I don't know what happened, but the owner doesn't make the same quality, eggrolls, or pho. The…read morebroth was astringent, noxious, & bitter like it had been made with bad water. Egg rolls were extremely greasy and mushy. Kevin acted like it was the end of the world and he didn't want to be there. I'll never go to this place again.

Second time grabbing dinner. Don't overlook this little restaurant. Banh Mi are huge, great flavor…read moreand won't leave you hungry. Pho is better than I've ever had. The sauce on the hot wings could be eaten on a rubber tire. I have to get the recipe

Pho is good. Vietnamese Pork over rice was not good. We were advised missing tomatoes with this…read moredish, and pork quantity was half the portion or less that you normally get at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant for the price. Mochi ordered was freezer -burned (both ice cream & sticky rice) so it was not fresh. There were no accommodations for the off-set by the owner/server. For our experience, The overall quality of the food, taste, quantity does not live up to the stars it received (4.1) at the time we saw before visiting.

My family and I have been to this restaurant years ago and when we were last in town in Myrtle…read moreBeach; we wanted to give this place a try again. It seems as though there has been a change in management/ownership because the menu looks a lot different than previous. This time the menu offers MORE Chinese options than it does Vietnamese. And when we were dining in; there was only one person working. There was another woman also behind the counter, but she was not helping at all. Just a warning; service can be slow but friendly. The food itself was very underwhelming. I ordered the duck noodle soup and the soup broth was bland and the duck meat was so gamey and tasted old. The rest of my family did not enjoy their dishes as well. Usually at Vietnamese restaurants you get a plate of fresh veggies to go along with your dishes, but we didn't get any here.

Yummy food and wonderful human beings! The perfect combo! A nice menu with a lean towards Thai,…read morealthough a few other influences appear as "special guests" -- Tasted the Bulgogi, a Korean beef dish which was super tender and flavorful! But if you don't like onions, stay away -- I love them! Paired with some Tom Kha Soup for a filling, fresh and flavorful meal. All ingredients fresh and tasty. The Service and people were the best! Super friendly! I left my credit card -- Doh! and they had it waiting for me when I arrived the next day to pick it up. With all the goofiness in the world, so nice to know there are people who care and take care of you! Fully recommend Mai Phi! Southern Pines and surrounding area lucky to have such a place and people as part of their community!

We have gone back several times since our bad visit and the service has definitely improved from…read morethe sad day. I have waited four more visits before updating my review because I want to give them a fair chance because the food is good. The restaurant has redeemed itself on service. And our food is always good.

went here for a quick dinner and was very impressed with not only the food but the environment…read more everything was kept clean and had extremely pleasant customer service. they even gave me a free spring roll because i told them this was my first time trying out their restaurant.

Worth the drive! I live in the Monkey Junction area, and it's worth the drive to head up for…read moredinner. The bowl of pho is MASSIVE and so good! Our server was the sweetest lady ever! My friend wasn't sure what to try, so our server recommended one of the dishes. They discussed spice levels, and rather than possibly have my friend's dish too hot, our lovely server brought her a dish with three different spices/heat levels so she could adapt it however she liked. I ordered pho to enjoy at the restaurant and a meal to go. Our server was great about putting in my to-go entree right as we were getting finished with our meal so it arrived with perfect timing.

In my opinion, this is the best Thai food in Wilmington. You can tell it's family owned and they…read morecare about what they serve you.

** I would like to note ahead of time I have been going to pho cafe for YEARS and have raved about…read moreit to all my friends and family. It's been my #1 pho spot in all of wilmington- so I am GREATLY disappointed and feel robbed** I called ahead to place an order for beef pho ( which they prep batches 8 hours ahead of time, AKA premade, not yes distributed) and bánh mì. After giving payment over the phone I realized I needed to call back to request no cilantro (or basil) due to concern for the nationwide outbreak of Cyclospora (if you haven't heard of this, please look it up and be cautious/ aware). This is a parasite linked to cilantro, basil, and bagged salads causing severe illness such as diarrhea and vomiting across the nation, starting on May 1st, 2026. So I called the restaurant back to request the accommodation, they proceeded to tell me that they "do not do accommodations or alterations". I explained to them that if they could not accommodate me, I would like a refund for my order because I no longer want the food due to not wanting to risk it (this food was going to be dropped off to my pregnant sister, moreso reason to not want to risk it!!). They responded and said they neither cannot accommodate a refund or my SIMPLE ask to remove cilantro and basil. I told them I would reach out to my bank if they cannot proceed with proper customer service and they basically hung up on me. I walked into the establishment and told them in person why I wanted the refund and informed them of the nationwide outbreak.. the woman (owner) told me that their distributor (Sysco) would give them a heads up if their cilantro was contaminated. I looked it up, and CDC has not yet been able to identify specific suppliers YET (so obviously Sysco is still a POSSIBILITY, again, that I don't want to risk). I informed the owner of my research findings and she proceeded to refuse a refund, stating "making accommodations is inconvenient and we would lose profit if we were to refund you" , even though I did not take food home with me because I no longer wanted it. Owners argued the food was already made, which I argued back that the broth is prepped HOURS ahead of time and their veggies are pre bagged, so nothing was cooked on the spot for me that wasn't already prepped. I told them being denied my refund is basically stealing my money since I am not taking food home and I continued to press for a refund. They told me they were going to call the police and asked me to leave. I got in my car and waited and called the non emergency police department to get advice on the situation. The police department told me to contact 'The Better Business Bureau East Coast ' as it was not a lawful situation. I re-entered the establishment and told them I'd be doing so as well as leaving a Facebook review. At the end of the day, I will be contacting my bank for a refund due to being DENIED one by the business. However, I do want to put it out there that Pho Cafe has HORRIBLE customer service, I am absolutely appalled. Yes, I agreed to payment, but once found out accomations could not be made, I requested a refund almost within two minutes of my order. I am human, I sometimes think to ask for accommodations after the fact. However, that does not give right for an establishment to refuse proper customer service and any flexibility to refund or even give a credit for once the outbreak is cleared if they CHOOSE to only serve their meals with cilantro and basil and CHOOSE not to accommodate other preferences. Have a nice day everyone, Pho Cafe lost AT LEAST ONE customer today. What a shame.

Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

I had forgotten I have eaten here once 12 yrs ago. This time I had a great food experience! I…read moretried something different here than my usual vermicelli spot that was surprisingly closed for the day for an event on arrival. It was my birthday and had plans. We were referred here. I ordered the Spare Ribs in Garlic Sauce. It wasss Amazing. The garlic sauce was very familiar to a restaurant in a larger city which I no longer live. That alone has me wanting to come back. Service was quick and very attentive plus friendly. Restaurant was classic, clean, and spacious. We enjoyed talk to the host and the chef was nice as well. I've been thinking non-stop about my meal and ready to return. I've learned not to order your usual loved dish at an unfamiliar restaurant. My mom order vermicelli like I did here before. She didn't care for it in comparison but liked my meal. Seafood market on one end of the building and Asian market on the other side.

Nice staff, calming place. A great place to go if you're wanting to spend a cozy lunch break at…read more their pho was amazing and for a good price.

If you're looking at reviews to see if this restaurant is good then please KEEP READING or not and…read moreJUST GO! My wife and I recently moved here from the west coast and have been coming to this restaurant constantly when we're craving Vietnamese food, keep in mind we live 30-40 mins away and we make the drive because it's worth it, to add they have been very consistent with flavor, they don't miss. They have also won best Vietnamese restaurant numerously throughout the years, that speaks volumes. The staff is super friendly and very helpful if you have any questions about the menu. The restaurant itself is very straight forward but looks don't compare to the food. The price is also very fair compared to the other Vietnamese restaurants we've tried here and we've been to all of them, they don't compare and they're expensive for mediocre food. Andre if you see this, you've done an exceptional job! I would name the other staff members as well but have not got a chance to grab their names!

This place has the most delicious fresh food and friendly atmosphere. Family ran and owned, this is…read morethe place you want to come to for Vietnamese food!