If I were stranded on a deserted island and could only choose one thing to eat for the rest of my life, I wouldn't even hesitate. It's the brisket pho from Pho 5 Plus. First of all, let's talk about this bowl of pure magic. Calling it "pho" feels like a criminal understatement--it is a spiritual, life-altering experience. The broth tastes like it was simmered by angels and seasoned with absolute perfection. And the brisket? Oh my lord, the brisket. It is so outrageously tender, so melt-in-your-mouth soft, that chewing feels completely optional. One bite into that rich, savory, aromatic heaven and all my stress instantly vanished. Pretty sure it cleared my skin, fixed my posture, and solved all my life problems in one go. But as unbelievable as the food is, Kevin and Christina somehow manage to steal the show! Their service wasn't just good--it was superhero-level hospitality. The moment you walk through the door, they make you feel like royalty. Kevin was moving with the speed and precision of an Olympic athlete, ensuring everything was fresh and fast, while Christina's warmth, genuine kindness, and attentiveness made us feel like family. They are, without a shadow of a doubt, the dream team of customer service. If you haven't been to Pho 5 Plus yet, drop whatever you are doing, cancel your plans, and go right now. Order the brisket pho, thank Kevin and Christina for being absolute legends, and prepare to have your mind blown. 100/10, will be back every single week! read more

When I have appointments in the medical center, this is my go-to spot as it's quick, clean, tasty and affordable. The pho broth is not the most complex but it is consistent and the portions hit the spot depending how hungry you are by ordering the regular or the large portion. The service is friendly and quick to deliver drink and food when it comes out. No complaints and will be an easy go-to spot for me when I'm having a pho craving. read more

Ordered DoorDash to have this food delivered. It arrived on time and was packaged well. The food was good; tasty, classic flavors that sure hit the spot. No complaints here! read more

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I had wanted to try this place ever since I spotted that they had pho with vegetarian broth on the menu last year. I worked near NRG this weekend which gave me the opportunity to stop in. The place was nicely decorated and the clientele was mostly Vietnamese which was a good sign. However, they updated the menu to remove the vegetarian pho which disappointed me. I get it. If it wasn't selling, they shouldn't continue having it on the menu. However, their website that was based on the menufy platform was broken, and I couldn't crosscheck against this. However, what was surprising was that they only had one vegetarian item on the menu, which were the vegan summer rolls. They couldn't make a tofu com dia (rice dish) or bun (vermicelli) because they didn't carry tofu which is surprising compared to all of their competitors including Viet Express across the street. The waiter had already served me water so I decided to order the summer rolls which was smaller in size than other places. It tasted fine and the peanut sauce was sweeter than average. read more

Pho 5Plus - Vegan summer rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dropped by Pho 5+ and had a great meal. I got the combination pho and the crispy egg rolls, and both hit the spot. The pho broth was rich and flavorful without being too salty, and the mix of meats -- brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs -- was well-balanced and tender. Noodles were fresh and served nice and hot. The egg rolls were a pleasant surprise -- super crispy, not oily, and paired perfectly with the lettuce and dipping sauce. Definitely worth ordering on the side. Service was fast, staff was polite, and the space was clean and casual. Perfect for a quick lunch or low-key dinner. Prices are reasonable, and portions are more than filling. While it may not be the best pho in Houston, it's a reliable, satisfying choice if you're nearby read more

Pho 5Plus - Crispy Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Not worth the drive, for the price? Small portion and not such great taste, just bland! Customer service needs work, I ordered over the phone and they made a mistake. Waiting for refund on first charge because they charged me for the wrong items, and I had to wait longer because it wasn't the correct order. Not even an apology for the mistake! I ordered 2 pho and pork egg rolls, I took pictures but not if pho because I wasn't even in the mood with the waiting and traffic!! No parking either, my daughter kept driving around when it should of been a quick get off and get order! That just ruined experience!! read more

Pho 5Plus - Waited longer for order to go because they made a mistake - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came in on a Tuesday evening, self seated immediately. Dress code: casual Food 4.5/5: ordered a combo pho and it did not disappoint. Excellent flavor and the tendon in it was incredibly tender, almost creamy. Rest of the cuts were good but didn't wow me the same way Service 4.5/5: polite, quick and friendly, partially counter service for payment. Very observant and quick with water refills Ambiance 4.5/5: casual ambiance with relaxing music and relaxing pictures on the wall. Quite zen Value 4/5: 14$ for a large bowl of pho is pretty good value as far as all foods go but as far as pho places go seems fairly average Overall 4.4/5: very delicious place that is quite conveniently located for me, will likely be back often. Good value for amount o Parking: massive parking lot in the strip mall read more

Came here on a Friday night and had a nice, cozy dinner. Its very unassuming from the strip mall its a part of and almost tucked between other, more obvious, storefronts. We walked in and were greeted by the staff and told to just choose any seat we wanted. It was pretty quiet with maybe 5 other parties in at the time. Wait staff came and took our orders and were super polite the whole time, i started feeling bad for how often I said thank you because it was always met with a you're welcome. Anyways, we ordered the pork and shrimp summer rolls to start. I got the bun bo hue and my partner got a trio meat pho. Food came out quick which was great as we were hungry. Foodwise, I really liked the bun bo hue and pho broth. The bun bo hue had a pretty good amount of meat and it was nice, tender, and flavorful. I was missing my pork blood but that's a personal favorite of mine and considering the general location, unsurprising an "exotic" protein wasn't available. The broth was light but flavorful and perfect for a cold day. I also tried a bit of the pho broth from my partner and enjoyed it. A bit sweet but mostly balanced from what I could taste, nice warm spices and good beef umami. The summer rolls I'd definitely pass on next time. Nothing wrong with them, they just didn't do much for me like the other parts of the meal. Anyways, for a Viet spot near NRG, I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Now I have another local Viet spot to add to my list! read more

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I thought I'd reviewed this place already but here I am! I have been to this place more than a few times and they are consistent! This was my first time actually dining in. I usually order pickup. The restaurant was pretty empty as we'd arrived not too long after they opened. Service was standard. We each ordered a appetizer. The calamari was fried to perfection and I think only $5 a great deal and product. The wonton were really good too per my friend. Now to the main course! I ordered shrimp pho and my friend ordered beef pho. Tk start excellent portion sizes! Very good broth and all the assorted condiments to spruce it up the way you like. This has become my goto for pho! Check it out! read more

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Great food, great place. Staff are wonderful. The food is fresh and delicious. The ambience was great for a lunchbreak. I had the spring rolls and grilled pork vermicelli. I work down the street for Siemens Healthineers and will visit this location again soon. read more

Restaurant has plenty of parking. Pho was ok. Lot of noodles but broth could be better. Maybe it was just for the day. Rice plates were big portions . Egg rolls were good. Good place to eat. read more

I'm surprised I haven't stopped by here before. Located in the shopping strip across from NRG, this is a great spot for people in the medical center area. I stopped by for lunch recently and everything was pretty good! Started with the fried pork dumplings and egg rolls. Both very solid and good texture. $5 each. For my main, I had the brisket pho. The broth was surprisingly good and I would definitely have it again. They have all the condiments available on the table as well as providing you with plenty of toppings like bean sprouts, jalapeño, lime, etc. My coworker got the pork vermicelli bowl and it was massive. The only thing I'd knock is that my broth and his meat were not very hot. I'll definitely be back though since it's convenient for the area and good quality. The servers were nice and attentive and they have some discounts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. read more

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Needed my Vietnamese food fix so I decided to try this place out. You can pass right by if you don't know it's there. I decided on the grilled pork and eggroll vermicelli. I got the food home and it was hot the veggies were fresh, grilled pork was nicely seasoned. Service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely return. read more

Atmosphere: clean Food: not the best pho I've had. No depth of flavor. I like this pho place off of westheimer that seems like they really get some depth to their broth. Service: poor. Only 3 people in restaurant when I went, two servers. Never got checked on once while other tables got frequent visits. Water didn't get refilled. No coming by to ask (like at most restaurants) how the food was or if I needed more water. So far this has been my only 1 start review I've written and it suck's to leave one but service should be equal across the board read more

Place was clean no problems with service or anything. The food was mediocre at best. I always have high expectations of pho in Houston but was deeply disappointed. We ordered spring rolls, egg rolls, and pho and honestly everything just lacked flavor. read more

This is an underrated photo place. It is very cozy and the service is amazing. I had the pork dumplings and they were fresh and crispy. The brisket pho was delicious. The broth was perfectly balanced and they were very generous with the brisket portion. I also recommend the mango Thai tea! The service was great and they have 20% off deal on Thursdays which is great because they already have amazing prices. I highly recommend this spot for Pho! Parking: Plenty of free parking in the lot that is in front of the location. read more

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Fresh noodles in the pho tai with delicious broth. Very friendly, fast, and efficient service.

The broth is seriously so delicious! Some of the best Pho I've had. My daughter and I went back two days in a row while visiting for a few days. read more

We came back and wow did this place get worse. Ordered vegan dumplings (only appetizer without pork or shellfish) and they served pork dumplings without saying anything. When we complained they took the pork dumplings we didn't order and didn't replace them with the ones we did order!!! Asked for pho without cilantro and they served it with cilantro. The server bringing the food didn't speak English so it took forever to get sorted out. If you care about getting what you ordered, go somewhere else. read more

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First time trying pho and I really enjoyed it. I got the egg rolls and they were standard but good as well as the brisket pho. I got takeout and I was ready when I got there. read more

Worst pho experience I've ever had. The service was terrible, the broth had absolutely no flavor and tasted like plain water, and even the Sriracha was watered down. Extremely disappointing I wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

I'm a little confused by the great reviews for this place. I saw it open and was super excited for another pho option so close to the med center. There's also a pretty great place a block over on Kirby. I ordered take out one day and was extremely disappointed by what we got. My order came with a ton of noodles but the broth was so lacking. It was a bit on the sweet side and there wasn't any substance/meat in my bowl. I didn't enjoy this place at all - I'm hoping it was a fluke and the quality is better when you dine in. Cause the images on here looks 1000x better than what I received. read more

I got brisket pho for takeout. It was very good. Good broth, and it's all about the broth. Brisket was normal. Tender. Food was packaged well. Inside was clean. Staff friendly. Overall, a place I would come back and try more things. They have a big menu so it's not just pho. read more

Pho 5Plus - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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very good Vietnamese coffee pho They have many shop in Maryland always 5 start . Very happy opening tx read more

The food is so amazing and fresh I'm just salty I didn't know there year long special was coming to an end but the price is still good !! And the food is flavorful the peanut sauce for the summer rolls chef kiss read more

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If you work in the med center and are craving some great pho, you no longer need to drive all the way to Bellaire (street not city) Pho 5Plus makes a hearty deep broth with plenty of different cuts for beef eaters. I tried their special today on a gloomy Wednesday and it definitely hit the spot. It took over an old pizza joint in the parking lot across from NRG. A much needed pho place nearby to work. The waiters there were both super nice. Will definitely be back! read more

Pho 5Plus - Phở đặc biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was great! You get a huge bowl of your choice of pho and protein. That's very flavorful and delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. The dining area is nice and welcoming. Very clean establishment. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Was excited to see that a pho place opened close to the med center! Pho 5Plus is very clean and spacious, and parking is easy. Service is attentive and friendly. I have gotten the brisket and flank steak pho twice. My husband got the bun bo hue one time and then the pho dac biet another time. My little one loved all the food and though he created a mess, staff was very friendly and understanding. read more

Pretty good spot near the NRG stadium. Not a lot of pho around here. Everything was good. But the pho felt like it was lacking a lot of meat... but broth was good. I just had a lot of noodles left when all the meat was gone. Also buy 5 items in any category on menu and get one free! So we got six apps and everything was well fried. Nothing was dry or over fried. Will be back. Lots of parking. read more

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Best pork vermicelli I have ever had and the pho is amazing. Fast service and the guys are so nice and knowledgeable. The ambiance is chill with a tv with sports and nice quiet music read more

Pho 5Plus - Vermicelli and pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was driving into Houston and decided to eat this pho location! It was such a nice little restaurant and the staff were so friendly! There was an elderly man working and he was very caring and attentive. We got Pho #6, #7 and beef noodle soup #19 and they were delicious, definitely an authentic Vietnamese pho location. However, although the flavor was there, it wasn't as strong as typical pho and bun bo hue flavors. But, there was a lot of meat added to it with a big bowl guaranteed to fill you up! Overall, service and price were great and I would definitely be returning to this location whenever I come back into Houston! read more

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I came to this restaurant with a group of friends, we ordered a bunch of pho and rice plates as well as some appetizers. The appetizers were pretty good. We had the pork egg rolls and the spring rolls. I had a small concern with the spring rolls because some of the meat in them didn't look fully cooked but we were hungry and ate it regardless. As for the pho, it was decent--hot and sizzling. I found the broth to be a little bit bland and had to add a lot of sauces to make up for it. The Thai milk tea is really good though, sweet and smooth. My main complaint was that the menu had a confusing deal "buy 5 get 1 free" and the waitstaff didn't seem to understand what the deal meant either. Our party wasn't sure if it was referring to 5 items or to 5 orders. We had a lot of back and forth with the waitstaff and management before we got it all sorted out. Furthermore we had asked for them to separate our bills but when the bill came it was all combined and I had to tell them which items were ordered by who. Thanks to all this back and forth, the food took a while to come out. At least the prices here are pretty reasonable. 10 dollars for some of the pho and 14 for others. read more

Pho 5Plus - Brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great and it was very comfortable location for parking. Friendly staff too . We ordered two dishes and both were great. No complaints on anything. I would certainly go back again. read more

4.5 STARS. Good clean restaurant. Calm ambiance. Fried eggroll crispy. Weird they chop the lettuce sp no wrap Pho broth is clear and fragrant. Not too rich. Noodle is nice and AL denti, but not hard. Meat slight pink, the way I like it. Coffee is not sour or bitter. Solid. Overall, it is definitely worth a visit. Solid pho place in South main. read more

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We liked the service. It is a nice small suite in a busy center next to NRG. Delicious pho in the med center read more

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My husband order pho soup and it was good. I ordered Grill Pork, spring rolls with vermicelli but when I got wasn't grill pork instead they cooked my pork as regular cooked and put it on my vermicelli which I don't like at all. I like my pork char and grill. I am not happy about it and I didn't even eat it. I gave my pork to my son because he likes meat. The server was ok but he could be improve his skill though. read more

I have wanted to try PHO for a very long time, so a few days ago, I looked up places close to me where I could get good PHO, and Pho 5Plus came up as the spot, so I went there. I ordered the three-meat Pho, and it was delicious and perfect. I also got the egg rolls. The only complaint I have is that the egg rolls didn't come with lettuce to wrap them in, but I love your fish sauce that comes with the egg rolls, and I had to order extra. Since my first experience with Pho 5Plus was so good, I went back today and tried the combination Pho spicy. If this Pho is as good as the first one I tried, I will be delighted. The gentleman who greeted me the times I have come into the restaurant was welcoming and friendly. I wish I knew his name, because he was very helpful. read more

For Pho, this is a great place. They do serve some appetizers, tho Pho is the main course if varying choices, they don't have much else in the way of Vietnamese offerings. It's Pho, or nothing. The Pho we had was good. Broth was good, not as beefy as other places we frequent, but it was good in a different way. The fried egg rolls were hot and very good! Service was good. The waitress was very attentive. Ambience is casual. The music they play had nothing to do with any asian fare, it was more reminiscent of an old piano bar in 1950's Las Vegas. Was interesting. When we return for the next show, I'm sure were will return. read more

Lumpia on steroids the size of eggrolls. Every bite I was like damn why didn't I have this sooner, and why did it take so long to execute this idea. The lumpia to the fried dumpling pho was great.... their to-go utensils and supplies are top-notch. The only request was that they included more broth. It was so herbally and medicinily invigorating.... I just wish we had more of it so everything could sink below. So if you go, just request it, and they'll hook you up. read more

Pho 5Plus - Fried pork dumpling pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I know you all don't have much of a choice for pho in this neck of the woods. My Pho Tai wasn't bad. Beef was overcooked and vegetable bean sprouts wasn't very fresh but I can't expect a lot from so far away from Bellaire. Waiter took awhile to take our order. Everyone's fried food appetizer came out except my non-fried spring rolls. They totally forgot it then brought it after they realized their mistake. Funny thing is they brought an additional order of fried shrimp confused. Smh.. Not sure why they brought the soup out, let it sit then decided to give our vegetable condiments (bean sprouts, basil, lime, jalapenos) after we requested it. This place is overwhelmed or confused. Get in the rhythm everyone! Pho has been around since the late 1800's, we need to move forward, not backwards! read more