Came in Sunday night for a quick bite and it was exactly that. We got to drag ourselves and the waitress immediately came out to take our order. We got brisket pho and combo pho and it was delicious! Portions were very fair for the price. Love that they also included an additional plate of all the toppings to add. Restaurant itself is very air conditioned and clean. Soft music playing in the background, we would definitely be back! Just popped in because we were driving through. Main emphasis here is on their BROTH. They lean on a very aromatic broth (maybe extra clove??) but it was soooo nice. Paired so well with everything. Highly recommend for their pho! read more

Ordered pork banh mi and the portion of meat was fair but not enough pickled carrots and daikon. I ate the sandwich but nothing screams delicious heaven like I want more. My husband's beef banh mi was a joke. It was so light and there were two pieces of meat not even overlapping. That's an insult. Pork spring rolls were ok nothing special and peanut sauce was not thick enough very runny and not enough meat. The two spring rolls were long so maybe appearance was good. Vietnamese coffee came in a 8 ounce cup but mainly all ice to the realm. I got two sips. Could hardly understand that guy. Ambiance was nice. The food kinda made me sick. My husband ended throwing the sandwich away. read more

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The food was amazing, the broth was very well flavored and had a subtle minty taste to it. The meat egg rolls were crunchy and the dipping sauce was amazing, not too vinegary or salty. The spring rolls were pretty big compared to many other restaurants in Riverside but also the best I've had in such a long time. The peanut sauce was also perfect very umami. The pork sandwich was absolutely delicious aswell, the meat was so very tender in all the dishes. The service was great and the waiter and waitress were very kind and attentive to us despite being pretty busy. Truly loved the setting inside as well. No loud music, very relaxed lighting and loved all the indoor plants. My family has found our new favorite pho spot. read more

Very good! Family owned and fresh so give grace on time. So very good! Prices are fair! Best pho I've had in YEARS!! The Vietnamese coffee is THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

So tonight at 6:42 pm I visited PHO 81 looking forward to enjoying my favorite Wok Fried Noodles with pork and an order of Spring Rolls and the waitress informed me that "none of the Wok Fried Noodles were currently available because the guy who cooks them just went out to dinner break!" Not a great business model unless it was the owner who lef and is the only person who can make the noodles? read more

I absolutely love this place. I stopped here looking for Vietnamese coffee and Bahn Mi and the staff was so nice I came back for the Pho. I have become a regular now I bring my friends here for lunch and my family. This place never disappoints my husband raves about the egg rolls, and I have always enjoyed my meal and had plenty of leftovers. I think I have found the best in town. read more

My first time here. We ordered Shrip and Pork Spring Rolls also Order Beef Pho. The service was fats and friendly. Great service. Inside was very clean and welcoming. I will definitely come back to to try other items on the menu. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty busy. I think they were short staffed so the overall service took extra time. Despite this, the food came out hot and delicious. I got the chicken Pho. The broth was very flavorful and overall I really enjoyed my meal. There's a large parking lot out front since this place is in a large shopping center. read more

Clean restaurant, easy parking, good service and yummy pho! We'll be eating here again soon.

Rainy day calls for some Pho. This place was clean and nice looking inside. The young lady working hosted the table, was a waitress to all tables, handled calls and register, and cleaned up tables. She was good. Very nicely spoken, polite young girl. Food was good. Would happily come to eat here again if in the area. read more

My favorite pho in Riverside. Always a great meal at Pho81. The rare steak is the best!!

Soooo good on a rainy night I went to Pho 81 last night during this huge rainstorm socal has been experiencing and they did not disappoint! I got the veggie pho that came with tofu. I also got tofu spring rolls that were delicious and fresh. During this rainstorm, it seemed like everyone else in the IE also wanted pho (understandably) so they were extremely busy and it did take a bit to get our food, but it was worth it. Give some grace to food service works as they serve up some cozy pho on these upcoming rainy days read more

The food here is really good! The egg rolls were so good we ate them before I could take a picture. Lol We hade the shrimp pho and the raw beef pho. Both had very flavorful broth and tons of shrimp and noodles. We also had the spring rolls they were good nothing special just your basic spring rolls but good read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Pho #3- Rare Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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First time here, we decided to stop in after a park day with my daughter. The restaurant is fairly nice on the inside, the staff was very friendly. I ordered the brisket beef pho, and some chicken spring rolls. The pho was below average, the sriracha was watered down. Truthfully a very disappointing flavor to the food, we typically go to 5 star pho in Riverside, much better!! Not sure how this place has 4.5 stars, but anyway, don't waste your time and money. read more

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GREAT pho. This place is always quick and always delicious. My fiancé and I always order to go. The food is always ready and hot when we arrive. GREAT customer service as well! read more

Pho 81 is a wonderful find as a worthy ambassador of Vietnamese cuisine in Riverside! Located in a strip mall at the corner of Lincoln and Van Buren anchored by an Albertson's. Its interior is refreshingly modern, well-lit, and clean. We were warmly greeted by the owner (Kevin, I think) who recognized my co-worker as he has eaten here a few times. We ordered the Charbroiled Beef Vermicelli Combo, which is served with charbroiled shrimp, an egg roll, bean sprouts, lettuce, chopped cucumbers, and a side dish of fish sauce, and Beef Stir fried with Egg Noodles. Both dishes were packed full of umami! It was too hot outside for Pho, but I did ask for a small cup of its broth on the side, so I can have a taste. The Pho broth was clean tasting, clear of any protein foam, and was salted just right. I look forward to trying their Pho during the cooler months, as I anticipate that I will enjoy it too! Nicely done, Pho 81! read more

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I had pork on my combo plate . Sooo Good Definitely coming back! Quick and friendly service! Love the place. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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Never again. Just ordered to go for the first time and it will be the last. Don't come here if you're hungry as the portions are small. The food was so so. Not sure what's up with Yelp in the IE but this isn't the first time we've gone to place with good reviews and been extremely disappointed. read more

Been coming here for a couple years now they are always very polite and the food has never disappointed would definitely recommend trying this spot read more

Amazing place!! This is real good broth that has a homemade taste. Unlike other Pho places I have gone to this one is my favorite. You can tell the owner takes pride in their cooking and high level customer service read more

We came after church around 1:00 P.M. on a rainy Sunday. The place was pretty empty at first. My siblings and I got the combo special regular-sized bowl and a 3 sides: spring rolls, fried shrimp and egg rolls. My friends got the wontons and the cooked brisket pho. This place offers regular and small-sized bowls. I was hungry so I got the regular-sized one. The small bowl is still a good amount of food, though. The tables and floors were a little sticky but I'm gonna blame it on the rain. It was pouring down that day. The staff was attentive and sweet. They came out with water almost immediately and got our appetizers order quickly after that. This place is pretty good considering it's in Riverside. read more

The food was amazing !!!! We got the pork sandwich, special combo rice, and wontons. The Wontons were fresh and so creamy. The dipping sauce that came with it paired so nicely. My boyfriend got the pork sandwich and I am not a fan of pork and was hesitate on trying the sandwich, but this sandwich had so much flavor and was so good! I regretted not getting it! The combo plate was yummy and I know I keep saying this but everything had so much flavor and tasted fresh. The meat served with the plate was sweet yet salty. Delicious !!! They continuously checked in on us and were so friendly ! Check this place out !!! read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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3.5 stars. I was in when they just opened. It was just my son and husband so no other customers. Service was fine. Since there were only us, whatever we needed was taken care if immediately. I wanted to give it a 4 stars, but the flavor just didn't suit me. Everything was either not sweet enough or not salty enough. I also ordered a banh mi and ask NO pickled veggies, but they gave me extra. Lmao. The nuc mam dipping sauce was bland. The pho smelled like authentic pho, but something was missing. My son enjoyed his chicken with rice and my egg noodle stir fry was decent. The beef looked dry but was tender and good. However it just missed the mark with me. The food didn't taste authentic enough for me. read more

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Best pho in the Inland Empire! Clean broth, super fresh garnishes. Fast and friendly service. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Pho #1- Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

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Second time coming here. Food was really good when we first came, around when they first opened. This night, however, the food was ok. Mainly, the brisket I ordered in my pho was pretty tough, tougher than the rare steak my husband ordered. We really liked the eggrolls though! Averaging both visits, I still gave this a 4 but this latest experience was more 3 stars. Also, it was hella warm inside. They need to ventilate the place. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - 2 piece eggroll. actually really good - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

How do you not include the bean sprouts, etc with the pho!!!? Ordered the seafood Pho,picked it up and didn't open the bag, when I got home was disappointed to not have ANY of the side fixings in the bag read more

Solid. Can't remember the last time I finished the soup of pho... and without the salt or msg hangover. One star off for the worker (owner?) who seemed preoccupied at every interaction. read more

i've been wanting to try pho and bánh mì for so long. this place was recommended by a friend and i saw the good reviews i decided to come here. i recommend coming here and i will definitely be coming back. food: i ordered the fried calamari which came with sweet chilli sauce. the sauce was delicious. the calamari flavorful and tender just how i like it. then the toppings for the pho came out (bean sprout, cilantro, mint, lemon, and sliced chilies) which is common from what i heard. i ordered the small pho #1 which comes with rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe, and a beef ball. it was delicious. the beef ball was full of flavor and had a tender texture. i regret not adding extra beef balls and giving my boyfriend the last one lol. the broth was full of flavor. the noodles were perfectly cooked. last, i ordered the charbroiled chicken bánh mì. it was delicious i was getting full, but it was too good to stop eating. it was nice and toasty. service: i went around 4:30pm. it was empty when we walked in and empty when we walked out which was a surprise to me. this place is good that it should be full of customers. the employees were nice. i felt very welcome. we waited about 10 mins for the calamari. the rest came of the food came out 3 mins or so later. the price is pretty good too. i have no complaints. edit: i came back for dine in recently. the staff is so attentive and sweet. the vibe is cozy and relaxing. i recommend the music they play should be like lofi music you can find on youtube it would set the mood and fit perfectly!!! love this place and recommend if it's your 1st time trying vietnamese food read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Pan Fried Dumplings (8 pcs) - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Came across this place while looking for something late night. We were greeted nicely and sat right away, the service was super nice. The restaurant was very comforting and clean as well! We got the chicken fried rice and it was so GOOD! Almost tasted homemade! We also got the charbroiled spring rolls, very good! Next I want to try the pho! read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - 42. Charbroiled Chicken Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Wonderful spot! The food was amazing. The noodles for sure have a taste to them. The broth was also very nice. There was a really sweet lady who took our order and also accommodated someone's diet:) I'd love to come back here again. It's a cute little place to come in and sit. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Number 4 - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

Love this place! Great value and tasty pho! I got a regular size pho, only around $13!! Wish you guys were in LA. Our waiter was very friendly as well. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

so good!! my photos do not do the food justice but I was so eager to eat that I took them very rushed. I came here with a party of three on a sunday night. plenty of seating available. the staff was incredibly sweet! the bowls came out basically right after the appetizer came and the flavors were spot on. 10/10. unlike some pho places, here they are very generous with the amount of meat in the pho!! the portion is also really big especially for the price you're paying. will definitely be back :) read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

One of the best Pho restaurants I've ever been to. Very casual. Friendly atmosphere, Young staff. The beef is high quality and the broth is what sets it apart. Best combination of spices (light not too much) but amazing. If you like pho, you must try this restaurant! Prices are average and the restaurant is nice and clean. read more

Go to spot for phó! Owner is super helpful and friendly. It's hard to find local spots that are consistently good and this spot does not disappoint! Cozy dining room. The chicken phó is delicious. read more

Newish pho place that opened up in the Albertsons shopping center. Opens semi late compared to some other pho shops which is nice. Got the seafood pho, #1 and #70 vermicelli . All were delicious. read more

Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine - Vietnamese Near Me - Riverside, California

I love this little pho place, my lady and I go there for dinner every Friday night to enjoy their amazing pho and egg rolls. The broth for the chicken pho has such a beautiful aroma that it's like a good tea. Everyone there is always very nice, it does get busy sometimes but it's fine it's worth the wait, the price isn't bad for 2 it's about $45ish, that's 2 large pho's eggrolls and our drinks. I originally came here out of curiosity because it's near me and I'm glad I did though 10/10 recommended. read more

Located in Lincoln plaza near Albertsons. Plenty of inside seating. Besides pho, they offer appetizers such as spring rolls and dumplings, as well as banh mi (sandwiches) and rice and vermicelli dishes. For non-meat eaters, they offer tofu or veggie options. We had the fried calamari, which were deep fried rings served with a sweet chili sauce. They were hot, and not too greasy and tasted great. I shared the combo vermicelli (grilled beef, shrimp and egg roll) with my daughter. It was large enough for both of us to share, and was definitely filling. The rest of my family members each had the #4 pho (rare steak & well done brisket) which they said was delicious as well. For the pho, you have the option of small ($9.81) or regular ($12.81) size. Despite prices being slightly higher than other pho places, I recommend pho81. Service is fantastic and friendly and the food is good! read more

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Food is great! We enjoyed the food. Serving size is pretty big. My daughter and I shared the Pho and Vermicelli and we didn't finish. It's a lot. We also ordered spring roll. It's bigger than the usual ones we order in other Vietnamese restos. Ambiance. I like the decor. It's cozy, roomy, very clean. Bathroom is also very clean. Service is fast. Wait staff are very nice and accommodating. read more

We drove all the way down to another Phó place on La Sierra and California (across from Fast Five Pizza), but as soon we approached the door 45mins before closing, they had already placed a "take out only" sign on their door...but I'm low-key happy they did, because I wouldn't have found this NEW place! Lol Now back to my review about this place: As soon as i walked in i was immediately greeted with a friendly smile. They let us choose our own seating and even brought courtesy waters as soon as they approached our table. I truly appreciated that. *Customer service 5/5 (friendly & attentive) *Cleanliness 5/5 (clean floors & restroom) *Ambience 5/5 (bright, full of plants, and seating options were nice) *Music 5/5 (loud enough to listen to, but also low enough to be able to have a conversation with your party) *Food 5/5 ( delicious, flavorful, and size portions were good!) Phó Combo #1 Phó Chicken #9 Can't wait to come back to support this small business again! Thank you! :) read more

Been here now a few times. Wish they had drink refills.. otherwise great place for some good Pho.