Pho 81 is a solid spot, especially if you're craving pho. That's definitely the highlight of the menu in my opinion. The broth is flavorful, the portions are generous, and it's a place I'd happily come back to whenever I'm in the mood for a good bowl of pho. The rest of the menu didn't stand out as much to me, but overall it's still a good neighborhood restaurant. Nothing overly fancy or extraordinary--just a reliable place that does pho really well. If you're looking for a comforting bowl of pho, I'd definitely recommend giving Pho 81 a try. read more

I discovered them through Grub Hub. Im battling the flu and I needed something comforting that wasn't overly heavy on my tummy. I got Chicken with dark meat PHO. I ordered Thai Ice Tea, Shrimp rolls as well. Let me tell you, that this pho warmed my spirits. The broth was light and flavorful. No saltiness. The spring rolls with the peanut sauce was good but I prefer dipping it in Hoisin sauce. Ill definitely be back! read more

Pho 81 - Chicken Pho with dark meat. - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

This is my favorite local Pho Spot in Germantown! Their broth is full of flavor and they have the nicest employees. I always get the #7 and a summer rolls. Highly recommended! read more

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I ordered V1 and there was NO tofu in it!!! I ordered chicken fried rice and the chicken was dry. read more

I ordered their Beef-Tendon-Tripe pho with a spring roll. The portion sizes were definitely generous. The pho was pretty good and the roll was, unfortunately, forgettable. What surprised me was that their prices on their menu were actually post-tax. So the pho was labeled $15 and the roll was $5. The after tax bill came out to be $20 on the dot. I thought that was pretty considerate of them. Overall, not an amazing experience but satisfied my pho craving! read more

Pho 81 - 02. Steak (Tai), Flank (Nam), Tendon (Gan), Tripe (Sach) Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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I ordered a grilled chicken and pork combo over rice dish and it was not good! They give you way too much rice and the rice was mushy. Overall the dish was salty. I will just order pho from here. read more

Pho 81 - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

I've been eating here over a decade and it's still my favorite. The service is great , it's a cool shopping center as well. I always get the #7 but you can't go wrong with any choice. It's small businesses like this that keep us fed when we can't or won't cook at home. read more

$17 FOR PHO IS TOO EXPENSIVE. I will not be going back here. I paid $50 for 3 soups Not sure why they are are so expensive but definitely look somewhere else there are better prices around the area. Pho 75 in Rockville charges $12.50 for a large. read more

9.21.24 Aside from pho, they have rice, salad, and other noodle dishes. My dad and I each got a bowl of pho. This is his go-to pho restaurant. He says they put more meat than other restaurants. It was good and comparable to other pho restaurants. The Vietnamese ice coffee was good too. Service was fast and staff were friendly. read more

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Thursday 10/03/2024 Never knew about this spot until my good friend recommended it to me. I've never had any type of Vietnamese food before so this is my first legit experience. I made a call in order for takeout and got the large house special pho $15 and summer rolls $5. - Large house special pho * For takeout, it comes with 3 separate containers: the pho & meat, the broth, and vegetables & duck sauce. * It was my first time having pho and it was decent but none crazy. A 7/10 rating for me. - Summer rolls * I got this accidentally as I was expecting a spring roll with shrimp instead of pork. What I got was shrimp, lettuce, and noodle/rice that's wrapped up in some type of edible gel (is what I would call it) with a side of peanut sauce (I believe). * It was also my first time having summer rolls and it was solid (taste wise) but I wish I got the spring rolls instead. A 6.5/10 rating for me. Overall, its cool but nothing really impressed me. read more

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Still my go-to place after all these years! While the prices have gone up a bit recently, it's still very reasonable compared to other pho places in the area. The staff is always friendly, the service is fast, and the portion sizes are pretty good. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid, consistent bowl of pho! read more

Pho 81 is my go-to pho restaurant in Montgomery County MD and has been for years. I've tried a few others but they don't seem to compare! I'm a beef pho fan myself, and I typically go for a brisket pho with all the extra toppings. The broth is delicious, and the meat is always perfectly cooked. I've had the chicken pho a few times as well, and it's also very flavorful. The noodles are a great texture and the portions are huge for the price. I like to get crispy spring rolls as well. The outside is really crispy and flakey, and the inside has meat and a variety of veggies, not just cabbage. They're a great addition to a bowl of delicious pho. The restaurant is large and clean and you can always find a table. The staff are hardworking and kind, and typically the food comes out quickly. Take out is great here too, and I never have any issues with the order. read more

Pho 81 - Interior - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Decent spot to grab a bowl of pho when you're in the area. I got a small #12, which came with a decent amount of thinking sliced steak and flank. Sadly the broth wasn't flavorful. Garnishes were fresh which was a plus. The Summer rolls were okay too, with the rice paper being hard in some places. Definitely need to dip these in the peanut sauce. Service is friendly and food came out pretty quickly. read more

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Came for dinner with fam on a Monday night. Got summer rolls for the table which was fine. The dipping sauce wasn't bad but for some reason, not as sweet as I guessed. For pho, I got a small #7 since I wasn't that hungry going in. Toppings were fresh. The portion was very generous, for both noodles and meat. Considering the price, I was impressed. I do not know what prices are like in this area anymore, but you can't get a bowl in South Florida at this price point. Broth flavor was a bit different than what I grew up on but was still tasty to me, not bland. I wasn't feeling salty the next day either (pro or con?). We also made a bunch of little side requests and customer service was very good. read more

Hands down THE best Pho Broth I've ever had. My boyfriend introduced me and we go here every other Sunday or when we can And of course the customer service is amazing as always and very friendly. Couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

Pho 81 - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

One of the best Pho places ever! They get it right every single time! I highly recommend Pho 81 read more

Pho 81 - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

The guys in service just be on their phone and I couldn't get an spoon and the pho ain't that good, the water teste like tap water and read more

Pho 81 - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Broth is amazing. I always order number 4. Love the summer rolls and Thai tea. I've been to other pho restaurants and Pho 81 is the best in the area read more

I've been here several times and get the pho 81 house special (pho đặc biệt) every single time and I definitely recommend it. It's one of the good pho restaurants in the area. This time, I decided to get the grilled beef and rice (thịt bò nướng) to try something different. They give very little meat with lots of rice, with one slice of tomato and cucumber and small amount of lettuce. Marinade of the meat was ok if anything. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the rice dishes if this is what they usually provide. Service was ok. It gets busy on weekends so it's sometimes a wait for service. There's usually only one waiter and one busboy for 15+ tables. read more

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The food is good and reasonably priced. I like that there are small and large options to choose from for noodles. I definitely will go there again.. read more

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First time visiting very quiet during lunchtime, good menu selection for vegetarian options and most menu items are resonably price for the portions they serve for to go orders. I ordered from the Grilled Dishes: Grilled Chicken w/Vermicelli since today is my cheat day to eat carbs. Yummy, good portion size for lunch or dinner for one. Staff is very welcoming and helpful, and their music selection is on point a mixer of genre's. Very quaint spot inside with table service with waiters. I should point out that the service for your order wait time is very quick. Also parking is available in the general shopping area since this restaurant is in a shopping strip. Oops, I forgot to take pictures. Next time, I will provide some pics. I recommend Pho 81 and rate them 5 read more

My husband, friends and I often come here once a week. Service is always great! Staff is nice and accommodating. We always order Spring Rolls, Pho 81 House Special, (raw on top) and onion in vinegar. The pho here is amazing. Pho 81 special basically have every beef meat in it! We order it raw on top, note that you have to request for it to be raw on top. Meat will be more tender if ordered this way. Make sure to dip those raw meats in hot soup right for it to be cooked! Absolutely delicious!! Spring rolls is always freshly cooked. Onion in vinegar helps balancing out their tasty Pho. I crave their Pho all the time! My experience with their food is always great and satisfying! Definitely food for your soul!! read more

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Pho 81 is a humble looking Vietnamese restaurant that is located at a suburban shopping plaza. The place is actually decently sized on the inside with many tables for seating. I found the food to be very authentic and their grilled meat was very flavorful. Everything is reasonably priced too with the majority of their entrees being around $10 to $11 each. My only criticism is that they are a little cheap with the amount of meat they give you. However, overall, the meal was still very good. read more

Pho 81 - a restaurant with tables and chairs - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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A solid pho option in the Germantown area if you're craving pho! My family visited here for lunch around 12 pm and it was pretty empty, but as we ate, the restaurant began to fill up. The service was pretty fast and the portion sizes were decent with a good ratio of noodle to meat/vegetables! read more

Pho 81 - Summer Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

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COVID Pro Tip: I know a lot of people are craving comfort foods right now. Pho is a big comfort for me and I'm sure many others. Why not order some pho to take home? Contrary to popular belief, pho can still be delicious when you take it home. The secret is to ask for the noodles UNCOOKED. When you get home, bring the broth to a boil in a pot, toss the noodles & meats in for 15-45 seconds depending on how soft you like the noodles. Remove from heat, pour into a large bowl (I used large Pyrex bowls until I finally gave in and bought some nice soup bowls from Lotte). VOILA! A bowl of pho as if you were served it in the restaurant. Pho 81 is just as delicious as ever. They close at 5 pm now so make sure you call before then. It doesn't matter if you don't plan to eat it until later because you're gonna have to reheat the broth in a pot anyways. Also, the menu is limited to pho, spring rolls, and I believe rice dishes. Ask to make sure. P.S. I apologize for my terrible plating in the photo, I was in a hurry to eat. read more

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This time around, got some Spring rolls along with Grilled Pork and Rice dish. Food was alright. There seemed to be some seasoning missing, though. The pork needed more salt and some spicy flavor kick to it because it was a little bland for my taste. And the portion of the pork was kind of small. Also, the pieces of lettuce were pretty tiny with the Spring Rolls. Why so? Should not cost that much to give a whole piece of lettuce, right? Compared to previous visits, this one was a little disappointing. Maybe just stick to Pho soup? read more

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One of my fav pho places in the area! They're a little short staffed it seems so sometimes they only do carry out but that's perfectly fine with me! I love chicken pho and spring rolls. Also very reasonably priced, I think a small (which is what I got) is about $11-12 and obviously comes with a lot! read more

Pho 81 - Chicken Pho and Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Fast service and good portions. They pack all all utensils you might need and provide a container of hoisin and sriracha sauce mixed together for the pho. Broth is light and there is more than will fill the bowl. Grilled chicken is just grilled chicken (not lemon grass chicken like in other places). read more

Pho 81 - Grilled chicken vermicelli noodles and a large #11 (steak and brisket) pho for takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

This is the plate of food I had the displeasure of opening when I got back to work. A few pieces of dried out pork on a mountain of rice and a sad looking salad. The spot where the fork is was just a spot for the container of fish sauce that came with it. And this was $14 dollars! Absolutely WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Pho 81 - This is the grilled pork over rice dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Germantown, Maryland

Pho 81 was my first one some 25 years ago, after that, everywhere I go in the country or in another country I always look for a nice pho to eat , my and my family always enjoy and have a good time . read more

Been a long time customer and place a carry out order for pho and summer roll. Summer roll has a "surprise ingredient"! Management should enforce strictly to have everyone in the kitchen or any food handler to wear a hair net. Very disgusting to open and see this on my food. read more

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I was craving for Pho and looked for a place online. I was lucky that I called them 10 minutes before closing and was still able to pick up my order in time! They did not disappoint! It was delicious! It was what I was imagining when I wanted some Pho. Other places have so many Pho items on their menu and I never know what to get, but I looked at the menu and knew I wanted the "Pho House Special." I love how they made it easy for me to order. The spring rolls were fried and crispy - goooood too! They also put everything one would need as far as condiments. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Works for us. kids love the white meat chicken Pho. The online menu allows you to pick add ons to the Pho easily

Local family owned restaurant with outstanding home cooked Pho. The service is quick and attentive, with self seating and paying at the register, it's still a very pleasant dining experience. read more

The pho was really good! At first I was nervous but it's really good and affordable. We were tended to immediately and their was no issues with substitutions. 100% would eat again. read more

Best pho in MoCo. Generous with the meats. Best broth hands down. Staff is chill. You can watch the fishies while you chow down. Never had a bad experience. Love you read more

This place is definitely my favorite spot to eat pho with my family and the service is great

Surprisingly good! I have had their pho at least 7 times. #7 with an order of extra noodles $14. The broth has great flavor. Noodles are cooked just right and not broken. Fresh veggies. Service isn't the best but which pho places you know has great service? 4 stars. Great pho. Enjoy. read more

For me, the food of Vietnam is always a great addition. I lived in Southeast Asia as a kid and had work projects there when I was older. So, food is part of what I love! Pho 81 has great food!. We had takeout (Covid rules for us, when it is all 6 of us eating, we don't go int the restaurant and its too cold for outside dining)! Spring Rolls were ok, not great. The Pho was incredible. Noodles - perfect meat - perfect A little light on the side fixings for 6 orders. But as I said, the overall quality was very solid! Great Pho place when you are in the mood for noodles! read more

Came here for dinner simply because we were nearby and needed food. I tried a grilled chicken and pork over salad with a spring roll. My companions both tried pho. Food was good and as expected but comparable to other Vietnamese places I've visited. We didn't see any vegan options (no vegan with us this time but we often travel with one). The menu lists homemade limeade but the waiter told us they don't have it anymore, just generic lemonade. And as a bit of a retro experience, they don't take Discover but just Visa and MC. Service was good and the place was clean and inviting. read more