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Pho 501

3.9 (21 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Curry macaroni
Tam M.

It was very dead when me and my husband came here to eat at 6:30pm. So we received our orders very fast. My husband didn't really like his curry Macaroni because it was very spiced curry hard to eat. He had to drink water after every bite to wash down the super spiced curry taste. However I loved my beef short ribs it was marinated well and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.

Shrimp & Beef Skewers - soooo good!
Dragos B.

Having eaten at Pho 501 a total of three times now, I believe I have a fair opinion when it comes to the quality, service, and the vibe. This Vietnamese restaurant is located at the corner of Edmonton Trail and McKnight Boulevard, placed beside a Pizza 73. The inside is cozy and inviting, with several big booths for groups, as well as some 4 person tables. On each occasion, the hostess and servers were kind and accommodating. The food did not take long to come out, but enough to tell it was fresh. The place was pretty dead each time I went - no doubt the location plays a big part of that, as it's a little off the beaten path. Let's get to some delicious Vietnamese food! Starting with appetizers, the Shrimp & Beef Skewers were tasty and a delight! These tender bites are one of the best skewer appies I've had in years - plenty of flavour here! On another occasion, I opted for the Wonton Soup, which surprisingly - don't get me wrong, Vietnamese restaurants do their thing well, but rarely branch out to other cuisines - was very good, with what seemed like house-made wontons and a salty but balanced broth. For the mains, I need to get one point across - this is some of the best pho in Calgary! The cuts of beef came out perfectly raw and still a little thicker cut, rather than the flat, tasteless strips most places dish out. The broth was heavenly! The server was kind enough to ask if I wanted anything extra, such as more cilantro or limes, thus I need to give it A+ for service! Not quite hitting the mark of the pho was the Pork & Spring Rolls on Vermicelli. The noodles were very dry and sticky, the pork shreddings were a little too crispy for my taste, and the spring rolls had a distinct fatty residue that I have had at other Vietnamese restaurants and haven't particularly enjoyed. Stick to the soups here! On the last occasion, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of sharing a dessert - fried bananas in a phyllo-like pastry, almost like spring rolls but with bananas inside. We were so full, but it was delicious and I've been meaning to try replicating this one at home. To wrap it up, there are few places in town that do pho quite like Pho 501. If you happen to be in this Northeast Calgary neighbourhood or on your way up Deerfoot, this restaurant is certainly worth a stop.

#18 - special beef noodle soup with tendon, tripe, brisket, beef balls, and rare beef
Julie S.

Came on a Saturday night and it was pretty quiet. There weren't a lot of other people in the restaurant. We were seated right away and got a booth by the window. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. Nothing too fancy. Looked it might have been recently renovated. We ordered #18 and #38 - beef, tendon, tripe, brisket and rare beef, essentially the same except #38 was with satay. Good portions of meat and noodles. Broth wasn't too salty and the satay had a nice kick and left a decent tingle in the mouth after. The table had all the sauces you need: hoisin, chili oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and hot chili sauce. Enjoyed the food here. The meat was good quality and there was proportionate meat to noodle ratio. I would eat here again. It is just a bit on the pricey side, hence the 3 star rating.

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9 months ago

Best Pho in the city!! I've been enjoying the food here for many years. everything is always fresh and delicious!

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7 years ago

Dude. The chicken satay sub is NEXT LEVEL delicious. Try it. You wont regret it. Mmmm

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7 years ago

Pho and Bun was good. Fresh ingredients. Service was fast. Great value. I will return.

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9 years ago

This is probably the best Vietnamese place in town. Great food ! You've got to try the Curry chicken

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10 years ago

Pho 501 is one of the best Vietnamese Restaurant in Calgary,soup is delicious. I. Like the most is fast service highly recommend !

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