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    No 1 Pho

    3.6 (248 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Elizabeth N.

    Never have I ever...been to a Pho restaurant but we decided to try it. The menu was HUGE and if you have no idea what you are getting, a little overwhelming...but the young man sitting next to me was a big help. We ordered Pho, Crepe Appetizers and a Salad. The salad was the best buy my daughter seemed to love the mushroom broth in the soup. While this wasn't my style my guess is if you liked Pho this may be a spot for you.

    Spring roll
    Kel G.

    Order: grilled pork chop, crispy chicken, green papaya salad and spring rolls. Grilled pork was served on broken rice with tomatoes, cucumber and pickled carrots and daikon and a side of fish sauce. Crispy chicken was fried chicken filet served on top of broken rice and side of tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots and daikon and fish sauce. Spring rolls were shrimp, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, mint/basil, and bean sprouts wrapped in rice paper served with a peanut sauce. Last the green papaya salad is shredded papaya tossed in a special soy sauce with basil on a lettuce bed and topped with sliced shrimp. Everything except the pork chops were on the appetizer section. The chicken definitely was not an appetizer size; it was basically an entree. My favorite is probably the papaya salad. Vietnamese papaya salad is tossed in a soy sauce concoction instead of fish sauce like Thai and Laos papaya salads. It has a more refreshing taste. Items I wish I had tried, the banh beo and banh cuon (rice rolls). Hope to return one day to explore more of the menu. Side note: they have a 10% discount for Yelp check in's but they DO NOT honor it because they said it's "expired." I would recommend updating Yelp to reflect this or honor it for guests who present with the coupon.

    No. 1
    Lee S.

    The food is consistently excellent. Timely service with great recommendations. A clean and upbeat environment. Easy place for a conversation and great food.

    Beef pho
    Shirlyn Jung J.

    Staff was very friendly as soon as you walked in place looked very clean I ordered Vietnamese iced coffee. That was really good! We ordered the beef pho. that was average I wasn't particularly fond of the noodles that they used. I ordered the combination fried rice. I thought that was good but they put a lot of meat in it and not as much rice. I wish that they would've added a little more rice. We also ordered pork and beef bahn mi. I thought both were good. The bread on the outside was just a little hard but other than that I thought that it was good! For the price I thought they could give you more overall I would rate this three stars.

    Vietnamese papaya salad
    Amy H.

    I forgot to take pictures of the rest of our meal. But the one I took is the papaya salad. It's the Vietnamese version so the sauce was different with shrimp on top. My husband enjoyed it more than the Thai/Lao versions. He said it was refreshing and the flavor wasn't overpowering like the others. I also enjoyed it but I like both versions! He had the grilled pork Bahn mi! He said it was a great sandwich and a nicely toasted bun. I got the Bun with the grilled pork and spring rolls. To my surprise my spring rolls were still crunchy by the time I got to eat it. I've got a 7 month old that ate first lol! Seems they are fried in a cornstarch slurry and fried! I loved it because I don't like soggy spring rolls in my noodles so it was a nice surprise! My daughter had the pork fried rice. Perfect for kids who don't like veggies. Only egg and green onions in it. Plenty of parking around! Nice ambiance with painted pictures all around. Friendly staff and good service!

    12. Hu Tieu My Tho Kho (kids) no herbs or bean sprouts
    Thao T.

    Food for us as Vietnamese foodies, solid 3 stars. We ordered 2 broken rice dishes. They had broken rice which is great because some place offers just regular jasmin rice in place when it's supposed to be broken rice. However the traditional flavor isn't quite there yet. We ordered the dry hu tiêu Mỹ tho for my son and it came out okay as well. Not bad but not traditionally done. Over all, not bad but not the best Vietnamese food we have had. Why I said food is a solid 3 stars but I gave 4 stars? The service was very good. Our server was a young white fella. Super polite and nice and attentive. Service is everything!! He spilled something, totally not his fault.. the corner of the dish broke off as he was holding it.. and he quickly apologized and cleaned up and replaced the dish immediately. Very professional the whole time we are there to us and ALL other customers.

    Sam A.

    The spring rolls were very fresh and reminded me of my favorite Vietnamese restaurant from Oahu, Hawaii. The waiting staff was kind and brought out our food in a timely manner. I ordered the #1 which is basically a traditional combination pho. I failed to take a picture of the pho, but my completely clean bowl should tell you all you need to know. The beef broth was incredibly savory and tasted exactly the way all pho lovers crave. Good noodles, soft with a nice bite. The meats were all cooked well and the soft tendon was particularly delicious. If you're looking for a huge bowl of Pho, this is definitely not your place. What the restaurant lacks for in serving size it makes up for in its taste. Highly recommend to anyone craving some good Vietnamese cuisine.

    48. Banh Mi Ca Ri Ga. Lots of chicken. Got a side of rice with it too.
    Lori D.

    We have eaten hear a number of times and it is always good. It was crowded and the service was friendly and fast although once the food was served it was hard to get our waiter's attention because it was busy. My son got the summer rolls to start and the chicken curry. The waiter pointed out it was also listed as an appetizer with baguettes that you can dip in the sauce. It is a cheaper price and the same amount. He also said you could get a side of rice and get more food. My son loves carbs so that is what he did. That was the first time he got the curry and it was the best thing we ordered. A little too spicy for him but very flavorful. We brought it home as there was a lot with tons of big chunks of chicken. I got the shrimp bun and hubby got the shrimp com. They were good.

    Almost gone!!

    Chicken banh mi was absolutely delicious! Fresh soft bread, pickled veggies were perfect. Service was also great!

    No. 2 Pho, No. 27 and No. 34 Vietnamese noodle dishes. Plus a coconut boba tea.
    Keenan T.

    No. 1 Pho is my family's go-to place for good Vietnamese food. Their peanut sauce is how we know it's the real thing. I give 4 stars since service can be hit-or-miss. Some days it's prompt, on other days it takes a while. My latest visit was with three longtime friends. We split fresh and fried spring rolls and each got a hearty bowl of pho. The bowls come with veggies on the side. Add as much or as little as you like. My favorite drink is their boba tea. Think a slushy with boba balls at the bottom. Sweet and savory. I recommend drinking water afterward so the sugary aftertaste doesn't linger and threaten your teeth.

    45. Banh Beo. Steamed rice cakes with fried onion, green onion and dried shrimp powder served with nuoc cham for dipping.
    Surelyne L.

    This isn't a fancy place but they serve good pho. Service was a bit spotty but with these times, it's understandable. The broth is the differentiating factor in pho & the broth here is very well made. Have been to other places where the broth is ladened with msg...not so here. We tried a few other offerings & they were equally good. The only word of caution is unless you like your door excruciatingly spicy hot, don't order the Bun Bo Hue. It's one of my usual favorites but this was so spicy that I didn't enjoy it at all. **Note to other Yelpers who check-in, they do not accept the check-in discount.

    Chicken and rice vermicelli dish
    Jbear F.

    This Asian restaurant in the Whole Foods/La Farm shopping on 55 has a relaxing atmosphere and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Many people who try it become regulars. The food is always good. Wish I could remember the Vietnamese names of the great dishes we've had. Actually the crepe which my best friend gets all the time is called Banh Xeo. Many of the dishes come with an abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables.

    45. Ban Beo
    Yvonne J.

    I'm upping them to 5 stars because they are my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Cary area! I constantly eat here whether take out or dining in! My favorite are still the spring rolls (chao gio) because they make them with rice paper and it's perfect every time. I love that it comes with herbs and lettuce too if you want to wrap them. As for the dishes the best part is the variety of dishes here! I love that they have Banh cuon so much and hope they never get rid of it. We've tried the Banh hoi here too and it's delicious. The pho is not the best pho I've ever had but it will hit the spot if you're craving it. I still avoid the bun Bo hue here, so that's one thing I can't recommend. Service is casual, quick, and they're kind! All around, I love this place.

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    Is there a vegetarian pho option?

    Yes, they have a vegetarian soup option: V1. Hu Tieu Chay Veggie soup with rice noodles served with tofu, broccoli and cauliflower.… Read more

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