This place has been in Vallejo for a number of years now. Hadn't eaten here in a while and my regular noodle house left town. Had the beef stew with rice noodles. The broth is excellent. Thick and tasty. However it seems a bit pricey for portions that are smaller than other noodle houses I have frequented. Definitely worth eating here; just wish they would get bigger bowls! read more

I really hate giving any place a 1 star but BEWARE I got violently ill after eating here. I was sick in bed for 3 days. I've never felt so sick in my life. I'm wondering if it was the meat-- maybe it was old. Or the hygiene-- maybe they don't wash their hands. Whatever the case, I would think twice before eating here. I ordered the shrimp cakes and the steak and meatball pho which are two things I never thought would make me sick. Thinking back, I remember the cilantro looked wilted and they definitely weren't fresh. Even the basil leaves looked super old. Just do yourself a solid and don't come here. read more

Pho 1 is a original for me been dining with them since opening and never disappoints great customer service and speedy delivery on the food

Came in for a late night munchie hype..... service was fast and the food was BOMB. Order the Thai Ice tea too it's good.

The shrimp cakes are so Phhhoking good! We eat here on the regular (especially on hang over Sunday). We drive 25 minutes from Napa to eat there it's that good. The restaurant is super clean, new building, wonderful staff, broad menu and the food is DELICIOUS! Notables: SHRIMMMMMP CAAAKES! Chicken Noodle Soup (they will serve thai basil upon request) Taro shake YUM ( they use grape flavored tapioca pearls, which I omit) Bun Vermicelli with egg roll is on point the BBQ plates are really good (get the fried egg with it) P.S. They also have a "rewards" program where you get points for purchases that lead to free food! P.S.S. They serve COLD beer now too! Draft beer :-) P.S.S.S. Get the shrimp cakes! read more

It used to be our go to place to get some pho, but everytime i go there they kind of change... price and taste. And last time we went here we got coconut juice 1/2 is mainly just ice. I would be ok if the price wast $2 for a resto. But it was $3.50, when we asked one of the guys they said "thats how it is" read more

Pho 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vallejo, California

Soup is very flavorful. And this is the first place where I thought I had so much meat in it, which is definitely a plus. I got the large combo soup. To be honest size of bowl was small but the extra meat equals out. I will definitely be back it's a great place if your craving some Vietnamese food. I wish I could give it 10 stars because with the service and food quality that's what it really deserves! read more

HAIR IN MY PHO....... this shows how gross this place handles their food. when i complained they brushed me off and didn't try to help. it took about 5 min to get help. i had to physically get up and ask for service. this place is horrifying. this place is DISGUSTING !! people will get SICK!! DO NOT COME HERE. DO NOT COME HERE. DO NOT COME HERE they do not practice good hygiene read more

I've been to this place a few times since they've opened & the first few times I visited were right after they first opened & I had good dining experiences. This pho place is the most popular in Vallejo as it gets really busy with wait periods, especially on weekends. The service was good, the restaurant is very clean, the prices & portions of the food were reasonable, etc. However, after multiple visits, I've noticed some issues with this place. I noticed that they increased all the prices on their menu, the food/drink portions got smaller, food quality declined, & the service is subpar. I was a bit distraught when I noticed the price increase but I didn't mind too much until I noticed that the food/drink portions got smaller & this wasn't very long after they first opened. Their drinks definitely got smaller from when they first opened & there have been a few times where I've finished my pho & I was still hungry. Usually a small or maybe a medium sometimes, from the other places in the area, is more than enough to get me full but that wasn't the case here. Also, I noticed that their broth was getting excessively greasy which didn't sit well with my stomach after the meals. My boyfriend usually get the pork chop rice plate & at the other pho places, he usually get 2 big pieces while he gets 1 piece here & it's more expensive. The servers are friendly but there is this one particular waitress that I've had most of the time when I go whom messes up a lot. She is very friendly but doesn't understand English very well so therefore, disregards specific instructions for the orders & is very forgetful about the drink orders. During one of the visits, we specifically asked for no peanuts on the vermicelli, because of my boyfriend's allergy. But it came out with peanuts & when we told her, she looked very confused as if it was the first time she was hearing of it. Time after time, she forgets the drinks even after we remind her several times throughout the meal so it's almost become a norm that we get the drinks at the end of our meal, before we leave. Also, the food comes out pretty slow, even when you order pho, which is a bit odd since each component is pretty much cooked before ordering & then just thrown together after you order. The main reason I went on my most recent visit was because I saw that they added Bun Bo Hue to their menu & not many places around here serve it. It was alright but far from the best because the quality of the meat was very poor & nearly inedible because it was all fat. The thing that really bothered me on this visit was the plate of toppings that come with ordering pho. The plate of toppings didn't have any herbs like cilantro or basil but rather only a little bit of bean sprouts tucked under tons of the pre packaged, diced cabbage. I was really surprised because I've never been given cabbage to put in pho & it seemed like they were giving it as a cheap alternative for the usual toppings. Overall, I really appreciate the friendly service & how the nice, clean, modern interior (they have flat screen TV's) of their restaurant. It's pretty much the deciding factor as to why customers choose to come to this place & what sets them apart from the other pho places when people opt for pho. However, I would actually prefer the pho place next to Seafood City although the service isn't quite as friendly & the interior isn't quite as nice. But there's never a wait, the prices are good, the portions are generous & the food/drinks always comes out fast so you'll be in & out. read more

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This was my first time at their new location and I have to say I'm impressed! The space and decor is open, new and fresh - a really nice change from their old drabby location. The fresh rolls are done right! I tried one of their new pho items : the bun bo hue which is a spicy beef noodle soup. The noodles are a bit thicker than the noodles you're used to in traditional pho. They are more of an udon noodle which I liked. Broth was good with a kick of spice, but I just had to add a lil more sriracha and chili paste, cause what's a big bowl of pho without your nose running/forehead dripping sweat from the heat & spice! Drinks - the Thai tea and blended avocado shake weren't too sweet or overdone like many places do it. Overall, good place to grab a quick bowl of pho. Not the best but it still does the job! The wait was about 5-10min on a Tuesday night, but the new location seems to be packed moreso in the evenings and on weekends! go straight to the clipboard they have up front and get your name down ASAP! read more

Great pho! Easy for take out. I've only eaten in the restaurant once and the atmosphere and space isn't much. But on a rainy day it's the perfect place to grab some pho for a movie night it. read more

Never has phó before and thought I'd have some before I move to Arizona. As I walked in I asked if they accept credit card. Yes they do. They handed me a menu and within a minute a server asked what I'd like. I told him i just got the menu and would like a water. A minute later they came back-no water- and asked again what I would like. I felt rushed. I quickly looked and decided number eleven for my first experience. After ten minutes I got my food-a salad of been sprouts lime jalapeño and what I swear was mint-and the soup which was just cheap beef and thin noodles. I found out later that day you the salad in the soup -who knew. Finally I got my water half way through. I took a few sips and wanted to walk out without paying-wish I had. When I went to pay they told me they only accept cards with ten dollars or more. Don't go here Hate to say it but i think they were rude to be because of my appearance. read more

Pho 1 - Only found out after you're supposed to out put the salad in the soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Vallejo, California

Felt like a nice big hug in a bowl. Healed my soul for a good price and huge portions, 10/10. I ordered delivery from grubhub and everything was packaged securely, came with separate cartons of meat, noodles, onions, jalapeños, hoisin and sriracha, bean sprouts, cilantro and lime and big containers of hot broth. So good! read more

This was our first visit to Pho 1. The service was excellent and there are so many choices on the menu that it's hard to choose! I had the won ton bowl with, won tons, Bok Choy, bbq pork, and more noodles along with a side plate of cilantro, sprouts and jalapeños. The broth was very flavorful. The soup was so good that I got another order to go for my husband. I was so happy to see the way it was boxed up. Broth was totally separate in its own container. The pork slices, won ton and Bok Choy in another container and the toppings in an extra bag. I will definitely go back! read more

Very good pho! Very clean and new lookin place. Staff were very nice & caring. Food came out fast, hot, land delicious. One of the best pho places that I have been too! I will definitely be back whenever I visit Vallejo! read more

We came here for lunch. The food and the price was average. Poor Customer Service, The lady refilled my cup of water wearing a DIRTY LATEX GLOVES. read more

I highly recommend Pho #1. My friends and I went here on Sunday during brunch time and the service was so quick we didn't have a chance to tell our stories! For my fellow Vallejoans, one of the topic of conversations was "remember when this used to be goldilocks" Yes Pho#1 is located at the building formerly known as Goldilocks. I like the contemporary modern layout of Pho #1. Location is perfect for traffic because it is right off Sonoma Blvd next to Bud's and Picknicky's! I would go back again if I'm in a Pho mood. I highly recommend this place for some Pho when in Vallejo! read more

So my family and I went to this place because it was highly recommended by my uncle. The place was nice and the ambience was good, unfortunately the meat that was served with the beefstew that I ordered was too tough and the manager insisted that it wasn't after he gave me a new one(Which is also tough).Then a few minutes later I found a piece of cardboard box. The manager came again and told us that that the piece of the cardboard was from the straw, then he took the thing too the kitchen and then when he came back instead of apologizing he went to tell me that it was from the box of meat. He never apologized or anything. So yeah this place sucks. read more

Pho 1 - Piece of cardboard the was in my soup. - Vietnamese Near Me - Vallejo, California

I am so happy that this Vietnamese restaurant opened around this area! The restaurant is very clean and bright. They have a good amount of tables. This is probably the nicest Vietnamese restaurant here. I've been here a couple of times now and it never disappoints. The only bad thing is coming here on a Sunday, because this place is always packed! So if you decide to come here on a Sunday come late in the afternoon! The service is pretty fast and the workers are friendly. If you want Vietnamese food, defiantly come here! Ps... There is a credit/debit limit of at least $10. read more

Great location and the food is always on point. Definitely recommend the the #35 (beef stew with rice noodles), the shrimp cakes (yum) and of course the spring rolls! The Thai tea is always in point too. read more

It was really good but my friend found a beetle in her broth, she said she would have eaten it if there had not been a bug so double check yall food read more

This is my "go to" Pho (and folks it's pronounced FAH...cuz there's a fancy diacritical mark over the "O" which changes it's pronunciation!!!) restaurant. They have lightening speed service which is amazing. It's clean (e.g. the restroom) and it is savory and tasty. I find it to be ultra fresh and it's clear the food doesn't sit around for hours and is, for the most part, made up fresh to order. I also am addicted to their Thai Ice Tea with pearls. I finally found a way to get more bang for the buck with that...request a "smidg" of ice making it easier to "inhale" the pearls through the oversized straw as ice doesn't prevent that! I guess I can't sing their praises any louder as I feel I already have!!! Yummmmm! read more

Always crowded in the evenings especially weekends, but we never wait for long. Excellent tip: get here early before 530p or come after 730p to get seated asap. Fast friendly service. Excellent pho! Always get my favorite, a Large #30 with chicken broth and bursting with rice noodles, gobs of fresh bak choy, tender slices of bbq pork, and mountains of fresh won tons! You can't go wrong with this dish. Also we love the A1 fried spring rolls, always piping hot and crispy. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. It does get pack during lunch and dinner hours but service is quick and orders come out in a great timely manner. The staff is nice and courteous to their patrons. Their pho broth is on point and I love ordering their shrimp cakes. It's crispy and hot when ordered and a great appetizer. I usually order the wonton soup with thick noodles and it's delicious. The is enough wontons to noodles ratio which I believe is hard to come by nowadays. Or I order the rice plate. Any rice plate is good from here especially the ones with the sunny side up egg. So good! They do serve boba drinks and beer on tap if you're in the mood for a drink with your pho. So why not! Everything on the menu is reasonably priced so it's affordable and great quality. read more

This is my review from their old location, BUT IT ALL STILL APPLIES! Also, an additional star because they now have a much bigger and much cleaner location. Read on! (7/14/15 edit: removed irrelevant info pertaining to the old location. Also, remember when Vallejo had a K-Mart? Pepperidge Farm remembers.) PHO SHO! Sorry, I had to get that stupid, bordering on asian teeny booper-ish misnomer out of my head before I got started on this review. Now that I have that out of the way, on to the review. Pho (which is pronounced "fa", which also explains the phrase I mentioned at the onset of this review) is one of my favorite soups. Probably number 3 in the list of my favorite soups. My list goes like this: 1. Ramen 2. Udon 3. Pho 4. That junky oh-so bad for you Campbell's one with the mini burgers 5. Dinner cereal Pho is awesome. Especially on a cold day where you've got a cold and your girlfriend is giving you the cold shoulder while you listen to Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme song. When you think of good quality food, you don't usually think of Vallejo, CA (aka the neglected child of the Bay Area that learned to fend for himself without parental supervision, but strictly on it's steel will and heart of frickin' GOLD.) You're... right for the most part. It's mostly fast food joints and your dime a dozen Chinese restaurants here. But here and there, peppered amongst the landscape, you'll find some good eats. Pho #1 happens to be one of those places. Everything here is good. The rolls (both the rice noodle ones and fried) are a great way to start a meal here. Just the right amount of tasty nomage. The rice plates are pretty much the bomb. My favorite rice plate is the standard BBQ pork with the egg. I always order an extra egg as I LOVE FRIED EGGS. And there is just wayyy too many good soups to choose from. My favorite would probably be the beef combination one with the beef ball, steak, flank, and tripe. Chicken and seafood soups are also no slouches here. The flavors here are always off the wall and you always get large hearty portions. Leaving here hungry means either a) you didn't order food or b) you are, in fact, the cyborgs that the Conner family tried to warm me about. That and something about a Skynet. If you're in Vallejo for some reason or another (I can only assume you have family here OR you're visiting Six Flags) and you're craving some really good Vietnamese food, do yourself a huge favor and go to Pho #1. You will leave full and satisfied, the top two things on your meal experience list... which goes like this: 1. Full 2. Satisfied 3. Ice water 4. Man at nearby table keeps giving me disturbing/awesome look 5. Dinner cereal read more

This place has become my favorite place to go when I'm craving pho and to help cure my hangovers lol. I always get the pho with meatballs. Their spring rolls are very good too. There's plenty of tables so getting seated is very quick. Even when it's busy the most you might have to wait is 10-15min. They even have TVs so you can catch some games too! I would've given this place 5 stars but there was a spider crawling on our table while we were eating... Yikes! read more

They put a LOT of money in this place. From the smallest pho place in Vallejo, to now the BIGGEST, this place is definitely the best place to go in Vallejo. There was a good amount of people that were there, so I assume that means our food must take longer to come out. But no. Our food came out very fast. As far as food goes, I thought this place was consistent as the last restaurant. No complaints here. It's a very nice place and a big step up from where they used to be. For constructive criticism, tbh, I would have to come back to this question because I can't think of any. Come here for Pho. read more

Staff is so nice place is always clean. The food is like forever on point. Recommend them over other pho places in vallejo. read more

So far very happy with meals that I get at Pho 1.. has adequate parking and good service

Really lives up to their name sake. This is the closest rendition to the best places in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that I've had in the United States. As legitimate and amazing as it gets. The most important aspect is always the pho broth and this was super clean, southern Vietnamese style. Add a comfortable, spacious family-ran environment and amazing prices, and this is a huge win for Vallejo. read more

This place is the best! Fast service, friendly staff, and a cozy setting. The food is to die for! They have vegan and vegetarian options as well. I've never had a bad experience here. You also get points here! You can earn up to a free drink,appetizer, or entree. Best Pho place in Vallejo! read more

Love Pho!! My go to place. The food is always good and so does the customer service. Everyone there is so kind and helpful! A must go to :) read more

This review is for their bahn mi shop on the side. I've had their pho before but like an idiot I ordered it to go and had to figure out how to mix it at home, it was good, but definitely eat this one in house for best results. I'd only had a bahn mi once before from a place in San Francisco and loved it, this one wasn't quite as good, but it was still really good. They're only $4.50 so I thought maybe they'd be skimpy on portion size so I ordered two. Well they're huge for the price and a steal at only $4.50 each, one was plenty to fill me up. I got the BBQ chicken and a BBQ pork, I liked the pork one better but both were delicious. Little BBQ flavor, bright pickled veggies and cucumber, sweet and a little spicy. The bread tasted nice and fresh too. My one critique, and this is a personal preference, I just wanted it to be a bit spicier. It had jalepeno's on it but they weren't spicy for some reason. They give you packets of sriracha which do add some good flavor. Next time I'm in I'll ask if they can make it really spicy, and I'll order the one with ham and headcheese as I think that's a bit more traditional. Those are the only three choices aside from a vegetarian one btw, ham, chicken, and pork. So ordering is really simple. Also it's only cash, so don't show up with your card. These sandwiches would be 5star for me if they kicked up the spice is all, either way a quick very affordable meal and well worth it. read more

Unfortunately I wasn't impressed. Actually my experience was soured by the waitress. She didn't have a name tag. My parents asked a lot of questions (they don't go out to eat a lot) and she seemed... Annoyed? Like.. WAT. LOL. After she took our order she was just chatting with her coworkers. Girl you aint even doing anything... The food saved my experience though. Ordered the #48 cold noodles and durian shake with boba (best durian shake I've had though!) the cook who brought out our food was super nice, heard and answered my parents' questions in cantonese haha I'll consider coming back for the food. Not going to sit in though, terrible service (water not refilled, ordered an item to-go and wasn't told it was ready...), which is fine, because I'm all about the food anyways, saves me a few bucks from tipping someone who doesn't even want to do her job. 5 for the food, 1 for the service. read more

Good idea for them to have moved from their old location to right on Sonoma Blvd. I went here by myself and ordered a 58, which is a rice plate with beef and shrimp cake. The rice was a little too mushy, the shrimp cake was a little under cooked and the beef was over cooked. I also ordered an avocado shake and the taste always varies based on the season. I've been here for a pho tai and goi coun and those were actually pretty good. It would be bad of me to compare and contrast them with Pho Hoa Lee Phat II which is just further down the street, but I can't help it. If you want pho for cheap, come here. If you want a rice plate, I'd suggest the pho Hoa Lee phat down the street. Their about a dollar cheaper with bigger portions. If you're all about decor and want to catch some tv, I'd also suggest this place. read more

Not bad but I feel with pho, the key is in the broth. The broth here is good but not something I'd make my way out to. I'm from Richmond, so I would only go here if I'm on the way and wanted to stop by. However, either than that, there are plenty of pho you can get all over the Bay Area which are typically like this one. Good solid pho that'll satisfy your craving and hangover. read more

My daughter and I love this place. Great food and fast service. Close to everything so very nice spot to eat for lunch or dinner.

I like the atmosphere here. I got the BBQ shrimp with rice, it was good, just expected something a little better but still good enough for me to come back :) Thai iced tea was yummy. read more

Pho 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vallejo, California

Best pho in Vallejo.. ONLY if u don't get a thumb in your soup by the guy that brings the Pho out to you.. The other bad thing is when they busy your pho is not as hot. read more

Pho 1 - Pho #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Vallejo, California

So good! Even had the good ice cubes lol ;) Definitely would come back again. I would recommend anyone who likes pho to try.