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    Pho #1

    4.3 (224 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    PHO #1 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Justin N.

    This is a very traditional and authentic Vietnamese spot! They have a large menu with lots of tasty Vietnamese dishes from rice dishes to pho. They're a big part of the Vietnamese community and I'd recommend them to others in the area!

    Fresh summer rolls with peanut sauce - did not enjoy
    Rachel M.

    Service was fast and friendly, and restaurant nicely decorated at Christmastime. I did not care for the fresh summer rolls. They had too much noodle and a runny peanut sauce, whereas I prefer more meat and veggies with a thicker sauce for dipping. Also, something tasted off in the roll, but I couldn't place my finger on what it was. Pho was okay. Thin broth and plenty meat/vermicelli. Generous with accoutrements (fresh lime, basil, sprouts, jalapeño). Not too salty but on the saltier side. I don't think I'll be back. Nothing wrong but not a showstopper either. Looking for a go-to.

    XL #40 - well done brisket

    Ordered an XL #40. Great portion for the price - $17. I was feeling a bit under weather and this soup healed me. The food came out hot and fast. The waitress was attentive. Lots of seating options and parking is a beeeze.

    Beef wrapped in grape leaves
    Kirstin B.

    Still my # 1 go to for Pho in the STATE. Delicious, affordable, and authentic. The owners are super kind (the lady remembers that I like it spicy and brings over Asian chili without me asking). Worth the visit.

    pho

    Awesome service and great pho! The environment felt very homey and welcoming--definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Pho #1.  Front of restaurant.
    John S.

    Visited here Friday, August 26, 2022, with a co-worker. The owner that sat us down and told us they had to put up curtains during Covid. The cables were still hanging on the ceiling. Only a few other people occupied the restaurant. She took our order quickly. Four spring rolls and beef Pho. The Spring rolls were light and served with peanut sauce. A giant shrimp nestled inside the roll and tasted very fresh. My Pho came out steaming with tomatoes, green onions, generous portions of beef, and the broth and noodles had real flavor. She gave me fresh bean sprouts, and jalapenos which I piled on top of that wonderful Pho. This restaurant had a wonderful rendition of Pho and the appetizer tasted fresh. Visit here for a nice lunch Pho experience!

    Shrimp fried rice
    Anna U.

    Great food, clean restrooms and dining area Service is great. I ordered the vermicelli bowl, lemongrass, tofu and it was delicious! My daughter had the shrimp fried rice, and it was delicious

    Rice with pork chop, fried egg and pork
    Alisa S.

    Very easy to place an order by phone and order was done fast. We ordered various of stuff to go. Two pho, rare steak and beef ball slice; combination Fried Rice w/ chicken, cilantro, green onions, shrimp and pork sausage) and Jasmine Rice with Grilled Pork Chop, Sliced Pork Skin, and Fried Egg. The portions are good. Great taste, everything is well-seasoned. Combination fried rice comes with tons of meat. Pho soup is very soothing.

    seven courses of  beef
    Ismael C.

    The food is service was amazing. Everything came out nice and warm. The flavor was incredible.

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    Rick K.

    Very friendly. Took care of us right away. Pho was excellent and filling. Cute place but stay away from tables by the door especially if windy. Owner waited on us, not a fan of that but their business

    Absolutely the best comfort food in town in a blizzard winter in Albuquerque.
    Jimmy W.

    Have been here for 15 years and it is by far my favorite destination in town. The broth is well cook with hours of pasturation with spices that is just like a real home cooking all the way from Vietnam in par with Little Saigon in Orange County.

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    Best place ever!! Love the pho and love the summer rolls. Love the service great place and price.

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    Ordered the rare beef pho. Stock was lukewarm at best so beef took a while to cook. Flavor profile was okay.

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    They are very friendly and welcoming & their pho is so good and they have a variety of options on their menu!

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    This is my new favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque! The food is consistently excellent…read moreand the service is fantastic. I have never seen such teamwork to be served, ice tea refilled and keep things moving. The servers work as a team! I feel good when I leave because the food is delicious and fulfilling. I've had their Won Ton Soup, which is very reasonably priced. But mostly I go for their noodle bowls, which are excellent. I get a combo beef and eggroll--delicious. I also recommend their chicken spring rolls, which are unique and tasty. Otherwise, their selection of spring rolls are a bit limited. I think Viet Taste serves the best iced tea in Albuquerque. It's really good! The food and service have been consistent over several visits. I feel good when I finish my meal!

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    After sitting on the I-40 for two hours so officials could clear three separate wrecks (*sigh* yes…read morefor real), I was all the things: parched, bladder bloated (lol, sorry), but most of all hangry. I called to place an order through "Bamboo by Kulantro" with a very friendly staff member. He was just as friendly when I picked up my takeout on November 25, 2025. My "takeaway" entree was the Bamboo Bowl ($18.12 with a card). It entailed "vermicelli noodles, spring mix, crispy garnish, peanuts, house sauce, crispy egg roll cut up into pieces, two grilled shrimp, and my choice of protein: grilled beef. While there was an enormous amount of vermicelli noodles which I could not finish, the rest of the entree had great portions of the rest. My dog even enjoyed much of the beef I offered her. (I washed the spice off.) If you have gluten, peanut allergy, vegan preferences, etc. - those requests can be honored. Inside, the restaurant was no frills, but a mostly quiet, clean environment. It seemed nice. Recommended for a healthy, quality meal with friendly service!

    I'm pretty impressed at the quality and quantity of pho that you get here. I'm from Cali so I'm…read morepretty picky with my pho and this place didn't disappoint! Pho was delicious, flavorful, great pho taste. Good portions and they give you plenty of meat. The accompaniments were fresh. Service is good, a bit slow but it's ok might just have limited workers. Ambiance is nice, clean, and lots of tables and seats. Definitely recommend if you like Vietnamese cuisine.

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