service from the young guy is horrible. he is rude. i wish that you guys hire someone who could talk to customers nicely. he couldn't understand what i was asking for which is fish sauce because the broth is bland and he makes a face, he left just like that. read more

Underrated pho place! I've eaten in store and gotten takeout during SIP. For the first combo, they have ox tail which is rare. The fat brisket is nice. Decent amount of meat. Soup is good. Restaurant itself has a lot of seating so it's a nice place for large groups read more

Great pho as they have good vegetarian options right from the broth. Pretty good prices and clean atmosphere. Only qualm is they are slow to serve. read more

Go to neighborhood Pho restaurant. Light on atmosphere, heavy on flavorful broth. Everything I've tried on the menu has been good so far.

Great food and even better service. We dined in last night for some late night pho. I ordered the veggie pho and my boyfriend had the rare steak pho with beef balls. We also opted for the shrimp and pork spring rolls, thai tea and thai iced coffee. Both pho dishes were very good. The spring rolls and drinks also did not disappoint. What I was most impressed with was the cleanliness of the restaurant and the outstanding service. Both servers were attentive, polite and efficient. I had some leftover veggie pho because I wasn't super hungry and our server asked if it was to our standard. That's excellent service and we reassured him I was just full. Overall, a very very pleasant experience. Thank you! Amazing staff that should be rewarded! read more

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Food: 3.5 Cleanliness: 5 The pho is OK but nothing to rave about. The broth is on the lighter side (not a heavy beefy flavor) and the meats are very average. The noodles are good. The Bun Bo Hue is spicy and tasty but the noodles are really mushy. The Bun is OK but their fish sauce tastes weak once mixed with the noodles. The grilled shrimp and egg rolls are good. The grilled pork needs to be charred a bit to get better flavor. I always ask for "no carrots" but yet I always get carrots. The egg cake and shrimp cake were both disappointing. The shrimp cake is a deep fried roll that tasted greasy. The redeeming dish is the chicken wings. Man, these are good. They are the Asian salt & pepper style that I love. What I like is the wings they use are smaller so it gets crispy. Nice! The restaurant is one of the cleaner pho places you'll find. I go here because it is close to a place I need to visit but if it wasn't for that reason, I wouldn't go back since there are many of pho places in the area that make a better broth and better Bun. read more

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Pho #1 is an exceptional Vietnamese eatery that promises and delivers a culinary journey straight to the heart of Vietnam. I dined here last week, and it's clear that this restaurant has mastered the subtle harmony that defines Vietnamese cuisine. I love their BBQ plate, it comes with rice, pork chop, shrimp, and pork egg (Idk what it's called). It's bussin! Also, A bowl of Spicy pho! The iconic soup it's bussin as well! This is definitely my new favorite pho restaurant! read more

More than satisfactory vegetarian Pho and crispy tofu. Have been to lots of Pho places and this place tastes very good and I will be coming back if in the area. I wish I was closer. Came in closer to their closing time not super busy, they were very accommodating, as soon as we walked in. Smoothies are with milk, do not think they have any soymilk. Veggie Pho can be with veggie broth. Good prices for vegetarian items. read more

Pho #1 - Tofu with salt & pepper (crispy tofu) -very good with the sauce they provide. :) Best I've had since a lot of Vietnamese places. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Pho#1 wasn't #1 for me.. I feel like I've been here before and it was okay but my most recent experience was very meh. Two friends and I ordered our pho. Two times the servers tried to give us the wrong order. Finally we got our orders, except one of my friends got the wrong order, again. He started eating it because he didn't know until he had a bite that all the protein options he ordered wasn't there. When we told the servers, they took it away and brought back the correct order. But on top of that I just didn't really enjoy the taste of the broth.. Can't really pinpoint what about it but it didn't satisfy my pho cravings. The broth was a little too oily. I usually like to eat the noodles with the broth but I just couldn't. However, the portion size is great! I got the small and my friend got the large, but my small looked pretty large too. read more

My fave place to get pho FAST. The servers here are the nicest servers I have ever met, and that's saying a lot since you generally don't need much customer service for pho restaurants. They beat all other pho places and more when it comes to customer service. 5 stars because I really would like to support them, they have incredible customer service, and their food is GOOD. I have tried almost everything in the menu from vermicelli noodles, pho, appetizers to rice plates. I come here even for a snack - spring rolls! read more

All I can say is WOW! The food here is amazing and the service staff was super friendly. I ordered the rare beef pho with a side of rare beef (pictured). The soup broth was some of best I've ever had, and the side of rare beef was fresh and tender. I have tried several places around the Santa Clara area and this is the best place I've found. If you are in the Santa Clara area, you don't want to miss hidden gem. read more

Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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The house special pho has oxtail. Yes, oxtail. They don't give much lime or basil with their pho, unfortunately. If you get something besides the house special, err on the side of caution and order a large. The small is really small. read more

I'm from Arizona and I have not had good pho in a long time. I tried this place yesterday and it's so delicious! Everything you could ask for taste wise in pho this place delivers it! Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

this review is long overdue!! i've been coming here since they've opened and wow when i tell you this is the best pho shop in sunnyvale. the owners are extremely sweet and the shop is always so clean. the food is delicious and quick! whenever i'm craving pho or some egg fried rice this is my spot. also the servings are worth it all! please check this place out if you haven't. read more

WINTER IS COMING!! but that ain't why we wanted pho... wife got home late from an event, both of us were hungry, it was 10pm and she was craving noodles. Pho #1 was open until 11 so this was perfect. the spring rolls were some of the best i've personally ever had and i'd like to think i've had my fair share. the wrap was thin and the greens tasted fresh. even better there were more noodles than sprouts and they added mint!! MINT!! everything was working here. 5/5 the peanut sauce was a little meh to me. this was more sweet and sourish it seemed. a different take on the traditional dipping sauce and one i wasn't too fond of. still, it didn't ruin the spring rolls themselves so i was able to enjoy em anyway. my wife on the other hand loved the sauce. to each his own i suppose. but for me the peanut sauce was just ok. 3/5 egg rolls were just aight. nothing blew me away here and nothing warranted a negative response so i guess that's A-OK? 3/5 as for my main i ordered the #56 com bi, cha, tau hu ky (shredded pork skin, egg cake, shrimp cake). this was real good. everything but the shrimp cake i thoroughly enjoyed. problem with the shrimp cake was it was fried for too long. this made it too crispy which made it juuuuust a little off-putting. i'm sure if they didn't fry it for so long it would of been better. nonetheless, the plate as a whole was great and i would definitely get again. the egg cake was hella good and the star of the trio. next time i might ask to sub the shrimp cake with another egg cake. mmmmmm. 4/5 saw they were offering an avocado smoothie so i grabbed one to go. this was freakin bomb. blended well and not overly sweet this drink kept me chasing the sweetness it lacked so i couldn't stop drinking it. the sweetness is just a tease and stays that way all throughout the drink. it sounds like a bad thing, but trust me in that because of this it was satisfying in every way. 5/5 P1 won me over and i'll definitely be back. oh and as a bonus the two guys working that night were great. it's not often you go to a viet spot and your glass of water is always full without you having to ask for a refill. it's also rare to have someone checking up on you every 5-10 min. great service P1!! keep it up!! read more

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My review is based on one employee whom was working the cashier/front (sorry I don't know his name). He was so attentive and polite. He opened the door for me and my baby whom was in his stroller. He was patient when I ordered one rice plate and one vermicelli bowl with chicken and eggroll. Food was like any other Vietnamese plate/bowl that I've had. My husband's rice plate didn't have enough meat for him to finish his rice comfortably. read more

Inexpensive, clean, friendly smiles, and yummy Vietnamese food! Soups are great, but my fave is the egg roll grilled pork combo vermicelli with that oh so sweet and flavorful fish sauce!!! Ask for extra peanuts for some added crunch, love it! What I like about this place is that it is in a strip mall that's not very busy on weeknights, so parking is easy. Ample room for groups! The restaurant is pretty spacious so you don't feel crammed next to other patrons. Every time we're in the area, We'll be back!!! read more

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**DO NOT COME HERE** watch out for the Vietnamese bald dude, To the Owner if you are reading this please handle this matter quickly. I came here after a dr visit on 5/16/19 and order their pho during the afternoon. I noticed it was unusually SALTY and made a comment to the lady working there and agreed I couldn't eat the medium-sized bowl and she acknowledged it was Okay to walk away and not have to pay. As I was leaving the restaurant an aggressive Vietnamese man who works in the back (has a bald crew cut) came rushing out with a temper tantrum cursing directly at me. By that time, I was already getting into my car. To the owner - please evaluate your employee and teach him what customer service and professionalism should be like. You don't act like an animal cursing and yelling at your customer. Responding to Phoung I believe I mentioned this in my post but happy to reiterate once again. Feedback was given to the lady and SHE decided not to charge me. However, your male Vietnamese staff came charging and cursing at me while I exit the restaurant was one of the worst experience anyone could have. Please do not confuse me of not paying, it's only been my 2nd time and this time is going to be the LAST I would ever step into a disrespectful place to customer. People can evaluate this themselves, again watch out for the ANGRY crew cut (bald) Vietnamese MAN that works there, he is super angry and aggressive. Thank You. read more

So, I will preface this review by saying that I have been much more reserved in doling out 5 star reviews as of late. However, this place gets the full 5 since they hit all of Leilani's 5 senses: Cost, Cleanliness, Craving, Customer Service and Consistency. Cost: Very reasonable. Most times I can't finish the regular sized bowl because it's packed with meat and noodles. Very affordable and you really do get the bang for your buck. Cleanliness: I generally consider a restaurants cleanliness based on the cleanliness of their bathroom and how they wipe down tables. The bathroom here is simply designed, but always clean and in working order. It's clear someone is paying attention to frequent check ins/cleaning! Craving: Sometimes I'll be at home and really crave their pho. Fortunately for me, I live 5 minutes away. I also work about 5 minutes away too, so it always works out no matter where I am. Customer Service: Always great service. Sometimes hard to put in to-go orders, but my to-go order has never been wrong once I've picked it up. Consistency: Food is always great and always comes out exactly as expected. Firstly, I've been coming here for 3 maybe even 4 years now. Their pho was really good at first, but something's changed and can you believe it...it's even BETTER now. I swear one day I realized there was a change and I came back 4 days in a row. The owners are friendly and kind people. I once saw another customer getting loud and disgruntled; he walked out without paying. So rude and what a total dick move. It was such a disappointing thing to witness because I have eaten at this establishment for so long and I have 100% confidence that if you were displeased with anything, they would definitely take care of you. To be honest, I would probably still come here even if the customer service was bad, because the pho is so good! Fortunately, customer service is excellent and I have zero complaints, and only the highest recommendation! read more

I'm really surprised that Pho #1 isn't more highly rated! Binky found this place a few weeks back and HYPED THE HELL out of the food UNTIL it became absolutely mandatory for us to go. We drove 45 minutes (in traffic) to get here AND we got lost two (or three) times before Binky remembered the location SO I was H A N G R Y by the time we finally entered Pho #1's doors. I wanted to order everything but Binky and I ended up ordering the following three dishes (LARGE PORTIONS): 1. Spring Rolls -- FRESH, FRESH, FRESH. These took FOREVER to come out (served at end of meal, rather than beginning) but I could tell that A LOT of effort had gone into these little spring rolls. The rolls were obviously made with great care -- the wrapping was tight, the proportions were even, ingredients were fresh, and presentation was beautiful. The taste of cilantro was VERY strong (even for me, and I usually LOVE cilantro) 2. Pho (not sure which one Binky ordered...) -- O M G the broth was INCREDIBLE. Meat was medium rare to rarish, LOTS of veggies, noodles were chewy perfection -- honestly, the best bowl of pho I've ever had (but i don't LOVEEEEE pho like most other Asians do........). 3. Vermicelli with pork/shrimp -- MY FAVORITE. Pho #1 PUTS EFFORT into their dishes. This dish (like the others) was presented BEAUTIFULLY, with all the little ingredients placed separately on top of the noodles. I LOVED their pickles veggies (wish they had put a tiny more on). The meat was tender/sweet and the shrimp (two LARGE pieces) was grilled perfectly. MUST ORDER. Overall, PHO #1 is HIGHLY underrated for the quality of food/price -- EVERY DISH Binky and I ordered was made with TENDER LOVE AND CARE. Moreover, this pho restaurant is CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN -- all of the dishes were fresh (not dripping in grease or oil) and the tables/chairs were immaculate. read more

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Food was pretty good and tasty broth with good portion but kind of expensive and the service actually below average-

Love the fact this place is open til midnight for the late grubber like myself... Pros: open late, fast service, clean bathroom/storage area, plenty of parking.. And next to a decent milk tea joint.. Cons: portions seem kinda small for the amount being paid read more

I've tried pretty much very Pho place in town and they're all generally more affordable than other cuisines & also decent service. For Pho #1, since the first time we tried, we thought for the portion, it's costlier than other Pho places for the amount of food they serve. E.g.: Their combo rice plate; their meat is like half of what others serve. Their meat in Pho soup, is much lesser than other places. But we've always come back cos its convenient for us in this area and Today. Pretty bad & slow service for NOBODY(like 5 customers) in the place. - May I have a high chair pls? It came filthy & dirty. - Can you take our order pls? "Be right there", and he's just chatting with someone. - May I have water pls? - May I have regular sprouts that usually go with the Pho??? And finally, I got tired of raising my hands when he obviously doesn't wanna serve despite the lack of ppl, I got up and got my own utensils. Why didn't I give 1 star? The toilet was clean & spacious, and the shrimp fried rice was tasty DESPITE having shrimps that are NOT deveined & obviously refried TWICE cos it's way too hard to be chewed and it feels stale. We've always come back despite slow service and lack of ingredients in the dishes, but today? Today was not good. Today showed the lack of effort in service, quality & quantity of ingredients. And if like the previous review, u have a boss that doesn't have the social etiquette to respond to customers who aren't pleased, then good luck to u, u prob won't last too long. read more

I love going here! The food is always fresh, and take out is super easy! When I get home the soup is still really hot so it tastes like it would at the restaurant! read more

We are a fan of Pho #1. The food is good but after today's takeout for lunch, we won't be coming back until Covid19 is behind us. When I picked up my order for 4 around noon today, the workers there were not wearing masks. The person who gave me my order was wearing a face shield but no mask. I peaked in the kitchen and saw people in the kitchen not wearing masks. We were horrified. We came home and heated up everything in the microwave and threw away the raw veggies. read more

The portions here are good, and the pho is good quality. Lots of options for Vietnamese comfort food. Simple interior with lots of seating.

I ordered two soups 1 for my daughter and 1 for my dad. When the server brought the soup to the table we noticed that the soup was not what my daughter wanted. We didn't touch the food and immediately brought it up to the servers attention. The server mentioned it was fine and he said he was going to cancel the order then brought a different soup when we paid and they charged us for the soup we rejected. They had thrown it away but still charged us. It's not about the money it's about customer service. I will not eat at this place again To the owner's reply "food cost" Yes! Of course. Lack of intelligence on your part! why would I not want my soup and get charge for it? My point is your server told me it was fine and said "I will cancel" your reply is a reflection of your business. I have no problem paying for the $12 soup lady! Communication and customer service is important. Your reply is a reflection of your business ethics. read more

I'll keep it straight to the point: - Incredibly friendly, sweet and polite service. Our hostess and cashier (Karen) greeted our table with a warm happy smile and checked in on us (myself, wife and two toddlers) throughout our meal. Our waiters were smiling every time with eye contact and just warm in general. - Food was delicious. We had their pho and the boys chowed down everything (and they are picky eaters). - They had a section dedicated for families so it was very kid friendly as well. I'm so happy we discovered this place and it will undoubtedly our go-to Vietnamese restaurant! read more

Came in randomly for a banh mi and iced coffee. Got both, which were tasty, but the chicken wings caught my attention while examining the menu. Oh my God, as soon as they were placed in front of me (In an incredibly timely matter might I add) the aroma of the sauce was alluring. The fish sauce based sauce, it was heavenly. If you've never tried that type oif sauce, don't be frightened, it's delightful. It took me back to my visit at Pok Pok in Portland, years ago. A very familiar taste, but done in a Vietnamese style rather than the Thai style that Pok Pok is known for. Definitely coming back here regularly. read more

Pho #1 - Some of the best wings I've ever had, hands down. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Pretty good! I had #4 rare beef and flank steak. Regular is $8 and large is $9- so I ordered a large. The broth was flavorful. The meat was great. The noodles were great. I thought about getting a Thai tea or Thai coffee. I was able to sample them but decided it was too late to be that hyper ;) I wish I tried the egg rolls or spring rolls. I will next time! read more

Pho #1 - #4 such good broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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My First impression in Pho1 is clear . Immediately I had service for my order I got ox-tail noodle soup which cheaper than in San Jose ever . It tastes rather 7,5 points . read more

Pretty decent pho for Sunnyvale. Average prices and portions. The soup was a tad on the lighter side for me, but still good. I did notice a pretty gnarly layer of oil at the top of my soup, so there's that. Still ate the whole thing though! read more

We've been to this place dozens of times and always with stellar food and service. The wait staff is so prompt, accommodating, and attentive. Seating is comfortable and spacious for both small and large parties. Acoustics are a little rough when a loud group is dining in, but the food is worth any minor inconvenience. We've tried half the menu but keep coming back to almost anything labeled "Grilled Pork." Try the Grilled Pork Bahn Mí, Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl, Grilled Pork Fresh Green Rolls... all amazing. Thai tea is also refreshing, flavorful, and beautiful. Prices are also exceedingly reasonable for the amount of food you get. As a bonus, their food is packed with delicious, fresh vegetables which are hard to find at most similarly-priced restaurants. Healthy and tasty! read more

Pho #1 - Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl w/ Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Wow, downgraded to 2 stars. Their pho was mediocre as is, but now their service has downgraded to below average. Also, I can't believe they're charging for sliced onions. They weren't even thinly sliced, but just whole chunks. I wasn't sure how to put them in my pho and eat without ruining the original flavor of Pho. read more

Best Pho in town, great pricing, great service all around good place to eat if you want Pho or just a meal to fill you up.

Pho is really good. Probably best in this area. My favorite is Pho Avenue and this place and for Pho, I would say this one is bit better. When it first opened it didn't have much flavor. But years later when I tried again it got so much better. Staff seems cool and get things done. Best Pho in Sunnyvale and Mountain View for the money. read more

This is a 5 star review for both service and food. We have ordered vegetarian pho and fresh spring rolls a few times. Friendly staff and great tasting food. read more

Great eatery. Service was attentive and quick! I usually have a hard time finding a place in SC that does Vietnamese food really well, but I'm liking what I taste at Pho#1! I ordered 'bun thit nuong cha gio'. Tasted great, fresh (sometimes at other places, the greens taste kind of sour or old) My friends ordered different kinds of pho. The broth was wholesome and tasty as well. I don't know if it was a knockout broth, but it was yummy and filling! Give it a shot :) read more

Best bun thit bowls . Seriously one of the best I've ever had . The egg rolls are perfect . The noodles were perfect . The sauce is not overwhelming just really balanced . Everything is soo good and this place is really super CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN! read more

The fiancé and I were running errands around the area and had a craving for some pho, so we decided to check out Pho #1. We always wanted to try it out, since it's located next to our favorite fried chicken restaurant (Bon Chon), but it's a little out of our way. The server greeted us as we entered the restaurant. The place was pretty empty when we came in at around 3 PM in the afternoon. It was very clean and spacious. The menu had a wide variety of your typical Vietnamese dishes. I also like that most of the menu items had a photo of it. The prices were also very reasonable. We ordered a large chicken pho (to share), pork & shrimp spring rolls, and a vegetarian egg rolls (All for $22 + $3 tip). Everything was very tasty and delicious. The portion was perfect, as well. We were very glad that we finally try this place out; and now we have a pho restaurant to go to when we're in the area. read more