I have been in search of a good pho spot in North Carolina for a while and I think I have finally found it. This restaurant is authentic and the broth here really hit the spot for me. The also has all the side condiments you would want to go with your pho which is hard to find around here. The service was also amazing, they sat us down quickly, took our orders almost right away, and the food came out in about 10-15 minutes. The restaurant itself was well decorated, bright, and clean. I will 100% be coming back when I am in the area. read more

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Second visit. First time, slow service but good food. We gave grace. This time? A reminder that aesthetic does not equal execution. The space is lively and well-designed. It photographs beautifully. Unfortunately, restaurants aren't judged on lighting. We ordered everything upfront: Banh Xeo (explicitly no shrimp due to a shellfish allergy), Cha Gio, Pho Tai, and the Chef Special. Somehow, not everything was entered correctly. The Banh Xeo arrived covered in shrimp. Allergy clearly stated. It was sent back immediately. We were told they could remake it, but it would "take a while because it takes a long time to make." Banh Xeo takes under 10 minutes in a properly run kitchen. We declined and assumed the rest of our meal would arrive promptly. It didn't. The egg rolls weren't just fried, they were fully baptized in oil. One bite and it felt like chewing on a sponge that lost a fight with the fryer. Then we watched tables seated at least 15 minutes after us receive their food before we did. When we asked about the remainder of our order, we were told it had "just been added" and would take a while. Pho taking 35+ minutes in a Vietnamese restaurant isn't high volume. It's disorganization. The Chef Special was decent. The pho, which should be the backbone of the menu, was underwhelming. Several tables around us had incorrect orders or long delays. The owner circulated, but instead of urgency or accountability, the energy felt inconvenienced. Here's the reality: great atmosphere can draw people in once. Food and leadership bring them back. If you're going because it looks trendy and buzzing, go in with eyes open. The aesthetic might be the star of the room, but the food should be. read more

I had to comeback and try their pho, and it didn't disappoint. I got the pho with sliced rare beef and it was delicious. The broth was rich and herby (if cilantro isn't your style tell them before hand but it was the perfect amount for me) the beef was thin not fatty and a large portion of noodles. I was able to add chili paste to my preference without the broth getting salty. this is definitely going to be my pho spot. Also, get the green thai tea! mildly sweet and slightly earthy...perfect combo with the meal. read more

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This place is very popular. I've been here a couple times now and there is always a line of people waiting. It's a small venue, a bit cramped, but the food is tasty. They've got your typical Vietnamese dishes, but since it's called "Midtown Pho," I, of course, had to order their pho. The broth was fantastic, and I did not feel super thirsty after the meal so it is not super heavy on the MSG. Good portion sizes too. The only issue was that this place gets so popular, it's difficult to flag someone when needed, including asking for the check. read more

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So glad we stopped here for lunch while in the area. Midtown Pho is a popular spot with good lighting and an energizing atmosphere. The food is excellent. Fresh, flavorful, and varied. The portions are large and prices reasonable. I chose the vegetarian summer rolls and vermicelli noodle tofu. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

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Ordered spring rolls, it was never received with delivery. The bag was tied shut as well. They got my pho order wrong, added items I didn't want in them. Whatever chicken this establishment uses, needs to be questioned as well. read more

Broth was very good and had tons of flavor. The rare beef was tender and really was a huge portion for the price. Plenty of bean sprouts, basil and jalapeños on the side. Service was good and the pho came out quick. Would definitely go back read more

Midtown Pho - Pho Tai ( Sliced Rare Beef Pho) - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Rice in the rice dish was cold and stiff though overall was good. Several in our group noted the ramen broth as good. Seating is limited for this popular place. Parking is limited. read more

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Great broth, chili sauce (ask for it) is well done. Plenty of garnishments. Decent amount of protein. Not on the cheap side but Pho is best I've found so far ! read more

Midtown Pho - For 2 orders... fresh and plenty! - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is hands-down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the triangle area. They have a great story that's plastered on the restaurant wall and are so accommodating toward vegetarian/vegan customers. I always go for the tofu summer rolls and vermicelli noodle tofu dish - so delicious and never disappoints! Their vegan pho broth is mild and not my favorite so would not recommend that unless you put your own sauce mixture into it. My friend said the beef broth was quite tasty though. The restaurant is quite popular on the weekends, so I would recommend going on off times on the weekdays or getting there early to get on the waitlist - trust me, it's worth the wait! read more

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What friendly staff! The space is nicely decorated with breezy. The pho is pretty good, definitely the best I've had in the Triangle, albeit a little sweet. Portions are good. The soft shell crab was a disappointment though. It came with veggies not scallions and was plated differently than usual. The batter was thick and crunch. It soothed by craving but I probably won't return. read more

Midtown Pho - Fried soft shell crab - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

food is good. The atmosphere is very cute. Decorated in Vietnamese environment service a friendly, and very efficient. Are they recommended read more

Midtown Pho - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Decor is fresh and chic with the high ceiling. Service was great and quick, we got the soft shelled crab appetizer and it was crispy and delicious. We also got a Bun Rieu (IYKYK ) and pho. The pho broth is flavorful and clear, toppings plentiful. The BBH had all the fixings and if there was blood cake it would be complete. Highly recommend!! read more

Midtown Pho - Beef Pho Combo (Pho Dac Biet) - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food and service. Always feel like I'm eating "clean" when I come here. Like the eclectic atmosphere and clientele too

I love coming here :) its a super cozy spot, and ive been visiting a lot more during this cold season for their soups. The bun rieu is my favorite! Or maybe the banh xeo is. Cant choose! read more

We came in around 2pm and were surprised at how busy it still was! Luckily we managed to get the last spot at the bar. Service was okay. The place did have that trendy vibe rather than being a casual spot for Vietnamese food. Not a fan of their Vietnamese coffee it is so creamy. Their pork banh mi is delicious! And I like that the sandwich was warm since the meat at other places can be cold. The pork was tender, seasoned with a hint of lemongrass and a sweet marinade. Their bun bo hue was disappointing. At first, when I saw the broth I thought it would be bursting with lemongrass and warm spices. And lemongrass is a key ingredient in this noodle soup dish. But I couldn't taste them. The meat was tender though. I guess I should've gotten their pho instead. read more

I did not have good experiences here the last two times I visited . Once they were crowded and they put me at the counter facing the parking lot, which was fine. Except they left me there for 10 minutes. No menus, no water, clearly they had their staffing assignments messed up. When I got up to leave, I told them quietly that I was leaving and would come back when they weren't so busy. They just shrugged at me, nobody said sorry or offered to take my order. I have only been back there once since then, with friends who wanted to go. They served me a Coke, but when I asked for a refill, the wait staff said that the machine was empty and would be refilled shortly. Five minutes later, they said they were still waiting. 10 minutes after that they said that they were too busy to fill it. They didn't offer me water or iced tea or anything else as an alternative. And they still charged me four dollars for the one glass of soda. I think they are too busy for their own good an don't have adequate staff. Most of the staff look like teenagers. I had had good food there in previous years, but I think their service has really gone down read more

Came for lunch on a Saturday and had a great meal here! They were able to accommodate our large party, which was appreciated. I tried: + Fried pork spring rolls + Iced Vietnamese coffee + Sliced rare beef pho + original banh mi All of the food was excellent. Definitely recommended for Vietnamese food in the area. read more

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Perfect spot to hit up on a rainy day! You really can't go wrong with any of the pho here... but honestly, just stick with the pho. The one time I tried to branch out and ordered Cari Ga (Vietnamese coconut chicken), which sounded delicious on paper but unfortunately turned out to be pretty ordinary. read more

Ordered Fresh Summer rolls...wrappers were thick, tough and dry, peanut sauce thick and gummy. Also had beef combo pho...no meatballs ....had diarrhea as soon as got home!!!! Won't be going back read more

This is a popular place and I can see why. The Hubs needed his pho fix and was not disappointed. Rare steak was tender and the broth was on point. I was searching for Banh cuon and was disappointed it wasn't in the menu. The server steered me towards Banh Xeo, a large vegetable-laden pancake. I selected the shrimp version. Absolutely loved taking some minty Thai basil leaves, a piece of the pancake, wrapping it with lettuce with my chopsticks (sometimes dropping it!) and then dipping it into the sauce. The Shrimp Spring rolls were a great stater too. Would definitely be back! read more

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I will always be on a hunt for the best Asian food places. I was craving pho, so I needed to find some pho. Reviews are clutch! Which is why I'm here now. Came here during the lunch hour, around noon and it was pretty busy. I was able to get a seat at the bar with no problem. I ordered the spicy pho and it was very good. The spice wasn't terrible, they could have added more, but I understand everyone has a different tolerance. I also ordered a Thai tea that was delicious as well. The parking situation can be a bit busy since it's like a strip mall with other businesses, but I lucked up at day and found a spot right outside the door. read more

Midtown Pho - Spicy Beef Pho (Bun Bo Hue) Thai tea - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Amazing service, chic and cute ambiance. the food, specially PHO always hits the spot. Their fresh spring rolls are amazing

We were in town with our son and fiancée and were in the mood for Pho as it was rainy and cold. We were fortunate to find this location based on other Yelp reviews. The server was excellent and provided us with a lot of information on the different Phos. The four of us all agreed that the meal was excellent. The restaurant was very nice inside. read more

The food was pretty decent but probably not over the moon for it. We were sat at the bar by the host because the inside was full but weren't given any menus or silverware or anything and when the server came up after awhile asked if we were ready but we said we didn't have menus. Same with the food once it came out, we had to ask for silverware. When we paid it took a really long time to pay and leave and I had to walk up and ask if we could pay. I don't know how service is at the tables but at the bar it wasn't very good. I got the pork chop plate and the pieces of meat were very thin and not much of a pork chop. It didn't taste bad but wasn't much there and it was okay. My friend I went with seemed to get pretty sick afterwards as well, so I'm not sure if something there made her sick but it was a little bit after we left. read more

Midtown Pho - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Been here a few times. Prices have gone up but it seems pho and banh mi's quality have gone down. Pho soup seemed to be off the from spice and depth perspective. Banh mi seemed one dimensional sweet. However the bun itself is one of the better ones in Raleigh. $10 for a mediocre sandwich is pretty steep. $16 for pho. Eating out is getting very expensive! Service was okay like any Asian restaurant. read more

Pretty good and service was excellent. Highly recommend the matcha creme brulee!! It was fantastic. Not too sweet (what every Asian looks for). Everything was decently tasty. Like a couple of dumbasses neither of us ordered pho at a pho restaurant hahaha. Fried egg was way overdone and too oily. Both dishes were pretty good but not amazing. Compared with CA/LA standards it's pretty mid. Would come back to try dining inside and to try the pho and flan. read more

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Omgeeeee I love this place. Our usual go to for pho is PhoFfar East but we wanted to try a new place. Food was *chefs kiss* so flavorful! Restaurant was clean and service was great. They even tried to get the basketball game on for my husband when they saw him watching it on his phone. Very nice. Highly recommend for all Vietnamese food lovers! read more

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I had the fried pork spring rolls as an appetizer, and the grilled chicken vermicelli as my entree. Both were tasty, but the grilled chicken was superb. Very fresh and the portion size was huge. My only negative is that the spring rolls were a little greasy, but otherwise a good start. I will be back. read more

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Midtown Pho has some really great food! I can't believe it took me so long to go here! It's so pretty inside. Their menu is quite extensive and anyone will find something that they like. Their broth is one of the best in the area in my opinion! I usually prefer bun bo hue over pho but here I like the pho more read more

Very solid pho place, with good broth and ingredients. There is a lot of seating inside and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Ordered the beef combo pho. The portions were a little bit on the smaller side, but that aside the pho was great. The broth and noodles were both very good and left me feeling warm and full. A good recommendation for anyone wanting to try out a new pho place. read more

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Wow! What a find!! We had the spring rolls for starters followed by Vermicelli. Food was really good and tasty. Clean place, friendly staff. Highly recommended. read more

Midtown Pho - Combo Vermicelli Noodle (Bun Dac Biet). - Wine Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service, amazing Pho!! ................................................. . .................,

Great atmosphere. Food was delicious and plentiful. Shrimp rolls were fresh and crunchy. Beef Pho was rich and satisfying.

Amazing Food! Amazing Service!!! Bathrooms rated 5 stars!!! Love this place. It was a rainy day just what we needed to round up our Raleigh trip for the day! read more

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This is some of the best pho I've ever had... and I had a lot of pho. It's all in the broth. The broth is really rich and flavorful. Just delicious read more

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Consistently great. My husband had the not on menu special udon crab soup and I tried it - so yummy! Will get it when it gets a little chiller! read more

Pretty good pho spot in a strip mall. Was open later for dinner on Saturday night. We had the veggie pho and the veggie spring fresh rolls. The fresh rolls were disappointing. The rolls them selves were good. But the peanut sauce was like Peter Pan peanut butter. The veggie pho was good- liked the variety of veggies including bok choy that was offered. For the price- excellent pho place. read more

I found a 4.5 star average review on Yelp at this local Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Raleigh, NC. For that reason, I definitely decided to check it out upon arrival. It was a rainy Thursday September 2024 evening when I arrived in Raleigh, NC at RDU. Took an uber to the restaurant where I met up with my friend. I arrived closed to 8pm and waited outside for my friend for a few minutes before heading inside. The restaurant itself was small but could hold maybe 50 people at any given time. The ambiance was nice and quiet and definitely a place to be to have dinner. Since I was gearing up for a 24 hr endurance event, I decided to get the combination Pho with summer rolls. I also wanted a strawberry margarita, so that was that. It was an enjoyable meal with my friend who was local to the area. We spent about 45 minutes here chatting, catching up, and eating. The restaurant itself was clean and the service was good albeit average but friendly. For the most part though, the experience here at the Midtown Pho Raleigh, it was a nice quiet meal with a friend that was quite good and definitely place to check out if you're in the area. I mean they have 4 1/2 hours on yelp, that's got to mean something and it attracted me here to dry out. Too bad that I didn't take photos but I'm sure it was amazing as it looked! Take a look at other yelper's photos and see what you are missing. The overall experience at Midtown Pho Raleigh NC was definitely a nice place to grab dinner in the metro area of Raleigh. It was a quiet spot in a nice part of town. That was definitely a good thing because of the 4 1/2 star review rating on Yelp. I did enjoy the ambience, because it was after 8 PM and the dinner rush was already over and for the people who like to die late, it was a nice place to enjoy a quiet dinner. Not sure if they had air conditioning in there, but I did not feel it at all. I ordered the combination pho for the evening, which came with all the usual suspects for a basic enchanting dish of beef noodle soup, which is usually a joy for the day. I also ordered some summer rolls, which also was delicious and it's all right. The noodle soup was just what I needed because I was attempting to do a marathon or beyond the next morning in Rockingham. For the most part, though this was the beginning of a short, but epic vacation in North Carolina ended up being a successful one for me. The restaurant itself was definitely green and I enjoyed the decor of the restaurant. Service was very friendly and definitely enjoyed my margarita that I also ordered. It definitely complemented the meal and enjoyed every bit of the meal as well as the conversation with my friend, who lived in the area. And so, what not to love about this Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. It has everything. I do believe that this place is quite authentic and it is a go to place for all things Vietnamese and Pho in Raleigh NC. Midtown Pho Vietnamese restaurant is located in the heart of Raleigh North Carolina. It's physically located at 424 East Six Forks Road in a small residential neighborhood. They accept major credit cards, as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a small but limited parking space for anybody and everybody who wishes to come here. I got dropped off by an Uber so that's How I got here. My friend came about two minutes later and secured herself a parking space. I even asked my friend during the dinner that if she could drop me off at my hotel before going home, and she did. And so, if you like authentic Vietnamese cuisine and are in the area, consider coming on by and having a bowl of delicious beef noodle soup and your alcoholic drink of choice. They also have a bar that is seemingly well stocked for any occasion that you may have. I definitely recommend coming here and hope you will have a good time. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the service and food. 5.0 stars for the ambience. 3.0 stars for the prices but it's how it is. Support local ! A- read more

Have been here several times now and been very pleased each time. Quality and quantity of food is terrific. Most recent visit was two of us for lunch. Hostess sat us at a table and a Server quickly took our order. Food came out nice and hot and so good! I tried the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken and this is a veggie-lovers dream come true. I swear there was a whole head of broccoli plus other veggies including baby bok choy. I ate about half and got another lunch out of it the next day. I didn't find it to be spicy at all. Just had good flavor. Sis has gotten the pork noodles several times now and loves them. She would have liked extra sauce and I would have liked a knife to cut the al dente veggies but we never saw our busy Server again. They were doing quite the lunch business and understandably so cause the food sure is good. I've had the Vegetable Pho several times in the past and always love that too. Note to Vegetarians though, it's served in a Beef Broth. read more