As authentic as pho gets around here, Pho #1 really lives up to its name. You can tell the broth is homemade because the broth is so savory seasoned very well. It's not watered down and doesn't leave you thirsty at the end (if you are thirsty after drinking the broth, it means there's most likely MSG added). I love this place and it really feels homey and inviting. The owners are Vietnamese and put their love of pho into their soups. I'm originally from LA and I can confidently say that Pho #1 can totally compete with some of the best pho places in LA. A must try if you visit Albuquerque! read more

Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

See all

Service was absolutely top notch here and was what made it shine. The woman who served us was quick, kind, and absolutely grateful. She was very on top of it! We all had pho, and it was great. It was flavorful and the needed very little, if any, extra sauces. I also got the spring rolls which were very good. Someone else got the salted lemonade and it was highly recommended. Finally, the tea was so good! Highly recommend. read more

We got 2 orders of the pho with rare beef and brisket and 1 order of the vermicelli with shrimp, barbeque pork, and egg roll. The pho had a generous portion of meat and the brisket was flavorful. I only wish the broth had a stronger beef flavor. As for the vermicelli, the portion size was excellent and the egg roll was great. Slightly charred edges on the pork though. The server was very polite and attentive. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Great little Vietnamese place in small strip mall near expo. Rolls are in smaller and bite sized which allows for ordering two types of rolls. Pho comes on three sizes and large is middle size and just right if you order rolls. read more

See all

Service was great. The lady (maybe owner) who took our order kept saying "thank you" after every order and every time she dropped something off at our table. Funny, but polite. The Combination Pho was pretty darn good. I'd say comparable to the many great Pho places in Los Angeles (I'm visiting from Los Angeles). Saw some reviews where they said the broth was bland, I didn't think so. The broth tasted authentic and flavorful. The Spring Rolls were decent. The peanut sauce was also good. I'd come back if I was in the area again. read more

Pho #1 - Combination Pho and Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We came here the night of the most foggy and drizzly winter day I've ever seen. It was kind of perfect. The outside has a pitched roof and is right next to a massage parlor. Anyways, after making it in through the two sets of doors we sat ourselves at the direction of the server/owner. Our server came over and we each ordered large Phos: the #37 and #47. Our server was very kind to encourage me to stick to my guts after I second guessed my initial choice. She then brought over the usual bean sprouts/basil/jalapeños and we began activating our basil by smelling it and saying a prayer. Then we slapped it. Then we looked at it. Then we ate it all. Then we drank water. I also had jasmine green tea. I liked it a lot. Some jasmine can smell and taste different from others. Depends where you go. read more

It takes alot for me to give a place such a low review. Was not a fan of the pho, might have been an off day or something for them. The pho dac biet that came out was warm, for the most part if you order it anywhere its piping hot or hot at the very least. The noodles felt like they had been cooked earlier in the day and was thrown in as ordered. The broth itself was bland and not flavorful. With covid restrictions lifting they have a ton of see thru shower curtains hanging up that could probably go down by now. Just made the place very hot and didn't help the circulation of air throughout the restaurant. read more

Um, whoever is giving bad reviews...are you okay? This place is great!!!!! The owner is sooooooo nice, she's so kind. She makes me feels so warm and complimented me on my chopstick usage (I am always eating pho) the broth is WONDERFUL so much food. Like you need to come here. The chicken is actual chicken. Some of these other places use Tyson grilled chicken in the bag and you can tell. I grew up on it. So I know. I'm looking forward to winter just so I can come and be 1000x more happy than I already am. I think I might get some today :p read more

Pho #1 - Extra Large Chicken Pho (Spicy) - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ordered their fried rolls and rare steak, brisket, and tendon pho. All was delicious and their broth is very good. The restaurant also has a home style type of vibe to it. Would definitely return. read more

Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

See all

Amazing food and very authentic. Great for a chilly evening dinner. I had the shrimp pho while my aunt had the tripe beef pho with brisket. Will recommend this restaurant to friends. If I return to Albuquerque I will visit this place again. read more

Very enjoyable, had the bbq pork vermicelli bowl, tasted good and was good portion size. Only in town for a few days, if I was staying longer I would definitely try this place again. Very friendly, attentive and efficient staff. read more

Best pho in town. I didn't take a photo of my beautiful, decadent bowl but I guarantee you it's delicious. They had jasmine green tea, the servers were courteous, the place was clean snd observant of social distancing. read more

I ordered beef noodle combination and from the very first bite it was the best pho I've ever had in town. I'm feeling a little under the weather but this pho is brightening my day! I 100% recommend read more

Pho #1 - Beef Noodles Soup Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We went for the pho. Not too aromatic but still tasty. The fresh spring rolls were also tasty. The typical plate of pho accoutrements were fresh and plentiful. They owner is a wonderful woman friendly and funny. If in the neighborhood, we would go back. read more

Pho #1 - The joint - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

See all

There are more than 48 restaurants in Albuquerque that serve Vietnamese food. I love Pho. When I moved to New Mexico, I started a search for the best Pho to be had here. My Duke City Pho Quest Ends at Ph #1. Every time I go to a Vietnamese restaurant, I resolve to try something besides Pho. It rarely works. This place has the best Pho I have had since I left Maryland. Almost as good as that at Pho Real in Silver Spring/Burtonsville MD. Pho or pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles called bánh Pho, a few herbs, and meat, primarily served with either beef or chicken. Pho is a popular street food in Vietnam[4] and the specialty of a number of restaurant chains around the world. Southern Vietnamese eat it for breakfast and occasionally lunch, whereas those from northern Vietnam consume it at any time of day. I usually get a small Tai/Nam (beef) Pho wherever I go. The version here at Pho #1 is wonderfully spiced and scented (the aroma is critical), is not short on beef, and has ample noodles. If you order tai, be sure to get it on a separate plate so that it will not be overcooked by the steaming hot broth. ++Lemongrass Chicken with Vegetables in a spicy brown Sauce. The Dazzler likes Ph plenty, but she really loves Lemongrass Chicken, and that's what she had. The aroma of lemongrass wafted up from the plate and she knew that she got the right stuff. The veggies (mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red bell peppers, tiny corn ears, and more)were masterfully done. The brown sauce needed a tad more piquancy (red pepper flakes or Bird Peppers?) Very delicious dish. I may even order it next time, if I ever tire of Ph (fat chance). Get a salty lemonade. You will be happy that you did. read more

See all

The woman who runs the front end of the restaurant is the sweetest! So kind and attentive, excellent customer service! She is the reason I keep coming back, but the food is also so good! Can't go wrong with the #37 combination pho or vermicelli noodle dishes. I wouldn't recommend the #38 spicy combo pho (not bun bo hue, always recommend bbh because the depth of flavor in the soup is amazing). For whatever reason, I didn't love the spicy combo pho, and maybe it's because I could just make any pho spicy with sriracha and chili oil? Maybe it's because the pho is already so good that why should I order anything else? But def need to praise the bbh. As for appetizers, the spring rolls are good and standard pho-fare. The fried squid has quickly become my favorite. If you're looking for good, soul-warming pho, this place is it. The cherry on top is the awesome woman who runs the front! read more

Love this place. The only thing bringing it down is the neighborhood. Lots of homeless and crazies, but if you can deal it't totally worth the trip. I took a job in the area and went in one day. Now I'm hooked! The menu isn't very descriptive, so it may take it time or two before you have your dish dialed-in, but hands down this place has the best fresh spring/summer rolls I've ever had. Owner lady is super sweet too. One day their credit card machine went down after I placed my order. I didn't have cash. The lady just told me don't worry about it! When I went in the next week, and paid by bill for both meals, she gave me a free shake (which was good too) which she didn't have to do. Great little family business. read more

Pho here is good & flavorful, & the lemon grass chicken was pretty good too. We also ordered beef fried rice. i don't know if she messed up our order, but it tasted like they chopped up BBQ pork & threw it in. Which made the fried rice even more flavorful. Place was pretty clean & the owner was really nice. Food came fast, but fresh & hot. I will be back for that delicious fried rice....oh & course the pho too. read more

My go-to spot to satisfy pho cravings, when it's not being cooked in my home, of course. First of all, it's cheap. $7.25 for a large bowl of delicious, fresh pho? Yes please. I'd honestly take that over a combo meal at a mediocre fast-food restaurant. Albuquerque has too many "cheap" options for food that include nothing but greasy burgers, fries, burritos, tacos, and the like. Don't get me wrong, I have my craving for that kind of food too; but when I'm eating out for a week straight and wanting something cheap, too much fast food can be overwhelming. Second, the service. I believe the owner is the main server (she typically runs back and forth between the kitchen, register, and tables), and her two sons can also be seen helping out. She is truly kind, and unbiased towards her customer. I speak fluent Vietnamese, and could see that she was treating her regular Viet customers very well. (I'm mentioning this because I lived in an Asian-dominant community for 14 years, and noticed that in areas with strong language barriers, biased service levels would occur). And so I wanted to see how she would treat my friends and I. She welcomed us warmly and approached us after we sat down. She was incredibly patient with us (one of my friends had a hard time deciding what she wanted), and she said "thank you," many times, including after we had placed our orders. She was so sweet. Most importantly, the pho is yummy. The broth, noodles, and abundance of meat! That's my favorite part. You can never go wrong with hoisin sauce and meat. I always order the same thing; Pho Tai Gau, which is the beef noodle soup with rare steak and brisket. It's close to home-style cooking for me, and I'm in love! You go up to the register to pay after your meal; the check is not dropped off at your table like at other places. And you get a fortune cookie, like at Chinese restaurants. Cute! read more

Pho #1 - Pho Tai Gau (rare steak and brisket). $7.25 for large bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Holy Colonic Batman! The best, most delicious and most perfectly spicy pho EVER! Absolutely fresh and crisp veggies, although you have to hunt the owner down to get extra. Got the Sate version which was crazy delicious. If I were dying, I would come here to rise from the dead with this transformative life pho-lixir. Go Pho #1!! read more

Pho #1 - Clean and great AC. - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I haven't had Vietnamese food in quite awhile because I live in a remote area several states away. So We arrived today and it starts snowing!! I look up Vietnamese restaurants near our location. This place had good reviews so I called in take out. I asked the lady over the phone for 2 orders of vegetarian spicy pho with egg noodles. Wow!! Yum!!!!!!!! Lots of tofu, fresh veggies, and savory broth. Upon request they had placed crushed red paper paste on the side so I could spice mine out. Oh, and they included all the garnishes such as bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño, and lime. It was fabulous. I want to order it again tomorrow. If I do, I'll take a picture. My only concern was that the huge styrofoam container looked almost melted from the steaming hot soup. I wish I had glass containers to bring in so they could put my soup in there instead. So tasty!! read more

The staff was so nice and welcoming! Probably the best pho I've ever had, especially with their secret spice

Great pho! I've been there many times and they are always fast and delicious. Very friendly too. Hidden gem for sure! 10/10 would recommend for anyone. Clean and covid safe, takeout available. read more

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've ever been to! Their specialty is beef pho, but I was in diet mode when I visited so I tried the veggie tofu noodle soup instead: all fresh veggies, very hearty and filling. I also got the soursop shake - yum! Brought back happy memories of my trip to Vietnam! Decor is bright and colorful without being tacky and the server was extremely nice and gracious! Food came out fast too. read more

Pho #1 - Veggie pho and soursop shake - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I grew up eating at this restaurant! They have the most authentic and tasty Vietnamese food in Albuquerque IMO. The owner is always so nice and friendly towards us. I've never had a bad dish from them. Their pho is great and so are their rice and noodle dishes and spring rolls. I no longer eat meat, but they have plenty of options for vegan and vegetarians. Everything tastes fresh and well seasoned. I'd definitely recommend coming here! read more

Family owned and ran. The owner is super nice and very attentive (once you get her attention). I'm assuming that because it's summer her kids are assisting her. The food is great, cooked to order and always great portion. I love their pho and spring rolls but I've also had some of their other dishes and it has always been great. If you are looking for great Vietnamese this is the place. I've tried other locations in the area and this is the best. read more

Excellent Pho. I'm also a fan of their vermicelli bowls. Great for a quick lunch that isn't too heavy.

It's apparent there are many Pho connoisseurs in the 505 but i can't agree with most of y'all, sorry. My last review for Pho #1 was back in 2011, so I decided to revisit one of the top rated Pho spots in the area to see what I missed. -Price: The price of the Pho was averaging $6-$8, 3 sizes; small, large & extra. Add 1.50 for extra large. They DO accept credit cards. -Broth: The broth was different this time. It was clear and free from too much oil but it had an interesting flavor like they had used corn when they prepared it. Not a fan. -Noodles: Very clumpy took me a while to unravel. Spring rolls were not fresh. read more

I was looking for a pho place in town and was happy to stumble upon Pho #1. The owner is super nice and friendly. It's definitely a Vietnamese owned establishment and super authentic. I got the pho bowl. I was only in Albuquerque for a week and came back twice! read more

Great service. The owner was so kind and thankful for my order that she walked with me to the door. I am humbled by such loving care from a proprietor. The food was delicious. They have a vegan tofu option with lemongrass that is every bit as good as meat options. The cashew chicken was really good and generous portion are always appreciated. The spring rolls were refreshing and light and the peanut sauce had a hint of heat that was different but tasty. read more

Short and simple, this place is amazing. Owners are so nice and the food is incredible. Everything I have tried is great. Their vegetarian menu is incredible, one of the best in town. Don't forget a drink, the Thai Tea is always a great choice. read more

Absolutely wonderful food. Lilly will most likely be taking care of you. She is so sweet and respectful. The pho is wonderful. Definitely uses oxtail and great bone broth. I was a regular takeout during the pandemic and they always made amazing food. Definitely a gem in the international district. read more

Probably the best Vietnamese restaurant in ABQ. I had the Pho, Bun, Sinh To Bo and Canh Chua Ca. All delicious. read more

Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

See all

We usually come here for comfort Pho and other Vietnamese cuisine. The family provides very friendly and quick service. There is usually pleasant music playing and colorful aesthetic. My wife and I are always happy when we eat here and think this is definitely one of the top Pho in Burque. The #38 is excellent! Glad the waitress suggested it :) read more

Thank you AUNTY,always a delicious experience he re.#78 chicken with crispy noodles will and will always be my favorite. We never seem to finish our dinner, cause they appreciate there customers with generous amounts of delicious assortments of delicious menu items .The genioun appreciated staff members are always kind,and warm kindness, rare these days. Unlike if dine in restaurants that just want you out. At PHO #1 appreciate customers with always a kind thank you. Thank you AUNTIE we will visit soon. Please be safe and careful and keep you sweet smile up. We appreciate your kindness and your genuine warmth. read more

I am a big Vietnamese food fan. This is one of the few places that consistently offers the 7 Courses of Beef meal. If you are hungry and like beef, go for it. Share it with a friend. Different tastes and textures await you, even the opportunity to get interactive with your food. They aren't open on Wednesdays, which is bizarre. Everything I have had there has been of the highest quality, especially the pho broth. The broth should be piping hot and clear, without too much sediment. Theirs has both of the hallmarks of a good broth. Service is good and prices are better than other places in town. I love their spring rolls. read more

Super solid Pho. The broth is very clean and the noodles were the perfect consistency. The cha gio(fried spring rolls/egg rolls) are also highly recommended. Perfect amount of meat and crispy skin. Definitely come here for an authentic Vietnamese food experience read more

Great spot been enjoying Pho #1 for over a decade! Always friendly and great food. My go to choice for Vietnamese!

Best pho in town by far and the spring rolls are to die for. I love this place. Ben coming to eat here for years. May not look like much but the food is fantastic! read more

I come here on a regular basis and this is the best pho in Albuq. I've been coming for years and it never disappoints and hits the spot. I recommend the #37, and #38 (spicy version) and the central Vietnam egg rolls read more