We came here for some Vietnamese coffee. Let me tell you that was not disappointing. It was outstanding coffee , we ended up ordering three of them.. we also ordered jasmine tea which we enjoyed. The crispy spring roll was not as tasty . We also ended up not finishing that. The crispy shrimp was good. We did not try an other food from there. We may go back to try the pho at some point. read more

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I thought I walked into Superior Pho, but I just realized this was Number One Pho . They are right next to each other, so it was an easy mix up. Their pho and grilled meat ball rolls were great! The restaurant interior was clean, and the staff were attentive. Definitely a great place to visit on a cold day read more

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would never order here again. I ordered a lot of goi cuon, saying no pork, add chili sauce (tương ớt). they added no chili sauce, but added pepper sate, charged additional $9.21 but no calling me. how can you eat goi cuon with pepper sate? read more

Number One Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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This is our go to spot while in Cleveland. The staff is great and the food is delicious. The food comes out so quickly and it is amazing. The spring rolls are crispy and glorious. The soups are all amazing. The banh mi is small but with fantastic tastes. We got a banh mi to go for our drive home and my only regret is getting one to share instead of getting two. Don't come here if you're looking for an upscale dining experience but definitely come here for a delicious and affordable meal. read more

Number One Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We have dined in at the restaurant several times and always found the service to be good. There is not much ambience, but the room is clean and the rest rooms were clean as well. I am not extremely familiar with Vietnamese food, but I know the pho(soup) was tasty and the wontons and noodles were plentiful. The dishes with vegetables were tasty as well. The vegetables were fresh and crispy. Not sure what the dipping sauce was, but it was tasty as well. read more

Number One Pho - B-3 Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Good service good food. This place offers more than just pho. The menu is quite expansive. While I did have the pho to satisfy a craving. The lotus root salad was quite the surprise. Way better than what I was expecting. The shrimp was cooked just right and the pork was flavorful but complemented the lotus root nicely. The dressing is light and refreshing. The spicy lemongrass soup was very flavorful and just spicy enough to meld all the flavors together. Great soup, loved everything about it. I only wish it was served with more noodles. A lot of broth and not enough noodles. read more

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Fast service, great food, and really wonderful staff. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing to warm up this winter!

My wife had read about number one so after a trip to the West Side Market we swing back east towards Asia town and ordered food to go The hostess warmly greeted us and took our order The food came out in a flash and we headed back home I should add in that due to dietary restrictions we did not order pho and that was a big mistake Our dishes ordered were grilled chicken over rice and the chicken had the texture of shoe leather and the tofu tasted like cardboard So the moral of the story is when in Rome,,,, read more

Number One Pho ocated in Cleveland's old Chinatown right by LJ Shanghai. Superior Pho is family owned and remains a Vietnamese staple in Ohio.its been here for decades and continues to deliver great food. The Pho broth is the best you can get in the entire state, it's flavorful and rich. I usually get the Seafood Pho and it's amazing on a wintery cold day. They do have some authentic Vietnamese dishes you might not see at other places like Banh Xeo It's a light crispy crepe stuffed with meat of your choice generally pork and shrimp Severed or enjoyed with fresh cucumbers basil and dipped in Nuoc Maam ( dipping sauce made of fish sauce some palm sugar and has some sweet, spicy and tangy taste) They do have some Standard dishes like Banh mi and fried rice options if that's what you prefer Service is fast and quick Ambience is old fashion place nothing fancy so please do not expect fine dining service here . If you are kind you cares about service over food please skip and do not go around bashing them in reviews They have been doing a fantastic job at food so go enjoy the food and say hi to the grandpa at the front desk who is always kind and smiling Definitely worth trying if you are around that area read more

Number One Pho - A1. Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

New owners. Updated recipes and food. They remodeled and made a lot of new updates. Food was delicious and fresh. Came out looking great and fast. The staffs were friendly and always smiling and actually looked happy. I recommend this place if you're around the area. The best pho place in Cleveland. read more

The Chinese owner was rude, he wanted to charge me $3 extra for a $17 Pho(#5) just for a piece of pig feet. , totaling $20 now. I asked him to show me where on the menu that state the $3 extra charge. He couldn't, and ended up giving it to me for no charge. Nevertheless, I will NEVER go back here. Very few customers for a Saturday night at 8pm, too. You can make your own judgement. Don't go. I am posting this multiple times! read more

Just left this restaurant, first visit here and disappointed that I didn't walk out the first time I found a piece of hair in my bun Bo hue. Of course the server apologized but it was off to a bad start already. I decided to let them remake my bowl only because the broth was fairly decent and I was really hungry. I didn't finish my bowl so I put the rest in a to go container and as I close it up and chewing my last bite I can feel a strand of hair on my tongue so I pull it off and there it was a strand of black hair with blonde on the tip. Now I have leftover bun Bo hue I have to trash because that's just gross, and I can't help but think there's more hair swimming in there but it's hard to tell in a bowl of broth! The other thing that should have alerted me to leave were the massive flies that kept buzzing about and the fact that the restaurant was pretty empty at 2 hours til close on a Saturday! Received a few funny looks that I just brushed off, it begin to feel awkward sitting there and I eat at Asian restaurants regularly. The service wasn't the best. I was immediately given a fork but no chopsticks or spoon, I had to ask for those utensils which is wild considering this is a pho restaurant! I won't be back, I only stopped in because superior pho, where I always dine at, is closed until the July 9th. Forgot to take a pic of the bun bo hue so I'll just post my receipt so people know it's a legit review. read more

Number One Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This was my third time eating at No. 1 Pho and my sixth time overall enjoying their delicious Vietnamese soup. I'm a huge Pho fan and this is the ABSOLUTE best in Cleveland. I've had the beef, the meatball, and the chicken. On my lastest visit on June 30, 2024, I ordered the chicken Pho along with two crispy springrolls. First, the springrolls were nothing special. They were exactly what I expected. The Pho, as always, was the star of the show and was very enjoyable. While the service is a bit awkward, not uncommon at some of the Asian restaurants due to a number of factors, it was quick and we were in and out within 20-25 minutes. Some Pho restaurants use substandard chicken. I can't even adequately describe what I've run into at other places. At one, it's almost like a rubbery chicken version of an oyster cracker. At others, the chicken is chewy or overcooked. At No. 1 Pho, the chicken chunks are real. They're delicious and perfectly cooked. If you're looking for great Pho, the name doesn't lie. No. 1 Pho is the best. read more

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Great food and very friendly service. Nice & clean. Love Bun Bo Hue , banh xeo , special pho

Honestly, I can't think of anything I would really change about this place. My BF and I were supposed to meet up at LJ Shanghai but since they were surprised closed...I stopped by this place and we had a great time! It's easy to find and even though there isn't a parking lot, the main street and side streets are not busy so parking is easy to find. Menu is extensive and very helpfully accompanied by clear pictures! Our food came out so quickly! Taste was great--we ordered the pho and the wonton noodle bowl. Service was quick and friendly. My only comment is that I wish my dish came with bakchoy or some type of leafy veggie as advertised on the picture... Eating area was spacious and uncluttered. read more

Went here on a double date to grab some pho on a nice summer day. My partner and I split the pho with beef brisket (my favorite cut for pho) and the pork Banh mi. I started with the pho, and after adding a touch of lime and hoisin sauce, I was so happy to be eating such a yummy dish. It's not too heavy and the noodles and meat were juicy and delicious. However, my favorite was the Banh mi. The pork was moist, the pickled radish was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the bread was SO good. I literally kept raving about the bread to my friends at the table. If I could buy a basket of just the bread, I would have. The place itself is just simple and clean. There seems to be good street parking. Service was quick and fine. Overall, would definitely come back, especially for the Banh mi. Like other reviews have said, I'm quite surprised at the lower rating since I thought it was pretty great! read more

Number One Pho - Pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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On a cold and windy (1C temperature) Saturday evening (with light snow) in late March 2022, after a productive afternoon preparing for an interview at a tea/coffee shop, my friend Christina and I decided to head to dinner at Number 1 Pho restaurant. As a side note, one of my best friends from my University days is Vietnamese so I was eager to have some Pho again. FOOD -- This is a Vietnamese restaurant with a vast selection of dishes to choose from on the menu. They have the traditional Pho soup with beef and Banh Mi sandwich with pork. If meat isn't your thing, they have vegetarian options too such rice and vegetables. I ordered the Pho Tai ($13) which is labeled as P1 on the menu. It is the traditional Pho that comes with bean sprouts, basil leaves, and jalapeño peppers. All those ingredients came on the side along with lettuce. The soup itself came with green onions and beef. I asked for my beef to be well done (cooked) because sometimes, the beef at other restaurants isn't cooked all the way through. I thought it tasted fine because it lacked flavour. I used hot sauce as I ate to enhance the flavour. My friend ordered the Bun Bo Hue ($15) which is labeled as H5 on the menu. It isn't pho but just a regular soup that is spicy. I tasted some and preferred her meal than mine because hers was a little spicy. It came with beef as well and green onions. SIDES -- We also ordered the spring rolls ($6) which is an appetizer. It came with 2 rolls that had shrimp and some other meat inside that looked like chicken or pork. The BBQ sauce on the side was okay. It tasted a bit too sweet. They couldn't split the spring rolls amongst the 2 of us so I just paid for it. Overall, I think this is an average restaurant. Service/hospitality was great and it was clean inside. Prices were cost effective even though $13 for a bowl of pho seems steep. It appears all prices have gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic though; however, this restaurant has very fair prices. I recommend supporting this local business. I don't know if I'll be back because the the Pho tasted just okay. If I do visit again, I'll have to try another menu item that has more spice and flavour. **** - 30/150 total reviews in 2022 - 508 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 27 March 2022 read more

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Food is average Vietnamese. Not many choices in Cleveland. Summer rolls were very good. Vietnamese egg roll plate and seafood pho were very good. Service was very quick!! Ambiance is very middle of the road. Nothing special at all. read more

Number One Pho - Outside of NumberOne - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Got the classic pho and banh mi and gotta say they do a good job. The soup is like amazing and doesn't need any additions. The banh mi wasn't anything to rave about but it was solid 4/5. My main beef is always the soup as that's like the foundation of the whole dish and I think they hit that out of the park. Sadly that's where it ends I wish they had more noodles in their pho. Felt like I needed more. Their meats in their pho also limited. Beef sliced too thick and almost no tripe or tendon in the all meats combo. That said, still solid location. I'd rate it 3.5 /5 total but u can't do half stars in yelp so I'm more inclined to lean towards the 4 stars read more

Number One Pho - Pho (all the meats) - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I had a craving for pho while visiting friends in Cleveland and decided to turn to Yelp for some local options. I originally picked another pho placed, but once I got there it was really sketchy and seemed closed so I settled on Number One Pho that wasn't too much further away. Honestly, it was fine. I got my pho fix but this place is not the best pho joint ever. I think I may have just missed the cue to avoid dining in at pho restaurants because they are located in a mostly deserted part of town with barred up windows so didn't give me the safest feeling. When I arrived, it seemed almost completely empty and I had to ask if dinning in was allowed. They said yes, and took me to the back where at least there was another couple eating. I ordered the summer rolls and rare steak and brisket pho (#2). The summer rolls quickly came out it was just okay. There's no real flavor to the shrimp and there were one or two slices of pork in the rolls that had no real taste or flavor either. At least it was served with sauce to make it edible. The pho itself was okay, again not the best nor worst. It came out hot and the meats tasted good with the hot sauces and chili oil. I think the cleanliness of the restaurant itself also leads me to a lower review. Tables weren't completely wiped down between customers (or at least that is how it appeared). Maybe I came on a bad day, it was random Tuesday so who knows but I wouldn't recommend Number One Pho for dine-in. This spot seems to be a better take out joint for just the pho based on my dining experience. read more

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Ended up having dinner here last night after attempting LJ Shanghai, but not realizing it was cash only. Ordered two appetizers, they came out and were quite tasty. My husband ordered a noodle dish and I, a bahn mi. The waiter brought my husband's bun, but not my sandwich. No big deal, figured it would be out shortly. Then the same waiter brought over two bowls of pho. Advised that those did not belong to us and that I had ordered and was waiting for the sandwich. He picked them back up and delivered them to the table next to us. After that, dish after dish came out of the kitchen, none of which were mine. My husband and I were, at that point, joking that maybe it was never coming out. Well... it never came out. Obviously, also, despite being rather empty in there, he never stopped back to check or I would've mentioned it. This meant drink glasses went without refills also. When he brought the bill, the sandwich was still on there and I said, "Oh! You never brought this sandwich. Can you please take it off the bill?". His answer was not to apologize or offer to comp anything, or offer to make it to go, it was just, "OK." This lack of service is a total disappointment, because we love Vietnamese food and would love to find a good go-to. I can't believe they didn't care more. For what it's worth, my husband said his food was delicious. I wouldn't know! read more

This restaurant is my favorite place to go for pho. The chicken noodle pho is to DIE FOR and the restaurant is small and cozy.

The bun thit nurong is good but not as good as elsewhere in the area. I think pho lee is better. The fish sauce was a bit scarce and the flavor of the pork is not as charred or marinated read more

Came with a few friends on a chilly Sunday craving a big hot bowl of pho, which is exactly what I ordered. Given the limited number of Asian food options in Cleveland, Number One Pho got the job done. The soup was steaming and well seasoned. However, the noodles were a bit undercooked and the meatballs had too many little hard chunks in them for my taste. Everything was also on the more expensive side, but the prices made sense in the light of inflation. The service was good and the staff let our party stick around and chat until they closed. read more

Number One Pho - P4. Pho Tai Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I've never had Pho, so it's almost unfair for me to compare. We ended up here when our original plans fell through. I've heard this was truly the best Pho spot in Cleveland, so that's what I ordered. My friend orders the same and we both decide... it's only okay. I'm sure as far as Pho goes, it's good, so maybe it's just not my thing. It tasted like grassy water. My husband ordered some chicken and fried rice and he said it was also just okay. The service was not great, but also not poor. The dishes and tables and glasses were all pretty dirty. We won't be returning. read more

I have never been served food this good, this fast. I literally sat down, ordered my food, and less than 3 minutes went by and I already had my piping hot, flavorful Pho dac Biet. A few shortcomings but I will definitely come here if I am in a rush for Pho! Price: $10-$17 Atmosphere: Mom and Pop Flavor: Powerful, maybe too salty Overall: easy, fast and flavorful! I've been on a bit of a Pho run lately and figured I would try this spot since it's right by Superior Pho. I got my food in 3 minutes flat and first taste slapped me with a way better tasting broth than what I was expecting. It packs a lot of flavor, after a few sips I believe it's from the salt and onions because I was slurping down my water and hot tea after every bite. A few drawbacks. The meatballs when I bit into them were cold in the middle which somewhat ruined the authenticity for me. Also the meats were all very powerful tasting in their own rights, but I felt like they overburdened the dish as a whole. They seemed to all have been seasoned differently but not necessarily with the taste of the broth in mind. It left me feeling somewhat confused on how the flavors were supposed to mix appropriately. Overall, it was still really good. The next time I go, I'll try something besides the Pho to see what the rest of the menu is like! read more

Number One Pho - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Had the beef and meatball pho. It was very good and i recommend it. I have had pho many places in my travels and this was a good option in cleveland if you are looking to try it locally. I will probably come back to try their vermicelli bowls, banh mi sandwiches, and lemongrass dishes. Ambiance/decor nothing fancy so think in terms of casual not date night. Service was friendly with a smile. read more

This is my all time favorite pho in Cleveland I feel like they have to know my name by now. All the soup is awesome and the appetizers are really good. Definitely recommend the squid appetizer. read more

My husband and I hit up every Pho restaurant to any new city we have been to from California to Florida. Number One Pho is truly our #1 place, so far, for authentic pho. Pleasant staff, great customer service and excellent food. Highly recommended! read more

I love pho. It is the perfect soup. This place makes the best around. It is always clear and full of flavor. Salt, sweet, acid and umami are in perfect balance. Traditional spring rolls and such are excellent as well. I think the food is a 5 star but the service tends to be a 3 for being so hit or miss. The food keeps bringing me back again and again. read more

I have been coming here for about 5 years now. They are a hidden gem everything is always delish the service is always impeccable and when I order from DoorDash I get the same portions as if I sat down. The vibe is always nice and peaceful for lunch or dinner. read more

Pho broth was very greasy. The smell in the restaurant is like a gas station bathroom. The beef and tripe pho was delicious and of good size. It was $12 and a can of soda is $1.50. read more

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Do you know how everyone on TikTok is saying that the best Asian food restaurants aren't five stars? This is exactly the case for Number One Pho. After reading other reviews I think we need to clear up a few things: 1. The pho tastes incredible- they provide all the usual additions like sprouts, basil, jalapeno, etc. Seeing as it's named "Number One Pho," it makes the most sense that you'd order pho. Although they do provide other meal options, why would you order something else? 2. The limeade was delicious, super tart, super sweet. (I'll admit I did water it down a bit.) Service was quick, everybody was friendly, and I have zero complaints. read more

Excellent food and excellent friendly service. This soup hit the spot. We really enjoyed everything. read more

Number One Pho - WonTon Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Have been here twice now...once as part of an Asian Town event and most recently for a takeout meal for myself and family. We ordered pro and crispy spring rolls. Pho tai nam with rare beef and brisket had a well-seasoned broth with an abundance of meat. Some of the chunks were more on the fatty side, but those pieces (and bones) add flavor to the broth. Crispy spring rolls were also decent, served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. A nice meal from a group of folks working hard at what they do read more

On a raining Cleveland weekend, I was craving some pho. I decided to order takeout from Number One Pho after someone recommended this to me. I ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls, pho with flank steak and brisket, and vermicelli noodles with charbroiled pork. The best thing about spring rolls is the sauce but I was disappointed when the sauce was basically hoisin sauce with peanuts. It did not seem like there was any effort into making this a little more unique or flavorful. Also the rolls were loosely wrapped and shrimp was a little overcooked. As for the pho, the broth was piping hot which was a plus but the flavor was a little bland, missing the fragrant spices and umami beef flavor. The meats were also a bit tough and overcooked. The briskets were chunks of meat rather than the slices that I am used too. For the vermicelli, granted I saved this for dinner, I liked that the pork was seasoned well and tasty. However, there wasn't enough sauce for the plate so I was eating bland vermicelli. Also, the pickled carrots were too thick instead of stringy to match the consistency of the vermicelli. In addition, the lettuce were also not shredded enough so it didn't mix well with the vermicelli. On to the my next mission to finding the best pho restaurant in Cleveland. read more

If you're looking for aunthentic Vietnamese cuisine with fresh ingredients and quick & reliable service, Number One Pho is your spot! Their Pho soups and cabbage salads are fantastic!!! I crave their salad! I've tried it at other restaurants and it just doesn't compare! Pho is also delicious and satisfying. Be sure to give this place a visit! read more

Number One Pho - A9. Goi Tom Thit Shrimp and pork cabbage salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

On most cold and rainy days in Cleveland, what's better than to warm up with a bowl of pho? Upon walking into Number One Pho, I got a whiff of the spices and I was so excited to order a bowl of pho! Any of the Pho bowls are good, it all depends on what type of meat you would like in it. I ordered the P4, which consist of rarebeef and tripe. What they classify as "rarebeef" is not rare at all, it's actually completely cooked! Maybe it's my misunderstanding of types of meat, but when I read that on the menu, I assumed it was rare but it wasn't. Anyways, the soup was delicious, the ingredients were fresh, and I was so satisfied when I finished every last bit in that bowl. One bowl is definitely just the right amount for an adult. No need to share because you will want your own bowl! read more

Number One Pho - Pho and rice noodle soup pricing - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I had been wanting some Pho and it was just the perfect rainy day to get some. All Vietnamese Pho is not the same that is the first thing you must know. There are a few on Superior, this one sits right on the corner of 30th & Superior and #1Pho (until I try others) rings true to its name. One thing about most Asians, generally speaking, they are more hospitable than display customer service, but these folks are pleasant enough. I was ordering my food at the counter and then sat down and I don't think that was correct. LOL! I didn't thoroughly frustrated anyone, but you sit for service and order at counter for to go. Hence, they were hospitable about me sitting, but an eye roll was accompanied with it. I'm sure it's a family restaurant, with the children as wait staff and Granpa is in the corner watching everything like a little Buddha. You don't know he's there until Money time. The restaurant was busy with lunch, so I can't and won't say it was unclean. If you've never had Pho, you will be surprised at the size of the bowl and I cannot guarantee that you will get through it all. You can add your mint, bean sprouts, lime and jalapeños, but the Sriracha(spicy) and Hoisin (sweet) sauce is a must. So BAM! I JUST GOT PHO'd Anywho, stop in and try. I usually get chicken, but they have been, pork and shrimp as well as combos. read more

Number One Pho - Chicken Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Worst Vietnamese food we've ever had. It was so bad that when I woke up the following morning, I still felt gross.