. So look no further. Probably the best pho I've had. The broth was simply delicious. Complex flavors all paired perfectly together. Rich. I had the Special Pho that has all the meat choices. Yum yum. The service was very friendly and fun. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall. It's not about the ambience. Is all about that broth and it is exceptional. read more

Lunar's Pho - Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

As we first entered into the restaurant, we saw that they had several tables taken and that was a great sign especially on a drizzling rainy day. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly by our waitress, Priscilla. We saw that on one of their walls was a white board with an array limited specials menu which offered a great variety of appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts that weren't listed on their regular menu. We grabbed a mung bean milk tea and crab ragoon from their limited menu while grabbing spring rolls with pork and shrimp, combination Pho and Phnom Penh Noodle Soup (regular). Their menu wasn't too big and had similar classics that you would find elsewhere. They also offered condiments on their tables such as shrimp paste, chili oil, and jalapenos which I thought was really considerate as I love bringing heat to my food and Sriracha or sambal is not enough for me. In addition, none of the bottles or spoons were sticky or looked like they are well-maintained. The interior is absolutely adorable as it isn't a large space like many other Pho restaurants, however it is quaint, brightly lit, and organized in cozy manner. The lights that hang from the ceiling invoke a romantic vibe as the colors of the walls are easy on the eyes. The bathroom is also very clean, they have a very good dryer that I have never seen in all my years of traveling and they even had way to keep the bathroom smelling nice but not overwhelming. Overall the space is clean and Priscilla was very quick and efficient in clearing off tables, sanitizing and setting up the tables once customers leave the restaurant. First, I love that they have one size as the portion sizes for all their food and drink offerings were reasonable! Also if presentation is a plus for you, the employees nails presentation with their plating and glassware. Everything came to us in such a photogenetic poisitioning. Another bonus is that they divide beansprouts, jalapenos, and other toppings for your noodles with each order rather than having a small plate of toppings. The amount of toppings were generous and they were very fresh, which was a great sign as not only our their toppings fresh but their food as well. The broths for both of our soups were spot on, not teetering in either too salty or sweet, as well as not leaving our throats parched for water due to the excessive amount of salt or MSG. The shrimp and pork fresh rolls were wrapped perfectly having a great crunch texture with an assortment of flavors from what you would expect, as well as their creamy and tangy peanut sauce. The mung bean milk tea was absolutely refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness, it was difficult to not just want to drink the whole thing before the meal. The crab ragoon was shaped like a puff pastry but I personally prefer this style over the traditional as it is less messy and oil. They were packed with flavor and paired well with the sweet chili sauce. I took my noodle soup home as I got full and it still tasted just as good as it did in the restaurant! Priscilla stopped by to speak with us to check in on how the food was and even had some casual, professional talk about our life. Not at all imposing and just being an absolute gem to speak with. She also remembers customers and orders, which I think shows her commitment and passion for her work and her family business. I have been to several Vietnamese Pho restaurants throughout Washington and Lunar Pho truly represents what the ideal perfect restaurant is with their superb service, food and drinks, and ambiance. I'm excited to come back again to sample their other choices. There is a reason why they are a five star restaurant on Yelp and you should drop in to see why! read more

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The service is good, they are nice. In terms of food, I came with the whole family and ordered oxtail and steak pho, steak and brisket pho and spicy noodle soup. The oxtail meat was tough and the soup tasted sweet, non savory, missing a lot of flavor as it tasted like watered down pho with sugar, idk maybe it need to be cooked for longer time to achieve that rich beef bone flavor. read more

Here we go. Parking: 1. Street Parking. 2. "Around back...Parking" (per sign on door) Interior & Staff: 1. Small but NICE and NEAT. 2. Quiet. (At least when we went) 3. Staff/wait person very friendly. Personable. Now: Tha' Pho. I ordered the Oxtail & Steak Pho. My Sister--the Steak & Tendon Pho. I'm focusing on mine however. I ordered this based on tha' fact I LOVE Oxtail yet never had 'Ox Pho'. I also ordered because of a photo featuring a bowl of it. 1. Nice size bowl but apparently-- one () size. 2. $18.21 for tha' Ox bowl and $14 (and change) for my sisters. Overpriced (on mine) but-- I'll get ta' that in a sec. 3. Decent prices on menu as a whole. Pros: 1. This place has got to have THE BEST PHO BROTH...I've EVER Tasted. FACTS annnnnd....PERIOD!!!!! I mean this stuff here is 'brown, flavorful, rich...liquid GOLD'! While you literally can smell the 'anise', tha' flavor of it is well-balanced. Anise is strong and can seriously ruin a Pho. But this BROTH...this stuff is APEX!!! DO YOU....HEAR ME!!!! 2. Whoever on here said Lunars broth was 'ew'--is a STRAIGHT, Hot MESS LIAR!!! No Sir. No Ma'am--that honorable award would unmistakably go to: 'I PHO' @ 7801 Bridgeport in Lakewood. Watery. Flavorless MESS. You are outside yo' mind and MUST be a competitor. I don't see on their 'worst' day--this being 'ew'. YET...I digress. 3. They give the proper...NO--tha' RIGHT ratio of noodles! Not too much & not scarce. Perfect! 4. Beauuuuutiful Basil with perfect green & perky leaves & fresh, crunchy bean sprouts. DOWN Hill Cons: 1. Not enough meat. Not nearrrrrly enough meat. 2. Tha' steak was scarrrrrcely there BUT... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tha' Con that KILLED a STAR!! Like...like...murdered it!!!!!: **3. Oxtail was scarce. Flavorless. Sawed-thin cut, 'aged' (and I'm being gentle wit that word 'aged') and worse--it was tougher than a Bronx New Yorker's attitude!!! I do mean Coach Purse leather...TOUGH! Don't chu' go in here wit no damn dentures and order this. You go be heated and trying to fish them suckas outta that bowl. Be warned. 4. This bowl didn't look nuuuuuhhhhhthin' like tha' fresh lookin' Ox & Steak bowl that's was full of meaty goodness in tha' photos in yelp. I got GANKED yall!!!! I kinna felt like that Porky tha' Pig Cartoon from when I was wayyyyyy back before I knew what an 'Ox and a tail' was. Where that cute lil' 'piece of bacon wit legs' bought a beeeeauuuutiful house and when he gave his dollas' to tha' man--tha' man jumped into his truck & sped off. When he did--that BEAUTIFUL HOUSE...was really a picture which was tied to tha' truck and behind tha' picture --was a janky @?$, Rusty &@! SHED!!!! Ole' Porky was pigggitty...pigggitty...Pissed!!! And so was I. So... Tha' nice gentleman did come over and asked us how we liked the Pho. This is what I told him: "Oh...that broth was straight Fire. I could drank that by itself. (I couldn't reiterate that enough. I wanted him to feel the LOVE that I felt in my heart--for that bowl of liquid goodness.) But look here: Get a dang pressure cooker, heck--get uh 'Insta-Pot' and fix them Oxtails RIGHT because they too dang tough and too small. And you already lackin' in meat period!" He thought tha' pressure cooker was an good suggestion. Poor fella tried to tell me that the reason they don't cook Oxtails too long--is because they may 'crumble' during cooking. Awwww....you 'precious' you (I'm thinking) but I let him know... "Oxtails bones won't 'crumble' if you pull em' out early and remove tha' meat in chunks & proceed wit tha' bones. Wit that being said my fellow Yelpers: This place has ALL tha' potential of me baking cakes and THAT...I CAN DO and I does it DEFINITELY well. A good PHO MUST have a BOMB broth and THIS place--definitely nails it in that category. It is for THAT reason alone that I will DEFinitely return and I highly, HIGHLY...recommend Lunars Pho to everyone. I look at it this way. I don't mind paying extra for meat that's just me SO--if that Pho broth is on point, I'm so...SO down wit them. DOWN I say!!!! I just won't deal wit the 'Oxtails with a case of Arthritis' ever again UNLESS they let me sample first so... Y'all fix that now. Git in tha' kitchen an...an...an FIX THAT! Quick!!!! But I'll holla!....An...an Sooooon. read more

Amazing place amazing staff love them. Food is the best. They treat you like family. Come here first. You will not be disappointed. I promis. read more

We discovered this place by chance. My son and I were headed home, hungry and looking for a quick take out place. As I drove, I asked my son to Yelp a place nearby and Yelpers showed us the way. We ordered the grilled chicken banh mi and the lemongrass tofu vermicelli bowl. Wow, seriously wow is all I have to say...the food is so good and the owners are super nice. This is my new favorite place. It's the best food I've had in a really long time. read more

Lunar's Pho - Lemongrass tofu vermicelli bowl...SO GOOD - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Went in this afternoon and was not disappointed with the spicy noodle soup. It had a few items I've never tried before congealed blood, banana flower, and pig feet. I was surprised with how much I enjoyed the blood, I gotta be honest it's super light, smooth like texture and reminds me of a hard boiled egg slightly. But that's cause I have nothing to compare it to. The balance of the broth was phenomenal, fresh sprouts and herbs! Pig feet wasn't my favorite as it's got an oily flavor I don't care for, but I can see why people can enjoy it! The banana flowers definitely added a variety of texture and flavor to the overall bite and is incredibly enjoyable. My partner had the ox tail and steak pho and she loved the ox tail. Service was nice and quick, and super friendly and Helped Answer a few questions I had. Highly recommend going out of your comfort zone here and giving it a try. We will be back for some more for sure! read more

We've been having Vietnamese food for 15+ years now from the best places, and the Banh mi we had here was one of the best. We ordered chicken pho and it was nice too. The ambiance was good. We were welcomed warmly by who I think is the owner was and an elderly lady. They both were nice. Since the food is so good, the place is busy. I'd suggest to order ahead for pickup or go ahead of time. Our whole family including kids liked the food. We'll definitely visit this place again next time we're here. read more

The best pho in Tacoma. The BEST PHO IN TACOMA. 10/10. The best Thai tea I have ever tasted. Service was perfect, kind, friendly, not annoying...just super calm and chill. 90's hits playing in the background while it's just a calm ambiance. It was truly incredible. I don't understand how this place doesn't have a line out the door every weekend. Came here on a Friday at 6:30pm and there was only one couple in there. This was just mind blowing delicious. read more

Lunar's Pho - Number 10. Steak & Ginger Pho (Hanoi) 1. Egg Rolls (Cha Gio) shrimp and pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington