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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.
Great food and fantastic service. We stopped for lunch leaving Seattle, and were fans of the food. Small restaurant, with good vibes.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
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.
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!
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
5 months ago
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
I had seen reviews of this place on instagram and I am so glad that I stopped in. It's kind of hidden in the Lincoln district where you have to know what your looking for when you go. I came on a rainy Sunday afternoon and they were busy but not packed. I was quickly greeted and seated. The restaurant is rather small but cute. The waitress was very kind and super fast. I ordered the beef ribs pho and it was 10/10. The meat fell off the bones and was so flavorful and juicy. The broth itself was perfect. I usually add lots of hoisin and lime but this was perfect just the way it was. Wish I had found this place sooner, it's my new favorite spot for pho and I can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more
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7 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
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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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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
5 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
Best pho I've had in Washington - my boyfriend and I loved it. Very friendly service as well, will be back. read more
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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
3 years ago
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
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