This spot is largely unassuming; it's pretty straight forward without any frills or pomp. You walk in, someone will spot you and wave you toward a seat, and then you'll sit and wonder if perhaps you misunderstood and they were talking to some invisible being behind you. It feels a bit...chaotic inside. Not necessarily in a bad way, there just isn't much polish and you may be helped by a variety of people from all ages. It feels like it's run by a family and everyone is expected to pull their weight. Grandpa may very well top off your water! After trying it a few times, I realized that I think about it much more than I ever anticipated. I have no idea what I order (my fiancé ordered for me and I loved it so he always orders for me here) but everything I've tried has been delicious. It's filling, nutritious, and it's like getting a warm hug on a chilly day. The first place I went after landing in the airport from my honeymoon? Mama's Pho. Definitely recommend this restaurant. You won't get a fancy show and you might not get an instagram worthy shot but what you will get it worth a lot more. read more

Kind of sad I'm not sure if it's because maybe eating out inside is better but it was incredibly packed so I got to go. The meat portion felt a little underwhelming compared to what I expected. The broth itself is super amazing but I kinda don't like when my noodles feel super soggy. My sister recommended this place cause she said it was good. Maybe I'd give it another shot going earlier and eating inside. read more

Mama's Pho - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Service and food came out quick, which I really appreciated. They're open late, the space is big, and it was our first time checking it out after an Uber driver recommended it--definitely did not disappoint. The broth was really good, and the place was popping, which is always a good sign. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Also, the parking lot is large and well-lit, which made me feel a lot more at ease leaving my car in South Tacoma. . read more

Mama's Pho - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

A family-owned, local gem with the doors open to the street for that neighborhood feel. Food came out fast even though it got pretty busy. I got the pho with steak and brisket --excellent. The spring rolls are a must-try; at $3 each, one is enough for a single person. The fresh spring roll was just okay, but overall highly recommend. They're open late night too, and it stays fairly quiet, though as a local spot it can get busy. Service was friendly they sat us and acknowledged us right away read more

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I absolutely love this place. Been going here for years! Recently the noodles seem different, not the biggest fan of them but they haven't stopped me from going read more

Solid pho joint. Good tasty broth and ingredients. Variety of Vietnamese items if you're not into pho that day. "Fried chicken" is actually fried chicken wings...cooked very nicely and comes with a tasty spicy sauce. Open late...a plus...for one of those nights. Filled with lots of locals when I was there...so they're doing something right. Good price and portions. A bit short handed in terms of staff...so service was a bit slow. Atmosphere was OK...nothing too special beside people having a good time. Worth a try! read more

Mama's Pho - Chicken wings...appetizer. - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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I just give them a call about 6 minutes ago, that I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow and a guy on the phone asked me what would you like to order ? I said no would like to make a reservation for tomorrow and he said oh I don't know and hang up on me. read more

First time here, and the staff were attentive and got our food out quickly. It was great to find a pho spot open until midnight. The pho had great flavor, my only complaint was that the chicken was a bit tough. The ambiance was nice overall, and I'd definitely stop by again if I'm in the area! read more

Mama's Pho - * Chicken Phó * - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Friends recommended this as their only spot for Phon in the neighborhood and when I walked in on a Friday afternoon at 1, I could already tell that it's lots of people's place for pho. Aa soon as I tasted the broth, I knew why. It was so flavorful, impressively funky while also being just a little sweet. So much pho broth tastes watered down or overly mild - seemingly seasoned for palates accustomed to, I don't know? Boring food? I'm not Vietnamese, but I'm pretty confident in saying that Pho is NOT supposed to be boring. So Mama's pho is a super good, super tasty pho broth served with a generous portion of delicious meat (we got the steak and brisket). My only disappointment was that, when I ordered Vietnamese Coffee on a cold rainy day, the waitress brought me iced and then when I requested hot, she brought me a to-go cup with premade coffee. This was confusing because, as I was paying, I saw they have plenty of phin coffee makers on a shelf behind the counter -- and that was the Vietnamese coffee I wanted. So....if you like watching a dark Vietnamese brew slowly drip a your cup of condensed milk, you're going to have to specifically ask for that. Maybe not if you're Vietnamese, but if you are not Vietnamese, i recommend being specific. read more

Mama's Pho - #2 Pho (regular size) - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

The main perk about this spot is that they are open late and that their prices are probably the lowest in the area. Now the service is non-existent and the quality is definitely not high quality. The spring roll arrives in plastic wrap which I think is off putting but I do appreciate that size and the peanut sauce that comes with it. My boyfriend enjoyed his egg roll. We usually order the combination pho but wanted to try something different this visit and got the Bun Bo Hue. It was actually spicy but there wasn't much meats which was unfortunate. The inside isn't really worth talking about. There is a fish tank but it looks unsanitary. They don't really stock up tables with anything as we saw that our table was out of soup spoons. I asked the waiter for something but he never arrived with it. Additionally, they have a garbage can outside but they insist only customers should use it, which again is odd. Other than that, it's decent but if you are looking for a nice restaurant with good quality food then probably not the best spot. But a spot that hits late night or pho cravings on a rainy Washington weather then this is it for you. read more

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This is one of the cleaner, Vietnamese restaurants. Great service, Excellent menu a wide variety of classic Vietnamese dishes. I love pho. They have plenty of parking and are open till midnight. Treat your family to an excellent meal at a very reasonable prices read more

Exceptional Service, Food was ready immediately, and it was probably the best pho I've ever had.

We went to Mama's Pho in Lakewood and were seated right away since it wasn't too busy. It's a small, family-run restaurant with a cozy, no-frills vibe. The owners were very kind and welcoming, which made the experience feel warm and personal. I ordered the Bo Kho, chicken fried rice, grilled meat, and egg rolls. The food was okay overall--not anything mind-blowing, but the portions were generous, especially for the affordable prices. If you're in the area and looking for a casual, budget-friendly Vietnamese spot with kind hospitality, it's worth checking out. read more

Mama's Pho - Fried Rice, Bo Kho, Thit Nuong, Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Came here on the way to Idaho, Best Pho I have ever had genuinely. Service was amazing and overall was a great experience and place. Food was very reasonably priced and food came out super fast and fresh! (Great boba too) read more

The food is very proportional and delicious. The service is very good and alert. The mood setting is very dim, not to bright.

Called around 11pm to no answer. Arrived at 11:30pm having seen that they are open until 12am. Was ready to eat fast or even get takeout. After happily seeing the open sign and plenty of people inside, we walked in. A man abrasively came up and told us they were closed, turning off the light. We were rudely ushered out. Pictured below are the 15+ people inside. I will not be coming back. read more

Mama's Pho - The people inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

This is my go to restaurant whenever I'm in Lakewood (usually shopping at the Asian markets). While their Pho is always very good, it is their Bun Bo Hue that I always want to eat. It is, in my opinion, the best in the South Sound area ... and probably even better than most Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle. Their portion sizes and menu prices are reasonable ... the restaurant is clean ... the staff is efficient ... the kitchen is fairly quick and there's generally plenty of parking. Just note that even though the restaurant can seat about 75 people, they do get packed at certain times, so you may have to wait to get a table (I've rarely waited for more than 7 or 8 minutes). My only disappointment is that I don't live closer so I can visit them more often. read more

Food Fried Chicken and pork have no flavor, but they weren't dry. If you deep it sauce than there is flavor. Service Servers is non existent, never once they checked on us. Ambiance Clean, pretty quite and plain. It's not a bad place to have lunch. read more

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The prices were perfect. Not too high and not too low. It's like a small hidden treasure in a plaza! So glad we found it. we ordered Pho, fresh roll, egg roll and combo fried rice. The seafood in the fried rice included shrimp , scallops and imitation crab along with chicken and steak. The food was flavorful. Very authentic!! Employees were nice and the orders were quick. This would be a top spot to try if in the area! Hit the spot during our trip in Tacoma! read more

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Good hours, great food, fast service in a relaxed yet busy atmosphere. The pho broth is delicious.

The service is super quick. The broth is my favorite in town and I make a special point to come here. The variety of food here is nice The atmosphere is really relaxed. read more

Mama's Pho - # 18 chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

False advertisement. The menu said $3.80 for a side of broth and I was charge $10. I called to complain and no solution was offered. To top it off, the lady came out passive aggressively and stated, "$10 broth!" Very unprofessional and disappointing. read more

Good pho in a strip mall on South Tacoma Way. Came by on a recommendation from a friend & glad we did! It was a perfect cold, rainy day for a nice , hot bowl of pho! The broth was so flavorful, hit the spot! We also ordered tofu fried rice which was also very good, & a Vietnamese iced coffee which was a little on the sweeter side. Will definitely be returning when in the area. read more

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What a disappointment waited a year to vist this place again and this time it was so bad. To start off after we got seated the servers skipped us 3 times serve 3 tables that got there well after us never even offering water to us or acknowledging us. Then when I told the server they skipped us she said " OH IS OK" I really liked their pho the first time I came here a year ago granted I'm from California and I brought my kid to try it, well we ordered 2 chiken pho and 2 fresh rolls and the only reason they got 1 star is for the fresh rolls. But the pho litteraly tasted like water no flavor what so ever! I had to ask for salt to give it some flavor. All the spoons on the table were dirty I mean this was just a horrible experience I will never visit this place again coming 14 hours to eat here and I was extremely disappointed along with my kid. read more

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food was very pleasing for my family. they left the restaurant satisfied with this restaurant recommendation that I pitched after hearing from a friend who was stationed at JBLM to stop by here. my Lola, or grandma, was sold on the egg rolls! She said that it was just as good as lumpia, which is the Filipino equivalency dish. the pricing for food was not bad at all. we ate a lot with a price tag that did not dismay us financially or emotionally. I will note that the egg rolls being $2.50 each seemed excessive, though... loved the waiter as he would balance his lighthearted sense of humor with honest advise on which dish to get when my table was in the middle between two choices. checked in with us a few times, but then he would go on his phone in front of us when there were plates piling on the side of our table, or water cups that were yet to be refilled. poor lighting in the restaurant that made it difficult for my Lola to read the menu. would be nice if the restaurant was more white lighting-based. also makes for nicer pictures. tables also felt squished together, so it was hard for my parents to get out of their chair to go bathroom or leave the restaurant because not enough room to separate each party, unfortunately. read more

Mama's Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

It was my families first time trying Pho in Washington after being in Korea and this place did not dissappoint! Flavor was on point, cleanliness was the best we have seen have a Pho spot. Minus one star for it being a bit pricey. read more

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Open late with great service and great prices. The ingredients are always fresh, and even though it can get busy at times, the staff is super quick. The ambience is chill, and there's plenty of seating, so the line moves fast even during peak hours. I've been here many times--such great food. Easily the number one pho restaurant in Lakewood. read more

Mama's Pho - Rare steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Wonderful pho!!! Some of the best I've ever had!!!! Their other food is bomb too. And on top of that the service is top notch.

I've had pho all over South Seattle, and this spot is hands-down the best. The broth is unbelievably flavorful--easily my favorite. The woman who runs it always remembers my order and makes me feel so welcome, even when I come in solo. I usually get the beef pho, but recently switched to the veggie pho after cutting meat--and honestly, it's just as good, if not better. That's how rich the broth is! Fast service, kind people, and consistently amazing food. A gem. read more

Mama's Pho - Veggie Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I have been coming here since I was a child, like back when it was Pho Hoa and while its not the most modern or newer pho restaurants I have never been disappointed in my food. Granted I do order the same thing every time to the point where if our waitress is there she remembers our order, but the soup is always flavorful, hot, and the meat is always tender. My only complaint is while the prices for everything have gone up, it seems like im paying $14.99 so a smaller portion of soup. Other than that, the place is clean for what it is, though sometimes whatever towel they wipe their tables off with definitely smells a little mildewy and I could do without that. read more

Amazing!! I love this place! They're kind, fast, and the food is absolutely amazing. I recommend the Bo kho (probably spelled wrong but it's awesome!) read more

Very disappointed with this place! The pho is watered down and flavorless the service is terrible and there is no vibe

very far out of my way, but i really enjoyed it. they're open very late too which was a plus as i'd had an action-packed day. it was a great way to wind down. the portions are pretty large too (i got a small) and i couldn't even finish it lol i had to take it with me inside is nothing fancy but it's large with lots of seating. service was lacking but the food made up for it read more

Mama's Pho - seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I love coming after work. And it's still open!!! Food is great. Service is fast. Price are fair!

It's late and only a few places open late. It's 10 pm still crowded, but we got a table for 3. Same plaza as The Grill AYCE korean bbq. Private lot. We order #1 & 2, pho. Portion is small that I could finish in a few bites. It more like kid size. But I am glad I did, because brisket is small, kind of funny. Steak is okay. Boba drink is super sweet.  It's not my taste. read more

I ordered takeout, but as always Mama's Pho will always be busy and business is always going. Lovely staff and homey ambiance. Great Brisket Pho :)) read more

Mama's Pho is my family's go-to spot for Pho & Vermicelli bowls! Seriously so good. I've been coming here for 10+ years. Service may be a little more challenging during busy hours but staff are quick to accommodate. read more

Run don't walk. I was feeling under the weather and figured soup might do it. Yalllllll when I tell you the soup hit, it did. I got the steak noodle soup and when I tell you aunty or grandma, whoever made this soup did not disappoint they didn't!!! The key is to put everything it comes with because that's how you build the flavor. The broth was perfection not too salty. 10/10 and will definitely be returning. Also the prices are amazing for such high quality.The service was amazing, really nice people. The vibe is laid back and you can tell this is a popular spot. read more

I've been coming here as a loyal customer for over 15 years. I've been to many pho restaurants, but I've ALWAYS come back to this one. The scenery and service is nothing special. Sometimes there's a really nice worker. Nobody's unpleasant or anything. It's usually really cold in there, but just ask for seating away from the door. Besides that, the food has always been the BEST in the area and they've earned my loyalty for consistently good food. read more

I was in the area and got to try this pho restaurant. It's in a seemingly low key plaza, but the restaurant was jam packed on a Sunday afternoon. Luckily I found a parking spot in their private lot. They were so busy, but I got a table after waiting less than 15 minutes. There is an unspoken line that starts behind the "please wait to be seated" sign. There's a fish tank to look at while you're waiting. The menu is simple but has the basics. I got to try pho dac biet (combination pho) and com suon bo nuong (beef short rib rice plate). I also got an egg roll, which they call fried roll. They cut it in half for you and comes with the thick sweet chili sauce. The food was so good. The pho was so flavorful and had a lot of meat. I wasn't even hungry going in, but I ended up finishing my food. You have to go up to the register to pay. They conveniently have an iPad, so they accepted Apple Pay. There's a restroom for customers in the back. read more

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