I came in on a whim tonight and ordered some chicken Pho to take home. I love Pho so much and have been missing it since I moved here from the beach (Rehoboth DE). This Pho is PHENOMENAL. The broth has such a good flavor and the basil/lime/chicken/etc was all great. I felt so good after eating it. Thank you for making amazing Pho. Your staff is so friendly too. I wish I could work for you guys! read more

Pho 3 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Very disappointing experience. We waited a long time for just two bowls of pho. The spring roll was mostly lettuce and lacked substance. The pho itself was bland, had a sour taste, and the broth tasted old. It lacked the depth of flavor you'd expect. It didn't seem like it was prepared with a strong understanding of traditional Vietnamese cooking, which may explain the inconsistency in quality. There didn't appear to be Vietnamese staff insight, but rather Hispanic speaking staff. Would not return or recommend. This does not seem like a Vietnamese owned restaurant. read more

Delivery/Take Out Review: I'm really impressed, not only with the genius play on words for the Cville area code, 434, but because the food here is pretty decent! I took home the following which were all delicious: P10 (Pho Chay), P01 (Spc Five Flavor), F1 (PadThai). Definitely recommend giving it a try. 4 stars, will try again! read more

The food was fresh and served promptly in this welcoming mom and pop run restaurant! We will be back.

Food, service and atmosphere were exemplary. Highly recommend this location. Great value.

Food tasted amazing,very well served, good service. I always come back to place for the pho and the amazing owner that treats me with such kindness. read more

Charlottesville happens to lack a lot of Vietnamese restaurants so it was a pleasant surprise to find this place (also because I LOVE the Pho!). Food: A- I really enjoyed their pho noodles here. It was al dente and still soft enough to be quickly engulfed into my stomach. The noodles weren't too soft and each bite needed a bit of chewing (just the way I like it) and didn't just disintegrate in my mouth. The egg rolls were crispy and crunchy and had a perfect balance of flavor and substance inside. The spring rolls were also a great vegan option and with the peanut sauce on the side made the whole experience better. The food came quickly; from door to table to food coming out was literally like 5 minutes (albeit I went at an odd time ~around 3pm). Staff: A No issues whatsoever. They were cordial and extremely quick with orders. The orders were input as if instantly and food was delivered very quickly. Parking: B+ This restaurant is located in a small plaza area so there is decent amount of parking. I was lucky to find parking literally right in front of the restaurant. Price: C It does seem a little bit on the pricey end. Thai tea was $5 and the rolls were around $5.50 each. The large pho Combination I got was $15.95. So the bill was higher than expected, but the taste made it worth it in my opinion. Overall: A- Just had a great first experience and will absolutely come again. This is my pho spot in Charlottesville! read more

Pho 3 Pho - Pho Combination with Chicken Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Pho 3 Pho may be the better "Vietnamese" restaurant of the two in Charlottesville, but its flavors are not authentic at all. My husband and I had two of the Dry Vermicelli bowls, and while they are so neatly plated in the takeout box, the grilled chicken and pork did not taste like they should taste. We grew up eating Vietnamese foods, and this did not cut it for us. What was even worse is that I got food poisoning from my chicken. I had a low grade fever for the first night, and suffered abdominal pains for three nights. We did not have any pho so can't really speak on that. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Updating my review as ownership has changed - although still delicious and I enjoy their food throughly I do believe the quality is not as good and I'm sad they don't use thick noodles anymore like previous owners nor do they offer cabbage with the pho. However, still delicious, just not as much as it once was. read more

Pho soup is not good enough to fulfill the expectations to taste the deep taste of pho soup after 10 hour driving.

Super friendly, quick service, generous portions, excellent food enjoyed by all. Wonderful family atmosphere.

Pho was pretty good, the other stuff on menu was just okay. I still prefer Nguyens Kitchen but this is a nice second runner up

I really wanted to like this restaurant - Cville deserves a good pho spot - but this is *not* it. Came here for lunch and I must say I was really underwhelmed and disappointed with the whole experience. My SO got the B1 which says it comes with chicken and shrimp but they left out the shrimp. When we tried to ask about it the waitress was confused and tried to tell us it's a choice between chicken and shrimp (but looking at the menu it's not). And we just figured we'd forget about it since we didn't want to wait longer. I got the combo pho - also very confusing to order looking at the menu. Is it a combo of the different phos available? Do you choose your own combo? It's neither, just a tiny option for more than one type of meat (which is what most pho places offer). It wasn't very tasty, the vermicelli was too al dente and the meat was tough and chewy. The broth, the soul of the pho, was just meh too. And they only gave two little stems of basil. Finally, the service was lacking. Their internet was down so were unable to process any credit cards. My SO was carrying cash but if he wasn't, I don't know what we would've even done. They did apologize and said this was their mistake but a lot of time was wasted. I've never had that happen at a restaurant before. We won't be back and I wouldn't recommend it. Looks like we'll continue making the trek to Richmond for good pho. read more

I know pho gets a bad rap in Cville, but I'm no pho connoisseur, so I just have to go off my tastebuds when it comes to these things. My husband and I tried Pho3Pho after hearing about it opening, and we've only been once, but when we went we both got the pho dac biet, which I think has flank, brisket and tendon there. Our food came out fast and our service was friendly and efficient, though we took it away, so our time in the restaurant was limited. When we got home to enjoy the pho it was still piping hot and they had included all the necessary toppings, but my only complaints were that, compared to my favorite local pho place, Pho 3 pho is a little skimpier on the toppings and just gave a couple sprigs of basil and a smaller amount of sprouts, etc. The prices are just slightly higher as well, but if pho3pho is a more convenient location to you, the price difference isn't enough to justify a longer trip. I thought the taste of the broth was nice and rich, but maybe not the best I've ever had. If I'm craving pho and I'm out running errands that direction up 29 north, I'd swing by again. read more

An awesome meal for the price but admittedly, I feel a bit jipped with the Thai tea. I feel like I got good bang for my buck as far as the main entree was concerned - no skimping on the chicken, all the veggies were crisp, and everything tasted awesome. What's confusing is that I don't feel like I got the same value from the Thai tea. I feel like after a few sips, I was done - and that was well before I received my entree. Tons of ice left, though. If I come back, I'll probably stick to something with refills (and at half the price?). The server was courteous and came back to confirm my order to ensure accuracy. I think I misspoke the entree number initially, but I'm glad everything came out OK in the end. I thought we ordered pork spring rolls but we got chicken. I'm honestly not sure if that was on us or not but, despite wanting pork, the spring rolls we got were tasty. Very nice, thick peanut sauce, too! Overall, I thought it was a good dining experience. read more

Pho 3 Pho - B4: Bun Ga Nuong - lots of flavor and a colorful dish! The chicken was grilled just right and the veggies were crisp. Very tasty! - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Please do not come here for the pho. I came here with pretty high expectations because the reviews seemed decent, but was greatly disappointed. This is not authentic pho at all; the broth has no flavor and tastes extremely watered down. They were not generous with the meat either and only gave a few slices. I also wasn't happy with the noodle to broth ratio; there was so much noodle, and it just felt like I was eating a big ball of noodles in water. I will say that the ambiance of the restaurant is nice. We came during dinner time on week day, and it was very quiet and relaxing, which I liked. read more

People have warned me against the Vietnamese food in Charlottesville for years, but my cravings kicked in and I came and got myself of pho. First off, the price is high for a bowl of pho compared to other Vietnamese places. As for the broth, it was decent; nothing spectacular and it's not as flavorful as I would want it but it's good enough --less than mediocre. The meat was severely lacking in flavor, quality, and quantity. This restaurant satisfied my cravings, but I wish the broth and meat quality was better because there is so much potential. I would come again to satisfy my cravings, but I wouldn't seek it out. read more

Pho 3 Pho - P3) Pho Nam Bo Vien - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

It's a winner. Fills the C'ville soup-gap with a solid entry. Yes, my Vietnamese colleagues will gracefully educate me about the subtleties of pho, about favorites and distinctions and....i accept that. I'm an equal snob regarding Indian and other cuisines, having travelled... But... phogettaboutit. It's good, and we've back, several times, ordering again and again. Pick you favorite pho, cause every one has one. read more

Came on a Friday at lunch but the poor place was deserted. Was greeted and sat right away and I ordered pho ga with chicken and without onions. It came out within 5 minutes and the side plate with the basil, bean sprouts , lime and jalapeño looked sad. The bean sprouts were soggy and not fresh as was the basil discolored darkly from going bad. The plate also had a rolled up straw wrapper on it that blended in. I wouldn't have thought twice that it was mine but my straw wrapper was sitting next to me already. Makes me think they gave me a side dish someone else didn't eat from earlier. Ugh.... Anyways, I let them know and received a fresh side plate right away that looked and tasted better. Note to this establishment- please look at what you're serving before you serve it and throw away what someone doesn't finish. I never would have thought it was served to someone else beforehand if it didn't have a folded up straw wrapper (same white as plate) on it. Lastly, the chicken was very chewy and also did not taste fresh. I'm sad that this is the first and last time I'll be coming here. Plenty of parking out front too and wheelchair accessible. The ambiance was nice but time to take the Christmas decor down! You have a choice on high tops, lower tables and booths. 8 large screen tvs above a big bar so maybe they have a nightlife/game day crowd here. I tipped well just the same but the servers should be looking at what they are serving too. Should have got a pic of the first plate but hopefully, a lesson learned for all. Was really looking forward to some good Pho! read more

Pho 3 Pho - P7 Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Pretty good spot for Vietnamese food! Can't speak on if it's authentic or not, I'm admittedly not well versed in Vietnamese food and there's not much in Charlottesville, but the portions were giant and the food was fresh. There was a lot of cilantro in both entrees which (again Im no Vietnamese food buff) I would assume is normal, but if you're sensitive to cilantro it'll probably be in there or at least a garnish. Food was great, the noodle soup was definitely the winner. Thai tea was kind of a rip off, it's definitely more bland than most other spots in cville and more ice than tea. Portion sizes for the food made up for it I was shocked how big the bowls were. Very clean inside the restaurant and the server was fast and polite. read more

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Absolutely delicious. The spring rolls and peanut sauce are very authentic. The Pho didn't have a chance and the large bowl was left totally empty. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Pho P8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

wow! a fantastic hidden gem to taste an authentic bubble tea in the area! no pre-mixed beverage here! my daughters and I were kindly received and asked to wait while the tea flavor of our choice ( there were a few like taro, strawberry... we chose mango) was prepared. we could hear the blender going behind the bar as fresh mango was blended into a delicious drink! the bubbles are black and chewy and such a nice contrast to the bright yellow mango. thanks Pho3Pho! read more

Updating my last review. I went back a few more times, but my last visit was just that, my LAST visit. Eeewww... the super sweet older lady that cooks and serves took her sleeve and blew her nose into it!! I got up and walked out. Literally, I almost vomited, then I saw the child that hands out in there playing with the silver ware as I was waking out the door. I will not be back. They have good pho, but not worth it in my opinion. So grossed out! read more

My partner and I came here for lunch on Saturday. When we walked in, one of the tables were occupied, and our server came shortly to greet us. They were out of 80% of the beverages on their menu. Thai Tea and Vietnamese coffee were the only options besides canned pop/soda. My partner ordered the Thai Tea and it was good but tasted like sugar syrup mixed with orange food coloring. As for food, we ordered a chicken banh mi to share, and we cut that up ourselves. My partner ordered a rice dish, and I went with their pho. I've had better Vietnamese cuisine here in Chicago, but it is authentic and is probably the better option by Charlottesville standards. As we start to wrap up our meal, I overheard our server telling a table that she couldn't get the credit card machine to work, and that her boss is on his way about 10-15 minutes away. He did show up in that time, which I can appreciate. He was very courteous and friendly, and I'm honestly glad he was able to fix whatever the issue was because we're not from Charlottesville and I hadn't seen a Chase Bank the whole road-trip where I could get cash. I wasn't too mad about the beverage availability, since the pho broth was good. I'd recommend this location to anyone in the area looking for Vietnamese food. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Overall, it was okay. I have had better and for sure have had worse. The restaurant has a weird smell to it; when you first walk in. It was not very busy at all. Myself and 1 other table of 4 were the only ones in there. The Pho portions when ordering a Large, was LARGE. I mean big enough for 2 to eat comfortably. I had left overs for lunch and dinner the next day. The broth was kind of disappointing, it lacked something. I am not sure what exactly. The bean sprouts were turning brown, from going bad? I am assuming. If you absolutely "have to have" Pho, it is not bad. But, I would second guess coming back here just because it lacked a certain "WOW" factor. read more

Delicious Pho, good service, the restaurant was clean. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls was great.

SO FREAKING GOOD. The service was lovely and the food was amazing I got the Chicken Pho. read more

It was okay when it first opened, but it doesn't really feel like Vietnamese food. Our server was very attentive, but we were also the only people there. read more

Pho 3 Pho is the one place in Charlottesville where you can get pho, which is in itself a crime... However this place is not bad. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could because the broth is flavorful, the noodles delicious, but the protein is lacking in quality. I have probably tried most of their pho options and they are all similar flavor profile wise. Their "healthy" juices are not actually fresh juices unfortunately and the Thai tea is lacking. We mostly order takeout from here and their service has always been great. The food is prepared in time and well packed so that the broth can be reheated at home if necessary. read more

There are not many options for Vietnamese cuisine in Cville, but this place is definitely a solid choice. It's tucked into a strip mall and has the layout of a bar, but the prices are very affordable (about $10-$11 for pho depending on the size bowl), the serving sizes are large, and the service was fast and friendly. The menu was a little limited and there were not a ton of variety to choose from. The Thai iced tea was delicious. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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It's food that's about it Otherwise it tasted like old sitting out stale food Very disappointing read more

Pretty good pho - although I've traveled much of Asia to have a high bar. Service was decent. It was a quiet night. No complaints. Would go back for another bowl of Pho Tai for sure. read more

Fantastic Pho. Ok ambiance, great place for lunch. Great service. Nothing fancy but delicious pho! Huge portions! Easy parking

Best place in Charlottesville if you're looking for a fix to your pho cravings, but otherwise quite mediocre. Pho tai (#1) - came with cheap looking thin slices of beef that came out over cooked and chewy. Broth was okay, but not as flavorful as I would've liked. Spring rolls - don't order these. Dry, way too much noodle, way too much rice paper in comparison to the shrimp, lettuce, and cucumber insides. Management, please consider putting more cucumbers or adding more vegetables to add more moisture to this. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Pho Tai loaded with bean sprouts - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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It's not the cleanest place on earth for sure. But we were so tired and hungry when we sat down, that we decided to stay. The food actually was very good and fresh. advice to the owner is to invest more in look of the place, ambience.. and mAybe a cleaning lady. Like mops should not be stored between the tables where people eat read more

I was super surprised to see a pho place in Charlottesville, so my husband and I had to try it out. We ended up ordering the spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee, and pho. The spring rolls were bland and the peanut sauce served with it seemed like warm peanut butter. The Vietnamese coffee was good, tasted a little water down. The pho broth was a little on the sweeter side. However, the meat in the pho was favorable and tender. The staff here, especially our waitress, were friendly and very accommodating. Although it's not the best pho I ever had, this place satisfied our pho cravings and would come back. read more

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Went to lunch and it wasn't that busy at the time. Good friendly service and I had a bowl of bun no hue. The menu is 1 page, which makes decisions fast. There's also a full bar as well which I did not partake in at the time. The vibe feels like a Vietnamese food for the younger crowds. I enjoyed it. Pros: slim down menu, fast and friendly service, good taste, great condiments, good atmosphere Cons: needed a little more shrimp paste, but I should have asked. read more

Pho 3 Pho - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I got the pho tai (rare steak) and it was pretty good although for $12 it was lacking some of the usual toppings like scallions and cilantro that give it its full flavor. And the onions should be very thinly sliced as some of my onions were a little chunky. The pho garnish plate was full of extras but appeared to be carelessly thrown together. The spring rolls were disappointing as they were missing some other important ingredients, making every bite taste like a big roll of just plain noodles. And the egg rolls are just not right ... the interior pork meat should be fresh ground pork not some red, processed, salty meat. My recommendation: Try the pho but pass on the spring rolls and egg rolls. read more

Terrible service and even more terrible food. It took us about 15 mins before we were able to get some water and order, even though there was just ONE other customer in the whole restaurant. The waiter was busy talking on the phone (we thought he was taking orders on the phone, he wasn't). The pho was very bland. We will not come back. read more

This part of the country has not fallen in love with pho yet. This was the only place I could find. Charlottesville, you need to eat here. It is a pretty darn good bowl of pho. The menu is very short, which to me is a plus. Not cluttered up. I got the combination pho, hubs got the sliced beef. We also had the spring rolls. All very good. The pho came with the usual accompaniments- basil, houses, sriracha, limes and jalapeños. Our server was great. The restaurant was clean and pleasant. They have a full bar, if you are so inclined. read more